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05 08 2002 COW Agendan COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA DATE: WEDNESDAY, May 8, 2002 TIME: 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF: - "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT" 3. RECEIPT OF ACCOUNTS: a) Statement of Accounts for the month of April, 2002. 4. DEPUTATIONS: M a) Bob Murray, Secretary, Oro District Lions Club, correspondence re: Guthrie Pavilion Dedication Ceremony. b) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Spring 2002 Highlights. c) R. A. (Bob) Fowler, Secretary, Ontario Property and Environmental Rights Alliance, correspondence re: MNR Land Tax Exemption Proposal / ERB Registry No. PBOOE6007 — April 3, 2002. d) Brenda Sigouin, Clerk — Administrator, Township of Essa, correspondence re: The Ontario Clean Water Agency Regulation 506-01 e) Sherry McKinnon, correspondence re: Request for a four-way stop at the intersection of Line 11 and 15/16 Side road. f) R. Allan Sinton, correspondence re: Request to rename Line 1 North in honour of Private George Robert McNutt. g) Simcoe County District School Board, correspondence re: Update 11 — April 24, 2002. h) k) Midland Public Library Board Meeting Minutes, dated March 21, 2002. John Archer, Royal Canadian Legion Senior Curling Team Branch 262, correspondence re: Appreciation of donation of Township pins. Correspondence in support of Oro-Medonte's Resolution re: Permits to Take Water Process submitted by: ➢ Township of Chapleau ➢ City of Strafford ➢ Village of Point Edward ➢ Township of Armour ➢ Loyalist Township ➢ Township of Chisholm ➢ Municipality of Arran-Elderslie ➢ Township of North Glengarry ➢ Town of Marathon ➢ Township of Chatsworth ➢ Township of Ignace );,, Town of Deseronto ➢ Township of Terrace Bay Walter Dickie, President, Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission re: Airport Agreement. 6. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND FIRE: a) D] C) a e) Report No. ADM2002-20, Paul Gravelle, Treasurer, re: Vacancy Verification Service. Report No. ADM2002-21, Paul Gravelle, Treasurer re: Tendering — Insurance Coverage. Paul Gravelle, Treasurer, re: Discussion of Income Statement presented on calendarized budget format (to be distributed separately). Report No. PR2002-03, Chris Carter, Parks and Recreation Co-ordinator re: Interest in a Community Hall Electrical Upgrade. Councillor Hughes Update re: New Municipal Act Conference Highlights. f) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, discussion re: correspondence from Tim Crawford, Chair, Oro-Medonte History Committee concerning the African Church Roof. K Ll ir V 11 7. PUBLIC WORKS: a) Report No. ES2002-30, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and Environmental Services, re: Request for Streetlighting on Booth Street — Township of Oro-Medonte. a) Report No. PD2002-21, Andria Leigh, Township Planner, re: Appeal of Zoning By-law Amendment 2002-12 for Concession 2, Part of Lot 41 and 42, (Medonte). Development Application P- 116/01 (Settlers Ghost Golf Course) 9. COMMUNITY SERVICE: a) Discussion re: Nomination of Candidate for The Order of Ontario, Ministry of Citizenship and Culture. 10. ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE: zu 9 UN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Wednesday, May 8, 2002 5. CORRESPONDENCE: Additional correspondence in support of Oro-Medonte's Resolution re: Permits to Take Water Process submitted by: ➢ City of Orillia ➢ Township of Southgate ➢ Town of Renfrew ➢ The Township of Melancthon ➢ Municipality of North Bruce Peninsula ➢ City of Belleville ➢ Township of Scugog ➢ City of Owen Sound ➢ Township of Georgian Bluffs ➢ Municipality of Faraday Township ➢ Township of West Grey g) Report No. ADM2002-22, Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Heritage Homestead Signage. h) Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk, re: Discussion concerning Special Council Meeting i) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Discussion concerning request by Oro- Medonte Children's Choir and Youth Choir. b) Report No. PD2002-22, Andria Leigh, Township Planner, re: Waiver of Rezoning Application Fee for Concession 1, East Part of Lot 10 (Orillia), Dawn and Bruce Patterson. a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Discussion of Personnel Matter. • ORO DISTRICT LIONS CLUB P.O. BOX 45 ORO, ONTARIO'` CANADA LOL 2X0 Apr.29,2002 Oro- Medonte Township Parks and Recreation T A�T TT T!'.�.., _"�T±rnn ', 'rf T ?': llaTV 'aV lli 1�1L rAY 1L1V1V L.L'L1C Al1VN Gli1�l'rlVitl1 The Oro District Lions Club has been working together with the Parks and Recreation staff to set up a ceremony to officially turn over the pavilion at the Guthrie Sports Fieids. It has been determined that the pavilion should be dedicated to the memory of the late Mayor Ian Beard. Tile Lions are planning to hold the dedication and a ceremony thanking the sponsors and volunteers on the evening of May 21, 2002. The activities should commence at 6:30pm, with the dedication set-up for 7:00pm. We plan to unveil a donor board and present some appreciation awards. A liar -B -Q soft drinks for those attending. The 'MP and MPP have been invited, with Paul DeVillers' assistant already having confirmed his attendance. The Minor Ball and other users are also invited. We would ask that the Township invite Mrs. Beard and her family, and other appropriate individuals to attend. The various staff groups were all very helpful during the project, and as project co- ordinator it I would like it if you could ask Deborah Broderick to attend.. She was a key person in making the pavilion a reality. Our club president Ron Weir remains as our contact person. We look forward to this opportunity to thank everyone involved with the project, and we hope a fun evening will be had by all. Thanking you in advance, ' ion Secretary :Bob Murray 487 -3927 AJM /Um 0 • IF �h -1 Volume 10- 2002 Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority 366 Mill Street, Highway 90, R. R. # 1, Angus, Ontario LOM IBO TEL (705) 424 -1479, FAX (705) 424 -2115 Website Address: tivrnv.nvca.on.ca &USUMI I&JEEM111 Message from the Chair — Harold Parker "The NVCA vision of "Conserving Healthy Waters" requires a comprehensive watershed management approach, with the full support of all watershed municipalities, agencies and residents' Highlights from the CAO and Staff: i) Wayne Wilson, CAO (ext. 225) wwilson(a-)nvca.on.ca • Healthy Great Lakes Program David Anderson, Federal Environment Minister has encouraged Conservation Ontario to continue our strong efforts to build partnerships and consistency support for the "Healthy Great Lakes Program ". The Minister said that, "Conservation Authorities have an impressive track record in Ontario". The Minister went on to say, that he" appreciates the interest, support and initiative of Conservation Ontario, in our shared objective to achieve a healthy Great Lakes ". • Vision 2002 A high quality Power Point presentation was developed on the NVCA Vision and the 2002 Budget. The Chair, Vice - Chair, CAO and the Communications Director, travelled to 9 municipalities to make presentations during the budget process. The slide presentation will be available shortly on the NVCA website at www.nvca.on.ca ii) Land Management & Stewardship - Byron Wesson, Director of Land Management & Stewardship Services (ext.224) bwesson(& - nvca.on.ca • Sale of NVCA Administration Lands The NVCA Administration property of 4.46 acres on County Rd #90 has been listed through Royal Le Page Real Estate at a listing price of $350,000. A multiple offer tendering process is being used to seek and collect offers from interested individuals. • Minesing Swamp and Fort Willow Management Plan The NVCA is looking for public input for the Minesing Swamp and Fort Willow Management Plans. Contact the NVCA Land Management Services with your comments. • 12th Annual Arbour Day The Annual Arbour Day - "Greening our Valley" community tree sale will take place on Saturday, May 4m Sales start at 8:00a.m. - Till noon. Prices range from $2.00 to $5.00 per tree. There are 11 native species available. The community tree sales will take place in Wasaga Beach, Elmvale, Stayner and Angus. iii) Planning and Technical Services - Charles Burgess, Director of Planning (ext. 229) cburgess(a)_nvca.on.ca • New NVCA Pond Policy Recognizing that ponds have an impact on the Nottawasaga watershed, a new policy has been established to regulate their development and redevelopment. Ponds, whether natural or artificial, have many functions. Natural ponds can provide important habitat for aquatic life and wildlife such as fish while artificial ponds can provide water for agricultural - related uses including livestock and irrigation. Ponds are also created to manage storm water as result of urbanization and development. Despite their type and function, ponds can have both a positive and negative impact on the watershed. The impacts of pond development will be managed and monitored on a cumulative basis over time on a watershed basis. The purpose of the pond policy is to establish a framework that will: - protect water resources - direct pond development away from environmentally significant areas prevent flooding hazards through proper pond design and redesign monitor the effects of ponds in the watershed on a cumulative basis promote the consistent review of applications for pond development communicate and educate the general public on proper pond development This comprehensive and detailed policy is available from the NVCA Planning Department. • Smart Growth The Ontario government introduced a new strategy called "Smart Growth" to manage growth. The strategy has a strong connection to environmental protection and therefore much relevance to Ontario conservation authorities. The GTA is expected to grow by 100,000 people every year for the next two decades. The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority watershed population is expected to double in 15 to 20 years. With this comes the potential for loss of natural areas and farmland, reduced water and air quality and unbalanced development. Conservation Ontario is seeking representation on the Provincial Smart Growth working panels. • NVCA Flood Warning Current Flood Information is available by contacting the NVCA Forecast Centre at (705) 424 -1479 Ext. 301. Mike Dodd, Acting Flood Forecast Duty Officer can be reached at ext. 226 or cellular (705) 727 -6235. • Partnership Agreement with the Township of Mulmur A partnership agreement for streamlining the circulation procedures for consents and minor variance applications between the NVCA and the Township of Mulmur was passed on March 28, 2002. The NVCA has partnership agreements with 10 other municipalities including: - Township of Amaranth - Township of Springwater - Town of New Tecumseth - Township of Essa - Town of Wasaga Beach - Town of Mono - Town of Shelburne - Township of Clearview - Township of Oro - Medonte - Township of Adjala- Tosorontio • Summary of 2001 Permits and Enforcement Matters Available A comprehensive permitting system has been established at the NVCA in order to implement the environmental regulations. Permits are issued for works in association with a watercourse, the construction of buildings in the flood plain, and fill grading or site alteration. The NVCA Executive Committee approves all permits. There were 248 permits issued in 2001, 23% of these permits involved fisheries review. A ten- year comparison of permits issued by the NVCA is as follows: The sharp increase in the number of permits issued from 1993 to 1995 was primarily due to the implementation of the regulations in all of the watershed municipalities. A comprehensive summary is available through the Planning Department. • South Simcoe Groundwater Study MPP Joe Tascona recently announced "our government is committed to ensuring that everyone in this province has access to clean, safe drinking water, by gaining a better understanding of our water supply, we can plan to protect it and preserve it for the future ". In late 2001, the NVCA received almost $1 million funding grant for a groundwater study that will generate invaluable tools for protection of groundwater. The study will involve all our Simcoe County municipalities and will integrate knowledge gained during earlier studies in our Dufferin /Grey municipalities into a comprehensive understanding of aquifer systems and groundwater supply across the watershed. IV) Corporate Communications - Barbara MacKenzie - Wynia, (ext. 227) bmackenzie- wynia(_nvca.on.ca • Healthy Waters Brochure and Waterways Tabloid Two new NVCA publications are being printed and will be distributed to all watershed municipalities. The Healthy Waters brochure describes the stewardship programs available for landowners to assist the management of water quality issues on their properties. The Waterways tabloid is a co- operative initiative with the Saugeen Valley Conservation, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Ducks Unlimited and the NVCA to provide valuable information on watershed management. Both of these tabloids will be available from all watershed municipalities. Re: MNR Land Tax Exemption Proposal / EBR Registry No PBOOE6007 - April 3 2002 The stated purpose of this proposal is to substitute-":Q mmunity" for ':other" in describing miscellaneous conservation lands eligible for the Conservation Land$il nncentive program (CLTIP). But it also confirms "lands owned by non -profit organizations that, through management, contribute to provincial conservation and natural heritage program objectives" are included in that re -named category. The recommendation then specifies property tax exemption for lands owned by "non- profit organizations, other than a Conservation Authority, which is a charitable organization for purposes of the Income Tax Act and has natural heritage protection as its principle objective ". And lists seven sub - categories of such CLTIP- eligible lands within, or adjacent to, those identified as biodiversity conservation, United Nations Biosphere Reserve, Wetland of International importance, Niagara Escarpment Protection Area, Oak Ridges Moraine, Provincial Park, National Park, Conservation Reserve or National/Provincial Wildlife Area. Issued late in 2001, a Hearing Officers Report for the most recent Niagara Escarpment Plan Review fully endorsed the views of five special interest groups with charitable tax standing who lobbied the Ontario government for "public body status" to assist their acquisition of Escarpment land for later designation as tax exempt "conservation ". It is interesting to note that the entire Escarpment was one of several Ontario land forms declared, without public or legislative debate, a United Nations Biosphere Reserve in 1990 and that the MNR is currently its supervising agency. It appears the proposal now at hand not only certifies significant property tax exemptions for pre - qualified beneficiaries who own or later acquire Escarpment land but also serves to broaden the scope and multiply the opportunities for similar arrangements across Ontario. The ballooning cost of provincial land use initiatives are being downloaded to municipalities where they invariably impact local taxpayers. In this instance, on the recommendation that vast tracts of designated "conservation" land be transferred from municipal tax rolls to the management skills of non - government organizations, local Councils would be obliged to proportionally increase property taxes for local citizens. Who would, whether by accident or design, thereby be paying for land tax benefits awarded by provincial decree to unelected, unaccountable special interest groups. On behalf of left -out, tax -weary landowners everywhere we urge your Council to review the total acreage of CLTIP- exempt land already authorized in its constituency, to study the implications of EBR Registry No. PBOOE6007 from the perspective of its long term consequences and to forward appropriate comments to the MNR. On request, we'll be pleased to fax a copy of the MNR document in question to your office. Yours truly �Bob��Fl;�_ Secretary "to protect, and entrench in law, landowner rights and responsibilities" 04/11jI2002 14:15 7054242367 5786 Simcoe County Road 21 Utopia, (Essa Twp), Ontario LOM 1 TO April 9, 2002 ESSA f 'YPAtlt- 01/02 ZIQ- 5 d —/ 1hwa mA Country Mw To all Mayors and Councils of Municipalities in Simcoe County Telephone: (705) 424-9770 Fax:(705) 424-2367 E-mail: essat@look.ca Web Site, www.essatownship.on.ca Dear Mayor and Council: d" The Ontario Clean Water Agency, which operates Essa's water and sewer system, has brought an issue to our attention related to the new Drinking Water Regulations. As a result of the new Regulations, it is necessary to report spikes of turbidity in the water systems regardless<� of the cause. A simple pump start up will cause a spike in the turbidity and as a result it has become necessary for the water systems to be monitored on a daily basis, including weekends. In this municipality, this is resulting in additional staffing cost of approximately $35,000 per year. The Ontario Clean Water Agency has requested clarification from the Ministry with regard to this particular Regulation. A copy of their correspondence to the Ministry is attached for clarification. At a recent meeting of Council, the following resolution was passed to support OCWA's request. Be it resolved that the Township of Essa supports the request by the Ontario Clean Water Agency to the Ministry of the Environment, that the Ministry provide clear interpretation and consistent application of Sections 8(1)(a) (i) and 8(2)(a) of OWRA Regulation 506-01 with respect to the reporting of spikes of turbidity)- And further, that this resolution be circulated to other County municipalities. If your Municipality is encountering the same difficulty with this Regulation, it is respectfully suggested that you support this resolution and forward your support to Mr. Frank Wilson, Director, Northern Region, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, 3' Floor, Ste. 331, 435 James St. S,, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E 6S7. With thanks for your consideration. BS:bs att. Yours truly, lflze� J�Op� Brenda Sigouin Clerk-Administrator W 04/11/2002 14:15 7054242367 ESSA PAGE 0 ^2t/02 OCWA letterhead COMMON Februa6 28, 2002 Mr. Frank Wilson Director, Northern Region l; Ontario Ministry of the Environment 3rd floor Suite 331 - 435 James St. S. Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E 6S7 of OWRA Reg. 506/01- Reporting Turbidity Spikes Dear Mr. Wilson: I am writing to follow up on the February 22, 2002 teleconference between the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) and the Ministry of Environment (MoE) to discuss momentary recorded turbidity spikes being experienced at waterworks. These spikes are caused by maintenance, calibration and equipment starts and stops. Although these false readings are operationally induced due to the nature of plant equipment and instrumentation technology, the expectation from a regulatory perspective is that these are reported in the customary fashion as non - compliance. A number of OCWA- operated waterworks have installed continuous monitoring equipment to meet the sampling and analysis requirement of OWRA Reg. 506/01 (amending O. Reg. 459/00) for turbidity. Due to the nature of this technology, these continuous monitors are impacted by equipment startup, maintenance, and pressure events that can be misinterpreted as turbidity. For example, with each pump startup, there is the possibility that air in a pump or the associated piping causes a brief spike ( >1.0 NTU) in the turbidity reading_ This is not an accurate reading of the turbidity levels and therefore not a true indication of the water quality. It is estimated that within three to five minutes after startup the turbidity readings are stabilized and true readings are once again captured. We have received varied interpretations from MoE inspectors across the province regarding the applicability of the notification requirement (O. Reg 506/01 s.8(1)(a)(i) and 8(2)(a)) with respect to the occurrence of momentary turbidity spikes such as these. We understand this has been adequately dealt with in some Certificates of Approval but that the application is not consistent nor widespread. As such we request your assistance to clarify the notification requirements with respect to this issue. Should you have any questions respecting the above or wish to discuss further, please contact me directly at 905.274.7669 extension 227. We look forward to working with the Ministry of Environment in resolving this matter as we are jointly committed to ensuring all actions are taken for the protection of public and environmental health through responsible and compliant operations. Xarlene Macabuag Manager, Compliance & Quality Assurance/Quality Control C. George Terry, OCWA Director - Operational Research & Development Frank Quarisa, OCWA Vice President - Project Development & Technical Services Dan Atkinson, OCWA Vice President - Operations Wwj Members of Council April, 19*, 2002 Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Dear Members of Council, I am writing to you on behalf of the parents that have children who walk to East Oro Public School. We are concerned with the safety of our children crossing over the busy 15/16 Side road. We are aware that the speed has been decreased, however, cars are not slowing down! The children crossing live on the north side of Line 11. Some of the residents have witnessed very "close calls ", where a child has come within seconds of being hit by a car. Our request is that a four way stop be put in at the intersection of Line 11 and 15/16 Side road. It is sad to say, but usually something tragic has to happen like a child being killed before that intersection will be changed. We thank you for looking into our request and we hope we hope to hear about your decision in the near future! Yours sincerely,, Sherry McKinnon 487 -2159 13 U R. R. #1 Barrie, ON. UM 4Y8 April 18, 2002 Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte P.O. Box 100 Oro, ON LOL 2X0 To Council: i 1 - Recent tumloil in Afghanistan has made us all more aware of the great freedom we enjoy in our beloved Canada, more specifically Ontario and locally, the picturesque Oro - Medonte. The recent military tragedy in Afghanistan with the loss of Canadian lives makes the situation all the more real & tragic. Such current events bring to mind local boys who lost their lives in wars over the years. I think specifically of Private George Robert McNutt who spent his childhood and his young life in the short section of Line I North, Oro - Medonte. In 1942 transportation was not as available as it is now and as I understand the story, Private George Robert McNutt walked out Line 1 North from his home farm to Craighurst, leaving his recently widowed mother and a younger brother on his way to active overseas duty. I don't personally remember Private George McNutt as I was only 3 in 1942, however I know he was highly regarded throughout the area. I have walked this road daily for the past 20 years not as a duty but for health and pure enjoyment. With the return of four Canadian bodies today, I thought of George and his walk en route to South Africa and eventually Italy. During his stay in Italy he suffered severe wounds to his legs and hands which caused his death within a few days. With all of the above in mind, I request some consideration be given to renaming Concession 1 North to McNutt Road. I suppose an alternative would be George Street, however I believe we have one in Oro- Medonte. I feel this would be a small honor we could show and a lasting remembrance of Private George McNutt. Memorials over the years honor to some extent, all the fallen men and women. We care and we owe so much. If we forget the past we lose the key to the future. As a side benefit this would also be a safety feature for emergency services as Concession I in this Township is quite intermittent and results in confusion. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Yours truly, R. Allan SiXeth cc. Eli Robert Renton Stan & Stephany Sinton Barbara Dunsmore Norman Grant Please post and distribute SCDSB Update 11— April 24, 2442 Simcoe County District School Board meeting highlights 1170 Hiahwav 26, Midhurst ON LOL 1X0 (705) 728 -7570 Capital Planning Reports Trustees received a comprehensive capital finance model at the Central Services Standing Committee meeting earlier in April. This model provides data illustrating the financial impact of the current capital strategic plan and estimated capital projects over the next 25 years. The model also shows the impact of other scenarios such as delaying construction projects by one or two years. To ensure adequate funding will be available for school construction projects, trustees approved the recommendation that all future capital planning reports and recommendations for capital project approval include the impact on capital financing using the capital finance model. School Year Calendar 2002 -2003 Trustees approved the proposed school year calendar for 2002 -2003. The proposed calendar will be submitted to the Ministry of Education for final approval. Developed in consultation with school councils, school administrators, school staffs, federations and unions, the proposed calendar contains the following significant dates: • First day of school— Sept. 3 • Professional Activity Days Elementary — Sept. 27, Dec. 6 Secondary — Jan. 30, June 26 All Schools — Jan. 31, June 27 • Secondary School Evaluation Days — Jan. 23 to 29, June 19 to 25 • December Break — Dec. 23 to Jan. 3 • March Break —March 10 to 14 • Board Holidays — March 7, June 30 Tender Approved Trustees approved the tender Fagade Restoration - Regent Public School, as submitted by Shertine Construction Ltd., Collingwood, in the amount of $283,000 (GST excluded). Average Class Size - Secon v Ontario regulations set out the procedures i the calculation of average class sizes for boards. The average class si5e report for elementary schools filed in December indicated an overall average class site for JK to Grade 3 classes of 21.46 and for elementary classes overall of 24.34. The calculated average class size for secondary schools using both October 31 and March 31 actual enrollment data is 20.84. The maximum average class size allowed in the SCDSB secondary panel is 22. Trustee Information Due to health issues, Trustee Deborah Thompson representing New Tecumseth, Bradford -West Gwillimbury has been excused from attending Board meetings up to August 31, 2002. Trustee Thompson would like to inform her constituents that she remains available by telephone to address concerns and issues. Trustee Thompson's phone number is (905) 729 -0039. Education Week takes place across the province from April 29 to May 3. The provincial theme is: "Preparing Students for the Challenges of Tomorrow." Students and staff in SCDSB schools are gearing up for Education Week. A chart of activities has been sent to local media representatives and will be included in an Education Week display at the Education Centre. The Excellence in Education Student Awards evening sponsored by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation with support from the Simcoe County District School Board takes place Tuesday, May 7 at 7 pm in the Education Centre. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Updates are for everyone interested in our public education system. Information: Debbie Clarke, Communications Officer, (705) 734 -6363, ext. 241. Please post and distribute ✓ 5 — °3 • The Midhurst Historical Society recently SCDSB UPDATE — APRIL 24, 2002 held an informative and entertaining PAGE 2 evening session focusing on the topic, "Changes in Education ". Participants included retired educators. Secondary students from throughout Simcoe County will be participating in a mock United Nations Assembly beginning in the morning and ending at approximately 2 pm on Tuesday, April 30 in the Education Centre. Trustee Mary Anne Wilson provided an update from the Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium Board meeting held April 15. The SCSTC Board welcomed new Manager Alan Hardwick. Mike Graham, Superintendent of Facility Services for the Simcoe County District School Board, has been appointed Chairperson: Jeff Doleweerd, Vice - Chairperson of the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, is Vice - Chairperson of the SCSTC Board. Trustee Wilson summarized discussions about cost - saving measures and by -law development in the area of transportation. The Orillia Rotary Club and representatives from all levels of government, communities, school boards and schools honoured 75 graduating students from the four Orillia secondary schools at a Rotary luncheon on April 23. The students were honoured for consistently maintaining an average mark of 80% or higher. • School administrators and staff of new schools were commended for their efforts in making schools ready and welcoming for students. Upcoming official openings are scheduled for May 9 at Nantyr Shores Secondary School, May 15 at Bear Creek Secondary School, and May 27 at Mapleview Heights Elementary School. • Oakley Park Public School hosted a highly successful event recently with parents and community members who spent time reading favourite books to students. Next Meetings Central Services Standing Committee — Wed., May 1, 7 pm. School Services Standing Committee — Wed., May 8, 7 pm. Regular Board — Wed., May 22, 7:30 pm. Updates are for everyone interested in our public education system. Information: Debbie Clarke, Communications Officer, (705) 734 -6363, ext. 241. 1/ 1 i IG'• III it•'1 DATE: March 21, 2002 LOCATION: Midland Public Library Boardroom Page 1 of PRESENT: B. Playter, G.A. Walker, L. LaPlume, J. Swick, A. Wilkes, A. Campbell ABSENT: G. Swick, D. Moore, K. Stewart STAFF: J. Sainte, Chief Librarian, G. Griffith, Recording Secretary GUEST: Mr. Richard Archdekin, Director, Public Utilities Commission ITEM I ISSUE Presentation by Mr. Richard Archdekin, Director, Public Utilities Commission Mr. Sainte introduced Mr. Archdekin, Director of the PUC who was invited to speak to the Board regarding the Library's power consumption. Mr. Archdekin began by informing the Board of his findings related to the Library's power consumption. The testing carried out indicates that the Library is doing an efficient job of keeping hydro consumption down, given the size and square footage of the building. A chart was distributed showing "load data" or changes in power consumption during the day on March 11, 2002. The Library's power consumption has changed very little since 1999, which Mr. Archdekin attributed to the proper installation of the new HVAC and Boiler system. As of May 1, 2002 the power market in Ontario is being opened up to competition. Industry will pay on an hourly basis for energy costs while households and the Library will be charged a flat rate for a period of time, possibly 3 months. Charges will be "unbundled" to show the various costs for energy generation, distribution and transmission costs, as well as taxes and a debt charge to help pay down the former Ontario Hydro's debt of $32 billion. At this time Mr. Archdekin could only speak to costs for energy generation as Ontario Hydro has yet to unbundle these costs. The main players in this new market are Ontario Power Generation, Bruce Pow and TransAlta. There will be sales people calling on householders to sign on at a flat rate for a period of one to three years. That flat rate is currently 5.9 cents per Kw hour. In Midland, the PUC, which will operate on a fluctuating or "spot" market, will be the default supplier if you choose not to sign on with another company. Mr. Archdekin stated that the average cost over the whole year would likely be a little over .05 cents per Kw hour. Mr. Playter thanked Mr. Archdekin for coming and providing the Board with this very helpful information. ACTION 4 MIDLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING DATE: March 21, 2002 LOCATION: Midland Public Library Boardroom ITEM 1. 2. 3., 4. A 6. ISSUE Call to order Mr. Playter called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Invocation Deferred to next meeting due to the lateness of starting, combined with bad weather. Approval of the agenda Moved by: A. Campbell Seconded by: L. LaPlume That the agenda be approved. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting of February 14, 2002. Moved by: A. Wilkes Seconded by: G.A. Walker That the minutes of the Board meeting held on February 14, 2002 be approved. Business arising from the minutes 5.1 Tiny Township update. Mr. Sainte reported that he is waiting for final budget numbers after which he will meet with Mrs. Gignac, Town Treasurer to review actual budget figures and respond accordingly. Approval of the accounts i Moved by: A. Campbell Seconded by: J. Swick That the accounts for the month of February 2002 totalling $18,275.78 be approved. Page 2 of 4 ACTION v - i .,,.- MIDLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING Page 3 of c DATE: March 21, 2002 LOCATION: Midland Public Library Boardroom ITEM I ISSUE ( ACTION 7. Reports of Board Committees 7.1 Finance Committee — Art Campbell, Chairman Mr. Sainte reported that he had not heard about final budget approval from Town Council. Mr. Playter stated that no further cuts have been made since the 2nd draft of the budget was sent back to Council. 7.2 Strategic Planning Committee Mr. Sainte reported that he will contact Peter Abbott of the Southern Ontario Library Service about moving ahead with a space needs survey. 7.3 Fundraising Committee — G.A. Walker, Chairman Tickets are available at the Main desk for this year's Literary Affair dinner /dance. Board members were asked to help promote and sell tickets. Silent auction items are also needed. There will be another planning meeting at Mrs. Walker's house on Wednesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. S. I New business 9. There was no new business. Information 9.1 Chief Librarian's Report Mr. Sainte went to Innisville Public Library to check out the new County fibre optic network (SCAN). It is 2 to 3 times faster than our wireless system. 9.1.1 Ste. Marie collection update Books from this collection are now on site and in boxes. Mr. Sainte reported that Staff had mentioned a musty smell emanating from the books. This could be problematic for people who have sensitivities to mold and mildew. DATE: March 21, 2002 11 1 : 1:'• :!•i 1 LOCATION: Midland Public t)h--q Page 4 of ITEM I ISSUE :. ACTION # ! , 14. 9.1 Chief Librarian's Report — continued Several suggestions were made about impr&vjng the condition and smell of these items. Ionization was suggested as a method that cleaning companies use to eliminate the smell of smoke after a fire. Mr. Sainte will contact the company mentioned to look into this solution. The question of extra insurance for this collection was raised. A fall opening will be scheduled. 9.2 Correspondence A congratulatory letter and $50.00 donation were received by Children's Librarian Bonnie Reynolds for her very popular StoryTime for preschoolers held on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Well done, Bonnie! 9.3 Other information Mr. Playter mentioned that he has noticed gangs of young people hanging around the front of the building after hours. Perhaps the police could be asked to cruise by more often. It was pointed out, that although a formal letter of resignation has not been received, there appears to be a vacancy on the Board. Mr. Sainte will speak to CAO Fred Flood regarding this issue. Adjournment Moved by: B. Playter That the meeting be adjourned at 8.30 p.m. Chairman of the Chief Librarian V John Archer 2 Bertram Drive Elmvale, ON LOL1P0 April 2002 Mayor of Oro - Medonte The Township of Oro - Medonte P.O. Box 100 ORO, ON LOL 2X0 Dear Mayor r/ c Thank you for your donation of pins to our Royal Canadian Legion Senior Curling Team Branch 262 (Elmvale). Our competition in Forest in March was well organized and proved to be a great celebration of curling and comradeship. The participants and officials who received your pins were most appreciative. The curlers from all provinces represented their command well both on and off the ice. The team from Meritt B.C. finished in first place with a perfect 9 -0 win -loss record. We had a great game against them and lost by one point. Consequently, we finished tied for second place and won the tiebreaker game against New Brunswick to be awarded second place. On behalf of our team thank you again for involving your municipality in this event. Yours truly, John Archer S/, -a Koyal Canadian Legion Branch 262 Elmvale Senior Curling Team Bob Storey — Garry Turner John Archer — Bill Truax — Lou Turner Thank you for your support 04/26/02 FRI 09:51 FAX 7058641824- TWP OF CHAPLEAIT 84/17/02 22:08:28 EST; ASSOCIATIUM OF? -> 7058641024 CLERK-Chapleau TP Page 003 APR-17-02 WED 03:37 PM 260 FAX NO, 416 971 6191 2. 02 04/17/2202 1.0; 42 OM MEDQN'Ti= TWP > 1416t1Y1 -JSfd m _.Z I At Liriv 7 S.• Do- i00 41m. Onmrla I 01 ?KO CO3p%,0 Age"" To: All Ontario Municipalities Nm rjjQjje: (7b51 487-2171 FAX j7o5) 4*'7.0133 ww,ro,t0rms�d�- urc�•m�ctanrr..an ca PM Re: Permits to Take Water Process Oro-Medonte Council at its Committee of the Whole Meeting held March 27, 2002, adopted The following recommendation: "it is recommended that the, Ministry of the Environment be asked to: i) Ensure that the cumulative impacts of water takings In a watershed are considered before Individual applications for PTTW am considered; 2) Ensure that the impacts of any water takings an the features and functions associated with the ecosystem of an area are considered before individual applications for PT are considered; AND, 3) Notify local municipalities to host a Public Meeting at which time ;applications for PT"TW can bo addressed in an open public forum and that procedures for such 8 meeting and its notification process be similar to those in the Planning Act; AND FURTHER that this re(_,-nlution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario for endorsement,- , 7 please present this resolution 5 ons eration and support. Marilyn Pennycou Clerk Township of Oro-Medonto TOWNSHIP OF CHr \?LEM) (.-IHAPLEAU, ONIARIC) 7' 91 tA—ki9G0--1 w%A' Township of Oro-Medonte Box 100 ORO ON LOL 2X0 Attention: Ms. Marilyn Pennycook Clerk Dear Ms. Pennycook: �W. .April.29, 2002 =- - -;I_ Z)j Please be advised that Stratford City Council in session on April 22, 2002 adopted the following resolution: R2002-212 That C4-2002-64, being a resolution from the Township of Oro-Medonte with respect to applications for permits to take water (P77W) and watersheds, be supported. Yours truly, �.., C�'C��' AZT ��-�^- /cw Joan L. Thomson, B.A., A.M.C. T City Clerk cc: Bert Johnson, M.P.P. , 0 CITY of STRATFOR Corporate Services City Hall, P.O. Box 818 Stratford, Ontario N5A 6WI (519) 271-0250 Fax: (519) 273-5041 Township of Oro-Medonte Box 100 ORO ON LOL 2X0 Attention: Ms. Marilyn Pennycook Clerk Dear Ms. Pennycook: �W. .April.29, 2002 =- - -;I_ Z)j Please be advised that Stratford City Council in session on April 22, 2002 adopted the following resolution: R2002-212 That C4-2002-64, being a resolution from the Township of Oro-Medonte with respect to applications for permits to take water (P77W) and watersheds, be supported. Yours truly, �.., C�'C��' AZT ��-�^- /cw Joan L. Thomson, B.A., A.M.C. T City Clerk cc: Bert Johnson, M.P.P. , 0 J.A. SIMON Clerk- Treasurer B.B.A., M.B.A. A.M.C.T. April 25, 2002 The Township of Oro - Medonte P.O. Box 100 Oro, Ontario 101 2X0 ATTN: MARILYN PENNYCOCK — CLERK Dear Ms. Pennycock; RE: RESOLUTION — PERMITS TO TAKE WATER t,r -v 36 ST. CLAIR STREET POINT EDWARD, ONTARIO N7V 4G8 PHONE (519) 337 -3021 FAX (519) 337 -5963 6a At its April 23, 2002 meeting, the Point Edward Council reviewed the letter from the Township of Oro- Medonte received April 17th 2002 containing a resolution recommending the Provincial Ministry of the Environment ensure cumulative impacts of water takings are considered when reviewing applications, take into consideration the impact on the ecosystem and hold public meetings to review applications. After due consideration, the Council passed a resolution supporting the resolution of the Township. The resolution points out how vital a resource our water is the every resident. cerely Joe Simon Clerk/Treasurer JASlgy OFFICE OF THE CLERK- TREASURER April 29, 2002 BOX 533, BURK'S FALLS ONTARIO POA 1CO Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk, Township of Ore - Medonte, P.O. Box 100, Oro, ON LOL 2X0 Dear Ms. Pennycook; DISTRICT OF PARRY SOUND �f t � S l Jayr1 Fax: (705) 382 -2068 (705) 382 -3332 (705) 382 -2954 l: armourtp @onhnk.net lwww.hips.com/armour Your resolution to request the Ministry of Environment to ensure that cumulative impacts of water takings in a watershed are considered before individual applications for PTTW are approved was read and discussed at a regular meeting of Council held on Tuesday, April 23, 2002. I am pleased to enclose a copy of a resolution of support passed by Council at that meeting. Council wish you well in your endeavour. Yours truly, Laura Rowley, Clerk- Treas{r r Moved CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OFARMOUR MINOR ARai / C� April 23, 2002 NO. LS That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the Township of Oro - Medonte regarding requesting the Ministry of Environment to ensure that cumulative impacts of water takings in a watershed are considered before individual applications for PTTW are approved. Recorded Vote: Blakelock, Rod Corcoran, Marty Cripps, Joanne Gill, Frank McFarlane, Gary - for / opposed for / opposed for / opposed for:/ opposed for `/ opposed carried Pecuniary Interest Declared Blakelock, Rod Corcoran, Marty Cripps, Joanne Gill, Frank McFarlane, Gary defeated 37L Llv The Corporation of Loyalist Township P.O. Box 70, 263 Main Street, Odessa, Ontario KOH 2HO April 25, 2002 (Z02VA s�0 S Tel: 613 - 386 -7351 Fax: 613- 386 -3833 e -mail: loyaltwp @kos.net www.loyalist- township.on.ca The Honourable Chris Stockwell Minister of the Environment lfh Flr., 135 St. Clair Ave., W. Toronto, Ontario M4V 1P5 Honourable Sir: Re: Township of Oro - Medonte Resolution Permits to Take Water Process Please be advised that Loyalist Township Council, at a regular meeting held April 22 °a, 2002, received and supported a resolution from the Township of Oro - Medonte regarding permits to take water. A copy of the Township of Oro - Medonte's resolution is attached for your information. I trust this is the information you require. Yours very truly, Brenda f. Township Enclosure BJH/hs c.c. Leona Dombrowsky, M.P.P. Township of Oro - Medonte APR -17 -02 WED 03:41 PH 260 FAX N0. 416 971 6191 04/17/2V02 10:42 ORO MEDONTE TWP 4 14169 ?19372 THE CORPORATION OF' IIIE TOWN 8111V P. 01/04 Nu. sl_j� vaaa 4!�j 17 148 LIAo 7 5.. Box 100 Um, Onmri4 101 )XO rlsniit (705),187.2171 Fax (705) 487 -0133 www.luwrtd �Ip.unrdtuAann:.rNl. ca To: All Ontario Municipalities Re: Permits to Take Water Process Oro - Medonte Council at its Committee of the Whole Meeting held March 27, 2002, adopted the following recornmendation: "it is recommended that the Ministry of the Environment be asked to: 1) Ensure that the cumulative impacts of water takings in a watershed are considered before individual applications for PTTW are considered; 2) Ensure that the impacts of any water takings on the features and functions associated with the ecosj stem of an area are considered before individual applications for PTTW are considered; AND, 3) Notify local municipalities to host a Public Meeting at which time applications for PTTW can be addressed in an open public forum and that procedures for such a meeting and its notification process be similar to those in the Planning Act; AND FURTHER that this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario for endorsement." Please present this resolution at your next council meeting for consideration and support. Marilyn Pennycook Clerk Township of Oro - Medonte r1,k nwctiw V Merik+! �cW.r ansna u. W� l.rv:cc E) Its _V""1 &,V—i.+lL —daft. �;S() r.tlM lM Hrv. or �o.ItI4Y Ot »c A w.ri.Jw vI Munldpdf um M VnY.r++ lAMO), Ib wi+�M�rt uu+..n�. r�Ayr.. nlncNrs er Direu. _ noo I r7 D,:! ° 7_� PqT : Oqq r T AT T nW nP 7 PA(;F . n7 0 Y a/ .a. 1 / YL. a.a. • 1Y • JJ YY l a ..YYYY aU 1 1 Vll ua U44 Juu JuaJ uLLD11-UU9Q 1 1J U AF rage atJ3 APR-17 -02 WED 03:41 PM 260 FAX N0, 416 971 6191 P. 02/04 121,4!1 ?!20212 10:42 ORO MEDONTE TUP 14169719 :V2 NU. Jy= Were« 5, - -8 C ?IMERIDIAN KMMNG 0004SULTMM Pat ge 1I of ye" Jannifor Velentewskir ICAO - Township of Oro•Medonte Frriral Mick McDonald i3zie: January 23, 2002 Subject: Tuwnxhip Concerns over PT1rW Process Job Number; 1400 I lravo prepatO this memo in response to your request for our comments on the current Permit to 7;;ke =. W:titrr (PTTW) process and how it can be improved to perhaps better deal with issues of cooc.srn to the Town:;hip of Oro- Medonte. This memo briefly describes the NTTW process, the shortcorr.ings of the process, how the process can be Improved and suggests a possible re�solutlon for corisideratton by the Central Simcce Mayor's group. CURRENT PTTW PROCESS aeotion $4 of the Ontario Water Resources Act (OVVRA) requires that a Permit to Take Water be Issued for any water taking in excess of 50,000 litres per day. The permit is required whether the source is ground waive or surface water. The Ministry of Environment (MOE) typically requires applicants to apply for a PTTW before any waierworic construction Is Initiated. The applirations for a PTTW must include accurate i*rn%ation on the location and the proposed quantity of the taking and if applicable, any Information about the water storage, use of ponds, pumping tests or existing protgems. Applicalinns are submitted to the MOE Regionni Office. The Regional Office reviews the applicnticm for completeness and then posts the application on the Environmental Registry under the Provinces Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR). Anyone with access to the Internet has access Lo the F.nv'rtonmental Registry. No other notice Is provided. It should be noted that most municipal grater takings, takings for the Irrigation of crops and takings of less than one year to length ar e not posted on the Environmental Registry. All PTTW proposals are posted on the Environmental Registry for public comments for at least 30 gays. After the Z0 day period has passed, the MOE posts a Decision Notice on the Environmental Registry. The Decision Notice indicates whether or not a permit has been issued wit why. When a decision is made, any residents of Ontario may seek leave to appeal the derision, by serving written notice within 15 days of the decision date. The appeal must be r4gQ 1 iii Coiner Wroet, Barrie, Ontario UM 1H2 Phone, (705) 737-4512 Fax: (705) 737 -5078 nDo 117 'ammo =T ° accnr T OT T nti n=1) onf :C Gil a APR -17 -02 WED 0342 PM 260 FAX N0, 416 971 6191 P. 03/04 ti �l7iTl 2 10-.42 ORO MEDONTE TWP a 14169719372 N13.J55 LOOM 151 -11 served upon the Environmental Commissioner, the MOE, the proponent and the Environmental Appeal Board. The leave for appeal must dernonstra(6 that: a) there is a good reason to believe thnt no reasonable person, having regard to the relevant law and any government policies developed to guide a decision of that kind, could have made the decision; and, b) a decision in respect of which an appeal is sought could result in significant harm to the environment. The appeal would be dealt with by tho Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT). In recent years, a number of PTTW applications have been appealed and dealt with by the ERT. CONCERNS WiTH THE PTTW PROCESS In Jonuary 2001, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO) prepared a brief to the Walkerton Enquiry on the PTTW process, l he ECO reviewed a number of PTT'W decision notices and their associated permits to determine the quality of information in both. The baseline assessment also attempted to determine the impacts and implications that deficiencies would have on public comment rates and ecosystem management. The follow -up assessment was more Epeoific in that it reviewed decision notices and permits, only for the purposes of determining whether problems identified In the baseline assessment were continuing or not On the basis of this reiview, the EGO founds number of inconsistencies and deficiencies with the pfocesb, These am reproduced below: Some Tegistry notices included inadttquate or Inaccurate descriptions of PTTW proposals and permits, included ambiguously or Incorrectly reported sources of water and Inaccurately or Inconsistently reported water quantities; MOE staff who administer the PTTW program use metric and imperral measurements in proposal and decision notices and this makes tracking, assessing and managing water resources more difficult; • Thera is evidence of regional differences in PTTW evaluation by MOE staff, resulting in regional variations in PTTW administration; Takings were permitted which did not appear to take into account the quantity of water available in particular watersheds; • ThLre is no clear evidence that MOE consistontiy applies an ecosystem approach to assessing PTTW applications and Issuing permits. According to the Standard Development Branch of the MOE, 'an ecosystem approach to land use p(atirlIng would provide &arty and Syst MOUG 00anoe on the Inter - relationships betw"n existing and potential land uses and the health of ecosystem over timer. This approach is based on the r(xogn4ion that ecosystems have limits, uspecially in tenris of the stresses that they can absorb. Thera is growing evidence that too much stress, can irreversibly degrade or destroy ecosystems." Page 2 11li Collier Street, 6arrie, Ontario L4M 111-12 Ph©ne: (705) 737 -4512 Fax. (705) T37 -5078 a ��PR 17 2002 23:34 EST; ASSOCIATION OF? PAGE.04 4 a •84/17/82 22:11 :S2 EST; ASSOCIATION OF ? -> 613 386 3833 CLERK - Loyalist TP APR -17-02 WED 03:42 PM 260 FAX NO, 416 971 6191 tii4it ?�l�sf�2 13:4? oRo mi:)wm nIP a 14101?193 ?2 Page 885 P. 04/04 NU. J= IrrMM i On the basis of the above, the ECU concluded that the information generated by the PTTW process *could not be relied upon to: • Enable the public M make informed comments on PTTW applications, a Enable MOE, Consorvorion Authorkies, municipalities, members of the public and other stakeholders to devolop regional and historical overviews of water taking trends. Allow stakeWders and water users to know how much water is actually being taken and/or now much water is available to take in any given wa; and, ' a Pormit the verification that the P71W program is operated In accordance with Ontario Re- gulatlon 285,,9 (Water Taking Liar! Transfer Regulations). For example, it is nearly impossible for the ECO to determine whether a key requirement, 'protection of the natural functions of the ecosystem is being =achieved." 1'he ECO brief was presented to the Walke don inquiry in January 2001. The Inquiry has yet to release its findings and recommendations or, how the process can be improved, SPECIFIC CONCERNS IN ORO- MIEpONTE There have long been concerns about the issuinq of PTTW's in the Township, particularly on the Oro Moraine. At Ole preu. ;nt time, the Oro Moraine serves as a major recharge area for a number of rivers and stream in the area. In essence, the Oro Moraine is the heart of a natural heritage system that extends Far beyond the Township's borders. It is our opinion that ovary effort should be made to Consider the impact of any water taking on this ecosystem before additional PTTW's arc Issued. Specifically, there should be a mechanism in place to assess the cumulative impacts of water taking's in a defined area on the function of tat ecosystem. At the present time, it does not appear that this assessment is carried out by the MOE. when applications for PTTW are reviewed. This sentiment is shared by the ECO. ;ri addition, it is our opinion that the MOE should directly involve the public and municipalities in to decision making process, It is recognized that any resident and any municipality has an ability to comment on an application for PT T W through the EBR. procese. in addition. A is recognized that any resident or municipality can seek leave to appeal any decision to issue a PTTW to this Environmental Review Tribunal. However, municipalities and residents alike have to be very avnc re and vigilant on the posting of applications and decisions on the EBR website. It is my opinion that there should perhaps be a public meeting process similar to the process under the Planning Act, to give Interested residents and other parties an opportunity to discuss an Awlication in an open and transparent public forum. Such ,-@ public process would be of benefii to everyone involved, and would ensure that the ecosystem and the cumulative impacts of water takings were ron5idered. Page 9 119 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario LdM 1H2 Phone: (705) 737 -4512 Fax°. (705) 737 -5079 non n n nnn'S n*7 - iC I4a�sw „4 pro•44Sd awder c,!..srxt m<a #Ma brake DY UK an 1M,Wa1 wIlaMMU aaaa- — rwn)Y r,0.t We sk- w ?W-40W .u+waaoa vP Mrah:oxkW! s(Ualarh UMVI, IY ,.ie�n rrm�aMas.eff..<n. d!r..y.n er aarau. �.] PqT: ASSnrrATrnN 0179 BPAGE.05 04/29/2002 09:45 7245099 TOWNSHIP OF CHISHOLM PAGE 01 Corporation of the Township of Chisholm RR #4, Municipal Ofjt-ce: 2847 Chiswick Line P'""'Issan' Ont. PO'U "Zo (70S) 724-3S26 - Fax (70S) 724_5099 Eric V. Moody, Reeve April 25, 2002 Linda M. Ringler, Clerk- Treasurer The Honorable Chris Stockwell Minister of the Fnvironment 400 University Avenue, 141 Floor Toronto, Ontario M7A I T7 bear Mr- Stockwell: The Council of tins he Corporation of the Township of Chisholm, at its April 25 number 2002-202 upport of the resolution Passed by the T-Ishi ", 2002 meeting, Passed resolution P Of Oro Medonte. The resolution asks the Ministry of the Environment to ensure that the watershed are considered before individual aPPlic-ations cumulative impacts of water takings in a ensure that the impacts on the for PTTW are considered. The resolution also asks to time applications for P and that notice is sent to local municipalities meetings at which tir ecosystem are considered to host public resolution for your TTW can be addressed. Enclosed is a certified COPY Of Council's records. Also enclosed is a COPY of the resolution passed by the To Council hopes you take this resolution under serious consideration and give it you utmost Of Oro-Medonte. deliberation, Respe 11 careful thought and TA 'Mrs.) Linda ngler, A.M.C.T. 'lerk - Treasurer . _. April 23, 2002 Township of Oro - Medonte 148 Line 7 S., Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 Attn: Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk MUNICIPALITY OF ARRAN- ELDERSLIE 1925 Bruce Road # 10, P.O. Box 70 Chesley, Ontario NOG 1L0 (519) 363 -3039 Fax: (519) 363 -2203 Re: Permits to Take Water Process Dear Marilyn, 1 \ At the council meeting held on April 22, 2002, Arran - Elderslie Council passed motion # 60 -02 endorsing the resolution from the Township of Oro - Medonte, recommending that the Ministry of Environment take certain actions pertaining to the Permits to Take Water process. A copy of the resolution is attached for your information. Yours truly, Da"" "Iclu- Dan Sullivan, BBA, AMCT Clerk Administrator DS /cm encl. DIVISION LIST NAME YES NO Mayor Alpaugh, J. Deputy Mayor Trelford, COUNCILLORS Bell, D. Cumming, M. Johnson, G. Ruff, T. Thorne, R. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST NAME Declared Action Mayor AI au h J. Deputy Mayor Trelford, R. COUNCILLORS Bell, D. Cummin , M. Johnson, G. Ruff, G. Thorne R. Action Taken by Official 1. Disclosed his / their/her interest(s). 2. Vacated his /their/her seat. MUNICIPALITY OF ARRAN- ELDERSLIE RESOLUTION NO. Moved by: Seconded by: � 0 -02 DATE: April 22, 2002 THAT Arran- Elderslie Council support the resolution from the Township of Oro- Medonte recommending the Ministry of Environment be asked to: 1) Ensure that the cumulative impacts of water takings in a watershed are considered before individual applications for PTTW are considered; 2) Ensure that the impacts of any water takings on the features and functions associated with the ecosystem of an area are considered before individual applications for PTTW are considered; AND 3) Notify local municipalities to host a Public Meeting at which time applications for PTTW can be addressed in an open public forum and that procedures for such a meeting and its notification process be similar to those in the Planning Act Abstained from discussion and did not vote on motion. ps Passed Defeated Tabled Corporation of the Township of North Glengarry 90 Main Street South P.O. Box 700 Alexandria, ON KOC IAO Tel: (613) 525 -1110 Fax: (613) 525 -1649 April 25, 2002 Township of Oro - Medonte BOX 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 5J - W Corporation du canton de Glengarry nord 90 rue Main sud C.P. 700 Alexandria, ON KOC 1A0 Tel: (613) 525 -1110 Telecopieur: (613) 525 -1649 www.northglengarry.com Attention: Ms. Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk Re - Support Resolution of March 27, 2002. Dear Ms. Pennycook: I Please find enclosed a copy of Resolution No. 10 dated April 22, 2002, from the Corporation of the Township of North Glengarry who hereby support your resolution passed on March 27, 2002. The Corporation of the Township of North Glengarry would like to commend your Municipality on their ingenuity in this matter. Yours truly, a ;�00�� Robert Boisvenue Deputy Clerk CORPORATION OF THE RESOLUTION No /9 e 1 1 i DATE: APRIL 22, 2002 That the Corporation of the QyGnship of North Glengarry hereby supports the Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte on their res ution passed on March 27, 2002 which recommends that the Ministry of the Environment be asked to. 1) Ensure that the cumulative impacts of water takings in a watershed are considered before individual applications for PTTW are considered; 2) Ensure that the impacts of any water takings on the features and functions associated with the ecosystem of an area are considered before individual applications for PTTW are considered; 3) AND, notify local municipalities to host a Public Meeting at which time applications for PTTW can be addressed in an open public forum and that procedures for such a meeting and its notification process be similar to those in the Planning Act. CARRIED: MAYOR YEA NEA Mayor: Bill Franklin Deputy Mayor: William Hagen Councillor: Chris Mc Donell Councillor: Gary Shepherd Councillor: Ron Mac Donell Councillor: George Currier Councillor: Julie Akkermans - ) L-.) Town Ph: (807) 229-1340 of Fax: (807) 229-1999 P.O. "TM", 4 Hernlo Drive Marathon, Ontario POT 2EO ONTARIO CANADA OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER April 25, 2002 Ms. Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE P.O. Box 100 148 Line 7 S. ORO, Ontario LOL 2XO Dear Ms. Pennycook: 41 File No. 4-6 Further to your letter sent to us via facsimile on April 17, 2002, please be advised that at the Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, April 22, 2002, Council passed Motion # 100/02 supporting your resolution pertaining to permits to take water process. Accordingly, a copy of the motion has been enclosed for your information. Trusting this meets your requirements. Sincerely, Ian McQuarrie C.A.O. - Town Manager/Clerk :np Enclosure 'V-,Ierk\O 2\let-0425. oro-medonte Built On Paper Laced With Gol.4 • Motion No.: Moved by: Seconded by: 1 • "•' k • ! 1 • • i i Ontario \r `115 �a Lu! r-� Date: April 22, 2002 -,4 THAT the Council of the Town of Marathon hereby support the attached resolution from the Township of Oro - Medonte pertaining to permits to take water process; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Environment and to our local M.P.P. Michael Gravelle. No. at Meeting: 5 Recorded Vote: FOR AGAINST Mayor Richardson Councillor Currie Dumas Griggs Tsubouchi CARRIED DEFEATED Mayor 05/01/2002 19:19 ffu�t1a 15197944499 15197944499 CHATSWORTH TOWNSHIP Township of Chatsworth Arnold Rosenburg, Clerk Administrator Will Moore, Treasurer RRI - Chatsworth - Ontario - NOH IGO Telephone 519-794-3232 - Pax 519-794-4499 Township of Oro-Medonte Box 100 Oro, Ontario Fax 705 487 0133 Dear Marilyn Pennycook: PAGE 01 The Council of the Township of Chatsworth have endorsed your Townships resolution dated March 27, 2002 regarding permits to take water. WIN 1915WEA April 24, 2002 '7/te de f ownship of Ignace 34 Highway 17 West P.O. Box 248 Ignace, ON POT 1TO --�� RESOLUTION # '—/2002 _R Moved By: Seconded By: 0 That, We support the resolution submitted by the Township of Oro-Medonte in regard to the process the Ministry of Environment uses when considering applications for Pen-nit to Take Water (PTTW). CERTIFIED TRUE COPY DATE .�- "- -- ORATION OF'T'"'t Y,JNSHIP OF IGNA&-.,j SHED.?` 1""TZ DEP! A Cor. -c., for the C0rP0.'z'.-- Township of Ignace MAYOR 7 t t71- NAffARRIED _R MAYOR AND COUNCIL YES NO 0 DEFEATED Suzanne Smith OTABLED Dennis Smyk 0 RECORDED VOTE Rudy Hulina ❑ PECUNIARY INTEREST DECLARED Charlene Ramage DWITHDRAWN Hugh Broughton �%_i J� _N A 331 Main Street o 0 P.O. Box 310 Deseronto, Ontario KOK 1 XO 10 0 Phone 613: 396-2440 WMPORATED 1889 THE TOWN OF D E S E R O N T O Fax 613: 396-3141 Marilyn Pennycock, Clerk Township of Oro-Medonte P.O. Box 100 April 30, 2 MAY ORIO-MEI)OW TOWNSHJp Oro, Ontario. LOL 2XO. Dear Ms. Pennycock: Please be advised that your letter re: PTTW was addressed by Deseronto Town Council at their recent regular meeting and the following motion passed: "That Deseronto Town Council support the recommendations from the Township of Oro-Medonte to the Ministry of the Environment regarding the impact of Permits To Take Water." You may use this letter of support in your ongoing deliberations with the Ministry of the Environment. Yours truly, - I lz�_ / Richard J. Beare Clerk-Administrator deseronto@on.aibn.com (Email) http://www.town.deseronto.on.ca (Web) TOWNSHIP OFFICE 12 Simcoe Plaza P.O. Box 40 Terrace Bay, Ontario POT 2WO Tel: (807) 825 -3315 Fax: (807) 825 -9576 ❑ PUBLIC WORKS P.O. Box 40 Terrace Bay, Ontario POT 2WO Tel: (807) 825 -9016 Fax: (807) 825-9576 ❑ RECREATION DEPARTMENT P.O. Box 460 Terrace Bay, Ontario POT 2WO Tel: (807) 825 -3542 Fax: (807) 825 -9608 ❑ TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE P.O. Box 1207 Terrace Bay, Ontario ,POT 2WO Tel: (807) 825-9721 Fax: (807) 825-9420 ❑ FIRE DEPARTMENT Radisson Avenue P.O. Box 430 Terrace Bay, Ontario POT 2WO Tel: (807) 825 -3554 Fax: (807) 825 -9576 ❑ PUBLIC LIBRARY P.O. Box 369 Terrace Bay, Ontario POT 2WO Tel: (807) 825 -3819 Fax: (807) 825 -1249 April 23, 2002 Ms. Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk Township of Oro - Medonte 148 Line 7 S., P.O. Box 100 Oro, ON LOT 2X0 V ate - Dear Ms. Pennycook: At their regular meeting on Monday, April 22, 2002 Council received your Resolution requesting the Ministry of the Environment to make changes in the "Permits to Take Water" process. After discussion, Council took no further action. Yours sincerely, THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TERRACE BAY M. Heather Adams Clerk/Administrator ,04^ The Gem of the North Shore www.terrace- bay.com April 30, 2002 The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte 146 Line 7S Box 100 ORO, Ontario LOL2XO Attention: Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk Dear Ms. Pennycook: Re: Permits to Take Water Process Your resolution relating to the above-noted subject was presented to the Committee at the last Committee of the Whole meeting, held April 22, 2002, and which was supported with the passage of the following motion: THAT we support a request for support received from the Township of Oro-Medonte regarding Permits to Take Water Process. Yours truly, Cathy Robins, A.M.C.T. Clerk-Administrator am rl TELEPHONE 613-968-6481 FAX 613-967-3206 OFFICE OF CITY CLERK UP of 7,12ellebille ;Z10 The Honourable Chris Stockwell Minister of the Environment and Energy 14'h Floor, 400 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario M7A 1T7 May 1, 2002 Dear Mr. Stockwell: Re: Permits to Take Water Process - Council Information Matters 10.7 el 169 FRONT STREET BELLEVILLE, ONTARIO K8N 2Y8 This is to advise you that at the City Council meeting of April 29, 2002, Council approved the following resolution. It is recommended that the Ministry of the Environment be asked to: 1) Ensure that the cumulative impacts of water takings in a watershed are considered before individual applications for PTTW are considered; 2) Ensure that the impacts of any water takings on the features and functions associated with the ecosystem of an area are considered before individual application for PTTW are considered; AND, 3) Notify local municipalities to host a Public Meeting at which time applications for PTTW can be addressed in an open public forum and that procedures for such a meeting and its notification process be similar to those in the Planning Act. Yours truly, Jchmondon, AMCT, CIVIC City Clerk JP/nh PC: Ms. Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk, Township of Oro-Medonte, PO Box 100, Oro,ON LOL 2X0 TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG 181 FERRY STREET Phone: 905-985-7346 BOX 780, FORT PERRY Main Office Fax: 905-985-9914 ONTARIO L9L IA7 01 erk's Office Fax: 905-985-1931 � WNSHIP or SCUGOG YVONNE de WIT , B. Math, MBA Chief Administrative Officer May 2, 2002 The Honourable Chris Stockwell Minister of Environment and Energy 400 University Avenue 14th Floor Toronto, Ontario M7A 1T7 Honourable Sir: At the last regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Scugog held April 29, 2002, Council considered a resolution by the Township of Oro-Medonte regarding the above captioned matter. I wish to advise that Council, by resolution, endorsed the Township of Oro-Medonte's position on the matter. Should you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to advise. Yours truly, Kim Coates, A.M.C.T. Clerk cc: Ms. M. Pennycook, Clerk, Township of Oro-Medonte Association of Municipalities of Ontario Mr. J. O'Toole, MPP THE E AKE 2'Lw City Clerk's Division City Manager's Department 808 2nd Avenue East Owen Sound, ON N4K 2114 Telephone: (519) 376-1440 Facsimile: (519) 371 -0511 e -mail: cityadmin @city.owen- sound.on.ca http: / /city.owen- sound.on.ca May 1 2002 wen 0 y , P The Honourable Ernie Eves ��, � V Premier Elect for Ontario Room 281, Main Building Queen's Park 451 TORONTO ON M7A lAl Dear Premier Elect Eves: Re: Water Taking Z Z City Council, at its meeting held on April 29, 2002 considered the above noted matter and the following resolution was adopted: "THAT City Council hereby supports Information Item I -5 being correspondence from the Township of Oro- Medonte received April 17, 2002 respecting permits to take water process, namely: `IT IS RECOMMENDED that the Ministry of the Environment be asked to: 1. Ensure that the cumulative impacts of water takings in a watershed are considered before individual applications for PTTW are considered. 2. Ensure that the impacts of any water takings on the features and functions associated with the ecosystem of an area are considered before individual applications for PTTW are considered. 3. Notify local municipalities to host a Public Meeting at which time application for PTTW can be addressed in an open public forum and that procedures for such a meeting and its notification process be similar to those in the Planning Act. And further that this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario for endorsement." ma May 3, 2002 Lake Simcoe Regional Airport 224 Line 7 North, RR #2 Oro Station, Ontario Canada LOL 2EO Phone: (705) 487 -0999 Fax: (705) 487 -1411 Email: lsra @csolve.net Web: www.lakesimcoeairport.com Mayor and Members of Council Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte P.O. Box 100 Oro, ON LOL 2X0 Re: Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Agreement Mayor Craig and Members of Council: On behalf of the Commission, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Township for the contribution of time and for their input into the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Agreement. After much deliberation attached please find three copies of the final agreement for your consideration. Anticipating your approval, please have the Mayor and Clerk execute the agreement on behalf of the Township. Thank you for your attention. Yours truly, Walter Dickie, President Lake Simcoe Region Airport Commission /dw Ma LAKE SIMCOE REGIONAL AIRPORT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made this day of A.D., 2002 BETWEEN: ERM K-191 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BARRIE Hereinafter referred to as "Barrie" THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE Hereinafter referred to as "Oro- Medonte" THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ORILLIA Hereinafter referred to as "Orillia" PREAMBLE: (A) WHEREAS s. 207, paragraph 5 of the Municipal Act, RSO 1990, c.M.45, as amended (hereinafter referred to as "the Act ") authorizes a municipal Council to pass a by -law for entering into and performing of any agreement with any other Council for fulfilling, executing or completing at their joint expense and for their joint benefit any service within the jurisdiction of the Council; (B) AND WHEREAS s. 207 paragraph 10 of the Act further authorizes, inter alia, a Municipal Council to pass a by -law for establishing, operating, maintaining and improving aerodromes in compliance with the Air Regulations (Canada); (C) AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of s. 207 paragraph 10 of the Act, a Council is also empowered pursuant to the by -law in (B), to entrust the control and management of any aerodrome so established to a Commission appointed by Council; (D) AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of s. 207 paragraph 10 subparagraph (a) of the Act, a Council may acquire land in the municipality or in an adjacent or adjoining municipality or in any adjacent or adjoining territory with municipal organization, or may acquire by lease or otherwise, an existing aerodrome in the municipality; J1 N -� 2 (E) AND WHEREAS, the Parties previously entered into a Joint Venture Agreement (the "JVA ") dated May 2, 1990 to establish an aerodrome in the Township of Oro - Medonte, now known as the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport ( "LSRA "), to service all three municipal Parties and to provide for the joint exercise in connection with such aerodrome of all powers and rights contained in the said s.207 paragraph 10; (F) AND WHEREAS the City of Barrie holds title to the LSRA lands in trust for all of the Parties hereto; (G) AND WHEREAS, the Parties to the JVA established a commission pursuant to s.207, paragraph 10 of the Act to manage, operate, maintain, and improve the LSRA which commission was incorporated by Letters Patent in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario as a corporation without share capital known as the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (hereinafter referred to for the purposes of this Agreement as the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission or "LSRAC "); (H) AND WHEREAS the Parties have entrusted the management, operation, maintenance and improvement of the LSRA to the LSRAC; (I) AND WHEREAS the Parties hereto wish to provide for the continued management, operation, maintenance and improvement of the LSRA by the LSRAC; (J) AND WHEREAS pursuant to s.210.1 of the Act and regulations thereto, a Council may enter into agreements for the provision of municipal capital facilities by any person; (K) AND WHEREAS in order to promote the continued viability and increased growth of the LSRA, the Parties wish to renew their agreement and provide for additional powers to the LSRAC, and to make provision for the sale of certain of the LSRA lands for airport- related commercial development; (L) AND WHEREAS the Government of Canada by letter dated September 12, 2001 and attached as Schedule D hereto has authorized the sale of those LSRA lands described on Appendix 1 to Schedule C of this Agreement; (M) AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario, through correspondence dated March 31, 2001, and attached as Schedule E hereto has authorized the sale of any of the lands in Schedules A and B, including those lands described in Appendix 1 to Schedule C of this Agreement; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that the Parties hereto in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants and agreements hereinbefore contained and expressed, MUTUALLY COVENANT AND AGREE as follows: 1.0 JVA 1990 3 1.01 Except as hereinafter expressly provided, this Agreement replaces the JVA dated May 2 "d, 1990. 2.0 THE LSRA 2.01 The LSRA consists of those lands described in Schedules A and B hereto. 2.02 The LSRAC established pursuant to the JVA shall continue to manage, operate, maintain and improve the aerodrome known as the LSRA located in the Township of Oro - Medonte on the lands as described on the attached Schedules A and B hereto. 2.03 The LSRA shall be maintained and operated in compliance with all applicable Federal, Provincial and Municipal requirements as they are in force from time to time. For greater certainty, the Parties agree that development at the LSRA, including airport- related commercial development, will be subject to the by -laws and regulations of the Township of Oro - Medonte or any successor thereto, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, zoning, site plan control and building by -laws and regulations. 3.0 MANAGEMENT LSRAC 3.01 The Parties hereto agree that the membership of the LSRAC shall continue to be comprised of three (3) representative members of each respective Party. 3.02 The Parties hereto agree that such representative member of each Party continue to consist of at least one (1) elected official and at least one (1) non - elected resident of each respective appointing municipality. Appointments 3.03 Subject to section 3.06 herein, the members of the LSRAC are to be appointed by each Parties' respective Council to serve at the pleasure of that appointing Council and to represent the Parties hereto. 3.04 Subject to the discretion of each respective appointing Council to replace their representative member at any time, the Councils of each Party shall endeavour to make their appointments to the LSRAC on a rotating basis for a term of three (3) years. Vacanc 3.05 In the event of a vacancy occurring, the Council with the vacant position shall appoint a new representative member to fill that vacancy forthwith, but only for 4 such length of time necessary to enable the new representative member to complete the term of the previous representative member. Re- Appointment 3.06 Subject to s.3.03, each representative member may be eligible for reappointment provided that no representative member serves for more than three (3) consecutive terms. President, Vice - President and Secretary- Treasurer 3.07 The positions of President, Vice - President and Secretary- Treasurer shall be elected from and by the representatives and shall be nominees of the representatives hereto and in such capacity shall exercise one vote each. Sub - Committees) 3.08 The LSRAC may, from time to time, require that an ad hoc committee(s) be struck to investigate and report on a certain matter to the LSRAC and this committee shall be appointed by the President. Quorum 3.09 A quorum shall consist of five (5) of the members of the LSRAC. Entrust Commission 3.10 Upon execution of this Agreement, the Parties shall continue to entrust the management, operation, maintenance and improvement of the LSRA to the LSRAC for the benefit of the Parties to this Agreement. Apportionment Percentage 4.01 The Parties agree that all monies contributed for the maintenance, operation, capital or borrowing charges attributed to the LSRA shall be on an apportioned percentage basis. The apportionment for funding requirements for the said Parties shall be on the basis of their percentage of taxable assessment to the total taxable assessment of the said Parties as provided to them by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). This percentage is to be applied to the budgeted costs (costs after applying all sources of operating revenue other than municipal contributions or other contributions in s.5.03 of this Agreement) to determine the dollar contribution required by each Party. The calculation shall apply up to and including the percentage factors used in the year 2001 budget, at which time the percentage factors shall be fixed. The percentage factors for the year 2001 are: Commission Version 04124102 5 Barrie 67.22% Orillia 16.32% Oro - Medonte 16.46% Maintenance and Operation Monies 4.02 The Parties agree that monies required for the maintenance and operation of the LSRA, as may be required and determined by the LSRAC, shall be requested of the Councils of the Parties, on an annual budgetary basis, for their respective Council approval. Where a Party or Parties do not approve the amount as required in section 5.01 herein, the LSRAC may proceed at the previous year's agreed upon amount for the maintenance and operation of the LSRA until such time as a resolution is reached, in accordance with Section 13.0 herein. Capital Monies 4.03 Subject to the requirements in s. 5.0 of this Agreement, the Parties agree that monies required for capital expenditures, as may be required and determined by the LSRAC, shall be requested of the Parties, on an annual budgetary basis, for their respective Council approval. In the event of any disagreement regarding same, the Parties will submit the matter for dispute settlement in accordance with s.13.0 herein. In the interim, LSRA will not proceed with the capital portion of the budget under dispute. Borrowed Monies 4.04 The Parties agree that the LSRAC, with the consent of the Parties hereto, may borrow such amounts of monies as approved by the Parties for future development of the LSRA. Percentage Pa rests 4.05 The Parties agree that the payments requested of each Party in s. 4.02 and s 4.04 shall be calculated in accordance with the percentage allocations outlined in s.4.01. 4.06 The Parties agree that surplus monies transferred to the capital reserve account as provided in s. 4.03 and debt obligations incurred for borrowed monies as permitted in s. 4.04 shall, for the purpose of calculating each Party's contribution or liability, be allocated among the Parties in accordance with the percentage allocations outlined in s. 4.01. �' i' M 5.0 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Budget 5.01 The LSRAC is entrusted with the financial management of the LSRA as hereinbefore provided and shall have the further right and be responsible to: (a) prepare a budget, both operational, capital and transfer from reserves, on an annual calendar year basis for the approval of each of the Parties; (b) submit a letter to the respective treasurers of the said Parties by the 1st of December of the current year, indicating the estimated percentage increase or decrease, if any, of the budgets for the ensuing year. (c) prepare and submit a draft budget by the 1 st of January of each year and prepare and submit a final budget no later than the 28`' day of February in each year. 5.02 It is understood and agreed that any Party may return the budget to the LSRAC for explanation or review. Special Reserve Accounts 5.03 The LSRAC is hereby entitled to receive contributions or donations from third parties to be applied for specific operating or capital expenditures. For such purposes, the LSRAC shall be entitled to establish and maintain separate operating and capital reserve account(s) and to direct such contributions to such account(s). Such contributions shall not be applied to the budgeted amounts calculated in accordance with s.4.0 and s.5.0 of this Agreement. Invoicing 5.04 The Commission may invoice each Party for their share of the annual operating and capital budget, such invoiced amounts due and payable as follows: Operating (a) 50% of the amount of the previous year's share to be invoiced by December 15`h. This amount shall be due and payable on January 15`h of the following calendar year; (b) 50% of such Party's share of the approved budget for the current calendar year calculated and invoiced by June 1st. This amount shall be due and payable on June 30`h of that year; s 7 Capital (c) the capital requisition to be invoiced 15 days after the approval of all parties. Financial Statements: 5.05 The LSRAC is required to prepare unaudited financial statements by February 28`h of the year following the fiscal year to which the statement will apply. The financial audited statements must be provided to each Party by no later than March 31 st of the same year in which the statement is prepared. Default 5.06 (a) In the event of any Party defaulting on payment as set out in s.5.04 (a), (b), and (c), the LSRAC may recover the payment, with interest to be charged to the defaulting Party on the unpaid portion of its apportionment remaining after the effective due dates in any year, at the rate the LSRAC would be required to borrow money at the relevant time whether or not the LSRAC is actually required to borrow such money. Upon default, the defaulting Party shall not be entitled to exercise their management rights pursuant to this Agreement, for the period of default. (b) Where any Party is in default of their payment obligations in s. 5.04 herein, and such defaulted payment and interest is at least equal to the Party's respective initial contribution to the LSRA set out in s. 5.06 (c), any non - defaulting Party may terminate the defaulting Party's participation and rights under this Agreement, upon ninety (90) days' written notice. (c) Each of the three (3) Parties acknowledge and agree that their initial contribution to the LSRA, for purposes of s. 5.06 (b) are as follows: Barrie $1,200,481.45 Orillia $349,425.20 Oro- Medonte $225,814.09 (d) The Parties hereby agree that, in the event of default and notice under s.5.06 (b), the defaulting Party has no further right or remedy against the other Parties hereto or the LSRAC. M. (e) In the event of default, the LSRAC may proceed with the approved budget expenditures for one year, in accordance with the approved budget. (f) Any failure by the LSRAC or of any non - defaulting Party to exercise their remedies pursuant to this Agreement is deemed not to be a waiver of any rights it has under this Agreement. Insurance: 5.07 The LSRAC is required to maintain adequate and up to date liability insurance. Acquire Revenue 5.08 The Parties may take all steps necessary to obtain revenues and required funding including all applications to obtain grants for the development, operation and maintenance of the LSRA from any source. Revenue Accountability 5.09 The LSRAC will ensure that the amount of such grants are accounted for in the LSRAC Budget from year to year along with any other revenues obtained by the LSRAC or LSRA. Leasing 5.10 In the interest of providing revenue, the LSRAC is authorized to lease any property or space under the control of the LSRAC but not deemed necessary for the immediate operation of the LSRA for airport- related purposes, for a period not to exceed twenty -one (21) years less one (1) day. The Parties agree that the proceeds from any such lease shall remain with the LSRA to be applied against the annual operating, maintenance and improvement costs of the LSRA. Such lease proceeds will be accounted for in the annual LSRAC budget. Expenditure Controls 5.11 Except as provided in s.5.06 (e), the LSRAC shall only have the right to make expenditures in accordance with the current budget authorized by the Parties hereto, and to ensure that the LSRAC shall not without the prior consent of the Parties hereto, spend any monies that have not been authorized in the current budget. All Part�Bxpenditures 5.12 Each Party is required to submit to the LSRAC an invoice for any LSRA- related expenses for approval and payment. TnYPc 5.13 In the event that either Barrie or Orillia are subject to taxes on their interest in the LSRA lands in the Township of Oro - Medonte, then the Township of Oro - Medonte shall refund to the LSRAC that portion of the aforementioned taxes not attributable to the assessment for any school board or County purposes. This provision shall not apply to lessees of occupied space assessed as taxable. Airport Manager 5.14 The LSRAC shall appoint an Airport Manager who is the recording secretary for the LSRAC with responsibility for the day -to -day management, operation and maintenance of the LSRA, and for recommending improvements of the LSRA to the LSRAC. Secretary- Treasurer 5.15 Subject to the requirement for audited financial statements in s.5.05 herein, the Secretary- Treasurer shall utilize the services of the City of Barrie Treasury Department to provide accounting services for the Commission. 6.0 ADMINISTRATION Rules and Regulations 6.01 The LSRAC may establish - rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement for the conduct of its meetings and for the management of the LSRA and the furtherance of the projects authorized hereunder. Such rules may be amended and changed from time to time within the discretion of the members of the LSRAC. 6.02 The LSRAC may also make recommendations to the Parties for the construction of additional buildings or facilities, as the same may be from time to time required or desirable to achieve the goals of the LSRA. 6.03 In the interests of expediency or safety, the LSRAC may recommend to the Parties the acquisition and /or provision of such navigational aids or aeronautical devices as may be required by the Aeronautics Act, R.s.C. 1985 and /or Air Regulations (Canada). 6.04 The LSRAC shall ensure that air safety is the primary operational goal of the LSRA. 6.05 The LSRAC shall be responsible for all public relations involving all Parties regarding the LSRA. 10 6.06 The LSRAC shall market the LSRA in accordance with good promotional strategies. 6.07 Subject to the provisions of s.5.11, s.8.0 and s.9.0 and Schedule C of this Agreement, the LSRAC may call for proposals and/or tenders from an appropriate person(s) with a view to entering into contractual agreements with the LSRAC and/or the Parties, where applicable, to provide for the development, operation, maintenance and improvement of the LSRA and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, to provide for necessary leasing or sale arrangements with any person. 6.08 At all times the LSRAC shall conduct the business of operating the LSRA in accordance with good business practices. 7.0 OWNERSHIP OF LANDS: Ownership 7.01 The Parties acknowledge and agree that Barrie holds and shall continue to hold title to the LSRA Lands described in Schedules "A" and `B" in trust for all Parties to this Agreement and that any sale or other disposition of such lands will be in accordance with s.8.0, s.9.0, s.14.01 and Schedule C of this Agreement. 8.0 SALE OF SPECIFIC LANDS FOR AIRPORT- RELATED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT 8.01 The Parties have agreed that certain portions of the LSRA Lands are available for sale for certain airport- related commercial development. The Lands available for such sale are described in Schedule F attached hereto and forming part of this Agreement. 8.02 The Parties hereby agree to consider exercising all available powers pursuant to provincial legislation, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, s.210.1 of the Municipal Act, or any successor legislation, to facilitate the sale of portions of the LSRA as outlined in Schedule F, for the provision of airport- related commercial facilities. 8.03 The Parties agree that the lands described in Schedule F may be sold to third parties for airport- related purposes on the recommendation of the LSRAC, in accordance with the Land Sale Policy for Airport- Related Commercial Development, attached as Appendix 1 to Schedule "C" to this Agreement. 8.04 The Parties agree that all revenue from the sale of any Lands in s.8.02 and s.8.03 shall remain with the LSRAC for the express use of capital improvements to the LSRA. Commission Version 04124102 11 9.01 With the exception of those lands designated in Schedule F, the Parties agree that none of the lands described in Schedule "A" or `B" of this Agreement or any lands subsequently purchased for the LSRA shall be disposed of except on the recommendation to the Parties by the LSRAC and subject to the approval of Transport Canada and the Parties. (a) If any Lands should be disposed of, as noted in Schedule "A ", then the Parties shall share the proceeds in the following manner: (i) Barrie 65.76% (ii) Orillia 21.85% (iii) Oro - Medonte 12.39% (b) If any land should be disposed of as noted in Schedule `B" the two Parties, Barrie and Oro - Medonte, shall share in the proceeds in the following manner: (i) Barrie 80% (ii) Oro - Medonte 20% (c) If any additional lands should be disposed of, which were purchased subsequent to the signing of this Agreement, the Parties shall share the proceeds of any such sale in an amount equal to the percentage of their relative contribution to the cost of acquisition of such lands. 10.0 ORO- MEDONTE BY- LAW(S): 10.01 Oro - Medonte agrees to consider the passing of a by- law(s) to effect any changes to their Zoning By -laws or Official Plan necessary to give effect to the foregoing intentions of the Parties and in order to comply with the Aeronautics Act, R.s.O. 1985 and /or Air Regulations (Canada), as amended from time to time. 11.0 FUTURE MEMBERSHIP: 11.01 The Parties agree that in the event another municipality wishes to become a Party to the within Agreement, it shall apply in writing to the LSRAC and acceptance shall be subject to the approval of the Parties to this Agreement, upon such terms as agreed to by the Parties. 12 12.0 WITHDRAWAL FROM AGREEMENT 12.01 Any Party to this Agreement may, upon delivery of one year's written notice to the office of the clerk of every other Party and to the Secretary/Treasurer of the LSRAC, withdraw from this Agreement. In the event of such withdrawal, any and all funds paid, or authorized to be paid, under s.4.01 of this Agreement shall remain with or be paid to the LSRAC. 13.0 DISPUTE SETTLEMENT MECHANISM 13.01 The Parties agree that if any dispute arises in connection with any of the provisions herein contained among any of the Parties hereto that cannot be resolved by negotiations, such disputes shall be referred to mediation for mandatory Alternative Dispute Resolution, and a Mediator shall be selected form the list of approved Mediators of the Superior Court of Justice, County of Simcoe, and such mediation is to take place within thirty (30) days of such referral. Any dispute among the Parties which cannot be resolved by such mediation shall, only with the consent of the Parties, be submitted to arbitration pursuant to the Arbitration Act of Ontario (the "Act "). 14.0 DISSOLUTION OF COMMISSION /LSRA 14.01 Where all Parties agree, the LSRAC may be dissolved. Upon dissolution, the proceeds of the disposition of all LSRA land shall be in accordance with s.9.0 herein and other assets of the LSRA and /or the LSRAC shall be distributed amongst the Parties hereto in accordance with the proportions set out in s.4.01 of this Agreement. Any disposal of the land and assets of the LSRA, in a circumstance of dissolution, shall be in accordance with the federal Financial Assistance Agreement between The Oro - Barrie- Orillia Airport Commission and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada (Ministry of Transportation) dated December 23, 1991. 15.0 REVIEW AND AMENDMENTS: 15.01 The Parties agree that they will review this Agreement every three years. The Agreement may be reviewed in the interim period, at the request of any Party. Any amendment to this agreement shall be made only with the consent of all Parties. 16.0 SIGNATURE TO THE AGREEMENT: 16.01 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have caused to be sealed under the hands of their proper officers this duly authorized Agreement shall come into effect the ls` day of January 2002. 13 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BARRIE MAYOR THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-NIEDONTE ,in= 3 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ORILLIA Authorized by: City of Barrie By-law No.: Township of Oro-Medonte By-law No.: City of Orillia By-law No.: iiillllll 1111111 44� 14 SCHEDULE "A" TO LAKE SIMCOE REGIONAL AIRPORT AGREEMENT PROPERTY PURCHASED FOR AIRPORT SITE: The following property has been purchased for the construction of the Airport: (a) Vicic property East Half Lot 1 7 and Pt. East Half Lot 1 8,Concession 7, Township of Oro, County of Simcoe - 1 50 acres ± (b) Buchan Oil Limited Pt. East Half Lot 1 8, Concession 7, Township of Oro, County of Simcoe - 50 acres + (c) Marten property East Half Lot 1 9, Concession 7, Township of Oro, County of Simcoe - 100 acres + (d) Cumming property Pt. West Half Lot 1 8, Concession 7, Township of Oro, County of Simcoe - 94.8 acres ± (e) Beer property East Half Lot 1 7, Concession 6, Township of Oro, County of Simcoe - 100 acres + (f) Mortson property Pt. West Half Lot 1 7 & Pt. East Half Lot 1 8,Concession 6, Township of Oro, County of Simcoe - 45 acres + (g) City of Barrie property: Pt. West Half Lot 1 7, Concession 7, Township of Oro, County of Simcoe - 5.6 acres Commission Version 04124102 15 SCHEDULE "B" TO LAKE SIMCOE REGIONAL AIRPORT AGREEMENT The following property has been purchased for the construction of the Airport: (a) Kuch property Pt. West Half Lot 1 7, Concession 6, Township of Oro, County of Simcoe - 11 .0 acres ± THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES PURCHASED AS NOTED ON SCHEDULE "A" & "B" IS 556.4± ACRES 16 LAKE SIMCOE AIRPORT - REGIONAL AIRPORT SITE (NOT TO SCALE) w 17 Fly= AIRPORT SITE 1'� O t o4c. i t ONC. 7 C ONC. • comc. ! - IX31L �. t: n -\8s , 933 �• ,♦ tlY, t , ♦ �- i .. ry . i {1i 1 • i ' ♦, t' iii • + Ma% +'� L KE S1 C .• NOT TO SCALE 17 SCHEDULE "C" LAND SALE POLICY FOR AIRPORT - RELATED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Introduction and General Requirements The Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission ( LSRAC) recognizes that the LSRA's primary role is to create economic opportunities in the form of employment and investment in the region. On this basis, the LSRAC is of the view that any airport- related or dependent commercial development at the LSRA is good for business and the regional economy provided it is appropriately sited, and controlled as to its use and purposes. It is for these reasons that this land sale policy has been prepared. The use and sale of land shall follow and conform to the LSRA Master Plan, which was prepared in December 1992. The lands that are potentially available for sale are shown on Appendix 1 attached hereto. It should be noted at the outset that the LSRAC, on behalf of the municipal Parties, will entertain any offer to purchase land in the areas shown on Appendix 1, but that the Parties are not bound to sell land, if the sale would compromise the long term interests of the LSRA, or its purposes and goals to promote, control, maintain and operate a regional airport, or is otherwise deemed to be premature and/or inappropriate. Purchasers will be required to meet all applicable requirements of the Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments and provide the necessary documentation to this effect and will be required to enter into necessary agreements with the controlling municipalities pursuant to the Municipal Act. As the LSRA is a municipally -owned facility, all purchasers will be required to enter into agreement(s) with the three municipalities (Oro - Medonte, Barrie and Orillia), pursuant to Section 210.1 of the Municipal Act, R.s.O. 1990, c. M. 45, governing the provision of airport- related municipal capital facilities on the lands. Comprehensive site plans and a description of the proposal will be required as part of any purchase application. No temporary structure or buildings are permitted on purchased sites other than during the construction period, which shall not exceed one year unless special approval is requested and obtained. The LSRAC and the Township of Oro - Medonte ( "Township ") must approve the placement of all building or structures before any construction occurs. In addition, any land that is sold will be subject to Site Plan Control, meaning that the owner will be required to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the Township, and will be required to comply with all building regulations of the Township. 0 m Land Sale Policy The purpose of the Airport Land Sale Policy is to encourage the growth and development of the LSRA for airport purposes. Below are the policies that shall guide the sale of the land at the LSRA: 1. Lands will only be considered for sale for airport- related commercial purposes in the designated areas on Appendix 1 of this Schedule. All purchase and sale documents will require, as a condition of sale, the registration on title to the lands of appropriate restrictions, including restrictive covenant(s), to require the owner to comply with the Official Plan, zoning and building requirements of the Township, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, requiring the entering into of site plan control agreements where required by the Township and to prohibit the use of the lands sold for any purpose not related to the LSRA. 2. The foregoing restrictions will apply to any subsequent sale of Lands to third parties. 3. Parcel sizes will be determined by both the LSRAC and the Township based on the amount of land that is or will be actively used for building and other related purposes, including a reasonable area for expansion. Notwithstanding the above, the minimum parcel size shall be in accordance with the Township's applicable zoning by -law. 4. The minimum sale price of the land will be at its appraised value, plus an appropriate amount equal to the reasonable cost of developing the parcel for sale and eventual use. 5. All revenues from the sale of land will remain with the LSRAC and placed in a capital reserve fund for future capital projects. 6. Restrictions on the use of land and building restrictions will be reserved by the LSRA Commission and registered on title as part of the sale process. 7. Purchasers of sites will be obligated to build on a site within a one year time period from the date of the registration of a deed and the LSRAC reserves the right to reacquire any undeveloped or partially developed property at the 90% of its original sale price. Partially completed buildings, unfinished building or projects shall not be permitted beyond one year. 8. A minimum investment level of $200,000 is required by a purchaser. Investments of a smaller amount do not require the sale of property and may be accomplished through lease or rental of airport property. 9. Outside storage will be limited in order to maintain the image of the facility and protect Airport revenue streams. Outside storage will also be subject to Township by -laws and will have to conform to the Site Plan Agreement and any purchaser must agree to same. 10. The dispensing, selling or storing of fuel or related products will not be permitted on or within the property as the LSRA has the exclusive right to sell and store aviation fuel and related products to users of the airport. 19 1 L Landowners will be responsible for paying the applicable Airport Maintenance Charge (AMC) and applicable sewer and water charges in effect. 12. The cost of disbursements will be added to the purchase price of land and recovered so that this process does not add to the operating expenses of the Airport. Survey costs, legal and other fees will be the responsibility of the purchaser, in accordance with normal business practices. 13. Purchasers will be required to keep their sites free and clear of environmental contaminants to protect, not only LSRA's interests, but to also avoid taxpayers incurring clean up costs, which can far exceed any sale revenues. An environmental audit may be required by LSRA, at the expense of the owner, prior to any subsequent transfer of any lands to another party. If the audit determines that an environmental problem exists, it will be the responsibility of the owner to rectify the problem prior to transfer of the lands. 14. All sales will be subject to the regulations, policies or procedures in place at the Airport when a sale is being contemplated. pill APPENDIX 1 TO SCHEDULE C Description of Lands 1. Airside Commercial Development Area (Northeast) Concession 7, part of East Part Lot 17 and 18 (Oro) (more or less 21.53 ha/53.2ac) 2. Airside Commercial Development Area (Southwest) Concession 7, Part of West part Lot 18 and Part of East art Lot 19 (Oro) (more or less 8.2ha/20.25 ac) 3. Landside Commercial Development Area (South) Concession 7, Part of East Part Lot 19 (Oro) (more or less 4.0 ha/10ac) unjdlry' (ytr�s) 1orr luwu("ene0 lelojewwoo ePICPUy-1 EO (iumoo^alL) gwary oulVed u Nja'Ir Ll .o,v aeluuln v (19"4009) \\ vary luawdolaneQ \�. /�jejoy4uw03 •ePICJIY (,o 8e4PON) Yery juawdolonap lehjawu+oo OPIQJIY ti�- w SIZIA pgyeYed WORMT oei1eW pot ooz ooL o --�! .` f N (3cve4PON) wry enieceH ri1ewdolenep OPICAY v as pue� Pa. mu6isaa ueld aalsayl n - aIJle8 -ap iaodiiy euol6a8 eiliapxIaN3ddt 31na3HDs oL T a N) �Ir s 21 SCHEDULE "D" Correspondence dated September 12, 2001 from Government of Canada authorizing sale of land in Schedule "C". Transport Canada Ontario Region Pmgmr n 4900 Yonge Street 4th Floor North York, Ontario M2N 6A5 September 12, 2001 S=ME ' J' Transports Canada R6glon de !'Ontario PMWameMs Mr. Walter Dickie President Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission R.R. #2 Oro Station, Ontario LOL2E0 Dear Mr. Dickie: RE: Lake Simcoe Regional Airport -A 7161-1-208 Thank you for your letter of August 27, 2001, in which you provided the requested clarification regarding the land to be sold and the purpose for which this land is to be sold at the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport. In light of your plan to ensure that the sales of the commercial lots will not impede the future operation of the airport, Her Majesty agrees to waive clause 700(d) of the Financial Assistance Agreement dated December 23, 1991, registered in our legal registry department as No. 140554 and is a valid agreement until the year 2011. The cause to be waived reads as follows: 700 If in the opinion of the Minister, the Recipient has not made its best effort to comply with any and all provisions of this Agreement or if, (d) the Recipient sells, leases converts or otherwise disposes of the aerodrome or any part thereof, The Minister may, by giving ninety (90) days notice in writing to the Recipient, terminate this Agreement and direct the Recipient to pay forthwith to the Minister, as liquidated damages, all or part of the contribution persuant to this Agreement, and the Recipient shall comply with any such direction forthwith, it being expressly understood and agreed that termination may not be invoked and liquidated damages are not due and payable under (d) if the relevent buyer, lessee other beneficiary enters into a written agreement with the Minister whereby such buyer, lessee or other beneficiary assumes all of the Recipient's obligations under this Agreement. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Mary Louise Canning at (416) 952 -0484 or Karen Everett at (416) 952 -0505. We wish you luck in your new endevours at your airport. Yours sincerely, -to J-Z—: �� Dave Washington Regional Director Programs cc: M. Drumm, Airport Manager Wendell McArthur, City of Barrie PAN SCHEDULE "E" Correspondence dated March 31, 2001 from Province of Ontario approving sale of lands in Schedules A and B. 4W- . 11210011 Writs" of Wnistbre des Tra nsp ortation Transp or ts � Ontario --s Truspauam Policy Branch Room 330, Building C 1201 Wdson Avenue Downsview, ontuio M3M US Tel: (416) 235 -3502 Fax: (416) 235-3573 March 31, 2001 Mr. Rob Warman President Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission R.R. #2 Oro Station, Ontario LOL 2E0 Dear Mr. Warman: Re: Lake Simcoe Reld nal Airport Under the former Municipal Airports Program, the ministry Provided financial assistance for the development and operation of a number of municipal airports throughout Ontario, including the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (formerly Oro - Barrie- Orillia Regional Airport). The program ended in 1998 commensurate with the realignment of provincial and municipal responsibilities for the delivery of local services and the provision of associated funding under the Municipal Capital and Operating Restructuring Fund (MCORF). Subsidy approvals under the program had been granted pursuant to the general conditions of the Municipal Airport Subsidy/Development Agreement. To satisfy administrative requirements for the ending of the program, this is to advise there is no further requirement to contact the ministry concerning any conditions/approvals outlined in the agreement (or, of course, in the program policy and procedures manual). Without limiting the above, there is no further requirement to contact the ministry concerning the disposition by the municipalities/Commission of any part of the municipal airport property. Should you have any questions on the above, please contact John Tron, Senior Policy Advisor, Aviation at Tel. (416) 235 - 4045. Sincerely, 'in Whitestone Director w SCHEDULE "F" Description of Lands Airside Commercial Development Area (Southwest) Concession 7, Part of West part Lot 18 and Part of East art Lot 19 (Oro) (more or less 2,068ha/5.1 ac) ::0DMA\PCD0CS\D0CS\I 162421\1 "_) I -, k-,?- I Y�-�y SCHEDULE "N" t i ORO ** BARRIE ORILLIA Regional Airport LEGEND �.e... Akpwt Property Lkw k" Air" Pavemalva ( *Vg2 ) ® PM** t Pavenwnta Aktn(rt Tony" ATH Building; AF Aviation Fuel Storage AP Akuatt Parking Areas AM AkpoA Mahn an s Focipty CP Cat Palk Remote Do" / hold RDA Apron LIML.Inds Luc ik)t gut i.tl Sea I e 0 100 200 400 Matra* Oro - Barrie- Orillia Regional Airport Phase 1 Development 1993-1997 Exhibit 12 AirPYun __ o AA .*kw sa.... m tom' u —1 Township of Oro- Medonte I N A Dept. Report ADM 2002 -20 To: Council Prepared By: Paul Gravelle Subject & File #: Vacancy Department: Treasury Council Verification Service C. of W. _XX Date: April 23, 2002 Motion # Date: Background: Starting in 2001, property tax relief for vacant commercial and industrial buildings will be provided to property owners through rebates that are issued by municipalities. To be eligible for a rebate, the commercial or industrial building must be entirely or partially vacant for at least 90 consecutive days during the year. Businesses that operate on a seasonal basis are not eligible for a rebate for the seasons they are closed. The deadline to submit applications for a tax year is February 28 of the following year. Analysis: For the 2001 tax year, the municipality received about 20 applications for rebates. We were able to ascertain the reasonableness of the various facts stated on the application (period of vacancy, vacant floor space, etc.) through discussion with the applicant, site inspections and internal knowledge of the property. However, in the future an application may require an investigation to verify the accuracy of the information provided which is beyond our scope. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is providing a Vacancy Verification Service (VVS). Please find attached a package distributed by MPAC describing the VVS. We respectfully suggest that the municipality enter into an agreement with MPAC for the provision of the Vacancy Verification Service. The municipality would continue to process applications internally. Only applications deemed to require investigation beyond the scope of Municipal Staff would be forwarded to MPAC for processing. Cost versus benefit would be taken into consideration prior to any application being forwarded to MPAC. r Recommendation: 1. The Treasurer take the necessary action to enter into an agreement with MPAC for the provision of their Vacancy Verification Service. 2. The appropriate By -law to execute the agreement be drafted and brought forward for Council's consideration. 3. This report be received and adopted. Respectfully submitted, Paul Gravelle Treasurer C.A.O. Comments: Date: C.A.O. ✓ Dept. Head Pi MUNICIPAL PROPERTY ASSESSMEN'T VACANCY VERIFICATION SERVICE ••� 01:K6jAv1:3z412L"A 1LwA"ffqRi"v M VACANCY VERIFICATION SERVICE (WS): • assist municipalities in the administration of the Vacancy Rebate Program. 9 INVESTIGATE ACCURACY OF ALL FACTS: • set out in the application; • any supporting documentation; • any other facts pertaining to the application. COMPLETE "VACANCY VERIFICATION FORM" FOR EACH CLAIM ADDITIONAL SERVICE: • provide witness to testify before any court or tribunal. F 3 S t OBJECTIVE OF VERIFICATION SERVICE INVESTIGATE THE ACCURACY OF THE � • i 9 D • eligibility of vacancy with reference to; — buildings entirely or partially vacant; — date of application; — tax year; — number of (90) consecutive days; — size of vacant area; — demised area. 4 I OBJECTIVE THE INVESTIGATION MAY INCLUDE: • review of data on the application and supporting documentation; • contact with applicant, owner, tenant, or adjoining tenant(s); • field inspection of the property; • measurement of vacant area (if required); • photograph (if requested). 5 s PROCESS OF VERIFICATION SERVICE • Finalize a Service Agreement. • WS Office receives inventory of properties to verify, copy of the application(s), and any related documents. • The applications will be field inspected and process controlled. • Return to the municipality, inventory list, application(s) with related documents, Vacancy Verification Form and photograph (if requested). d FEE STRUCTURE OF VERIFICATION SERVICE SERVICE AGREEMENT • Simple commercial /industrial properties; flat rate of $84 per application, (up to 3 vacant units), plus $21 for each additional vacant unit. • Complex /unique properties; hourly rate of $84 • Additional services; witness to testify before any court or tribunal, hourly rate of $100. NOTE: rates are subject to applicable taxes, disbursements and special service agreement. Township of Oro- Medonte ( L -I Dept. Report ADM 2002 -21 To: Council Prepared By: Paul Gravelle Subject & File #:Tendering — Department: Treasury Council Insurance Coverage C. of W. _XX Date: May 1,2002 Motion # Date: Our current liability insurance coverage expires on June 30,2002. The municipality last requested proposals in 2000. Analysis: The quoted premiums in 2000 were as follows: Frank Cowan Company OME Jardine AON Reed Stenhouse Muni -Pro $144,432 $161,190 $ 85,420 $ 94,074 The municipality accepted Aon Reed Stenhouse's proposal. Upon renewal in 2001, premiums increased to $ 98,616. As the increase was consistent with that experienced by other municipalities, we renewed our coverage with Aon Reed Stenhouse. Substantial premium increases are anticipated in 2002. In order to ensure that the municipality obtains its insurance coverage at the lowest possible cost, it would be beneficial to once again request proposals. Recommendation: 1. The Treasurer be directed to request proposals for the municipality's liability insurance coverage. 2. This report be received and adopted. (,P o - C."- . 4 Respectfully submitted, C.A.O. Comments: Date: 10 C.A.O. Dept. Head 1149NM After the Capital Projects were brought forward and approved for the Community Halls. Carley received information that the electrical system was a safety issue. The amount for this project was not allotted for the 2002 budget. The Hall was asked to provide the Township with the necessary information from a contractor. The electrical upgrade is required, as the existing circuits do not have the capacity to run an event with full concessions and any electrical entertainment equipment. All kitchen outlets are on the same circuit resulting in frequent fuses being blown. Besides the limitations on use, this leads to an electrical hazard with constant overloading of the circuits and at the frequent need to replace fuses in the old fuse box. As such, the potential for electrical shock is high. The estimate includes upgrading to I 00amp service, changing the circuit breakers setting up the kitchen with several 20-amp outlets on multiple circuits and splitting circuits in the remainder of the hall. Total proposed amount needed to fund the project by Oro Electrical is $2,2216. As of now Carley's Capital projects for 2002 consist of kitchen up-grades, painting and plumbing. Council has allowed $2000 for these projects at 50150 funding. 1. THAT Council receives and adopts this report. 2. THAT Council funds the project 100% (safety issue). 3. THAT The Project be funded from the D.C.A. (Development Community Account) reserve. 4. THAT The II b be notified accordingly of Council decisions. 'X Kespe c y lly submitted, Chris arter, Recreation Co-Ordinator 0, DEPT. REPORT TO: Council PREPARED BY: #PR2002-03 Chris Carter SUBJECT & FILE #: DEPARTMENT: COUNCIL: Interest in a Community Parks and Recreation Hall Electrical Upgrade C. OF W. DATE: MOTION #: DATE: April 29, 2002 After the Capital Projects were brought forward and approved for the Community Halls. Carley received information that the electrical system was a safety issue. The amount for this project was not allotted for the 2002 budget. The Hall was asked to provide the Township with the necessary information from a contractor. The electrical upgrade is required, as the existing circuits do not have the capacity to run an event with full concessions and any electrical entertainment equipment. All kitchen outlets are on the same circuit resulting in frequent fuses being blown. Besides the limitations on use, this leads to an electrical hazard with constant overloading of the circuits and at the frequent need to replace fuses in the old fuse box. As such, the potential for electrical shock is high. The estimate includes upgrading to I 00amp service, changing the circuit breakers setting up the kitchen with several 20-amp outlets on multiple circuits and splitting circuits in the remainder of the hall. Total proposed amount needed to fund the project by Oro Electrical is $2,2216. As of now Carley's Capital projects for 2002 consist of kitchen up-grades, painting and plumbing. Council has allowed $2000 for these projects at 50150 funding. 1. THAT Council receives and adopts this report. 2. THAT Council funds the project 100% (safety issue). 3. THAT The Project be funded from the D.C.A. (Development Community Account) reserve. 4. THAT The II b be notified accordingly of Council decisions. 'X Kespe c y lly submitted, Chris arter, Recreation Co-Ordinator 0, KEEN CUSTOM AUTOMATION PC Mr. 14- 1 V T__ !`_�lCi { D+yt s>tc 7,i!t Hndc:::�sx•� �rnar:xx� •.r. f`:r.,i+ PHONE — MR 111k, •bovk Work I* be fam ?'kymrnTA 1A F pc;c&c&.a L/A. Thif, r--MW j* AtlD w x1se . baai n"" V. "rp ).--Fvrfj ORO EUCTR FIR #2 Pawkei 487-3327 a-,% wl L NEST Ag, COST OF < L7 WILL bf- L2L)t:u L A PHONE NO. : 705 835 5808 Apr. 29 2002 09:43AM P2 ON ELECTR C - 1992 Rfl. #2 Hawke tarts. 011t. 4$7-3327 OL ITO WAACT, PROP' 0 SAL /11V 01 AAAM W, -04 fm aw WOW- .JX 41UL tn*de tri wrlig. bc"t�ftisl and 1A bout Cest4 ox . or. I h&r,. H4 L10"t tow WNAA-t 6k 'J. lv". ACCEPTANCE W, 1111miaw In 1hr AMIN ri"I�i.lai lip whilil'i M 2 May 2002. To: Jennifer Z., CAO From: Ron Kolbe, Director of Building / Planning RE: Oro African Church Up -date Background 1. Tim Crawford, Chairperson, Oro - Medonte History Committee had received quotes to replace the roof of the Oro African Church. A site visit was arranged on April 22, 2002, prior to a staff recommendation to Council. 2. On April 22, 2002, due to the condition of the framing members, it was felt that a structural engineer report on the roof should be sought in accordance with the Township's past policy of public health and safety of municipal facility. 3. Mr. Bill Thompson has been contacted and a report will follow shortly. 4. Mr. Tim Crawford has been advised of the process to date. April 15, 2002 Memo to Clerk Marilyn for your disposition From Tim Crawford, Chairperson, Oro - Medonte History Com Otte R 11% e: Arranging to have the Oro African Church NHS Re-shingle. ApRj/� As per my previous reports the shingles of the African Church are now over 50 ye a-we have had to put two patches on the roof this spring. hqp With this in mind, I contacted roofers who do cedar shingles and asked them to submit quotes. During this time I learned a fair bit about cedar shingles, and I have consulted with Walter Hutchinson (the caretaker of the church) who is quite knowledgeable in this area, as well as with Roger Cox who looks after the buildings at the Simcoe County Museum complex (a record of my phone conversation with him is appended). A complete "history" of the process is also appended. that we strike an agreement (or sign a contract) with the lowest bidder, Fraser MacLeod to have the church re- shingled with western cedar for the lowest quoted price of $4815.00 including GST. Further, it is recommended that we stipulate that there be no smoking on the job site. An explanation is in my notes which follow. If we go to the trouble of a formal contract or agreement, included in the wording should be something along the line that the building is to be protected from rain, over night and over the weekends while the work is being carried out. Other ideas as to what might go in a contract are in my notes which follow. There should be sufficient funds in the History Committee's account, if they are not "emergency funds" available from some "building maintenance" account. C `t- kt-I Appended are: i) my notes and comments —7 ii } documentation of the quotes Either Walter Hutchinson or I would like to be kept informed as to when the project would begin, etc. We would like to examine the roof structure while the shingles are off' We also plan on replacing a brick on the chimney before the roofers begin or do it while the scaffolding is up — a ten minute job. ' Respectfully submitted, f a, I k• l :3 -764- -I Attached for Council's perusal, is correspondence received from Mr. Mario Varriano, owner of The Copper Shop, requesting streetlighting on Booth Street. Please note that this correspondence was sent to the Ministry of Transportation and then forwarded to the Township. As per the Township's policy for Streetlight Charges and Installation of New Streetlights, Section 5(B) (1), the attached letter was sent to all twelve (12) property owners on Booth Street. Only four (4) of the twelve (12) property owners responded, resulting in one (1) in favour and three (3) against. 1. THAT Council receives and adopts this report. 2. THAT the streetlights requested on Booth Street not be installed. 3. THAT Mr. Varriano be notified of Council's decision. Res ectf Ily submitted, Keith Mathieson DEPT. REPORT TO: Council PREPARED BY: #ES2002-30 IDEPARTMENT: Keith Mathieson SUBJECT & FILE #: COUNCIL: Request for Streetlighting on Public Works Booth Street — Township of C. OF W. Oro-Medonte MOTION #: DATE: DATE. April 22, 2002 Attached for Council's perusal, is correspondence received from Mr. Mario Varriano, owner of The Copper Shop, requesting streetlighting on Booth Street. Please note that this correspondence was sent to the Ministry of Transportation and then forwarded to the Township. As per the Township's policy for Streetlight Charges and Installation of New Streetlights, Section 5(B) (1), the attached letter was sent to all twelve (12) property owners on Booth Street. Only four (4) of the twelve (12) property owners responded, resulting in one (1) in favour and three (3) against. 1. THAT Council receives and adopts this report. 2. THAT the streetlights requested on Booth Street not be installed. 3. THAT Mr. Varriano be notified of Council's decision. Res ectf Ily submitted, Keith Mathieson i - 1 - i The Copper Shop, KR #. i. Hawkestone,Ontario, LOL 1TO . Phil Gignac Ministry of Transportation, P.O-Box 520, 1450 ?`h Avenue E., Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 5R1 Dear Sir. Re: request for light to service road from Highway 11 north. We operate a commercial business on Booth Street which is a service road with an entrance off Highway 11 north between the I & and 11'x' concession of Oro - Medonte township near Hawkestone. There are seven business on this service road using ,his entrance. This highway has high traffic volume and du-ing the night hours it is very difficult to locate the entrance . A light at this intersection would be an asset to the business operators and increase safety for the vehicles eXiting and entering onto the highwa� . Please investigate this situation and advise accordingly, Yours sincerely memorandum 0V -7c? (5119) 372-4039 TO: The Copper Shop DATE: January 22, 2002 R.R.#1 Hawkestone, Ont. LOL 1 T Dear: Sir or Madame Re: Request for light for service road from Highway 11 north. The installation of lighting for Municipal Roads is ,ender the jurisdiction of the local Municipality. Please forward this request to the T ownship of Oro-Medonie. If the Municipality is in agreement, they will process the request and arrange for the installation of the lighting. If you require further �nforniatlon, :)lease fbel free to contact me. Brad Decker Engineering Services Officer Minisu of Transportation ,0 7' ve. East Owen Sound, Ont. N4K 2'Z1 0 ' t March 20, 2002 Property Owners — Booth Street Re: Request for Streetlight Installation on Booth Street Township of Oro - Medonte Dear Property Owner: A request has been received by the Township of Oro - Medonte to install streetlights along Booth Street. Attached is a plan showing the location of five (5) streetlights on existing hydro poles. The cost to install these proposed streetlights would be approximately One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars per light. This amount includes the cost and installation of the light ($650.00) and Ministry of Transportation fee ($350.00), but does not include any costs that may be incurred by Hydro One for additional upgrades that may be required. The Township of Oro - Medonte's policy for Streetlight Charges and Installation of New Streetlights states as follows: Section 5 "That a request for streetlighting in an area not presently serviced by streetlighting, Council gives consideration as follows: (B) (i) That request on an individual street with no intersecting road to residential or industrial development, will be considered a benefit to only the persons on the individual street, and; (ii) That all persons on the street will be notified, in writing, stating all proposed capital and operating costs that will be charged to each lot owner, along with notification of date and time for Council deliberation ". If the streetlights were to be installed, the capital and operating costs for each lot owner for year one would be Four Hundred and Eighty -Four ($484.00) Dollars. Each year after, separate amounts for streetlights will be shown on your tax bill in the amount of approximately $29.00 for hydro and maintenance, which is reviewed annually and approved by Council. The Township is requesting to be notified that you are: 1. In favour of the installation of the five (5) proposed streetlights on Booth Street and the capital and operating costs of $484.00, for 2002, be added to your tax bill, and an operating and maintenance cost of $29.00 per year (to be reviewed annually) will be added to your tax bill each year thereafter. XV 2. Not in favour of the installation of the five (5) proposed streetlights on Booth Street. Your response to this proposal may be forwarded, in writing, to the Township of Oro-Medonte at Box 100, Oro Station, Ontario LOL 2X0, or by e-mail at e ng i nee ri ngccDtowns hi p.oro-medonte.on.ca or by telephone at (705) 487-6499, to the attention of the undersigned, until April 15, 2002. Following tabulation of the results, a report will be prepared for Council's consideration. ;Than"ou. L Keith Mathieson, C.R.S.I. Director of Engineering and Environmental Services c.c. Members of Council Jennifer Zieleniewski 1):7 a n 0 z V v ® o -� rl x c G z b r c: � rn vy M TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE FROM THE TOWNSHIP PLANNER IRE'PORT TO -COUNCIL REPORT NO.: PD2002 -21 PREPARED BY: Andria Leigh DATE: April 18, 2002 SUBJECT: Appeal of Zoning By -law Amendment 2002 -12 for i ' COUNCIL C. OF W. MOTION DATE Concession 2, Part of Lot 41 and 42, (Medonte) Development Application P- 116/01 (Settlers Ghost Golf Course) On February 6, 2002 Council adopted By -law 2002 -12 which rezoned the above noted property from the Agricultural/ Rural (A/ RU) Zone to a Private Recreational Exception Holding and Environmental Protection (EP) Zones. This proposed golf course was also to be subject to Site Plan Approval, and was required to be completed prior to the removal of the Holding Provision. This by -law was appealed by Elizabeth Earle who attended the public meeting on November 21, 2001 and is a resident in the area of the rezoning application. A copy of the letter from her solicitor (Burgar Rowe) indicating the reasons for appeal is attached for Council's reference. On March 20 a meeting occurred with the applicant and their planning consultant to advise them of the process subsequent to receipt of an appeal. It was indicated to the applicant that all costs related to an OMB hearing are their responsibility and therefore it is the applicant's responsibility to determine the form of representation they wish to obtain. The applicant had utilized a planning consultant to assist them through the rezoning application process and to co- ordinate the various technical reports that were completed to support the application. U� t CPI- On April 9, 2002 the Township was advised that the applicant's had retained Mr. Donald Hindson from Cattanach, Hindson, Sutton, VanVeldhuizen for the upcoming hearing. Mr. Hindson will be responsible for supporting the application on behalf of the applicant and for bringing forward the appropriate Township representation as required. The undersigned will provide assistance as necessary to Mr. Hindson and will attend the OMB hearing once scheduled. Due to the current provincial strike, scheduling of OMB hearings is currently not occurring and therefore receipt of this appeal and the date for a hearing has not yet been established. Once notification of further developments is received from the OMB, Council will be updated accordingly. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended to Council that this report be received for information only. Respectfully submitted, Andria Leigh, Hons B.A.,AMCT, MCIP,RPP Township Planner C.A.O. COMMENTS: C.A.O. t� DATE: KO-1 i �� r 4 -19- 02;10 :02AM;PLANSCAPE • ;7056454500 -# 2/ 3 This ie Exhibit "F" Referred to iu the Affidavit Of Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk, of the Township of Oro- Medonte wo before a this 12`s Day of March, 2002 Barristers, Solicitors & Trade Mark Agents " A Commissioner, tc. 4ndria LOUra Leigh, a Commissioner, etr.. February 28, 2002 Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk Township of Oro- Medonte PO Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2XO Dear Ms. Pennycook: RE: ORO- MEDONTE ZONING $Y -LAW 2402 -012 SE'TT'LER'S GHOST GOLF COURSE LO'r 41 AND EAST PART LOT 42, CONCESSION 2, TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE (FORMERLY TOWNSHIP OF MEDONTE) OUR FILE: 027Y02 CwM of Simcoe, V the Yawm* of Oro- medoft. Expires J t x V -f The writer is the solicitor for Elizabeth Earle with respect to the above noted matter. Please accept this correspondence a.a my client's appeal of the above noted zoning by -law. My client is a long time resident of the area and expressed her concerns with respect to the project and the by -law which implements it at both the public meeting and by correspondence to Council. My client appeals By- law 2402 -012 for the following reasons: 1. By -law 2002 -012 is intended to facilitate the. development of the subject property for a 18 hole golf course; 2. The potential negative impacts of the golf course on my client's lands and other lands in the vicinity have not been adequately considered by the Township; 3, Without. limiting the generality of the foregoing, the proposed "golf course will generate a considerable amount of traffic in an area which currently experiences high volumes of traffic travelling at excessive speeds. The additional traffic to be generated by the proposed golf course will exacerbate this already dangerous condition. The traffic study prepared by the proponent and accepted by the Township fails to adequately deal with the practical realities of the road configuration and its use. 4. Without further limiting the generality of the foregoing, my client is concerned with the impact of water usage by the golf course on her own domestic supply of water and on domestic supplies of water of her neighbours in the area. The hydrogeological assessment prepared by the proponent and accepted by the Township does not adequately test or analyze the potential impacts on my client's lands and others. This issue relates not only to quantity but also impact on ground water quality. m :\rnlawlworkti7r\actNe flies\earwa corresportdancaYvfeb27.02app" Ie MAOC 1ViOICIV Mulrasri:r .Sarni, P.O. Bus -758. Borrie, Ontario. 1,4,W 4Y5 pang 1 of 2 Pk: 705 - 721-3377 Fax; 705.721 --4025 Burgrar, Rowr LLP as u Limitrd Liability Partnership rcgtsacred in Ontario c'Undintairag silicc 1870 ra,•• h. rn�, ar.:.•r rnnv --4 5. The proponent has failed to establish that the proposed golf course is capable of managing its storm water in a manner which will protect my client's lands and others and in particular the environmentally sensitive Copeland forest from negative impacts of run off from the proposed golf course. Their currently exists two watercourses passing through the golf course onto my client's and other properties which could potentially carry dangerous contaminants used in conjunction with the golf course ' operation. These potential negative and unacceptable impacts have not been adequately studied or resolved. b. 'The environmental impact study prepared by the proponent does not adequately consider the environmental sensitivity of the subject lands nor the potential negative impact on environmentally sensitive lands off site including the Copeland forest_ 7. The proponent failed to provide any analysis with respect to need. 8. No detailed site plan with respect to the golf course has been provided to the Township. In the absence of detailed plans, it is not possible to ensure that the potential negative impacts related to the foregoing issues can be adequately addressed. The use of a holding provision does not adequately protect my client or other land owners given their lack of status with. respect to both the removal of an H provision or the approval by the Township of a site plan application. 9. Generally, the information base utilized by Council was insufficient to justify the passage of the by -law. 10. Such further and other grounds as Counsel may advise and the Ontario Municipal Board Permit. Please find enclosed our firm cheque in the amount of $125.00 payable to the Minister of Finance. Kindly submit this matter to the Ontario Municipal Board in due course. I would appreciate confirmation of receipt of this notice of appeal and of the material having been forwarded to the Board. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Yours very truly, burr, Powe lip Per: Ian J. Rowe ijr /siw irowc{t t� WSarrowe.com cc: Elizabeth Earle encl.: cheque. Page 2 of 2 SCHEDULE B2 ZONE MAP rORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORILLIA ZONE LEGEND EP Environmental Protection Zone RU Rural Zone OS Recreational Open Space Zone ER Estate Residential Zone R1 Residential Type One Zone SR Shoreline Residential Zone SR -LS Shoreline Residential- Limited Service Area Zone MHP Mobile Home Pork Zone CF Community Facility Zone Cl General Commercial Zone C2 Highway Commercial Zone C4 Recreational Commercial Zone 1 MI Rural Industrial Zone M2 General Industrial Zone M3 Extractive Industrial Zone OF Urban Fringe Zone SR -LS-1 3 4 C4 6 OS EP 8 OF MHP -1 9 5 L& i M3 L,A "J 1) S 11 `' EP OF C2 13 lIr 2 -g 1 `\ C2 -H 1S ` C2 -7 8 R t E C i 18 CEP SR 19 � OF SR -3 OF 0� SR- 't. ti EP um 1 O -P ^� 5R -tS OS R -1 SR SR -2 n- ,.1 VI wrn. Pa HM a u ASSOCUTES / A SMtlb. 4Wr lwll..4 iw .�w4Yy .. - ....Y., z.. � V SR -5 1 SrnrELIM 1993 Ministry of Natural Resources 2284 Nursery Road Midhurst, Ontario LOL 1 XO `• Iii Mi hee des Ontario Richesssses naturelles Township of Oro - Medonte Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0 ATTENTION: Andria Leigh Dear Ms. Leigh: Subject: Wetland Reclassification Orillia Filtration Swamp Township of Oro - Medonte �$j ��• wu Every year this Ministry attempts to audit its wetland evaluation information to ensure that the information is accurate. As part of this audit, we recently undertook a reevaluation of the Orillia Filtration Swamp wetland. This wetland is located in the City of Orillia and Oro - Medonte. Through this reevaluation, it was determined that the Orillia Filtration Swamp was no longer of provincial significance and is now identified as locally significant. The attached map illustrates the location of this wetland within your jurisdiction. All landowners impacted by this change (identified by the following roll #'s) will be notified by letter: 434601000542200 434603001218001 434603001200600 434603001 21 81 00 4wo' 434603001218200 By copy of this letter, we wish to advise the County of Simcoe of this change in wetland status. For your information, the digital wetland file recently provided to the County already reflects this change. Ms. Andria Leigh Page 2 Should you have any questions, please contact the undersigned at 725-7546. Yours truly, Kathy Woe er District Planner IVINR, Midhurst attachment c.c.- Ian Bender, County of Simcoe Planning Department ordka P• AZA0A SWOMP Oro- Med•rtf L y Wetland no.l1 /. U 4 i Oro Can. XIV wp' G S� .p V s 7� i L0+ 1 Wetiand i S24>*Z.l /7 / J/ Wetlai 'C no. upland WOW# no. 10 � ,a to-,-11 rills twp. Con.I THE ORDER OF ONTARIO February 2002 Dear Friends, qa _ 1 DE L'ONTARIO The Order of Ontario was established in 1986 as a means of honouring those people who have rendered service of the greatest distinction and of singular excellence in any field of endeavour benefiting society here and elsewhere. The award pays tribute to exceptional people who exemplify the highest quailities of achievement and excellence in their chosen professions or in community service on an international, national or provincial level. Thus far, three hundred and twenty one distinguished Ontarians have become members of The Order. We are now actively seeking nominations for the year 2002. I invite your organization to submit a nomination for membership in The Order of Ontario, our province's most prestigious honour. I have enclosed a nomination form to be returned by the closing date of May 1, 2002. v ' Sincerely, W.R. 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