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ORDERS OF THE DAY
FOR TUESDAY, MAY 72, 2009 - ~~' ®: 3® Q.M. ~~
11:30 a.m. The Elgin St. Thomas Emergency Medical Services
Management and Staff along with the Cardiac Arrest Survivors
from 2008 will join Council for lunch following the Council
Meeting.
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NOTICE:
1st Meeting Called to Order
2nd Adoption of Minutes -April 28, 2009
3rd Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
4th Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations
5th Motion to Move Into "Committee Of The Whole Council"
6th Reports of Council, Outside Boards and Staff
7th Council Correspondence -see attached
1) Items for Consideration
2) Items for Information (Consent Agenda)
8th OTHER BUSINESS
1) Statements/Inquiries by Members
2) Notice of Motion
3) Matters of Urgency
9th Closed Meeting Items
10th Recess
11th Motion to Rise and Report
12th Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee Of The Whole
13th Consideration of By-Laws
14th ADJOURNMENT
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
May 26, 2009 9:00 a.m. Elgin County Council
June 9, 2009 9:00 a.m. Elgin County Council
REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND STAFF
MAY 12, 2009
Staff Reports - (ATTACHED)
Human Resources Assistant -Training Dates -Accessibility Standards for
Customer Services
Director of Financial Services -Policy Manual Regarding Grants
Deputy Director of Engineering Services, Purchasing Coordinator-Asphalt Crack
Sealing, Contract No. 6090-09-01
Directors of Senior Services, Bobier Villa, Elgin Manor and Terrace Lodge -Meals
on Wheels Agreement
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'~Elgulc'oi_uii}' REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
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FROM: Heather Rosevear
Human Resources Assistant
DATE: May 12, 2009
SUBJECT: Training Dates -Accessibility Standards for Customer Services
INTRODUCTION:
Staff training regarding Accessibility Standards for Customer Services must be
completed by January 1, 2010.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION:
A consultant has been retained to facilitate the training for the County and interested
local municipalities to ensure we comply with the legislative requirements by the
January 1, 2010 deadline. Each training session is to be a minimum of 20 and a
maximum of 25 participants.
Training dates for Countv staff have been selected as follows:
3 Hours Sessions -Non-union and Union Staff (Full-time & Part-time)
Monday, June 1, 2009 9:OOam - 12:OOpm & 1:OOpm - 4:OOpm
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 9:OOam - 12:OOpm & 1:OOpm - 4:OOpm
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 9:OOam - 12:OOpm & 1:OOpm - 4:OOpm
3 Hours Session -Countv Council, Management Team, Deputies and Managers
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 1:OOpm - 4:OOpm
1 Hour Session -Homes Union Staff & Volunteers
Dates and times for the 1 hour Homes sessions are currently under review with the
consultant and Homes Directors and are subject to change.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 9:OOam - 10:OOam & 11:OOam - 12:OOpm
1:OOpm - 2:OOpm & 3:OOpm - 4:OOpm
Thursday, September 17, 2009 9:OOam - 10:OOam & 11:OOam - 12:OOpm
1:OOpm - 2:OOpm & 3:OOpm - 4:OOpm
Thursday, September 24, 2009 9:OOam - 10:OOam & 11:OOam -12:OOpm
1:OOpm - 2:OOpm & 3:OOpm - 4:OOpm
Thursday, September 29, 2009 9:OOam - 10:OOam & 11:OOam - 12:OOpm
1:OOpm - 2:OOpm & 3:OOpm - 4:OOpm
Training dates for the lower tier municipalities have been selected as follows:
3 Hours Sessions -Management and Councillors (Full-time & Part-time)
Thursday, October 1, 2009 9:OOam - 12:OOpm & 1:OOpm -4:OOpm
Monday, October 5, 2009 9:OOam - 12:OOpm & 1:OOpm - 4:OOpm
3 Hours Sessions -Other Municipal Staff (Full-time & Part-time)
Friday, October 9, 2009 9:OOam - 12:OOpm & 1:OOpm - 4:OOpm
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:OOam - 12:OOpm & 1:OOpm - 4:OOpm
Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:OOam - 12:OOpm & 1:OOpm - 4:OOpm
1 Hour Session -Municipal Volunteers
Monday, October 19, 2009
9:OOam - 10:OOam &
1:OOpm - 2:OOpm &
11:OOam - 12:OOpm
3:OOpm - 4:OOpm
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
RECOMMENDATION:
9:OOam - 10:OOam &
1:OOpm - 2:OOpm &
9:OOam - 10:OOam &
1:OOpm - 2:OOpm &
11:OOam - 12:OOpm
3:OOpm - 4:OOpm
11:OOam - 12:OOpm
3:OOpm - 4:OOpm
THAT County Council approve the training schedule as proposed and the lower-tier
partners be advised of their allotted training dates as soon as possible.
Respectfully Submitted
Heather Rosevear
Human Resources Assistant
A oved for Submissi
Mark
Chief Administrative Officer
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Pltarc35i~tb/(6YU~a REPORT TO COUNCIL
FROM: Jim Bundschuh -Director of Financial Services
DATE: May 4, 2009
SUBJECT: Policy Manual Regarding Grants
INTRODUCTION:
A Policy exists stating that grants will be paid on December 15th each year, or
quarterly if requested in writing, or on a specific date as requested and indicated
in the original motion.
DISCUSSIONICONCLUSION:
Past practice has been to approve the grants, along with the overall operating
budget early in the year. At that time letters go out to the successful grant
recipients informing them of the amount of money their organization is to receive.
On December 15th cheques are sent out, however in some instances, some
cheques are sent earlier in line with the policy.
The current policy creates incremental paperwork for no benefit to the County or
to the Grant requestors. If cheques were sent out together with the letters
informing the Grant requestors of the amount being awarded, the process would
be streamlined to the benefit of all involved. This would not preclude Council
providing special direction in unique cases to send out certain grants cheques at
a different time.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the sentence "County Grants will be paid December 15th each year, or
quarterly if requested in writing, or on a specific date as requested and indicated
in the original motion" be deleted from the policy"; and,
THAT bullet (g) reading "Grants may be paid earlier if requested in writing and
approved by County Council" be deleted.
All of which is Respectfully Submitted
Jim Bundschuh
Director of Financial Services
Appr or Submissio
Mark G. Mc a
Chief Administrative Officer
GRANTS
County Grants will be paid December 15th each year, or quarterly if requested in writing, or
on a specific date as requested and indicated in the original motion.
a) Grants to local Agricultural Societies will be paid out in the amount of $1,500 for each
day of the fair/exhibition
b) Hospital Capital Grants will be determined by Council.
c) February 1st of each year will be the cutoff date for receiving grant requests.
d) If required, County Council will set aside a separate day, in February, to hear
delegations.
e) Each grant request must include a brief description of the organization; must clearly
state the amount requested; and must indicate the planned use of the grant, if
approved by Council.
f) The Warden will decide which delegations may be invited to the special February
meeting.
g) Grants may be paid earlier if requested in writing and approved by County Council.
The guidelines will be reviewed periodically.
'~~l~uz~""~"'~' REPORT TO COUNCIL
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FROM: Jim Bundschuh - Director of Financial Services
DATE: May 8th, 2009
SUBJECT: On-Line Investing
INTRODUCTION:
In the past the County invested through the Bank of Montreal (BMO), with
transactions being completed via fax. With today's technology the same can be
accomplished efficiently online.
DISCUSSIONlCONCLUSION:
In the past, most of the County's funds were in a Treasury Rate bank account
which delivered a reasonable rate of return. In addition, GICs were used to
provide a slightly higher rate of return on any funds that could be locked in for an
extended period of time. Currently the County is avoiding long term investments
to keep its funds available for potential infrastructure projects later this year.
Given that the County will need to actively invest this year as any investments
need to be short-term in duration (30-90 days), online investing allows the
County to invest in a more time-efficient manner.
Any investments will continue to be in GICs, as in the past. However, an
investment policy and strategy needs to be developed which will be forthcoming
in the near future.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the Treasurer and Clerk be authorized to enter into an online investing
agreement with the Bank of Montreal.
Respectfully Submitted
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Jim Bundschuh
Director of Financial Services
Approved for ion
Mark G. McDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
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REPORT TO COUNCIL
FROM: Jim Bundschuh - Director of Financial Services
DATE: May 8th, 2009
SUBJECT: 2009 Social Services Budget
INTRODUCTION:
In March Council approved a Social Services budget of $4,442,000 based on the
numbers available from the City at that time. In April City Council approved their
budget which included a $4,284,000 contribution from the County equating to a
difference of $158,000.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION:
Last year Social Services costs came in over budget by $113,000, and the
change in the City's forecast from March to April of $158,000 demonstrates how
difficult forecasting Social Services costs is. What the actual costs will be
remains to be seen. The County has not yet received any billings for 2009.
Any changes between the Elgin County approved budget and the actual billings
will ultimately become part of the year-end surplus/deficit. Per the normal
process this surplus/deficit will be included in the following year's budget.
Surpluses are used to help reduce the amount of the levy.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the report titled Budget 2009 Social Services Budget and dated May 8,
2009 be received and filed.
Respectfully Submitted
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Director of Financial Services
Ap or Submiss
Mark
Chief Administrative Officer
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FROM: Jim Bundschuh - Director of Financial Services
DATE: May 8th, 2009
SUBJECT: Budget Comparison -March 31, 2009
INTRODUCTION:
Attached is the budget comparison to March 31, 2009 for the County operating
departments showing $35,487 favourable performance.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION:
In the past the approved budget was spread equally into the 12 months of the
year. However spending does not always follow this pattern, and in some cases
the spending pattern can be predicted, with some examples listed below:
Benefits are higher earlier in the year as the County contributes to CPP
and UI up to the capped amounts.
• Wages increase in the summer months with student employment
• Some grants are paid in certain months (eg. Library CAP)
As a result of these discrepancies between the monthly budget and the monthly
actual, budget performance was displayed in some months which would
ultimately reverse itself later in the year. This phenomenon makes it difficult to
ascertain true performance issues that need to be investigated and acted upon,
versus budget timing anomalies.
The departments have begun the process of developing budgets by month, and
the significant timing issues have been identified. This process for Elgin Manor,
Bobier, POA and Collections has not been completed, and as such no
performance is shown for these departments. Their performance will be
included with the April month-end report.
Highlights of the budget performance are as follows:
Line 17 -Engineering & Land Division: $4,943 over budget: Chatham/Kent
invoice for Road 7 was $3,000 over budget and with the balance being Land
Division due to fees being less than budgeted.
Line18 -Homes: Terrace Lodge performance of $33,428 due to lower wages
due to staffing efficiencies in January.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the report titled Budget Comparison -March 31, 2009 and dated May 8,
2009 be received and filed.
Respectfully Submitted Approv
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Director of Financial Services Chief Adm
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Peter Dutchak, Deputy Director of Engineering Services
Sonia Beavers, Purchasing Coordinator
DATE: April 30, 2009
SUBJECT: Asphalt Crack Sealing, Contract No. 6090-09-01
INTRODUCTION:
As part of the approved 2009 Capital Budget, tenders were advertised as per the
County's Procurement Policy and were received until Thursday, April 30, 2009 for
Asphalt Crack Sealing.
DISCUSSION:
Four companies submitted bids for the Asphalt Crack Sealing Tender as follows:
COMPANY TENDER BID inclusive of taxes)
Nia ara Crack Sealing $ 168,210.00
1414609 Ontario $ 187,425.00
Road Savers 2000 Limited $ 193,725.00
R& N Maintenance $ 218,925.00
Niagara Crack Sealing submitted the lowest bid for the Asphalt Crack Sealing
Tender at a total price of $ 168,210. The total bid price includes taxes and does
not include a contingency allowance. The bid includes all labour, material and
equipment to place Asphalt Crack Sealing on various County Roads. Since the
unit prices received are favourable staff will increase the number of road cracks
to be sealed while still remaining within the capital budget allocation of $204,000.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT, Niagara Crack Sealing be selected for the application of Asphalt Crack
Sealing Contract No. 6090-09-01 at their submitted price of $168,210 inclusive of
all taxes, with no contingency allowance; and
THAT, since the unit prices received are favourable staff will increase the number
of road cracks to be sealed while still remaining within the capital budget
allocation of $204,000.
THAT, the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to enter into an
agreement with Niagara Crack Sealing for the Asphalt Crack Sealing, Contract
No. 6090-09-01.
All of which is Respectfully Submitted
Peter Dutchak
D jeputy Director of Engineering Services
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Rhonda Roberts,
Director of Senior Services, Terrace Lodge
Pat Vandevenne,
Director of Senior Services, Bobier Villa and Elgin Manor
DATE: April 27, 2009
SUBJECT: Meals on Wheels Agreements
INTRODUCTION:
Elgin County Homes have actively participated in the Meals on Wheels program
for many years. Each year the Directors of Senior Services meet with the
coordinators of the programs, to review all aspects of the Meals on Wheels
program, determining if any adjustments are needed. Although the homes had
informal meetings throughout last year, in error, no Meals on Wheels Agreement
was signed. This year, the homes will prepare appropriate agreements and have
the parties date and notarized appropriately.
DISCUSSION:
Recently the Directors of Senior Services from Terrace Lodge, Elgin Manor and
Bobier Villa met with the WECHC Community Support Service Coordinator and
the Middlesex-Elgin VON Community Support Service Coordinator to review the
past years Meals on Wheels program. Discussion around content of meals,
Specialty meals, rotation and variety of meals as well as the practical aspects of
the distribution were discussed. Cost currently is set at $6.00 for each meal.
CONCLUSION:
Meals on Wheels are an important program for seniors within the Elgin
community, promoting independence for individuals and linkages with the VON
and WECHC. Through discussion, a consensus was reached with Meals on
Wheels partners that the meal recovery cost of $6.00 per meal for this agreement
will continue in order to provide quality product. It was however discussed, that
for the next agreement, a review of raw food costing will take place with a likely
need to make an increase in cost recovery.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be directed and authorized to
sign the Meals on Wheels agreement with VON Middlesex-Elgin and the West
Elgin Community Health Centre for the period March 31, 2009 to March 31,
2010.
THAT the Homes continue to evaluate the associated costs of the program and
meet with Meals on Wheels partners on an annual basis.
All of which is Respectfully Submitted
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Rhonda Roberts, Terrace Lodge
Director of Senior Services
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Pat Vandevenne, Bobier Villa and Elgin Manor
Director of Senior Services
CORRESPONDENCE - Mav 12. 2009
Items for Consideration
Denise Labelle-Gelinas, City Clerk, Cornwall, with a resolution requesting the
Provincial Government to exempt items related to the rental of recreation facilities
and registration fees for minor sports from the Harmonization Sales Tax.
(ATTACHED)
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ONTAR70 CANADA
May 5, 2009
To All Municipalities in Ontario
Subject: Provincial Harmonized Sales Tax
The Council of The Corporation of the City of
Cornwall, at its regular meeting of Monday
April 27, 2009, endorsed a Resolution
appealing the Government of Ontario to
exempt the fees paid for the rental of
recreation facilities and registration fees for
minor sports organizations from the recently
announced Harmonized Sales Tax.
It is the position of Cornwall City Council that
recreational activities for the youth of our
communities, regardless of which activity they
participate in, is paramount to helping
communities minimize child obesity as well as
creating a healthy and affordable lifestyle. In
addition, the application of this tax to these
activities and the accompanying added costs
could result in making minor sports
unaffordable for families.
The Resolution further requests support from
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario on
this most important issue.
We include a copy of this Resolution for
Council's consideration and endorsement and
ask that you forward your support to the
Premier of Ontario as well as AMO.
Respectfully,
Denise Labelle-Gelinas, C.M.O.
City Clerk
CITY CLERK SEC ETAIRE MUNICIPALE
P.O. Box 877 CP 877
Cornwall, ON K5H 5T9 Cornwall ON K6H 5T9
Tel (613) 930-2787, ext.2537 Fax (613) 932-8145
E-Mail/courriel: dgelinas@cornwall.ca
Resolution number: 2009-27.03
Moved by Councillor: Glen Grant
Seconded by Councillor: Kim Baird
Provincial Harmonized Sales Tax
WHEREAS the Provincial Government has recently
announced the harmonization of the 5% GST and
the 8% PST: and
WHEREAS, the Harmonized Sales Tax will
negatively impact the registration costs for minor
sports by an increase in facility rental fees and
registration fees; and
WHEREAS these increased costs will prevent some
youth from participating in sporting activities; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, City
Council, send an appeal to the Provincial
Government to exempt items related to the rental of
recreation facilities and registration fees for minor
sports to ensure that all youth are able to afford to
participate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we, City Council,
request to have AMO lobby the Provincial
Government on our behalf; and that a copy of this
Resolution be sent to all municipalities in Ontario
requesting their support.
I, Denise Labelle-Gelinas, City Clerk of The
Corporation of the City of Cornwall, do hereby certify
that the above is a true copy of Resolution Number
2009-27.03 enacted by Council on the 27th day of
April, 2009.
Denise Labelle-Gelinas, CMO
City Clerk
DISCLAIMER
This matedal is provided under contract as a paid service by the
originating organization and does not necessarily reFlect the view
or positions of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO),
its subsidiary companies, officers, directors or agents.
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CORRESPONDENCE - Mav 12, 2009
Items for Information (Consent Agenda)
1. Debbie Zimmerman, Chair, MPAC Board of Directors, with the 2008 Annual Report
and Financial Statements. (ATTACHED) (Report and Statements available for
viewing in Administrative Services)
2. Association of Municipalities of Ontario ALERT, CRTC Changes National Do Not
Call List -Municipal Candidates Now Exempt. (ATTACHED)
3. Dennis Travale, Chair, SCOR Executive Committee, South Central Ontario Region
(SCOR), with an update on SCOR Activities. (ATTACHED)
MUNICIPAL P R O P E R T Y A 5 5 E S S M E N T C O R P O R A T I O N
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Apri123, 2009
To
From:
Subject:
Heads of Council
All Ontario Municipalities
Debbie Zimmerman
Chair, MPAC Board of Directors
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A~MiNISTRATiU~ S~RUICES
2008 Annual Report and Financial Statements
Please find attached for your information, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation's
(MPAC) 2008 Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2008.
These documents have been prepared as required by the Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation Act. Copies have been provided to the Minister of Finance, MPPs and the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Both the Annual Report and Financial Statements are
also available online at www.m ay c.ca.
I trust you will find the reports informative in reviewing MPAC's activities including the
organization's delivery of the 2008 Assessment Update for Ontario's nearly 4.7 million
properties. Should you have any questions regarding the reports, please do not hesitate to
contact me at 905 688-0990, extension 225, or Carl Isenburg, President and Chief Administrative
Officer, at 905 837-6150.
Yours truly,
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Debbie Zimmerman
Chair, MPAC Board of Directors
Enclosure
OP(ice of the Chair c/c Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
1305 Pickering Parkway, Pickering, Ontario L1 V 3P2
T: 905.688.0990 ext 224 F: 905.831.0040
www.mpaaca Porm No t5o5oA
Issue: Candidates for municipal office in Ontario are now exempt from the provisions of the
National Do Not Call List (DNCL).
Background:
On April 20, 2009, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
issued "Telecom Public Notice 2008-14"which sets out modifications to the rules governing
unsolicited call made by municipal candidates for elected office. The CRTC has now concluded,
"that telemarketing telecommunications made by or on behalf of non-party candidates should
also be exempt from the National DNCL Rules."
The CRTC has adopted the following change to the National DNCL Rules (Part II) with the
applicable change in italics below:
3.1 In addition to the exemption set out in section 3(d), the National DNCL Rules
do not apply to a telemarketing telecommunication made by or on behalf of a
candidate as defined in subsection 2(1 } of the Canada Elections Actor a
candidate under provincial law for the purposes of a provincial or municipal
election, or by or on behalf of the official campaign of such a candidate.
On September 30, 2008, the CRTC launched the National Do Not Call List (DNCL) which
imposed enforceable restrictions on organisations and individuals placing unsolicited telephone
calls to Canadians who had registered on the List. Exemptions from this restriction were
granted to political parties for a municipal election but only if the calls are made on behalf of a
registered political party under provincial law.
In Ontario, with no municipal political parties, this represented an unacceptable infringement on
democratic activities at the municipal level in Ontario. In early September AMO President Peter
Hume wrote to the federal government and the Chairman of the Canadian Radio-television and
Telecommunications Commission, urging that steps be taken to address this issue. In
response, the CRTC agreed to review these provisions and their effect on municipal candidates.
The issuing of new rules to include Ontario municipal candidates responds to the original
concerns AMO raised.
Action: For your information.
This information is available in the Policy issues section of the AMO website at www.amo.onn.ca.
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Warden Sylvia Hofhuis
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, ON NSR SVl
Dear Warden Hofhuis:
RE: UPDATE ON SCOR ACTIVITIES
SCOR is pleased to provide an update on our activities and successes to date:
SCOR is well along in the work associated with "Phase 2 -Business Planning" of our
Strategic Management Plan;
• The planning process remains community-based with more than 90 volunteers from
across the region and resource persons from all levels of government preparing action
plans for our seven (7) strategic directions;
- Agribusiness & Food Industry,
- Culture & Quality of Life,
- Energy,
- Environment,
- Manufacturing,
- Public Infrastructure, and
- Tourism,
Continuity has been achieved with the continuing participation of volunteers from the "Phase
1 -Strategic Planning Team". OMAFRA has been instrumental in this project and are active
in many of the Working Groups.
• The seven Working Groups have been diligently brainstorming, qualifying and
articulating action steps for the Strategic Plan. Our consultant has been facilitating these
many sessions and has prepared a draft action plan that has been reviewed by the SCOR
Administrative Committee and the Executive Committee;
• The action plans include recommendations for regional infrastructure improvements;
enhanced/new/bettertacgeted skills training services; support for enhepreneurs;
innovation (research/development/commercialization) in the areas of agriculture, energy
and the environment; retention of our manufacturing base; and, expansion of tourism;
SCOR -MAILING ADDRESS
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 5A7 Canada
Telephone: (519) 842-6428, Ext. 3250 /Fax: (519) 842-9431
Web: www.scorregion.com / Email: scor(c~scorregion.com
Apri129, 2009
• 15 Priorities for Action have emerged and are currently being considered by the SCOR
Executive Committee. Public consultation is taking place across the region in May to
gather comment on the action plans;
• Other communications activities inchide ongoing use of the SCOR web site -
coivwscorr~ion.co,u, and an online survey associated with the consultations described
above;
• Also part of this phase is consideration of the organizational and resource requirements of
sustaining regional delivery of this economic revitalization and diversification strategy.
Recommendations will be forthcoming from the business planning process;
• OMAFRA has retained a consultant to advise on organizational models for regional
delivery. The consultant's work is largely completed; and
• Within the last three weeks, now that the tobacco quota payment has been resolved,
Agriculture Canada (Rural Secretariat) has been in communication with the Executive
and a dialogue is now taking place as to how best to structure the program for the tluee
year, $5 million per year funding of "regional economic development" projects. More on
this later as progress is made.
Open houses for SCOR Partners will be held as part of our May consultation efforts and an
invitation will be sent to you. I hope you will be able to attend.
I extend a sincere thank you on behalf of SCOR for your past and ongoing support for this
initiative which has been and will continue to be critical to our success in diversifying and
growing our regional economy.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours truly,
SCOR Executive Committee
South Central Ontario Region (SCOR)
cc: Diane Finley, MP Haldimand-Norfolk
Phil McColeman, MP Brant
Joe Preston, MP Elgin-Middlesex-London
Dave MacKenzie, MP Oxford
Toby Barrett, MPP Haldimand-Norfolk
Dave Levac, MPP Brant
Steve Peters, MPP Elgin-Middlesex-London
Ernie Hardeman, MPP Oxford
SCOR Executive
SCOR Administration
SCOR -MAILING ADDRESS
200 Broadway, 2ntl Floor, Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 5A7 Canada
Telephone: (519} 842-6428, Ext. 3250 /Fax: (519) 842-9431
Web: www.scorregion.com / Email: scorCu~scorregion.com