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06 11 2003 COW Agenda TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2003 TIME: 9:00 a.m. ROBINSON ROOM ************************************************************************************************ 1. NOTICE OF ADDITIONS TO AGENDA 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF: - "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT" 4. RECEIPT OF ACCOUNTS: a) Statement of Accounts for the month of May, 2003. 5. DEPUTATIONS: a) 9:10 a.m. Mr. Eric Rechnitzer, President, Orc District Lions Club; Mr. Hugh Murray, President, Oro-Medonte Firefighters Association re: donation presentation of two MSA Thermal Imaging Cameras (Eyes of Life) to the Fire and Emergency Services of the Township of Oro-Medonte. 6. CORRESPONDENCE: a) Mr. Rick Stewart, correspondence received May, 30, 2003 re: Windfield Drive - Draft Oro-Medonte Fire and Emergency Services Master Plan. ft b) Mr. Tom and Ms. Rhodell Ambeau, correspondence received June 2, 2003 re: Windfield Drive - Draft Oro-Medonte Fire and Emergency Services Master Plan. .. c) Mr. Kevin Kobus, Director of Education, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, correspondence dated May 21,2003 re: 2001-2002 Annual Report (copy available in Clerk's office). d) Mr. Tom Beaton, President, CMX Racing, package received June 4,2003 re: Proposed Temporary Use By-law, Concession 3, West Part Lot 11 (formerly within the Township of Oro), File P-149/03 (John Graham). Package includes: Correspondence, Tom Beaton (4pgs.) CMX Background package (15 pgs.) Environmental Impact Study (12 pgs.) - Three (3) petitions (8 pgs.) Correspondence, Ms. Michelle Clifford-Middel (2 pgs.) Correspondence, Mr. Michael Middel (2 pgs.) - Correspondence, Fred and Irma Hall (1 pg.) Correspondence, Angela and Todd Topper, Mission Cycle (2 pgs.) e) Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Member Communication Alerts re: Tax Referendum Legislation. f) Couchiching Jubilee House, correspondence received May 23, 2003 re: 2003 Grant letter of appreciation. g) Severn Sound Environmental Association, First Quarter Meeting Minutes, April 25, 2003. h) Mr. Ross Kerridge, correspondence received June 4,2003 re: Proposed Temporary Use By-law, Concession 3, West Part Lot 11 (formerly within the Township of Oro), File P-149/03 (John Graham). i) Mr. Randy Priest, correspondence received June 4,2003 re: Proposed Temporary Use By-law, Concession 3, West Part Lot 11 (formerly within the Township of Oro), File P- 149/03 (John Graham). j) Mr. Glenn Simpson, correspondence received June 4,2003 re: Proposed Temporary Use By-law, Concession 3, West Part Lot 11 (formerly within the Township of Oro), File P-149/03 (John Graham). k) Mr. John Graham, correspondence sent June 4,2003 re: Proposed Temporary Use By- law, Concession 3, West Part Lot 11 (formerly within the Township of Oro), File P- 149/03 (John Graham). I) Mr. Brent Hutchinson, correspondence received June 3, 2003 re: Proposed Temporary Use By-law, Concession 3, West Part Lot 11 (formerly within the Township of Oro), File P-149/03 (John Graham). m) The Honourable Chris Stockwell, Minister of the Environment, correspondence received .. June 4,2003 re: Proposed New Drinking Water Regulation. n) Mr. Wm. Ross Johnston, correspondence received June 3,2003 re: Comprehensive Development Plan, Horseshoe Valley. 2 7. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND FIRE: a) Report No. FD 2003-06, Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief, re: Monthly Report (April). b) Councillor H. Hughes, discussion re: Haul Routes. c) Report No. TR 2003-04, Paul Gravelle, Treasurer, re: Indemnification By-law. 8. PUBLIC WORKS: None, 9. ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: None, 10. BUilDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: a) Report No, BD 2003-09, Ron Kolbe, Director of Building and Planning, re: Building Report - May, 11.IN-CAMERA: a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel Matter. 12. ADJOURNMENT: .. 3 ADDENDUM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Wednesday, June 11, 2003 8. PUBLIC WORKS: a) Report No. PW 2003-04, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re: Temporary Road Closings. THE CORPORATION OF THE E;~ 148 Line 7 S., Box 100 Ora, Ontario LOL 2XO TOWN&tIIP r9/V-or7l6~ Phone (705) 487-2171 Fax (705) 487-0133 www.oro-medonte.ca March 24, 2003 Mr. Hugh Murray President Oro.Medonte Firefighters Association 170 - 1 Memorial Avenue Suite 166 Orillia, ON L3V 7M9 Mr. Eric Rechnitzer President Oro District Lions Club P.O. Box 45 Oro, ON LOL 2XO t Dear Messrs. Murray and Rechnitzer: Thank you for the correspondence with respect to the Oro-Medonte Firefighters Association and the Oro District Lions Club's donation to the Fire and Emergency Services of the Township of Oro.Medonte, two MSA Thermal Imaging Cameras (Eyes of Life). On behalf of Council, staff and residents of the Township of Oro-Medonte, I would like to graciously accept this generous donation. All members of our community sincerely appreciate the dedication and continuing commitment you give towards the safety of our residents. Once again, please accept our genuine appreciation for your wonderful gift. Yours truly, 7'~~ J. Neil Craig Mayor Ijt .. . cc: Members of Council Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief Page 1 of 1 loG '-- Marilyn Pennycook From: Rick Stewart [RStewart@city.barrie.on.ca] Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 1 :40 PM To: clerk@oro-medonte.ca Cc: harry.hughes@oro-medonte.ca Subject: Windfield Drive Sirs: I am a resident at 9 Windfield Drive and was in attendance at the council meeting when the Fire and Emergency Services Department Master Plan was outlined. Even though I was able to state my concerns for the over all safety of the residents of our street at that time, I would just like to now state them again in this E-mail and have them put on record. The major safety concern is the increase traffic volumes on our street. This street has always been a very quite cui de sac with very few cars other then the residents and if the road is opened up to threw traffic the traffic volume will increase dramatically. This has the home owners of Windfield Drive very concern due to the number of small children that live and play in our neighborhood. The possibility of someone being hurt is a real one. Another safety concern is the speed that these vehicles will travel if the road is open. We all are aware of the problem that now exists on Lakeshore Drive with speeding, so why extend that problem to our neighborhood. Windfield Drive is used by many residents and surrounding residents as a street to enjoy a safe and relaxing walk. I know, I have seen many residents from surrounding areas out walking dogs, for evening strolls and as a family group outing. We have one family whose parents take a walk most evening up and down Windfield. The interesting thing about her is that she uses a wheel chair to walk part way up the road and is then pushed back in the chair, how will the quality of her life change when she has to now watch out for speeding cars. So why as a council does you feel that you need to open the road? From my take on the meeting is that the fire department wants a secondary access to the fourth line for its secondary response station incase Ridge Road is blocked between the fourth and fifth lines. Now if the Ridge Road gets blocked west of the fourth line then opening this road has served no purpose at all since the truck have no where to go. After reviewing the fire departments incident plans for the last five years I did not note at any time where access down Ridge Road had been a problem. As the Fire Chief said we don't have a crystal and are not able to predict future problems but at what real risks do you place the residents and surrounding residents of Windfield Drive at on a daily basis for a situation which mayor may never occurred. Another issue to be concerned about is the cost to taxpayer of opening up this section of road. I think council had better take a good look at the condition Windfield Drive and the Fourth Line. Both of these roads will need to be reconstructed to handle the increase volume of traffic and this should include new granular base, asphalt, shouldering and ditches to bring it up to the standard of Lakeshore and the fifth line. So I hope that council realize that it not just a matter of taking down some fences and throwing down some gravel and asphalt. It is one thing to state your opinion on a matter it is another to have some solutions as while. The first would be to have the pathway between the cui de sac beefed up to handle emergency vehicles. This can be done by leave the path in place but build a useable granular base under the grass to handle trucks. The second is the walking path along the old rail line that could be used. Last and probable the best solution is that council has in front of it a plan of subdivision that allows it access for the fifth to the fourth lines. This plan would satisfy all parties, the residents maintain a quiet place to live which we have become accustom to and the fire dept has it secondary access. This is a solution that I think will work for the future. Please ensure that this E-mail reaches the entire council member so it can be put in to the record for the June 4th meeting. .. Thanks Rick Stewart 9 Windfield Drive .. 612/2003 Page 1 of 1 ! I ! nn' \...JJ.--J Marilyn Pennycook From: Tom and Rhodell Ambeau [ambeau@attcanada.ca] Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 7:32 PM To: clerk@oro-medonte.ca Subject: proposed opening of windfield drive Dear Sir/Madamme, We were only advised of a public meeting that was held on May 21st from our mail delivery on May 21st. We did not read the information in the paper eiher. We purchased our property on Windfields Drive West and at that time was told that Windfields Drive would never be opened. This had a major bearing on our purchase. We now understand the Fire Dept. can't discertain east Windfields from west Windfields which is the reason for the opening. Very weak reasoning. We strongly object to the opening and would recommend another meeting for the residents giving us more time. Sincerely, Tom and Rhodell Ambeau .. 6/3/2003 0C . t it ""'- ,. I \. /.1 "\\ , ~ ;. - , ~', ....~~.,'"----;.,~'-..\ ,/"~~\ ", \ I ~ ~ SIMCOE MUSKOKA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 46 Alliance Blvd., Barrie, Ontario L4M 5K3 705-722-3555 Fax 705-722-6534 May 21) 2003 ~....., FJI=f" ';':~f~, '""U l JtfI~ 1] J; lrlm' / ORU-ilflc;LlONTE TOWNSHIP .. Dear Colleagues) We are pleased to present to you our 2001-2002 Annual Report for the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board. The name of our Reportfor 2001-2002 is Inspired by Faith and Learning..As we moved ahead, our faith remains the foundation upon which we placed our hope for a peaceful and successful future. Improved student learning became our focus as our teachers, parents and support staff worked to set measurable goals in all areas of student achievement. Through improvement planning) schools are able to measure progress and celebrate significant milestones. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support and collaborative spirit as we address the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead. Yours truly, Z- . ~ Kevin J. Kobus Director of Education Encl. " June 4, 2003 . ( ~d. RECEIVED Itl 0' 1003 ( i~.."..., J ~iJONTE ~'~UID lvd _ \ r \'.)1"\<::'. t, ~~ - '1./ _ / .) Township of Oro Medonte Town Council Further to our original request to hold motocross races in 2002, our deputation to council in November, our meeting with the planning department, and our application to hold additional MX races on old Barrie Road at this time we appreciate the opportunity to address all of the concerns of the opposition with credible and accurate facts. With this final part of our proposal we will include material to support our application. 1st topic of concern. - Liability&. Insurance Some opposition brought up the issue of liability. CMX has the most comprehensive insurance package available in the industry to cover riders, spectators, land owners, organizers, staff, first aid, and foremost the municipality. CMX sanctioned over 50 events across Canada last year, 33 in Ontario, 20 in Manitoba, and 4 in British Columbia without any claims or inquiries. 2nd - Environmental issues - Air pollution. Race bikes are finally tuned machines and are carbureted to run as fuel efficient as possible burning a larger percentage of fuel than almost any vehicle made and are up to 700/0 more fuel efficient than lawn mowers, tractors, etc. The average bike size is between 50cc and 250cc, a mere 10 - 20 % less than a compact car engine of 2000cc. We have taken the steps to provide a comprehensive environmental impact study on the proposed property which we have included in this package. The track has been in existence for 8 years with no earth being removed or added for construction of the track. The property is not considered wetland but is low lying and wet to late spring, therefore rendering this portion of the farm unsuitable for crops. Gas is not supplied or stored on the property and riders rarely bring more than what is necessary for a day's event. Riders are also very cautious not to waste or spill this precious commodity. Bikes are supplied with a two way valve in the gas tank allowing air in and preventing the fuel from spilling. The risk of a punctured fuel tank is slim to none. ". ~d-~ The creek that runs adjacent to the property will not be altered in any ._ way and is usually dried up by the 1st of June. What one individual stated as "considerable earth moving", we can assure you, is minimal and the property can be restored to its original condition within a 24 hour period. Stress on domestic animals is unheard of. We heard from the most immediate neighbor that her cows are disturbed more by a flock of .. birds than by the noise made by the races. We even heard from the farm owners, that the cows will line up at the fence to watch. One of Ontario's busiest MX facilities shares the property with a horse stable. This has been ongoing for 18 years. Benefit to the noise in helping train the horses proves to be an asset. In my personal experience my son and I have witnessed deer come out of the bush and watch us ride out of sheer curiosity. Traffic hazards are no greater on race day than on any other day... Traffic is able to come right in off the road and down an 800 meter driveway eliminating any risk of traffic back-up on to old Barrie Road.. or the 2nd Une. Racers arrive on race day between 6:30am and 9am having a two and a half hour arrival window. Racing ends throughout the day between 1 and 5 allowing racers to leave over a 4 hour time period, therefore not creating anyone particular time of heavy traffic. The roads department looked at any possible concerns and found . none. There were no traffic issues from our events run in 2002. We have an abundance of designated parking area and at no time will it ever be exhausted. Alcohol consumption is not permitted and does not fit in the realm of MX. We use a local sanitation company for our portable toilets and we have always met the needs of our patrons. Food is served by licensed and permitted food servers and we have also offered the opportunity to the local lions club as a fundraising vehicle. ~ ~d-3 No property value decrease would occur by 4 events a year being held.. anywhere in Oro. People will always say that they moved to the country for peace and quiet, but the country is where you hear the hunters, the quads, the snowmobiles, the bikes, the chainsaws, and combines. Rural areas are the only place that the MX community can ride and as the continual urban growth wipes out previous and further riding areas, we have little choice but to involve rural townships and look for their support. Our proposal does not constitute a business; it is simply 4 events a year. We are not a MX park. If we were, it would involve riding schools, practice, and weekly events. MX is a large part of the motorcycle industry which has several spin offs for different levels of manufacturing and retailers. MX riders and families invest a great deal of money into their vehicles, trailer, bikes, motor homes, and equipment. They are also significant consumers for the service industry, fuel, food, and accommodation. Any racer residing in Oro-Medonte will spend his money there and out of town riders that visit Oro- Medonte will undoubtedly spend money in the local area during their stay. For each event we will employ a minimum of 8 local people for race day staff. The only cost improvement made to the farm was to add gravel to the driveway into the property. At no time will we seek or need to add any permanent structures or will there be any need for cash investment into the property, as our events are and will remain, infrequent and self sufficient. In conclusion after all the events run last year at the Graham farm only one complaint was lodged. Unfortunately, that single complainant prepared flyers and solicited neighbors from miles away who knew nothing of the event, but came forth only after being solicited by an uneducated resident about the sport of motocross. If these people were bothered by the event, why did it take door to door soliciting by one household to bring them to council? The only area of concern that should hold any weight is the noise which is obviously not an issue when the immediate neighbors who would be most affected by it support the races 1000/0. One note of concern regarding the noise is being addressed and rectified, with fm radio reception broadcasting the event announcements thus allowing us to turn the volume of the loud speakers down. " We are providing a place for a sport for the young, giving them _ responsibility keeping them active and off of the streets. To race motocross you have to be rested, focused and in great mental and physical shape. If we can't mutually provide a place for these kids to ride, then the same people that complain about the noise will be the first to complain about the kids hanging around the street corners with nothing to do. You will never find a sport that better keeps the family as a unit, kids that start racing as young as 5 and stay with it until 45 will always have there family as support. MX'ers will endure most any condition for the love of the sport, rain, snow, heat, etc. With over 25 years involvement with MX Racing, 22 years working in the motorcycle industry and 18 years as a licensed motorcycle mechanic, I am secure in my opinion and statement that the continuation of Motocross events in Oro-Medonte is the exact opposite of the statements in its opposition. We believe that once you have had a chance to view the attached Environmental Impact Study and consider the technical and community elements discussed in this letter, you will agree with us that motocross events are a benefit to the Township of Oro-Medonte and not detrimental in any way. Thank you for your time and consideration. ~:D~ Tom Beaton President - CMX Racing lad _l) ~.,_~_._....!i RECEI'VSj-~' r.J11 o'~ .&. l . ..' , o~\ .~ffL~ 1 Oro-Medonte Township CMX Racing, is a new motocross club that is involved with racing from the amateurs through to the pro level. This new organization has run a full schedule in Southern Ontario for 2002 and is working on a National series across Canada. Having its tracks close to urban areas for rider convenience and easy access for spectators is important. Motocross is a rapidly growing sport that is very community and family oriented. We have currently used one location within Oro-Medonte that provides ideal facilities for Motocross events. The property is located at 1849 Old Barrie Road; it is a 100-acre farm owned by John Graham. We are currently using approximately 20% of the land for our events, most of which is not suitable for farming due to its low-lying location. The balance of the property is still used for farming. We propose to hold 4 events at this location during the 2003 race season (April 1 - October 30, 2003), and be part of a 30 race series across Southern Ontario_ Other events will be located as far West as London, as far East as Peterborough and as far North as Pany Sound. CMX has secured the support of other Municipalities, industry sponsors and participants. In time, one of the potential events that we would like to hold in Oro-Medonte would be a National, which would draw riders from across Canada and the US. Such an event is assured to bring an economic boost to the local economy as well as put Oro-Medonte on the map in the motocross community. All necessary insurance will be provided for the Township, property owners, spectators, and participants through the CMX Racing sanctioning body. We would like to take the necessary steps to secure the proper permits required to proceed with these proposed events. As a community service we would also like to extend an offer to any community organizations to take part in our events with concession stands or other revenue generating operations that are suitable. Many of the riders and spectators will rely on local businesses for accommodation, fuel, food, etc. This will also introduce many people to what Oro-Medonte has to offer. Bringing riders to the area may influence them to consider family vacations or even day trips to explore Oro-Medonte. .. .A Place for All Seasons. 1 \ r-' \(...J ~ \J)lJ-..J I !, I , , ho 'D \..J.J - \.. There are over four thousand active motocross racers in Ontario all needing a place to ride. In our first year CMX has signed up over 800 members in Southern Ontario, proving that there is definitely a need for tracks_ From the 800 members over 60% are between the ages of5 & 16_ Most riders up to and over the age of20 will all depend on family members to provide rides, support and financial commitment. Riders are dedicated to the sport and show a high level of responsibility by maintaining their bikes ana practicing when possible. Race day will see riders head out to the track as early as 5am and be part of the race day for up to 8 hours. It's not like going to a hockey or soccer game where the activity last for an hour and where you might send your son/daughter with a team-mate, you almost inevitably will be their with your children. This sport keeps family involvement at its highest level as aunts, uncles, and grandparents will always make an effort to come out to the days events. Our commitment of giving back to the riders has led CMX to start a scholarship program, which has seen 25 kids between the ages of5 & 16 share in $2,500. This program will be implemented for years to come and will increase in value as more of the industry gets involved. As mentioned earlier, motocross is definitely a family oriented sport, from the participant through to the spectator. CMX has classes for riders as young as five years old through to fifty and of course a ladies class_ It is not a new sport as it has existed in Canada for almost fifty years. As it continues to grow there are fewer places for people to ride. With the encroachment of development this leaves one alternative for people, to ride with clubs within Ontario_ Currently Ontario is lacking in facilities for the sport and it is one of the mandates of CMX Racing to develop new such locations. CMX Racing needs the support from the municipalities that it will be dealing with in order to make it possible to run our events. Having been involved with motocross for the past ten years and knowing that a percentage of the tracks are on fann land, it is my understanding there is no long or short term affect on the land and it can be restored to its original condition in no time. No tracks are located on cash crops, mostly pasture and hay fields and lands that are not suitable for farming. I thank you for the opportunity to present this proposal and look forward to further correspondence. With this I hope CMX can meet all your requirements and we can mutually provide a great day of fun for the riders and spectators alike. Sincerely, ~4/"f3.~~ i Tom Beaton CMX Racing \ 1"""\ "-DO - \ MOTOCROSS EVENTS CARRIED ON IN ONTARIO IN RURAL AREAS WITHOUT REZONING TO A COMMERCIAL OR OTHER ZONING NEAREST TOWN TOWNSHIP LAND USE OR ZONING Midhurst Springwater Twp. Aggregate Extraction Brantford Brant County Agricultural Strathroy North Middlesex Agricultural BarrielMidhurst Oro Medonte Agricultural Granton Lucan Biddulph Agricultural Rodney West Elgin Agricultural Orangeville Monocentre Town of Mono Agricultural Walton Huron East Agricultural Auburn Municipality of North Huron Agricultural Paisley Arran Elderslie Agricultural , Omemee City of Kawartha Lakes Agricultural Donwood Douro Region Agricultural Tharnesford Zorra Agricultural Walsingham Town of Norfolk Agricultural Kitchener Woolwych Agricultural Ennismore Ennismore-Lakefield Agricultural Att: Marilyn Pennycook From: Tom Beaton CMX Racing Below, please find the dates for the events that we will be holding in Oro Medonte along with our attached proof of insurance. I would like to thank you for all of your cooperation and support Please feel ftee to contact me if there are any further questions or concerns. The event dates are as follows: June 2, 2002 June 15, 2002 August 24 & 25, 2002 October 5, 2002 Sincerely, Tom Beaton President ,/'", CMX Rac. ~!!9 Inc( ) ."/ ~- I." ( . ~/ .-;;i"',j /) /<,- -.. / ') /.1'-" I r \ (\ Q 0J1j-,,) Page 10fl . I i r- ~ 0 _L,\ SEA TONJ2000@HOME.COM From: To: Sent: Attach: Subject: <clerk@t<>Yinspip.oro-meponte.on.ca> <torn@cmxracing.ca> Thursday,~y23. 2002 1 :29 PM RECMX~aCingJ 0594DEFANGED-rtf FW: CMXRacjng > Original Message. . > From: Marilyn Pennyeook > Sent: Wednesday; May 22, 2002 4:54 PM > To: 'tom@imxracing.caf > Cc: Ron Kolbe; Jennifer Zieleniewsk:i; Chris Carter; Jerry Ball; Paul > Eenhoom (E-mail); Harry. Hughes (E-mail); Mayor's Office; Neil Craig > (E-mail); Paul. Marshall (E-mail); Ralph. Hough (E-mail); Ruth. Fountain > (E-mail); Walter. Dickie (E-mail) > Subject: CMX Racing > . > Mr. Beaton, > > In consultation with the Oro-Medonte Fire Department and PlanningIBuilding > Depa.rtp1ent, there is no objection to the motocross events to beheld June > 2, June 15, August 24, August 25 and October 5,2002 at 1849 Old Barrie > Road. Thank you for submitting your site plan to Mr: Kolbe. I understand > that you have spoken to any neighbours involved and have received no > objections. > > ~ > > > > We wish you wen and hope the weather co-operates_ > > MarilinPennycook > > > Council Members: > > Attached original e-mail from Mr. Beaton: > > <<RE CMX Racing.rtt>> > > 5/23/02 _._.~_.'_ '__'_. ,.,__ ._..~~~', " " -'_"_'_..,.~-~ ~c."-,".___,~__.~,,' -"'""':"_'_""'_'_'^"'_-'~" ~ ;-:.~_.*,":- ~.~.:f-;..;...,.-;.... . ." . ... . , . - . . - ;",~. . .... CMX Racing Inc - -- ~-,":-. - E-':-.:.:-:.=-.:-....-; .. E-':-:-.:.:::.....-:.. ;.'_. .' .. , . .. , . 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"- Total: Payment Method Cheque Amount $50.00 $50.00 I 1'" \.DO -\ '\ 12/20/2001 85:08 4169430756 K AND K MOTORSPORTS PAGE a~ K&K .....,...... .011". ,.. INSURANQ~ L CANADA 2001 BINDER iMX RACiNG iNCICMX RACING INC LlAB1lITY INSURANCE KSP392BINDER..f)ecember 20, 2001...oeGember 20,2002 (12:01 am, toeal time) General Uabifitv pone} f~lIPLU:Uatiifity coverage is per occurrence & combined singie tfmits; pays 011 behatf of the inSUI9d aU sums the insured bewmes legally obligated to pay 8$ a resutt of a lOSS 10 Which the insurance applies caused by'a'nd arising out of the ownership, maintenance and use ofthe1rack location $1.000,000 Spectator Llabtfity (8L) 1$1,000.000 Partic:ipant Leg81 Liabitily (PU.) BASIC' COVERAGE'8: spectatorbodity-Jnjury LiabHity Property Damage Uabitity Premises liabUity Incidental Mafpractioe Food end Beverage liabilitY MObiie EqUipment Uability" Liquor liability ProdlJCt6fCQmpleted Operations Broad Form Genera1 Liabifity En<Jors-emenf inC'IUdes thue additionat coverage's: ~fSonsf InjUfy UabUity Advertising Ptn:S0n8t J,.UTY Uabifity Employee Person~ h\juf}' UatJlllty ContnIctual UabMy PremIses MedicsJ Payments $5.000 Umit Tenants Lega1 UabUlty $300,000 Umtt PattieiDent Accident PotiCY (PAt-ThiS POlO)' pays partJdpsnts per SChecfute for covered losses resulting from covered accidental irtjury during a covered racing program $3,000 Accidentaf Death & Dismemberment (higher limits av.aitabie upon request) Additional Coverage's Included: -Pit physic;al damage ('250. Deductible) -Err'ONIi and Omission (Prize tndemnity)-$SO.OOO -Annual Tuning & Testing and Preml" L1abtIhy PREMIUM per: MOTOCROSS PRACTICE FAClUTY-: 1t,500 per annum (exdudlng raCing) MOTOCROSS RACE: $460.00 per first dayl$22S.00 per Neb additional day POUCY SUBJECT TO $150.00 annual administration charge ADDITIONAlIHaUFE[): 1322248 ONTARIO INC~ OrA OONNVILLE A1kPOftT (t.ANOOWNERl I und8fSland the coverage.abO\fe as presented to me is onty a summary and 1$ ~ to 1he detaifed tertr1S, prov\sio~ and conditions of -the poficy to which jL pertains. The poIicies'do nut pf'OVk:jQcoverage tor, ortde 1he place of sny workers compensation, unemptoyment compensation or other similar employee claitn. Any aai'rl ansing fI1:Hn sexuat harassrTtent or discriJnjnation or employment practices wUI not be covered by.the liabifity policy. INITIALED BY CUSTOMER THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT OF fNSUAAHCE AND is FOR IllUSTRATIVE PURPOSE ONLY. YOU MUST REFER TO THE ACTUAL POLICY FOR COVERAGE TERMS, CONOtTtONS, and EXCLUSiONS. YOU SHOULD MAKE A copy OF THfS QtlOTE fOR YOUR RECORDS. ~ Kevin Besta, ADO Senior A.ocount execUtive, Mototsports December 20. 2001 08/23/2002 04:18 416943(')756 K AND K IIDTORSPORTS , PAGE 01/(')1 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Issu8 Date:Augu5 ~3, 2002 i PRODUCER K&K INSURANCE BROKERS, INC- CANADA 5800 Explorer Drive, Suite 310 Mississauga, Ontario l4W 5K9 INSURED IMX Racing Inc./CMX Racing Inc. THIS CEf TIFICATE IS ISSUED AS 1 4MTTER OF INFORMATION ONLY A~ D CONFERS NO RIGHTS I J,>ONTHE CERTIFICATE HOLDER: THIS CERTIFICATE DOE INOT AMEND. EXTEND OR ALTER T 1E COVERAGE AFFORDE !ay THE POLICIES BELOW. COMPANIES AFFORI ~G COVERAGE COMPAN A TIG INSURAf\ E COMPANY COMPAN; B ' COMPAN" C COVERAGES THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW' -lAVE BEEN ISSUED TO T1 i:: INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIRE, ~ENT. TERM OR CONDIT I N OF ANY cONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIACATE MAY B' ISSUED OR MAY PERTA " THE INSURANCE AFfORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJeCT TO All TI: RMS. EXCLUSIONS AND ( bNDITIONS OF SUCH .pOlICI S. LIMITS ~HOWN MAY ~AVE BEEN REDUCI" """I r.LAIMS. . : . CO. TYPE OF INSuRANCE POLICY # POLICY POliCY i LIMITS (in thousands) l TR EFFECTIVE EXPIRATION PEl ~im; to General liability Only MMIDDIYY MMfDDIYY A General liability 12:01 am .. Gene! Aggregate '- .. Produ Ops Aggregate 12:01 am IE Commercial General liabIlity KSP 39221922 08124/02 Perso ~llnjury Each H::cufleooe Fire c: Itnage (MY one Fire) MedIc ~ Expense (Any one Pel'Go ~ PaniC IIBn\ legalllablHty Comb ~d Single Limit 08126102 I&J $50,000 Errors/Omissions !XI Occurrence A IX! Non Owned Automobile Including SEF94- $35.000 Limit, $1.000 Deductible. SEF96 & SEF99 Participant AGcident KSP ~O??1Q?? 08/24102 08/26102 - AD& Ij) $ 3.000 - !tMt"\II.U:: - ot~ nnn Wee y Indemnity $25x26 weeks DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONSILOCATIONSNEHICLESlRESTRICTloNSls'becIAL ITEMS Type of Event: Motocross Race ' Locet1on: Track : ~ John Graham. Paul Klngley CANCI LLATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER IMX Racing Inc. CMX Racing Inc. ~ 20423 Yonge Street Holland Landing, Ontario L9N 1MB \ \ t) \.L Q. - \. d-. . NONE $2000 $2000 S2000 $ 300 $ 5 $2000 $2000 SHOUq /IN( OF THE ABOVE DE5C BED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFOR THE EXPIRATION DATE TH ~OF. THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL E' DEAVOUR TO MAIL 30 !>AYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIR CATE HOLDER NAMED TO T LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH t e.~ICE SHAll IMPOSE NO 0 IGATION OR LIABILITY OF AN'( KINO U,rvN THE COMPANY, ITS AGE trs OR REPRESENTATIVES. ~.~ ~ . . ..... - ,~. -? ~ , - AUTH(' RlZeD REPRESENTA TIVf 1 ! 1 \ \...1) a ~. The Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge Town lIaU 51 Toronto ~I.roet ~outb P.O. Box 190 Uxbrid&e. ON L9P 1T! Telephone (905) 85'2-9181 facsimile (905) 85'2 -9674 Web www.town.uxbrid&e.on.ca In Tbc Dc/lpnal Municipl1ilJ of Durl1a.. March 12,2002 1\fr. Tom Beaton 20423 Young 8t. Holland Landing, Ontario L9N IN8 Fax # 905-836-6269 Re: Motocross Events previously held in Uxbridge The Township ofUxbridge has had a motocross event in Uxbridge.in the past, and for app. 5 years in a row. This event was very successful and was really starting to gain momenhlm. I would like to provide you with some history about the event that might assist you in planning for your event. The event was held on private property that abutted Elgin Park in the ToVv'll of Uxbridge_ The entire course was held on private land, ho~ever they did use Elgin Park for items such as concession booths, motorcycle displays, entertainment, etc. The e~ent was not licenced for liquor as they tended to attract a family oriented crowd. . The event in Uxbridge stopped a few years ago as the developer who lent their land out decided to move ahead and build homes. The community seemed to be quite receptive to the event as it occurred in the summer, was generally held on a long weekend Monday and had community involvement. I know there were a number of phone calls inquiring about the event after it was canceled_ The event had become established and was becoming very well know in the motocross circuit and was a nice addition to our summer special events in Uxbridge. If you require any additional information please feel free to contact me. Y O\!trulY, IntJ~~ Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture @ lDd - \ Y From PI-GE No. Nov. 13 2002 12:28RM Pel November 12, 2002. Mr. & Mrs. J. Cousins. R.R. # 2t Shanty Bay, Ont8rlo. Tn Whom It May C.oncern: We are writing this Jet.l.er in regards to a coJnplaint of the noise level at tbe rt".sidence of Mr. John Graham on Simcoe Rd. 11, . This household lives juSt nonh of We Onthmn's on the 2tu11ine of Oro-Medonte and we dn hear the motorcycles but. it does not interfm ;" any way will. our lifesty1e. Thc&c races at pret'ent ftJ"e not. held every weekend and are of know biS concern to us. Jtyou come riSbt down to it W(IJ can sometimes even hear the Barrie Speedway on tbe 8111 line ofOro-Medonte and 0190 the. motorcycles at R. J.... in Vespra. . We feel this noise Is no different lhel1 living in tbe city and listening to everydAY tmffic or Jisten~ to the motoroyc1es going up the 400 extension all summer.,IoJ)g, . Cordially YOUFSt lh1AAJ). ~ Mr. &. Mrs. 1. Cousins. I. I '5 \J)Q-I From : PI-DE No. Nov. 13 2002 12: 32AM Pell Novemner:12. 200~ "T6-'WbcwYt:it: may~: We' havc'.been i1sked..f6r.,mu" -eetDJl\ents-'ftnd-tt\oo~ts Off1he'-CMX:'~8Ce$.t1iat. were'-he1d-ftt.:.J::.of-H Co~ 3'W.e.SfHaII;--OnrTUWJ1:Sbip OJt:the1im&.-ef:jo11A and Jodi Graham. :'Fb1s property is. directJy -next-to 118"lt&..t'IM"-pt ~ lsi..ot.:::n-.-Q.mc. . 3 East . iralf...;-'fIti3]JB9t=smnffJer.lI~ were--5- .raees-heJd 0J1 :tfi~ :Oniham-!s'-~-ms-~ is aJs.r"P5ec:J:-for''3OJDe occasieftal-bikeo '8Dd' k aeJ(-mnm..ance.piJt-ui.-"J,y'lhe G.wner John Graham. ~.1tre verywelJ-u...~t.;;1Iet):wjth.J'I'OP"TiIug~meD aDd-St::30bn's , pet'So1U101 Oft..hand...at-all Taee~- :Th'C'~~ noon:and fi"nish - -1h;tyy'""'4' 4:00-8Hd--5:(}t)=pPt=~ :"Phe-bikerS:~1\i8JDe--mc:#-'""8 .prrdic.c 1itDe W the ~.~.:smrt'TW1HiHg-~'.~(JJJ-amiB1Ii~ J~. The-i:TuGks :and trai4ef.s1R :aIways.~-ffie-mad;mid 1Jo-nOt~t=1r.dTic 'fIOw; 'On"the l1iglrts WBeB-1Km1C TaeefS'-stay-evmrigtit-i-t!;8n"'t c;var-tcB-1f1~ 1tf'e ~ck there. . . , The. Raise n()m 1he'TaGeS-,is~~,.tNSti'1U1d=Soit:.ticrm."m."h1~( to ':-(')Uf' yo vf}c. tjo :jfhe"ftOise dues 1K1t..dMui.b tmi~k. . ;' A:ft.~.haw,'becn invited.to'oo.me-~~ ....id:~--a~ing ~ and-many.have. "J'fiC.parlQng-area :is-cfeanittt lRt.-ft= wftli~"1Qi1cts fuJ"PeFSOOakiaJ:e_ ('''MX m~iDg.is~-gmn'f;..tp~-8port'for:.t.beMFY9uJl81rdu1ts. ~ was"1mlaZed.-at 1fie quality oIriderS i"-bave'~~I.~d at the ~k. It-has bcm MT. GTaham,'.s.tifean).lo'f1ave a-qua1ify track b~-fiiimlyiUA-eyent 'and=tbat! s-wJiat..-we- ha\ie-he.R. - -we'"$UppPJt.~:and wisli jHo~riue. .. -'Yeum-~y, 'WIJ1.OC 1IDd- EIai~ S-tiupson ~~.., " lDd -\ ~ From : Pf-D.E I-b. : Nov. 13 2002 12:26ft1 Pel -- ~' 'D\I' 12 02 03.22p . .. --- . I -ti~:"."'."'.i f i. I. . .;.: p. 1 lvcl-! l The purpose of this Jetter is to ronvey the residential $uppon from the . immediate neighbors to tbe mo\QCJoss evtnts beld at 1849 Old B8JTie Road. We that are signing arc in suppon nf1he e",-"Ots hdd in the past -iUtd the future. At the present time we find tbat the events ...~ wen rooeived by an and that the proposed number of 4 events fot 2003 have our full ~uppon. 7~Jr~;'~ .. 12,.... 1"jjL - 72/ -d Ii!?.... a ,.."... ~oo., ..~ ~.q . 7.t"~_ tllfr7:Jf ..~ . .If.-t'f{.2.. 93r7. "lOt /'-0 -,q.g- - . ~;J.{ -'7~r "" . . ~' From: To: Sent: Subject: CMX Team "James Janeteastt <jamesj@cimetrixsolutions.com> <tom@cmxracing.ca> Monday, April oa, 2002 10:46 AM Job Well Done i i ''\'''' r.! i .U)Q-\ ' I want to thank everyone at CMX for a great day of racing. Your team did a wonderful job_ Everyone was very helpful and eager to make everyone's experience a good one_ A special thanks to the ladies in the trailer. They did a great job ensuring the standings were accurate. Good luck with the rest of the season. You can count on our support. Thanks, The Janeteas Family _.._------..._-~- .__. ._--~' From: To: Sent: Subject: ~u ___.. .... _,,_.._ .- ...~-~_._-_._-- _.~-~""-" ,..-..- ..---...-..--'-- -.-".- <Emieschlaich@aol.com> <tom@cmxracing.ca> Wednesday, JuIy.03, 2002 7:25 PM first race with cmx Tom:. This ~ my sons first race with your organisation this past weekend This is also his first season racing. He has raced with cmrc this year aswell. I stood back and watched, I also met many new people. I saw they way you ~d1ed y~urself with the kids ~d I am so impressed, your were joking and frien~ WIth them. At cmrc this seems to be unheard of, urness you are in the chck you are nobody. When my son received a trophy he was so excited because this was a major accomplishment for him. Keep up the good work and we win be out regularly, as wen as putting a good word out in our communi1;y. Thanks again !! ..__._----~. .- From: To: Sent: Subject: - ..._..-'--,-_.- -" ~_.._..... - .-..-. - ~'...' _.'-'~.'-'- .---" -, ~ <Riderz5@aoI.com> <tom@cmxracing.ca> Friday, November oa, 2002 2:40 PM Hello Tom First of alii want to say that it has been great being a part of CMX. I think that all the kids had a great time. I know that our family and friends had a great time hanging out at the track, it is such a good family atmosphere. We are looking fOlWard to next year. I think that the banquet is a great idea and we would love to be there, we have a small problem, it is the same date and time as our Christmas Dinner at our church, My son Tyler (Winer #m) did really good this year at the races that he went to I was wondering where he placed in the spring/summer series, and the faft series, We have some people looking to sponsor him and they also want to know exactly where he placed_ If you could let me know that would be great. Thanks for everything Tom it was fun. You all did a great job. Sherry Winer -_. ....--.-,.- .~._-_.."_...__. .-'-- -.. _.~.~._----~--_...- .__._-, --_..~-,",--...._.-_., -._---.. -_...- "\ .., ~d- \ ~ " RECEIVED (t'1 0 ( 2003 ORO-MEDONTE TOWNSH1~_ lDd -':)0 Oro Township Motocross Event EIS Lot 11, Concession 3 TOlvnship of Oro, Simcoe County Proposed Motocross Event Environmental Impact Study 1.0 Introduction Niblett Environmental Associates was retained by Mr. Tom Beaton to conduct an Environmental Impact Study for a proposed motocross event. The property is currently zoned agricultural. The use of the property for several events per year requires a zoning bylaw amendment and site plan agreement with the Township. The property is located on Lot 11, Concession 3, Township of Oro with a municipal address of 1849 Old Barrie Road (Figure 1). 2.0 Study Rationale The property is located within the Oro Moraine. Although no significant natural heritage features are present on or adjacent to the property there is a woodland in the southern portion of the property and a headwater creek on the eastern edge of the site. The Simcoe County Official Plan shows these features as part of the Greenland designation and part of the Natural Heritage System. The area is known as the Upper Bailey Creek (ORM-l). The Township of Oro Otlicial Plan requires the completion of an Environmental Impact Study for zoning amendments proposed within or adjacent to natural features (section 3.7.6). Niblett Environmental Associates lne. PN03-043 1 I I 1"'\ \ \JJO -,J I Oro Township Motocross Event EIS The proposed zoning change and event grounds would be located. on the southern portion of the farm property. A motocross track is currently established on this property. The total area to be used is approximately 10 acres. The event will involve a number of different land uses including spectator areas, parking areas, and track site. 3.0 Study Methodology 3.1 General Approach Our approach to preparation of the EIS consisted of three distinct phases. In the tirst phase we collected available information on the site including the Township and County Official Plan schedules, Natural Heritage Information Centre database on significant species, air photos and other reports on natural history for the area. Our second phase consisted of a site visit by our terrestrial and wetland biologist to confirm the data collected in the literature review and collect additional information on species present including vegetation, herpetozoa, bb'ds and mammals. Incidental observations of breeding birds, breeding amphibians, plants and signs of mammals were collected during a site visit on May 23, 2003. The focus of" the study was a wet meadow and headwater creek on the eastern boundary of the property and a mature maple woodland. The final phase consisted of preparing the EIS report based upon both the literature and field surveys completed. The report also includes an assessment of the effects of the proposed development on the natural heritage features and functions, establishment of buffers/setbacks and mitigation nleasures. This report only deals with the suitability of the site f"rom a biological perspective and the constraints due to the presence of the significant woodland, fish habitat and wetland. Approvals or constraints due to zoning, official plans, flood and fill regulations, health regulations or other matters are the responsibility of others. Niblett Environmental Associates Inc. PN03-043 2 . \, \ f'\('\ '-..VC - J d-. Oro Township Motocross Event BIS 3.2 Detailed Methodology 3.2.1 Vee:etation Background information was collected from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHTC) and ORMCP key natural heritage feature mapping and Natural Features mapping. Prior to field visits the vegetation communities, linkages and corridors were delineated on air photos. In the second stage, a site visit was conducted with the event organizer, Mr. Tom Beaton on May 23, 2003. Inventories were made of the plant species in each community within the study area. Community boundaries and descriptions delineated on air photos were ground truthed. Adjacent properties were visited to ascertain the extent of community boundaries beyond the event area and to inventory the species present. General notes on disturbance, topography, soil types, soil moisture and state of each community were also compiled. Naming of the vegetation community types was based on the Ecological Land Classification for Southern Ontario (Lee et. aI., 1998). The presence of rare, significant or unusual species was noted. Species significance or rarity on a national, provincial, regional and local level was based on published literature and standard status lists. These included COSEWIC (2002), COSSARO (2002), Argus et. al. (1982-90), OMl'I'R (1993) and Riley (1989). 3.2.2 Birds Niblett Environmental Associates Inc. PN03-043 \ I A ,~, ~ ,\ ,} .' r Q .', \,j).. .. ! '\ . Ci -.,; Oro Township Motocross Event EIS Breeding bird surveys were not conducted. Incidental observations of birds seen or heard whHe on site were recorded. A breeding bird species list was generated from the Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Ontario (Cadman et. at, 1987) for the 10 x 10 km atlasing square that contains the study area. Records of any vulnerable, threatened or endangered species were also solicited from ~1l'.~ and ~mc. Bird species significance on a national, provincial, regional and local level was based on published literature and current status lists. These included COSF.WTC (2002), COSSARO (2002) and OMNR (1993 and 2000 update). 3.2.3 Wildlife: Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians Incidental observations of mammals were made during site visits. Observations included direct sightings and indirect evidence such as calls, tracks, scat, burrows, dens and browse. No amphibians observations were made. Species significance on a national, provincial, regional and local level was based on COSF.WTC (2002), COSSARO (2002), Dobbyn (1994), and Sutherland (1994). 3.2.4 Rev Natural Herita2e Feature boundaries The boundary of the woodlands was confirmed using the definitions and protocols in the County Official Plan. Niblett Environmental Associates lnc. PN03-043 t 1 I' 1 Zoo. \ ,I i \! I ~j a - <:;.) "- , Oro Township Motocross Event EIS 4.0 Existing Site Conditions 4.1 Motocross track A Motocross track has been located on this property for several years. The motocross track is located on the eastern portion of the property. The track is located adjacent to the woodland in two former agricultural fields No part of the track is located within the woodlands or in wetlands or creeks. 4.2 Watercourse The headwater creek has its source on the north side of Old Barrie Road. The seepage areas and springs have created a wet meadow with a defined channel on the western edge of the wetland. The channel is shallow with subsurface flow expected in the summer months. Downstream within the forest the channel is more defined and has cut into the stony soils with exposed cobbles, boulders and gravel. The grade varies depending on the slope with a series of runs and rimes. Erosion along the banks were noted throughout the woodland and valley to the west. The upper reaches would not be fish habitat but would contribute groundwater to downstream areas. Fish collections were not completed as part of this overview study. 4.3 Vegetation Five vegetation communities were identitied on and adjacent to the motocross tracks. Community 1 was a series of hedgerows and fencerows that have been maintained from the original farm use. Two are dominated by young American elm with European buckthorn, apple and tartarian honeysuckle. The eastern fencerow located along the n0l1hern limit of the event area contains several Niblett Environmental Associates Inc. PN03-043 ! ! ~d- Oro Township Motocross Event EIS mature basswood and American elm. Community 2 is a wetland pocket associated with a headwater creek and groundwater seepage area. The feature begins north of Old Harrie Road and flows south between the subject property and the adjacent lot and pasture. The wetland is moist throughout with several seeps and springs present. The moist sandy soil and thin organic layer are densely vegetated with spotted jewelweed, spotted joe-pye-weed and reed canary grass. The flow is concentrated in a narrow channel at the western edge of the wetland. The channel was 60-90 em wide and less than 5 em deep on average with a sandy substrate. Other species present included bittersweet nightshade, field horsetail, purple loosestrife and broad-leaved cattail. Community 3 was a mature dry-fresh sugar maple-hemlock mixed forest. Secondary species included basswood, yellow birch, white birch, American beech and American elm. The outer edge contained trembling aspen, eastern white cedar. The trees were mature with diameters of 15-45 em. Typical ephemerals (spring blooming plants) included wild leek, trout lily, white trillium, toothwort, wild cicely and blue cohosh. Understory species included saplings of the above tree species as wen as common elder and alternate-leaved dogwood. Community 4 was a naturalized scots pine plantation and cedar stand at the western side of the motocross tracks. Community 5 was a valley associated with a downstream section of the headwater creek located on the western side of the forest block. The vaney slope was dominated by Manitoba maple, sugar maple and American elm with alternate leaved dogwood, choke cherry and common elder. The western slope was vegetated in variegate horsetail with a narrow seepage area in the mid-slope. Other species included blue cohosh, Canada violet, blue violet, hairy solomon's- seal and white trillium. Niblett Environmental Associates Inc. PN03-043 \1 n. " \}, '/":1_ ~) .............. \...) '-" Oro Township Motocross Event EIS 4.4 Wildlife Wildlife tracks observed during the field visit included red fox, coyote, white- taiJed deer, red squirrel and meadow vole. A mphibian species included northern leopard frog and gray tree frog. Bird species observed in the forest included ovenbird, eastern wood-pewee, red-eyed vireo, great-crested flycatcher, pileated woodpecker, American crow and black-capped chickadee. Other species observed in the open areas included common grackle, red-winged blackbird, boboJink, song sparrow, American goldfinch, savannah sparrow, spotted sandpiper, brown-headed cowbird, barn swaIJow and American robin. 5.0 Resource Significance None of the plant, bird, mammal or vegetation communities found during the field visit are considered significant on a national, provincial or regional level. No records of any endangered, threatened or vulnerable species were identified within the study area. The closest record is a vulnerable species located approximately 2.5 km north of the subject property. A review of the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas data for the 10 x10 kilometer square that includes the subject property found no species that are considered provincially endangered, threatened or vulnerable. Niblett Environmental Associates Inc. PN03-043 ~! ,/\.,.... )\ " '''-J -,J \ Oro Township Motocross Event EIS 6.0 Proposed Development The proposed event will encompass a number of d i11"e rent venues. The main dirt bike track and spectator areas will be in the eastern portion of the property. Parking will be located within an active hay field. No events or activities are proposed within the forest or wetland communities. The event is to occur on several occasions over the motocross season. The track uses existing ramps, hills and routes that have been graded in during previous events. The event does not require construction of other tracks, ramps or importation of material. 7.0 Impact Assessment Impacts on the Greenland and headwater creek and the related features and functions is not anticipated as a result of holding one day events on the existing tracks provided mitigation measures are implemented. The motocross event and track are located within the former agricultural fields that were cleared of trees in the past. Direct impacts from this event are not anticipated as the course is established and major landform changes or earth moving is not necessary. The track will not require removal of vegetation or intrude into the woodlands. The key features and functions of the woodland (Greenland) would be: wildlife habitat diversity of plant species forest cover contiguous with valley linkage functions Niblett Environmental Associates Inc. PN03-043 I ~d ~J~ Oro Township Motocross Event BIS part of natural heritage system and Greenlands The potential impacts to these features and functions is primarily indirect from the noise, dust, spectators and human presence. The potential for significant impacts is limited due to the nature of the event. The track, fencing and signage is prepared in advance by event organizers. The event itself occurs on only one day with no practices or other activities on days other than race days. Setup and dismantling of the fencing and event activities occur on race day with activities restricted to between 9 am and 5 pm. The potential for disturbance to resident wildlife is limited. Impacts to wildlife from noise may occur but the limited duration of the event and current noise levels associated with normal farming operations will not have an additional impact on the wildlife in the adjacent woodland or wetland. The subject property is located at the northern limit of the Upper Bailey Creek natural area. TJnkage to adjacent natural areas is east to west within the main forest. The proposed event will not alter the existing corridors and linkages within the woodland and will not impact on the ability of wildlife to move between these natural areas in the Natural Heritage System. Potential indirect impacts to the woodland may occur from spectators and participants. These impacts bave been mitigated by restricting access to the woodland areas by a snow fence. The erection of tbe snow fence has prohibited intrusion of this area by spectators and will protect the wetland vegetation communities and woodlands from direct disturbance. Other potential impacts from dust and runon are possible due to the nature ot. the site and the sandy loam soil. Drainage patterns on the motocross tracks and pit area allow a drain to flow to the woodland and creek in tbe central portion of the site. Placement of hay bales within the channel will reduce sediment from Niblett Environmental Associates Inc. PN03-043 \ \ '-J:) 0 - . Oro Township Motocross Event EIS reaching the creek. The sandy soil also allows infiltration to occur minimizing surface runoff. The eastern portion of the main track is located immediately adjacent to the wetland and creek. Currently drainage from the fields flows to the lowest point of the track area and sheet flows through a wet meadow approximately 10 m wide and into the creek. To mitigate potential runoff particularly on race day and in case a rain event occurs, sediment and erosion control measures should be implemented. This may include raising the berm along the course immediately adjacent to the creek and insta11ing si1t fencing to direct runoff to the lowest point of the track and thenplacing silt fencing and hay bales along the track edge allowing the main flow to pass through the hay bales before entering the wet meadow and the creek. There is no evidence of any slit run off into the creek this is just a precautionary measure. Other indirect impacts will be from the events and spectators. The noise produced by the events win be significant. The location of the track and presence of dense woodland immediately east will buffer some of the noise. Due to the short term of the event, the impact of noise on the wiidlife in the adjacent woodland will be limited to that time period. No significant sensitive bird or wildlife species were identified that would be negatively impacted by the noise. Recommendations to mitigate these indirect impacts are presented in the recommendations section of this report. Niblett Environmental Associates Inc. PN03-043 ~c1-3o Oro Township Motocross Event EIS 8.0 Conclusions The proposed event will not have a negative impact on the key natural heritage features of the Oro Moraine or the Greenlands provided the mitigation measures proposed are implemented and enforced. 9.0 Recommended Mitigation measures 1. Measures, including fencing and signage, be taken to prevent intrusion into wetland and woodlands by spectators and vehicles. 2. Parking areas and motocross bike pits be located within the hay field and disturbed areas. ' 3. Direct loudspeakers so that they point away from woodland area. 4. All event related activities and temporary structures be located within the havfield and disturbed areas. ~ . - - . 5. As a precaution, the berm adjacent to the creek be raised and flows directed towards the lowest point in the track away from the creek. Silt fencing be placed along the creek in particular at the lowest point near the wet meadow. Hay bales be installed to prevent sediment from entering the creek. Niblett Environmental Associates loe. PN03-043 lc6.-1 \ Oro Township Motocross Event EIS 10.0 References Argus, G.W. and C.l. Keddy. 1982-87. Atlas of the Rare Vascular Plants of Ontario. Parts 1.2.3.4. National Museum of Nau1ral Sciences. Cadman, M.D., P.F.J. Eagles, and F.M. Helleiner. 1987. Atlas of the Breedine: Birds of Ontario. Waterloo: University of Waterloo Press, 618 pp. COSEWIC. 2002. Canadian Suecies at Risk 2000. Committee On the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. COSSARO. 2002. List ofVuJnerable,Threatened, Endam::ered, Extirpated and Extinct Species in Ontario. Committee On the Status of Species at Risk in Ontario, OMNR. k, J. 1994. Atlas of the Mammals of Ontario. Don Mills Federation of Ontario aturalists, 120 pp. Lee, H., Bakowsky, W., Riley, J., Bowles, J., Puddister, M., Uhlig, P. and S. McMurray. 1998. Ecoloe:ical Land Classification for Southern Ontario: First Approximation and its Application. Ministry of Natural Resources, Sept. 1998. SCSS Field Guide FG-02. Natural Heritage Information Centre. 2002. NHlC website, geographical query and occurrence database. Ontario Ministry oi Natural Resources. 1993i94. Ontario \Vetland Evaluation System: Southern Manual, Third edition. Riley, J.L. 1989. Distribution and Status of the Vascular Plants of Central Region. OMNR Central Region, Richmond Hill. Niblett Environmental Associates Inc. PN03-043 " :RECEniFr ~UN 0 '2003 . We the undersigned are in favor of the pr~osed motocross e ~~~f':,TE to take place on Old Barrie Road at the 2n Line ofOro. We reSl in Oro- Medonte and think it is a positive move with a number of lDd -3:} benefits for a lot of people. We don't think that the noise from 4 events out weighs the positive spin off found in several areas including family, sportsmanship, and fmancial gain for the community, etc. Please allow the temporary use to be put through and low the kids a place to ride. ~& . 4 r- ./ i'tc~ C4. d. , ~ ''''P ~ .....,(,.!~~ ~(/~ d~~d ~~7 ?!~ cJ ~k ~~ KLaa4t)tL ~~~- G . ~ 'j7~". tJ~~ 0/ ~Q ~ ./' 1:~~~!~j1 We the undersigned are i~ favor of the pr~o~ed moto~~I~TE to take place on Old Bame Road at the 2D Lme ofOro. We resIde in Oro-Medonte and think it is a positive move with a number of benefits for a lot of people. We don't think that the noise from 4 events out weighs the positive spin off found in several areas including family, sportsmanship, and fmancial gain for the community, etc. Please allow the temporary use to be put through and allow the kids a place to ride. "-~o1fS-bmvOJ .~~.. rtf/ffAfl~ v '::,.. ~~ J i Ii) l (ri. ..... \..L'iJ - J \ ,~~ 4afM ~_. f tit tJ n: ." fP..' .-.::\ c 'J ~ U [,;;~ff..1 ~. "f LU!,;u U i /} \ \ . ,. I . . t,.~ '\ l., , '~)~ - J ~ We the undersigned are ~ favor of the pr~o~ed motocro.ss~F8~ts..1NTE to take place on Old Bame Road at the 2D Lme of Oro. We-resfaNfP in Oro-Medonte and think it is a positive move with a number of benefits for a lot of people. We don't think that the noise from 4 events out weighs the positive spin off found in several areas including family, sportsmanship, and fmancia1 gain for- the community, etc. Please allow the temporary use to be put through and allow the kids a place to ride.~. g ~ ~/70 /1 --'- .. ~.. .. (.J/)yNJ- c:% trr--, <;\. \\),' I ;J -0 /J 6..)0"11.' J vWfJ. jJa/6~)U:, I~~ 5i\t.)' S~C{ kUr\\O, '~l"; (II !,! n I, ~~ -35 We the undersigned are i~ favor of the pr~o~ed motocross;!~~!1"~e:{'!'r to take place on Old BarrIe Road at the 2n LIne of Ora. We'festae,~l~ in Oro-Medonte and think it is a positive move with a number of benefits for a lot of people. We don't think that the noise from 4 events out weighs the positive spin off found in several areas including family, sportsmanship, and financial gain for the community, etc. Please allow the temporary use to be put through and allow the kids a place to ride. p~~~ ~~( RECEhiED QUH 0 ~ 20m \, This I.tter is in support of having OR~r;=~d motocl:'.OS$ races to be held on Old Barrie Road in Oro-Medonte. An asterisk beside our name indicates that we have raced the track and find it to be one of the best.. The track has many , features including, IGcation, user-friendly, track layout, pit area, and spectator viewinS- We hope the members of council will allow these races to go on, as we are all so familiar with tracks disappearing due to developm.,.t, etc. ~. /?;~ (CO~V4 V ~. ~ Den JerCOY.li.{" ~ ~.. Pf<~tTl Y^.UJ,14, ~~ ~. ~QcA'5o"-(9~"'. JflIe?~ ~ ~ r-f>VQr 0 ~d -3LD ~ (kill R !ieJ'fJPf(1'V') . b'~oFF ~t-L()!.J {~ ~~\ B~ ~ c ~ 6 r-c:::\cr>- r-'.-.c?" (2 .~ ~1f:7~;~~ t~:_~?:!:;f~r:: ~II J-I/jJ1/~~ ," ?~yd\()I\ t\cr \Jlil~~"",k' :. I!() I*" I if tL:: M It-;[V S ~L.J ,Sk I ~l.( ~ b fit c1\ tv\ <) :z. ew 5U ; ~ , . "3U ~~t/ - ,,,' "-f'/' edL II. v. ," ~ ,''1.20 .- ;[~!\fi!t) :f........~;Jjr '^jP f ~ . M G~ f.1~~~~ ~ .,~,~\' \ r K e . v 1).. 1.1 jLQ.., ~,i;-- ~:3~ .f...~~ l\.-':'-~ ~I/ i . /J'/.-1. ' ~ u ;11 Vb ~.---=-- :/-},fL r:( V'- //~l - _ -' - G~'~~ ~ ~ ~i U"I:""~"!!""'f.: ;1 I ,..u"~ ,~ ~~~ . rJ" 0 4 2003 i, ORo-MEDONTE - ..-- _..I~ ( c,j <! ~>U - ) ~- ~ ~f:/t%1~f .; , u. y~ .lyi~ ~A Jl7~ ~;I-':' ~~ /'(...., /#:l/ r;~:7 .:.- .....' ,~ f ,..-;.d.Id,'. /f' ..= ~.,' /' >~ ,,'-' 1/ -:- . / / .. ,. , ~ -_.~tJ~~~~:~: ,. RECBVEO -~ 'JUN U '4 2003 ( I ~':Q \. rie ~ ''I ,\ -..v .J., Dear, Town Ship of Oro Medonte ORO-MEe;" gNY~ ___IOW~t~Hn~' I think we should have races at my house because its fun for me and my friends who have been dirt biking for a long time. That is our sport, just like hockey is for some other people, they play hockey and I dirt bike along with a lot of other people that I know. I find dirt biking a fun sport and a very active one too! My family loves watching me and my friends dirt bike and they like dirt biking, they find it intriguing and lots of fun. Reasons why I should have dirt biking races at my house from people that I know; Marshall Dixon: I think that the Graham's should have dirt bike races because they are active, fun and it attracts people to the town of Oro. I think this is a great sport because it is very active and the Graham's place is a great place to ride and watch dirt bikes. Over the past few years the Graham's close neighbours have been encouraging this great event and they still are encouraging this event because it is a great sport and they find it great for everyone interested in this event. These dirt bike races are very active and it's a sport just like hockey, the only difference is that the sport is on a machine. Taking this away from this town is like taking away the hockey arena and hardwood hills for bikers. This sport is not harming the nearby environment because there is no fuel or oil leaking into the streams. The races don't go through the forest, that means that the wild life isn't banned and if they are from the noise they wont be there because of the races last year and the other years before. The little pollution that this causes basically equals the pesticides that are put on fanners fields and the air pollution is significant to some running cars in one area. Also the mufilers on the dirt bikes keep getting more and more environmentally friendly. The noise that this event causes only happens four days a year and this cant be a big problem because it is only noisy for that time period which isn't very long and isn't on any important weekends. I think this is a great event which should never be taken away and I hope it still is going on this year. Ben Morgan: I believe that the dirt bike races should be able to continue on the Graham residence, because people are complaining about the noise in which the dirt bikes create, but all of the Grahams close neighbours 100% support that the dirt bike races should continue. Dirt biking is also an amazing leisure opportunity for children to build character and self esteem, dirt biking is also another amazing way to keep kids from getting into and causing trouble because they are all at the having competitive fun. For the recent years horseshoe valley has been having snowmobile racing which causes as much if not more noise and pollution to the environment as the dirt bike racing. The dirt biking is a lot more environmentally friendly then it has been in past years with the more environmentally mufilers. Also the dirt bike races are only held four out of the three hundred and sixty-five days out of the year which does not mount up to much. Andreas Gerner: I think that the Grahams should have dirt bike races at their residence. The Graham's have had dirt bike races last year and other years before and the dirt bike races are fun. A lot of people have fun at the Graham's house with their dirt bikes if the Grahams don't have any dirt bike races at their house then people can not race any more. It's fun to see people racing and do trick's, jumps on their dirt bikes. The dirt bikes are not going into the forest so they can be no problems to the trees and the races are on the dirt not going threw any water. The Grahams have fun with the races. I think that would be great if the Grahams can do the races at their house. ... Petition ~-3C\ Please sign your name if you think that the Graham's should have dirt bike races at their residences this year. May wish to leave a comment if you would like. .4 c.V>V SLx-i:;c:-~ ~~ ~ Fu .;W ~~ ~rlnj~ .~ .~-Y-- 1\. Lc~ 2uJ . ;vr@ fif)JO j)~~~ .' ( \O-(Q COJ'\e~g",- 111 q,.; -J ~~ 0Qc\/lb ~ . tf\s 0/1 11/7 f7fo PBJ'fv 16 i6b - / I /. .4 Ms. Michelle Clifford-MiddeI 23 MacAllister Crt. Barrie Ontario L4N 7M6 }'It!'!. , !; "-'-'- June 3, 2003 lc d -Ltc) Oro-Medonte, Town Council Members Dear Sir or Madam: Re: Proposed Motocross Events in Oro-Medonte I write this letter with the intention to share information regarding the benefits and level of support for holding Motocross Sports and CMX events in Oro-Medonte. I am a resident of the City of Barrie, a health care professional, spouse and mother of two children. I have gained an understanding and respect for the sport by observing and participating in motocross sport and related events over the past two decades. The motocross I CMX events that have taken place in Oro-Medonte during the 2002 season compare extremely well to events held across the province in regards to organization, safety, security, family entertainment and benefit to local business. The motocross I CMX events that have taken place in Oro-Medonte during 2002 surpass the quality of events held across the province related to level of design quality and athletic competition. These events (until recently) have been well received by the community, had occurred with little disturbance and minimal environmental impact. Motrocross ICMX sport has already, and would continue to, benefit the Oro-Medonte community, the competing athletes and the national motocross sport. I recommend Members of Council seriously consider the following information when making decisions pertaining to future motocross I CMX events in Oro- Medonte: . Motocross is a highly recognized National athletic sport with established standards for safety, noise restrictions, environmental design and control; . Motocross is a family and parent-youth (most participants are teenagers) oriented athletic sport that requires significant commitment, training and financial resources for competition; motocrosS athletes benefit their community by learning discipline and the values of challenging training; . Motocross participants require tens of thousands of dollars annually to compete and as a result offer great potential benefit to local retail, food, beverage, motor, entertainment and accommodation businesses; . Motocross sports are popular recreation activities, like Hardwood Hills' sport events, there exists the potential for additional boosts to local tourism; . Oro-Medonte 2002 residents in close proximity to the event were formally invited to attend none of the residents with current issues pertaining to the event chose to attend or contact organizers; . Oro-Medonte 2002 events were well-received by the community, most residents were not disturbed, organizers were informed of only a single expressed "noise" concem; . Oro-Medonte 2003 events are proposed to a limited 4 SINGLE DAY EVENTS;with a potential to cause a minimal disturbance in comparison to the benefit to the teen-age athletes, the community businesses and local tourism; . Page 2 June 3, 2003 ! i ! (.O.i r i: \ '; - ...., i ,.:,...._. . ! · Community concems pertaining to proposed Oro-Medonte 2003 events have been voiced by individuals with obvious conflicts of interest ie. large scale Motor-Speeclway business; . Community concems pertaining to proposed Oro-Medonte 2003 events have been voiced by individuals with little or no understanding or respect for the Motocross sports I CMX events ie. association with undesirable activities; · Community concerns pertaining to proposed Oro-Medonte 2003 events have been initiated by a single individual who has conveyed an inaccurate description of Motocross sports I CMX events ie. environmental impact and noise pollution; · Community concerns pertaining to proposed Oro-Medonte 2003 events could be reduced and lor clarified by holding a Motocross I CMX event in which more accurate assessments and evaluations are conducted , Please contact me to clarify these comments or request more information. Sincerely, ~~!w'dd2 Ms. Michelle Clifford-Middel Gerontological Nurse Practitioner City of Barrie Mr. Michael MiddeI 23 MacAllister Crt. Barrie Ontario L4N 7M6 ~~-E~'. I ~iIf;(,~aVEO ;. Ii!> i': i.j d', ~d - Lf~ ..._r, June 3, 2003 Oro-Medonte, Town Council Members Dear Sir or Madam: Re: Proposed Motocross Events in Oro-Medonte I write this letter with the intention to share information regarding the benefits and level of support for holding Motocross Sports and CMX events in Oro-Medonte. I am a resident of the City of Barrie, a chemical production operator, spouse, father of two children and a recreational Motocross rider. I have gained an understanding and respect for the sport by observing and participating in motocross sport and related events over the past two decades. The motocross I CMX events that have taken place in Oro-Medonte during the 2002 season compare extremely well to events held across the province in regards to organization, safety, security, family entertainment and benefit to local business. The motocross I CMX events that have taken place in Oro-Medonte during 2002 surpass the quality of events held across the province related to level of design quality and athletic competition. These events (until recently) have been well received by the community, had occurred with little disturbance and minimal environmental impact. Motrocross ICMX sport has already, and would continue to, benefit the Oro-Medonte community, the competing athletes and the national motocross sport. I recommend the Members of Council seriously consider the following information when making decisions pertaining to future motocross I CMX events in Oro-Medonte: · Motocross is a highly recognized National athletic sport with established standards for safety, noise restrictions, environmental design and control; · Motocross is a family and parent-youth (most participants are teenagers) oriented athletic sport that requires significant commitment, training and financial resources for competition; motocross athletes benefit their community by learning discipline and the values of challenging training; · Motocross participants require tens of thousands of dollars annually to compete and as a result offer great potential benefit to local retail, food, beverage, motor, entertainment and accommodation businesses; · Motocross sports are popular recreation activities, like Hardwood Hills' sport events"there exists the potential for additional boosts to local tourism; · Oro-Medonte 2002 residents in close proximity to the event were formally invited to attend none of the residents with current issues pertaining to the event chose to attend or contact organizers; · Oro-Medonte 2002 events were well-received by the community, most resident were not disturbed, organizers were informed of only a single expressed "noise" concern; · Oro-Medonte 2003 events are proposed to a limited 4 SINGLE DAY EVENTS; with a potential to cause a minimal disturbance in comparison to the benefit to the teen-age athletes, the community businesses and local tourism; ~ . Page 2 June 3, 2003 . Community concerns pertaining to proposed Ora-Medonte 2003 events have been voiced by individuals with obvious conflicts of interest ie. Large scale Motor-Speedway business; . Community concerns pertaining to proposed Ora-Medonte 2003 events have been voiced by individuals with little or no understanding or respect for the Motocross sports I CMX events ie. association with undesirable activities; . Community concerns pertaining to proposed Ora-Medonte 2003 events have been initiated by a single individual who has conveyed an inaccurate description of Motocross sports I CMX events ie. environmental impact and noise pollution; . Community concerns pertaining to proposed Ora-Medonte 2003 events could be reduced and! or clarified by holding a Motocross I CMX event in which more accurate assessments and evaluations are conducted . Please contact me to clarify these comments or request more information. Sincerely, \~~~~ "- ~',. Mr. Mike Middel Chemical Production Operator City of Barrie ld -L13 RECEIVELI ~d _y . ~u. 0 '2009 \, ~ ORO-MEDONTE TOWNSHIP ,-> Township of Oro-Medonte To Whom It May Concern: Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing this letter today in support of John and Jody Grahams bid to hold motocross events at their home. It is my opinion that such events provide a safe place for children and adults alike to ride their motocross bikes without fear of disturbing neighbours or the environment. As a close neighbour to the Grahams and a first hand witness to the events that were hosted on their property last year I can attest that the noise was absolutely not excessive or offensive in any fashion. I saw the work that John Graham did to build the unique track without damaging the surrounding environment so that his children could ride safely without having to venture to out of the way locations. This track also provides wonderful opportunities to other businesses in Oro-Medonte. The riders fill up with gas for their vehicles and their bikes at local gas stations and get themselves something to eat at local eateries. It also gets people from all across Southem Ontario to visit this area, become acquainted with its' other unique businesses such as Hardwood Hills, Horseshoe Valley and Burls Creek. Once they see how easy it is to access this area I feel confident that they would return here to participate in other events or activities. In short I wish to say that I am sorry that I missed the opportunity to speak of this aloud at the meeting that was held to discuss this matter because as an immediate neighbour I think that my say in the noise issue and the environmental issues should bear some weight. I was dismayed to hear of such a negative reaction to such a positive proposal to have a small number of events held here. I would like to go on the record as saying that I feel strongly that you should approve this project for the benefit of all concerned, for the Grahams who have invested much time and energy into making this one of the best tracks in Southern Ontario, for the neighbours who actively enjoy watching these events, and for the participants who appreciate having a new and interesting place to take part in their chosen hobby. This track exists and is being used by the Grahams and their children, but it is too good to just keep for themselves and their friends. They are doing a great service to motocross competitors everywhere by opening up the track publicly for these events. If you have any questions relating to my letter please feel free to contact my husband or myself at the following address or phone number. Fred and Irma Hall 1568 Old Barrie Road RR#1 Shanty Bay, Ontario LOL 2LO 705-739-9905 Sincerely, Irma J.1Lu . Irma J. Hall i-ui-i:::e4 '':''200'i5'' 0'i5'~~'4' .A.M.......... .............. ................... ....-...... ..... ..... ..... .,. .......--.:...... .CE' '.'VE...... 'r\: .......p ~ 0' 1"............. RE ." J..,; -, . lod -.45 till 0 4 2003 ORO-MEDONTE TOWNSHIP MISSION CYCLE 2is.~~---...a..............................................................................................................~.........., Angus, ON LOM 1 B2 Pbone (70S) 42.4-1515 Fax (70S) 424-7459 June 4. 2003 Dear Sir I Madam, As you may OJ may not be a~. the interest in oft'-f'08d riding is growing at . pbenominal rate. The number of oft'-road bike sales aR staggerin&. F10IIl 1998 to 2001 off-road motor'i:y~te sales increa&ed. 242%. In 2001 alone. more thM 18,000 units were sold. That is bole in Canada! Motocross is the second most demanding S))OI'\ witb soccer 851be first. It takes a great deal ofboth physical and mental strength 10 ride. People that do not ride, or do not know people 1hat ~ think that it is all about drinkiDa. drugs, and destruction in general; that everyone on a dirt bike is a hotugan. This is DOt the case at al1. People of all ages and income levels are investing in these units. whether it be for the kids or the parents and in many cases. for both. It has become a common interest for all members of the tamily, something CMIr)'OQe tends to eqjoy. There is no greater feeling than to be at a tntclc on race clay. It is an extended family Teunion so to speak. Everyone knows each other, and helps wbc:neva'1hey can. Evely truck and trailer door Is teft open. because there is DO fear oftbeft. Everybody does their part to keep the ~ clean. Individuals even brin& 1hcir own prbIp.... Any oil changes are done with the utmost respect fOr the environment.. 00 is always drained into containers and diBpOSCd of property. off site. There bas been a concern about decibte reedings offtbeec units. Through extensive research on this issue, let me assure you 1b8t a dirt bike has a lower rating that that of your a\lel'age chainsaw. Tbe loudest dirt bike on the marbt today is a Yamaha YZF4S0 at 104 decib1e.s. The second is the Honda CRF4SOR at 102. 'I'be quieI.est dwn&aw is a Stihl at anywhere between 101 to 106.6decibtes.. Other modets of cbail\S8WS owned by the average home owner weigh in at the 110 plus mart. Whether it be a new subdivisioo1hat gets built, or county foJ:esb post signs for no motorized vehicles. the places for off-road riding di8eppear. Bectmse ofthi~ many move up to a two stroke compititioo motorcycle and there the 8dd.icti'3D starts. As time goes on, the need for trades increases. however the supply oftracb decrease. G,d -~lo. ......... ................... .... .... ....................... .... ..................... ..... .............-................ ............... ... ......,....... .............p.; .02............. JUH-04-2003 03:35 AM It is far better to bave an orpnm,d safe track ~lo to ride on. dIan for- riden to be on private property, the roads, or abIndoned graft) phs. It is at this time we request 1hat the track in question be approved for apeciaJ ever.dI pennits. It is a beautiful track and when polled.. members voted it 10 be their favorilrJ. Not only win this track further help to keep people fiom ridiDa ~ private land and roBd.s, it win also generate tn01'e business for shops 100ated on the IOUtea 10 the track alI8CIOIS - Ontario. Gas stations, grocery stores. comer conveoience stores, ewn ho1eJs will benefit. Not to mention area dealers, such. as ourselves. h will help generate dollars for everyone. There are riders from the United StBte$ that come up here to compete. More people, more tourism. JDOR: revenue. The old uying goes "Once a motocrosser, always a motocrosser,' Please help keep thi& growina sport safe, .?f{- Mission Cyele Proposal tor Mandatory Reterendum Un MUlllClpal TaxatIon Means A 1 ense KOaQ Al1ea... l'age 1 OJ L lc-, '\ Member Communication Abte 'I_._",l._~.........,__ ALERTO 393 UniYefsity Ave., Suite 1701 T C4'onto, On MSG 1 E.6 tel: (416) 911-98;6 fax.: (416)911-6191 email: amo@amo.ml.lnicom.c:om To the immediate attention of the Clerk and Council May 21, 2003 - Alert 03/029 Proposal for Mandatory Referendum On Municipal Taxation Means A Tense Road Ahead- AMO Not Consulted Issue: Tory Policy Platform proposes referendums on new sources of revenue and increases in property taxes. Background: The three (3) political parties have now issued their policy platforms and AMO is preparing a comparative analysis of specific key issues and how each directly impacts municipal government. This analysis will be posted by Friday (May 23) and will indicate how these key proposals of each party reflect what the sector has been saying we need. Of immediate importance is the proposal in the Tory platform to extend the "Taxpayer Protection Acf' to municipal taxes. "Whatever municipality you live in, your local government will not be able to introduce a new tax or hike an existing one without the permission of the majority of votes." Notwithstanding a long weekend, AMO and municipal leaders have since last Friday been very vocal with their MPPs and the media about the impacts that such legislation will have on the workability of municipal government and its day-to-day operations, which are very much different than the province's. In fact, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Progressive Conservative MPP Bill Murdoch has publicly denounced this policy position as unworkable in the municipal context. The provincial legislation (both the Taxpayer Protection Act, 1999 and the Balanced Budget Act, 1999) contain a number of exemptions for the province including responses to changes to federal tax laws to maintain provincial revenues, or when revenues have declined from the previous fiscal year, or in response to a natural or other disaster or war. Since these Bills were proclaimed, the province passed legislation that overrides its own rules, Le., so that its income and corporate tax cuts promised in 2002 would not be deemed to be increases since they were not going to be implemented as tax cuts. There was no indication of this referendum policy approach by the government at any of the pre- consultation meetings under the Memorandum of Understanding or during a year's worth of discussion on a new Municipal Act that resulted in more stringent rules for public notice/input for the preparation of municipal budgets, which generate tax rate proposals. In fact, adjustments to the municipal budgets also require notice. Municipalities already report to their constituents in a number of ways, including Performance Measurement reports. Action: AMO members have been calling and e-mailing, sharing their disappointment and concern over this proposal. AMO has been discussing with government officials the ramifications and its Executive will meet on Friday to confirm next steps and will inform its membership of its actions. This information is available through AMO's subscription based MUNICOM network at www.municom.com. http://www.municom.comlpublications/13/030521_alt.html 5/30/2003 Member Communication ~~-~ L ~r-\ Association of '..i,".'" \ Municipf!llities .......... .....ttt. ..... ofOntano A I e rt 393 Uliversity Avenue, Suite 1701 Taonto, ON M5G 1E6 Tel: (416) 971-9856. fax: (416) 971-6191 email: a-n0@3mo.municom.a:>m To the immediate attention of the Clerk and Council May 23, 2003 - Alert 03/030 AMO URGES MUNICIPAL ACTION ON REFERENDUM PROPOSAL Issue: Tory Party proposal would require municipalities to hold a referendum on any increase to local taxes. Background: As outlined in Alert 03/029, the Progressive Conservative Party has released its campaign platform for the next provincial election. Of principal concern is the proposal to require voter approval through a referendum before increasing local taxes - whether across the municipality or parts thereof. It will pose significant challenges to municipal operations and budgets and undermine the autonomy recently established with the government under the new Municipal Act. THIS PROPOSAL MUST BE WITHDRAWN. The policy is unworkable for many reasons and will result in multiple and costly referenda in each jurisdiction in Ontario. Councils are certainly not in favour of tax increases. Most of the municipal cost pressures come from: . provincially mandated programs and service requirements, which represent the majority of municipal budgets; . limitations of the property tax laws themselves; and . lack of other sources of revenue. As promised in Alert 03/029, an analysis of key municipal issues contained in platforms of the three parties is available on our websites. Action: AMO urges all members to contact their PC MPPs, Cabinet Ministers, and other PC Party contacts to raise awareness of the serious ramifications of a referendum approach to tax policy. For more information, please contact: Pat Vanini, Executive Director at 416971-9856 ext. 316 or email: pvanini@amo.municom.com AMO Will Not Help Write Tax Referendum Legislation Page 1 of 1 lo€ - ') Member Communication AM. ~.-.tJ_!....w.........(__ ALERTO 393 UniYe<sity A~_. Suite 1701 T aonte, On MSG , E6 tel: (416) 971-98::6 fax: (416) 971-6191 email: amo@amO.munkom.com To the immediate attention of the Clerk and Council June 3, 2003- Alert 03/032 AMO Will Not Help Write Tax Referendum Legislation Issue: AMO has refused to provide assistance to the PC Party in drafting proposed property tax referendum legislation. Background: As communicated to AMO members in Alerts 03/029 (May 21), 03/030(May 23), and 03/031 (May 30), AMO has called for the withdrawal of the PC party platform proposal to introduce legislation that would require municipalities to hold a referendum if proposing a property tax increase. Spokespeople for the PC Party have indicated that they are willing to consult AMO when drafting the tax referendum legislation to ensure that it meets municipal needs. AMO has responded clearly and unequivocally that it is not willing to be part of any consultation on such legislation. President of AMO, Mayor Ken Boshcoff, has written Premier Eves, statihg that AMO rejects the policy proposal and calling for it to be withdrawn. AMO awaits a response from the Premier. In response to its Alert (03/031, May 30), encouraging members to pass resolutions and contact MPPs regarding their opposition to the property tax referendum proposal, AMO has received resolutions from over fifty municipalities, and expects to receive many more as councils meet to discuss the issue this week. Sample resolutions have been posted on the AMO website, (www.municom.com). To date, two Conservative MPPs, Bill Murdoch representing Grey-Bruce- Owen Sound, and AI McDonald representing Nipissing, have publicly voiced their opposition to their Party's tax referendum proposal. Action: AMO will continue to provide members with updates on efforts to have the proposal withdrawn from the PC party platform. This information is available through AMO's subscription based MUNICOM network at www.municom.com. For more information, please contact: Pat Vanini, Executive Director, AMO at 416-971-9856 ext. 316. http://www.municom.comlPublications/13/030603_alt.htm 6/6/2003 lvf- , {l{\t) ! Phone (705) 326-4337 jubileehouse@orillia.org Charlene Taylor. Coordinator Fax (705) 325-4161 ColA.chLchL~lA.bLlte House P.O.Box 272, Orillia, Ontario L3V 6 May 22, 2003 r--...._ IIE(:t:f'/~~_... ~ ~f:; ~Ar. . ..l 23 0110.. _ ?O{}J ~t;:DOIV]j . --_ SHIP 11: j -~ Mayor and Coucil of the Township ofOro-Medonte P.O.Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2XO Mr. Mayor and Members of Council: Thank you for the Grant of$750.00 towards the operating costs of Co uchi ching Jubilee House. At our Second Annual General Meeting held last week, Trish, one of the women currently residing in the House with her two small children, told 'her story'. We are proud of Trish, and her detennination to make a new life for herself and her children, and very proud that Couchiching Jubilee House is helping make this transition possible. And it isonly through continuing support of our Community that we are able to provide these services, giving a ' hand up', not a 'hand out' to the residents. I am enclosing a copies of our Newsletter which includes 'Trish's Story'. On behalf of the residents and Board of Directors, thank you again for your recognition of the needs of Transitional Housing in our a.rea. Yours sincerely, /~~ Helen Perry Secretary to the Board of Directors. Enc: Receipt#112-=7 P(] V Newsletters .Community Partners:" Faith Works (Anglican Diocese of Toronto) Simcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness S1. James' Anglican Church S1. Paul's United Church Regent Park United Church Forest Home United Church Westmount United Church Orillia Presbyterian Church (S1. Andrew's) Community Foundation of Orillia & area Orillia Community Local Service Clubs Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Dr. Hugh Coleman (Dentistry on West) Community Action Program for Children Aug.2001/Rev May 2002 Couchiching Jubilee House a caring and nurturing environment for women Coordinator-Charlene Taylor if 705-326-4337 fax- 705-325-4161 c;-- --/....., ) 9~.") j ubileehouse@orillia.org Mission State'ment Couchiching Jubilee House is an ecumenical community based program that enables women to achieve their goals by providing transitional housing in a supportive environment. Program Goals · to provide affordable, safe, transitional (up to one year) housing for women and their dependent children · to offer nurturing, non-judgemental, supported living for women . to help women access the community resources they need and want · to offer support from within our community, to include the individual's natural support system, volunteers and Program Coordinator Accountability Our Board of Directors is composed of individuals representing churches, community agencies and interested citizens of Orillia and area. ., ..., ,.,.. ",...""."...."..",.",."".",.".,..""",.','..'.i....."".,~{.,.,. ...,~.,:~/iJ......... ~......... .~~ {,At ./ .."".;. j' ",ii" -it Who is it for? Women in need of transitional housing Single women with or without children Vulnerable women of any age Women leaving abusive situations What is it? Transitional housing for up to 12 months A house with four furnished apartments Rent geared to income Located in downtown Grillia How do we help? By providing ongoing support and encouragement By developing links with other Service Providers How do you access it? Contact: Charlene Taylor 705-326-4337 Coordinator Applicants will be screened (application form & interview) .~ "'1) I G',J Present Regrets: \.5; - \ RECEIVED " ;;'~~O:~E (.' TOWNSHIP , SEVERN SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATION FIRST QUARTER MEETING April 25, 2003 10:00 am at the Midland Council Chambers Bill Thompson Keith Sherman Michele Locke T om Elliott Laurie Schutt Ralph Hough David Parks Rob Coulas . Bob Coryell Mike Mayotte ,Janette Anderson , Mark Taylor Paul Maurice Minutes Town of Midland Severn Sound Environmental Association Severn Sound Environmental Association Township of Spring water Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre Township ofOro-Medonte SSEA Chair Township of Georgian Bay Severn Sound Public Advisory Committee Chair Township ofTay Town ofPenetanguishene Environment Canada Township of Severn Township of Tiny \ \1 .. 1. Adoption of Agenda Keith Sherman, Tom Elliott and Rob Coulas noted that each had one additional item for Other Business. MOTION: Moved by David Parks, seconded by Tom Elliott, to adopt the agenda as presented. CARRIED. 2. Review of Minutes and Past Business MOTION: Moved by Bill Thompson, seconded by David Parks, to adopt the January 24, 2003 minutes as presented. CARRIED. 3. Statement for 2002 Keith Sherman noted that the deficit is slightly less than the $2,029 as indicated in the January 24,2003 minutes. The fmal deficit is $1,909.00 MOTION: Moved by Tom Elliott, seconded by Dave Parks to receive the Statement for 2002 as presented and in accordance with the April 17 , 1998 motion indicating that no audit is required. CARRIED. 4. Report of Renewal Subcommittee Notes ITom the Renewal Subcommittee meeting held on February 7,2003 were distributed to members for their review. Discussions ITom that meeting centred around three issues: do we want to continue; length of term for the next partnership agreement; and review of partnerships. The consensus at that meeting was that the SSEA should continue for a suggested length of term of5 years and partnerships should be examined. It was suggested at the subcommittee meeting that the City of Orillia be considered as a potential future partner and that efforts should be made to bring the Province back as a partner. It was also agreed that the original funding formula should continue but be based on updated assessments. The consensus around the table at today's meeting also indicates that a recommendation to Councils for a 5 year term would be favourable_ Keith Sherman stated that the items of consensus will be written into a final report and distributed at a later date. He also noted that the funding formula will be updated using the new assessment figures. 2 Ralph Hough stated that we want approval from members now to go to current Councils to ask for a recommendation to incoming councils for the 5 year agreement, Bill Thompson suggested that the recommendation be sent in the form of a letter to all outgoing Councils outlining the concept of a 5 year renewal. MOTION: Moved by Bill Thompson, seconded by Dave Parks to approve the concept of a 5 year agreement starting April 1, 2004 and to bring this recommendation to outgoing Councils for consideration by incoming Councils. CARRIED. Keith Sherman recently received assessment information for the City of OriIlia and has yet to speak to the Mayor regarding a potential partnership. He added that the Severn Sound watershed has always been our focus but work could occur outside the watershed on an individual basis as is the case in the North Simcoe Municipal Groundwater Study. Ralph Hough noted that, as was mentioned by member Paul Maurice at the subcommittee meeting, we need to examine new partners very carefully. Concerns were voiced about expectations, time and services by any new members as the SSEA currently has a full workload. Additional partnership issues will be discussed a later date when the assessments are reviewed and projected budgets are drafted to ensure that members can make informed decisions. Keith Sherman will arrange a meeting with Simon Llewellyn, Danny Epstein and Laurie Schutt to discuss SSENWye Marsh outstanding issues. Chair, Ralph Hough and Keith Sherman will meet with Laurie Schutt and the Board of Friends ofWye Marsh Inc. to discuss the future of that part]J.ership. 5. First Quarterly Report for 2003 Approval of Report MOTION: Moved by Tom Elliott, seconded by Dave Parks, to approve the 1 st Quarter Report as presented. CARRIED. Approval of Cheque Register MOTION: Moved by Bill Thompson, seconded by Dave Parks, to approve the Cheque Register as presented. CARRIED. Forecast of Revenues (j /'\ {i. '1 ""-" 3 ,& Keith Sherman noted that we are close to meeting target revenues for projects since we already have a number of confirmed commitments. Bill Thompson requested that Midland's Sucker Creek project be added to the list. The Forecast of Revenues was received as information. First Quarter Activity Summary The Activity Summary was received as information. 6. Other Business · County of Simcoe Agreement - Keith Sherman noted that we have been operating under an agreement with the County to provide a Peer Review service for the North Simcoe Area. The County is now asking for a renewal oftms Agreement. The agreement renewal is still in its planning stages. It was noted that we will be paid directly from the County. Members emphasized that we should be protected to re-coup the costs and compensated adequately. MOTION: Moved by Tom Elliott, seconded by Dave Parks to give approval in principle, allowing Keith Sherman and the SSEA Chair to sign the agreement with the County of Simcoe, to extend the land use, planning and natural environment agreement. CARRIED. . The Renewal Subcommittee will meet again at the call of the Chair_ . Partners' Reception April 4, 2003 - A summary ofthe event was distributed to members. Ralph Hough thanked Keith and staff for an enjoyable evening. . Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority expansion - Ralph Hough noted that this wasn't an "either or" issue Oro-Medonte isn't choosing the SSEA or the NVCA - it is a question of whether Oro-Medonte needs the services of a CA in the northern portion of the T ownsmp. Council will be voting on the first Wednesday in May. Tom Elliott inquired why we are not a Conservation Authority. Ralph Hough commented that the issue was examined before but the province wasn't allowing any new CA's to be started at that time and federal fund~g would be restricted if we were a CA. Keith Sherman added that if the NVCA expansion does go through - they will have to come to the SSEA for information about the Severn Sound watershed. Their work to date has been based in the Nottawasaga watershed - not Severn Sound. . North Simcoe Municipal Groundwater Study - It is progressing and we are expecting the bulk of the draft Well Head Protection Area (WHP A) study and 4 regional aquifer mapping to be completed soon. This information will eventually be linked to Certificates of Approval, municipal wells and municipal Official Plans and will give everyone a better understanding of groundwater and surface water linkage. · West Nile Training - The Simcoe District Health Unit asked each municipality to attend training sessions for the WNV. The situation is different in North Simcoe- many municipalities have natural wetlands and wet areas and we want to ensure that the WNV doesn't become a problem in the area. Spraying chemicals is still a concern but the SCDHU understands more about wetlands and that planning must continue to ensure that only areas that must be treated will be treated, if necessary. It appears that IIlunicipal Works staff will bedeciding/defming "standing water" and we will be working with those departments in the future. The SSEA has also been asked by the SCDHU to assist with the identification of mosquito larvae and to sample specific areas. · Rob Coulas presented members. with a letter ITom the Severn Sound Public Advisory Committee regarding an agreement in principle by PAC members for restrictions on the cosmetic use of pesticides. He would like members and their municipalities to consider the issue and provide feedback and responses to the letter. This letter is the result of a PAC presentation by concerned citizens in Springwater Township who are approaching Council there to request a restriction on the cosmetic use of pesticides. Ralph Hough requested that members bring this letter to their Councils and provide feedback. ' . · Tom Elliott requested an update on Site 41. Keith Sherman stated that he was formally asked by the Township of Tiny to review the surface water aspects of the site development and operation, hydro geologists have been asked to review groundwater and there is also a peer review underway by the Monitoring Committee for the Site, All reviews are underway but there have been no reports presented yet. He added that as information becomes available, the SSEA will keep members updated. · Trapnetting - A fact sheet/public notice regarding the upcoming trapnetting season was distributed to members. 7. Next Meeting and Adjournment The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 25,2003_ MOTION: Moved by Dave Parks, seconded by Tom Elliott, to adjourn the meeting. CARRIED. 5 Severn Sound Environmental Association 2002 Revenues (1) as at December 31, 2002 Collected 2002 or Invoiced Remaining Budget to Date Federal $35,000 $35,000 $0 Municipal (2) 80,000 80,000 0 Tiny 5,425 5,425 0 Penetanguishene 9,994 9,994 0 Midland 17 ,944 17,944 0 Tay 14,375 14,375 0 Sevem 8,641 8,641 0 Oro-Medonte 12,050 12,050 0 Springwater 5,993 5,993 0 Georgian Bay 5,578 5,578 0 Community/Private 20,000 1,288 18,712 Projects (3) 25,000 21,596 3,404 Recoveries (4) 35,000 4,264 30,736 Prior Year Surplus/(deficit) -3,796 TOTAL REVENUES $195,000 $138,352 $52,852 (1) Revenues related directly to the Environmental Association which do not include project funds (cash and in-kind) from partners. (2) Municipal share is based on 1998 assessment. (3) Projects administered by the Association (10%). (4) Work done by the SSEA Office for the Partners and/or others. PREPARED INTERNALLY FOR MANAGEMENT PURPOSES. NOT AUDITED. SEE ATTACHED NOTE. Severn Sound Environmental Association 2002 Expenditures as at December 31, 2002 2002 Total 2002 Deliverable Budget To Date Balance Administration Undistributed Salaries & Benefits $17,000 $11,601 $5,399 Overall Coordination 30,000 30,000 0 Secretariate to Assoc. 12,000 2,907 9,093 Treasurer expense 6,000 3,009 2,991 Travel expense 5,000 5,204 -204 Conference expense 3,500 2,282 1,218 Meeting expense 1,200 386 814 Printing 2,500 0 2,500 Supplies & equipment 3,000 4,587 -1,587 Software upgrades &"maintenance 2,000 0 2,000 Hardware upgrades & maintenance 1,000 0 1,000 Sub total: $83,200 $59,976 $23,224 Site expenses at Wye M. Space $5,040 $5,191 -$151 ReceptionlFaxlPhone 3,300 3,399 -99 Photocopy 2,520 2,603 -83 Postage 2,100 2,163 -63 Sub total: $12,960 $13,356 -$396 Prepare and Maintain Databases private system review 0 0 0 farm database 1,000 473 527 trib rehab database 1,000 1,000 0 fish habitat database 1,000 71 929 Sediment database 0 0 0 GIS base coverages 18,000 2,476 15,524 library 500 0 500 photo archive 250 0 250 map archive 250 0 250 trib quality database 1,000 0 1,000 Sub-total: $23,000 $4,020 $18,980 Data Analyses Honey H. hydrodynamic&nutrient model 0 0 0 Bass Lake Environmental Strategy 0 0 0 Sev Sound Wtrshed Restoratn targets 0 0 0 Requests and Reviews $8,000 $8,671 -$671 Sub-total: $8,000 $8,671 -$671 Produce Reports Annual Report $2,000 $0 $2,000 Sev Sound Restoration Status Report 3,000 1,000 2,000 Open Water Quality Status Report 500 500 0 Tributary Flow and Quality Report 2,000 1,500 500 Sub-total: $7,500 $3,000 $4,500 PREP ARED INTERNALLY FOR MANAGEMENT PURPOSES_ NOT AUDITED. SEE AITACHED NOTE. Severn Sound Environmental Association 2002 Expenditures as at December 31, 2002 2002 Total 2002 Deliverable Budget To Date Balance Documentation Complete IJC and COA documentation $3,000 $3,000 $0 Project Proposals&reporting 20,000 . 20,000 0 Sub total: $23,000 $23,000 $0 Monitoring Open w. monitoring: sampling $5,000 $5,930 -$930 chem analyses (3) 0 0 0 phytoplankton analysis (OMOE In-kind) 0 0 0 zoopl analysis (contractor) 3,250 0 3,250 Tributary monitoring: . sampling 3,000 3,171 -171 chem analyses (OMOE In-kind) 0 312 -312 flow stations 4,000 0 4,000 Marsh monitoring coord. 0 0 0 Sub total: $15,250 $9,413 $5,837 Public Involvement Secretariate support to PAC $5,000 $1,735 $3,265 Communications Developing communications materials $16,000 $17,006 -$1,006 Displays and events 1,090 84 1,006 Sub total: $17,090 $17,090 $0 Total: $195,000 $140,261 $54,739 FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR 2002 Budget Actual Remaining Revenues Expenditures $195,000 -195,000 $138,352 -140,261 $56,648 -54,739 Balance to date $0 ($1,909) $1,909 PREP ARED INTERNALLY FOR MANAGEMENT PURPOSES. NOT AUDITED. SEEAITACHEDNOTE. Severn Sound Environmental Association Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2002 These financial statements are not audited. Per article 3.1 of the Letter of Agreement to Establish the Severn Sound Environmental Association: "The Treasurer shall maintain adequate documentation and records of revenues and expenditures of the Association in accordance with accepted municipal financial accounting practices. The financial records and documentation shall be available for inspection by the Parties and their auditors upon request." A motion was passed on April 17, 1998 by the members of the Severn Sound Environmental Association, indicating that no annual audit is required. ~C\-\C) \) . Severn Sound Environmental Association Box 100, Hwy 12 East Midland, ON L4R 4K6 February 20, 2003 To all members of SSEA, I am writing this letter in response to public concerns expressed at one of our recent monthly Public Advisory Committee meetings regarding a presentation addressing the hazards of residential cosmetic lawn pesticide use. Our presenter, a resident of Springwater Township, provided an overview of various acute and chronic illnesses linked to the use of cosmetic lawn pesticides. It was the intention of the presenter to request a complete ban of all cosmetic pesticide use in Springwater Township. On behalf of the Severn Sound Public Advisory Committee (PAC) I am requesting the SSEA to consider the proposal made via our PAC meeting presenter. Since the Severn Sound Environmental Association represents the interests of Springwater Township, in addition to other local municipalities and townships with residential lawn pesticide application, the PAC requests a formal response , acknowledging the public concerns on this issue. We feel that as this association moves beyond the Remedial Action Plan and into the development of a Sustainability Community Program, an elimination of cosmetic pesticides use should be considered. We acknowledge that there are businesses that would be threatened by this action in the local area. However, there are also alternatives that these businesses can incorporate into their services (Le. green solutions) and thereby retain and possibly enhance their business opportunities while at the same time reducing pesticides in the local environment Health Canada allows the use of specific herbicides, insecticides and fungicides for cosmetic lawn care, however, there have been epidemiological studies documenting human developmental and toxicity aliments linked to the use of these approved pesticides. We feel that the cosmetic use of these pesticides only exposes our population to unnecessary health risks for the sake of maintaining a manicured residential property. We would also like to affirm that this request should not consider agricultural pesticide use since this addresses and impacts an iodustry that is very well regulated_ On behalf of the Severn Sound PAC we look forward to a response to this issue of concern and hope for a commitment to a healthy and sustainable community, obert Coulas, M_Sc, B.Ed_ Severn Sound Public Advisory Chairperson Fact Sheet Feuille de renseignements I \.i)f), - \ @ Ontario" Ministry of Natural Resources Ministere des Richesses nature lies Apri114,2003 Severn Sound Nearshore Fish Community Index Netting The Upper Great Lakes Management Unit, Lake Huron Office of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR), will be monitoring the abundance and health ofthe nearshore fish community in Severn Sound, Georgian Bay, with emphasis on walleye. Information will be collected on walleye, smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike, back crappie, as well as many other fish species found in the nearshore areas of Severn Sound. For this purpose, live capture "trap" nets will be set during the latter part of April and during the first two weeks of June. Each net will extend trom 60m to 75m (150 - 200 feet) :lIom the shoreline and will be marked with numerous flagged marker buoys that are NOT night illuminated. At times, these nets will be moved to new locations. The nets and sampling procedure that are used are not hannful to the fish. The fish are measured for length and weight, aging tissues are collected, and all fish are released alive at the site of capture. In addition, captured walleye are being tagged with a bright yellow tag at the rear of the tront dorsal fin. It is requested that tags be returned to the MNR from any walleye harvested while angling. To arrange for tags to be returned, please phone the number below. It is important for your safety and the integrity of the program that the nets are not disturbed and that boaters stay back a minimum of 50m metres (165 feet) from the nets. It should also be noted that under the Federal Fisheries Act tampering with nets could result in fines up to $100, 000 or one year imprisonment. This program will provide important information on the progress of walleye rehabilitation as well as identifying changes or problems with the fish community of Severn Sound. ' FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Gonder Ministry of Natural Resources (519) 371-5596 1 I 1\''CA_\r\ \.j) ~\ . '. O^- " Severn Sound Environmental Association Implementation Office Activity Report 1st Quarter - April 2003 January 2003 . Work continued on the Sustainability Plan/Melbourne Principles with Environment Canada North Simcoe Groundwater Study Steering Committee meetings Work continued on the North Simcoe Groundwater Study Work continued on the Land Management Evaluation Project Presentation to Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture - January 2, 2003 Public Advisory Coinmittee Meeting - Presentation - Bruce Kitchen, Water Control Engineer for the Trent-Severn Waterway. January 7th - Assisted with a written and verbal interview with Sharon Boddy from FCM about Severn Sound and the success of community involvement in the process. Initiated planning for shorelines workshop to be held - July 2003 (speakers to include DFO, SSEA, MNR) Provided comments to Severn Twp re: proposed Port Severn Golf Course Amended deliverables for Great Lakes Sustainability Fund fish project (fiscal year ending March 2003) Provided information (species lists) for Hamilton Discovery Centre Project Initiated planning for Backyard Habitat Workshop to be held April 2003 at Four the Love of Dirt January 24th - SSEA Quarterly Meeting - Ian Orchard was in attendance to update members about the Sustainability Plan. Completed Community Fisheries/Wildlife Involvement Program applications for 2003 Provided comments to Town ofPenetanguishene on DesRochers development project Received information on Bird Studies Canada/Marsh Monitoring Program for distribution & display Wye Marsh Stewardship Quarterly Meeting - January 28 North Simcoe Groundwater Study Open House - Tay Township Consultation with Couchiching Shores Ratepayers Association & MNR re: fish habitat and natural shorelines project - January 29 Simcoe County Ag Info Days Jan 15-17 - Barrie - Display on our Healthy Futures Grant Program January 28 - Agknowledge Funders Forum January 30 - North Simcoe Rural Water Quality Improvement Program Committee meeting January 31st - Michele Locke attended a Tourism Forum in Honey Harbour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 2003 · Work continued on the Sustainability Plan/Melbourne Principles with Environment Canada \ _/") \ "'\ ~ '" · North Simcoe Groundwater Study Steering Committee meetings · Work continued on the North Simcoe Groundwater Study · Work continued on the Land Management Evaluation Project · Public Advisory Committee Meeting - Discussion - Future Goals of the Public Advisory Committee · February 6 - NSRQIP Cheque Presentations to landowners · February 7th - SSEA Renewal Subcommittee met - The current Partnership Agreement ends March 31, 2004. The Subcommittee agreed that the focus for the new agreement will be sustainability. Work will continue on this item through 2003. · Completed naturalization plans for five properties along the Trent-Severn Waterway · Initiated work on Trent-Severn Waterway Lock 45 naturalization plan · Attended the National Conference on Canadian Wetlands Stewardship in Ottawa- February 3-5 · PWQMN (Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network) Course in Peterborough February 18 & 19,2003 · Presented Wye Valley Biological Inventory Project to Midland-Penetang Field Naturalists Club - February 22 · February 12th - Keith Sherman presented the Sustainability Plan presentation to the Township ofOro-Medonte Council. · February 19th - Keith Sherman presented the Sustainability Plan presentation to the Town ofPenetanguishene Council · February 20th - SSEA hosted the first part of a two part Nutrient Management Course through OMAF at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre. March 2003 · Work continued on the Sustainability PlanlMelbourne Principles with Environment Canada · North Simcoe Groundwater Study Steering Committee meetings · Work continued on the North Simcoe Groundwater Study · Work continued on the Land Management Evaluation Project · Public Advisory Committee Meeting - Presentation - Dixon Hydrogeology and Golder Associations, consultants for the North Simcoe Municipal Groundwater Study. · March 4 - Keith Sherman met with Georgian Bay Township re: Port of Port Severn concept · March 7 - NVCA Ag Info Session - Presentation · Completed Great Lakes Sustainability Fund final report for fiscal year 2002-2003 · Completed Trent-Severn Waterway interim report for fiscal year 2002-2003 · Prepared for partner appreciation night · Drafted plant list/order for natural shorelines projects for 2003 implementation · Initiated planning for native plant/natural shorelines workshop to be held May 2003 · March 14 - Presentation at Annual Seed Fair · Municipal Drainage Workshop - March 19 · March 19 - 21 - Keith Sherman attended "Americana" conference in Montreal with Environment Canada to promote sustainable communities. \y ~ - [l\ ~ . ;It · March 21 - 2nd part of Nutrient Management Course, hosted by SSEA · PWQMN sampling started March 24, 2003 · March 27 - Presentation at Christian Farmers Annual General Meeting · March 31 - Ecological Farmers Meeting · Proposal submitted to HRDC for summer students · Website: www.sevemsound.ca underwent a large update and new look · Sampling at Orr Lake at the request ofSpringwater residents April 2003 · Work continued on the Sustainability PlanlMelboume Principles with Environment Canada · North Simcoe Groundwater Study Steering Committee meetings · Work continued on the North Simcoe Groundwater Study · Work continued on the Land Management Evaluation Project and Report · Public Advisory Committee Meeting - Presentation - John Ferguson, Education Advisory for the Ontario Environmental Commissioner's Office - Using the Environmental Bill of Rights · April 2 - Temperature Loggers installed at Port Severn and North River - downloading information weekly · April 4, 2003 - Partners' Reception - 75 people in attendance - volunteers, partners and landowners honoured. · April 9 - Lafontaine Farmers' meeting at Paul Maurice's · April 10 - Attended a Penetanguishene Harbour Public Meeting · April 11 , 2003 - Regular Sampling Season started · April 11, 2003 - Presentation at Faculty of Education - York University - Environmental Literacy Conference · April 11, 2003 - Backyard Habitat Workshop at Four the Love of Dirt - Midland - 17 people in attendance \ \ f' o ,.. 5th Annual SSEA Partners' Reception - April 4th 2003 About 75 people attended the Severn Sound Environmental Association partners' reception despite the snow and freezing rain. The Hon. Paul De Villers M:P and M:PP Garfield Dunlop as well as Heads of Council, CAO/Clerks and SSEA members, community service groups, volunteers and landowners were in attendance_ The Hon. Paul De Villers presented two plaques to Keith Shennan, one from his office and one from Prime Minister Jean Chretien - congratulating the SSEA on their 5th Anniversary. Awards were presented (or to be presented because they weren't in attendance) to the following area landowners for their participation in Rural Water Quality Improvement projects, Natural Shoreline projects and tributary rehabilitation: Jean & James Kerr, the Forest Family, the Vincent Family, Ruby & Julian Pikulik, Donna & Bruce Cole, Blake & Jackie Payne, Jack McAughey, Barry & Ada Silk:, Brian Silk:, and Mr. & Mrs. Smitham. Awards were also presented to community volunteers and service clubs including: Rachelle Hamelin from "Four the Love of Dirt" for her outstanding dedication to promoting sustainability in Severn Sound; Alex Seaborn and Scoutrees for treeplanting; Dunc McLaren in recognition of his contribution to the Severn Sound Public Advisory Committee; Georgian Bay Hunters and Anglers in recognition of their contriBution to protecting and improving the fish community in Severn Sound; the Rotary Club ofPenetanguishene for their contributions to the Penetang Waterfront Park Stormwater Pond; the Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene for their continuing stormwater management projects; to Georgian Bay Islands National Park for their participation in the Take a Little Lead Out program; to Marg Killing, Bob Maurice and Bob Bowles for their outstanding dedication to the St. Andrews Lake project; the Orillia Fish and Game Conservation Club for their protection and improvements at Langman Marsh; and to the 724 Midland Lions Air Cadet Squadron for their contribution to protecting and improving the water quality of Little Lake in Midland. Peter Dupuis, a resident of Midland, was honoured with the fourth annual Bob Whittam Award for his environmental contributions to the Severn Sound ecosystem. Nominated by Brian Milligan for his role as a vocal and active supporter of the natural environment of Severn Sound. Brian Milligan states that "Peter strives to bring the natural environment to the community ... if you have met ~ you know that his passion is contagious." Bob Whittam and current PAC Chair Rob Coulas made the presentation to Peter at the Severn Sound Environmental Association partners' reception. There was another nominee for this award, Allan Vallee. Nominated by Sandy Agnew, Allen and his wife Audrey were recognized for their committment to the environment, providing leadership and setting a good example for other rural landowners and farmers. Thank you to all who attended. ~0, - \\0 n "v '" Deputation by Severn Sound Environmental Association to the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte on April 23, 2003 On the proposed expansion of the NVCA within the Township Your Worship, thank you for the opportunity of addressing Council. The purpose of this deputation is to provide Council with the SSEA perspective on the report of April 8, 2003 and subsequent debate and meetings that must have taken place prior to the report. My letter of January 31, 2003, provided in previous Council agendas, provides assessment of the capabilities and value of the ,SSEA to the Township and the Severn Sound watershed_ The impression that Council must have from the Conservation Authority proposal is that the Severn Sound portion of the Township is somehow unprotected or neglected. The SSEA is not a Conservation Authority it is a partnership of municipalities and government agencies working together for the protection and well being of the Severn Sound area. The focus of the SSEA is the Severn Sound watershed and as such the area of the Township located within the watershed is well served by that focus. The Severn Sound Remedial Action Plan was developed and implemented throughout the Severn Sound area in the absence of a Conservation Authority. The SSEA provides many of the features listed in the Report to Council to all the municipalities in the area. In addition, we work closely with the provincial and federal agencies which have jurisdiction in the absence of a Conservation Authority. We also work closely with other environmental agencies and landowner groups for the betterment of the Severn Sound area. The Severn Sound Environmental Association is presently providing: planning strategies on a watershed and subwatershed basis support to land stewardship efforts in the Severn Sound area monitoring (with our partners) of the Severn Sound ecosystem, including conditions of site plan approval that were contributed to by SSEA and that relate to environmental matters comments on various marine construction projects to the regulatory agencies assistance to municipalities in dealing with new environmental responsibilities and in getting the maximum benefit out of provincial and federal agencies where their jurisdictions apply. plan review to local municipalities and the County and District Municipalities on environmental aspeCts of development proposals . . . . . I urge Council to carefully consider their decision on extending jurisdiction_ Needless and destructive competition would result from two organizations with so much overlap and yet so much potential for cooperation between our respective areas. Prepared by Keith Sherman, Coordinator, Severn Sound Environmental Association Eastern Georgian Bay/ North Channel Fisheries Stewardship Council . April 30, 2003 \ \0~ - '1 To the Reguiation Committee Chairperson, Over the past month we have read about concerned citizens .Gomplaining of garbage and abandoned ice huts left on Hogg's Bay, Severn Souridafter the March 15 deadline (please see attached articles). On behalf of the Severn Sound Public Advisory Committee (SSPAC), I would like to express our support for the establishment of registration regulations and guidelines for ice hut owners in Severn Sound. The winter pollution of Severn Sound, due to abandoned ice fishing huts and gear, has been an annual occurrence and always raises the following question: If adjacent bodies of water, such as Lake Simcoe and Couchiching have registration requirements for ice hut owners, why can the same process not be established in Severn Sound? Over the past year Severn Sound has been internationally recognized as one of only two of forty-three Areas of Concern within the Great Lakes to have achieved a delisted status, thereby remediating most of the serious environmental problems in this ecosystem. We feel that this blatant abuse and disregard for Severn Sound should not be a recurring issue, especially after all of the effort put forth to reduce pollution and environmental degradation in this area. In addition, over the past year the Ministry of Natural Resources has made some major revisions to the catch limits, winter fishing seasons, and size limit restrictions to four primary sport fish species in Georgian Bay in order to protect those sensitive populations. We commend this actionsince it is another step towards further meeting the objectives of the Remedial Action Plan for Severn Sound, while at the same time indicating the precarious stability of our local fishery, By introducing a registration of ice fishing huts on Georgian Bay there would not only be the benefit of regulating litter and ice hut abandonment, but it would also provide a better system to insure the proper control of the latest revisions to fishing regulations on Georgian Bay. It is our understanding that the Eastern Georgian Bay/North Channel Fisheries Stewardship Council will be presenting a proposal to initiate the registration of ice fishing huts on Georgian Bay. The Severn Sound PAC is providing our support for this timely action, We feel that Severn Sound must be an area of sustainability rather than one of complacency, otherwise all of our hard work will be for not. Ro ert Coulas, M.Sc., B.Ed. Severn Sound Public Advisory Committee Chairperson c.c. Keith Sherman, Co-ordinator Severn Sound Remedial Action Plan, Severn Sound Environmental Association LD \'Q '- \ (J \ . Severn Sound Environmental Association 2003 Expenditures as at March 31, 2003 2003 Total 2003 Deliverable Budget To Date Balance Administration Undistributed Salaries & Benefits $17,000 $23,848 -$8,848 Overall Coordination 30,000 0 30,000 Secretariate to Assoc. 10,000 1,037 '8,963 Treasurer expense 5,000 725 4,275 Travel expense 5,500 693 4,807 Conference expense 3,500 1,355 2,145 Meellng expense 1,200 0 1,200 Prinllng 1,500 0 1,500 Supplies & equipment 4,444 1,717 2.727 Software upgrades & maintenance 2,000 0 2,000 Hardware upgrades & maintenance 3,000 3,084 -84 Sub total: $83,144 $32,459 $50,685 Site expenses at Wye M. Space $5,191 $1,298 $3,893 RecepllonlFaxlPhone 3,399 850 2,549 Photocopy 2,603 849 1,954 Postage 2,163 541 1,622 Sub total: $13,356 $3,338 $10,018 Prepare and Maintain Databases farm database 1,000 0 1,000 trib rehab database 1,000 0 1,000 fISh habitat database 1,000 0 1,000 GIS base coverages 19,000 11 ,562 7,438 Sub-total: $22,000 $11,562 $10,438 Data Analyses Requests and Reviews $10,000 $0 $10,000 Sub-total: $10,000 $0 $10,000 Produce Reports Annual Report $2,000 $0 $2,000 Sev Sound Restoration Status Report 3,000 0 3,000 Open Water Quality Status Report 500 0 500 Tributary Flow and Quality Report 1,000 0 1,000 Sub-total: $6,500 $0 $6,500 Documentation Complete IJC and CO A documentation $2,000 $0 $2,000 Project Proposals&reporllng 20,000 0 20,000 Sub total: $22,000 $0 $22,000 Monitoring Open w. monitoring: sampling $7,000 $0 $7,000 zoopl analysis (contractor) 3,500 0 3,500 Tributary monitoring: sampling 6,000 4,259 1,741 flow stations 0 -8,560 8,560 Sub total: $16,500 -$4,301 $20,801 Public Involvement Secretariate support to PAC $4,000 $661 $3,339 Communications Developing communications materials $16,000 $4,196 $11,804 Displays and events 1,500 0 1,500 Sub total: $17,500 $4,196 $13,304 Total: " $195,000 $47,915 $147,085 FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR 2003 Budget Actual Remaining Revenues $195,000 $37,679 $157,321 Expenditures -195,000 -47,915 -147,085 Balance to date $0 ($10,236) $10,236 '-"'~ ') 1'J .> ....- . t--- . i'J~P .1,."'V-- (;;.::J (' ... REC-8\JED 1 ~:.:... -:fOOIIIII.....<.. 'I;.'.~ ) m.t-~ , ,.w~ ORO-MIiIJag.. TO~ _.~ yt-""ntr lo~-\ June 3, 2003 Oro-Medonte, Town Council Members Dear Sir or Madam: Re: Proposed Motocross Events in Oro-Medonte We write this letter with the intention to share information regarding the benefits and level of support for holding Motocross Sports and CMX events in Oro-Medonte. We are long term residents, farmers by trade and live in very close proximity to the property at which Motocross I CMX racing events have been held. We know Mr and Mrs Graham well and have gained knowledge about Motocross I CMX sport through our association as nieghbours. We believed that these events (until recently) had been well received by the community, had occurred with little disturbance and minimal environmental impact. We think that Motrocross ICMX sport has already, and would continue to, benefit our community and the families who participate. We recommend Members of Council seriously consider the following information when making decisions pertaining to future motocross I CMX events in Oro- Medonte: . Motocross is a highly recognized National athletic sport with established standards for safety, noise restrictions, environmental design and control; . Motocross is a family and parent-youth (most participants are teenagers) oriented athletic sport that requires significant commitment, training and financial resources for competition; motocross athletes benefit their community by learning discipline and the values of challenging training; . Motocross participants require tens of thousands of dollars annually to compete and as a result offer great potential benefit to local retail, food, beverage, motor, entertainment and accommodation businesses; . Motocross sports are popular recreation activities, like Hardwood Hills' sport events, there exists the potential for additional boosts to local tourism; . Oro-Medonte 2002 residents in close proximity to the event were formally invited to attend none of the residents with current issues pertaining to the event chose to attend or contact organizers; . Oro-Medonte 2002 events were well-received by the community, most residents were not disturbed, organizers were informed of only a single expressed "noise" concem; . Oro-Medonte 2003 events are proposed to a limited 4 SINGLE DAY EVENTS; with a potential to cause a minimal disturbance in comparison to the benefit to the teen-age athletes, the community businesses and local tourism; ..~ . r loh - ~ . Page 2 June 3, 2003 . Community concerns pertaining to proposed Oro-Medonte 2003 events have been voiced by individuals with obvious conflicts of interest ie. Large scale Motor -Speedway business; . Community concerns pertaining to proposed Oro-Medonte 2003 events have been voiced by individuals with little or no understanding or respect for the Motocross sports I CMX events ie. association with undesirable activities; . Community concerns pertaining to proposed Oro-Medonte 2003 events have been initiated by a single individual who has conveyed an inaccurate description of Motocross sports I CMX events ie. environmental impact and noise pollution; · Community concerns pertaining to proposed Oro-Medonte 2003 events could be reduced and! or clarified by holding a Motocross I CMX event in which more accurate assessments and evaluations are conducted . Please contact us to clarify these comments or request more information. Sincerely, R a-;Vi- --J<vw.~ ~~ fir R W,- ~ /b 7~ ,., ~U"-b &) tOJ ~() ~ D IUS f};. / J rJI"04'18 ( ~ I__~_) ~ \ --I June 3, 2003 Oro-Medonte, Town Council Members Dear Sir or Madam: Re: Proposed Motocross Events in Oro-Medonte We write this letter with the intention to share information regarding the benefits and level of support for holding Motocross Sports and CMX events in Oro-Medonte. We are long term residents, farmers by trade and live in very close proximity to the property at which Motocross I CMX racing events have been held. We know Mr and Mrs Graham well and have gained knowledge about Motocross I CMX sport through our association as nieghbours. We believed that these events (until recently) had been well received by the community, had occurred with little disturbance and minimal environmental impact. We think that Motrocross ICMX sport has already, and would continue to, benefit our community and the families who participate. We recommend Members of Council seriously consider the following information when making decisions pertaining to future motocross I CMX events in Oro- Medonte: · Motocross is a highly recognized National athletic sport with established standards for safety, noise restrictions, environmental design and control; · Motocross is a family and parent-youth (most participants are teenagers) oriented athletic sport that requires significant commitment, training and financial resources for competition; motocross athletes benefit their community by leaming discipline and the values of challenging training; · Motocross participants require tens of thousands of dollars annually to compete and as a result offer great potential benefit to local retail, food, beverage, motor, entertainment and accommodation businesses; · Motocross sports are popular recreation activities, like Hardwood Hills' sport events, there exists the potential for additional boosts to local tourism; · Oro-Medonte 2002 residents in close proximity to the event were formally invited to attend none of the residents with current issues pertaining to the event chose to attend or contact organizers; · Oro-Medonte 2002 events were well-received by the community, most residents were not disturbed, organizers were informed of only a single expressed "noisen concern; · Oro-Medonte 2003 events are proposed to a limited 4 SINGLE DAY EVENTS; with a potential to cause a minimal disturbance in comparison to the benefit to the teen-age athletes, the community businesses and local tourism; '" ~ . Page 2 June 3, 2003 G'I -:1 . Community concerns pertaining to proposed Oro-Medonte 2003 events have been voiced by individuals with obvious conflicts of interest ie. Large scale Motor-Speedway business; . Community concerns pertaining to. proposed Oro-Medonte 2003 events have been voiced by individuals with little or no understanding or respect for the Motocross sports! CMX events ie. association with undesirable activities; . Community concerns pertaining to proposed Oro-Medonte 2003 events have been initiated by a single individual who has conveyed an inaccurate description of Motocross sports ! CMX events ie. environmental impact and noise pollution; . Community concerns pertaining to proposed Oro-Medonte 2003 events could be reduced and! or clarified by holding a Motocross ! CMX event in which more accurate assessments and evaluations are conducted . Please contact us to clarify these comments or request more information. . Sincerely, ~~ J~7~ L-~d-. ~~~ G1- ~~~ ~I~ c ,~.\~\{ D '-~ r r RrC-r:----~\J'- . ~ c .,~/VE{J -1 '.111/1 0 ~ 2003 lo \ _ \ ~ \) ~\~rf i -!'lIP I -----.1 June 3, 2003 Oro-Medonte, Town Council Members Dear Sir or Madam: Re: Proposed Motocross Events in Oro-Medonte We write this letter with the intention to share information regarding the benefits and level of support for holding Motocross Sports and CMX events in Oro-Medonte. We are long term residents, farmers by trade and live in very close proximity to the property at which Motocross I CMX racing events have been held. We know Mr and Mrs Graham well and have gained knowledge about Motocross I CMX sport through our association as nieghbours. We believed that these events (until recently) had been well received by the community, had occurred with little disturbance and minimal environmental impact. We think that Motrocross ICMX sport has already, and would continue to, benefit our community and the families who participate. We recommend Members of Council seriously consider the following information when making decisions pertaining to future motocross I CMX events in Ora- Medonte: . Motocross is a highly recognized National athletic sport with established standards for safety, noise restrictions, environmental design and control; . Motocross is a family and parent-youth (most participants are teenagers) oriented athletic sport that requires significant commitment, training and financial resources for competition; motocross athletes benefit their community by learning discipline and the values of challenging training; . Motocross participants require tens of thousands of dollars annually to compete and as a result offer great potential benefit to local retail, food, beverage, motor, entertainment and accommodation businesses; · Motocross sports are popular recreation activities, like Hardwood Hills' sport events, there exists the potential for additional boosts to local tourism; . Oro-Medonte 2002 residents in close proximity to the event were formally invited to attend none of the residents with current issues pertaining to the event chose to attend or contact organizers; · Oro-Medonte 2002 events were well-received by the community, most residents were not disturbed, organizers were informed of only a single expressed "noise" concern; · Oro-Medonte 2003 events are proposed to a limited 4 SINGLE DAY EVENTS; with a potential to cause a minimal disturbance in comparison to the benefit to the teen-age athletes, the community businesses and local tourism; , . . It" . Page 2 June 3, 2003 · Community concems pertaining to proposed Oro-Medonte 2003 events have been voiced by individuals with obvious conflicts of interest ie. Large scale Motor-Speedway business; · Community concerns pertaining to proposed Oro-Medonte 2003 events have been voiced by individuals with little or no understanding or respect for the Motocross sports, CMX events ie. association with undesirable activities; · Community concems pertaining to proposed Oro-Medonte 2003 events have been initiated by a single individual who has conveyed an inaccurate description of Motocross sports , CMX events ie. environmental impact and noise pollution; · Community concems pertaining to proposed Oro-Medonte 2003 events could be reduced and' or clarified by holding a Motocross , CMX event in which more accurate assessments and evaluations are conducted. Please contact us to clarify these comments or request more information. Sincerely, .~ ~ ~\e"r, <) " ~f ~o~ \<Olol oeo g~,,-tI. \ t.. \'t.o ~I~_~ \... v '\\_V' (s, Page 1 of2 '- !"'.,- U Marilyn Pennycook / J From: Gary Smith Sent: Thursday, June 05,20039:13 AM To: Marilyn Pennycook Subject: FW: Temporary use zoning change - motocross track G. -- \ , -----Original Message----- From: Andy Karaiskakis Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2003 9:40 AM To: Gary Smith Subject: FW: Temporary use zoning change - motocross track -----Original Message----- From: Irma Hall [mailto:fihall@sprint.ca] Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 10:16 PM To: planning@oro-medonte.ca Subject: Temporary use zoning change - motocross track Township of Oro-Medonte To Whom It May Concern: My wife and I are the owners of lot 11 Concession 3 located on the corner of the Old Barrie Road and the second line. With regards to our recent application to hold motocross events on the abovementioned property we would like once again to state our opinion on the reasons and the benefits for our application. My wife and I moved to Oro approximately 8 years ago with our three children now aged 13, 10 and 9, with the intention on providing a home where the kids could enjoy a country setting. We also wanted to provide them with a place to ride their motocross bikes since this has been a sport I personally have been involved in for over 25 years. I built this track for the personal use of my family and was later approached by Tom, the organizer of CMX Racing regarding the possibility of holding special events there so that other people, like myself, and their kids could appreciate it as well. I held these events last year and was witness to seeing families enjoying their day, cheering on one another. The kids had smiles from just being able to finish the race. You could see on their faces the sense of self-esteem and sense of accomplishment. If only the people who voiced their opposing opinions at the last meeting would accept our invitation to come to an event, free of charge, I'm sure they would feel differently about the entire matter. As for the environmental concerns the environmentalist that we hired has assured us that there is no reason for concern. As owners of the property this would be a large concern of our own if it wasn't acceptable. As for the health concerns (food etc) it is consigned out to independent vendors with all the proper 0/0/2003 Page 2 of2 documents needed. We would of course offer it to the Lions Club first which would benefit the entire community. (y k -:2 The surrounding area also has great potential to gain with retail, gas and food purchases, not to mention the competitors just experiencing Oro with all it has to offer in recreation. I would also like to mention that the noise, which seemed to be a great concern at the meeting, should not be an issue. We have had no complaints from our closest neighbours. Although we do not deny that there is noise we are asking for 4 events out of a 5 month period. I don't think this is too much to ask especially considering we live in a rural farming community where farmers run their tractors regularly to make a living and that we live in an area between two major highways (400 and 11) which no one can deny are quite noisy. There is also an airport in Oro and I would think that the noise from that would occasionally bother people as well. To close I would like to ask you to please consider that this is a nation wide sport that many kids and young adults enjoy and participate with their families and Oro-Medonte prides themselves for being known for family values and recreation, not to mention that the township itself would attract recognition for having such a great track that is known across Southern Ontario. Sincerely, John Graham 6/612003 CC"P !./"'"c Q3 rt\ "tJ -G /" ,... ."') May 21,2003 O1r.'O 3 2003 ORO-MEDON i , TOWNSHiP To the Mayor and Oro-Medonte Councilors U \ \ (-)', - \ This letter is to notify Oro-Medonte Councilors of my opposition of proposed changes to the by-law permitting temporary use of Motocross Racing on the South East corner of the Second line of Oro-Medonte and the Old Barrie Road. I'm opposed to this for the following reasons: As a taxpayer of Oro-Medonte which spent $400,000 of our money in a recent court case to prove to the OMB that Oro-Medonte has a Developmental Growth and Environmental Plan in place, this is not consistent with a by-law permitting temporary use of Motocross Racing. This permit is also against the Smart Growth Vision ftom the Ontario Government which deals with promoting and managing growth. It clearly states that "Smart Growth is the Ontario government's vision for doing both -for promoting and managing growth--in ways that create strong economies, build strong communities and promote a healthy environment." . This temporary permit of a non-agricultural activity is completely surrounded by agriculture zoned land, when there are lots of undeveloped commercial properties available. Why would a person buy commercial property in Oro-Medonte when a person can do this? Why pay the higher purchasing cost of Commercial Property and pay high taxes of commercial property? I understand the Burl's Creek Park has the proper permit to host these events -- which is Commercial Property and adjacent to Hwy 11, making good use of the existing inftastructure to get people to and ftom the races. Surely we have a ' 'better plan than allowing a person to develop land sporadically through the Township where they own land. I sure hope we didn't waste our $400,000 . What right is it for one person to increase the value of his own property at the expense of decreasing surrounding properties? There is the issue of noise that affects the quality of life and wildlife as well. Since 1971, "Sound and Vibrations" were defined as contaminants under the Environmental Protection Act (BPA). Is Motocross Racing a regulated sport? I don't think: so. The "Loud Noise" heard on my farm (1193, 3rd line ofOro- Medonte) last summer ITom these races indicate that it is not. Have there been any studies done on the noise level? \ \: l"\ \.Q'X-d At the Council Meeting on May 21, 2003, I gave an example of 16 bikes in a race. It would produce 165dB at the track which is 100dB at a distance of 1.27 miles away (over 2km). Loudest Bike 120dB 15 other bikes 15 x 3 45dB Total 165dB These figures were calculated using the Government of Ontario Web site Information on Common Sounds, Multiple Sources of Sound and Attenuation of Sound by Distance. (please see attached information) Mr. Beaton informed us at the Council meeting that there are roughly 180 entries on a weekend race. At any one time 1/3 of these bikes may be running (running, warming up, or tuning up). This drastically changes the numbers. Loudest Bike 120dB 60 x 3 180dB Total 300dB at the track. This would produce approximately 234dB at 1.27 miles (over 2km) or approximately twice the loudness ofa chainsaw. I don't think any of you could enjoy your outdoor activities thus affecting your lifestyle when you're constantly having to endure such noise at this level. Noise is a well knowp. cause of stress as indicated by the Medical Profession. For this reason, please take the consideration of more than just adjacent landowners as noise travels much farther than that. The fact the Motocross Race Track was built right beside an Environmentally Sensitive Area (Wetlands with a creek running into a cedar bush) shows a disregard for the environment. Was there any Environmental Assessment completed before or after excavation for the Motocross Track took place? Did the excavation affect natural ground drainage? When there is a gas spill, blown engine, sewage drop from a camper, where is this draining to? Since Walkerton, there has been a focus on protecting Ontario Water Sheds. Surely, there must be a better location of a Motocross Track than this location from an Environmental and Wildlife Aspect. Will years of Temporary Permits for Motocross Racing increase the chance of this property being rezoned for Non-Agriculture activity in an Agriculture zoned area? When the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OF A) was contacted, they expressed great concerns as to what might happen if the land is rezoned. There could be a local farmer denied a Building Permit for Barn Expansion or a new barn because of the consideration that would have to be shown to the rezoned property which is non-agriculture. There may be some complaints from the Motocross Races towards our local farms for standard agriculture practices ( spreading manure). The added traffic to and from the Motocross Races pose another threat to farmers as they move equipment or product between farms. If the traffic on Hwy. 11 is backed up or there has been an accident, The Old Barrie Road takes the overflow, making The Old Barrie Road very busy with the added traffic from the Motocross Races. lo ~ - ') In closing I'm against the proposal of Motocross Racing on this property, as it does nothing for the local economy. Does the Township actually need another Motocross Race Track so close to Burl's Creek? This proposal comes with high environmental risk as well as a reduction in the quality of life for the people in the surrounding area due to noise level. Does this proposal increase the possibility, of the land being rezoned in the future? (posing a real threat to the agriculture community) I'm sure there must be a better location for this proposed Motocross Race Track (if in fact we need another one) in undeveloped commercial property in the Township. Is this proposal actually in compliance with Oro-Medonte's own Developmental and Environmental Plan? This proposal is certainly against the Provincial Government's "Ontario Smart Growth Policy" and the Ministry of Environment's Mission Statement of Protecting our Environment. I'm sure this Council ofOro-Medonte will do their due diligence when considering this temporary permit for Motocross Racing at this location. Thank you for your time, efforts and consideration of this matter. Yours truly, A .J' /t/ ~;r /'.0/ ,.' ~.... Brent Hutchinson R.R.#1 Shanty Bay, Ontario LOL 2LO Noise Control on Farms ~cE &(;i 3 rO~L- Page 1 01 I Iw ;:0 1t;Nl /f 7/0 N. @ Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food lDY-l\ - ,~OMl: I ce nt fal sit e I fee dback I s eafch I site map I ff an;;ais I _lfti"\lt.:t~r:t~W _of"I!~~I'J~~ 'H~~\~~il:P.:I~m FACTSHEET ISSN 11M.TUX C>Queen'$ Printer for Ontaflo AgdeX#: 700 Order#: 96-033 Publication Date: 02196 Last Reviewed: 02196 Title: Noise Control on Farms Division: Agriculture and Rural History: Original Factsheet Written by: Michael Toombs Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Legal Aspects 3. Acoustic Concepts 4. Methods of Noise Reduction 5. Preventing Propagation of Noise Introduction Noise is unwanted sound - the wrong sound at the wrong time or place. Most people think of rural areas as quiet places and they usually are. But some agricultural activities in rural areas produce a lot of sound that can interfere with the activities of people nearby. This sound may become a noise, especially in the evening and during normal sleeping hours, VVhen noise problems develop and are unresolved, they can result in bad relations between farmers and neighbours. The neighbours may suffer a loss of enjoyment of their property or worse, their health may suffer due to a loss of sleep or due to anxiety. The best solution is to avoid problems before they develop. Like odours from manure-handling, it is not possible or necessary to eliminate all of the noise produced by certain farm operations. However, a farmer can minimize the noise problem. Good planning and design of operations and activities, and a common sense consideration of others should avoid most noise problems. In other words, put yourself in your neighbours position and decide if you would like to listen to the noise you generate. The results are beneficial to all - less disturbance and fewer complaints and bad feelings. Also, where a farmer reduces noise on the farm, it will certainly help preserve his or her own hearing. Noise generated by a source may be annoying because it is heard over and above the level of the "ambient" or surrounding background sound level at a particular location. Sound level limits are therefore expressed as the difference between noise'from a source and the ambient noise. In urban areas, the ambient noise is usually made up of perv~$i,ve road traffic noise that creates the background "urban hum". In rural areas, the acoustic environment is normally made up of natural sounds such as the wind blowing through the trees, running water, birds, insects. etc; Roacltraffic is infrequent in most cases. The most effective noise-control measure is to keep a noise source as far away as possible from neighbours who might not appreciate it, http://www.gov.on.calomafralenglish/engineer/facts/96-033.htm 01/06/2003 Noise Control on l'anns .1. 0.5'" -'- v.&. I ~j-5 Planning of noise-reduction measures should be aimed at fulfilling one or more of the following three requirements: 1. Reduction of the possibility of hearing damage. 2. Creation of a quieter working environment. 3. Avoidance of annoyance to third parties. Although the first measure is overriding, all three requirements should be met with noise-control techniques. I Top of Page I Legal Aspects of Noise Control In Ontario, the law concerning noise goes back a number of years. Noise was originally treated as an inconvenience, nuisance, or interference with the use of property. In response to public concerns, municipal authorities became involved in addressing complaints and restraining the activities of noisemakers by developing and enforcing municipal bylaws to regulate or prohibit noise. In 1971, sound and vibration were defined as contaminants under the Environmental Protection Act (EPA). In 1974, the EPA was revised to empower local municipalities, subject to approval of the Ministry of Environment (MOE), to pass bylaws regulating the emission of sound and vibration. The Model Noise Control Bylaw was developed by MOE to help municipalities pass noise bylaws and it is used as a guideline for MOE staff when conducting an assessment or investigation. In 1988, the Farm Practices Protection Act, commonly called the "right to farm" legislation, was established to protect farmers who carry on normal farm practices from court action against odour, noise or dust complaints under common law of nuisance. If a noise resulting from a farm practice is in contravention of any Act or bylaw such as a noise-control bylaw, then the Farm Practices Protection Act would not apply. I Top of Page I Acoustic Concepts In order to control noise it is helpful to understand the following acoustic concepts, Sound Sound is a wave motion that occurs when a sound source sets the nearest particles of air in motion. The movement gradually spreads to air particles farther from the source. Sound propagates in air with a speed of approximately 340 metres/second (1115 feet/second). In liquids and solids the propagation velocity is greater - 1,500 metres/second (4920 feet/second) in water; 5.000 metres/second (16400 feet/second) in steel. Noise A sound that is not desired is usually called noise. Frequency A sound wave's frequency expresses the number of vibrations per second in units of Hertz (Hz). Audible sound for humans lies between 20 Hz and 20,000 Hz. I Top of Page I Decibel (dB) http://www.gov.on.caJomafralenglish/engineer/facts/96-033.htm 01/06/2003 _ Noise Control on Fanns page j or I The intensity of sound is measured in decibels (dB). The human ear can detect a sound level change of 1 dB. If a sound level is increased by 10 dB, the ear perceives it as doubling in loudness. A drop of 10 dB is perceived as halving in loudness. Common sound levels are listed in Figure 1. ( , \ ( \, -.:.. ..,,\ ! ~\.D F~'t i~ltelfa-:~ilJ~J.j~ I dB 10 115 ~o ~o ~o 165 169 Iso 190 1100 1110 I Sound I threshold of hearin I~verage threshold of hearing l!Soft whisper I!Leaves rustling IlRural ambient background IINormal conversation IPn bin grain dryers and aeration fans IIHeavy traffic l!Grain dryers In-ractor under load IlChain saws I T opof Page I Receptor Person who hears the sound on any property other than the property where the sound is generated. Additi.s.llt! ""f~~..m:S8VenlhSou...~~ Noise from different sound sources combine to produce a sound level higher than that from any individual source. Two equally intense stationary sound sources produce a sound level that is 3 dB higher than one alone. ~,,'A"loitiot.byOi$taRce""'.,~~ Sound that propagates from a stationary source in air reduces by 6 dB for each doubling of the distance from the noise source as illustrated in Figure 2. Temperature and humidity affect sound levels to a limited degree. Sound levels are affected by natural features such as the slope and roughness of the ground and the type of vegetation. The surface of the ground can either reflect sound, as does concrete, or absorb sound, as does a hay field. The net effect of attenuation by distance is illustrated by the noise contours around a grain dryer in Figure 3. I Top of Page I Methods of Noise Reduction There are three main ways to reduce noise on the farm. 1. Reduce noise at the source. 2. Change to quieter methods of work. 3. Prevent or reduce noise propagation, The first two methods are primarily management techniques, and the third, which usually requires site specific engineering, will be dealt with in more detail in the next section. Figure 2. Attenuation By Distance - A point source such as a grain dryer produces 90 dB at one metre. http://www.gov.on.calomafraJenglish/engineer/facts/96-033.htm 01/0612003 Noise Control on l'anns .c (I.!:5'1;; ..,. V.L I The sound level at two metres will be 84 dB, At four metres it will be 78 dB, etc. ~\., r \\ -'\ iJ- t 78 dB 84 dB "",,90dB . l'! Grain Dryer 2 3 4 Distance (metres) 5 I Top of Page I Figure 3 Noise Contours (dB) Around A Farm Dryer I \0 20 40 ~~I~~etres ' -"".,-,~. The following guidelines were developed for specific agricultural noise sources, assuming typical operations and average acoustical conditions. Bird-8caring Devices These devices are used to scare birds away from orchards, vineyards, crops and other areas where birds can do damage. Two types are in common use: a) propane-fired bird bangers, and b) electronic warblers employing high frequency impulse sound (from 2000 Hz upwards) at varying impulse rates. Electronic warblers generate less objectionable noise than propane-fired bird bangers. The following measures will help to reduce the noise impact on neighbours: 1. Use bird-scaring devices only when required for protection of specific crops and only when a problem is evident http://www.gov.on.ca/omafra/english/engineer/facts/96-033.htm 01/06/2003 NOise \,.,onu-ol on raITIlS .I. ~5~ ,J V.I. I 2. Operate bird-scaring devices only between dawn and dusk. 3. Where possible use directional bird-scaring devices aimed away from neighbours. 4. Maintain the devices properly to avoid continuing noise when the bangers are shut off. 5. Locate devices as far from neighbours as possible. 6. At fur-bearing animal ranches, avoid the need for bird-scaring devices by screening pens to reduce the attraction of birds. 7. Erect a noise barrier to keep noise from neighbours. I h \ \ \ --<J \S: Y. ~ () I Top of Page I Grain Drying Operations and Hay Dryers Grain dryers produce noise from fans, bumers and the movement of grain by mechanical means. The fanlbumer unit is the main source of noise. Older dryers with vane axial heating fans generate higher noise levels. Newer models, especially those that use a centrifugal air-foil blade fan, are only about half as loud. Older dryers can be refitted with newer, quieter fans. Noise produced from hay dryers is from the fans, I Top of Page I The noise impact on neighbours can be reduced by following these measures: 1. Locate the structures as far as possible from neighbours using existing barns or silos as noise buffers if possible. 2. Locate fans on the side of the building or dryer facing away from neighbours and direct the fan intake axis away fromheighbours. 3. Use fans with low decibel ratings or fans with adjustable pitch blades that provide some control of noise level. 4. When possible, avoid nighttime operation of dryers. 5. Use noise mufflers. 6. Enclose elevator fan/motor units. Livestock Ventilation Fans and Greenhouse Operations Farm ventilation fans should be directed away from residences. Mechanical ventilation fans and boiler units are the main sources of noise from greenhouses. A boiler unit operation does not usually result in serious noise problems since most exhaust ouUets are fitted with effective mufflers, and the installation itself is indoors. Follow the recommendations given for grain drying operations to reduce the noise impact on neighbours. I Top of Page I Mechanical Fann Equipment Since most farm machinery is not stationary, no specific separation distance can be recommended. However, a number of actions can be taken to reduce or avoid noise problems: 1. Ensure the tractor muffler is functioning as designed. 2. Where possible, confine nighttime activity to those areas most remote from neighbours. 3. Avoid leaving tractors idling for prolonged periods near neighbouring homes. 4. Where possible, avoid nighttime operation of irrigation pumps located near neighbours. 5. If the equipment is to be used as a stationary power source, use an enclosure. I Top of Page I Preventing or Reducing the Propagation of Noise In addition to the management techniques listed above, several noise-control methods involve the http://www.gov.on.ca/omafra/englishlengineer/facts/96-033.htm 01/06/2003 Noise Control on Fanns ragt: U Ul I I \ \ (/"'; \ijJ ~ ,j\ modification of the sound propagation path through application of acoustical materials, enclosures, barriers and silencers. Acoustical Materials There are two basic categories - absorbing and barrier materials. Absorbing materials include mineral wools, felt and polyurethane foams. They have high sound-absorption qualities and generally soft porous surfaces. Absorbing materials reduce reverberant and reflected sound, but not the transmission of sound. Absorbent materials should only be used in close proximity to sound sources and should never be used as shields, barriers or enclosure walls. Barrier materials may include wood, metals, glass and concrete. The denser the material. the more the sound transmission is reduced. To provide maximum acoustical effectiveness. it is necessary that an enclosure or a barrier be absolutely air-tight. Even a slight opening will cause a noticeable degradation of noise-abatement effectiveness. I Top of Page I Enclosures Complete or partial enclosure is often the most effective measure for solving a noise-control problem. Enclosures should be constructed of a combination of absorbing and barrier materials. An enclosure that has one side or a very large opening is considered a partial enclosure. To be effective a partial enclosure must interrupt the line of sight path between the noise source and the receptor, and it must absorb the sound reflected from the source. Barriers Barriers, usually walls or fences, are generally only effective in deflecting some of the noise away from a receptor. Barriers are most effective when placed close to the noise source or the receptor, and when the barrier material has a high density as in concrete. Since sound can bend around barriers, they can be considered relatively ineffective for agricultural noise sources. I Top of Page I Silencers or Mufflers There is no technical distinction between a silencer or muffler and the terms are often used interchangeably. There are generally two types in use for agricultural uses - absorptive and reactive silencers. Absorptive silencers contain fibrous or porous materials and depend on the absorption properties of these materials to reduce noise. Figure 4 shows an absorptive silencer constructed by a farmer in Ontario, Reactive silencers depend on the reflection or expansion of sound waves with corresponding self- destruction as the basic noise-reduction mechanism. The most common example is a car muffler. These silencers must be custom designed and tuned to the discrete frequency character of the noise. Reactive silencers are sometimes available from the original manufacturers of grain drying equipment. Figure 4 Farmer Built Absorptive Silencer http://www.gov.on.caJomafraJenglish/engineer/facts/96-033.htm 01/06/2003 Noise Control on Farms Page 7 of7 ~y - \ 0 This Factsheet was reviewed by: Hugh Fraser, P. Eng. OMAF This Factsheet was authored by: Michael Toombs, P.Eng. 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[Lqpt ~ ~.;;.,.- Ontario t:C.,( I1fV ~~- \ Ministry of the Environment Minlstere de l'Envlronnement 135 St. Clair Ave. West 12th Floor Toronto ON M4V 1P5 Tel (416) 314-6790 Fax (416) 314-6748 135. avenue St. Clair ouest 12" etage TorontoON M4V 1P5 Tel (416) 314-6790 Telec (416) 314-6748 JUN 0 2 2003 His Worship J.Neil Craig Mayor. Township of Oro-Medonte 148 Line . 7 South, Box 100 Oro ON LOL 2XO File Number 81914 RECEivED 'JII, 0 ~ lOO3 l O,!O-MEDON \ ~}OllVNSI"m/E Dear Mayor Craig: I have rec~ived a copy of your April 3, 2003 letter to the Honourable Ernie Eves, MPP for Dufferin-Peel- Wellington-Grey, regarding the government's new drinking water regulations. Premier Eves has asked me to respond to you directly about this matter. The Ontario Government takes the safety and protection of Ontario's drinking water very seriously, and we are committed to ensuring Ontario has and enforces the best and toughest clean water policies in the world.' On December 13,2002, the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 received Royal Assent. This legislation delivers on our commitment to implement all of Commissioner O'Connor's recommendations in his Report on the Walkerton Inquiry (part One and'Part Two). The Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 provides the legislative authority to implement 50 of the 93 recommendations from Commissioner O'Connor's Part Two Report. The Ac! expands on existing policies and practices, and introduces new features to protect drinking water in the province. Currently, a number of regulations and programs are in place to protect drinking water. With respect to the standard of care, Commissioner O'Connor recommended that those who discharge the oversight responsibilities of the municipality should be held to a statutory standard of care which recognizes and formalizes their responsibilities, given that the safety of drinking water is essential for public health (Recommendation #45, Part Two Report). In light of municipal ownership of drinking-water systems, Commissioner O'Connor said that municipal councils are responsible for ensuring the effective managemen~ and operation of their systems. ...2 m n7~1t::;/n':l.I(i,' , 00'%: !;ecycled Chlorinf F ref. M?df" in Cent;iCf .~~-d His Worship J. Neil Craig Page 2. Section 19 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 requires that those persons with oversight responsibilities for a municipal drinking-water system exercise a level of care, diligence and ski11 that a reasonably prudent per.s.on would b~xpected to take in a similar situation. They also are required to act h01'}.p.stly~ compete. and with integrity to ensure the protection and safety of the users of the mum~ipal dri.n:K1ng-watersystem. The standard of care under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 extends to the owner of a municipal drinking-water system, directors and officers dfa corporation if the municipal drinking-water system is. owned by a corporation other than a municipality,' and those peopie who oversee the accredited operating authority of the system or exercise. decision- making authority over the system. In response to stakeholder feedback, the Act outlines that a person to whom the standard of care applies may rely in. good faith on the expertise of a professional (i.e. laWyer, accountant or engineer) }o provide guidance. We intend to work with stakeholders to ensure that guidance is available to municipal officials regarding their roles and responsibilities and how municipal counci11ors and senior municipal staff can put systems in place to meet the standard of care. I trust this information is helpful. Thank you, again, for bringing your concerns to my attention. Yours. sincerely, Chris Stockwe11 Minister of the Environment c: The Honourable Ernie Eves Premier (PCU Case #369196) THE CORPORATION OF THE \y 0, , \Y\ ~ ~ - . ...J ]48 Line7S., Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2XO -::-:..........:_...---:;::':~,,_-:-;"'-,,::..-~-~ ".- :-.-- TOWN8tlIP -&/V-Of~~ Phone (705) 487-2]71 Fax (705) 487-0]33 www.oro-medonte.ca April 3, 2003 The Honourable Ernie Eves Premier of Ontario Queen's Park Room 281, Main Legislative Building Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Re: Proposed New Drinking Water Regulation Dear Premier Eves: The Corporation of the County of Simcoe has requested our assistance with respect to _ the proposal of a new drinking water regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Of special concern are those sections of the proposed regulation that would create personal liability for elected and appointed officials. On behalf of Council of The Township of Oro-Medonte, I would request that you fully consider the ramifications of such legislation. Your attention to this matter is appreciated. Yours truly, ~~er:: ~ Mayor Ijt cc: Doug Barnes, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of the Environment Garfield Dunlop, M.P.P., Simcoe North Glen Knox, County Clerk, The Corporation of the County of Simcoe Members of Council . ~tj William Ross Johnston 21 Maplecrest Court, Horseshoe Valley, R.R.#I, Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 T: 705-835-2595 e:ross.johnston@sympatico.ca Mayor Neil Craig Oro-Medonte Council 148 Line 7 South Oro, ON LOL 2XO ---.............".---...-.----.... : d'HSNMOl . 31NO('!~!M-"'4r' EOOl EON n r. Oi3/l~1'~~J~Jj . June 2, 2003 Dear Mayor Craig, I am writing to object to the proposal for further development in Horseshoe VaHey. My main concerns are the safety of the road, and the environmental impact of additional sewage, particularly on the Copeland Forest. The Horseshoe Valley Road is currently not safe for drivers entering and exiting roads in the vaHey, and increasing the number of residents will aggravate this problem. Large trucks and cars regularly travel down the hills into the Valley at speeds well in excess of the speed limit. The very risky school bus stop at the bottom of the hill will be in further jeopardy if traffic increases. Furthennore, the site lines to the subdivision are very bad. I am deeply concerned that increasing traffic into Horseshoe Valley will result in an increase in serious accidents. A partial solution to the traffic problem may be a separate road over Horseshoe Resort property from the third concession, and a reduced speed zone between the third and fourth concessions. My second concern about further development at Horseshoe Valley is the additional sewage and effluent draining into the Copeland Forest. We must remember that the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of the Copeland Forest are one of the main reasons that Horseshoe Valley is a popular location. Jeopardizing the very resource that brings people to our area simply does not make sense. Many times in the past we have been told the environmental impact is negligible, only to fmd out too late it is significant. Thank you very much for your consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, cc. Walter Dickie, Deputy Mayor Donald Bell, Oro-Medonte Councillor Ralph Hough, Oro-Medonte Councillor Paul Marshall, Oro-Medonte Councillor Harry Hughes, Oro-Medonte Councillor Ruth Fountain, Oro-Medonte Councillor Garfield Dunlop, MPP ........ Iq - i TOWNSHIP OF ORO--MEDONTE REPORT Dept. Report No. FD-2003-6 To: Prepared By: Members of Council Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief Subject: Department: Council Monthly Report (April) Fire and Emergency C.ofW. Services Date: May 22, 2003 Motion # R.M. File No. Date: DATE STATION TIME TYPE LOCATION DAMAGE Station #5 Carbon Monoxide 32 Champlain Cres. ADril 1, 2003 Warminster 16: 18:35 Call Station #2 Motor Vehicle Highway 11 NIB, Anri11,2003 Hawkestone 07:27: 10 Accident Bet. Une 12 & 13 Station #2 Multi Vehide Highway 11 NIB, ADril 1, 2003 Hawkestone 08:26:01 Accident @. Une 8 North Station #2 Multi Vehicle Highway 11 NIB, Anri11,2oo3 Hawkestone 11: 32: 36 Accident @'Une 15 Station #2 Multi Vehicle Highway 11 SIB, ADril 1, 2003 Hawkestone 10:35:35 Accident @-Line 12 Station #5, Carbon Monoxide 85 Greenwood Ave. ADril 2, 2003 Warminster 08:59:00 Call Station #2 Medical Assist Highway 11 NIB, ADril 3, 2003 Hawkestone 18:37:01 Call North of Line 9 Station #2 Overheat, 5 Charlotte Ave. ADril 5, 2003 Hawkestone 13:25:34 Vehide Dash Station #3 Medical Assist 1193 Line 1 North ADril 6, 2003 Horseshoe 20: 15: 19 Call Station #2 Medical Assist 23 Allen Street ADril 6, 2003 Hawkestone 06:05:50 Call Station #3 Structure Fire 1 Cayuga Court $ 70.000.00 L ADri18,2003 Horseshoe 14:23:02 $ 70.000.00 S 1 ....-...; '--', q - d- FD Report 2003 - 06 Con't ...2 DATE STATION TIME TYPE LOCATION DAMAGE Station #6 Medical Assist 6326 Line 6 North April 9,2003 Moonstone 02: 21: 40 Call Station #5 Carbon Monoxide 1066 Warminster ADri111, 2003 Warminster 03:30:00 Call S.R. Station #5 Grass Fire 9733 Highway 12 April 12, 2003 Warminster 08:55:23 Station #3 Burning 30 Alpine Way ADri112,2003 Horseshoe 10: 13:00 ComDlaint Station #6 Overheat, 232 Peter Street ADri113, 2003 Moonstone 21:41:49 Chimney East Station #3 Grass Fire 3439 Line 7 North April 14, 2003 Horseshoe 15:33: 10 Station #4 Medical Assist 17 Cedar Park Road ADril14,2003 Rugby 11: 11: 19 Call Station #2 Motor Vehicle Highway 11 SIB, ADri115,2003 Hawkestone 17:51:07 Accident @ Line 11 Station #6 Overheat, 62 Moonstone Road ADril15, 2003 Moonstone 21:43:25 Chimney East Station #4 Medical Assist 2001 15/16 S.R. East April 16,2003 RU!:lbY 18;54:07 Call Station #2 Medical Assist 2262 Lakeshore Road April 16, 2003 Hawkestone 07:07:02 Call East Station #4 Medical Assist 25 Tamarack Drive ADril18,2003 Rugby 12:58:27 Call Station #1 Medical Assist 871 Highway 93 ADri118,2003 Shanty Bav 01: 19:27 Call. Station #2 Chimney Fire 1577 Ridge Road $ 2,000.00 L April 18,2003 Hawkestone 14:47: 15 East $ 98,000.00 S Station #3 Carbon Monoxide 19 Sumac Cres. ADril 21, 2003 Horseshoe 13:35:40 Call Station #2 Pavilion Tent 5 Franko Street, ADril 21, 2003 Hawkestone 11:54:27 Fire Ukrainian CamP Station #4 Overheat, 64 Tamarack Drive April 23, 2003 RU!:lbv 18:04:07 Electrical I Stove Station #2 Medical Assist 744 Line 11 North, ADril24,2003 HawkeStone 09: 10:25 Call East Oro School Station #5 Grass Fire 14 Cahiague Road ADri126,2oo3 Warminster 17:08: 13 Station #1 Grass Fire On Trail Between April 26, 2003 Shanty Bay 09:08:53 Line 2 and 3 Station #2 Burning 21 Ridge Road ADri126,2oo3 Hawkestone 13:31:30 Complaint West Station #2 'Grass Fire Highway 11 NIB, April 27, 2003 Hawkestone 18:30:43 Between Line 14 & 15 Station #3 Brush Fire Line 7 and Horseshoe ADril 27, 2003 Horseshoe 11: 29: 51 Valley Road Station #8 Bush Fire Off Ellen Drive, Behind April27,2003 Moonstone 20: 13:03 Rink Station #1 Motor Vehicle Highway 11 and April 27,2003 Shanty Bay 04: 13:00 Accident Hiqhway 93 (I _'2, ", .J FD Report 2003 - 06 Con't ...3 DATE STATION TIME TYPE LOCATION DAMAGE Station #1 Medical Assist 57 Lake Wood April28,2003 Shanty Bav 16:55:00 Call Court Station #2 Alarm - No Fire, 285 Line 11 North April 29, 2003 Hawkestone 09:58:00 Malfunction Station #2 Carbon Monoxide 48 Shoreline Drive April 29, 2003 Hawkestone 06:33:38 Call Number of Calls 2002 - 41, 2003 - 40 Structure and Vehicle Fire Dollar Value Lost Dollar Value Saved $ 72,000.00 $ 168,000.00 . '" Monthly Fire Report for April, 2003 Training Sessions Station #1 Station #2 Station #5 Shanty Bay Hawkestone Warminster 2 2 2 Station #3 Station #4 Station #6 Horseshoe Rugby Moonstone Inspection Record for the Month (including Fire Prevention / Public Education) Commercial 2 Residential! Bed & Breakfast Industrial 1 Schools! Assembly! Church 4 Wood stove 4 Daycare ! Camps! Hall Tours Comments or Recommendations by Fire Chief and/or Deputy Fire Chief Extra training / Seminars and Events Attended Trainer Facilitators Meeting Fire Safety House Meeting! Fire Prevention - Public Education Firefighter(s) Driving Test Traffic Control Meeting (County Building) New Recruit(s) Orientation Night DNR Meeting District Chiefs Meeting Chiefs Meeting Respectfully submitted, eli~ Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief I I, 112\-1 2 2 2 C.A.O. COMMENTS: DATE: C.A.O. DEPT. HEAD \c- \ TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT Dept. Report No. TR2003-04 To: Committee of the Whole Prepared By: Paul Gravelle Subject: Indemnification By- Department: Treasury Council law C. of W. Date: May 30, 2003 Motion # R.M. File No. L06-012710 Date: BACKGROUND: The Municipal Act gives the municipality the authority to acquire insurance and to pass by-laws indemnifying Council members and employees against liabilities arising out of the perfonnance of their duties. The Township ofOro-Medonte adopted such a by-law in 1997. It should be noted that the municipality has a comprehensive insurance program. Some key areas of coverage are: municipal liability insurance insuring all operations of the municipality against claims arising from bodily injury, property damage and personal injury to a limit of $20,000,000 for anyone claim errors and omissions insurance insuring the municipality for claims arising from an error, omission, misleading statement or neglect or breach of duty to a limit of $20,000,000 for anyone claim environmental impainnent liability insuring the municipality for claims caused by environmental impainnent arising out of the municipality's operations to a limit of $2,000,000 per claim. Fines, penalties and punitive damages are excluded. Legal expense insurance providing for the reimbursement of legal fees and expenses incurred in defence of a statute charge that arises out of the regular activities of an insured person where charges under any Federal or Provincial statute result in any outcome whether guilty or not guilty( except guilty verdicts under the Criminal Code). Coverage is provided for 100% of incurred expenses up to $100,000. Conflict of interest insurance providing for the reimbursement of legal fees incurred by Members of Council who are charged under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act provided a court finds there has . .been no contravention or contravention has occurred by reason of inadvertence, remoteness, insignificance or a bona fide error in judgement. Coverage is provided for 100% of incurred expenses up to $100,000, I c.. -, d- Name insured includes Council Members, employees, volunteers, Committee members, appointees, statutory officers, firefighters and Volunteer Boards, Commissions and Committees including officers, employees and volunteers of same. II ANAL Y515: I' The purpose of an indemnification by-law is to ensure Members of Council and employees are protected against any pecuniary loss or liability arising from the performance of their duties and to address any gaps in insurance - coverage. The intent is to create an environment in which Council and Staff are secure in the knowledge that the municipality will protect them in the event of inadvertent breach of legislation, The recent trend in post-Walkerton legislation to impose harsh penalties on elected officials and senior employees for the actions of front line staff has increased the risk of pecuniary costs or liability. The proposed indemnification, as in the existing by-law, would be for acts or omissions arising out of the performance of the individual's duties, provided a) the individual acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interest of the Township b) for criminal and administrative proceedings involving fines, the individual had reasonable grounds for believing hislher conduct was lawful. The attached proposed by-law has been patterned after the existing by-law and some recently passed by-laws of local municipalities, particularly the City of Orillia and the Township ofSpringwater. Their by-laws were reviewed by their solicitor and insurer. The proposed by-law updates the statutory authorities to that provided in the current Municipal Act and clarifies the relationship between the indemnification and our insurance coverage. RECOMMENDATION (5): 1. THAT this report be received and adopted. 2. The proposed indemnification by-law be brought forward for Council's consideration. Respectfully submitted r~ _~~L 2 ~~. lc-3 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEOONTE"- BY-LAW NO. 2003-xxx 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 of The 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- Meoonte; (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 a municipality or local board; (e) "Former member" means a person who was formerly a member of a council of a municipality or local board; Township of Oro-Medonte By-law No. 2003-xxx (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, S.O. 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 Council or 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 Township of Oro-Medonte By-law No. 2003-xxx /c-5 p.3 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 2 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 of the 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. Township of Oro-Medonte By-law No. 2003-xxx Ic-La p.4 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 day of ,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 ~Q. - } TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT DEPT. REPORT NO.: TO: COMMITTEE OF THE PREPARED BY: PW2003-04 WHOLE Jerry Ball SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: COUNCIL: Temporary Road Closings Public Works C.OFW.: DATE: MOTION #: June 4, 2003 DATE: R. M. FILE NO.: T06-11285 Prior to the introduction of the new Municipal Act in 2001, each road authority was able to temporarily close a section of road for the purpose of any road maintenance activity, such as installing a cross culvert, or for railway crossing maintenance, construction work or emergency situation. t As stated in the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 42, "a municipality may delegate to a Committee of Councilor 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 in the By-law". Therefore, it is recommended that the Public Works Superintendent, or designate, be authorized to close any road under their jurisdiction within the boundaries of the Township of Oro-Medonte, for the purpose of road maintenance, construction work or emergency repairs, as needed. ~Q-~ 1. THAT this report be received and adopted. 2. THAT the Clerk be authorized to present the appropriate By-law to permit the Public Works Superintendent, or designate, to close any road under their jurisdiction within the boundaries of the Township of Oro-Medonte, for the purpose of road maintenance, construction work or emergency repairs. Respectfully submitted, ~ Jerry Ball C.A.O. COMMENTS: /t\ff)n~ DATE::1 \h~ $)I()~ C.A.O.: v DEPT. HEAD: .. \()q--) ,. <~ TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT Dept. Report No. BD2003-o9 To: Council Subject: Department: Council Building Report - May Building C. of W. Date: June 4, 2003 Motion # R.M. File No. Date: Buildina Permit Update Mav To Date Number of Permits 105 252 Number of Permits Previous Year 121 276 Construction Value $5,431,931.00 $15,213,476.00 Construction Value Previous Year $5,286,575.00 $10,834,532.00 Permit Fees $51,979.00 $144,143.00 Permit Fees Previous Year $38,705.00 $119,194.00 Part 8 Permit Fees $11,525.00 $43,185.00 Note: 27 Single Family Dwellings for a total of 75 to-date. t .J.. Recommendation 1. THAT this report be received and adopted. Respectfully submitted !;rJi 11 ;at Ronald M. Kolbe, CBCa, AscT, MAATO Director of Building/Planning Development C.A.O. Comments: C.A.O. Date: \$~ -ci Dept. Head 2 \()Cj-3 Permit Summary Township of Oro-Medonte Totals Hi{!! L Construction Type Outstanding Complete Deficient Canceled Permits Value Fees ACCBLDG 6 0 0 7 $73,100.00 $0.00 ADDITION 1 0 0 0 $5,000.00 $0.00 AGR 0 0 0 1 $85,000.00 $0.00 ChangeUse 7 0 0 0 7 $0.00 $0.00 COMREN 0 0 0 $5,000.00 $0.00 DECK 8 0 0 0 8 $17,000.00 $0.00 DEMOLITIO 0 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 MISC 2 0 0 0 2 $12,000.00 $0.00 POOL 4 0 0 5 $60,000.00 $0.00 PUBREN 0 0 0 1 $63,000.00 $0.00 SEPTIC 28 1 0 0 29 $0.00 $0.00 SFD 27 0 0 0 @) $4,861,675.00 $0.00 SFDADD 8 0 0 0 8 $235,156.00 $0.00 SFDDEM 2 0 0 0 2 $0.00 $0.00 SFDREN 3 0 0 0 3 $12,000.00 $0.00 SIGNS 1 0 0 0 1 $0.00 $0.00 WEEPING 1 0 0 0 1 $3,000.00 $0.00 102 3 0 0 105 $5,431,931.00 $0.00 ~ , ~~ ~ Monday, June 02, 2003 For Period from Thursday, May 01, 2003 to Saturday, May 31, 2003 Page 1 of1 $)~ -'1 Permit Summary Township of Oro-Medonte Totals Construction Type Outstanding Complete Deficient Canceled Permits Value Fees ACCADD 0 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 ACCBLDG 10 0 0 11 $115,400.00 $0.00 ACCDEM 4 0 0 0 4 $0.00 $0.00 ADDITION 0 0 0 $5,000.00 $0.00 AGR 4 0 0 0 4 $147,000.00 $0.00 ChangeUse 9 0 0 0 9 $0.00 $0.00 COM 1 0 0 0 $2,000.00 $0.00 COMREN 3 0 0 0 3 $5,000.00 $Q.oo DECK 14 1 0 0 15 $17,000.00 $0.00 DEMOLmO 3 0 0 4 $0.00 $0.00 FIREPLACE 1 0 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 GARAGE 4 0 0 0 4 $54,696.00 $0.00 MISC 5 0 0 0 5 $12,000.00 $0.00 POOL 10 0 0 11 $75,000.00 $0.00 PUBREN 1 0 0 0 1 $63,000.00 $0.00 SEPTIC 75 0 0 76 $0.00 $0.00 SFD 75 0 0 0 75 $13,672,727.00 $0.00 SFDADD 15 0 0 0 15 $949,653.00 $0.00 SFDDEM 3 0 0 4 $0.00 $0.00 SFDREN 4 0 0 5 $92,000.00 $0.00 SIGNS 1 0 0 0 1 $0.00 $0.00 WEEPING 1 0 0 0 1 $3,000.00 $0.00 ~.A 245 6 0 252 $15,213,476.00 $0.00 Df1;; ~ Q v;' J QJ' -.x Monday, June 02, 2003 For Period from Wednesday, January 1)1, 2003 to Saturday, May 31, 2003 Page J of J \ $C\ -5 Buildinq Definitions ACCADD ACCBLDG ACCDEM AGR AGRADD AGRREN Change Use COM COMADD COMDEM COMREN DECK DEMOLITION FIREPLACE GARAGE INDADD MISC MRES POOL PORCHCOV Covered Porch PUB Public Building SEPTIC New Septic System SFD Single Family Dwelling SFDADD Single Family Dwelling Addition SFDDEM Single Family Dwelling Demolition SFDREN Single Family Dwelling Renovation SHED SIGNS SUNROOM Accessory Building Addition Accessory Building Accessory Building Demolition Agricultural Building Agricultural Building Addition Agricultural Building Renovation Septic - Change of Use Commercial Building Commercial Building Addition Commercial Building Demolition Commercial Building Renovation Industrial Addition Miscellaneous Mu Iti- Residential of