06 18 2003 Council Agenda
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2003
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
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1. OPENING OF MEETING BY THE MAYOR
2. PRA YERlCONTEMPLA TION/REFLECTION
3. NOTICE OF ADDITIONS
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
5. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT"
6. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
a) Minutes of Special Council Meeting of June 3,2003.
b) Minutes of Council Meeting of June 4,2003.
7. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
a) Simcoe County Action on Smoking and Health, Simcoe County District Health
Unit, plaque from Media Event held on May 29,2003 re: Smoke-Free By-law
and World No Tobacco Day.
8. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
None.
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9. DEPUTATIONS:
None.
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10. CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE:
a) Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, correspondence dated May 26,
2003 re: Board of Director's Meeting - May 23,2003, DFO Level III Fisheries
Agreement.
b) Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, correspondence dated May 30,
2003 re: City of Barrie Becomes Full Partner of the Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority.
c) Simcoe County District School Board, correspondence re: Meeting Highlights
Update 13 - June 4, 2003.
d) Mr. Stephen Wilkinson, correspondence dated June 9, 2003 re: Public Works
letter of appreciation.
e) UCCI Consolidated Companies Inc., correspondence received, re:
Concession 5, Part of Lots 26 to 28 (formerly within the Township or Oro, now
Oro-Medonte ).
- Dr. N. Shiffman (2 pgs.)
- Evelyn Perdue (2 pgs.)
- Dave Morris (3 pgs.)
- Paul & Veronika Franchetto (2 pgs.)
- Ray Bubel (1 pg.)
- Bev Parcells (1 pg.)
- Andy Laansoo (1 pg.)
- Rene Lipman (1 pg.)
11. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN:
None.
12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
a) Joe Casey, Deputy Fire Chief, Chair-Fire and Emergency Services Master
Plan Steering Committee, re: Fire and Emergency Services Master Plan.
b) Report No. FD 2003-07, Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief, re: Radio Spectrum
Management.
c) Report No. EES 2003-34, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and
Environmental Services, re: Northbound R.V. - Site Plan Agreement [Refer to
16d, By-law No. 2003-057 re: Appendix "A"].
13. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a) Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting, June 11,2003.
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b) Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting, February 13, 2003.
c) Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting, March 20, 2003.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
a) Mr. Frank Lawson, Secretary, Oro District Lions Club, correspondence sent
June 10, 2003 re: Request to Waive Fee for Use of Picnic Shelter at Oro
Memorial Park.
15. IN-CAMERA:
a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Legal Matter.
b) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel Matter.
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16. BY-LAWS:
a) By-Law No. 2003-25 Being a By-law to Regulate Municipal Water Systems
Within The Township of Oro-Medonte.
b) By-law No. 2003-56 Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an
Agreement Between the Township of Oro-Medonte
and the Simcoe County District Health Unit.
c) By-law No. 2003-55 Being a By-law to Appoint By-law Inspectors
("Workplaces" By-law).
d) By-law No. 2003-57 Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Site
Plan Control Agreement between The Corporation of
the Township of Oro-Medonte and Northbound R.V.
described as lands as follows: Part Lot E,
Concession 1, E.P.R., being Part 1, 51R-12279 being
all of PIN#58552-0017(Lt) Township of Oro-Medonte,
County of Simcoe.
17.CONFIRMATION BY-LAW NO. 2003-058
18. QUESTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
19. ADJOURNMENT
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Dear Mayor Craig and Members of Council:
In recognition of the Townsh'ipofOro~Medonte having pass'ed a comprehensive smoke-free
bylaw, the Simcoe County Actionon.~r:pq~irigahd Health in collaboration with the Simcoe
County District Health Unit willbehold'ing'a media event. The media event is to profile the
positive strides that have been made to protect the people throughout Simcoe County from
the hazards of second h~.I1qsrnQ~e. T~iseventwill be held on Thursday May 29th 9:30 am to
10:30 am in the HuroniaR06m A'atBarrie City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie. I would like to
take this opportunity formally to invite you to be part of this event
The media event is a celebration leading up to World No Tobacco Day on May 31st 2003. We
would like to celebrate this event with the many mayors and members"of council that have
shown tremendous leadership within their communities by enacting comprehensive smoke-
free bylaws. At this m~9ige,!eri~,^,ewouldHkE3 to present all those municipalities that have
enacted a smoke-free..Q~I:aW,V!I~JR:i:kPJ~9M~;jf;};:f~qC>,gnition ottheir demonstrated commitment in
this issue. Among the speakers atthis.eventvyill be Dr. George Pasut, Medical Officer of
Health. Simcoe County District Health Unircu~d Michael Perley who is the Executive Director
of the Ontario CampaigoJpf A(i;liPO on +9bacco. .'
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I look forward to seeing. you,ol:l'May 29th 2003. If you should require any further information
please contact Claudia Swoboda-Geen at 721-7330 ext. 206 or email
cswoboda@simcoehealth.org.
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Dear Ms. Pennycook,
Re: Board of Director's Meeting - May 23rd, 2003
DFO Level III Fisheries Agreement
On Friday, May 23rd, 2003, the Authority's Board of Directors, at their Meeting No. BOD-
05-03 held at the Town of East Gwillimbury Municipal Offices passed the following
resolution:
Moved by:
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M. Black
G. Lamb
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RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 31-03-BOD
regarding the Authority's movement to a
DFO Level III Fisheries Agreement on a six
month probationary period be received for
information; and
FURTHER THAT the Authority advise the
watershed municipalities of the change in
the status of the Authority's fisheries
agreement.
Attached for your information is a copy of Staff Report No. 31-03-BOD.
D. ayle Wood
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SUBJECT: DFO Fisheries Agreement
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RECOMMENDATION: THAT Staff Report 31-03-B'OD regarding the
. 'Authority's movement to a DFO Level III
fisheries agreement .on. a six. month
probati.onary period be received. for
information; and
FURTHER THAT the Authority advise the
watershed municipalities ofthe change in the
status ofthe Authority's fisheries agreement.
Purpose of Staff Report:
The purpose of this Staff Report is to update the Authority's Board of Directors with respect
. to recent discussions with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans regarding the
Authority's request to determine the requirements to move to a Level III Fisheries
Agreement.
Background:
In September 2002, the Authority forwarded correspondence to the Department of
. Fisheries and Oceans detailing the Authority's capabilities to carry out fisheries reviews
. and requested the requirements to move to a Level III Fisheries Agreement. Since that
time, the Authority has been successful in acquiring a Senior Fisheries Biologist to assist
. in moving to a Level!!1 Agreement.
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On May 6, 2003, a meeting was held with Mr. Ron DesJardine, District Manager of the
Peterborough District Office ofthe Department of Fisheries and Oceans and his staff to
. introduce the Authority's new Senior Fisheries Biologist and to discuss the possibility of the
Authority moving to a Level III Agreement. At this meeting, DFO agreed that the Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority would move toa Level III Agreement for a six
month probationary period commencing May 6, 2003. At the end of the probationary
period, DFO will provide the Authority with a decision regarding a permanent move to Level
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Issues:
The Authority's Board of Directors directed staff to pursue the matter of moving to a Level
III Agreement some time ago. Progress inthis matter has been limited by the Authority's
ability to find a suitable Fisheries Biologist to assist us in this regard. Now that a Senior
Fisheries Biologist has been hired, DFO has. agreed to move the Authority on a
probationary basis toa Level III Agreement. Staff anticipate that we will be able to report
back to. the BOD at the end of the probationary period that the LevelW status has been
made permanent. . . ..
Impact on Authority:
It is anticipated that the change in our fisheries agreement will allow the Authority to better
serve our clients. .
Impact on Authority Finances:
There are no anticipated financial impacts as the Fisheries Biologist position was a.
budgeted position.
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Township of Oro-Medonte
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Dear Ms. Zieleniewski:
Re: City of Barrie Becomes Full Partner of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority
It is with great pleasure that I announce that the City ofBame became a full partner ofthe
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority on Thursday, May 29th, 2003. The expansion
includes the northern portion of the City of Barrie which drains into Lake Simcoe. This
represents the fourth expansion to our jurisdiction over the past two (3) years.
I have attached a copy of the New Release regarding this event, as well as a map of the
Authority's new watershed boundary.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter please contact Gayle Wood, Chief
Administrative Officer at (905)895-1281.
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As City of Barrie Becomes Full Partner
BARRIE, May 29, 2003 - At a meeting held today (May 29th) at the Southshore Community
Centre in Barrie, the Member Municipalities of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
(LSRCA) unanimously supported the expansion of the Conservation Authority's area of
jurisdiction to include the northern portion of the City of Barrie which drains into Lake Simcoe.
"Today marks a new chapter in the history of our Conservation Authority, a history of building
successful partnerships," commented Roy Bridge, LSRCA Chair. "It is on the strength of these
partnerships that we are able to deal with the entire watershed on an ecosystem basis so that
impacts in one corner of the watersheddo not adversely affect another corner."
"As a community Barrie has embraced its role as a steward of our environment. We look
forward to enhancing our position in the protection of the environmental health of the Lake
Simcoe watershed," stated Mayor Jim Perri. "We appreciate the overwhelming support of the
members of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority in our request for expansion of the
Authority's jurisdiction to include the northern portion of the City of Barrie."
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's mission is to provide leadership in the
restoration and protection of the environmental health and quality of Lake Simcoe and its
watershed with our community, municipal and other government partners. . By including the
northern portion of the City of Barrie within its areas of jurisdiction the Conservation Authority
can enhance its work on urban remedial strategies that will protect the environmental integrity of
Kempenfelt Bay and the waterfronts of Barrie.
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For further information contact:
Brian R. Kemp, Manager - Fundraising& Community Relations
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
120 Bayview Pkwy., Box 282, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4X1
Telephone: (905) 895-1281 E-mail: b.kemp@lsrca.on.ca
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Lake Simcoe is a source of safe drinking water for five municipalities and supports a $200
million tourism and recreation industry. The Lake Simcoe watershed, including its 35 rivers and
streams, encompasses an area from the Oak Ridges Moraine in the south through parts of York
and Durham Regions, the City of Kawartha Lakes, County of Simcoe and Cities of OriIlia and
Barrie.
"We look forward to continuing the excellent working relationship that we have with the City of
Barrie's members of council and its' staff." said Chair Bridge. "Working together with all of our
partners wi11 enable us to leave a natural legacy for our future generations."
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For further information contact:
Brian R. Kemp, Manager - Fundraising & Community Relations
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
120 Bayview Pkwy., Box 282, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4X1
Telephone: (905) 895-1281 E-mail: b.kemp@lsrca.on.ca
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SCDSB Update 13 - June 4, 2003
Simcoe County District School Board meeting highlights
1170 Highway 26, Midhurst ON LOL 1XO (705) 728-7570
Budget Committee meetinq and continuation of Mav 28h Board meeting
Budeet Committee: Proiected 03-04 Grants & Expenditures
Projected grants and expenditures for 2003 and 2004 were reviewed. Total operating grants provided by the
Ministry of Education are projected to be $358,425,420. Total operating expenditures required by the SCDSB are
projected to be $359,522,270. The current projected shortfall is $1,096,850.
Proiected oDeratinl! expenditures 2003-2004
Prol!rams Total
Classroom Cate1!ories
Classroom Teachers $184,573,000
Supplv Teachers 6,816,500
Teacher Assistants 17,912,200
Texts & Class Supplies 9,952,050
Computers 4,518,130
Professionals & Para-Prof 7,900,320
Library & Guidance 5,718,700
Staff Development 1,949,360
Tuition Fees (961,860)
Sub-Total 238,378,400
Non-Classroom Catel!ories
Preparation Time 25,802,300
Principals & Vice-Principals 17,351,800
Department Heads 557,300
School Secretaries 8,614,550
School Administration 1,766,050
Teacher Consultants 3,130,900
Board Administration 11,003,060
School Operations 36,437,820
Continuing Education 838,570
Transportation 15,641,520
Sub-Total 121.143870
Total Operatinl! EXDenditures 359,522 270
Financed bv Ministry Grants & Reserves
Foundation 205,450,650
Foundation - Local Priorities 10,435,650
Small School 71,860
Language 6,176,890
Teacher Compensation 15,122,250
Special Ed - SEPP A 21,612,440
Special Ed - ISA 1,2,3 25,800,000
Special Ed - ISA 4 1,199,850
Leaminl! ODP - Demographic 1,315,060
Learning Opp - Students at Risk 1,026,120
Leaminl! ODD - Earlv Literacy 1,742,800
Leaminl! ODP - Remedial 375,170
Continuing Education 1,812,040
TransDortation 16,159,640
School Operations 34,981,490
Board Administration 11,438,120
Declining Enrolment 816,190
OMERS Contribution Savings (635,370)
Transfers ITom Reserves 3,524,570
Total ODeratinl!Grants 358.425.420
Surolus (Shortfall) (1 096,850)
Trustees also received resource alignment and
extension proposals. These proposals include:
. School to school transportation: reallocate
resources on a per pupil basis to all Life Skills
programs (approximately $140,000);
· Computer Replacement Program: allocate school
basic budget in the amount of $5 per pupil -
elementary, $10 per pupil - secondary, and
$350,000 of County Funds to support the annual
cost of replacing and supporting school
computers;
. Pennits Clerk and Accounts Clerk: to be covered
by reductions in temporary assistance.
Trustees and members ofthe Special Education
Advisory Committee held a joint meeting on June 2
to review projected Special Education staffing, non-
salary expenditures, grants and expenditures, and
reserves.
As staff work toward developing a balanced budget,
an expanded list of proposed alignments, reductions
and additions wiU be provided at the next Budget
Committee meeting.
Alternative Learning Programs
During the Board meeting on May 28, trustees
considered recommendations and delegations'
concerns relating to the Alternative Education
Program Review. After holding a lengthy discussion
about the report's recommendations on May 28,
trustees made the decision to recess the discussion to
June 4.
On June 4, trustees decided to maintain current
programs and establish a pilot study (or studies) of
not more than two years using available resources and
classroom reserves to explore an Alternative Program
for 14 to 17 year old students.
As well, trustees approved a motion to establish
mentorship programs and increase transitional
activities for students in alternative and adult
education programs.
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Meeting agendas, reports and updates are posted to the Board's Web site at www.scdsb.on.ca.
Information: Communications Officer, (705) 734-6363, ext. 241.
Please post and distribute
opportunities and public process involving
stakeholders were undertaken during the revision
process. The approved policy will be included within
the Policies section under the heading Board
Highlights on www.scdsb.on.ca.
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SCDSB UPDATE JUNE 4/03 - p.2
2002-2003 Amended Budget
Trustees approved the 2002-2003 proposed amended
budget, as summarized in Appendix B of Report No.
CS-2 that was presented to the Central Services
Standing Committee on May 14, 2003 (agendas and
reports of Board and Committee meetings are
available on the Board's Web site:
www.scdsb.on.ca).
Insurance Coverage for Trustees
The Board will provide group accident insurance
coverage for trustees with a total cost for the premium
not to exceed $1,500 for the 2003-2004 school year.
OPSBA Representative and Alternate
Trustees appointed Trustee Jane Allen to serve as the
Board's delegate to the Ontario Public School Board's
Association for the upcoming year. Chairperson
Mary Anne Wilson was appointed to serve as the
OPSBA Alternate for the upcoming year.
System Goals Report Card - Spring 2003
Director of Education Sharon Bate presented the
System Goals Report Card - Spring 2003. The
Board's annual report card process provides important
indicators of success. The Spring 2003 report reflects
the significant progress that has been made in all of
the 14 system action plans implemented this school
year. The 2002-2003 results are being used to guide
the 2003-2004 planning process. The full report will
be posted in the 'About Us' segment of the Board
Web site.
System Action Plans 2003-2004
The proposed System Goals and Action Plans for
2003-2004 were presented. The four goal areas are
defined as: student achievement, leadership and staff
development, employee excellence and safe,
supportive environments. The proposed 16 Action
Plans developed to support and further the goals will
serve as an important component ofthe 2003-2004
budget development and priority setting. Following
approval ofthe SCDSB budget, Action Steps will be
developed to support achieving the stated action
plans. System Action Plans 2003-2004 will also be
posted in the About Us segment of the Board Web
site.
School Closure and Consolidation Policy
Trustees approved revised Policy 2313, School
Closure and Consolidation. The revised policy
adheres to the Ministry's guidelines and considers the
impact of the Ministry funding model with a view to
the efficient and effective management of
accommodation resources. Consultation
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Guiding Principles for Budget Development
Trustees approved the following proposed guiding
principles for operating budget development and
resource allocation. The budget development process
will result in a Board budget that will be: balanced,
on time, compliant. The resource allocation process
will result in funds being utilized in a manner that:
reflects System Goals and Action Plans; provides
flexibility and considers identified high priority areas;
endeavours to keep expenditure categories and
related grants aligned within reasonable parameters;
utilizes reserve amounts, where possible, for time-
specific/one-time initiative expenditures.
Trustee Information
. On June 4, representatives ofthe SCDSB
participated in the Rural Education Strategy
roundtable task force discussions held in
Alliston. Task Force Coordinator Dr. James
Downey visited Tecumseth North as part of the
consultation process. Dr. Downey commended
staff for helping to illustrate the concerns of
small, rural schools. Dr. Downey also
commended the SCDSB submission developed
by staff in the Planning department.
. Chairperson Wilson and SCDSB staff
representatives recently participated in an
Ontario College of Teachers session relating to
the development of a mentoring program for new
teachers.
Ryan Hreljac, the elementary student who
founded the international Ryan's Well
Foundation to help build water wells in
developing countries, spoke to students at
Minesing Public School last week. For more
details, visit the "News Room" at
www.scdsb.on.ca.
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Next Meetings
Central Services - Wed., June 11,2003,7:30 pm
Budget Committee - (IF REQUIRED), Wed.,
June 18, 2003
Board Meeting - Wed., June 25,2003, 7:30 pm.
Meeting agendas, reports and updates are posted to the Board's Web site at www.scdsb.on.ca.
Information: Communications Officer, (705) 734-6363, ext. 241.
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Mr. J. Ball
Roads Superintendent
Township of Oro-Medonte
Dear Mr. Ball:
On Wednesday May 28, 2003 I had a brief telephone conversation with one of
your Supervisors (Dean) in regards to serious drainage problems in front of my home.
That afternoon Dean took the time to attend my residence and observe the problem in
order to address my concerns.
At that point in time I received a commitment from Dean that the problem would
be rectified as soon as possible and would require the installation of a new culvert and
additional grading in front of my property.
As the attached newspaper article indicates, this has remained an outstanding
issue since 1991, and quite frankly I was skeptical about a time frame for these repairs.
On Wednesday June 4, 2003 (much to my surprise) a work crew appeared and
completed all required repairs in a timely, efficient manner with minimal disruption to
local traffic or daily routines. Additionally, I found the men working to be very polite,
friendly and courteous while completing their assigned work.
Since the repairs were completed, there have been at least 2 thunderstorms and
prolonged periods of heavy rain; however, the area of the repair remains dry with a
steady water flow instead of the previously noted pools of stagnant water.
I would request that you extend my sincere appreciation to the men involved, not
only in regards to the efficiency of the repairs, but also the courtesy and professional
manner in which the repairs were completed. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
ly,
2533 DANFORTIi AVENUE
(Comer of Main Street)
TORONTO, ONTARIO M4C ILl
(416) 698-5521 Fax: (416) 698-5721
DR. N. SHIFFMAN MD FRCP(C)
DIPLOMATE AMERICAN BOARD OF DERMATOLOGY
Mr. Neil Craig
Mayor, Oro-Medonte Township
148 Line 7 South
Oro, ON LOL 2XO
March 8, 2003
Dear Mayor Craig:
I attended the public meeting on March 3 in regards to the proposed change of use for the
lands between the 4th and 5th lines. I must congratulate the proponents for the change on a
slick, well oiled presentation designed to assure the local residents that their proposed
development is going to be a wonderful addition to our community. Throughout the
evening I couldn't help ~ut wonder, considering all of the high priced public relations
types, environmental consultants, etc. that participated, what it must have cost to put on a
display such as that. .
I am a long-time resident of the township. I live, part time, on Balsam Lane at the foot of
the 5th line. As a resident of the community, and, as a taxpayer, I have several concerns
regarding the proposed development. These include:
1] The effect of the development on the quantity and quality of our well water.- Not
withstanding the assurances of the environmental consultant that there is lots of water
available, golf courses need to water daily, particularly in dry weather. The golf course
will use a tremendous amount of water. At present, my well provides me with enough
water to use in my home, but if I try to water my grass in dry conditions, after about 5
minutes, the pressure is just about zero! I am quite concerned that, if the golf course is
built, in dry weather, my neighbors and I will not get sufficient water. If there is "lots of
water", why did Mr. Usher state at the meeting that, if there is not enough water "we can
pump water up from the lake"? To me, this statement would infer that there is concern
that there is NOT enough water. Do the proponents need a special permit to pump water
up from the lake and do they have this permit? What is the environmental effect of
pumping water up from the lake and what will the pumped up water do to the quality of
water in our wells?
As I am sure you are aware, golf courses are notorious users of fertilizers, pesticides and
herbicides. Despite the assurances of the proponents, I fmd it difficult to believe that
some of these chemicals will not find their way into the well water that I, my wife and my
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children drink. This is of great concern to me.
2] Environmental concerns.- Given the great existing pressure on Lake Simcoe, I have
concerns about the effects of a golf course in such close proximity to the lake. Once
again, despite assurances to the contrary, some of the chemicals used are going to end up
in the lake, threatening its well-being. The use of ponds will be of help, but given the
propensity for rather sudden, unpredictable and violent stonns in our area, rapid runoff
will overrun this system resulting in spillage of chemical-filled water into the lake.
3] Congestion. - The addition of 306 dwellings plus the proposed 80 units of apartments
plus the cars going and coming to the golf course, will cause serious congestion on our
roads. In particular, the 5th line is probably, already, the busiest of all of the Oro lines and
the additional traffic caused by this development will add additional danger, particularly
at the intersection of the 5th line and the Ridge Road.
4] Changing the basic rural nature of our community. - The proposed development is not
in keeping with the basically rural nature of our community that we all love. I would
suggest that this rural nature is what has attracted the vast majority of the present
residents to the area in the first place. In particular, the proposal of 2- 40 unit , three story
apartment buildings is not at all in keeping with the rural nature of our community and, in
my view, is totally unacceptable.
The proponents extol the fiscal benefits of this development. Most of these benefits are of
a one time nature and even so, there is certainly no guarantee that the construction crews
for this project will be 100% local. As far as the ESTIMATED annual surplus is
concerned, if it is indeed accurate, this is not even closely worth the sacrifice of our way
of life. The vague comments that the swimming pool, tennis courts and recreation centre
might be available from time to time are minor compensation as well.
The type of development proposed here would be much more suited to the outskirts of a
larger urban centre where there are services to support it. It is my opinion that a.
development such as this is NOT suited for a rural community such as ours and the
disruption to our traditional way of life is in no way worth the fiscal benefits extolled by
the proponents.
Considering the above, I respectfully ask you to refuse the application for change of
designation as proposed.
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From: Evelyn Perdue [evelynperdue@rogers.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 7:02 PM
To: clerk@oro-medonte.ca
Cc: cao@oro-medonte.ca; neil.craig@oro-medonte.ca; Harry Hughes
Subject: Proposed development 4/5 concession
Ms. Pennycook,
The following are some thoughts and comments to the discussion about the proposed golf course/adult
development presentation made at the public meeting on March 3/03 at the Township Office. Thank you in
advance for forwarding these on to the Township and County planners.
General
Overall, I felt that the presentation was professionally done, and the consultants for the most part had done
their homework, I'm in favour of development that adheres to the well thought out and well grounded Official
Plan. A lot of time and effort was spent collecting and interpreting the desires of the Oro Medonte residents for
that plan, and I feel that councils at Township and County level are required to reflect very seriously before
creating variances and rezoning. These numbers were established for very solid reasons, As pressure is
imposed on Oro Medonte from all boundaries expanding, it is imperative that the values of the community are
the foundation of every decision.
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Housing Density Issue
I'm not convinced that this development plan follows the vision and intent of the Township's official plan
because of the housing density proposed. I have serious concerns about density calculation of the subdivision
using the golf course property, where the close to 400 units are clustered tightly on a small portion of the
property. Looking at the layout, it is hard to visualize who would want to live on the interior court of the circles
where the houses are back to back with no yards. This is not the intent of preserving the natural and rural
nature of our community.
Adult Community Living
I have several concerns about the adult community living plans. In principle, I am very much in favour of adult
community living developments in our area, for all the reasons stated by the consultants. Because I am in
favour of a plan, however, does not mean that I am in favour of this particular plan in its present form.
One only has to look at the huge and beautiful home in Oro Station on the Ridge Road behind the general store
to reflect upon the best laid plans anyone might make for a community. If an adult community of the layout
proposed is constructed, who would buy these houses if the adult lifestyle intent does not work? These are not
homes which reflect the rural and natural nature of Oro Medonte.
It is difficult to believe that very many people in Oro Medonte township would sell their homes and/or farms and
spend $200-$300,000 for a home of this style, certainly not 400 units worth. The consultants are not relying on
local residents to buy these homes, and they should be upfront about their target market. Stating that our local
seniors will benefit from this development is misleading at best.
Along the same lines, the community is not going to benefit from the recreation centre, as statements
concerning time restrictions and costs inferred. While any developer can plan anything for the residents they
house, I don't believe that they are justified in misleading the community with promises of amenities that won't
materialize.
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Traffic
Concerns about traffic increases and the effect on the local roads were raised several times at the meeting.
Councils should demand that the numbers be revealed, discussed and second opinions sought. It is not at
all credible that adding close to this number of residents to a square concession block won't impact traffic. There
are no alternative transporation infrastructures in place or planned for these people to grocery shop, get
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medical services and find other entertainment. This doesn't include the number of golfers expected. The issue
of the already dangerous corner of the 5th and the Ridge Road is compounded with the fact that this is a major
route for school buses, parent driving, and students biking, as well as the traffic which uses the Ridge Road on
nights and weekends when Hwy 11 is at a standstill. This issue must be researched more thoroughly and
carefully, as fixing a problem later will be more expensive and potentially dangerous. In addition, I question
comments that 'almost all' the traffic will head out to the highway. Anecdotally, it is my experience that many
seniors (and others) prefer to avoid the highway in favour of the more relaxed and scenic Ridge Road route to
Barrie and Orillia.
Changing parameters
A final point that needs to be made is that I perceive a recent and growing fear in the community that the vision
of the Official Plan is becoming only as valid as the next whim of a developer or small group of residents. While
there are always opponents to change, there are many valid reasons to change the face of Oro Medonte
over the years for the better. The proposed sale of lakefront at the end of the 5th, and changing zoning for this
development at the 4/5 is causing residents to look apprehensively at what they believed was protected
property and environments, and that decisions are made in isolation of the comprehensive view taken for the
Official Plan. We rely on the council members at all levels to give the sober second thought while progressing.
Residents need a clear statement that the Official Plan will guide all decisions that come up through the
detailed implementation.
I am confident that the developers, who understandably have several agendas behind this proposal, will work
with councils towards a consensus that will ensure that Oro Medonte remains a natural and peaceful
community while providing investment, tourism and commercial opportunities. This has the potential to be a
great asset for the township. I don't advocate a refusal but rather a complete and inspired discussion of
concerns towards the best solution.
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Evelyn Perdue
Oro Station
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The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
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Attention: Mr. Glen R. Knox
County Clerk
Re: Proposed Baywinds Development.
Dear Ms. Pennycook and Mr. Knox,
As an owner of property on Lakeshore Rd at the 5th Line of Oro-Medonte it was
with some surprise that I learned of the proposed Baywinds development. Since
hearing about the project late last week, I have been in touch with the Township's
Planner Gary Smith.
He gave me some insight into the project and where it is in the process. While I
understand that the development is only at the 'Concept Stage", and that Staff
have yet to submit a formal report to Council, I would like to point out some initial
concerns, that I have, based on what I have heard to date.
1.0 Portion of the Plan to be Adult Life Style Living
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Retirement living around a golf course certainly brings to mind all-inclusive
leisure resorts. This development does not pretend to be a leisure resort; it is for
full-time living. Golf certainly may fill part of the retirees' day during the good
weather. At other times they will require other amenities, i.e. shopping, libraries,
and health care facilities to name a few. None of these are available. The
argument is that they are available 10-15 kms away. However; over time there
will be pressure to have these developed in the immediate area. I don't believe
that the Township has the funding available now, or ever, will to build these.
Therefore a concentrated development of this nature is not appropriate for this
location.
2.0 Irrigation of a golf course by sewer water that is developed on an
intermittent waterway
My understanding is that the golf course would be irrigated with sewer water from
the development, because they could not get the ground flow water required.
Engineering reports no doubt will say this is safe method of irrigation - the water
will be almost drinkable. However how safe is the jewel of the Township - Lake
Simcoe, to any sewer water being placed on an "intermittent waterway" that no
doubt will have had fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides applied to it. Runoff fram
the Holland Marsh is hurting the lake from the south - and money is being spent
to fix this. Do we need runoff from a golf course in the north further hurting our
resources and cost us more money in clean up? I think not.
3.0 Traffic Flow and Speed Limit
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Traffic on Lakeshore Road increased dramatically with the Harborwood
development. Residents of Harborwood create their own incoming and outgoing
"rush hours" along Lakeshore Rd and Line 5 to reach either the Ridge Road or
Highway 11. Not only did the number of cars increase, so did the speed of these
cars. We have, over the past years, tried to get Council and the a.p.p. to step
up the enforcement of the limit. This has been relatively unsuccessful. Lakeshore
Road is more like a racetrack. No longer, can we let our children ride their bikes
on the road, but we also feel very uncomfortable walking, day or night.
This proposed development will further increase the traffic flow. Golf courses
have clubhouses that serve beer and liquor. Now we add more cars including
those with drivers who have had a few drinks racing along Lakeshore Rd. This is
not acceptable.
4.0 Reduction of Green Space
Most municipalities are clamouring to retain the green space they have,
recognizing it is not a renewable resource. Ora is unique, in that while there is
lake front development, at the same time there remains a green space between
that development and further development that runs along the Ridge Road. This
band of green space is pretty consistent right from Orillia down to past Shanty
Bay.
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The argument will be made that this is a golf course community - green in
nature. However, a development that changes an area from treed areas,
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pastures and fields to one that is a golf course with a gross housing density of
3.25 dwellings per acre is by no means green space. Let's call it what it is; a
housing development with a golf course.
This development would bridge that green space gap we now enjoy, filling in the
land between the Ridge Road and both the 4th and 5th concessions. It would
destroy the green belt that travels down the north shore of Lake Simcoe. It would
also set a precedent. It would show Oro's willingness to sacrifice our non-
renewable resources and signal developers to quickly develop this band of land.
Development of this type would put undue pressure on the quality of Lake
Simcoe.
Ms. Pennycook and Mr. Knox, I would appreciate it if you would copy this letter to
each Council member outlining my concerns to the project. Secondly would you
please add me to a mailing list so that I may be kept up to date on all information
concerning this issue including upcoming meetings and confirm to me that this
has been done etc? Please use my winter address.
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Dave Morris
Summer addre s: 251 Lakeshore Rd. Oro LOL2EO
Winter address. 2111 Kevin Crescent Burlington On L7M 4E3
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Dear Ms. Marilyn Pennicook, Township Clerk,
We are opposed to the proposed redesignation of land Concession 5,
Part of lots 26 to 28 (Oro Township) from Greenlands to Rural and
Agricultural.
1. This plan which is designed to recognize Lifestyle Communities would
allow for the clear cutting and destruction of a natural habitat that has
supported a large variety of wildlife for centuries. There are century old trees
and wetland characteristics which are home to numerous species of animals.
There are also herds of deer that travel back and forth across the east and
west sides of the 5 Concession.
2. The impact of a large community and golf course that draws on the water
table verses residents who presently draw water from wells is also a large
concern because of unknown affects that it could have in the future.
3. The proposed golf course which runs along the shoreline of Lake Simcoe
will undoubtedly impact the ecological balance of the lake. This lake is
already on the environmental 'watchdog' list for monitoring its health and the
wildlife it supports. Chemical run off from a golf course, not to mention
airborne residues, are large polluters. Even with the presence of a sewage
system and collection ponds on the greens, there will still be chemical
seepage present. This area experiences very heavy spring run off from
melting snow that floods many areas which lead to culverts that flow out into
lake Simcoe. The same concern is evident whenever there is heavy rainfalls
during other seasons.
4. There are already several golf courses within the area.
5. Increase in traffic along Ridge Road and other secondary roads like
Lakeshore Rd. running east and west, already experience heavy traffic flow
and aggressive driving causing pedestrian safety concerns.
Oro-Medonte Council should consider the implications of a large
residential development such as this one which represents urban sprawl
encroaching on rural areas. The adoption of an "environment first" planning
policy that has been suggested for the Oro Moraine could also be applied
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It may represent an economic 'shot in the arm' for the developer and Oro-
Medonte Township, but this development falls short of benefiting the
environment and the ecological balance that nature provides. Leave the land
in tact for our future generations to enjoy and treasure.
Yours Truly,
Paul and Veronika Franchetto
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Being a part time resident on Windfields Drive I am very encouraged by the recent
application ofUCCI Development for the Adult Lifestyle Community between the 4th
and 5th. I congratulate you and the developer for such a positive and excellent choice of
land use. For 25 years I worked as a Realtor in Barrie and surrounding area, one ofthe
most obvious voids in the area has been the lack of attention for the needs of retirees for a
development such as this.
So many times have I been asked" why do we not have projects like Florida" I truly
believe that this project, known the capabilities of the developer could become a show
place for all of Simcoe County. I congratulate Oro Medonte on such a progressive move
for something that we have needed for so long.
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From: Bev Parcells [bparcells@rogers.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 18,200312:01 PM
To: clerk@oro-medonte.ca
Subject: Comments on Windfield Development
Upon hearing the proposal for the Zoning amendment, it is my opinion it should be granted. The development
should proceed on condition that:
1) The intersection of the 5th and Ridge road be made into a four way stop, this is something the Township
should be doing now. Consideration should be given to perhaps altering the elevation of the roadway, as on
occasion due to icy conditions one has to back down to get a run up the incline to get to the top of the
intersection.
2)The new road entering into the development should be moved further away from the trail and the hill incline.
3) As stated the Township should ensure the rare flora is moved, as to ensure its survival
4) Consideration should be given to making this a natural golf course .The Federal gov't has already indicated
that within 5 years cosmetic pesticides will be banned and it is my understanding the Provincial gov't is
considering following its lead. I am very apprehensive of the use of pesticides and herbicides so close to the
lake
5)Consideration be given for not allowing a green below Windfield Drive.
This development would in my opinion be a positive action for the Township.
Bev Parcells
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After attending the recent council meeting March 3rt!, and mulling over the very slick and costly presentation, 1 feel compelled
to comment. Although you undoubtedly have heard all this before, for what it's worth, here is my "two cents".
I live on the 4th concession (lot 25) and have some grave concerns and misgivings about the entire project for the 5th
concession (Jot 27 -28) as so smoothly presented by the half dozen or so specialists from Jones Consulting. It is my
understanding that this proposal is not only for a mostly private golf course, but also for approximately 386 detached and
semi-detached residential units, as well as the clubhouse and other buildings associated with the I8-hole golf course. It is also
my understanding that this area has been designated as a "green belt", Initially, it doesn't take a genius to see that subdividing
this area - with tl1e units selling, 1 would imagine, between one quarter to one half million dollars each - would almost be a
windfall to dispose ofa green belt property. Although the slick presentation promised the Township $295,000 in building
permits and $1.5 million in development charges as well as 375 man-year employment for construction and approximately 300
man-year employment for indirect construction jobs during the development, only 20 permanent course maintenance jobs
were promised. These promises sound pretty good in my opinion, in the short term, but in the long term, the new ratepayers
will undoubtedly make more demands on the Township which may negate all the promised benefits. 1 have three primary
concerns.
Firstly, Traffic. Although the experts seemed to have assurances that no change in the traffic patterns or roads would be
required until the year 2022. 1 beg to differ. By proceeding with such an ambitious and huge development, the construction
traffic alone would tear up and prematurely wear out the surrounding roads during the delivery of heavy equipment, fill,
aggregates, concrete and other construction materials and personnel over the many years to come. I have watched over the last
few years Line 3 deteriorate even with constant running repairs due to the steady truck traffic feeding the Arborwood
Development on Line 2. This is also apparent on other Lines as well as the Ridge Road. And this development is tiny
compared to the one proposed on Conc. 5. I also foresee more of a traffic problem when the golfers and future residents are
added to these roads. There is enough speeding and passing now on these roads and I cannot see that these new residents
would be content to slow down when encountering slower moving farm traffic in summer months or not perfectly cleared
snow in the winter months. Once these residents become ratepayers, new more detailed demands may well include faster and
smoother roads with more lanes to hvvy II and possibly traffic lights to allow easier access to the Ridge Road.
My second concern is the sheer density of population placed into this "green belt", With an operating golf course and 386
residences, it is not unreasonable to expect over 1000 people I day in the area, The residents would not necessarily be local
people but people from all over the country who could afford the homes and who have been sold an 'upscale adult life style'
by the promoters. These people could well tind general fanning noises smells and slow farm vehicular traffic an objectionable
depreciation to their residences. Also with this density comes problems that require more policing, medical, waste collecting,
firefighting and postal facilities to name a few. A population of this size would need a local general store or a supermarket-
the developers have proposed only a pro-shop. A future request might well be a strip mall or such in the area. The Jones
Consultants proudly showed similar projects that they planned in Florida. But what will these people do in the winter months
when the centrepiece golf course is shut?
My third major concern is water and utilities. All these new homes will require heat, electricity and water. Electricity wires are
already falling off the telephone poles down the Ridge Road. It would seem to me a new substation may well be required or
heavier uglier wires down the road. Gas lines if not already in place would have to be dug. As for water, the Jones' experts
assured everyone at the meeting that no neighbouring wells would suffer even though a minimum requirement of 52 gpm
24hrs I day 7daysl week would be pumped from the ground. My home is approximately one mile away. 1 have 3 wells on my
property: one at 35 feet, another at 80 feet and a new well just 4 years old at 270 feet deep. The first two wells regularly run
dry in the summer months. The 270 foot well can eke out just 6 gpm - the minimum allowed for a residence. It has not yet
run dry. No matter what the experts promise, 1 am quite concerned that drawing out the huge volumes of water proposed, will
adversely affect the water table and eventually my water supply. I fear my well may lose output or possibly go dry, especially
in the summer.
I believe that the Oro-Medonte should stay rural-agricultural and not lose its resources bit by bit to clever entrepreneurs who
can cash in on a slick sales job. We have only to look at Innisfil to see what could happen here if more and more urbanization
develops. Perhaps one day when Ontario's population is as dense as is the population of Florida, such a scheme might be
inevitable but for now, for my "two cents worth" I ask you not to allow the subdivision to proceed.
Yours truly,
cc Councillor Paul Marshall
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Master Plan
Recommendations
This document is presented in four components. The Recommendations were
developed by a working committee that consisted of the Chief, Deputy Chief and
the Consultant, who also lead the Analysis portion of the Master Plan.
The four components are:
1. Recommendations for Bylaws and SOG's (page 2)
Recommendations focus on Municipal by-laws and Standard Operating
Guidelines that direct the day-to-day management and operations of the
Fire & Emergency Services Department.
2. Recommendations Emanating from The Risk Analysis and
The Analysis of Needs (pages 3-12)
References the ten categories assessed in The Risk Analysis and
addresses the needs identified in The Gap Analysis. The categories are:
. Community
. Growth
. Emergency Response
. Fire Stations
. Water
. Roads
. Communications
. Tourism
. Fire Prevention and Public Education
. Staffing
3. Prioritized Summary (page 13)
Provides a listing of the recommendations in prioritized sequence.
4. Financial and Human Resource Implications Summary
(page 14)
Highlights the recommendations that will impact capital forecasts and
human resources requirements.
Oro-Medonte Fire and Emergency Services Master Plan - Recommendations
By-laws and SOG Development and Amendment
It is recommended:
That Municipal bylaws and Standard Operating Guidelines be developed or
amended as outlined in the Analysis of Needs.
Reference:
Analysis of Needs page 3
Or0-Medonte Fire and Emergency Services Master Plan - Recommendations
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COMMUNITY
Residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and assembly occupancies were
addressed through the background data collection and analysis process. It was
determined that although the minimum required inspections are being performed
(e.g. schools, community halls, hotels and those by request or complaint) this is
based on the previous requirements up to and including 2001. In 2002 there
were adjustments and enhancements made to the guidelines regarding the
minimum standards (e.g. fireground staffing and Fire Prevention and Public
Education requirements). These changes will have to be addressed to ensure
the minimum level of service is now being met and will continue to be met in the
future,
It is recommended:
1. That the Corporation determine its' options when establishing the level of
service to be provided by the Fire and Emergency Services Department.
This determination should include, but not be limited to the assessment of
the following information:
. Risk Analysis by Station e.g. response times, station versus incident
proximity etc.
. Fire Protection and Prevention Act (which includes OFM)
. Guidelines regarding Fire Prevention and Public Education
. Budgetary considerations e.g. business case
2. That the Corporation give consideration to a business registration or
licensing process to identify new and ongoing commercial and industrial
activity in the community. This would provide an information base and
assist the Fire & Emergency Services Department in determining
response needs relative to these types of activities.
Reference:
Risk Analysis Summary of Analysis by Station page 4
Oro-Medonte Fire and Emergency Services Master Plan - Recommendations
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GROWTH
2001 Census data indicates a 9% increase in Oro-Medonte population since
1996. The actual and projected economic and community growth of the
Township highlights the need to continually monitor these trends and their impact
on the Fire and Emergency Services Department.
It is recommended:
That the data compilation and tracking systems developed for this document,
continue to be maintained to ensure currency of essential information regarding
growth and it's impact on the Fire and Emergency Services Department. This
information would include, but not be limited to:
. Emergency Response effectiveness and efficiencies based on the
Risk Analysis
. Fire Prevention and Public Education Programs
. Planning and Development
. Aging Population
. Personnel Training
. Apparatus and equipment
. Infrastructure (water, roads etc)
. Seasonal residents
. Cost per capita and activity based costing
. Tourism
Reference:
Risk Analysis Summary of Analysis by Station pages 6
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE
During the collection of background data for this Master Plan, a comprehensive
digital tracking system was developed to determine the emergency response
capabilities and limitations of the Fire & Emergency Services Department.
Through this process, efficiencies and deficiencies were identified which
highlighted the usefulness of the tracking system for monitoring future activity.
It is recommended:
That the monitoring process, continue to be updated to include any future
enhancements to the digital tracking system and to ensure that this essential
information is kept current.
Reference:
Risk Analysis Summary page 6
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FIRE 5T A TION5
Oro-Medonte Fire and Emergency Services has five fire stations that are
generally well situated for the response areas they serve. The sixth fire station in
Moonstone is considered to be inadequate and poorly located. Through the Risk
Analysis process, it was determined that some stations have long distances to
travel for a large percentage of their calls, while other stations have difficulty with
personnel availability. These factors, combined with the actual and projected
economic and community growth, have highlighted the need for an additional
station.
It is recommended:
1. That the Moonstone Fire Station be considered for relocation in 2004 and
that the 5 year capital forecast be amended accordingly.
2. That the 5 year capital forecast be amended to accommodate the
upgrades identified in the Risk Analysis by Station and the Analysis of
Needs with regard to station improvements.
3. That the long range strategy for the delivery of Fire and Emergency
Services include an amendment to the 5 year capital forecast for the
allocation of provisions for the construction of an additional Fire Station at
Line 7 North and Highway 11.
Reference:
Risk Analysis Summary page 7
Analysis of Needs Chart pages 12 through 15
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WAfER SUPPLY
Fire protection water supply is a component of the Fire and Emergency Services
that requires review and ongoing monitoring. As with other natural resources,
the quantity of water for this purpose needs to be taken into consideration when
assessing the impact of economic and community growth. Through the Risk
Analysis portion of this Master Plan the need for a more in depth strategy
highlighted. This will require the department to pursue a variety of options to
ensure that an adequate supply of water for fire protection is available for the
future.
It is recommended:
1. That the fire protection water supply strategy and mapping be enhanced to
ensure there is an adequate year round water supply throughout the
township.
2. That the Public Works Department develop procedures to ensure hydrants
are cleared and maintained to the appropriate standards.
3. That formalized agreements be made with the cities of Barrie and Orillia
for the use of their border hydrant systems.
4. That locations be identified for the installation of dry hydrants where
appropriate, and that the 5 year capital forecast be amended to include
provisions for the installation of these dry hydrants.
5. That the Fire and Emergency Services Department identify potential
partnerships with private land owners for use of water for the purpose of
fire protection throughout the township. Partnership agreements should
include but not be limited to:
. Source accessibility
. Year round volume/flow rate availability e.g. dry hydrants
. Station response requirement (e.g. water availability and
associated risks etc.)
. Ministry of Natural Resources and other authorization
. Consultation with agencies e.g. school boards
. Consultation with private industry
Reference:
Risk Analysis Summary page 7
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ROADS
Throughout the Master Plan analysis process, roads were reviewed with regard
to incident response time and potential risks with regard to the delivery of fire and
emergency services.
It is recommended:
1. That the Public Works Department 5 year capital forecast be amended in
2003 to include provisions for the opening of Windfield Drive.
2. That in conjunction with Public Works, the Fire and Emergency Services
Department, review the feasibility of connecting Simcoeside to the Village
of Hawkestone and the extension of Line 1 to Ridge Road.
3. That the corporation continues to allocate funds toward the upgrading of
un-assumed roads as it relates to Fire and Emergency Services protection
for the community.
4. That the corporation advise all private roadway associations of the
required road maintenance standards with regard to Fire and Emergency
Services protection for their communities.
5. That the Fire and Emergency Services Department identify the roads
within the Township where response times are hindered due to streeUroad
name confusion, and that staff be authorized to bring forward a report with
it's recommendations to resolve these issues.
6. That the corporation be encouraged to keep communications open with
the Province and the County of Simcoe with regard to capital projects as it
relates to their road networks.
Reference:
Risk Analysis Summary page 5
Risk Analysis By Station pages 11,12 or 13
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COMMUNICATIONS
During the data collection and analysis process it was determined that there were
two areas of concern regarding communications. They are: the use of 4 party
party-lines and their lack of efficiency within the enhanced 9-1-1 service, and the
pager and radio response pocket issues (which will be addressed through
Industry Canada Spectrum Re-deployment Plan effective January, 2004).
It is recommended:
1. That when studies on the Spectrum Management Communication
System are completed, recommendations be presented to Council for
final approval.
2. That the Corporation should lobby the County of Simcoe to contact Bell
Canada in order to change all 4 party party-lines within the Township
to private lines, to ensure that they are capable of interfacing with the
enhanced 9-1-1- service.
3. That the Corporation (as an interim measure) provide these users with
alternate emergency numbers which would be promoted through the
corporation newsletter, tax bills and website etc.
Reference:
Risk Analysis Summary page 8
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TOURISM
With the Township and Lake Country's promotion of this area as a year round
vacation destination, it is important to continue to measure the impact of this
tourism activity on the Fire and Emergency Services Department.
It is recommended:
That the Fire and Emergency Services Department continue to monitor, assess
and adapt to the effects of the increased road traffic, water activities and
numbers of transient visitors to and through the Township of Oro-Medonte.
Reference:
Risk Analysis Summary page 8
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FIRE PREVENTION AND PUBLIC EDUCATION
An important component of the support structure required to assist the
department in preventing incidents, is a sound Fire Prevention and Public
Education Program. In order to meet the needs of a growing Municipality and the
requirements of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, it is important to embrace
the concept of a proactive vs. reactive approach to public safety.
It is recommended:
1. That a Fire Prevention and Public Education Policy be developed to
comply with the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and that Ministry
Guidelines 02-04-23 and 04-45-12 be addressed through the Establishing
and Regulating by-law.
2. That a Fire Prevention and Public Education Program be developed and
implemented. This program would include, but not be limited to:
. Inspections
. Plans review and other compliances
. Promotion of learning programs that monitor, educate and attempt
to prevent incidents where behaviour and habits can be modified
and/or influenced.
. Promotion of pre-planning and preparedness programs e.g. Pre-
incident Surveys
Reference:
Risk Analysis Summary page 8
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STAFFING
Through the development of the background information for the Fire and
Emergency Services Master Plan, there have been several enhancements to
best business practices and support systems for the department. As well, the
team has identified components within the department that are essential to
providing an appropriate level of service, and recommendations are provided
throughout this document to review and establish levels of service that will meet
the Fire Protection and Prevention Act. Following the establishment of a level of
service, consideration should be given to the impact on the human resources
component with regard to staffing compliment.
It is recommended:
That the Director of the Oro-Medonte Fire and Emergency Services Department
(through the CAO) bring forward a comprehensive staffing report for the approval
of Council.
Reference:
Risk Analysis Summary page 8
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PRIORITY SUMMARY
Outlined below is the suggested priority sequence for implementation of
recommendations.
High Priority - Short Term
. Determine level of Service
. Review Staffing Needs
. Relocation of Moonstone Fire Station
. Road openings
. Road name modifications
High Priority - Long Term
. New Fire Station on Line 7 North at Highway 11
. Business Registration Program
Operational
. Fire Protection Water Strategy
. Communications issues
. Fire Station upgrades
. Growth related monitoring and strategies
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS SUMMARY
It is recommended:
That the 5 year capital forecast be amended to address the recommendations
under:
. Community - impact due to changes in level of service
. Growth, Emergency Response and Tourism - costs associated with data
collection and maintenance
. Emergency Response - costs associated future enhancements
. Fire Stations - costs associated with upgrades and construction
· Fire Protection Water Supply - costs associated with upgrades
. Roads - costs associated with upgrades
. Communications - costs associated with upgrades
· Fire Prevention & Public Education - costs associated with programs
· Staffing - costs associated with implementation of Human Resources
Development Strategy.
HUMAN RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS SUMMARY
It is recommended:
That consideration be given to the impact on regular human resources and
staffing hours, as a result of the following:
· By-laws and SOG development and amendments
· Community - determination of level of service and business
reg istrationllicensing
· Growth, Emergency Response and Tourism - data maintenance and
monitoring
· Water Supply - development and implementation of strategy
· Fire Prevention & Public Education - development and implementation of
programs
· Staffing - development of Human Resources Development Strategy
DRAFT UPDATE........APRIL 3,2003
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TOWNSHIP OF ORO,MEDONTE
REPORT
Dept. Report No. FD-2003-7 To: Prepared By:
Members of Council Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief
Subject: Department:
Council
Radio Spectrum Fire and Emergency
C. of W. Management Services
Date: June 10, 2003
Motion #
R.M. File No.
Date:
BACKGROUND
Over the past two years Council has been advised of the new Industry Canada Standards
for two-way radio systems (Spectrum Management). Effective January, 2004, two way radio
systems must be upgraded to be in compliance with the new standards.
ANAL YSIS
The consultants, Point to Point Communications, conducted a comprehensive field-testing
program of Oro-Medonte Township during the summer of 2002 for the Oro-Medonte Fire and
Emergency Services and our Municipal Works Department. Point to Point Communications
provided us with a proposal that would eliminate the areas with bad reception that we have
been experiencing with pager and portable radio communications, and upgrade our radio
communication equipment to comply with the new Industry Canada Standards for January
2004. At the same time, improving the quality of our aging equipment, leading to a decrease in
service down time and service dollars, improved system performance, radio coverage for all
departments, increase efficiency and safety, thus reducing the change for equipment failure
and liability.
FD Report 2003 - 07 Can't ...2
COSTING
· Building and by-law =
· Municipal Works Dept. =
· Fire & Emergency Services =
$ 8,797.00
$ 46,093.00
.$185.113.00
$240,003.00
+ applicable taxes
ADDITIONAL COSTS
=
$150.00
$180.00
per month
per month (+ or-)
· Second Tower Site
· Fire Dept. Bell Line
Linking Costs
=
Point to Point Communications, from Barrie Ontario, has been providing repair I installation
services for Oro-Medonte for many years. Motorola hardware is often referred to as an
Industry Standard for Public Safety Communications Equipment. Point to Point
Communications is the only authorized Motorola sales and service depot in our area. In a
public safety and Municipal environment, support for our communications equipment is
essential as they are a local company, thus can respond to our needs immediately. They also
provide communication services to over 80% of the County of Simcoe Municipalities, including
our neighbours such as the City of Orillia, City of Barrie, Township of Severn, Township of Tay,
Casino Rama, Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministry of Health. This is important, as co-
ordination of communications between different Municipalities is often essential and part of
emergency planning.
As the sole equipment and service provider for Barrie Dispatch, who provides their services to
the Oro-Medonte Fire and Emergency Services, integration is required between the dispatch
centre and the fire department equipment. In the event of a system failure, Point to Point
Communications, as our system provider, can trouble shoot any problems from both ends.
During 2003 budget deliberation the amount of $240,000.00 has been approved by Council for
this project. Normal procedures would be to tender for the installation and supply of
equipment. Section VII of the Townships Tender Policy by-law does allow the Department
Head to by pass the normal procedure when it is in the best interest of the Municipality and
more cost-efficient.
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The costs of $4,000.00, affixed to the work already completed and in progress would be
waived for the following:
· field testing
· system design
· preparation of the licensing application for new frequency assignment
Plus, the additional savings of $1 ,500,00 for preparing of tender package if required.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. That Council adopts and receives this report
2. That Council waive the requirements of the Purchasing By-law
3. That Point to Point Communications be awarded the contract for the supply and
installation of new radio system for the Township of Oro-Medonte (as proposed).
Re3p:C\f SUbmitted,"
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DATE:
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
REPORT
DEPT. REPORT NO.: TO: COUNCIL PREPARED BY:
EES2003-34 Keith Mathieson
SUBJECT: DEP ARTMENT:
COUNCIL:
. Northbound R.V. - Site Plan Engineering and
Agreement Environmental Services
C. OF W.:
DATE:
MOTION #: June 12, 2003
DATE: R. M. FILE NO.:
L04-12627
Mr. Bob Allen of Northbound R.V., located at Part Lot E, Concession 1, E.P.R., being Part 1,51 R-
12279, Hwy. #11 and Line 1 South, has applied to the Township to construct a 12m x 10m addition to
his existing building.
Mr. Allen's application was presented to the Site Plan Committee on May 9,2003. Concerns of the
Site Plan Committee have been revised on the Site Plan.
Township staff have been circulated and have no concerns with the proposed addition and the
Ministry of Transportation has issued their approval.
1. THAT this report be received and adopted.
2. THAT the Township of Oro-Medonte enters into a Site Plan Agreement with
con t a 129.1 sq.m. addition.
3. T AT t e Clerk prepares the appropriate By-law for Council's consideration.
Northbound R.V. to
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ORo..MEDO~"TE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITfEE
Minutes.
Date: \ Thursday ; February 13; 2003 Time: 10:00 A,M,
Ofo...Medonte Administration Center
Chair: Ruth Fountain called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M.
Present : Debbie Mooney; Bonnie ~1cDougall ; Drew Rigden .
Staff Present : Paul Eenhoorn - Fire Chief.
1. Members were welcomed and introduced.
2. Discussion re bill 125 the legislation - reason for committee
To be fonned and responsibilities and time ftame fOT completion of
ac-eessibility plan.
3. Scheduling ~ due to time ftame that plan must be completed by
September and that Council must review and past plan it was
suggested that we would meet month1y to ensure completion.
4. Fir ChiefPau1 Eenhorn gave status of the Municipally..Qwned
Buildings .
5. Committee ~Iembers are to bring their expectations to next meeting.
6. It was suggested that a check list be made for site p]an review when
site plans committee meet with developers. Drew is checking with
City of Barrie.
7. Next meeting will be March 20th at 9:30 A.M.
8. Meeting adjourned.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thursday March 20, 2003
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
Oro-Medonte Administration Centre
Chair: Ruth Fountain
Present: Mayor Neil Craig, Debbie Mooney, Bonnie MacDougall, Drew
Rigden
Staff Present: Fire Chief Paul Eenhoorn
1. Adoption of Thursday March 20, 2003 Agenda
Motion No.1
Moved by Rigden, Seconded by Eenhoorn
Be it resolved that the agenda for the March 20, 2003 Accessibility Advisory
Committee be adopted.
Carried.
2. Adoption of Monday February 3, 2003 Minutes
Motion No.2
Moved by MacDougall, Seconded by Rigden
Be it resolved that the minutes of February 3,2003 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof - In
Accordance with the act
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4. Deputations
NIL
5. Correspondence
NIL
6. General Discussions regarding Bill 125 and the implication of plan for
Township
NIL
7. Paul Eenhoorn provided committee with information on Municipality
owned buildings and process he will be reviewing to have information on
requirements for net meeting
Drew Rigden gave us information work towards check list for Site Plan
Committee, and information regarding Committee in Barrie
Motion No.3
Moved by Mooney, Seconded by MacDougall
Be it resolved that the information from Paul Eenhoorn and Drew Rigden be
received.
Carried.
8. Adjournment:
Motion No.4
Moved by Rigden, Seconded by MacDougall
Be it resolved that this meeting be adjourned at 10:38 a.m. Next meeting scheduled
for Thursday May 29, 2003, at 9:30 a.m.
Carried.
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Chris Carter
From: Frank Lawson [frank.lawson@ragers.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 3:37 PM
To: recreation@township.oro-medonte.on.ca
Subject: Request to Waive Fee for use of Picnic Shelter at Park
Hi Chris!
I would appreciate it if you would submit to Council this request of the Oro District Lions Club that they have the
use, free of charge, of the Picnic Shelter at Oro Memorial Park on Wednesday evening June 18th for their
traditional closing dinner meeting of the Lions year. Thanks.
Frank Lawson, Secretary
Ora District Lions Club
6/11/2003
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY-LAW NO. 2003-25
BEING A BY-LAW TO REGULATE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS WITHIN
THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE.
WHEREAS Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
provides that a municipality may pass By-laws respecting matters related to
water production, treatment, storage and distribution;
AND WHEREAS Section 79 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as
amended, provides that if a municipality has the consent of an Owner or
occupant to connect a public utility to a part of a building and other parts of the
building belonging to different Owners, or are in the possession of different
occupants, the municipality may, at reasonable times, without consent, enter on
their land and install, construct and maintain pipes, wires, equipment, machinery,
and other works necessary to make the connection;
AND WHEREAS Section 80 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as
amended, provides that a municipality may, at reasonable times, enter on land to
which it supplies a public utility:
. To inspect, repair, alter or disconnect the service pipe or wire, machinery,
equipment and other works used to supply the public utility;
. To inspect, install, repair, replace or alter a public utility meter;
. To shut off the supply of the public utility and remove any property of the
municipality if the customer discontinues the use of a public utility on land,
or a municipality lawfully decides to cease supplying the public utility to
the land;
. To determine whether the public utility has been or is being unlawfully
used.
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte deems it desirable and necessary to pass a By-law to regulate the
Municipal Water Systems within the Township;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte enacts as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this By-law:
1.1 "Council" shall mean the Council of The Corporation of the Township of
Oro-Medonte.
1.2 "Fire Chief" shall mean the Chief of The Corporation of the Township of
Oro-Medonte Fire Department.
1.3 "Municipal Water Area" shall mean a subdivision or designated area within
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte, serviced by a Municipal
Water System.
1.4 "Municipal Water Supply" shall mean the water supplied from a Municipal
Water System.
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1.5 "Municipal Water Systems" shall include all water works established within
the present Township of Oro-Medonte, and shall further include any
present or future extensions to the water works under any Act or under an
agreement between the Township or its predecessors, but shall not
include any private waterworks which have not been acquired,
established, maintained or operated by the Township or its predecessors.
1.6 "Owner" shall mean the assessed Owner(s) as identified on the
Assessment Roll for Taxation Purposes during the current year, as
amended.
1.7 "Person" shall mean an individual human being, his/her personal agent,
heir, successors and assigns, and shall include a corporation with or
without share capital.
1.8 "Director of Engineering and Environmental Services" shall mean the
Director of Engineering and Environmental Services of the Township of
Oro-Medonte.
1.9 "Duly Authorized Employee" shall mean any employee authorized by
Council.
1.10 "Township" shall mean The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte.
1,11 "Unit" shall mean an assessed or assessable unit within a Residential,
Commercial or Industrial building and shall include an apartment located
within a single family dwelling, which is serviced by the Township Water
System, as permitted under the applicable Zoning By-law.
1.12 "Water Works" means any works for the collection, production, treatment,
storage, supply, and distribution of water, or any part of such works, but
does not include plumbing or other works to which the Ontario Building
Code Act and its regulations apply.
2. GENERAL PROVISIONS
2.1 This By-law shall apply to all Municipal Water Systems located within the
geographical boundaries of the Township.
2.2 No person shall lay, or cause to be laid, any pipe or main to communicate
with any pipe or main of the Municipal Water System, or in any way obtain
or use the Municipal Water Supply without the consent of the Township.
2.3 Any extensions or connections to a Municipal Water System shall be
constructed in accordance with the Township of Oro-Medonte Engineering
Standards.
2.4 No person, being an Owner, tenant, occupant or inmate of any house or
building or other place supplied with water from the Municipal Water
System, shall improperly waste water or, without the consent of the
Director of Engineering and Environmental Services, lend, sell or dispose
of water, give water away, permit water to be taken or carried away, use
or apply water to the use or benefit of another, or to any use and benefit
other than the person's own, or increase the supply of water. This shall
include the furnishing of water from one building connected to the
Municipal Water System, to another building.
2.5 All pipes, valves, fittings and other equipment between the water main
and the street line shall remain the property of the Township.
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2.6 The Township does not guarantee the continuous supply, quality, or
pressure of water from a Municipal Water System. The Township is not
liable for damage caused by the breaking of any service pipe or
attachment, or for shutting off of water to repair or to tap mains, if
reasonable notice of the intention to shut off the water is given.
2.7 The Public Works Department shall be responsible for the operation and
maintenance of all Municipal Water Systems, including required testing,
servicing, and the removal of snow from around all hydrants, as deemed
necessary.
2.8 The Director of Engineering and Environmental Services, or other duly
authorized employee, in the case of an emergency, which may imperil the
supply or quality of water, may shut off the Municipal Water Supply and
take such remedial action as may be necessary. Such remedial action
may include limiting or stopping up the supply of water in any area or
restricting the use of water for any specific purpose.
3. REQUIREMENT FOR CONNECTION TO AND REGULATION OF
MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
3.1 Every Owner of a property located within a Municipal Water Area who
wishes to connect an existing building to the Municipal Water System may
apply, in writing, to the Director of Engineering and Environmental
Services.
3.2 Every new residence constructed on a property located within a Municipal
Water Area shall be connected to the Municipal Water System. An
application for connection to the Municipal Water System shall be filed
prior to the issuance of a building permit, and shall be accompanied by
the connection fee as established by By-law.
3.3 The Township reserves the right to refuse any application for connection
to the Municipal Water System if the existing system is at capacity, or
where excess capacity has been allocated to other properties within the
Municipal Water Area.
3.4 An Owner may apply, in writing, to Council for an exemption from
connection to a Municipal Water System. Council shall consider all
requests and may grant an exemption, unless such exemption would be
at variance to any written requirement, order or approval by a Medical
Officer of Health, Public Health Inspector, the Ministry of the Environment,
or Ontario Building Code Act. Any exemption granted under this Section
shall not relieve the Owner from the payment of any minimum rate under
this By-law.
3.5 Notwithstanding Section 3.4, no Owner of a property located within a
Municipal Water Area and connected to the Municipal Water Supply shall
be granted an exemption in order to disconnect from the Municipal Water
System.
3.6 Every building connected to a Municipal Water System shall have a single
separate connection, with the exception of a building which contains
multiple units,
3.7 Any Owner of a building connected, or to be connected, to a Municipal
Water System shall install the connection, as per Township Standard OM-
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3.8 Every Person who, by act, default, neglect or omission, occasions any
loss, damage or injury to any public utility works, or to any plant,
machinery, fitting or appurtenances thereof, is liable to the Township
therefore.
Every Person who willfully or maliciously damages, or causes or
knowingly suffers to be damaged, any meter, service pipe, conduit, wire,
rod or fitting belonging to the Township, or willfully impairs or knowingly
suffers the same to be altered or impaired, so that the meter indicates
less than the actual amount of the public utility that passes through it, is
guilty of an offence and on conviction, is liable to a fine, to the use of the
Township, and for the expenses of repairing or replacing the meter,
service pipe, conduit, wire, rod, or fitting and double the value of the
surplus public utility so consumed, all of which is recoverable under the
Provincial Offences Act, R. S.O. 1990, C.P. 33, as amended.
3.9 Any Owner who desires a change in the location, arrangement or size of a
Municipal Water Supply Service, shall apply, in writing, to the Director of
Engineering and Environmental Services. If a request is granted by the
Director of Engineering and Environmental Services, costs incurred by the
Township shall be payable as a condition of the granting of the request
and shall be collectable by the Township as a charge against the
benefiting land.
3.10 Where any auxiliary water supply exists in any building connection to a
Municipal Water System, approved backflow protection shall be installed.
This requirement shall include the handling of processed waters, and
waters originating from the Municipal Water System, which may have
been, or may be subjected to, deterioration in sanitary quality. Backflow
protection devices shall be installed where internal cross connections
exist. All property Owners with swimming pools, in ground or above
ground, shall install a backflow prevention device on all outside water
taps.
3.11 Any Owner desiring to have the Municipal Water Supply turned off or on
for any reason whatsoever, shall apply, in writing, to the Director of
Engineering and Environmental Services, who may direct that the water
be turned on or off.
3.12 A Disconnection/Re-Connection Fee, as established by By-law, shall be
charged by the Township for the turning off or on of the Municipal Water
Supply, where such action is necessitated by:
3.12.1 - a written request by the Owner; or
3.12.2 - non-payment of a water bill; or
3.12.3 - failure to provide access to a meter
4. WATER USEAGE AND RESTRICTIONS
4.1 No Person shall willfully let off or discharge water so that the water runs
waste or useless out of the Municipal Water System.
4.2 The Township reserves the right to turn off the Municipal Water Supply to
any house, building or other place supplied with water from the Water
Works, as deemed necessary by the Director of Engineering and
Environmental Services, to stop and prevent waste.
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4.3 Failure to comply with any requirements relative to the protection of a
Municipal Water Supply shall be sufficient reason for immediate
discontinuance of water service by the Township, until such time as it is
determined that the requirements of the Township, Ontario Building Code
Act, any order or approval by a Medical Officer of Health, Public Health
Inspector, or Ministry of the Environment, have been met.
4.4 The Director of Engineering and Environmental Services, or other duly
authorized employee, may take such measures, as it is deemed
necessary, to regulate or suspend any or all use of water distributed
through a hose, or any other attachment, for street, lawn or garden
watering, or for any fountain or object, or for any other similar purpose.
The watering of lawns or gardens, or the filling of swimming pools, are not
deemed to be a domestic use under the terms of the By-law and may be
prohibited, from time to time, by Resolution of Council, and the Director of
Engineering and Environmental Services is hereby authorized to take all
such action, as may be necessary, to immediately terminate the supply of
water to any property served by the Municipal Water System in the event
of a breach of such an order.
5. METERS
5.1 The Township shall require meters for the purpose of measuring the
supply of water to any building, subject to the following:
5.1.1 Meters shall be required for all new Residential, Commercial and
Industrial buildings to be constructed on properties lying within a
Municipal Water Area at the cost of the Owner.
5.1.2 Meters shall be required for all existing Residential, Commercial
and Industrial buildings located within a Municipal Water Area.
(i) When the Township determines that water meters shall be
installed in existing buildings located within a Municipal
Water Area, meters shall be installed by the Township and
the cost, therefore, shall be charged to the applicable
Municipal Water Area.
5.1.3 One (1) meter shall be required for each unit within any Residential,
Commercial and/or Industrial building. The Director of Engineering
and Environmental Services may waive the requirement for
separate meters where, in the opinion of the Director of
Engineering and Environmental Services, the existing water service
prevents the installation of multiple meters. The waiving of this
requirement does not relieve the Owner from any minimum rate
which may be assessed against each unit under this By-law.
5.2 Interior and exterior meters shall remain the property of the Township and
shall not be boxed in such a manner as to prohibit them from being read,
examined or removed.
5.3 Exterior meters shall be firmly attached to the wall of the building and shall
be mounted so that the top of the meter shall be between 140 and 170
centimeters from the grade level of the wall directly below it.
5.4 Interior meters shall be located in a safe and convenient space, free from
charge or rent, in a heated room suitable for this purpose, as close as
possible to the entrance of the service pipe into the building. The inside
meter shall be mounted in such a manner as to be fully braced to prevent
movement.
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5.5 Free access shall be afforded to such meters and their connections for
Persons authorized by the Township whenever such access is required.
5.6 Where the Township has reason to believe that a meter is inoperable and
is unable to gain access thereto for inspection and repair, written notice
shall be sent by registered mail to the Owner. Such notice shall require
that access to the subject meter be provided to the Township within
twenty-one (21) days of the date of the notice. If access is not granted
within the said twenty-one (21) days, the Director of Engineering and
Environmental Services shall shut off the Municipal Water Supply to the
subject property.
5.7 Where the Municipal Water Supply has been shut off under Section 5.6,
the Director of Engineering and Environmental Services shall tum on the
water supply when the Owner has complied with providing access to the
meter for inspection and repair by the Township.
5.8 The Owner shall be responsible for the security of the meter, and other
Township equipment, and shall pay the Township the value of such meter
and equipment should any damage or loss occur which is, in the opinion
of the Director of Engineering and Environmental Services, due to
circumstances beyond normal wear and tear.
5,9 No Person, other than an authorized employee or agent of the Township,
shall be permitted to remove, inspect or repair the meter or other
equipment of the Township's Water Works.
5.10 No Person shall willfully alter a meter placed on any service pipe or
connected therewith, within or outside any building or other place, so as to
lessen or alter the amount of water registered.
6. FIRE HYDRANTS
6.1 No Person shall use hydrants connected to any Municipal Water System,
other than:
6.1.1 - employees or volunteer firefighters authorized by the Fire Chief;
6.1.2 - employees authorized by the Director of Engineering and
Environmental Services;
6.1.3 - persons having written permission from the Township to use the
hydrants, under the supervision of the Director of Engineering and
Environmental Services.
6.2 No Person shall, without approval of the Director of Engineering and
Environmental Services or Fire Chief, willfully open or close any hydrant.
6.3 No Person shall obstruct the access to any hydrant, stopcock, chamber,
pipe or hydrant.
7. OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
7.1 Every Person who:
7.1.1 - willfully hinders or interrupts, or causes or procures to be hindered
or interrupted, the Township, its officers, contractors, agents,
servants or workers in the exercise of any of the powers conferred
under this By-law; or
7.1.2 - who contravenes or fails to comply with any provision of this By-
law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction, shall be liable to the
fines and penalties prescribed by the Provincial Offences Act.
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7.2 The conviction of an offender upon the breach of any provisions of this
By-law shall not operate as a bar to a prosecution against the same
offender upon any continued or subsequent breach of any provision.
Section 442 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended
from time to time, shall further apply to any continued or repeated breach
of this By-law.
7.3 If any court of competent jurisdiction finds that any of the provisions of this
By-law are ultra vires the jurisdiction of Council, or are invalid for any
reason, such provision shall be deemed to be severable and shall not
invalidate any of the other provisions of the By-law, which shall remain in
full force and effect.
8. MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 If any provision of this By-law is inconsistent with the Municipal Act, or any
other Act, the provisions of the applicable Act shall prevail.
8.2 Where the context permits, words importing the singular also include more
than one persons, parties or things of the same kind. Where the context
permits, words importing the masculine gender also include female as
well as male.
8.3 That this By-law may be cited as the "Water Regulation By-law".
9. REPEAL
9.1 That the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby repeals the following By-laws:
No. 95-089; No. 95-090; No. 95-092; No. 95-093; No. 95-094; No. 97-073;
No. 97-074; No. 97-075; No. 97-076; No. 97-077; No. 97-078; No. 97-079;
No. 97-080; No. 97-081, and No. 98-106.
10. ENACTMENT
THAT this By-law shall take force and effect upon final passage hereof.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 18TH DAY OF JUNE, 2003.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 18 TH DAY OF JUNE, 2003.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
MAYOR, J. NEIL CRAIG
CLERK, MARILYN PENNYCOOK
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY-LAW NO. 2003-56
BEING A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE AND THE SIMCOE COUNTY
DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 5.0. 2001. c. 25, Section 115 authorizes a municipality to
pass a by-law to regulate or prohibit the smoking of tobacco in workplaces in the
municipality;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 5.0. 2001, c. 25, Section 224, as amended,
provides that the role of Council is to ensure that administrative practices are in place to
implement the decisions of Council;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte does
now find it expedient to appoint Building Inspectors/By-law Enforcement Officers to
implement the decisions of Council;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte deems it necessary and
desirable to pass a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement
with the Simcoe County District Health Unit for the Enforcement of its By-law to Restrict
Smoking in Workplaces ("Workplaces" By-law);
NOW THEREFORE the Council for The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
hereby enacts as follows:
1. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign an agreement between
the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte and the Simcoe County District
Health Unit, said agreement attached hereto as Schedule 'A' and forming part of
this by-law.
2. THAT this by-law come into full force and effect on the final passing thereof.
BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 18TH DAY OF JUNE, 2003.
BY-LAW READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME THIS
DAY OF
, 2003.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
Mayor, J. Neil Craig
Clerk, Marilyn pennycook
11/06/03
This Agreement made this _ day of
,2003.
Schedule "A" to
By-law No. 2003-56
Page 1 of 4
D R AFT 11/06/03
AGREEMENT
FOR THE PROVISION OF ENFORCEMENT
AND PROSECUTION SERVICES
BET WEE N;
THE SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT
(the "Health Unit")
AND
THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
("Oro-Medonte")
(collectively referred to as the "Parties")
WHEREAS the Health Unit employs persons designated as Tobacco Enforcement
Officers who have expertise in the investigation of tobacco and smoking related offences
set out in the Tobacco Control Act, S.D. 1994, c. 10 and municipal bylaws, the laying of
charges pursuant to the Tobacco Control Act and municipal bylaws and the preparation
for and attendance at Court for the prosecution of such charges laid;
AND WHEREAS the Health Unit has retained a law firm to provide professional services
in connection with the prosecution of such charges as are laid by Tobacco Enforcement
Officers employed by the Health Unit;
AND WHEREAS Oro-Medonte passed on May 7,2003 bylaw number 2003-35 Being a
By-law Respecting Smoking in Workplaces in the Township of Oro-Medonte which is
effective July 1, 2003, (the "Workplaces By-law") to regulate smoking in workplaces.
AND WHEREAS Oro-Medonte passed on June 18, 2003 bylaw 2003-55 to designate
inspectors as defined in its no smoking bylaws to include the Medical Officer of Health or
any employee of the Simcoe County District Health Unit acting under the direction of the
Medical Officer of Health and has stipulated certain Tobacco Enforcement Officers
employed by the Health Unit to be acting under the direction of the Medical Officer of
Health for the purposes of enforcing its no smoking bylaws;
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AND WHEREAS Ora-Medonte wishes to use the services of the Health Unit's Tobacco
Enforcement Officers to investigate, lay charges and prosecute smoking related charges
pursuant to its Workplaces By-law and the Health Unit wishes to assist Oro-Medonte
with the enforcement of its Workplaces By-law by providing to Oro-Medonte the services
of its Tobacco Enforcement Officers for the investigation and laying of charges and the
services of its solicitors to prosecute such charges;
AND WHEREAS the Health Unit and Oro-Medonte wish to enter into an agreement to
set out the terms upon which such services will be provided;
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the promises and covenants herein, the Parties
agree as follows:
1. The Parties warrant that the recitals are true,
2. The Parties to this Agreement warrant that each person who signs this
Agreement on its behalf is authorized to represent that party and to bind it for all
purposes of this Agreement.
3. The Health Unit shall provide Oro-Medonte with the services of its Tobacco
Enforcement Officers for the investigation of smoking related offences and the
laying of appropriate charges pursuant to Oro-Medonte Workplaces By-law 2003-
35, and Oro-Medonte shaH appoint the Tobacco Enforcement Officers of the
Health Unit for the purpose of investigating offences and the laying of charges
relating to smoking offences under its Workplaces By-law.
4, The Parties agree that Oro-Medonte shall not be charged directly for the services
of the Health Unit's Tobacco Enforcement Officers nor for the services of the
Health Unit's solicitors for prosecution of charges initiated by the Health Unit's
Tobacco Enforcement Officers. Rather, the cost for the provision of these
services relating to investigation, laying of charges and prosecution of these
smoking related offences shall be borne by the Health Unit. The Parties
acknowledge that the Health Unit will not provide legal services to Ora-Medonte
for the defence of any legal challenges to the charges laid by Oro-Medonte bylaw
enforcement officers. The Board of Health has approved provision of legal
support for any legal challenge to the validity of Oro-Medonte Workplaces By-
law.
5, This Agreement shall be effective from the date that it is entered into by all of the
Parties.
6. Each of the Parties may terminate this Agreement by providing 90 days written
notice of termination to each other. In the event of termination of this Agreement
by either party, the Health Unit agrees that it shall continue to provide
investigation and prosecution services to Oro-Medonte for any smoking related
charges laid during the 90 day notice period and shall continue to provide
prosecution services for those charges in the event that the applicable court
dates for those charges are outside of the 90 day notice period. The Parties
acknowledge that upon the expiry of the 90 day notice period. the Health Unit
shall cease to provide services to Ora-Medonte in connection with investigation
and laying of charges for smoking related offences.
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7. The Parties agree that the terms of this Agreement shaH be reviewed in
September, 2004 to determine whether there exists a sufficient level of public
compliance with Ora-Medonte Workplaces By-law such that Oro-Medonte no
longer requires the on-going services of the Health Unit's Tobacco Enforcement
Officers and its solicitors. Should the Parties determine that the services are no
longer required, they may terminate this Agreement in accordance with the
provisions specified in paragraph 6 above.
8. This Agreement shall ensure to the benefit of and be binding upon the
Parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
9. Neither Party shall assign this Agreement or any portion thereof without the prior
written consent of the others.
10. Any notice required pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered
personally, by facsimile transmissions ("fax") or sent by registered mail to the
following addresses:
To the Health Unit at:
Simcoe County District Health Unit
15 Sperling Drive
Barrie, Ontario
L4M 6K9
(705) 721-1495 (fax)
Attention: Joyce Fox
To The Township of Ora-Medonte at:
Oro-Medonte Administration Office,
Box 100
Ora, Ontario
LOL 2XO
(705) 487-0133 (fax)
Attention: Clerk
Or to such other addresses either of the Parties may indicate in writing to the
other. Any notice given in accordance with this shall be deemed to have been
received:
(i) Upon delivery, if delivered personally
(ii) At the time of transmIssion if sent by fax during regular business
hours, or on the next business day, if sent outside of regular
business hours; or
(iii) Five (5) days after posting, if sent by regular mail.
11. Except as otherwise stated herein, this Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement of the Parties, with respect to the provision of services of the Health
Unit's Tobacco Enforcement Officers and its solicitors by the Health Unit to Oro-
Medonte and supercedes any previous agreement whether written or verbal.
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Should any provision or any part of any provision of this Agreement be declared
null, void or inoperative, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect and shall be interpreted as a complete entity.
SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT
Title: Medical Officer of Health
Name: Dr. George Pasut
Date:
,2003
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
Date: _ day of
,2003
Title: Clerk
Name: Marilyn Pennycook
Date: _ day of
J 2003
Title: Mayor
Name: Neil Craig
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CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY-LAW NO. 2003-055
Being a By-Law to Appoint By-Law Inspectors
("Workplaces" By-law)
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001. c. 25, Section 115 authorizes a
municipality to pass a by-law to regulate or prohibit the smoking of tobacco in
workplaces in the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25, Section 224, as
amended, provides that the role of Council is to ensure that administrative
practices are in place to implement the decisions of Council;
AND WHEREAS Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte did enact By-law
No. 2003-035, being a By-law Respecting Smoking in Workplaces in the
Township of Oro-Medonte on May 7,2003;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte does now find it expedient to appoint Inspectors for the purpose of
enforcing such by-law;
NOW THEREFORE, Council of The Corporation of Oro-Medonte enacts as
follows:
1. That the Simcoe County District Health Unit, as contracted by the
Township of Oro-Medonte, be appointed as Inspectors in the enforcement
of the Township of Oro-Medonte "Workplaces" By-law No. 2003-035.
2. That the duties and responsibilities shall be performed and carried out as
provided for within By-law No. 2003-035.
3. That this By-law shall come into force and take effect on the passing
thereof.
By-law read a first and second time this 18th day of June, 2003.
By-law read a third time and finally passed this day of
2003.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
Mayor, J. Neil Craig
Clerk, Marilyn Pennycook
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE d -
SITE PLAN CONTROL
BY-LAW NO. 2003-057
Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Site Plan Control Agreement
between The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte,
and Northbound R.V.
described as lands as follows:
Part Lot E, Concession 1, E.P.R., being Part 1, 51R-12279
being all of PIN#58552-0017(U)
Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe
WHEREAS authority to enter into Site Plan Control Agreements is provided for in
Section 41 of The Planning Act, R.5.0., 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, and Council deems
it necessary to enter into a Site Plan Control Agreement on the lands described herein;
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AND WHEREAS By-Law No. 94-149, a By-Law to Designate Parts of the Township as
Site Plan Control Areas, was passed by Council for the Township of Oro-Medonte,
pursuant to the provisions of The Planning Act, R.5.0., 1990, c. P. 13, as amended;
AND WHEREAS the lands referred to in this By-Law are subject to Site Plan Control,
pursuantto By-Law No. 94-149;
NOW THEREFORE the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as
follows:
1. THAT the Township enter into the Site Plan Control Agreement attached hereto, as
Appendix "A", on lands described on the attached Schedule "A";
2. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Site Plan Control
Agreement on behalf of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte;
3. THAT the attached Appendix "A" and Schedule "A" shall form part of this By-Law;
4. THAT this By-Law shall come into force and take effect upon being enacted by
Council.
By-law read a first and second time this 18th day of June, 2003.
By-law read a third time and finally passed this
day of
, 2003.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
Mayor, J. Neil Craig
Clerk, Marilyn pennycook
APPENDIX "A"
to By-Law No. 2003-57
SITE PLAN AGREEMENT
- between -
NORTHBOUND R.V.
- and -
THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
DESCRIPTION OF LANDS
Part Lot E, Concession 1, E.P.R., being Part 1, 51R-12279
Being all of PIN #58552-0017 (Lt)
May, 2003
By-Law No. 2003-
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
SITE PLAN AGREEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 Covenants by the Owner
Section 2 Covenants by the Township
Section 3 Development Restrictions
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Section 4 Development Changes
Section 5 Security
Section 6 Compliance
Section 7 Co-operation
Section 8 Binding Effect
Section 9 Severability of Clauses
Section 1 0 Save Harmless
SCHEDULES
Schedule "A"
Schedule "B"
Schedule "C"
Schedule "0"
Schedule "E"
Legal Description of Lands
Site Plan
Deeds and Easements to be Conveyed
Itemized Estimate of Cost of Construction
Standard Township Letter of Credit
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SITE PLAN CONTROL AGREEMENT
This Agreement made in quadruplicate this day of
accordance with Section 41 of the Planning Act.
2003, in
BETWEEN:
NORTHBOUND R.V.
Hereinafter called the "Owner"
PARTY OF THE FIRST PART
-and-
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
Hereinafter called the "Township"
PARTY OF THE SECOND PART
WHEREAS the Owner has applied to the Township of Oro-Medonte to permit a 129.1
sq.m. addition on lands described in Schedule "A", attached hereto;
AND WHEREAS the Township has enacted a By-law to provide for the designation of the
lands as a "Site Plan Control Area";
AND WHEREAS the Owner intends to develop the lands in accordance with the Site Plan
attached hereto as Schedule "B";
NOW THEREFORE This Agreement Witnesseth THAT in consideration of the mutual
covenants hereinafter contained, the parties hereto hereby covenant and agree as
follows:
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1. COVENANTS BY THE OWNER
The Owner covenants and agrees as follows:
a) The Owner owns the subject lands described in Schedule "A", attached hereto,
and has provided the Township with a Registered Deed containing the legal
description of the subject lands.
b) This Agreement may be registered against title to these subject lands and shall
take priority over any subsequent registrations against the title to the subject lands.
c)
No work shall be performed on the lands, nor any use made of the subject lands
with respect to the proposed development, except in conformity with all the
provisions of this Agreement.
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d) The Owner shall, prior to the execution of this Agreement, obtain all necessary
permits and approvals from the Township and from all Ministries and Agencies,
including, but not limited to, the County of Simcoe.
e) The Owner shall, prior to the execution of this Agreement, pay all municipal taxes
and charges related to obtaining the approval of these lands for the intended use.
f) The Owner shall pay a refundable deposit for such reasonable costs as may be
involved to the Township in having its Solicitor, Engineer, Planner and staff,
perform any work in connection with this Agreement, including the preparation,
drafting, execution, and registration of this Agreement. The Owner acknowledges
and agrees that the Owner shall be responsible for the cost of performance of all
the Owner's obligations hereunder, unless the context otherwise requires. Every
provision of this Agreement, by which the Owner is obligated in any way, shall be
deemed to include the words "at the expense of the Owner", unless specifically
stated otherwise. The refundable deposit for expenses and actual cost shall be
$1,000.00. The Owner shall replenish the refundable deposit, to its full amount,
when the expenses and actual costs are submitted by the Township.
g) The Owner shall have delivered to the Township, all Transfers/Deeds, Discharges
and Easements, or other documents required by Schedule "C", as well as
certification from the Owner's Solicitor that the Transfer/Deeds and Easements
shall provide the Township with good title, free and clear from all encumbrances.
2. COVENANTS BY THE TOWNSHIP
The Township covenants and agrees as follows:
a) That the Township has enacted a By-law to permit a 129.1 sq.m. addition
described on the Site Plan.
b) That the Township agrees that subject to compliance by the Owner with all
relevant Municipal By-laws and Provincial Statutes and Regulations, the Owner
may proceed to develop the subject lands, as indicated on the Site Plan attached
hereto as Schedule "B", subject to the development restrictions contained herein.
3. DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTIONS
The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that any use of the subject lands by the
Owner shall be on and subject to the following terms and conditions:
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a) Site Plan
The use and development of the subject lands shall be
in accordance with and as set out on the Site Plan,
attached hereto as Schedule "B".
b) Lighting
All lighting systems installed outside, such as floodlights, shall be
directed away from any adjacent residential use and/or roadway, not
to cause interference in any way.
c) Parking Areas and Driveways
All parking areas and driveways shall be constructed, in conformity
with Sections 5.19 and 5.20 of By-law No. 97-95, as amended, and
the Ontario Building Code Regulation #419/86, and such parking
areas, loading and access areas shall be kept free and clear of snow
and ice and kept adequately drained. All entrances shall be
constructed, as in Schedule "B", attached. The Owner agrees to
obtain all necessary approvals from the Ministry of Transportation,
County of Simcoe and Township of Oro-Medonte.
d) Garbage Storage
The Owner agrees to provide suitable storage areas for garbage and
waste, as shown on the Site Plan, and to install and maintain litter
containers in and around development on the lands. All metal scrap
and associated refuse contained in the fenced compound shall be
removed on a weekly basis.
e) Landscaping
The Owner shall complete all landscaping and landscaped areas
shown on the Site Plan, attached as Schedule "B", as soon as
weather permits, and all grading and sodding required, according to
any Engineering drawings submitted, shall be done on all lawn
areas.
f) Erosion and Siltation Control
The Owner must take all necessary precautions to prevent erosion
and sedimentation of ditches and culverts, slopes, etc., within the
Site Plan, and downstream prior to and during construction. The
Owner agrees to maintain all erosion and siltation control devices in
good repair until vegetative cover has been successfully established.
4. DEVELOPMENT CHANGES
The parties acknowledge and agree that there shall be no changes to this Agreement or
the Schedules attached hereto, unless and until such changes have been approved, in
writing, by all Parties.
5. SECURITY
Prior to signing the Agreement, the Owner will deposit with the Treasurer of the
Township, to cover the faithful performance of the obligations of the Owner arising under
this Agreement, including but not limited to the construction of the works and services
identified in Schedule "D" to this Agreement (the "said Work"), the following securities:
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a) Cash in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the estimated cost of the
said work, as approved by the Township Engineer and Township Council, or:
b) An irrevocable Letter of Credit from a Chartered Bank, issued in accordance with
the requirements of Schedule "E", with an automatic renewal clause in the amount
of one hundred percent (100%) of the estimated costs of the said works, and as
approved by the Township Engineer. The Letter of Credit shall be for a minimum
guaranteed period of one (1) year, or such time as the Township decides, and
shall be renewed automatically, as necessary, thirty (30) days prior to expiration.
c) The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any of these altemative
methods of providing securities. Prior to depositing the securities, the Owner's
Engineer shall submit an estimate of the cost of the works to the Township
Engineer for approval. When the cost estimate has been approved, it will be set
out in Schedule "0" of this Agreement and will become the basis for the limits of
the securities.
d) Any Letter of Credit or security filed with the Township is based upon the estimated
cost of completing the various matters prescribed by this Agreement. However, all
Letters of Credit and Security received by the Township may be used as security
for any item or any other matter which, under the terms of this Agreement, is the
responsibility of the Owner, including without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, payment of engineering, legal, planning or other costs incurred by the
Township, which are the responsibility of the Owner, under the terms of this
Agreement.
e) Upon written notification by the Owner's agent, certifying that all required works
for which the Letter of Credit was submitted have been completed in accordance
with the plans submitted and upon confirmation by the Township or its agent that
the Owner's obligations under this Agreement have been completed, the
Township will return said Letter of Credit.
f) If in the event of default of the Owner under any of the provisions of this
Agreement, it becomes necessary for the Township to realize on its security or
deposits, then the Township shall give, by registered mail, twenty-one (21) day's
notice, its intent to draw down on the security or deposit.
6. COMPLIANCE
Any action taken by the Township or on its behalf, pursuant to this Agreement, shall be in
addition to and without prejudice to any security or other guarantee given on behalf of the
Owner for the performance of its covenants and agreements herein, and upon default on
the part of the Owner hereunder, the Township shall, in addition to any other remedy
available to it, be at liberty to utilize the provisions of Section 325 of the Municipal Act,
R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 302, as amended.
7. CO-OPERA TION
The Owner consents to the registration of this Agreement by the Township, upon the title
of the subject lands, at the expense of the Owner and agrees to execute such further and
other documents, consents or applications, as required, for the purpose of securing
registration and giving effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
8. BINDING EFFECT
This Agreement, and everything contained herein, shall be binding upon the successors
and assigns of the Parties hereto, and upon the lands described in Schedule "A",
attached hereto, such Schedule being a legal description of the lands, and it is further
agreed that this Agreement shall be prepared, approved and registered on title.
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9. SEVERABILITY OF CLAUSES
Should any Section, Subsection, Clause, Paragraph or Provision of this Agreement be
declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the
validity of the Agreement as a whole or any part thereof, other than the provision so
declared to be invalid.
10. SAVE HARMLESS
The Owner, on behalf of itself, its successors and assigns, agrees to indemnify and save
harmless, the Township from and against any and all claims, suits, actions and demands
whatsoever, which may arise either directly or indirectly by reason of any work or service
performed by the Township, its servants or sub-contractors in order to complete the work
or services required to be completed under this Agreement, provided the subject matter
of such action, suits, claims or demands was not caused intentionally or through gross
negligence on the part of the Township, its servants or agents or sub-contractors.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereunto have affixed their respective seals
under the hands of their proper officers duly authorized in that behalf.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ~~~~
) Owner: NORTHBOUND R.V.
) Robert Clayton Allen
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) THE CORPORATION OF THE
) TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
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) per:
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) J. Neil Craig, Mayor
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)
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) Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk
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SCHEDULE "A"
NOTE:
It is understood and agreed that this Schedule forms part of the Site Plan
Agreement between the Township of Oro-Medonte and Northbound R.V.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS
Part Lot E, Concession 1, E.P.R., being Part 1, 51R-12279, being all of PIN #58552-
0017 (Lt).
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SCHEDULE "B"
NOTE:
It is understood and agreed that this Schedule forms part of the Site Plan
Agreement between the Township of Oro-Medonte and Northbound R.V.
SITE PLAN
Site Plan is not in a registerable form and is available from the Township of Oro-Medonte.
Plan A-100 prepared by Custom CADD dated March 14.2003.
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SCHEDULE "C"
NOTE:
It is understood and agreed that this Schedule forms part of the Site Plan
Agreement between the Township of Oro-Medonte and Northbound R.V.
DEEDS AND EASEMENTS TO BE CONVEYED
All title documents shall be properly drawn and executed by the parties, with the
appropriate Lot or Block Number inserted in the description of the document, and the
registered Plan Number shall be left blank, to be inserted by the Solicitors for the
parties after the Plan is registered and a Plan Number assigned.
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The consideration for all conveyances shall be the sum of Two Dollars ($2.00) and the
cost of preparation, execution and registration thereof, shall be borne by the Owner.
All documents to be registered, shall be prior approved by the Solicitor for the
Township.
The following land and easement shall be conveyed:
1.0 LANDS TO BE CONVEYED TO THE TOWNSHIP
N/A
2.0 DRAINAGE EASEMENTS TO BE CONVEYED TO THE TOWNSHIP
N/A
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SCHEDULE "D"
NOTE:
It is understood and agreed that this Schedule forms part of the Site Plan
Agreement between the Township of Oro-Medonte and Northbound R.V.
ITEMIZED ESTIMATE OF COST OF CONSTRUCTION
1.
ITEMIZE CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE
AMOUNT
N/A
2.
LETTERS OF CREDIT
AMOUNT
Letter of Credit to be provided by the Owner
to ensure completion of all works required
under the terms of this Agreement, as noted
in Section 5 herein.
N/A
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY-LAW NO. 2003-058
BEING A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL
MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2003.
THE COUNCil OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
HEREBY ENACTS AS FOllOWS:
1. THAT the action of the Council at its Council Meeting held on Wednesday,
June 18, 2003, 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 Municipal Board 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. And, the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the corporate
seal to all said documents.
BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 18'h DAY OF JUNE, 2003.
BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 18th DAY OF JUNE,
2003.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
Mayor, J. Neil Craig
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Clerk, Marilyn Pennycook
ADDENDUM
COUNCIL MEETING
VVednesday, June 18, 2003
12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
d) Report No. ADM 2003-33, Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk, re: Set Fines - Regulation of
Smoking in Workplaces in the Township of Oro-Medonte.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
b) Mr. Robert Gauldie and Ms. Lynn Murray, correspondence received June 16, 2003
re: By-Law 2003-041, East Half of Lot 7, Concession 7 (Squire).
16. BY-LAWS:
e) By-Law No. 2003-052
Being a By-Law to Provide Indemnification for Members of
Council and Employees with Respect to Certain Actions or
Proceedings Arising From Their Duties.
f) By-Law No. 2003-059
Being a By-Law to Delegate the Power to Close a Highway
Temporarily.
g) By-Law No. 2003-060
Being a By-law to Remove a Holding Provision Applying to
Lands in the East Half of Lot 7, Concession 7 in the
Former Geographic Township of Oro, now in the Township
of Oro-Medonte (Squire).
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TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
REPORT
Dept. Report No. To: Prepared By:
ADM2003-33 Council Marilyn Pennycook
Subject: Department:
Council
Set Fines - Regulation of Administration
C.ofW. Smoking in Workplaces in the
Township of Oro-Medonte
Date: June 18, 2003
Motion #
R.M. File No.
Date: C02-011421
BACKGROUND:
Township of Oro-Medonte By-law 2003-35, enacted on May 7,2003, prohibits the smoking of
tobacco in workplaces in the municipality. This by-law comes into effect on July 1,2003.
Enforcement of the by-law is to be contracted to inspectors of the Simcoe County District Health Unit,
as was the enforcement of the Public Places By-law.
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II ANALYSIS:
The Simcoe District Health Unit is in the process of distributing literature to workplaces within the
Township to educate employers and employees of the restrictions with respect to By-law 2003-035.
The set fines under the Provincial Offence Act for offences with respect to By-law No. 2002-115,
Public Places, was set at $175.00, at Council's direction. This amount reflected an average offines
County-wide.
RECOMMENDATION (S):
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1. THAT this report be received and adopted.
2. THAT the fines for offences committed under the Township of Oro-Medonte Workplaces By-
law No. 2003-35 be set at $175.00.
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Clerk
C.A.O. Comments:
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Short Form CLEARVIEW CITY OF ORlLLlA SPRlNGWATER ESSA TOWNSHIP
Wording TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP
Chapter 953 of the
Key: I INCWDES ENTRANCES City of Orillia Public Places Public Places
2 CAN USE GENERAL SFW Public Places 01-54 Municipal Code 2002-041 2002-8
Public Places and Workplaces Workplaces
3 MUSTUSE PARTIIJ Workplaces
Workplaces 01-55 2002-051 2002-7
Public Places Set Fine Set Fine Set Fine Set Fine
Person smoke in public place $100
Smoke in public place $125
Smoke in any public place $250
Smoke in any designated area $250
Smoking in ... {each public place $175
is listed as a separate short form
wording}
Proprietor permit smoking in $100
public place
Proprietor/person in charge permit $200
smoking
Permit smoking where smoking is $250
prohibited
Proprietor or other person in $175
charge permit smoking where
smoking is prohibited
Proprietor fail to post signs I $100 I
Proprietor/person in charge fail to $125 _3
conspicuously post signs
Proprietor or other person in $175 I
charge fail to ensure no-smoking
signs are posted in conspicuous
places
Proprietor/person in charge fail to $125
post signs at every common area
of a mall
Proprietor or other person in -" _la -j $175
charge fail to post signs at every
common area of a mall or other
public building
Proprietor/person in charge of a $125 -j
mall fail to post signs at the
entrance to a mall
Proprietor or other person in _l -j $175
charge fail to post signs at every
entrance to a shopping mall
Proprietor/person in charge fail to -" $125 -j -"
post sign at the entrance to a bar
SET FINES AND SHORT FORM WORDING
FOR SMOKING BYLAWS IN SIMCOE COUNTY - Chart 1 of 1
Format Modified: 26/07/02
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Springwater Essa Township
SHORT FORM TOWNSHIP Township
WORDING IN Public Places Chapter 953 ofthe
OJ-54 City of Orillia Public Places Public Places
BYLAW WORKPLACES OJ- Municipal Code 2002-041 2002-8
551earview Public Places and Workplaces Workplaces
Workplaces 2002-051 2002-7
!Ublic Places continued Set Fine Set Fine Set Fine Set Fine
Proprietor fail to remove ashtrays $100 _J
Proprietor/person in charge fail to $125
remove ashtrays
Proprietor or other person in $175
charge fail to ensure that no
ashtrays are placed or a]Jowed to
remain in any public place where
smoking is prohibited
Person obstruct enforcement of $150
By-law
Person hinder enforcement of $150
By-law
Hinder or obstruct person _J $250 _J
lawfully carrying out enforcement
WORKPLACES
Person smoke in workplace $100
Smoke in a workplace $125
Smoke in any workplace $250
Smoking is a workplace $175
Person pennit smoking in $100
workplace
Employer pennit smoking in a $125
workplace
Pennit smoking in any workplace $250
Employer pennit smoking in the $175
workplace
Employer refuse to perfonn duties $100
Employer neglect to perfonn $100
duties
Employer fail to perform duties $]00
Employer refuses, fails or _J $250 _J
neglects to perform any duty
imposed
Employer fail to erect signs $125 -"
Employer fail to erect signs in _" (would refer to $175
accordance with Section 5 at Section 6)
every entrance to the workplace
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CLEARVIEW CITY OF ORILLlA SPRINGWATER ESSA TOWNSHIP
SHORT FORM TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP
Chapter 953 of the
WORDING IN Public Places City of Orillia Public Places Public Places
0]-54 Municipal Code 2002-04] 2002-8
BYLAW WORKPLACES Public Places and Workplaces Workplaces
0] -55 Workplaces 2002-05] 2002-7
Workplaces continued Set Fine Set Fine Set Fine Set Fine
Employer fail to remove ashtrays $125
Not specfied in bylaw Not specified in bylaw Not specified in bylaw
Employer fail to adopt non- _2 $300 _2
smoking policy
Employer fail to adopt a policy $175
that prohibits smoking in
workplace
Employer fail to maintain the _2 -j _2 $175
non-smoking policy in the
workplace for which it was
adopted
Employer fail to post and _2 _3 _2 $175
continually display a copy of the
non-smoking policy in a
prominent place
Employer fail to adopt non- _2 $300 _2
smoking policy within seven days
of workplace comes into
existence
Employer fail to adopt a policy $175
prohibiting smoking within seven
days after a workplace is created
Employer fail to provide a copy _2 -j _2 $175
of the non-smoking policy to each
employee in the workplace
Person hinder inspector $150
performing duties
Person obstruct inspector $150
performing duties
Hinder or obstruct an inspector $250
Hinder or obstruct inspector -~ $175
carrying out enforcement of this
by-law .
NOTE: No municipality has short fonn wording for posting signs at the entrance to public building, although this is
referred to as a requirement in each public places bylaw. Clearview, Essa, and Orillia do have short fonn wording for
general failure to post signage that could be used for this infraction; Springwater must use Part III until new short
fonn wording is approved.
2 NOTE: This superscript indicates that more general short fonn wording is available to cover this type of
infraction i.e. "Employer refuses, fails or neglects to perfonn any duty imposed".
3 NOTE: This superscript indicates that short fonn wording has not been defined for this type of inmction, so a
Part III would have to be used. There does not appear to be a more general short fonn wording that would apply
to this type of infraction.
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Oro Station, ON
LOL 2EO
20030612
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TOWNSHIP
Dear Council:
We just received notification of the meeting concerning your meeting to discuss the By-
Law 2003-941. Unfortunately, we have a previous engagement and are unable to attend.
We would therefore like to express some concerns to the Council in the fonn of this
letter.
We have resided on the seventh line since 1986 and have experienced many negative
effects of the gravel companies to date. We feel that it certainly is possible to reside in
such proximity if they were all to act in a neighbourly fashion, however to date that has
not been the situation. We have contacted the Ministry of Natural Resources many times
in order to reinforce the regulations laid out by the O.M.B. Hearing concerning the
development of all these pits and the 7th Line as a Haul Route. It is very unfortunate that
public citizens are forced to police big companies such as these, but with cut-backs etc.
and the fact that we are the only private land owners residing between the Old Barrie
Road and the Bass Lake Sideroad, we are left with no alternative. (One needs to be
reminded that the Township deemed it necessary to rezone our property from
agricultural/recreational to rural aggregate after we bought here and planted 28 000
Christmas Trees for our business. We did not arrive after all decisions were made and
begin to complain.)
Since the Council is voted in by the public, we would hope that they would see fit to
oversee what occurs in their Township. We feel that part ofthat responsibility is making
everyone aware of By-Laws and other regulations that allow a varied community to live
together.
Our concerns are as follows for all the existing pits and the new East Half of Lot 7
Concession 7:
1. Hours of operation are strictly adhered to, often existing pits have started earlier
and worked later than rules state. This applies to any machinery, not just the
trucks transporting the product.
2. Dust control within the property of the pits and on the th Line (going in both
directions) be maintained much better than in past.
3. Noise control regulations within the property of the pits be
adhered to.
4. The practice of trucks lining up outside the pit gates early in the morning and
idling their engines as they wait for the gates to open, should be prohibited.
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5. That some responsibility of road conditions and repair be accepted by the pits, or
that the Township take greater care for the public that also use this road. It is
often unsafe and creates greater wear and tear on our vehicles. It sure is upsetting
to have the value of one's vehicle be reduced combined with the loss of our
property value aJready.
6. If the pit owners were to be responsible neighbours, they would police the drivers
that transport their product so that the residents and other users of the road could
drive in safe conditions. Presently, many drivers often don't adhere to basic rules
of the road and the pit owners don't seem to care as long as they sell their product.
Everyone knows that the more runs a driver can complete in a day means more
money for them. . . what about public safety on the road??
I trust that Marilyn Pennycook will bring this letter forward for the meeting so that our
concerns can be heard. We would appreciate acknowledgement of this letter once it has
been received by the Council.
Sincerely,
Robert Gauldie and Lynn Murray
Residents adjacent to East Half of Lot 7, Concession 7
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY-LAW NO. 2003-052
Being a by-law to provide indemnification for members of
Council and employees with respect to certain actions or
proceedings arising from their duties.
WHEREAS Section 279 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, as amended, (the Act) provides
that, despite the Insurance Act, a municipality may be or act as an insurer and may
exchange with other municipalities in Ontario, reciprocal contracts of indemnity or inter-
insurance in accordance with Part XIII of the Insurance Act with respect to the following
matters:
1. Protection against risks that may involve pecuniary loss or liability on the part of the
municipality or any local board of the municipality.
2. The protection of its employees or former employees or those of any local board of
the municipality against risks that may involve pecuniary loss or liability on the part of
those employees.
3. Subject to Section 14 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, the protection of the
members or former members of the council or of any local board of the municipality
or any class of those members against risks that may involve pecuniary loss or
liability on the part of the members.
4. Subject to Section 14 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, the payment of any
damages or costs awarded against any of its employees, members, former
employees or former members or expenses incurred by them as a result of any
action or other proceeding arising out of acts or omissions done or made by them in
their capacity as employees or members, including while acting in the performance
of any statutory duty.
5. Subject to Section 14 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, the payment of any
sum required in connection with the settlement of an action or other proceeding
referred to in Paragraph 4 and for assuming the cost of defending the employees or
members in the action or proceeding.
AND WHEREAS Council deems it desirable to indemnify its members and employees
against certain pecuniary loss or liability which may arise as a result of their duties on behalf
of the Township;
NOW THEREFORE the Council ofThe Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte enacts
as follows:
DEFINITIONS
1. In this By-law, unless a contrary intention appears:
(a) "Action or proceeding" means an action or proceeding referred to in Section
5;
(b) "Council" means the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte;
(c) "Employee" means any salaried officer, or any other person in the employ of
the municipality or of a local board and includes persons that provide their
services on behalf of the municipality without remuneration, exclusive of
reimbursement of expenses or honoraria provided that such persons are
appointees of the Township or volunteers acting under the direction of a
person in the employ of the Township.
(d) "Former employee" means a person who was formerly an employee of the
Township of Oro-Medonte or its former municipalities, or a local board;
(e) "Former member" means a person who was formerly a member of a council
of the Township of Oro-Medonte or its former municipalities, or a local board;
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(f) "Individual" means a person who was a member of Council or was an
employee, as the case may be, at the time the cause of action or proceeding
arose or at the time that the act or omission occurred that gave rise to the
action or proceeding, notwithstanding that prior to judgment or other
settlement of the proceeding, the person may have become a former
member or former employee;
(g) "Local board" means a local board as defined in the Municipal Act, 8.0.
2001;
(h) "Township" means The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte.
EXCLUDED ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS
2. This By-law does not apply to:
(a) an action or proceeding where the legal proceeding relates to a grievance
filed under the provisions of a collective agreement or to disciplinary action
taken by the Township as an employer;
(b) an action or proceeding brought under the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990,
as amended and the Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985 as amended unless such
proceedings arose as a result of the individual's good faith pursuit or
performance of the individual's assigned duties;
(c) any expenses incurred by members of Councilor a local board in obtaining
legal advice to determine whether the member has a pecuniary interest in a
matter which is the subject of a determination or consideration by Council or
a local board as defined herein.
INDEMNIFICATION
3.
(1) The Township shall indemnify an individual in the manner and to the extent
provided by Section 4 in respect of any civil, criminal or administrative action or
proceeding, including appeals, by a third party for acts or omissions arising out of
the scope of the individual's authority or within the course of the individual's
employment or office if
a) the individual acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best
interests of the Township; and
b) in the case of a criminal or administrative action or proceeding that is
enforced by a monetary penalty, the individual had reasonable
grounds for believing that his or her conduct was lawful.
(2) In the event that any determination is required as to whether an individual
meets the requirements of this Section, the Township's solicitor shall obtain
the advice and assistance of a qualified and independent solicitor, including
advice on any terms and conditions that Township's solicitor may apply to the
indemnification of an individual.
MANNER AND EXTENT OF INDEMNIFICATION
4. The Township shall indemnify an individual to the extent that such costs, damages,
expenses or sums are not assumed, paid or reimbursed under any provision of the
Township's insurance program for the benefit and protection of such individual
against any liability incurred by such individual who meets the requirements of
Section 3 by:
a) assuming the cost of defending such individual in an action or proceeding;
b) paying any damages or costs, including a monetary penalty, awarded against
such individual as a result of an action or proceeding;
c) paying, either by direct payment or by reimbursement, any expenses
reasonably incurred by such individual as a result of an action or proceeding;
and
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d) paying any sum required in connection with the settlement of an action or
proceeding;
PERSONS SERVED WITH PROCESS
5. Where an individual is served with any process issued out of or authorized by any
court, administrative tribunal or other administrative, investigative or quasi-judicial
body, other than a subpoena, in connection with any action or proceeding the
individual shall forthwith deliver the process or a copy thereof to the Chief
Administrative Officer, who in turn shall deliver a copy thereof to the Township's
Solicitor.
LAWYERS RETAINED BY TOWNSHIP'S INSURERS
6. Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, any lawyer
retained by the Township's insurers from time to time to defend the Township in any
action or proceeding shall represent an individual with respect to that action or
proceeding unless the Township instructs such individual otherwise.
TOWNSHIP'S RIGHT TO SELECT LAWYER
7. Subject to Section 11 and to paragraph (b) of this section, the Township shall have
the right to select and retain the lawyer to represent an individual and the Township's
Solicitor shall:
a) advise such individual of the lawyer selected to represent the employee; and
b) advise the Council of the final disposition of the matter.
CONDUCT OF DEFENSE
8. Where possible, the Township's Solicitor shall conduct the defense of such actions
or proceedings. In exceptional circumstances the use of the Township's Solicitor
may not be possible and subject to Section 6 and Section 12 outside legal counsel
may be retained having regard to:
a) whether the Township's Solicitor has the required expertise;
b) whether the Township's Solicitor can provide the commitment of time and
resources which is required;
c) whether the Township's Solicitor is (are) or may be in a conflict of interest
situation by virtue of conducting the defense of the individual.
SETTLEMENT
9, Council shall have the right to approve the settlement of any action or proceeding.
APPROVAL OF OTHER LAWYER
10. An individual may request approval to be represented by the lawyer of the
individual's choice by writing to the Township's Solicitor.
11. The Township's Solicitor shall within 10 days from receiving the request, either
approve the request or deny the request and nominate a lawyer of the Township's
choice and, in either case, advise the individual in writing of such decision.
12. If, after 10 days from receiving the request, the Township's Solicitor has not advised
the individual in writing of the disposition of his or her request, the individual may
retain his or her choice of lawyer to act on his or her behalf until the Township retains
another lawyer to represent the individual, and shall forthwith so advise The
Township's Solicitor in writing of any such retainer.
13. If the Township retains another lawyer to act on behalf of an individual in place of the
lawyer originally retained by him or her in accordance with Section 12, the Township
shall, subject to the Solicitors Act, pay to the individual's lawyer all ofthe reasonable
legal fees and disbursements for services rendered and work done in connection
with the action or proceeding from the time that the individual retained the lawyer in
accordance with Section 12, until replaced by the lawyer retained by the Township.
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DUTY TO CO-OPERATE
14. An individual involved in any action or proceeding shall co-operate fully with the
Township and any lawyer retained by the Township to defend such action or
proceeding, shall make available to such lawyer all information and documentation
relevant to the matter as are within his or her knowledge, possession or control, and
shall attend at all proceedings when requested to do so by such lawyer.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH BY-LAW
15. If an individual fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of this By-law, the
Township shall not be liable to assume or pay any of the costs, damages, expenses
or sums arising from the action or proceeding and shall not be subject to the
requirements of Section 4 of this By-law.
CONFLICT WITH INSURANCE POLICIES
16. The Township maintains many different policies of insurance for both the Township
and members of Council, officers and employees, The provisions of this By-law are
intended to supplement the protection provided by such policies of insurance. In the
event of conflict between this By-law and the terms of such policy of insurance in
place from time to time, the terms of such policy or policies of insurance shall prevail.
APPEALS
17. Where an individual seeks to appeal a judgment in a covered action or proceeding,
the Township shall have the sole discretion to determine whether an appeal should
be pursued, and whether the cost of the appeal will be covered by this By-law. If an
individual pursues an appeal without representation by the Township and is
successful in that appeal, the Township shall have the sole discretion to determine
whether the individual shall be indemnified for his or her legal fees.
REPEAL
18. That By-law No. 1997-26 is hereby repealed.
FORCE AND EFFECT
19. That this By-law shall come into force and effect on the date of passing thereof.
Read a first and second time this 18th day of June, 2003.
By-law read a third time and finally passed this
day of
,2003.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
Mayor, J. Neil Craig
Clerk, Marilyn Pennycook
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY -LAW NO. 2003-059
Being a By-Law to Delegate the Power to Close a Highway Temporarily
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25, Section 42, as amended,
provides that a municipality may delegate to an employee of the municipality,
subject to any conditions which the municipality may impose, the power to
close a highway temporarily for any purpose specified;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte does now find it expedient to delegate its authority to the Public
Works Superintendent, or his designate, to close any road under their
jurisdiction within the boundaries of the Township of Oro-Medonte for the
purposes specified;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte enacts as follows:
1. That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
hereby authorizes the Public Works Superintendent, or his designate, to
close any road under their jurisdiction within the boundaries of the
Township of Oro-Medonte for the purposes specified within this by-law;
2. That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
hereby delegates the authority specified in Section 1 for the purpose of
road maintenance, construction works and/or emergency repairs.
3. That this By-law shall come into force and take effect on its final passing
thereof.
By-law read a first and second time this 18th day of June, 2003.
By-law read a third time and finally passed this
day of
2003.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
MAYOR, J. NEIL CRAIG
CLERK, MARILYN PENNYCOOK
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY-LAW NO. 2003-060
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Being a By-law to remove a Holding Provision applying to
lands in the east half of Lot 7, Concession 7 in the former
geographic Township of Oro, now in the Township of Oro-
Medonte.
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 Council has passed By-law No. 2003-041 which zoned the
subject lands Mineral Aggregate Resources One - Hold (MAR1-H) on May 7,
2003;
AND WHEREAS By-law No. 2003-041 was not appealed;
AND WHEREAS the conditions for removing the Holding Provision specified in
By-law No. 2003-041 have been satisfied;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte enacts as follows:
1. Schedule 'A12', to Zoning By-law No. 97-95 as amended, is hereby
further amended by removing the Holding symbol (H) applying to the
lands located in the east half of Lot 7, Concession 7, in the former
geographic Township of Oro, now in the Township of Oro-Medonte, as
shown on Schedule 'A-1' attached hereto and forming part of this By-law.
This By-law shall come into effect upon the date of passage hereof, subject to
the provisions of the Planning Act, as amended.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME on the 18th day of June, 2003.
READ A THIRD TIME and finally passed this
day of
2003.
Mayor, J. Neil Craig
Clerk, Marilyn Pennycook
Schedule lA-II 10 By-Law
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