02 08 2023 Council Agenda The Township of Oro-Medonte
Council Meeting Agenda
Electronic Hybrid Meeting
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Township of Wednesday, February 8, 2023
3:00 p.m. - Open Session
Proud Heritage,Exciting Future Closed Session following Item 3
Open Session immediately following Closed
Session
Effective Monday, March 28, 2022, all Township facilities are open to the Public with
safety measures in place. We encourage social distancing and discretionary
masks/face coverings.
Residents and business owners are encouraged to continue to utilize on
line and telephone services for Township related business; and staff continue to be
available to provide assistance by telephone or email.
Input on agenda items are welcome and encouraged.
The Township of Oro-Medonte has amended its Procedural By-law to allow for
electronic participation at Council meetings. In-person attendance at public meetings
is also available. Protocols have been established to advise how to electronically
participate in the public portions of these meetings. Please visit the following links for
additional information:
• Request for Participation Form
• Protocols for Public Participation Council and IDS Committee
All electronic Council meetings will be streamed live, where possible, on the Township
YouTube Channel. Council Agendas will continue to be published on the Civic Web
Meeting Agendas in advance of the meeting date in accordance with the Township's
Procedural By-law.
The Township of Oro-Medonte is committed to providing and maintaining a working
environment that is based on respect for the dignity and rights of everyone within the
organization and for those individuals visiting our organization.
The Township of Oro-Medonte supports and fosters an environment that is safe,
welcoming and respectful for all residents, visitors, members of Council and staff.
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1. Call to Order - Moment of Reflection:
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The Township of Oro-Medonte acknowledges that we are situated on the
traditional land of the Anishnaabek (A- nish- in- aa- beh) people, and
ancestral territory of the Huron-Wendat. The Anishnaabek include the Odawa
[Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [O-jib-we] and Pottawatomi [boh-tah-WAH-toh-mee]
nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. It continues
today as the home for diverse Indigenous Peoples including the historic
Metis Community in Penetanguishene.
The Anishnaabek people continue to have an enduring relationship with this
land, specifically the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Chippewa Tri-
Council and the Williams Treaties First Nations. The Huron-Wendat Nation
also continues to pay respect and protect their ancestors and heritage on this
land. We honour the Indigenous history and culture that has thrived for
millennia in this territory and the Treaties that bind us together as partners in
the spirit of a shared sustainable and prosperous future. We are all Treaty
People. Our commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we
can move forward together towards Reconciliation.
2. Adoption of Agenda:
a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
4. Closed Session Items:
a) Motion to go In Closed Session.
b) Motion to Rise and Report.
c) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Litigation affecting the Municipality/Solicitor-client
privilege (Legal Update, Cannabis, Zone 1 Water, Short Term Rentals).
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d) Derek Witlib, Acting Director, Development Services; and Michelle Jakobi,
Director, Environmental Services re: Litigation affecting the Municipality
(2012-SUB-03, Part of Lot 24, Concession 8, OLT Case No.: OLT-22-
004811).
e) Robin Dunn, CAO; and Tamara Obee, Director, Human Resources re:
Labour relations/employee negotiations (Collective Bargaining).
5. Minutes of Council and Committees:
6 - 15 a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
6. Recognition of Achievements:
None.
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7. Public Meetings:
None.
8. Deputations/Presentations:
16 - 44 a) Presentation by John Mascarin, Aird & Berlis LLP re: Municipal Restructuring
Presentation.
9. Identification From the Public of an Agenda Item of Interest:
Provides an opportunity for members of the public to identify an agenda item
which the public member may request be brought forward and considered
earlier in the meeting.
10. Open Forum:
The Open Forum provides an opportunity for the public to provide verbal
comments to Council, in Open Session, on matters scheduled on the current
agenda. Refer to Procedural By-Law No. 2017-165 for additional
information.
11. Reports of Municipal Officers for Action:
None.
12. Reports of Municipal Officers for Information Only:
None.
13. Reports of Members of Council:
a) Updates from Council Representatives — County of Simcoe and Township
Partners and Agencies.
Provides an opportunity for the Township's representatives at the County of
Simcoe, and the Council members appointed as the Township's
representatives at the Township's Partners and Agencies, to deliver updates
on the activities of the County of Simcoe and the Township's Partners and
Agencies.
14. Announcements:
15. Consent Agenda:
45 - 46 a) Announcements of Interest to the Public:
1 . Township of Oro-Medonte, 2023 Oro-Medonte Citizen of the Year and
Ontario Senior of the Year Nomination Notice, Deadline Friday, March
10, 2023, 12-00p.m. (Noon).
2. Township of Oro-Medonte, Office Closure Notice, Monday, February
20, 2023, Family Day.
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47 - 53 b) Correspondence from Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) re:
2022 4th Quarter (Oct. 1 - Dec. 31) Report/Update.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
54 - 59 c) Minutes of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated November 25,
2022.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
60 - 65 d) Minutes of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority meeting held on
December 16, 2022.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
66 e) Correspondence dated January 25, 2023 from Township of Petrolia re:
Request for Support, Election Process on Behalf of School Boards.
Staff Recommendation: Receive, Support, Advise under Mayor's Signature.
67 - 81 f) Correspondence dated January 26, 2023 from Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT)
re: Carmel Pharms Corp., 10982377 Canada Inc., 2541005 Ontario Limited,
OLT-22-002249 (Formerly PL200194).
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
82 g) Correspondence dated February 1 , 2023 from Orillia Public Library re:
Township of Oro-Medonte Statistics: January 2023.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
16. Communications/Petitions:
83 - 87 a) Correspondence dated January 23, 2023 from Ryan Post, Nottawasaga
Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA); and Bill Thompson, Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) re: Township of Oro-Medonte
Assessment Report Amendment under Section 34 of the Clean Water Act:
Summary and Rationale for Changes and Request for Council Endorsement.
17. Notice of Motions:
a) Brought by Councillor Clark, January 25, 2023
Notice of Motion for February 8, 2023 Council Meeting
To be dealt with at the February 22, 2023 Council meeting
Be it resolved that all Development Services Committee meetings; and
Regular, Special, and Public Council meetings, held in the Council Chambers
at the Township's Administration Centre, be livestreamed to improve
transparency and communications with the public.
That the livestreams be available for viewing on the Township's YouTube
channel indefinitely, providing constituents with the opportunity to engage in
the municipal democratic process and watch the meetings at their
convenience.
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And Further That Motion Nos. C200212-13, C220112-21 and C220112-22 be
rescinded in their entirety.
18. By-Laws:
88 - 90 a) 2023-009: A By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement
Officers/Provincial Offences Officers and to Repeal By-law Nos. 2022-038,
2021-054 and any other applicable by-law enacted to Appoint Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer/Provincial Offences Officers, "Appointment By-law.
91 - 93 b) 2023-010- A By-Law for the Transfer of Assets to the Municipal Services
Corporation.
19. Closed Session Items (Unfinished Items):
20. Confirmation By-Law:
94 a) 2023-011: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting
held on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
21. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
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Proud Heritage,Exciting Future
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 3:02 p.m.
2022-2026 Council
Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw
Councillor Lori Hutcheson
Councillor John Bard
Councillor David Clark
Deputy Mayor/ Councillor Peter Lavoie
Councillor Richard Schell
Councillor Robert Young NL, A&\
Staff Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Donna
Present: Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Michelle Jakobi, Director,
Environmental Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and
Community Services; Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial
Officer; Derek Witlib, Acting Director, Development Services; Jennifer
Whitley, Economic Development/Communications Advisor; Jenny Legget,
Communications & Public Relations Officer; Janette Teeter, Supervisor,
Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Jason Scharapenko, Information
Technology Technician (IT)
All Council and staff participated via Zoom platform.
1. Call to Order - Moment of Reflection:
Mayor Greenlaw assumed the Chair at the above noted time and called the meeting.
The Township of Oro-Medonte acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional land of
the Anishnaabek (A- nish- in- aa- beh) people, and ancestral territory of the Huron-Wendat.
The Anishnaabek include the Odawa [Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [O-jib-we] and Pottawatomi
[boh-tah-WAH-toh-mee] nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. It
continues today as the home for diverse Indigenous Peoples including the historic Metis
Community in Penetanguishene.
The Anishnaabek people continue to have an enduring relationship with this land, specifically
the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Chippewa Tri-Council and the Williams Treaties
First Nations. The Huron-Wendat Nation also continues to pay respect and protect their
ancestors and heritage on this land. We honour the Indigenous history and culture that has
thrived for millennia in this territory and the Treaties that bind us together as partners in the
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
spirit of a shared sustainable and prosperous future. We are all Treaty People. Our
commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we can move forward together
towards Reconciliation.
2. Adoption of Agenda:
a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Motion No. C230125-1
Moved by Young, Seconded by Clark
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, January 25, 2023 be
received and adopted, as amended, to add as Item 4e) Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate
Services re: Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality (Grant Funding
Agreement).
Carried.
Motion No. C230125-2
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Lavoie
Be it resolved that Rule 14.19a), as per the consolidated Procedural By-law No. 2017-165 be
suspended in order to allow the meeting to proceed past the 4 hour adjournment
requirement, if necessary.
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interes.
None declared.
4. Closed Session Items:
a) Motion to go In Closed Session.
Motion No. C230125-3 WO'
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Young
Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 3.05 p.m. to discuss
• Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor-client privilege (Legal Update, Cannabis,
Short Term Rentals);
• Personal matters about an identifiable individual (Heritage Committee Applications);
• Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality (Grant Funding
Agreement).
Carried.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
b) Motion to Rise and Report.
Motion No. C230125-4
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Schell
Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 5.04 p.m. and Report on the Closed Session Items 4
c) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor-client privilege (Legal
Update, Cannabis, Short Term Rentals);
d) Derek Witlib, Acting Director, Development Services re: Personal matters about an
identifiable individual (Heritage Committee Applications);
e) Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Information explicitly supplied in
confidence to the municipality (Grant Funding Agreement).
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c) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor-client privilege (Legal
Update, Cannabis, Short Term Rentals).
The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne
Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Michelle Jakobi, Director,
Environmental Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Derek
Witlib, Acting Director, Development Services; Curtis Shelswell, Manager, Municipal Law
Enforcement/Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer; Jenny Legget, Communications &
Public Relations Officer; Jennifer Whitley, Economic Development/Communications Advisor
(a portion); Chris Williams, David Reiter, Meaghan Barrett, Aird & Berlis LLP.
Motion No. C230125-5 I%L
Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by B
Be it resolved it
1. That the confidential correspondence dated January 23, 2023 from David Reiter, Aird &
Berlis LLP and confidential verbal information presented by Robin Dunn, CAO; Chris
Williams and David Reiter, Aird & Berlis LLP and Derek Witlib, Acting Director,
Development Services re: Litigation affecting the municipality; Solicitor-client privilege
(Legal Update, Cannabis, Short Term Rentals) be received.
2. That staff and legal counsel continue to proceed with prosecutions.
Carried.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
d) Derek Witlib, Acting Director, Development Services re: Personal matters about an
identifiable individual (Heritage Committee Applications).
The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne
Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Derek Witlib, Acting Director,
Development Services.
Motion No. C230125-6
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Hutcheson
Be it resolved A*#k,
1. That the confidential correspondence presented by Derek Witlib, Acting Director,
Development Services re: Personal matters about an identifiable individual (Heritage
Committee Applications) be received.
2. That staff be directed to coordinate a Hiring Panel with Councillor Hutcheson and
Councillor Schell, to conduct applicable interviews and report back to Council.
Carried.
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e) Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Information explicitly supplied in
confidence to the municipality (Grant Funding Agreement).
The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne
Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Michelle Jakobi, Director,
Environmental Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Derek
Witlib, Acting Director, Development Services; Jennifer Whitley, Economic
Development/Communications Advisor; Jenny Legget, Communications & Public Relations
Officer.
Motion No. C230125-
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Schell''
Be it resolved
1. That the confidential agreement presented by Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate
Services re: Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality (Grant
Funding Agreement) be received.
2. That the Mayor and staff be authorized to execute the agreement as presented.
Carried.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
5. Minutes of Council and Committees:
a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
b) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Thursday, January 12, 2023.
Motion No. C230125-8
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Clark
Be it resolved that the draft A#6,
a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023;
b) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Thursday, January 12, 2023;
be received and adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
6. Recognition of Achievers
None.
7. Public Meetings:
None.
11. Reports of Municipal Officers for Action:
b) CS2023-03, Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk re: Oro-Medonte
Citizen and Ontario Senior of the Year Awards' Process.
Motion No. C230125t,"Wff
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Young
Be it resolved
1. That CS2023-03, Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk re: Oro-Medonte Citizen and Ontario
Senior of the Year Awards' Process be received and adopted.
2. That the Vote by Mail process be implemented permanently.
Carried.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
c) ES2023-02, Robin Dunn, CAO re: Municipal Services Corporation (MSC) — Council
Required Execution of Documents for MSC Operationalization.
Motion No. C230125-10
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Bard
Be it resolved
1. That ES2023-02, Robin Dunn, CAO re: Municipal Services Corporation (MSC) — Council
Required Execution of Documents for MSC Operational ization be received and adopted.
2. That the appropriate draft by-law be brought forward on February 8th, 2023 for the
transfer of Environmental Services Assets, effective January 31, 2023.
3. And further that, Robin Dunn, CAO\CEO of MSCs execute required documents, as
provided by Aird & Berlis, LLP.
Carried.
9. Identification From the Public of an Agenda Item of Interest:
None.
10. Open Forum:
None.
13. Reports of Members of Counci_
a) Updates from Council Representatives — County of Simcoe and Township
Partners and Agencies. 'X
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The following member of Council provided updates: Deputy Mayor Lavoie.
14. Announcements:41
The following members of Council provided announcements: Councillors Hutcheson
and Clark.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
8. Deputations/Presentations:
a) Deputation by Harry Hughes and Carolynn Wilson re: Oro African Church Initiatives.
Motion No. C230125-11
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Lavoie
Be it resolved
1. That the deputation by Harry Hughes and Carolynn Wilson re: Oro African Church
Initiatives be received.
2. That Section 14.8 o) of the Procedural By-Law No. 2017-165 be waived.
3. That the presenters be encouraged to work with the Oro Freedom Institute to review
opportunities for collaboration.
4. That the presenters develop a draft terms of reference for the proposed "Friends of the
Oro African Church" for future consideration.
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b) Deputation by Jamie Robinson, Partner, MHBC Planning, Urban Design & Landscape
Architecture re: County of Simcoe Official Plan Amendment No. 7, 1685 Ridge Road
West - Inclusion in the Shanty Bay Settlement Area.
Motion No. C230125-12
Moved by Young, Seconded by Hutcheson
Whereas the deputation presented by Jamie Robinson, Partner, MHBC Planning, Urban
Design & Landscape Architecture re: County of Simcoe Official Plan Amendment No. 7,
1685 Ridge Road West - Inclusion in the Shanty Bay Settlement Area be received.
And Whereas that Section 14.8 o) of the Procedural By-Law No. 2017-165 be waived.
And Whereas the correspondence dated December 12, 2022 from the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing invites feedback from municipalities by February 3, 2023 on
growth matters including future Settlement Area Boundary delineations with respect to
Simcoe County Official Plan Amendment No. 7;
And Whereas the Township has received multiple requests for Settlement Area boundary
adjustments during the course of the Township's Official Plan Review;
And Whereas it is appropriate that all of the Settlement Area boundary adjustment
requests be reviewed and considered comprehensively in context to the Minister's letter;
Now Therefore be it resolved that the Township submit comments to the Province before
the February 3, 2023 deadline, under the Mayor's signature, requesting additional time to
comprehensively review and assess potential Settlement Area boundary delineations.
Carried.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
11.Reports of Municipal Officers for Action:
a) CS2023-04, Jennifer Whitley, Economic Development/Communications Advisor re:
Economic Development: 2022 Accomplishments & Draft 2023-2027 Economic
Development Strategy.
Motion No. C230125-13
Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Schell
Be it resolved
1. That CS2023-04, Jennifer Whitley, Economic Development/Communications Advisor re:
Economic Development: 2022 Accomplishments & Draft 2023-2027 Economic
Development Strategy be received and adopted.
2. That the draft 2023-2027 Economic Development Strategy Update be approved.
3. That staff share the Strategy with stakeholders, businesses and the Oro-Medonte
community.
4. That staff report back with the 2023 Work Plan.
Carried.
12.Reports of Municipal Officers for Information Only:
a) Introduction to Budget Process:""
1. Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer re: Introduction to Municipal
Budgeting;
2. Lynne Cunningham, Regional Manager; and Nicole LaFrance, Account Manager,
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) re: MPAC 101, Property
Assessment in Ontario; b.
3. Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services re: Tendering Roads,
Bridges and Other Infrastructure.
Motion No. C230125-14
Moved by Young, Seconded by Lavoie
Be it resolved that the report, as listed under Item #12, Reports of Municipal Officers for
Information Only, be received:
a) Introduction to Budget Process:
1 . Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer re: Introduction to
Municipal Budgeting;
2. Lynne Cunningham, Regional Manager; and Nicole LaFrance, Account Manager,
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) re: MPAC 101, Property
Assessment in Ontario;
3. Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services re: Tendering
Roads, Bridges and Other Infrastructure.
Carried.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
15.Consent Agenda:
a) Announcements of Interest to the Public
b) Correspondence received January 13, 2023 from Learning Centre & Simcoe Shores SS,
Orillia Campus re: Letter of Appreciation, Community Partnerships Work, Coat Drive
Success #11 2022.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
Motion No. C230125-15
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Clark 'At
Be it resolved that the staff recommendation with respect to the item listed under "Consent
Agenda Correspondence" be adopted as printed:
a) Announcements of Interest to the Public.
b) Correspondence received January 13, 2023 from Learning Centre & Simcoe Shores SS,
Orillia Campus re: Letter of Appreciation, Community Partnerships Work, Coat Drive
Success #11 2022.
Received for Information Only.
Carried.
16.Communications/Petitions:
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a) Correspondence dated October 29, 2022 from Eric Harkonen, Founder/President, Vetta
Nordic Spa re: Request for Amendment to Noise By-law - Withdrawn per Applicant's
Request.
b) Correspondence from Whitney Walsh, Vice-President, Crime Stoppers of Simcoe
Dufferin Muskoka re: Request to Proclaim, January, 2023 as "Crime Stoppers Month"
and Flag Raising Event.
Motion No. C230125-16
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Bard
Be it resolved Nor
1 . That the correspondence from Whitney Walsh, Vice-President, Crime Stoppers of
Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka re: Request to Proclaim, January, 2023 as "Crime Stoppers
Month" and Flag Raising Event be received.
2. That the month of January, 2023 be proclaimed "Crime Stoppers Month" and posted on
the Township's website.
3. That the request for a flag raising ceremony at the Township Administration Building be
approved and arranged in accordance with the Township's Flag Etiquette Policy.
4. That the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Mayor's signature.
Carried.
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5.a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
17.Notice of Motions:
Councillor Clark advised that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion to the
February 8, 2023 Council meeting regarding livestreaming.
18.By-Laws:
None.
19.Closed Session Items (Unfinished Items):
None.
20.Confirmation By-Law:
a) 2023-006: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on
Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Motion No. C230125-17
Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Hutcheson
Be it resolved that By-Law No. 2023-006: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 be read a first, second and third
time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
21.Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. C230125-18
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Young
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 8.27 p.m.
Carried.
Mayor, Randy Greenlaw Clerk, Yvonne Aubichon
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15.a) Announcements of Interest to the Public: Township of Oro-Medonte, ...
Who Makes a Real Difference in Your Community?
The Township of Oro-Medonte
is currently accepting nominations for a resident you Townshipgf
believe has the greatest impact on improving the quality
of community life in Oro-Medonte. Proud HeriFfjgr, EwiiuX Ftaurr
Please submit a completed Nomination Application form (one name) (available on the website or at the
Township Administration Office) outlining, in detail, the reasons for the nomination. Additional letters of
support and material are very helpful and may be attached.
Select the applicable box on the Nomination Application for the Oro-Medonte Citizen of the Year or
Ontario Senior of the Year Award or Both!
Oro-Medonte Citizen of the Year— One Individual
The Oro-Medonte Citizen of the Year Award honours a resident's volunteer efforts that benefits the
quality of life in the Township and demonstrates:
- Commitment / contribution to community service;
- Support and leadership for a lasting quality of community life;
- Significant volunteer involvement with associations, charities, societies and institutes;
- Outreach and assistance to those in need;
- Optimistic and inspiring role model with a desire to make a positive impact.
Ontario Senior of the Year— One Individual
The Ontario Senior of the Year Award gives each municipality in Ontario the opportunity to honour one
outstanding local senior who enriches the social, cultural or civic life of the community.
Recipients must be over 65 years old and are people who have made their communities better places to
live. Achievements in many fields would qualify, for example in:
- Arts/Literature;
- Community Service/Volunteerism;
- Education; Environment/Science;
- Fitness/Recreation/Sport Humanitarian Activities; and/or
- Keeping History Alive.
The submission deadline for both awards is Friday, March 10, 2023, 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Nominations must be signed by the nominator and will be accepted at the Township Administration
Centre, by mail, email or fax to the Clerk's Department, Township of Oro-Medonte, 148 Line 7 South,
Oro-Medonte, ON LOL 2EO.
Nominees must be a resident of Oro-Medonte.
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15.a) Announcements of Interest to the Public: Township of Oro-Medonte, ...
MEW
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T(wnship of
Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Family Day
Office Closure
The Township of Oro-Medonte offices
will be closed on Monday, February 20t"
in recognition of Family Day.
The offices will re-open on
Tuesday, February 21st for regular
business hours.
We wish all residents and visitors a safe
and happy long weekend.
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v rrespondence from Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) ...
Severn Sound Environmental Association
2022 4t" Quarter (Oct. 1 - Dec. 31) ReporVUpdate
Staffing/HR
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One SSEA Board meeting (2022 31d
Quarter). The new pay grid and
organizational chart was implemented
and SSEA began the transition with the
Township of Tay to a paperless online
payroll system.
Staffing
Welcomed Travis van Engelen as Tree
Plant Program Specialist.
THANK YOU to outgoing staff: Tamara Thank you to the 2022 SSEA Board of Directors!
Brincat (IS Coordinator) and Emily
Edgley (Citizen Science and Water Quality Coordinator)
Training/Professional Development
SSEA staff attended 4 no-cost webinars and 2 paid professional development courses.
Volunteers - THANK YOU
THANK YOU to all 35 Citizen Science volunteers who participated in our Shore Watch, Stream
Watch, Water Level Watch, Ice Spotters, and Invasive Species Spotters programs this year!
THANK YOU to all volunteers and municipal staff that assisted with invasive species removals.
Watch for the SSEA Environmental Champion awards re-launch in 2023.
Education, Engagement, Outreach
Presentations,Articles,Social Media, Events, Inquiries
Presentations
Presentations to the SSEA Board on various program updates. Delivered presentations at 5
additional events and 4 council meetings during Q4. Many of our presentations, meetings,
videos etc. have been recorded and posted to the SSEA YouTube channel.
Articles/Publications/News
SSEA issued 3 press released, provided an article for Tay's e-newsletter on open water
monitoring, algae, and citizen science. Media coverage of 2 Billion Trees Program funding and
Great Lakes Local Action Fund grant.
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15.b) Correspondence from Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) ...
Social Media (Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts)
A total of 96 posts made on a variety of topics and SSEA programs with over 1,200 followers.
One new video related to the SSEA Drinking Water Source Protection Program was posted on
the SSEA YouTube channel (34 views and 45 subscribers). SSEA participated in Drinking
Water Source Protection educational campaigns by posting across all social media.
Events/Meetings/Conferences
SSEA staff hosted MPP Dunlop on a water sampling trip on Hogg Bay to demonstrate sampling
equipment and discuss the importance of water quality monitoring. THANK YOU to Queens
Cove Marina for providing a water taxi. Staff joined the Minister of Agriculture Food and Rural
Affairs and MPP Downey at an event recognizing local farmers.
Hosted information webinars on Bill 23 for
Municipal partner staff(1 with CELA and 1 with
MNRF). Team SSEA participated in 17 additional -
municipal and external partner meetings and -
events including the Township of Springwater
strategic plan and North Simcoe Soil and Crop
Improvement Association.
Inquiry Responses (excluding Source Water) '
SSEA responded to 17 inquiries from municipal Simcoe North MPP,Jill Dunlop learning about
partners, members of the public, and contractors. dissolved oxygen with SSEA Water Scientist
Tree Planting
Planting and Distribution
In planning stages for spring 2023 Community Tree Planting & Tree Seedling Distribution
programs.
Fish and Wildlife Habitat/Natural Heritage
Invasive Species,Species at Risk, Wetlands, Wildlife and Habitat Stewardship
Invasive Species (IS)
Completed Spongy/Ldd Moth monitoring at select forested
locations across the watershed to forecast potential defoliation for
spring/summer 2023. Completed invasive mussel surveillance on
Orr Lake and connected with municipal staff on results and next
steps. Facilitated 2 volunteer IS management events. Hosted IS
Working Group meeting. Continue to deliver technical and field
monitoring support on the Wye Marsh Invasive Species
Management and technical support on the Farlain Lake Eurasian t'
Watermilfoil Management projects.
Species At Risk Zebra Mussel Monitoring, Orr Lake
Continued monitoring for turtles in Matchedash Bay area, with
field investigations wrapping up for the season in October.
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15.b) Correspondence from Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) ...
Land Use Planning
Input and Review
Plan and Policy Input
Submitted comments on 23 applications, reports,
and Environmental Impact Studies, a decrease of v_
23% compared to the number of projects reviewed
in Q4 of 2021. Participating in Official Plan review
for Severn Twp.
Comments submitted on 3 Environmental Registry —of Ontario postings regarding elements of Bill 23:
More Homes Built Faster. Fall sampling on Little Lake
Drinking Water Source Protection
Source Protection Authority and Risk Management Services
Source Protection Authority Services
Continue to work with provincial, regional, and local representatives and attend meetings to
fulfill the requirements of 2022-2024 funding agreement work plan. Includes policy work,
municipal drinking water system changes, and general education and outreach initiatives.
MECP approved 3 changes to municipal water systems within the Township of Oro-Medonte.
Risk Management Services
Sent out 9 Draft Risk Management Plans, commented on 8 development applications,
answered 7 inquiries, attended 2 pre-consultation meetings, held 1 Risk Management Plan
negotiation meeting, and conducted 1 site visit.
Monitoring Programs
Field/data collection: Open Water, Inland Lakes, Intakes,
PWQMN/Tributaries, Stream Invertebrates,Stream Temperature,
PGMN, Climate, and Citizen Science
Lake Sampling (Open Water, Inland Lakes, Intakes)
Completed 3 Tay intakes sampling events, 1 inland lake
sampling event for each of Farlain and Little Lake, 1 full open j.
water sampling run and 1 late season sampling event in the . +�
Honey Harbour area. Sampling included collecting water
chemistry and field data such as pH, turbidity, conductivity, and
temperature. Water quality results are used to assess lake
conditions, guide management decisions and protect drinking
water quality. Zooplankton sampling on Little
Lake
Staff detected blue algae late in the season in the Severn
Sound open waters, particularly in Midland Bay and Penetang Harbour, and worked with MECP
and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit to collect samples for identification and toxin
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15.b) Correspondence from Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) ...
testing where necessary. The Water Quality Advisory due to an algae bloom detected on
Penetang Harbour was lifted in mid-December.
Watershed Monitoring (PWQMN, PGMN, Stream Invertebrates,
Fish Community Survey, Stream Temperature)
PWQMN (Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network- streams)
Conducted 3 sampling runs at 14 sites throughout the watershed
collecting chemistry samples and field data such as temperature,
dissolved oxygen, conductivity, and turbidity.
Through PWQMN, a conductivity sensor was installed at a z.
downstream site on the Coldwater River. Data will be used to
establish a baseline range which can help detect external impacts Collecting PWQMN sample,
on water quality, like storm events and North River
de-icing salts.
Groundwater(Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network)
- Conducted 1 winter sampling run at 6 PGMN well sites. Conducted a
third data download for level and barometric pressure loggers and
collected manual water levels at all 8 well locations. Data is used to
monitor long-term trends and assess impacts of climate change on
groundwater.
Lake and Stream Invertebrates
Sampled 3 stations on Farlain Lake (public boat launch, end of 17th
_ Conc. East side of lake and North end, off Farlain Lake Road) using
the Ontario Benthic Biomonitoring Network (OBBN) protocol.
Invertebrate sampling,
Farlain Lake Identified 7,354 stream invertebrates in samples from Hogg Creek,
Copeland Creek and Baxter Dam to assess ecological health.
Stream Temperature
Removed and downloaded 40 temperature loggers from stream sites throughout the watershed,
which logged in-stream temperature during the summer.
Stream temperature data and other information was collected '
from portions of the Coldwater River for the Intensive Stream
Temperature Study. This Study helps to update drainage
mapping, provides background data, determines thermal habitat
classification through modeling of all stream reaches, and helps _
to better understand where to focus future monitoring efforts.
Climate Monitoring +
Rain and Air Gauges Temperature loggers ready for
Data compilation completed for 4 rain gauges and 1 air
temperature logger which provided additional background
information for monitoring projects in the Severn Sound and Tiny Coastal Area, putting
monitoring results into context (e.g., water quality and quantity, inland lake levels, trends in
algae growth, thermal stability classification for streams).
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Weather Stations
Midland and Lafontaine weather stations checked regularly using the online portal to ensure
uninterrupted data collection. Annual data compilation and analysis completed and included in
year-end report summarizing rainfall and crop heat units from 2022.
Learn more about our weather stations and view near real-time data on the SSEA website.
Citizen Science (Shore Watch, Stream Watch, Invasive Species Spotters,
Water Level Watch)
Data collected through the Stream Watch, Shore Watch and Invasive Species
Spotters programs until the end of October. Observations for the Water Level
Watch Program on Farlain Lake compiled and the gauge removed for the season. Monitoring for
Ice Spotters began in early November and will continue until freeze-up. In 2022, we had 35
volunteers across all programs monitoring at 35 sites and have received 811 observations.
THANK YOU to Huronia Community Foundation for the project grant and the following
businesses who donated prizes: Glen Oro Farms, Hardwood Hills, Wye Marsh and TruEarth.
Sustainable Severn Sound Special Project
Climate Change Action Plans, Partners for Climate Change Protection (PCP) Program
Partners for Climate Protection
SSEA continues to support our municipal members of the PCP program as an Associate
Member, facilitating actions under municipal climate action plans where possible.
Bee City Initiative & Projects for Pollinators
Supporting current Bee City members by providing information to the public, answering
questions, and engaging the community to participate in stewardship work at Bee City sites. 184
native plants were planted in Severn and Midland to support the creation of pollinator habitat.
THANK YOU to Georgian Bay District Secondary School students for participating in the
Midland event, and to Ardtrea Nature for assisting at the Severn site.
Working towards the
completion of deliverables .�
in SSEA's Projects for ,,;} . •. '
Pollinators initiative,
funded by TD Friends of05
the Environment
Foundation. The Native4—
Pollinator Plants in the s 4F
Severn Sound Area
booklet was developed VK if,
and 150 printed copies Native Pollinator Plants in the Severn Sound Area
will be shared with
municipal members, and digital copies are available on the pollinator website. 125 native seed
packets were handed out at 4 community and habitat stewardship events.
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Data Analysis and Reporting
Statistics, Data Management&Analysis, Reporting, and GIS/Mapping
Statistics/Data Management & Analysis
Routine, year-round data management consisting of PWQMN, Georgian Bay water levels and
regional climate data, and open water/inland lake water chemistry, zooplankton and algae data
processing continues as normal. Additional analyses were completed to forecast open water
temperatures over the next 50 years.
Reporting and Educational Content
Completed 1 conditions update for both Farlain and Little Lakes, which can be viewed
and on SSEA social media feeds.
Partnerships
New/Updated NGO partners and MOD's,Academia
SSEA is always working with municipal and NGO/external
partners to deliver effective environmental stewardship, "
including membership with GBB's ICECAP and the SMDHU's r
Climate Change Exchange Committee and Climate Change
Charter Working Group. SSEA is also a member of the Lake
Huron Working Group, Great Lakes Ecoregion Network, and
Georgian College Program Advisory Committee.
The team supported the Huronia Community Foundation (HCF)
taking the lead on the Environmental section of the HCF Vital
Signs report. The ED remains a member of the the Healthy
Great Lakes Advisory Committee & Water Team (CELA lead)
and the Lake Huron Management Group.
SSEA ED meeting the Honourable
Academia Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant
Working with PhD student from UOIT on a nearshore algae Governor of Ontario (Midland)
project. Collaborating on undergraduate data analysis projects
focused on tributary flow and water quality with University of Waterloo researcher.
Financial
Grants, Budget, Invoicing
Grants
Multiple grants have been secured or applied for by SSEA to enhance services, including:
• MECP Great Lakes Local Action Fund: $50,000, Improving Habitat in the Severn Sound
Watershed - approved
• NRCan 2 Billion Trees: $276,507, Building Tree Planting Capacity in the Severn Sound
Watershed - approved
• COA: $75,000, The State of Severn Sound 20 Years Post-Delisting as an Area of
Concern (pending approval)
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• COA: $70,000, Piloting the Inclusion of Wastewater and Stormwater Effluents into
Existing Long Term Watershed Monitoring program (pending approval)
• Lake Huron Forever: $10,000, Severn Sound Citizen Science: Expanding Community
Engagement (pending approval)
• TD Friends of Environment Foundation: $9,300, Severn Sound Citizen Science:
Expanding Community Engagement (pending submission in 2023 Q1)
• Canada Summer Jobs: $10,850, summer staff wage subsidies, multiple programs
(pending submission in 2023 Q1)
Budget
Completed budget deputations to the Township of Tiny and the Town of Penetanguishene, and
submitted budget letters and service accomplishment summaries to all SSEA partner
municipalities. Completed council orientations for Township of Tay and Town of Midland. Issued
22 invoices for work completed.
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Team SSEA 2022 Seasons Greetings
Thank you from Team SSEA
• Julie Cayley - Executive Director
• Lex McPhail - IT Manager/GIS Applications Specialist
• Paula Madill - Ecosystem Technologist
• Michelle Hudolin - Wetlands & Habitat Biologist
• Aisha Chiandet - Water Scientist
• Melissa Carruthers - Risk Mgmt. Official/Risk Mgmt. Inspector
• Judy Limoges -Treasurer (p/t)
• Nikki Priestman - Watershed Health Specialist
• Tamara Brincat - Invasive Species Program Coordinator
• Cliff Evanitski —Office Manager
• Cameron Epp -Watershed Resilience Coordinator
• Emily Edgely - Citizen Science & Water Quality Coordinator
• Nicole Stott - Drinking Water Source Protection Assistant
• Bob Bowles - Turtle Monitoring Project Assistant (p/t)
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15.c) Minutes of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated NovembeA.
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09-22-BOD Minutes
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
Nov 25, 2022 at 9:00 AM EST
Attendance
Members Present:
Vice-Chair Gail Little, Amaranth (Township); Chair Mariane Mcleod, Collingwood
(Town); Rob Nicol, Innisfil (Town); Thom Paterson, Clearview (Township); Don
Allen, Springwater (Township); Shirley Boxem, Mulmur (Township); Cllr. Ralph
Manktelow, Mono (Town); Cathy Keane, Oro-Medonte (Township); Floyd Pinto,
Adjala Tosorontio (Township); Donna Jebb, New Tecumseth (Town)
Members Absent:
Deputy Mayor Michael Smith, Essa (Township); Walter Benotto, Shelburne (Town);
Cllr. Andrea Matrosovs, Blue Mountains (Town); Margaret Mercer, Melancthon
(Township); George Watson, Wasaga Beach (Town); Cllr. Dane Nielsen, Grey
Highlands (Municipality); Cllr. Gary Harvey, Barrie (City); Cllr. Raj Sandhu, Bradford
West Gwillimbury (Town)
NVCA Staff:
Sheryl Flannagan, Director, Corporate Services; Doug Hevenor, Chief Administrative
Officer; Chris Hibberd, Director, Watershed Management Services; Byron Wesson,
Director, Conservation Services; Ben Krul, Manager, Planning; Hendrik Arno,
Manager, Info Services & Technology (departed at 9:10am); Kerry Jenkins,
Administrative Assistant/Recorder
Guests:
Kyle Fegan, Shelburne (Town)
1. Events
Tiffin Nature Program (Nov-Dec) - Half Day
Date: Occurs Tuesday every 1 week(s), from Tuesday, November 1, 2022
9:30:00 AM - Tuesday, December 6, 2022 12:30:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation
Tiffin Nature Program (Nov-Dec) - Full Day
Date: Occurs Thursday every 1 week(s), from Thursday, November 3, 2022
9:30:00 AM - Thursday, December 8, 2022 3:30:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation
2. Call to Order
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Chair Mariane Mcleod called the meeting to order at 9:03am.
3. Land Acknowledgement
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board acknowledges that
we are situated on the traditional land of the Anishinaabeg. The
Anishinaabeg include the Odawa, Saulteaux, Anishinaabeg, Mississauga and
Algonquin who spoke several languages including Anishinaabemowin and
Potawatomi. We are dedicated to honouring Indigenous history and culture
and committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect
with all First Nation, Metis and Inuit people.
4. Declaration of Pecuniary and Conflict of Interest
5. Motion to Adopt the Agenda
Recommendation:
RES: 43-22
Moved by: Don Allen
Seconded by: Cathy Keane
RESOLVED THAT: the agenda for the Board of Directors Meeting #09-22-
BOD dated on November 25, 2022 be approved.
Carried;
6. Announcements
There were no announcements at this time.
7. Presentations
There were no presentations at this time.
8. Deputations
There were no deputations at this time.
9. Hearings
There were no hearings at this time.
10. Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion
Board Members are requested to identify items from the Consent List that
they wish to have considered for separate discussion.
11. Adoption of Consent List and Identification of Items Requiring
Separate Discussion
Recommendation:
RES: 44-22
Moved by: Shirley Boxem
Seconded by: Don Allen
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RESOLVED THAT: agenda item number(s) 12.2.4, 12.2.5 and 12.2.6 were
identified as requiring separate discussion, be referred for discussion under
Agenda Item #9; and
FURTHER THAT: all Consent List Agenda Items not referred for separate
discussion be adopted as submitted to the board and staff be authorized to
take all necessary action required to give effect to same; and
FURTHER THAT: any items in the Consent List not referred for separate
discussion, and for which conflict has been declared, are deemed not to
have been voted on or discussed by the individual making the declaration.
Carried;
12. Consent List
12.1. Adoption of Minutes
Recommendation:
Approved by Consent
RESOLVED THAT: the minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting
#08-22-BOD dated on September 23, 2022 be approved.
12.1.1. Adoption of AAC Minutes
Recommendation:
Approved by Consent
RESOLVED THAT: the minutes of the Agricultural Advisory
Committee Meeting #03-22-AAC dated on June 30, 2022 be
approved.
12.2. Staff Reports
12.2.1. Staff Report No. 42-09-22-BOD from Sheryl Flannagan,
Director, Corporate Services
Recommendation:
Approved by Consent
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors receive Staff Report
No. 42-09-22-BOD regarding the 2022 third quarter financials;
and
FURTHER THAT: staff continue to monitor budget activities.
12.2.2. Staff Report No. 43-09-22-BOD from Sheryl Flannagan,
Director, Corporate Services
Recommendation:
Approved by Consent
RESOLVED THAT: the Staff Report No. 43-09-22-BOD
regarding surplus/deficit allocations be approved; and
FURTHER THAT: The NVCA Auditor be directed to place any
2022 surplus/ deficit funds in/out of the following reserves as
specified:
• Planning Reserve - all planning programs surplus/deficits;
• New Lowell Reserve - all New Lowell CA program surplus;
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• Operational Reserve - 25% of any surplus not allocated to
another reserve or any potential deficits, including those from
Planning not covered by that reserve;
• Capital Reserve -50% of any surplus not allocated to another
reserve;
• Human Resources Reserve - 25% of other surplus not
allocated to another reserve;
• Healthy Waters Reserve - all department 120 surplus, if any;
• Environmental Education Reserve - all department 630
surplus, if any;
• Forestry Reserve - all department 110 surplus, if any;
• Watershed Science Reserve - all department 420 surplus,
minus any Source Water Protection, if any.
12.2.3. Staff Report No. 44-09-22-BOD from Ben Krul, Manager,
Planning Services and Hendrik Amo, Manager,
Information Services & Technology
Recommendation:
Approved by Consent
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Directors receive Staff Report
No. 44-09-22-BOD regarding investigating in-house
opportunities to automate processes and explore commercial
software solutions.
12.2.4. Staff Report No. 45-09-22-BOD from Chris Hibberd,
Director, Watershed Management Services
Moved by: Rob Nicol
Seconded by: Cathy Keane
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors receive Staff Report
No. 45-09-22-BOD regarding proposed housekeeping changes
to planning and permitting review fees and;
FURTHER THAT: the Fee Policy, which includes Appendices A
to F Fee Schedules, be approved as attached.
Vice-Chair Gail Little introduced the following friendly
amendment:
Recommendation:
RES: 45-22
Moved by: Rob Nicol
Seconded by: Cathy Keane
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors receive Staff Report
No. 45-09-22-BOD regarding proposed housekeeping changes
to planning and permitting review fees and;
FURTHER THAT: the Fee Policy, which includes Appendices A
to F Fee Schedules, be approved as attached and;
FURTHER THAT: a 2% COLA be added to all fees listed in the
schedule effective December 1, 2022.
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Carried;
12.2.5. Staff Report No. 46-09-22-BOD from Chris Hibberd,
Director, Watershed Management Services
Recommendation:
RES: 46-22
Moved by: Ralph Manktelow
Seconded by: Don Allen
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors receive Staff Report
No. 46-09-22-BOD regarding Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster
Act, 2022) and Related ERO Postings.
Carried;
12.2.6. Staff Report No. 47-09-22-BOD from Doug Hevenor, CAO
Recommendation:
RES: 47-22
Moved by: Shirley Boxem
Seconded by: Don Allen
RESOLVED THAT: the update on Memorandums of
Understanding and Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority's (NVCA) progress report, be received and;
FURTHER THAT: NVCA's Board of Directors approves this
progress report in fulfillment of the third progress report to be
submitted to the Province by January 1, 2023, as required by
O.Reg. 687/21: Transition Plans and Agreements for Programs
and Services under Section 21.1.2 of the Act.
12.2.7. Staff Report No. 48-09-22-BOD from Maria Leung,
Communications Coordinator
Recommendation:
Approved by Consent
RESOLVED THAT: Staff Report No. 48-09-22-BOD regarding
NVCA Communications - September 10 - November 11, 2022,
be received.
13. Other Business
Vice-Chair Gail Little expressed her appreciation to all members for all their
dedication and hard work over the years.
CAO Doug Hevenor informed the members about NVCA's Giving Tuesday as
well as thanked all the members for their participation over the years.
14. Adjourn
Recommendation:
RES: 48-22
Moved by: Donna Jebb
Seconded by: Cathy Keane
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RESOLVED THAT: this meeting adjourn at 9:44am to meet again on
January 27 2023, or at the call of the Chair.
Carried;
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15.d) Minutes of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority meeting held ...
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Board of Directors' Meeting
Board of Directors' Meeting No. BOD-10-22
Friday, December 16, 2022
Hybrid meeting held in-person and virtually via Zoom
Meeting Minutes
Board Members Present
Regional Chairman W. Emmerson (Chair), B. Drew, Councillor A. Eek, K. Ferdinands, Councillor
W. Gaertner, Mayor R. Greenlaw, Councillor S. Harrison-McIntyre, Councillor C. Pettingill,
Mayor M. Quirk, Councillor C. Riepma, Deputy Mayor T. Vegh, Councillor A. Waters, Councillor
E. Yeo
Board Members Absent
Councillor P. Ferragine (Vice Chair), Councillor K. Aylwin, Mayor D. Barton, Deputy Mayor J.
Gough, Mayor V. Hackson
Staff Present
R. Baldwin, T. Barnett, A. Brown, K. Cheney, M. Critch, A. Cullen, P. Davies, J. Doyley, K. Goodale,
D. Goodyear, C. Hawson, K. Kennedy, G. MacMillan, S. McKinnon, D. Ruggle, C. Sharp, C. Taylor,
K. Yemm
Guests Present
M. Giest, R. Gilliland, T. Mrakas, M. Thompson
I. Land Acknowledgement
Chair Emmerson acknowledged the Lake Simcoe watershed as traditional Indigenous territory
and thanked all generations of Indigenous peoples for their enduring and unwavering care for
this land and water.
II. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest or Conflict of Interest
None noted for the meeting.
III. Approval of Agenda
Moved by: C. Pettingill
Seconded by: S. Harrison-McIntyre
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BOD-124-22 Resolved That the content of the Agenda for the December 16, 2022
meeting of the Board of Directors be approved as presented. Carried
IV. Adoption of Minutes
a) Special Meeting of the Board of Directors
Moved by: K. Ferdinands
Seconded by: B. Drew
BOD-125-22 Resolved That the minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of
Directors, No. BOD-08-22, held on Friday, November 18, 2022 be approved as
circulated. Carried
b) Board of Directors' Meeting
Moved by: K. Ferdinands
Seconded by: B. Drew
BOD-126-22 Resolved That the minutes of the Board of Directors' Meeting, No. BOD-
09-22, held on Friday, November 25, 2022 be approved as circulated. Carried
V.Announcements
General Manager, Development, Engineering and Restoration, Glenn MacMillan, advised that
staff held a webinar on the Conservation Authority's Engineering processes on November 30tn
This was one of a number of webinars staff are hosting to inform and assist staff from member
municipalities regarding technical submissions with a goal towards making submission and
reviews run smoothly. He noted the webinar was well attended by approximately 180
participants from member municipalities. Other webinars have been or will be held on
Hydrogeology, Ecology, Stormwater Management, and more.
VI. Presentations
a) Bill 23 Update
Chief Administrative Officer, Rob Baldwin, provided an update on the enactment dates
surrounding Bill 23, including those already in effect, such as the change in Minister now that
Conservation Authorities are now back under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry;
minor changes around issuance of permits where a Minister's Zoning Order has been issued
referred to as the "community infrastructure and housing accelerator", which means an
accelerator type of permit follows the same rules as a Minister's Zoning Order permit.
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Other updates for January 1, 2023 include a process change for the disposition of land,
simplifying the process for conservation authorities to dispose of lands acquired under Section
39 and a freeze on Planning and Development fees.
More changes planned for 2023 include a prohibition on municipal and other programs and
services related to reviewing and commenting on prescribed acts; the Minister's power to
impose terms and conditions on a project of authority; and exceptions related to Planning Act
for certain development activities and areas of municipalities.
To view this presentation, please click this link: Bill 23 Update
Moved by: K. Ferdinands
Seconded by: R. Greenlaw
BOD-127-22 Resolved That the presentation by Chief Administrative Officer, Rob
Baldwin, regarding an update on Bill 23 be received for information. Carried
VII.Hearings
There were no Hearings at this meeting.
VIII. Deputations
There were no Deputations at this meeting.
IX. Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion
Item No. 3 was identified under items requiring separate discussion.
X.Adoption of Items not Requiring Separate Discussion
Items No. 1, 2, and 4 were identified under items not requiring separate discussion.
Moved by: T. Vegh
Seconded by: A. Waters
BOD-128-22 Resolved That the following recommendations respecting the matters
listed as "Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion" be adopted as submitted to the
Board, and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to
same. Carried
1. Correspondence
BOD-129-22 Resolved That no items of Correspondence be received. Carried
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2. Conservation Authorities Act Quarterly Transition Report No. 3
BOD-130-22 Resolved That Staff Report No. 44-22-BOD regarding the Conservation
Authority Transition Quarterly Progress Report No. 3 be received; and
Further that the December 2022 Conservation Authority Transition Quarterly Progress
No. 3 be approved for submission to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Carried
4. Planning and Development Fees Update
BOD-131-22 Resolved That Staff Report No. 46-22-BOD regarding the Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority Planning and Development Fees Update be received;
and
Further that the proposed 2% increase to the current Planning and Development Fees
as recommended for cost-of-living increase outlined in the Plan Review and Permitting
Fee Review Report prepared by Watson &Associates be approved effective December
30, 2022. Carried
XI, Consideration of Items Requiring Separate Discussion
3. Lake Simcoe Preserve Update
Mayor Quirk asked about next steps for the Lake Simcoe Preserve, community involvement,
etc., as well as if staff will be reaching out to the Federal Minister regarding the Fresh Water
Action Plan to see if there are any opportunities for funding. She also noted that there has
been some talk in the of a national or federal park along Lake Simcoe and wondered if this
may be an opportunity for the Lake Simcoe Preserve property.
CAO Baldwin first sent thanks to staff at the Town of Georgina for their assistance with tax
relief for the property in keeping with its new Provincial zoning change. He went on to note
that next steps in the new year include establishing a management group, which would
typically include members of the public and a representative from the Town of Georgina
Council. He advised that some funding has been received which assisted in provided fencing
for the property, and that all funding sources are being explored. On the idea of a national or
federal park, CAO Baldwin advised that this will be explored if the opportunity exists.
Moved by: M. Quirk
Seconded by: E. Yeo
BOD-132-22 Resolved That Staff Report No. 45-22-BOD regarding an update on actions
completed at the Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve be received for information.
Carried
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XII.Closed Session
The Board moved to Closed Session to deal with confidential human resources and legal
matters.
Moved by: C. Riepma
Seconded by: R. Greenlaw
BOD-133-22 Resolved That the Board move to Closed Session to deal with confidential
human resources and legal matters; and
Further that the Chief Administrative Officer and members of the Executive Leadership
Team remain in the meeting for the discussion. Carried
The Board rose from Closed Session to report findings.
Moved by: T. Vegh
Seconded by: E. Yeo
BOD-134-22 Resolved That the Board rise from Closed Session and report findings.
Carried
a) Confidential Human Resources Matter
Moved by: K. Ferdinands
Seconded by: B. Drew
BOD-135-22 Resolved That Confidential Staff Report No. 47-22-BOD regarding a
confidential human resources matter be approved. Carried
b) Confidential Legal Matter
Moved by: K. Ferdinands
Seconded by: B. Drew
BOD-136-22 Resolved That Confidential Staff Report No. 48-22-BOD regarding a
confidential legal matter be received for information. Carried
XIII. Other Business
a) Chair Emmerson noted the Conservation Authority's Annual General Meeting will be held in
person at Newmarket's Old Town Hall on Friday, January 27, 2023.
b) Chair Emmerson noted that the Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation will hold its 2023
fundraising golf tournament on Monday, August 21, 2023 at Oakdale Golf Course. Anyone
interested in attending may contact Cheryl Taylor @ c.taylor@lsrca.on.ca.
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XIV. Adjournment
Moved by: C. Riepma
Seconded by: A. Eek
BOD-137-22 Resolved That the meeting be adjourned at 11:07 a.m. Carried
Regional Chairman Wayne Emmerson Rob Baldwin
Chair Chief Administrative Officer
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15.e) Correspondence dated January 25, 2023 from Township of Petrolia re...
January 25, 2023
Hon. Steven Lecce, Minister of Education
MPP Bob Bailey, Sarnia-Lambton
County of Lambton
Municipalities of Lambton County and Ontario
Via email
During the December 12, 2022, regular meeting of council, the following resolution was passed:
Moved: Bill Clark Seconded: Debb Pitel
WHEREAS in the Province of Ontario, municipalities are responsible to conduct the election
process on behalf of the school boards; and
WHEREAS an extensive amount of resources, time and management to advertise, co-ordinate
and complete these trustee elections is placed on the municipality; and
WHEREAS municipalities do not receive any compensation or re-imbursement for use of
orchestration of the school board trustee elections.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Petrolia
request that staff forward this motion to the Hon. Steven Lecce, Minister of Education, MPP
Bob Bailey, Ontario Municipal Councils and the County of Lambton requesting that school
boards become responsible for conducting their own trustee elections or at minimum
municipalities be compensated by the school boards for overseeing such trustee elections;
Carried
Kind regards,
Mandi Pearson
Clerk/Operations Clerk
Phone: (519)882-2350 • Fax: (519)882-3373*Theatre: (800)717-7694 � 7
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411 Greenfield Street, Petrolia, ON, NON 1RO o PETR LIA
www.town.petrolia.on.ca vou'll be srarorised!
15.f) Correspondence dated January 26, 2023 from Ontario Land Tribunal (...
Ontario Land Tribunal
Tribunal ontarien de I'amenagement
du territoire
Ontario
ISSUE DATE: January 26, 2023 CASE NO(S).: OLT-22-002249
(Formerly PL200194)
PROCEEDING COMMENCED UNDER subsection 34(19) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. P.13, as amended
Appellant: Carmel Pharms Corp.
Appellant: 10982377 Canada Inc.
Appellant. 2541005 Ontario Limited
Subject: By-law No. 2020-046
Municipality: Township of Oro-Medonte
OLT Case No.: OLT-22-002249
Legacy Case No.: PL200194
OLT Lead Case No.: OLT-22-002249
Legacy Lead Case No.: PL200194
OLT Case Name: Carmel Pharms Corp. v. Oro-Medonte (Twp.)
Heard: April 4, 2022 by video hearing
APPEARANCES:
Parties Counsel
Township of Oro-Medonte C.J. Williams and Andrea Skinner
Carmel Pharms Corp. Raivo Uukkivi and Jennifer Evola
2541005 Ontario Limited Stephen Nadler and William Friedman
10982377 Canada Inc. Bobby Vakili
Oro-Medonte Community Coalition Ian Flett
Corp.
MEMORANDUM OF ORAL DECISION DELIVERED JATINDER BHULLAR ON APRIL
4, 2022 AND ORDER OF THE TRIBUNAL
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INTRODUCTION
[1] This was the fourth Case Management Conference ("CIVIC") held on March 25,
2022 and the Motion hearing by Carmel Pharms which started at this CIVIC was
continued on April 4, 2022.
[2] This matter arises out of appeals against the passage of Zoning By-law
Amendment No. 2020-046 ("proposed Zoning By-law Amendment") by the Township of
Oro-Medonte ("Township"). The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment would amend the
Township's comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 97-95 ("Zoning By-law") to regulate
cannabis production and processing facilities in the Township. There are three
appellants and the matter was originally scheduled to be heard as a consolidated
hearing lasting about three weeks.
[3] This decision provides for Tribunal determinations regarding:
a. Carmel Pharms Motion; and
b. Settlement hearing regarding Carmel Pharms appeal.
CARMEL PHARMS MOTION
[4] Carmel Pharms Corp. ("Carmel Pharms") reached a settlement with the
Township leading up to the hearing. As a result, it requested and was allowed by the
Tribunal to carry-out the following:
a. motion of to separate its appeal from the consolidated hearing scheduled
to be heard with the other two appellants in the matter. These are
10982377 Canada Inc. ("Organibis") and hip of Oro-Medonte
("Township").
b. Should the Tribunal allow the motion, the Carmel settlement hearing will
commence immediately prior to the start of appeals by the remaining
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parties.
[5] The parties informed the Tribunal that their written records are already before the
Tribunal and that further oral arguments or submissions would not be necessary.
Carmel Pharms informed that the Affidavit of Derek Witlib in support of the Motion and
the settlement reached between the Township and Carmel Pharms is part of their
motion record.
Carmel Pharms Motion Requested Relief
[6] Carmel Pharms' requests the following in their Motion:
a. That their appeal be separated from the other two Appellants;
b. That their settlement hearing be held once the appeal is separated; and
c. Such further and other relief as counsel may request and as may be
granted by the Tribunal.
Evidence, Analysis and Findings
[7] Information relied upon by the Tribunal:
a. PL200194 By-law 2020-046 Motion Record of Carmel Pharms Corp.
February 11 , 2022
b. Notice of Response to Motion of 2541005 Ontario Limited on March 23,
2022
c. PL200194Revised Draft Order March 29, 2022
[8] The Township supported the Carmel Pharms' Motion but did not file a response.
[9] 2541005 Ontario ("254") opposed the Motion and filed a response. Organibis
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also opposed the Motion and supported 2541005 Ontario in its submission but filed no
response of its own.
[10] Oro-Medonte Community Coalition Corp. ("Community Coalition") took no
position on the Motion.
[11] Carmel Pharms submitted that:
1. Given the settlement of the Carmel Pharms' with the Township, it is
appropriate to hear the Carmel Pharms matter separately and in advance
of the consolidated proceeding and to determine it without prejudice to
the positions of the other Appellants.
2. Pursuant to Rule 16.4 of the Ontario Land Tribunal's Rules of Practice and
Procedure ("OLT Rules"), the Tribunal is empowered to reverse a decision
it previously made regarding the consolidation of proceedings at any time
it finds that, among other reasons, a party is unduly prejudiced.
3. The Tribunal's June 18, 2021 decision was concerned that the proceeding
would be inefficient, duplicative, and would risk inconsistent outcomes if
three contested hearings challenged the same zoning by-law.
4. Carmel Pharms' request will reduce the length of the hearing. The matter
removes the complexity associated with the consideration of a legal,
existing,site-specific use by providing it with an exemption. Carmel
Pharms' ongoing operations and its ability to run its business are
significantly prejudiced if it cannot proceed with its ongoing expansion.
The remaining Appellants are not prejudicedby Carmel Pharms'
settlement with the Township and the approval of By-law No. 2020-046 as
it relates to the Lands and are free to continue to challenge By-law No.
2020-046.
[12] 254 submitted that:
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1. The By-law is currently the subject of three ongoing appeals, with
Carmel's appeal being one of the three. In April 2021, the Township
brought a motion for (in part) an order that each of the three appeals be
heard separately. All the Appellants, including Carmel Pharms' opposed
the Township's Motion. In its Decision dated June 18, 2021 (copy
attached), the Tribunal dismissed the Township's Motion and instead held
that all three appeals be consolidated:
to ensure the fair,just and expeditious determination of each
proceeding". The Tribunal further held that the appeals "are
similar and that it would be inefficient, duplicative, and would risk
inconsistent outcomes if the appeals were heard separately":
Paragraph 25 of the Decision.
2. 254 took no issue with the proposed exclusions to the By-law that pertain
to Carmel Pharms' property on a site-specific basis. Those amendments
are set out at sections 4 and 5 of the draft revised By-law attached to
Carmel Pharms' Notice of Motion herein.
3. 254 submitted that the By-law (other than the said proposed amendments)
directly impacts each of the co-Appellants' lands, and the propriety of the
By-law is to be exclusively determined following the upcoming
consolidated appeals hearing.
4. Accordingly, the By-law cannot be approved by way of a motion in
advance of the appeals hearing. To do so would obviously prejudice the
co-Appellants' ongoing appeals and would deny them procedural fairness.
5. 254 further submitted that Carmel Pharms' Motion is also premature and
that this Tribunal should not hear the Motion in advance of deciding on the
entire By-law. The Motion should be brought, if at all, only after the By-
law's appeals hearing is determined. If the appeals are successful, then
the By-law would be repealed and there would not be any motion to
approve an amendment to the By-law. Alternatively, if the appeals are
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unsuccessful and the By-law is permitted, Carmel Pharms could then seek
to have the By-law amended to exclude its property from the By-law's
application in accordance with its reported settlement with the Township.
[13] During the CIVIC the parties provided further elaboration on their positions in the
Motion. The Tribunal notes that the parties did not contest the assertion by 254 that
while in developing and finalizing the PO, the parties identified their issues individually.
However, there was consensus among the parties and a finding made by the Tribunal in
it June 18. 2021 decision that the underlying issues were similar. This is one of the
reasons that the Tribunal in its decision of June 18, 2021 rejected the then Motion
brought by the Township to have the three hearings to be separated whereas they have
been previously consolidated.
[14] Based on the motion record and submissions of the parties the Tribunal
determined and informed the parties as follows orally on April 4, 2022:
a. that the approach taken by Carmel Pharms to not have the hearing carried
out as scheduled and directed in the PO has non-specific merit from a
planning perspective;
b. Some of the wording in the draft of order requested by Carmel Pharms
was potentially problematic in terms of Tribunal's ability to fairly adjudicate
for the remaining appeals of 254 and Organibis. Some excerpted
examples from Carmel Pharms requested draft order are noted below:
i. The appeal by Carmel Pharms Corp. of Township of Oro-
Medonte Zoning By-law No. 2020-046 is allowed, in part ....
ii. Township of Oro-Medonte Zoning By-law No. 2020-046 is
hereby modified in the form attached to this Order as
Attachment 1, only as it relates to ....
iii. Notwithstanding the partial approval of By-law 2020-046, as
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modified and as it relates solely to ....
[15] The Tribunal concluded that considering the OLT Rules 16.1 and 16.4, that the
Carmel Pharms' Motion; if allowed; has the potential to create at least more
complicated, problematic for fair and efficient adjudication versus the single
consolidated hearing in the matter.
[16] The Tribunal thus denied the original Carmel Pharms motion and issued an oral
order as follows:
• THE TRIBUNAL ORDERS that the Carmel Pharms Motion seeking that their
appeal be heard separately and before the completion of the scheduled
consolidated hearing in this matter is denied and that the request to issue an
order approving a possible Zoning By-law Amendment agreed to with the
Township of Oro-Medonte is denied.
REVISION OF ORIGINAL ORAL ORDER: BACKGROUND
[17] Once the Tribunal provided the oral decision to the parties on April 4, 2022 with
the underlying reasons, Carmel Pharms', Organibis, 254 and the Township sought a
break to consider Tribunal's decision and order. The parties also volunteered to work
together to review Tribunal's concerns which caused it to deny the Carmel Pharms
motion.
[18] The three Appellants and the Township worked together as the panel stood
down. As a result, a revised form of the draft order was submitted to the Tribunal on
consent of all the Appellants and the Township. Oro-Medonte Community Coalition
Corp. took no position in the matter.
[19] The Tribunal received the joint submission of the parties. Having reviewed this
material in the form of a revised draft order, the Tribunal on its own motion under Rule
10.11 initiated a review of its order made earlier that day per Rule 10.11 of the OLT's
Rules:
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• 10.11 Tribunal May Initiate a Motion The Tribunal may, at any time
in a proceeding, initiate a motion to inquire into any matter or
question of law in relation to its jurisdiction, and may determine the
parties to that motion and issue directions necessary to inquire into
the matter.
[20] The Tribunal determined that its concerns were addressed with the revised draft
order submitted by Carmel Pharms with consent of the Township and the two other
Appellants parties.
[21] As a result, the Tribunal rescinded its original oral order made that day and
ordered as follows:
[22] The TRIBUNAL ORDERS THAT:
a. the Motion of Carmel Pharms is granted; and
b. The consolidated hearing is separated as follows:
1. Carmel Pharms' appeal is separated and the other two Appellants and
Oro-Medonte Community Coalition Corp. are granted party status in the
settlement hearing between Carmel Pharms and the Township; and
2. Organibis and 2541005 Ontario appeals remain consolidated with Oro-
Medonte Community Coalition Corp. as a non-Appellant party. For the
conduct of this hearing, the PO is revised and Carmel Pharms issues are
deleted from the issues list and Carmel Pharms has no standing in the
remaining appeals.
CARMEL PHARMS SETTLEMENT HEARING
[23] The Tribunal received the uncontroverted and uncontested expert opinion
evidence Affidavit of Mr. Witlib who opined and summarized that the site specific
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settlement between Carmel Pharms and the Township has due regard for provincial
interest, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2020, conforms with the
County and Township Official Plans and represents good land use planning in the
context of a farming operation that was in operation already.
[24] Based on the testimony of Mr. Witlib, the Tribunal finds that the Carmel Pharms
Zoning By-law amendment has appropriate regard for matters of provincial interest, is
consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2020, conforms with the County and
Township Official Plans and represents good land use planning.
ORDER
[25] THE TRIBUNAL ORDERS as follows:
1. the appeal by Carmel Pharms Corp. of Township of Oro-Medonte Zoning
By-law No. 2020-046 is allowed, in part and is without prejudice to the
remaining appeals of Township of Oro-Medonte Zoning By-law No. 2020-
046;
2. Township of Oro-Medonte Zoning By-law No. 2020-046 is hereby modified
in the form attached to this Order as Attachment 1 , only as it relates to the
Lands municipally known as 837 Line 7 South in the Township of Oro-
Medonte (the "Carmel Pharms Lands"), and the Zoning By-law No. 97-95
of the Township of Oro-Medonte shall be amended in accordance with
Attachment 1, only as it relates to the Carmel Pharms Lands, immediately
upon the issuance of this Decision and Order; and
3. Notwithstanding the partial approval of By-law No. 2020-046, as modified
and as it relates solely to the Carmel Pharms Lands, the Tribunal retains
jurisdiction to consider the appeals of the remaining Appellants of By-law
No. 2020-046, as it relates to the balance of the lands in the Township
and, in this regard, shall exercise its jurisdiction under section 34(26) of
the Planning Act and it may (a) dismiss the remaining appeals; (b) further
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amend By-law No. 2020-046, except as it relates to the Carmel Pharms
Lands; or (c) repeal in whole or in part, or direct Township Council to
repeal in whole or in part, By-law No. 2020-046, except as it relates to the
Carmel Pharms Lands, in which case the Township is authorized to make
such formatting and stylistic changes to the form of Attachment 1 as may
be necessary to reflect such repeal and also the continued application of
By-law No. 2020-046 as amended to the Carmel Pharms Lands;
4. For greater certainty, the scope and effect of this order and the Zoning By-
law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to this Order, is restricted only
to the Carmel Pharms Lands, and have no effect on or application to any
other lands in the Township of Oro-Medonte;
5. The Tribunal authorizes the Municipal Clerk to format and assign a new
by-law number to Attachment 1 for record-keeping purposes, as may be
necessary and shall provide the following note in highlight for information
purposes:
The Township of Oro-Medonte Zoning By-law No. 2020-046
remains under appeal for the entirety of the Township and is not
in force and effect save and except as it relates to the lands
municipally known as 837 Line 7 South in the Township of Oro-
Medonte.
"Jatinder Bhullar"
JATINDER BHULLAR
MEMBER
Ontario Land Tribunal
Website: olt.gov.on.ca Telephone: 416-212-6349 Toll Free: 1-866-448-2248
The Conservation Review Board, the Environmental Review Tribunal, the Local
Planning Appeal Tribunal and the Mining and Lands Tribunal are amalgamated and
continued as the Ontario Land Tribunal ("Tribunal'). Any reference to the preceding
tribunals or the former Ontario Municipal Board is deemed to be a reference to the
Tribunal.
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ATTACHMENT 1
Carmel Pharms Specific Zoning By-law Amendment
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"The Township of Oro-Medonte Zoning By-law No. 2020-046 remains under appeal for
the entirety of the Township and is not in force and effect save and except as it relates
to the lands municipally known as 837 Line 7 South in the Township of Oro-Medonte."
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY-LAW NO. 2022-### (OLT)
A By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 97-95, as
amended (Cannabis Production and
Processing Facilities)
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte is empowered to pass by-laws to regulate the use of land
pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13;
And Whereas, following a review of the land use policies in the
Township related to Cannabis Production and Processing Facilities,
and having provided adequate information to the public and having
held at least once public meeting, Council deemed it appropriate to
adopt By-law 2020-046, being a By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 97-
95, as amended, in accordance with the policies of the Official Plan:
And Whereas Council's adoption of By-law 2020-046 was appealed to
the Ontario Land Tribunal (File No. PL200194) pursuant to Section
34(19) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., c. P.13; and the Ontario Land
Tribunal held a series of hearing events with respect to the appeals;
Now Therefore pursuant to the Order of the Ontario Land Tribunal,
By-law 97-95 is further amended as follows:
That Section 3.0 Table A3 - Industrial Zones Permitted Uses is amended by adding "Cannabis
Production and Processing Facility"to the permitted uses in the Rural Industrial (IR) and
Economic Development (ED) Zones.
That Section 4.0 Table 83- Standards for Industrial Zones is amended by the addition of the
following:
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"Special Provisions:
1. A Cannabis Production and Processing Facility"in the Economic
Development (ED) Zone or the Rural Industrial (IR) Zone shall also be
subject to the following provision:
Minimum setback from a Sensitive Land Use
That Section 6.0- Definitions is hereby amended by:
Adding the following new definitions:
"CANNABIS
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Means the definition of Cannabis as set out in the Cannabis Act,
S.C. 2018, c 16. For clarity, "Cannabis" also includes "industrial
hemp" as defined in the Industrial Hemp Regulations, SOR/2018-
145."
"CANNABIS PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING FACILITY
Means any building, structure or land in or upon which is carried
out any activity authorized pursuant to the Cannabis Act, S.C.
2018, c. 16 or the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, S.C.
1996, c. 19, and any regulations made pursuant to these statutes
For clarity, a Cannabis Production and Processing Facility does
not include: the production of up to four (4) Cannabis plants at
any one time in a dwelling house; the production of Cannabis by
a person who is authorized by Health Canada to produce
Cannabis for their own medical purposes; or the production of
Cannabis by a person who has been designated to produce
Cannabis for the medical
purposes of a person registered with Health Canada in
accordance with the Cannabis Act, the Controlled Drugs and
Substances Act or any regulations made pursuant to these
statutes."
"Sensitive Land Use
Means an existing residential building, existing place of worship
building, or lands containing or zoned to permit a public or
private school, a day nursery, a public park, a public trail or a
community centre."
Adding the following sentence at the end of the definition of"Agricultural
Use": "An Agricultural Use does not include a Cannabis Production and
Processing Facility or the outdoor growing of Cannabis."
Adding the following sentence at the end of the definition of"Agricultural
Use, Specialized": "A Specialized Agricultural Use does not include a
Cannabis Production and Processing Facility or the outdoor growing of
Cannabis."
4. Schedules 'A4' and 'AS to Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended, are hereby
further amended by changing the zone symbol applying to the lands located
in Part of Lot 25 South of CNR, Concession 8 (Oro), Township of Oro-
Medonte, from the Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone to Agricultural/Rural
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Exception XXX (Holding) (A/RU*XXX# (H)) Zone, as shown on Schedule
"A" attached and forming part of this By-law.
5. Section 7.0 - to Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended, is hereby further
amended by adding the following subsection:
6. Section 7.0 - to Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended, is hereby further
amended by adding the following subsection:
7.XXX *XXX - Part of Lot 25 South of CNR, Concession 8 (Oro), Township of
Oro-Medonte
1. On the lands denoted by the symbol *XXX on the schedule to this By-
law:
a)Notwithstanding Table A4 - Permitted Uses, in addition to the
permitted uses of the Agricultural/rural (A/RU) Zone, a Cannabis
Production and Processing Facility is permitted;
b)Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, the outdoor
growing, outdoor producing or outdoor processing of Cannabis is
prohibited.
c)Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law,the minimum
setback for a Cannabis Production and Processing Facility from a
Sensitive Land Use is 100 metres."
6. That all Cannabis Production and Processing Facilities will be subject to site
plan control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act.
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15.g) Correspondence dated February 1 , 2023 from Orillia Public Library ...
Memo
Orillia Public
To: Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services, L i ra ry
Township of Oro-Medonte
From: Melissa Robertson, Director of Corporate and Operational Services,
Orillia Public Library
Cc: Bessie Sullivan, CEO, Orillia Public Library
Date: February 1, 2023
Subject: Township of Oro-Medonte Statistics: January 2023
Please see our monthly statistics below for the Township of Oro-Medonte.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Township of Oro-Medonte
Borrower Type Number of members* Number of members Check Outs and
borrowing Renewals
February 1, 2023 Jan 1-31, 2023 Jan 1-31, 2023
Township of Oro- 1,125 416 3,433
Medonte Adult
Township of Oro- 244 66 553
Medonte Child
Township of Oro- 51 15 73
Medonte Youth
Township of Oro- 0 0
Medonte
Housebound
E-Access 91 N/A N/A
Total 1,511 497 4,059
Borrowing statistics on this chart are limited to the circulation of physical items, including
books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, books on CD, video games, etc.
Not represented in the above figures are e-book, e-audiobook or e-magazine downloads,
music downloads, online access to database, or program attendance.
*Number of members subject to final verification by Orillia Public Library.
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16.a) Correspondence dated January
23, 2023 from Ryan Post, Nottawasaga...
DRINKING WATER
Lake Simcoe Region
SOURCE PROTECTION conservation authority 2'D,noHaF �
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South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region
January 23, 2023
Via email: yaubichon@oro-medonte.ca
Mayor Greenlaw and Members of Council
c/o Clerk's Office
705.4157.2171 ext. 2142
Township of Oro-Medonte
148 Line 7 South
Oro-Medonte, ON LOL2EO
Dear Mayor Greenlaw and Members of Council,
Township of Oro-Medonte Assessment Report Amendment under Section 34 of the Clean Water
Act: Summary and Rationale for Changes and request for Council Endorsement
Purpose:
The Nottawasaga Valley Source Protection Authority (SPA) are proposing amendments to the South
Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe (SGBLS) Source Protection Plan under Section 34 of the Clean Water Act,
20015. These amendments will incorporate new technical work completed for the following:
• Planned Craighurst well PW4 to support the proposed new development and in association with
the expansion of the existing Craighurst Drinking Water System, Township of Oro-Mendote.
Over the past several months, SPA staff have been working with Township of Oro-Medonte staff to
finalize these amendments.
Background:
Section 34 of the Clean Water Act, 2008 provides a SPA with the option to amend the source protection
plan. As part of the Section 34 process, SPAs are required by the Province to formally inform all relevant
bodies responsible for implementing Source Protection Plan policies of the proposed changes during pre-
consultation, prior to conducting a broader public consultation. Following completion of the technical work,
the Source Protection Authority can initiate amendments under Section 34 of the Clean Water Act. As part
of the Section 34 process, proposed amendments are taken to all relevant implementing bodies for pre-
consultation, all affected Municipalities for endorsement, and finally to the public with a 35-day consultation
period. Public consultation is expected to occur in mid-March to mid-April, 2023, after which the proposed
amendments will be submitted to the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks for approval. Upon
plan approval from the Minister, the Assessment Report formally becomes part of the Plan and all existing
policies will apply to the updated wellhead protection areas.
Details of the updated wellhead protection areas:
A new well (Craighurst Well 4) has been constructed to provide water to a planned new residential
development in Craighurst. and in association with the expansion of the existing Craighurst Drinking
Water System. The well, located on the northside of Horseshoe Valley Road and east of Penetaguishene
Road, is anticipated to serve up to 750 residential units. It is screened within a deeper aquifer (Aquifer 3)
at elevations of approximately 182 to 202 masl. In comparison, the existing Craighurst wells 2 and 3 are
completed in the regional A2 aquifer-a confined overburden (sand) aquifer which is locally present at
elevations between 230 metres above sea level (masl) and 240 masl. The well has been tested and is
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23, 2023 from Ryan Post, Nottawasaga...
able to meet the water supply demands for the planned development. The well has been constructed for
municipal water use and meets Ontario Regulation 903 standards.
Before water can be provided to the public from new municipal wells, it must be incorporated into the South
Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Plan. Technical work, including delineation of wellhead
protection areas (WHPAs) and vulnerability analysis, must be completed before a new well can be added
to the Source Protection plan.
Stantec delineated the WHPA based on the Uniform Flow Method. No WHPA-E was delineated as the
well was determined not be a groundwater under direct influence well.
Summary of Changes:
The Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) modelling was based on a pumping rate of 36 L/s to ensure the
well had the capacity to service additional growth in Craighurst. The WHPA covers an area of
approximately 16.94 kmz and extends in an easterly direction away from the wells. Groundwater
vulnerability was calculated using the Aquifer Vulnerability Index method. The Groundwater Vulnerability
for the municipal water supply aquifer within the WHPA is considered to be Medium near the municipal
wells and Low within WHPA-B to WHPA-D east of the wells. Area with a vulnerability score of 10 is limited
to the WHPA-A.
Seven potential significant drinking water threats were found on seven properties corresponding all to the
handling and storage of DNAPLs. Upon approval of the amendment, these property owners will be
contacted by the Risk Management Official, to confirm the threats, and to identify any appropriate risk
management measures to be put in place.
Updates to both the Source Protection Plan and the Township of Oro Medonte chapter in the Assessment
Report are required to incorporate the updated technical work completed for the planned Craighurst PW4
well. These changes will include:
• updating the well count for Craighurst;
• updating the threat enumeration to account for threat verification for the Craighurst PW4 well;
• updating all mapping/figures and associated text for the WHPAs and vulnerability scores;
• updating the chemical, pathogen, and DNAPL threat figures to account for changes in the
vulnerability scores; and
• updating the percent managed lands, livestock density, and percent impervious surfaces figures.
Based on these findings, it is recommended that no changes to the Source Protection Plan policies are
required.
The relevant assessment report sections and associated amendments can be downloaded using the
following link:
Step 5e Municipal Council's Request
Municipal Council Resolution:
Under Section 34 of the Clean Water Act, 20015, a municipal council resolution, from both upper and lower
tier, is required from each municipality affected by the amendments. As the local Source Protection
Authority, we are requesting this resolution before the public consultation period (expected to commence
in mid-March, 2023) since it is required to be included when the amendments are submitted to the Ministry
of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for final approval.
Proposed Recommendation:
Be It Resolved, that the Township of Oro-Medonte Council hereby:
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16.a) Correspondence dated January
23, 2023 from Ryan Post, Nottawasaga...
1. That the correspondence dated January 23, 2023 from Ryan Post, Nottawasaga Valley
Conservation Authority (NVCA); and Bill Thompson, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
(LSRCA) re: Amendments to South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Plan;
Notification of Consultation Pursuant to Section 34(2) and 34(3) of the Clean Water Act 2006 and
Ontario Regulation 287/07 Request for Council Resolution be received.
2. That Council endorse the proposed amendments to the Oro-Medonte chapters of the
Nottawasaga Valley Assessment Report, as well as the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe
Source Protection Plan outlined in the "Amendments to South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source
Protection Plan, Notification of Consultation Pursuant to Section 34(2) and 34(3) of the Clean
Water Act 2006 and Ontario Regulation 287/07" per the correspondence dated January 23, 2023.
3. That the NVCA be advised of Council's decision under the Director, Environmental Services'
signature.
Next Steps:
Once the pre-consultation period ends on March 7, 2023, written comments will be reviewed and, if
necessary, changes will be made to the Source Protection Plan text and mapping. Preparations will be
made for consulting with the public and all stakeholders in mid-March to mid-April, 2023. Following the
period of Public Consultation, where warranted, revisions will again be made to Source Protection Plan text
and mapping. Lastly, the proposed amendments will be submitted to the Minister for consideration and
approval.
Prepared by:
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Ryan Post
Manager, Watershed Science, NVCA
Bill Thompson
Project Manager, South Georgian Bay—Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region
CC:
Michelle Jakobi
Director, Environmental Services
705.4157.2171 x2503
Township of Oro-Medonte
miakobiaoro-medonte.ca
Melissa Carruthers
Risk Management Official/ Risk Management Inspector
Severn Sound Environmental Association
489 Finlayson St, P.O. Box 460, Port McNicoll, ON LOK 1 RO
MCarruthersasevernsound.ca
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16.a) Correspondence dated January
23, 2023 from Ryan Post, Nottawasaga...
List of Anticipated Amendments to the SGBLS Source Protection Plan
Section of
SGBLS Source Protection
Plan (including Oro- Brief Description of Proposed Amendment
Medonte Chapter,
Assessment Report)
Updated content to include: updated well count (Chapter 1); new
1. Front Material figure with updated WHPA, updated well count, and updated
significant threats for the Craighurst municipal system, Township
of Oro-Medonte (Chapters 15-onwards: Threats by Municipality).
2. Chapter 15, Section 15.3 Updated general system overview to ensure that it is up to date.
Chapter 15, Section 15.3.1.1
3. Wellhead Protection Area Updated the text to reflect the inclusion of PW4.
HPA) Delineation
4 Chapter 15, Section 15.3.1.6 Updated uncertainty rating to reflect the updated model results.
Uncertainty Rating
Chapter 15, Section 15.3.2 Updated the text to ensure it is up to date and reflective of new
5. Drinking Water Issues information provided in the Stantec report.
Evaluation
Chapter 15, Section 15.3.3 Updated the text to ensure it is up to date and reflective of new
6. Drinking Water Threats information provided in the Stantec report.
Evaluation
Chapter 15, Section 15.3.3.5 Updated the significant drinking water threats associated with the
7. Enumerating Drinking Water Town of Oro-Medonte wells.
Threats
8 New Director Technical General text update to ensure compliance and consistency with
Rules the new Director Technical Rules.
9. Typographical changes Ensured that the number of wells is correctly indicated throughout
the chapter.
10. Chapter 15, Figure 15-1 Updated figure "Drinking Water System Vulnerable Areas in
Township of Oro-Medonte"
11. Chapter 15, Figure 15a-1 Updated figure "Wellhead Protection Areas, Craighurst, Oro-
Medonte"
12. Chapter 15, Figure 15a-2 Updated figure "Groundwater Vulnerability, Craighurst"
13. Chapter 15, Figure 15a-3 Updated figure "Vulnerability scores, Craighurst"
14. Chapter 15, Figure 15a-4 Updated figure "Areas where pathogens are or would be
significant, moderate, or low threats, Craighurst"
15. Chapter 15, Figure 15a-5 Updated figure "Areas where chemicals are or would be a
significant, moderate, or low threats, Craighurst".
16. Chapter 15, Figure 15a-6 Updated figure "Areas where DNAPLs are or would be significant,
moderate, or low threats, Craighurst".
17. Chapter 15, Figure 15a-7 Updated figure "Managed Lands, Craighurst".
18. Chapter 15, Figure 15a-8 Updated figure "Livestock Density, Craighurst".
19. Chapter 15, Figure 15a-9 Updated figure "Impervious surfaces, Craighurst".
20. References Added new technical work report from Stantec to the References
list.
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16.a) Correspondence dated January
23, 2023 from Ryan Post, Nottawasaga...
Section of
SGBLS Source Protection
Plan (including Oro- Brief Description of Proposed Amendment
Medonte Chapter,
Assessment Report)
21. Appendix A- Oro-Medonte Added reference to the Stantec report that outline the technical
work.
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18.a) 2023-009, A By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers/P...
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By-law No. 2023-009
A By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers/Provincial Offences
Officers and to Repeal By-law Nos. 2022-038, 2021-054 and any other applicable
by-law enacted to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officer/Provincial Offences
Officers
"Appointment By-law"
Whereas Section 224 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
provides that the role of Council is to ensure that administration practices are in place to
implement the decisions of Council;
And Whereas Section 15 of the Police Service Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P. 15,
provides the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of
enforcing the by-laws of a municipality;
And Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte does
now find it expedient to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers/Provincial Offences
Officers;
Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as follows:
1. That the employees of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte outlined
in Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this by-law, be appointed
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer/Provincial Offences Officers;
2. That the employees of The Corporation of the Township of the Township of Oro-
Medonte outlined in Schedule "B", attached hereto and forming part of this by-
law, be appointed Municipal Law Enforcement Officers/Provincial Offences
Officers for the purpose of parking infractions;
3. That By-law Nos 2022-038, 2022-054 and any other applicable by-law enacted to
Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officer/Provincial Offences Officers are
hereby repealed in their entirety.
4. The By-law shall take effect on the final passing thereof.
By-law read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this 8t" day of February,
2023.
IWAW
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Mayor, Randy Greenlaw
Clerk,Yvonne Aubichon
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18.a) 2023-009, A By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers/P...
Schedule "A"
to By-law No. 2023-009 for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers/
Provincial Offences Officers
Mateo Mir Bashiri
Melanie Brown
Luke Cuppage
Riley Hannan
Jamie MacNeil
Garry McCartney
Justin Metras
Sherri Moore
Hugh Murray
Brad Robinson
Brooklyn Robinson
Evan Rowland
Michael Ryan
Chelsey Sara
Curtis Shelswell
Delanie Wilson
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18.a) 2023-009, A By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers/P...
Schedule "B"
to By-law No. 2023-009 for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers/
Provincial Offences Officers
For the purpose of parking infractions
Paul Helden
Justin Metras
Karla Musso-Garcia
Brad Robinson
Scott Thomson
John Kirk
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18.b) 2023-010- A By-Law for the Transfer of Assets to the Municipal Ser...
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By-Law No. 2023-010
A By-Law for the Transfer of Assets
to the Municipal Services Corporation
Whereas on January 1, 2020, The Township of Oro-Medonte incorporated a Municipal
Services Corporation under the authority of Subsection 203(1) of the Municipal Act,
2001 S.O. 2001, c.25 which authorizes the Township to establish corporations.
And Whereas on January 1, 2020, The Township of Oro-Medonte incorporated a
Municipal Services Corporation under the authority of Clause 3(a) of Ontario Regulation
599/06.
And Whereas on August 18, 2021, The Township of Oro-Medonte Council passed
Resolution No. C210817/18-21 to endorse an Asset Transfer Policy for the Municipal
Services Corporation.
And Whereas on January 25, 2023, The Township of Oro-Medonte Council passed
Resolution No. C230125-10 to receive the Asset Transfer Schedule, as regulated by
PSAB Section 3430, to enable transfer of the assets from the Corporation of the
Township of Oro-Medonte to the Municipal Services Corporation, effective January 31,
2023.
Now Therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby
enacts as follows:
1. That effective January 31, 2023, the assets listed in Schedule 1, as attached, be
transferred from the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte to the Municipal
Services Corporation.
2. And That this by-law shall come into force and take effect on the final passing
thereof.
By-Law Read a First,Second and Third time, and Passed this 8t" day of February,
2023.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
'IW-
Mayor, Randy Greenlaw
Clerk,Yvonne Aubichon
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18.b) 2023-010- A By-Law for the Transfer of Assets to the Municipal Ser...
SCHEDULE 1 - 2023 Asset Transfer Schedule
Municipal Drinking Water
All fixtures, equipment, improvements, and appurtenances inherent to the supply,
treatment, and distribution of municipal drinking water at the following municipal drinking
water systems as authorized and amended by the Ministry of Environment,
Conservation & Parks through the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), 2002:
Location Drinking Water Municipal Drinking Drinking Water
System Number Water Licence Works Permit
Braestone 260095498 N/A N/A
Canterbury 220007454 126-106 126-206
Cedarbrook 220006936 126-108 126-208
Crai hurst 250001322 126-109 126-209
Harbourwood 220006703 126-110 126-210
Horseshoe Highlands 250001402 126-101 126-201
Maplewood 220004135 126-104 126-204
Medonte Hills 220003920 126-111 126-211
Robincrest 220010752 126-107 126-207
Shanty Bay 220005198 126-105 126-205
Su arbush 220001518 126-102 126-202
Warminster 220005125 126-103 126-203
Communal Tile
All fixtures, equipment, improvements, and appurtenances inherent to the collection,
treatment, and disposal of municipal sewage at the following municipal communal tile
systems located in Horseshoe Valley, as authorized and amended by the Ministry of
Environment, Conservation & Parks through the Environmental Protection Act (EPA),
1990:
Wastewater Environmental
Location System Number Compliance
Approval
Township of Oro-Medonte Communal Tile N/A
Collection System 126-W601
Communal Tile Field 1 120003799 8000-BD9SEA
Communal Tile Field 2 120003806 8649-BVQJ2Q
Communal Tile Field 3 120003815 9622- C6NMVN
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Communal Tile Field 4 120003824 7776-BRGLAP
Communal Tile Field 5 120003833 9708- BDAHGS
Communal Tile Field 6 120003842 3726-BCZLBB
Communal Tile Field 7 120003851 2781-BD8KZG
Urbanized Stormwater Management
All fixtures, equipment, improvements, and appurtenances inherent to the collection and
treatment of municipal stormwater management within select urbanized and recognized
plans of subdivision, as authorized and amended by the Ministry of Environment,
Conservation & Parks through the Environmental Protection Act (EPA), 1990:
Location Environmental
Compliance Approval
Township of Oro-Medonte Urbanized Stormwater 126-S701
Management System
Streetlights
All fixtures, equipment, improvements, and appurtenances inherent to streetlighting
infrastructure in the identified Street Lighting Areas as authorized and amended by
Township of Oro-Medonte By-Law No. 2022-052.
Location Municipal By-Law
Township of Oro-Medonte Streetlights (by identified areas 2022-052, as amended
and general Township)
Under Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB), tangible capital assets are recorded at
cost, which includes all amounts that are directly attributable to the acquisition,
construction, development, or betterment of the asset. The cost, less residual value, if
any, of tangible capital assets are amortized on a straight-line basis, over the expected
useful life of the asset.
For financial reporting purposes, the transfer of assets is considered to be a
restructuring transaction as defined in PSAS 3430: Restructuring Transactions. In PSAB
section, 3430.37 a transfer of assets transferred in a restructuring transaction should be
at their carrying amount (i.e. net book value). The audited net book value as of
December 31, 2021 , for these tangible assets, totaled $20,548,341 . Once transferred
into the newly formed organization International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
will now be required and as such the assets will be re-evaluated at fair market value in
the first fiscal period.
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20.a) 2023-011 , Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council...
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By-Law No. 2023-011
Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting held on
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Whereas Section 5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, C. 25, as amended provides
that the powers of the Municipal Council shall be exercised by By-Law, unless the
municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise;
And Whereas The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte deems
it expedient that the proceedings at this Council Meeting be confirmed and adopted by
By-Law;
Now Therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby
enacts as follows:
1. That the actions of the Council at its Council Meeting held on Wednesday, February
8, 2023, and in respect to each Motion, Resolution and other actions passed and
taken by the Council at its said Meeting is, except where prior approval of the
Ontario Land Tribunal is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed.
2. That the Mayor and the proper Officials of the Township are hereby authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain
approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be necessary on
behalf of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte.
3. That the Mayor/Chair and Clerk/Designate are hereby authorized and directed to
execute and affix the corporate seal to all necessary documents.
4. And That this by-law shall come into force and take effect on the final passing
thereof.
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By-Law Read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this 8t" day of February,
2023.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Mayor, Randy Greenlaw
Clerk,Yvonne Aubichon
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