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01 08 2003 COW Agenda TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE '" '!! COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA DATE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8,2003 TIME: 9:00 a.m. NEUFELD ROOM ************************************************************************************************ 1. NOTICE OF ADDITIONS TO AGENDA 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF: - "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT" 4. RECEIPT OF ACCOUNTS: None. 5. DEPUTATIONS: None. 6. CORRESPONDENCE: a) Ontario Family Fishing Weekend Steering Committee, correspondence re: Family Fishing Weekend, Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6, 2003. b) Township of Severn, correspondence re: Coldwater & District Community Centre Five Year Forecast. c) Mike Colle, MPP, Eglinton-Lawrence, correspondence re: LCBO Deposit and Return Act. d) North Algona Wilberforce Township, resolution re: delay of Nutrient Management Plan and reimplementation of ARDA farm lease and purchase program. e) Kiwanis Club of Barrie, correspondence re: invitation to Kiwanis Club of Barrie's Annual Civic Night, Monday, January 27, 2003. " f) Orillia Public Library Board, minutes of the November 27, 2002 meeting. "" g) Pat Lawlor, correspondence re: third party liability insurance for snow removal contractors. ,.. h) Oro-Medonte Community Choirs, correspondence re: funding request for 2003. i) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, highlights of November - December, 2002. j) Ontario Early Years Centre, correspondence re: use of Warminster or Jarratt Halls for Ontario Early Years Outreach programs. k) Len and Bev Hassberger, correspondence re: appreciation of Township's support of OPP Detachment Commander. I) Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission, minutes of August 15, 2002 meeting. m) Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission, minutes of September 19, 2002 meeting. n) Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission, minutes of October 17, 2002 meeting. 0) Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, correspondence re: Report and Executive Summary, Environment Canada - Ontario Rainfall Study (period of Spring and Summer 2000). p) Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, correspondence re: Implementation of Stormwater Quality Management Projects. q) Severn Sound Environmental Association, 2002 Third Quarter meeting, October 18, 2002. r) Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, correspondence re: Coldwater-Narrows Specific Claim. s) Optimist International, correspondence re: rescinding of Charter. t) Township of Springwater, Notice of a Public Meeting, January 20, 2003, re: Part of the North Half Lot 56 and Part of the South Half Lot 57, Concession 1, EPR, former Township of Medonte, now in the Township of Springwater, municipally known as 114 Scarlett Line (Mertz Subdivision ). u) Ministry of the Environment, correspondence re: application process for Permits to Take Water. 7. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND FIRE: a) Councillor Bell, discussion re: Crime Stoppers Program. b) Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief, Fire Report No. 2002-16, monthly fire report for November, 2002. 2 8. PUBLIC WORKS None. 9. ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: a) Report No. EES2003-01, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and Environmental Services, re: FRM Holdings Inc., Site Plan Application. b) Report No. EES2003-02, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and Environmental Services, re: 1113949 Ontario Ltd. (Owner) and Craig Carleton (Tenant), Site Plan Agreement, Part Lot 19, Registrar's Compiled Plan 1720, being Part 2, 51 R-8761 , formerly Township of South Orillia. 10. BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: None. 11. IN-CAMERA: a) Correspondence re Legal matter (Henderson). b) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, Personnel matter. c) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, Personnel matter. d) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, Personnel matter. e) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, Personnel matter. 12. ADJOURNMENT: 3 ~ As......:iari..ln ,.f Cuiu<rvatiuo Alltb...rir~. ..,f Onlariu .. CNSF ~NaIIoIMI~~ \w ONTARIO FEDERATION ~ Box 2SOO. Pcterborough, Ontario, K9J8L (70S) 743-63241Fax (705) 74&-9577 @ Ontario ,RErag}US Ccc9 ... The Steering Committee Ontario Family Fishing Weekend November 26, 2002 TO: 1 I NOV ? 0 ?f'I!').... I l v t u; ; f OR()..MEOONTI: I - 'tOWNSH1U 2003 Ontario Family Fishing Weekend All Ontario Municipalities SUBJECT: As you know, the Province of Ontario, in partnership with many nongovernment organizations like the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, declares one summer weekend (Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6,2003) a licence-free fishing weekend. This special weekend, now run in conjunction with National Fishing Week, includes fish festivals, clinics, or conservation and educational activities that may be held in your area. Would you please help us publicize the 2003 Ontario Family Fishing Weekend in any calendar of summer events you may participate in or publish. In addition, please consider "declaring" the weekend. For further information, please contact the following during business hours: Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Conservation Ontario Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters Resorts Ontario (705)-748-6324 (905)-:895-0716 (705)-755-2551 (705)-472-5552 (705)-325-9115 Thank you for your assistance. Yours in Conservation, ~-1Y/ .ADW!M Rhonda Sowers, Liaison Ontario Family Fishing Weekend Steering Committee Irs ~. .. TOWNSHIP OF SEVERN ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~~~~ ~~ ...... THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSIDP OF SEVERN P.O. Box 159, OriIlia, Ontario, L3V 6J3 uetW 12 December 2002 The Township of Oro~ Medonte P.O. Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2XO Attention: Ms. Jennifer Zieleniewski Dear Ms. Zieleniewski: Re: Coldwater & District Community Centre Five Year Forecast Please find enclosed a copy of the minutes of the Recreation and Facilities Advisory Sub~Committee Meeting held Thursday, November 14th, 2002, to review the Coldwater & District Community Centre Five Year Forecast. We would like to thank Oro~Medonte representatives Walter Dickie and Chris Carter for attending. Yours truly ~. Elizabeth Stas Secretary /es Encl. cc ~ Mr. Walter Dickie ~ Mr. Chris Carter Municipal Office: 1024 Hurlwood Lane Telephone: (705) 325-2315 Fax: (705) 327-5818 i ~/ Gb)~d- MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE RECREATION AND FACILITIES ADVISORY SUB-COMMITIEE HELD AT THE TOWNSHIP OF SEVERN ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. 1024 HURL WOOD LANE. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH. 2002 AT 7:00PM PRESENT: Chainnan Judith Cox Members Meredith Orr Vicki Small STAFF: Manager of Recreation and Facilities Scorr Rose Secretary Elizabeth 5taszkow GUESTS: Township ofOro-Medonte Walter Dickie, Deputy Mayor Chris Carter, Recreation Co-ordinator CALL TO ORDER Chainnan Judith Cox called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Scott Rose, the Manager of Recreation and Facilities explained background regarding the three neighbouring Townships' parmership and how our T enns of Reference require a sub-committee be formed to include the participating municipalities when matters concerning capital improvements to the Co1dwater & District Community Centre are to be considered. All three participating Townships, Georgian Bay, Oro-Medonte and Tay, were sent a copy of the Coldwater & District Community Centre Five Year Forecast and requested that a representative attend this Sub-committee meeting or send us their comments ptior to the meeting. Georgian Bay Township did telephone to review the document. We did not receive any response from Tay Township, and we have two representatives from Oro-Medonte Township in attendance. The group reviewed the Five Year Forecast and the following items were discussed: . Judith Cox questioned if the amount for elevator repairs was for work carried out this year. Scott Rose advised yes, we are incurring the expenses now and the money is not in this year's budget. . Walter Dickie questioned money in reserve fund? What is the contribution formula? Scott advised the formula used is the most recent electoral population, based on Statistics Canada, divided by 10% and multiplied by $2.50. The same formula is used for all Townships. Severn also contributes to the reserve fund in addition to the tax levy. Scott to give breakdown. (See attached) Approximately $20,000 to the reserve fund with everyone contributing in 2002. . Ice Light Panel Upgrade - fuses are constandy needing to be replaced and are expensive. We want to upgrade panel to have fuses replaced with electrical breakers. . Chairs - According to the fire code we require locking chairs as the present chairs can create a safety hazard. These locking chairs can accommodate both types of functions ie. performances for Village Players and events that the hall may hold. . Monies in the reserve, if not spent, stay in the reserve for the Community Centre. They cannot be allocated to other Township areas. None of the reserve monies went into the Superbuild Project - monies for this were -1- (;/;).-3 requested separately. · Oro-Medonte representatives wondered about keeping reserves replenished yearly so there is money for expenditures. Severn is totally responsible for the Community Centre. We would obviously go to our friends for suppon but Severn Township will contribute the dollars needed for us to be in compliance with codes. etc. Council will support whatever would be the best course of action. MOTION R"t:'ACll1402-01: Moved by Meredith Orr and seconded by Walter Dickie that the Five Year Forecast for the Coldwater & District Community Centre be forwarded to the Recreation and Facilities Advisory Committee for adoption. CARRIED Adjournment 7 :30 pm MOTION RFAC1l14-02: Mooed by Vickie Small and seconded by Meredith Orr that this meeting be and it is hereby now adjourned. CARRIED Respectfully submitted. . \ d 6i "Itif' l I Judith'Cox . Chairman ." -2- . COLDWATER & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE 1999 PAYMENTS FOR CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS Severn Oro-tlledonte Georgian Bay Tay $12,000 3,282 1,850 1,646 Calculations: 10% of total # of electors x $2.00 CURRENT NO. OF ELECTORS Oro-Medonte Georgian Bay Tay 16,227 9,253 9,567 1623 X $2.00 925 x $2.00 957 :< $2.00 $3,246 = $1,850 = $1,914 Calculations for Proposed Increase - 2000 Oro-Medonte 16,227 1623 x $2.50 = $4057.50 Georgian Bay 9,253 925 x $2.50 = $2312.50 Tay 9,567 957 x $2.50 = $2392.50 i h ) /~ ~ Queen.s Park Office: Room 345, Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 ~ -.-,. Ontario Uut-- Co C) , I LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Constituency Office: 1984 Eglinton Avenue West Toronto, Ontario M6E 2J9 Tel: (416) 325-8707 Fax: (416) 325-8710 E-mail: mike_colle-mpp@ontla.ola.org MIKE COllE, M.P.P. Eglinton-Lawrence Tel: (416) 781-2395 Fax: (416) 781-4116 The Township ofOro - Medonte P.O. Box 100 Oro, ON LOL 2XO celVED run 7 2 mOl ORO--M~ TOWNSHIP November 22, 2002 To the Chair and Members of Council: This summer I introduced a Private Member's Bill, The LCBO Deposit and Return Act, to require the Liquor Control Board of Ontario to implement and administer a deposit and return system for all liquor containers sold in Ontario. Enclosed is a copy of Bill 125 and a backgrounder. I took this action because municipalities such as yours have been directed under Regulation 101 of the Environmental Protection Act to collect and process in their curbside recycling programs glass containers for which economically viable end markets do not exist. Collecting and processing glass containers is costing municipalities millions of dollars, yet there is no environmental benefit since the bulk of the material is ending up in landfills. A recent report from the Product and Packaging Stewardship Review, entitled "Wine and Liquor Container Recovery: The 2002 Perspective" highlights the municipal concerns in detail. It also details how a deposit and return system would better protect the environment by increasing recovery and the quality of materials for reuse and recycling. A copy of the Executive Summary is attached and the remainder of the report can be found at www.productstewardship.org. Municipalities in the past have overwhelmingingly endorsed the concept of a deposit and return system for LCBO containers, The current Minister of the Environment, Chris Stockwell, also supported this concept and said so during the PC leadership campaign earlier this year. I would ask that your Council give further consideration to this matter by: I) Verifying with your Public Works Department what is currently happening to the colored glass collected in your blue box program; 2) AffIrming your Council's support for a deposit and return system for LCBO containers; and 3) Sending a resolution in support of my Private Member's Bill to The Premier, The Minister of the Environment and the LCBO, with a copy to my offIce. I firmly believe that this Bill has a reasonable chance of success because it seeks to do the right thing for the right reasons. Thanks you for your consideration of this request. 41'~ Mike Colle, MPP Eglinton-Lawrence encl: (2) LCBO Deposit Return Act, 2002 Backgrounder Mike Colle M.P.P. - Eglinton-Lawrence June 24, 2002 Gc) ~;}- Purpose of the Bill To require the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) to implement and administer a deposit and return system for all liquor containers sold in Ontario by July 1,2003. How? . The Act amends the Liquor Control Act which governs the LCBO. The amendment mandates the establishment of programs to ensure that all liquor sold to the public by government stores and stores owned and operated by wineries to charge a deposit on containers, which are refundable upon return. . Rules and details governing the establishment and operation of the deposit return system are to be established by regulation. Why a Deposit Return System for the LCBO? . The LCBO generates 74,000 tonnes of container packages per year; . 7 other Provinces in Canada have a deposit return system on wine and spirits; . LCBO Deposit refund system is supported by 268 Municipal Councils representing 84% of Ontario's population; . Glass is expensive to recycle. It has few markets and generates no scrap revenue when broken and colour mixed; . Most LCBO glass collected is stockpiled or sent to landfill; . The cost of disposing/recycling this waste is borne solely by municipalities costing them over $10 million a year'; . . The LCBO collects an 'environmental levy' of $40 million a year from consumers - 10 cents on every container sold - but only contributes $5 million ofthis per year to municipalities2. . Where does the other $35 million go? Other numbers . The LCBO made a record profit of$905 million in 2001-20023; . The LCBO has spent over $100 million on upgrading its stores in the last 5 years4; . Estimated capital cost of implementing a deposit refund system - $5 million::; . Estimated net revenue of an LCBO deposit return program $2.9milliQn6; . Estimated recovery rate of LCBO container waste - 85%.7 1 Comments and recommendations regarding Bill 90, Brewers of Ontario, Ontario General Government Committee, May 27, 2002 2 Ontario Ministry of the Environment. 3 Booze Binge, Canadian Business Magazine, June 10, 2002 4 ibid. 5 Comments and recommendations regarding Bill 90, Brewers of Ontario, Ontario General Government Committee. May 27. 2002. 6 Ibid. 7 ibid. ~ L)-J 3RD SESSION, 37TH LEGlSLA TURE, ONTARIO 51 ELIZABETH II, 2002 3< SESSION, 37" LEGISLATURE, ONTARIO 51 ELIZABETI-lll, 2002 Bill 125. Projet de loi 125 An Act to amend the Liquor Control Act to require the Liquor Control Board to establish a deposit and return system Loi modifiant la Loi sur les alcools pour exiger que la Regie des alcools cree un systeme de consigne et de remise Mr. Colle M. Colle Private Member's Bill Projet de loi de depute 1st Reading 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Royal Assent June 24. 2002 I r" lecture 24 juin 2002 2" lecture 3< lecture Sanction royale Printed by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario Imprime par I' Assemblee legislative de I'Ontario @@ Bill 125 2002 An Act to amend the Liquor Control Act to require the Liquor Control Board to establish . a deposit and return system Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows: . 1. Section 3 of the Liquor Control Act, as amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 1994, chapter 9, section 2 and 1996, chapter 26, section 2, is amended by adding the following subsection: Deposit and return program (3) The Board shall establish programs to ensure that all liquor sold to the public on or after July }, 2003 by government stores and stores owned and operated by wineries or manufacturers of beer or spirits is in contain- ers for which a deposit is charged at the time of sale and refunded on the return of the container. 2. Subsection 8 (1) of the Act, as re-enacted by the Statutes of Ontario, 1994, chapter 9, section 4 and amended by 1996, chapter 26, section 2, is amended by adding the following clause: (c.}) governing the establ ishmem and operation of pro- grams required under subsection 3 (3); Commencement 3. This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent. Short title 4. The short title of this Act is the LCBO Deposit and Return Act, 2002. EXPLANA TORY NOTE The Bill amends the Liquor Control ..leI to require the liq- uor Control Board to establish programs to ensure that all liquor sold to the public on or after July 1. 2003 is in containers for which a deposit is charged at the time of sale and refunded on the return of the container. The Lieutenant Governor in Council is authorized to make regulations governing the establishment and operation of the programs. GC)'~/ , ~ Projet de loi 125 2002 Loi modifiant la Loi sur les alcools pour exiger que la Regie des alcools cree un systeme de consigne et de remise Sa Majeste, sur I'avis et avec Ie consentement de I' Assemblee legislative de la province de I'Ontario, edicte : 1. L'article 3 de la Loi sur les alcools, tel qu'il est modifie par I'article 2 du chapitre 9 des Lois de I'Ontario de 1994 et par I'article 2 du chapitre 26 des Lois de l'Ontario de 1996, est modifie par adjonction du paragraphe suivant : Programme de consigne el de remise (3) La Regie cree des programmes pour que toute boisson alcoolique vendue au public Ie } Of juilIet 2003 ou apres cette date par des magasins du gouvernement et par des magasins qu'exploitent et dont sont proprietaires des vineries ou des fabricants de biere ou de spiritueux Ie soh dans des contenants pour lesquels une consigne est exigee au moment de la vente et remboursee it la remise du contenant. 2. Le paragraphe 8 (1) de la Loi, tel qu'il est rffdic- te par I'article 4 du chapitre 9 des Lois de l'Ontario de 1994 et tel qu'il est modifie par I'article 2 du chapitre 26 des Lois de I'Ontario de 1996, est modifie par ad- jonction de I'alinea suivant : -, ---: c.l) regir la creation et Ie fonctionnement des pro- grammes exiges en application du paragraphe 3 (3): Entree en vigueur 3, La presente loi entre en vigueur Ie jour ou elle re~oit la sanction royale. Titre abrege 4. Le titre abrege de la presente loi est Loi de 2002 sur les consignes et remises exigees par la RAO. NOTE EXPLICATIVE Le projet de loi modi fie la Loi sur les aleools pour exiger que la Regie des alcools cree des programmes afin que toute boisson alcoolique vendue au public it compter du I Of juillet 2003 soit dans un con tenant pour lequel une consigne est exigee au moment de la vente et rernboursee it la remise du contenant. Le lieutenant-gouverneur en conseil peut prendre des reglements regissant la creation et Ie fonctionnement des programmes. ~ . ... . Wine and Liquor Container Recovery in Ontario - The 2002 Perspective SPECIAL RE~ORT Executive Summary Wine, liquor and cooler bottles make up a significant portion of the Ontario waste stream- a little less than half of all glass and a small part of the plastic containers generated by householders.1 From a recycling point of view, the cost to collect and sort containers, except aluminum . cans, is considerably higher than the revenue which comes from the sale of the material. Once regarded as a staple in the blue box, glass containers have become a pariah. As more and more programs commingle their glass with other containers, the problem with contamination of other materials and wear and tear on equipment and belts has been steadily growing. The value of clear glass containers has halved in the past 10 years and most programs now have to pay to move coloured glass to its secondary markets. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic containers are very light and thus their collection and processing cost is very high. Prices paid for recovered PET containers are extremely volatile. In the past 12 months, they have halved. In. British Columbia, wine and liquor containers were added to the province's deposit legislation four years ago. They had previously been collected in the blue box. BC's recycling program is now primarily concerned with collecting fibre materials and food containers. Very little coloured glass is now seen in blue boxes in BC. Removing Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) containers from the municipal recycling program in Ontario would mean shorter stops at the curb, and thus less time required for collection. While there may be short-term issues PAGEii 0C)-~ with existing contracts, reducing the amount of material collected would provide the opportunity to have fewer trucks or to add other materials to . the diversion stream. By its very nature, glass is a potential hazard and reducing its volume by up to half would mean fewer injuries for sorters and reduced maintenance and replacement of sorting equipment. The current payments by the LCBO, at $4 million, cover less than half of the estimated $11 million cosf. With the proposed Waste Diversion Act funding model based on sharing recycling costs, municipalities would still save half the cost of collecting the LCBO containers ($5.5 million) if they were collected via another system. There would be no inconvenience to residents. Those who chose not to take back their empty containers when buying more product could support community bottle drives, as they used to do with empty soft drink containers. Once collected via a take-back system, whoever may be operating it, the recovered containers would be already sorted, for the most part, and intact. With a cleaner, deposit-grade material, marketing the glass would be far less of a problem than the low-grade secondary material currently being produced by the blue box system. By having them retumed intact, there would be an opportunity to clean and refill the empty bottles. This would be a better use of the embedded energy and would provide the smaller wineries and the U-Vint outlets with the option of buying their containers at reduced prices. A refillable bottle would not be subject to the 10- cent Environmental Levy and this would reduce prices for the consumer. Gc) -& .. . ,. Wine and Liquor Container Recovery in Ontario - The 2002 Perspective SPECIAL REPORT As mentioned above, the LCBO currently spends $4 million annually to support recycling. A 1998 study suggested a deposit-return system with an 85% return rate, would generate a net profit of $2 million for the LCBO. It would be funded by unredeemed deposits. In addition, the LCBO would not be obliged to support curbside recycling. Environmentally, increasing recovery rates for recyclable containers is a clear benefit and assists the Province in its diversion goals. Secondly, the opportunity to refill some. of the empty LCBO containers will save energy and resources, and is more in line with the 3Rs hierarchy. Publisher's Note This report is designed to provide some background and analysis on an issue that never seems to go away. As the readers of Product & Packaging Stewardship Review will know, recent developments have heightened awareness of, and interest in, the deposit-return system, particularly as it pertains to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. With the appointment of Chris Stockwell as environment minister and the recent announcement of Waste Diversion Ontario, there is an opportunity to step back and take a close look at how we manage containers in Ontario. It is hoped that these pages will assist that discussion. Copies of this report. as well as back issues of Product & Packaging Stewardship Review, are available from our website (www.productstewardship.org). To be added to the list to receive PPSReview electronically, please send us an email (bbc@albedo.net). Ben Bennett, Publisher, Product & Packaging Stewardship Review @ Ben Bennett Communications, 2002. All rights reserved. iii PAGEiii '-2002 12:56 613-628-3341 N.ALGONA WILBERFORCE~ ()(~ PAGE 81 k:j~ (-Frr7j JL (Y)-r(\ NORTH ALGONA WILBERFORCE TOWNSIDP R.R. #1, 1091 Shaw Woods Road) Eganville, ON KOJ 110 Tel: 613-628~2080 Fax: 613-628.3341 < E:rrail: nalgonawil@cr1.aibn.can RESOLUTION #7 October 28, 2002 . < ., 'J;, . Moved by Counci1lor Charlotte Lehmann Seconded by Deputy Reeve Jun H~in THAT: Council of North Algona Wilberforce Towllship recommends that the Ministry of the Environment delay the implementation dates for all categories of the Nutrient Management Plan for one year to allow for further producer consuhations) planning of regulations and training for nutrient management plans development. Council also requests 90% funding for all require<l capita.l projects, soil sampling and manure: analysis and plan development. Council furthf:I' requests the Ontario government to reimplc:mel1t the ARPA farm lease and purchase program which prc:viously existed would enaole tbose who due to age etc. choose to retire rather than invest in long tenn capital projec.ts. The opportunity for others to lease and or purchase these farms through ARDA would prevent devaluation ofthese properties on which the retiring farmtrs depend on for income. Council wishes this motion be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario and be fOlVlal'de:d by these municipalities upon their approval to their County Councils and further to the province. Carried. Signed: Reeve Harold Weckworth Clerk Trcasurer Marilyn M. Schroder ---..-............-----...... .......-...-...---..-......-...-----...-.....--...------........----..........-------.......----.....................--......-...-----.... .....- --" This is a certified true copy of a Resolution of Council of North Algona Wilberforce Township passed at a Special Meeting held October 28, 2002. 1Vl~ 1--1.~ Marilyn M. Schruder, A.M.C.T. Clerk Treasurer October 28, 2002 FAXED P~I Da~ ,2. oC> 2.> ..., ~e\ ) KIW ANIS CLUB OF BARRIE BOX 442, BARRIE, ONTARIO l4M 4T7 Marilyn Pennycook Clerk, Township of Oro-Medonte P.O. Box 100 Oro, Ontario, LOL 2XO December 12, 2002 Dear Ms. Pennycook: On behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Barrie, it is my pleasure to invite the elected administrative personnel, to the Kiwanis Club of Barrie's Annual Civic Night on Monday, January 27th. 2003. Non - elected personnel are welcome to attend @$25.00 I person. It will be held at:- Bell Farm Banquet Hall 130 Bell Farm Road, Barrie Social Hour 5:30pm Dinner 6:15pm Guest Speaker:- A representative rrom the Ministry of Energy, yet to be announced. We will forward this infonnation to you as soon as it has been received iiom the ministry, For planning purposes it would be helpful to know, by January 13th., how many guests will be attending. It would be appreciated if you would notifY the undersigned, the names and titles of those planning to attend. Phone (705) 726-2515 or Fax (705) 726-9748, e-mail me at, don.macmillan6@sympatico.ca with this information. We look forward to this annual event where the various municipal representatives can meet in a social atmosphere. We anticipate a good evening of fellowship. Yours truly, ~ Don MacMillan for Gail Andrews-Secretary ~ () -I if ORILLIA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES NOVEMBER 27. 2002 A regular meeting of the library board was held in the Children's Services Department of the Library commencing at 7:32 p.m. PRESENT - BOARD -C. Dowd, Chair; J. Swartz, Vice-Chair; A. M. Alexander; R. Fountain; J. Francis; M. Hill; F. Kreisz; K. McLaughlin; B. Stanton - STAFF - M. Saddy, Chief Executive Officer S. Campbell, Director of Children's & Audiovisual Services D. Rowe, Director of Technical Services T. Chatten, Recorder CONSENT AGENDA MOTION #2002:39 Moved by M. Hill, seconded by J. Swartz that the consent agenda of the November 27, 2002 meeting be approved. CARRIED DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF-None BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES It was pointed out that J. Swartz also left and returned to the November 7,2002 special meeting with K. McLaughlin. DISCUSSION WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING MUNICIPALITIES B. Stanton mentioned a recent meeting held to discuss changes to the Municipal Act and its implications for libraries. D. Rowe and L. Gibbon attended a SOLS meeting and will provide a written report for the next meeting of the Board. REPORT OF FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The dollhouse draw was made Saturday November 2, 2002 with approximately $1850 raised from ticket sales. The dollhouse was won by Nellie Joslin. REPORTS OF BOARD COMMITIEES AND REPRESENTATIVES . Finance - A special board meeting was held November 7 to discuss the upcoming budget presentation for 2003. A meeting with City staff to present the 2003 budget will be held on Thursday November 28, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. {;f)-;r' i' Community Relations - In an effort to build partnerships with other local organizations, the Library and Literacy Council have developed a program for students to enroll in the library and outline specific needs. The first student from the Literacy Council has joined the Library using this service. Building Steering - A committee meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday December 17, 2002. Ad Hoc Sunday Opening - The first Sunday opening was November 17 which coincided with the Santa Claus parade. The circulation statistics for this and the following Sunday were comparable to mid-week numbers. More advertising may be needed to further promote Sunday opening. NEW BUSINESS OLA Superconference 2003 - Board members were asked to indicate who would like to attend the conference and what sessions might be of interest. C. Dowd and J. Swartz attended a conference November 9-10 by Dr. Ken Haycock for the Ontario Library Trustees' Association entitled "Building Capacity for Leadership, Advocacy and Collaboration". Both returned with handouts and many new ideas for further discussion to take place at the next meeting. The Board will continue to use the Consent Agenda approach for another trial period of three months in order to continue to fine tune the board meetings. Agenda items should be in to the CEO one week prior to the Board meeting for inclusion on the agenda. Institutional Borrowing Agreement MOTION #2002:40 Moved by B. Stanton, seconded by R. Fountain that the Orillia Public Library Board authorize an institutional borrowing agreement for North Simcoe Victim Crisis Services. CARRIED The December Board meeting will be held on Tuesday December 17 at 8:00 p.m. The CEO extended an invitation to all board members for an upcoming volunteer Christmas Tea to be held at the Library on Thursday December 12 at 3:00 p.m. Adjournment at 8:53 p.m. moved by K. McLaughlin. BOARD CHAIR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER G/) <3 REPORT OF THE CEO FOR THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2002 AT 8:00 PM Please note time and date of meeting at 8:00 pm on Tuesdav, December 17. 1. PROPOSAL FOR BELL TELEPHONE/ONTARIO GOVERNMENT INTERNET STATION IN THE'OPL ***please note that this item was on the last CEO's report but was not discussed. A request was made to bring itforward at the December meeting. Please find enclosed a proposal and picture of the internet station that is proposed for possible installation in the library. Description: o the aim is to provide greater access to government services. Five government services will be available initially and access to these is free. o it is a functioning internet station and if the user wishes to access the internet that is not government services it will cost them 20 cents per minute. o the library would be paid $50 per month for housing the station. o Board at?,reement does not t?,uarantee this installation - if the OPL is interested it would be considered with other local candidates such as City Hall, the malls or hotels. In consultation with staff we believe that we can find room for it. action required: Would the Board care to make a decision on whether to apply to have the opportunity of bringing this machine on site. 2. Public Access to the Board Please note on our website that under the "Library Administration and Board" that there is a way of contacting the Board via e-mail. The messages would be sent to me and then forwarded to the Chair in the format chosen. GiJj C f)-s REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S AND AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES NOVEMBER 2002 Reference The number of reference questions answered by Children's Services Staff increased by twenty three percent from 408 in November 2001 to 503 in 2002. . Computer use overall was up by ten per cent. Use of the multi media computer saw a decrease of eighteen percent. We had problems with accessing discs all month on the multimedia computer. The problem has finely been determined to be the CD ROM drive. Fred will be replacing the drive in December. I received a request from the North Simcoe Victim Crisis Center to help them develop a list of video and book titles about domestic violence with an emphasis on helping children cope with the experience, The Center has received funding to establish a library for their clients. I was able to find a number of suppliers for good video titles and about 10 book titles. I am still looking for book titles to add to their list. Pro~rams The second fall session of Story Time began the third week of November with full registration in Preschool Stories, Tales for Twos, and Book Babies. Demand was so high for Book Babies (it was filled by 3:00Pp.m. on the first day of registration) we decided to offer a second program. To time table two baby programs we had to put them back to back. Kelly Smith presents a program from 10: 15-11 :00 and then repeats it from 11: 15 - 12:00. Both programs are full and parents, babies and Kelly are enjoying the program. The Saturday Explorers Club began this month and will run for six weeks. We are trying a new approach for this session. Instead of booktalking and reading individual titles Kelly decided to read a chapter each week. The children enjoyed the experience and could not wait to hear what happened in the next installment of the book. Community Pro~rammin~ November was a popular month for visits from scout and guide groups. This month two groups of Brownies, two groups of Sparks and one Beaver group visited Children's Services. Some of the highlights of the programs included a Remembrance Day program for the Brownies f~aturing stories of peace as well as a Dance of Peace led by Kelly; stories of snow and stories of space. C I) -c . '" Kiddie Kapers Day Care visited with their toddler group on November 13 for a program featuring stories about zoos and farms. The Simcoe Muskoka District Catholic School Board was on Strike for two weeks in November. During this period we had an increased demand for fiction titles with parents making sure their children maintained their reading skills. Kelli Absalom developed a list of math and language homework help sites for people to access during the strike. Once our web page is back up and running we will add them to our site. C f)-1- MONTHLY REPORT DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SERVICES NOVEMBER 2002 Jayne continued with adult programming by having Eva Olsson come in to talk about her experiences with the Holocaust, as an adjunct to Remembrance Day. The talk was very well received and over 40 people attended. A volunteer tea will be held for volunteers. including board members on Thursday November 1 ih . David and I attended the SOLS workshop on the new Municipal Act and he has been kind enough to kindly written up the report for it. As he states, there were some questions that could not be answered, but the basics such as fee collection and act precedence was answered. I have been taking an online course on Business Resources on the Web from OLA and it has been very informative. A number of IS staff will be taking the same course in January. REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Questions asked at the Information desk increased 5 percent over last year to 2143 in the month. USE OF ONLINE PRODUCTS: Logins to the periodical index increased by 10 percent over last year. INTERNET USAGE: Use of the Internet is still increasing: this month it increased by 11 per cent to 1679 users. Heather instructed 102 students during the month. USAGE OF WEB SITE AND FROST PAPERS: Problems with the software that accumulates visits to our homepage meant that stats for November were not available. The problem has been solved; therefore, stats should be available for December. The Frost Papers were accessed 58 times during November. PROMOTION: Eva Olssons talk was well received as mentioned. I attended the Coffee Time meeting to promote what the library was doing for the month forJayne, as she had another commitment. VOLUNTEER HOURS: Volunteers logged 281 hours shelving books, delivering to shut-ins and telephoning. NEWSPAPER INDEX: Lynn indexed 32 local newspapers, including1577 news stories and118 births, deaths or marriages. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Materials were gathered for 13 shut-ins in November. INTERLIBRARY LOANS: Nancy made 70 loans from other libraries and sent 99 items to other libraries. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS: Jennifer added 12 government documents, 56 pamphlets and 6 annual reports to the collection during November and discarded 7 government documents, and 152 pamphlets. Cf)-~ REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES NOVEMBER 2002 Administration On November 26, Lynne Gibbon and myself attended an information session on the new Ontario Municipal Act, and its implications for libraries. It was held at the North York Central Library. A brief summary of the main points raised is attached. Systems On Sunday, November 3, Fred Marlow and Dan Kehoe, along with Jai and myself, dismantled the systems in the computer room. We re-cabled the room, put casters on the shelving units for easier access, and generally made the configuration more tidy and efficient. Circulation Sunday opening appears to be the success we were expecting. Despite the wild Sunday weather we've experienced, our circulation is vary comparable to that from November 1995 (the last November we were open). Our first day, November 17, we competed with the Santa Claus parade, but circulated 145 items. The next Sunday, circulation was 278. The circulation in November 1995 was 218 and 271 for the last 2 Sundays in November. We added two new staff members to circulation in November: page Michelle . Denne, replacing Ashleigh Winder, and Teresa Doubrough, our new "Sunday" desk clerk. Teresa was hired from almost 40 applicants for the position. She is a regular library user, and is working towards a library techniques diploma at Mohawk College. One of the people interviewed for the position was a web-page designer, Jenn Downey, whose name we passed on to Suzanne Campbell. She is now working on a new Web page for the Children's Department. (; f1) _ 7" Technical Processing Gail Matthews, our acquisitions technician, had to take an emergency sick- leave, and wi111ikely be off until February or March. We were very fortunate in getting a replacement, Kelly Smith who is a part- time technician in the Children's Department. She is working about 18 hours per week in TP, concentrating on placing orders, receiving new materials, and processing invoices. Much of Gail's other work, including processing mail, cataloguing paperbacks, etc. is being done by Susan Dance, Joyce Keddy and myself. Serials check-in has been transferred to Information Services, under Gail Ward's responsibility. I know all our staff wish Gail a speedy recovery, and I'd like to commend all the staff who pitched in to help do the very essential jobs that Gail does in the library. Pat LaJh(lor R.R. # 2 Ori/lia, Ontario,. L3V6H2 705-325-4582 ..- CoJE?~ ~~ foyJ IF'~ 1 K ~, ) ....; December 1-5,2002 CBOc.i\i~!::DONTa TOWNSHIP T Q the- Honourable Mayor and Members . of Council TownshipofOto",Med9nt~ Dear$irs; Ithas~cornato~myattentionthata recent Township snow removal tender WaS awarded toa certaJncE>ntractor on the basis that the contractor carry third party lfabilityinsurarrce. AsJunderstarrcrthecircumstances, the contractor, after being awarded t~ contract, has had (iifficulty in obtaining third party liability insurance. After speakmg :with several councilors and the Dept,lty Mayor regarding this issue,- itis mv understanding thiat COuncil is considering waiving the requiremE;}nt that'trnsparticuJar independent coo tractor provide ev~nce of third party liability insuran:ce for work done: on behaltofthe Tuwnship:aodthe taxpayers of the Township. ffthisis the~e, Whether it is forthisspE;}cffic case, or for any future decision oHhiskind, I woukilike to' voice mystroOQ- o*ction to this course of action- This course of action woutdimpactfinancialty on the taxpayer who would be- stuck for any liabmty~ generuted by the aQtionsofothers (over Which coUncil bas- 00: controL) and woutd ~aL~oaltow inferiqr business operators to obtain municipat contracts at the expensE;} of conv-actors t~t 9perate in a pro~ssional and busine$s-Hke marmer: The lack of adequate third party liabiHty insurance, or the inability of a cOntractor to- do~ whaUs prudent and: reasonable to protectfue interest of the community . at largeI' is not sufficient teasonsfOrCOuncil (wheiS- paying the contractor for the services) to abdicate its rE;}sponsibffityof governing :the assets of thE;} taxpayer in a prudentand:: ditigent fashion. I would respectfully request that Council address my cqncerns as outlined herein before- coming ,to anydeci~ion regarding this issue,- aoctwould appreciate being advised- of the final decisieflthat is made. Y ourSctruly, fkU Pat~lor .. . 0~ -I RECEIVED ,1\._ _AILJ_~I-_ /l_~~..~:I-,. /le._:~. '-"'.I.-V-~ "\~I~~ '--4J11.u1.&-t,.U~ '-"',""""'I..:....:.z. do Ms. Jarnie Dann RR #31 Box 162 Orc Station, Ontario LOL 2EO l~~~~~ Township of Oro-Medonte 148 ih Line S., Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2XO December 9, 2002 ~a-b03 Attention: Ms. Marilyn Pennycook Re: Fundine: ReQuest for 2003: Oro-Medonte Community Choirs Thank you for the opportunity to submit this year's request for funding on behalf of the childien of Oro-Medonte Community Choirs (previously known as Oro-Medonte Children's and Youth Choirs). We are extremely grateful for last year's operating grant of $1000 which allowed us to undertake expanded activities and help purchase choir uniforms for 33 choristers. Most of you had the opportunity to hear the choirs perform at your council chambers here last Wednesday evening and see their lovely new red and black uniforms with the prominent Oro-Medonte Community Choirs logo on their white shirts. With your financial support, in October we were able to hold our first ever Weekend Rehearsal Retreat which was a resounding success. From Friday night to Sunday afternoon in a fun environment, the young choir members developed their vocal and choral skills while experiencing teamwork and commitment to the worthy goal of self- improvement. At the end of the weekend, although exhausted, the youngsters were still bubbling with enthusiasm for the next retreat! They are looking forward to showing off their developing vocal abilities at our two Christmas concerts this coming weekend. The choirs continue to bring considerable recognition to the Township. We recently performed under the name Oro-Medonte at the Festival of Trees in Barrie and look forward in the next few months to performing at such venues as the Kiwanis festival, the Lions' Club anniversary celebration, the Oro World's Fair, the Black African Church dedication and sundry schools and churches. Thanks to the tireless work of Choir members' parents and volunteer board members, our fundraising events over the past few months have been very successful and have contributed in large part to the purchase of music and uniforms and the support of events such as Invite-a-Friend Day. Nevertheless, our cash requirements remain high if we are to fulfill our dreams of a performance tour in April and recording a CD. We are also looking at significant insurance costs associated with touring. At this time, then, we are respectfully requesting Council's consideration of providing Oro-Medonte Community ~ ~;f//. Choirs with a grant of $1500 towards our annual operating costs. The additional $500 over last year would assist with touring costs including insurance and replace private and business donations for which we cannot (yet) issue tax receipts. Our annual budget is attached for your information. I would be happy to answer any questions. In addition to last year's operating grant, you were kind enough to give us a one-time grant of $500 to help us with incorporation. We would like to give you an update on our incorporation status. Having received your grant, we were able to contact a lawyer for advice on whether or not we should apply for charitable status. Having charitable status would enable us to issue tax receipts for private and business donations and potentially increase our funding from these sources. Our legal advisor, while not wanting to commit to a decision, suggested that there were certain disadvantages to acquiring charitable status, most notably significantly higher costs (e.g. incorporation, audit and legal fees, which might offset the donations we would receive) and the much more rigorous reporting required by regulatory bodies. At the end of our meeting, the law firm generously refused payment but stipulated that further meetings would be chargeable. So we have not yet spent any of the $500 grant. The Choir's Board has discussed the matter at length and has decided to get a second legal opinion before proceeding. We have selected a lawyer to contact and, after doing so, intend to incorporate with or without charitable status, by our fiscal year-end in August. Therefore, we ask that we may be allowed to keep the $500 grant to proceed with this matter. With your financial support and community commitment, the Oro-Medonte Community Choirs has begun to grow in ability and profile. Youngsters in the Choir are developing not only their vocal skills but also self-confidence and the values of discipline, interacting with others and giving back to the community. Thank you for your part in making this happen. Yours truly, i --", J------ I~d ; , " " ! "1'\ .1" .. . .~" ~. \CEVIV''''-' \.-v i e' Hilary Dorricott (Ms.) Treasurer 487-0454 ORO-folIEDONTE COMMUNiTY CHOiRS 2002/3 Budget Revenue: Choir Registration Choir Fundraising Township Grant - operating Township Grant - incorp'n Business Sponsorship Private Donations Special Events (Concerts) Revenue Program Advertising Total Revenue 2900 3300 1000 500 2200 800 1600 200 12500 Expenses: Music Accompanist Fees Director's Fees Management Fees Facility Rental Travel Choir Supplies Office Supplies & Equipment Membership Fees Uniform Expenses Uniform Depreciation Special Events (Concerts) Expenses Bank Charges Contingency Fund Director Workshop Fees insurance 1000 3000 5500 500 500 300 200 250 100 200 o 300 50 500 100 o 12500 Total Expenses ~ 2003/4 Budget 7000 5091 1500 o o 100 1600 200 15491 800 3000 5500 o 500 o 200 250 100 o -1041 3000 50 500 50 500 15491 . VoiJne 14- 2002 Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authbrity Centre for Conservation i John Hix Conservation Administration Centre, Tiffin Conservation Area G. ' 8195 SIhConcessionLine., Utopia. LOMITO TEL (705) 424-1479, FAX (705) 424-2115 (7 Website Address: www.nvca.on.ca '/ NVCA Highlights November- December 2002 "Happy Holidays" Message from the Chair - Harold Parker liThe NVCA vision of -Conserving our Healthy Waters" requires a comprehensive watershed management approach, with the full support of all watershed municipal/ties, agencies and residents. · Highlights from the C.A.O. and Staff: i) Wayne Wilson, C.A.O. (ext 225) wwilson@nvca.on.ca . Centre for Conservation Due to air quality concerns associated with the old administrative building in Angus and the need to accommodate future growth of our Authority, a new administration centre was built at the Tiffin Conservation Area on the 8th concession of Essa Township. The new administration centre has been named the John Hix Conservation Administration Centre. The official opening of the new centre will take place on Earth DaYj' April 22, 2003. . New Executive Committee Member Appointed At the November Full Authority meeting, Essa Township member Eric Le Clair was appointed to the NVCA Executive Committee. . NVCA Business Plan The Draft 2003-2005 Business Plan and financial forecasts were presented to the Full membership in November and will be brought back for final review and approval on December 13, 2002. ii) Land Management & Stewardship - Byron Wesson, Director of land Management & Stewardship Services (ext.224) bwesson~nvca.on.ca . The Big Move Thanks to the tireless effort of Greg Bray, Lands and Operations Technician and Henry Pelley in our maintenance department our move to Tiffin Conservation Area went smoothly. All 22 staff are very pleased to have our new office space. The new administration centre was occupied on November 26th. . 2003 Tree Seedlings Sold Out \ The NVCA was allocated 82,000 tree seedlings for the 2003 spring tree-planting season. We have been sold out since October. The NVCA is the 5th largest private land tree planting conservation authority in the province. This year's Arbour Day will take place at the Tiffin Conservation Area on Saturday, May 3, 2003. . Iii) Engineering and Technical Services- Glenn Switzer, Director of Engineering and Technical Services (ext.232) . Geographic Positioning System (GPS) I The NVCA is developing a Geographic Information System (GIS) in conjunction with the provincial government, and its municipal partners. The Authority will provide detailed environmental spatial data to assist stakeholders in making informed decisions that may affect the environment The Geographic Position System (GPS) ....nit is a handheld instrument that allows the users to collect point; line, and polygon spatial data along with the relevant environmental attributes in the field and bring that information back to office for inclusion within the GIS system. With this new unit, existing wells can be precisely located in the field with sub-metre accuracy. including information of the condition of the well, the type of well and its operating characteristics and have it all placed directly on the NVCA GIS system. We will also use this device to pin-point a range of field activities. WCA Highlights Volume 14, 2002 C:;,)I-r I . Stream Flow Meter I Through the funding of the South Simcoe Groundwater Study the NVCA has recently purchased a current speed meter to measure low flows throughout the watershed. Stream flow information is very useful i", understanding the interaction between groundwater and surface water, stream flow for developing wat~r allocation for policy and to help us monitor low flows as part of the Ontario Low Flow Response system. As part of the Groundwater study, staff took over 100 low flow measurements in 2002. I . GIS Analyst Hired I We are very pleased to announce that Tina DesRoches has accepted the position of GIS Analyst. Tina will coordinate the GIS program. Her start date is January 6, 2003. The new GIS program comprises of geospatial data, GPS technology, databases, networking and Internet technology. I . South Simcoe Groundwater Study The South Simcoe Groundwater Study is on target for the March 31 completion date. Most maps (aquifer vulnerability, bedrock surface, overburden thickness) are currently available in draft form on the study website (http://ssimcoe.oolder.ca1). The Steering Committee is currently establishing an agreement to allow CFB Borden to join the study, resulting jn seamless coverage of study deliverables across south Simcoe. The final rpUnd of pUblic meetings will be held in January 2003, in both Alliston and Barrie (date to be announced early in the New Year). . Well Selection and Drilling Process The well selection and drilling process for Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network wells is drawing to a close. We are pursuing monitoring wells at the following locations: Castle Glen (bedrock well, Town of the Blue Mountains); Klondike Park Road, Wasaga Beach (2 wells in separate aquifers, deep/confined and I shallow/unconfined); Banie Landfill (1 deep overburden well in aquifer that supplies Banie); CFB Borden (2 wells in separate aquifers, deep/confined and shallow/unconfined); Earl Rowe Provincial Park (2 wells in separate aquifers, deep/confined and shallow/unconfined); Tottenham (1 well in deep aquifer); Midhurst (2 wells in separate aquifers, deep/confined and shallow/unconfined); Innisfil Landfill (1 well in deep, confined a~uifer); Coe Property, Reddickvilfe (1 well, amabel bedrock aquifer); Mono Landfill (Deep confined aquifer in mpraine area adjacent to Niagara Escarpment); Bradford-West Gwillimbury county forest (Newmarket Till, drilled to bedrock with piezometers in each significant aquifer, geophysically logged). We are in the process of searching for a suitable well location in Oro-Medonte. If all above locations are instrumented, NVCA's groundwater monitoring network will consist of approximately 20 wells. Monitoring will begin in March 2003. . . Stream Monitoring The fall stream biomonitoring season ended in November. NVCA staff sampled a total of 25 sites. Stream monitoring provides valuable information on impacts associated with new developments and evaluates, completed rehabilitative projects. \ Iv) Planning - Charles Burgess, Director of Planning (ext. 229) cburaessl&nvca.on.ca e Source Protection Planning Conservation Ontario, representing Ontario's 36 Conservation Authorities will be participating in tl1e . Government's recently announced a 17 member advisory committee that is charged with developing a provincial framework for watershed-based source protection planning. Source protection is a vital component of watershed management because what happens, upstream impacts directly on water resources downstream. Source protection is the first barrier in a multi-barrier approach to protecting drinking wa~r. Putting source protection first will result in reduced costs for drinking water treatment. Source protection is vital to all users, particularly the almost 2 million residents in Ontario who do not have access to municipally treated water. Surface and groundwater systems have limited tolerance for stress. Our drinking water supplies must be addressed on a watershed basis, with emphasis on source protection. v) Communications - Barbara MacKenzie-Wynia, Director of Communications (ext 227) bmackenzie-wvniat&nvca.on.ca · Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival is back The "Friends of Tiffin", along with many other community groups will host the 2003 Spring Tonic Magie Syrup Festival. The festival will take place on two consecutive weekends: March 29111 and 30th, and April 5 and 6th. The event includes pancake breakfasts, maple syrup tours, horse-drawn wagon rides, crafts and displays. Proceeds from the event will .support the environmental education program material. --- .....-.. ,. "CM.1.' I~~'IT ~n/~T/ZI Dee 17 02 04:08p Ontario Earl~ Yrs Orillia (70S) 325-7339 p.2 . 6' J The Corporation fthe Township ofOro-Medonte 148 Line 7 Sou Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL2XO Fri December 13,2002 Attention: The C rporation of the Township ofOro-Medonte The Edgar Play of participants. arrive to comfo party this week ntario Early Years Centre I wish to extend our best wishes for a safe season and to express our appreciation. Chris arter has been an excellent resourc and support to us in our efforts to bring servic s to children 0-6years in the smaller communities of North Simcoe. roup has made good use of the haH and are enj ying a growing number at and Jim Shel1swell have worked diligently to ensure the families ble surroundings. The parents and children eDj yed their Christmas d look forward to reconveining the beginning 0 January. Chris and I have . scussed the possibility of using Jarratt Hall to rovide the Parent-Child Mother Goose pr gram in Oro-Medonte. The Parent-Child Motlier Goose Program is a group experience for parents, their babies and young children foc~ssing on the pleasure of using rhymes, ongs, poems and story telling. Parents attending Edgar, Wanninster and Dalston play ups have expressed interest in this program. IFor the purpose of providing the Par nt-Child Mother Goose program we are requesting the use of Jarratt Hall beginning 1 uary 16, 2003, Thursday mornings 10:00- 11 :oPam for a period of eight weeks. ! The Ontario gov ent have stipulated that the Ontario Early Years Outreach sites must have municipally monitored water. As you can appreciate,this linfllts the rent free space we require. The anninsterl Marchmount Kids' Stuff play group' were generously awarded space at he Marchmount Baptist Church in September. The church's water is not municipally *nitored and as a result we must relocate. This ~roup maintains a strong attendance and in order to incur the least disruption we are !hoping to secure space for the beginning f January. I have contacted Chris to investigate the possibilities at Wanninster or J att Halls. ' We will continue 0 work to bring informative and supportive programming for children 0-6 years and thei families. Our ability to work in partnership with the Oro-Medonte Township is vital 0 the well being of our growing communities. Your Anticipated Consideration is reatly Appreciated, --:' /) .....-~... L./V:vt'~~ Jackie Vandenberg/Outreach Program Fac61'tator. \. Police provinciale de l'Ontario ~k) Ontario Provincial Police Barrie Detachment 20 Rose Street 20 rue rose Barrie, (ON) L4M 2T2 Barrie, (ON) L4M 2T2 Tel: (705) 726-6484 Fax: (705) 726-6487 File Reference Reference: Mayor Neil Craig Township of Oro-Medonte 148 7 Line South P.O. Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOLIXO May?lfft As you are aware December 31, 2002 will be my last day as the Detachment Commander in Barrie. I would personally like to thank you and all the staff in the Township for the assistance they have given me in the past 9-% years. I cannot think of once where I have made a request or spoken to Township staff where I was not treated in a professional manner. You can be extremely proud of the people you have working for you and I mean in the office and to the workers who are out on the road doing their everyday jobs. Both Bev and I are looking forward to our retirement but leave with many fond memories ofOro-Medonte Township and the people who work to keep it the best Township in Ontario. We both wish everyone in the Township the very best in this festive season and in the years to come. ~, Len and Bev Hassberger .. REC!l-~ 'D t' i\ 1 1 "."0" t.. tJ t. t "~'u ORO=MED.O~.T.'.~.I TOWfiSHIP MINUTES OF A MEETING of THE LAKE SIMCOE REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION HELD ON THURSDAY AUGUST 15, 2002 AT THE LAKE SIMCOE REGIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING In Attendance: Commissioners: W. Dickie W. Gardy R. Hough L. Leach M. Ramsay S. Trotter Staff: W. McArthur, City of Barrie M. Drumm, APM Regrets: M. Childs G. Fernandes F. Smith CALL TO ORDER The meeting came to order at 7:05 p.m. and was chaired by W. Dickie. 1.0 MINUTES OF THE JUNE 20, 2002 COMMISSION MEETING MOTION: Moved by W. Gardy. seconded by M. Ramsay. 2002-AC-46 "THAT, the minutes of the June 20, 2002 Commission meeting, be approved." Carried. CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES OF THE JUNE 20, 2002 COMMISSION MEETING MOTION: Moved by M. Ramsay, seconded by W. Gardy. 2002-AC-47 "THAT, the confidential minutes of the June 20, 2002 Commission meeting, be approved." Carried. 2.0 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES No new business was discussed. 3.0 PROPERTIES & COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE i) Further to Airport Commission motion 2002-AC-07, a representative of Pryde, Schropp, McComb Inc. Consulting Engineers presented the Design and Construction Brief for the partial parallel taxiway system. The presentation ~L included all facets of the design and construction of the taxiway system as well as question and answer period. The total estimated preliminary project cost is approximately $1.4 million, as presented. Staff is to make final reviews and suggestions for incorporation into the brief. ii) Further to Confidential Commission Motion 2002-AC-43, W. Dickie reviewed that UKCAN II Incorporated had removed all of the "Purchaser's Conditions" from the Purchase Offer for two commercial development lots, as per the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Land Sale Policy and as located in the airport's Southwest Commercial Development Area, Phase I. M. Drumm reviewed that with the closing of the land sale transaction on or by September 5, 2002, UKCAN II Incorporated was also forwarding a development timetable for the construction of two commercial hangar facilities by this date. As a result of the imminent construction of the commercial hangars, and as approved in the 2002 Capital Works Budget Program, W. McArthur was given direction to get quotations for the paving of the Commercial Development Area, Phase I access road. Hi) A third letter of request for financial support from the Federal Government was reviewed. W, Dickie, L. Leach and M. Drumm are scheduled to meet with the Honorable P. DeVillers, MP on August 30,2002 to review this request further. 4.0 FINANCIAL REPORT i) The June 2002 & YTD Financial Report and six-month budget review was presented. MOTION: Moved by S. Trotter, seconded by R. Hough. 2002-AC-48 "THAT, the June 2002 & YTD Financial Report and six-month budget review be approved, as presented." Carried. ii) The July 2002 & YTD Financial Report was reviewed. MOTION: Moved by S, Trotter, seconded by R. Hough. 2002-AC-49 "THAT, the July 2002 & YTD Financial Report be approved, as presented." Carried. iii) Further to the Corporation of the City of Barrie's request for the airport's participation in the development of a Strategic Plan, which includes a three-year budget forecast program, S. Totter and M. Drumm presented the first draft of the airport's forecast program. Minor comments were received and are to be incorporated into the budget program and sent to the City of Barrie with copies to the City of Orillia and the Township of Oro-Medonte. 5.0 NEW BUSINESS/CORRESPONDENCE i) The construction update as of August 12, 2002 was reviewed. W. McArthur reviewed further, mandatory upgrades to the airport's water system as part of the Ontario Drinking Water Standards. As the airport's water system is currently managed by the Township of Oro-Medonte and as a result of the numerous systems managed by the Township also forming part of these mandatory upgrades, quotations for the required upgrades were tendered and directly received by the Township. It was also noted that while the total estimated cost ~ tL)-3 for the upgrades is approximately $25,000.00, approximately two thirds of the project cost is likely to be eligible for OSTAR funding. MOTION: Moved by R. Hough, seconded by L. Leach. 2002-AC-50 "THAT, the water system upgrades for 2002 at the lake Simcoe Regional Airport be awarded to Midland Mechanical in an amount of $24,845.00 plus applicable taxes per their quotation with funding from the OST AR grant and the airport's Capital Budget (Water System Upgrades)." Carried. ii) The airport manager's report was received as information. iii) All additional correspondence as presented by the airport manager was reviewed. . 6.0 MEETING(S) The next Commission meeting is to be held on Thursday September 19, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting a 'ourned at 9:15 p.m. .., ~. - /~/ .- ~.'~.r " ,/-6/ ?/~ .,.I.-r.;...c...- ~ W. Dickie President, LSRA Commission M. m Recording Secretary, LSRA Commission Distribution: Commission Members W. McArthur K. Short J. Tascona, M.P.P. Clerk's Office, City of Barrie Mayor & Council, c/o City Clerk, City of Orillia Clerk's Office, Township of Oro-Medonte P. DeVillers, M.P, A. Caroll, M.P. G. Dun19P, M.P.P. I. Brown, City Manager, City of Orillia L.S.R.A. Tenants , I - f MINUTES OF A MEETING of THE LAKE SIMCOE REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION HELD ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19,2002 AT THE LAKE SIMCOE REGIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING In Attendance: Commissioners: W. Dickie W. Gardy R.Hough L. Leach M. Ramsay F. Smith S. Trotter Staff: W. McArthur, City of Barrie M. Drumm, APM Regrets: M. Childs G. Fernandes CALL TO ORDER The meeting came to order at 7:05 p.m. and was chaired by W. Dickie. 1.0 MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 15,2002 COMMISSION MEETING MOTION: Moved by R. Hough, seconded by L. Leach. 2002-AC-51 "THAT, the minutes of the August 15,2002 Commission meeting, be approved." Carried. 2.0 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES No new business was discussed. 3.0 PROPERTIES & COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE i) As per the requirements of the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Land Sale Policy, W. Dickie reviewed a letter addressed to the Township of Oro-Medonte formally requesting that the Township assume the airport's South Access road, as previously negotiated. While the formal request is anticipated to be received with favor, W. Dickie will update the Commission, as information becomes available. Ii) Further to Confidential Commission Motion 2002-AC-43 and the August 15, 2002 Commission Meeting Minutes, M. Drumm reviewed that the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with UKCAN II Incorporated for two commercial development lots, as per the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Land Sale Policy and as located in the airport's Southwest Commercial Development Area. Phase I had officially and successfully closed. M. Drumm reviewed that with the closing of the land sale transaction, UKCAN II Incorporated would be forwarding a development timetable and site plan for the construction of two commercial hangar facilities in the near future. As per the LSRA Land Sale Policy, although UKCAN II has one (1) year to acquire a building permit and begin construction, UKCAN II has indicated that their preliminary construction timetable does include the completion of at least one 17,000 square foot hangar by the end of fiscal 2002. Hi) As a result of the imminent construction of the commercial hangars, and as approved in the 2002 Capital Works Budget Program, W. McArthur presented various quotations for the paving of the Commercial Development Area, Phase I access road as well as the construction of the remaining airside access ramp to one of the purchased lots. MOTION: Moved by F. Smith, seconded by M. Ramsay. 2002-AC-52 "THAT, the quotation for the Access Road paving and the Airside Access construction be awarded to Lafarge Construction in accordance with their quotation dated September 18, 2002 in the amount of $69,417.00 plus applicable taxes." Carried. iv) W. Dickie reviewed the specifics of a meeting held with the Honorable P. DeVillers, MP on August 30, 2002 along with his associate Mr. Gerry Hawes and attended by L. Leach and M. Drumm. While Mr. DeVillers could make no guarantees as to a commitment for Federal funding for capital improvements to the LSRA, it was indicated that the airport's request was warranted and that further consideration for the airport's petition would be given. 4.0 FINANCIAL REPORT i) The August 2002 & YTD Financial Report was reviewed. MOTION: Moved by R. Hough, seconded by R. Ramsay. 2002-AC-53 "THAT, the August 2002 & YTD Financial Report be approved, as presented." Carried. ii) M. Drumm reviewed that a one-time special event at the airport involving a movie production, outside of the airport's normal hours of operation, had generated a net revenue source of $6,500.00. MOTION: Moved by S. Trotter, seconded by R. Hough. 2002-AC-54 "THAT, as per Section 5.03 of the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Agreement, the one-time contribution in the amount of $6,500.00 generated from a special event involving a movie production, be allocated to the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport's Capital Works budget." Carried. . & )~3 5.0 NEW BUSINESS/CORRESPONDENCE i) A letter in response to concerns regarding air traffic over flying the Burl's Creek Family Event Park during the Barrie Automotive Flea Market was reviewed. W. Dickie indicated that although traffic at the airport is operating in accordance with Transport Canada prescribed rules and regulations, further clarification of such rules will be required, as the air traffic at the airport continues to increase. ii) The airport manager's report was received as information. iii) All additional correspondence as presented by the airport manager was reviewed. 6.0 MEETING(S) The next Commission meeting is to be held on Thursday October 17, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The~=OP.m M.D Recording Secretary, LSRA Commission '- ~~ President, LSRA Commission Distribution: Commission Members W. McArthur K.Short J. Tascona, M.P.P. Clerk's Office, City of Barrie Mayor & Council, c/o City Clerk, City of Orillia Clerk's Office, Township of Oro-Medonte P. DeVillers, M.P. A. Caroll, M.P. G. Dunlop, M.P.P. I. Brown, City Manager, City of Orillia L.S.R.A. Tenants 3 fon)-I MINUTES OF A MEETING of THE LAKE SIMCOE REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION HELD ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 17, 2002 AT THE LAKE SIMCOE REGIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING In Attendance: Commissioners: W. Dickie W. Gardy M. Childs G. Fernandes R.Hough L. Leach M. Ramsay F. Smith S. Trotter Staff: W. McArthur, City of Barrie M. Drumm, APM CALL TO ORDER The meeting came to order at 7:05 p.m. and was chaired by W. Dickie. 1.0 MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 19, 2002 COMMISSION MEETING MOTION: Moved by R. Hough, seconded by S. Trotter. 2002-AC-55 "THAT, the minutes of the September 19,2002 Commission meeting, be approved." Carried. 2.0 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Pursuant to Commission Motion 2002-AC-54 regarding the receipt of a one-time revenue contribution in the month of September, 2002 and the Commission decision to allocate these funds to the airport's Capital works budget, a letter from the City of Barrie Treasury Department was reviewed. As a result of this letter referencing the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the following motion was passed. MOTION: Moved by S. Trotter, seconded by M. Ramsay. 2002-AC-56 "THAT, as a result of the letter received from the City of Barrie Treasury Department regarding the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the one-time special revenue contribution in the amount of $6,500.00 generated from a special event involving a movie production, be allocated to the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport's Operating Budget." Carried. 3.0 PROPERTIES & COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ~ h ) ;r i) W. McArthur reviewed that further to Commission Motion 2002-AC-52, the construction of the Airside Access and Road paving required for the for the Southwest Commercial Development Area, Phase I was complete. ii) M. Drumm reviewed that while UKCAN II Incorporated was still in the process of attempting to secure tenants for the commercial hangars, no construction timetable had been solidified. M. Drumm did however indicate that the airport was fielding various phone calls regarding the airport's land sale policy and commercial development opportunities. iii) R. Hough inquired as to the marketing of the commercial lots from a long-term perspective. G. Fernandes then suggested that the Airport Manager develop a "High Profile Marketing Strategy" as outlined as a goal in the airport's Strategic Plan, It was suggested that the development of a marketing strategy for the airport forms only one component of attracting new businesses, the other being the implementation of such a strategy. As a result of these discussions, the following motion was passed. MOTION: Moved by G. Fernandes, seconded by S. Trotter. 2002-AC-57 "THAT, the Airport Manager prepare an outline for the development of marketing strategies for the Commission's review at the January 2003 Commission meeting." Carried. iv) W. Dickie reviewed that the Honorable P. DeVillers, MP along with his associate Mr. Gerry Hawes are scheduled to meet with the Honorable D. Collenette on October 22, 2002 regarding Capital funding for the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport. 4.0 FINANCIAL REPORT i) The September 2002 & YTD Financial Report was reviewed. MOTION: Moved by S. Trotter, seconded by F. Smith. 2002-AC-58 "THAT, the September 2002 & YTD Financial Report be approved, as presented." Carried. ii) S. Trotter offered the Commission as informational purposes that staff was beginning to prepare the 2003 Operating BUdget. 5.0 NEW BUSINESS/CORRESPONDENCE i) W. McArthur reviewed the construction update as of October 10, 2002. ii) The airport manager's report was received as information. iii) All additional correspondence as presented by the airport manager was reviewed. 2 6.0 MEETING(S) ~ -J The next Commission meeting is to be held on Thursday November 21, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting a . urned at 8:35 p.m. M. . Recording Secretary, LSRA Commission Distribution: Commission Members W. McArthur K. Short J. Tascona, M.P.P. Clerk's Office, City of Barrie Mayor & Council, c/o City Clerk, City of Orillia -. ~ W. Dickie President, LSRA Commission Clerk's Office, Township of Oro-Medonte P. DeVillers, M.P. A. Caroll, M.P. G. Dunlop, M.P.P. I. Brown, City Manager, City of Orillia L.S.R.A. Tenants 3 ~: 905-895-1281 1-800-465-0437 IX: 905-853-5881 .Mail: info@Jsrca.on.ca Teb: www.Jsrca.on.ca 20 Bayview Parkway ox 282 lewmarket, Ontario 3Y 4X1 Leaders Watershed December 16fu, 2002 foo)-I File No.:RES-6 Ms. Jennifer Zieleniewski Chief Administrative Officer Township of Oro-Medonte Box 100 Oro, ON LOL 2XO fir.. 2 " 4>q;b~.J U Dear Ms. Re: Environment Canada - Ontario Rainfall Study For the Period of Spring and Summer 2000 On Friday, December 13th, 2002, the Lake Sim~oe Region Conservation Authority's Board of Directors, at their Board Meeting No. BOD-12-02, held at the Town of Newmarket Municipal Office, 395 Mulock Drive, ON, passed the following resolution: Moved by: Seconded by : BOD-02-172 Tom Taylor Paul Marshall RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 75-02-BOD regarding the Ontario Heavy Rainfall Study for Spring and Summer 2000, be received for information; and FURTHER THAT the report be circulated to watershed municipalities. Attached for your information is a copy of Staff Report No. 75-02-BOD and a copy of the Executive Summary of the Heavy Rainfall Study. . Gayle Wood Chief Administrative Officerl Secretary-Treasurer Yglc Attach. c: R. Vas, Director, Watershed Management, LSRCA T. Hagenbirk, Engineering & Technical Services, LSRCA to) -d-- . Staff Report No. Page No. File No. Agenda Item No. 75-02-BOO 1 of 3 RES-6 10(a) BOO-12-02 TO Board of Directors FROM: Tom Hogenbirk Manager, Engineering & Technical Services DATE: November 25, 2002 SUBJECT: Environment Canada - Ontario HeavyRainfall . Study for Spring and Summer 2000 RECOMMENDATION: That Staff Report 75-12-BOD regarding the Ontario Heavy Rainfall Study for Spring and Summer 2000 be received for information. Purpose of Staff Report: The purpose of this Staff Report is to provide information to the Authority's Board of Directors regarding a heavy rainfall study recently completed by Environment Canada. Background: The spring and summer of the year 2000 were some of the wettest time periods experienced in the Lake Simcoe watershed in many years and these wet conditions resulted in numerous reports of localized flooding in a number of our watershed municipalities. These flooding conditions were common throughout Southern Ontario and as a result, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Conservation Ontario asked Environment Canada to produce a study on this significant weather event. Environment Canada agreed to produce such a study for a fee of $25,000. 57 Staff Report No. Page No. File No. Agenda Item No. Co) -3 . , ., 75-02-800 2 of 3 RES-6 10(a) BOO-12-02 The resultant study looked at the types of events which were experienced, the amounts of rainfall measured and the historical significance of these storms. A copy of the Executive Summary is appended to this staff report. The main finding of this report was that although total rainfalls for many storm events in and around our watershed were not significant in themselves, the cumulative rainfall in a number of 5 day periods during this time had frequency levels of between 1 in 25 and 1 in 100 years. During this period there was one storm event that hit Barrie and Innisfil on June24, 2000, which was considered to have a return period of between 80 and 100 years. On July 31 , 2000, the rain gauge at the Muskoka Airport (south of Bracebridge on Highway 11) measured a 24 hour rainfall amount of 274 mm. This is a similar total.rainfall amount to what was experienced during Hurricane Hazel in November 1954 ( 285 mm in 48 hours) and a far greater amount than the Timmins Storm Regional Event of September 1961 (193 mm in 12hours). Impact on Authority Policy: The study does not have a direct effect on Authority policy. Indirectly, the study reinforces the need for effective flood plain regulation as it shows that severe storms such as the 1: 100 year event have happened in our watershed as recently as 2000 and that a major Regional type event such as the one experienced in Muskoka could just as easily have happened in the Lake Simcoe watershed. Impact on Authority Finances: The Authority contributed $900. toward the cQst of this study. There are sufficient funds in the approved 2002 Flood Forecasting and Warning budget to cover this cost. Summary & Recommendations: The Ontario Heavy Rainfall Study for Spring and Summer 2000 provides a valuable record of the storm events of that year. It is important for the Authority to document severe storms as soon as possible after their occurrence as the memories of such events tend to fade overtime. 58 to 0) ,<-I Staff Report No. Page No. File No. Agenda Item No. 75-02-800 3 of 3 RES-6 10(a) 800-12-02 This study indicates that severe rain storms such as the 1:100 year storm have hit Ontario (and parts of our watershed) in the very recent past. The July 31, 2000 Muskoka event exceeded the severity of the 1961 Timmins storm which is currently used as the Regulatory Storm for Northern Ontario. The occurrence of such a major event. so close to Lake Simcoe's watershed is confirmation that the Authority's use of Hurricane Hazel as a regulatory event is realistic. Prepared by: T ogenbirk anager, Engineering & Technical Services Recommended by: D. Gayle ood Chief Administrative Officer! Secretary-Treasurer Attachments: 1) Environment Canada - Ontario Heavy Rainfall Study Spring and Summer 2000 - Executive Summary S:\GeorginaC\BOD Agenda ltems\75-04-BOD 4000 Rainfall Sludy.wpd 59 / .' (po) ~j '. Ontario Heavy Rainfall Study for Spring and Summer 2000 ..Executive Summary From April through September, 2000, a number of heavy rainfal1 events were recorded acr0SS southern and central Ontario, bringing the drought conditions of the previous few years to an abrupt end. Seven of the heaviest rainfal1 events during this period occurred on: * April 20 * May 12 (with an extendedrainfall duration from May 8-12) * May 17 (including May 16 and May 18 rainfalls) * June 11 (with an extended rainfall duration from June 11-14) * June 24-26 * July 9 * July 31 This report provides a description of the meteorological conditions surrounding these events, isohyetal analyses of storm rainfall accumulations and an assessment of the historical significance of the hourly and daily rainfalls to determine the return frequency for similar storm rainfall amounts. The analysis uses hourly rainfall rate and daily rainfall totals from the Meteorological of Canada (MSC) climate network that are supplemented by an extensive network of primarily hourly rainfall rate data from twelve Conservation Authorities in southern and central Ontario. Radar preCipitation estimates for specific 24 hour periods are analysed from the Environment Canada conventional and Doppler radar products. Adjustment factors are .. applied to the Doppler radar data in order to improve the radar rainfall precipitation estimates. Return period evaluations of rainfall amounts are based on Environment Canada Intensity-Duration-Frequency station curves, as well as the MSC 1-30 day return period rainfall analysis model. Rainfall totals at many climate stations were above nonnal during April, 2000 and were well in excess of normal during May, June, July and September, 2000. The extreme rainfall events that occurred duri\lg these months contributed significantly to the high rainfall amounts. Monthly rainfall records were set at a number of stations in May, June and July, 2000. However, at most of the selected stations, the rainfall totals were not ~nprecedented when compared to other months of the year, v:hen all-time monthly rainfall records are more likely during September or October. Similarly, rainfall totals for the period April to September, 2000 were only record setting at two of the selected climate stations: Hanover and Mount Forest. On April 20, rainfall amounts of 30-50 mm were generally reported throughout southern and central Ontario. The heaviest rainfalls were recorded over southwestern Ontario where local amounts of up to lOO mm were recorded in the London and Windsor areas. The accuracy of a gauge recording of 149 mm in the northwestern Kettle Creek area could not be confirmed by radar precipitation estimates, although the conventional and adjusted Doppler radar precipit' estimates were in excellent agreement with other gauge readings. The highest 1,2 and f ~ o)-~ rainfall amounts that were recorded during this event would be expected to occur, on average, once every 1 to 2 years and every 4 years at Windsor Airport for the 6 hour rainfalls. The heaviest 12 and 24 hour rainfalls had longer return periods but were still not that unusual with' maximum return periods of 25-35 years. Rainfall amounts on May 12 were in excess of 90 mm in the southern Saugeen and peaked at 115 mm locally in Halton Region. Accumulated rainfalls in these areas over the five day period from May 8-12 were in excess of 150 mm. The 6 hour rainfalls in these areas on May 12 exceeded the 100 year return period event, while the 12 hour, one day and five day May 8-12 rainfalls at Mount Forest in the Saugeen Valley represented return period events close to or in excess of 100 years. At other stations in the Saugeen and Halton Region Conservation Authorities (CAs), the return periods associated with the May 12 daily rainfall amounts varied from 1 through 20 years. However, the rainfall amounts accumulated over the five day period from May 8-12 would be expected to occur on average from 6 to over 50 years at these sites. An additional 60-70 mm of rain was recorded on May 17 in areas of the Maitland, southern Saugeen and southern Nottawasaga Valley. The return periods associated with the May 17 rainfall were not unusual. However, the 10 day accumulated rainfall amounts in this region would be expected to occur on average once every 25-45 years. Return periods in excess of 100 years were associated with the 6-10 day and 15 day rainfall accumulations at Mount Forest. During the extreme rainfall event on June 11, the London area recorded 125-145 mm of rainfall during a 10-14 hour period. The highest 12 and 24 hour rainfall amounts measured 'on June 11 would correspond to return period events in excess of 100 years, while the heaviest 6 hour recorded rainfall would, on average, be expected only once every 83 years. At locations such as Brantford MOE and Bowmanvi11e Mostert, the June 11 rainfall was not unusual and represented . a return period event of less than 2 years. Similarly the individual daily rainfall amounts at these. sites for any day from June 10-14 did not represent unusually long return periods. However, the accumuli;lted five day and six day amounts at Bowmanvil1e Mostert exceeded 145 mm, corresponding to a return period event in excess of 100 years, while the four day accumulations of 101 mm at Brantford MOE repre~ented a 2.8 yearreturn period event. .On June 24, Barrie and areas of the northern Grand and Maitland Valley CAs recorded daily rainfalls in excess of.80 mm, which corresponded to 6 and 12 hour return period events from 80 to greater than 100 years. Additional rainfall through June 26 brought the three day rain totals in these areas to near 100 mm. Areas of the Ganaraska, Central Lake Ontario, Kawartha and Otonabee CAs that recorded 60-70 mm during the three day period from June 24-26 had already observed 100-140 mm of rain from June 10-14. Although the one day rainfalls at Bowmanvil1e Mostert would be expected to have a return period of 5 years or less, the accumulated rainfall over the 20 day period at this location would only be expected, on average, to occur once every 85 years. Areas of Exeter, St. Mary's, Stratford and Woodstock reported severe flash flooding on July 9 11 61 ~o) ~+ ", when up to 175 mm of rain was measured over an 8-12 hour period of heavy thunderstonn downpours. The return periods associated with the heaviest 2, 6, 12 and 24 hour rainfalls in this extreme event exceeded 100 years. During a 6-hour period on the evening of July 31, over 1 SO mm of rain fell over the Muskoka district. At the OMNR fire weather station located at the Muskoka Airport, the tipping bucket rainfall gauge measured 274 mm of rain during the storm. The return periods for the 1, 2, 6, 12 and 24 rainfall amounts recorded on July 31 exceeded 100 years. The study of these extreme rainfall events clearly demonstrates that detailed and accurate precipitation analyses require a dense network of quality precipitation recording stations. This is . particularly evident from the heavy rainfall analyses of June 11, June 24 and July 9. The heaviest rainfalls during these storms were not recorded at the MSC climate stations, but were observed over the additional dense network .of rainfall data that was provided by the Conservation Authorities. Conventional Clnd adjusted Doppler radar precipitation estimates for each of these extreme events were wen below the observed gauge values, underscoring the importance of having actual rainfall gauge data for storm analysis. Although the adjusted Doppler data did improve radar precipitation estimates in other heavy rainfall events, the analyses still relied heavily on the network gauge data. Ongoing and future research in radar estimations of quantitative precipitation will strive to improve the adjustment factors to be applied to the radar data and subsequently improve the accumulation estimates. However, a dense network of rain gauge data will still likely be critical to providing the most accurate rainfall analyses. An assessment of the expected return periods of the hourly and 24 hour rainfalls recorded in such extreme events relies heavily on the use of Environment Canada Intensity-Duration-Frequency curves. 'Long tenn climate records are of particular importance to improving the estimates of the longest return periods (i.e. those that exceed 50 years). As noted in the study analyses, long return period rainfall amounts such as the 100-year return period values can be determined with greater certainty if the return period is not greater than approximately twice the length of the station record. It is therefore important to maintain existing IDF climate stations and create as long a station precipitation record as possible. In particular, updating existing station IDF curves with the most recent rainfall extreme.data through at least the year 2000 will help to provide more reliable estimates of return period rainfall amounts. S:\TomH\Executive Summary2000RainfallStudy. wpd iii 62 1: 905-895-1281 1-800-465-0437 IX: 905-853-5881 Mail: info@lsrca.on.ca 'eb: www.lsrca.on.ca W Bayview Parkway ox 282 ewmarket, Ontario SY 4X1 Leaders In Watershed Health December 16th, 2002 ~ jJ)~/ Ms. Jennifer Zieleniewski Chief Administrative Officer Township of Oro-Medonte Box 100 Oro, ON LOL 2XO Dea~Ski. ~: Re: Implementation of Stormwater Quality Management Projects On Friday, December 13th, 2002, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's Board of Directors, at their Board Meating No. BOD-12-D2, held at the Town of Newmarket Municipal Office, 395 Mulock Drive, ON, passed the following resolution: Moved by: Seconded by : Susan Para Paul Marshall BOD-02-174 RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 77-02-BOD regarding the proposed roles and responsibilities of the Conservation Authority in relation to the implementation of stormwater quality management projects be received for information and approved; and FURTHER THAT member municipalities be circulated Staff Report No. 77-02-BOD. Attached for your information is a copy of Staff Report No. 77 -02-BOD. . Gayle Wood hief Administrative Officer/ Secreta ry- T reasu rer Iglc Attach. c: M. Walters, Director, Environmental Services, LSRCA Staff Report No. Page No. File No. Agenda Item No. 77 -01-BOD 1 of 4 &p)-r ., 10(c) BOD-12-02 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Michael Walters Director, Environmental Services DATE: November 25, 2002 SUBJECT: Implementation of. Stormwater Quality Management Projects RECOMMENDATION: THAT Staff Report No. 77-02-BOD regarding the proposed roles and responsibilities of the Conservation. Authority in relation. to the . implementation of stormwater quality management. projects be received for- information and approved; and FURTHER THAT member municipalities be circulated Staff Report 77 -01-BOD. Purpose of Staff Report: The purpose of this Staff Report is to recommend the role of the Conservation Authority in relation to the implementation of stormwater quality management projects. The proposed roles and:responsibilities will take effect in 2003, excepting any existing projects presently underway by the Authority in 2002, subject to Board approval. This report is further to the Board's direction for recommendation regarding staff workload. Background: The Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority has been involved in the development and implementation of stormwater management strategies with our member municipalities since 1990. In 1995, the Authority role expanded to include implementation and management of specific urban stormwater retrofit projects including undertaking Municipal Class.B Environmental Assessments (EA's) as required by the province. Issues regarding 66 Staff Report No. Page No. File No. Agenda Item No. 77 -01-80D 2 of 4 c ~ rj ~ 10{c) BOD-12-02 workload and potential conflict of interest have been raised regarding certain aspects of program delivery and have necessitated the following report to clarify the Authority roles and responsibilities. Authority Activities: It is recommended that the main role and responsibility of the Authority in respect to stormwater management projects continues to be the development of stormwater rnanagement strategies in cooperation with our member municipalities. Strategies will include the following components: identifying uncontrolled urban areas contributing runoff to Lake' Simcoe and its tributaries; quantifying the phosphorus loading resulting from both controlled and uncontrolled urban areas; identifying urban Best Management Practices which could be implemented to address water quality\quantity issues; quantifying. the total phosphorus reduction that can be achieved through the implementation of such measures; developing a stormwater strategy which prioritizes the implementation of urban water quality\quantity BMP's based on their cost-benefit throughout the watershed; and providing recommendations to member municipalities to implement the strategies. Once completed the strategies will be provided to the municipalities for review and further action. The Authority will not be responsible for implementing individual projects recommended within the strategy but can assist the municipalities. The decision to implement and undertake specific urban retrofit projects will be wholly the responsibility of the local municipality. To this end, the municipalities would be required to complete the following steps: . . complete a Class B municipal environmental assessment including a review of alternatives and a selection of a preferred option; produce detailed project design drawings and obtain a cost estimate for construction; obtain the necessary approvals from review agencies; and tender and manage the construction of the project. 67 Staff Report No. Page No. File No. Agenda Item No. 77 -01-BOD .3 of 4 &p) -Y 10(c) BOD-12-02 The Authority could certainly assist the municipality in the completion of these tasks but would not be directly involved in project development or management as it has been in the past. The Authority would also contribute to the funding of these projects through the Lake Simcoe Water Quality Improvement Program, the nutrient management cash-in-lieu program and in the future through the Total Phosphorus Management Urban Trading Program. . Issues: Two main issues exist which have prompted the Authority staff to recommend. the proposed changes to the roles and responsibilities for stormwater managemen.t. Firstly, while the Authority has the expertise to fully manage these projects, it does not have the human resources. Staff workload has increased dramatically due to recent events (the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan,Walkerton Report II, Source Protection and Nutrient Management Legislation and LSEMS Phase III) and work plan priorities within the Authority must adapt to meet these new challenges. Secondly, the Authority is an agency directly involved in the review and approval of storrnwater management facilities. This places the Authority in an awkward position when it is the proponent of urban stormwater retrofits and is in effect approving its own project. It has been suggested by staff from the Ministry of the Environment that the Authority would be better served to allow the municipalities to undertake implementation since they have been recognized by the province as being responsible for these local drainage issues. Furthermore, the Authority cannot be the proponent of the project with respect to the completion of the Municipal Class B Environmental Assessment. Another consequence of the proposed change to the program is that it places more emphasis on the local municipality to initiate projects. In some instances municipalities have or are already moving in this direction (Towns of Newma'rket, Aurora, and Township of Uxbridge). However, some muniCipalities may be less willing to undertake these works given the demands on their own staff and resources. As a result, fewer urban water quality retrofit projects may be completed in a given year. Impact on Authority Policy: There is no impact on Authority policy anticipated from the proposed change in roles and responsibilities. The province has already recognized that the municipalities are responsible for local stormwater management projects. The Authority should not be the proponent of these projects but can continue to assist the municipalities in their completion. S:\GeorginaC\BOD Agenda ltems\77.02-BOD Slormwater Management.wpd 68 Staff Report No. Page No. File No. Agenda Item No. . c J~s' .. 77-01-BOO.~ ., 4 of 4 10(c) 800-12-02 Impact on Authority Finances: There is no major impact on Authority f.inances, The main saving will be in staff time so that more pressing work plan priorities can be addressed. ' Summary & Recommendations: It is recommended that Authority staff continue to undertake the development and updating of storm water management strategies and work closely with member municipalities to assist in their implementation. Municipalities will be informed that they will be required to be the proponents for future urban stormwater retrofit projects and that they must undertake the environmental assessments, and project design and management. The Authority will provide assistance where possible both financially and technically. Prepared b~~ Mike Walters Director, Environmental Services Recommended by: D. Gayle ood Chief Administrative Officer! Secretary-Treasurer S:\GeorginaC\BOD Agenda llems\77-02-BOD Stormwater Management.wpd 69 ~~~ AGENDA &<J)~/ SEVERN SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATION THIRD QUARTERLY lVIEETING October 18,2002 - 10:00 a.fi. at Town of Midland Council Chamber 575 Dominion Avenue, Midland 1. Adoption of Agenda 2 Review of Minutes and Past Business 3. Third Quarterly report for 2002 - approval of report - approval of cheque register - overview of quarter (forecast of revenues, activity summary) 4. Stage 3 Status 5. Sustainability 6. In Camera item 7. Other Business 8. Next Meeting and Adjournment .......~/ /..- Forecast of Revenues for 2002 as of October 18, 2002 CfJ ~:r SSEA Revenues Project Year Source Request "Community" "Projects" "Recoveries" Status P-control STP Optimization 02/03 GLSF 10000 1000 4000 P Urban Stormwater 02 Midland -Vinden 10000 C Rural NPS 02/03 GLSF 120000 7500 P N Simcoe RWQ 02103 HF 505000 10000 C 02 Tiny Twp 10000 C 02 NSPLSC 4000 C 02 SCFA 1000 C 02 NSSCIA 1500 C 02 SCCF 800 C 02 Einbridge 1250 C 02/03 CFIP/CWIP 4000 P Habitat Wye M Bioinventory 02 Wye 3000 300 500 C St Andrews L wetland 02 Penetang 4136 376 2610 C Wetland Restoration 02103 GLSF 64000 5000 P 02/03 CFIP/CWIP 2000 P 02/03 CWS 3000 C. Natural Shorelines demo 02/03 TSW 5000 500 C Pollution Prevention EGB Consultation 02103 MNR-GLHC 13500 1350 7000 C GL Toxies Mgt Strategy 02/03 EC-EP 37000 3700 10000 C Planning Stormwater Reviews 02 Munic 4000 400 P Plan Review 01/02 County 5000 500 P Munic. Ground w Study 02 MOE 512000 10000 C 02 Munic 90000 C Stage 3 Project 02 EC 10000 1000 9000 C EC amendment 15000 1500 13500 P 02 MOE 10000 1000 9000 C Mapping services 02 Munic 400 400 02 Community 80 80 Monitoring EGB Monitoring/OW 02/03 MOE-EMRB 50000 5000 20000 C MOE-EMRB amend 25000 2500 10000 P 02103 HRDC 10000 P Trib Quality 02103 MOE-EMRB 5000 C Trib Flow 02 Tay 4280 C 02 Severn 4280 C 02 Orillia 4280 C Winter Creel 02 MNR 4500 450 C 02 EC 5000 500 C Trib Fish Biomass 02/03 MNR 14800 1480 C Fish Comm Assessment 02103 GLSF 52000 5200 7500 C Shore Watch 02 HCF 10000 10000 P Fund Raising 01 10000 1182.99 Totals 1634806 11262.99 25756 122010 Target 20000 25000 35000 / \ /'I (p 1-) -:J Severn Sound Environmental Association' 3RD QUARTER 2002 Revenues (1) Collected 2002 or Invoiced Remaining Budget to Date Federal $35,000 $35,000 $0 Municipal (2) 80,000 60,000 20,000 Tiny 5,425 4,069 1,356 Penetanguishene 9,994 7,496 2,499 Midland 17 ,944 13,458 4,486 Tay 14,375 10,781 3,594 Severn 8,641 6,481 2,160 Oro-Medonte 12,050 9,038 3,013 Springwater 5,993 4,495 1 ,498 Georgian Bay 5,578 4,184 1,395 Community/Private 20,000 305 19,695 Projects (3) 25,000 14,180 10,820 Recoveries (4) 35,000 2,998 32,002 Prior Year Surplus/(deficit) -3,796 TOT AL REVENUES $195,000 $108,687 $82,517 (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 - --- ---...---... - ----------.. Expenditures for 2002 GjJ -cj as at September 30, 2002 2002 Total 2002 Deliverable Budget To Date Balance Administration Undistributed Salaries & Benefits $17,000 $32,344 -$15,344 Overall Coordination 30,000 30,000 Secretariate to Assoc. 12,000 2,033 9,967 Treasurer expense 6,000 2,312 3,688 Travel expense 5,000 3,632 1,368 Conference expense 3,500 1,891 1,609 Meeting expense 1,200 346 854 Printing 2,500 1,927 573 Supplies & equipment 3,000 3,060 -60 Software upgrades & maintenance 2,000 2,000 Hardware upgrades & maintenance 1,000 1,000 Sub total: $83,200 $47,545 $35,655 Site expenses at Wye M. Space $5,040 $3,893 $1,147 Reception/Fax/Phone 3,300 2,549 751 Photocopy. 2,520 1,950 570 Postage 2,100 1,622 478 Sub total: $12,960 $10,014 $2,946 Prepare and Maintain Databases private system review 0 0 farm database 1,000 473 527 trib rehab database 1,000 2,126 -1,126 fish habitat database 1,000 1,000 Sediment database 0 0 GIS base coverages 18,000 363 17,637 library 500 500 photo archive 250 250 map archive 250 250 trib quality database 1,000 1,000 Sub-total: $23,000 $2,962 $20,038 Data Analyses (no new data collection) Honey Harb hydrodynamic&nutrient mo( 0 Bass Lake Environmental Strategy 0 $0 Severn Sound Wtrshed Restoratn target 0 Requests and Reviews $8,000 $6,443 $1,557 Sub-total: $8,000 $6,443 $1,557 Produce Reports Annual Report $2,000 $2,000 Severn Sound Restoration Status Repor 3,000 500 2,500 Open Water Quality Status Report 500 500 0 Tributary Flow and Quality Report 2,000 1,000 1,000 Sub-total: $7,500 $2,000 $5,500 Expenditures for 2002 - . as at September 30, 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 10,000 10,000 Sub total: $23,000 $13,000 $10,000 Monitoring Open w. monitoring: sampling $5,000 $5,218 -$218 chern analyses (3) 0 0 phytoplankton analysis (OMOE In-kind) 0 0 zoopl analysis (contractor) 3,250 3,250 Tributary monitoring: sampling 3,000 12,429 -9,429 chern analyses (OMOE In-kind) 0 312 -312 flow stations 4,000 28,983 -24,983 Marsh monitoring coord. 0 0 Sub total: $15,250 $46,942 -$31,692 Public Involvement Secretariate support to PAC $5,000 $1,211 $3,789 Communications Developing communications materials $16,000 $20,144 -$4,144 Displays and events 1,090 56 1,034 Sub total: $17,090 $20,200 -$3,110 Total: $195,000 $150,317 $44,683 FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR 2002 Budget Actual Remaining Revenues Expenditures $195,000 -195,000 $108,687 -150,317 $86,313 -44,683 Balance to date $0 ($41,630) $41,630 Present Regrets: SEVERN SOUND ENVJRONMENTAL ASSOCIATION 2002 THIRD QUARTER MEETING October 18, 2002 10:00 am at the Midland Council Chambers Bill Thompson Keith Sherman Michele Locke Tom Elliott Paul Maurice Ralph Hough Laurie Schutt Mark Taylor Mike Mayotte David Parks Bob Coryell Rimi :Kalinauskas Minutes Town of Midland Severn Sound Environmental Association Severn Sound Environmental Association Township of Spring water Township of Tiny Township ofOro-Medonte Friends of the Wye Marsh Township of Severn Town ofPenetanguishene Township of Georgian Bay Township ofTay Environment Canada -1- G 7-)-~ ~~),1- ' 1. Adoption of Agenda MOTION: Moved by Paul Maurice, seconded by Ralph Hough, to adopt the agenda as presented. CARRIED. 2. Review of Past Minutes and Past Business Regarding pg. 8 - Resolution/Motion: Keith Sherman has met with Environment Canada and signed an agreement stating that we will receive $37,000 in funding for a Sustainability Plan/Strategy. Keith will be approaching each Council in the form of a deputation, outlining the project, asking for no financial assistance for this project, only staff time ITom each municipality. Bill Thompson noted that some Councils have passed resolutions regarding the Great Lakes Navigation Study. Tom Elliott noted that municipalities were dealing with their budgets now - will the SSEA amount be the same? Keith Sherman stated that the municipal general portions should remain the same, additional project requirements ITom various municipalities will be invoiced separately. Action Item: Keith Sherman will send out a letter to each council regarding the installment payments ITom each municipality. Ralph Hough inquired ifwe had an updated assessment. The municipal portions paid to the SSEA are based on 1998 assessments. Keith Sherman noted that we did look at the 1999/2000 assessments and they did rise at almost an identical rate by municipality. We could look at it but the percent would remain the same. Currently, the intention is to bill at the same rate. Bill Thompson added that the formula we are using will be stable until the end of2003. MOTION: Moved by Tom Elliott, seconded by Mike Mayotte, to adopt the July 19th, 2002 minutes as presented. CARRIED. 3. Third Quarterly Report for 2002 Revenues Keith Sherman noted that Environment Canada has been billed for $35,000. They now require an invoice. The proposal through the Huronia Communities Foundation will be completed and will be included Community/Private. There are a number of projects or proposals in Projects and Recoveries and the revenues will come in during the last Quarter. Bill Thompson inquired if the municipalities have been or will be invoiced. Keith Sherman stated that they had been invoiced. Bill Thompson asked if Projects and Recoveries budget amount will be met. Keith Sherman stated that Recoveries may be more than budgeted. -2- t;' \ 0 ; q 1/1 !-/ Expenditures Keith Sherman noted that there were some discrepancies with Undistributed Time and some staff time was mis-coded. He anticipates that the negative balance will be removed by the next Quarter. Undistributed Time cannot be assigned to a project - it only includes holidays, statsand sick time and must be shown as a separate item. Keith Sherman also noted that the GIS database coverage could go over budget. This expense can be offset by projects that require GIS, however, a lot of the reporting requires GIS and there are numerous requests for this service. At this time, we do not have an offset for that budget item but it comes in under revenues. We may have to increase the budget amount for GIS next year. Tributary monitoring also shows a negative balance. We are in the process of requesting assistance :from MOE and they have agreed to pay for some monitoring. The appropriate municipalities have been invoiced for Flow Stations as Environment Canada has pre-billed $26,000 for the fiscal year. We may have to carry some of that amount into the next calendar year. We are currently working to have the Flow Stations taken over by government agencies and that budget item could be eliminated in future years. Communications has also gone over budget due to the Stage 3 Report and Event. There were extra work and extra deliveries required to complete this project. Environment Canada has been approached for an offset to carry that extra balance. Keith Sherman stated that we have a deficit of$41,630 as of this Quarter but noted that that figure will drastically change in the next Quarter due to expected revenues :from Projects and Recoveries. . MOTION: Moved b~ Mark Taylor to approve the report for the 3rd Quarter as presented, seconded by Paul Maurice. CARRIED Approval of Cheque Register Bill Thompson inquired ifmany of the items in the cheque register, including Stage 3 expenses are to be going against project revenues. Keith Sherman stated that many of the items are billed to specific projects. Keith Sherman noted that Lake Country Tourism and Marketing returned our cheque stating that we were ineligible to join because we "didn't fit into their mandate". Tom Elliot inquired about the Sergeant Fuel expenses. Keith Sherman stated that those fuel expenses are for the RAP truck which is used -for a variety of projects. Sergeant's has a cheaper rate for fuel. -3- ~1-) ~ I ' Mark Taylor inquired about the 3rd Quarter processing fee. Keith Sherman explained that the Town of Midland provides a service to the SSEA by doing the accounting, accounts receivables and payables. Audits have not been required to date. We budgeted $6,000 for this item and have only spent $2,312 to date. MOTION: Moved by David Parks to approve the cheque register for the 3rd Quarter as presented, seconded by Tom Elliott. CARRIED Activity Summary An Activity Summary from the SSEA Implementation office was distributed to members and there was a brief discussion of a few of the items. The Municipal Groundwater Study for North Simcoe has been granted a time extension to March 31,2003 due to MOE time delays on some of the data. The end result will include valuable and useful information for the municipalities. Bill Thompson added that although there isn't revenue to the SSEA for this project, it is being done as a service to SSEA members. Work such as this isn't normally recognized by the municipalities as added value to the partnership but through the SSEA, municipalities are paying only $90,000 for a $600,000 study. There have been two committee meetings for the Healthy Futures program and there are already approved projects being implemented. We have had confinnation from the Secretariat for our budget and project extension to December 31, 2003. There have been a number of meetings with Environment Canada regarding the Sustainability Plan for Severn Seund. Tom Elliot inquired about the Shoreline Plan for Simcoe County and if the SSEA office is involved. Keith Sherman stated that he is aware of various comments on the draft report, but he prefers to deal directly with planners. Activity Summary received as information. Forecast of Revenues Bill Thompson inquired how the forecast of revenues relates to the approved report. Keith Sherman stated that the Quarterly Report gives actual amounts but the forecasted amounts are billed as we go through them and forecasted amounts don't necessarily show up in the report. For example: St. Andrews Lake is a project that is almost completed. When completed, that project will show up in the Quarterly Report in project and recovery amounts in the budget. Bill Thompson noted that the Forecast of Revenues gives us a future indication of what the accounts receivable might look like, but some amounts may be carried over into the first Quarter of next year, depending on project completion dates. Keith Sherman noted that we will have the 2003 forecasted project report soon and added that the -4- ~'t)~jO 4th Quarter Report will give an accurate project and recoveries amount. Forecast of Revenues received as information 4. Stage 3 Status A letter rrom the IJC was distributed to members. Keith Sherman stated that the IJC review conclusions are like a report card. They gave us a "passing grade" and identified items in the Stage 3 report that will require attention in the future. Bill Thompson noted that it was a good event in June and was well received. Keith Sherman stated that the IJC concluded that we have done everything we can do to influence local conditions. There may be items that are bay-wide or lake-wide but locally, the IJC is satisfied with the work presented in Stage 3. We are now getting international recognition. There are a few follow up items listed in Stage 3. - We have to develop a plan with government agencies for future monitoring. - We are being asked to work with MOE to increase sampling and do additional work with the Provincial Network - Get involved with flow station monitoring on a long tenn basis - We now have a mandate to work on a long tenn monitoring plan. Bill Thompson inquired about an article he had read on Lake Erie. Keith Sherman noted that the article presented the question of whether or not Lake Erie was dead. The article was a general discussion on how ecosystems don't always behave the way they should or the way we think they should. There has been a lot of work done in Lake Erie - reducing phosphorus and a number of other remediation items lake-wide and there was a time when it got better, but now it is slipping again with algae and oxygen problems. There is ongoing monitoring and research in Lake Erie to examine why the problems persist. Ralph Hough commented that he was surprised at the speed of the IJC and pleased that we had a response so soon after transmittal. Bill Thompson commented that their quick response speaks to the fact that everything in Stage 3 was so well documented. 5. Sustainability Keith Sherman stated that we have developed an agreement with Environment Canada. EC is now building up the case with MOE and other departments to develop Severn Sound as a model Sustainable Community. Currently, we need to examine what sustainability means to Severn Sound. We are a unique mixture .of urban and rural communities. The opportunity is there during the planning stage to develop longer tenn programs. We will be approaching each council over the next few weeks with a presentation on sustainability and the concept of triple bottom line. The -5- ~9)-11~ r- Melbourne Principles deal with a number of issues that can be included in Official Plans. Some municipalities are revising their Opts and some are already adding sustainability content into them. We will also be working on contaminants and a pollution prevention plan with municipalities over the next few months. The final report will include a Primary List of contaminants that will be eliminated and a Secondary List of contaminants that will have major reductions. Keith Sherman will be setting up deputations will all municipal Councils over the next few weeks. 6. In Camera Item Went In Camera for a legal matter. 7. Other Business Ralph Hough noted that in our new funding with Healthy Futures, there are no grants available for septic systems but the Lake Simcoe Regional Conservation Authority does have funding for septics. Keith Sherman stated that we did have septic tanks and manure storages in our proposal to Healthy Futures, but due to policies put in place by the new Agriculture Minister during the process, those items were removed ttom our proposal and other proposals in Ontario. Some agencies that got their proposals in very early did get funding for those projects. Anyone who submitted proposals in the second round of funding were denied grant money for those specific items. We are trying to get federal funding for septics and manure storages but for now, that program is on hold until funding is in place. We are taking applications, but making no promises to landowners. Keith noted that the Ontario Federation of Agriculture has a program in place that offers 65% coverage for well restoration and abandonment of wells. Regulations regarding abandonment of wells have been on the books for a long time and landowners are required to meet certain specifications when wells are abandoned. This could be costly to the landowners, and this program will assist with those costs. 8. Adjournment and Next Meeting MOTION: Moved by Tom Elliot to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ralph Hough. CARRIED The Fourth Quarterly Meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 24th, 2003 at 10:00 am in the Town of Midland Council Chambers. -6- .. _v ::::1, 2002 ~i~: pm T(I~.rn (If i'j i d j and COUNCIL CHEQUE REGISTER SEVERN SOUND ENV.ASSOC. DEPT.S522 ~f~. PAGE, 73 Gq) I~ JOANNE GAGNON !-\ - ~ . ------.-------------------------------------------------.--------------.--------- CHEQUE ~QUE DATE VENDOR NAME MUL TI PLE DISTRIBUTION PAVMENT AMOUNT -------------------------.----------.--------------------.------------------------ 2083 JUL 04 THE CO-OPERATORS 6743-009/JUL02 JULLIFE&LTD PREM. 349.69 ~096 JUL 04 INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE PACIFIC 100002716/JL02 JULY AD&D n ..,-, ':'u;jl 2102 JUL 04 LINK E.A.P. INC. 9;99 ~JUL V 2002: JULY EAP PREMIUMS 2113 JUl 04 RECEIVER GENERAL FOR CANADA 70107290 LT PMT LATE PAYMENT CHARGE 214~40 2156 JUL 04 DON LIMOGES JULY 1/02 EGB SAMPLING 375.00 2157 JUL 04 MICHELE LOCKE JUNE 27/02 JAN11-JUN22 MILEAGE 495.95 2160 JUL 04 BUTCH LaFf.:ANCE 72zJ#OO dLn.!E 20/02 NEARSHORE FISH COMM. 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DEPT.S522 F'i1f3E: 75 JOANNE GAGNON. .._--------------------~-----------------------------------,------------------- CHEQUE ~UE DATE VENDOR NAME ~illL TIF'LE !)ISTRH:UTION PAVMENT AMOUNT DON -------------------------------------------------------------------...---------- 1>4:35.00 :~qq .J 1 I ,JUL 18 JULY 10/0;2 LHtiCJGES EGE: i-iON I TOR I NG EG8 WQ MONITORING EGE: !qONITORING OPEN WTR SAMPLING JULY 11/02 1''' tJ uUL~ :3/0;2 JULV 9/02 401 \..iUL ST (~GE 18 MICHELE LOCKE 3 EXPENSE STAGE 3 MTG.EXP 402 JUL 18 LAKE COUNTRY TOURISM MARKETING 02 MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP 404 JUL 18 MINISTER OF FINANCE/MNR MAY 28/02 NETTIN PROJ.EXPENSE 410 JUL 18 KEITH SHERMAN PRTR CARTRIDGES PRINTER CARTRIDGES 421 JUL 25 BELL MOBILITY 0145221917/JL02 JUN CELLULARB 450' JUi_ 25 HURONIA OFFICE SERVICES LiUc MIDLAN-07/02/02 JUNE SUPPLIES ~Dj JUL 25 JEFFERY.S PRO HARDWARE 6::;:6/,JUN 02 W.',TErdAL.S 481 JUL 25 ROLFOTD Q7Q STAGE 3 DISPLAY 483 JlJL 25 THE SARJEANT CO. LIMITED 30740/JUN 02 JUN FUEL COi~MITTEE TOTAL ;;::21:; . 00 450. {)O 450 \I C~{J :::60.00 127n43 50.00 ;:~ ") 562 II ()O ll2a68 31.28 MJ:..... ~rl ,:."_It). ~...t '""r -,/ .:.:. n f V 27a48 177 i" Ii. .J.l 3f:; ~< 51 9 . 00 (;iJ-/c/ :.:H pm TClj.m elf Mid I and COUNCIL CHEQUE REGISTER SE!iERN SOUND ENV. ASSOC. DEPT. 8522 ~1"I-.. pr,GE, 73 C9 ).,/S JOANNE GFIGNDN ~ P'I' it, 2002 ------.---.-------------------------------------------------------------.-------- CHEQUE EGUE DATE VENDOR NAME MUL.TIPLE DISTF:IBUTIDN F'~IVi'4ENT AMOUNT -------------------------------.-----------------------------------------.-------- ,')~7. ,"i1-7. ~...t-;...I AUG 01 THE CO-OPERATORS 0000006743AUG02 AUG. 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LIMITED 197"16 30'?40/ljUL 02 JUL ''t; FUEL {) "'~r)I=''''' \.r ~1~~...f:'1 f~UG 29 THE CO-OPERATORS SEPTuLIFE & LTD. 393.1'130 AUGn02 028&)0 AUG :"29 FIRST FOR SAFETY TRIS SAMPLING EQUIP. 39.08 i ':;;:'744~\ P'T 4, 2002 :31 pm T.:JHT1 I)f l"iidland COUNCIL CHEQUE REGISTER SEVERN SOUND ENV.ASSOC. DEPT.S522 F'1:\l3E: 74 JOANNE GAGNON . . ---------------------------------------------------------------------.--------- CHEQUE EQUE DATE VENDOR NAME MUL TIPLE DISTRIBUTION PAVMENT A~ilJUNT ---------------------.-----------------------------.------------------...--------- 2862 AUG 2'7' AUG.14 AUG" ,,S FULL LINE ELECTRONICS INC. BATTERIES FUJI CDR 2874 AUG 29 INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE PACIFIC AUG.02 AUG. AD & D AUGu28/0Z SEPTnAD & D 2875 AUG 29 JEFFERY'S PRO HARDWARE ~ 686/JULY 02 SAMPLING MATERIAL 2878 LIBEF:T'Y' HEALTH LIBERTY HEALTHBDENTAL ,...-;-,tl ;:\::-.r I . AUG 29 SEPT-02 2879 AUG 29 lINK E.A.P. INC. AUG 2002 AUG E.A"P~ 2929 AUG 29 WVE MARSH WILDLIFE CENTRE ~1VE 02-.(i()81 /"." 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DEPT.S522 :5 pm P:'H~,E:: 67 .JOAi'-!NE G?1GNON ._~------------------_._----------------------_.__.---~------_._-----_.-.._._--~---- CHEDtJE )UE DATE VENDOR NAME f~\Jt n PLE D I:STF:I;3UTION f'AVMENT AMOUNT ..-----.----.-----------.-------------------.--------------_._---_._-------_...._-~------ ~58 SEP 26 AMILYNN BRYANS JUL1,SEPT 2,3 EGB MONITORING 362 SEP 26 COlDWATER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY COLDWTR FAIR 02 BOOTH - RURAL ~~68 SEP ~~6 "r"t r-.r'<o r 1...ut:. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ELMVALE FAIR 02 BOOTH - RURAL 370 SEP 26 FISHER SCIENTIFIC 7('91:3J:( EGE: MONITORING 374 SEP ~Q DON L.IMOGES SEPT. 12/02 EGB MONITORING SrPT. 16/02 EGB MONITORING SCPT. 17/02 OPEN WTR MONITOR'G i~(O SEP 26 MICHELE LOCKE SEP1'" 2~/02 JUL 9-SEP .23 3383 SEP 26 MIKE SHARPE SEP1'~ 18/02 AUG.t;~27 MILEAGE [:D~jMnTEE TOT At ~~7;5 n 00 ':}~3l . f50 37t"! " O(J 2-40n(>() 80"00 36:3 (>0 J. ~ :356 . 10 .~. :.237 N50 '".\ :'1 \,;\C' .:.. ..J "'" '" ._ItJ :::301134 1 ;.::.;. 5811,,6::: C9-)-IT ' t ~ tj} Jo Severn Sound Environmental Association Implementation Office Activity Report July to September 2002 July 2002 · North Simcoe Groundwater Study Steering Committee meetings · Work continued on the North Simcoe Groundwater Study · July 19 - SSEA Quarterly Meeting · Work began on the Sustainability PlanlMelbourne Principles with Environment Canada · Bi-weekly Open Water sampling · Honey Harbour Water Quality Sampling Project with MOE · Weekly Beach Sampling · Additional sampling at Wye River at the request of the SCDHU for W odd Youth Day · Invertebrate Sampling · Tributary Sampling · July 12, Keith Sherman met with stakeholders at Georgian Bay Township Offices regarding water sampling in Georgian Bay · Work continued on the St. Andrews Lake wetland re-evaluation · Work continued on the Land Management Evaluation Project · Kerr planting - 40 trees, 195 shrubs and 300 assorted wildflowers and vines · Produced Natural Shorelines project summary · Natural Shorelines Open House meeting with Board of Directors for Wildwood Trailer Park, Port Severn · Commented on Bayside Estates (penetang Bay) shoreline naturalization as part ofDFO compensation for development · Confer with DFO and DesRochers development on shoreline naturalization as part of DFO compensation for new development · Take A Little Lead Out joint project implementation at Georgian Bay Islands National Park · Take A Little Lead Out display at Wal Mart's Fish Smart events during National Fishing Week (July 6-14th) August 2002 · North Simcoe Groundwater Study Steering Committee meetings · Work continued on the North Simcoe Groundwater Study with a sampling survey of over 90 stream locations through the North Simcoe area for flow and temperature to document low flow conditions and groundwater input. An inventory ofbiosolids spreading sites was initiated in partnership with MOB. · Discussions continued with Environment Canada staff concerning the Sustainability Project and the agreement for the work. -1- . ~f-)-); .r' . Bi-weekly Open Water sampling Eastern Georgjari Bay Water Quality Sampling Project with MOE Weekly Beach Sampling Stream Invertebrate Sampling was conducted Tributary Sampling Midland Waterfest Display PAC Meeting August 13 - Garfield DunJop announced $505,000 in funding for the North Simcoe Rural Water Quality Improvement Program August 16 & 17 - Fann Festival - Display Work continued on the Sustainability Plan/Melbourne Principles with Environment Canada Work continued on the St. Andrews Lake wetland re-evaluation Work continued on the Land Management Evaluation Project including a GIS model to estimate potential soil loss in the Severn Sound sub-watersheds Communities in Bloom participant luncheon - presentations to SSEA staff Updated Non-toxic Information Package for distribution to callers to the 1-800 Non-toxic shot hotline Supervised shoreline planting at Bayside Estates, Penetanguishene - part ofDFO compensation for existing development Natural Shorelines Project Open House at Wildwood Trailer Park (port Severn) Attended meeting re: Natural Shorelines - joint project with Trent Severn Waterway Natural Shor~lines Project Presentation for North Tiny Cottagers Association Annual General Meeting Take A Little Lead Out display & exchange at Midland Town Dock for B.A.S.S. T ournament/Kids Fishing Derby Presentation to students at Ontario Educational Leadership Centre Attended Trent Severn Waterway Advisory Committee open house August 24 - Presentation to the Lake S1. John Ratepayers .A..ssociation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 2002 . North Simcoe Groundwater Study Steering Committee meetings Work continued on the North Simcoe Groundwater Study Open Water Sampling Tributary Sampling Sept 19 - Keith presented to a delegation fTom China and toured the Penetanguishene Main Street Sewage Treatment Plant Wye Marsh Festival - Display Final, revised Stage 3 Report officially transmitted to the International Joint Commission Work continued on the Sustainability PlanIMelbourne Principles with Environment Canada . . . . . . . -2- - · Work continued on the St. Andrews Lake wetland re-evaluation · Completed the Town of Midland Assessment of Wildlife Habitat Conditions using the SSEA Automated Wildlife Habitat Assessment Method · Sept 30 - Participated in a Great Lakes Heritage Coast Workshop in Parry Sound Work continued on the Land Management Evaluation Project · Conferred with Town of Midland re: plans for Scout Park (beside TRW) · Meeting with DFO re: Sturgeon Bay habitat destruction & rehabilitation project · Attended Wye Marsh Stewardship Committee Quarterly meeting · Planting at Little Lake Village Stormwater Pond to complete project for Community Fisheries/Wildlife Involvement Program · Manure Management Conference in London · Presentation to the Temperate Wetland Restoration Training Course - Penetanguishene Wetlands -3- 11;;11 International Joint Commission Commission mixte internationale .. GiJ-Jj , . October 10, 2002 The Honourable William Graham, P,C., Q.C" M.P. Minister of Foreign Affairs 125 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1A OG2 Dear Mr. Graham: In accordance with its role under the 1978 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, the International Joint Commission has'completed its review of the Stage 3 Remedial Action Plan for Severn Sound, Ontario. The Commission concludes that to . the extent that the Remedial Action Plan can have infiuence over local conditions, beneficial uses in the Severn Sound Area of Concern have been restored. Federal, provincial and municipal governments are to be commended for this major achievement. To ensure these impressive gains are maintained, monitoring and cOr}tinued oversight by the responsible agencies will be needed. Copies of the Commission's comments are enclosed. Consistent With its current policy, the Commission intends to release these comments to the public. A similar letter is being sent to the United States Secretary of State. Yours sincerely, O)~ ~..".:.;:' ~ (~on. ~;7, Schornack Chair, United States Section The Rt. Hon. Herb Gray, P.C., Q.C. Chair, Canadian Section \j.U RObY Commissioner, Canadian Section Jack Blaney Commissioner, Canadian Section Enclosures: As stated . . Ottawa . Washington. Windsor 234 Launer Avenue West 234, avenue Launer Ouest Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6K6 (613) 995-2984 com.mission@ottawa.ijc.org . Chair. President Canadian Section Section canadienne I1IIII Infernational Joint Commission Commission /.iJ )'....(/ mlxte ~Q - /7_ internationale j f - October 10, 2002 The Honourable David Anderson, P.C., M.P. Minister of Environment 10 Wellington Street Hull, Quebec K1A OG2 :J I \f?Q'-..J , Dear Mr.jnderson: The International Joint Commission is pleased to inform you that it has completed its review of the Stage 3 RemediaJ Action Plan for the Severn Sound Areas of Concern. The Commission has concluded that the area no longer has the attributes of an Area of Concern as defined by Annex 2 of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The formal transmission of our review comments to the Minister . of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade is attached. During our review of the accomplishments in Severn Sound we were impressed by the degree of-involvement of the local municipalities and the cooperation between all the stakeholders. The pride of the local people in what has been achieved and their enthusiasm for preserving these gains was quite evident when I visited the area with you in June of this year. Severn Sound is the second Area of Concern after Collingwood Harbour to restore beneficial uses. All those who worked so hard to make it possible are to be congratulated. In the attached comments, the Commission notes, as does the Stage 3 report, that the work of maintaining the beneficial uses will be ongoing. Many of the programs required for habitat restoration and controlling non-point sources of pollution will be even more important as the pressure for even more development in . . the area intensifies. Ensuring that swimming areas are protected from bacterial contamination will also be a continuing challenge. In addition, the Commission noted that reversing the degradation of the fish and wildlife populations, primarily walleye populations, is beyond the scope of the Area of Concern and that full recovery of these populations will require a concerted effort by all levels of government. The Commission wiJI be looking to your leadership and direction in all of these areas. Firm commitments to ongoing monitoring, with results being made publically available, will help the local interest groups as well as the broader Great lakes community, especially other AOCs, effectively track the continuing improvements in Severn Sound and ensure that other problems do not emerge in the future. Ottawa. Washington. Windsor 234 LaurierAvenue West 234, avenue Laurier Oues Ottawa, Ontario KiP 6K6 (613) 995"2984 commission@ottawa.ijc.org &" - \ r.. ../ r<JJ - J. S -2- It is with great pleasure that the Commission conveys to you its assessment that the beneficial uses in the Severn Sound Area of Concern have been restored to the extent possible at the local level. We look forward to your announcement that Severn Sound will be removed from the list of Areas of Concern. ~ltL ~T UJ--;~ Yours sincerely, C)~ The Rt. Hon. Herb Gray, P,C., a.c. Chair, Canadian Section c.c.: Mr. John Mills, Director, Ontario Region, Environment Canada Mr. Doug Barnes, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Environment Mr, Keith .Sherman, Severn Soun9 Remedial Action Plan Coordinator Honorable Christine Whitman, Administrator, United States Environmental Protection Agency Mr. Thomas Skinner, Director, Region 5, Environmental Protection Agency Mr. David Ullrich, Region 5, Environmental Protection Agency Mr. Mark Fisher, Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade Mr. Eric Running, U.S. Department of State Enclosure tzJ~JG' September 20, 2002 INTERNATIONAL JOINT CO~MMISSION SEVERN SOUND STAGE 3 REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN REVIEW Introduction Under the 1987 Protocol to the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (Agreement), Remedial Action Plans for designated Areas of Concern are to be developed and implemented by the Parties (Canadian and U.S. Governments) in cooperation with State and Provincial Governments. The Areas of Concern are geographic areas that fail to meet the general or specific objectives of the Agreement, where such failure has caused or is likely to cause impairment of the beneficial use or ofthe-area's ability to support aquatic life. Further, the Agreement states Remedial Action PIans will be submitted to the International Joint Commission (Commission) for review and comment at three stages: · stage 1- when a definition of the problem has been completed; · stage 2-when remedial and regulatory measures are selected; and · stage 3-when monitoring indicates that identified beneficial uses have been restored. ~e Stage 3 Remedial Action Plan for the Severn Sound Area of Concern has been reviewed by the Commission. The criteria for this evaluation were based on the relevant portions of the 1987 Protocol to the Agreement. As defined in Sections 4(d)(iii) and4(a)(vii-viiljof Annex 2 of the Agreement, respectively, Stage 3 RAPs are to be submitted to the Commission for review and comment when monitoring indicates that identified beneficial uses have been restored. They are to include a process for evaluating remedial measure implementation and effectiveness and a description of surveillance and monitoring processes to track the effectiveness of remedial measures and the eventual confirmation of the restoration of beneficial uses. General Comments Does the Stage 3 Remedial Action Plan contain a process for evaluation of remedial measure implementation and effectiveness? Based on best available information, delisting objectives related to use impairments were - developed and reported in the Stage 2 Remedial Action Plan. In order to track the progress of remedial actions towards specific environmental improvements, indicators for the de listing objectives were identified. Technical summaries of selected indicators used to assess de listing objectives were prepared for each use impairment. -2- &J-)- J 1- . In order to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of remedial measure implementation, the Stage 3 Remedial Action Plan: · reports the current status of implementation for the remedial actions that were selected to achieve the Remedial Action Plan's restoration targets; · provides a rationale for the methods used to assess restoration in the Area of Concern; and · outlines the response of the Severn Sound ecosystem to the remedial measures. Does the Stage 3 Remedial Action Plan contain a description of surveillance and monitoring processes to track the effectiveness of remedial measures and the eventual confirmation of the restoration of uses? A monitoring and surveillance plan is outlined in the Stage 3 Remedial Action PIan. The stated purposes of the plan include: · coordination of activities for effective and efficient monitoring; · tracking the effectiveness of remedial actions in restoring impaired beneficial uses; and · identification of new problems or changes in the Severn Sound ecosystem. . The monitoring and surveillance plan provides a specific, reproducible, and defensible means to verify that restoration has occurred?r is occurring. Utilizing appropriate indicators, an evaluation was completed for the following beneficial use impairments: · restrictions on fish and wildlife consumption; · degradation offish and wildlife populations; degradation of benthos; J restrictions on dredging activities; eutrophication or undesirable algae; beach closings; degradation of aesthetics; degradation of phytoplankton and zooplankton populations; and loss of fish and wildlife habitat. . . . . . A summary of the documentation regarding the status of each impaired use and the Commission's comments concerning progress toward restoration of beneficial uses are provided below. Restrictions on Fish and Wildlife Consumption . The Stage 3 Remedial Action Plandescnoes five indicators used to support the deternrination that no restrictions on the consumption of .fish and \vildlife iTom Severn Sound are attnoutable to local contaminant sources. The Stage 3 Remedial Action Plan confirms that fish consumption advisories for Severn Sound are the same or less restrictive than other areas of Georgian Bay. The document also outlines improvements in the operations of the various municipal sewage treatment plants and notes that the concentration of mercury in sewage treatment plant sludge has generally declined since the early 1990s. The Commission finds that the weight of evidence approach, used in the Stage 3 Remedial Action Plan, is a reasonable method of evaluating ,., -;)- &f-)- :;i remedial measure implementation and effectiveness. Based on the documentation provided in the Remedial Action Plan, the Commission concurs with the determination that restrictions on the consumption of fish and wildlife in the Severn Sound Area of Concern are not attn1mtable to local sources. Degradation ofFish and Wildlife Populations The Remedial Action Plan Team developed eight specific objectives to guide ::fish and wildlife population restoration efforts. A suite of indicators was then utilized to evaluate the status of remedial measure implementation and the effectiveness toward the restoration and protection of the beneficial use. After conducting this evaluation, the Remedial Action Plan. T earn concluded that, with the exception of two objectives, restoration of the beneficial use has been achieved. These two, unmet objectives are: · to restore a balanced, self-sustaining fish community by restoring top-level predators to levels similar to the early 1970's, with these species forming at least 20-30 per cent of the . total catch, and walleye forming at least 10 per cent of total catch of trap net results; and · to maintain a natural diverse fish community, to discourage the introduction of exotic species and to prevent the extinction of native or desirable species. In tracking potential effects of remedial activities towards the restoration of these two objectives, indicators confirmed changes in the nearshore fish community which are not reflective of the improvements in water quality parameters achieved under the Remedial Action Plan. The unmet objectives seem to be affected by factors beyond the scope of the Severn Sound Remedial Action Plan. The Severn Sound Remedial Action Plan stated that the resident fish population should be composed of at least 10 per cent walleye. As of 2001, the Remedial Action Plan noted that, based on an Early Summer Trapnet Survey, walleye composed less than 5 per cent of total catch. - Fourteen variables that influence the habitat suitability index for the walleye (http://www.nwrc.gov/wdb/pub/hsi/hsi-056.pdf) were examined by the Commission. Two variables, average transparency (Secchi depth) during summer and trophic state, were enhanced by remedial actions and the remainder were not influenced. Even though, habitat suitability for the walleye should have increased as a result of Remedial Action Plan implementation, the walleye _ population has not responded as predicted. Mean age of walleye is decreasing and mortality is increasing. Possible causes, noted in the Stage 3 Remedial Action Plan, include unsustainable . harvest levels, introduction of nuisance aquatic species, increases in the double-crested cormorant population, and continuing, record low water levels. It appears that environmental perturbations outside of the scope of the Severn Sound Remedial Action Plan are responsible for the current condition of the walleye population. Thus, while the beneficial use remains impaired, it is beyond the influence of the Remedial Action Plan and it should not constrain the removal of the .A.rea of Concern designation. The Stage 3 Remedial Action Plan notes that a long-term fish monitoring program is needed. The Co.m:mission encourages the responsible agencies to manage the fisheries based on the results of a long-term monitoring program. To assist other Areas of Cone em in their efforts to restore ::fishery -4- / "\ . / "i9 (gO J -" 0"... !-I f ~ "populations, the Commission encourages the dissemination of monitoring results as they are obtained from the Severn Sound Area of Concern. The Commission recognizes that significant environmental concerns outside the scope of the Severn Sound Remedial Action Plan initiative threaten the fishery resources of the Severn Sound Area of Concern as well as the fishery resources of Georgian Bay. Important environmental stressors potentially impacting fisheries include unrestricted development and loss or degradation of habitat, the lack of restrictions on fishing pressure, the introduction or spread of aquatic invasive species, and low water levels. While solutions to these issues are beyond the scope of the Remedial Action Plan, governments need a regional initiative to address these Georgian Bay issues if fish population targets within the Area of Concern are to be achieved. Degradation of Benthos Three objectives were established for restoration of a healthy benthos. Indicators to assess progress toward achieving these objectives included examination of the distn"bution of pollution- intolerant organisms such as Hexagenia spp. and pollution-tolerant species such as Limnodrillus and Tubifex. Sampling, to evaluate the effectiveness of remedial measures such as sewage treatment plant upgrades ?lld elimination of combined sewer overflows, was reported for 1994 and 199"8. Twenty-five stations were sampled including open-water as well as near-shore locations. In 1994, the most highly stressed stations were located in shallow conditions near the Main Street Sewage Treatment Plant outfall in Penetang Bay. Conditions at these stations were not representative of the more favourable environment found at open water stations. In 1998, Hexagenia were found at virtually all locations With suitable habitat and tubificid worms were below the maximum target density at 22 of the 25 locations sampled. In the 1998 sampling, Penetang Bay showed considerable improvement with Hexagenianymphs found at 4 sampling sites where they were not detected in 1994. Modelling suggests that the benthic community classified as stressed at Penetang Bay near-shore stations in 1994 was much improv~d by 1998. Table 1 of the Stage 3 Remedial Action Plan notes that restoration of the beneficial use has been achieved. Based on the recovery of the benthic community achieved during the sampling period, the Commission concludes that the objective for benthic community structure detailed in the Stage 3 Remedial Action Plan has been achieved and the beneficial use has been restored. Restrictions on Dredging Activities The beneficial use impairment, restrictions on dredging activities, provides a means to track additional dredging expenditures by the commercial navigation industry as a result of the handling and disposing of contaminated sediment. No dredging for commercial shipping is required within the Severn Sound Area of Concern. As such, no process for evaluation of remedial measure implementation and effectiveness is required. However, the Stage 3 RemedialAction Plan does contain an evaluation of sediment quality. In general, contaminant levels in Severn Sound sediment are near or below the Lowest Effect Level of the Provincial Sediment Quality Guidelines. Table 1 of the Stage 3 Remedial Action Plan states that the beneficial use is not -5- ./ \ &9 ) -30 r-/ impaired. The Commission notes that while there is local maintenance dredging at certain recreational marinas, dredging for commercial navigation is not required and contamimmt levels in Severn Sound sediment, in general, meet the Provincial Sep.iment Quality Guidelines. Accordingly, the Commission agrees with the conclusion that the beneficial use is not impaired within the Area of Concern. Eutrophication or Undesirable Algae The Remedial Action Plan Team devised open water and tributary sampling programs in order to determine the effectiveness of remedial measure implementation. Clearly defined open-water objectives were established and goals for reductions of urban storm-water discharges and watershed inputs were outlined. These sampling programs provided the opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of non-point source pollution control efforts as well as point source control efforts. Sizable reductions in phosphorus loading ITom sewage treatment plants were achieved through the Remedial Action Plan efforts and funher reductions are anticipated through the planned upgrading of the Coldwater sewage treatment plant. Based on the reductions in open water phosphorus and chlorophyll-a concentrations and progress toward a mesotrophic status :&om the euthrophic status of the 1980's, the Remedial Action Plan Team concluded that this beneficial use impairment has been eliminated. The Commission is pleased with the progress in reducing phosphorus loading to Severn Sound and encourages the continued cooperation of all levels of government with the local jurisdictions in efforts to ensure the protection of meso trophic conditions in Severn Sound. The Commission notes that based on Figures 3.8), 3.8.2 and 3.8.3 in the Stage 3 Remedial Action Plan, goals for open water trophic indicators are being met and accordingly, the beneficial use has been restored. Beach Closings The Stage 3 Remedial Action Plan details a precise objectiveforthe beach closings beneficial use impairment. Provincial objectives for water clarity, pH and indicator bacteria are components of the Remedial Action Plan objective. Comparison of these objectives to water quality conditions at swimming areas provides a means to evaluate the effectiveness of any remedial measure. The Remedial Action Plan Team has concluded that the quality of the swimming areas is generally satisfactory with the exception of sheltered swimming areas receiving occasional discharges of urban storm water, or areas influenced by stream discharges that may have elevated levels of fecal contamination. One of the specific water use goals for Severn Sound is that the water should be swimmable virtually everywhere. Since swimming occurs wherever there is access to water, this use goal represents an ongoing challenge. Continued efforts will be necessary to achieve and maintain satisfactory conditions in these more marginal swimming areas. The Stage 3 Remedial Action Plan identifies management actions needed to protect public health and to reduce the number of beach closures. These actions and ongoing vigilance will be needed to protect human health in the -6- Cc;J,31 swimming areas of Severn Sound. The Commission concludes that the beneficial use in regard to swimming and other body contact is considered restored. Degradation of Aesthetics The Stage 3 document provides a definitive objective of algae density such that chlorophyll-a concentrations are less than 5 micrograms per liter. Reductions in phosphorus loadings to Severn Sound have eliminated the incidence of season-long algae blooms eSpecially in Penetang Bay. This objective provides an efficient means for the evaluation of remedial measure implementation. The Stage 3 Report acknowledged that zebra mussels can cause aesthetic problems which are beyond the scope of this Remedial Action Plan. Based on information provided in the Stage 3 Remedial Action Pl~ the Commission concurs that season-long algal blooms no longer occur and the beneficial use is restored. Degradation of Phytoplankton and Zooplankton Populations The established objective for restoration of this beneficial use is to ensure phytoplankton species and biovolume are representative of mesotrophic conditions and that the zooplankton population is balanced. The Stage 3 Remedial Action Plan details a process for evaluation of remedial measure implementation. The populations at identified stations were sampled in order to monitor their response to environmental changes. Specifically, sampling of the phytoplankton biovolume was used to assess the response to reductions in phosphorus loading. Although no unimpacted control sites were used as a basis of comparison, from the late 1980s, a 6-fold reduction in phytoplankton biovolume has been noted. Modeling p~ovided estimates of phytoplankton reductions apart ITom the reductions resulting from zebra mussel populations. Since the early 19908, zooplankton species richness has increased and biomass has reached a more desirable level. The Remedial Action Plan Team considers the beneficial use to be restored. Periodic monitoring will detennine if mesotrophic conditions are maintained with an appropriate relationship between phytoplankton and zooplankton populations. Based on population data provided in the Stage 3 Remedial Action PI~ the Commission concludes that phytoplankton species and biovolume are representative of meso trophic conditions and a more balanced zooplankton community is present. The phytoplankton and zooplankton populations are no longer degraded and the Commission considers the beneficial use restored. -7- r;iJ-i~ Loss ofFish and Wildlife Habitat Fish habitat suitability was classified for 70 per cent of the Severn Sound shoreline. This inventory identified areas representing critical habitat as well as those areas considered degraded and suitable for restoration. This infonnation has provided a baseline ITom which development and restoration projects can be reasonably evaluated. Habitat Framework Guidelines which provide an array of measures have been utilized to evaluate upland, riparian and wetland habitat. These Guidelines can be used to guide specific habitat restoration efforts. A large scale habitat protection and improvement project has been undertaken at Matchedash Bay. Specific habitat goals for this project were incorporated into the Remedial Action Plan objectives. The Remedial Action Plan Team reports, based on a qualitative assessment, that restoration targets are met. Ongoing implementation will be required to restore additional degraded habitat and to pursue a no net loss policy toward:fish habitat. The Commission concurs that this use impairment no longer exists but it recognizes that continued vigilance to protect habitat from the strong development pressures is needed if a goal of no net loss is to be achieved. CONCLUSION The Commission concurs that to the extent the Remedial Action Plan can have influence over local conditions, beneficial uses in the Severn Sound Area of Concern have been restored. Considerable efforts have been devoted to this goal and the commitment to this achievement has been remarkable. In particular, effons to reduce phosphorus loads to Severn Sound have resulted in significant environmental improvements within the Area of Concern. The exceptional level of cooperation between the numerous municipalities involved is of particular note to the . Commission. Their efforts as well as those of the other members of the Severn Sound. Environmental Association are commendable and serve as a model to other Areas of Concern. The Commission calls for governments to ensure there is regional action that addresses the environmental stressors currently affecting this and other locations on Georgian Bay. In particular, a regional initiative that addresses unrestricted development, the degradation and loss of fish and wildlife habitat, the lack of restrictions on fishing pressure, and the iritroduction or spread of aquatic invasive species should be considered. The decline of the walleye population and the continued existence of a beneficial use impairment despite remedial actions undertaken by the Remedial Action Plan's partners highlight the necessity of decisive regional action. Gnly through such a comprehensive regional effort can the degraded fish population of Severn Sound be fully restored. Such a regional initiative also would provide an opportunity to adequately protect previously restored beneficial uses in locations such as Collingwood Harbour from existing and future threats. ~. , _+1 Indian and Northern Affairs Canada www.inac.gc.ca Affaires indiennes et du Nord Canada www.ainc.gc.ca &f )~/ l 7 DEC. 2002 Your file. Votre reference Ms. Marilyn Pennycook Clerk The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte 148 Line 7 S, Box 100 ORO ON LOL 2XO Our file . Notre reference Dear Ms. Pennycook: Coldwater-Narrows Specific Claim Thank you for your letter of October 25, 2002 bringing to the Government of Canada's attention a resolution recently passed by the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte. You also enclosed a letter from the Deputy Clerk of the Township of Severn setting out a resolution passed by the Township of Severn. You will recall that officials representing the Government of Canada and the Chippewas Tri-Council (CTC) met with municipal officials on August 8, 2002 to provide them with the opportunity to ask questions and to learn about the history of the Coldwater-Narrows specific claim as well as the negotiation process. When we announced the acceptance for negotiation of the claim on August 9, 2002, we undertook publicly to meet from time to time with local municipalities to keep them informed of progress on the resolution of the claim. To date the negotiations are at a very early stage and have focussed on process issues including agreement on a joint negotiation protocol to create a general framework for negotiations, the development of a work plan and a protocol for information sharing during the negotiations. It is important to clarify that the current private ownership of the lands that are the subject of the claim is not at issue. In accordance with the Specific Claims Policy, no private property will be expropriated to reach a settlement of this claim and no third parties will be dispossessed through this process. The Government of Canada does not take away privately-owned land to settle claims, nor are property owners asked to sell their land unwillingly. Any land transactions after a settlement would be on a willing-seller/willing-buyer basis only. Where a First Nation is interested in privately-owned land, it can only purchase that land on the open market, like any other property owner. Any addition <3 .,./2 Canada Printed on recycled peper. Imprime sur pepler recycle ._ I > "" t,)/;y - 2 - to reserve sought as a result of a settlement would be subject to the terms and conditions of the federal Additions-to-Reserve Policy, which requires consultation with municipal governments before Canada agrees to add land to a reserve. You can rest assured that as negotiations continue we will meet with municipal officials to keep them informed of progress. It is our current intention to arrange such a meeting in the next few months to provide an update on the negotiations. If, in the interim, you wish to contact me, I can be reached at 416-361-1475. Yours sincerely, W' S;(\.el~r() ~ ~(;Charles Harnick, a.c. Federal Negotiator c.c. Mr. Paul DeVillers, MP Mr. Garfield Dunlop, MPP The City of Orillia The Corporation of the Township of Ramara The Corporation of the Township of Tay Dr. Ian Johnson Chief and Council, Mnjikaning First Nation Chief and Council, Georgina Island First Nation Chief and Council, Beausoleil First Nation Mr. Ralph Brant, Indian Claims Commission & /3 THE CORPORATION OF THE 148 Line 7 S., Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 TOWN~tIIP rg~~7I6~ Phone (705) 487-2171 Fax (705) 487-0133 www.township.oro-medonte.on.ca October 25,2002 Indian and Northern Affairs Brantford Business Centre P. O. Box 1960 Brantford, ON \ (5;q) 1:5/-)-,;100 N3T 5W5 Attention: Mr. Ken Brosseau, Manager, Lands & Trust Reference: Coldwater Narrows Reserve Dear Sir: The Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte passed the following motion at the regular Council meeting of October 16, 2002 with respect to the above-noted matter: . "Be it resolved that the resolution by the Township of Severn re: Coldwater Narrows Reserve, which reads: "THAT the Federal Government be advised that the Township of Severn formally requests notice of any impact on this municipality and surrounding municipalities during negotiations for native claim in the Coldwater Narrows Native Reserve Area" be received; and that Council endorse this resolution; and further that the Township of Severn , the MP and the MPP, Simcoe North, be so advised." We have enclosed a copy of the Township of Severn's resolution for your information. We trust the above is self-explanatory; however, should you require further information, please contact the undersigned. Yours truly, ,~\ /'1' U j.. {/~ j. \ \.,..< .., .' -, '" , ./ , / " . " .. /l ~. /;,,, ~ ..., . .. ! ,1:. . ,( _'/.. '_"_/ ...../ -_-/' .....'/.:].. ",. '\:... / a.,/.,~.~ "'-" "_ 'T-......-'-~, -' . I J ,-<' ". . Ma ilyn Pennycook j I Clerk . Idrw Enc. c.c. Sharon Goerke, Deputy Clerk, Township of Severn, Mr. Paul DeVillers, MP, Simcoe North Mr. Garfield Dunlop, MPP, Simcoe North ~ THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSIDP OF SEVERN ~ritIftr,::eDtad~ L3V 6J3 , , . !-~t}r.~~d:..:~!.)t)i':!T'f:; f !.' r,fi0i;"~.",; ," ~L 1.. ~v J ".0"" ',~ t t : " "'~"''"'''-'''',=...".-".-- '-.. --"..1 0- ... .. if,',' OCT i " "r\M ;1 / . , . r "'- b luUt: ' ~ i. i I g nllr=-""'c,<~. I .; ",-E.1!f\il:i' ,,(', ;;'!C'\ ~.A R!t:CEIVED ~ " ~ -'q~p.j ~fkt L.~ i r; ~j ~ ~<"":--.r ~ I 'J '-'. \.;!i- (,if 90. . t.~ . ... ..t:. I n. ~ ._Ln'~_, 0 r. TOP lam TOWNSHIP OF SEVERN October 4,2002 Township of Ora Medonte P.O. Box 100 ORO, Ontario LOL 2XO ATTENTION: Marilyn Pennycook Clerk ORO-MEDONTE TOWNSHIP Dear Mr. Pennycook: RE: Coldwater Narrows Reserve . The following is a recommendation of the Corporate Services Committee, which was adopted by Severn Township Council at a meeting held October 3,2002: " THAT the Federal Government be advised that the Township of Severn formally requests notice of any impact on this municipality and surrounding municipalities during negotiations for native claim in the Coldwater Narrows Native Reserve Area; AND FURTHER THAT the City of Orillia, Township of Ramara, Township of Ora- Medonte and Township of Tay be requested to endorse this resolution; AND FURTHER THAT the M.P. and M.P,P. be so advised. CARRIED " It would be appreciated if you would present this correspondence to your members of Council for their consideration. Yours truly, Jhw=~ Sharon Goerke Deputy Clerk . /mph Municipal Office: 1024 Hurlwood Lane Telephone: (70S) 325-2315 Fax: (70S) 327-5818 /.~fJ /1 <.::::- / /'f b~...' '1>" ~ , (f~) OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL Warminster, Ontario December 13,2002 Township of Oro-Medonte Box 100 Ora, On LOL 2XO Dear Sir: &5)/ Please find enclosed a copy of the letter we sent to the Lt. Governor of Optimist International to advise them that the Warminster Optimist Club rescinded their charter. Sincerely 7It. 7Z'Jvv~~ Paul RAmos President Imn encl. " ~ /Y OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL Warminster Ontario December 2, 2002 (}'Dri ~ Lt. Gov. Paul Thomson 4 Fleming Court Keswick, On L4P 3G9 Dear Lt. Gov. Thomson: The Optimist Club ofWarminster regrets to inform you that we are requesting the rescinding of our charter. The club, by a unanimous decision reached on Sept. 23, 2002, ceased operation on Oct. 7, 2002. As of this date all of our funds have been dispersed to the Warminster Community Centre Board, the Warminster Youth Soccer League and the Parents' Council of the Warminster Public School. We would like to thank the Optimist Club of Barrie, our charter club, for their help and support since our inception. As individuals we will continue to support the ideals of Optimism. Let's all "press on to the greater achievements of the future". Yours optimistically ~/ Jf M11 1fT} Paul R. Amos President cc: Gov. Bob Ives Opt. International THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGWATER NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGWATER OFFICIAL PLAN, A PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION, AND PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FORMER TOWNSHIP OF MEDONTE GENERAL ZONING BY-LAW NO. 1890-22 I TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Sprlngwater will hold a public meeting on the 20'" day of January, 2003, at 7:30p.m. In the Kenzle Knox Building, 35 Queen Street West, Elmvale. Ontario to consider a proposed Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By...Jaw Amendment under Sections 17, 22. 34 and 51 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1 eao. c. P. 13. as amended. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and make written andfor verbal repreGentatjon either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment andfor Zoning By-law Amendment. Written submissions are to be made to the Township of Sprlngwater Planning Department (Att~ntlon: Darren Vella. Planner), Adminf6tration Centre, Lower EMt Wing, 1110 Highway 26. Midi1urst, OntarIo LOL 1XO THE PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION. referred to as the -Mertz Subdivision", is situated on the waG{ side of Scal1elt Une (whiCh Is the easterly boundary of the Municipality and 8160 the HIII$dale Settlement Area) between Scerlett LIne and the Gastarfy edgo of the Sturgeon River valley environmol'llally sanslllve area. The subject land is 8 5.63 he parcel compri6\ng Part ofthe North HiIIlf Lot 56 and Part oflha South Half Lot 57, Concession 1, EPR, fonner Township of Madonle. nOW In the Town6hlp of Sprtngwaler, known municipaUy as 114 Scarlett Line, Assessment Roll No. 43 41 020081 05801 0000 which Is proposed to be subdivided into 15 1015 with an average fronteQe of 30 metres I'Ind lot 81"683 ranging from 0.2450 ha to 0,4679 he. Water supply is to be from an extensIon of the 8xl$tlng HJIIsdaJe communal system, and sanitary 3swage trealment and dhspo:s.all::; to be provided by individual septic and tIle bed systems. If a person or public body that tiles an appeal of a decision of the County of Simcoe as the approval authority, in respect of the proposed Plan of Subdivision, doalS not make oral submissions at U1e public meeting, If OM (os. held, or make written submiS$i011s to the County of Simcoe befora tho propos8d draft Pian of Subdivision is approved or refused. the Ontark> Municipal Board may dl8mls$ the ;appeal. If you wish to be notified of the decision 01 the County of Simcoe In r63pect of this proposed Plan of Subdivision, you must make a written request to the County of Simcoe Planning Department, Administration Contre, 1110 Highway 26. Mldhurst. Ontario LOL 1XO (please reference County File No. SP -T- 0102). THE PROP08ED OFFICIAL. PLAN AMENDMENT, which is required to allow forthe approvat of a draft plan of $ubdivieion as descrlbOO above, will redesignate approximately 5.63 hectarss of land from Rural to Urban Residential. It a person or public body that files a notice of elppeal of a decision of The Corporation of the Township of Sprlngwater in respect of the propoaed Official Plan Amendment doea not make oral eubmlsslons at a public meeting or make written submissions to The Corporation of the Township of Springwater before the proposed Official Plan Amendment 16 adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. It you wi$h to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan Amendment. you must make a written request lo The Corporation of the Township of $prlngwater Planning Department, Administration Centre. lower East Wing. 1110 Highway 26, Mldhurst, Ontario LOL 1XO (preaso reference Springwat9r File No. D09/ME, Mertz Subdivision). THE PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, $ub$equent to the adoption of the aforementioned Official Plan Amendment, will amend By-law No.1 990-22 for the former Township of Medonte. esamended. by rezoning the subject landa from tho RuraJ Exception (RU-1) Zone and the Environmental Sensitivity (ES1) Zone to the Resldentlal (R1) Zone and the Environmental Sensitivity (ES1) Zone. If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision of The Corporation of the Township of Sprlngwatar In refSpect of the proposed Zoning By.law Amef1dment does not mljke oral submissions at a public meeting or make wrlnen subml5Slon& to The Corporation of the Townt>hlp of Sprlngwalf3f btrfare the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Is adopted, U1e Ontario Municipal Board may diemlss all or part of the appeal. A KEY MAP showing the land to which the proposed Plan of SubdMt>lon. Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendmc:tnt apply Is available at the Township OffiCtlD. ADOITIONAL INFORMATION rotated te the proposed Plan of Subdivision. Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Is available for Inspection at the T ownahlp of Springwater Office, at the address noted below. during regular office hours - Monday to Friday. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DATED I1.T the Township of Sprlngwaler this 20th dey of December, 2002. Eleanor J. Rath. Clerk, Township of Sprlngwater Simcoe County AdmInistration Centre. Lower Ee~t Wing 1110 Highway 26. Mldhurst. Ontario LOL 1XO Tel: (70$)728-4764 Fax: (705) 726-6957 webs/te: WWW,Wr~9w!er.c:a e-mail: planningsprlngwater.ca PLEASE NOTE: TM Township Offices will be open CNor \he holiday 1I83son 811 follows: Dec. 24/Q2 . momlng only DoClllllbor 30102 full day Oooembor 31102 - mQfn11llil only January 2103 - roLurn to regulilt ofIJc8 hOUI'$ ~ - --- """~f"'\n?lt""nJ 'va (;)NU!LN5 -/i 1- [[ 2-1 0 /1 !o~~e 13r83S~1 dH :A8 IN3S LDT 57 LOT 56 Fn Q l f tJ :!I:\'tf... Iv TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGW A TER KEY MAP CDN 1 E:. p, R. \ ES-+ A -1 ---------~------------- -------- ----- R1 \ _ AREA REZONED ,ROM 'Ru-." TO 'R,' ~ AREA REZONED ,ROM 'E5-" TO'R,' _ AREA REZONEO ,ROM 'OU-" TO '<$-" s I 5ron ~WMnL:2L 20-02-J30 ~LS;698'LSOL .... __'h' G ~(f ~OS~€ 13r~3SVl dH :A8 lN3S DRAFT ~ THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGWATER BY-LAW NO. 2003"_ BEING A BY-LAW TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGWATER (OPA NO. _ - MERTZ HILLSDALE SUBDIVISION) WHEREAS Section 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. as amended provides that Council may amend its Official P1an; AND WHEREAS the policies of the Springwater Official Plan are approved and in force and effect at this time; AND WHEREAS Council has cOnGldered the appropriateness of amending the Official Plan In regard to lands located within Part of the North Half of Lot 56 and Part of the South Half of Lot 57 Concession 1 East, formerly Township of Medonte now In the Township of Sprlngwater. County of Simcoe, and known municipally as 114 Scarletlllne. Property Roll No. 43 41 020 081 068 oi 0000. AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Sprlngwater deems It necessary and desirable to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan of the Township of Sprlngwaler; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Town5hlp of Sprlngwater enacts as follows: THAT the attached explanatory text and Schedule "A" which constitutes Amendment No. _ to the Official Plan for the Township of Sprtngwater Is hereby adopted. THAT the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make application to the County of Simcoe for approval of the aforementIoned Amendment No. to the Official Plan for the Township of Springwater. - THAT this By-law shall come Into force end take effect In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O, 1990, c.P,13. as amended READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS DAY OF .2003 - THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP Of SPRINGWATER MAYOR HELEN E. COUTTS CLERK ELEANOR J. RATH CERTIFICATION Certified that the above is a true copy of By-law No. 2003-_ as enacted and passed by Council of the Township of Springwater on the xx day of , 2003, CLERK ELEANOR J. RATH 8 US 3D'9'd ~~d6~:'~ ,O-O,-~3a ~OS~8 13r~3S'9'l dH :A8 lN3S ~LS698'LSOL DRAFT AMENDMENT NO. TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGWA TER ,2003 e US 3D'Vd !~d6~:c~ cO.Oc.~3a !LS6secLSOL !os~e 13r~3S'Vl dH :A8 lN3S DRAFT AMENDMENT NO. TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGWATER The attached explanatory text and Schedule "A" constituting Amendment No. _ to the Official Plan for the Township of Springwater, was prepared and adopted by the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Springwater by By-law No. 2003-_ in accordance with the provisions of Sections 17 and 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.O, 1990, as amended. MA VOR HELEN E. COUTTS CORPORATE SEAL OF MUNICIPALITY CLERK ELEANOR J. RA TH aUL 3D'Vd ~~dOc:c~ cO-Oc-J3G ~LS69acLSOL ~OS~8 13r~3S'Vl dH :A8 lN3S C I )-0 DRAFT THE CONSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT The following Amendment to the Official Plan for the Township of Springwater consists of three parts. PART A-THE PREAMBLE Consists of the purpose, location and basis for the Amendment and does not constitute part of the actual Amendment. PART B - THE AMENDMENT Consisting of the following text and Schedule "A", constitute Amendment No. to the Official Plan of the Township of Springwa~ PART C. THE APPENDICES Consists of the background information and planning considerations associated with this Amendment. This section does not constitute part of the actual Amendment. 1 -, .- --... 'UII.....~..~1 "":II"\_I"'\"'_I"\~I'"I '/,,,,,,no::>/CI"\/ ~nCl~ l~r~~~~1 ~~ :A~ IN~S CI-)/-;J- DRAFT PART A - THE PREAMBLE 1.0 PURPOSE The purpose of this Official Plan Amendment is to re~esig~ate 5..63 h.ectares of land within the Settlement Area of Hillsdale from Rural to Urban Residential designation, as shown on Schedule "A" of this Amendment. 2.0 LOCATION The subject land is situated on the west side of Scarlett Line (which is th~ easterly boundary of the Municipality and also the HiIIsdale Settlement Area) between Scarlett Line and the easterly edge of the Sturgeon River valley environmentally sensitive area. The north boundary of the subject land is also coincident with the north limit of the Hillsdale Settlement Area boundary. 3.0 BASIS The subject land is bordered on the north, east and south by more than 25 existing homes on estate sized lots. and fits within the Official Plan description of "a limited amount of residential infill type development" Section 8.5.1.2. Technical studies dealing with soils. groundwater, environmental impact. floodplain, servicing feasibility including stonnwater management all indicate that the subject land can properly support the urban residential land use enabled by the amendment. The proposed development will be serviced by Township communal piped water and individual Class 4 sewage systems. The effect of the Urban Residential designation would be to allow for the approval of a draft Plan of Subdivision of 15 lots. The proposed plan would create 5 lots with frontage on Scarlett Line and five lots each on two culs-de-sac extending westerly from Scarlett Une into the property. A number of policies in the Official Plan offer support for the re-designation of the subject property from Rural to Urban Residential. These are as follows: 8.5 HILLSDALE SETTMENT AREA "8.5.1.2 This Hillsdale Settlement Area is generally recognized as having a medium settlement potential. Future development of the community during the planning period should primarily consist of the development of existing approved residential subdivisions withIn the community limits and the approval of a limited amount of residential, intill type development." "8.5.1.3 Future residential development in the community is anticipated to occur through the development of those areas so designated between the Old Penetanguishene Road right- of-way on the west and Penetanguishene Road (Hwy. 93) on the east. In terms ofthe future projected growth of the Municipality, it is not a!1ticipated that significant additional lan~s will be designated for growth. If It becomes eVident that at least a portion of the eXisting approved development Is not going to proceed within a reasonable time frame consideration may be given to permitting development in other areas of the community if the proposed area and development can be demonstrated to be suitable and appropriate for the intended use." Policy 8.5,1.3 was written in 1996 in the belief that the "existing approved development" west of 2 S~/6 3D'tfd !~dOc:c~ co-Oc-~3a !LS69ScLSOL !OS~B 13fB3S'tfl dH :A8 lN3S DRAFT G ./ Hwy. 93 would adequately provide for growth in Hil/sdale throughout the 20 year planning penod to 2016. Growth pressures in the County however will have exhausted the Hillsdale vacant Jot supply within a year or two, and other existing designated in-fill land in Hillsdale has not proceeded to development. Re-designation of the subject land is therefore consistent with the growth policies of the Official Plan, Three additional policies in the Springwater Official Plan dealing with supplemental studies are as follows: "3.2 Prior to the consideration of any development proposal, Council may undertake or direct to be undertaken, planning studies to ensure that the objectives of this Plan are met. Such studies may include the ecological, social and economic Impact on residents of the Township, natural resource impacts includinQ stormwater management, delineation of internal road patterns. distributIon of housing types, location of schools including capacity of schools and ability to accommodate additional pupils. parks. and other community uses. shopping facilities, pedestrian walkways, buffer strips, noise implications. consideration of urban and landscape design concepts; and effect on the municipal tax base." "4.7.3.4 Proposals for development of more than five lots within an existing partially serviced settlement area boundary must be accompanied by a servicing feasibility study and a settlement capability study the extent of which will be sufficient to address the size. scope, and circumstance of the proposed development." "8.5.1.4 Prior to the approval of any additional subdivision plans. a Community Plan will be required. Supplementary studies, among other matters deemed necessary by the Municipality, should (if applicable) include a delineation of the westerly boundary of the Copeland Forest Wetland Complex and/or the northerly boundary of the Copeland Forest Significant Biological Area and/or an Environmental Impact Study for areas situated adjacent to environmentally sensitive lands if deemed necessary by the Township and/or commenting agencies, a Master Drainage Plan, Functional Servicing Report, Archaeological Review, Hydrogeological Investigation, and Transportation StUdy." Required studies have been completed by the applicant as follows: Hilfsdale EnvironmentallmDact Study. by ESG International Inc. February 2002. The ESG study concludes "The proposal was developed proactively to respect ecologically s<?undfunctional and spati~1 setbacks from the sensitive, hir;Jh quality features of the Sturgeon RIver system and Its assocIated wetland and woodland habItats. Our analyses, combined with a detailed review of provincial and municipal policies Indicates that no immitigable effects will resule Floodline Mapping Study for the Mertz Property on the Sturaeon River, b~ Schaeffers & Associates Ltd. December 1999. The critical result of the Schaeffer study is the delineation of the regional flood line which is accurately shown on the draft plan, and is remote from the limits of the plan. Geotechnical Investigation by Peto MacCallum Ltd. March 1999. Peto MacCallum Ltd. excavated 15 test pits, (one on each lot in leaching bed area) recorded grou~dwater, colle~ed samples and ~nalysed soils for purposes of advising design details on leaching bed.s. SarIs are generally sUitable, but partIally raised beds will be necessary to clear seasonally high groundwater. 3 c,., .__.. __, ........... ,...-,. _...,,., , fro::no;;>/cn/ ~nGLp. l~rH~S~l dH :A8 IN3S c /' HydroqeoloQicallnvestiqation, by Anderson Geologic Limited. February 2002. The hydrogeological investigation drew the following conclusions regarding the potential for impact to groundwater and surface water quality: 1 . No detrimental water quality impact to shallow groundwater is predicted. 2. No detrimental water quality impact to the Sturgeon River is predicted. 3. No detrimental nitrate impact to deep groundwater resources is predicted, in particular to local water supply wells such as HiIIsdale well PW2 (located adjacent to the north limit of the draft plan). Preliminary Servicing Feasibili~ Study & Settlement Capability Study, by R. J. Burnside & Associates Ltd., March 20 2; The Burnside study concludes that the proposed development can be serviced by the exIsting municipal water system and individual sewage disposal systems; there will be no adverse impact on existing local roads; stormwater can be appropriately managed, and that all other utilities and services can reasonably be provided. Planninq Report for the Mertz Scarlet Line Subdivision, by Mel Code, Consultant, April 2002 The Planning Report concludes that all of the community planning, environmental, servicing and urban design issues required to be addressed by the Township of Springwater Official Plan policies have been satisfied by the studies represented by the six reports submitted with the application. An Archaeological Assessment remains to be undertaken. The Ministry of Culture has proposed a condition of draft approval that will require the assessment be completed and approved prior to any construction activities on the subject land. DRAFT 4 e U H 3DV'd ~~d~C:Cf cO-Oc-J3G ~LS6gecLSOL !OSfe 13r~3SVl dH :A8 lN3S PART B - THE AMENDMENT 1.0 DETAILS OF THE AMENDMENT: The Official Plan is amended as follows: 1. Schedule "A-7" - Land Use and Road Plan of the Township of Springwater Is hereby amended by re-designation of: approximately 5.63 hectares of Rural land to Urban Residential. all as shown on Schedule "A" of the Amendment. 2.0 IMPLEMENTATION Subsequent to the adoption of this Amendment, Council will pass a by-law amending Zoning By-law 1990-22 as it relates to the subject land by rezoning these lands to appropriate zones to implement the draft plan. 3.0 INTERPRETATION The provisions of the Official Plan as amended from time to time shall apply In regard to this Amendment. DRAFT l13230PAj 5 -. ,-. -_... c.., ,._....., _"'" ,....., 1"'\-''''' I '~<=:CC:;:O/CI"\I :n~L~ l~rH4s~l ~H :A8 IN3S .,'......." ~ --1- AREA ~SI~t<<I f~ ~. iO .\t6l1Wf~'. \ ci 0: c.t .... 0 .,., .0 .~ \ ~ \ \ W~\ \~ '\:\ t"- o ",., ," ','.. .. ',.,:(;': .-'.:;, :r.' .... " . ~ CO ~ '" . II! ~t': .n v. ~o. 8\11' \ \~ ... ~-7' ~ H\LLSDALE :J: -0 r }> (/) rn ::V e~ tOWNSHIP OF' u> SPRINGWt\1'ER ~ lEGE NO .~ UR~ RESIDEN11~.L c:J R\JiW- ' i~^GRI<:\Jl1\JRAl \ g::~ OPEN Sf'AC[ OI'lA1\!AA.. t\~rJAGE . . . Eti'lJRO!o!Ma<1N.. t'f!OIf.CnotJ} -...1 " . . CATt:{j~'(' 0 01 .M- COOsrAAlN1 AN\) \\I'.ZARD -...1 lANDS (\.') ~ GENEAAL COIAI.IERC1.AL ~ ,~ If) ~ ~ 01 ~ltbtltUnONt<J. -...1 ~ INDU$lRIAl ~ euSl\IIESS pARK OffiCiAL PLAN LAND USE & ROAD PLAN CJ rn (') . (\.') o . o (\.') _oI-~'-- --"",,.............-...... \M. ..........................4.....-~ ..............---.....,.,... ..... ~ ~~ -- (\.') (\) ..... -0 :;;: nllS IS. ~1i!'0\.l.f. """ TO ()ffICAl ~ p,!1!:!(IatT ~ 101tE OfflCJI>I.. f'\,.AIf C1' TIE- 1~\1' Of '5fR\!4G\'IA 1St ...... ,.b......._.,.J.,..i<a...."""'....""'...... ~~~~~~r.. 8 ~ I V ~ 3DV'd DRAFT APPENDIX 1 Technical Background Report ~ ~~d~c:c~ cO'Oc'~3a ~LS6geCLSOL ~os~e 13r~3SV'1 dH :A8 lN3S DRAFT APPENDIX 2 Notices and Minutes of Public Meetings Minutes of Public Meetings R lIe l ~C1W,..l :~,..I??:?L ?n-n?-~4n :l9698U90L .", :os~e 13r~3S~1 dH :A8 lN3S o I In I ':'JC'\W..J APPENDIX 3 Correspondence Received in Response to Notices of Public Meetings DRAFT / '\ T eo 1-)- IcJ. !W~~~~~I 7n-n7-~~n ! I O::;fi~R?1 0::;01 !OS~8 13r~3S~l dH :A8 lN3S n I I I I ~"'H"W-l 'W~~~~~I ~n.n7.~~n APPENDIX 4 Excerpts from Minutes Springwater Planning Committee Sprlngwater Council DRAFT ! I 9698UC:;OL .-' !os~~ 13r~3SVl dH :A8 lN3S & THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGWATER BY -LAW No. 2003-_ Being a By-law to Amend By-law No. 1990.22, as Amended, Of the former Township of Medonte, located within Part of the North Half of Lot 56 and Part of the South Half of Lot 57 Concot>&lon 1 Eaat Qf the Pcnetenglllohene Road, formorly Township of Medonte now In the Township of Sprlngwater, County of Simcoe, and known municipally 8S 114 Scarlett Line, Property Roll No. 43 41 020 081 068 01 0000. MerU HlIIsdale Sl,IbdlvhsiQI1 WHEREAS By-law No. 1990-22 is the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the former Township of Medonta; AND WHEREAS By-law No. 1990-22, as amended, Is deemed to be the Zoning By- law of the Township of Springweter Insofar as it pertains to all lands located In the former Township of Medonte that are now part of the Township of Sprlngwater; AND WHEREAS the Council ofThe Corporation of the Township of Springwater has received a request to amend By-law No. 1990-22 as amended, and (s In agreement with this request; AND WHEREAS authority is granted under Section 34 of the Planning Act to enact such amendments; AND WHEREAS Council has enacted By-law No. 200;3-_ to adopt an Amendment No. _ to the Springwater Official Plan; AND WHEREAS upon appro\l~.1 Of. O. fficial Plan Amendment No,~ the matters as set out herein will be in c ., 1*}hfkAifflc'a' Plan OT tne Township of Sprlngwater: .l-\r NOW THEREFORE be It enacted as a By-law af The Corpolcltion of the Township of Springwater the following: 1. THAT Schedule "A" Map 2 to By-law No. 1990-22 Is hereby further amended by rezoning the lands indicated on Schedule "A" attached hereto and fanning part of this by-law from the Rural (RU) Zone to the Residential (R1) Zone, and from the High Environmental Sensitivity (ES1) Zone to the ResidentIal (R1) Zone, and from the Rural (RU) Zone to the High Environmental $.ensitivity (ES 1) Zone. 2. THAT this By-law shall take effect and shall come into force upon the effective date of Sprlngwater O,P,A. No. _ as approved by the County of Simcoe. subJect to the appeal provIsions under the Planning Act, RS.O. 1990, c.P, 1 j, as amended and Its regulations. BY-LAW READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FJNALL Y PASSED THIS DAY OF ,2003. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGWATER Helen E. Coutts, Mayor Eloanor J. Rath, Clerk _. t...., -.....'Lj I 'IAI 1~?71 7n_n7_~~n ~ 1 CROl<71 en; ~o~~e 13r~3SVl dH :A8 lN3S Office of the Minister Bureau du ministre (y u.-) ) fM ~~ Ontario '!' a;X ~~:, ., Ministry of the Environment Mlnistere de l'Environnement 135 St. Clair Ave. West 12th Floor Toronto ON M4V 1 P5 Tel (416) 314-6790 Fax (416) 314-6748 135, avenue St. Clair ouest 12. etage Toronto ON M4V 1 P5 Tel (416) 314-6790 Telac (416) 314-6748 DEC 2 4 2002 His Worship J. Neil Craig Mayor Township of Oro-Medonte 148 Line 7 South, Box 100 Oro ON LOL 2XO File Number 79479 Dear Mayor Craig: I have recently received a copy of your October 3, 2002 letter addressed to Premier Eves, regarding your concerns about the application process for Permits To Take Water (PTTW). I have been asked to respond to you on behalf of the Premier. I assure you that our government is committed to protecting Ontario's water resources and ensuring that our water supplies are sustainable in the future. The ministry considers both cumulative impacts and ecosystem impacts as part of our normal technical review for all PTTW applications. Consultation on PTTW applications is an integral part ofthis program. As required by law, permit applications and their decisions for permits of more than one year are posted on the Environmental Registry, which is accessible through the ministry's web site at www.ene.gov.on.ca. Details of the subject instruments and their comment period are also posted on the web site. In addition, Ontario Regulation 285/99, section 2.6 gives ministry Directors the authority to require that permit applicants conduct further consultation~ Applications for significant or sensitive water takings from groundwater must be supported by a hydrogeological report describing the results of a pumping test conducted on the well(s) from which the water is to be taken. The test report must show that the water taking is sustainable in the long-term, will not interfere with groundwater taking on adjacent properties, and will not have a detrimental effect on the environment, including surface water. All applications for water taking are reviewed in sufficient detail to allow the Director to make an informed decision. Significant or sensitive water takings are reviewed in greater detail to ensure protection of the resource. . Conditions are applied to all permits which require permit holders to ensure that the permitted use does not interfere with any other water users. In addition, the Director who approves a PTTW has the authority, under section 34 ofthe Ontario Water Resources Act, to reduce or halt water taking at any time if the taking is causing an environmental impact. ...2 * 0761 G (03101) 100% Recycled Chlorine Free. Made in Canada /. ~ J.. " .. ..:s, (PC( - /-.. His Worship J. Neil Craig Page 2. The Ontario Government has invested $6 million toward the establishment of a Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network in cooperation with Conservation Ontario, its member authorities, and municipalities across the province. The network will provide the capability to monitor changes in groundwater levels from each strategically-located well, and provide information on regional trends in groundwater quality. In addition, our government is providing a further $10 million to Ontario communities for groundwater studies. The groundwater studies will map protection areas for municipal wells, identify other sensitive groundwater areas and catalogue potential risks. The Ministry ofthe Environment (MOE) is also researching the best practices used in other jurisdictions to review water-taking proposals. This research will provide background information on scientific methods for assessing water takings to ensure minimal environmental impact and sustainability. A second stage of this research is to field test specific methods for their applicability to Ontario. We will also be researching the best practices being used in other jurisdictions to seek public and stakeholder input into environmental decision-making. MOE also remains committed to seeking public input through the Environmental Registry on all ministry proposals to improve the current PTTW program. Finally, this government is committed to ensuring that Ontario has the hest and toughest clean water policies in the world, and is fully committed to implementing all of Justice O'Connor's Part 1 and Part 2 Walkerton Report recommendations. To follow through on this commitment, the government has formed the Walkerton Inquiry Implementation Task Force, an inter- ministerial team created to guide the development of policy and planning. Justice O'Connor made recommendations to protect water sources from contamination. A key recommendation is that drinking water sources be protected by developing watershed-based source-protection plans. Source-protection plans would be required for all watersheds in Ontario. Key to implementing watershed-based source-protection planning will be the involvement of conservation authorities, environmental stakeholders, municipalities and others in developing a watershed-based source-protection framework. Once the plans are completed, activities such as water taking will be subject to the watershed source-protection plans. On November 15, 2002, our government announced the establishment of a 17 -member Advisory Committee to guide the development of a provincial framework. The Advisory Committee members represent a wide range of interests and backgrounds related to watershed-based source- protection planning. The Committee will provide advice to the government on a source- protection framework consistent with the 22 recommendations related to source protection in Justice O'Connor's Part Two Report of the Walkerton Inquiry. ...3 # " to .. His Worship J. Neil Craig Page 3. I trust this information is helpful in addressing your concerns. Yours sincerely, Chris Stockwell Minister of the Environment c: The Honourable Ernie Eves Premier (PCU Ref: 340367) Mr. Garfield Dunlop, MPP Simcoe North Ms. Leona Dombrowsky, MPP Hastings-Frontenac- Lennox & Addington c THE CORPORA nON OF THE II 148 Une 7 S.. Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOI.. lXO Phone .(705) 487-2171 Fax (70S) 487..()t33 TOWN~lIIP (9/V-~Jfb~ www.townshlp.oro-medonte.on.ca October 3, 2002 COpy The Honourable Ernie Eves Premier of Ontario Room 281, Legislative Bldg. Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A lAl Dear Mr. Premier: Council of the Township ofOro-Medonte wishes to express its concern with respect to the process undertaken by the Ministry of the Environment in considering applications for Permits To Take Water (PTTW). . After a comprehensive circulation through AMCTO, Oro-Medonte has gained support from 92 municipalities in Ontario in requesting that the Ministry of the Environment be asked to: a) ensure that the cumulative impacts of water takings in a watershed arc considered before individual applications for PTTW are considered; b) ensure that the impacts of any water takings on the features and functions associated with the ecosystem of an area are considered before individual applications for PTTW are considered; and c) notify local municipalities to host a public meeting at which time applications for PTTW can be addressed in an open public forum and that procedures for such a meeting and its notification process be similar to those in the Planning Act. It is my understanding that Leona Dombrowsky, M.P.P., Hastings-Frontenanc-Lennox & Addington, will reintroduce a private members Bill 79, the Water Source Protection Act that suggests that where approvals are being considered by the Ministry for applications for pennits to take water that, if granted, would affect or would be likely to affect the water source or supply of municipalities or conservation authorities, that notification be given to such municipalities and conservation authorities. . "'" , . . . .. ~ 6 The Township ofOro-Medonte Council fully supports the proposed amendment in this Bill to notification ofmunicipalities and conservation authorities with respect to applications to take water, and strongly suggests that a further component of the Bill should be a mandatory public meeting process whenever an application for a PTTW is applied for. Your support ofthis Bill and amendment would enhance the opportunity for Township residents, as well as Council, to comment on individual appHcations for PTTW. Such a process would ensure that the Ministry would be aware ofthe impacts of any water takings on the Township's ecosystem. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Sincerely, J}. J1wt ~ J. Neil Craig, Mayor c.c. Ron. Chris Stockwell, Minister of Environment and Energy Mr. Garfield Dunlop, M.P.P. Simcoe North Ms. Leona Dombrowsky, M.P.P., Hastings.Frontenanc-Lennox & Addington Members of Council ""- -; /' "" TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT DEPARTMENT REPORT TO: PREPARED BY: Fire Report # 2002-16 Members of Council Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: Council Monthly Fire Report Fire and Emergency Services C. of W. For November, 2002 DATE: Motion # December 17, 2002 Date DATE STATION TIME TYPE LOCATION DAMAGE Station #4 Medical 11 Tamarack Drive Nov. 1,2002 Ruabv 21:58:40 Assist Station #6 Motor Vehicle Highway 400 NIB, Nov. 1,2002 Moonstone 10:17:48 Accident S. of Mt. St louis Rd. Station #2 Multi Vehicle Highway 11 SIB, Nov. 1,2002 Hawkestone 03:34:35 Accident Between line 9 & 10 Station #6 Motor Vehicle Moonstone Road, Nov. 1,2002 Moonstone 06:55:59 Roll Over Between line 9 & 10 Station #2 Hydro Wires Line 14 South Nov. 1, 2002 Hawkestone 08: 15:20 Down Station #3 Medical 61 Huron Woods Drive Nov. 1,2002 Horseshoe 10: 13:01 Assist Station #3 Carbon 12 Pine Springs Dr. Nov. 1,2002 Horseshoe 11: 03: 08 Monoxide Call Station #2 Garage Fire 72 Mill Street $ 6,000.00 l Nov.2,2002 Hawkestone 07:27:41 $19,000.00 S Station #1 Medical 13 Forester Road Nov. 2, 2002 Shanty Bav 11: 12:38 Assist Station #1 Alarm - No Fire 2278 Highway 11 S. Nov. 3,2002 Shanty Bay 12:53:00 Workers Set Off Station #3 Alarm - No Fire 90 Highlands Drive Nov. 5,2002 Horseshoe 11: 38: 51 Malfunction Victoria Building Station #4 Motor Vehicle Line 9 South ( in Nov. 6, 2002 Ruabv 08:48:04 Roll Over creek) Station #3 Alarm - No Fire 90 Highland Drive Nov. 6, 2002 Horseshoe 11:45: 12 Accidental Building G Station #4 Medical 69 Cameron Drive Nov.7,2002 Rugby 12:02:43 Assist 'J 1~ ~ ~r .... Fire Report 2002-16 Con't ...2 DATE ST A TION TIME TYPE LOCATION DAMAGE Station #2 Medical 191 Line 13 South Nov.9,2002 Hawkestone 10:04:29 Assist Station #3 Medical 15 Onedia Ave. Nov. 13, 2002 Horseshoe 20: 14: 15 Assist Station #1 Motor Vehicle Line 1 South, North Nov, 15, 2002 Shantv Bav 22:54:59 Accident of Ridae Road Station #5 Overheat, 10 Wallace Street Nov. 15, 2002 Wanninster 04:04:00 Electrical Station #6 Medical 19 Slalom Drive Nov. 16,2002 Moonstone 13: 10:00 Assist Station #2 Motor Vehicle Highway 11 NIB, Nov. 16, 2002 Hawkestone 04:07:08 Roll Over ~'Line 8 North Station #1 Chimney 400 Line 2 north Nov. 17, 2002 Shantv Bay 15:36:32 Overheat Station #2 Medical 753 Line 7 South Nov. 17,2002 Hawkestone 04:31:30 Assist Station #6 Medical Moonstone Road Nov. 17,2002 Moonstone 10:04:46 Assist and Line 5 Station #6 Carbon 6268 Line 5 North Nov. 20, 2002 Moonstone 19:58:20 Monoxide Call Station #1 Medical 4 Georgina Drive Nov.20,2002 Shantv Bav 19:34:35 Assist Station #2 Motor Vehicle Highway 11 SIB, Nov.20,2002 Hawkestone 06: 13:00 Accident ~-Line 15 Station #5 Medical 32 Champlain Cr. Nov.21,2002 Wanninster 20:21:06 Assist Station #1 Chimney 337 Penetanguishene Nov.22,2002 Shantv Bav 22: 13:08 Overheat Road Station #5 Medical 4319 Line 9 North Nov. 23, 2002 Wanninster 16:35: 16 Assist Station #3 Medical 3191 Highway 93 Nov.24,2002 Horseshoe 11: 41: 20 Assist Station #3 Medical 4240 Line 6 North Nov. 26, 2002 Horseshoe 00:43:25 Assist Station #3 Burning Highway 93 at Nov. 28, 2002 Horseshoe 11: 01: 08 Complaint Old Mini Train Station Station #2 Chimney 340 Line 11 South Nov. 29, 2002 Hawkestone 14:25: 15 Overheat Station #1 Medical 54 Shellswell Blvd. Nov.29,2002 Shantv Bav 22:57:38 Assist Station #2 Medical 432 Line 7 South Nov.29,2002 Hawkestone 20:06:02 Assist Station #2 Medical 1553 Ridge Road East Nov. 30, 2002 Hawkestone 05:04:01 Assist Station #1 Motor Vehicle Highway 11 SIB, Nov. 30, 2002 Shantv Bay 07: 13:09 Roll Over North of Line 5 Station #2 Medical 18 Maplewood Nov. 30,2002 Hawkestone 18:22:45 Assist Parkway Station #4 Medical 67 Tamarack Drive Nov. 30, 2002 RuabY 22:35:30 Assist Fire Report 2002-16 Can't ...3 1b <3 .. Structure and Vehicle Fire Dollar Value Lost Dollar Value Saved $ 6,000.00 $ 19,000.00 Ambulance Assist Calls comparison: October calls 2001 -1, 2002 - 19 .. - 16 '" ... Monthly Fire Report for November. 2002 Training Sessions Station #1 Station #2 Station #5 Shanty Bay Hawkestone Warminster 2 2 2 Station #3 Station #4 Station #6 Horseshoe Rugby Moonstone 2 2 2 Inspection Record for the Month (including Fire Prevention I Public Education) Commercial Residential I Bed & Breakfast 4 Industrial Schools I Assembly I Church 2 Wood stove 6 Daycare I Camps I Hall Tours 1 Institutional Comments or Recommendations by Fire Chief and/or Deputy Fire Chief Extra training / Seminars and Events Attended Chiefs Meeting Queens Park for Double Hatter Issue Respectfully submitted, &R~~ Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief C.A.O. COMMENTS: DATE: C.A.O. DEPT. HEAD . ~ TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT TO COUNCIL 9~i. .. DEPT. REPORT NO.: TO: COMMITTEE OF THE PREPARED BY: EES2003-01 WHOLE Keith Mathieson SUBJECT: DEP ARTMENT: COUNCIL: FRM Holdings Inc. - Site Engineering and Plan Application Environmental Services C. OF W.: DATE: January 3, 2003 MOTION #: DATE: R. M. FILE N~: DJ/ -/ d.3 9' t BACKGROUND: . Mr. Bob Michieli presented his Site Plan to the Site Plan Committee on November 29, 2002, which was approved pending Ministry of Transportation approval, to construct a 20' x 45' building for use as a candle studio at #66 Line 15 South. IANAL YSIS: . Attached for Council's perusal is correspondence from M.T.O. refusing FRM Holdings Inc. a Building and Land Use Permit, as well as Mr. Michieli's letter with his decision not to pursue his application any further. Mr. Michieli is requesting the release of his refundable cash deposit in the amount of $963.09. Township staff have been circulated and have no concerns with the release of the securities. I RECOMMEN])A.1'I()N(S): . 1. THAT this report be received and adopted. 2. THAT the Treasurer be authorized to release Mr. Michieli's cash deposit in the amount of $963.09. 3. T Mr. Michieli be notified of Council's decision. ','~() ~ - ~~ ~ .. Ministry of Transportation Owen Sound Area Operations Corridor Management Office 1450 th Ave East Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 2Z1 Telephone: (519) 376-7350 Facsimile: (519) 376-6842 Ministere des Transport 9a @ Ontario ./ .... ~ Township ofOro-Medonte 148 Line 7 S., Box 100 Oro, Ontario, LOL 2XO Attention; Keith Matheison, Dir. of Engineering & Environmental Services Dear Mr. Mathieson: Re: Site plan application - #66 Line 15 South - FRM Holdings Lot 14, Con 1, Part 1, Rp. 51 R-12798, Oro-Medonte, Hwy 11 In response to your letter dated November 19,2002, we have reviewed the Site plan and wish to advise that the ministry cannot approve a Building & Land Use permit for the project. The proposed location of the new building is too close to the adjacent underpass structure. In the likely event of reconstruction of highway 11, the building would be definitely in the way. Should you have any questions please feel free to call. Regards, "" . r DEC-13-2002 10:03 CONCORD CANDLE ORO 705 325 4590 F.01/03 9q)0 I~> ., FRM Holdings Inc. 2347 Industrial Park: Road, lnnisfil, ON L9S J W I Phone 705-436-3243 Fax 705-436-9877 December 13,2002 By Fa~ Township ofOro-Medonte Box 100 Ora, ON LOl2XO Attention: Keith Mathieson Dear Keith, Friday the 13th seems a fining day to write this letter. I delayed writing for a few dnys to decide what to do. Mr. Phil Gignac decided in min\\tes after J asked him to review his decision. We offered to pay for take down in tbe event otir{1 guess not really our)property is expropriated.. At least he was quite decisive so I will Dot pursue our application. Enclosed are copies ofth~ colTespondence. I thank Oro-Modonte for having tentatively approved our appliclJtion~ I willlry to find ~nother suitable use for the cabin. Yours truly, FRM Holdings Inc. r1 CUI Bob Michieli President ... . .. ~ .... TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE REPORT TO COUNCIL " .. DEPT. REPORT NO.: TO: COMMITTEE OF THE PREPARED BY: EES2003-02 WHOLE Keith Mathieson SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: COUNCIL: 1113949 Ontario Ltd. (Owner) Engineering and and Craig Carleton (Tenant) Environmental Services C. OF W.: - Site Plan Agreement - Part Lot 19, Registrar's Compiled DATE: January 3, 2003 MOTION #: Plan 1720, Being Part 2, 51 R-8761, Formerly Township DATE: of South Orillia R. M. FILE NO.: D11-12315 I BACKGROUND: . Mr. Craig Carleton entered into a Site Plan Agreement with the Township in November, 2002 to construct a 25' x 40' storage shed at 202 Forestplain Road located in the Forest Home Industrial Park. 'ANALYSIS: . Mr. Carleton has now decided not to pursue his project any further and is asking that the remaining $839.05 of his refundable cash deposit be returned. Township staff have been circulated and have no concerns with the refund. IRECOMMENDATIQN(S): . 1. THAT this report be received and adopted. 2. THAT the Treasurer be authorized to refund Mr. Carleton's cash deposit in the amount of $839.05. 3. THAT Mr. Carleton be notified of Council's decision. : RC2: submitted, Keith Mathieson ~ if ~:p~ 12/08/02 SUN 13:31 FAX 3852345 '" .. Craig Carleton tm UUl To: 9 .. -' .,. Director of Engineering and Environmental Services From: Craig Carleton 905 512 4041 - mobile 905 385 2345 - fax 9053857385 -home Keith: This communication is to fonna11y infonn you, that for fmancial reasons beyond my control, I will not be pursuing my proposed 'project' - erecting a 25' by 40' steel building at 202 Forest Plain Road - to it's conclusion. By-law #2002-113. With this in min~ I would appreciate it if you could see to it that any monies that might be refunded to me could be done so, a.s.a.p. In closing, I would like to thank you for your courteous and lmowledgeable assistance in all matters relating to my proposal. Craig Carleton ps: I will mail a copy of this fax to you, just in case a fax is not acceptable. ... . .