02 12 2025 Council Agenda The Township of Oro-Medonte
Council Meeting Agenda
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Proud Heritage,Exciting Future 3:00 p.m. ' Open Session
The Township of Oro-Medonte is committed to providing and maintaining a working
environment that is based on respect for the dignity and rights of everyone within the
organization and for those individuals visiting our organization.
The Township of Oro-Medonte supports and fosters an environment that is safe,
welcoming and respectful for all residents, visitors, members of Council and staff.
Residents and business owners are encouraged to continue to utilize on
line and telephone services for Township related business; and staff continue to be
available to provide assistance by telephone, email and in person.
Input on agenda items are welcome and encouraged by emailing
agendacomment a�oro-medonte.ca or registering to provide Open Forum comments
at the "Request for Participation Form" link below.
The Township of Oro-Medonte has amended its Procedural By-law to allow for
electronic participation at Council meetings. In-person attendance at public meetings
is also available. Protocols have been established to advise how to electronically
participate in the public portions of these meetings. Please visit the following links for
additional information:
• Request for Participation Form
• Protocols for Public Participation Council and IDS Committee
All electronic Council meetings will be streamed live, where possible, on the Township
YouTube Channel. Council Agendas will continue to be published on the Civic Web
Meeting Agendas in advance of the meeting date in accordance with the Township's
Procedural By-law.
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1. Call to Order - Reading of Land Acknowledgement:
The Township of Oro-Medonte acknowledges that we are situated on the
traditional land of the Anishnaabek (A- nish- in- aa- beh) people, and
ancestral territory of the Huron-Wendat. The Anishnaabek include the Odawa
[Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [O-jib-we] and Pottawatomi [boh-tah-WAH-toh-mee]
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nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. It continues
today as the home for diverse Indigenous Peoples including the historic
Metis Community in Penetanguishene.
The Anishnaabek people continue to have an enduring relationship with this
land, specifically the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Chippewa Tri-
Council and the Williams Treaties First Nations. The Huron-Wendat Nation
also continues to pay respect and protect their ancestors and heritage on this
land. We honour the Indigenous history and culture that has thrived for
millennia in this territory and the Treaties that bind us together as partners in
the spirit of a shared sustainable and prosperous future. We are all Treaty
People. Our commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we
can move forward together towards Reconciliation.
2. Adoption of Agenda:
a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
4. Closed Session Items:
To be dealt with under Item 18.
5. Minutes of Council and Committees:
7 - 25 a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, January 20, 2025.
01 20 2025 Heritage Committee Minutes
DS2025-009
26 - 40 b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
01 22 2025 Council Minutes
41 - 44 c) Minutes of Human Resources Committee meeting held on Wednesday,
January 29, 2025.
01 29 2025 Human Resources Committee Minutes
45 - 51 d) Minutes of Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held on Tuesday,
January 21, 2025.
01 21 2025 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes
6. Recognition of Achievements and Introduction(s):
None.
7. Public Meetings:
None.
8. Deputations/Presentations:
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None.
9. Identification From the Public of an Agenda Item of Interest:
Provides an opportunity for members of the public to identify an agenda item
which the public member may request be brought forward and considered
earlier in the meeting.
10. Open Forum:
The Open Forum provides an opportunity for the public to provide verbal
comments to Council, in Open Session, on matters scheduled on the current
agenda. Refer to Procedural By-Law No. 2023-043 for additional
information.
11. Reports of Municipal Officers for Action:
None.
12. Reports of Municipal Officers for Information Only:
52 - 81 a) ES2025-01, Michelle Jakobi, Director, Environmental Services re: Urbanized
Stormwater Management System, Annual Performance Report 2024.
ES2025-01
ES2025-01 Urbanized Stormwater Management System Annual
Performance Report 2024
82 - 107 b) ES2025-02, Michelle Jakobi, Director, Environmental Services re: Communal
Tile Field Performance Report 2024.
ES2025-02
ES2025-02 Communal Tile Fields Performance Report 2024
108 - 314 c) ES2025-03, Laura Robert, Environmental Services Technologist re: Drinking
Water Compliance Reports 2024 - Municipal Residential Drinking Water
Systems.
ES2025-03
ES2025-03 Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024- Braestone
ES2025-03 Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024- Canterbury
ES2025-03 Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024- Cedarbrook
ES2025-03 Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024- Craighurst
ES2025-03 Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024- Harbourwood
ES2025-03 Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024- Horseshoe Highlands
ES2025-03 Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024- Maplewood
ES2025-03 Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024- Medonte Hills
ES2025-03 Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024- Robincrest
ES2025-03 Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024- Shanty Bay
ES2025-03 Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024- Sugarbush
ES2025-03 Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024- Warminster
13. Reports and Announcements of Members of Council:
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a) Updates from Council Representatives — County of Simcoe and Township
Partners and Agencies.
Provides an opportunity for the Township's representatives at the County of
Simcoe, and the Council members appointed as the Township's
representatives at the Township's Partners and Agencies, to deliver updates
on the activities of the County of Simcoe and the Township's Partners and
Agencies.
In addition, members may report on items related to events that are taking
place within their ward/municipality, i.e., community events and/or Major
events i.e. golf tournament, date/time, pancake breakfasts, etc. Neither
updates or announcements will form part of the minutes of the meeting.
14. Consent Agenda:
315 - 320 a) Minutes of the Barrie Public Library Board (BPLB), meetings held on
November 28, 2024 and January 6, 2025.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
BPLB Minutes
BPLB Special Minutes
321 - 326 b) Minutes of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority meeting held on
December 13, 2024.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
NVCA
327 - 332 c) Minutes of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority meeting held on
December 20, 2024.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
LSRCA
333 - 334 d) Correspondence from Couchiching OPP Detachment Board re: "Who Do I
Call?" Reference Card.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
Couchiching OPP Detachment Board
335 e) Township of Oro-Medonte, 2025 Citizen/Senior of the Year, Nominations
Open, Deadline, March 7, 2025 12:00 p.m. (Noon).
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
Nomination Ad
336 - 337 f) Media Release re: Celebrating Canadian Black History: A Story of Legacy
and Liberation.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
OR Press Release Black History Month 2025 event Lunch Learn
15. Communications/Petitions:
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338 - 370 a) Ewart O'Dwyer, Integrity Commissioner (I.C.) re: Reports.
OM IC Report Feb 5 2025 File 3190
Corresp Feb 12 2025 3050
OM REVISED IC Report Feb 12 2025 File 3050
OM IC Report Feb 5 2025 File 3019
371 - 392 b) Correspondence dated January 25, 2025 from Ryan Trudeau, Citizen, Barrie
South Simcoe M6tis Council, Citizen, M6tis Nation of Ontario, Simcoe
County and Region 7 Resident re: Request to Waive Boat Ramp and Parking
Fees, M6tis Nation of Ontario Access to Lake Simcoe in Oro-Medonte.
Ryan Trudeau
2024 Harvesting Map
MNO REGISTRY POLICY
M NO-Harvesting-Policy-2023-AGA-Amendments
16. Notice of Motions:
None.
17. By-Laws:
393 - 396 a) 2025-008: A By-law to Designate the Carley Community Hall (396
Warminster Sideroad) under the Ontario Heritage Act.
2025-008
397 - 425 b) 2025-019: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement between
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte and The Corporation of the
County of Simcoe for the Establishment of an Insurance Pool and the
Purchase of Insurance.
2025-019
2025-019 Schedule A
18. Closed Session Items:
a) Motion to go In Closed Session.
b) Motion to Rise and Report.
c) Shawn Binns, CAO; George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning, Special
Projects re: A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to
any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the
municipality or local board (Inter Municipal-Relationships, Provincial
Facilitator).
d) Minutes of Closed Session Council meeting held on January 22, 2025.
19. Confirmation By-Law:
426 a) 2025-020: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting
held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
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2025-020
20. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
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The Township of Oro-Medonte
Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes
Township of Council Chambers
Proud Heritage,Exciting Future
Monday, January 20, 2025 6:34 p.m.
Present: Councillor Lori Hutcheson (Co-Chair)
Ruth Fountain
Dorothy Moore
Kayla Thibeault
Victoria Veenstra
Anne Walker
Regrets: Mayor Greenlaw
Councillor Schell, Chair _
Jessie Woodrow
Staff Present: Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner; Janette Teeter,
Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk
1. Call to Order:
Councillor Hutcheson (Co-Chair) assumed the Chair at the above noted time and called
the meeting to order followed by the reading of the Land Acknowledgement.
The Township of Oro-Medonte acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional
land of the Anishnaabek (A- nish- in- aa- beh) people, and ancestral territory of the
Huron-Wendat. The Anishnaabek include the Odawa [Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [O-jib-we]
and Pottawatomi [boh-tah-WAH-toh-mee] nations, collectively known as the Three Fires
Confederacy. It continues today as the home for diverse Indigenous Peoples including
the historic Metis Community in Penetanguishene.
The Anishnaabek people continue to have an enduring relationship with this land,
specifically the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Chippewa Tri-Council and the
Williams Treaties First Nations. The Huron-Wendat Nation also continues to pay respect
and protect their ancestors and heritage on this land. We honour the Indigenous history
and culture that has thrived for millennia in this territory and the Treaties that bind us
together as partners in the spirit of a shared sustainable and prosperous future. We are
all Treaty People. Our commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we can
move forward together towards Reconciliation.
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2. Agenda Approval:
a) Motion to Approve the Agenda.
Motion No. HC250120-1
Moved by Moore, Seconded by Fountain
It is recommended that the agenda for the Heritage Committee meeting held on
Monday, January 20, 2025 be received and approved.
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None declared.
4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting:
a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, October 21 , 2024.
Motion No. HC250120-2
Moved by Veenstra, Seconded by Walker
It is recommended that the draft minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on
Monday, October 21 , 2024 be received and approved as printed and circulated.
Carried.
5. Communications:
a) Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario re: Quarterly Publication, Autumn,
2024.
Motion No. HC250120-3
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Thibeault
It is recommended that the correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO)
re: Quarterly Publication, Autumn, 2024 be received.
Carried.
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b) Correspondence dated December 6, 2024 from Gavin Downing, Director, Heritage
Policy and Programs Branch re: Summary of Bill 227 Amendments to the Ontario
Heritage Act.
Motion No. HC250120-5
Moved by Thibeault, Seconded by Moore
It is recommended that the correspondence dated December 6, 2024 from Gavin
Downing, Director, Heritage Policy and Programs Branch re: Summary of Bill 227
Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act be received.
Carried.
6. Reports of Members of Council/Municipal Officers:
a) DS2025-009, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: Designation under
the Ontario Heritage Act, Carley Community Hall (396 Warminster Sideroad).
Motion No. HC250120-4
Moved by Woodrow, Seconded by Veenstra
It is recommended
1 . That DS2025-009, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: Designation
under the Ontario Heritage Act, Carley Community Hall (396 Warminster Sideroad)
be received and adopted.
2. That it is recommended to Council to authorize the designation of the Carley
Community Hall in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
3. That staff bring forth the appropriate By-law for Council's consideration to designate
the Carley Community Hall located on lands legally described as Part West Half Lot
7, Concession 9, former Township of Medonte, now in the Township of Oro-Medonte
and municipally known as 396 Warminster Sideroad.
4. That a copy of the By-law, together with a statement explaining the cultural heritage
value or interest of the property and a description of the heritage attributes of the
property, be served to the Ontario Heritage Trust and registered against the property
at the Land Registry Office.
5. That a Notice of the By-law be published on the Township's website.
Carried.
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b) Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re: Heritage Committee Updates.
Motion No. HC250120-6
Moved by Walker, Seconded by Fountain
It is recommended that the verbal form presented by Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special
Projects Planner re: Heritage Committee Updates be received.
Carried.
7. Next Meeting Date:
To Be Confirmed.
8. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. HC250120-7
Moved by Moore, Seconded by Thibeault
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 7:05 p.m.
Carried.
Councillor Lori Hutcheson, Co-Chair Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk
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Staff Report Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
To: Heritage Committee
From: Brianna Belcourt, Policy & Special Projects Planner
Meeting Date: January 20, 2025
Report No.: DS2025-009
Subject: Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act
Carley Community Hall (396 Warminster Sideroad)
Type: Requires Action
Motion No.:
Recommendation
It is recommended:
1. That Report No. DS2025-009 regarding Designation under the Ontario Heritage
Act of the Carley Community Hall, dated January 20, 2025, be received and
adopted.
2. That Council authorize the designation of the Carley Community Hall in
accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
3. That staff bring forth the appropriate By-law for Council's consideration to
designate the Carley Community Hall located on lands legally described as Part
West Half Lot 7, Concession 9, former Township of Medonte, now in the
Township of Oro-Medonte and municipally known as 396 Warminster Sideroad.
4. That a copy of the By-law, together with a statement explaining the cultural
heritage value or interest of the property and a description of the heritage
attributes of the property, be served to the Ontario Heritage Trust and registered
against the property at the Land Registry Office.
5. That a Notice of the By-law be published on the Township's website.
Development Services January 20, 2025
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Background
Subject Property ,
The subject property is located at 396
Warminster Sideroad, and measures ' %a '
approximately 0.4 hectares (1 acre) in area.
The property contains the Carley Community .'
Hall, formerly a one-room schoolhouse referred1►
to as S.S. No. 19 Medonte. The construction of ¢^
the school commenced in 1912, with the }
schools' doors opening in 1913. Today the \
building is used as a community facility, owned
by the Township of Oro-Medonte, where the
property hosts community functions/activities or
is rented for private events.
A location map and aerial photo further illustrating the property are attached as
Appendices A and B to this report, respectively.
Designation Process
Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18, as amended (the Act),
allows municipalities to designate a property to be of cultural heritage value or interest if
the property meets the prescribed criteria. The purpose of designating a property is to:
• Recognize the importance of a property to the local community;
• Protect the property's cultural heritage value;
• Encourage good stewardship and conservation; and,
• Promote knowledge and understanding about the property.
Designation not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness of heritage
properties, it also provides a process for ensuring that changes to a heritage property
are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the property's heritage
value. This includes protection from demolition.
Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, introduced the concept of"legacy listed
properties" and municipalities are required to review all non-designated (listed)
properties on their registers as of December 31, 2022, by January 1, 2025. This
January 1st deadline has now been extended to January 1, 2027, through Bill 200,
Homeowner Protection Act, 2024. If a notice of intention to designate a legacy listed
property is not issued by this specified deadline, the property must be removed from the
register and cannot be relisted for five (5) years. Properties listed on or after January 1,
2023 have similar limitations, in that they can only remain on the register for two (2)
years and if no notice of intention to designate is issued within that period the property
must be removed and cannot be relisted for five (5) years.
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Upon notice of these legislative changes the Township of Oro-Medonte's Heritage
Committee reviewed the municipalities registrar and identified a number of listed
properties to consider for designation. This list includes the Carley Community Hall at
396 Warminster Sideroad.
Internally staff with the support of the members of the Township's Heritage Committee
and in consultation with the Carley Community Hall Board completed a Heritage
Designation Evaluation report which was presented to the Committee on October 24,
2024. Based on the research conducted, it was concluded that the property achieves
the required criteria and is a suitable candidate for designation under Section 29 of the
Act. That evening, the Committee passed the following resolution:
Motion No. HC241021-4
Moved by Woodrow, Seconded by Veenstra
It is recommended
1. That DS2024-128, Brianna Belcourt, Policy/Special Projects Planner re:
Heritage Designation Evaluation — Carley Community Hall be received and
adopted.
2. That it is recommended to Council that the Heritage Committee and staff be
authorized to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate Carley Community
Hall in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
3. That staff proceed accordingly.
Carried.
The resolution was forwarded to Council on November 13, 2024, and approval was
granted to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate, in accordance with Section 29 of the
Act.
The Notice of Intention to Designate was published on the Township's website and sent
to the Ontario Heritage Trust on December 10, 2024.
Section 29 requires that the Notice be published for a minimum of thirty (30) days, with
a decision on the matter being required within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the
Notice being issued. The 30-day comment period has now lapsed, with no notice of
objection received. Staff is thus seeking further direction from the Heritage Committee,
and subsequently Council, related to the designation of the Carley Community Hall.
A draft by-law has been prepared and forms Appendix C of this report.
Analysis
The Ontario Heritage Act requires that a property being considered for designation be
evaluated according to the criteria outlined by Ontario Regulation 9106 (O. Reg. 9/06):
Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.
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According to O. Reg 9/06, after January 1, 2023, a property may be designated under
Section 29 of the Act if it meets two or more of the following criteria for determining
cultural heritage value or interest:
1. The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, unique,
representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or
construction method.
2. The property has design value or physical value because it displays a high
degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit.
3. The property has design value or physical value because it demonstrates a high
degree of technical or scientific achievement.
4. The property has historical value or associative value because it has direct
associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or
institution that is significant to a community.
5. The property has historical value or associative value because it yields, or has
the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a
community or culture.
6. The property has historical value or associative value because it demonstrates or
reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who
is significant to a community.
7. The property has contextual value because it is important in defining, maintaining
or supporting the character of an area.
8. The property has contextual value because it is physically, functionally, visually
or historically linked to its surroundings.
9. The property has contextual value because it is a landmark. O. Reg. 569122, s. 1.
The following paragraphs contain summaries from the Heritage Designation Evaluation
justifying the manner that the Carley Community Hall achieves the criteria set out in O.
Reg. 9/06. The complete analysis can be found in the Heritage Designation Evaluation
, pages 3 thru 7.
Historical or Associative Value
The Carley Community Hall was
originally constructed in 1912 by
local builders, the McDuff Bros.
using their state-of-the-art cement
machine, as a one-room
schoolhouse. The schoolhousew
opened its doors in 1913 and
began its history as a focal point of
the community. The schoolhouse �
and property were also used for '"Pk�"�e''
religious meetings, community ? A
picnics and as a sports field. The :. :r t
school closed shortly after the s
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Carley rail station was torn down, with its last class graduating in 1965. The
schoolhouse is now used as a community hall and features many of its original
components. As many of the other ties to what Carley was, have in time disappeared,
the community hall remains as a key connection to the areas heritage and history.
The following historical and associative value criteria are thus achieved:
• The property has historical value or associative value because it has direct
associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or
institution that is significant to a community.
Design or Physical Value BeJTower Chalkboard
The construction and style of Carley .
Hall is representative of the early
1900's and tells a story of the past,
while highlighting the high degree of
craftmanship of local builders. This is
particularly exemplified through the
following original components of the
building: Exterior Rusticated Block _I-- Tin Ceiling
1 . The Exterior BrickworkT-- _
(Rusticated Concrete Block); -
2. The Bell Tower (Belfry);
3. The Chalkboard; and, �.-
4. The Tin Ceiling.
The following design or physical value
criteria is thus achieved:
• The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, unique,
representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or
construction method; and,
• The property has design value or physical value because it displays a high
degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit.
Contextual Value
396 Warminster Sideroad and the Carley Community Hall are physically, visually, and
historically linked to its surroundings. The site has been home to an institutional or
public use since its construction in 1912, which continues to serve the surrounding
community. The Hall has become a landmark for the Carley community and a reminder
of its past.
The following contextual value criteria is thus achieved:
• The property has contextual value because it is important in defining, maintaining
or supporting the character of an area; and,
• The property has contextual value because it is physically, functionally, visually
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Financial/Legal Implications/ Risk Management
The Township is responsible for all costs associated with registering the designation
against the property at the Land Registry Office in accordance with Section 29 (12) (B)
of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Should the designation be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and Council
choses to defend the decision, there are potential financial and legal implications.
Additionally, costs associated with installing a commemorative plaque/signage may be
incurred. A further report is anticipated to be presented to the Heritage Committee and
Council for consideration in Spring 2025, to provide additional information and options in
this respect.
Policies/Legislation
Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18, as amended
0. Reg. 9/06: Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
POL-PR-013 — Municipal Heritage Register Policy
Corporate Strategic Priorities
In December 2023, Council adopted the Township's Corporate Strategic Plan 2024-
2027. This initiative supports the following strategic priorities:
Well Planned Development
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Consultations
In consultation with the Township's Heritage Committee and Council, the Notice of
Intention to Designate was served to the Ontario Heritage Trust and published on the
Township's website, on December 10, 2024.
Staff have also been in communication with the Township's Operations and Community
Services department and the Carley Community Hall Board.
Attachments
Appendix A— Location Map
Appendix B — Aerial Photo
Appendix C — Draft By-law
Related Reports and Information
Heritage Designation Evaluation: Carley Community Hall dated October 21, 2024
Notice of Intention to Designate: Carley Community Hall dated December 10, 2024
Conclusion
Staff maintain the opinion that the Carley Community Hall located at 396 Warminster
Sideroad is a good candidate for designation under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage
Act in order to recognize, protect and promote awareness of this heritage structure, on
the basis that it meets the criteria for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommends that the designation by-law be presented to Council for
consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
Brianna Belcourt, Policy & Special Projects Planner January 8, 2025
Approvals: Date of Approval
Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services January 13, 2025
Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services January 15, 2025
Shawn Binns, Chief Administrative Officer January 16, 2025
Development Services January 20, 2025
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Appendix C — Draft By-law
The Corporation of The Township of Oro-Medonte
By-Law No. 2025-xxx
A By-law to designate the Carley Community Hall (396 Warminister Sideroad)
under the Ontario Heritage Act
Whereas Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18, as amended,
authorizes the Council of a Municipality to enact a by-law to designate real property
including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
And Whereas the Carley Hall, municipally known as 396 Warminister Sideroad, has
been identified by the Township of Oro-Medonte Municipal Heritage Committee as
being eligible for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
And Whereas Notice of Intention to pass a Designation By-law was given on December
10, 2024, in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act;
And Whereas no Notice of Objection to the proposed designation has been served on
the Clerk of the Township of Oro-Medonte;
And Whereas this By-law is to be registered in the proper Land Registry Office with
respect to the property described in Schedule "A" attached hereto;
And Whereas the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest is set out in
Schedule "B" attached hereto;
And Whereas the Description of Heritage Attributes is set out in Schedule "C" attached
hereto;
Now Therefore the Council of The Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as follows:
1 . That the Carley Hall, municipally known as 396 Warminister Sideroad, and more
particularly described in Schedule "A", be designated as a structure of significant
cultural heritage value as described in Schedule "B".
2. That the Heritage Attributes described in Schedule "C" form part of this By-law.
3. That Township staff are hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law
together with its schedules to be registered against the property in the Land
Registrar's Office.
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4. That Township staff are hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law
together with its schedules upon the property owner and the Ontario Heritage
Trust.
5. That Township staff are hereby authorized to cause notice of the passing of this
By-law to be published on the Township's website for a period of thirty (30) days
in accordance with the Notice requirements under the Ontario Heritage Act.
6. This by-law shall take effect on the final passing thereof.
By-Law Read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this xx day of xxxx, 2025.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Mayor, Randy Greenlaw
Clerk, Yvonne Aubichon
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Schedule "A"
to By-law No. 2025-xxx for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Legal Property Description
Municipal Address: 396 Warminster Sideroad
Legal Description: Part West Half Lot 7, Concession 9, former Township of Medonte,
as in RO214018; Oro-Medonte
PIN No.: 58522-0014
Roll No.: 4346 020 003 07400
General Location: West of Warminster, on the north side of Warminster Sideroad
between Line 8 North and Line 9 North
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Schedule "B"
to By-law No. 2025-xxx for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Description
The subject property is located at 396 Warminster Sideroad, and measures
approximately 0.4 hectares (1 acre) in area. The property is located west of the
Warminster settlement between Line 9 North and Line 8 North, on the north side of the
road. Being approximately 1 .5 kilometers east of the CPKC (Formerly Canadian Pacific)
railway line, where the former Carley Station existed.
The property includes the following buildings/structures:
Structure Date of Construction
One-room Schoolhouse (Carley Community Hall) 1912
The schoolhouse/hall is the primary heritage feature of the property and is located in the
center of the property facing Warminster Sideroad. In addition, the property is mostly
grassed open space with a small parking lot.
Reasons for Designation
The subject property at 396 Warminster Sideroad, is worthy of designation under Part
IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as amended, for its cultural heritage value.
The property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06 (O. Reg. 9/06), the provincial criteria
prescribed for municipal designation under the categories of design/physical,
historical/associative and contextual value. Specifically, it meets the following criteria:
1 . The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, unique,
representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or
construction method;
2. The property has design value or physical value because it displays a high
degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit;
3. The property has historical value or associative value because it has direct
associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or
institution that is significant to a community;
4. The property has contextual value because it is important in defining, maintaining
or supporting the character of an area; and,
5. The property has contextual value because it is physically, functionally, visually
or historically linked to its surroundings.
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Statement of Cultural Heritage Value
The property municipally known as 396 Warminster Sideroad (Part West Half Lot 7,
Concession 9, former Township of Medonte) holds cultural heritage value and interest
to the Township of Oro-Medonte.
The Carley Community Hall (formerly Carley School, S.S. No. 19 Medonte), constructed
in 1912, stands as a reminder of the early days of schooling in rural Ontario and the role
the one-room schoolhouse played as a community gathering place. The original
chalkboard and bell tower represent these early days of education in the area. The
interior tin ceiling is a rare example of this architectural feature. The exterior brickwork is
a well-preserved case of a once-popular building technique, rusticated concrete block,
perfected by local builders of the day. These features are worthy of heritage
designation.
INN,
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Schedule "C"
to By-law No. 2025-xxx for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Heritage Attributes
The cultural heritage value and interest of the property is predominately found in the
principal heritage attributes of the 1912 Carley Community Hall (formerly Carley
School).
Design or Physical Value
Attributes that contribute to the design and physical value of the property at 396
Warminster Sideroad, being a representative example of a style, material or
construction method and a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit:
• The exterior brickwork (Rusticated Concrete Block), constructed by local builders
the McDuff Bros.
• The interior tin ceiling, on the main floor of the former schoolhouse.
• The bell tower, a square belfry including finial.
• The chalkboard, a key teaching tool of the one-room schoolhouse.
Historical or Associative Value
Attributes that contribute to the historic and associative value of the property at 396
Warminster Sideroad, providing an understanding of the social, developmental and
institutional history of the area:
• Association with the history of education in the Township of Oro-Medonte.
• The bell tower, a square belfry including finial.
• The chalkboard, a key teaching tool of the one-room schoolhouse.
Contextual Value
Attributes that contribute to the contextual value of the property at 396 Warminster
Sideroad, by defining, supporting and maintaining the historic character of Carley and
the landscape of the surrounding rural area:
• Prominent location on Warminster Sideroad, near the rail line by Line 8 North
where the Carley Station once stood.
• The bell tower (belfry), a square belfry including finial.
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Council Meeting Minutes
Township of Electronic Hybrid Meeting
Proud Heritage,Exciting Future
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:00 p.m.
2022-2026 Council
Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw
Deputy Mayor Peter Lavoie
Councillor Lori Hutcheson
Councillor John Bard
Councillor David Clark
Councillor Richard Schell
Councillor Robert Young
Staff Shawn Binns, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk;
Present: Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Brent Spagnol, Director,
Development Services; Shannon Johnson, Director, Finance/Chief
Financial Officer; Dylan Flannery, Director, Operations and Community
Services; Michelle Jakobi, Director, Environmental Services; Roree
Payment, Deputy Fire Chief of Operations; George Vadeboncoeur,
Manager, Planning, Special Projects; Kamil Burdyna, Manager,
Development Engineering; Jenny Legget, Manager, Communications &
Public Relations; Vanessa Cooper, Social Media Coordinator/Corporate
Executive Assistant; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy
Clerk; Jason Scharapenko, Information Technology Technician (IT)
All Council and staff participated via Zoom platform.
1. Call to Order - Reading of Land Acknowledgement:
Mayor Greenlaw assumed the Chair at the above noted time and called the meeting to order
followed by the reading of the Land Acknowledgement.
The Township of Oro-Medonte acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional land of
the Anishnaabek (A- nish- in- aa- beh) people, and ancestral territory of the Huron-Wendat.
The Anishnaabek include the Odawa [Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [O-jib-we] and Pottawatomi
[boh-tah-WAH-toh-mee] nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. It
continues today as the home for diverse Indigenous Peoples including the historic Metis
Community in Penetanguishene.
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The Anishnaabek people continue to have an enduring relationship with this land, specifically
the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Chippewa Tri-Council and the Williams Treaties
First Nations. The Huron-Wendat Nation also continues to pay respect and protect their
ancestors and heritage on this land. We honour the Indigenous history and culture that has
thrived for millennia in this territory and the Treaties that bind us together as partners in the
spirit of a shared sustainable and prosperous future. We are all Treaty People. Our
commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we can move forward together
towards Reconciliation.
2. Adoption of Agenda:
a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Motion No. C250122-1
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Young
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, January 22, 2025 be
received and adopted, as amended, to amend Item 11 a) DS2025-004 Report as (Revised)
and add as Item 13
b) Deputy Mayor Lavoie re: Request to Amalgamate the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority (LSRCA) and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) into One
Authority.
Carried.
Motion No. C250122-2
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Lavoie
Be it resolved that Rule 14.20a), as per the Procedural By-law No. 2023-043, be suspended
in order to allow the meeting to proceed past the 4 hour adjournment requirement, if
necessary.
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
Councillor Schell declared a conflict of interest on Item 11a) DS2025-004, George
Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re: Options Report to Address Illegal
Short-Term Rental Accommodations in Oro-Medonte - Revised. Councillor Schell submitted
the following: I own and operate a legal short-term rental accommodation.
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
4. Closed Session Items:
a) Motion to go In Closed Session.
Motion No. C250122-3
Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Bard
Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 3:04 p.m. to discuss
• Position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations related to
the municipality (Inter Municipal-Relationships, Provincial Facilitator);
• Education or training of members in accordance with Section 239 (3.1 ) of the Municipal
Act, 2001 , as amended (Finance Department).
Carried.
b) Motion to Rise and Report.
Motion No. C250122-4
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Young
Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 4:26 p.m. and Report on the Closed Session
Items 4
c) Shawn Binns, CAO; George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning, Special Projects
re: A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any
negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or
local board (Inter Municipal-Relationships, Provincial Facilitator).
d) Shawn Binns, CAO; Shannon Johnson, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer
re: Education or training of members in accordance with Section 239 (3.1) of the
Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended (Finance Department).
Carried.
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
c) Shawn Binns, CAO; George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning, Special Projects
re: A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any
negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or
local board (Inter Municipal-Relationships, Provincial Facilitator).
The following staff were present: Shawn Binns, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne
Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Dylan Flannery, Director,
Operations and Community Services; Michelle Jakobi, Director, Environmental Services;
Shannon Johnson, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer; Roree Payment, Deputy Fire
Chief of Operations; George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning, Special Projects; Jenny
Legget, Manager, Communications and Public Relations; Tammy Carruthers, WSCS
Consulting Inc.; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk.
Motion No. C250122-5
Moved by Young, Seconded by Lavoie
Be it resolved that staff participate in discussions with the Office of the Provincial Land
Development Facilitator on the proposed Stage 3 Work Plan proposed by Hemson
Consulting.
Carried.
d) Shawn Binns, CAO; Shannon Johnson, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer re:
Education or training of members in accordance with Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal
Act, 2001, as amended (Finance Department).
The following staff were present: Shawn Binns, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne
Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Michelle Jakobi, Director,
Environmental Services; Shannon Johnson, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer; Roree
Payment, Deputy Fire Chief of Operations; Jenny Legget, Manager, Communications and
Public Relations; Tammy Carruthers, WSCS Consulting Inc.; Janette Teeter, Supervisor,
Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk.
Motion No. C250122-6
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Schell
Be it resolved that Confidential Report F12025-016, Shawn Binns, CAO; Shannon Johnson,
Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer re: Education or training of members in accordance
with Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended (Finance Department) be
received.
Carried.
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
5. Minutes of Council and Committees:
a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Motion No. C250122-7
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Hutcheson
Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, December
11 , 2024 be received and adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
6. Recognition of Achievements and Introduction(s):
None.
7. Public Meetings:
None.
8. Deputations/Presentations:
None.
9. Identification From the Public of an Agenda Item of Interest:
None.
10. Open Forum:
One (1) individual provided comments with respect to item 11 b).
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
11. Reports of Municipal Officers for Action:
a) DS2025-004, George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re: Options
Report to Address Illegal Short-Term Rental Accommodations in Oro-Medonte -
Revised.
Councillor Schell declared a conflict of interest on Item 11a) DS2025-004, George
Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re: Options Report to Address Illegal
Short-Term Rental Accommodations in Oro-Medonte - Revised. Councillor Schell submitted
the following: I own and operate a legal short-term rental accommodation. Councillor Schell
was not present during the discussion or vote on the item.
Motion No. C250122-8
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Lavoie
Be it resolved
1 . That DS2025-004, George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re:
Options Report to Address Illegal Short-Term Rental Accommodations in Oro-Medonte
(Revised) be received and adopted.
2. That Council approve Option #4 — Implement a Licensing Program for Legal Short-Term
Rental Accommodation and Bed and Breakfast uses as well as continue to seek
compliance through Orders Under the Municipal Act (Section 440), where necessary to
prohibit illegal Short-Term Rental Accommodations.
3. That Council direct staff to prepare a draft Licensing By-law as recommended in the
report.
4. That Council direct staff to host a public information/consultation session on the draft
licensing by-law, which would include:
a) information on how it relates to the licensing of legal STRAs only permitted in two
Zones in the Township and Bed and Breakfast establishments
b) information on the requirements to obtain a license
c) steps the Township would take to enforce the Licensing By-law if enacted by
Council
d) information on the administrative monetary penalty system and how it works
5. That Council direct staff to continue to explore third-party enforcement services provided
by Granicus Host Compliance Services.
6. That staff report back to Council on the comments received at the public
information/consultation session and recommended next steps.
Carried.
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
b) DS2025-005, Shawn Binns, Chief Administrative Officer; George Vadeboncoeur,
Manager, Planning Special Projects re: Options Report Regarding City of Barrie
Proposed Boundary Expansion - Hemson Proposed Phase 3 Analysis and Study.
Motion No. C250122-9
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Young
Be it resolved
1 . That DS2025-005, Shawn Binns, Chief Administrative Officer; George Vadeboncoeur,
Manager, Planning Special Projects re: Options Report Regarding City of Barrie
Proposed Boundary Expansion - Hemson Proposed Phase 3 Analysis and Study be
received and adopted.
2. That Council inform the Office of the Provincial Land Development Facilitator that it is
prepared to continue to participate with the Township of Springwater, the City of Barrie
and the County of Simcoe as per the parameters outlined in Option 3 in DS2025-005.
Carried.
c) DS2025-008, Kamil Burdyna, Manager, Development Engineering re: Certificate of
Assumption, Whispering Creek Subdivision, Registered Plan 51 M-1119, 2479283
Ontario Limited [Refer to Items 17 a), b) and c)].
Motion No. C250122-10
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Clark
Be it resolved
1 . That DS2025-008, Kamil Burdyna, Manager, Development Engineering re: Certificate of
Assumption, Whispering Creek Subdivision, Registered Plan 51 M-1119, 2479283
Ontario Limited be received and adopted.
2. That the Township issue the Certificate of Assumption for the Whispering Creek
Subdivision, being the Registered Plan 51 M-1119 dated July 28, 2017.
3. That Staff bring forward the appropriate By-laws for Council's consideration.
Carried.
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
d) FES2025-01, Ralph Dominelli, Executive Staff Officer/Fire Chief re: 2025 Fire Dispatch
and 9-1-1 Answering Services Agreements [Refer to Items 17d) and e)].
Motion No. C250122-11
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Bard
Be it resolved
1 . That FES2025-01 , Ralph Dominelli, Executive Staff Officer/Fire Chief re: 2025 Fire
Dispatch and 9-1-1 Answering Services Agreements be received and adopted.
2. That the appropriate draft by-laws to execute the renewal of agreements for dispatch
and 911 answering services be brought forward for Council's ratification.
3. That the City of Orillia's Fire Chief be notified of Council's decision under the Fire Chief's
signature.
Carried.
12. Reports of Municipal Officers for Information Only:
a) CS2025-01 , Vanessa Cooper, Social Media Coordinator/ Corporate Executive Assistant
re: Corporate Projects Status Update — September - December 2024.
Motion No. C250122-12
Moved by Young, Seconded by Schell
Be it resolved that the report, as listed under Item #12, Reports of Municipal Officers for
Information Only, be received:
a) Vanessa Cooper, Social Media Coordinator/ Corporate Executive Assistant re:
Corporate Projects Status Update — September - December 2024 be received.
Carried.
13. Reports and Announcements of Members of Council:
a) Updates from Council Representatives — County of Simcoe and Township Partners
and Agencies.
The following member of Council provided updates: Councillor Hutcheson.
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
b) Deputy Mayor Lavoie re: Request to Amalgamate the Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority (LSRCA) and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
(NVCA) into One Authority.
Motion No. C250122-13
Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Clark
Whereas, Conservation Authorities are legislatively empowered by Conservation Authorities
Act of Ontario to "provide for the organization and delivery of programs and services that
further the conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources in
watersheds in Ontario";
And Whereas there are both the Simcoe Regional Conservation Authority [the LSRCA] and
the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority [the NVCA], together to be known as The
Authorities, with jurisdiction in the Township of Oro-Medonte;
And Whereas, the Township of Oro-Medonte believes there to be advantages of economics,
consistency, timeliness, and governance to amalgamate The Authorities;
And Whereas, the Conservation Authorities Act of Ontario, Part III, Section 11 provides for a
participating municipality to call a meeting to consider the establishment of one authority to
have jurisdiction over the areas that are under separate jurisdictions [the Meeting];
Now and Therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby
directs Staff to call the Meeting to consider amalgamating The Authorities;
And To, give notice of the Meeting to each participating municipality to consider the
establishment of one authority by way of amalgamating The Authorities;
And To, do such other things as are necessary to fulfill the requirements of the Conservation
Authorities Act of Ontario, Part III, Section 11 that will cause the necessary parties to
consider the amalgamation of The Authorities.
Carried.
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
14. Consent Agenda:
a) Minutes of OPP Detachment Board meetings held on October 3 and November 7, 2024.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
b) Minutes of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority meeting held on November 22,
2024.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
c) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Minutes of Meeting held on November 22,
2024 and Highlights of Meeting held on December 13, 2024.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
d) Correspondence dated December 12, 2024 from Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) re: Proposed Municipal Accountability Act, 2024,
Municipal Code of Conduct and Integrity Commissioner Framework, Ontario's
Regulatory Register, Comments Due Date: February 10, 2025.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
e) Correspondence received January 2, 2025 from City of Orillia, Development Services
and Engineering Department, Planning Division re: City of Orillia Special Meeting,
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 12:OOp.m. (Noon) re: Boundary Expansion and Official Plan
Review Planning Projects.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
f) Correspondence dated January 3, 2025 from Orillia Public Library re: Township of Oro-
Medonte Statistics: December 2024.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
g) County of Simcoe, Media Release, January 14, 2025 re: County Councillors Approve
Next Step in Process to Adjust the Size of County Council.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Motion No. C250122-14
Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Schell
Be it resolved that the staff recommendations with respect to the items listed under "Consent
Agenda Correspondence" be adopted as printed:
a) Minutes of OPP Detachment Board meetings held on October 3 and November 7, 2024.
Received for Information Only.
b) Minutes of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority meeting held on November 22,
2024.
Received for Information Only.
c) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Minutes of Meeting held on November 22,
2024 and Highlights of Meeting held on December 13, 2024.
Received for Information Only.
d) Correspondence dated December 12, 2024 from Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) re: Proposed Municipal Accountability Act, 2024,
Municipal Code of Conduct and Integrity Commissioner Framework, Ontario's
Regulatory Register, Comments Due Date: February 10, 2025.
Received for Information Only.
e) Correspondence received January 2, 2025 from City of Orillia, Development Services
and Engineering Department, Planning Division re: City of Orillia Special Meeting,
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 12:OOp.m. (Noon) re: Boundary Expansion and Official Plan
Review Planning Projects.
Received for Information Only.
f) Correspondence dated January 3, 2025 from Orillia Public Library re: Township of Oro-
Medonte Statistics: December 2024.
Received for Information Only.
g) County of Simcoe, Media Release, January 14, 2025 re: County Councillors Approve
Next Step in Process to Adjust the Size of County Council.
Received for Information Only.
Carried.
15. Communications/Petitions:
None.
16. Notice of Motions:
None.
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
17. By-Laws:
a) 2025-002: Being a By-Law to Authorize the Issuance of the Certificate of Assumption for
Whispering Creek Subdivision, Registered Plan 51 M-1119.
b) 2025-003: A By-law to Name, Establish and Assume Highways Within the Township of
Oro-Medonte, Best Court on Plan 51 M-1119.
c) 2025-004: A By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 2021-114, being a by-law to provide for the
erection of Stop, Yield, and Do Not Enter signs within the Township of Oro-Medonte.
d) 2025-006: Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement for Fire Dispatch
Services between the Township of Oro-Medonte and the City of Orillia and to Repeal By-
Law No. 2023-094.
e) 2025-007: Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement for 9-1-1 Central
Emergency Reporting Bureau (C.E.R.B.) Services between the Township of Oro-
Medonte and the City of Orillia and to Repeal By-Law No. 2023-095.
Motion No. C250122-15
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Clark
Be it resolved that By-Law Nos. 2025-002, 2025-003, 2025-004, 2025-006, 2025-007:
a) 2025-002: Being a By-Law to Authorize the Issuance of the Certificate of Assumption
for Whispering Creek Subdivision, Registered Plan 51 M-1119.
b) 2025-003: A By-law to Name, Establish and Assume Highways Within the Township of
Oro-Medonte, Best Court on Plan 51 M-1119.
c) 2025-004: A By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 2021-114, being a by-law to provide for the
erection of Stop, Yield, and Do Not Enter signs within the Township of Oro-Medonte.
d) 2025-006: Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement for Fire Dispatch
Services between the Township of Oro-Medonte and the City of Orillia and to Repeal
By-Law No. 2023-094.
e) 2025-007: Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement for 9-1-1 Central
Emergency Reporting Bureau (C.E.R.B.) Services between the Township of Oro-
Medonte and the City of Orillia and to Repeal By-Law No. 2023-095.
be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed
by the Mayor.
Carried.
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
18. Closed Session Items:
Motion to go In Closed Session.
Motion No. C250122-16
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Young
Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 6:18 p.m. to discuss
• Litigation affecting the municipality (Insurance Claims);
• Labour relations/employee negotiations (CAO Performance).
Carried.
Motion to Rise and Report.
Motion No. C250122-17
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Schell
Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 7:04 p.m. and Report on the Closed Session
Items 18
a) Shawn Binns, CAO; Shannon Johnson, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer
re: Litigation affecting the municipality (Insurance Claims).
c) Human Resources Committee re: Labour relations/employee negotiations (CAO
Performance).
Carried.
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Council Meeting Minutes —Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
a) Shawn Binns, CAO; Shannon Johnson, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer re:
Litigation affecting the municipality (Insurance Claims).
The following staff were present: Shawn Binns, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne
Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Shannon Johnson,
Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer; Jenny Legget, Manager, Communications
and Public Relations; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk.
Motion No. C250122-18
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Lavoie
Be it resolved
1. That the confidential verbal information presented by Shawn Binns, CAO; Shannon
Johnson, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer re: Litigation affecting the
municipality (Insurance Claims) be received.
2. That staff proceed as directed by Council.
Carried.
b) Minutes of Closed Session Council meeting held on December 11, 2024.
The following staff were present: Shawn Binns, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne
Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Janette Teeter, Supervisor,
Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk.
The motion was passed in closed session per Motion No. C250122-19.
c) Human Resources Committee re: Labour relations/employee negotiations (CAO
Performance).
The following staff were present: Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk;
Motion No. C250122-20
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Hutcheson
Be it resolved that the confidential verbal information presented by the Human Resources
Committee re: Labour relations/employee negotiations (CAO Performance) be received.
Carried.
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5.b) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Council Meeting Minutes — Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
19. Confirmation By-Law:
a) 2025-010: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on
Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Motion No. C250122-21
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Bard
Be it resolved that By-Law No. 2025-010: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 be read a first, second and third
time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
20. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. C250122-22
Moved by Young, Seconded by Hutcheson
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 7:06 p.m.
Carried.
Mayor, Randy Greenlaw Clerk, Yvonne Aubichon
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�Wa2k—s'� The Township of Oro-Medonte
Human Resources Committee
Township of Neufeld Room
Proud Heritage,Exciting Future
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 1:00 P.M.
2022-2026 Council
Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw
Councillor Lori Hutcheson (Chair)
Councillor David Clark
Staff: Shawn Binns, CAO/Acting Clerk
1. Call to Order:
Councillor Hutcheson, Chair, assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order.
The Township of Oro-Medonte acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional land of
the Anishnaabek (A- nish- in- aa- beh) people, and ancestral territory of the Huron-Wendat.
The Anishnaabek include the Odawa [Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [O-jib-we] and Pottawatomi
[boh-tah-WAH-toh-mee] nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. It
continues today as the home for diverse Indigenous Peoples including the historic Metis
Community in Penetanguishene.
The Anishnaabek people continue to have an enduring relationship with this land, specifically
the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Chippewa Tri-Council and the Williams Treaties
First Nations. The Huron-Wendat Nation also continues to pay respect and protect their
ancestors and heritage on this land. We honour the Indigenous history and culture that has
thrived for millennia in this territory and the Treaties that bind us together as partners in the
spirit of a shared sustainable and prosperous future. We are all Treaty People. Our
commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we can move forward together
towards Reconciliation.
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2. Agenda Approval:
a) Motion to Approve the Agenda.
Motion No. HRC250129-1
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended that the agenda for the Human Resources Committee meeting of
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 be received and approved, as amended, to withdraw Item 5
e) Shawn Binns, CAO/Acting Clerk, re: Labour relations/employee negotiations
(Compensation).
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None declared.
4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting:
a) Minutes of Human Resources Committee meeting held on September 4, 2024.
Motion No. HRC250129-2
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended that the draft minutes of the Human Resources Committee meeting held
on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried.
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5. Closed Session Items:
a) Motion to go In Closed Session.
Motion No. HRC250129-3
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended that we do now go in Closed Session at 1 :09 p.m. to discuss
• labour relations/employee negotiations (Performance Management); (CAO Performance
Management).
Carried.
b) Motion to Rise and Report.
Motion No. HRC250129-4
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended that we do now Rise and Report at 2:12 p.m. and Report on Closed
Session Items 5
c) Shawn Binns, CAO/Acting Clerk re Labour relations/employee negotiations
(Performance Management).
d) Shawn Binns, CAO/Acting Clerk re Labour relations/employee negotiations (CAO
Performance Management).
Carried.
c) Shawn Binns, CAO/Acting Clerk re Labour relations/employee negotiations
(Performance Management).
The following staff were present: Shawn Binns, CAO/Acting Clerk.
Motion No. HRC250129-5
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended that the confidential verbal information presented by Shawn Binns,
CAO/Acting Clerk re Labour relations/employee negotiations (Performance Management) be
received.
Carried.
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d) Shawn Binns, CAO/Acting Clerk re Labour relations/employee negotiations (CAO
Performance Management).
The following staff were present: Shawn Binns, CAO/Acting Clerk.
Motion No. HRC250129-6
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Clark
It is recommended that the confidential verbal information / confidential correspondence
dated January 29, 2025 presented by Shawn Binns, CAO/Acting Clerk, re: Labour
relations/employee negotiations (CAO Performance Management) be received.
Carried.
6. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. HRC250129-7
Moved by Clark, Seconded by Greenlaw
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 2:14 p.m.
Carried.
Councillor Lori Hutcheson, Chair Shawn Binns, CAO/Acting Clerk
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Report
mow Accessibility Advisory Committee
COUNTY OF Tuesday, January 21, 2025
SIMCOF y 9�7t
Oro-Medonte Severn BoardrooChair: Doug Mein - n�
Members Present: Chair Doug Mein; Vice-Chair Lisa Cohen; Member Caleb Brohm;
Member Jan Dobson-Rose; Councillor, Township of Tay Gerard La Chapelle; Member
Steven Laurin; Councillor, County of Simcoe Sean Miskimins; Councillor, Township of
Adjala-Tosorontio Ron O'Leary; Member Melissa Swales; and Councillor, Township of
Oro-Medonte Robert Young
Members Absent: Councillor, Township of Springwater Matt Garwood
Staff Present: Sarah Cathcart, Deputy Clerk, Town of Midland; Andrew Warzin,
Senior Planner, Town of Midland; Cayla Reimer, Deputy Clerk, Township of
Springwater; Robin Reid, Clerk, Township of Adjala-Tosorontio; Palak Mehta, Deputy
Clerk, Township of Adjala-Tosorontio; Sheri Noel, Clerk's Services Assistant,
Township of Oro-Medonte; Patrick Trafford, Deputy Clerk, County of Simcoe; Asa
Klint Piggott, Manager, Performance, Evaluation and Reporting, County of Simcoe;
Dawn Hipwell, Director, Procurement, Fleet and Property, County of Simcoe;
Christopher Sargent, Legislative Coordinator, County of Simcoe; and Anita Blakely,
Council and Committee Coordinator, County of Simcoe
1 . Call to Order
Christopher Sargent, Legislative Coordinator, County of Simcoe called the meeting
to order at 10:01 a.m.
2. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
Legislative Coordinator Sargent explained the process for the election of
the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Coordinator Sargent made a first call for nominations for the position of
Chair.
Resolution AAC-1-25
Moved by: Member Sean Miskimins
That Doug Mein be nominated for the position of Chair of the Joint
Accessibility Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
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Legislative Coordinator Sargent made a second and third call for
nominations for the position of Chair. He then called for a motion to close
nominations.
Resolution AAC-2-25
Moved by: Member Sean Miskimins
Seconded by: Member Caleb Brohm
That nominations for position of Chair of the Joint Accessibility
Advisory Committee be closed.
CARRIED
Legislative Coordinator Sargent called upon the candidate to advise
whether they wished to stand or decline the nomination. Member Doug
Mein accepted his nomination.
There being no other candidates, Legislative Coordinator Sargent
announced that Doug Mein was acclaimed to the position of Chair of the
Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee for the 2024-2026 term.
Member Melissa Swales arrived at 10:05 a.m.
Legislative Coordinator Sargent called for nominations for the position of
Vice-Chair for the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Resolution AAC-3-25
Moved by: Chair Doug Mein
That Lisa Cohen be nominated for the position of Vice-Chair of the
Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
Legislative Coordinator Sargent made a second and third call for
nominations for the position of Vice-Chair. He then called for a motion to
close nominations.
Resolution AAC-4-25
Moved by: Member Caleb Brohm
Seconded by: Member Ron O'Leary
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That nominations for the position of Vice-Chair of the Joint
Accessibility Advisory Committee be closed.
CARRIED
Legislative Coordinator Sargent called upon the candidate to advise
whether they wished to stand or decline the nomination. Member Lisa
Cohen accepted her nomination.
There being no other candidates, Legislative Coordinator Sargent
announced that Lisa Cohen was acclaimed to the position of Vice-Chair of
the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee for the 2024-2026 term.
Doug Mein assumed the position of Chair.
3. Approval of Agenda
Resolution AAC-5-25
Moved by: Member Steven Laurin
Seconded by: Member Caleb Brohm
That the agenda for the January 21, 2025 meeting of the Joint
Accessibility Advisory Committee be approved.
CARRIED
4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
There were no disclosures made.
5. Presentations and Delegations
5.1. Age Friendly Community Survey Results (Presentation by: Asa Klint
Piggott, Manager, Performance, Evaluation and Reporting)
Asa Klint Piggott, Manager, Performance, Evaluation and Reporting,
County of Simcoe provided a presentation on the Age Friendly Survey
Results and answered questions from the Committee.
Presentation - AFC Survey Results
5.2. Accessible Gazebo Procurement Update (Presentation by: Dawn
Hipwell, Director, Procurement, Fleet and Property)
Dawn Hipwell, Director, Procurement, Fleet and Property, County of
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Simcoe gave a presentation on the Accessible Gazebo Procurement
Update and answered questions from the Committee. The Committee
members provided feedback on the proposed design of the gazebo.
County of Simcoe Accessible Gazebo Design
Presentation - Accessible Gazebo Update
Updated County of Simcoe Accessible Gazebo Design
6. Items of Reference
6.1. Terms of Reference
Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
6.2. Workplan
AAC Work Plan 2025
7. Consent Items
There were no items for this portion of the agenda.
8. Matters for Consideration
County of Simcoe
8.1 AAC 2025-022 - Accessibility Standards Policy Update
Christopher Sargent, Legislative Coordinator, County of Simcoe provided
an overview of the report and proposed changes to the County of Simcoe's
Accessibility Standards Policy. The Committee advised that the review
period for the policy should remain at once per term of Council.
AAC 2025-022
AAC 2025-022 Schedule 1
Recommendation AAC-6-25
Moved by: Member Steven Laurin
Seconded by: Member Sean Miskimins
That Item AAC 2025-022, dated January 21, 2025 regarding the
Accessibility Standards Policy Update, be received; and
That the updated Accessibility Standards Policy substantially in the
form attached as Schedule 1 to AAC 2025-022, be approved; and
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That staff be delegated authority to make any administrative updates
to the policy as may be required to comply with changes in legislation
or County policy.
CARRIED
8.2 AAC 2025-023 - 2025 AODA Anniversary Recognition Update
Christopher Sargent, Legislative Coordinator, County of Simcoe provided
an overview of the report and answered questions from the Committee.
Committee members provided feedback on potential groups and individuals
to invite to the event.
AAC 2025-023
Recommendation AAC-7-25
Moved by: Member Gerard LaChapelle
Seconded by: Member Caleb Brohm
That Item AAC 2025-023, dated January 21, 2025 regarding the 2025
AODA Anniversary Recognition Update, be received.
CARRIED
Township of Adjala-Tosorontio
8.3 CLK 2025-02 Municipal Centre Foyer Renovation Proposed Floor Plan
Robin Reid, Clerk, Township of Adjala-Tosorontio provided an overview of
the report. The Committee provided comments on the proposed site plan.
CLK - 2025-02 - Municipal Centre Foyer Renovation Proposed Floor Plan
Recommendation AAC-8-25
Moved by: Member Ron O'Leary
Seconded by: Member Caleb Brohm
THAT Staff Report CLK 2025-02 dated January 21, 2025 regarding
Municipal Centre Foyer Renovation Proposed Floor Plan, be received
by the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee; and
THAT subject to any recommendations proposed by the Joint
Accessibility Advisory Committee, the Municipal Centre Foyer
Renovation Proposed Floor Plan be endorsed by the Joint
Accessibility Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
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Township of Oro-Medonte
There were no items for this portion of the agenda.
Town of Midland
8.4 Memo - Site Plan Control Approval Application No. SPA-02-24 — 824
King Street
Andrew Warzin, Senior Planner, Town of Midland provided an overview of
the site plan. The Committee provided feedback on the proposed site plan.
Circulation Memo - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 824 King Street
8.5 Memo - Site Plan Control Approval Application No. SPA-04-24 120
Pillsbury Drive
Andrew Warzin, Senior Planner, Town of Midland provided an overview of
the site plan. The Committee provided feedback on the proposed site plan.
Member Gerard La Chapelle left the meeting at 11:26 a.m. and did not
return.
Circulation Memo - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 120 Pillsbury Drive
Township of Springwater
There were no items for this portion of the agenda.
Township of Tay
There were no items for this portion of the agenda.
9. Other Matters for Consideration
The Committee advised the member municipalities to ensure that all applicable by-
laws remain in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act,
2005 and the associated Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulations.
10. Confidential Matters for Consideration
There were no items for this portion of the agenda.
11 . Adjournment
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Resolution AAC-9-25
Moved by: Member Steve Laurin
Seconded by: Member Sean Miskimins
That the January 21, 2025 meeting of the Joint Accessibility Advisory
Committee be adjourned at 11:41 a.m.
CARRIED
THIS COMMITTEE REPORT IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED THE FINAL
DOCUMENT OF THE CORPORATION UNTIL APPROVED BY SIMCOE
COUNTY COUNCIL.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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Staff Report Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
To: Council
From: Michelle Jakobi, Director, Environmental Services
Meeting Date: February 12, 2025
Report No.: ES2025-01
Subject: Urbanized Stormwater Management System
Annual Performance Report 2024
Type: For Information Only
Motion No.:
Recommendation
1. That Report No. ES2025-01, Urbanized Stormwater Management System
Annual Performance Report 2024, be received for information only.
Background
A Consolidated Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Approval (CLI-ECA) is
a single approval for all the sewage works components of a municipal sewage collection
system or a municipal stormwater management system issued by the Ministry of the
Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) under the Environmental Protection Act
and the Ontario Water Resources Act.
The CLI-ECA includes pre-authorization conditions and design criteria similar in scope
to municipal drinking water which aims to reduce the burden on municipalities,
developers, and the MECP. The CLI-ECA also imposes a consistent set of conditions to
improve environmental protection in sewage and stormwater system design,
construction, and operations across Ontario.
The Township of Oro-Medonte CLI-ECA (#126-S701) for the Urbanized Stormwater
Management System (i.e. the Authorized System) was issued on January 11, 2023.
Environmental Services February 12, 2025
Report No. ES2025-01 Page 1 of 4
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Schedule E, Section 5.2 of the CLI-ECA requires the Township to prepare performance
reports on a calendar year basis and submit them to the Director of the MECP on or
before April 30th of the calendar year following the reported period. The report shall
contain, but is not limited to, the following information pertaining to the reporting period:
• Includes a summary of all monitoring data along with an interpretation of the data
and an overview of the condition and operational performance of the Authorized
System and any Adverse Effects on the Natural Environment;
• Includes a summary and interpretation of environmental trends based on all
monitoring information and data for the previous five (5) years;
• Includes a summary of any operating problems encountered and corrective
actions taken;
• Includes a summary of all inspections, maintenance, and repairs carried out on
any major structure, equipment, apparatus, mechanism, or thing forming part of
the Authorized System;
• Includes a summary of the calibration and maintenance carried out on all
monitoring equipment;
• Includes a summary of any complaints related to the Sewage Works received
during the reporting period and any steps taken to address the complaints;
• Includes a summary of all Alterations to the Authorized System within the
reporting period that are authorized by this Approval including a list of Alterations
that pose a Significant Drinking Water Threat;
• Includes a summary of all spills or abnormal discharge events;
• Includes a summary of actions taken, including timelines, to improve or correct
performance of any aspect of the Authorized System; and
• Includes a summary of the status of actions for the previous reporting year.
Analysis
Attached is the Urbanized Stormwater Management System Annual Performance
Report 2024 for the stormwater management facilities and associated linear
infrastructure currently identified within the Township. In accordance with the
requirements, terms, and conditions of the MECP-issued CLI-ECA, the Annual Report
covers the operations and performance of the stormwater management facilities for the
2024 calendar year.
Environmental Services February 12, 2025
Report No. ES2025-01 Page 2 of 4
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Financial/Legal Implications/ Risk Management
This report satisfies the reporting requirements of Schedule E, Section 5.2 of the CLI-
ECA (#126-S701).
In accordance with the reporting requirements in CLI -ECA, Schedule E, Section 5.3,
the Urbanized Stormwater Management System Annual Performance Report 2024 will
be posted on the Township's website and available upon request at the Township of
Oro-Medonte's Administration Centre.
The Urbanized Stormwater Management System is solely supported through the
municipal tax levy. Although the service is not currently legislated in the same fashion
as municipal drinking water, Township Staff are developing the urbanized stormwater
division to mirror the success found in the management of municipal drinking water
systems which includes comprehensive operational and capital planning. Environmental
Services believes that appropriate budgeting and long-term operational planning are
imperative to assist in the prioritization of future projects, achieve operational targets
and goals, and provincial compliance while providing the public with a long-term vision
of costs associated with the Urbanized Stormwater Management System.
Policies/Legislation
Environmental Protection Act
Ontario Water Resources Act
Corporate Strategic Priorities
Financial Sustainability
Community Engagement
Community Safety
Strengthen Operational Capacity
Consultations
Environmental Services Analyst
Attachments
Urbanized Stormwater Management System Annual Performance Report 2024
Environmental Services February 12, 2025
Report No. ES2025-01 Page 3 of 4
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Conclusion
The Urbanized Stormwater Management System Annual Performance Report 2024 has
been completed and provided for information to Council as part of Environmental
Services' commitment to informing the Mayor and Council of the status of the Urbanized
Stormwater Management System.
This report will be made available for public viewing on the Township of Oro-Medonte's
website and at the Township of Oro-Medonte's Administration Centre (upon request).
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Jakobi, Director, Environmental Services February 3, 2025
Approvals: Date of Approval
Shawn Binns, CAO February 5, 2025
Environmental Services February 12, 2025
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Urbanized Stormwater Management System
Annual Performance Report 2024
(Prepared in accordance with Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks' Consolidated
Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Approval (#126-S701), Schedule E, Section 5).
Period Covering: January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 February 3, 2025
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
2 Compliance Reporting Requirement ............................................................................ 3
2.1 Availability of the Urban Stormwater Management Annual System...........................4
PerformanceReport........................................................................................................4
3 Stormwater Management Facility Descriptions ............................................................4
3.1 Developer Operated Facilities...................................................................................6
4 Maintenance, Operation and Performance Summary ..................................................6
4.1 Monitoring Data ..................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Environmental Trends............................................................................................ 7
4.3 Operational Issues and Corrective Actions............................................................ 8
4.4 Inspections, Maintenance, and Repairs................................................................. 8
4.5 Monitoring Equipment Calibration Activities......................................................... 10
4.6 Complaints........................................................................................................... 11
4.7 Alterations to the Authorized System................................................................... 11
4.8 Spills and Abnormal Discharge Events................................................................ 11
4.9 Authorized System Performance Improvements.................................................. 11
4.10 Status of Actions from Previous Reporting Year................................................ 12
5 Financial Planning...................................................................................................... 12
6 Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 12
Appendix
Appendix A— Urbanized Stormwater Management System Maps
List of Tables
Table 1: Stormwater Management Facility Inventory Table
Table 2: Developer-Operated Facilities and Facilities with Individual ECAs
Table 3: 2024 Maintenance and Repair Summary Table
Table 4: Future Maintenance Summary Table
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1 Introduction
The Township of Oro-Medonte (Township) has prepared this report to satisfy the
reporting requirements of Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)
Consolidated Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Approvals (CLI-ECAs)
Schedule E, Section 5, as outlined below and covers the period January 1, 2024 to
December 31, 2024.
In 2022, CLI-ECAs were first introduced to modernize the approach to municipal linear
infrastructure permissions concerning sanitary sewage conveyance and stormwater
management. They include pre-authorization conditions and design criteria similar in
scope to municipal drinking water to reduce the burden on municipalities, developers,
and the MECP, while imposing a consistent set of conditions intended to improve
environmental protection in sewage and stormwater system design, construction, and
operations across Ontario.
The Township of Oro-Medonte's first CLI-ECA (#126-S701) for the Urbanized
Stormwater Management System (Authorized System) was issued on January 11,
2023. Previous to this, all compliance and maintenance requirements for Stormwater
Management Facilities (SWMFs) and associated infrastructure were outlined in
Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs) issued specifically to each facility.
2 Compliance Reporting Requirement
Schedule E, Section 5.2 of the CLI-ECA requires the Township to prepare performance
reports on a calendar year basis and submit them to the Director on or before April 30th
of the calendar year following the reported period. The report shall contain, but is not
limited to, the following information pertaining to the reporting period:
• Includes a summary of all monitoring data along with an interpretation of the data
and an overview of the condition and operational performance of the Authorized
System and any Adverse Effects on the Natural Environment;
• Includes a summary and interpretation of environmental trends based on all
monitoring information and data for the previous five (5) years;
• Includes a summary of any operating problems encountered and corrective
actions taken;
• Includes a summary of all inspections, maintenance, and repairs carried out on
any major structure, equipment, apparatus, mechanism, or thing forming part of
the Authorized System;
• Includes a summary of the calibration and maintenance carried out on all
monitoring equipment;
• Includes a summary of any complaints related to the Sewage Works received
during the reporting period and any steps taken to address the complaints;
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• Includes a summary of all Alterations to the Authorized System within the
reporting period that are authorized by this Approval including a list of Alterations
that pose a Significant Drinking Water Threat;
• Includes a summary of all spills or abnormal discharge events;
• Includes a summary of actions taken, including timelines, to improve or correct
performance of any aspect of the Authorized System; and
• Includes a summary of the status of actions for the previous reporting year.
2.1 Availability of the Urban Stormwater Management Annual System
Performance Report
In accordance with Schedule E, Section 5.3 of the CLI-ECA, a copy of the Annual
Stormwater Management System Performance Report is available to the public, free of
charge from the following outlets:
• Township of Oro-Medonte's website (www.oro-medonte.ca); and,
• Public request at the Municipal Office located at 148 Line 7 South, Oro-
Medonte.
The public is advised of the report's availability and how to obtain a copy, without
charge, on the Township of Oro-Medonte's website through annual public reporting to
Council and on the stormwater dedicated landing page.
3 Stormwater Management Facility [descriptions
SWMFs are designed to protect downstream infrastructure from flooding by temporarily
storing runoff and improving water quality by trapping pollutant-laden sediment in runoff
from urban drainage areas. The centralized collection of polluted sediments in these
facilities helps to prevent their release into rivers, streams, and lakes where they can
degrade water quality, harm aquatic life, and adversely impact downstream recreational
areas.
As of December 31, 2024, there are fifty-four (54) SWMFs operated by the Township of
Oro-Medonte, comprised of dry ponds, wet ponds, and low-impact developments
(LIDs). These facilities collect, transmit and treat stormwater before reaching their
ultimate receivers in the Lake Simcoe and Eastern Georgian Bay watersheds.
Dry ponds detain water for a short period of time (less than 48 hours) to allow particles
and pollutants picked up along the way to settle and reduce stormwater peak flow rates.
Wet ponds hold a permanent pool of water that stores stormwater runoff while releasing
it back into the environment at a controlled rate. These types of facilities provide
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treatment through extended retention time which allows for the settling of suspended
solids and contaminants.
LIDs are land planning and engineering design strategies used to prevent and/or
mitigate erosion, sedimentation and pollution caused by stormwater runoff. They are
features that mimic natural water cycles by increasing stormwater infiltration into the soil
where it is filtered and absorbed by plants and/or specialized filter media.
The Township of Oro-Medonte SWMF inventory of the Authorized System is outlined
below in Table 1.
Table 1: Stormwater Management Facility Inventory Table
Stormwater Managerne
SWMF ID --ma Facility NamemL Facility Type
PND0001 Houben Subdivision Sherwood Forest Wet Pond
PND0002 Guthrie Industrial Subdivision Wet Pond
PND0003 Hastings Estates Subdivision Dry Pond
PND0004 Arbourwood Estates Wet Pond
PND0005 Sprucewood Estates Dry Pond
PND0006 Audobon Estates Dry Pond
PND0007 Audubon Estates Dry Pond
PND0010 Heights of Moonstone Dry Pond
PND0011 Heights of Moonstone Wet Pond
PND0012 Maplehill Estates Dry Pond
PND0013 Maplehill Estates Dry Pond
PND0014 Maplehill Estates Dry Pond
PND0015 Homire/Isabella Estates Wet Pond
PND0019 Edgar Estates Dry Pond
PND0020 Orsi Subdivision Evans Dry Pond
PND0021 Kade Meadows Dry Pond
PND0022 Medonte Estates Dry Pond
PND0023 Medonte Estates Wet Pond
PND0024 Crai hurst Dry Pond
PND0028 Reid's Ride Dry Pond
PND0029 Owen Estates Wet Pond
PND0030 Whispering Creek Wet Pond
PND0031 Turtle River Subdivision Wet Pond
LID0001 Shanty Bay LID Bioretention Cell
LID0002 Shanty Bay LID Infiltration Trench
LID0003 -
LID0031 Braestone LID Infiltration Trench
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3.1 Developer Operated Facilities
There are also stormwater management facilities owned and operated by developers
that will eventually be assumed by the Township once development conditions have
been fulfilled. These are identified in Table 2 below.
Table 2: Developer-Operated Facilities and Facilities with Individual ECAs
LSWMF ID Facility Name Stormwater Management
Facility Type
PND0032 Ka lee Estates Wet Pond
PND0033 Diamond Valley Estates Wet Pond
PND0034 Diamond Valley Estates Plunge Pool
PND0035 Diamond Valley Estates Wet Pond
PND0036 Meadow Acres Hybrid Pond
PND0037 East Oro Estates Dry Pond
PND0038 Forest Heights Estates Wet Pond
PND0039 Forest Heights Estates Dry Pond
PND0040 Braestone Plunge Pool
PND0041 Braestone Ponding Area
PND0042 Braestone Plunge Pool
PND0043 Eagles Rest Wet Pond
4 Maintenance, Operation and Performance Summary
Operation and maintenance programs ensure that the infrastructure within the
Authorized System is functioning correctly and effectively by continuing to meet the
water quality and quantity design objectives while maintaining and protecting water
resources.
The main objectives of stormwater management are:
• Protect life and property from flooding and erosion.
• Maintain water quality for ecological integrity, recreational opportunities, etc.
• Protect and maintain groundwater flow regime(s).
• Protect aquatic and fishery communities and habitats.
• Maintain and protect significant natural features.
• Protect and provide diverse recreational opportunities that coincide with
the environment.
Environmental Services is available to respond twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7)
days a week, three hundred and sixty-five (365) days a year for service calls or
emergencies related to the Stormwater Management Facilities that comprise the
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Authorized System. Further, all Environmental Services Technicians are licenced under
Ontario Regulation 129/04 (Regulation Licensing of Sewage Works Operators).
A draft Quality Management System (QMS) for the Authorized System has also been
created and is in the revision and review stages. This QMS has been designed based
on quality management system principles found in the Municipal Drinking Water
Licensing Program and the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard.
The creation of an Operation & Maintenance Manual for all facilities was completed in
2024.
4®1 Monitoring Data
Monitoring the effectiveness of the infrastructure in the Authorized System encourages
the protection and restoration of surface water and groundwater resources. Proactive
monitoring allows time for issues to be found and rectified at the source and helps
develop strategies to improve existing conditions and protect downstream water uses.
Environmental Services completes visual inspections of urbanized stormwater
management infrastructure directly related to the Authorized System (including but not
limited to inlet(s), forebay(s), weirs, aft bay(s), outlet(s), overflow(s) and outfall(s), LID
features including infiltration trenches and bio-retention cells, all pipes as well as,
manholes, catchbasins and culverts immediately adjacent to SWM facilities The
Township of Oro-Medonte's Operations Department staff manages the remaining
conveyance and collection infrastructure such as manholes, catch basins, ditches,
culverts, as well as agricultural/rural drainage (ditches, municipal drains, swales, and
culverts).
CLI-ECA, Schedule E, Section 4.0 requires that the Township develop and implement a
fulsome monitoring plan for the Authorized System by October 28, 2024 or within
twenty-four (24) months of the date of the publication of the Ministry's monitoring
guidance, whichever is later. As of December 31, 2024, the Ministry guidance document
has yet to be published.
4.2 Environmental Trends
Monitoring programs, including environmental trends, are in the process of continued
development. As such, future reports are envisioned to include historical data trending
and expanded commentary on local and changing climate and seasonal weather
patterns.
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4.3 Operational Issues and Corrective Actions
There were no significant operational issues or corrective actions identified in 2024.
Routine operational issues were identified and addressed through the maintenance and
repair completed and summarized under Section 4.4.
4.4 Inspections, Maintenance, and Repairs
All inspections, maintenance and repairs carried out on any major structure, equipment,
apparatus, mechanism or thing forming part of the Authorized System are performed by
Environmental Services staff or a qualified contractor who exercises due diligence in
ensuring works within the Authorized System are properly operated and maintained as
per the Operation & Maintenance Manual to achieve compliance with the requirements
of the CLI-ECA.
At a minimum, monitoring inspections are carried out by Environmental Services staff
on a bi-annual basis (spring and fall) and after significant rainfall events. For more
comprehensive inspections and to aid in condition assessment, maintenance and repair
project prioritization, a qualified engineering consultant has completed engineering
inspections in previous years.
Results of 2024 inspections reported that the SWMFs were in `good' and `fair' operation
based on the inspection evaluation criteria established by Environmental Services.
Bathymetric surveys were also completed at PND0004 (Arbourwood Estates) on
2024/03/12, and PND0011 (Heights of Moonstone) on 2024/04/22 with the results of
these surveys assisting in the formulation of future work plans.
Maintenance and repairs conducted on the Authorized System during this reporting
period are outlined below in Table 3.
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Table 3: 2024 Maintenance and Repair Summary Table
Facility Maintenance Details
PND0004 Installed water level rod.
2024/06/04 Arbourwood
Estates
2024/06/04 PND0011 Heights Installed water level rod.
of Moonstone
PND0015 Installed water level rod.
2024/06/04 Hormire/Isabella
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PND0030 Installed water level rod.
2024/06/04 Whispering
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2024/06/05 PND0031 Installed water level rod.
Turtle River
2024/07/02 PND0004 Cleared debris from outlet grate.
& Arbourwood
2024/07/14 Estates
PND0013 & Pond catchbasins and adjacent catchbasins
2024/07/04 PND0014 cleanout.
Maplehill Estates
2024/07/04 PND0012 Catchbasin, connecting pipe and flow spreader
Maplehill Estates cleanout.
2024/09/18 PND0023 Remove debris, redistribute rip rap to cover exposed
Medonte Estates areas.
PND0021 Minor regrading as a result of the previous year work
2024/09/30 Kade Meadows and seed.
Subdivision
PND0019 Vegetation removal, reinstated positive drainage and
2024/10/03 Edgar Estates energy dissipation surfaces. Site restoration with sod
and seeding.
PND0010 Vegetation removal, reinstated positive drainage and
2024/10/03 Heights of energy dissipation surfaces. Site restoration with
Moonstone topsoil and seeding.
PND0007 Vegetation removal, primary outlet pipe replaced,
2024/10/03 Audubon Estates reinstated positive drainage and energy dissipation
surfaces, seed and install access route and gate.
PND0021 Outlet catchbasin cleanout.
2024/10/29 Kade Meadows
Subdivision
PND0029 Vegetation removal, additional stone to weir
2024/11/27 Owen Estates between fore bay/bio-retention cell, resurface access
road.
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Based on ongoing inspections, the following future maintenance needs for those current
facilities identified in Table 1: Stormwater Management Facility Inventory Table are
outlined below in Table 4. Work plans, start dates and priorities will be confirmed
pending 2025/2026 budget approval.
Table 4: Future Maintenance Summary Table
WM Facility Required Maintenance
PND0003 The main cell is heavily vegetated with a low flow channel not
Hastings Estates visible/defined. Emergency overflow not defined. The outflow
channel is heavily vegetated and poorly flowing. The existing
drainage channel bypassing facility at the rea. Potential
opportunity for water quality improvement pending discussions
with LSRCA.
PND0004 Repair erosion around the inlet structure and forebay berm.
Arbourwood Restore loss of vegetation at various locations around the
Estates facility. Future consideration will be given to alternative outlet
structure designs due to the outlet catch basin being prone to
blockages. Environmental Services increased inspection
frequency to' monthly' to keep clear. The bathymetric survey
erformed in March 2024 confirmed the facility is 23% full.
PND0010 Heights Observe water flows in the facility to determine if minor
of Moonstone regrading is necessary to direct flow to the centre channel.
PND0011 A Bathymetric Survey completed April 2024 confirmed some
Heights of side slope slumping has occurred, but overall capacity is as per
Moonstone design. Minor erosion around inlet, enhance with additional rip
Subdivision rap Water flow short-circuiting the forebay berm. Invasive
species oldfish and others are visible in the facility.
PND0023 Lengthen the storage basin and associated centre flow channel
Heights of Medonte for additional storage capacity.
Estates
PND0031 Turtle The facility appears shallow with heavy algae growth. A
River bath metric survey should be completed to confirm depth.
LID0001 Shanty The cell is poorly draining, and surface vegetation is an ongoing
Bay maintenance concern. Flush underdrain to confirm no
blockages. The geotextile layer and sock may be plugged.
Consider replacing it with a stone choker layer. Consider
alternative surface vegetation.
4.5 Monitoring Equipment Calibration Activitie
There is no monitoring equipment located in the Authorized System that requires
calibration or maintenance.
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4.6 Complaints
There were no complaints in 2024.
4.7 Alterations to the Authorized System
The following alterations to the Authorized System were processed for the reporting
period as follows:
• Braestone Phase 1 (all stages) was assumed by the Township on 2024/09/11
adding twenty-nine (29) infiltration trench LIDs (LID0003 — LID0031) to the
inventory of SWM facilities.
• Craighurst North (Craighurst Crossing) infrastructure currently under
construction, consisting of storm sewers, catchbasins, ditches, culverts, as well
as one (1) stormwater management wet pond (PND0044) and ten (10) infiltration
trench LIDs (LID0049—LID0058) and two (2) bio-retention swale LIDs (LID0059
& LID0060) was authorized.
4.8 Spills and Abnormal Discharge Event;
Any spills or discharge events that occur are recorded and addressed in accordance
with Part X of the Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Regulation 675 (as amended)
and reported with notification (by telephone, and in writing) to the MECP Spills Action
Centre, the Medical Officer of Health, and the MECP District Manager, as applicable.
One spill/abnormal discharge occurred in 2024, related to 1937 Horseshoe Valley Road
East discharge of grey water to Vine Street ditch. In consultation with the Ministry of the
Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) and the Simcoe District Health Unit
(SMDHU), and Township of Oro-Medonte Building Department, the Chief Building
Official issued an Order to Remedy Unsafe Sewage System on 2024/07/11. The owner
has since remedied the situation, and no further discharges have been observed.
4.9 Authorized System Performance Improvements
Performance improvements for the Authorized System have been summarized in
Section 4.4 (Inspections, Maintenance, and Repairs) of this report. In 2024, the main
focus of performance improvement was related to SWMF restoration to the intended
design. This work enhances the longevity and performance of SWMFs. Under Section
4.4, Table 4 outlines future maintenance needs. As noted previously, work plans, start
dates and priorities will be confirmed pending 2025/2026 budget approval.
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4.10 Status of Actions from Previous Reporting Year
As a result of the maintenance work performed in 2023 on facilities 1, 5, 6 12, 13, 14,
21, 23, and 26, regular inspections were able to be more comprehensive and thorough
as barriers to access throughout the facilities have been improved. While performance
monitoring is not yet implemented, water flow through these facilities has noticeably
improved, while other issues such as damaged outlet structures, localized ponding and
improved erosion control has been resolved. Further, as these facilities have been
moved from fair condition to good, regular grass cutting has been implemented to
prolong the condition.
5 Financial Planning
The operation and maintenance of the Authorized System is supported through capital
and operating budget allocations approved by the Township's Council and funded by
the municipal tax base (property taxes).
6 Conclusion
The Township of Oro-Medonte believes that this report satisfies the reporting
requirements of Schedule E, Section 5.2 of the CLI-ECA (#126-S701).
Any questions regarding this report should be directed to Environmental Services.
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To: Council
From: Michelle Jakobi, Director, Environmental Services
Meeting Date: February 12, 2025
Report No.: ES2025-02
Subject: Communal Tile Field Performance Report 2024
Type: For Information Only
Motion No.:
Recommendation
1. That Report No. ES2025-02, Communal Tile Field Performance Report 2024, be
received for information only.
Background
Only select private residences in the Horseshoe Valley settlement area are serviced by
municipal communal tile fields. Many (but not all) residences connected to these
systems are equipped with a septic tank (i.e. holding tank), which provides the first level
of sewage treatment. The effluent from the private septic tank is then released to the
municipal sewage collection system and processed by a communal tile field, operated,
and maintained by the Township of Oro-Medonte (Township).
The Township owns and operates seven (7) Municipal Communal Tile Fields each with
its own exclusive sewer collection systems that services 97 homes. Combined, this
municipal infrastructure is governed and regulated through two separate types of
approvals, Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs) and Consolidated Linear
Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Approvals (CLI-ECAs).
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An ECA is a provincial permission that allows businesses and municipalities to operate
their facility or site with environmental controls that protect human health and the natural
environment. Each of the seven (7) Municipal Communal Tile Fields has its own ECA
with specific stipulations.
Section 6 of the referenced ECA's Terms and Conditions requires the Township to
prepare performance reports on a calendar year basis and submit them, upon request
by the Ministry, to the District Manager by March 31 of the calendar year following the
reported period. The report shall contain, but is not limited to, the following information
pertaining to the reporting period:
• A review and assessment of the performance of the Works, including general
operational condition and any potential indicators of failure.
• A description of any operating problems encountered and corrective actions
taken.
• A record of all maintenance carried out on any major structure, equipment,
apparatus, mechanism or thing forming part of all Works located at the property
including, but not limited to records of maintenance inspections for the treatment
system, records of septic tank effluent filters cleaning, records of septic tank.
A CLI-ECA is a single approval for all the sewage works components of a municipal
sewage collection system or a municipal stormwater management system issued by the
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) under the Environmental
Protection Act (EPA) and the Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA). All the sewer
infrastructure associated with the municipal sewage collection system that conveys
sewage from the serviced homes to the Communal Tile Fields is entirely encompassed
in one (1) CLI-ECA.
The CLI-ECA includes pre-authorization conditions and design criteria similar in scope
to municipal drinking water which aims to reduce the burden on municipalities,
developers, and the MECP. The CLI-ECA also imposes a consistent set of conditions to
improve environmental protection in sewage and stormwater system design,
construction, and operations across Ontario.
Schedule E, Section 4 of the CLI-ECA requires the Township to prepare performance
reports on a calendar year basis and submit them, upon request by the Ministry, to the
District Manager by March 31 st of the calendar year following the reported period. The
report shall contain, but is not limited to, the following information pertaining to the
reporting period:
• Includes a summary of any operating problems encountered and corrective
actions taken.
• Includes a summary of all calibration, maintenance, and repairs carried out on
any major structure, equipment, apparatus, mechanism, or thing forming part of
the Municipal Sewage Collection System.
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• Includes a summary of any complaints related to the sewage works received
during the reporting period and any steps taken to address the complaints.
• Includes a summary of all alterations to the authorized system within the
reporting period that are authorized by this approval including the list of
alterations that pose a Significant Drinking Water Threat.
• Includes a summary of all collection system overflows and spills of sewage
including;
a) Dates;
b) Volumes and durations;
c) If applicable, loadings for total suspended solids, BOD, total
phosphorous, and total Kjeldehl nitrogen, and sampling results for
E.coli.
d) Disinfection, if any; and,
e) Any adverse impact(s) and any corrective actions, if applicable.
• Includes a summary of efforts made to reduce Collection System Overflows,
Spills, STP Overflows, and or STP Bypasses, including the following items, as
applicable:
a) A description of projects undertaken and completed in the Authorized
System that result in overall overflow reduction or elimination including
budget forecast for the year following that for which the report is
submitted.
b) Details of the establishment and maintenance of a Pollution Prevention
Control Plan (PPCP), including a summary of project progress
compared to the PPCP's timelines.
c) An assessment of the effectiveness of each action taken.
d) An assessment of the ability to meet Procedure F-5-1 or Procedure F-
5-5 objectives (as applicable) and if able to meet the objectives, an
overview of next steps and estimated timelines to meet the objectives.
e) Public reporting approach including proactive efforts.
To make regulatory reporting requirements more efficient, Environmental Services has
created the `Communal Tile Field Performance Report' (Report), which satisfies the
reporting requirements outlined in ECA, Section 6 for the municipal sewage treatment
systems and CLI-ECA, Schedule E, Section 4.6 for the municipal sewage collection
systems under the EPA and OWRA for all municipally-owned sewage treatment and
collection systems within the municipal boundary of the Township of Oro-Medonte.
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Analysis
Attached is the Communal Tile Field Performance Report 2024 for municipally owned
Communal Tile Fields and Communal Tile Collection System within the Township. In
accordance with the requirements, terms, and conditions of the MECP-issued ECAs
and CLI-ECA, the Annual Report covers the operations and performance of the
municipally owned communal tile fields and associated sewage collection systems for
the 2024 calendar year.
Financial/Legal Implications/ Risk Management
This report satisfies the reporting requirements of Section 6 of the ECAs and Schedule
E, Section 4.6 of the CLI-ECA (#126-W601).
In accordance with the reporting requirements in ECA, Section 6 for the municipal
communal tile fields and CLI-ECA, Schedule E, Section 4.7 for the municipal sewage
collection systems, the Communal Tile Field Performance Report 2024 will be posted
on the Township's website and available upon request at the Township of Oro-
Medonte's Administration Centre.
Policies/Legislation
Environmental Protection Act
Ontario Water Resources Act
Corporate Strategic Priorities
Financial Sustainability
Community Engagement
Community Safety
Strengthen Operational Capacity
Consultations
Environmental Services Analyst
Environmental Services Supervisor (ORO)
Environmental Services Technologist
Environmental Services February 12, 2025
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Communal Tile Field Performance Report 2024
Conclusion
The Communal Tile Field Performance Report 2024 has been completed and provided
for information to Council as part of Environmental Services' commitment to informing
the Mayor and Council of the status of the municipally owned Communal Tile Fields and
Communal Tile Collection System.
This report will be available for public viewing on the Township of Oro-Medonte's
website and at the Township of Oro-Medonte's Administration Centre (upon request).
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Jakobi, Director, Environmental Services February 3, 2025
Approvals: Date of Approval
Shawn Binns, CAO February 5, 2025
Environmental Services February 12, 2025
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Communal Tile Fields Performance Report 2024
Horseshoe Valley Municipal Communal Tile Fields &
Sewage Collection Systems Annual Report
(Prepared in accordance with Environmental Compliance Approvals, Section 6 and Consolidated
Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Approvals, Schedule E, Section 4.6)
Period Covering: January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 February 3, 2025
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1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
2 Reporting Requirements .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 ECA, Terms and Conditions, Section 6: Reporting Requirements......................... 3
2.2 CLI-ECA, Schedule E, Section 4: Reporting Requirements..................................4
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement ............................................................................ 5
3.1 Availability of the Annual Performance Report ...................................................... 5
4 Communal Tile Field & Collection System Descriptions............................................... 5
4.1 Communal Tile Field 1 ........................................................................................... 5
4.2 Communal Tile Field 2...........................................................................................6
4.3 Communal Tile Field 3...........................................................................................6
4.4 Communal Tile Field 4...........................................................................................6
4.5 Communal Tile Field 5...........................................................................................6
4.6 Communal Tile Field 6........................................................................................... 7
4.7 Communal Tile Field 7........................................................................................... 7
5 Performance & Maintenance Objectives ...................................................................... 7
5.1 Maintenance & Visual Inspections......................................................................... 8
5.2 Effluent Flow Monitoring ........................................................................................ 8
5.3 Filter Cleaning & Pump Out Records..................................................................... 9
5.4 Sampling & Testing.............................................................................................. 10
6 Consumer Complaints................................................................................................ 11
7 Spills or Abnormal Discharge Events ......................................................................... 11
8 Summary of Alterations to the Authorized System ..................................................... 11
9 Financial Planning...................................................................................................... 11
10 Conclusion ............................................................................................................... 12
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Appendix A— Communal Tile System Maps
List of Tables
Table 1: Flow Monitoring
Table 2: Filter Cleaning & Pump Out Records
Table 3: BOD5 Results Summary
Table 4: TSS Results Summary
Table 5: Compliant Details & Resolution Summary
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1 Introduction
The Township of Oro-Medonte (Township) has prepared this report to satisfy the
requirements of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks' Environmental
Compliance Approvals (ECAs), Section 6 and Consolidated Linear Infrastructure
Environmental Compliance Approval (CLI-ECA), Schedule E, Section 4, as outlined
below.
This report covers the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024, and applies to the
following municipally owned sewage works and collection systems:
• Horseshoe Communal Tile Field 1 — ECA# 8000-BD9SEA
• Horseshoe Communal Tile Field 2 — ECA# 8649-BVQJ2Q
• Horseshoe Communal Tile Field 3 — ECA# 9622-C6NMVN
• Horseshoe Communal Tile Field 4 — ECA# 7776-BRGLAP
• Horseshoe Communal Tile Field 5 — ECA# 9708-BDAHGS
• Horseshoe Communal Tile Field 6 — ECA# 3726-BCZLBB
• Horseshoe Communal Tile Field 7 — ECA# 2781-BD8KZG
• Communal Tile Sewage Collection System - CLI-ECA# 126-W601
The above ECAs and CLI-ECA were issued to the Township between the years of 2019
and 2023 under Sections 20.2 and 20.3 of Part I I.1 of the Environmental Protection Act
for the approval of municipal domestic sewage treatment and collection for select
locations in the Horseshoe Valley area.
2 Reporting Requirements
2.1 ECA, Terms and Conditions, Section 6: Reporting Requirements
Section 6 of the referenced ECA's Terms and Conditions requires the Township to
prepare performance reports on a calendar year basis and submit them, upon request
by the Ministry, to the District Manager by March 31 of the calendar year following the
reported period. The report shall contain, but is not limited to, the following information
pertaining to the reporting period:
• A review and assessment of the performance of the Works, including general
operational condition and any potential indicators of failure.
• A description of any operating problems encountered and corrective actions
taken.
• A record of all maintenance carried out on any major structure, equipment,
apparatus, mechanism or thing forming part of all Works located at the property
including, but not limited to: records of maintenance inspections for the treatment
system, records of septic tank effluent filters cleaning, records of septic tank
pump-outs, records of sludge pump-outs accumulated from the treatment
system, records of visual inspections of all disposal systems.
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• A summary of any effluent quality assurance or control measures undertaken in
the reporting period.
• A summary of any complaints received during the reporting period and any steps
taken to address the complaints.
• A summary of all spill or abnormal discharge events.
• Any other information the District Manager requires from time to time.
2.2 CLI-ECA, Schedule c, Section 4: Reporting Requirements
Schedule E, Section 4 of the Township's CLI-ECA requires the preparation of
performance reports on a calendar year basis and submit them to the Ministry District
Manager by March 31 of the calendar year following the reported period. The report
shall contain, but is not limited to, the following information pertaining to the reporting
period:
• Includes a summary of any operating problems encountered and corrective
actions taken.
• Includes a summary of all calibration, maintenance, and repairs carried out on
any major structure, equipment, apparatus, mechanism, or thing forming part of
the Municipal Sewage Collection System.
• Includes a summary of any complaints related to the sewage works received
during the reporting period and any steps taken to address the complaints.
• Includes a summary of all alterations to the authorized system within the
reporting period that are authorized by this approval including the list of
alterations that pose a Significant Drinking Water Threat.
• Includes a summary of all collection system overflows and spills of sewage
including;
a) Dates;
b) Volumes and durations;
c) If applicable, loadings for total suspended solids, BOD, total phosphorous,
and total Kjeldehl nitrogen, and sampling results for E.coli.
d) Disinfection, if any; and,
e) Any adverse impact(s) and any corrective actions, if applicable.
• Includes a summary of efforts made to reduce Collection System Overflows,
Spills, STP Overflows, and or STP Bypasses, including the following items, as
applicable:
a) A description of projects undertaken and completed in the Authorized
System that result in overall overflow reduction or elimination including
expenditures and proposed projects to eliminate overflows with estimated
budget forecast for the year following that for which the report is
submitted.
b) Details of the establishment and maintenance of a PPCP, including a
summary of project progress compared to the PPCP's timelines.
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c) An assessment of the effectiveness of each action taken.
d) An assessment of the ability to meet Procedure F-5-1 or Procedure F-5-5
objectives (as applicable) and if able to meet the objectives, an overview
of next steps and estimated timelines to meet the objectives.
e) Public reporting approach including proactive efforts.
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement
3.1 Availability of the Annual Performance Report
In accordance with Section 4 of the referenced CLI-ECA's Schedule E, a copy of the
report is available to the public who are served by the system, free of charge from the
following outlets:
• Township of Oro-Medonte's website (www.oro-medonte.ca); and,
• Public request at the Municipal Office, located at 148 Line 7 South, Oro-Medonte.
The public is advised of the report's availability and how to obtain a copy, without
charge, on the Township of Oro-Medonte's website through annual public reporting to
Council and on the wastewater dedicated landing pages.
4 Communal Tile Field & Collection System Descriptions
The Township owns and operates seven (7) Municipal Communal Tile Fields (Tile
Fields) and their associated collection systems within the Horseshoe Valley area, which
services 97 homes as identified in Appendix A.
4.1 Communal Tile Field 1
Wastewater System Number: 120003799
Wastewater System Type & Classification: Wastewater Collection Class 1
Communal Tile Field 1 is located behind 23, 25, 27 & 29 Cathedral Pines Road. It
services 5 properties (each equipped with an individual septic tank on their properties to
serve as primary treatment). The effluent from the individual private septic tanks then
flows through the municipal collection system to the communal tile field for subsurface
disposal through a syphon/dosing chamber and leaching bed. The collection system
consists of 237 m of gravity sanitary sewer main and two maintenance holes.
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4.2 Communal Tile Field 2
Wastewater System Number: 120003806
Wastewater System Type & Classification: Wastewater Collection Class 1
Communal Tile Field 2 is located behind 12 Pine Point Road. It services 9 properties
(each equipped with an individual septic tank on their properties to serve as primary
treatment). The effluent from the individual private septic tanks then flows through the
municipal collection system to the communal tile field for subsurface disposal through a
syphon/dosing chamber and 2 separate leaching beds. The collection system consists
of 285.5 m of gravity sanitary sewer main and 3 maintenance holes.
4.3 Communal Tile Field 3
Wastewater System Number: 120003815
Wastewater System Type & Classification: Wastewater Collection Class 1
Communal Tile Field 3 is located behind 2 & 4 Maplecrest Court. It services 3 properties
(each equipped with an individual septic tank on their properties to serve as primary
treatment). The effluent from the individual private septic tanks then flows through the
municipal collection system to the communal tile field for subsurface disposal through a
syphon/dosing chamber and leaching bed. The collection system consists of 257.6 m of
gravity sanitary sewer main and 3 maintenance holes.
4.4 Communal Tile Field 4
Wastewater System Number: 120003824
Wastewater System Type & Classification: Wastewater Collection Class 1
Communal Tile Field 4 is located between 27 & 29 Pine Ridge Trail. It services 14
properties (each equipped with an individual septic tank on their properties to serve as
primary treatment). The effluent from the individual private septic tanks then flows
through the municipal collection system to the communal tile field for subsurface
disposal through a syphon/dosing chamber and leaching bed. The collection system
consists of 442.7m of gravity sanitary sewer main and 7 maintenance holes.
4.5 Communal Tile Field 5
Wastewater System Number: 120003833
Wastewater System Type & Classification: Wastewater Collection Class 1
Communal Tile Field 5 is located behind 1, 3, 5 & 7 Pine Ridge Trail. It services 22
properties (each equipped with an individual septic tank on their properties to serve as
primary treatment). The effluent from the individual private septic tanks then flows
through the municipal collection system to the communal tile field for subsurface
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disposal through 4 syphon/dosing chambers and leaching bed. The collection system
consists of 515.6m of gravity sanitary sewer main and 7 maintenance holes.
4.5 Communal I 0e ii-ieia 6
Wastewater System Number: 120003842
Wastewater System Type & Classification: Wastewater Collection Class 1
Communal Tile Field 6 is located behind 15 & 17 Beechwood Road. It services 26
properties. The effluent from these properties flows directly through the municipal
collection system to a communal septic tank, where the effluent then flows to a second
septic tank for a two-staged treatment sequence. The effluent from the second septic
tank then continues to the communal tile field for subsurface disposal through a
leaching bed. The collection system consists of 559.6 m of gravity sanitary sewer main
and 7 maintenance holes.
4.7 Communal Tile Field 7
Wastewater System Number: 120003851
Wastewater System Type & Classification: Wastewater Collection Class 1
Communal Tile Field 7 is located south of the service road between Country Club Lane
and Valleycrest Drive. It services 18 properties (each equipped with an individual septic
tank on their properties to serve as primary treatment). The effluent from the individual
private septic tanks then flows through the municipal collection system to the communal
tile field for subsurface disposal through a syphon/dosing chamber and leaching bed.
The collection system consists of 535.7 m of gravity sanitary sewer main and 7
maintenance holes.
5 Performance & Maintenance Objectives
Environmental Services is available to respond twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7)
days a week, three hundred and sixty-five (365) days a year for service calls or
emergencies related to the Municipal Communal Tile Fields System. All Environmental
Services Technicians are Iicenced under Ontario Regulation 129/04 (Regulation
Licensing of Sewage Works Operators). No emergency maintenance and/or
investigation was required during this reporting period.
Draft versions of an updated Operations Manual and Quality Management System for
the Tile Fields have been created and are currently under review and revision. The
program is being designed on a Quality Management System platform to mirror the
Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program.
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5.1 Maintenance & Visual Inspections
Environmental Services completes visual inspections of the Tile Fields and their
associated tanks/distribution boxes, collection system and maintenance holes; while an
outside contractor completes filter cleaning, sewage pump-outs, cleaning, and CCTV
inspections in the collection system. In this regard, actions completed in 2024 included
the following:
• Flushing(cleaning) and CCTV inspections for all collections systems (TF 1-7)
between April 30 & May 5, 2024.
• Replacement of the syphon tank at TF6 in December 2024.
• Grass and vegetative cover were maintained at the Tile Fields as needed,
between May and October.
• Monthly visual inspections of the Tile Fields were completed between May and
October with the following noted:
o No visual evidence of bed breakout, erosion or tank surcharging;
o No visual evidence of failure across piping, blockages across beds or
clogged inlets;
o No abnormal conditions were noted or specific follow-up maintenance
recommended based on visual inspections.
Where private lot level septic tanks are used (Tile Fields 1 through 5 and 7), property
owners are encouraged to inspect, service and pump-out septic tanks at minimum every
three (3) years and provide the record to Environmental Services. In 2024,
Environmental Services contacted 15 property owners connected to the municipal tile
fields with private lot level septic tanks because there were no records of pump outs or
inspections completed since 2020. Collecting this information supports best
management practices related to the continual operational performance and
maintenance of the municipal communal tile fields.
5.2 Effluent Flow Monitoring.
The referenced ECAs include requirements for the daily measurement of effluent being
discharged to the subsurface disposal systems (i.e. Tile Fields) to ensure daily design
sewage flow is not exceeded. The measurement of flows may also assist the Township
in determining the capability of the system to support existing community demands and
future planning.
Taking into consideration the age of the Tile Fields and their extremely good operating
condition, there is no evidence to suggest that these systems have been historically
overloaded. As outlined in the AECOM Horseshoe Communal Septic System
Assessment (September 2018) it appears that the Tile Fields were designed to treat
and collect a larger daily flow capacity than the current daily demands of the existing
service connections.
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The use of manual event counters and the principle of averaging monthly data for daily
flow estimates was discussed on July 31, 2019, with the MECP Approvals Branch and
through follow-up telephone calls with the MECP Barrie District Office. Furthermore, in
March 2020 and on behalf of the Township, AECOM submitted a letter to the MECP
Barrie District Office advising of the following:
"The Township of Oro-Medonte is currently seeking proposals for mechanical
siphon dosing counters from suppliers. Previously, the Township had pursued
electronic flow metering, however, the challenges and costs associated with the
method of flow measurement were prohibitive. These challenges included long
lead time for installation, partial pipe flow, no power supply at the siphon
chambers, and cost of the electronic flow meters.
During discussions with MECP staff during the ECA process for Tile Field 4, it
was proposed that dosing counters would be read monthly to determine the
average daily flow. There was no objection to this proposal. "- Craig West,
P.Eng
As such, the Township has elected to use manual event counters to collect monthly
data and estimate daily average flow.
In 2024, six of the seven (7) Municipal Tile Field locations (TF 1 to 4, 6 & 7) were
equipped with dose counters in the respective syphon chambers to monitor flow. These
devices are currently being calibrated and evaluated.
3 Filter Cleaning & Pump Out Records
Tank filter cleaning and replacement as well as solid removals were completed by
Espey D. Robert Excavating & Septic Services Ltd. as outlined in Table 1:
Table 2: Filter Cleaning & Pump Out Records
Date Location Filter Cleaning / Solids Removal
Replacements
2024/01/20 Tile Field 7 x
2024/02/21 Tile Field 7 x
2024/03/21 Tile Field 7 x
2024/04/08 Tile Field 6 x
2024/04/26 Tile Field 7 x
2024/06/21 Tile Field 7 x
2024/07/20 Tile Field 7 x
2024/08/22 Tile Field 7 x
2024/09/23 Tile Field 7 x
2024/11/09 Tile Field 7 x x
2024/11/22 Tile Field 6 x x
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2024/11/22 Tile Field 4 x
2024/11/22 Tile Field 5 x
2024/12/20 Tile Field 7 x
5.4 Sampling & Testing
The referenced ECAs outline sampling requirements for quarterly grab samples to be
collected from syphon/dosing chambers and analyzed for Five-Day Biological
Oxygen Demand (BOD5) and Total Suspended Solids (TSS). These parameters are
commonly used as an indicator of operational efficiency and general examination of
wastewater quality.
In 2024, due to an administrative error, Quarter 2 samples were collected after the
calendar quarter had concluded and 112 days after the Quarter 1 samples were taken.
The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) was notified of this non-
compliance, and steps have been taken to prevent this issue from happening again in the
future.
Summarized in the tables below are the 2024 BOD5 and TSS results for reference.
Table 3: BOU5 Results Summary
Sample Date TF1 TF2 TF3 TF4 TF5 TF6 TF7
(mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L)
2024/03/20 48 107 125 64 114 166 12
2024/07/10 34 28 126 61 73 205 7
2024/09/18 <12 38 176 71 94 138 <12
2024/11/20 18 90 57 33 57 163 12
*Note: 'TF' indicates 'Tile Field'
Table 4: TSS Results Summary
TF1 TF2 TF3 TF4 TF5 TF6 TF7
Sample Date
(mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L)
2024/03/20 17 129 82 2200 32 30 6
2024/07/10 24 16 36 52 116 32 4
2024/09/18 10 250 36 48 34 40 9
2024/11/20 10 31 20 35 27 62 5
*Note: 'TF' indicates 'Tile Field'
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6 Consumer Complaints
There was one (1) consumer complaint received during this reporting period and details
are summarized below in Table 4:
fable 5: Compliant Details & Resolution Summary
Date Complaint Details & Resolution
2024/09/04 CT2024-104 Tile Field 7
Owner had private tank pumped and the contractor's inspection report
suggested a possible blockage on the Township side. Township staff
attended, visually inspected, reviewed CCTV from May 2024 and
determined flow was not impeded in the municipal system and advised
homeowner.
Education and outreach postcards were also distributed to customers in the Q2 billing
during this reporting period, mailed July 15, 2024.
7 Spills or Abnormal Discharge Events
No spills, bypasses or abnormal discharge events were observed during this reporting
period. (Any spills or discharge events would be recorded and addressed in accordance
with Part X of the Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Regulation 675 (as amended)
and reported to MECP, both by telephone and in writing, in accordance with ECAs and
the CLI-ECA requirements.
8 Summary of Alterations to the Authorized System
No alterations were made to the Tile Fields or their associated sewage collection
systems within the reporting period that required authorization by ECA and CLI-ECA
approvals.
In September 2024, Council endorsed Municipal Sewer Use By-law No. 2024-091 which
assists in the protection of public safety, municipal infrastructure, and the natural
environment, while providing transparent guidance and a uniform understanding of
sewage terminology and definitions, acceptable sewage discharges, provisions, spill
notifications, inspections, approvals, orders and offenses while supporting operational
management of these systems.
9 Financial Planning
The communal tile systems are solely supported through a user fee delivery model,
meaning only those receiving the service, pay for the service. Although Sewage System
Financial Plans are not currently legislated in the same fashion as Drinking Water
Financial Plans, Township Staff is developing this program to mirror provincial drinking
water system practices in the delivery of sewage services to customers. Environmental
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projects, achieve operational targets and goals, and provide customers with a long-term
vision of costs associated with communal tile field services.
On November 22, 2023, a 10-Year Communal Tile Field Financial Plan (Financial Plan)
with the inclusion of multi-year user rates was received and endorsed by Council
(Motion No. SC231122-3). This process increases financial confidence in the delivery of
sustainable operational programs while continuing to build a capital financial reserve
fund supporting long-term asset management. The 2023 Financial Plan is available to
the public on the Township website.
10 Conclusion
It is the belief of the Township of Oro-Medonte that this report satisfies the
requirements of ECAs, Section 6, and the CLI-ECA, Schedule E, Section 4.
Any questions regarding this report should be directed to Environmental Services.
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Staff Report Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
To: Council
From: Laura Robert, Environmental Services Technologist
Meeting Date: February 12, 2025
Report No.: ES2025-03
Subject: Drinking Water Compliance Reports 2024-
Municipal Residential Drinking Water Systems
Type: For Information Only
Motion No.:
Recommendation
1. That Report No. ES2025-03, 2024 Drinking Water Compliance Reports for
Municipal Residential Drinking Water Systems, which includes reports for
Braestone, Canterbury, Cedarbrook, Craighurst, Harbourwood, Horseshoe
Highlands, Maplewood, Medonte Hills, Robincrest, Shanty Bay, Sugarbush and
Warminster, be received for information only.
Background
To make regulatory reporting requirements more efficient, Environmental Services has
created the `Drinking Water Compliance Report' (Report), which satisfies the
requirements of both Section 11: Annual Report and Schedule 22: Summary Reports for
Municipalities under Ontario Regulation 170/03 (O.Reg 170/03) for all its municipal
residential drinking water systems.
Section 11 of O. Reg 170/03 requires that the Township of Oro-Medonte, as the
Owner/Operating Authority of Municipal Drinking Water Systems shall ensure that an
annual report, covering the period from January 1 to December 31 in a year, be
prepared no later than February 28 of the following year and contain the following
information:
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• Include a statement of where a report prepared under Schedule 22 will be
available for inspection by any member of the public during normal business
hours without charge;
• Contain a brief description of the drinking water system, including a list of water
treatment chemicals used by the system;
• Describe any major expenses incurred to install, repair or replace required
equipment;
• Summarize any reports made to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and
Parks (MECP) for Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs);
• Summarize the results of tests required under O.Reg. 170/03, or under an
approval, municipal drinking water licence or order, including an Ontario Water
Resources Act order, if tests required under this Regulation in respect of a
parameter were not required during that period, summarize the most recent
results of tests of that parameter; and,
• Describe any corrective actions taken.
Schedule 22 of O. Reg 17/03 requires that a summary report be prepared no later than
March 31 of the following year, and include the following information relating to the
period covered by the report:
• List the requirements of the Act, the regulations, the system's approval, drinking
water works permit, municipal drinking water licence, and any orders applicable
to the system that were not met at any time during the period covered by the
report with specifics to the duration and measures that were taken to correct the
failure.
• The report must also include the following information to enable the Owner of the
system to assess the capability of the system to meet existing and planned uses
of the system:
o Summarize the quantities and flow rates of the water supplied during the
period covered by the report, including monthly average and maximum
daily flows; and,
o Compare the aforementioned summary of quantities and flow rates to the
rated capacity and flow rates approved in the system's approval, drinking
water works permit, or municipal drinking water licence.
Analysis
Attached are 2024 Drinking Water Compliance Reports for the municipal residential
drinking water systems. Each report highlights the analysis of all sampling
requirements required by provincial regulations and addresses the terms and conditions
Environmental Services February 12, 2025
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of the Permit to Take Water, Drinking Water Works Permit, and Municipal Drinking
Water Licence for the 2024 calendar year.
Financial/Legal Implications/ Risk Management
These Reports will be supplied to any designated facilities supplied by a drinking water
system (e.g. Simcoe County District School Board), posted on the Township's website
and available on request at the Township Administrative Centre for public access and
review in accordance with O. Reg 170/03 requirements.
Policies/Legislation
Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002
O.Reg 170/03: Drinking Water Systems
Corporate Strategic Priorities
Financial Sustainability
Community Engagement
Community Safety
Strengthen Operational Capacity
Consultations
Director, Environmental Services
Environmental Services Analyst
Attachments
Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024 —Braestone
Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024 —Canterbury
Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024 —Cedarbrook
Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024— Craighurst
Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024— Harbourwood
Environmental Services February 12, 2025
Report No. ES2025-03 Page 3 of 4
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Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024— Horseshoe Highlands
Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024— Maplewood
Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024— Medonte Hills
Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024— Robincrest
Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024— Shanty Bay
Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024— Sugarbush
Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024— Warminster
Conclusion
Per current provincial drinking water regulations, Drinking Water Compliance Reports
have been completed and provided for information to Council as part of Environmental
Services' commitment to informing the Mayor and Council of the status of the Municipal
Drinking Water Systems. These reports will also be posted to the Township website and
be supplied to designated facilities.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Robert, Environmental Services Technologist February 3, 2025
Approvals: Date of Approval
Michelle Jakobi, Director, Environmental Services February 3, 2025
Shawn Binns, CAO February 5, 2025
Environmental Services February 12, 2025
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Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024
Braestone Drinking Water System
Annual and Municipal Summary Reports
(Prepared in accordance with Section 11 and Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03)
Period Covering: January 1 to December 31 2024 February 3 2025
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
2 Reporting Requirements .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report.................................................... 3
2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities................. 4
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement ............................................................................ 4
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report............................................ 4
4 Braestone Drinking Water System .............................................................................. 5
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description ....................................................... 5
4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals .................................................................................. 5
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System ................................. 6
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing . 6
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03) ............................................ 6
4.4.2 Schedule 10: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03) ............. 7
4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................. 7
4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................... 10
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions ........................................................................ 11
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems......... 11
4.5.2 Schedule 17: Corrective Actions ................................................................... 11
4.6 Municipal Summary Report.................................................................................. 12
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1 ................................................................................. 12
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2 ................................................................................. 12
5 Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 12
Appendix
Appendix A - Well Flow Summary
Appendix B - Average and Maximum Daily Usage Compared to Permitted Daily
Capacity
List of Tables
Table 1: Major Expense Summary
Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Table 3: Schedule 10 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Table 9: Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
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1 Introduction
The Township of Oro-Medonte has prepared this report to satisfy the requirements of
Section 11: Annual Report and Schedule 22: Summary Reports for Municipalities of
Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 170/03.
This report covers the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024, and applies to the
following municipally owned and operated drinking water system:
• Braestone Drinking Water System (DWS #260095498)
2 Reporting Requirements
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report
Section 11 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the Owner of a drinking water system shall
ensure that an annual report, covering the period from January 1 to December 31 in a
year, be prepared no later than February 28 of the following year. The report must
include the following information relating to the period covered by the report:
• Include a statement of where a report prepared under Schedule 22 will be
available for inspection by any member of the public during normal business
hours without charge;
• Contain a brief description of the drinking water system, including a list of water
treatment chemicals used by the system;
• Describe any major expenses incurred to install, repair or replace required
equipment;
• Summarize any reports made to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and
Parks (MECP) for Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs);
• Summarize the results of tests required under O.Reg. 170/03, or under an
approval, municipal drinking water licence or order, including an Ontario Water
Resources Act order, if tests required under this Regulation in respect of a
parameter were not required during that period, summarize the most recent
results of tests of that parameter; and,
• Describe any corrective actions taken.
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2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities
Schedule 22 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the report be prepared no later than March
31 of the following year, and include the following information relating to the period
covered by the report:
• List the requirements of the Act, the regulations, the system's approval, drinking
water works permit, municipal drinking water licence, and any orders applicable
to the system that were not met at any time during the period covered by the
report with specifics to the duration and measures that were taken to correct the
failure.
• The report must also include the following information to enable the owner of the
system to assess the capability of the system to meet existing and planned uses
of the system:
o Summarize the quantities and flow rates of the water supplied during the
period covered by the report, including monthly average and maximum
daily flows; and,
o Compare the aforementioned summary of quantities and flow rates to the
rated capacity and flow rates approved in the system's approval, drinking
water works permit, or municipal drinking water licence.
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report
In accordance with Section 11 of O.Reg. 170/03, a copy of the report is available to the
public, free of charge from the following outlets:
• Township of Oro-Medonte's website (www.oro-medonte.ca); and,
• Public request at the Municipal Office, located at 148 Line 7 South, Oro-Medonte.
The public is advised of the report's availability and how to obtain a copy, without
charge, on the Township of Oro-Medonte's website through annual public reporting to
Council and on the drinking water dedicated landing pages.
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Drinking Water System Number: 260095498
Raw Water Source: Groundwater
Drinking - Category:
ResidentialLarge Municipal Drinking - System- • •ly& Distribution
Population Served: Approx. 725 persons
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description
The Braestone Drinking Water System (DWS #260095498) is located at 26 Georgian
Grande Drive, Oro-Medonte. The facility is owned and operated by the Corporation of
the Township of Oro-Medonte in accordance with its specific MDWL, DWWP, PTTW,
and all other applicable legislation.
This groundwater facility consists of two production wells, process piping, and an in-
ground reservoir. Raw water is conveyed to the pumphouse, where treatment includes
chlorination with sodium hypochlorite. Primary disinfection is achieved through the CT
disinfection concept using the combination of a disinfectant residual concentration and
effective contact time by means of a dual-celled 552 m3 reservoir. Treated water is
pumped into the distribution system with four (4) high lift pumps.
The distribution system consists of approximately 9.3 km of watermain (ranging in sizes
from 150mm to 200mm), forty-eight (48) hydrants, forty-one (41) valves, and seven (7)
sample stations servicing approximately 207 residential homes.
Monitoring of the drinking water system's operation is 24 hours a day, seven days a
week continuously through a computerized SCADA system, equipped with alarming for
a certified water operator dispatch when operational issues arise. Emergency backup
power is fulfilled through a 150 kW natural gas generator.
4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals
The following water treatment chemicals were utilized during the reporting period:
Sodium Hypochlorite (12%)
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4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System
The Township of Oro-Medonte has determined expenses over $25,000 to be
considered a `major expense'. A brief summary of the major or notable expenses
incurred during the reporting period to install, repair, or replace required equipment, and
the value of each is included in the table below.
Table 1: Major or Notable Expense Summary
Expense Cost Incurred
No major or notable expenses to report during this reporting N/A
period.
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170103: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing
O.Reg. 170/03 outlines specific operational checks and sampling requirements for
drinking water systems, while O.Reg. 169/03 specifies drinking water quality
standards and maximum allowable concentrations of analytical parameters.
During the reporting period, the required operational checks were completed and
drinking water samples were collected in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03. All
accredited laboratory results for analyzed samples met the requirements and did not
exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg. 169/03.
No additional testing and sampling was required in 2024 due to any requirements
of an approval, order, or other legal instruments.
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03)
Operational checks of measurements of free chlorine residuals and raw water turbidity
were conducted in accordance with the large municipal residential drinking water
system requirements as prescribed by 0.Reg.170/03, Schedule 7. No data is reported
for fluoride as the Township of Oro-Medonte does not fluoridate any of its drinking water
systems.
Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Parameter Sample Count Range of Results
min/av /max
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 1 12 0.08/0.15/0.22
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 2 12 0.08/0.12/0.20
Chlorine m /L 8760* 0.14/1.24/1.56**
Fluoride N/A N/A
*8760 is the number of samples used for continuous monitoring.
**The range of chlorine results incorporates maintenance activities and operational testing. It does not
necessarily reflect residuals within the distribution system.
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4.4.2 Schedule 10: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Raw, treated and distribution water samples were collected and analyzed for
microbiological parameters specified in Section 10-2, 10-,3, and 10-4 of O.Reg. 170/03.
All accredited laboratory results for samples analyzed for microbiological parameters
met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg.
169/03, unless otherwise stated in Section 4.5.1 `Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse
Test Results and Other Problems' of this report.
Raw, treated and distribution drinking water samples were analyzed for bacteriological
health-related parameters including E.coli, total coliform, background bacteria
(background) and heterotrophic plate count (HPC). The presence of HPC and
background bacteria when measured in counts greater than 200 CFU per 100 mL, may
indicate a deterioration in water quality within the drinking water system and initiate
additional maintenance activities, such as flushing. The results for microbiological and
bacteriological parameters during this reporting period are summarized below for
reference.
Table 3: Schedule 10 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
E.coli Total Background HPC
Source Sample (CFU/100 mL) Coliform (CFU/100 mL) (CFU/1 mL)
Count (CFU/100 mL)
min-max min-max min max) min-max
Raw Well 1 53 0 - 0 0 - 1 0 — 19 N/A
Well 53 0 - 0 0 - 1 0 - 5 N/A
Treated - 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 <10 - 10
Distribution - 106 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 — 1 <10 - 40
Note: Total coliform results in raw drinking water samples are prior to treatment.
4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Drinking water samples were collected from the drinking water system and analyzed
for all parameters in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Schedule 13. All samples
analyzed met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated
in O.Reg. 169/03.
If chemical analysis under O.Reg. 170/03 was not required during this reporting period;
the most recent analytical results for that parameter have been summarized in the
tables below for reference, in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Section 11.
Under Section 13-2 and 13-4, sampling requirements for inorganics and organics are
once every 36 months and tested for every parameter listed in O.Reg 170/03,
Schedules 23 and 24. Results indicated that all parameters were below half the
maximum allowable concentration in Schedule 2 in the Ontario Drinking Water Quality
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Standards. The most recent chemical parameter results are summarized in the table
below for reference.
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Parameter Date Results Units Exceedance
Sampled
Schedule 23: Inorganics
Antimony 2024/07/24 0.6 <MDL u /L No
Arsenic 2024/07/24 0.3 u /L No
Barium 2024/07/24 72.6 u /L No
Boron 2024/07/24 12 u /L No
Cadmium 2024/07/24 0.003 <MDL u /L No
Chromium 2024/07/24 0.22 u /L No
Mercury 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Selenium 2024/07/24 0.04 <MDL u /L No
Uranium 2024/07/24 0.463 u /L No
Schedule 24: Organics
Alachlor 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Atrazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Atrazine + N-dealkylated 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL ug/L No
metabolites
Azin hos-meth I 2024/07/24 0.05 <MDL u /L No
Benzene 2024/07/24 0.32 <MDL u /L No
Benzo a rene 2024/07/24 0.004 <MDL u /L No
Bromox nil 2024/07/24 0.33 <MDL u /L No
Carbar I 2024/07/24 0.05 <MDL u /L No
Carbofuran 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Carbon tetrachloride 2024/07/24 0.17 <MDL u /L No
Chlorpyrifos 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Deseth I atrazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Diazinon 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Dicamba 2024/07/24 0.20 <MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.41 <MDL u /L No
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.36 <MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichloroethane 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL u /L No
1,1-Dichloroethylene 2024/07/24 0.33 <MDL ug/L No
vin lidene chloride
Dichloromethane 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL u /L No
2,4-dichloro henol 2024/07/24 0.15 <MDL u /L No
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic 2024/07/24 0.19 <MDL ug/L No
acid 2,4-D
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Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic & Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
(continued)
Diclofo -meth I 2024/07/24 0.40 <MDL u /L No
Dimethoate 2024/07/24 0.06 <MDL u /L No
Di uat 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Diuron 2024/07/24 0.03 <MDL u /L No
Glyphosate 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Malathion 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
MCPA 2024/07/24 0.00012 <MDL m /L No
Metolachlor 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Metribuzin 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Monochlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.3 <MDL u /L No
Para uat 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Pentachloro henol 2024/07/24 0.15 <MDL u /L No
Phorate 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Picloram 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 2024/07/24 0.04 <MDL ug/L No
PCBs - Total
Prometr ne 2024/07/24 0.03 <MDL u /L No
Simazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Terbufos 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Tetrachloroethylene 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL ug/L No
(perch loroeth lene
2,3,4,6-tetrachloro henol 2024/07/24 0.20 <MDL u /L No
Triallate 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Trichloroeth lene 2024/07/24 0.44 <MDL u /L No
2,4,6-trichloro henol 2024/07/24 0.25 <MDL u /L No
Trifluralin 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Vinyl Chloride 2024/07/24 0.17 <MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-6 and 13-6.1, sampling requirements for trihalomethanes (THMs) and
haloacetic acids (HAAs) are quarterly and expressed as a running annual average
(RAA), which is updated continually as quarterly sample results are received.
Regulatory reporting requirements for HAAs and its associated calculated RAA of
quarterly results commenced January 1, 2020, although Environmental Services has
been actively calculating RAA since 2017 as a best management practice to evaluate
the status of the parameter within the drinking water system.
The 2024 THMs and HAAs results are summarized on the following page.
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Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Running Annual
Parameter Average RAA Unit Exceedance
Trihalomethanes THMs 4.05 u /L No
Haloacetic Acid HAAs 5.3<MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-7, sampling requirements for nitrate and nitrite are quarterly. The
2024 nitrate and nitrite results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
2024/02/15 0.006<MDL m /L No
Nitrate 2024/05/29 0.006<MDL m /L No
2024/08/20 0.006<MDL m /L No
2024/11/27 0.006<MDL m /L No
2024/02/15 0.003<MDL m /L No
Nitrite 2024/05/29 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/08/20 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/11/27 0.003<MDL m /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-8 and 13-9, sampling requirements for sodium and fluoride are once
every 60 months. Sodium and fluoride sampling was completed in 2023, and the results
are summarized in the table below for reference. The next sampling will be due in 2028.
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
Sodium 2023/08/29 4.73 m /L No
Fluoride 2023/08/29 0.06<MDL m /L No
4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Lead samples are required to be collected from the drinking water system during the
prescribed sampling periods of `Winter' (December 15 to April 15) and `Summer' (June
15 to October 15) in accordance with Schedule 15.1. The Braestone Drinking Water
System has met the eligibility criteria for a reduction in sampling requirements as
prescribed in Section 15.1-5. The distribution system sampling is required as follows:
• Alkalinity and pH each year, every "Winter" and "Summer" period
Lead once every 3 years, "Winter" and "Summer" period
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The 2024 lead, total alkalinity and pH results are summarized in Table 8 below for
reference.
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Location Sample Date Lead Alkalinity
Type Count Sampled (ug/L) (mg/L as pH Exceedance
CaCo3
Residential 10 2024/03/27 0.07 — 2.32 N/A 8.1 — 8.3 No
Plumbing 10 2024/09/25 0.04 — 4.42 N/A 8.0 — 8.2 No
Non-Res 1 2024/03/27 0.08 N/A 8.2 No
Plumbing 1 2024/09/25 0.21 N/A 8.1 No
Distribution 2 2024/03/27 0.05 — 0.06 171* 8.1* No
2 2024/09/25 0.03 — 0.43 163 — 167 8.1 — 8.2 No
*Results were identical in both samples collected.
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems
In accordance with O.Reg 170/03, Schedule 16, notifications of adverse water quality
incidents and other observations that indicate the potential of improperly disinfected
water has been directed to users are provided to the MECP Spills Action Centre (SAC)
and local Medical Officer of Health (Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU)).
During this reporting period, there were zero (0) incidents in the drinking water system.
4.5.2 Schedule 17: Corrective Actions
Due to the non-occurrence of any adverse test or other observations requiring reporting
to the MECP, there were no corrective actions required.
Table 9 Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
AWQI Number:
There were no AWQIs to report during this reporting period.
Incident Details:
N/A
Corrective Action:
N/A
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4.6 Municipal Summary Report
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1
The following table summarizes the requirements of the Act, the Regulations, the
system's approval, municipal drinking water licence, drinking water works permit,
and any orders applicable to the system that were not met during the reporting
period, including the duration and description of the corrective action(s) taken.
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) & Associated Regulations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
Municipal Drinking Water Licence & Drinking Water Work Permit
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
Provincial Orders
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
Best Practice Issues and Recommendations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2
In order to assist the Township in assessing the capability of the system to meet
existing and planned uses of the system, Appendix A and B summarizes quantities
of water volumes supplied and offers a visual depiction of permitted water taking
compared to drinking water system demands during the reporting period, including
monthly average and maximum daily flows.
5 Conclusion
This report satisfies the requirements of Section 11 and Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03.
Any questions regarding this report should be directed to Environmental Services.
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Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024
Canterbury Drinking Water System
Annual and Municipal Summary Reports
(Prepared in accordance with Section 11 and Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03)
Period Covering: January 1 to December 31, 2024 February 3, 2025
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
2 Reporting Requirements .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report.................................................... 3
2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities................. 4
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement ............................................................................ 4
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report............................................ 4
4 Canterbury Drinking Water System.............................................................................. 5
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description ....................................................... 5
4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals.................................................................................. 6
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System ................................. 6
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing . 6
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03) ............................................ 6
4.4.2 Schedule 11: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03) ............. 3
4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................. 8
4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................... 10
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions ........................................................................ 11
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems......... 11
4.5.2 Schedule 18: Corrective Actions ................................................................... 11
4.6 Municipal Summary Report ................................................................................. 12
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1 ................................................................................. 12
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2 ................................................................................. 12
5 Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 12
Appendix
Appendix A - Well Flow Summary
Appendix B - Average and Maximum Daily Usage Compared to Permitted Daily
Capacity
List of Tables
Table 1: Major Expense Summary
Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Table 3: Schedule 11 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Table 9: Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
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1 Introduction
The Township of Oro-Medonte has prepared this report to satisfy the requirements of
Section 11: Annual Report and Schedule 22: Summary Reports for Municipalities of
Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 170/03.
This report covers the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024, and applies to the
following municipally owned and operated drinking water system:
• Canterbury Drinking Water System (DWS #220007454)
2 Reporting Requirements
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report
Section 11 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the Owner of a drinking water system shall
ensure that an annual report, covering the period from January 1 to December 31 in a
year, be prepared no later than February 28 of the following year. The report must
include the following information relating to the period covered by the report:
• Include a statement of where a report prepared under Schedule 22 will be
available for inspection by any member of the public during normal business
hours without charge;
• Contain a brief description of the drinking water system, including a list of water
treatment chemicals used by the system;
• Describe any major expenses incurred to install, repair or replace required
equipment;
• Summarize any reports made to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and
Parks (MECP) for Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs);
• Summarize the results of tests required under O.Reg. 170/03, or under an
approval, municipal drinking water licence or order, including an Ontario Water
Resources Act order, if tests required under this Regulation in respect of a
parameter were not required during that period, summarize the most recent
results of tests of that parameter; and,
• Describe any corrective actions taken.
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2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities
Schedule 22 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the report be prepared no later than March
31 of the following year, and include the following information relating to the period
covered by the report:
• List the requirements of the Act, the regulations, the system's approval, drinking
water works permit, municipal drinking water licence, and any orders applicable
to the system that were not met at any time during the period covered by the
report with specifics to the duration and measures that were taken to correct the
failure.
• The report must also include the following information to enable the Owner of the
system to assess the capability of the system to meet existing and planned uses
of the system:
o Summarize the quantities and flow rates of the water supplied during the
period covered by the report, including monthly average and maximum
daily flows; and,
o Compare the aforementioned summary of quantities and flow rates to the
rated capacity and flow rates approved in the system's approval, drinking
water works permit, or municipal drinking water licence.
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report
In accordance with Section 11 of O.Reg. 170/03, a copy of the report is available to the
public, free of charge from the following outlets:
• Township of Oro-Medonte's website (www.oro-medonte.ca); and,
• Public request at the Municipal Office, located at 148 Line 7 South, Oro-Medonte.
The public is advised of the report's availability and how to obtain a copy, without
charge, on the Township of Oro-Medonte's website through annual public reporting to
Council and on the drinking water dedicated landing pages.
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4 Canterbury Drinking Water System
CANTERBURY
Drinking Water System Number: 220007454
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4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description
The Canterbury Drinking Water System (DWS # 220007454) is located at 1 Somerset
Boulevard, Concession 7, Oro-Medonte. The facility is owned and operated by the
Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte in accordance with its specific MDWL,
DWWP, PTTW, and all other applicable legislation.
This groundwater facility consists of two production wells, process piping, and chlorine
contact main entering the distribution system. Raw water is conveyed to the
pumphouse, where treatment includes chlorination with sodium hypochlorite prior to
delivery to the first consumer. Primary disinfection is achieved through the CT
disinfection concept using the combination of a disinfectant residual concentration and
effective contact time by means of a chlorine contact main. Treated water enters the
distribution system based on usage demands within the system. Four (4) pressure tanks
within the pumphouse maintain and regulate system pressure during peak hour
demands.
The distribution system consists of approximately 315m of 150mm watermain, 244m of
25mm watermain, six (6) valves, three (3) sample stations servicing 18 residential
detached residential units and a community hall.
The drinking water system's operation is continuously monitored 24 hours a day, seven
days a week through a computerized SCADA system, equipped with alarming for a
certified water operator dispatch when operational issues arise. Emergency backup
power is fulfilled through a 20 kW natural gas generator.
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4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals
The following water treatment chemicals were utilized during the reporting period:
Sodium Hypochlorite (12%)
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System
The Township of Oro-Medonte has determined expenses over $25,000 to be
considered a `major expense'. A brief summary of the major or notable expenses
incurred during the reporting period to install, repair or replace required equipment, and
the value of each, is included in the Table below.
Table 1: Major or Notable Expense Summary
Expense Cost Incurred
No major or notable expenses to report during this reporting N/A
period.
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing
O.Reg. 170/03 outlines specific operational checks and sampling requirements for
drinking water systems, while O.Reg. 169/03 specifies drinking water quality
standards and maximum allowable concentrations of analytical parameters.
During the reporting period, the required operational checks were completed and
drinking water samples were collected in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03. All
accredited laboratory results for analyzed samples met the requirements and did not
exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg. 169/03.
No additional testing and sampling were required in 2024 due to any requirements
of an approval, order, or other legal instruments.
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03)
Operational checks of measurements of free chlorine residuals and raw water turbidity
were conducted in accordance with the small municipal residential drinking water
system requirements as prescribed by 0.Reg.170/03, Schedule 7. No data is reported
for fluoride as the Township of Oro-Medonte does not fluoridate any of its drinking water
systems.
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Table 2: Schedule 7 - Operational Checks Summary
Parameter Sample Range of Results
Count (min/Avg/max)
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 1 12 0.13/0.31/0.52
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 2 12 0.20/0.37/0.89
Chlorine m /L 8760* 0.57/1.24/1.74**
Fluoride N/A N/A
* 8760 is the number of samples used for continuous monitoring.
**The range of chlorine results incorporates maintenance activities and operational testing. It does not
necessarily reflect residuals within the distribution system.
4.4.2 Schedule 11: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Raw, treated and distribution water samples were collected and analyzed for
microbiological parameters specified in Sections 11-2, 11-3, and 11-4 of O.Reg. 170/03.
All accredited laboratory results for samples analyzed for microbiological parameters
met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg.
169/03, unless otherwise stated in Section 4.5.1 `Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse
Test Results and Other Problems' of this report.
Raw, treated and distribution drinking water samples were analyzed for bacteriological
health-related parameters including E.coli, total coliform, background bacteria
(background) and heterotrophic plate count (HPC). The presence of HPC and
background bacteria when measured in counts greater than 200 CFU per 100 mL, may
indicate a deterioration in water quality within the drinking water system and initiate
additional maintenance activities, such as flushing. The results for microbiological and
bacteriological parameters during this reporting period are summarized below for
reference.
Table 3: Schedule 11 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
E.coli Total Background HPC
Sample (CFU/100 mL) Coliform (CFU/100 mL) (CFU/1 mL)
Source Count (CFU/100 mL)
min-max min-max min max) min-max
Raw Well 26 0 - 0 0 - 2 0 - 13 N/A
Well 26 0 - 0 0 - 2 0 — >200 N/A
Treated - 26 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 N/A
Distribution - 26 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 6 <10 — 20
Note: Total coliform results in raw drinking water samples are prior to treatment.
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4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Drinking water samples were collected from the drinking water system and analyzed
for all parameters in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Schedule 13. All samples
analyzed met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated
in O.Reg. 169/03.
If chemical analysis under O.Reg. 170/03 was not required during this reporting period;
the most recent analytical results for that parameter have been summarized in the
tables below for reference, in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Section 11.
Under Section 13-2 and 13-4, sampling requirements for inorganics and organics are
once every 60 months and tested for every parameter listed in O.Reg 170/03,
Schedules 23 and 24. Results indicated that all parameters were below half the
maximum allowable concentration in Schedule 2 in the Ontario Drinking Water Quality
Standards. The most recent chemical parameter results are summarized in the table
below for reference.
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Units Exceedance
Schedule 23: Inorganics
Antimony 2021/06/16 0.9<MDL u /L No
Arsenic 2021/06/16 0.4 u /L No
Barium 2021/06/16 130 u /L No
Boron 2021/06/16 18 u /L No
Cadmium 2021/06/16 0.004 u /L No
Chromium 2021/06/16 0.32 u /L No
Mercury 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Selenium 2021/06/16 0.04<MDL u /L No
Uranium 2021/06/16 0.063 u /L No
Schedule 24: Organics
Alachlor 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Atrazine + 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL ug/L No
N-dealk Iated metabolites
Azin hos-meth I 2021/06/16 0.05<MDL u /L No
Benzene 2021/06/16 0.32<MDL u /L No
Benzo a rene 2021/06/16 0.004<MDL u /L No
Bromox nil 2021/06/16 0.33<MDL u /L No
Carbar I 2021/06/16 0.05<MDL u /L No
Carbofuran 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Carbon Tetrachloride 2021/06/16 0.17<MDL u /L No
Chlorpyrifos 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Diazinon 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Dicamba 2021/06/16 0.20<MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 2021/06/16 0.41<MDL u /L No
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Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic & Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
(continued)
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 2021/06/16 0.36<MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichloroethane 2021/06/16 0.35<MDL u /L No
1,1-Dichloroethylene 2021/06/16 0.33<MDL ug/L No
vin lidene chloride
Dichloromethane 2021/06/16 0.35<MDL u /L No
2-4 Dichloro henol 2021/06/16 0.15<MDL u /L No
2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic 2021/06/16 0.19<MDL ug/L No
acid 2,4-D
Diclofo -meth I 2021/06/16 0.40<MDL u /L No
Dimethoate 2021/06/16 0.06<MDL u /L No
Di uat 2021/06/16 1<MDL u /L No
Diuron 2021/06/16 0.03<MDL u /L No
Glyphosate 2021/06/16 1<MDL u /L No
Malathion 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Metolachlor 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Metribuzin 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Monochlorobenzene 2021/06/16 0.3<MDL u /L No
MCPA 2021/06/16 0.00012<MDL m /L No
Para uat 2021/06/16 1<MDL u /L No
Pentachloro henol 2021/06/16 0.15<MDL u /L No
Phorate 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Picloram 2021/06/16 1<MDL u /L No
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 2021/06/16 0.04<MDL ug/L No
PCB
Prometr ne 2021/06/16 0.03<MDL u /L No
Simazine 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Terbufos 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Tetrachloroeth lene 2021/06/16 0.35<MDL u /L No
2,3,4,6-Tetrachloro henol 2021/06/16 0.20<MDL u /L No
Triallate 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Trichloroeth lene 2021/06/16 0.44<MDL u /L No
2,4,6-Trichloro henol 2021/06/16 0.25<MDL u /L No
Trifluralin 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Vinyl Chloride 2021/06/16 0.17<MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-6 and 13-6.1, sampling requirements for the trihalomethanes (THMs)
and haloacetic acids (HAAs) are quarterly and expressed as a running annual average
(RAA), that is updated continually as quarterly sample results are received.
Regulatory reporting requirements for HAAs and its associated calculated RAA of
quarterly results commenced January 1, 2020, although Environmental Services has
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been actively calculating RAA since 2017 as a best management practice to evaluate
the status of the parameter within the drinking water system.
The 2024 THMs and HAAs results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Running Annual
Parameter Average RAA Unit Exceedance
Trihalomethanes THMs 5.10 u /L No
Haloacetic Acid HAAs 5.3<MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-7, sampling requirements for nitrate and nitrite are quarterly. The
2024 nitrate and nitrite results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
2024/02/15 0.006<MDL m /L No
Nitrate 2024/05/29 0.006<MDL m /L No
2024/08/20 0.006<MDL m /L No
2024/11/27 0.006<MDL m /L No
2024/02/15 0.003<MDL m /L No
Nitrite 2024/05/29 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/08/20 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/11/27 0.003<MDL m /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-8 and 13-9, sampling requirements for sodium and fluoride are once
every 60 months. Sodium and fluoride sampling was completed in 2023, and the results
are summarized in the table below for reference. The next sampling will be due in 2028.
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
Sodium 2023/08/29 12.80 m /L No
Fluoride 2023/08/29 0.13 m /L No
4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Lead samples are required to be collected from the drinking water system during the
prescribed sampling periods of `Winter' (December 15 to April 15) and `Summer' (June
15 to October 15) in accordance with Schedule 15.1. The Canterbury Drinking Water
System has met the eligibility criteria for a reduction in sampling requirements as
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prescribed in Section 15.1-5. The distribution system sampling is required as follows:
• Alkalinity and pH each year, every "Winter" and "Summer" period
• Lead once every 3 years, "Winter" and "Summer" period
The 2024 lead, total alkalinity and pH results are summarized in Table 8 below for
reference.
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Location Sample Date Lead Alkalinity pH Exceedance
Type Count Sampled (ug/L) (mg/L as CaCO3)
Plumbing N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Distribution 1 1 1 2024/03/21 1 0.12 1 182 1 7.9 1 No
1 2024/09/24 0.20 169 7.9 No
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems
In accordance with O.Reg 170/03, Schedule 16, notifications of adverse water quality
incidents and other observations that indicate the potential of improperly disinfected
water has been directed to users are provided to the MECP Spills Action Centre (SAC)
and local Medical Officer of Health (Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU)).
During this reporting period, there were zero (0) incidents in the drinking water system.
4.5.2 Schedule 18: Corrective Actions
Due to the non-occurrence of any adverse test or other observations requiring reporting
to the MECP, there were no corrective actions required.
Table 9: Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
AWQI Number:
There were no AWQIs to report during this reporting period.
Incident Details:
N/A
Corrective Action:
N/A
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4.6 Municipal Summary Report
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1
The following table summarizes the requirements of the Act, the Regulations, the
system's approval, municipal drinking water licence, drinking water works permit,
and any orders applicable to the system that were not met during the reporting
period, including the duration and description of the corrective action(s) taken.
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) & Associated Regulations
No issues or non-compliances were identified during this reporting period.
Municipal Drinking Water Licence & Drinking Water Work Permit
No issues or non-compliances were identified during this reporting period.
Provincial Orders
No provincial orders were issued during this reporting period.
Best Practice Issues and Recommendations
No recommendations or best practices were issued by MECP during this
reporting period.
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2
In order to assist the Township in assessing the capability of the system to meet
existing and planned uses of the system, Appendix A and B summarize the
quantities of water volumes supplied and offer a visual depiction of allowed water
taking compared to drinking water system demands during the reporting period,
including monthly average and maximum daily flows.
5 Conclusion
This report satisfies the requirements of Section 11 and Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03.
Any questions regarding this report should be directed to Environmental Services.
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Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024
Cedarbrook Drinking Water System
Annual and Municipal Summary Reports
(Prepared in accordance with Section 11 and Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03)
Period Covering: January 1 to December 31, 2024 February 3, 2025
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
2 Reporting Requirements .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report.................................................... 3
2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities................. 4
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement ............................................................................ 4
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report............................................ 4
4 Cedarbrook Drinking Water System............................................................................. 5
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description ....................................................... 5
4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals.................................................................................. 6
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System ................................. 6
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing . 6
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03) ............................................ 6
4.4.2 Schedule 11: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03) ............. 7
4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................. 8
4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................... 11
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions ........................................................................ 11
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems......... 11
4.5.2 Schedule 18: Corrective Actions ................................................................... 11
4.6 Municipal Summary Report ................................................................................. 12
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1 ................................................................................. 12
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2 ................................................................................. 12
5 Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 12
Appendix
Appendix A - Well Flow Summary
Appendix B - Average and Maximum Daily Usage Compared to Permitted Daily
Capacity
List of Tables
Table 1: Major Expense Summary
Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Table 3: Schedule 11 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Table 9: Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
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1 Introduction
The Township of Oro-Medonte has prepared this report to satisfy the requirements of
Section 11: Annual Report and Schedule 22: Summary Reports for Municipalities of
Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 170/03.
This report covers the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024, and applies to the
following municipally owned and operated drinking water system:
• Cedarbrook Drinking Water System (DWS # 220006936)
2 Reporting Requirements
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report
Section 11 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the Owner of a drinking water system shall
ensure that an annual report, covering the period from January 1 to December 31 in a
year, be prepared no later than February 28 of the following year. The report must
include the following information relating to the period covered by the report:
• Include a statement of where a report prepared under Schedule 22 will be
available for inspection by any member of the public during normal business
hours without charge;
• Contain a brief description of the drinking water system, including a list of water
treatment chemicals used by the system;
• Describe any major expenses incurred to install, repair, or replace required
equipment;
• Summarize any reports made to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and
Parks (MECP) for Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQls);
• Summarize the results of tests required under O.Reg. 170/03, or under an
approval, municipal drinking water licence or order, including an Ontario Water
Resources Act order, if tests required under this Regulation in respect of a
parameter were not required during that period, summarize the most recent
results of tests of that parameter; and,
• Describe any corrective actions taken.
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2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities
Schedule 22 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the report be prepared no later than March
31 of the following year, and include the following information relating to the period
covered by the report:
• List the requirements of the Act, the regulations, the system's approval, drinking
water works permit, municipal drinking water licence, and any orders applicable
to the system that were not met at any time during the period covered by the
report with specifics to the duration and measures that were taken to correct the
failure.
• The report must also include the following information to enable the Owner of the
system to assess the capability of the system to meet existing and planned uses
of the system:
o Summarize the quantities and flow rates of the water supplied during the
period covered by the report, including monthly average and maximum
daily flows; and,
o Compare the aforementioned summary of quantities and flow rates to the
rated capacity and flow rates approved in the system's approval, drinking
water works permit or municipal drinking water licence.
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report
In accordance with Section 11 of O.Reg. 170/03, a copy of the report is available to the
public, free of charge from the following outlets:
• Township of Oro-Medonte's website (www.oro-medonte.ca); and,
• Public request at the Municipal Office, located at 148 Line 7 South, Oro-Medonte.
The public is advised of the report's availability and how to obtain a copy, without
charge, on the Township of Oro-Medonte's website through annual public reporting to
Council and on the drinking water dedicated landing pages.
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4 Cedarbrook Drinking Water System
CEDARBROOK
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Drinking Water SystemCategory:
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Population Served: Approx. 84 persons
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description
Cedarbrook Drinking Water System (DWS # 220006936) is located at 1547 Ridge Road
East, Oro-Medonte. The facility is owned and operated by the Corporation of the
Township of Oro-Medonte in accordance with its specific MDWL, DWWP, PTTW, and
all other applicable legislation.
This groundwater facility consists of two production wells, process piping, and chlorine
contact main prior to entering the distribution system. Raw water is conveyed to the
pumphouse, where treatment includes chlorination with sodium hypochlorite prior to
delivery to the first consumer. Primary disinfection is achieved through CT by means of
a chlorine contact main. Treated water enters the distribution system based on usage
demands within the system. Three (3) pressure tanks within the pumphouse maintain
and regulate system pressure during peak hour demands.
The distribution system consists of approximately 625m of 150mm watermain, one (1)
sample station and one (1) 50mm blow-off valve, servicing 24 detached residential
units.
Monitoring of the drinking water system's operation is 24 hours a day, seven days a
week continuously through a computerized SCADA system, equipped with alarming for
a certified water operator dispatch when operational issues arise. Emergency backup
power is fulfilled through a 25 kW natural gas generator.
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4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals
The following water treatment chemicals were utilized during the reporting period:
Sodium Hypochlorite (12%)
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System
The Township of Oro-Medonte has determined expenses over $25,000 to be
considered a `major expense'. A brief summary of the major or notable expenses
incurred during the reporting period to install, repair or replace required equipment, and
the value of each, is included in the Table below.
Table 1: Major or Notable Expense Summary
Expense Cost Incurred
No major or notable expenses to report during this reporting N/A
period.
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing
O.Reg. 170/03 outlines specific operational checks and sampling requirements for
drinking water systems, while O.Reg. 169/03 specifies drinking water quality
standards and maximum allowable concentrations of analytical parameters.
During the reporting period, the required operational checks were completed and
drinking water samples were collected in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03. All
accredited laboratory results for analyzed samples met the requirements and did not
exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg. 169/03.
No additional testing and sampling were required in 2024 due to any requirements
of an approval, order or other legal instrument.
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03)
Operational checks of measurements of free chlorine residuals and raw water turbidity
were conducted in accordance with the small municipal residential drinking water
system requirements as prescribed by 0.Reg.170/03, Schedule 7. No data is reported
for fluoride as the Township of Oro-Medonte does not fluoridate any of its drinking water
systems.
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Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Parameter Sample Count Range of Results
min/av /max
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 1 12 0.07/0.18/0.39
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 2 12 0.07/0.19/0.38
Chlorine m /L 8760* 0.76/1.32/2.67**
Fluoride N/A N/A
*8760 is the number of samples used for continuous monitoring.
**The range of chlorine results incorporates maintenance activities and operational testing. It does not
necessarily reflect residuals within the distribution system.
4.4.2 Schedule 11: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Raw, treated and distribution water samples were collected and analyzed for
microbiological parameters specified in Section 11-2, 11-3, and 11-4 of O.Reg. 170/03.
All accredited laboratory results for samples analyzed for microbiological parameters
met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg.
169/03, unless otherwise stated in Section 4.5.1 `Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse
Test Results and Other Problems' of this report.
Raw, treated and distribution drinking water samples were analyzed for bacteriological
health-related parameters including E.coli, total coliform, background bacteria
(background) and heterotrophic plate count (HPC). The presence of HPC and
background bacteria when measured in counts greater than 200 CFU per 100 mL, may
indicate a deterioration in water quality within the drinking water system and initiate
additional maintenance activities, such as flushing. The results for microbiological and
bacteriological parameters during this reporting period are summarized below for
reference.
Table 3: Schedule 11 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
E.coli Total Background HPC
Source Sample (CFU/100 mL) Coliform (CFU/100 mL) (CFU/1 mL)
Count (CFU/100 mL)
min-max min-max min max) min-max
Raw Well 1 26 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 — >200 N/A
Well 26 0 - 0 0 - 25 0 - 21 N/A
Treated - 26 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 N/A
Distribution - 26 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 <10 — 20
Note: Total coliform results in raw drinking water samples are prior to treatment.
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4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Drinking water samples were collected from the drinking water system and analyzed
for all parameters in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Schedule 13. All samples
analyzed met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated
in O.Reg. 169/03.
If chemical analysis under O.Reg. 170/03 was not required during this reporting period;
the most recent analytical results for that parameter have been summarized in the
tables below for reference, in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Section 11.
Under Section 13-2 and 13-4, sampling requirements for inorganics and organics are
once every 60 months and tested for every parameter listed in O.Reg 170/03,
Schedules 23 and 24. Results indicated that all parameters were below half the
maximum allowable concentration in Schedule 2 in the Ontario Drinking Water Quality
Standards. The most recent chemical parameter results are summarized in the table
below for reference.
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Parameter Date Results Units Exceedance
Sampled
Schedule 23: Inorganics
Antimony 2021/06/16 0.9<MDL u /L No
Arsenic 2021/06/16 0.3 u /L No
Barium 2021/06/16 134 u /L No
Boron 2021/06/16 56 u /L No
Cadmium 2021/06/16 0.003<MDL u /L No
Chromium 2021/06/16 0.29 u /L No
Mercury 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Selenium 2021/06/16 0.04<MDL u /L No
Uranium 2021/06/16 0.356 u /L No
Schedule 24: Organics
Alachlor 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Atrazine + 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL ug/L No
N-dealk Iated metabolites
Azin hos-meth I 2021/06/16 0.05<MDL u /L No
Benzene 2021/06/16 0.32<MDL u /L No
Benzo a rene 2021/06/16 0.004<MDL u /L No
Bromox nil 2021/06/16 0.33<MDL u /L No
Carbar I 2021/06/16 0.05<MDL u /L No
Carbofuran 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Carbon Tetrachloride 2021/06/16 0.17<MDL u /L No
Chlorpyrifos 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Diazinon 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Dicamba 2021/06/16 0.20<MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 2021/06/16 0.41<MDL u /L No
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Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic & Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
(continued)
Parameter Date Results Units Exceedance
Sampled
Schedule 24: Organics continued
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 2021/06/16 0.36<MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichloroethane 2021/06/16 0.35<MDL u /L No
1,1-D ich loroethylene 2021/06/16 0.33<MDL ug/L No
vin lidene chloride
Dichloromethane 2021/06/16 0.35<MDL u /L No
2-4 Dichloro henol 2021/06/16 0.15<MDL u /L No
2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic 2021/06/16 0.19<MDL ug/L No
acid 2,4-D
Diclofo -meth I 2021/06/16 0.40<MDL u /L No
Dimethoate 2021/06/16 0.06<MDL u /L No
Di uat 2021/06/16 1<MDL u /L No
Diuron 2021/06/16 0.03<MDL u /L No
Glyphosate 2021/06/16 1<MDL u /L No
Malathion 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Metolachlor 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Metribuzin 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Monochlorobenzene 2021/06/16 0.3<MDL u /L No
MCPA 2021/06/16 0.00012<MDL m /L No
Para uat 2021/06/16 1<MDL u /L No
Pentachloro henol 2021/06/16 0.15<MDL u /L No
Phorate 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Picloram 2021/06/16 1<MDL u /L No
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 2021/06/16 0.04<MDL ug/L No
(PCB)
Prometryne 2021/06/16 0.03<MDL ug/L No
Simazine 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Terbufos 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Tetrachloroeth lene 2021/06/16 0.35<MDL u /L No
2,3,4,6-Tetrachloro henol 2021/06/16 0.20<MDL u /L No
Triallate 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Trichloroeth lene 2021/06/16 0.44<MDL u /L No
2,4,6-Trichloro henol 2021/06/16 0.25<MDL u /L No
Trifluralin 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Vinyl Chloride 2021/06/16 0.17<MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
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Under Section 13-6 and 13-6.1, sampling requirements for trihalomethanes (THMs) and
haloacetic acids (HAAs) are quarterly and expressed as a running annual average
(RAA), that is updated continually as quarterly sample results are received.
Regulatory reporting requirements for HAAs and its associated calculated RAA of
quarterly results commenced January 1, 2020, although Environmental Services has
been actively calculating RAA since 2017 as a best management practice to evaluate
the status of the parameter within the drinking water system.
The 2024 THMs and HAAs results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Running Annual
Parameter Average RAA) Unit Exceedance
Trihalomethanes THMs 8.88 u /L No
Haloacetic Acid HAAs 5.3<MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-7, sampling requirements for nitrate and nitrite are quarterly. The
2024 nitrate and nitrite results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
2024/02/15 0.006<MDL m /L No
Nitrate 2024/05/29 0.006<MDL m /L No
2024/08/20 0.006<MDL m /L No
2024/11/27 0.006<MDL m /L No
2024/02/15 0.003<MDL m /L No
Nitrite 2024/05/29 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/08/20 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/11/27 0.003<MDL m /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-8 and 13-9, sampling requirements for sodium and fluoride are once
every 60 months. Sodium and fluoride sampling was completed in 2023, and the results
are summarized in the table below for reference. The next sampling will be due in 2028.
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
Sodium 2023/08/29 23.70* m /L Yes
Fluoride 2023/08/29 0.30 m /L No
*Sodium exceedance and corrective actions were summarized in the 2023 Annual Report.
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4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Lead samples are required to be collected from the drinking water system during the
prescribed sampling periods of `Winter' (December 15 to April 15) and `Summer' (June
15 to October 15) in accordance with Schedule 15.1. The Cedarbrook Drinking Water
System has met the eligibility criteria for a reduction in sampling requirements as
prescribed in Section 15.1-5. The distribution system sampling is required as follows:
Alkalinity and pH each year, every "Winter" and "Summer" period
Lead once every 3 years, "Winter" and "Summer" period
The 2024 lead, total alkalinity and pH results are summarized in Table 8 below for
reference.
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Location Sample Date Lead Alkalinity pH Exceedance
Type Count Sampled (ug/L) (mg/L as CaCO3)
Plumbing N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Distribution 1 2024/03/21 0.26 135 8.0 No
1 2024/09/24 0.36 139 8.2 No
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems
In accordance with O.Reg 170/03, Schedule 16, notifications of adverse water quality
incidents and other observations that indicate the potential of improperly disinfected
water has been directed to users are provided to the MECP Spills Action Centre (SAC)
and local Medical Officer of Health (Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU)).
During this reporting period, there were zero (0) incidents in the drinking water system.
4.5.2 Schedule 18: Corrective Actions
Due to the non-occurrence of any adverse test or other observations requiring reporting
to the MECP, there were no corrective actions required.
Table 9: Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
AWQI Number:
There were no AWQIs to report during this reporting period.
Incident Details:
N/A
Corrective Action:
N/A
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4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1
The following table summarizes the requirements of the Act, the Regulations, the
system's approval, municipal drinking water licence, drinking water works permit,
and any orders applicable to the system that were not met during the reporting
period, including the duration and description of the corrective action(s) taken.
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) & Associated Regulations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
Municipal Drinking Water Licence & Drinking Water Work Permit
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
Provincial Orders
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
Best Practice Issues and Recommendations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2
In order to assist the Township in assessing the capability of the system to meet
existing and planned uses of the system, Appendix A and B summarize the
quantities of water volumes supplied and offers a visual depiction of permitted
water taking compared to drinking water system demands during the reporting
period, including monthly average and maximum daily flows.
5 Conclusion
This report satisfies the requirements of Section 11 and Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03.
Any questions regarding this report should be directed to Environmental Services.
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Craighurst Drinking Water System
Annual and Municipal Summary Reports
(Prepared in accordance with Section 11 and Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03)
Period Covering: January 1 to December 31, 2024 February 3, 2025
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
2 Reporting Requirements .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report.................................................... 3
2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities................. 4
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement ............................................................................ 4
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report............................................ 4
4 Craighurst Drinking Water System ............................................................................... 5
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description ....................................................... 5
4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals .................................................................................. 6
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System ................................. 6
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing . 6
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03) ............................................ 6
4.4.2 Schedule 11: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03) ............. 7
4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................. 8
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions ........................................................................ 11
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems......... 11
4.5.2 Schedule 18: Corrective Actions ................................................................... 12
4.6 Municipal Summary Report.................................................................................. 12
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1 ................................................................................. 12
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2 ................................................................................. 13
5 Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 13
Appendix
Appendix A - Well Flow Summary
Appendix B - Average and Maximum Daily Usage Compared to Permitted Daily
Capacity
List of Tables
Table 1: Major Expense Summary
Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Table 3: Schedule 11 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Table 9: Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
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1 Introduction
The Township of Oro-Medonte has prepared this report to satisfy the requirements of
Section 11: Annual Report and Schedule 22: Summary Reports for Municipalities of
Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 170/03.
This report covers the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024, and applies to the
following municipally owned and operated drinking water system:
• Craighurst Drinking Water System (DWS # 250001322)
2 Reporting Requirements
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report
Section 11 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the Owner of a drinking water system shall
ensure that an annual report, covering the period from January 1 to December 31 in a
year, be prepared no later than February 28 of the following year. The report must
include the following information relating to the period covered by the report:
• Include a statement of where a report prepared under Schedule 22 will be
available for inspection by any member of the public during normal business
hours without charge;
• Contain a brief description of the drinking water system, including a list of water
treatment chemicals used by the system;
• Describe any major expenses incurred to install, repair or replace required
equipment;
• Summarize any reports made to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and
Parks (MECP) for Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs);
• Summarize the results of tests required under O.Reg. 170/03, or under an
approval, municipal drinking water licence or order, including an Ontario Water
Resources Act order, if tests required under this Regulation in respect of a
parameter were not required during that period, summarize the most recent
results of tests of that parameter; and,
• Describe any corrective actions taken.
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2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities
Schedule 22 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the report be prepared no later than March
31 of the following year, and include the following information relating to the period
covered by the report:
• List the requirements of the Act, the regulations, the system's approval, drinking
water works permit, municipal drinking water licence, and any orders applicable
to the system that were not met at any time during the period covered by the
report with specifics to the duration and measures that were taken to correct the
failure.
• The report must also include the following information to enable the Owner of the
system to assess the capability of the system to meet existing and planned uses
of the system:
o Summarize the quantities and flow rates of the water supplied during the
period covered by the report, including monthly average and maximum
daily flows; and,
o Compare the aforementioned summary of quantities and flow rates to the
rated capacity and flow rates approved in the system's approval, drinking
water works permit or municipal drinking water licence.
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report
In accordance with Section 11 of O.Reg. 170/03, a copy of the report is available to the
public, free of charge from the following outlets:
• Township of Oro-Medonte's website (www.oro-medonte.ca); and,
• Public request at the Municipal Office, located at 148 Line 7 South, Oro-Medonte.
The public is advised of the report's availability and how to obtain a copy, without
charge, on the Township of Oro-Medonte's website through annual public reporting to
Council and on the drinking water dedicated landing pages.
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4 Craighurst Drinking Water System
CRAIGHURST
WaterDrinking - 250001322
Raw Water «- Groundwater. • Drinking Water - - . .
Small Municipal - .ential
Drinking Water SystemWater • • Distribution Class 2
Population Served: Approx. 179 persons
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description
The Craighurst Drinking Water System (DWS # 250001322) is located at 33 Procee
Circle, Concession 1, Oro-Medonte. The facility is owned and operated by the
Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte in accordance with its specific MDWL,
DWWP, PTTW, and all other applicable legislation.
This groundwater facility incorporates two (2) production wells, process piping, and an
in-ground reservoir. Raw water is conveyed to the pumphouse, where treatment
includes chlorination with sodium hypochlorite. Primary disinfection is achieved through
CT by means of a dual-celled 224 m3 reservoir. Treated water is pumped into the
distribution system with three (3) high lift pumps, in addition to one (1) fire pump (for fire
protection, when required).
The distribution system consists of approximately 1 km of 150mm watermain, seven (7)
valves, seven (7) hydrants, two (2) sample stations servicing 51 detached residential
units.
Monitoring of the drinking water system's operation is 24 hours a day, seven days a
week continuously through a computerized SCADA system, equipped with alarming for
a certified water operator dispatch when operational issues arise. Emergency backup
power is fulfilled through a 25 kW natural gas generator.
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4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals
The following water treatment chemicals were utilized during the reporting period:
Sodium Hypochlorite (12%)
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System
The Township of Oro-Medonte has determined expenses over $25,000 to be
considered a `major expense'. A brief summary of the major or notable expenses
incurred during the reporting period to install, repair or replace required equipment, and
the value of each is included in the Table below.
Table 1: Major or Notable Expense Summary
Expense Cost Incurred
Fire Pump and Underground Feed Repair $16,000
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing
O.Reg. 170/03 outlines specific operational checks and sampling requirements for
drinking water systems, while O.Reg. 169/03 specifies drinking water quality
standards and maximum allowable concentrations of analytical parameters.
During the reporting period, the required operational checks were completed and
drinking water samples were collected in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03. All
accredited laboratory results for analyzed samples met the requirements and did not
exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg. 169/03.
No additional testing and sampling was required in 2024 due to any requirements
of an approval, order or other legal instruments.
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03)
Operational checks of measurements of free chlorine residuals and raw water turbidity
were conducted in accordance with the small residential drinking water system
requirements as prescribed by 0.Reg.170/03, Schedule 7. No data is reported for
fluoride as the Township of Oro-Medonte does not fluoridate any of its drinking water
systems.
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Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Parameter Sample Count Range of Results
min/av /max
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 2 12 0.17/0.30/0.59
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 3 12 0.11/0.29/0.54
Chlorine m /L 8760* 0.61/1.28/2.75**
Fluoride N/A N/A
* 8760 is the number of samples used for continuous monitoring.
**The range of chlorine results incorporates maintenance activities and operational testing. It does not
necessarily reflect residuals within the distribution system.
4.4.2 Schedule 11: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170103)
Raw, treated and distribution water samples were collected and analyzed for
microbiological parameters specified in Section 11-2, 11-3, and 11-4 of O.Reg. 170/03.
All accredited laboratory results for samples analyzed for microbiological parameters
met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated in 0.Reg.
169/03, unless otherwise stated in Section 4.5.1 `Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse
Test Results and Other Problems' of this report.
Raw, treated and distribution drinking water samples were analyzed for bacteriological
health-related parameters including E.coli, total coliform, background bacteria
(background) and heterotrophic plate count (HPC). The presence of HPC and
background bacteria when measured in counts greater than 200 CFU per 100 mL, may
indicate a deterioration in water quality within the drinking water system and initiate
additional maintenance activities, such as flushing. The results for microbiological and
bacteriological parameters during this reporting period are summarized below for
reference.
Table 3: Schedule 11 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
E.coli Total Background HPC
Source Sample (CFU/100 mL) Coliform (CFU/100 mL) (CFU/1 mL)
Count (CFU/100 mL)
min-max min-max min max) min-max
Raw Well 2 26 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 N/A
Well 26 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 N/A
Treated - 26 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 N/A
Distribution - 29 0 0 — 6* 0 — 98 <10 — 220
*Total coliform in distribution sample summary includes an Adverse Water Quality Incident (AWQI) result.
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4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Drinking water samples were collected from the drinking water system and analyzed
for all parameters in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Schedule 13. All samples
analyzed met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated
in O.Reg. 169/03.
If chemical analysis under O.Reg. 170/03 was not required during this reporting period;
the most recent analytical results for that parameter have been summarized in the
tables below for reference, in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Section 11.
Under Section 13-2 and 13-4, sampling requirements for inorganics and organics are
once every 60 months and tested for every parameter listed in O.Reg 170/03,
Schedules 23 and 24. Results indicated that all parameters were below half the
maximum allowable concentration in Schedule 2 in the Ontario Drinking Water Quality
Standards. The most recent chemical parameter results are summarized in the table
below for reference.
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Parameter Date Results Units Exceedance
Sampled
Schedule 23: Inorganics
Antimony 2021/06/16 0.9<MDL u /L No
Arsenic 2021/06/16 0.2<MDL u /L No
Barium 2021/06/16 65.8 u /L No
Boron 2021/06/16 12 u /L No
Cadmium 2021/06/16 0.007 u /L No
Chromium 2021/06/16 1.59 u /L No
Mercury 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Selenium 2021/06/16 0.16 u /L No
Uranium 2021/06/16 0.870 u /L No
Schedule 24: Organics
Alachlor 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Atrazine + 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL ug/L No
N-dealk Iated metabolites
Azin hos-meth I 2021/06/16 0.05<MDL u /L No
Benzene 2021/06/16 0.32<MDL u /L No
Benzo a rene 2021/06/16 0.004<MDL u /L No
Bromox nil 2021/06/16 0.33<MDL u /L No
Carbar I 2021/06/16 0.05<MDL u /L No
Carbofuran 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Carbon Tetrachloride 2021/06/16 0.17<MDL u /L No
Chlorpyrifos 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Diazinon 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Dicamba 2021/06/16 0.20<MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 2021/06/16 0.41<MDL u /L No
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Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic & Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
(continued)
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 2021/06/16 0.36<MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichloroethane 2021/06/16 0.35<MDL u /L No
1,1-Dichloroethylene 2021/06/16 0.33<MDL ug/L No
vin lidene chloride
Dichloromethane 2021/06/16 0.35<MDL u /L No
2-4 Dichloro henol 2021/06/16 0.15<MDL u /L No
2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic 2021/06/16 0.19<MDL ug/L No
acid 2,4-D
Diclofo -meth I 2021/06/16 0.40<MDL u /L No
Dimethoate 2021/06/16 0.06<MDL u /L No
Di uat 2021/06/16 1<MDL u /L No
Diuron 2021/06/16 0.03<MDL u /L No
Glyphosate 2021/06/16 1<MDL u /L No
Malathion 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Metolachlor 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Metribuzin 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Monochlorobenzene 2021/06/16 0.3<MDL u /L No
MCPA 2021/06/16 0.00012<MDL m /L No
Para uat 2021/06/16 1<MDL u /L No
Pentachloro henol 2021/06/16 0.15<MDL u /L No
Phorate 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Picloram 2021/06/16 1<MDL u /L No
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 2021/06/16 0.04<MDL ug/L No
PCB
Prometr ne 2021/06/16 0.03<MDL u /L No
Simazine 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Terbufos 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Tetrachloroeth lene 2021/06/16 0.35<MDL u /L No
2,3,4,6-Tetrachloro henol 2021/06/16 0.20<MDL u /L No
Triallate 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Trichloroeth lene 2021/06/16 0.44<MDL u /L No
2,4,6-Trichloro henol 2021/06/16 0.25<MDL u /L No
Trifluralin 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Vinyl Chloride 2021/06/16 0.17<MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-6 and 13-6.1, sampling requirements for trihalomethanes (THMs) and
haloacetic acids (HAAs) are quarterly and expressed as a running annual average
(RAA), which is updated continually as quarterly sample results are received.
Regulatory reporting requirements for HAAs and its associated calculated RAA of
quarterly results commenced January 1, 2020, although Environmental Services has
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been actively calculating RAA since 2017 as a best management practice to evaluate
the status of the parameter within the drinking water system.
The 2024 THMs and HAAs results are summarized in the table below.
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Parameter Running Annual Average (RAA) Unit Exceedance
Trihalomethanes THMs 9.65 u /L No
Haloacetic Acid HAAs 5.3<MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-7, sampling requirements for nitrate and nitrite are quarterly.
Summarized in the table below are the 2024 nitrate and nitrite results for reference.
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
2024/02/15 4.08 m /L No
Nitrate 2024/05/29 4.14 m /L No
2024/08/20 4.21 m /L No
2024/11/27 4.41 m /L No
2024/02/15 0.003<MDL m /L No
Nitrite 2024/05/29 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/08/20 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/11/27 0.003<MDL mg/L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-8 and 13-9, sampling requirements for sodium and fluoride are once
every 60 months. Sodium and fluoride sampling was completed in 2023, and the results
are summarized in the table below for reference. The next sampling will be due in 2028.
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
Sodium 2023/08/29 73.3* m /L Yes
Fluoride 2023/08/29 0.06 < MDL m /L No
*Sodium exceedance and corrective actions were summarized in the 2023 Annual Report.
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
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4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Lead samples are required to be collected from the drinking water system during the
prescribed sampling periods of `Winter' (December 15 to April 15) and `Summer' (June
15 to October 15) in accordance with Schedule 15.1. The Craighurst Drinking Water
System has met the eligibility criteria for a reduction in sampling requirements as
prescribed in Section 15.1-5. The distribution system sampling is required as follows:
Alkalinity and pH each year, every "Winter" and "Summer" period
• Lead once every 3 years, "Winter" and "Summer" period
The 2024 lead, total alkalinity and pH results are summarized in Table 8 below for
reference.
Table 8: Lead, Alkalinity, and pH Sampling Results Summary
Location Sample Date Lead Alkalinity
Type Count Sampled (ug/L) (mg/L as pH Exceedance
CaCO3)
Plumbing N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2 2024/03/27 0.01 — 0.04 233 - 234 7.7* No
Distribution 2 2024/09/24 0.02 — 0.07 236 - 240 7.7* No
*Result identical in both samples collected.
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems
In accordance with O.Reg 170/03, Schedule 16, notifications of adverse water quality
incidents and other observations that indicate the potential of improperly disinfected
water has been directed to users are provided to the MECP Spills Action Centre (SAC)
and local Medical Officer of Health (Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU)).
During this reporting period, there was one (1) incident in the drinking water system.
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4.5.2 Schedule 18: Corrective Actions
Corrective actions in response to the reporting of the Adverse Water Quality Incident
(AWQI) were conducted in accordance with Schedule 18 of O.Reg 170/03 and details
are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 9: Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
AWQI Number:
165711
Incident Details:
Date: July 23, 2024
One microbiological sample collected during the regular weekly distribution sampling
program was reported by the contracted external lab to exceed regulatory standards
with a result of total coliform result of 6 CFU/100mL.
Corrective Action:
The incident was immediately reported to the SMDHU and SAC by Environmental
Services staff as per O.Reg 170/03 requirements. Corrective actions included flushing
the adverse sample location thoroughly and collecting microbiological samples from
the adverse sample location as well as upstream and downstream locations. All
microbiological resample results confirmed zero presence of coliform or indicator
bacteria.
4.6 Municipal Summary Report
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1
The following table summarizes the requirements of the Act, the Regulations, the
system's approval, municipal drinking water licence, drinking water works permit,
and any orders applicable to the system that were not met during the reporting
period, including the duration and description of the corrective action(s) taken.
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) & Associated Regulations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During July 2023, raw water turbidity readings
were not recorded as required by Schedule 7 of 0.Reg.170/03. The non-compliance
was reported to the MECP, and systems were put in place to avoid a future
occurrence.
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Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary (continued)
Municipal Drinking Water Licence & Drinking Water Work Permit
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
issues or non-compliances identified.
Provincial Orders
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
provincial orders identified.
Best Practice Issues and Recommendations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
best practices and/or recommendations identified.
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2
In order to assist the Township in assessing the capability of the system to meet
existing and planned uses of the system, Appendix A and B summarize the
quantities of water volumes supplied and offers a visual depiction of allowed water
taking compared to drinking water system demands during the reporting period,
including monthly average and maximum daily flows.
5 Conclusion
This report satisfies the requirements of Section 11 and Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03.
Any questions regarding this report should be directed to Environmental Services.
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Harbourwood Drinking Water System
Annual and Municipal Summary Reports
(Prepared in accordance with Section 11 and Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03)
Period Covering: January 1 to December 31, 2024 February 3, 2025
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
2 Reporting Requirements .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report.................................................... 3
2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities................. 4
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement ............................................................................ 4
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report............................................ 4
4 Harbourwood Drinking Water System .......................................................................... 5
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description ....................................................... 5
4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals .................................................................................. 5
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System ................................. 6
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing . 6
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03) ............................................ 6
4.4.2 Schedule 10- Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03) ............. 7
4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................. 8
4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................... 11
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions ........................................................................ 11
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems......... 11
4.5.2 Schedule 17: Corrective Actions ................................................................... 11
4.6 Municipal Summary Report.................................................................................. 12
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1 ................................................................................. 12
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2 ................................................................................. 13
5 Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 13
Appendix
Appendix A - Well Flow Summary
Appendix B - Average and Maximum Daily Usage Compared to Permitted Daily
Capacity
List of Tables
Table 1: Major Expense Summary
Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Table 3: Schedule 10 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Table 9: Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
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1 Introduction
The Township of Oro-Medonte has prepared this report to satisfy the requirements of
Section 11: Annual Report and Schedule 22: Summary Reports for Municipalities of
Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 170/03.
This report covers the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024, and applies to the
following municipally owned and operated drinking water system:
• Harbourwood Drinking Water System (DWS # 2200006703)
2 Reporting Requirements
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report
Section 11 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the Owner of a drinking water system shall
ensure that an annual report, covering the period from January 1 to December 31 in a
year, be prepared no later than February 28 of the following year. The report must
include the following information relating to the period covered by the report:
• Include a statement of where a report prepared under Schedule 22 will be
available for inspection by any member of the public during normal business
hours without charge;
• Contain a brief description of the drinking water system, including a list of water
treatment chemicals used by the system;
• Describe any major expenses incurred to install, repair or replace required
equipment;
• Summarize any reports made to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and
Parks (MECP) for Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs);
• Summarize the results of tests required under O.Reg. 170/03, or under an
approval, municipal drinking water licence or order, including an Ontario Water
Resources Act order, if tests required under this Regulation in respect of a
parameter were not required during that period, summarize the most recent
results of tests of that parameter; and,
• Describe any corrective actions taken.
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2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities
Schedule 22 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the report be prepared no later than March
31 of the following year, and include the following information relating to the period
covered by the report:
• List the requirements of the Act, the regulations, the system's approval, drinking
water works permit, municipal drinking water licence, and any orders applicable
to the system that were not met at any time during the period covered by the
report with specifics to the duration and measures that were taken to correct the
failure.
• The report must also include the following information to enable the Owner of the
system to assess the capability of the system to meet existing and planned uses
of the system:
o Summarize the quantities and flow rates of the water supplied during the
period covered by the report, including monthly average and maximum
daily flows; and,
o Compare the aforementioned summary of quantities and flow rates to the
rated capacity and flow rates approved in the system's approval, drinking
water works permit or municipal drinking water licence.
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report
In accordance with Section 11 of O.Reg. 170/03, a copy of the report is available to the
public, free of charge from the following outlets:
• Township of Oro-Medonte's website (www.oro-medonte.ca); and,
• Public request at the Municipal Office, located at 148 Line 7 South, Oro-Medonte.
The public is advised of the report's availability and how to obtain a copy, without
charge, on the Township of Oro-Medonte's website through annual public reporting to
Council and on the drinking water dedicated landing pages.
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4 Harbourwood Drinking Water System
HARBOURWOOD
eDrinking Water System Number:
WaterRaw Water Source: Groundwater
Drinking - Category:
MunicipalLarge ResidentialDrinking Water - - - .
SupplyWater
Population Served: Approx. 494 persons
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description
The Harbourwood Drinking Water System (DWS # 2200006703) is located at 40
Shelswell Boulevard, Concession 7, Oro-Medonte. The facility is owned and operated
by the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte in accordance with its specific
MDWL, DWWP, PTTW and all other applicable legislation.
This groundwater facility consists of two production wells, process piping, and an
above-ground reservoir. Raw water is conveyed to the pumphouse, where treatment
includes chlorination with sodium hypochlorite. Primary disinfection is achieved through
the CT disinfection concept using the combination of a disinfectant residual
concentration and effective contact time by means of a steel-bolted, glass fused 166 m3
reservoir and chlorine contact main. Three (3) high lift pumps pump treated water into
the distribution system based on system demand.
The distribution system consists of approximately 3 km of watermain (ranging from
25mm to 150mm diameter), twenty (20) valves, nineteen (19) hydrants, and four (4)
sample stations servicing 141 residential homes.
Monitoring of the drinking water system's operation is 24 hours a day, seven days a
week continuously through a computerized SCADA system, equipped with alarming for
a certified water operator dispatch when operational issues arise. Emergency backup
power is fulfilled through a 100 kW natural gas generator.
4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals
The following water treatment chemicals were utilized during the reporting period:
Sodium Hypochlorite (12%)
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4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System
The Township of Oro-Medonte has determined expenses over $25,000 to be
considered a `major expense'. A brief summary of the major or notable expenses
incurred during the reporting period to install, repair or replace required equipment, and
the value of each is included in the table below.
Table 1: Major or Notable Expense Summary
Expense Cost Incurred
High Lift Pump & VFD Upgrade $17,000
Process Piping Repair (Header) $11,000
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing
O.Reg. 170/03 outlines specific operational checks and sampling requirements for
drinking water systems, while O.Reg. 169/03 specifies drinking water quality
standards and maximum allowable concentrations of analytical parameters.
During the reporting period, the required operational checks were completed and
drinking water samples were collected in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03. All
accredited laboratory results for analyzed samples met the requirements and did not
exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg. 169/03.
No additional testing and sampling was required in 2024 due to any requirements
of an approval, order or other legal instruments.
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03)
Operational checks of measurements of free chlorine residuals and raw water turbidity
were conducted in accordance with the large municipal residential drinking water
system requirements as prescribed by 0.Reg.170/03, Schedule 7. No data is reported
for fluoride as the Township of Oro-Medonte does not fluoridate any of its drinking water
systems.
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Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Parameter Sample Range of Results
Count min/av /max
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 2 12 0.15/0.44/0.92
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 3 12 0.18/0.33/0.86
Chlorine m /L 8760* 0.77/1.33/3.11**
Fluoride N/A N/A
*8760 is the number of samples used for continuous monitoring.
**The range of chlorine results incorporates maintenance activities and operational testing. It does not
necessarily reflect residuals within the distribution system.
4.4.2 Schedule 10: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Raw, treated and distribution water samples were collected and analyzed for
microbiological parameters specified in Section 10-2, 10-3 and 10-4 of O.Reg. 170/03.
All accredited laboratory results for samples analyzed for microbiological parameters
met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg.
169/03, unless otherwise stated in Section 4.5.1 `Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse
Test Results and Other Problems' of this report.
Raw, treated and distribution drinking water samples were analyzed for bacteriological
health-related parameters including E.coli, total coliform, background bacteria
(background) and heterotrophic plate count (HPC). The presence of HPC and
background bacteria when measured in counts greater than 200 CFU per 100 mL, may
indicate a deterioration in water quality within the drinking water system and initiate
additional maintenance activities, such as flushing. The results for microbiological and
bacteriological parameters during this reporting period are summarized below for
reference.
Table 3: Schedule 10 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
Sample E.coli Total Background HPC
Source Count (CFU/100 mL) Coliform (CFU/100 mL) (CFU/1 mL)
(CFU/100 mL)
min-max min-max min max) min-max
Raw Well 2 53 0 - 0 0 — 23 0 — 62 N/A
Well 3 53 0 - 0 0 - 1 0 — >200 N/A
Treated — 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 <10 — 20
Distribution — 108 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 — 114 <10 — 30
Note: Total coliform results in raw drinking water samples are prior to treatment.
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4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Drinking water samples were collected from the drinking water system and analyzed
for all parameters in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Schedule 13. All samples
analyzed met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated
in O.Reg. 169/03.
If chemical analysis under O.Reg. 170/03 was not required during this reporting period;
the most recent analytical results for that parameter have been summarized in the
tables below for reference, in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Section 11.
Under Section 13-2 and 13-4, sampling requirements for inorganics and organics are
once every 36 months and tested for every parameter listed in O.Reg 170/03,
Schedules 23 and 24. Results indicated that all parameters were below half the
maximum allowable concentration in Schedule 2 in the Ontario Drinking Water Quality
Standards. The most recent chemical parameter results are summarized in the table
below for reference.
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Parameter Date Results Units Exceedance
Sampled
Schedule 23: Inorganics
Antimony 2024/07/24 0.6 <MDL u /L No
Arsenic 2024/07/24 0.2 u /L No
Barium 2024/07/24 190 u /L No
Boron 2024/07/24 33 u /L No
Cadmium 2024/07/24 0.003 <MDL u /L No
Chromium 2024/07/24 0.26 u /L No
Mercury 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Selenium 2024/07/24 0.04 <MDL u /L No
Uranium 2024/07/24 0.025 u /L No
Schedule 24: Organics
Alachlor 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Atrazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Atrazine + N-dealkylated 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL ug/L No
metabolites
Azin hos-meth I 2024/07/24 0.05 <MDL u /L No
Benzene 2024/07/24 0.32 <MDL u /L No
Benzo a rene 2024/07/24 0.004 <MDL u /L No
Bromox nil 2024/07/24 0.33 <MDL u /L No
Carbar I 2024/07/24 0.05 <MDL u /L No
Carbofuran 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Carbon tetrachloride 2024/07/24 0.17 <MDL u /L No
Chlorpyrifos 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Deseth I atrazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
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Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic & Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
(continued)
Diazinon 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Dicamba 2024/07/24 0.20 <MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.41 <MDL u /L No
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.36 <MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichloroethane 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL u /L No
1,1-D ich loroethylene 2024/07/24 0.33 <MDL ug/L No
vin lidene chloride
Dichloromethane 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL u /L No
2,4-dichloro henol 2024/07/24 0.15 <MDL u /L No
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic 2024/07/24 0.19 <MDL ug/L No
acid 2,4-D
Diclofo -meth I 2024/07/24 0.40 <MDL u /L No
Dimethoate 2024/07/24 0.06 <MDL u /L No
Di uat 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Diuron 2024/07/24 0.03 <MDL u /L No
Glyphosate 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Malathion 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
MCPA 2024/07/24 0.00012 <MDL m /L No
Metolachlor 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Metribuzin 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Monochlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.3 <MDL u /L No
Para uat 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Pentachloro henol 2024/07/24 0.15 <MDL u /L No
Phorate 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Picloram 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 2024/07/24 0.04 <MDL ug/L No
PCBs - Total
Prometr ne 2024/07/24 0.03 <MDL u /L No
Simazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Terbufos 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Tetrachloroethylene 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL ug/L No
(perch loroeth lene
2,3,4,6-tetrachloro henol 2024/07/24 0.20 <MDL u /L No
Triallate 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Trichloroeth lene 2024/07/24 0.44 <MDL u /L No
2,4,6-trichloro henol 2024/07/24 0.25 <MDL u /L No
Trifluralin 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Vinyl Chloride 2024/07/24 0.17 <MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
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Under Section 13-6 and 13-6.1, sampling requirements for trihalomethanes (THMs) and
haloacetic acids (HAAs) are quarterly and expressed as a running annual average
(RAA), which is updated continually as quarterly sample results are received.
Regulatory reporting requirements for HAAs and its associated calculated RAA of
quarterly results commenced January 1, 2020, although Environmental Services has
been actively calculating RAA since 2017 as a best management practice to evaluate
the status of the parameter within the drinking water system.
The 2024 THMs and HAAs results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Running Annual
Parameter Average RAA) Unit Exceedance
Trihalomethanes THMs 7.25 u /L No
Haloacetic Acid HAAs 5.3<MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-7, sampling requirements for nitrate and nitrite are quarterly. The
2024 nitrate and nitrite results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
2024/02/15 0.006<MDL m /L No
Nitrate 2024/05/29 0.007 m /L No
2024/08/20 0.009 m /L No
2024/11/27 0.007 m /L No
2024/02/15 0.003<MDL m /L No
Nitrite 2024/05/29 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/08/20 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/11/27 0.003<MDL m /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-8 and 13-9, sampling requirements for sodium and fluoride are once
every 60 months. Sodium and fluoride sampling was completed in 2023, and the results
are summarized in the table below for reference. The next sampling will be due in 2028.
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
Sodium 2023/09/29 10.60 m /L No
Fluoride 2023/09/29 0.23 m /L No
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4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Lead samples are required to be collected from the drinking water system during the
prescribed sampling periods of `Winter' (December 15 to April 15) and `Summer' (June
15 to October 15) in accordance with Schedule 15.1. The Harbourwood Drinking Water
System has met the eligibility criteria for a reduction in sampling requirements as
prescribed in Section 15.1-5. The distribution system sampling is required as follows:
Alkalinity and pH each year, every "Winter" and "Summer" period
Lead once every 3 years, "Winter" and "Summer" period
The 2024 lead, total alkalinity and pH results are summarized in Table 8 below for
reference.
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Location Sample Date Lead Alkalinity
Type Count Sampled (ug/L) (mg/L as pH Exceedance
CaCos)
Plumbing N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Distribution 2 2024/03/21 0.08 — 0.11 174 — 175 7.7 — 7.9 No
2 2024/09/24 0.07 — 0.35 177 — 189 7.9 — 8.0 No
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems
In accordance with O.Reg 170/03, Schedule 16, notifications of adverse water quality
incidents and other observations that indicate the potential of improperly disinfected
water has been directed to users are provided to the MECP Spills Action Centre (SAC)
and local Medical Officer of Health (Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU)).
During this reporting period, there was one (1) incident in the drinking water system.
4.5.2 Schedule 17: Corrective Actions
Corrective actions in response to the Adverse Water Quality Incident (AWQI) were
conducted in accordance with Schedule 17 of O.Reg 170/03 and details are
summarized in the table on the following page for reference.
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Table 9 Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
AWQI Number:
165225
Incident Details:
Date: June 18, 2024
Loss of drinking water system pressure due to generator failure during power outage.
Corrective Action:
The incident was immediately reported to the SMDHU and SAC by Environmental
Services staff as per O.Reg 170/03 requirements. Power was restored and corrective
actions included the operator immediately flushing the watermain. Acceptable chlorine
residuals were achieved at both the start and end of watermain flushing.
Microbiological samples were collected to confirm the integrity of the drinking water
system. All microbiological results confirmed zero presence of coliform or indicator
bacteria.
4.6 Municipal Summary Report
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1
The following table summarizes the requirements of the Act, the Regulations, the
system's approval, municipal drinking water licence, drinking water works permit,
and any orders applicable to the system that were not met during the reporting
period, including the duration and description of the corrective action(s) taken.
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) & Associated Regulations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
Municipal Drinking Water Licence & Drinking Water Work Permit
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
Provincial Orders
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
Best Practice Issues and Recommendations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
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4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2
In order to assist the Township in assessing the capability of the system to meet
existing and planned uses of the system, Appendix A and B summarize the
quantities of water volumes supplied and offers a visual depiction of allowed water
taking compared to drinking water system demands during the reporting period,
including monthly average and maximum daily flows.
5 Conclusion
This report satisfies the requirements of Section 11 and Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03.
Any questions regarding this report should be directed to Environmental Services.
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Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024
Horseshoe Highlands Drinking Water System
Annual and Municipal Summary Reports
(Prepared in accordance with Section 11 and Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03)
Period Covering: January 1 to December 31 2024 February 3 2025
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
2 Reporting Requirements .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report.................................................... 3
2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities................. 4
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement ............................................................................ 4
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report............................................ 4
4 Horseshoe Highlands Drinking Water System ............................................................. 5
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description ....................................................... 5
4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals .................................................................................. 6
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System ................................. 6
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing . 6
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03) ............................................ 6
4.4.2 Schedule 10: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03) ............. 7
4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................. 8
4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................... 11
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions ........................................................................ 11
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems......... 11
4.5.2 Schedule 17: Corrective Actions ................................................................... 11
4.6 Municipal Summary Report.................................................................................. 12
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1 ................................................................................. 12
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2 ................................................................................. 13
5 Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 13
Appendix
Appendix A - Well Flow Summary
Appendix B - Average and Maximum Daily Usage Compared to Permitted Daily
Capacity
List of Tables
Table 1: Major Expense Summary
Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Table 3: Schedule 10 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Table 9: Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
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1 Introduction
The Township of Oro-Medonte has prepared this report to satisfy the requirements of
Section 11: Annual Report and Schedule 22: Summary Reports for Municipalities of
Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 170/03.
This report covers the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024, and applies to the
following municipally owned and operated drinking water system:
• Horseshoe Highlands Drinking Water System (DWS #250001402)
2 Reporting Requirements
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report
Section 11 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the Owner of a drinking water system shall
ensure that an annual report, covering the period from January 1 to December 31 in a
year, be prepared no later than February 28 of the following year. The report must
include the following information relating to the period covered by the report:
• Include a statement of where a report prepared under Schedule 22 will be
available for inspection by any member of the public during normal business
hours without charge;
• Contain a brief description of the drinking water system, including a list of water
treatment chemicals used by the system;
• Describe any major expenses incurred to install, repair or replace required
equipment;
• Summarize any reports made to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and
Parks (MECP) for Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs);
• Summarize the results of tests required under O.Reg. 170/03, or under an
approval, municipal drinking water licence or order, including an Ontario Water
Resources Act order, if tests required under this Regulation in respect of a
parameter were not required during that period, summarize the most recent
results of tests of that parameter; and,
• Describe any corrective actions taken.
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2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities
Schedule 22 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the report be prepared no later than March
31 of the following year, and include the following information relating to the period
covered by the report:
• List the requirements of the Act, the regulations, the system's approval, drinking
water works permit, municipal drinking water licence, and any orders applicable
to the system that were not met at any time during the period covered by the
report with specifics to the duration and measures that were taken to correct the
failure.
• The report must also include the following information to enable the owner of the
system to assess the capability of the system to meet existing and planned uses
of the system:
o Summarize the quantities and flow rates of the water supplied during the
period covered by the report, including monthly average and maximum
daily flows; and,
o Compare the aforementioned summary of quantities and flow rates to the
rated capacity and flow rates approved in the system's approval, drinking
water works permit, or municipal drinking water licence.
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report
In accordance with Section 11 of O.Reg. 170/03, a copy of the report is available to the
public, free of charge from the following outlets:
• Township of Oro-Medonte's website (www.oro-medonte.ca); and,
• Public request at the Municipal Office, located at 148 Line 7 South, Oro-Medonte.
The public is advised of the report's availability and how to obtain a copy, without
charge, on the Township of Oro-Medonte's website through annual public reporting to
Council and on the drinking water dedicated landing pages.
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4 Horseshoe Highlands Drinking Water System
HORSESHOE
Drinking Water System Number: 250001402
Raw Water «- GroundwaterDrinking - - Category:
Large Municipal Residential
Drinking - System- Supply& Distribution Class 2
Served:Population 00 persons
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description
The Horseshoe Highlands Drinking Water System (DWS #250001402) is located at 1A
Country Club Lane, Concession 5, Oro-Medonte. The facility is owned and operated by
the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte in accordance with its specific MDWL,
DWWP, PTTW, and all other applicable legislation.
This groundwater facility consists of two production wells, process piping, and chlorine
contact main before entering the distribution system. Raw water is conveyed to the
pumphouse, where treatment includes chlorination with sodium hypochlorite. Primary
disinfection is achieved through the CT disinfection concept using the combination of a
disinfectant residual concentration and effective contact time by means of a chlorine
contact main. Treated water enters the distribution system and is stored in the Highland
Drive Water Tower (1280 m3 capacity) and the Line 4 North Reservoir and Booster
Station (two above-ground reservoirs with 769 m3 capacity each and 4 high lift pumps)
to supply the distribution system and regulate system demands.
The distribution system consists of approximately 11.6 km of watermain (ranging in
sizes from 100mm to 300mm), seventy-two (72) hydrants, seventy-four (74) valves, and
five (5) sample stations supplying approximately 525 water services, including
detached, townhouse and apartment residential units, a fire hall, a police detachment,
and a medical clinic.
Monitoring of the drinking water system's operation is 24 hours a day, seven days a
week continuously through a computerized SCADA system, equipped with alarming for
a certified water operator dispatch when operational issues arise. Emergency backup
power is fulfilled through a 455 kW diesel generator at the pumphouse and a 400 kW
diesel generator located at the Line 4 North Reservoir and Booster Station.
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4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals
The following water treatment chemicals were utilized during the reporting period:
Sodium Hypochlorite (12%)
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System
The Township of Oro-Medonte has determined expenses over $25,000 to be
considered a `major expense'. A brief summary of the major or notable expenses
incurred during the reporting period to install, repair, or replace required equipment, and
the value of each is included in the table below.
Table 1: Major or Notable Expense Summary
Expense Cost Incurred
Well 3 Emergency Repair $92k
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing
O.Reg. 170/03 outlines specific operational checks and sampling requirements for
drinking water systems, while O.Reg. 169/03 specifies drinking water quality
standards and maximum allowable concentrations of analytical parameters.
During the reporting period, the required operational checks were completed and
drinking water samples were collected in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03. All
accredited laboratory results for analyzed samples met the requirements and did not
exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg. 169/03.
No additional testing and sampling was required in 2024 due to any requirements
of an approval, order, or other legal instruments.
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03)
Operational checks of measurements of free chlorine residuals and raw water turbidity
were conducted in accordance with the large municipal residential drinking water
system requirements as prescribed by 0.Reg.170/03, Schedule 7. No data is reported
for fluoride as the Township of Oro-Medonte does not fluoridate any of its drinking water
systems.
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Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Parameter Sample Count Range of Results
min/av /max
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 1 12 0.06/0.13/0.22
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 3 11* 0.09/0.17/0.42
Chlorine m /L 8760** 0.25/1.37/3.00***
Fluoride N/A N/A
*Well 3 was not in service from Sept 23, 2024, until November 23, 2024, due to repairs.
**8760 is the number of samples used for continuous monitoring.
***The range of chlorine results incorporates maintenance activities and operational testing. It does not
necessarily reflect residuals within the distribution system.
4.4.2 Schedule 10: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Raw, treated and distribution water samples were collected and analyzed for
microbiological parameters specified in Section 10-2, 10-,3, and 10-4 of O.Reg. 170/03.
All accredited laboratory results for samples analyzed for microbiological parameters
met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg.
169/03, unless otherwise stated in Section 4.5.1 `Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse
Test Results and Other Problems' of this report.
Raw, treated and distribution drinking water samples were analyzed for bacteriological
health-related parameters including E.coli, total coliform, background bacteria
(background) and heterotrophic plate count (HPC). When measured in counts greater
than 200 CFU per 100 mL, the presence of HPC and background bacteria may indicate
a deterioration in water quality within the drinking water system and initiate additional
maintenance activities, such as flushing. The results for microbiological and
bacteriological parameters during this reporting period are summarized below for
reference.
Table 3: Schedule 10 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
E.coli Total Background HPC
Source Sample (CFU/100 mL) Coliform (CFU/100 mL) (CFU/1 mL)
Count (CFU/100 mL)
min-max min-max min max) min-max
Raw Well 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 45 N/A
Well 44* 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 102 N/A
Treated - 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 2 <10 — 10
Distribution - 160 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 — 1 <10 — 30
Note: Total coliform results in raw drinking water samples are prior to treatment.
*Well 3 was not in service from September 23, 2024, until November 23, 2024, due to repairs.
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4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Drinking water samples were collected from the drinking water system and analyzed
for all parameters in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Schedule 13. All samples
analyzed met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated
in O.Reg. 169/03.
If chemical analysis under O.Reg. 170/03 was not required during this reporting period;
the most recent analytical results for that parameter have been summarized in the
tables below for reference, in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Section 11.
Under Section 13-2 and 13-4, sampling requirements for inorganics and organics are
once every 36 months and tested for every parameter listed in O.Reg 170/03,
Schedules 23 and 24. Results indicated that all parameters were below half the
maximum allowable concentration in Schedule 2 in the Ontario Drinking Water Quality
Standards. The most recent chemical parameter results are summarized in the table
below for reference.
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Parameter Date Results Units Exceedance
Sampled
Schedule 23: Inorganics
Antimony 2024/07/24 0.6 <MDL u /L No
Arsenic 2024/07/24 0.2 u /L No
Barium 2024/07/24 41.3 u /L No
Boron 2024/07/24 6 u /L No
Cadmium 2024/07/24 0.003 <MDL u /L No
Chromium 2024/07/24 1.21 u /L No
Mercury 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Selenium 2024/07/24 0.16 u /L No
Uranium 2024/07/24 0.595 u /L No
Schedule 24: Organics
Alachlor 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Atrazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Atrazine + N-dealkylated 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL ug/L No
metabolites
Azin hos-meth I 2024/07/24 0.05 <MDL u /L No
Benzene 2024/07/24 0.32 <MDL u /L No
Benzo a rene 2024/07/24 0.004 <MDL u /L No
Bromox nil 2024/07/24 0.33 <MDL u /L No
Carbar I 2024/07/24 0.05 <MDL u /L No
Carbofuran 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Carbon tetrachloride 2024/07/24 0.17 <MDL u /L No
Chlorpyrifos 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Deseth I atrazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Diazinon 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
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Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic & Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
(continued)
Dicamba 2024/07/24 0.20 <MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.41 <MDL u /L No
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.36 <MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichloroethane 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL u /L No
1,1-D ich loroethylene 2024/07/24 0.33 <MDL ug/L No
vin lidene chloride
Dichloromethane 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL u /L No
2,4-dichloro henol 2024/07/24 0.15 <MDL u /L No
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic 2024/07/24 0.19 <MDL ug/L No
acid 2,4-D
Diclofo -meth I 2024/07/24 0.40 <MDL u /L No
Dimethoate 2024/07/24 0.06 <MDL u /L No
Di uat 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Diuron 2024/07/24 0.03 <MDL u /L No
Glyphosate 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Malathion 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
MCPA 2024/07/24 0.00012 <MDL m /L No
Metolachlor 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Metribuzin 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Monochlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.3 <MDL u /L No
Para uat 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Pentachloro henol 2024/07/24 0.15 <MDL u /L No
Phorate 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Picloram 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 2024/07/24 0.04 <MDL ug/L No
PCBs - Total
Prometr ne 2024/07/24 0.03 <MDL u /L No
Simazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Terbufos 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Tetrachloroethylene 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL ug/L No
(perch loroeth lene
2,3,4,6-tetrachloro henol 2024/07/24 0.20 <MDL u /L No
Triallate 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Trichloroeth lene 2024/07/24 0.44 <MDL u /L No
2,4,6-trichloro henol 2024/07/24 0.25 <MDL u /L No
Trifluralin 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Vinyl Chloride 2024/07/24 0.17 <MDL ug/L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-6 and 13-6.1, sampling requirements for trihalomethanes (THMs) and
haloacetic acids (HAAs) are quarterly and expressed as a running annual average
(RAA), which is updated continually as quarterly sample results are received.
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Regulatory reporting requirements for HAAs and its associated calculated RAA of
quarterly results commenced January 1, 2020, although Environmental Services has
been actively calculating RAA since 2017 as a best management practice to evaluate
the status of the parameter within the drinking water system.
The 2024 THMs and HAAs results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Running Annual
Parameter Average RAA) Unit Exceedance
Trihalomethanes THMs 2.88 u /L No
Haloacetic Acid HAAs 5.3<MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-7, sampling requirements for nitrate and nitrite are quarterly. The
2024 nitrate and nitrite results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
2024/02/15 1.86 m /L No
Nitrate 2024/05/29 1.86 m /L No
2024/08/20 1.85 m /L No
2024/11/27 1.96 m /L No
2024/02/15 0.003<MDL m /L No
Nitrite 2024/05/29 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/08/20 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/11/27 0.003<MDL m /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-8 and 13-9, sampling requirements for sodium and fluoride are once
every 60 months. Sodium and fluoride sampling was completed in 2023 and the results
are summarized in the table below for reference. The next sampling will be due in 2028.
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
Sodium 2023/08/29 4.73 m /L No
Fluoride 2023/08/29 0.06<MDL m /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
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4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Lead samples are required to be collected from the drinking water system during the
prescribed sampling periods of `Winter' (December 15 to April 15) and `Summer' (June
15 to October 15) in accordance with Schedule 15.1. The Horseshoe Highlands
Drinking Water System has met the eligibility criteria for a reduction in sampling
requirements as prescribed in Section 15.1-5. The distribution system sampling is
required as follows:
• Alkalinity and pH each year, every "Winter" and "Summer" period
• Lead once every 3 years, "Winter" and "Summer" period
The 2024 lead, total alkalinity and pH results are summarized in Table 8 below for
reference.
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Location Sample Date Lead Alkalinity
Type Count Sampled (ug/L) (mg/L as pH Exceedance
CaCo3
Non-Res 1 2024/03/21 0.11 — 0.15 N/A 8.1 No
Plumbing 1 2024/09/24 0.56 — 0.64 N/A 8.0 No
Distribution 2 2024/03/21 0.07 — 0.38 155 — 180 8.0 — 8.1 No
2 2024/09/24 0.13 — 0.62 158 — 160 8.0 — 8.1 No
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems
In accordance with O.Reg 170/03, Schedule 16, notifications of adverse water quality
incidents and other observations that indicate the potential of improperly disinfected
water has been directed to users are provided to the MECP Spills Action Centre (SAC)
and local Medical Officer of Health (Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU)).
During this reporting period, there were zero (0) incidents in the drinking water system.
4.5.2 Schedule 17: Corrective Actions
Due to the non-occurrence of any adverse test or other observations requiring reporting
to the MECP, there were no corrective actions required.
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Table 9 Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
AWQI Number:
There were no AWQIs to report during this reporting period.
Incident Details:
N/A
Corrective Action:
N/A
4.6 Municipal Summary Report
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1
The following table summarizes the requirements of the Act, the Regulations, the
system's approval, municipal drinking water licence, drinking water works permit,
and any orders applicable to the system that were not met during the reporting
period, including the duration and description of the corrective action(s) taken.
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) & Associated Regulations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
From January 2024 to December 2024, Well 1 had multiple occurrences of flow rate
exceedances. These exceedances were minimal, only exceeding the maximum
allowable flow rate by 5% and were associated with well pump start-ups. The
occurrences were reported to the MECP, and the issue has been rectified.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, the following non-
compliances were identified:
• During July 2023, Well 1 and 3 raw water turbidity readings were not recorded
as required by Schedule 7 of 0.Reg.170/03. The non-compliance was reported
to the MECP, and systems were put in place to avoid a future occurrence.
• From September 2023 to January 2024, Well 1 had multiple occurrences of
flow rate exceedances. These exceedances were minimal, only exceeding the
maximum allowable flow rate by 5% and were associated with well pump start-
ups. The occurrences were reported to the MECP, and the issue has been
rectified.
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Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary (continued)
Municipal Drinking Water Licence & Drinking Water Work Permit
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the
2023 Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there
were no issues or non-compliances identified.
Provincial Orders
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the
2023 Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there
were no provincial orders identified.
Best Practice Issues and Recommendations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the
2023 Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there
were no best practices and/or recommendations identified.
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2
In order to assist the Township in assessing the capability of the system to meet
existing and planned uses of the system, Appendix A and B summarize quantities
of water volumes supplied and offers a visual depiction of permitted water taking
compared to drinking water system demands during the reporting period, including
monthly average and maximum daily flows.
5 Conclusion
This report satisfies the requirements of Section 11 and Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03.
Any questions regarding this report should be directed to Environmental Services.
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Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024
Maplewood Drinking Water System
Annual and Municipal Summary Reports
(Prepared in accordance with Section 11 and Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03)
Period Covering: January 1 to December 31, 2024 February 3 2025
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
2 Reporting Requirements .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report.................................................... 3
2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities................. 4
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement ............................................................................ 4
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report............................................ 4
4 Maplewood Drinking Water System ............................................................................. 5
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description ....................................................... 5
4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals.................................................................................. 6
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System ................................. 6
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing . 6
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03) ............................................ 7
4.4.2 Schedule 11: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03) ............. 7
4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................. 8
4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................... 11
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions ........................................................................ 11
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems......... 11
4.5.2 Schedule 18: Corrective Actions ................................................................... 12
4.6 Municipal Summary Report ................................................................................. 12
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1 ................................................................................. 12
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2 ................................................................................. 13
5 Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 13
Appendix
Appendix A - Well Flow Summary
Appendix B - Average and Maximum Daily Usage Compared to Permitted Daily
Capacity
List of Tables
Table 1: Major Expense Summary
Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Table 3: Schedule 11 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Table 9: Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
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1 Introduction
The Township of Oro-Medonte has prepared this report to satisfy the requirements of
Section 11: Annual Report and Schedule 22: Summary Reports for Municipalities of
Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 170/03.
This report covers the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024, and applies to the
following municipally owned and operated drinking water system:
• Maplewood Drinking Water System (DWS #220004135)
2 Reporting Requirements
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report
Section 11 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the Owner of a drinking water system shall
ensure that an annual report, covering the period from January 1 to December 31 in a
year, be prepared no later than February 28 of the following year. The report must
include the following information relating to the period covered by the report:
• Include a statement of where a report prepared under Schedule 22 will be
available for inspection by any member of the public during normal business
hours without charge;
• Contain a brief description of the drinking water system, including a list of water
treatment chemicals used by the system;
• Describe any major expenses incurred to install, repair or replace required
equipment;
• Summarize any reports made to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and
Parks (MECP) for Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQls);
• Summarize the results of tests required under O.Reg. 170/03, or under an
approval, municipal drinking water licence or order, including an Ontario Water
Resources Act order, if tests required under this Regulation in respect of a
parameter were not required during that period, summarize the most recent
results of tests of that parameter; and,
• Describe any corrective actions taken.
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2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities
Schedule 22 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the report be prepared no later than March
31 of the following year, and include the following information relating to the period
covered by the report:
• List the requirements of the Act, the regulations, the system's approval, drinking
water works permit, municipal drinking water licence, and any orders applicable
to the system that were not met at any time during the period covered by the
report with specifics to the duration and measures that were taken to correct the
failure.
• The report must also include the following information to enable the Owner of the
system to assess the capability of the system to meet existing and planned uses
of the system:
o Summarize of the quantities and flow rates of the water supplied during
the period covered by the report, including monthly average and maximum
daily flows; and,
o Compare the aforementioned summary of quantities and flow rates to the
rated capacity and flow rates approved in the system's approval, drinking
water works permit or municipal drinking water licence.
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report
In accordance with Section 11 of O.Reg. 170/03, a copy of the report is available to the
public, free of charge from the following outlets:
• Township of Oro-Medonte's website (www.oro-medonte.ca); and,
• Public request at the Municipal Office, located at 148 Line 7 South, Oro-Medonte.
The public is advised of the report's availability and how to obtain a copy, without
charge, on the Township of Oro-Medonte's website through annual public reporting to
Council and on the drinking water dedicated landing pages.
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4 Maplewood Drinking Water System
MAPLEWOOD
WaterDrinking - 220004135
Raw Water • «-: Groundwater
Drinking Wate - Category:
Small Municipal ResiDrinking dential
SystemWater • • Distribution Class 2
Population Served: Approx. 196 persons
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description
Maplewood Drinking Water System (DWS # 220004135) is located at 40 Maplewood
Parkway, Concession 15, Oro-Medonte. The facility is owned and operated by the
Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte in accordance with its specific MDWL,
DWWP, and PTTW and all other applicable legislation.
This groundwater facility consists of two production wells, process piping, and an in-
ground reservoir. Raw water is conveyed to the pumphouse, where treatment includes
aeration for the removal of naturally occurring hydrogen sulphide and chlorination with
sodium hypochlorite. Primary disinfection is achieved through the CT disinfection
concept using the combination of a disinfectant residual concentration and effective
contact time by means of an in-ground dual celled 91 m3 reservoir. Two (2) high lift
pumps distribute treated water into the distribution system based on system demand.
The distribution system consists of approximately 1 .1 km of watermain (ranging in size
from 50mm to 150mm), six (6) valves, three (3) sample stations servicing 56 detached
residential units.
Monitoring of the drinking water system's operation is 24 hours a day, seven days a
week continuously through a computerized SCADA system, equipped with alarming for
a certified water operator dispatch when operational issues arise. Emergency backup
power is fulfilled through a 20 kW natural gas generator.
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4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals
The following water treatment chemicals were utilized during the reporting period:
Sodium Hypochlorite (12%)
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System
The Township of Oro-Medonte has determined expenses over $25,000 to be
considered a `major expense'. A brief summary of the major or notable expenses
incurred or during the reporting period to install, repair or replace required equipment,
and the value of each is included in the table below.
Table 1: Major or Notable Expense Summary
Expense Cost Incurred
Well 1 Flowmeter Replacement $10,000
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing
O.Reg. 170/03 outlines specific operational checks and sampling requirements for
drinking water systems, while O.Reg. 169/03 specifies drinking water quality
standards and maximum allowable concentrations of analytical parameters.
During the reporting period, the required operational checks were completed and
drinking water samples were collected in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03. All
accredited laboratory results for analyzed samples met the requirements and did not
exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg. 169/03.
No additional testing and sampling was required in 2024 due to any requirements
of an approval, order or other legal instrument.
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4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170103)
Operational checks of measurements of free chlorine residuals and raw water turbidity
were conducted in accordance with the small municipal residential drinking water
system requirements as prescribed by 0.Reg.170/03, Schedule 7. No data is reported
for fluoride as the Township of Oro-Medonte does not fluoridate any of its drinking water
systems.
Table 2: Schedule 7 - Operational Checks Summary
Parameter Sample Count Range of Results
min/av /max
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 1 12 0.14/0.53/0.98
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 2 12 0.19/0.44/0.88
Chlorine m /L 8760* 0.41/1.35/2.66**
Fluoride N/A N/A
* 8760 is the number of samples used for continuous monitoring.
**The range of chlorine results incorporates maintenance activities and operational testing. It does not
necessarily reflect residuals within the distribution system.
4.4.2 Schedule 11: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Raw, treated and distribution water samples were collected and analyzed for
microbiological parameters specified in Section 11-2, 11-3 and 11-4 of O.Reg. 170/03.
All accredited laboratory results for samples analyzed for microbiological parameters
met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg.
169/03, unless otherwise stated in Section 4.5.1 `Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse
Test Results and Other Problems' of this report.
Raw, treated and distribution drinking water samples were analyzed for bacteriological
health-related parameters including E.coli, total coliform, background bacteria
(background) and heterotrophic plate count (HPC). The presence of HPC and
background bacteria when measured in counts greater than 200 CFU per 100 mL, may
be indicative of a deterioration in water quality within the drinking water system and
initiate additional maintenance activities, such as flushing. The results for
microbiological and bacteriological parameters during this reporting period are
summarized on the following page for reference.
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Table 3: Schedule 11 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
E.coli Total Background HPC
Source Sample (CFU/100 mL) Coliform (CFU/100 mL) (CFU/1 mL)
Count (CFU/100 mL)
min-max min-max min max) min-max
Raw Well 1 26 0 - 0 0 - 5 0 — >200 N/A
Well 2 26 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 — >200 N/A
Treated - 26 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 N/A
Distribution - 26 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 <10 — 40
Note: Total coliform results in raw drinking water samples are prior to treatment.
4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Drinking water samples were collected from the drinking water system and analyzed
for all parameters in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Schedule 13. All samples
analyzed met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated
in O.Reg. 169/03.
If chemical analysis under O.Reg. 170/03 was not required during this reporting period;
the most recent analytical results for that parameter have been summarized in the
tables below for reference, in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Section 11.
Under Section 13-2 and 13-4, sampling requirements for inorganics and organics are
once every 60 months and tested for every parameter listed in O.Reg 170/03,
Schedules 23 and 24. Results indicated that all parameters were below half the
maximum allowable concentration in Schedule 2 in the Ontario Drinking Water Quality
Standards. The most recent chemical parameter results are summarized in the table
below for reference.
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Parameter Date Results Units Exceedance
Sampled
Schedule 23: Inorganics
Antimony 2021/06/16 0.9<MDL u /L No
Arsenic 2021/06/16 0.6 u /L No
Barium 2021/06/16 165 u /L No
Boron 2021/06/16 38 u /L No
Cadmium 2021/06/16 0.003<MDL u /L No
Chromium 2021/06/16 0.33 u /L No
Mercury 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Selenium 2021/06/16 0.04<MDL u /L No
Uranium 2021/06/16 0.101 u /L No
Schedule 24: Organics
Alachlor 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
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Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic & Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
(continued)
Atrazine + 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL ug/L No
N-dealk fated metabolites
Azin hos-meth I 2021/06/16 0.05<MDL u /L No
Benzene 2021/06/16 0.32<MDL u /L No
Benzo a rene 2021/06/16 0.004<MDL u /L No
Bromox nil 2021/06/16 0.33<MDL u /L No
Carbar I 2021/06/16 0.05<MDL u /L No
Carbofuran 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Carbon Tetrachloride 2021/06/16 0.17<MDL u /L No
Chlorpyrifos 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Diazinon 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Dicamba 2021/06/16 0.20<MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 2021/06/16 0.41<MDL u /L No
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 2021/06/16 0.36<MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichloroethane 2021/06/16 0.35<MDL u /L No
1,1-Dichloroethylene 2021/06/16 0.33<MDL ug/L No
vin lidene chloride
Dichloromethane 2021/06/16 0.35<MDL u /L No
2-4 Dichloro henol 2021/06/16 0.15<MDL u /L No
2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic 2021/06/16 0.19<MDL ug/L No
acid 2,4-D
Diclofo -meth I 2021/06/16 0.40<MDL u /L No
Dimethoate 2021/06/16 0.06<MDL u /L No
Di uat 2021/06/16 1<MDL u /L No
Diuron 2021/06/16 0.03<MDL u /L No
Glyphosate 2021/06/16 1<MDL u /L No
Malathion 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Metolachlor 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Metribuzin 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Monochlorobenzene 2021/06/16 0.3<MDL u /L No
MCPA 2021/06/16 0.00012<MDL m /L No
Para uat 2021/06/16 1<MDL u /L No
Pentachloro henol 2021/06/16 0.15<MDL u /L No
Phorate 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Picloram 2021/06/16 1<MDL u /L No
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 2021/06/16 0.04<MDL ug/L No
PCB
Prometr ne 2021/06/16 0.03<MDL u /L No
Simazine 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Terbufos 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Tetrachloroeth lene 2021/06/16 0.35<MDL u /L No
2,3,4,6-Tetrachloro henol 2021/06/16 0.20<MDL u /L No
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Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic & Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
(continued)
Triallate 2021/06/16 0.01<MDL u /L No
Trichloroeth lene 2021/06/16 0.44<MDL u /L No
2,4,6-Trichloro henol 2021/06/16 0.25<MDL u /L No
Trifluralin 2021/06/16 0.02<MDL u /L No
Vinyl Chloride 2021/06/16 0.17<MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-6 and 13-6.1, sampling requirements for trihalomethanes (THMs) and
haloacetic acids (HAAs) are quarterly and expressed as a running annual average
(RAA), that is updated continually as quarterly sample results are received.
Regulatory reporting requirements for HAAs and its associated calculated RAA of
quarterly results commenced January 1, 2020, although Environmental Services has
been actively calculating RAA since 2017 as a best management practice to evaluate
the status of the parameter within the drinking water system.
The 2024 THMs and HAAs results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Running Annual
Parameter Average RAA) Unit Exceedance
Trihalomethanes THMs 15.00 u /L No
Haloacetic Acid HAAs 5.3<MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-7, sampling requirements for nitrate and nitrite are quarterly. The
2024 nitrate and nitrite results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
2024/02/15 0.006<MDL m /L No
Nitrate 2024/05/29 0.006<MDL m /L No
2024/08/20 0.006<MDL m /L No
2024/11/27 0.006<MDL m /L No
2024/02/15 0.003<MDL m /L No
Nitrite 2024/05/29 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/08/20 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/11/27 0.003<MDL m /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
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Under Section 13-8 and 13-9, sampling requirements for sodium and fluoride are once
every 60 months. Sodium and fluoride sampling was completed in 2023, and the results
are summarized in the table below for reference. The next sampling will be due in 2028.
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
Sodium 2023/08/29 28.0* m /L Yes
Fluoride 2023/08/29 0.14 m /L No
*Sodium exceedance and corrective actions were summarized in the 2023 Annual Report.
4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Lead samples are required to be collected from the drinking water system during the
prescribed sampling periods of `Winter' (December 15 to April 15) and `Summer' (June
15 to October 15) in accordance with Schedule 15.1. The Maplewood Drinking Water
System has met the eligibility criteria for a reduction in sampling requirements as
prescribed in Section 15.1-5. The distribution system sampling is required as follows:
• Alkalinity and pH each year, every "Winter" and "Summer" period
• Lead once every 3 years, "Winter" and "Summer" period
The 2024 lead, total alkalinity and pH results are summarized in Table 8 on the
following page for reference.
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Location Sample Date Lead Alkalinity
Type Count Sampled (ug/L) (mg/L as CaCO3) pH Exceedance
Plumbing N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Distribution 1 2024/03/21 0.07 245 7.1 No
1 2024/09/24 0.06 247 7.5 No
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems
In accordance with O.Reg 170/03, Schedule 16, notifications of adverse water quality
incidents and other observations that indicate the potential of improperly disinfected
water has been directed to users are provided to the MECP Spills Action Centre (SAC)
and local Medical Officer of Health (Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU)).
During this reporting period, there were zero (0) incidents in the drinking water system.
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4.5.2 Schedule 18: Corrective Actions
Due to the non-occurrence of any adverse test or other observations requiring reporting
to the MECP, there were no corrective actions required.
Table 9: Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
AWQI Number:
There were no AWQIs to report during this reporting period.
Incident Details:
N/A
Corrective Action:
N/A
4.6 Municipal Summary Report
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1
The following table summarizes the requirements of the Act, the Regulations, the
system's approval, municipal drinking water licence, drinking water works permit,
and any orders applicable to the system that were not met during the reporting
period, including the duration and description of the corrective action(s) taken.
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) & Associated Regulations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
Municipal Drinking Water Licence & Drinking Water Work Permit
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for
this system had not yet been received.
Provincial Orders
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for
this system had not yet been received.
Best Practice Issues and Recommendations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for
this system had not yet been received.
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4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2
In order to assist the Township in assessing the capability of the system to meet
existing and planned uses of the system, Appendix A and B summarize the
quantities of water volumes supplied and offers a visual depiction of permitted
water taking compared to drinking water system demands during the reporting
period, including monthly average and maximum daily flows.
5 Conclusion
This report satisfies the requirements of Section 11 and Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03.
Any questions regarding this report should be directed to Environmental Services.
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Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024
Medonte Hills Drinking Water System
Annual and Municipal Summary Reports
(Prepared in accordance with Section 11 and Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03)
Period Covering: January 1 to December 31, 2024 February 3, 2025
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
2 Reporting Requirements .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report.................................................... 3
2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities................. 4
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement ............................................................................ 4
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report............................................ 4
4 Medonte Hills Drinking Water System .......................................................................... 5
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description ....................................................... 5
4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals .................................................................................. 6
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System ................................. 6
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing . 6
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03) ............................................ 6
4.4.2 Schedule 10- Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03) ............. 7
4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................. 8
4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................... 10
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions ........................................................................ 11
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems......... 11
4.5.2 Schedule 17: Corrective Actions ................................................................... 11
4.6 Municipal Summary Report.................................................................................. 12
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1 ................................................................................. 12
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2 ................................................................................. 13
5 Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 13
Appendix
Appendix A - Well Flow Summary
Appendix B - Average and Maximum Daily Usage Compared to Permitted Daily
Capacity
List of Tables
Table 1: Major Expense Summary
Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Table 3: Schedule 10 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Table 9: Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
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1 Introduction
The Township of Oro-Medonte has prepared this report to satisfy the requirements of
Section 11: Annual Report and Schedule 22: Summary Reports for Municipalities of
Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 170/03.
This report covers the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024, and applies to the
following municipally owned and operated drinking water system:
• Medonte Hills Drinking Water System (DWS #220003920)
2 Reporting Requirements
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report
Section 11 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the Owner of a drinking water system shall
ensure that an annual report, covering the period from January 1 to December 31 in a
year, be prepared no later than February 28 of the following year. The report must
include the following information relating to the period covered by the report:
• Include a statement of where a report prepared under Schedule 22 will be
available for inspection by any member of the public during normal business
hours without charge;
• Contain a brief description of the drinking water system, including a list of water
treatment chemicals used by the system;
• Describe any major expenses incurred to install, repair or replace required
equipment;
• Summarize any reports made to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and
Parks (MECP) for Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQls);
• Summarize the results of tests required under O.Reg. 170/03, or under an
approval, municipal drinking water licence or order, including an Ontario Water
Resources Act order, if tests required under this Regulation in respect of a
parameter were not required during that period, summarize the most recent
results of tests of that parameter; and,
• Describe any corrective actions taken.
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2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities
Schedule 22 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the report be prepared no later than March
31 of the following year, and include the following information relating to the period
covered by the report:
• List the requirements of the Act, the regulations, the system's approval, drinking
water works permit, municipal drinking water licence, and any orders applicable
to the system that were not met at any time during the period covered by the
report with specifics to the duration and measures that were taken to correct the
failure.
• The report must also include the following information to enable the Owner of the
system to assess the capability of the system to meet existing and planned uses
of the system:
o Summarize the quantities and flow rates of the water supplied during the
period covered by the report, including monthly average and maximum
daily flows; and,
o Compare the aforementioned summary of quantities and flow rates to the
rated capacity and flow rates approved in the system's approval, drinking
water works permit or municipal drinking water licence.
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report
In accordance with Section 11 of O.Reg. 170/03, a copy of the report is available to the
public, free of charge from the following outlets:
• Township of Oro-Medonte's website (www.oro-medonte.ca); and,
• Public request at the Municipal Office, located at 148 Line 7 South, Oro-Medonte.
The public is advised of the report's availability and how to obtain a copy, without
charge, on the Township of Oro-Medonte's website through annual public reporting to
Council and on the drinking water dedicated landing pages.
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4 Medonte Hills Drinking Water System
WaterMEDONTE HILLS
Drinking - 220003920
Raw Water «- GroundwaterDrinking - - Category:
ResidentialLarge Municipal Drinking - SystemWater • • Distribution Class 2
a Population Served: persons
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description
The Medonte Hills Drinking Water System (DWS # 220003920) is located at 5341 Line
7 North, Concession 8, Oro-Medonte. The facility is owned and operated by the
Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte in accordance with its specific MDWL,
DWWP, PTTW, and all other applicable legislation.
This groundwater facility consists of two production wells, process piping, and an
above-ground reservoir. Raw water is conveyed to the pumphouse, where treatment
includes chlorination with sodium hypochlorite. Primary disinfection is achieved through
the CT disinfection concept using the combination of a disinfectant residual
concentration and effective contact time by means of a steel-bolted, glass fused 281 m3
standpipe and chlorine contact main. Two (2) high lift pumps supply treated water into
the two separate pressure zones (Top and Lower Zones) based on system demand in
the distribution system. One (1) booster pumping station with 1 high lift pump and
pressure tank located on Alpine Drive regulates pressure in the Top Zone.
The distribution system consists of approximately 3.7 km of watermain (ranging from
50mm to 150mm diameter), thirteen (13) valves, three (3) hydrants, and four (4) sample
stations servicing approximately 164 detached residential units.
Monitoring of the drinking water system's operation is 24 hours a day, seven days a
week continuously through a computerized SCADA system, equipped with alarming for
a certified water operator dispatch when operational issues arise. Emergency backup
power is fulfilled through a 25 kW natural gas generator.
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4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals
The following water treatment chemicals were utilized during the reporting period:
Sodium Hypochlorite (12%)
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System
The Township of Oro-Medonte has determined expenses over $25,000 to be
considered a `major expense'. A brief summary of the major or notable expenses
incurred during the reporting period to install, repair or replace required equipment, and
the value of each, is included in the table below.
Table 1: Major or Notable Expense Summary
Expense Cost Incurred
Well 1 Pump Replacement $11,000
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing
O.Reg. 170/03 outlines specific operational checks and sampling requirements for
drinking water systems, while O.Reg. 169/03 specifies drinking water quality
standards and maximum allowable concentrations of analytical parameters.
During the reporting period, the required operational checks were completed and
drinking water samples were collected in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03. All
accredited laboratory results for analyzed samples met the requirements and did not
exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg. 169/03.
No additional testing and sampling was required in 2024 due to any requirements
of an approval, order or other legal instrument.
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03)
Operational checks of measurements of free chlorine residuals and raw water turbidity
were conducted in accordance with the large municipal residential drinking water
system requirements as prescribed by 0.Reg.170/03, Schedule 7. No data is reported
for fluoride as the Township of Oro-Medonte does not fluoridate any of its drinking water
systems.
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Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Parameter Sample Count Range of Results
min/av /max
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 1 12 0.09/0.28/0.53
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 3 12 0.07/0.26/0.74
Chlorine m /L 8760* 1.03/1.31/1.49**
Fluoride N/A N/A
* 8760 is the number of samples used for continuous monitoring.
**The range of chlorine results incorporates maintenance activities and operational testing. It does not
necessarily reflect residuals within the distribution system.
4.4.2 Schedule 10: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Raw, treated and distribution water samples were collected and analyzed for
microbiological parameters specified in Section 10-2, 10-3, and 10-4 of O.Reg. 170/03.
All accredited laboratory results for samples analyzed for microbiological parameters
met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg.
169/03, unless otherwise stated in Section 4.5.1 `Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse
Test Results and Other Problems' of this report.
Raw, treated and distribution drinking water samples were analyzed for bacteriological
health-related parameters including E.coli, total coliform, background bacteria
(background) and heterotrophic plate count (HPC). The presence of HPC and
background bacteria when measured in counts greater than 200 CFU per 100 mL, may
be indicative of a deterioration in water quality within the drinking water system and
initiate additional maintenance activities, such as flushing.
The results for microbiological and bacteriological parameters during this reporting
period are summarized below for reference.
Table 3: Schedule 10 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
E.coli Total Background HPC
Source Sample (CFU/100 mL) Coliform (CFU/100 mL) (CFU/1 mL)
Count (CFU/100 mL)
min-max min-max min max) min-max
Raw Well 1 50* 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 — 62 N/A
Well 53 0 - 0 0 - 4 0 - 0 N/A
Treated - 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 <10 — 10
Distribution - 106 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 <10 — 20
Note: Total coliform results in raw drinking water samples are prior to treatment.
*Well 1 was offline for repairs August 17 to September 12, 2024.
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4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Drinking water samples were collected from the drinking water system and analyzed
for all parameters in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Schedule 13. All samples
analyzed met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated
in O.Reg. 169/03.
If chemical analysis under O.Reg. 170/03 was not required during this reporting period;
the most recent analytical results for that parameter have been summarized in the
tables below for reference, in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Section 11.
Under Section 13-2 and 13-4, sampling requirements for inorganics and organics are
once every 36 months and tested for every parameter listed in O.Reg 170/03,
Schedules 23 and 24. Results indicated that all parameters were below half the
maximum allowable concentration in Schedule 2 in the Ontario Drinking Water Quality
Standards. The most recent chemical parameter results are summarized in the table
below for reference.
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Parameter Date Results Units Exceedance
Sampled
Schedule 23: Inorganics
Antimony 2024/07/24 0.6 <MDL u /L No
Arsenic 2024/07/24 0.2 <MDL u /L No
Barium 2024/07/24 73.2 u /L No
Boron 2024/07/24 7 u /L No
Cadmium 2024/07/24 0.003 <MDL u /L No
Chromium 2024/07/24 2.06 u /L No
Mercury 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Selenium 2024/07/24 0.13 u /L No
Uranium 2024/07/24 0.592 u /L No
Schedule 24: Organics
Alachlor 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Atrazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Atrazine + N-dealkylated 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL ug/L No
metabolites
Azin hos-meth I 2024/07/24 0.05 <MDL u /L No
Benzene 2024/07/24 0.32 <MDL
Benzo a rene 2024/07/24 0.004 <MDL u /L No
Bromox nil 2024/07/24 0.33 <MDL u /L No
Carbar I 2024/07/24 0.05 <MDL u /L No
Carbofuran 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Carbon tetrachloride 2024/07/24 0.17 <MDL u /L No
Chlorpyrifos 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Deseth I atrazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Diazinon 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
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(continued)
Dicamba 2024/07/24 0.20 <MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.41 <MDL u /L No
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.36 <MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichloroethane 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL u /L No
1,1-D ich loroethylene 2024/07/24 0.33 <MDL ug/L No
vin lidene chloride
Dichloromethane 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL u /L No
2,4-dichloro henol 2024/07/24 0.15 <MDL u /L No
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic 2024/07/24 0.19 <MDL ug/L No
acid 2,4-D
Diclofo -meth I 2024/07/24 0.40 <MDL u /L No
Dimethoate 2024/07/24 0.06 <MDL u /L No
Di uat 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Diuron 2024/07/24 0.03 <MDL u /L No
Glyphosate 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Malathion 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
MCPA 2024/07/24 0.00012 <MDL m /L No
Metolachlor 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Metribuzin 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Monochlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.3 <MDL u /L No
Para uat 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Pentachloro henol 2024/07/24 0.15 <MDL u /L No
Phorate 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Picloram 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 2024/07/24 0.04 <MDL ug/L No
PCBs - Total
Prometr ne 2024/07/24 0.03 <MDL u /L No
Simazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Terbufos 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Tetrachloroethylene 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL ug/L No
(perch loroeth lene
2,3,4,6-tetrachloro henol 2024/07/24 0.20 <MDL u /L No
Triallate 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Trichloroeth lene 2024/07/24 0.44 <MDL u /L No
2,4,6-trichloro henol 2024/07/24 0.25 <MDL u /L No
Trifluralin 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Vinyl Chloride 2024/07/24 0.17 <MDL ug/L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-6 and 13-6.1, sampling requirements for trihalomethanes (THMs) and
haloacetic acids (HAAs) are quarterly and expressed as a running annual average
(RAA), which is updated continually as quarterly sample results are received.
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Regulatory reporting requirements for HAAs and its associated calculated RAA of
quarterly results commenced January 1, 2020, although Environmental Services has
been actively calculating RAA since 2017 as a best management practice to evaluate
the status of the parameter within the drinking water system.
The 2024 THMs and HAAs results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Running Annual
Parameter Average RAA) Unit Exceedance
Trihalomethanes THMs 2.70 u /L No
Haloacetic Acid HAAs 5.3<MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-7, sampling requirements for nitrate and nitrite are quarterly. The
2024 nitrate and nitrite results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
2024/02/15 0.661 m /L No
Nitrate 2024/05/29 0.659 m /L No
2024/08/20 0.562 m /L No
2024/11/27 0.716 m /L No
2024/02/15 0.003<MDL m /L No
Nitrite 2024/05/29 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/08/20 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/11/27 0.003<MDL m /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-8 and 13-9, sampling requirements for sodium and fluoride are once
every 60 months. Sodium and fluoride sampling was completed in 2023, and the results
are summarized in the table below for reference. The next sampling will be due in 2028.
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
Sodium 2023/08/29 7.10 m /L No
Fluoride 2023/08/29 0.06 m /L No
4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Lead samples are required to be collected from the drinking water system during the
prescribed sampling periods of `Winter' (December 15 to April 15) and `Summer' (June
15 to October 15) in accordance with Schedule 15.1. The Medonte Hills Drinking Water
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System has met the eligibility criteria for a reduction in sampling requirements as
prescribed in Section 15.1-5. The distribution system sampling is required as follows:
Alkalinity and pH each year, every "Winter" and "Summer" period
• Lead once every 3 years, "Winter" and "Summer" period
The 2024 lead, total alkalinity and pH results are summarized in Table 8 below for
reference.
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Location Sample Date Lead Alkalinity
Type Count Sampled (ug/L) (mg/L as pH Exceedance
CaCO3)
Plumbing N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Distribution 2 2024/03/21 0.08 — 0.12 236* 7.7 — 7.8 No
2 2024/09/24 1 0.10 — 0.31 225 — 232 7.6 — 7.7 No
*Results were identical in both samples collected.
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems
In accordance with O.Reg 170/03, Schedule 16, notifications of adverse water quality
incidents and other observations that indicate the potential of improperly disinfected
water has been directed to users are provided to the MECP Spills Action Centre (SAC)
and local Medical Officer of Health (Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU)).
There were zero (0) incidents in the drinking water system during this reporting period.
4.5.2 Schedule 17: Corrective Actions
Due to the non-occurrence of any adverse test or other observations requiring reporting
to the MECP, there were no corrective actions required.
Table 9 Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
AWQI Number:
There were no AWQIs to report during this reporting period.
Incident Details:
N/A
Corrective Action:
N/A
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4.6 Municipal Summary Report
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1
The following table summarizes the requirements of the Act, the Regulations, the
system's approval, municipal drinking water licence drinking water works permit,
and any orders applicable to the system that were not met during the reporting
period, including the duration and description of the corrective action(s) taken.
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) & Associated Regulations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
issues or non-compliances identified.
Municipal Drinking Water Licence & Drinking Water Work Permit
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
issues or non-compliances identified.
Provincial Orders
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
provincial orders identified.
Best Practice Issues and Recommendations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
best practices and/or recommendations identified.
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4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2
In order to assist the Township in assessing the capability of the system to meet
existing and planned uses of the system, Appendix A and B summarize the
quantities of water volumes supplied and offers a visual depiction of permitted
water taking compared to drinking water system demands during the reporting
period, including monthly average and maximum daily flows.
5 Conclusion
This report satisfies the requirements of Section 11 and Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03.
Any questions regarding this report should be directed to Environmental Services.
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Robincrest Drinking Water System
Annual and Municipal Summary Reports
(Prepared in accordance with Section 11 and Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03)
Period Covering: January 1 to December 31, 2024 February 3, 2025
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
2 Reporting Requirements .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report.................................................... 3
2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities................. 4
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement ............................................................................ 4
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report............................................ 4
4 Robincrest Drinking Water System............................................................................... 5
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description ....................................................... 5
4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals.................................................................................. 6
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System ................................. 6
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing . 6
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03) ............................................ 6
4.4.2 Schedule 10: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03) ............. 7
4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................. 8
4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................... 11
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions ........................................................................ 11
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems......... 11
4.5.2 Schedule 17: Corrective Actions ................................................................... 12
4.6 Municipal Summary Report ................................................................................. 12
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1 ................................................................................. 12
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2 ................................................................................. 13
5 Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 13
Appendix
Appendix A - Well Flow Summary
Appendix B - Average and Maximum Daily Usage Compared to Permitted Daily
Capacity
List of Tables
Table 1: Major Expense Summary
Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Table 3: Schedule 10 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Table 9: Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
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1 Introduction
The Township of Oro-Medonte has prepared this report to satisfy the requirements of
Section 11: Annual Report and Schedule 22: Summary Reports for Municipalities of
Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 170/03.
This report covers the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024, and applies to the
following municipally owned and operated drinking water system:
• Robincrest Drinking Water System (DWS #220010752)
2 Reporting Requirements
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report
Section 11 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the Owner of a drinking water system shall
ensure that an annual report, covering the period from January 1 to December 31 in a
year, be prepared no later than February 28 of the following year. The report must
include the following information relating to the period covered by the report:
• Include a statement of where a report prepared under Schedule 22 will be
available for inspection by any member of the public during normal business
hours without charge;
• Contain a brief description of the drinking water system, including a list of water
treatment chemicals used by the system;
• Describe any major expenses incurred to install, repair or replace required
equipment;
• Summarize any reports made to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and
Parks (MECP) for Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQls);
• Summarize the results of tests required under O.Reg. 170/03, or under an
approval, municipal drinking water licence or order, including an Ontario Water
Resources Act order, if tests required under this Regulation in respect of a
parameter were not required during that period, summarize the most recent
results of tests of that parameter; and,
• Describe any corrective actions taken.
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2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities
Schedule 22 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the report be prepared no later than March
31 of the following year, and include the following information relating to the period
covered by the report:
• List the requirements of the Act, the regulations, the system's approval, drinking
water works permit, municipal drinking water licence, and any orders applicable
to the system that were not met at any time during the period covered by the
report with specifics to the duration and measures that were taken to correct the
failure.
• The report must also include the following information for the purpose of enabling
the owner of the system to assess the capability of the system to meet existing
and planned uses of the system:
o Summarize the quantities and flow rates of the water supplied during the
period covered by the report, including monthly average and maximum
daily flows; and,
o Compare the aforementioned summary of quantities and flow rates to the
rated capacity and flow rates approved in the system's approval, drinking
water works permit or municipal drinking water licence.
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report
In accordance with Section 11 of O.Reg. 170/03, a copy of the report is available to the
public, free of charge from the following outlets:
• Township of Oro-Medonte's website (www.oro-medonte.ca); and,
• Public request at the Municipal Office, located at 148 Line 7 South, Oro-Medonte.
The public is advised of the report's availability and how to obtain a copy, without
charge, on the Township of Oro-Medonte's website through annual public reporting to
Council and on the drinking water dedicated landing pages.
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4 Robincrest Drinking Water System
ROBINCREST
Drinking Water System Number: 220010752
Raw Water «- GroundwaterDrinking - - Category:
ResidentialLarge Municipal Drinking - SystemWater • • Distribution Class 2
Population Served: Approx. 819 persons
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description
The Robincrest Drinking Water System is located (DWS # 220010752) is located at
5464 Line 8 North, Concession 8, Oro-Medonte. The facility is owned and operated by
the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte in accordance with its specific MDWL,
DWWP, and all other applicable legislation.
This groundwater facility consists of two production wells, process piping, and two (2)
at-ground reservoirs. Raw water is conveyed to the pumphouse, where treatment
includes chlorination with sodium hypochlorite. Primary disinfection is achieved through
the CT disinfection concept using the combination of a disinfectant residual
concentration and effective contact time utilizing two at-ground reservoirs (storage
capacities of 180m3 and 267m3 respectively). Three (3) high lift pumps and one (1) fire
pump supply treated water to the distribution system based on system demand.
The distribution system consists of approximately 7 km watermain (ranging from 50mm
to 200mm diameter), thirty-five (35) valves, forty-six (46) hydrants, and five (5) sample
stations servicing approximately 234 residential homes and the Moonstone Public
School.
Monitoring of the drinking water system's operation is 24 hours a day, seven days a
week continuously through a computerized SCADA system, equipped with alarming for
a certified water operator dispatch when operational issues arise. Emergency backup
power is fulfilled through a 100 kW natural gas generator.
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4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals
The following water treatment chemicals were utilized during the reporting period:
Sodium Hypochlorite (12%)
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System
The Township of Oro-Medonte has determined expenses over $25,000 to be
considered a `major expense'. A brief summary of the major or notable expenses
incurred during the reporting period to install, repair or replace required equipment, and
the value of each is included in the table below.
Table 1: Major or Notable Expense Summary
Expense Cost Incurred
Piping Upgrades $5k
PLC Upgrades $15k
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing
O.Reg. 170/03 outlines specific operational checks and sampling requirements for
drinking water systems, while O.Reg. 169/03 specifies drinking water quality
standards and maximum allowable concentrations of analytical parameters.
During the reporting period, the required operational checks were completed and
drinking water samples were collected in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03. All
accredited laboratory results for analyzed samples met the requirements and did not
exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg. 169/03.
No additional testing and sampling was required in 2024 due to any requirements
of an approval, order or other legal instruments.
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03)
Operational checks of measurements of free chlorine residuals and raw water turbidity
were conducted in accordance with the large municipal residential drinking water
system requirements as prescribed by 0.Reg.170/03, Schedule 7. No data is reported
for fluoride as the Township of Oro-Medonte does not fluoridate any of its drinking water
systems.
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Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Parameter Sample Count Range of Results
min/av /max
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 1 12 0.08/0.40/0.84
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 2 12 0.06/0.33/0.96
Chlorine m /L 8760* 0.75/1.31/1.77**
Fluoride N/A N/A
*8760 is the number of samples used for continuous monitoring.
**The range of chlorine results incorporates maintenance activities and operational testing. It does not
necessarily reflect residuals within the distribution system.
4.4.2 Schedule 10: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170103)
Raw, treated and distribution water samples were collected and analyzed for
microbiological parameters specified in Section 10-2, 10-3, and 10-4 of O.Reg. 170/03.
All accredited laboratory results for samples analyzed for microbiological parameters
met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg.
169/03, unless otherwise stated in Section 4.5.1 `Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse
Test Results and Other Problems' of this report.
Raw, treated and distribution drinking water samples were analyzed for bacteriological
health-related parameters including E.coli, total coliform, background bacteria
(background,) and heterotrophic plate count (HPC). The presence of HPC and
background bacteria when measured in counts greater than 200 CFU per 100 mL, may
indicate a deterioration in water quality within the drinking water system and initiate
additional maintenance activities, such as flushing. The results for microbiological and
bacteriological parameters during this reporting period are summarized below for
reference.
Table 3: Schedule 10 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
E.coli Total Background HPC
Source Sample (CFU/100 mL) Coliform (CFU/100 mL) (CFU/1 mL)
Count (CFU/100 mL)
min-max min-max min max) min-max
Raw Well 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 9 N/A
Well 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 8 N/A
Treated - 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 <10 — 20
Distribution - 106 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 <10 — 20
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4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Drinking water samples were collected from the drinking water system and analyzed
for all parameters in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Schedule 13. All samples
analyzed met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated
in O.Reg. 169/03.
If chemical analysis under O.Reg. 170/03 was not required during this reporting period;
the most recent analytical results for that parameter have been summarized in the
tables below for reference, in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Section 11.
Under Section 13-2 and 13-4, sampling requirements for inorganics and organics are
once every 36 months and tested for every parameter listed in O.Reg 170/03,
Schedules 23 and 24. Results indicated that all parameters were below half the
maximum allowable concentration in Schedule 2 in the Ontario Drinking Water Quality
Standards. The most recent chemical parameter results are summarized in the table
below for reference.
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Parameter Date Results Units Exceedance
Sampled
Schedule 23: Inorganics
Antimony 2024/07/24 0.6 <MDL u /L No
Arsenic 2024/07/24 0.2 <MDL u /L No
Barium 2024/07/24 230 u /L No
Boron 2024/07/24 19 u /L No
Cadmium 2024/07/24 0.004 u /L No
Chromium 2024/07/24 0.77 u /L No
Mercury 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Selenium 2024/07/24 0.28 u /L No
Uranium 2024/07/24 1.06 u /L No
Schedule 24: Organics
Alachlor 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Atrazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Atrazine + N-dealkylated 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL ug/L No
metabolites
Azin hos-meth I 2024/07/24 0.05 <MDL u /L No
Benzene 2024/07/24 0.32 <MDL
Benzo a rene 2024/07/24 0.004 <MDL u /L No
Bromox nil 2024/07/24 0.33 <MDL u /L No
Carbar I 2024/07/24 0.05 <MDL u /L No
Carbofuran 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Carbon tetrachloride 2024/07/24 0.17 <MDL u /L No
Chlorpyrifos 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Deseth I atrazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Diazinon 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
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Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic & Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
(continued)
Dicamba 2024/07/24 0.20 <MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.41 <MDL u /L No
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.36 <MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichloroethane 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL u /L No
1,1-D ich loroethylene 2024/07/24 0.33 <MDL ug/L No
vin lidene chloride
Dichloromethane 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL u /L No
2,4-dichloro henol 2024/07/24 0.15 <MDL u /L No
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic 2024/07/24 0.19 <MDL ug/L No
acid 2,4-D
Diclofo -meth I 2024/07/24 0.40 <MDL u /L No
Dimethoate 2024/07/24 0.06 <MDL u /L No
Di uat 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Diuron 2024/07/24 0.03 <MDL u /L No
Glyphosate 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Malathion 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
MCPA 2024/07/24 0.00012 <MDL m /L No
Metolachlor 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Metribuzin 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Monochlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.3 <MDL u /L No
Para uat 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Pentachloro henol 2024/07/24 0.15 <MDL u /L No
Phorate 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Picloram 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 2024/07/24 0.04 <MDL ug/L No
PCBs - Total
Prometr ne 2024/07/24 0.03 <MDL u /L No
Simazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Terbufos 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Tetrachloroethylene 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL ug/L No
(perch loroeth lene
2,3,4,6-tetrachloro henol 2024/07/24 0.20 <MDL u /L No
Triallate 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Trichloroeth lene 2024/07/24 0.44 <MDL u /L No
2,4,6-trichloro henol 2024/07/24 0.25 <MDL u /L No
Trifluralin 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Vinyl Chloride 2024/07/24 0.17 <MDL ug/L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-6 and 13-6.1, sampling requirements for trihalomethanes (THMs) and
haloacetic acids (HAAs) are quarterly and expressed as a running annual average
(RAA), that is updated continually as quarterly sample results are received.
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Regulatory reporting requirements for HAAs and its associated calculated RAA of
quarterly results commenced January 1, 2020, although Environmental Services has
been actively calculating RAA since 2017 as a best management practice to evaluate
the status of the parameter within the drinking water system.
The 2024 THMs and HAAs results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Running Annual
Parameter Average RAA) Unit Exceedance
Trihalomethanes THMs 6.05 u /L No
Haloacetic Acid HAAs 5.3<MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-7, sampling requirements for nitrate and nitrite are quarterly. The
2024 nitrate and nitrite results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
2024/02/15 4.10 m /L No
Nitrate 2024/05/29 4.15 m /L No
2024/08/20 4.25 m /L No
2024/11/27 4.22 m /L No
2024/02/15 0.003<MDL m /L No
Nitrite 2024/05/29 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/08/20 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/11/27 0.003<MDL m /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-8 and 13-9, sampling requirements for sodium and fluoride are once
every 60 months. Sodium and fluoride sampling was completed in 2023, and the results
are summarized in the table below for reference. The next sampling will be due in 2028.
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
Sodium 2023/08/29 22.0* m /L Yes
Fluoride 2023/08/29 0.06<MDL m /L No
*Sodium exceedance and corrective actions were summarized in the 2023 Annual Report.
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
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4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Lead samples are required to be collected from the drinking water system during the
prescribed sampling periods of `Winter' (December 15 to April 15) and `Summer' (June
15 to October 15) in accordance with Schedule 15.1. The Robincrest Drinking Water
System has met the eligibility criteria for a reduction in sampling requirements as
prescribed in Section 15.1-5. The distribution system sampling is required as follows:
• Alkalinity and pH each year, every "Winter" and "Summer" period
• Lead once every 3 years, "Winter" and "Summer" period
The 2024 lead, total alkalinity and pH results are summarized in Table 8 below for
reference.
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Location Sample Date Lead Alkalinity
Type Count Sampled (ug/L) (mg/L as pH Exceedance
CaCos)
Plumbing N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Distribution 2 2024/03/21 0.01 — 0.06 285 — 306 7.7* No
2 1 2024/09/24 0.03 — 0.09 299 — 301 7.6 — 7.7 No
* Result was identical in both sample results.
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems
In accordance with O.Reg 170/03, Schedule 16, notifications of adverse water quality
incidents and other observations that indicate the potential of improperly disinfected
water has been directed to users are provided to the MECP Spills Action Centre (SAC)
and local Medical Officer of Health (Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU)).
During this reporting period, there were zero (0) incidents in the drinking water system.
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4.5.2 Schedule 17: Corrective Actions
Due to the non-occurrence of any adverse test or other observations requiring reporting
to the MECP, there were no corrective actions required.
Table 9 Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
AWQI Number:
There were no AWOIs to report during this reporting period.
Incident Details:
N/A
Corrective Action:
N/A
4.6 Municipal Summary Report
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1
The following table summarizes the requirements of the Act, the Regulations, the
system's approval, municipal drinking water licence, drinking water works permit,
and any orders applicable to the system that were not met during the reporting
period, including the duration and description of the corrective action(s) taken.
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Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) & Associated Regulations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
issues or non-compliances identified.
Municipal Drinking Water Licence & Drinking Water Work Permit
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
issues or non-compliances identified.
Provincial Orders
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
provincial orders identified.
Best Practice Issues and Recommendations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
best practices and/or recommendations identified.
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2
In order to assist the Township in assessing the capability of the system to meet
existing and planned uses of the system, Appendix A and B summarize the
quantities of water volumes supplied and offers a visual depiction of permitted
water taking compared to drinking water system demands during the reporting
period, including monthly average and maximum daily flows.
5 Conclusion
This report satisfies the requirements of Section 11 and Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03.
Any questions regarding this report should be directed to Environmental Services.
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Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024
Shanty Bay Drinking Water System
Annual and Municipal Summary Reports
(Prepared in accordance with Section 11 and Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03)
Period Covering: January 1 to December 31, 2024 February 3, 2025
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
2 Reporting Requirements .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report.................................................... 3
2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities................. 4
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement ............................................................................ 4
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report............................................ 4
4 Shanty Bay Drinking Water System ............................................................................. 5
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description ....................................................... 5
4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals .................................................................................. 5
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System ................................. 6
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing . 6
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03) ............................................ 6
4.4.2 Schedule 10- Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03) ............. 7
4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................. 7
4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................... 10
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions ........................................................................ 11
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems......... 11
4.5.2 Schedule 17: Corrective Actions ................................................................... 11
4.6 Municipal Summary Report.................................................................................. 12
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1 ................................................................................. 12
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2 ................................................................................. 13
5 Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 13
Appendix
Appendix A - Well Flow Summary
Appendix B - Average and Maximum Daily Usage Compared to Permitted Daily
Capacity
List of Tables
Table 1: Major Expense Summary
Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Table 3: Schedule 10 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Table 9: Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
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1 Introduction
The Township of Oro-Medonte has prepared this report to satisfy the requirements of
Section 11: Annual Report and Schedule 22: Summary Reports for Municipalities of
Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 170/03.
This report covers the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024, and applies to the
following municipally owned and operated drinking water system:
• Shanty Bay Drinking Water System (DWS #22005198)
2 Reporting Requirements
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report
Section 11 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the Owner of a drinking water system shall
ensure that an annual report, covering the period from January 1 to December 31 , in a
year, be prepared no later than February 28 of the following year. The report must
include the following information relating to the period covered by the report:
• Include a statement of where a report prepared under Schedule 22 will be
available for inspection by any member of the public during normal business
hours without charge;
• Contain a brief description of the drinking water system, including a list of water
treatment chemicals used by the system;
• Describe any major expenses incurred to install, repair or replace required
equipment;
• Summarize any reports made to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and
Parks (MECP) for Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQls);
• Summarize the results of tests required under O.Reg. 170/03, or under an
approval, municipal drinking water licence or order, including an Ontario Water
Resources Act order, if tests required under this Regulation in respect of a
parameter were not required during that period, summarize the most recent
results of tests of that parameter; and,
• Describe any corrective actions taken.
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2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities
Schedule 22 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the report be prepared no later than March
31 of the following year, and include the following information relating to the period
covered by the report:
• List the requirements of the Act, the regulations, the system's approval, drinking
water works permit, municipal drinking water licence, and any orders applicable
to the system that were not met at any time during the period covered by the
report with specifics, to the duration and measures that were taken to correct the
failure.
• The report must also include the following information to enable the Owner of the
system to assess the capability of the system to meet existing and planned uses
of the system:
o Summarize the quantities and flow rates of the water supplied during the
period covered by the report, including monthly average and maximum
daily flows; and,
o Compare the aforementioned summary of quantities and flow rates to the
rated capacity and flow rates approved in the system's approval, drinking
water works permit or municipal drinking water licence.
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report
In accordance with Section 11 of O.Reg. 170/03, a copy of the report is available to the
public, free of charge from the following outlets:
• Township of Oro-Medonte's website (www.oro-medonte.ca); and,
• Public request at the Municipal Office, located at 148 Line 7 South, Oro-Medonte.
The public is advised of the report's availability and how to obtain a copy, without
charge, on the Township of Oro-Medonte's website through annual public reporting to
Council and on the drinking water dedicated landing pages.
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4 Shanty Bay Drinking Water System
Drinking Water System Number:SHANTY BAY
Raw Water Source: Groundwater
Drinking
Water System Category:
Large MunicipalResidential
Drinking WaterSystemClassification:
Water • • • Distribution
Population Served: Approx. 690 persons
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description
The Shanty Bay Drinking Water System (DWS # 220005198) is located at 1950 Gowan
Rd, Concession 3, Oro-Medonte. The facility is owned and operated by the Corporation
of the Township of Oro-Medonte in accordance with its specific MDWL, DWWP, PTTW
and all other applicable legislation.
This groundwater facility consists of three production wells, process piping, and one (1)
above-ground reservoir. Raw water is conveyed to the pumphouse, where treatment
includes chlorination with sodium hypochlorite. Primary disinfection is achieved through
the CT disinfection concept using the combination of a disinfectant residual
concentration and effective contact time by means of a chlorine contact main and a
glass-lined 534 m3 reservoir. Two (2) high lift pumps and one (1) fire pump supply
treated water to the distribution system based on system demand.
The distribution system consists of approximately 6.4 km of watermain ranging in size
from 150mm to 200mm, forty-one (41) valves, forty-one (41) hydrants, and four (4)
sample stations servicing approximately 197 residential homes, a municipal facility, and
the Shanty Bay Public School.
Monitoring of the drinking water system's operation is 24 hours a day, seven days a
week continuously through a computerized SCADA system, equipped with alarming for
a certified water operator dispatch when operational issues arise. Emergency backup
power is fulfilled through an 80 kW natural gas generator.
4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals
The following water treatment chemicals were utilized during the reporting period:
Sodium Hypochlorite (12%)
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4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System
The Township of Oro-Medonte has determined expenses over $25,000 to be
considered a `major expense'. A brief summary of the major or notable expenses
incurred during the reporting period to install, repair or replace required equipment, and
the value of each, is included in the Table below.
Table 1: Major or Notable Expense Summary
Expense Cost Incurred
No major or notable expenses to report during this reporting N/A
period.
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing
O.Reg. 170/03 outlines specific operational checks and sampling requirements for
drinking water systems, while O.Reg. 169/03 specifies drinking water quality
standards and maximum allowable concentrations of analytical parameters.
During the reporting period, the required operational checks were completed and
drinking water samples were collected in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03. All
accredited laboratory results for analyzed samples met the requirements and did not
exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg. 169/03.
No additional testing and sampling was required in 2024 due to any requirements
of an approval, order or other legal instruments.
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03)
Operational checks of measurements of free chlorine residuals and raw water turbidity
were conducted in accordance with the large municipal residential drinking water
system requirements as prescribed by 0.Reg.170/03, Schedule 7. No data is reported
for fluoride as the Township of Oro-Medonte does not fluoridate any of its drinking water
systems.
Table 2: Schedule 7 - Operational Checks Summary
Parameter Sample Count Range of Results
min/av /max
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 1 12 0.09/0.24/0.52
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 2 12 0.11/0.35/0.68
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 3 12 0.06/0.26/0.47
Chlorine m /L 8760* 0.87/1.36/1.86**
Fluoride N/A N/A
* 8760 is the number of samples used for continuous monitoring.
**The range of chlorine results incorporates maintenance activities and operational testing. It does not
necessarily reflect residuals within the distribution system.
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4.4.2 Schedule 10: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Raw, treated and distribution water samples were collected and analyzed for
microbiological parameters specified in Section 10-2, 10-3, and 10-4 of O.Reg. 170/03.
All accredited laboratory results for samples analyzed for microbiological parameters
met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg.
169/03, unless otherwise stated in Section 4.5.1 `Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse
Test Results and Other Problems' of this report.
Raw, treated and distribution drinking water samples were analyzed for bacteriological
health-related parameters including E.coli, total coliform, background bacteria
(background,) and heterotrophic plate count (HPC). The presence of HPC and
background bacteria when measured in counts greater than 200 CFU per 100 mL, may
indicate a deterioration in water quality within the drinking water system and initiate
additional maintenance activities, such as flushing. The results for microbiological and
bacteriological parameters during this reporting period are summarized below for
reference.
Table 3: Schedule 10 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
E.coli Total Background HPC
Source Sample (CFU/100 mL) Coliform (CFU/100 mL) (CFU/1 mL)
Count (CFU/100 mL)
min-max min-max min max) min-max
Well 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 1 N/A
Raw Well 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 N/A
Well 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 N/A
Treated - 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 <10 — 10
Distribution - 106 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 <10 — 10
4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Drinking water samples were collected from the drinking water system and analyzed
for all parameters in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Schedule 13. All samples
analyzed met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated
in O.Reg. 169/03.
If chemical analysis under O.Reg. 170/03 was not required during this reporting period;
the most recent analytical results for that parameter have been summarized in the
tables below for reference, in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Section 11.
Under Section 13-2 and 13-4, sampling requirements for inorganics and organics are
once every 36 months and tested for every parameter listed in O.Reg 170/03,
Schedules 23 and 24. Results indicated that all parameters were below half the
maximum allowable concentration in Schedule 2 in the Ontario Drinking Water Quality
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Standards. The most recent chemical parameter results are summarized in the table
below for reference.
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Parameter Date Results Units Exceedance
Sampled
Schedule 23: Inorganics
Antimony 2024/07/24 0.6 <MDL u /L No
Arsenic 2024/07/24 0.2 <MDL u /L No
Barium 2024/07/24 197 u /L No
Boron 2024/07/24 19 u /L No
Cadmium 2024/07/24 0.003 <MDL u /L No
Chromium 2024/07/24 0.14 u /L No
Mercury 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Selenium 2024/07/24 0.04 <MDL u /L No
Uranium 2024/07/24 0.172 u /L No
Schedule 24: Organics
Alachlor 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Atrazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Atrazine + N-dealkylated 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL ug/L No
metabolites
Azin hos-meth I 2024/07/24 0.05 <MDL u /L No
Benzene 2024/07/24 0.32 <MDL u /L No
Benzo a rene 2024/07/24 0.004 <MDL u /L No
Bromox nil 2024/07/24 0.33 <MDL u /L No
Carbar I 2024/07/24 0.05 <MDL u /L No
Carbofuran 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Carbon tetrachloride 2024/07/24 0.17 <MDL u /L No
Chlorpyrifos 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Deseth I atrazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Diazinon 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Dicamba 2024/07/24 0.20 <MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.41 <MDL u /L No
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.36 <MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichloroethane 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL u /L No
1,1-D ich loroethylene 2024/07/24 0.33 <MDL ug/L No
vin lidene chloride
Dichloromethane 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL u /L No
2,4-dichloro henol 2024/07/24 0.15 <MDL u /L No
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic 2024/07/24 0.19 <MDL ug/L No
acid 2,4-D
Diclofo -meth I 2024/07/24 0.40 <MDL u /L No
Dimethoate 2024/07/24 0.06 <MDL u /L No
Di uat 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
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Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic & Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
(continued)
Diuron 2024/07/24 0.03 <MDL u /L No
Glyphosate 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Malathion 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
MCPA 2024/07/24 0.00012 <MDL m /L No
Metolachlor 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Metribuzin 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Monochlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.3 <MDL u /L No
Para uat 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Pentachloro henol 2024/07/24 0.15 <MDL u /L No
Phorate 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Picloram 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 2024/07/24 0.04 <MDL ug/L No
PCBs - Total
Prometr ne 2024/07/24 0.03 <MDL u /L No
Simazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Terbufos 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Tetrachloroethylene 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL ug/L No
(perch loroeth lene
2,3,4,6-tetrachloro henol 2024/07/24 0.20 <MDL u /L No
Triallate 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Trichloroeth lene 2024/07/24 0.44 <MDL u /L No
2,4,6-trichloro henol 2024/07/24 0.25 <MDL u /L No
Trifluralin 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Vinyl Chloride 2024/07/24 0.17 <MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-6 and 13-6.1, sampling requirements for trihalomethanes (THMs) and
haloacetic acids (HAAs) are quarterly and expressed as a running annual average
(RAA), which is updated continually as quarterly sample results are received.
Regulatory reporting requirements for HAAs and its associated calculated RAA of
quarterly results commenced January 1, 2020, although Environmental Services has
been actively calculating RAA since 2017 as a best management practice to evaluate
the status of the parameter within the drinking water system.
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The 2024 THMs and HAAs results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Running Annual
Parameter Average RAA Unit Exceedance
Trihalomethanes THMs 30.25 u /L No
Haloacetic Acid HAAs 17.05 u /L No
Under Section 13-7, sampling requirements for nitrate and nitrite are quarterly. The
2024 nitrate and nitrite results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
2024/02/15 0.063 m /L No
Nitrate 2024/05/29 0.172 m /L No
2024/08/20 0.108 m /L No
2024/11/27 0.038 m /L No
2024/02/15 0.03<MDL m /L No
Nitrite 2024/05/29 0.03<MDL m /L No
2024/08/20 0.03<MDL m /L No
2024/11/27 0.03<MDL m /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-8 and 13-9, sampling requirements for sodium and fluoride are once
every 60 months. Sodium and fluoride sampling was completed in 2023, and the results
are summarized in the table below for reference. The next sampling will be due in 2028.
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
Sodium 2023/08/29 14.70 m /L No
Fluoride 2023/08/29 0.15 m /L No
4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Lead samples are required to be collected from the drinking water system during the
prescribed sampling periods of `Winter' (December 15 to April 15) and `Summer' (June
15 to October 15) in accordance with Schedule 15.1. The Shanty Bay Drinking Water
System has met the eligibility criteria for a reduction in sampling requirements as
prescribed in Section 15.1-5. The distribution system sampling is required as follows:
• Alkalinity and pH each year, every "Winter" and "Summer" period
• Lead once every 3 years, "Winter" and "Summer" period
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The 2024 lead, total alkalinity and pH results are summarized in Table 8 on the
following page for reference.
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Location Sample Date Lead Alkalinity pH Exceedance
Type Count Sampled (ug/L) (mg/L as CaCO3)
Plumbing 1 2024/03/21 0.01* N/A 7.7 No
1 2024/09/24 0.01<MDL* N/A 7.7 No
Distribution 2 2024/03/21 0.09 — 0.12 250 — 251 7.1 — 7.7 t No
2 2024/09/24 0.10 — 0.18 234 — 237 7.7* No
* Result was identical in both sample results.
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems
In accordance with O.Reg 170/03, Schedule 16, notifications of adverse water quality
incidents and other observations that indicate the potential of improperly disinfected
water has been directed to users are provided to the MECP Spills Action Centre (SAC)
and local Medical Officer of Health (Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU)).
During this reporting period, there were zero (0) incidents in the drinking water system.
4.5.2 Schedule 17: Corrective Actions
Due to the non-occurrence of any adverse test or other observations requiring reporting
to the MECP, there were no corrective actions required.
Table 9 Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
AWQI Number:
There were no AWQIs to report during this reporting period.
Incident Details:
N/A
Corrective Action:
N/A
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4.6 Municipal Summary Report
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1
The following table summarizes the requirements of the Act, the Regulations, the
system's approval, municipal drinking water licence, drinking water works permit,
and any orders applicable to the system that were not met during the reporting
period, including the duration and description of the corrective action(s) taken.
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) & Associated Regulations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, non-compliant
events due to PLC issues occurred on February 17 to March 13, April 4 to 5, and
November 28 to 30. All non-compliance events were reported to the MECP, and
systems were put in place to avoid a future occurrence.
Municipal Drinking Water Licence & Drinking Water Work Permit
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
issues or non-compliances identified.
Provincial Orders
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
provincial orders identified.
Best Practice Issues and Recommendations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
best practices and/or recommendations identified.
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4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2
In order to assist the Township in assessing the capability of the system to meet
existing and planned uses of the system, Appendix A and B summarize the
quantities of water volumes supplied and offer a visual depiction of permitted water
taking compared to drinking water system demands during the reporting period,
including monthly average and maximum daily flows.
5 Conclusion
This report satisfies the requirements of Section 11 and Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03.
Any questions regarding this report should be directed to Environmental Services.
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Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024
Sugarbush Drinking Water System
Annual and Municipal Summary Reports
(Prepared in accordance with Section 11 and Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03)
Period Covering: January 1 to December 31, 2024 February 3, 2025
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
2 Reporting Requirements .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report.................................................... 3
2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities................. 4
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement ............................................................................ 4
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report............................................ 4
4 Sugarbush Drinking Water System .............................................................................. 5
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description ....................................................... 5
4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals.................................................................................. 6
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System ................................. 6
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing . 6
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03) ............................................ 6
4.4.2 Schedule 10- Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03) ............. 7
4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................. 8
4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................... 11
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions ........................................................................ 12
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems......... 12
4.5.2 Schedule 17: Corrective Actions ................................................................... 12
4.6 Municipal Summary Report ................................................................................. 14
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1 ................................................................................. 14
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2 ................................................................................. 15
5 Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 15
Appendix
Appendix A - Well Flow Summary
Appendix B - Average and Maximum Daily Usage Compared to Permitted Daily
Capacity
List of Tables
Table 1: Major Expense Summary
Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Table 3: Schedule 10 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Table 9: Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
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1 Introduction
The Township of Oro-Medonte has prepared this report to satisfy the requirements of
Section 11: Annual Report and Schedule 22: Summary Reports for Municipalities of
Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 170/03.
This report covers the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024, and applies to the
following municipally owned and operated drinking water system:
• Sugarbush Drinking Water System (DWS #220001518)
2 Reporting Requirements
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report
Section 11 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the Owner of a drinking water system shall
ensure that an annual report, covering the period from January 1 to December 31 in a
year, be prepared no later than February 28 of the following year. The report must
include the following information relating to the period covered by the report:
• Include a statement of where a report prepared under Schedule 22 will be
available for inspection by any member of the public during normal business
hours without charge;
• Contain a brief description of the drinking water system, including a list of water
treatment chemicals used by the system;
• Describe any major expenses incurred to install, repair or replace required
equipment;
• Summarize any reports made to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and
Parks (MECP) for Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQls);
• Summarize the results of tests required under O.Reg. 170/03, or under an
approval, municipal drinking water licence or order, including an Ontario Water
Resources Act order, if tests required under this Regulation in respect of a
parameter were not required during that period, summarize the most recent
results of tests of that parameter; and,
• Describe any corrective actions taken.
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2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities
Schedule 22 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the report be prepared no later than March
31 of the following year, and include the following information relating to the period
covered by the report:
• List the requirements of the Act, the regulations, the system's approval, drinking
water works permit, municipal drinking water licence, and any orders applicable
to the system that were not met at any time during the period covered by the
report with specifics to the duration and measures that were taken to correct the
failure.
• The report must also include the following information to enable the Owner of the
system to assess the capability of the system to meet existing and planned uses
of the system:
o Summarize the quantities and flow rates of the water supplied during the
period covered by the report, including monthly average and maximum
daily flows; and,
o Compare the aforementioned summary of quantities and flow rates to the
rated capacity and flow rates approved in the system's approval, drinking
water works permit or municipal drinking water licence.
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report
In accordance with Section 11 of O.Reg. 170/03, a copy of the report is available to the
public, free of charge from the following outlets:
• Township of Oro-Medonte's website (www.oro-medonte.ca); and,
• Public request at the Municipal Office, located at 148 Line 7 South, Oro-Medonte.
The public is advised of the report's availability and how to obtain a copy, without
charge, on the Township of Oro-Medonte's website through annual public reporting to
Council and on the drinking water dedicated landing pages.
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4 Sugarbush Drinking Water System
WaterSUGARBUSH
Drinking - 220001518
LargeRaw Water Source: Groundwater
Drinking Water System Category:
Municipal Residential
Drinking WaterSystemWater Supply& Distribution Class 2
Population - Approx. : persons
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description
The Sugarbush Drinking Water System (DWS # 220001518) facilities are located in
Oro-Medonte at 10 Huron Woods Drive, Concession 6 (Well 1); 3310 Line 6 North,
Concession 6 (Well 2); 34 Diamond Valley, Concession 7 (Well 3); 67 Huron Woods
(Booster Station); and 6 Oneida Ave (Reservoir). The facilities are owned and operated
by the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte in accordance with its specific
MDWL, DWWP, PTTW and all other applicable legislation.
This drinking water system consists of three (3) production wells in separate
pumphouses, process piping, one (1) booster pumping station and two (2) reservoirs.
Raw water is conveyed to the pumphouse, where treatment includes chlorination with
sodium hypochlorite. Primary disinfection is achieved through the CT disinfection
concept using the combination of a disinfectant residual concentration and effective
contact time by means of contact mains at Well 1 and Well 2, and an in-ground, dual-
celled 186 m3 reservoir for Well 3. There are two (2) separate pressure zones in the
distribution system: Oneida Ave Reservoir and the booster station with three (3) high lift
pumps service Zone 1; and, two (2) high lift and two (2) fire pumps located at Well 3
supply treated water to the Zone 2 distribution system based on system demand.
The distribution system consists of approximately 19.2 km of watermain, (ranging in
diameter from 50 to 250mm), one-hundred and six (100) valves, eighty-three (81 )
hydrants, and thirteen (13) sample stations servicing approximately 465 detached
residential units.
Monitoring of the drinking water system's operation is 24 hours a day, seven days a
week continuously through a computerized SCADA system, equipped with alarming for
a certified water operator dispatch when operational issues arise. Emergency backup
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power is fulfilled through a 25 kW natural gas generator (located at booster station) and
a 125 kW natural gas generator (located at Well 3).
4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals
The following water treatment chemicals were utilized during the reporting period:
Sodium Hypochlorite (12%)
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System
The Township of Oro-Medonte has determined expenses over $25,000 to be
considered a `major expense'. A brief summary of the major or notable expenses
incurred during the reporting period to install, repair or replace required equipment, and
the value of each, is included in the Table below.
Table 1: Major or Notable Expense Summary
Expense Cost Incurred
Sugarbush Distribution System Upgrades $1.2M
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing
O.Reg. 170/03 outlines specific operational checks and sampling requirements for
drinking water systems, while O.Reg. 169/03 specifies drinking water quality
standards and maximum allowable concentrations of analytical parameters.
During the reporting period, the required operational checks were completed and
drinking water samples were collected in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03. All
accredited laboratory results for analyzed samples met the requirements and did not
exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg. 169/03.
No additional testing and sampling was required in 2024 due to any requirements
of an approval, order or other legal instruments.
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03)
Operational checks of measurements of free chlorine residuals and raw water turbidity
were conducted in accordance with the large municipal residential drinking water
system requirements as prescribed by 0.Reg.170/03, Schedule 7. No data is reported
for fluoride as the Township of Oro-Medonte does not fluoridate any of its drinking water
systems.
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Table 2: Schedule 7 - Operational Checks Summary
Parameter Sample Count Range of Results
min/av /max
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 1 12 0.07/0.13/0.19
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 2 12 0.09/0.14/0.29
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 3 12 0.06/0.13/0.23
Chlorine m /L — Well 1 8760* 0.00/1.30/1.97 **
Chlorine m /L — Well 2 8760* 0.83/1.32/2.37**
Chlorine m /L — Well 3 8760* 1.01/1.27/1.49**
Fluoride N/A N/A
* 8760 is the number of samples used for continuous monitoring.
**The range of chlorine results incorporates maintenance activities and operational testing. It does not
necessarily reflect residuals within the distribution system.
4.4.2 Schedule 10: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170103)
Raw, treated and distribution water samples were collected and analyzed for
microbiological parameters specified in Section 10-2, 10-3, and 10-4 of O.Reg. 170/03.
All accredited laboratory results for samples analyzed for microbiological parameters
met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg.
169/03, unless otherwise stated in Section 4.5.1 `Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse
Test Results and Other Problems' of this report.
Raw, treated and distribution drinking water samples were analyzed for bacteriological
health-related parameters including E.coli, total coliform, background bacteria
(background,) and heterotrophic plate count (HPC). The presence of HPC and
background bacteria when measured in counts greater than 200 CFU per 100 mL, may
indicate a deterioration in water quality within the drinking water system and initiate
additional maintenance activities, such as flushing. The results for microbiological and
bacteriological parameters during this reporting period are summarized on the following
page for reference.
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Table 3: Schedule 10 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
E.coli Total Background HPC
Source Sample (CFU/100 mL) Coliform (CFU/100 mL) (CFU/1 mL)
Count (CFU/100 mL)
min-max min-max min-max min-max
Well 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 N/A
Raw Well 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 N/A
Well 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 N/A
Well 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 <10 - 10
Treated Well 2 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 <10 — 30
Well 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 <10 - 10
Distribution 167 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 <10 — 230
Note: Total coliform results in raw drinking water samples are prior to treatment.
4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Drinking water samples were collected from the drinking water system and analyzed
for all parameters in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Schedule 13. All samples
analyzed met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated
in O.Reg. 169/03.
If chemical analysis under O.Reg. 170/03 was not required during this reporting period;
the most recent analytical results for that parameter have been summarized in the
tables below for reference, in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Section 11.
Under Section 13-2 and 13-4, sampling requirements for inorganics and organics are
once every 36 months and tested for every parameter listed in O.Reg 170/03,
Schedules 23 and 24. Results indicated that all parameters were below half the
maximum allowable concentration in Schedule 2 in the Ontario Drinking Water Quality
Standards. The most recent chemical parameter results are summarized in the table on
the following page for reference.
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Parameter Date Results Units Exceedance
Sampled Well Well We113
Schedule 23: Inorganics
Antimony 2024/07/24 0.6 <MDL 0.6 <MDL 0.6 <MDL ug/L No
Arsenic 2024/07/24 0.2 <MDL 0.2 <MDL 0.2 <MDL ug/L No
Barium 2024/07/24 48.1 38.9 50.1 ug/L No
Boron 2024/07/24 6 5 6 ug/L No
Cadmium 2024/07/24 0.003 <MDL 0.003 <MDL 0.003 <MDL ug/L No
Chromium 2024/07/24 0.76 1.16 1.07 ug/L No
Mercury 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL 0.01 <MDL 0.01 <MDL ug/L No
Selenium 2024/07/24 0.12 0.13 0.11 ug/L No
Uranium 2024/07/24 0.757 0.344 0.373 1 ug/L No
Schedule 24: Organics
Alachlor 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL 0.02 <MDL 0.02 <MDL ug/L No
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(continued)
Atrazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL 0.01 <MDL 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Atrazine + N-
dealkylated 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL 0.01 <MDL 0.04 ug/L No
metabolites
Azin hos-meth I 2024/07/24 0.05 <MDL 0.05 <MDL 0.05 <MDL u /L No
Benzene 2024/07/24 0.32 <MDL 0.32 <MDL 0.32 <MDL
Benzo a rene 2024/07/24 0.004 <MDL 0.004 <MDL 0.004 <MDL u /L No
Bromox nil 2024/07/24 0.33 <MDL 0.33 <MDL 0.33 <MDL u /L No
Carbaryl 2024/07/24 0.05 <MDL 0.05 <MDL 0.05 <MDL u /L No
Carbofuran 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL 0.01 <MDL 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Carbon tetrachloride 2024/07/24 0.17 <MDL 0.17 <MDL 0.17 <MDL u /L No
Chlorpyrifos 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL 0.02 <MDL 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Deseth I atrazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL 0.01 <MDL 0.04 u /L No
Diazinon 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL 0.02 <MDL 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Dicamba 2024/07/24 0.20 <MDL 0.20 <MDL 0.20 <MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.41 <MDL 0.41 <MDL 0.41 <MDL u /L No
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.36 <MDL 0.36 <MDL 0.36 <MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichloroethane 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL 0.35 <MDL 0.35 <MDL u /L No
1,1-Dichloroethylene 2024/07/24 0.33 <MDL 0.33 <MDL 0.33 <MDL ug/L No
vin lidene chloride
Dichloromethane 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL 0.35 <MDL 0.35 <MDL u /L No
2,4-dichloro phenol 2024/07/24 0.15 <MDL 0.15 <MDL 0.15 <MDL u /L No
2,4-
dichlorophenoxyacetic 2024/07/24 0.19 <MDL 0.19 <MDL 0.19 <MDL ug/L No
acid (2,4-D)
Diclofop-methyl 2024/07/24 0.40 <MDL 0.40 <MDL 0.40 <MDL ug/L No
Dimethoate 2024/07/24 0.06 <MDL 0.06 <MDL 0.06 <MDL ug/L No
Diquat 2024/07/24 1 <MDL 1 <MDL 1 <MDL ug/L No
Diuron 2024/07/24 0.03 <MDL 0.03 <MDL 0.03 <MDL ug/L No
Glyphosate 2024/07/24 1 <MDL 1 <MDL 1 <MDL ug/L No
Malathion 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL 0.02 <MDL 0.02 <MDL ug/L No
MCPA 2024/07/24 0.00012 0.00012 0.00012 mg/L No
<MDL <MDL <MDL
Metolachlor 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL 0.01 <MDL 0.01 <MDL ug/L No
Metribuzin 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL 0.02 <MDL 0.02 <MDL ug/L No
Monochlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.3 <MDL 0.3 <MDL 0.3 <MDL ug/L No
Paraquat 2024/07/24 1 <MDL 1 <MDL 1 <MDL ug/L No
Pentachlorophenol 2024/07/24 0.15 <MDL 0.15 <MDL 0.15 <MDL ug/L No
Phorate 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL 0.01 <MDL 0.01 <MDL ug/L No
Picloram 2024/07/24 1 <MDL 1 <MDL 1 <MDL ug/L No
Polychlorinated
Biphenyls (PCBs) - 2024/07/24 0.04 <MDL 0.04 <MDL 0.04 <MDL ug/L No
Total
Prometryne 2024/07/24 0.03 <MDL 0.03 <MDL 0.03 <MDL ug/L No
Simazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL 0.01 <MDL 0.01 <MDL ug/L No
Terbufos 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL 0.01 <MDL 0.01 <MDL ug/L No
Tetrachloroethylene 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL 0.35 <MDL 0.35 <MDL ug/L No
(perch loroeth lene
2,3,4,6- 2024/07/24 0.20 <MDL 0.20 <MDL 0.20 <MDL ug/L No
tetrachloro henol
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(continued)
Triallate 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL 0.01 <MDL 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Trichloroeth lene 2024/07/24 0.44 <MDL 0.44 <MDL 0.44 <MDL u /L No
2,4,6-trichloro henol 2024/07/24 0.25 <MDL 0.25 <MDL 0.25 <MDL u /L No
Trifluralin 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL 0.02 <MDL 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Vinyl Chloride 2024/07/24 0.17 <MDL 0.17 <MDL 0.17 <MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab. Results for Sugarbush Wells 1, 2, and 3 were all under method detection limits
unless otherwise noted.
Under Section 13-6 and 13-6.1, sampling requirements for trihalomethanes (THMs) and
haloacetic acids (HAAs) are quarterly and expressed as a running annual average
(RAA), which is updated continually as quarterly sample results are received.
Regulatory reporting requirements for HAAs and its associated calculated RAA of
quarterly results commenced January 1, 2020, although Environmental Services has
been actively calculating RAA since 2017 as a best management practice to evaluate
the status of the parameter within the drinking water system. The 2024 THMs and HAAs
results are summarized in the table below.
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Running Annual
Parameter Average RAA) Unit Exceedance
Trihalomethanes THMs 2.20 u /L No
Haloacetic Acid HAAs 5.3<MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-7, sampling requirements for nitrate and nitrite are quarterly. The
2024 nitrate and nitrite results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
Well 1 — 0.445
2024/02/15 Well 2 — 0.737 mg/L No
Well 3 — 0.931
Well 1 — 0.429
Nitrate 2024/05/29 Well 2 — 0.720 mg/L No
Well 3 — 0.900
Well 1 — 0.448
2024/08/20 Well 2 — 0.746 mg/L No
Well 3 — 0.929
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Well 1 — 0.366
Nitrate 2024/11/27 Well 2 — 0.059 mg/L No
Well 3 — 0.971
Well 1 — 0.03<MDL
2024/02/15 Well 2 — 0.03<MDL mg/L No
Well 3 — 0.03<MDL
Well 1 — 0.03<MDL
2024/05/29 Well 2 — 0.03<MDL mg/L No
Nitrite Well 3 — 0.03<MDL
Well 1 — 0.03<MDL
2024/08/20 Well 2 — 0.03<MDL mg/L No
Well 3 — 0.03<MDL
Well 1 — 0.03<MDL
2024/11/27 Well 2 — 0.03<MDL mg/L No
Well 3 — 0.03<MDL
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-8 and 13-9, sampling requirements for sodium and fluoride are once
every 60 months. Sodium and fluoride sampling was completed in 2023, and the results
are summarized in the table below for reference. The next sampling will be due in 2028.
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Parameter Date Results Unit Exceedance
Sampled
Well 1 — 4.34
Sodium 2023/08/29 Well 2 — 4.60 mg/L No
Well 3 — 3.02
Well 1 — 0.06<MDL
Fluoride 2023/08/29 Well 2 — 0.06<MDL mg/L No
Well 3 — 0.06<MDL
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Lead samples are required to be collected from the drinking water system during the
prescribed sampling periods of `Winter' (December 15 to April 15) and `Summer' (June
15 to October 15) in accordance with Schedule 15.1. The Sugarbush Drinking Water
System has met the eligibility criteria for a reduction in sampling requirements as
prescribed in Section 15.1-5. The distribution system sampling is required as follows:
• Alkalinity and pH each year, every "Winter" and "Summer" period
• Lead once every 3 years, "Winter" and "Summer" period
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The 2024 lead, total alkalinity and pH results are summarized in Table 8 below for
reference.
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Location Sample Date Lead Alkalinity pH Exceedance
Type Count Sampled (ug/L) (mg/L as CaCO3)
Plumbing N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Distribution 4 1 2024/03/24 1 0.02 — 0.19 1 159 — 165 1 7.9 — 8.0 No
4 2024/09/24 10.07 — 0.23 163 — 166 17.9 — 8.0 No
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems
In accordance with O.Reg 170/03, Schedule 16, notifications of adverse water quality
incidents and other observations that indicate the potential of improperly disinfected
water has been directed to users are provided to the MECP Spills Action Centre (SAC)
and local Medical Officer of Health (Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU)).
There were four (4) incidents in the drinking water system during this reporting period.
4.5.2 Schedule 17: Corrective Actions
Corrective actions in response to the Adverse Water Quality Incident (AWQI) were
conducted in accordance with Schedule 17 of O.Reg 170/03 and details are
summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 9: Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
AWQI Number:
165808
Incident Details:
Date: July 26, 2024
Loss of drinking water system pressure due to scheduled maintenance in the drinking
water system.
Corrective Action:
The incident was reported to the SMDHU and SAC by Environmental Services staff
as per O.Reg 170/03 requirements. Acceptable chlorine residuals were recorded
across the distribution system by staff on site. Pressure was restored and corrective
actions included operators immediately flushing the watermain. Acceptable chlorine
residuals were achieved at both the start and end of watermain flushing.
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AWQI Number:
165836
Incident Details:
Date: July 29, 2024
Improperly disinfection water from Well 1 entered the distribution system while mixing
with adequately disinfected water from Well 2. Chlorine residuals measured in the
distribution system were compliant with regulation. It was determined that a SCADA
alarm malfunction prevented the on-call operator from responding appropriately.
Corrective Action:
The incident was reported to the SMDHU and SAC by Environmental Services staff
as per O.Reg 170/03 requirements. Acceptable chlorine residuals were recorded
across the distribution system by staff on site. Microbiological samples were collected
to confirm the integrity of the drinking water system. All microbiological results
confirmed zero presence of coliform or indicator bacteria. Chlorine pump was
repaired, and alarming issued investigated to be a technical anomaly.
AWQI Number:
165942
Incident Details:
Date: August 8, 2024
Loss of drinking water system pressure due to scheduled maintenance in the drinking
water system.
Corrective Action:
The incident was reported to the SMDHU and SAC by Environmental Services staff
as per O.Reg 170/03 requirements. Acceptable chlorine residuals were recorded
across the distribution system by staff on site during the pressure loss. Pressure was
restored and corrective actions included operators immediately flushing the
watermain. Acceptable chlorine residuals were achieved at both the start and end of
watermain flushing. Microbiological samples were collected to confirm the integrity of
the drinking water system. All microbiological results confirmed zero presence of
coliform or indicator bacteria.
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AWQI Number:
166872
Incident Details:
Date: November 11, 2024
Loss of drinking water system pressure due to watermain break.
Corrective Action:
The incident was reported to the SMDHU and SAC by Environmental Services staff
as per O.Reg 170/03 requirements. Pressure was restored once the watermain break
was repaired and corrective actions included the operator immediately flushing the
watermain and a microbiological sample was collected to confirm the integrity of the
drinking water system. Acceptable chlorine residuals were achieved at both the start
and end of watermain flushing. The microbiological results confirmed zero presence
of coliform or indicator bacteria.
4.6 Municipal Summary Report
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1
The following table summarizes the requirements of the Act, the Regulations, the
system's approval, municipal drinking water licence, drinking water works permit,
and any orders applicable to the system that were not met during the reporting
period, including the duration and description of the corrective action(s) taken.
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) & Associated Regulations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
issues or non-compliances identified.
Municipal Drinking Water Licence & Drinking Water Work Permit
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
issues or non-compliances identified.
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Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary (continued)
Provincial Orders
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
provincial orders identified.
Best Practice Issues and Recommendations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
best practices and/or recommendations identified.
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2
In order to assist the Township in assessing the capability of the system to meet
existing and planned uses of the system, Appendix A and B summarize the
quantities of water volumes supplied and offer a visual depiction of permitted water
taking compared to drinking water system demands during the reporting period,
including monthly average and maximum daily flows.
5 Conclusion
This report satisfies the requirements of Section 11 and Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03.
Any questions regarding this report should be directed to Environmental Services.
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Drinking Water Compliance Report 2024
Warminster Drinking Water System
Annual and Municipal Summary Reports
(Prepared in accordance with Section 11 and Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03)
Period Covering: January 1 to December 31, 2024 ruary 3, 2025
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
2 Reporting Requirements .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report.................................................... 3
2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities................. 4
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement ............................................................................ 4
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report............................................ 4
4 Warminster Drinking Water System ............................................................................. 5
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description ....................................................... 5
4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals.................................................................................. 6
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System ................................. 6
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing . 6
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03) ............................................ 6
4.4.2 Schedule 10- Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170/03) ............. 7
4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................. 8
4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)............................................... 10
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions ........................................................................ 11
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems......... 11
4.5.2 Schedule 17: Corrective Actions ................................................................... 11
4.6 Municipal Summary Report ................................................................................. 12
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1 ................................................................................. 12
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2 ................................................................................. 13
5 Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 13
Appendix
Appendix A - Well Flow Summary
Appendix B - Average and Maximum Daily Usage Compared to Permitted Daily
Capacity
List of Tables
Table 1: Major Expense Summary
Table 2: Schedule 7 Operational Checks Summary
Table 3: Schedule 10 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Table 9: Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
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1 Introduction
The Township of Oro-Medonte has prepared this report to satisfy the requirements of
Section 11: Annual Report and Schedule 22: Summary Reports for Municipalities of
Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 170/03.
This report covers the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024, and applies to the
following municipally owned and operated drinking water system:
• Warminster Drinking Water System (DWS #220005125)
2 Reporting Requirements
2.1 Requirements under Section 11: Annual Report
Section 11 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the Owner of a drinking water system shall
ensure that an annual report, covering the period from January 1 to December 31 in a
year, be prepared no later than February 28 of the following year. The report must
include the following information relating to the period covered by the report:
• Include a statement of where a report prepared under Schedule 22 will be
available for inspection by any member of the public during normal business
hours without charge;
• Contain a brief description of the drinking water system, including a list of water
treatment chemicals used by the system;
• Describe any major expenses incurred to install, repair or replace required
equipment;
• Summarize any reports made to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and
Parks (MECP) for Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs);
• Summarize the results of tests required under O.Reg. 170/03, or under an
approval, municipal drinking water licence or order, including an Ontario Water
Resources Act order, if tests required under this Regulation in respect of a
parameter were not required during that period, summarize the most recent
results of tests of that parameter; and,
• Describe any corrective actions taken.
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2.2 Requirements under Schedule 22: Summary Report for Municipalities
Schedule 22 of O.Reg 170/03 requires that the report be prepared no later than March
31 of the following year, and include the following information relating to the period
covered by the report:
• List the requirements of the Act, the regulations, the system's approval, drinking
water works permit, municipal drinking water licence, and any orders applicable
to the system that were not met at any time during the period covered by the
report with specifics to the duration and measures that were taken to correct the
failure.
• The report must also include the following information to enable the Owner of the
system to assess the capability of the system to meet existing and planned uses
of the system:
o Summarize the quantities and flow rates of the water supplied during the
period covered by the report, including monthly average and maximum
daily flows; and,
o Compare the aforementioned summary of quantities and flow rates to the
rated capacity and flow rates approved in the system's approval, drinking
water works permit, or municipal drinking water licence.
3 Compliance Reporting Requirement
3.1 Availability of the Drinking Water Compliance Report
In accordance with Section 11 of O.Reg. 170/03, a copy of the report is available to the
public, free of charge from the following outlets:
• Township of Oro-Medonte's website (www.oro-medonte.ca); and,
• Public request at the Municipal Office, located at 148 Line 7 South, Oro-Medonte.
The public is advised of the report's availability and how to obtain a copy, without
charge, on the Township of Oro-Medonte's website through annual public reporting to
Council and on the drinking water dedicated landing pages.
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4 Warminster Drinking Water System
WARMINSTER
Drinking Water - 220005125
Raw Water Source: Groundwater
rDrinking Water - - . .
ResidentialLarge Municipal Drinking - SystemWater • • Distribution Class 2
y Population Served: • • • : persons
4.1 Municipal Drinking Water System Description
The Warminster Drinking Water System (DWS # 220005125) is located at 2093
Warminster Sideroad (Pumphouse) and 1 Georgian Drive (Booster Station) in
Warminster. The facility is owned and operated by the Corporation of the Township of
Oro-Medonte in accordance with its specific MDWL, DWWP, PTTW, and all other
applicable legislation.
This groundwater facility incorporates two production wells, process piping, one (1)
booster pumping station, and one (1) reservoir. Raw water is conveyed to the
pumphouse, where treatment includes chlorination with sodium hypochlorite. Primary
disinfection is achieved through the CT disinfection concept using the combination of a
disinfectant residual concentration and effective contact time by means of a contact
main running from the pumphouse directly to the booster station as well as additional
contact time can be achieved at the two-celled 500m3 reservoir at the booster station.
Two (2) high lift pumps and one (1) fire pump supply the distribution system based on
system demand.
The distribution system consists of approximately 11.6 km watermain, (ranging in
diameter from 25 to 200mm), seventy (70) valves, seventy (70) hydrants, and eleven
(11) sample stations servicing approximately 408 residential homes, several commercial
properties and the Warminster Elementary School.
Monitoring of the drinking water system's operation is continuously monitored 24 hours
a day, seven days a week through a computerized SCADA system, equipped with
alarming for a certified water operator dispatch when operational issues arise.
Emergency backup power is fulfilled through a 20 kW diesel generator (located at the
pumphouse) and a 60 kW natural gas generator (located at Booster Station).
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4.2 Water Treatment Chemicals
The following water treatment chemicals were utilized during the reporting period:
Sodium Hypochlorite (12%)
4.3 Major Expenses Incurred within the Drinking Water System
The Township of Oro-Medonte has determined expenses over $25,000 to be
considered a `major expense'. A brief summary of the major or notable expenses
incurred during the reporting period to install, repair, or replace required equipment, and
the value of each, is included in the Table below.
Table 1: Major or Notable Expense Summary
Expense Cost Incurred
No major or notable expenses to report during this reporting N/A
period.
4.4 Ontario Regulation (O.Reg) 170/03: Operational Checks, Sampling and Testing
O.Reg. 170/03 outlines specific operational checks and sampling requirements for
drinking water systems, while O.Reg. 169/03 specifies drinking water quality
standards and maximum allowable concentrations of analytical parameters.
During the reporting period, the required operational checks were completed and
drinking water samples were collected in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03. All
accredited laboratory results for analyzed samples met the requirements and did not
exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg. 169/03.
No additional testing and sampling was required in 2024 due to any requirements
of an approval, order, or other legal instruments.
4.4.1 Schedule 7 Operational Checks (O.Reg 170/03)
Operational checks of measurements of free chlorine residuals and raw water turbidity
were conducted in accordance with the large municipal residential drinking water
system requirements as prescribed by 0.Reg.170/03, Schedule 7. No data is reported
for fluoride as the Township of Oro-Medonte does not fluoridate any of its drinking water
systems.
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Table 2: Schedule 7 - Operational Checks Summary
Parameter Sample Count Range of Results
min/av /max
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 1 12 0.13/0.41/0.77
Raw Turbidity NTU — Well 3 12 0.09/0.38/0.81
Chlorine m /L 8760* 0.92/1.31/1.69**
Fluoride N/A N/A
* 8760 is the number of samples used for continuous monitoring.
**The range of chlorine results incorporates maintenance activities and operational testing. It does not
necessarily reflect residuals within the distribution system.
4.4.2 Schedule 10: Microbiological Sampling and Testing (O.Reg 170103)
Raw, treated and distribution water samples were collected and analyzed for
microbiological parameters specified in Section 10-2, 10-3, and 10-4 of O.Reg. 170/03.
All accredited laboratory results for samples analyzed for microbiological parameters
met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated in O.Reg.
169/03, unless otherwise stated in Section 4.5.1 `Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse
Test Results and Other Problems' of this report.
Raw, treated and distribution drinking water samples were analyzed for bacteriological
health-related parameters including E.coli, total coliform, background bacteria
(background,) and heterotrophic plate count (HPC). The presence of HPC and
background bacteria when measured in counts greater than 200 CFU per 100 mL, may
indicate a deterioration in water quality within the drinking water system and initiate
additional maintenance activities, such as flushing. The results for microbiological and
bacteriological parameters during this reporting period are summarized below for
reference.
Table 3: Schedule 10 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Summary
E.coli Total Background HPC
Source Sample (CFU/100 mL) Coliform (CFU/100 mL) (CFU/1 mL)
Count (CFU/100 mL)
min-max min-max min-max min-max
Raw Well 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 N/A
Well 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 4 N/A
Treated - 53 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 <10 — 420
Distribution - 162 0 - 0 0 — 4* 0 — 27 <10 — 70
*Total coliform in distribution sample summary includes an Adverse Water Quality Incident (AWQI) result.
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4.4.3 Schedule 13: Chemical Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Drinking water samples were collected from the drinking water system and analyzed
for all parameters in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Schedule 13. All samples
analyzed met the requirements and did not exceed the applicable standards stipulated
in O.Reg. 169/03.
If chemical analysis under O.Reg. 170/03 was not required during this reporting period;
the most recent analytical results for that parameter have been summarized in the
tables below for reference, in accordance with O.Reg. 170/03, Section 11.
Under Section 13-2 and 13-4, sampling requirements for inorganics and organics are
once every 36 months and tested for every parameter listed in O.Reg 170/03,
Schedules 23 and 24. Results indicated that all parameters were below half the
maximum allowable concentration in Schedule 2 in the Ontario Drinking Water Quality
Standards. The most recent chemical parameter results are summarized in the table
below for reference.
Table 4: Schedule 23 Inorganic and Schedule 24 Organic Results Summary
Parameter Date Results Units Exceedance
Sampled
Schedule 23: Inorganics
Antimony 2024/07/24 0.6 <MDL u /L No
Arsenic 2024/07/24 0.2 <MDL u /L No
Barium 2024/07/24 253 u /L No
Boron 2024/07/24 17 u /L No
Cadmium 2024/07/24 0.004 u /L No
Chromium 2024/07/24 1.74 u /L No
Mercury 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Selenium 2024/07/24 0.24 u /L No
Uranium 2024/07/24 0.419 u /L No
Schedule 24: Organics
Alachlor 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Atrazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Atrazine + N-dealkylated 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL ug/L No
metabolites
Azin hos-meth I 2024/07/24 0.05 <MDL u /L No
Benzene 2024/07/24 0.32 <MDL u /L No
Benzo a rene 2024/07/24 0.004 <MDL u /L No
Bromox nil 2024/07/24 0.33 <MDL u /L No
Carbar I 2024/07/24 0.05 <MDL u /L No
Carbofuran 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Carbon tetrachloride 2024/07/24 0.17 <MDL u /L No
Chlorpyrifos 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Deseth I atrazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Diazinon 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
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(continued)
Dicamba 2024/07/24 0.20 <MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.41 <MDL u /L No
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.36 <MDL u /L No
1,2-Dichloroethane 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL u /L No
1,1-D ich loroethylene 2024/07/24 0.33 <MDL ug/L No
vin lidene chloride
Dichloromethane 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL u /L No
2,4-dichloro henol 2024/07/24 0.15 <MDL u /L No
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic 2024/07/24 0.19 <MDL ug/L No
acid 2,4-D
Diclofo -meth I 2024/07/24 0.40 <MDL u /L No
Dimethoate 2024/07/24 0.06 <MDL u /L No
Di uat 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Diuron 2024/07/24 0.03 <MDL u /L No
Glyphosate 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Malathion 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
MCPA 2024/07/24 0.00012 <MDL m /L No
Metolachlor 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Metribuzin 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Monochlorobenzene 2024/07/24 0.3 <MDL u /L No
Para uat 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Pentachloro henol 2024/07/24 0.15 <MDL u /L No
Phorate 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Picloram 2024/07/24 1 <MDL u /L No
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 2024/07/24 0.04 <MDL ug/L No
PCBs - Total
Prometr ne 2024/07/24 0.03 <MDL u /L No
Simazine 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Terbufos 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Tetrachloroethylene 2024/07/24 0.35 <MDL ug/L No
(perch loroeth lene
2,3,4,6-tetrachloro henol 2024/07/24 0.20 <MDL u /L No
Triallate 2024/07/24 0.01 <MDL u /L No
Trichloroeth lene 2024/07/24 0.44 <MDL u /L No
2,4,6-trichloro henol 2024/07/24 0.25 <MDL u /L No
Trifluralin 2024/07/24 0.02 <MDL u /L No
Vinyl Chloride 2024/07/24 0.17 <MDL ug/L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-6 and 13-6.1, sampling requirements for trihalomethanes (THMs) and
haloacetic acids (HAAs) are quarterly and expressed as a running annual average
(RAA), which is updated continually as quarterly sample results are received.
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Regulatory reporting requirements for HAAs and its associated calculated RAA of
quarterly results commenced January 1, 2020, although Environmental Services has
been actively calculating RAA since 2017 as a best management practice to evaluate
the status of the parameter within the drinking water system. The 2024 THMs and HAAs
results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 5: Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids Results Summary
Running Annual
Parameter Average RAA) Unit Exceedance
Trihalomethanes THMs 8.33 u /L No
Haloacetic Acid HAAs 5.3<MDL u /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-7, sampling requirements for nitrate and nitrite are quarterly. The
2024 nitrate and nitrite results are summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 6: Nitrate and Nitrite Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
2024/02/15 5.67 m /L No
Nitrate 2024/05/29 5.72 m /L No
2024/08/20 5.78 m /L No
2024/11/27 5.98 m /L No
2024/02/15 0.003<MDL m /L No
Nitrite 2024/05/29 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/08/20 0.003<MDL m /L No
2024/11/27 0.003<MDL m /L No
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
Under Section 13-8 and 13-9, sampling requirements for sodium and fluoride are once
every 60 months. Sodium and fluoride sampling was completed in 2023, and the results
are summarized in the table below for reference. The next sampling will be due in 2028.
Table 7: Sodium and Fluoride Results Summary
Parameter Date Sampled Results Unit Exceedance
Sodium 2023/08/29 85.2* m /L Yes
Fluoride 2023/08/29 0.06<MDL m /L No
*Sodium exceedance and corrective actions were summarized in the 2023 Annual Report.
Note: '<MDL' indicates the result was below the detection limit for the parameter's analysis method used
by the external lab.
4.4.4 Schedule 15.1: Lead Testing (O.Reg 170/03)
Lead samples are required to be collected from the drinking water system during the
prescribed sampling periods of `Winter' (December 15 to April 15) and `Summer' (June
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15 to October 15) in accordance with Schedule 15.1. The Warminster Drinking Water
System has met the eligibility criteria for a reduction in sampling requirements as
prescribed in Section 15.1-5. The distribution system sampling is required as follows:
• Alkalinity and pH each year, every "Winter" and "Summer" period
• Lead once every 3 years, "Winter" and "Summer" period
The 2024 lead, total alkalinity and pH results are summarized in Table 8 below for
reference.
Table 8: Alkalinity, pH and Lead Sampling Results Summary
Location Sample Date Lead Alkalinity
Type Count Sampled (ug/L) (mg/L as pH Exceedance
CaCos)
Plumbing N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Distribution 2 2024/03/21 0.04 — 0.13 282 — 302 7.51 — 7.59 No
2 1 2024/09/24 1 0.04 — 1.31 294 — 305 7.50 — 7.60 No
* Sample results were identical for both samples collected.
4.5 Reporting and Corrective Actions
4.5.1 Schedule 16: Reporting of Adverse Test Results and Other Problems
In accordance with O.Reg 170/03, Schedule 16, notifications of adverse water quality
incidents and other observations that indicate the potential of improperly disinfected
water has been directed to users are provided to the MECP Spills Action Centre (SAC)
and local Medical Officer of Health (Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU)).
There was one (1) incident in the drinking water system during this reporting period.
4.5.2 Schedule 17: Corrective Actions
Corrective actions in response to the Adverse Water Quality Incident (AWQI) were
conducted in accordance with Schedule 17 of O.Reg 170/03 and details are
summarized in the table below for reference.
Table 9: Adverse Water Quality Incidents (AWQIs) & Corrective Actions Summary
AWQI Number:
166195
Incident Details:
Date: September 4, 2024
One microbiological sample collected during the regular weekly distribution sampling
program was reported by the contracted external lab to exceed regulatory standards
with a result of total coliform result of 4 CFU/100mL.
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AWQI Number: 166195 (Continued)
Corrective Action:
Corrective actions included flushing the adverse sample location thoroughly and
collecting microbiological samples from the adverse sample location as well as
upstream and downstream locations. All microbiological resample results confirmed
zero presence of coliform or indicator bacteria.
4.6 Municipal Summary Report
4.6.1 Schedule 22, Section 1
The following table summarizes the requirements of the Act, the Regulations, the
system's approval, the municipal drinking water licence, the drinking water works
permit, and any orders applicable to the system that were not met during the
reporting period, including the duration and description of the corrective action(s)
taken.
Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) & Associated Regulations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
issues or non-compliances identified.
Municipal Drinking Water Licence & Drinking Water Work Permit
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
issues or non-compliances identified.
Provincial Orders
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
provincial orders identified.
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Table 10: Regulatory Compliance Summary (continued)
Best Practice Issues and Recommendations
At the time of this report's compilation, the 2024 MECP Inspection Report for this
system had not yet been received.
The 2023 MECP Inspection Report was received after the completion of the 2023
Drinking Water Compliance Report. During that reporting period, there were no
best practices and/or recommendations identified.
4.6.2 Schedule 22, Section 2
In order to assist the Township in assessing the capability of the system to meet
existing and planned uses of the system, Appendix A and B summarize the
quantities of water volumes supplied and offer a visual depiction of permitted water
taking compared to drinking water system demands during the reporting period,
including monthly average and maximum daily flows.
5 Conclusion
This report satisfies the requirements of Section 11 and Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03.
Any questions regarding this report should be directed to Environmental Services.
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BOARD MEETING: #24-08
DATE: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2024, 7: 00 PM
LOCATION : DOWNTOWN —ANGUS ROSS ROOM
_ _ Austin Mitchell (Chair), Michael Sauro (Vice-Chair), Nigussie Nigussie
(Councillor), Amy Courser(Councillor), John Bicknell, George Hawtin
L. Jessop, C. Vanderkruys, J. Little
• - Scott Herman, Merrisa Little, Robin Munro, L. LaFleshe
• - K. Bouffard
1. Call to Order, Welcome and Land Acknowledgment
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm
2. Confirmation of Agenda
The agenda was confirmed.
3. Conflicts of Interest
No conflicts were declared.
4. Delegations — None
There were no delegations.
5. Library Kiosks Evaluation Presentation (V.Keiling, Manager, Collections)
V. Keiling presented an overview of the Library Kiosks, highlighting the success of this
initiative since implementation. The possibility of purchasing a kiosk for use in north
Barrie was discussed.
6. Board Development
6.1 Strategic Planning Follow-up
The Mission and Vision statement was reviewed. L. Jessop will ask the
Marketing and Communications team to work on simplifying the statement into a
shorter, more impactful version. The revised statement, as well as the
Foundational Principles, will be presented to the Board in the new year.
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Consent Agenda
7. Board Meeting Minutes
8. CEO's Report
9. Q3 Measures of Overall Performance
10.Community Navigator Pilot Final 2024 Update
11.Correspondence — None
12.Deferred Items
a. Financial Migration
b. CEWS Liability (Quarterly)
c. Succession Management Plan
Agenda
13.Items held from the Consent Agenda
Motion #24-25 GEORGE HAWTIN -AMY COURSER
THAT the Barrie Public Library Board adopts the consent agenda for Board meeting
#24-08 dated Thursday, November 28, 2024. CARRIED
14.Dragon Boat Festival Report
The event has been a great community initiative and is aligned with the Library's Mission
and Vision; however rising costs, reduced team registration, and the impact of the
pandemic have made it less sustainable as a fundraiser. With high overhead costs and
significant staff time required, the event is close to break-even and may only be
sustainable for another five years, unless alternative funding or sponsorship solutions are
found. In 2025, the event will shift in focus to a community event rather than a fundraiser
for the library.
15.Board Committees
15.1 Personnel & Finance
15.1.1 Financial Controls and Oversight Policy
Motion #24-26 MICHAEL SAURO -JOHN BICKNELL
THAT the Barrie Public Library Board approves the new Financial
Controls and Oversight Policy, as amended, with the
understanding that the section on reserves will take effect only
when the changes to reserves are carried out by City Council.
CARRIED
Motion #24-27 AMY COURSER - NIGUSSIE NIGUSSIE
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THAT the Barrie Public Library Board direct staff to send the Financial
Controls and Oversight Policy to Council in response to
Council's Motion # 24AO81 for information and to request that
reserves be set up as outlined in the Financial Controls and
Oversight Policy. CARRIED
Motion #24-28 GEORGE HAWTIN -JOHN BICKNELL
THAT the Barrie Public Library Board direct staff to ensure any
surplus/unallocated surplus from the 2024 fiscal year end be
allocated as per the approved Financial Controls and Oversight
Policy. CARRIED
15.2 Community & Governance
15.2.1 Announcements
The Library is considering options for a staff social for the holidays
and will keep the Board posted once a decision has been made.
16.Report of the Chair—Verbal Report
The Chair expressed regret over the extended closure for the flooring project but
acknowledged that staff used the time effectively.
The 2025 budget presentation will be made to Council prior to the next Board meeting.
The presentation will be shared with the Board, and staff will communicate the
presentation date. All Board members are welcome to attend.
The Staff Development Day was a success.
17.Closed Meeting
Motion #24-29 MICHAEL SAURO -JOHN BICKNELL
THAT the Barrie Public Library Board conduct a Closed meeting as the subject matter
being considered concerns personal matters about an identifiable individual; and
labour relations or employee negotiations (Public Libraries Act Section
16.1(4)(b)(d)). CARRIED
17.1 Closed Board Meeting Minutes
17.2 CEO Performance Appraisal
Rise and report
Motion #24-30 AMY COURSER -JOHN BICKNELL
THAT the Barrie Public Library Board adopt the minutes of closed meeting #24-07 dated
Thursday, October 24, 2024. CARRIED
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Motion #24-31 was passed in closed session.
18.Date of Next Board Meeting
Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:00 pm
19.Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm
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SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES
FOR BOARD MEETING : #25-01
DATE : MONDAY, JANUARY 06, 2025, 5 :30 PM
LOCATION : VIRTUAL — TEAMS
Austin Mitchell (Chair), Michael Sauro (Vice Chair), George Hawtin,
. - - Robin Munro, Nigussie Nigussie (Councillor), Amy Courser (Councillor),
John Bicknell (arrived at 6:22, left at 6:30), Scott Herman (left at 6:28)
L. Jessop, J. Little, L. LaFleshe
- Merrisa Little, C. Vanderkruys
- K. Bouffard
1. Call to Order and Welcome
The meeting was called to order at 5:36 PM
2. Confirmation of Agenda
The agenda was confirmed.
3. Conflicts of Interest
No conflicts were declared.
4. Closed Meeting
Public Libraries Act— Section 16.1(4)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition
of land by the board.
Motion #25-01 AMY COURSER - ROBIN MUNRO
THAT the Barrie Public Library Board conduct a closed meeting as the subject
matter being considered concerns a proposed or pending acquisition or
disposition of land by the board (Public Libraries Act, Section 16.1(4)(c)).
CARRIED
4.1 Northwest Library Future Direction
Rise and report.
Motion #25-02 NIGUSSIE NIGUSSIE - MICHAEL SAURO
THAT the Barrie Public Library Board direct the CEO to request up to
$75,000 from City Council to fund community consultation, demographic
analysis, and design/layout services for a new boutique library location in
the city's northwest. CARRIED
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Motion #25-03 ROBIN MUNRO - GEORGE HAWTIN
THAT subject to Council approval of funds in addition to our base budget
for 2025, the Barrie Public Library Board direct the CEO to conduct
community consultation and prepare a design/layout and business plan to
implement Recommendation 6 of the Master Facilities Plan. CARRIED
5. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 PM
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Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
Friday December 13, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST
Attendance
Present:
Cllr. Joe Belanger, Wasaga Beach (Town); Chair Gail Little, Amaranth
(Township); Deputy Mayor Paul Van Staveren Clearview (Township); Cllr.
Patricia Clark, Mulmur (Township); Cllr. June Porter, The Blue Mountains
(Town); Vice-Chair Jonathan Scott, Bradford West Gwillimbury (Town); Cllr.
Joel Loughead, Grey Highlands (Municipality); Cllr. Pieter Kiezebrink, Essa
(Township); Mayor Scott W. Anderson, Adjala-Tosorontio (Township); Cllr.
Christopher Baines, Collingwood (Town); Cllr. Nicole Cox, New Tecumseth
(Town); Cllr Phil Fisher, Springwater (Township); Cllr. Kevin Eisses, Innisfil
(Town); Mayor Darren White, Melancthon (Township); (Town); Cllr. Ralph
Manktelow, Mono (Town); Cllr. Gary Harvey, Barrie (City); Cllr. Kyle Fegan,
Shelburne (Town)
NVCA Staff:
Sheryl Flannagan, Director, Corporate Services; Doug Hevenor, Chief
Administrative Officer; Chris Hibberd, Director, Watershed Management
Services; Kyra Howes, Director, Conservation Services; Doug Hevenor, Chief
Administrative Officer; Dalia AI-Ali, Manager, Engineering Services; Tyler
Mulhall, Planner; Ben Krul, Manager, Development Planning and Permits;
Meagan Kieferle, Senior Regulations Officer; Fred Dobbs, Manager,
Stewardship Services - departed at 9:12am; Kerry Jenkins, Administrative
Assistant/Recorder
Absent:
Cllr. Richard Schell, Oro-Medonte (Township)
1. Events
Winter Camp Tiffin
Our staff have been excited to plan some winter camp activities for Winter
Camp Tiffin which will be full of outdoor adventures.
Led by NVCA's environmental educators, Camp Tiffin is an outdoor camp
designed to enhance your child's knowledge, understanding and
appreciation of the natural world and our amazing planet.
Dates: December 30, 2024, January 2 & 3, 2025
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation
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Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Christmas Bird Count for Kids is a fun, family friendly bird watching event
that contributes to scientific bird count data.
Learn how to watch birds from our local nature enthusiasts, Nature Barrie.
After their presentation inside, we will take to the trails on a guided hike to
find and practice identifying the birds at Tiffin!
Hot chocolate is included. Please bring your own reusable mug.
Date: January 2, 2025
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation
Tiffin Nature School
At Tiffin Nature School, children aged 2.5 to 10 are invited to explore and
connect with the natural world. We nurture their innate curiosity, offering
immersive outdoor experiences that inspire discovery and growth.
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays until May 29, 2025
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation
2. Call to Order
Chair Little called the meeting to order at 9:02am.
3. Land Acknowledgement
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board acknowledges that we are
situated on the traditional land of the Anishnaabeg people. The Anishnaabeg
include the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatomi nations, collectively known as
the Three Fires Confederacy. We are dedicated to honouring Indigenous
history and culture and committed to moving forward in the spirit of
reconciliation and respect with all First Nation, Metis and Inuit people.
4. Declaration of Pecuniary and Conflict of Interest
5. Motion to Adopt the Agenda
Recommendation:
RES: 62-24
Moved by: Cllr. Joe Belanger
Seconded by: Cllr. Joel Loughead
RESOLVED THAT: the agenda for the Board of Directors meeting #09-24-
BOD dated on December 13, 2024 be approved as amended.
Carried;
6. Announcements
Chair Little and Kyra Howes, Director, Conservation Services informed
members of Fred Dobbs, Manager, Stewardship Services retirement.
7. Deputations
There were no deputations at this time.
S. Hearings
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There were no hearings at this time.
9. Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion
Board members are requested to identify items from the Consent List that
they wish to have considered for separate discussion.
10. Adoption of Consent List and Identification of Items Requiring
Separate Discussion
Recommendation:
RES: 63-24
Moved by: Cllr. Nicole Cox
Seconded by: Cllr. Christopher Baines
RESOLVED THAT: agenda item number(s), 11.2.2 and 11.2.4 was
identified as requiring separate discussion, be referred for discussion under
Agenda Item #11; and
FURTHER THAT: all Consent List Agenda Items not referred for separate
discussion be adopted as submitted to the board and staff be authorized to
take all necessary action required to give effect to same; and
FURTHER THAT: any items in the Consent List not referred for separate
discussion, and for which conflict has been declared, are deemed not to
have been voted on or discussed by the individual making the declaration.
Carried;
11. Consent List
11.1. Adoption of Minutes
Recommendation:
Approved by Consent
Moved by: Mayor Darren White
Seconded by: Cllr. Patricia Clark
RESOLVED THAT: the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting 08-
24-BOD dated on November 22, 2024 be approved.
11.2. Staff Reports
11.2.1. Staff Report No. 42-09-24-BOD from Tyler Mulhall,
Planner regarding 2024 BOD Permits
Recommendation:
Approved by Consent
Moved by: Cllr. Joe Belanger
Seconded by: Cllr. Kevin Eisses
RESOLVED THAT: NVCA Board of Directors receive Staff
Report No. 42-09-24-BOD that summarizes the permits and
approvals issued by staff for the period of July 24, 2024 to
November 15, 2024.
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11.2.2. Staff Report No. 43-09-24-BOD from Ben Krul, Manager,
Development Planning and Permits regarding 2025 Fees
for Planning and Permit Applications
Recommendation:
RES: 64-24
Moved by: Cllr. June Porter
Seconded by: Mayor Scott W. Anderson
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Directors receive Staff Report
No. 43-09-24-BOD regarding proposed changes to planning
and permitting
review fees; and
FURTHER THAT: the Board of Directors approve increase of
the planning and permitting fees for 2025 based on cost of
living allowance (3.1%) and pending expiring or lifting of the
fee freeze by the Minister of Natural Resources.
Withdrawn;
Due to Provincial announcement in continuation of planning fee
freeze.
11.2.3. Staff Report No. 44-09-24-BOD from Sheryl Flannagan,
Director, Corporate Services regarding Update on
Regulatory Deliverables
Recommendation:
Approved by Consent
Moved by: Cllr. Ralph Manktelow
Seconded by: Cllr. Phil Fisher
RESOLVED THAT: Staff Report No. 44-09-24-BOD related to
an update on regulatory deliverables, be received for
information.
11.2.4. Staff Report No. 45-09-24-BOD from Sheryl Flanagan,
Director, Corporate Services regarding 2025 Budget
Recommendation:
RES: 65-24
Moved by: Cllr. Gary Harvey
Seconded by: Cllr. Nicole Cox
RESOLVED THAT: Staff Report No. 45-09-24-BOD regarding
the NVCA's 2025 Budget be received; and
FURTHER THAT: the 2025 Category 1 budget, operational and
capital, as presented in the 2025 Draft Budget booklet be
approved; and
FURTHER THAT: each watershed member municipality be
formally advised of their respective share of the Category 1
levies, operational and capital; and
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FURTHER THAT: the 2025 Categories 2 & 3 budget,
operational and capital, as presented in the 2025 Draft Budget
booklet be approved; and
FURTHER THAT: each watershed member municipality be
formally advised of their respective share of the Categories 2 &
3 levies once the memorandum of understanding with the
municipality is signed, operational and capital; and
FURTHER THAT: should a member municipality choose not to
participate in Categories 2 & 3, that reserves be used to cover
the difference in the budgeted levy for the 2025 year.
Recorded Vote:
Yay:
Mayor Scott W. Anderson, Deputy Mayor Gail Little, Cllr. Gary
Harvey, Deputy Mayor Paul Van Staveren, Cllr. Christopher
Baines, Cllr. Pieter Kiezebrink, Cllr. Joel Loughead, Cllr. Kevin
Eisses, Cllr. Ralph Manktelow, Cllr. Nicole Cox, Cllr. Phil Fisher,
Cllr. Joe Belanger, Cllr. June Porter, Cllr. Jonathan Scott, Cllr.
Patricia Clark
Nay:
Mayor Darren White, Cllr. Kyle Fegan
Absent:
Cllr. Rick Schell
Carried;
11.2.5. Staff Report No. 46-09-24-BOD from Maria Leung, Senior
Communications Specialist regarding Communications
Report
Recommendation:
Approved by Consent
Moved by: Cllr. Pieter Kiezebrink
Seconded by: Cllr. Nicole Cox
RESOLVED THAT: Staff Report No. 46-09-24-BOD regarding
NVCA Communications - November 9, 2024 - November 26,
2024, be received.
12. Other Business
13. In-Camera
Recommendation:
RES: 66-24
Moved by: Mayor Scott W. Anderson
Seconded by: Cllr. Nicole Cox
RESOLVED THAT: this meeting of the Board of Directors No. 05-24-BOD
move into closed session at 9:37am to address matters pertaining to:
Personal information regarding an identifiable individual, including authority
staff.
Carried;
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14. Out of In-Camera
Recommendation:
RES: 67-24
Moved by: Mayor Darren White
Seconded by: Cllr. Phil Fisher
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors rise from in-camera at 11:47am
and report progress.
and;
FURTHER THAT: the Chair and Vice-Chair proceed as directed by the
Board of Directors.
Carried;
15. Adjourn
Recommendation:
RES: 68-24
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Paul Van Staveren
Seconded by: Mayor Darren White
RESOLVED THAT: this meeting adjourn at 11:48am to meet again on
January 24, 2025 or at the call of the Chair.
Carried;
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Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Board of Directors' Meeting
Board of Directors' Meeting No. BOD-10-24
Friday, December 20, 2024
120 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket
Meeting Minutes
Members Present
Councillor C. Riepma (Chair), Mayor R. Greenlaw (Vice Chair), Councillor A. Courser, Councillor
P. Ferragine, Regional Councillor B. Garrod, Councillor S. Harrison-McIntyre, Councillor D. Le
Roy, Councillor C. Pettingill, Mayor M. Quirk, Councillor Roy-DiClemente, Councillor M.
Thompson, Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor T. Vegh, Councillor E. Yeo
Members Absent
Councillor F. Drodge, Councillor A. Eek, Councillor J. Gough, Mayor I. Lovatt, Councillor E. Yeo
Staff Present
R. Baldwin,T. Barnett, M. Critch, A. Cullen, P. Davies, D. Goodyear, N. Hamley, G. MacMillan, G.
Peat,T. Stanford, K. Toffan, K. Yemm
I. Land Acknowledgement
Chair Riepma acknowledged the Lake Simcoe watershed as traditional Indigenous territory and
thanked all generations of Indigenous peoples for their enduring and unwavering care for this
land and water.
II. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest or Conflict of Interest
None noted for the meeting.
III. Approval of Agenda
Moved by: S. Harrison-McIntyre
Seconded by: T. Vegh
BOD-139-24 Resolved That the content of the Agenda for the December 20, 2024
meeting of the Board of Directors be approved as presented. Carried
IV.Adoption of Minutes
a) Board of Directors' Meeting
Moved by: T. Roy-DiClemente
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Seconded by: R. Greenlaw
BOD-140-24 Resolved That the minutes of the Board of Directors' Meeting, No. BOD-
09-24, held on Friday, November 22, 2024 be approved as circulated. Carried
V. Announcements
a) CAO Rob Baldwin advised that on December 17t", Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority announced the retirement of their CAO, Doug Hevenor, effective immediately.
b) CAO Rob Baldwin advised that on December 12t", notification was received from the
Ministry of Natural Resources of an extension of the Minister's 2023 and 2024 directions on
planning, development and permitting fees, extending the freeze on fees to December 31,
2025. A copy of this notification was provided on Pages 52 to 55 of the agenda.
VI. Presentations
a) Park Prescription Program
Manager, Education, Nicole Hamley, provided an overview of the Park Prescription program,
noting Park Prescription (PaRx coordinated by the BC Parks Foundation) is an international
program that supports licensed medical professionals in prescribing their patients time in
nature as treatment for a variety of health outcomes.
In early 2024, the Conservation Authority's Education team was contacted by Dr. Jacob Zamora,
a local physician and endocrinologist associated with the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
in Barrie. As an active PaRx prescriber and user of Scanlon Creek Conservation Area, Dr. Zamora
was interested in partnering with the Conservation Authority to help raise awareness of the
PaRx program and to reduce barriers so more people can get outside in local greenspace.
In May 2024, the Conservation Authority signed on as an official Park Prescription endorser, the
second conservation authority in Ontario to do so after Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority. Soon after, staff began planning a Park Prescription event at Scanlon Creek
Conservation Area with the goal of providing a free opportunity for people of all ages to get
outside, learn more about the critical connection between nature, physical health and well-
being and participate in a wide range of activities suited to a variety of interests and abilities.
The Conservation Authority's first Park Prescription Day was held on Saturday, October 5, 2024,
at Scanlon Creek Conservation Area. Registration was free for 100 participants, and spaces
quickly filled. Vice Chair Greenlaw welcomed guests and Councillor Ferragine brought greetings
from the Town Bradford West Gwillimbury. An engaging keynote address by Dr. Zamora
followed. Participants then received a passport and were encouraged to visit different stations
to learn about ways to spend time outside. Examples of the various stations included: a
StoryWalk®; bird watching and feeder making; arts and crafts such as plant smashing, nature
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journalling and creating sound maps; guided hikes of various durations and levels of difficulty;
and nature-based play at the Discovery Play Garden.
To view this presentation, please click this link: Park Prescription Program presentation
For more information on this program including resources to support the human health and
nature connection, the ability to register as a prescriber, and a portal to log the fulfilment of
park prescriptions, please visit their website through this link: Park Prescription website
Moved by: C. Pettingill
Seconded by: M. Quirk
BOD-141-24 Resolved That the presentation by Manager, Education, Nicole Hamley,
regarding the Park Prescription program be received for information. Carried
Included in the agenda was Staff Report No. 56-24-BOD regarding the Park Prescription
program.
Moved by: C. Pettingill
Seconded by: M. Quirk
BOD-142-24 Resolved That Staff Report No. 56-24-BOD regarding the Park
Prescription program overview and update be received for information. Carried
b) Scanlon Creek Nature Centre—General Contractor Award
General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services/CFO, Mark Critch, outlined steps taken
regarding the award of the General Contractor for the new Nature Centre at Scanlon Creek
Conservation Area. The selection process began September 261"through a request for proposal
issued on bid&tenders with a bid submission deadline of November 14t". Utilizing the pre-
approved Board of Directors subcommittee, staff, consultants and subcommittee members met
on November 28t"to review and select a General Contractor. CFO Critch explained that bid
prices submitted by bidders who advanced to the final stage were significantly greater than
amounts estimated in the Class D and Class B assessments previously received. In an extensive
discussion, staff outlined the various options available to come up with the required additional
funding, including the use of reserves, seeking additional donations and the previously
approved option of borrowing from Offsetting funds. The Board subcommittee approved staff's
recommendation to award the contract to BDA Inc. and directed staff to explore and exhaust all
efforts to reduce costs and continue fundraising.
To view this presentation, please click this link: Scanlon Creek Nature Centre - General
Contractor Award Process
Moved by: S. Harrison-McIntyre
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Seconded by: D. Le Roy
BOD-143-24 Resolved That the presentation by General Manager, Corporate and
Financial Services/CFO, Mark Critch, regarding the steps taken for the award of the
General Contractor for the new Nature Centre at Scanlon Creek Conservation Area be
received for information. Carried
Included in the agenda was Staff Report No. 57-24-BOD regarding the award of the General
Contractor for the new Nature Centre at Scanlon Creek Conservation Area.
Moved by: S. Harrison-McIntyre
Seconded by: D. Le Roy
BOD-144-24 Resolved That Staff Report No. 57-24-BOD regarding the results of the
Request for Proposal process to retain a General Contractor to construct the new
Nature Centre at Scanlon Creek Conservation Area be received for information. Carried
c) 2025 Proposed Capital and Operating Budget
General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services/CFO, Mark Critch, presented the 2025
Proposed Capital and Operating Budget, noting that the draft budget is being presented for
approval aligning with the Provincial requirement for a 30-day review period prior to the 2025
Budget being approved in January 2025. He outlined the 2025 budget process, which began
with the Board of Directors' approved assumptions (May 2024). Staff then proceeded to work
within those assumptions to develop the 2025 budget. The 2025 preliminary budget
submissions were provided to participating and specified municipalities on October 31, 2024,
and budget presentations were made to municipal senior staff and Councils as requested.
CFO Critch noted the total amount of expenditures for the 2025 proposed Capital and
Operating Budget is $31.3M, up $4.2M from the restated 2024 Budget. The operating
increase of$0.8M is mainly being driven by the 3% increase in cost-of-living allowance for
staff and some consulting work. Capital and project spending has increased by $3.4M,
mostly related to work on the new Nature Centre at Scanlon Creek. He reviewed the 2025
Annual Priorities, as well as Reserve activity.
Following approval of the draft budget, it will be circulated to participating and specified
municipalities and made available on the Conservation Authority's website for a 30-day
review period, with the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget set for approval at the January
24, 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Board of Directors. The 2025 Proposed Capital and
Operating Budget can be viewed through this link: 2025 Proposed Budget
To view this presentation, please click this link: 2025 Proposed Capital and Operating Budget
Presentation
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Moved by: P. Ferragine
Seconded by: M. Thompson
BOD-145-24 Resolved That the presentation by General Manager, Corporate and
Financial Services/CFO, Mark Critch, regarding the 2025 Draft Capital and Operating
Budget be received for information. Carried
Included in the agenda was Staff Report No. 58-24-BOD regarding the 2025 Draft Capital and
Operating Budget.
Moved by: P. Ferragine
Seconded by: M. Thompson
BOD-146-24 Resolved That Staff Report No. 58-24-BOD regarding the 2025 Proposed
Capital and Operating Budget be received; and
Further that the Board of Directors vote to approve the 2025 Proposed Capital and
Operating Budget for use in consultation with the participating municipalities; and
Further that the 2025 Proposed Capital and Operating Budget be made available on
the Conservation Authority's Governance webpage for the general public and
participating municipalities to view in advance of the 2025 Budget vote planned for
January 2025. Carried
VII. Hearings
There were no Hearings at this meeting.
VIII. Deputations
There were no Deputations at this meeting.
IX. Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion
No items were identified under items requiring separate discussion.
X. Adoption of Items not Requiring Separate Discussion
Moved by: R. Greenlaw
Seconded by: T. Roy-DiClemente
BOD-147-24 Resolved That the following recommendations respecting the matters
listed as "Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion" be adopted as submitted to the
Board, and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to
same. Carried
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1. Correspondence
BOD-148-24 Resolved That Correspondence Item a) Minister's Direction dated
December 12,2024 be received for information. Carried
2. 2024 Annual Priorities Status Update
BOD-149-24 Resolved That Staff Report No. 59-24-BOD regarding the year-end status
of the Conservation Authority's 2024 Annual Priorities be received for information.
Carried
3. Network and Security Support Update
BOD-150-24 Resolved That Staff Report No. 60-24-BOD regarding the Conservation
Authority's network and security support program updates be received for
information. Carried
XI. Consideration of Items Requiring Separate Discussion
No items remained for separate discussion.
XII. Closed Session
There were no closed session items for this meeting.
XIII. Other Business
a) Chair Riepma advised that the next meeting will the Annual General Meeting on Friday,
January 24, 2025 in the Conservation Authority's Administrative Offices.
XIV. Adjournment
Moved by: A. Courser
Seconded by: P. Ferragine
BOD-151-24 Resolved That the meeting be adjourned at 11:42 a.m. Carried
Councillor Clare Riepma Rob Baldwin
Chair Chief Administrative Officer
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14.d) Correspondence from Couchiching OPP Detachment Board re: "Who Do I...
Couchiching OPP Detachment Board
Couchiching OPP Detachment Board is aiming to create a practical, accessible "Who do I Call?" reference
card for residents across the partner municipalities.The goal is to provide clear and direct contact
information for various local bodies, including emergency and non-emergency services, making it easier
for residents to get the help they need quickly. Design and distribution to be organized through the
separate municipalities. Attached is a prototype design by the Board as a template to assist in the
design.
This initiative is a great step toward increasing accessibility and ensuring that residents have the
resources they need to resolve issues effectively.
Follow motion passed by the Couchiching OPP Detachment Board
"THAT we receive the following Report CD-06-25 Dated January 9, 2025 as information
and referred to the partner municipalities;
AND FURTHER that the council representative report back at a future meeting."
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14.e) Township of Oro-Medonte, 2025 Citizen/Senior of the Year, Nominati...
Who Makes a Real Difference in Your Community?
The Township of Oro-Medonte
is currently accepting nominations for a resident you Tnua�sl,ip f
believe has the greatest impact on improving the quality
of community life in Oro-Medonte. Proud Herifgqe,Exciristq Future
Please submit a completed Nomination Application form (one name) (available on the website or at the
Township Administration Office) outlining, in detail, the reasons for the nomination. Additional letters of
support and material are very helpful and may be attached.
Select the applicable box on the Nomination Application for the Oro-Medonte Citizen of the Year or
Ontario Senior of the Year Award or Both!
Oro-Medonte Citizen of the Year— One Individual
The Oro-Medonte Citizen of the Year Award honours a resident's volunteer efforts that benefits the
quality of life in the Township and demonstrates:
- Commitment / contribution to community service;
- Support and leadership for a lasting quality of community life;
- Significant volunteer involvement with associations, charities, societies and institutes;
- Outreach and assistance to those in need;
- Optimistic and inspiring role model with a desire to make a positive impact.
Ontario Senior of the Year— One Individual
The Ontario Senior of the Year Award gives each municipality in Ontario the opportunity to honour one
outstanding local senior who enriches the social, cultural or civic life of the community.
Recipients must be over 65 years old and are people who have made their communities better places to
live. Achievements in many fields would qualify, for example in:
- Arts/Literature;
- Community Service/Volunteerism;
- Education; Environment/Science;
- Fitness/Recreation/Sport Humanitarian Activities; and/or
- Keeping History Alive.
The submission deadline for both awards is Friday, March 7, 2025, 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Nominations must be signed by the nominator and will be accepted at the Township Administration
Centre, by mail, email or fax to the Clerk's Department, Township of Oro-Medonte, 148 Line 7 South,
Oro-Medonte, ON LOL 2EO.
Nominees must be a resident of Oro-Medonte.
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14.f) Media Release re: Celebrating Canadian Blac tory: A Story of L...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TM
Celebrating Canadian Black History: A Story of Legacy and Liberation
Barrie, Ontario—This February, as part of the national celebration of Black History Month, the
Oro Freedom Institute proudly presents "A Canadian Black History Story(That You Probably
Never Heard About!)" at the MacLaren Art Centre. This enlightening Lunch and Learn event
will take place on Wednesday, February 26, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the PIE Education
Centre, MacLaren Art Centre, located at 37 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, Ontario.
In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who championed the cause of freedom and equality,
we invite you to join us for a compelling presentation by Doug Minter, Founder of the Oro
Freedom Institute. Doug, has a passion for history and is an
advocate for the African Canadian community, will share the
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remarkable but lesser-known story of the Oro African Church—
the oldest Black-built log cabin church still standing in North
lit
America. This session will trace the vibrant threads of African
Canadian history from the empire of Mali in the 1300s to their
enduring legacy in Canada through the mid-1850s.
Doug Minter, a former United States Marine Corps veteran and an
esteemed firefighter, now serves as the Partnership and Sponsorship Manager for the Canadian
Black Chamber of Commerce. His passion for history and commitment to education has led him
to establish the Oro Freedom Institute, with the vision of building an interpretive centre on the
historic site in Oro-Medonte, Ontario.
This event is free of charge, though registration is recommended to ensure a seat. Attendees are
welcome to bring their lunch or purchase one from the Lazy Tulip Cafe. The presentation will
last approximately 45 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session, allowing attendees to
delve deeper into the stories and significance of the subjects discussed.
For more information or to register for the event,please contact Christina Mancuso, Education
Officer at the MacLaren Art Centre. 705-721-9696
Let us come together to learn, reflect, and celebrate the enduring spirit and contributions of
Black Canadians to our nation's history. In the words of Dr. King, "We are not makers of history.
We are made by history." Join us in honoring those who have paved the way towards freedom
and equality.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TM
Celebrating Canadian Black History: A Story of Legacy and Liberation
Contact:
Christina Mancuso
Education Officer
MacLaren Art Centre
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Barristers and Solicitors
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
TO: Yvonne Aubichon,Municipal Clerk
AND TO: Municipal Council
DATE: February 5, 2025
SUBJECT: Breach of Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.M.50, Sections
5(l)(a) and (b) and 14.3(a) and(b)
PURPOSE:
This is a report to Council following an inquiry under Section 223.4.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001
from a complaint that a Member of Council had allegedly contravened Sections 5(1)(a) and (b)
and 14.3(a) and (b) of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act("MCIA").
PROCESS:
Section 223.4.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, allows for an elector or a person demonstrably
acting in the public interest to apply in writing to the Integrity Commissioner for an inquiry
concerning an alleged contravention of Sections 5(l)(a) and (b) and 14.3(a) and (b) of the
Municipal Conflict of Interest Act ("MCIA") by a Member of Council or a Member of a Local
Board.
Municipal Integrity Commissioner in Ontario have the jurisdiction to conduct inquiries into
applications when it is alleged that Council Members or Members of Local Boards have
contravened the provisions of the MCIA.
At the end of such an inquiry, the Integrity Commissioner shall decide where to apply to a single
judge of the Superior Court of Justice under Section 8 of the MCIA for the determination as to
whether the Member has contravened Sections 5(1)(a) and (b) and 14.3(a) and (b) of the MCIA
and shall publish reasons for the decision.
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Such a decision is not subject to approval of the Municipal Council and does not take the form of
a recommendation to Council. No Municipal Council resolution is required to give effect to any
such decision reached in this matter.
Section 223.4.1 (17) of the Municipal Act, 2001, requires the Integrity Commissioner to publish
written reasons for any decision reached as a result of an inquiry having been conducted.
The Application as received for an inquiry as to an alleged contravention of the MCIA did serve
to satisfy the minimum requirements of Section 222.4.1 of the Municipal Act, 2011.
The Application sets out the reasons for believing that the Member had contravened the MCIA
and included a statutory declaration attesting to the facts that form the issues of the complaint.
The Municipal Act, 2001 does not direct the procedure by which an Integrity Commissioner is to
follow when addressing MCIA applications. Section 223.4 (7)however, directs that the Integrity
Commissioner may conduct such inquiry as she or he considers necessary.
In the case at hand, I interviewed both the Complainant and Member of Council. In doing so, I
received relevant information and documentation from both parties which formed the basis of the
evidence of the inquiry.
It is my position that the process undertaken was reasonable and an efficient way to proceed and
was fair to all of the parties involved in this inquiry.
BACKGROUND:
The office of Ewart O'Dwyer, LLP was appointed by the Municipal Council for the Corporation
of the Township of Oro-Medonte to serve as Integrity Commissioner related to contraventions of
the Township's Code of Conduct and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1994,
c.M.50.
LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS:
A Municipal Integrity Commissioner is appointed by Council under Section 223.3(1) of the
Municipal Act, 2001, as amended with the following responsibilities:
Without limiting Sections 9, 10, or 11, those Sections authorize the municipality
to appoint an Integrity Commissioner who reports to Council and who is
responsible for performing in an independent manner the functions assigned by
the municipality with respect to: a) the application of the code of conduct for
members of council and the code of conduct for members of local boards, or
either of them; b) the application of any procedures, rules and policies of the
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municipality and local boards governing the ethical behavior of members of
council and of local boards or either of them,or; c)both of clauses a) and b).
In addition to the above, 'Section 223.4.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, allows an elector or a
person demonstrably acting in the public interest to apply in writing to the Integrity
Commissioner for an inquiry concerning an alleged contravention of Sections 5. 5.1 or 5.2 of the
Municipal Conflict of Interest Act by a Member of Council or a Local Board.
THE ROLE OF THE INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER IN ASSESSING A COMPLAINT
PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF 17VTEREST ACT:
The role of the integrity commissioner is to determine whether or not there is sufficient
information or evidence to support and substantiate the allegations made in the complaint. That
determination is made on an evidentiary standard of the "balance of probabilities", that is
whether it is more likely than not that the complaint in each scenario is contrary to the provisions
of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.50. In order to ensure fair and
credible process,the municipal integrity commissioner must also:
1. Act as an impartial,unbiased third party;
2. Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of the process., to the extent
possible;
3. Interview the Complainant, the Respondents, and the primary witnesses;
4. Collect and review the evidence;
5. Assess the issue of credibility;
b. Determine whether further witnesses should be interviewed;
7. Determine whether additional evidence or interviews are required;
8. Transmit the final report to the Complainant and to the municipality setting out
the findings and conclusions with respect to the allegations.
CONFIDENTIALITY:
As a statutory safeguard to ensure protection from disclosure of the names of those who speak
with the Integrity Commissioner during the course of the investigation, Section 223.5(l) of the
Municipal Act, 2001, sets out the Integrity Commissioner's duty of confidentiality. This section
requires that:
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"The Commissioner and every person acting under the instructions of the
Integrity Conunissioner shall preserve secrecy with respect to all matters that
come to his or her knowledge in the course of his or her duties under this part".
Accordingly, efforts were made to not identify specifically the comments attributed to the
Member of Council.
NATURE OF THE COMPLAINT:
Specifically, the complaint as against the Member of Council is that the Member contravened the
Municipal Conflict of Interest Act ("MCIA") By being present in the council chamber when a
delegation regarding short term rentals was received by municipal council,
Specifically, the complaint as against the Member of Council is based on the fact that the
Member, having previously declared a conflict of interest regarding the subject of short term
rentals, remained present to hear the delegation and subsequently voted to receive the delegation.
It is the position of the Complainant that the Member, being an operator of a short term rental,
contravened the provisions of the Municipal Conflict of Interest z.ct ("MCIA") by being present
during a delegation to Municipal Council regarding short term rentals.
In doing so, it is alleged that the Respondent breached the MCIA as the Respondent had a
pecuniary interest in the subject matter of short-term rentals.
RESPONDENT'S POSITION:
The Respondent confirmed that he was present during the delegation regarding short term rentals
at the regular meeting of council of August 14, 2024.
At that time, the Respondent remained at the council table but did not ask any questions or
engage in any way with the delegate. The delegations were approximately 16 minutes in
duration. The Member confirmed that he did vote to receive the delegations as presented to
council.
All of the above was confirmed by viewing the video recording of the August 14, 2024 meeting
of council and the deputations entitled (a) "Deputation by Diana Wells, on behalf of residents of
Tudhope Blvd,, re: disruptive short term accommodations effect on potentially effect on
everyone in the Township and (b) "Deputation by Kim Pressnail re: short term rentals: the
critical need to avoid legal non-conforming use claims,
These items were identified as items 8(a) and (b) on the Township of Oro-Medonte council
meeting agenda of August 14, 2024.
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Finally, the Respondent confirmed that he was aware of obligations and duties set forth in the
Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and was cognizant of the fact that a Member of Council is to
avoid any situation which could result in a pecuniary interest being attributed to the Member of
Council, either directly or indirectly.
MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT, R.S.0. 1990, c.M.50:
The purpose of the MCIA is to prevent Members from influencing the consideration of a matter
which they have a direct or indirect pecuniary or financial interest. Stated simply, a conflict of
interest occurs when the financial interest(s) of a Council Member or his or her immediate family
conflicts with the public interest or duty as a Public official. If a Council Member has a
financial interest in the matter under consideration by Council, and that Council Member
participates in the decision making process, it could be determined that such a decision was made
in a procedurally,unfair manner or the decision itself was unfair.
When malting a procedurally fair decision, the decision maker must be impartial or unbiased and
without a financial interest in the outcome of a decision. This means that when decisions are
made by a Municipal Council, each individual Member of Council must be impartial, unbiased
and without a financial, either indirectly or directly, interest in the matter under consideration.
When a Member of Council recognizes a pecuniary interest, he or she must not participate in the
discussion or vote or risk the consequences set out in the MCIA.
As of March 1, 2019, the MCIA and Municipal Act, 200I, established a new, integrated
framework for Municipal Conflict of Interest complaints and inquiries involving a municipal
Integrity Commissioner.
ISSUES & ANALYSIS:
I have considered the following issues in the conduct of this inquiry:
(a) Did the Respondent contravene Sections 5(I)(a) and (b) and 14.3(a) and (b) of the
MCIA?
(b) Should an application be made to the Courts pursuant to the MCIA?
In considering the issues, the answer to both issues is no.
Based on the information provided by the Respondent in response to the complaint, I am
satisfied that the Member of Council understood the obligations set forth in the MCIA and the
Respondent's presence during the deputations to Municipal Council regarding short term rentals,
was not a contravention of the provisions of the MCIA, for those reason set out above.
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In considering this matter, regard was had to the hypothetical question of whether the Member
would have received a pecuniary interest by either being present during the delegations or the
voting to receive the delegations. However, this possibility would be hypothetical and
speculative and in any event,would need to be answered in the negative.
In any event, the receipt of a deputation made to Municipal Council could not be considered as
advancing the business of the Municipality and therefore not capable of resulting in a pecuniary
interest to the Member.
As was noted in the Integrity Commissioner decision of Anderson v, Pinto, 2020 ONMIC II and
Pethov v. Beach, 2019 ONMIC II, a pecuniary interest does not rise from speculation based on
hypothetical circumstances, The pecuniary interest must exist at the time the matter considered
by Council. In this case, when the delegations were presented to council. Possible or potential
future happenings do not amount to a pecuniary interest.
SUMMARY:
Having conducted my inquiry, I am persuaded that no breach of the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act has occurred due to the Member of Council having been present during the
deputations regarding short term rentals by members of the public on August 14, 2024.
Furthermore, it is my finding that the Member did not breach the provisions of the MCIA by
voting to receive the deputations. Neither of these acts would serve to constitute a contravention
of the MCIA and the consequences of such a contravention as provided for by Section 9 of the
Act.
Accordingly,it is my decision that no further steps will be taken as it relates to this matter.
The decision to commence an application to the Court pursuant to the provisions of the MCIA is
a decision that the Municipal Act, 2001 places within the discretion of the Integrity
Commissioner based on the evidence received and considered during the inquiry.
An application through the courts pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, is a very
serious step to be taken by a municipality, particularly in light of the potential consequences
which could flow from finding of breach of the Act itself. Integrity Commissioners who make
MCIA applications to the Superior Court of Justice are doing so not with their own money but
rather that of the tax payers. This fact alone imposes an obligation on the Integrity
Commissioner to act with care and caution. Given the finding that no breach of MCIA has
occurred in this matter, it is not in the public interest to pursue such an application with respect
to this matter and the facts as presented.
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By way of closing remarks, T remind all Members of Council to be fully aware of MCIA when
ever participating in decisions in which a pecuniary interest may be present and that all Members
of Council are required to put the interest of the Municipality first above that of any pecuniary
interest which a member may possess.
ALL OF WHICH IS RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY M. JOHN EWART ON
FEBRUAR Y S, 2025.
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Hantstemmasolkitors
February 12, 2025
Township of Oro-Medonte VIA E-MAIL:yaubichara(c oro-medontoxg
148 Line 7 South
Oro-Medonte, Ontario LQL 2E0
Attention: Yvonne Aubichon Municipal Clerk
Dear Ms. Aubichon:
Re: Council Code of Conduct—POL-ADM-24--Sections 5.1,5.3 and 5.5(b)
Council and Staff Relationships Policy---POL-HR-7.09
Our File No.3050
This is further to our correspondence of February 6, 2025 wherein submission of the revised final
report with respect to the above-noted matter was completed,
The writer would advise that there has been an addendum made to the revised report and
accordingly,please find enclosed herewith a further revised report dated today,February 12,2025.
The further revised report has been circulated to the member and the complainant separately.
For your ease of reference, we would direct you to Page 4, Background Facts, First Paragraph,
Second Sentence. The writer would advise that the revision was made from "morning of to
"afternoon of'.
Should you have any questions or concerns,please do not hesitate to contact the writer.
Very truly your ,
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O'DWYER
Barristers and Solicitor's
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
TO: Yvonne Aubichon, Municipal Clerk
AND TO: Municipal Council
HATE: February 5, 2025 (REVISED: February 12, 2025)
SUBJECT: Council Code of Conduct—POL,-ADM—24 - Sections 5.1, 5.3 and 5.5(b)
Council and Staff Relationships Policy -POL-HR-7.09
PURPOSE
This is a revised report to Council following a subsequent inquiry under Section 223.4.1 of the
Municipal Act, 2001 from a complaint that a member of council had allegedly contravened the
Council and Staff Relationships Policy POL-HR-7.09 and therefore, Council Code of Conduct —
POL-ADM-24—Sections 5.1, 5.3 and 5.5(b).
PROCESS
Section 223.4.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, allows for an elector or a person demonstrably
acting in the public interest to apply in writing to the Integrity Commissioner for an inquiry
concerning an alleged contravention of the Municipal Code of Conduct by a member of council
or a member of a Local Board.
Municipal Integrity Commissioners in Ontario have the jurisdiction to conduct inquiries into
applications when it is alleged that council members or members of Local Boards have
contravened the provisions of the Municipal Code of Conduct.
At the end of the inquiry, the Integrity Commissioner shall determine if the member of council
has contravened the Municipal Code of Conduct. In the case at hand, the relevant Council and
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Staff Relationships Policy POL-HR-7.09 and Council Code of Conduct — POL-ADM-24 --
Sections 5.1, 5.3 and 5.5(b).
The Staff Relationships Policy POL-HR-7.09 was developed by the Township of Oro-Medonte
and enacted by Council of.February 13, 2019. The stated purpose of Policy POL-HR-7.09 is to
set a general standard to ensure that Council and staff share a common understanding of the
respective roles and responsibilities of which all Members of Council and staff are expected to
adhere to and comply with.
As such, Policy POL-HR-7.09 is supplementary to the Municipal Code of Conduct and is
specifically referenced in Section 5.3 of the Code of Conduct wherein Section 5.3 provides:
5.3 A Member shall comply with the Township's Council and Staff Relations Policy.
Section 223.4.1 (17) of the Municipal Act, 2001, requires the Integrity Commissioner to publish
written reasons for any decision reached as a result of an inquiry having been conducted.
The Application as received requesting an inquiry as to an alleged contravention of the
Municipal Code of Conduct did serve to satisfy the minimum requirements of Section 222.4.1 of
the Municipal Act, 2011 and was received within the time period prescribed by the Municipal
Code of Conduct.
The Application identified the reasons for believing that the Member had contravened the
Municipal Code of Conduct and included a statutory declaration attesting to the facts that form
the issues of the complaints.
The Municipal Act, 2001 does not direct the procedure by which an Integrity Commissioner is to
follow when addressing allegations of a breach of a municipal code of conduct applications.
Section 223.4 (7)however, directs that the Integrity Commissioner may conduct such inquiry as
she or he considers necessary.
In the case at hand, I interviewed both the Complainant and the Member of Council. In doing so,
I received relevant information and documentation from all parties which formed the basis of the
evidence of the inquiry. I also had the occasion to interview Municipal staff who had direct or
indirect involvement in the events leading up to the complaint. In preparing this revised report I
had the occasion to interview the by-law enforcement officer with specific inquiry as to the
timing of events that occurred on August 30, 2023. As noted below, what occurred once the
member and officer attended at the property is the crux of the complaint. As the events involving
the Member of Council occurred on private property, there are no formal record of what had
transpired other than the notes of the municipal By-law enforcement officer who took notes in
the normal course of her duty.
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It is therefore my opinion that the process undertaken was reasonable and an efficient way to
proceed and was fair to all of the parties involved in this inquiry when considering as to whether
a contravention of the Code of Conduct has occurred.
BACKGROUND
Appointment:
The office ofEwart O'Dwyer, LLP was appointed by the municipal Council for the Corporation
of the Township of Oro-Medonte to serve as Integrity Commissioner related to contraventions of
the Township's Code of Conduct and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.M.50.
LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS
A Municipal Integrity Commissioner is appointed by Council under Section 223.3(1) of the
Municipal Act, 2001, as amended with the following responsibilities:
Without limiting Sections 9, 10, or 11, those Sections authorize the municipality
to appoint an Integrity Commissioner who reports to Council and who is
responsible for performing in an independent manner the functions assigned by
the municipality with respect to: a) the application of the code of conduct for
members of council and the code of conduct for members of local boards, or
either of them; b) the application of any procedures, rules and policies of the
municipality and local boards governing the ethical behavior of members of
council and of local boards or either of them, or; c)both of clauses a) and b).
THE ROLE OF THE INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER IN ASSESSING A COMPLAINT
PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT
The role of the Integrity Commissioner is to determine whether or not there is sufficient
infonmation or evidence to support and substantiate the allegations made in the complaint. That
determination is made on an evidentiary standard of the "balance of probabilities", that is
whether it is more likely than not that the complaint in each scenario is contrary to the provisions
of the Municipal Code of Conduct. In order to ensure fair and credible process, the municipal
integrity commissioner must also:
1. Act as an impartial, unbiased third party;
2. Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of the process, to the extent
possible;
3. Interview the Complainant,the Respondents, and the primary witnesses;
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4. Collect and review the evidence;
5. Assess the issue of credibility;
6. Determine whether fiu-ther witnesses should be interviewed;
7. Determine whether additional evidence or interviews are required;
S. Transmit the final report to the Complainant and to the municipality setting out
the findings and conclusions with respect to the allegations.
CONFIDENTIALITY
It is important to state at this point the requirement of confidentiality in order to provide the
necessary context to the complaints which form the subject of this inquiry.
The Township of Oro-Medonte is not a large municipality and therefore providing excerpts from
witness interviews runs the risk of identifying individuals who cooperated with the Code of
Conduct complaint.
Accordingly, efforts were made to not identify specifically the comments attributed to the
member of Council or the Complainant or that of any third party not directly related to the
complaint which forms the subject of this inquiry.
As a statutory safeguard to ensure protection from disclosure of the names of those who speak
with the Integrity Commissioner during the course of the investigation, Section 223.5(1) of the
Municipal Act, 2001, sets out the Integrity Commissioner's duty of confidentiality. This section
requires that:
"The Commissioner and every person acting under the instructions of the
Integrity Commissioner shall preserve secrecy with respect to all matters that
come to his or her knowledge in the course of his or her duties under this part".
BACKGROUND FACTS
The events of August 30, 2023, leading up to the complaint as against the Member of Council
are not complicated. However, what occurred the afternoon of August 30, 2023, were and
remain in dispute despite a ftuther review of this matter.
On August 30, 2023, By-law enforcement attended at a private property which was known to be
operating as a short-term accommodation. At, or about the same time, the Member of Council
also attended at the subject property.
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How the Member of Council came to be at the property at the same time as the By-law
enforcement Officer, is in dispute. What had occurred, however, during the period of time
during which the Member of Council and the By-law enforcement Officer were in attendance at
the property serves to form the basis of the complaint.
NATURE OF THE COMPLAINT
Specifically, the complaint as against the member of council is as follows:
a) That the attendance at a private property by the Member of Council while By-law
enforcement was conducting an investigation, served to hinder or otherwise interfere
with the duties of the By-law enforcement officer. Specifically, the attendance by the
Member of Council served to undermine the authority of the By-law enforcement
officer in carrying out her duties and compromised the investigation arising from a
complaint of a short term rental accommodation.
b) That the actions of the member of council set out above, were contrary to the
provisions of the Municipal Code of Conduct, Sections 5.1, 5.3 and 5.5(b);
c) That the actions of the member of council set out above, were contrary to the
provisions of Council and Staff Relationships Policy POL-HR-7.09.
COMPLAINANT'S POSITION
It is the position of the Complainant that the Member of Council violated the Municipal Code of
Conduct, Sections 5.1, 5.3 and 5.5(b) as well as the provisions of the Council and Staff
Relationship Policy POL-HR-7.09, when the Member of Council attended at the property which
was the subject of an investigation and potential charge by Municipal By-law enforcement for
the Township of Oro-Medonte.
Based on the notes of the investigating; officer, once having been advised of the reason for By-
law enforcement contact attending at the subject property, the property owner closed the door,
and proceeded to someone by teIcphone. Upon returning to speak to the officer, the owner
advised the officer that she was waiting for the Member of Council to attend on site before
answering any questions.
It is alleged that the Member of Council attended the property district upon being contacted by
the occupant of the property. The property is within the Ward represented by the Member of
Council.
Upon attending at the property, it is further alleged that the Member of Council intervened into
the investigation being carried out and interfered with the investigation by questioning why the
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By-law enforcement officer had attended the property and insisting that the property owner be
questioned in the presence of the Member.
It is the position of the Complainant that the actions of the Member of Council served to convey
a false sense of assurance to the property owner that the investigation by Bylaw enforcement
was not warranted and that the alleged activity being carried out was a permitted use upon the
subject property.
Upon being advised by the off ccr that she would only speak with the property owner without the
Member of Council present, the Member left the property, returned to his vehicle and parked on
the other side of the road.
RESPONDENT'S POSITION
It is the position of the Member of Council that his attendance at the subject property was the
result of a pre-arranged meeting with the property owner. At the time of arriving at the property,
the Member of Council recalls the By-law enforcement officer arriving at approximately the
same time.
The Member advised that he recognized the officer having seen her at the Municipal office, but
did not know her exact role with the Municipality. Upon introducing himself to the officer, the
Member provided a card to her which served to identify himself as a Member of Council.
Upon being advised by the officer that she would not speak with the property owner in the
present of the Member of Council, the Member left the property, returned to his vehicle and
parked down the street, in order to allow for the Member to keep his scheduled appointment with
the property owner. It is the position of the Member of Council that he at no time interfered with
the By-law enforcement officer in conducting her investigation and the discharge of her duties.
It was the recollection of the Member of Council that the total time from arriving at the subject
property to leaving the property was no more than ten minutes. while the officer had recorded in
her notes the time of her arrival at the subject property and the time of departure as being 45
minutes, no record was made as to the total time that the Member of Council was actually on
site.
The events of August 30, 2023, were subsequently reported to the then CAO of the Municipality
on September 13, 2023, by Municipal staff, who had addressed the incident with the Member of
Council on September 25, 2023.
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USE OF PROPERTY
Before turning to my analysis as to the allegations that the Member of Council had breached the
Municipal Code of Conduct, I wish to address the issue of the use being carried out on the
subject property.
The subject matter of what brought By-law enforcement to the property is not relevant to the
complaint I have been asked to investigate. The sole issue is whether the Member of Council
contravened the Municipal Code of Conduct when he attended at the property and allegedly
interfered with the investigation of Municipal By-law enforcement.
MUNICIPAL CODE OF CONDUCT
Pursuant to Section 223.2(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, all municipalities are required to
establish Codes of Conduct for members of council of the municipality and of its local boards. A
Municipal Code of Conduct serves to recognize that a municipal public servant has a
responsibility to uphold the basic principals of integrity,honesty, impartiality and common sense
and must not take advantage of his or her position to further personal interests. These principles
are embodied in Section 4.0 of the Township of Oro-Medonte Code of Conduct.
In serving the public, a member of municipal council is expected to meet the highest standards of
conduct and to refrain from any conduct that would serve to bring the reputation or the integrity
into dispute. Such principles would include adherence to any policies developed by the
Municipality..
COUNCIL AND STAFF RELATIONSHIPS POLICY—POL-HR-7.09
As identified earlier, council for the Township of Oro-Medonte saw fit to adopt a Council and
Staff Relationships Policy POL-HR-7.09,which attempts to ensure that Council and staff share a
common basis of their respective roles and responsibilities.
The standards of conduct set out in Policy POL-HR-7.09 serve to govern the relationship
between members of council and staff and of which both are expected to adhere to and comply
with.
The Council and Staff Relationships Policy is further embedded into the Municipal Code of
Conduct, Section 5.3 thereby confirming the importance of the policy. Any breach of the policy
is therefore a breach of the Municipal Code of Conduct, thereby, bringing any alleged
contravention of the policy within the jurisdiction of the Integrity Commissioner.
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ISSUE
I have considered the following issue in the conduct of the first inquiry and again in this
subsequent inquiry:
(a) Did the Member of Council breach Section 5.0 of the Municipal Code of Conduct by
interacting with a By-law enforcement Officer, during a By-law enforcement
investigation?
ANALYSIS
Having conducted my initial inquiry it was my finding that the Member of Council did breach
Section 5.0 of the Code of Conduct by failing to adhere to Policy POL-HR-7.09.
I accept the evidence of the Member of Council that his attendance at the subject property was
the result of a pre-arranged meeting. Such finding does not conflict with the evidence of the By-
law enforcement officer who allowed the property owner to snake a phone call to "someone"
prior to conducting her investigation.
The difficulty arose when the Member of Council once becoming aware of By-law enforcement
being present, should have left the subject property immediately, only to return once the By-law
enforcement officer had concluded her discussions with the property owner. The exchange
betwren the Member of Council and the By-law enforcement officer, as reflected in the notes of
the By-law enforcement officer, should not have occurred and certainly not in front of the
property owner.
As a result of my further inquiry, I reviewed the events of August 30, 2023, with the by-law
enforcement officer and in specifically her recollection as set forth in her notes made
contemporaneous at the time.
For the purpose of this report, I have attached a transcription of the officer's notes below with
necessary edits to remove identifying information:
"Follow Lip inquiry. Introduced myself, Asked if the woman who answered
the door was the owner. She said yes. I asked if she had ID to confirm, She
asked why. I advised that she is being charged for not complying with the
letter the Township sent under the use of the property. She asked why. I
advised that the property is still being rented out after the compliance date that
was noted on the letter. She shut the door to call someone. I waited on the
porch. She said can you wait for member?"member told me I'm allowed to do
this". I said I can wait in the van. waited in the van.
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Member arrived. He gave me a card; I gave him a business card. He asked
what the problem was. I advised that the issue is between the Township and
the owner. He advised that he also works for the Township. I said I know
that, but I only need to speak to the owner. He said you can speak to me. I
advised no that I wouldn't speak about the concern if he was there. I let him
know if he has any questions to contact the supervisor. He said he is on
vacation. I advised that he could contact hun and he would get back to him.
Owner who identified herself asked if could be the interpreter between the 2 of
us as there is a language barrier, I advised no I would not allow that. He said,
"member you represent the Township don't you want to communicate with the
residents". I said, "yes of course but this isn't appropriate, I will only speak to
the owner". I let hire know my name is officer. He left and waited on the side
of the road".
To the credit of the Member of Council, he did eventually leave once advised by the By-law
enforcement officer that she would only speak to the property owner. However, once the By-law
enforcement officer had properly identified herself to both the property owner and the Member
of Council, there was no need for the Member of Council to have remained on the scene thereby
requiring the By-law enforcement officer to advise that she would only discuss the matter with
the property owner and requesting the Member to leave. This request of the officer is borne out
by the officer's notes as set out above. As reflected in the notes was the need for the officer to
advise the member that his presence and attempts to intervene were"inappropriate".
ROLL OF COUNCIL
Members of Council have clearly defined roles as set out in the ,Wunicipal Act, 2001. Section 5
of the Act provides, inter alia, as follows:
5(1) The powers of a municipality shall be exercised by its council
5(3) A municipal power, including a municipality's capacity, rights, powers and
privileges under Section 9 shall be exercised by by-law unless the municipality is
specifically authorized to do otherwise.
The above sections clearly provides that no individual member of a municipal council has any
legal authority to direct staff; directions can only be given by resolution or by-law of council.
Furthermore, councillor's roles are set out in Section 224 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
The above sections are codified in the Code of Conduct for the Township of Oro-Medonte in
Section 5.0 and under Policy FOL-ADM-24 and FOL-HR-7.09. Council and councillors have a
policy setting role and not an administrative or operational role.
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Being at the site of investigation of an alleged illegal activity is not the proper role for a Member
of Council. This is purely a staff function, and no Member of Council should insert themselves
into this function, A member of council should never engage in any aspect of an investigation
being carried out by municipal staff.
The Member of Council's actions breached Section 5.0 of the Code of Conduct in that he did not
respect the role of a councillor set out in the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Code of
Conduct. Furthermore, the Member of Council's actions are a breach of Council and Staff
Relationships Policy -- PCL-HR-7.09 as the involvement in a potential by-law enforcement
:matter creates a perception of direction and influence.
In response, the Member stated that he was not participating in the enforcement matter but was
simply attempting to assist the property owner regarding the complaint. However, there was a
clearly a perception by the By-law enforcement officer, that the Member was "siding", with the
property owner, which resulted in the By-law enforcement officer requesting the Member of
Council not to be present during her discussions with the property owner.
Enforcement actions always start with a site visit and then an assessment of next steps. The
actions of the Member of Council by being present, albeit a brief period of time, asserted himself
into the enforcement process. The problem is that the Member of Council was not the person
authorized to take those steps and have authority to do so.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Member of Council breached the Code of Conduct by intervening in a bylaw enforcement
matter. The Integrity Commissioner therefore recommends that the Council issue a reprimand to
the Member of Council to reinforce the proper role of council and to ensure that this is not
repeated.
Having found that there was a breach of the Code of Conduct, I wish to provide the following
comments to Council as a whole as to the practical implications that arise when a member of
council strays into the operational duties of staff.
The following comments are not a finding of this investigation but, rather an opportunity ity to
reinforce with all of council the general concerns associated with not respecting the limits of
their role particularly in a by-law enforcement matter.
Staff are tasked with administering the policies and by-laws established by council. Staff's
profession is specifically to run the municipality. when an individual member of council attends
an investigation even if well intentioned, staff can feel undermined, that councillors do not
respect their professional judgement or that councillors feel that they are unqualified.
When the matter is one of By-law enforcement, or could become an enforcement matter, having
a mernber of council impose themselves in the process, may make it more difficult to prosecute
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and could result in an order of the court that evidence be suppressed because the municipality
gathered evidence without legal authority.
Under legislation, staff has the right to inspect properties in certain circumstances and in doing
so, that evidence is admissible in court. Council members, as noted above, have no authority to
engage in any operational matter and any evidence gathered during an investigation with a
member of council present may be deemed to be inadmissible. The fact that a councillor was
engaged in the process without legal authority might be a reason to refuse to admit other
evidence even it was gathered legally afterwards. This obviously has serious repercussions for
the Township and underscores why councillors must respect their roles.
I tender this report to the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte for its consideration and
acceptance of the following recommendations:
The Office of the Integrity Commissioner respectfully recommends the following:
1. That Council for the Corporation of the Township receive this report;
2. That the Member of Council be subject to a reprimand for having been present during
the investigation of a By-law enforcement matter, contrary to the provisions of
Section S of the Municipal Code of Conduct;
3. That council direct the Treasurer to suspend fifteen (15) days of the compensation
pay to the member as a member of council commencing with the next pay period
following the passing of this resolution; and
4. That the member be provided with a copy of this report and that the member review
policy POL-HR—7.09 for the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Mendonte.
CONTENT
Subsection 223.6(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 states that I may disclose in this report such
matters as in my opinion are necessary for the purposes of the report. All of the content of this
report is in my opinion,necessary.
ALL OF WHICH IS RESPECTFULLY+SUBMITTED BY M.JOHN EWART ON February
12, 2025.
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Barristers and Solicitors
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
TO: Yvonne Aubichon,Municipal Clerk
AND TO: Municipal Council
DATE: February 5,2025
SUBJECT: Council Code of Conduct--POL-ADM-24
Sections: Section 2.2, Section 3.0 (0, (n), (r) and (v), Section 4.0, Section 4.1 (a), (b),
(c), (d) and (e), Sections 9.0, 9.1, 9.3, 9.4, 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 12.0, 12.1, 15.0 and Section
15.1 (a),(b), (c) and (d)
PURPOSE
This is a report to Council following an inquiry under Section 223.4.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 from
a complaint that a member of council had allegedly contravened Sections: Section 2.2, Section 3.0 (f),
(n), (r) and (v), Section 4.0, Section 4.1 (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e), Sections 9.0, 9.1, 9.3, 9.4, 10.0, 10.1,
10.2, 12.0, 12.1, 15.0 and Section 15.1 (a), (b), (c) and (d), of the Council Code of Conduct - POL-
ADM-24.
PROCESS
Section 223.4.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, allows for an elector or a person demonstrably acting in
the public interest to apply in writing to the Integrity Commissioner for an inquiry concerning an
alleged contravention of the Municipal Code of Conduct by a member of council or a member of a
Local Board.
Municipal Integrity Commissioners in Ontario have the jurisdiction to conduct inquiries into
applications when it is alleged that council members or members of Local Boards have contravened the
provisions of the Municipal Code of Conduct.
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At the end of the inquiry, the Integrity Commissioner shall determine if the member of council has
contravened the Municipal Code of Conduct. In the case at hand,the relevant Code of Conduct is Oro-
Medonte Policy POL-ADM-24, Sections 4.1(a), (c), (f) and (h).
Section 223.4.1 (17) of the Municipal Act, 2001, requires the Integrity Commissioner to publish written
reasons for any decision reached as a result of an inquiry having been conducted.
The Application as received requesting an inquiry as to an alleged contravention of the Municipal Code
of Conduct did serve to satisfy the minimum requirements of Section 222.4.1 of the Municipal Act,
2011.
The Application sets out multiple reasons for believing that the member had contravened the Municipal
Code of Conduct and included a Statutory Declaration attesting to the facts that form the issues of the
complaints.
The Municipal Act, 2001 does not direct the procedure by which an Integrity Commissioner is to
follow when addressing allegations of a breach of a Municipal Code of Conduct applications. Section
223.4 (7), however, directs that the Integrity Commissioner may conduct such inquiry as she or he
considers necessary.
In the case at hand, I interviewed both the Complainant and the member of council. In doing so, I
received relevant information and documentation from all parties which formed the basis of the
evidence of the inquiry. I also had the occasion to review the Facebook posting of February 9, 2024,
which form the subject of this inquiry. Each party had full opportunity to address the other's position
with submissions having been received as late as December 6, 2024, and December 14, 2024 from the
parties.
Even though only a surnlnary of the evidence and submissions appear in the report, I have considered
and taken into account all the evidence, all the information provided by the parties, all the interviews,
and all the submissions, whether or not specifically mentioned in this report.
It is my opinion that the process undertaken was reasonable and an efficient way to proceed and was
fair to all of the parties involved in this inquiry when considering as to whether a contravention of the
Code of Conduct has occurred.
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BACKGROUND
Appointment:
The office of Ewart O'Dwyer, LLP, was appointed by the municipal Council for the Corporation of the
Township of Oro-Medonte to serve as Integrity Commissioner related to contraventions of the
Township's Code of Conduct and the Municipal C;onjlict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.50,
LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS
A Municipal Integrity Commissioner is appointed by Council under Section 223.3(1) of the Municipal
Act, 2001, as amended with the following responsibilities:
Without limiting Sections 9, 16, or 11, those Sections authorize the municipality to
appoint an Integrity Commissioner who reports to Council and who is responsible for
performing in an independent manner the functions assigned by the municipality with
respect to: a) the application of the code of conduct for members of council and the
Code of Conduct for xnelxibers of local boards, or either of them; b) the application of
any procedures, rules and policies of the municipality and local boards governing the
ethical behavior of members of council and of local boards or either of them, or; c)
both of clauses a) and b).
THE ROLE OF THE INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER IN ASSESSING A COMPLAINT
PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT
The role of the Integrity Commissioner is to determine whether or not there is sufficient information or
evidence to support and substantiate the allegations made in the complaint. That determination is made
on an evidentiary standard of the "balance of probabilities", that is whether it is more likely than not
that the complaint in each scenario is contrary to the provisions of the Municipal Code of Conduct. In
order to ensure fair and credible process, the Municipal Integrity Commissioner must also:
I. Act as an impartial,unbiased third party;
2. Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of the process,to the extent possible;
3. Interview the Complainant, the Respondents, and the primary witnesses;
4. Collect and review the evidence;
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5. Assess the issue of credibility;
6. Determine whether further witnesses should be interviewed;
7. Determine whether additional evidence or interviews are required;
8. Transmit the final report to the Complainant and to the municipality setting out the
findings and conclusions with respect to the allegations.
CONFIDENTIALITY
It is important to state-: at this point the requirement of confidentiality in order to provide the necessary
context to the complaints which form the subject of this inquiry.
Accordingly, efforts were made to not identify specifically the comments attributed to the member of
Council or the Complainant or the individuat who was the subject of the social media postings.
As a statutory safeguard to ensure protection from disclosure of the names of those who speak with the
Integrity Commissioner during the course of the investigation, Section 223.5(1) of the Municipal Act,
2001, sets out the Integrity Commissioner's duty of confidentiality. This section requires that:
"The Commissioner and every person acting under the instructions of the Integrity
Commissioner shall preserve secrecy with respect to all matters that come to his or her
knowledge in the course of his or her duties under this part".
BACKGROUND FACTS
The complaint received as against the member of council arises from postings by the member to a local
Community Facebook group known as the Moonstone Community Facebook group. The postings
occurred over the course of February 9, 2024 at which time the member responded to and engaged in a
conversation with a resident which began over the issue of a tree cutting by-law.
NATURE OF THE COMPLAINT
The complainant has made reference to no less than 28 Sections of the Municipal Code of Conduct
which it is alleged that the member of council had violated. Despite citing 28 Sections of the Code of
Conduct the complainant has referred to five examples stemming from postings of February 9, 2024,
which were put forward to support the allegation that the member breached the Code of Conduct but
without specific reference to the Code of Conduct. Rather, the complainant has referenced the postings
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of the member of council as being false or inaccurate as well a conduct which failed to promote the
public trust and were intended to bully, intimidate and harass a resident.
Based on several discussions with the complainant and multiple submissions by the complainant. I
have considered the following to be the issues of concern based on the materials and submissions
provided by the complainant:
A. Did the member through his postings to a Community Facebook account make statements that
he knew to be false or mislead members of the public contrary to the provisions of the
Municipal Code of Conduct.
B. Did the member contravene section of the Municipal Code by failing to treat members of the
public with dignity, understanding and respect.
C Did the posting by the member•to a Community Facebook account constitute a form of abuse,
bullying or intimidation contrary to the Municipal Code of Conduct.
It is of note that the posts complained of occurred on February 9, 2024, and were directed to, or in
response to posts of another individual. It is of further note that the individual who was the subject of
posts made by the member has not complained of the actions of the member nor has this individual
contacted my office despite requests made of the complainant to provide contact information for this
individual.
The significance of this is that my office is being asked to review the conduct of a member of council
with respect to Facebook postings being complained of by another member of the public who was not
the subject of the members postings. In the conduct of my inquiry, I felt it was appropriate to provide
an opportunity to the individual who was engaged with on the subject of the member's postings and
whose behalf the complaint was received. To this end I requested contact information for the individual
of both the complainant and the member.
Having not heard from the resident and not being able to contact the resident my inquiry can only
address the issue of whether the postings, which were set out over sixty-one pages as provided by the
complainant and discussed with both the complainant and the member, constitute a contravention of
the Municipal Code of Conduct.
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ISSUES &ANALYSIS
I have considered the following sections of the Municipal Code of Conduct as identified by the
complainant as being relevant to the complaint.
For the purposes of reference, I have set out below each section in their entirety.
Of particular concern with respect to the complaint is section 15.0 of the Municipal Code of Conduct
which specifically addresses the conduct expected of members when engaged in social media. By
incorporating Section 15.0 into the Municipal Code of Conduct, council has directly adopted a protocol
to be followed when its officials make use of social media.
The Municipal Code of Conduct for the Township of Oro-Medonte contains sections which serve to set
out general obligations. Specifically, Sections: Section 2.2, Section 3.0 (f), (n), (r) and (v), Section 4.0,
as noted Section 15.0 pertains to social media, Section 4.1 (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e), Sections 9.0, 9.1,
9.3, 9.4, 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 12.0, 12.1, 15.0 and Section 15.1 (a), (b), (c) and(d):
2.0 Statement of Principles
2.2 The following are key statements that are intended to facilitate an understanding, application
and interpretation of the Code of Conduct -- the principles are not operative provisions of the
Code of Conduct and are not intended to be enforced independently as such.
All Members shall:
• serve and be seen to serve the public in a conscientious and diligent manner;
• observe and act with the highest standard of ethical conduct and integrity;
• avoid the improper use of the influence of their office and act without self-interest,
• perform their functions with honesty, integrity, accountability and transparency;
• perform their duties of office and arrange their private affairs in a manner that promotes
public confidence and that will bear close public scrutiny;
• be cognizant that they are at all times representatives of the Township and of Council,
recognize the importance of their duties and responsibilities, take into account the
public character of their function, and maintain and promote the public trust in the
Township; and
• uphold the spirit and the letter of the laws of Ontario and Canada and the laws and
policies adopted by Council.
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3.4 Definitions Requires a definition of"family" and who falls under this category
3.1 The following terms shall have the following meanings in this Code of Conduct;
(f) "Council" means the council for the Township and includes, as the context may
require and with all necessary modifications, any of the Township's local boards;
(n) "Member" means a Member of the Council for the Township or a member of a
local board, including a member of a joint board if that member is appointed by the
Council to the joint board;
(r) "social media" means any third-party hosted technologies that allow the creation
and exchange of user-generated content to share opinions, information and
documents, and includes blogs, discussion boards and forums, microblogs, photo-
sharing sites, social networks and video sharing services;
(v) "vexatious"means troublesome or annoying in the case of being instituted without
sufficient grounds and serving only to cause irritation and aggravation to the person
being complained of
4.0 General Obligations
4.1 a Member shall make every effort to
(a) act with good faith and care;
(b) conduct themselves with integrity, courtesy and respectability at all meetings of the
Council or any committee and in accordance with the Township's Procedure by-
law or other applicable procedural rules and policies;
(c) seek to advance the public interest with honesty;
(d) seek to serve all constituents in a balanced, conscientious and diligent manner; and
(e) respect the individual rights, values, beliefs and personality traits of any other
person, recognizing that all persons are entitled to be treated equally with dignity
and respect for their personal status regarding gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression,race, creed,religion, ability and spirituality.
9.0 Discrimination and Harassment
9.1 A Member shall treat all members of the public, one another and staff with respect and
without abuse, bullying or intimidation and ensure that their work environment is free from
discrimination and harassment.
9.3 A Member shall not make comments or conduct themselves in any manner that is
discriminatory to any individual based on the individual's race, colour, ancestry,
citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed or religion, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age or
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9.4 A Member shall comply with the Township's Respect in the Workplace(Harassment and
Violence) Policy.
10.0 Improper Use of Influence
10.1 A Member shall Trot use the influence of their office or appointment for any purpose other
than the exercise of his or her official duties in the public interest.
10.2 A, Member shall not use the status of their position to influence the decision of another
person to the private advantage or non-pecuniary interest of themselves or their family, or
for the purpose of creating a disadvantage to another person or for providing an advantage
to themselves.
12.0 Council Policies and Procedures
12.1 A Member shall observe and strictly adhere to the policies,procedures and rules enacted
and/or established from time to time by Council.
15.0 Social Media
Members using social media shall:
(a) ensure that all posts are accurate before uploading content to the internet;
(b) obtain permission before posting any third-party content;
(c) follow the same principles and guidelines as for other forms of communication by
employing sound judgment and common sense, by acting with respect, dignity,
courtesy and empathy; and
(d) ensure that is it noted that communications that are Member and constituent- related
do not necessarily reflect the existing or future opinions, views or decisions of the
Council.
Turning to the issues, my findings are as follows:
Issue A
Did the member though his postings to a Community Facebook page make statements that were false,
misleading and contrary to the Municipal Code of Conduct.
The role of a council member includes communicating with members of the public about local issues.
This includes both.responding to issues as well as initiating communication with the public through the
use of social media and social platforms such as a local Community Facebook.
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In fact, the courts have clearly stated that as an elected representative of the public a "Municipal
Councillor"is entitled to adopt a leadership role on an issue. As part of the political process a council
member has every right to form views, to hold views, to express views, and,while in office, and to give
effect to those views through a medium such as social media.
The above was confirmed in the decision of Greatrix v. Williams a matter involving the former Mayor
of Orangeville where it was the finding of the Integrity Commissioner that given the political and
representational roles of a Municipal Councillor, controversial and/or highly visible topics are ones on
which a council member would be expected to communicate and which a council member is entitled to
communicate,
Secondly, it is a principle in Canadian Law that the "person who asserts must prove". This is
particularly true in the Code of Conduct cases where it is alleged that a member engaged in the
dissemination of false or inaccurate information and where a council member may be subject to
suspension of pay and other consequences as provided for by Section 17.0 of the Municipal Code of
Conduct for the Township of Oro-Medonte and section 223.4 (5)of the Municipal Act 2001.
In the case at hand the onus does not lie on the member of council to prove that his comments were
accurate. On the contrary the member can only be found to have contravened the Code of Conduct if it
is established that his comments were inaccurate, untrue or misleading.This has not been established.
Finally, the Municipal Code of Conduct does not apply to opinions held by members of council.
Expression of political opinion lies outside an Integrity Commissioner's purview. As stated in Miles v.
Forting 2018 ONAHC 22 (CanLii), Para 49, it is not for an Integrity Commissioner to pronounce an
opinion true or false. Rather, a statement of opinion is subject to being tested through political debate.
Accordingly, it is my finding that with respect to the issue of whether the member made false or
misleading statements through his postings on the Moonstone Community Facebook no evidence was
provided by the complainant to support this allegation accordingly it is my finding that there is no
contravention of the Municipal Code of Conduct and specifically Sections 2.2, 4.1 and 15.0 (a).
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Issue B
Did the member contravene the Municipal Code of Conduct by failing to treat a member(s) of the
public with dignity, understanding and respect by his posts to the Moomtone Community Facebook
social plaform.
There is no dispute that the Municipal Code of Conduct as stated in Section 2.2 requires all members of
council to treat people with dignity, understanding and respect is a function of the context. In this case
the context is that people voluntarily engage in social media through the posting to a local Corrununity
Facebook page.
The postings which are being complained of involve the member of council and others engaged in a
public conversation visible to a wide potential audience. In the context of social media, it is a relevant
fact in this inquiry that the parties involved were voluntary participants in the online conversations. in
this regard, it is expected that if you make a post, you should anticipate a reaction. If you criticize
someone online you must expect a response. Such is the nature of social media, and such was the
finding of the Integrity Commissioner in the decision of Montfort's v. Brown, 2021 C11tMIC 10
(CanLii), an inquiry involving a council member's use of social media.
Accordingly, I find that the members comments were within the bounds of an online conversation
among people who disagree.
As noted, the member of council is required by Section 15.6 (b) to treat everyone with respect, dignity,
courtesy and empathy while engaged on social media,but such concepts are shaped by the nature of the
conversation and its context.
Issue C
Did the postings by the member to a Community Facebook platform constitute a form of abuse,
bullying or intimidation contrary to the.Municipal Code of Conduct Section 9.1.
It is my finding that the members posts, considered in the context of typical day to day social media
discussion, did not fail to treat a member with dignity, understanding and respect contrary to Section
15.0 (b) to the Township's Code of Conduct.
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Upon reviewing the evidence provided by the complainant it is also my finding that the member's posts
to the Coirununity Facebook page did not constitute a form of abuse,bullying or intimidation.
In arriving at my findings, I am guided by the observations of both the court and the Integrity
Commissioner in the matter Chan v Therrien, 2021 ONIMIC 6(CanLii) at paragraph 128:
"Further, it is essential to interpret Section 10 of the Code with an understanding of
how social media function. Nobody is required to follow Mayor Therrien. People
are not confronted with her opinions; they choose to access them. Canadian courts
have underscored the difference between messages that people can void and
messages that confront a captive audience. [Committee for the Commonwealth of
Canada v. Canada, 1991 CanLii 119 (SCC), per L'Heureux-Dube, J.] This difference
must be taken into account in interpreting "abuse, bullying or intimidation." Only
people who choose to access the mayor's posts will see them. In my view, their
voluntary engagement with her online content is inconsistent with a finding that they
are being abused, bullied or intimidated. One cannot be bullied or intimidated by a
message that one need never view in the first place, and that one is free to ignore."
The comments of Mr. Justice L'Heureux-Dubc in tho case of Committee for the Commonwealth of
Canada v. Canada are applicable to the case at hand. One cannot be bullied or intimidated by postings
that one need never view in the first place, and that one is tree to ignore let alone respond to I adopt
that finding and apply such comments for the purposes of this inquiry.
Accordingly,it is my finding that the member by posting to a local community Facebook dial not
engage in conduct that was bullying, abusive, intimidating or harassing to the resident.
Having found that the member's posting did not constitute conduct that was bullying, abusive,
intimidating or harassing,I wish to further comment on the concern I had raised earlier,namely the
lack of contact from the individual who was the subject of the member's postings.
As a general matter an Integrity Commissioner should be reluctant to inquire into allegations of
bullying, abuse, intimidation or harassment unless it is brought by the person alleged to have been
bullied,intimidated or harassed. This was the finding of the Integrity Commissioner in Miller-Bath-
Hadden, 2020 ONMIC 12, (CanLii) Para 65-70.
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Part v.1 of the Municipal Act 2001, makes it clear that the role of the Integrity Commissioner is request
or complaint driven. This means that in the case of an alleged contravention of a Municipal Code of
Conduct it would be expected that the person who was impacted by the members statements or
postings would have come forward to either initiate or support the complaint.
As noted, I proceed with this inquiry due to the large number of alleged violations put forward by the
complainant of which were distilled into three issues which were capable of being investigated.
Had the basis of the complaints received been solely focused on the member's postings as being
bullying,harassing or abusive towards a third party no such an inquiry would have proceeded without
evidence being received from the third party.
MUNICIPAL CODE OF CONDUCT
Pursuant to Section 223.2(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, all municipalities are required to establish
Codes of Conduct for members of council of the municipality and of its local boards. A Municipal
Code of Conduct serves to recognize that a municipal public servant has a responsibility to uphold the
basic principals of integrity, honesty, impartiality and common sense and must not take advantage of
his or her position to further personal interests. These principles are embodied in Section 4.0 of the
Township of Oro-Medonte Code of Conduct.
In serving the public, a member of municipal council is expected to meet the highest standards of
conduct and to refrain from any conduct that would serve to bring the reputation or the integrity into
dispute. Such principles would include a duty to be informed as to matters of which a member of
council is speaking to and to represent matters accurately and truthfully to members of the public to the
best of one's ability which would include postings to social media having regard to all of the evidence
provided by both the complainant and member of council.
SUMMARY
It is my finding that the member did not contravene the Municipal Code of Conduct for the Township
of Oro-Medonte by his postings to the Moonstone community Facebook group on February 9, 2024.
Having found that the member of the council did not contravene the Municipal Code of Conduct I wish
to make the following comments.
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As Intct city Commissioner my role is not to tell members of the council on how to communicate with
tiic residents of a Municipality including postings on social media. My role is limited to applying the
Municipal Code of Conduct.
In conducting an inquiry into my role as an Integrity Commissioner I am directed by the complaint and
guided by the sections of the Municipal Code of Conduct identified in the complaint. It is of little
assistance to me in conducting an inquiry if presented with a complaint that has reference to a nurnber
of Sections of the Municipal Code of Conduct but no particulars being provided.
It is not my role to fit the evidence received from a complainant to the Sections cited as representing
contraventions of the Municipal Code of Conduct.
This is unfair to the parties involved and the process if I am asked to fit the sections cited to the
evidence rather than the evidence to the sections which represent a breach of the Code of Conduct.
Finally, for the reasons previously stated I remain concerned that this inquiry was initiated as a result of
concerns of the complainant of comments by the member involving an individual who has not filed a
complaint or has contacted my office despite requests of the complainant to have the individual do so.
Accordingly, I would suggest that the Municipal council may wish to amend Section 15.0 of the
Municipal Code of Conduct to address this specific concern when dealing with third party complaints
and whether it wishes to continue to use the Code of Conduct to police social media.
RECOMMENDATIONS
I tender this report to the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte for its consideration and acceptance
of the following recommendations:
The office of the Integrity Commissioner respectfully recommends the following:
1. That Council for the Corporation of the Township receives this report.
CONCLUSION
I find that the member of council did not, by the postings of February 9, 2024, to the Moonstone
community Facebook, contravene the Municipal Code of Conduct.
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CONTENT
Subsection 223.6(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 states that 1 may disclose in this report such matters as
in my opinion are necessary for the purposes of the report. All of the content of this report is in my
opinion, necessary.
ALL OF WHICH IS RESPECTFULLY SUBMI77ED BY M. JOHN EWART ON February 5, 2025.
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Mt KIRINrAlf, B. ., M.A. L. L.B., C.S.
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15.b) Correspondence dated January 25, 2025 from Ryan Trudeau, Citizen, ...
From: Ryan Trudeau
Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2025 8:16:24 AM
To: Greenlaw, Randy <randygreenlaw(a�oro-medonte.ca>
Subject: Metis Access to Lake Simcoe in Oro-Medonte
This email originated from outside of Oro-Medonte's email system. Please use proper judgment
and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email.
Greetings Mayor Greenlaw,
I am a Resident of Simcoe County, and I am also a Citizen of the Metis Nation of Ontario.
Metis, like other Rights Bearing indigenous communities rely substantially on their ability and right to
live of the land and waters.
Important to this is the ability to remove obstructions to this access including cost barriers.
Region 7, our Traditional Harvesting (hunting/fishing/gathering) area, into which Oro-Medonte falls, is
home to the largest population in Ontario of Right Bearing Metis peoples.
I would like to request that Oro-Medonte waive fees for boat ramps and related parking for Section 35
Rights Bearing Metis and Indigenous persons who reside in Region 7.
These Citizens would be Rights Bearing Metis and Status as defined in the Constitution, Section 35,
as right holders.
They can be identified with current unexpired Citizenship/Status cards, as well as Metis Nation of
Ontario Harvester's Certificates (similar to Ontario Hunting/Fishing licences).
The Town of Midland has already passed this and can be referred to as the rationale we request
through UNDRIP (United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples) and TRC (Truth
and Reconciliation Commission of Canada), and we request Oro-Medonte consider this as an act of
Reconciliation.
The Mayor of Essa Township, Sandie Macdonald, has given our Citizens passes to access the fishing
park in Angus.
Would Oro-Medonte allow free access to these areas to our Region 7 citizens with valid Harvester's
Certificates so we can continue fishing in our Traditional waters without incurring cost prohibitive
fees?
This would be a minimal step towards Truth and Reconciliation calls to action.
I would appreciate any input or communication you can offer for this situation.
Respectfully,
Ryan Trudeau
Citizen, Barrie South Simcoe Metis Council
Citizen, Metis Nation of Ontario
Simcoe County and Region 7 resident
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From: Ryan Trudeau
Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2025 10:14:55 AM
To: Greenlaw, Randy <randy.greenlaw@oro-medonte.ca>
Subject: Re: Metis Access to Lake Simcoe in Oro-Medonte
This email originated from outside of Oro-Medonte's email system. Please use proper judgment
and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email.
Hi Randy, I have attached 3 documents to help your perusal.
1) The Metis Nation of Ontario Registry Policy for Identifying and Documenting Verified Family Lines
for the Purpose of Issuing Harvesters Certificates to Citizens.
* Harvesting renewable resources has traditionally been and continues to be integral to the Metis way
of life.
*States that the Citizen who holds a valid Harvester's Certificate is a verified Metis Citizen.
*Includes a map of Traditional Harvesting areas (Region 7-Georgian Bay area runs easterly to the
Kawarthas, South to around Highway 9, West to Lake Huron/Georgian Bay and North to around
French River/ Lake Nipissing).
2) The Metis Nation of Ontario Harvesting Policy.
*Addresses Constitution Act.
*States that Metis Harvesting is for reasonable personal use only and DOES NOT include harvesting
for commercial purposes. (Section 2.1 a:)
*States that MNO Harvesting Policy applies only to MNO citizens who hold valid Harvesters
Certificates.
* Harvesters will harvest morally and conscientiously (Section 3)
* This Policy is recognized by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNR).
3)A larger version of our Harvesting areas map.
I hope this information is helpful to you and council and better explains what I am requesting.
If I can be of assistance in any other way, please feel free to call, text or email any time.
I appreciate you considering this.
Thank you,
Ryan Trudeau
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Registry Policy for Identifying and Documenting Verified Metis Family Lines for
the Purposes of Issuing Harvesters Certificates to Citizens
Overview of Policy
This Policy has been developed by the MNO Registry in order to provide guidance on
the implementation of section 4.1 of the MNO Harvesting Policy,' which reads:
For the purposes of participation in the Metis harvest, the Chief Captain
of the Hunt may issue an MNO Harvesters Certificate which shall be
considered proof that the holder has been verified by the MNO
Registrar as having provided sufficient documentation to support a
claim to an Aboriginal or treaty right to harvest (emphasis added).
This Policy sets out the criteria and requirements an MNO citizen must meet in order to
be issued an MNO Harvesters Certificate (also referred to as an MNO Harvester Card)
for one of the 12 Harvesting Areas (also referred to as Traditional Harvesting
Territories) where the MNO claims Metis harvesting rights exist—as "aboriginal rights"
protected within section 35of the Constitution Act, 1982—throughout various parts of
Ontario. These Harvesting Areas are generally depicted in the map that is attached as
Appendix A.2
In addition, the MNO issues MNO Harvesters Certificates to MNO citizens who are the
descendants of the "Halfbreeds and Rainy River and Lake" that collectively adhered to
Treaty 3—as a distinct Metis collective—on September 12, 1875. These individuals
have harvesting rights throughout the territory described in Treaty 3. These rights are
protected as "treaty rights" within section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.
In order to be issued an MNO Harvesters Certificate under the above-described
Aboriginal and treaty right claims, an MNO citizen must provide documentation to the
MNO Registry that proves they ancestrally connect to a Metis Root Ancestor in a
Verified Metis Family Line. These Verified Metis Family Lines were a part of various
Identified Historic Metis Communities across Ontario, which continue to exist as rights-
bearing Metis communities today. These historic Metis communities, along with the
' The MNO Harvesting Policy was first adopted by the 13th MNO AGA(Resolution #AGA06-08). It has
been amended by subsequent MNO AGAs.
2 The original version of this map was first adopted by the 11th MNO AGA(Resolution#04-09). An
updated map was included in the MNO-Ontario Framework Agreement on Metis Harvesting(2018). The
30th MNO AGA also directed that the original map be updated in all other MNO policies and
communication materials (Resolution#AGA230820-02).
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Harvesting Areas that correlate to these communities, are set out in the chart at
Appendix B.3
It is important to note that nothing in this document alters the definition or requirements
for MNO citizenship as set out in the MNO Bylaws and MNO Registry Policy. This
document only defines what is required for the MNO Registry to issue an MNO
Harvesters Certificate to an MNO citizen consistent with section 4.1 of the MNO
Harvesting Policy.
Defined Terms for Purposes of this Policy
"Documented M6tis" means an individual who is expressly identified in the Historic
Record as M6tis, Michif, Halfbreed (or any variation such as a "Breed", "Scotch Breed",
"SB", "French Breed, "FB", "Other Breed", "O.B.", etc.), chicot, bois brule or m6tisse. It is
important to note, however, that without additional context and documentation, a
Documented M6tis does not automatically equate to that individual being a M6tis Root
Ancestor or that individual's family group being a Verified M6tis Family Line. Within a
Verified M6tis Family Line Assessment Document's Genealogy Chart, a Documented
Mbtis is identified with an orange circle.
"Effective Control" means the period of time when the Crown likely effected on-the-
ground legal and political control within a given region of Ontario. In order to be an
Identified Historic Mbtis Community, the community needed to exist, use, and be on the
land in that region prior to Effective Control. For the purposes of this Policy, the
Forebearers or Mbtis Root Ancestors within a Verified Mbtis Family Line needed to be
present within the Identified Historic M6tis Community prior to the last year of the
Effective Control range for a specific region as set out in Appendix B.
"Forebearers" means the progenitor couple of a Verified M6tis Family Line, which
usually includes a non-Aboriginal man (i.e., a voyageur, freeman, fur trade company
employee, etc.) and a First Nations woman (i.e., Ojibway, Algonquin, etc.). The
descendants of a non-Aboriginal man and First Nation woman are not automatically
M6tis Root Ancestors unless the requirements set out in this Policy are met. In the
same vein, a progenitor couple are not Forebearers unless their children are M6tis Root
Ancestors and a part of a Verified M6tis Family Line. Within a Verified M6tis Family Line
Assessment Document's Genealogy Chart, Forebearers are identified in light grey
rectangles at the beginning of the chart.
"Historic Record" means a reliable historic record or source document that is included
as part of a Verified M6tis Family Line Supporting Documents Collection, which may
3 These align with the community names and descriptions included in the MNO-Ontario joint
announcement on the "Identification of Historic M6tis Communities in Ontario" (2017)as well as Schedule
A of the MNO-Ontario Framework Agreement on M6tis Harvesting(2018).
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include a census, fur trade record, paylist, government document, other journal, church
document, petition or other credible record. For greater certainty, a verifiable copy of the
document must be included as a part of the Verified M6tis Family Line Supporting
Document Collection.
"Identified Historic M6tis Community" means one of the seven recognized historic
Mbtis communities in Ontario included in Appendix B, which is comprised of a group of
M6tis who prior to Effective Control in a given region of what is now Ontario:
1) developed their own distinct customs, way of life, and recognizable M6tis group
identity separate from their First Nation and European forebearers (i.e., more
than a mere mixed Aboriginal ancestry population), including asserting
themselves as distinct and being recognized by others as distinct; and
2) lived together in various settlements or locations that were inter-connected and
inter-dependent through kinship relationships, mobility, trade or other factors; and
3) shared a common way of life as distinct Mbtis collective, including shared
traditions and practices, participation in niche occupations, etc.
Based on existing research, and consistent with the common understandings reached
with Ontario, it is the MNO's position that the Identified Historic M6tis Communities
described in Appendix B meet the requirements set out above and would meet the
criteria for the identification of a historic rights-bearing M6tis community as set out by
the Supreme Court of Canada in R. v. Powley, [2003] 2 S.C.R. 207. It is important to
note that the described Identified Historic Mbtis Communities in Appendix B may not
describe the full geographic scope of the community or each community's traditional
territory. In addition, it is recognized that additional and further research may require
Appendix B to be amended in the future.
"Kinship Connections-Marriage" are marriages between individuals in different
Verified Mbtis Family Lines within the same Identified Historic Mbtis Community. These
marriages (i.e., known as endogamy) demonstrate an inter-connectedness between
Verified M6tis Family Lines, which demonstrate a sense of community amongst the
Mbtis population. Within a Verified M6tis Family Line Assessment Document's
Genealogy Chart, individuals who have married an individual from another Verified
Mbtis Family Line in the community are identified with a red diamond symbol.
"Kinship Connections-Other" are the voluntary relationships that the individuals in
different Verified M6tis Family Lines establish with individuals in other Verified M6tis
Family Lines (i.e. god-parenting choices, co-habitation, witnessing at marriages,
baptisms, funerals, etc.). These actions illustrate who individuals within Verified M6tis
Family Lines chose to live with, interact with, and rely on, which demonstrates a sense
of community amongst the M6tis population. Within a Verified M6tis Family Line
Assessment Document's Genealogy Chart, individuals with these type of documented
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kinship relations to members of other Verified M6tis Family Lines in the community are
identified with a green diamond symbol.
"M6tis citizen" means an individual who is registered as an MNO citizen and has been
issued an MNO citizenship number and card by the MNO Registry in accordance with
the requirements set out in the MNO Bylaws and MNO Registry Policy.
"M6tis Root Ancestor" or "Root Ancestor" means an individual who is:
1) a Documented M6tis living in the Identified Historic M6tis Community or the
sibling of a Documented M6tis living in the Identified Historic M6tis Community;
and
2) ancestrally connected to an Identified Historic M6tis Community through their
Forebearers, siblings, or themselves living in the community prior to Effective
Control; and
3) included in a Verified M6tis Family Line.
For greater certainty, an individual who may be the descendent of a European man and
a First Nation woman (i.e., a mixed Aboriginal ancestry individual), without meeting the
criteria set out above and being a part of a Verified M6tis Family Line, is not a Mbtis
Root Ancestor for the purposes of this Policy. Within a Verified M6tis Family Line
Assessment Document's Genealogy Chart, M6tis Root Ancestors are identified in light
blue rectangles.
"M6tis Root Ancestor Descendant" or "Root Ancestor Descendant" means a
descendant of a Mbtis Root Ancestor. For the purposes of this Policy, an individual must
demonstrate an ancestral connection to a M6tis Root Ancestor or any of the M6tis Root
Ancestor Descendants identified in the Verified M6tis Family Line. Within a Verified
Mbtis Family Line Assessment Document's Genealogy Chart, Mbtis Root Ancestors are
identified in dark blue rectangles.
"M6tis Harvester" or "MNO Harvesters Certificate Holder" means an MNO citizen
who has provided sufficient documentation to the MNO Registry that establishes that
they:
1) self-identify as M6tis; and
2) ancestrally connect to a M6tis Root Ancestor within a Verified Mbtis Family Line
that is a part of an Identified Historic M6tis Community; and
3) are accepted by the modern day rights-bearing M6tis community, which is a
continuation of the Identified Historic M6tis Community and represented by the
MNO, through completing the MNO Harvesters Certificate application process.
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"Verified Metis Family Line" means a family group that has been determined by the
MNO Registry to be a part of an Identified Historic Metis Community because:
1) the Forebearers and/or Metis Root Ancestors in the family group are documented
as being in an Identified Historic Metis Community prior to Effective Control for
that region; and
2) there is a Metis Root Ancestor who is a Documented Metis born or living within
the Identified Historic Metis Community; and
3) between the Forebearers, the Metis Root Ancestor, and the Descendants of the
Metis Root Ancestor there is a sustained and ongoing presence of the family
group in the Identified Historic Metis Community for multiple generations.
It is important to note, however, that the criteria set out above is considered the
minimum requirements that must be met in order for a family group to become a
Verified Metis Family Line for the purposes of this Policy. The MNO Registry expects
that most Verified Metis Family Lines may include multiple Metis Root Ancestors,
Kinship Connections to other Verified Metis Family Lines in the Identified Historic Metis
Community, or other potential evidence showing the Verified Metis Family Line was
Metis or was recognized as being a part of the Identified Historic Metis Community (i.e.,
inclusion in petitions, participation in collective actions, etc.). The rationale for the
inclusion of a Verified Metis Family Line will be set out at the beginning of each Verified
Metis Family Line Assessment Document prepared by the MNO Registry.
"Verified Metis Family Line Assessment Document" means the documents the MNO
Registry relied upon to validate a Verified Metis Family Line as well as to identify Metis
Root Ancestors for each Identified Historic Metis Community. This package will include:
1) the rationale for the inclusion of a Verified Metis Family Line as being a part of an
Identified Historic Metis Community;
2) a Genealogy Chart for the Verified Metis Family Line, including the Forebearers
(if applicable), the identified Metis Root Ancestors, and their known descendants
born prior to the 1920s so privacy issues are not engaged for publication; and
3) relevant references in the Historic Record to the Forebearers (if applicable),
Metis Root Ancestors, as well as other relevant information.
In order to be relied upon by the MNO Registry, a Verified Metis Family Line
Assessment Document must have been reviewed and approved by the MNO Registrar.
Practical Application of Defined Terms by the MNO Registry
In order for an MNO citizen to be issued an MNO Harvesters Certificate, the MNO
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Registry must be provided with sufficient documentation that they:
1) self-identify as M6tis; and
this requirement is met by the MNO citizen's file including a signed Oath of
Allegiance to the MNO, which includes an affirmation that the individual self-
identifies as M6tis.
2) ancestrally connect to an Identified Historic M6tis Community through
demonstrating a genealogical connection to a M6tis Root Ancestor who is
a part of a Verified M6tis Family Line that is a part of an Identified Historic
M6tis Community; and
this requirement is met by an MNO citizen's file including a verifiable document
linking each generation from the MNO citizen through to a M6tis Root Ancestor
or a Descendant of a M6tis Root Ancestor that is identified in a Verified M6tis
Family Line.
3) are accepted by the modern day rights-bearing M6tis community, which is
a continuation of the Identified Historic Wtis Community and represented
by the MNO, through completing the MNO Harvesters Certificate
application process.
this requirement is met by an MNO citizen completing all the requirements of the
MNO Harvester Certificate application package.
Once the MNO Registry verifies that the above requirements are met, an MNO citizen
shall be issued an MNO Harvester Certificate based on their ancestral connection to an
Identified Historic Wtis Community. The MNO Harvester Certificate, based on the MNO
citizen's choosing, identify one of Harvesting Areas that correlate to the Identified
Historic M6tis Community they ancestrally connect to as set out in Appendix B.
Further Guidance on Policy Operational ization
As part of the ongoing implementation of this Policy, an issue has been identified where,
based on a generous interpretation of the Policy, an individual could be considered
eligible for an MNO Harvesters Certificate in a Harvesting Area for an Identified Historic
Mbtis Community that their direct ancestors were not otherwise a part of. In order to
address this issue and anomaly, the below guidance applies notwithstanding other
sections of this Policy.
For clarity, where a Verified M6tis Family Line is a part of multiple Identified Historic
Wtis Communities, specific M6tis Root Ancestors and their descendants (i.e., a
"Family Group Branch") may be excluded from one or more of the Identified Historic
Wtis Communities that other members of their family group are otherwise recognized
as being a part of. This may occur where:
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1.the Family Group Branch's only connection to an Identified Historic Metis
Community is through their Forebearers or siblings; and
2.there is uncontroverted evidence that exclusively and persistently places the
Family Group Branch outside of the Identified Historic Metis Community, such
that a reasonable inference can be made that the Family Group Branch was
not a part of the Identified Historic Metis Community; and
3.the modern-day successor of the Identified Historic Metis Community has
requested a review of the Family Group Branch's connection to the Identified
Historic Metis Community at issue.
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APPENDIX A
Treaty 3
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Appendix B
The names and descriptions of the Identified Historic M6tis Communities included in this appendix
align with the MNO-Ontario joint announcement on the "Identification of Historic Mbtis
Communities in Ontario" (2017) as well as Schedule A of the MNO-Ontario Framework Agreement
on M6tis Harvesting (2018). Common variations of these names and descriptions have been
included below in the footnotes for ease of reference and ope rationalization purposes.
Identified Options for Description of the Identified Effective Control
Historic M6tis Harvesting Area on Historic M6tis Community Date Ranges for
Community Harvesters Regions
Certificate
Rainy River/ • Rainy Lake/ The inter-connected historic M6tis Lake of the
Lake of the Rainy River populations in and around: Lac LaWoods/Lac Seul:
Woods Historic Pluie (Fort Frances), Rat Portage 1870-1880
M6tis (Kenora), Eagle Lake
Community4 (Dryden/Wabigoon) and Hungry
• Lake of the Hall (Rainy River). The Lake of
Woods/ Lac the Woods area includes Rat Rainy River/Rainy
Seul Portage, White Fish Lake, Lake: 1873-1880
Northwest Angle, Wabigoon and
Long Sault.
Treaty 3 The recognized historic M6tis Treaty 3
community are the "Halfbreeds of dhesion:1875
Rainy Lake and River." In order to
be designated for the Treaty 3, an
ancestral connection to the
"Halfbreeds of Rainy Lake and
River" at or prior to 1875 must be
demonstrated.
Northern Lake • Lakehead The interconnected historic M6tis Lakehead/Nipigon/
Superior populations north of Lake Michipicoten: 1850
Historic M6tis Superior, including the M6tis or potentially as late
Community people who worked for a period of as 1880
• Nipigon time or settled at: Michipicoten,
Pic River, Fort William, Nipigon
House, and Long Lake.
Michipicoten
4 Also referred to as "Northwestern Ontario/Treaty 3."
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Abitibi Inland • James Bay The interconnected historic M6tis Abitibi Inland: 1905-
Historic M6tis populations at the inland posts 1906
Community between New Post and
Timiskaming, including: Frederick
• Abitibi/ House, Abitibi House,
Temiscamingue Kenogamissi, Flying Post, James Bay: 1905
Mattagami, and Matachewan as
well as the historic M6tis
population at the Moose Factory
Post and environs, several
families of which were interrelated
to members of the historic Abitibi
Inland Community and migrated
south to become a part of this
community.5
Sault Ste. Marie • Sault Ste. Marie The historic M6tis population at Sault Ste. Marie:
Historic M6tis Sault Ste. Marie and environs, 1815 to 1850
Community6 which the courts recognized
extended as far as "Batchewana, Michipicoten: 1850
• Michipicoten Goulais Bay, Garden River, Bruce or potentially as late
Mines, Desbarates, Bar River, St. as 1880
Joseph's Island, Sugar Island and
into Northern Michigan."'
Mattawa/Ottawa Mattawa/Lake The historic M6tis population Mattawa/Ottawa
River Historic Nipissing centred at Mattawa and spanning River: 1870-1890
M6tis the Ottawa River from Lac des
Community$ Allumettes (Pembroke) to
Timiskaming and environs.
Killarney Mattawa/Lake The historic M6tis population at Killarney and
Historic M6tis Nipissing Killarney and environs. Environs: Mid 1870s-
Community9 mid 1880s
5 For operationalization purposes, these areas include the present day settlements of Timmins, Cochrane, and
Chapleau, as well as the James Bay area.
6 Also referred to as "Sault Ste. Marie and Environs."
For operationalization purposes, this includes locations in the vicinity of the "Sault Ste. Marie and environs" area
(e.g., Webbwood).
8 Also referred to as "Mattawa/Ottawa River and Environs."
9 Also referred to as "Killarney and Environs."
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Georgian Bay Georgian Bay The interconnected historic Metis Penetanguishene:
Historic M6tis populations at Penetanguishene 1840-1860
Community" and Parry Sound and environs.
Parry Sound: 1869-
1877
NOTES:
• The Identified Historic Metis Communities described above are based on the Harvesting Areas
map adopted and amended by the MNO Annual General Assembly, the MNO-Ontario joint
announcement (2017), and the MNO-Ontario Framework Agreement on Metis Harvesting
(2018). For clarity, these are areas where the MNO has sufficient historic research and
information from within the MNO Registry available to it in order to credibly assert as well as
defend a claim to a historic Metis community based on this Policy as well as the legal
framework set out by the Supreme Court of Canada in R. v. Powley, [2003] 2 S.C.R. 207 for
the identification of rights-bearing Metis communities. It is recognized that further historic
research or information may require the MNO to amend this chart in the future.
• The geographies of the Identified Historic Metis Communities set out above may not define the
full scope of these communities. Nor do they define the full scope of the traditional territories of
these communities—historically or in the present day. It is also recognized that there are
connections and overlaps between these communities, which may need to be addressed
internally by the MNO in the future.
10 Also referred to as "Georgian Bay and Environs."
11
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�Met ls
Nation(?/- Metis Nation of Ontario Secretariat
Ontario Harvesting Policy
August 19,2023
Corporate Seal The seal, an impression whereof is stamped in the
margin hereof, shall be the seal of the Metis Nation of
Ontario Secretariat ("MNO").
Effective Date This WO Harvesting Policy came into effect on the
19th day of August 2023. As of that date it supersedes
any previous versions of the policy.I
WHEREAS the Metis are one of the Aboriginal
peoples of Canada and are recognized as such in the
Constitution Act, 1982;
AND WHEREAS on September 19th 2003, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed in R.
v. Powley, that Metis exist as an Aboriginal people and have existing harvesting rights
within the meaning of s. 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982;2
AND WHEREAS harvesting renewable resources has traditionally been and continues to
be integral to the Metis way of life;
AND WHEREAS harvesting renewable resources has traditionally been and continues to
be organized by the Captains of the Hunt for the benefit of the Metis community;
AND WHEREAS in the Statement of Prime Purpose it is an objective of the MNO to
ensure that Metis can continue to exercise their Aboriginal and treaty rights;
AND WHEREAS the Statement of Prime Purpose further states that it is an objective of
the MNO to work towards developing economic self-sufficiency within the Metis Nation
and Metis have traditionally harvested renewable resources for that purpose;
1 The 2023 MNO AGA amended the 2016 version of the MNO Harvesting Policy pursuant to resolution no.
AGA230820-01.The 2016 MNO AGA amended the 2011 MNO Harvesting Policy pursuant to AGA-
SPECRES2016-005.The 2011 MNO Harvesting Policy was approved by the Captains of the Hunt on March
26'2011 and by the PCMNO on June 27'2011 and will be presented to the MNO-AGA for its approval in
August of 2011. The 2009 MNO Harvesting Policy was approved by the Captains of the Hunt on March 23,
2009;by PCMNO March 26'2009;and by the MNO-in July,2009. The 2006 MNO Harvesting Policy was
approved by the Captains of the Hunt on March 22,2006;by PCMNO March 29-32,2006;and by the MNO-
AGA on July 8'2006.
2 Added in 2004.
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AND WHEREAS the Metis Nation believes that conservation of renewable resources is
important and that they have a responsibility to preserve and protect those resources for the
benefit of future generations;
AND WHEREAS the citizens of the NINO wish to exercise the Metis harvest within a
management regime which is self-governed and which recognizes and respects their
existing harvesting rights;
NOW THEREFORE the MNO declares the following to be the MNO Harvesting Policy:
1.0 Policy Name
1.1 This policy shall be called the MNO Harvesting Policy.
2.0 Interpretation
Definitions 2.1 In this policy the following definitions shall apply:
a) "Metis harvest" or "Metis harvesting" means the taking, catching or
gathering for reasonable personal use3 in Ontario of renewable resources
by MNO citizens. Such harvesting includes plants, fish, wildlife and
firewood,' taken for heating, food, medicinal,' social or ceremonial
purposes and includes donations, gifts and exchange with Aboriginal
persons. For greater certainty such Metis harvesting is for reasonable
personal use only and does not include harvesting for commercial
purposes;R
b) "Captain of the Hunt" means an MNO citizen who has been duly
appointed by the President of MNO to manage and administer the Metis
harvest in his or her region;
c) "Metis community"means a group of Metis who live together in the same
geographic area. For greater certainty a Metis community may include
more than one settlement, town or village in an area;9
d) "MNO citizen"means a person who is interested in furthering the objects
of the MNO and who is Metis within the definition adopted by the MNO in
accordance with the Metis National Council, and:"'
1) self-identifies as Metis, is distinct from other Aboriginal peoples, is
of historic Metis Nation ancestry, and is accepted by the Metis
3 Added"for reasonable personal use" in 2005.
4 Added the phrase"in Ontario'in 2002.
'Added"firewood"in 2005.
G Added"heating"in 2005.
'Added"medicinal'in 2004.
'Added in 2005,"For greater certainty such Metis harvesting is for reasonable personal use only and does
not include harvesting for commercial purposes".
9 Added in 2004 to reflect the Supreme Court of Canada decision in R. v. Powley.
10 The phrase"interested in furthering the objects of the MNO and who are Metis within the definition
adopted by the MNO in accordance with the Metis National Council'was added in 2011.
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Nation;t t
ii) is ordinarily resident in the Province of Ontario;
111) is not registered as an Indian under the Indian Act, as an Inuk on an
Inuit registry, or on another Aboriginal registry whose objects are
inconsistent with MNO's;t2 and
iv) who's application for MNO citizenship has been registered by the
MNO Registrar;
e) "MNO"means the Metis Nation of Ontario Secretariat Inc;
f) "ordinarily resident" means a person who lives or has lived the majority
of the past year in Ontario excluding temporary absences for reasons
including but not limited to, travel, education, medical treatment, military
service or incarceration, provided the person was ordinarily resident prior to
such temporary absences; and
g) "traditional territory" means the geographic area that a Metis community
in Ontario" has historically relied on and continues to rely on for the Metis
harvest.
2.2 In this policy, unless the content otherwise requires, words importing the singular
shall include the plural, and vice versa.
2.3 This MNO Harvesting Policy does not create any new Aboriginal or treaty
harvesting rights, nor does it limit or expand the existing Aboriginal or treaty
harvesting rights of MNO citizens.
Only Applies in 2.4 This MNO Harvesting Policy does not apply to MNO citizens who harvest outside
Ontario
the Province of Ontario.
2.5 Nothing in this policy precludes an MNO citizen from purchasing a hunting or
fishing license from MNR or from applying for and using a harvesting tag issued
by a First Nation.
2.6 This MNO Harvesting Policy applies only to MNO citizens who hold valid
Harvesters Certificates.14
" The definition was amended in 2004 to reflect the new Metis definition adopted by MNO in 2003.
Previously read as follows: "MNO citizen"means a person who: (a)self-identifies as Metis; (b)is ordinarily
resident in the Province of Ontario; (c)has at least one grandparent who is or was an Aboriginal person; (c)is
not registered as an Indian under the Indian Act,or as an Inuk on an Inuit registry,or as a member of the
Ontario Metis and Aboriginal Association; and(d)whose application for MNO citizenship has been
registered by the MNO Registrar."
'Z In June 2011,deleted the phrase"as a member of the Ontario Metis and Aboriginal Association"and
replaced with"another Aboriginal registry whose objects are inconsistent with MNO's." Explanatory note:
OMAA is defunct. The intention is to permit registration on other Aboriginal registries, such as,for example
an aboriginal women's organization,as long as that organization is not in competition with or ideologically
opposed to MNO's objects.
'3 Added the phrase"in Ontario" in 2002.
4 Added the phrase"who hold valid Harvesters Certificates" in 2009.
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3.0 Objectives
Conservation 3.1 It is an objective of the MNO to encourage conservation practices during the M6tis
harvest so that the species are preserved for future generations. MNO citizens who
participate in the M6tis harvest will:
a) make best efforts not to destroy or damage fish or wildlife habitat;
b) not harvest species of special concern, threatened or endangered species;is
c) not waste or spoil wildlife or fish;
d) not harvest in fish sanctuaries or in waterfowl sanctuaries; and
e) make best efforts not to harvest lactating sow bears with or without cubs.16
Safety 3.2 It is an objective of the MNO to develop wildlife management practices based on
traditional M6tis values of cooperation and respect and to encourage MNO citizens
to harvest in a safe manner. MNO citizens who participate in the Wtis harvest
will:
a) practice safe hunting by taking special care and consideration of other persons,
wildlife and property in the area in which they are hunting;
b) use firearms safely at all times; and
c) take particular care near road corridors, forestry or mining operations.
Private Property 3.3 It is an objective of the MNO to respect the private property rights of landholders.
MNO citizens who participate in the M6tis harvest will not harvest on posted,
fenced or visibly occupied private property unless they have received the prior
written or oral consent of the landholder.
3.4 In order to better preserve renewable resources for the future, it is an objective of
Reporting the MNO to gather information on all aspects of the M6tis harvest. MNO citizens
who participate in the Wtis harvest are encouraged to report to their Captain of the
Hunt on their activities including but not limited to the following:
a) areas and species harvested;
b) the health and numbers of the species harvested;
c) any encounters with enforcement officers;t�
d) any problems or observations which may be relevant to the species, habitat or
other Wtis harvesters; and
e) environmental concerns which may affect the species, habitat or M6tis
harvesters.
Consultation 3.5 Captains of the Hunt are appointed to enable the effective management of the M6tis
The term`'vulnerable"was replace by"species of special concern"in 2011.
6 Added(e)in 2005.
in 201 1,the term"MNR compliance officers"was replaced by"enforcement officers"to clarify that it
includes MNR compliance officers as well as enforcement officers from Canadian Wildlife Services,OPP,
RCMP,and DFO.
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harvest. The MNO believes that community consultation is a key element of this
effective management regime. Captains of the Hunt shall consult with the MNO
communities in their region before making recommendations, which may in any
manner limit the M6tis harvest.
Commercial 3.6 This policy does not apply to MNO citizens 18 who are harvesting for commercial
Harvesting
purposes.
3.7 All other parts of this policy are to be interpreted consistently with the objectives in
this part.
4.0 MNO Harvesters Certificate
Harvesters 4.1 For purposes of participation in the M6tis harvest, the Chief19 Captain of the Hunt
Certificates may issue an MNO Harvesters Certificate which shall be considered proof that the
holder has been verified by the MNO Registrar as having provided sufficient
documentation to support a claim to an Aboriginal or treaty right20 to harvest.
Applications 4.2 An MNO citizen, or a child or youth eligible to be an MNO citizen,21 may apply to
a Captain of the Hunt for an MNO Harvesters Certificate." An applicant shall
provide a Captain of the Hunt with demonstrable proof of the following:
a) if the applicant intends to use firearms or a bow in the M6tis harvest, he or she
must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of firearms or bow hunting safety or
completion of a firearms safety course;23 and
b) that he or she is ordinarily resident in and intends to participate in the Wtis
harvest in his or her community's traditional territory;24 and
c) that he or she is Wtis within the definition in 2.1(d)(1).25
Term of Validity 4.3 The term of validity of the Harvesters Certificates and any applicable fees shall be
&Fees as set out in Schedule "A,"which is attached to and forms part of this MNO
Harvesters Policy. MNO may amend Schedule "A" at its discretion from time to
time.26
a) The MNO shall establish a"Wtis Rights Conservation Trust". The purpose of
the Trust shall be to fund all activities of the MNO towards conserving and
protecting M6tis rights. All fees paid for Harvesters Certificates shall go
Amended in 2002. Previously read"Metis citizens ...".
y Added"Chief' in 2004.
This reference to a"treaty right to harvest" is meant to refer to the Half=Breed Addendum to Treaty Three
and would also include any future treaties that Metis in Ontario may enter into.
" Added in 2005 "or a child or youth eligible to be an MNO citizen".
12 Amended in 2002. Previously read"...which shall be valid for one year."
"Included reference to bows in 2005.
Z'Amended in 2002. Previously read"that he or she is ordinarily resident and intends to participate in the
Wtis harvest in his or her traditional territory which is within the province of Ontario;"
Z'Amended in 2004 to reflect the new Wtis definition adopted by the MNO in July 2003. Previously read
"that a direct ancestor was a beneficiary of an Ontario treaty and that he or she is ordinarily resident in and
intends to participate in the Wtis harvest in that treaty area." This section was also amended in 2002.
Previously read"that a direct ancestor was a beneficiary of an Ontario treaty and that he or she is ordinarily
resident and intends to participate in the M6tis harvest in that treaty area."
2'Added in 2002.
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towards that Trust.27
4.4 MNO citizens who hold an MNO Harvesters Certificate shall harvest in accordance
with the objectives in section 3 of this MNO Harvesters Policy.
4.5 Captains of the Hunt shall advise MNO citizens to carry their MNO Harvesters
Certificate along with their MNO citizenship card when participating in the M6tis
harvest and to show it to enforcement offiicers.28
4.6 Each MNO citizen who holds an MNO Harvesters Certificate has an obligation to:
Obligations of a) keep the MNO Registrar informed with up-to-date contact information;
MNO Harvesters
Certificate holders b) in a timely manner report to his or her Captain of the Hunt any incident with a
Conservation Officer;
c) on request give permission to the Conservation Officer to speak to the Captain
of the Hunt or MNO about all aspects of an incident; and
d) if charged with an offence, report the charge and provide a copy of the
summons and/or information to his or her Captain of the Hunt as soon as
possible upon receipt of that summons and/or information.29
4.7 An MNO citizen who holds an MNO Harvesters Certificate and who does not
comply with the obligations in 4.6 will be deemed to have waived any claim for
legal support from MNO in the event he or she faces harvesting charges.30
5.0 Metis Harvest
5.1 The Metis harvest shall be throughout the year with the exception of moose and
Seasons deer harvesting which shall only be harvested from September 1"to December 31 sc
5.2 A Captain of the Hunt may recommend to the Chief Captain of the Hunt that:
Limitations a) the season for any species, be abridged in his or her region for conservation
or safety reasons;
b) the season be extended in his or her region, for moose or deer; or
c) allocations or limitations on the Metis harvest be made for conservation
reasons.
Party Hunting 5.3 MNO Harvesters Certificate holders may harvest with persons who have lawfully
27 Added in 2005.
zs In 201 1,the term"MNR compliance officers"was replaced by"enforcement officers"to clarify that it
includes MNR compliance officers as well as enforcement officers from Canadian Wildlife Services,OPP,
RCMP, and DFO.
29 Amended in 2009,previously read"Each NINO citizen who holds an NINO Harvesters Certificate has an
obligation to: (a)keep the MNO Registrar informed with up-to-date contact information. In the absence of
up-to-date contact information,an NINO citizen who holds an MNO Harvesters Certificate will be deemed to
have waived any claim for legal support from MNO in the event he or she faces harvesting charges; and(b)if
charged with an offence,report the charge and provide a copy of the summons and/or information to his or
her Captain of the Hunt as soon as possible upon receipt of that summons and/or information."
3'Added in 2009, previously was only with respect to 4.6(a)and read,"In the absence of up-to-date contact
information,an MNO citizen who holds an MNO Harvesters Certificate will be deemed to have waived any
claim for legal support from MNO in the event he or she faces harvesting charges."
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obtained licenses and tags issued by MNR or by a First Nation.
Violati5.4 Harvesting which is carried out in violation of this policy may result in withdrawal
Policy of
of of the MNO Harvesters Certificate or a refusal by the Chief Captain of the Hunt to
renew the MNO Harvesters Certificate.
6.0 Captains of the Hunt
Chief Captain of 6.1 The President of MNO shall be the Chief Captain of the Hunt, and shall have the
Hunt overall management of the Metis harvest within the Province of Ontario and the
coordination of the regional Captains of the Hunt. The President may at his
discretion delegate the office of Chief Captain of the Hunt to another MNO
citizen.31
Deputy Chief 6.2 The President of MNO may appoint a Deputy Chief Captain of the Hunt who shal I
Captain of Hunt be responsible to implement this policy throughout the province in accordance with
the objectives in article 3. The President may at his discretion delegate some or all
of the management of the Metis harvest to the Deputy Chief Captain of the Hunt.
Regional 6.3 The President of MNO shal I appoint a Captain of the Hunt in each MNO region
who shall be responsible to implement this policy in accordance with the objectives
in article 3.
6.4 Captains of the Hunt shall determine the appropriate management of the Metis
harvest and shall evaluate its progress on an ongoing basis and no less than twice a
year shall report to the Chief Captain of the Hunt.
6.5 Pursuant to 3.4, Captains of the Hunt shall make best efforts to collect and
disseminate harvest information obtained from MNO citizens who are participating
in the Metis harvest.
Harvesters 6.6 Captains of the Hunt may, after consultation with the Chief Captain of the Hunt,
Certificates May withdraw MNO Harvesters Certificates, on written notice with reasons, to the
Be Withdrawn certificate holder. Persons whose MNO Harvesters Certificates have been
withdrawn may appeal such decision to the Chief Captain of the Hunt.
6.7 Despite the seasonal limitations in article 5.1, Captains of the Hunt may designate a
person or persons to harvest for the benefit of the MNO citizens in a particular
Metis community. The proceeds of such harvest may be used for, among other
things, sharing, social or ceremonial purposes
6.8 A Captain of the Hunt may appoint a liaison to assist them in managing the Metis
harvest. Such liaison shall hold that office at the discretion of the Captain of the
Hunt and shall report to the Captain of the Hunt.32
6.9 deleted."
3' Amended in 2002. Previously read"... another Metis citizen."
32 Added in 2005.
33 Added in 2006. Deleted in 2009 and replaced by 7.4. Previously read,"Captains of the Hunt who receive
a summons and/or information from Harvesters Certificate holders who have been charged have an
obligation to relay that information as soon as possible to the Executive Director at MNO's head office,with
a copy to the Deputy Captain of Hunt and the Chief Captain of the Hunt."
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7.0 Communlcations34
7.1 Every incident that takes place between an MNO citizen with a Harvesters
Obligations of Certificate and a Conservation Officer should be reported by that citizen to his or
MNO Citizens to her Captain of the Hunt. Such information should include, among other things, the
Communicate
location, date and nature of the incident and the name and badge number of the
Conservation Officer.
7.2 In the event of an incident between an MNO citizen with a Harvesters Certificate
and a Conservation Officer, the MNO citizen should obtain the name and badge
number of the Conservation Officer.
7.3 If charged with an offence, the MNO citizen should report the charge and provide a
copy of the summons and/or information to his or her Captain of the Hunt as soon
as possible upon receipt of that summons and/or information. In the event that a
Captain of the Hunt is unavailable, the MNO citizen should contact the Deputy
Chief Captain of the Hunt. If the Deputy Chief Captain of the Hunt is not
available, call MNO at the 1 800 phone number printed on the back of the
Harvesters Certificate.
7.4 The Captain of the Hunt should inform the Deputy Chief Captain of the Hunt about
Obligations of l t d d f all incidents and charges and in a timely manner a
Captain of Hunt to g y all copies of the summons
Communicate and/or information to MNO Head Office.
Schedule "As35
l. Harvesters Certificates shall have a maximum term of validity of 5 years, which
term shall align with the issue and renewal dates of the MNO citizen's MNO
citizenship card. Harvesters Certificates issued under previous versions of this
policy and/or the MNO Registry Policy shall continue with the original
expiry/renewal date specified. To allow for harmonization of these two terms,
MNO citizens who have an active Harvesters Certificate on file at the time of
renewal of their MNO citizenship card, will be re-issued a 5-year Harvesters
Certificate at that time.36
2. The fee for a Harvesters Certificate, if any, shall be set by the Provisional Council
of the M6tis Nation of Ontario.37
3. An Application for renewal of a Harvesters Certificate shall be sent to the
applicant's Captain of the Hunt, who shall sign the renewal application form and
forward it to MNO for processing.
3'This whole section was added in 2009.
3'Revised in 2005.
36 Amended in 2023. Previously read: "Harvesters Certificates shall have a term of validity of 3 years,which
term shall begin from the date of issue."
37 2023 amendment.Previously read"The fee for a Harvesters Certificate shall be$60($20 per year)with the
fee being waived for anyone 65 years of age or older."Revised in 2016 to add"with the fee being waived for
anyone 65 years of age or older"pursuant to AGA-SPECRES2016-005.
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17.a) 2025-008: A By-law to Designate the Carley Community Hall (396 War...
The Corporation of The Township of Oro-Medonte
By-Law No. 2025-008
A By-law to designate the Carley Community Hall (396 Warminster Sideroad)
under the Ontario Heritage Act
Whereas Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18, as amended,
authorizes the Council of a Municipality to enact a by-law to designate real property
including all buildings and structures thereon, to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
And Whereas the Carley Hall, municipally known as 396 Warminster Sideroad, has
been identified by the Township of Oro-Medonte Municipal Heritage Committee as
being eligible for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
And Whereas Notice of Intention to pass a Designation By-law was given on December
10, 2024, in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act;
And Whereas no Notice of Objection to the proposed designation has been served on
the Clerk of the Township of Oro-Medonte;
And Whereas this By-law is to be registered in the proper Land Registry Office with
respect to the property described in Schedule"A"attached hereto;
And Whereas the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest is set out in
Schedule "B"attached hereto;
And Whereas the Description of Heritage Attributes is set out in Schedule"C"attached
hereto;
Now Therefore the Council of The Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as follows:
1. That the Carley Hall, municipally known as 396 Warminster Sideroad, and more
particularly described in Schedule"A", be designated as a structure of significant
cultural heritage value as described in Schedule"B".
2. That the Heritage Attributes described in Schedule "C"form part of this By-law.
3. That Township staff are hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law
together with its schedules to be registered against the property in the Land
Registrar's Office.
4. That Township staff are hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law
together with its schedules upon the property owner and the Ontario Heritage
Trust.
5. That Township staff are hereby authorized to cause notice of the passing of this
By-law to be published on the Township's website for a period of thirty(30)days
in accordance with the Notice requirements under the Ontario Heritage Act.
6. This by-law shall take effect on the final passing thereof.
By-Law Read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this 12th day of February,
2025.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Mayor, Randy Greenlaw
Clerk,Yvonne Aubichon
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Schedule "A"
to By-law No. 2025-008 for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Legal Property Description
Municipal Address: 396 Warminster Sideroad
Legal Description: Part West Half Lot 7, Concession 9, former Township of Medonte,
as in R0214018; Oro-Medonte
PIN No.: 58522-0014
Roll No.: 4346 020 003 07400
General Location: West of Warminster, on the north side of Warminster Sideroad
between Line 8 North and Line 9 North
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Schedule "B"
to By-law No. 2025-008 for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Description
The subject property is located at 396 Warminster Sideroad, and measures
approximately 0.4 hectares (1 acre) in area. The property is located west of the
Warminster settlement between Line 9 North and Line 8 North, on the north side of the
road. Being approximately 1.5 kilometers east of the CPKC (Formerly Canadian Pacific)
railway line, where the former Carley Station existed.
The property includes the following buildings/structures:
Structure Date of Construction
One-room Schoolhouse(Carley Community Hall) 1912
The schoolhouse/hall is the primary heritage feature of the property and is located in the
center of the property facing Warminster Sideroad. In addition, the property is mostly
grassed open space with a small parking lot.
Reasons for Designation
The subject property at 396 Warminster Sideroad, is worthy of designation under Part
IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as amended, for its cultural heritage value.
The property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06(O. Reg. 9/06), the provincial criteria
prescribed for municipal designation under the categories of design/physical,
historical/associative and contextual value. Specifically, it meets the following criteria:
1. The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, unique,
representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or
construction method;
2. The property has design value or physical value because it displays a high
degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit;
3. The property has historical value or associative value because it has direct
associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or
institution that is significant to a community;
4. The property has contextual value because it is important in defining, maintaining
or supporting the character of an area; and,
5. The property has contextual value because it is physically, functionally, visually
or historically linked to its surroundings.
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value
The property municipally known as 396 Warminster Sideroad (Part West Half Lot 7,
Concession 9, former Township of Medonte)holds cultural heritage value and interest
to the Township of Oro-Medonte.
The Carley Community Hall (formerly Carley School, S.S. No. 19 Medonte), constructed
in 1912, stands as a reminder of the early days of schooling in rural Ontario and the role
the one-room schoolhouse played as a community gathering place. The original
chalkboard and bell tower represent these early days of education in the area. The
interior tin ceiling is a rare example of this architectural feature. The exterior brickwork is
a well-preserved case of a once-popular building technique, rusticated concrete block,
perfected by local builders of the day. These features are worthy of heritage
designation.
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Schedule "C"
to By-law No. 2025-008 for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Heritage Attributes
The cultural heritage value and interest of the property is predominately found in the
principal heritage attributes of the 1912 Carley Community Hall (formerly Carley
School).
Design or Physical Value
Attributes that contribute to the design and physical value of the property at 396
Warminster Sideroad, being a representative example of a style, material or
construction method and a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit:
• The exterior brickwork(Rusticated Concrete Block), constructed by local builders
the McDuff Bros.
• The interior tin ceiling, on the main floor of the former schoolhouse.
• The bell tower, a square belfry including finial.
• The chalkboard, a key teaching tool of the one-room schoolhouse.
Historical or Associative Value
Attributes that contribute to the historic and associative value of the property at 396
Warminster Sideroad, providing an understanding of the social, developmental and
institutional history of the area:
• Association with the history of education in the Township of Oro-Medonte.
• The bell tower, a square belfry including finial.
• The chalkboard, a key teaching tool of the one-room schoolhouse.
Contextual Value
Attributes that contribute to the contextual value of the property at 396 Warminster
Sideroad, by defining, supporting and maintaining the historic character of Carley and
the landscape of the surrounding rural area:
• Prominent location on Warminster Sideroad, near the rail line by Line 8 North
where the Carley Station once stood.
• The bell tower(belfry), a square belfry including finial.
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The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By-Law No. 2025-019
A By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement between
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte and
The Corporation of the County of Simcoe
for the Establishment of an Insurance Pool and the Purchase of Insurance
Whereas Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a
natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority;
And Whereas Section 20(1)of the Municipal Act, 2001, R.S.O. 2001, c.25, as
amended, provides that a municipality may enter into an agreement with other
municipalities for joint undertakings;
And Whereas Council deems expedient to enter into an Agreement with The
Township of Oro-Medonte and The Corporation of the County of Simcoe for the
Establishment of an Insurance Pool and the Purchase of Insurance per Resolution
No. SC250206-5.
Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as
follows:
1. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement for the
Establishment of an Insurance Pool and the Purchase of Insurance, substantially
in the form, attached hereto as Schedule"A"and forming part of this by-law
effective as of June 1, 2025;
2. This by-law shall take effect on the final passing thereof.
By-Law Read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this 12th day of
February, 2025.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Mayor, Randy Greenlaw
Clerk,Yvonne Aubichon
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MUNICIPALITIES IN THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE
DRAFT SUBSCRIBERS' AGREEMENT
FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INSURANCE POOL
AND
THE PURCHASE OF INSURANCE
Effective as of June 1, 2025
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Municipalities in The County of Simcoe
Establishment of an Insurance Pool and for the Purchase of Insurance
Subscribers' Agreement
Table of Contents
PREAMBLE
ARTICLE 1.00 - DEFINITIONS
ARTICLE 2.00 - THE FUNDING ARRANGEMENT
2.01 Establishment of the Insurance Pool
2.02 Purpose of the Insurance Pool
2.03 Not a Partnership or Trust
2.04 No Authority to Bind
2.05 Indemnification for Unauthorized Acts
2.06 Several Liability
ARTICLE 3.00 - ADVISORY BOARD
3.01 Establishment
3.02 Constitution of the Advisory Board
3.03 Qualification of Members of Advisory Board
3.04 Rules
3.05 Power and Authority of the Advisory Board
3.06 Payment for Services
3.07 Term
3.08 Resignation
3.09 Vacancies
3.10 Decisions of the Advisory Board
3.11 Chair and Officers
3.12 Signing Officers
3.13 Meetings Generally
3.14 Virtual Meetings
3.15 Notice
3.16 Location
3.17 Quorum
3.18 Agenda
3.19 Agreement Without Voting
3.20 Duty of Care
3.21 Limitation of Liability
3.22 Indemnity of Members
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3.23 Liability Insurance
ARTICLE 4.00 - ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING
4.01 Fiscal Period
4.02 Books and Records
4.03 Subscriber Accounts
4.04 Annual Report
4.05 Audit
4.06 Bank Accounts
4.07 Execution of Documents
ARTICLE 5.00 - SUBSCRIBERS
5.01 Founding Subscribers
5.02 Additional Subscribers
5.03 Effective Date of Subscription
5.04 Minimum Period of Subscription
5.05 Termination of Subscription
5.06 Subscriber Dissolution, Merger or Break-Up
5.07 Continuing Liability
ARTICLE 6.00 - OPERATION OF THE FUND
6.01 Insurance Policies
6.02 Determination of Levies Payable
6.03 Assessments
6.04 Obligation to Pay
6.05 Closure of Underwriting Period
6.06 Excess and Stop Loss Insurance
6.07 Retention
ARTICLE 7.00 - TERMINATION
7.01 Termination of this Agreement
ARTICLE 8.00 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.01 Notice
8.02 Dispute Settlement
8.03 Confidentiality
8.04 Currency
8.05 Calculation of Time Periods
8.06 Subscriber's Right of Inspection
8.07 Severability
8.08 Entire Agreement
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8.09 Waiver
8.10 Successors and Assigns
8.11 Further Acts
8.12 Applicable Law
8.13 Amendments
SCHEDULES
Schedule A Founding Subscribers
APPENDICES
Appendix A Form of Subscription
Appendix B Form of Termination
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THIS AGREEMENT is effective as of the 1 st day of June 2025
AMONG
THOSE MUNICIPALITIES THAT SUBSCRIBE TO THIS AGREEMENT BY
EXECUTING A COPY OF THE FORM OF SUBSCRIPTION ATTACHED AS
APPENDIX "A", SUBJECT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS
AGREEMENT
(referred to collectively as "Subscribers" and individually as Subscriber")
WHEREAS the Subscribers to this Agreement wish to secure long-term, stable and
economical insurance coverage.
AND WHEREAS the Subscribers wish to enter into this Agreement, pursuant to which
the Subscribers, among other things, will arrange to purchase policies of insurance, will
enter contracts of Indemnity with the Insurer in respect of the Retention amount, and will
agree to fund the purchase of such insurance policies.
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH THAT in consideration of the
mutual covenants of the parties hereinafter contained and for good and other valuable
consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Subscribers, one with
each and each with all, covenant and agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1.00 - DEFINITIONS
In this Agreement and any amendment to this Agreement, the following terms will have
the following meanings unless the context otherwise requires:
1.01 "Actuary" means the actuary retained by the Advisory Board from time to time.
1.02 "Advisory Board" means the Advisory Board established pursuant to Section 3.01.
1.03 "Alternate" means the person who is designated pursuant to Section 3.02 to act in
the place and stead of the Member, when unavailable.
1.04 "Annual Incurred Losses" means paid losses in respect of claims occurred,
actuarially determined estimates for reported cases, and actuarially determined
estimates for incurred but not reported claims.
1.05 "Assessment" means a charge against a Subscriber, as determined by the
Advisory Board pursuant to Section 6.03, which is in addition to levies.
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1.06 "Claims Fluctuation Reserve" means actuarially determined reserve funds
maintained by the Insurance Pool to adequately cover anticipated losses.
1.07 "Closure Date" for a particular Underwriting Period means the date that is three
years after the last day of such Underwriting Period, or such other date as is
determined by the Advisory Board on the advice of the Actuary that no further
liability to or of the Subscribers exists.
1.08 "Deductible" means the amount which a Subscriber has elected for a particular
coverage under the Policy for which that Subscriber is responsible in respect of
any claim with respect to that coverage.
1.09 "Eligibility Criteria" means the criteria which may be determined by the Advisory
Board from time to time which must be met to be eligible to become a Subscriber.
1.10 "Extraordinary Resolution" means:
(a) a resolution passed at a meeting of the Advisory Board by the affirmative
vote of at least 80% of the members in attendance at such meeting; or
(b) any written resolution signed in one or more counterparts by all of the
Members.
1.11 "Fiscal Year" means the calendar year ending May 31.
1.12 "Founding Subscriber" means each Subscriber who, as of March 1, 2025, has
executed and delivered the Form of Subscription attached hereto as Appendix A.
1.13 "Insurance Pool" means the fund established pursuant to Section 2.01.
1.14 "Indemnity" means each agreement each Subscriber has entered with the Insurer
to indemnify the Insurer upon the payment of claims within the Retention and
Indemnities means all such agreements.
1.15 "Insurer" means the insurance company with whom each Subscriber has entered
into a contract of insurance.
1.16 "Insurance Policy" means the policy of insurance purchased for each type of
coverage from the Insurer by each Subscriber. Each Subscriber will purchase one
or more Insurance Policies and any references in this Agreement to Insurance
Policy applies to each and all of them, as applicable.
1.17 "Member" means a member of the Advisory Board as provided in Section 3.02 and
includes, where the context requires, an Alternate.
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1.18 "Municipality" means a municipality as defined in the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, as
amended.
1.19 "Ordinary Resolution" means:
(a) any resolution passed at a duly constituted meeting of the Advisory Board by
affirmative votes of a majority of the Members in attendance at such meeting,
or
(b) any written resolution signed in one or more counterparts by 80% of the
Members of the Advisory Board.
1.20 "Prime" means the prime interest rate per annum established by Scotiabank from
time to time as the reference rate of interest for the determination of interest rates
that Scotiabank charges to customers of varying degrees of creditworthiness in
Canada for Canadian dollar loans made by it in Canada and payable on demand
and referred to by it as the "prime rate".
1.21 "The County" means the geographic area of the County of Simcoe.
1.22 "Retention" means the amount per claim, as determined from time to time, by the
Advisory Board on the advice of the Actuary, for which the Insurer is responsible
on any claim, subject to any applicable excess of loss, stop loss or similar
insurance, less the Deductible, and for which each Subscriber is responsible under
the Indemnity and the funds for which shall come from the Insurance Pool.
1.23 "Rules" means the rules and regulations established pursuant to Section 3.04.
1.24 "Subscriber" means a Municipality which has been accepted for participation and
which has executed and delivered the Form of Subscription attached hereto.
1.25 "Subscriber Participation Percentage" means, with respect to a Subscriber, at any
date during a given Underwriting period, a fraction, the numerator of which is the
total of the levies paid and payable by such Subscriber to that date with respect to
that Underwriting Period, and the denominator of which is the total of the levies
paid and payable by all Subscribers to that date with respect to that Underwriting
Period, expressed as a percentage, [except that in the case of the use of this
formula for determining assessments, levies paid by any Subscribers which are
not liable to pay assessments will not be included.
1.26 "Subscription Date" means, for a particular Subscriber, the date referred to in
Section 5.01 or Subsection 5.02(c) as appropriate.
1.27 "Underwriting Period" means the period of five years commencing 12:01 a.m. on
June 1, 2025 and ending on 12:01 a.m. on May 31, 2030 and each successive
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five-year period (or such period as the Advisory Board determines) thereafter
during which the Insurance Pool continues to operate.
ARTICLE 2.00 - THE FUNDING ARRANGEMENT
2.01 Establishment of the Insurance Pool
The Subscribers hereby agree to the establishment of the Insurance Pool.
2.02 Purpose of the Insurance Pool
It is the intention of the Subscribers to use the Insurance Pool in order to purchase
insurance, to pay the premiums for contracts of insurance arranged on behalf of
the Subscribers, to enter into contract(s) of Indemnity with the Insurer in respect of
such insurance, to refund and pay claims as and when required in respect of the
Retention, to provide funds for the Claims Fluctuation Reserve, and to pay the
administrative expenses of the Insurance Pool. The Insurance Pool shall have the
power to do any and every act and thing necessary, proper, convenient, or
incidental to the accomplishment of these purposes.
2.03 Not a Partnership or Trust
Nothing in this Agreement is to be construed to constitute any of the Subscribers a
partner, agent, or representative of the others, or to create any trust, constructive,
implied, or otherwise, or any commercial or other partnership among the
Subscribers. The Subscribers agree that in matters involving this Agreement, they
will not rely on the provisions of any partnership or trust legislation in any province
or territory.
2.04 No Authority to Bind
Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, a Subscriber does not have the
authority to bind any other Subscriber or the Subscribers.
2.05 Indemnification for Unauthorized Acts
Each Subscriber (in this section called the "Indemnitor") hereby irrevocably and
unconditionally undertakes and agrees to indemnify and save harmless the other
Subscribers (in this section called the "Indemnitees") from and against any and all
liability, loss, harm, damage, cost or expense, including reasonable legal fees,
which the Indemnitees may suffer, incur or sustain as a result of any act of the
Indemnitor outside of the scope of or in breach of this Agreement.
2.06 Several Liability
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The obligations of each Subscriber with respect to the Insurance Pool and/or the
Indemnity and contracts and obligations entered by or on behalf of the Subscribers
in connection with the Insurance Pool will, in every case, be several and not joint
and several.
ARTICLE 3.00 - ADVISORY BOARD
3.01 Establishment
The Subscribers hereby establish an Advisory Board for the purpose of
implementing this Agreement and operating the Insurance Pool.
3.02 Constitution of the Advisory Board
The Advisory Board will be composed of one Member duly appointed by each
Subscriber. Each Member will have one vote. Any Subscriber may designate in
writing from time to time an Alternate who is entitled to act in the place and stead
of such Member when such Member is unavailable. The Member and the
Alternate, if designated, must meet the qualifications set out in Section 3.03.
3.03 Qualification of Members of Advisory Board
Any individual may be a Member of the Advisory Board provided that, and for so
long as, he or she:
(a) is a person who is eighteen years of age or more.
(b) is not a person who is of unsound mind, having been so found in Canada or
elsewhere.
(c) is not a person who has the status of a bankrupt.
(d) is an employee of a Subscriber, preferably with a background relevant to the
operation of the Insurance Pool, and has been duly appointed by such
Subscriber.
No appointment of a person as a Member is effective unless he or she consents to
act as a Member before or after the appointment.
3.04 Rules
For the purpose of administering this Agreement, the Advisory Board may
establish from time to time such rules and regulations as it considers appropriate,
provided that the Rules and any amendments thereto will be subject to approval of
the Advisory Board by Extraordinary Resolution.
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3.05 Power and Authority of the Advisory Board
Except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, the Advisory Board has the
power and authority, and the Subscribers hereby direct the Advisory Board to give
any approvals and to make any decisions and determinations required or
permitted to be given or made by the Subscribers with respect to the Insurance
Pool and any matter arising out of or under this Agreement. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, it is acknowledged and agreed that the Advisory Board
is authorized on behalf of and without further authority from the Subscribers:
(a) to supervise the funding of the Retentions by the Subscribers in accordance
with such terms and conditions as the Advisory Board may deem proper and
to change, cancel, extend or insure such obligations and to secure insurance
and/or reinsurance excess of the Retentions as the Advisory Board may
deem proper.
(b) to set the levies and Assessments required of Subscribers pursuant to the
provisions of this Agreement, which levies and assessments are to include
each Subscribers' share of the expenses of the Insurance Pool.
(c) to effect policy changes affecting the operation of the Insurance Pool by
Extraordinary Resolution.
(d) to supervise the demanding, collection and receipt of all moneys which may
become due by the Subscribers under this Agreement or the Indemnity or
under any contract of indemnity or insurance.
(e) to give and receive all notices necessary or proper under the Indemnity or
any contract of indemnity or insurance in respect of the Insurance Pool or the
Subscribers, and to adjust, compromise and settle all claims and losses
thereunder.
(f) to retain an auditor, Actuary, legal counsel, and such other professional
advisors as the Advisory Board considers appropriate to perform its duties
under this Agreement.
(g) to open and operate in the name of the Insurance Pool an account or
accounts in a bank or other financial institution to deposit and to distribute
funds with respect to the operation of the Insurance Pool.
(h) to invest funds in accordance with any applicable law and to make or
approve policies with respect to the investment of such funds and for the
custody and safekeeping of any securities in which such funds may be
invested.
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(i) to borrow such funds, in such amounts, on such terms and otherwise as the
Advisory Board may determine by Extraordinary Resolution are necessary or
desirable to fulfill obligations under this Agreement.
(j) to pay all taxes, fees and other expenses relating to the orderly maintenance
and management of the Insurance Pool.
(k) to appoint a Manager and other staff, if considered appropriate, to manage
the affairs of the Insurance Pool on behalf of the Subscribers on such terms
and conditions, including remuneration, as the Advisory Board may
determine from time to time.
(1) to establish procedural rules with respect to the time, place, and number of
Advisory Board meetings.
(m) to require such additional information from any Subscriber as the Advisory
board deems reasonably necessary in order to perform its duties under this
Agreement.
(n) to appoint such committees including any or all of an Executive Committee,
Claims Committee, Policy Committee, Investments Committee and Audit
Committee as may be deemed by the Advisory Board to be necessary or
advisable for the operation of the Insurance Pool.
(o) to take such steps as are necessary to comply with all applicable legislation.
(p) to make and amend, by Extraordinary Resolution, such Rules as the
Advisory Board considers appropriate pursuant to Section 3.04 including,
without limitation, rules for the signing of cheques, negotiable instruments,
and other documents.
(q) to establish and maintain such reserve funds and surplus as the Advisory
Board determines should be established and maintained for the purposes of
this Agreement.
(r) to establish policies with respect to the promotion of loss control and risk
management.
(s) to do and perform every other act and all things required to be done under
this Agreement or necessary or proper to be done to fully carry out and
perform the terms of this Agreement.
3.06 Payment for Services
Except as determined by the Subscribers from time to time, no payment will be
made to any Member for their services in acting as a Member provided that any
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Member is entitled to reimbursement of any reasonable expenses incurred in so
acting as authorized by the Rules.
3.07 Term
Subject to Section 3.08, an appointed Member of the Advisory Board will hold
office until their successor is duly appointed.
3.08 Resignation
A Member of the Advisory Board may resign from office upon giving a written
resignation to the Advisory Board and the appointing Subscriber, and such
resignation becomes effective when received by the Board and the appointing
Subscriber, or at the time specified in the resignation, whichever is later.
3.09 Vacancies
Where there is a vacancy or vacancies in the Advisory Board, the remaining
Members may exercise all of the powers of the Advisory Board. When a vacancy
occurs, the Subscriber who appointed the member no longer in office will fill the
vacancy as soon as practicable.
3.10 Decisions of the Advisory Board
All decisions of the Advisory Board require approval by Ordinary Resolution unless
otherwise provided for in this Agreement. A decision of the Advisory Board with
respect to any matter will be binding on all the Subscribers.
3.11 Chair and Officers
(a) The Advisory Board will appoint a Chair and a Vice-Chair from among its
Members. The Chair, and in their absence the Vice-Chair, will chair all
meetings of the Advisory Board. In the absence of the Chair and the Vice-
Chair, the Members of the Advisory Board in attendance at the meeting will
appoint another Member to act as chair of such meeting.
(b) The Advisory Board may appoint such other officers and designate such
responsibilities for such officers as the Advisory Board determines from time
to time.
(c) The Chair, the Vice-Chair and any officers appointed pursuant to Subsection
3.10(b) will hold office for one year or until a successor is appointed. The
chair will not have a second or casting vote in respect of any matter voted on
by the Advisory Board.
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(d) The Chair will appoint a Secretary (who need not be a Member of the
Advisory Board) to keep complete and accurate minutes of all meetings of
the Advisory Board.
3.12 Signing Officers
Except where the Advisory Board has otherwise authorized the execution of
documents on behalf of the Advisory Board, the execution of all documents
required under this Agreement will be:
(a) by both of the Chair and the Vice-Chair,
(b) by one of the Chair and the Vice-Chair together with one of two or more other
Members designated by the Advisory Board, or
(c) in the event that a Manager is appointed, by one of the Chair and the Vice-
Chair together with the Manager.
3.13 Meetings Generally
(a) The Advisory Board will hold regular meetings at such time as the Advisory
Board will determine from time to time.
(b) The Chair may call additional meetings of the Advisory Board if he considers
it advisable to do so and will do so if requested by another Member.
3.14 Virtual Meetings
Any Member may participate remotely in a meeting of the Advisory Board by
means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and a
Member participating in such a manner will be deemed to be present in person at
the meeting.
3.15 Notice
The Chair must, at a minimum, give each Member written notice of the time and
place of each meeting of the Advisory Board at least 24 hours (excluding any part
of a Sunday or holiday as defined in the Legislation Actof Ontario for the time
being in force) before the time when the meeting is to be held, save that no notice
of a meeting is necessary if all Members are present or if those absent have
waived notice in writing to the holding of such meeting. Such waiver, whether
given before or after the meeting of which notice is required to be given, will cure
any default in giving such notice.
3.16 Location
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Meetings of the Advisory Board are to be held at such place as may be agreed
upon by the Advisory Board from time to time.
3.17 Quorum
A quorum for meetings of the Advisory Board is a majority of the number of
Members in office at the particular time and no action is to be taken at a meeting of
the Advisory Board unless a quorum is present.
3.18 Agenda
Matters which are not referred to in the agenda of the meeting of the Advisory
Board are not to be voted on at that meeting unless all of the Members are present
and consent thereto.
3.19 Agreement Without Voting
Any matter within the competence of the Advisory Board that is agreed or
consented to in writing by every Member is binding on all the Subscribers.
3.20 Duty of Care
Every member, in exercising their powers and discharging their duties, must:
(a) act honestly and in good faith, with a view to the best interests of the
Subscribers as a group in respect of the Insurance Pool; and
(b) exercise the care, diligence, and skill that a reasonably prudent person would
exercise in comparable circumstances.
3.21 Limitation of Liability
No Member is liable for the acts, receipts, neglects or defaults of any other
Member in any respect, or for any loss, damage or expense happening to any
Subscriber in respect of the Insurance Pool, or for the insufficiency or deficiency of
any security in or upon which any of the moneys of the Subscribers is invested, or
for any loss or damage arising from the bankruptcy, insolvency or tortious acts of
any person with whom any of the moneys, securities or effects of the Subscribers
in respect of the Insurance Pool be deposited, or for any loss occasioned by any
error of judgment or oversight on their part, or for any other loss, damage or
misfortune whatever which happens in the execution of the duties of their office or
in relation thereto, unless the same are occasioned by their own willful neglect or
default; provided that nothing herein will relieve any Member of the duty to act in
accordance with this Agreement or of liability for any breach thereof.
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3.22 Indemnity of Members
Every Member and every former Member of the Advisory Board and every officer
and every former officer appointed by the Advisory Board and their heirs and legal
representatives will, from time to time, be indemnified and saved harmless by the
Subscribers from and against all costs, charges and expenses, including an
amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment reasonably incurred by
him/her in respect of any action or proceeding to which he/she is made a party by
reason of being or having been a Member or officer if:
(a) they acted in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Subscribers as
a group in respect of the Agreement; and
(b) in the case of a criminal or administrative action or proceeding that is
enforced by a monetary penalty, he/she had reasonable grounds for
believing that their conduct was lawful.
3.23 Liability Insurance
The Subscribers may purchase and maintain insurance for the benefit of any
person referred to in Section 3.21 against any liability incurred by him/her in
respect of their duties, except where the liability relates to the failure to act
honestly and in good faith, with a view to the best interests of the Subscribers as a
group in respect of the Agreement.
ARTICLE 4.00 - ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING
4.01 Fiscal Period
Accounts for the Insurance Pool will be prepared and settled as of the last day of
each Fiscal Year or as of any other date the Advisory Board may agree upon.
4.02 Books and Records
Proper and complete books, records, reports, and accounts of the Insurance Pool
will be accessible at the administrative office of the Insurance Pool and will be
open and available for inspection and copying by any Subscriber or its authorized
representative at any reasonable time during normal business hours. The said
books and records will fully and accurately reflect all transactions of the Insurance
Pool and will be maintained in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles or customary practices.
4.03 Subscriber Accounts
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Individual accounts will be kept for each Underwriting Period showing for each
Fiscal Year each Subscriber's participation in the operations and the operating
results of the Insurance Pool in the manner determined by the Rules.
4.04 Annual Report
Within 120 days after the end of each Fiscal Year, the Advisory Board will cause
the accountants of the Insurance Pool to furnish to each Subscriber an annual
report consisting of:
(a) the financial statements of the Insurance Pool at the end of the Fiscal Year.
(b) the report of the Actuary.
(c) the Subscriber Participation Percentage of each Subscriber for the Fiscal
Year.
(d) any additional information that may be required by the Advisory Board or any
government or governmental authority under applicable legislation.
4.05 Audit
The accounting records and reports of the Insurance Pool will be reviewed or
audited annually (as determined from time to time by the Advisory Board) by such
firms as the Advisory Board may choose from time to time.
4.06 Bank Accounts
The bank of the Insurance Pool will be such Canadian chartered bank or banks as
the Advisory Board may from time to time determine. All moneys received from
time to time on account of the Insurance Pool will be paid immediately into the
bank account of the Insurance Pool in the same drafts, cheques, bills and cash in
which they are received. Until changed by a decision of the Advisory Board, all
cheques, negotiable instruments and withdrawals from bank accounts up to but
not exceeding $100,000.00 require the signature of the Manager of the Insurance
Pool, if any, and one signing officer appointed by the Advisory Board and, if there
is no manager, of two signing officers appointed by the Advisory Board and all
cheques, negotiable instruments and withdrawals from bank accounts exceeding
$100,000.00 require the signature of two signing officers appointed by the
Advisory Board.
ARTICLE 5.00 - SUBSCRIBERS
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5.01 Founding Subscribers
Each Municipality whose name appears in Schedule A attached hereto, and who
executes and delivers the Form of Subscription attached hereto as of March 1,
2025 or before, will automatically become a Subscriber with effect from June 1,
2025 ("Subscription Date").
5.02 Additional Subscribers
The Subscribers may accept additional qualified Municipalities to become a party
to this Agreement and thereby become Subscribers in accordance with the
following provisions:
(a) any Municipality, whether contained within The County or not, may apply to
become a Subscriber provided that:
(i) such Municipality submits a written application in acceptable form and
remits the application together with such application fee as may be
prescribed by the Advisory Board from time to time.
(ii) such Municipality provides the historical claims information, data and
other relevant information that the Advisory Board, the Actuary and the
insurers/reinsurers deem necessary or appropriate to properly assess
participation qualifications.
(iii) such Municipality co-operates with the Advisory Board in providing such
information and documentation as it may require.
(b) The Advisory Board will review the application to become a Subscriber and
may accept the Municipality's application subject always to the following:
(i) receipt of a duly executed Form of Subscription from such Municipality
in the form attached as Appendix A.
(i i) receipt of a copy of the resolution of the Municipality's council
authorizing Subscription to the Insurance Pool.
(iii) receipt of any fees required to be paid by such Municipality.
(c) Commencement of participation in the Insurance Pool will be the date
specified on the notification of acceptance of any Municipality's application to
become a Subscriber ("Subscription Date").
5.03 Effective Date of Subscription
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The effective date of Subscription ("Subscription Date") for any particular
Subscriber, is:
(a) if the Subscriber is a Founding Subscriber, June 1, 2025; or
(b) if the Subscriber is not a Founding Subscriber, the Subscription Date as
defined in 5.02(c).
5.04 Minimum Period of Subscription
If the Subscriber's Subscription Date is coincident with, or on or before the expiry
of the first year in an Underwriting Period, the minimum period of subscription will
be the balance of the Underwriting Period. If the Subscriber's Subscription Date is
after the expiry of the first year of an Underwriting Period, the minimum period of
subscription will be the balance of the then-current Underwriting Period plus the
immediately subsequent Underwriting Period.
5.05 Termination of Subscription
(a) The Advisory Board is empowered to remove, by Extraordinary Resolution, a
Subscriber by providing such Subscriber with a notice in writing to that effect,
if the Subscriber:
(i) fails to comply with any term of this Agreement after having been given
30 days' written notice by the Advisory Board of the details of its failure
to comply and the Subscriber has not rectified such non-compliance
within 30 days after receipt of such notice.
(i i) fails to pay any premium, levy or other fee or assessment within seven
(7) days when due hereunder.
(iii) fails, in the opinion of the Advisory Board, to continue to meet the
Eligibility Criteria for participation in the Insurance Pool and the
Subscriber fails to rectify this condition within 90 days after receipt of
such notice.
(b) The effective date of termination of participation in the Insurance Pool in the
event of termination:
(i) pursuant to Paragraph 5.06(a)(i), will be 30 days after receipt of the
written notice if the failure has not been rectified.
(i i) pursuant to Paragraph 5.06(a)(ii), will be seven days after receipt of
written notice that such premium, levy, or other fee or assessment has
not been paid.
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(iii) pursuant to paragraph 5.06(a)(iii), will be at the expiration of 90 days
following the date of receipt of written notice of termination.
(c) Subject to the minimum period of subscription set out in Section 5.05, a
Subscriber may withdraw from participation in the Insurance Pool at the end
of any Underwriting Period, provided that it provides the Insurance Pool with
six months' written notice of its intention to withdraw, in which event, such
withdrawal will take effect upon the expiry of that Underwriting Period. If
there is a failure to give such notice, the Subscriber will be deemed to have
elected to participate in the immediately succeeding Underwriting Period.
5.06 Subscriber Dissolution, Merger, or Break-Up
(a) If a Subscriber is dissolved, it will cease to be a Subscriber as of the date of
its dissolution.
(b) If a Subscriber is merged with another Municipality that is not a Subscriber,
the Subscriber will cease to be a Subscriber unless the merged entity elects
to continue as a Subscriber and it meets the conditions set by the Advisory
Board. The newly merged municipality may only continue by applying to the
Advisory Board as set out in Article 5.03.
(c) If a Subscriber is merged with another Municipality that is a Subscriber, the
merged entity will be deemed to be a Subscriber as of the effective date of
the merger.
(d) If a new Municipality is formed from a Subscriber, the Subscriber will remain
a Subscriber and the new entity will be a Subscriber provided that it
continues to meet the conditions set by the Advisory Board.
5.07 Continuing Liability
If the Subscriber ceases to be a Subscriber, it will continue to be liable for any
Assessment(s) arising during or after such cessation in respect of claims incurred
prior to the effective date of its cessation of participation, unless satisfactory
arrangements are made with the Advisory Board, and approved by way of
Extraordinary Resolution of the remaining Members of the Advisory Board, to buy
out such liability.
ARTICLE 6.00 - OPERATION OF THE FUND
6.01 Insurance Policies
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The Advisory Board will arrange for Insurance Policies for the Subscribers with
Deductibles as elected by each Subscriber, for Indemnities and Retentions and
limits of liability as determined by the Advisory Board
6.02 Determination of Levies Payable
The Advisory Board will, in respect of each year, on the advice of the Actuary
determine the levy payable by each Subscriber. The levy with respect to any year
will be sufficient to fund any insurance/reinsurance, excess or stop-loss insurance
premiums, to make payments under the Indemnities, to provide funds for the
Claims Fluctuation Reserve and to fund the administrative expenses of the
Insurance Pool. Such levies will take into account the Annual Incurred Losses for
each Subscriber as determined by the Advisory Board, by Extraordinary
Resolution, on the advice of an Actuary.
6.03 Assessments
(a) Assessments in respect of an Underwriting Period will be made by the
Advisory Board on the advice of the Actuary if the aggregate of the levies
received for such Underwriting Period, after recognition of investment income
earned thereon, is not sufficient to pay any insurance/reinsurance and
excess and stop loss premiums attributable to such Underwriting Period, to
pay the actual losses under the Indemnities, to provide funds for the Claims
Fluctuation Reserve and to fund the administrative expenses of the
Insurance Pool.
(b) The Subscribers acknowledge that they may be responsible for additional
assessments based on the actual loss experience of the Insurance Pool.
(c) Loss claims experience for each Underwriting Period will be assessed
annually and potential deficits and surpluses shall be estimated and
amortized over three (3) years, or such other period as is determined by the
Advisory Board.
(d) If an assessment is required, the Advisory Board will so notify each
Subscriber of the amount of the Assessment which each Subscriber is to pay
and the Assessment will be due 30 days following receipt of such notice or at
such later date as may be prescribed in such notice. The notice will set out
in reasonable detail the reasons for the Assessment and the basis upon
which the Assessment is determined.
(e) Assessments will be allocated on the basis of the Subscriber Participation
Percentage for each Subscriber in the Underwriting Period. All assessments
will be automatic upon the advice of the auditor.
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6.04 Obligation to Pay
(a) Each Subscriber covenants and agrees to pay forthwith when due any levy or
Assessment required pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. If the levy or
Assessment is not paid by a Subscriber when due, an interest charge of
Prime plus 2%, compounded monthly, will be payable by the Subscriber.
(b) Interest will be payable as follows:
(i) at an annual rate of interest expressed on the basis of a 365- or
366-day year, as the case may be, equal to Prime plus 2%.
(ii) interest shall be calculated monthly based on the number of days
actually elapsed.
(iii) interest accrued is payable in arrears on the last day of each month
except that, if the last day of the month is not a Business Day, on the
immediately preceding Business Day (where Business Day means any day
other than a Saturday, Sunday, statutory holiday or other day on which
banks in Toronto, Ontario are required by law to close or are customarily
closed).
(iv) changes in Prime cause immediate adjustment of the interest rate
applicable thereto as and from the effective date of any such change without
the necessity for any additional notice to the Subscriber.
6.05 Closure of Underwriting Period
(a) Upon the Closure Date of an Underwriting Period, at the discretion of the
Advisory Board, and subject to Section 7.01, the excess, if any, of the
realized value of the Insurance Pool's assets over outstanding obligations of
the Insurance Pool, will be credited, or returned, to the Subscribers in direct
proportion to their Subscriber Participation Percentage.
(b) Prior to the Closure Date of an Underwriting Period, as considered prudent
by the Advisory Board, and subject to Section 7.01, excess assets of the
Insurance Pool, or any part thereof, may be paid out to the Subscribers,
applied to reduce the actuarially determined levy or retained and applied
towards a Claims Fluctuation Reserve, in each case in direct proportion to
each Subscriber's Participation Percentage.
(c) A Subscriber will not share in that part of the excess attributable, as
determined by the Actuary, to the period prior to the date on which that
Subscriber became a Subscriber, and any Subscriber not participating in the
next following Underwriting Period will not share in any excess of assets over
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liabilities for the preceding Underwriting Period during which the Subscriber
participated.
6.06 Excess and Stop Loss Insurance
The Advisory Board will endeavour to arrange insurance policies providing stop
loss coverage and excess insurance coverage over and above the Retention,
subject to other arrangements approved by Extraordinary Resolution of the
Advisory Board. The insurance policies will name as insured the Subscribers who
are accepted by the Insurer issuing the policy. To minimize the cost of such
coverage, the Insurance Pool will perform the administrative services of collecting
the premiums from the Subscribers for remittance to the insurer and will report
claims to the Insurer based on notices of claim given by the Subscribers to the
Insurance Pool.
6.07 Retention
The Advisory Board will endeavour to arrange the Indemnity between each
Subscriber and the Insurer to cover claims for the Retention. The Retention
required under the Indemnity shall provide for payment by the Subscriber to the
Insurer of amounts within the Retention which shall come from the Insurance Pool.
Claims are to be paid out to the Insurer under the Indemnity as they arise in
accordance with its terms.
ARTICLE 7.00 - TERMINATION
7.01 Termination of this Agreement
(a) The Subscribers may terminate this Agreement by resolution of the Councils
of each of the Subscribers. The appropriate termination form is attached as
Appendix "B".
(b) Upon termination, as and when determined by the Advisory Board, the
assets of the Insurance Pool will be liquidated and the excess, if any, of the
realized value of such assets over outstanding obligations (including the
setting aside of an adequate reserve for future claims), will be returned to the
Subscribers in direct proportion to their Subscriber Participation Percentage
for each Underwriting Period not yet closed on the date of termination.
(c) Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement, the Advisory Board, and
the Insurance Pool, are empowered to continue in operation for the limited
purpose of winding up their affairs and, for such purpose, this Agreement will
remain in full force and effect until all obligations of the Subscribers have
been fulfilled.
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(d) If this Agreement is terminated, all Subscribers will continue to be
responsible for all liabilities and Assessments relating thereto in respect of all
Underwriting Periods or portions thereof in which each Subscriber
participated unless satisfactory arrangements are made by the Advisory
Board, satisfactory to the Advisory Board in its sole discretion, to buy out or
bond such liability.
ARTICLE 8.00 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.01 Notice
All notices, requests, demands or other communications by the terms hereof
required or permitted to be given by one party to another will be given in writing
and served personally, or sent by registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
(a) each Subscriber at the address noted below its signature on the signature
page hereof or on the Form of Subscription attached hereto as Schedule "A";
(b) the Advisory Board or the Insurance Pool, c/o:
Attention:
or at such other address as may be given by any of them to the others in
writing from time to time, and such notices, requests, demands, acceptances
and other communications are deemed to have been received when
delivered, or if sent by registered mail, are deemed to have been received on
the third day following the date of mailing the letter.
8.02 Dispute Settlement
If any dispute occurs among the Subscribers hereto, or the Advisory Board is
unable to reach an agreement, the dispute shall be settled in the following manner:
a) First, the matter in dispute shall be referred to the CAOs of the Subscribers in
dispute, who shall attempt to solve the matter.
b) Next, if the matter is not resolved by the CAOs, then the matter in dispute shall
be referred for mediation. The mediator selected shall be mutually agreed upon
by all Subscribers involved.
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c) Next, if the matter is not resolved by mediation, then the matter in dispute shall
be resolved by a single arbitrator pursuant to the provisions of the Arbitration Act,
1991 (Ontario) as amended.
8.03 Confidentiality
The Advisory Board shall adopt appropriate procedures to ensure that all
information received by the Board remains confidential. Members of the Advisory
Board and members of any Committee established by the Board shall keep all
information confidential and shall not divulge or use such information other than in
the course of his/her duties as a member of the Advisory Board or other committee
unless required by due process of law.
8.04 Currency
All payments contemplated herein are to be made in Canadian funds.
8.05 Calculation of Time Periods
Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, when calculating the period of time
within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this
Agreement, the date which is the reference day in calculating such period is to be
excluded. If the last day of the period is a non-business day, the period in
question is to end on the next business day.
8.06 Subscriber's Right of Inspection
Any Subscriber by a duly authorized agent, upon reasonable notice, shall have the
right, during regular business hours and subject to the reasonable demands of the
business of the Insurance Pool, to inspect and, at its own expense, to copy the
record books, the books of account, and any other book or document of the
Insurance Pool other than such documents as the Advisory Board shall from time
to time designate as confidential.
8.07 Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the
validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement are
not in any way to be affected or impaired thereby.
8.08 Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among the parties relating to the
establishment and operation of the Insurance Pool and supersedes all prior
agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or
written, among the parties with respect thereto.
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8.09 Waiver
No waiver by any party to this Agreement of any breach of any of the provisions of
this Agreement by any other party will take effect or be binding unless in writing
and signed by the party intended to be bound. Unless otherwise provided therein,
such waiver is not to limit or affect the rights of such party with respect to any other
breach.
8.10 Successors and Assigns
This Agreement will enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto
and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns
provided that this Agreement may be assigned by a Subscriber only with the
consent of the Advisory Board.
8.11 Further Acts
The parties hereto agree to execute and deliver such further and other documents
and perform and cause to be performed such further and other acts and things as
may be necessary to give full effect to this Agreement and every part thereof.
8.12 Applicable Law
This Agreement will be construed and enforced in accordance with the rights of the
parties hereto and is to be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the
laws of Canada applicable therein.
8.13 Amendments
This Agreement may be amended by written agreement of all the Subscribers.
8.14 Electronic Signatures
Digitally signed and/or scanned copies of the Form of Subscription appended to
this Agreement shall be deemed to be original and shall be binding upon the
parties executing same in the same manner as if each party executed an original.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have subscribed to this Agreement by execution of
the Form of Subscription appended to this Agreement as fully as they would have by
executing a copy of this Agreement.
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SCHEDULE A
FOUNDING SUBSCRIBERS
The following Municipalities may become Founding Subscribers pursuant to Section 5.01:
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APPENDIX A
FORM OF SUBSCRIPTION
Pursuant to the form of Agreement dated the day of , 20
entitled "Municipalities in The County of Simcoe Subscribers' Agreement for the Purchase
of Insurance", as amended from time to time, (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement")
Municipality
Address of the Municipality
(hereinafter referred to as the "Municipality"), hereby subscribes to the Agreement.
The execution of this Form of Subscription by the Municipality constitutes execution of
the Subscribers' Agreement dated March 1, 2025 (including any future amendments
made in accordance with the terms of the Agreement). The Agreement and the Forms of
Subscription executed by all other Municipalities shall together constitute the Agreement
of the Subscribers, as if all the Subscribers have executed the Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The Municipality has caused to be affixed its corporate seal
duly attested to by the hands of its proper officers duly authorized in that behalf.
Dated this day of 20
(Name of Municipality)
(Authorized Signing Officer)
(Seal)
(Authorized Signing Officer)
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APPENDIX B
FORM OF TERMINATION
OF
MUNICIPALITIES IN THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE
SUBSCRIBERS' AGREEMENT
FOR THE PURCHASE OF INSURANCE
Subscriber
[ ] agrees
[ ] disagrees
to terminate the Agreement dated the day of 20 and all
amendments thereto, pursuant to Section 7.01 thereof.
Date:
Subscriber
Authorized Signing Officer
(Seal)
Authorized Signing Officer
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The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By-Law No. 2025-020
Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting held on
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Whereas Section 5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, C. 25, as amended
provides that the powers of the Municipal Council shall be exercised by By-Law,
unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise;
And Whereas The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
deems it expedient that the proceedings at this Council Meeting be confirmed and
adopted by By-Law;
Now Therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
hereby enacts as follows:
1. That the actions of the Council at its Council Meeting held on Wednesday,
February 12, 2025, and in respect to each Motion, Resolution and other actions
passed and taken by the Council at its said Meeting is, except where prior
approval of the Ontario Land Tribunal is required, hereby adopted, ratified and
confirmed.
2. That the Mayor and the proper Officials of the Township are hereby authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to
obtain approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be
necessary on behalf of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte.
3. That the Mayor/Chair and Clerk/Designate are hereby authorized and directed to
execute and affix the corporate seal to all necessary documents.
4. And That this by-law shall come into force and take effect on the final passing
thereof.
By-Law Read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this 12th day of
February, 2025.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Mayor, Randy Greenlaw
Clerk,Yvonne Aubichon
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