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January 10, 2013 MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 10, 2013 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, WEST ELGIN MUNICIPAL BUILDING ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST ADOPTION OF AGENDA MINUTES (Al — A19) *December 20, 2012 Council *December 20, 2012 Court of Revision — McEachren Branches *December 20, 2012 Committee of Adjustment (Miller) BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES DELEGATIONS 1:30 p.m. Port Glasgow Yacht Club — Presentation of Master Plan (under separate cover) 2:00 p.m. Erica Arnett, Active Transportation Survey Results (131) REPORTS (C1-C8) 1. ROADS a) *Monthly Report 2. RECREATION/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT a) *Monthly Report b) Report re: Community Complex (to be distributed at meeting) January 10, 2013......... ....Page 2 3. BUILDING a) *Monthly Report for November 2012 b) *Monthly Report for December 2012 c) *Year-End Report - 2012 4. WATER a) *Monthly Report b) Charges under the Safe Drinking Water Act 5. BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT a) *Monthly Report 6. DRAINS 7. WEST ELGIN PRIMARY SYSTEM 8. ADMINISTRATION a) *Report re: Asset Management Plan b) *Report re: Rooftop Solar Request (George Dotterman) ACCOUNTS --will be available at the meeting. CORRESPONDENCE (D1 — D9) COUNCIL CONSIDERATION RECOMMENDED: 1.* Rodney & District Horticulture Society — request to waive fees; 2.* Elgin County Land Division Committee — E 106112 (Wiehle); 3.* Elgin County Land Division Committee — E 104112 (Swain/Pilkey); 4.* VON Canada — Invitation to Open House, January 24, 2013 5.* Clan McEachran — request to plant tree at Memorial Park 6. Norma Schnekenburger — copy of letter sent to provincial ministers re: Seaside Developments development proposal. January 10, 2013... ...... ....Page 3 RECOMMENDED TO ACCEPT & FILE: 7. AMO • Ontario's New Child Care Framework and Funding Formula; • Watch File — December 20, 2012; �ower Watch File — January 3, 2013; 8. Thames Valley Conservation Authority - Minutes — November 15, 2012; 9. Elgin County Land Division Committee —Appeal notice — E100112 (J. Ripley); BY-LAWS: By-law No. 2012-76 McEachren Drain Branches (third reading) By-law No. 2012-87 Amend Fees & Charges - Arena By-law No. 2013-01 Adopt Tree Policy By-law No. 2013-02 Adopt Tree Planting PoPreading By-law No. 2013-03 Crandall Drain (1st and only) MINUTES (E1) *West Elgin Arena Board — November 13, 2012 NOTICE OF MOTION (F1) OTHER BUSINESS (G1-G4) 1. Committee Appointments 2. OGRA/ROMA Minister delegations 3. Council announcements 4. Closed session — legal * Information enclosed January 10, 2013... ...... ....Page 4 CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETINGS: January 24, 2013 Council January 29, 2013 Tri County Management Committee January 31, 2013 Public Meeting — Update on Port Glasgow Secondary Plan, Rodney Legion, 7:00 p.m. Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). All comments and communications received will become part of the public record unless you expressly request the Municipality to remove it. Questions about the collection of personal information may be directed to the Clerk. �- 4 Elgin St. Thomas Active Transportation Initiative Survey Responses from Test Elgin Residents Who did we near from? o There was a really good response from the community. There were 850 survey responses gathered. Similar surveys conducted in other areas have had much lower response rates. Which municipality do you residein? ®To,..rt Frylritr'r lra 57 �f+�l�rr€:�€f�ilit'v of 8a�,•ha€ti (€, 151 �f+.•lurti�if;tlitii f`f C�nirt€I El-irt (rt 1+00} I ZTovvnshi ofMalattide(n 47) �1 Tc� n;hi c f So�rlh��.old 'rt �J t f� 1 ��Cit�/oFSt. TltUrttas(rt 405) :u€>>lurrici� rlityoF,'vcsEEl;3.in (rt 43.) • Once population was factored in St.Thomas, Aylmer, West Elgin and Central Elgin had the highest proportion of respondents.The lowest response was in the Township of Bayham. Bayham's results should be interpreted with caution due to the small numbers. • Residents between the ages of 26-54 were most likely to complete the survey. 32%of respondents were between the ages of 26-40 and 23%of respondents were between the ages of 41-54. Total Population by age Group 3 i i 20.041; ---- - ! is Surt ey 15.0°• — - - -------- celIilr5 I ..................... ......................... ............ 13nrynunger 19-25 20-40 41-54 55-65 OverGS • This graph compares the demographics of our community to the demographics of survey respondents. Youth and seniors were under-represented in survey responses and 26-40 year olds were overrepresented. However when looking at the data for individual municipalities it is important to note that Aylmer had an overrepresentation of respondents under the age of 18 with 37% of respondents under the age of 18 compared to 25.3% in the Census. 1 0 In Central Elgin the average age of respondents was older than when compared to other municipalities. 77% of respondents were between the age of 26 and 65. What did we hear? How often do you use the following active transportation modes for commuting, recreation, fitness, tourism, travel or other purposes? o Respondents from all ages cycle, walk, and hike. Respondents over the age of 40 do not tend to jog . 0 80%of respondents have cycled (a few times per year/month/week or everyday). 0 30%of respondents cycle regularly(few times a week or everyday). o Cycling regularly is most common in for people both under the age of 25 and over the age of 65. Those least likely to cycle are in the age range of 26-40 years. I Cycling i 100.0% f 90.0°r° _._____..__. 1 I 60.0% I 50.0% - i 40.0% - -..__ 30.0% 20.0% -- -- 10.0% i 0.0% i Township of i City of St. Tov,n of Tolvaship of Township of Township of Tovmship of Township of Thomas Ayhnier Uu wic Central Elgin westEigin Malahide South;gold Bayharn i Ilun+,rich oCycle Regularly: 45.4-'� 44.616 38.6% 353 --- 25.5^G -- 24.5".5 16.7='S 8.3 5 0Hav e Cycled 85.5 66.7% 86.99-6 74.5"_ 79.51%, 87.5-`x• 85.8 : 76.63b • Cycling regularly(everyday or a few times per week) is most common in St. Thomas (45%), Aylmer(45%), Dutton (39%), and Central Elgin (36%) Walking i 80.0'.. .............. - -- - - 60.G�%. -- - f 40.1P,, - ........ _............... -- - j ........ To,:n of Tovin w ship of Ton Twvnship of ship of To',.nship of To.+;nship of City of St. To+;.nship of Dutton- a� rvlmer B ,harn Central Elgin P:lalahide Southtokf Thomas estEl�in ich ` Re-�-5ularbr 89.2":: 41.7'i - 76.1..,,.. 803re - - -ri0.5°-, 57.7'%: 85.3;-., 89.1"4 - .... _..__ _ -- _ _ _ ...... _... - 7'":aik 104.0' 91 T.: 98.9?6 9u 2':'.; 1777 a2.3., 99-7�%:' n7.8.: 2 0 Walking regularly is most common in Aylmer(89%), West Elgin (09%), St. Thomas (05%), Dutton (01%), Central Elgin (76%). 0 97%of respondents walk (a few times per year/month/week or everyday). 0 73%walk regularly (a couple of times per week or everyday). o People who walk regularly(a few times per week or everyday) were most likely to be in the age group 26-40 years. Jogging .......................................... 60,1) ..............__ --- ------ 1 10.V--> i 0.05:; f Township of Township of To+rmsiiip of Township of Township of City of St. I Township of To+;mofAyirtter� gayl�am centralEigin Dutton- Nlalahide i Soutlrutold Thomas I West Elgin Dunwich .........._..._......! ---'I log Reti dariy' 33.3".-0 16.7% f 44.296 40.5% 20A9� I 13.0 n 32.2% 29.3°6 iHa+:clogged 65.4SG 5Q.0`{ 63.9 0/6 f 59.5':fi 45.096---_--1 47.8% 65.64 61.0'>5 • Jogging regularly is most common in Central Elgin (44%), Dutton (41%), Aylmer(33%), St Thomas(32%). 58%of respondents jog (a few times per year/month/week or everyday). 29%of respondents jog regularly(a couple of times per week or everyday). Please select the reasons you use Active Transportation: a 42%of respondents have used active transportation to go to and from work. 0 Aylmer (65.7%)and St. Thomas (56.6%) have the highest percentage of respondents that have used active transportation to get to and from work. O 15%of respondents use active transportation regularly(few times a week or daily). • People under the age of 25 are most likely to use Active Transportation in order to get to work or school regularly. What is the approximate distance of your daily trip/commute to work or school? i Commute Distance fE I ' i 30.0% _ I f 25.0% __- i 5.0% Less than 1klu 1-Am 10-20km reatel than 20 km --- -- - — - _ .. _ AnllnllCB DlStan<e 14.3`» 21 55'x-• 2S 3.:; 13.0 - 22.3 e• 3 In general, 64.2%of survey respondents lived under 101<m away from work or school and 36% of respondents lived under 3km from work or school. o Respondents aged 26-55 had the longest commutes on average. Commute Distance 50% - - 609 .......... . . . - - - - - - 50 40°,° " - - 30% i 20°1° h 10% a Town of Township of Township of Township of Township of Township of I City of St. Township of Ayhner Rayllant Central Elgin Dutton Malahide Southwold Thomas west Elgin Dumvich :_under Am 5G 33`i 23% 16% 35 13516 38 0 W-10km 16`1 2340 1613 I 23':0 2995 39/6 I 1195 ■Greater than 10 km 2890 67`i 541.'n 68% 42% 5895 24% 70% I • Respondents from Dutton/Dunwich, Bayham and West Elgin reported the longest commutes to work or school. Please indicate how comfortable you are participating in the following activities. • Respondents are most comfortable being active on multi-use trails (94%),followed by paved shoulder/bike lane (86%) • Only 40%of respondents are comfortable cycling on roads with NO paved shoulder/bike lane Comfort Walking or Running on Various Facilities 100.0% - - i 94.0 01u .__ -- I I 80.0% 70.0% _.. c 60.0% 50.0% a 40.0% 30.0% h• 20.0 1,1/u -- - I 10.0% - 0.00". -- Tovvnship Township To%viiship To^ ship Township Township ToTo,,-4n of .m of Cfty of St. of of Central of Dutton- of of est r.ylmer Soutir;:ol Thomas Bayhann Q1,11 Dun, ich ivlaiahide cl Elgin arComfoI t'v%alkiny'f'.unrnng on PA%:ell or Gl avel -- Road.:ray 64.17'r 41,T`.'.- 56.8'1 61.5", 55.81i46 54.5-.Q" 57.5''z 711'v -..,.. . . ..., .... ....... ............ ..... Comfort'.ralku7Runningon Rhdit use Path 92.6'' 91.7,. 90.5';-- 93-9',; 95.5':_. - 4 Conifoi•tCycling with Various Facilities loci 01 0 1 0 - 70 0` - _ X0.0 ....... - - . CL �. ... .. 10-0 ; Tovinshi Tovinshi To),tins[}i Tn-mshi ' T=� ns[3i T4.:rrs[ti c=itY=�f Ta..-nof of pof prof pof pof A lrner p Contra[ Dutton- pof Soulit :rn 5t' 1'lQSt Odylian► fLialalti+:le Titrsttias Erin Dun. ici1 ld Elgin a Comfort Cycling on M"Iti-Use Traits 92.21i, 83.3':;; 81.4", 85.7= 7 9.5s: I C om fort 0,,ding on roads v-ith pa,:ec[ 92,011i3 - shoutderbike lane 92,011i3 35-613- 87.0% 1 7j Com fort Cyciingon Roads id—i no Paved Shauldei 38.3% 39.5".: 44.e', 42- l ..... ............................... ....,..,..,...... _.....-.,..... ........................................,....,,.....-. ----.,..,- -.__.- -.-,...,.......... Should your municipality invest in improvements to provide opportunities for active transportation (cycling, walking, running or rolling)? Shou[d your municipality invest in active transportation? 100.0% 80.0°a ------ -- - --- 70.0% 60.0`;-a -.... ..................._.,.................-....................-- a 40.0°•u --- --- 30.0°u — _... -.. 20.0% — 10.0"o _...... -- 0.0% — - - To,•,nihipof - - Tov;ii of To.a•nsitip of of Ta.anihip of To;nship of City°of St. Tov:kiship of Outton- Aylmer Bayliam CentralElgn Matahfde SouUn .old ThOttna, Ef-51n aunwich - — - - - ....._.,_... ...._ - - -- -- -- OV4., •; 79.2 54.5,':, 36.5,21'. 5 0.4 b1f 41': 1i}if.[}'•= 94.5'_ Lil.+}•?.; +}.l]'°:; 5.L"•; tr.3�' Please indicate how important each of the following reasons are for developing a long term active transportation strategy in Elgin-St.Thomas? • The number one reason indicated for having a local long term active transportation plan was to improve quality of life and health of citizens (95%) and to provide places to walks and cycle within communities (94%). • Aylmer residents responded that a long term active transportation strategy is important to: ■ Provide places to walk and cycle within communities ■ Improve quality of life and health of citizens • Bayham residents responded that a strategy is important to: ■ Provide places to walk and cycle within communities Improve quality of life and health of citizens 5 • Provide places to walk and cycle within communities • Improve quality of life and health of citizens Central Elgin residents responded that a strategy is important to: Improve quality of life and health of citizens Cl Provide access to natural areas o Dutton residents responded that a strategy is important to: Provide places to walk and cycle within communities Improve quality of life and health of citizens o Malahide residents responded that a strategy is important to: Connect youth/children to schools ■ Provide places to walk and cycle within communities • Southwold residents responded that a strategy is important to: ■ Provide places to walk and cycle within communities ■ Improve quality of life and health of citizens ■ Provide access to natural areas • St.Thomas residents responded that a long term active transportation strategy is important to: ■ Provide places to walk and cycle within communities ■ Improve quality of life and health of citizens •West Elgin residents responded that a long term active transportation strategy is important to: ■ Improve quality of life and health of citizens ■ Provide places to walls and cycle within communities 6 MINUTES OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN WEST ELGIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 20, 2092 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Bernie Wiehle Councillors Norm Miller, Dug Aldred, Richard Leatham STAFF PRESENT: Scott Gawiey Administrator/Treasurer Norma Bryant Clerk Paul Van Vaerenbergh Road Superintendent Jeff Slater Recreation Superintendent Mike Kalita Water Superintendent ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Ted Halwa Planning Consultant DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: Councillor Aldred will be sitting as a ratepayer for the McEachren Drain Branches Court of Revision. Councillor Miller declared a conflict of interest with the application before the Committee of Adjustment. SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF AGENDA RES, NO. 1 Moved by Miller Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin approves the agenda for December 20, 2012 as printed and circulated with the following addition: • Report re: Sale of"Big Foot" DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: MINUTES RES. NO. 2 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Aldred RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings held on the following dates be adopted as printed and circulated: November 8, 2012 Council November 15, 2012 Public Meeting— Draft Port Glasgow Secondary Plan November 22, 2012 Council November 22, 2012 Public Meeting—Zoning Amendment (Van Raes) November 22, 2012 Public Meeting—Zoning Amendment (de Wit/Schaeken) November 22, 2012 Public Meeting—Zoning Amendment(lu) DISPOSITION: Carried December 20112...Pg 2 of 15 SUBJECT: WATER DEPARTMENT REPORT RES. NO. 3 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the December 2012 Water Department Report be received. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: ROAD DEPARTMENT REPORT RES. NO, 4 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the November 2012 Roads Report be received. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: ROAD SIDE TREE REMOVAL POLICY RES. NO. 5 Moved by Miller Seconded by Aldred RESOLVED that the policy for Road Side Tree Removal be received and the necessary by-law be brought forward. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: TREE PLANTING POLICY RES, NO, 6 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the policy for Tree Planting be received as amended and the necessary by-law be brought forward. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT INITIATIVE CAPITAL PROGRAM RES. NO. 7 Moved by Aldred ` Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the report from the Administrator/Treasurer and Road Superintendent re: Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative Capital Program be received. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT INITIATIVE CAPITAL PROGRAM—EXPRESSION OF INTEREST RES. NO. 8 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin supports the application for the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative Capital Program T Expression of interest for the Queens Line hard surface rehabilitation project. DISPOSITION: Carried A3 December 20112...Pg 3 of 15 SUBJECT: RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPORT RES. NO. 9 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the Recreation Report dated December 20, 2012 be received. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: WEST LORNE COMPLEX RES. NO. 10 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the Recreation Report re: West Lorne Complex be received. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RES. NO, 11 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the CEMC Report re: Emergency Management be received; AND that West Elgin Council enters into an agreement with the City of St. Thomas to access the services provided by the Canadian Red Cross; AND that West Elgin Council supports the County of Elgin entering into an agreement with the City of St. Thomas to provide shelter services to the municipalities of the County of Elgin in the event of a declared emergency. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: ANNUAL COMPLIANCE RES. NO. 12 Moved by Miller Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the CEMC Report re: Annual Compliance be received. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: GENERATOR RES. NO, 13 Moved by Miller Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the CEMC Report re: Generator be received; AND that Council consider for the 2013 Capital Budget the installation of an appropriate sized generator for the West Elgin Recreation Center, to act as an Evacuation Center for the residents of West Elgin. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: SALE OF `BIG FOOT' Council reviewed a report from the Rodney Fire Chief regarding the sale of"Big Foot". One offer has now been received. RES. NO. 14 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that Council accepts the offer to purchase"Big Foot"from Trevs Auto in the amount of$2500.00 plus taxes. DISPOSITION: Carried December 20112...Pg 4 of 15 SUBJECT: BUILDING REPORT RES. NO. 15 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the Building Report for October 2012 be received. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT RES. NO. 16 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the By-law Enforcement Report for November 2012 be received. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: DRAINAGE APPORTIONMENT--WRIGHT DRAIN (VAN RAES) RES, NO. 17 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the Council approves the agreement on share of drainage assessment on the Wright Drain as requested by Norma Van Raes under Section 65 (6)of the Drainage Act. Original Assessment New Assessment Concession 10 Pt. Lot B 85.0 AC. 83.09AC. 1.91AC Benefit-$230.00 Benefit-$225.00 Benefit-$5.00 Outlet - $0 Outlet-$0 Outlet-$0 DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: DRAINAGE APPORTIONMENT—ROSS DRAIN (DE WITISCHAEKEN) RES. NO. 18 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the Council approves the agreement on share of drainage assessment on the Ross Drain as requested by Leo de Wit and Anneke Schaeken under Section 65 (6) of the Drainage Act. Original Assessment New Assessment Concession 12 Pt. Lot 14 18.58HA. 18.11 HA. 0.47HA. Benefit-$2500.00 Benefit-$2400.00 Benefit-$100.00 Outlet - $1293.00 Outlet-$1260.00 Outlet-$33.00 DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: INTEGRATED ACCESSIBILITY STANDARD REGULATION RES. NO. 19 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the report from the Clerk re: Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation be received and that the necessary by-law be brought forward. DISPOSITION: Carried J December 20/12...Pg 5 of 15 SUBJECT: EMPLOYEE WORKPLACE EMERGENCY RESPONSE POLICY RES. NO. 20 Moved by Miller Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the report from the Clerk re: Employee Workplace Emergency Response Policy be received and that the necessary by-law be brought forward. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: LANDFILL SITE—FALL MONITORING REPORT RES, NO. 21 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the Fail Monitoring Report for the Landfill Site prepared by WESA be received. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: WASTE AUDIT REPORT RES. NO. 22 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the 2012 Waste Audit Report prepared by WESA be received. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: MUNICIPAL WEBSITE RES, NO. 23 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the report from the Clerk re: Municipal Website be received; AND that Council approves the expenditure of$4,000.00 to GiantGoat Development Inc. to update the municipal website to be complaint with accessibility regulations. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: NOISE BY-LAW RES. NO. 24 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the report from the Clerk re: Noise By-law be received; AND THAT the following amendments to By-law No. 2004-77(Noise By-law) be approved: • Schedule 2, item#5—reference to"in connection with construction"be removed • Schedule 2, item#5—reference be added—"with the exception of power outages as a result of Hydro One outages" AND THAT a revision to set fines schedule for amended Item#5 be obtained; AND THAT the necessary by-law be brought forward. DISPOSITION: Carried December 20112...Pg 6 of 15 SUBJECT: ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN RES. NO. 25 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the report from the Administrator/Treasurer re: Asset Management Plan be received; AND THAT Council approve the strategy of using a combination of West Elgin staff and outside engineering resources to complete the Asset Management Plan for the Municipality of West Elgin by December 31, 2013. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL RES. NO. 26 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Aldred RESOLVED that the report from the Administrator/Treasurer re: Chief Building Official be received; AND THAT Council approves the continuation of sharing of Building Inspection Services with the Municipality of Dutton-Dunwich and the Township of Southwold. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: 2013 BUDGET SCHEDULE RES. NO. 27 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the report from the Administrator/Treasurer re: 2013 Budget Schedule be accepted as amended. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: PLANNING MATTERS RES. NO. 28 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the report from the Clerk re: Planning Matters be received. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PREMIUMS RES. NO. 29 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the report from the Deputy Treasurer re: Unemployment Insurance Premiums be accepted. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: ROOFTOP SOLAR REQUEST—ALEX FLEMING RES. NO. 30 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Leatham WHEREAS Alex Fleming (the"Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a rooftop solar project(the"Project)at 20674 Hoskins Line (the "Lands") in the Municipality of West Elgin under the Province's FIT Program; Al December 20112...Pg 7 of 15 RES. NO. 30 cont'd AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the Municipality of West Elgin indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; AND WHEREAS , pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Municipality of West Elgin supports without reservation the construction and operation of the project on the Lands. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: CHANGE OF LEGAL FIRM RES. NO. 31 Moved by Miller Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the report from the Clerk re: Change of Legal Firm be received; AND that the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to sign the direction form authorizing the transfer of files from Hennessey Gibson Hogan to McKenzie Lake Lawyers as of January 1, 2013. DISPOSITION! Carried SUBJECT: ACCOUNTS RES, NO. 32 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Aldred RESOLVED that the Mayor and Administrator/Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign Payment Voucher#12 amounting to$1,821,686.46 in settlement of General, Road,Water and Arena Accounts (including cheques#12955-13229). DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: COURT OF REVISION--MCEACHREN DRAIN BRANCHES RES. NO. 33 Moved by Miller Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the members of the Court of Revision on the McEachren Drain Branches be as follows: Chairman: Bernie Wiehle Members: Richard Leatham and Dan McKillop (representing Dutton/Dunwich) DISPOSITION: Carried Council recessed to hold a Court of Revision for the McEachren Drain Branches and resumed their meeting thereafter. Councillor Aldred vacated his seat as councillor and sat as a ratepayer for the McEachren Drain Branches Court of Revision. �" 11 December 20112...Pg 8 of 15 SUBJECT: CORRESPONDENCE 1, Intec Clean Energy— Notice of Final Public Meeting Instruction: File 2. Heritage Homes Community Hub--letter requesting designation of hub as a Municipal Capital Facility Instruction: Waiting for further information from MPAC 3. Ontario Clean Water Agency—information regarding agreement Instruction: File 4. Elgin County—Alan Smith—letter regarding Economic Development Strategic Plan 2013-2016 Instruction: The Mayor will provide a copy to the Committee 5. Ontario Trillium Foundation Announcement and ICE Business Graduation Ceremony Instruction: File 6. AMO • Ontario Releases First Ever Immigration Strategy; • Watch File— November 8, 2012; • 2013 OMPF Allocations Announced; • Watch File—November 15, 2012; • Ontario Launches Municipal Infrastructure Strategy, Phase 2- $51 million for Municipal Infrastructure; • Watch File—November 22, 2012; • Watch File- November 29, 2012; • AMO Report to Members—Highlights of the November, 2012 Board Meeting; + Watch File—December 6, 2012; • Provincial Auditor's 2012 Report—Key Municipal Interest in OPP recommendations Instruction: File 7. Ontario Good Roads Association—Municipal Delegation Request Form Instruction: File 8. Ombudsman—Annual Report on Investigations of Closed Municipal Meetings Instruction: File 9. Elgin County- New Elgin Heritage Guide Instruction: File 10. Ministry of Infrastructure— letter regarding update on Ontario's Municipal Infrastructure Strategy Instruction: File 11. Ministry of Finance—letter regarding update on Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund Instruction: File 12. Hydro One—Ontario's new energy requirements under the Green Energy Act Instruction: File December 20112..,Pg 9 of 15 13. Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration - nomination for 2013 Volunteer Service Awards Instruction: File 14, Ontario Good Roads Members--Constitutional Amendment Instruction: File 15. MPAC—Update on work at the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Instruction: File 16, Lower Thames Valley Conservation Area—Announces New General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Instruction: File 17. Elgin County Land Division Committee--Notice of Decision—Application E 40112 (Okolisan) Instruction: File 18. Elgin County Land Division Committee— Notice of Decision—Application E 94112 (Sons) Instruction: File 19. Elgin County Land Division Committee—Notice of Decision—Application E 95112 (Begin) Instruction: File 20. Elgin County Land Division Committee—Notice of Decision—Application E 96112 (De Wit/Schaeken) Instruction: File 21. Elgin County Land Division Committee— Notice of Decision —Application# 97112 (Dieker) Instruction: File 22. Elgin County Land Division Committee—Notice of Decision—Application E100/12 (Ripley) Instruction: File 23. Elgin Group Police Services Board—minutes of meeting held on September 19, 2012 Instruction: File 24. Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration—Nominations for Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers Instruction: File RES, NO. 34 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the correspondence be dealt with as per the instructions of Council as noted. DISPOSITION: Carried December 20112...Pg 10 of 15 SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION MEETING—CRANDALL DRAIN Also in attendance: John M. Spriet, P.Eng,Wayne McMillan, Pete MacMillan RES. NO, 35 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that Council consider the Engineer's Report on the Crandall Drain. DISPOSITION: Carried The Clerk reported that correspondence has been received from the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority outlining mitigation measures to be taken. Mr. Spriet gave an overview of the proposed drain construction. Wayne McMillan asked if the drain was going through his property. Mr. Spriet responded that the drain was not going through his property but his property is within the watershed and therefore assessed. RES. NO. 36 Moved by Miller Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the Engineer's Report for the Crandall Drain be accepted and the Clerk is instructed to draw up the necessary by-law. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: BY-LAW NO. 2012-79—ZONE AMENDMENT(DE WITISCHAEKEN) RES. NO. 37 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-law to amend Township of Aldborough Zoning By-law No. 90-50, to change the zoning of lands in Part of Lot 14, Concession 12,from the Agricultural (A1) Zone to the Special Agricultural (A2)Zone and to the 'site-specific' Agricultural (A1-89)Zone, and that this shall be the first and second reading and provisional adoption thereof. DISPOSITION: Carried RES. NO. 38 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that a by-law to amend The Township of Aldborough Zoning By-law No. 90-50 to change the zoning of lands in Part of Lot 14, Concession 12, from the Agricultural (Al)Zone to Special Agricultural (A2) Zone and to the 'site-specific'Agricultural (A1-89)Zone, shall now be read a third time and finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-law Number 2012-79—Zone Amendment—de Wit/Schaeken DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: BY-LAW NO. 2012-84—AMEND TALBOT LINE DRAIN BY-LAW RES. NO. 39 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 2011-39 providing for the construction of the Talbot Line Drain and this shall be the first and second reading and provisional adoption thereof. DISPOSITION: Carried A-u December 20112...Pg 11 of 15 RES. NO. 40 Moved by Miller Seconded by Aldred RESOLVED that a by-law to amend By-law No. 2011-39 providing for the construction of the Talbot Line Drain be now read a third time and finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law Number 2012-84-Amend Talbot Line Drain. DISPOSITION: Carried The Planner joined the meeting. Council recessed to sit as Committee of Adjustment and resumed their meeting thereafter. Councillor Miller declared a conflict of interest with the application before the Committee of Adjustment and left the meeting. SUBJECT: APPLICATION FOR MINOR VARIANCE(MILLER) RES. NO,41 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Aldred RESOLVED that the report from Community Planners re: Application for a Minor Variance(Miller) be received. DISPOSITION: Carried Councillor Miller returned to the meeting. SUBJECT: PROPOSED SEVERANCE—KRZYWORACZKA Also in attendance: Veronica Kunkel The Planner reported that the two parcels are below the minimum lot area and frontage. The rear of the property is wooded and designated as provincially significant wetland. MNR is against fragment ownership of wetland. Ms. Kunkel noted that the neighbour, Mr. Neves, has 200 feet frontage and wants to add an additional 40 feet which he has been cutting the grass. Mr. Neves wishes to purchase 240 feet deep to the rear of the lot. Her brother wishes to buy the balance from the estate and this would help him financially to do this. Councillor Leatham noted that the land is all wood and wetland and they are not taking any land out of agriculture. The Planner noted that adding 40 foot piece and portion at back that Mr. Neves has landscaped would be justifiable. RES. NO. 42 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Aldred RESOLVED that Council receive the report from Community Planners re: Krzyworaczka and the Council supports the application. DISPOSITION: Carried DELEGATION: ENTEGRUS Also in attendance! Jim Hogan, Tomo Matesic Mr. Hogan explained that Entegrus was formally Chatham-Kent Energy and includes Middlesex Hydro, Dutton/Dunwich and Newbury, They are in the transmission business and look to renewable energy. The province has suggested another line west of London may be needed in the future, December 20112...Pg 12 of 15 Mr. Matesic explained that the first transmission line is from Tilbury to Highway 40. Chatham-Kent is planning a trail and waterline. They have met with Dutton/Dunwich and they have requested road crossing, sidings and easements. They want to work with communities and interested in partnering for trails. They have met with some of the farmers that have drainage tiles and crossing rights over the former railway and are entering into agreements with them. They are not planning to put up any perimeter fencing and feel they have no obligation for fencing a hydro corridor. He suggested that a Trails Association be set up, who would be responsible for insurance and liability for the trail. An easement would be established for the trail. SUBJECT: CLOSED SESSION RES. NO. 43 Moved by Miller Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin adjourn to a closed session to discuss personal maters about an identifiable individual (M.A.s.239 (2)(b) DISPOSITION: Carried RES. NO. 44 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin do now rise and report. DISPOSITION: Carried The Mayor reported that a letter was received from Community Planners advising of change of firm. The Planner left the meeting. Direction was given to obtain legal advice. A report from the Administrator/Treasurer regarding staffing was reviewed. SUBJECT: STAFFING RES. NO. 45 Moved by Miller Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that Council authorize the Part-Time Financial 1 Accounting Clerk to Full-Time effective January 2, 2013. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: BY-LAW NO. 2012-85—CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOURS POLICY RES. NO. 46 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-Law to adopt a policy for Christmas Office Hours and this shall be the first and second reading and provisional adoption thereof. DISPOSITION: Carried RES, NO, 47 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Aldred RESOLVED that a By-law to adopt a policy for Christmas Office Hours be now read a third time and finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-law Number 2012-85—Adopt policy for Christmas Office Hours DISPOSITION: Carried A-13 December 20112...Pg 13 of 15 SUBJECT: BY-LAW NO. 2012-86—AGREEMENT WITH OCWA RE: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS RES. NO. 48 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Municipality of West Elgin and the Ontario Clean Water Agency for operation and maintenance services for the wastewater treatment plants and this shall be the first and second reading and provisional adoption thereof. DISPOSITION: Carried RES, NO.49 Moved by Miller Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that a By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Municipality of West Elgin and the Ontario Clean Water Agency for operation and maintenance services for the wastewater treatment plants be now read a third time and finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-law Number 2012-86—Agreement -OCWA DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: BY-LAW NO. 2012-88—AMEND NOISE BY-LAW RES. NO. 50 Moved by Miller Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-Law to amend By-law No. 2004-77, a by-law to control noise and this shall be the first and second reading and provisional adoption thereof. DISPOSITION: Carried RES. NO. 51 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that a By-law to amend By-law No. 2004-77, a by-law to control noise be now read a third time and finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-law Number 2012-88—Amend noise by-law DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: BY-LAW NO. 2012-89—ACCESSIBILITY POLICY RES. NO. 52 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-Law to adopt an accessibility policy and this shall be the first and second reading and provisional adoption thereof. DISPOSITION: Carried RES. NO. 53 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that a By-law to adopt an accessibility policy be now read a third time and finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-law Number 2012-89—Adopt accessibility policy DISPOSITION: Carried l� December 20112...Pg 14 of 15 SUBJECT: BY-LAW NO. 2012-90—EMERGENCY WORKPLACE RESPONSE FOR EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES POLICY RES. NO, 54 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-Law to adopt a policy— Emergency Workplace Response for employees with disabilities and this shall be the first and second reading and provisional adoption thereof. DISPOSITION: Carried RES. NO. 55 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that a By-law to adopt a policy—Emergency Workplace Response for employees with disabilities be now read a third time and finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-law Number 2012-90— Adopt policy- Emergency workplace response for employees with disabilities. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: BY-LAW NO. 2012-91 — BORROWING RES. NO. 56 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-Law to authorize borrowing from time to time to meet current expenditures during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013 and this shall be the first and second reading and provisional adoption thereof. DISPOSITION: Carried RES. NO. 57 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Aldred RESOLVED that a By-law to authorize borrowing from time to time to meet current expenditures during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013 be now read a third time and finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-law Number 2011-91 —Borrowing. DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: BY-LAW NO. 2012-92—DEBENTURE RES. NO. 58 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a by-law to debenture various municipal drains in the Municipality of West Elgin and this shall be the first and second reading and provisional adoption thereof. DISPOSITION: Carried RES. NO. 59 Moved by Miller Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that a By-law to debenture various municipal drains in the Municipality of West Elgin be now read a third time and finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-law Number 2012-92--Debenture By- law. DISPOSITION: Carried December 20112...Pg 15 of 15 SUBJECT: MINUTES RES. NO. 60 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that the minutes of the following committee meetings be received: West Elgin Arena Board —October 9, 2012 DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: COUNCIL_ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Aldred reported that the ARC has made a presentation to the School Board trustees. Councillor Leatham reported that Rodney Fire Department had 4 callouts in November. Councillor Miller reported that there was not a Chamber of Commerce meeting this month. The Chamber has scheduled a special meeting for February 18th, 2013. The Mayor reported that the committee has met with the doctors and feel that doctor care for Rodney has been resolved. The Director of the Community Health Centre (CHC) has met with LINS. A joint meeting with the committee and CHC will be set up to discuss priorities. SUBJECT: CONFIRMATION BY-LAW RES. NO, 61 Moved by Miller Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a BrLaw to confirm the proceedings of the meeting held on December 20 h, 2012 and this shall be the first and second reading and provisional adoption thereof. DISPOSITION: Carried RES. NO. 62 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting held on December 20'h, 2012 be now read a third time and finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-law Number 2012-93 —Confirming By- law December 20 2012 DISPOSITION: Carried SUBJECT: ADJOURNMENT RES. NO. 63 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Miller RESOLVED that this Regular Meeting of Council shall adjourn at 4:40 p.m. to meet again on January 10, 2013. DISPOSITION: Carried These minutes were adopted on the 10`hday of January, 2013. Mayor Clerk MINUTES OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN COURT OF REVISION WEST ELGIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 20, 2012 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman: Bernie Wiehle Members: Richard Leatham, Dan McKillop STAFF PRESENT: Scott Gawley Administrator/Treasurer Norma Bryant Clerk SUBJECT: COURT OF REVISION—MCEACHREN DRAIN BRANCHES Also in attendance: John M. Spriet, P.Eng, Dug Aldred RES. NO. 1 Moved by Leatham Seconded by McKillop RESOLVED that the Court of Revision for the McEachren Drain Branches be convened. DISPOSITION: Carried The Clerk informed the Court that no written appeals had been received. RES. NO. 2 Moved by Leatham Seconded by McKillop RESOLVED that the assessment on the McEachren Drain Branches be confirmed as per the Engineer's Report. DISPOSITION: Carried RES. NO. 3 Moved by McKillop Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that there being no further business, the Court of Revision on the McEachren Drain Branches be adjourned. DISPOSITION: Carried These minutes were adopted on the 10th day of January, 2013. MAYOR CLERK r'] I1 MINUTES OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT WEST ELGIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 20, 2012 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Bernie Wiehle Councillors: Dug Aldred, Richard Leatham STAFF PRESENT: Norma Bryant SecretarylTreasurer Scott Gawley Administrator/Treasurer ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Ted Halwa Planning Consultant SUBJECT: MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A-212012—NORMAN A. MILLER Also in attendance: Rae Axford Chairman Wiehle called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the Minor Variance Application of Norman Miller, at 22764 Gray Line, Municipality of West Elgin. The Secretary/Treasurer advised that proper notice had been given under Section 44(5) of the Planning Act and a response was received from the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority, that they had no objections to the variance proposed. Correspondence was also received from Norman Miller which was read to those in attendance. The Planner presented his report. The subject lands are situated on the north side of Gray Line west of Mistele Road being part of Lot 9, Concession XIII (refer attached key map). The lands have an area of 20.2 hectares (50 acres), a depth of 729 metres(2,390 ft) and a frontage of 284.3 metres (933 ft)on Gray Line. The parcel is occupied four small buildings situated near the rear of the parcel and is otherwise extensively forested. The owner purchased the lands in 1992. The lands are zoned Agricultural (A1) in the Township of Aldborough Zoning By-law. Permitted uses include an agricultural use, forestry use, secondary farm occupation, single unit detached dwelling, home occupation, riding school and accessory living quarters for seasonal farm help. The four buildings comprise, as described by the owner: a) a shed (circa 2008) used for the storage of agricultural/forestry/silvaculture equipment; b) a building (circa 1993) used for the storage of agricultural/forestry/silvaculture tools and equipment and as a weather shelter for people engaged in work related to the uses on the property; C) a wood constructed building (circa 2009) used as to accommodate seasonal workers; d) a building (circa 1993) used as an outhouse. The owner is seeking permission to legally use the 6.1 m x 6.1 m (20 ft x 20 ft)wood constructed building described in part c)above for the purposes of a shelter for temporary farm help engaged in forestry. Relief is required insofar as accessory living quarters are permitted only in cases for seasonal farm help accessory to an agricultural use. In this instance, the accessory living quarters would be accessory to a"forestry use"and, therefore, are not permitted as-of-right. The variance, if granted, would be December 10112....Page 2 of 3 subject to such conditions as the Committee of Adjustment deems necessary or reasonable in the circumstances. The subject lands are designated 'Agricultural' in the West Elgin Official Plan. The granting of minor variances is permitted in accordance with Section 10.5.7 of the Official Plan. The Planner further noted that accessory living quarters is allowed for farm help that is accessory to an agricultural use. Councillor Leatham noted that he didn't think a minor variance was necessary. He referred to the Official Plan. The Planner noted that the Chief Building Official is governed by the zoning by-law, not the Official Plan. Zoning is a black and white planning instrument. Councillor Aldred noted that the issue is the owner didn't get a building permit. The Planner reiterated his position that in the zoning by-law accessory living quarters is permitted in an agricultural zone. The particular term in the by-law is forestry which is not referenced in "accessory living quarters". The Administrator noted that based on the planner's professional opinion the CBO cannot issue a building permit without the minor variance. RE& NO. 1 Moved by Leatham Seconded by Aldred RESOLVED that the Committee of Adjustment grants the minor variance application from Norman A. Miller, located on part of Lot 9, Concession 13, 22764 Gray Line, to provide relief under Township of Aldborough Zoning By-law 90-50, specifically Section 5.2.1,to permit an existing building (cabin)to be used for the purposes of a shelter for temporary help engaged in forestry work notwithstanding that such living quarters are only otherwise permitted if accessory to an agricultural use subject to the following conditions: 1. That the building complies with the Ontario Building Code and the Chief Building Official advises accordingly. 2. That the building is converted to other purposes or removed from the lands when no longer required for the purposes granted. Reasons: i. The variance is considered to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement. ii. The intent of the Municipality of West Elgin Official Plan is maintained ii. The intent of the Township of Aldborough Zoning By-law is maintained. iii. The variance is considered "minor"given the circumstances iv. The variance is desirable for the appropriate use and development of the lands. Concur in the decision: Bernie Wiehle Committee Member Dug Aldred Committee Member Richard Leatham Committee Member } December 10112....Page 3 of 3 SUBJECT: ADJOURNMENT RES. NO. 2 Moved by Aldred Seconded by Leatham RESOLVED that this Committee of Adjustment Meeting held under Section 45(5) of the Planning Act be hereby adjourned. DISPOSITION: Carried These minutes were adopted this 10'h, day of January, 2013. Chairman Secretary/Treasurer The Municipality o,f West Elgin TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN FROM: PAUL VAN VAERENBERGH C.R.S.I. DATE: JANUARY 10, 2013 SUBJECT: ROADS REPORT RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE INTRODUCTION: Monthly report for December, 2012 BACKGROUND: 1. Early December was warm enough weather that gravel roads were able to be scraped and graded. 2. Catchbasins were cleaned in West Lorne while the hydro-vac truck was in town working on the West Lorne complex drain. 3. Roadside cutting of shrubs, bushes and trees encroaching onto the roadways using the tractor and arm mower continued. 4. The new truck # 11 was received and outfitted with emergency lights and plow equipment and is now ready for service. 5. The later part of December saw our first snowfall requiring all hands on deck on various occasions around the Christmas holidays. 6. Repairs to truck # 9 (that plows the villages) had to be made as it was not doing a very good job of removing snow from streets this caused a delay in snow removal which had to be carried out when highway plows were freed up. 7. Windrows of snow along curbs and sidewalks in villages were removed DISCUSSION: Future work will include the following 1. More dead and dying trees to be removed. 2. Revamping of material storage in the roads garage. 3. Stay prepared for future winter events. Respec ully ub i ed, Reviewed by: ....-� 6— Paul Van Vaerenbergh c oft Gawley, C. A. Roads Superintendent Administrator/Treasurer .� OFF F, �•�5. +9 -The Municipality of West Elgin TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN FROM: Jeff Slater, Parks and Recreation Superintendent DATE: January 10 2013 SUBJECT: Monthly Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File. INTRODUCTION: Monthly report for West Elgin Recreation. BACKGROUND: 1. The Horse Track: The necessary repairs have been made to the Horse Track at the Fairgrounds. 2. West Lorne Complex: There is a detailed report for the necessary repairs to the Complex, separate from this report. 3. Side Walk Plowing: The necessary inspections and plowing and salting are being carried out as required. 4. Recreation Committee: The Recreation Committee is planning a "run" for the West Elgin area; details will be fourth coming, as they are available. 5. Planning is underway for the Emergency exercise for 2013. This exercise is to be hosted by West Elgin this year. 6. The Recreation Budgets are being prepared as we speak. 7. The West Elgin Arena is operating as intended with very few operational problems. Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed by: Jeff Slater =` Parks and Recreation Superintendent Scott Gawley, C.G.A. Administrator/Treasurer err\ The Municipality of West Elgin TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN FROM: LORNE MCLEOD, CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL DATE: January 10, 2013 SUBJECT: BUILDING REPORT RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE INTRODUCTION: Monthly report for November BACKGROUND: No. of Permits Issued for Month of 2012 2011 November I SFD NewlAdditions _ 1 Units Demolitions Storage New/Additions Buildings Demolitions Garages/ New Car Ports Demolitions Farm New/Additions 4 1 Buildings Demolitions Other New Demolitions Septic Permits 1 1 Estimated Value for Month of November $195,550.00 $100,000.00 Permit Revenue for Month of November $1,996.70 $925.00 112 No. of Permits issued for year to date 2012 2011 7, SFD ; New/Additions 19 23 Units Demolitions 2 Storage New/Additions _ 3 1 Buildings Demolitions W Garages/ New 4 Car Ports Demolitions 2 Farm New/Additions 19 18 Buildings Demolitions 3 1 Other New 8 7 Demolitions Septic Permits 5 13 Estimated Value for Year $1 ,7451590.00 $2,787,765.00 Permit Revenue for Year $14,255.48 $24,768.36 DISCUSSION: Inspections completed as requested and in accordance with Act. Respectfully Submitted Reviewed by: Lorne McLeod Cott Gawle Y, A.C.G Chief Building Official Administrator/Treasurer 212 np- The Municipality of West .Elgin TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN FROM: LORNE MCLEOD, CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL DATE: January 10, 2013 SUBJECT: BUILDING REPORT RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE INTRODUCTION: Monthly report for December, 2012 BACKGROUND: No. of Permits Issued for Month of 2012 2011 December SF D New/Additions 1 2 Units Demolitions Storage New/Additions Buildings Demolitions Garages/ New 1 Car Ports Demolitions Farm New/Additions 1 Buildings Demolitions Other New Demolitions Septic Permits 2 Estimated Value for Month of December $116,000.00 $22,200.00 Permit Revenue for Month of December $1,677.20 $406.00 112 No. of Permits issued for year to date 2012 2011 SFD New/Additions 20 25 _ Units Demolitions 2 Storage New/Additions 3 1 Buildings Demolitions Garages/ New 2 5 Car Ports Demolitions Farm New/Additions 20 18 Buildings Demolitions 3 1 Other New g 7 Demolitions Septic Permits 7 13 Estimated Value for Year - $1,861,590.00 $2,809,965.00 Permit Revenue for Year $15,932.68 $25,174.36 DISCUSSION: Inspections completed as requested and in accordance with Act. Respectfully Submitted Reviewed by: 'P��� Lorne McLeod Scott Gawley, C.G. Chief Building Official Administrator/Treasurer 212 MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN YEARLY REPORT TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN FROM: LORNE McLEOD, CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL DATE: January 10, 2013 RE: YEAR —END BUILDING REPORT - 2012 Below is a summary showing the number of permits, number of houses, number of septic permits and value of construction for the past 10 years. # # $ VALUE YEAR PERMITS HOUSES SEPTIC CONSTRUCTION 2003 108 15 $ 3,817,400.00 2004 97 15 $ 4,109,410.00 2005 80 11 1 $ 5,314,512.00 2006 69 9 13 $ 6,734,238.59 2007 115 14 23 + 16 Apts. $ 7,297,318.86 2008 87 6 20 $ 4,428,894.00 2009 76 3 12 $2,376,189.00 2010 68 3 12 $6,494,012.00 2011 69 3 13 $2,809,965.00 2012 59 1 7 $1,861,590.00 10 Year 828 80 + 16 apts 101 $45,243,529.45 Totals 0:l reports 120121Yearly.report.2012.doc i 199&' -1 he Municipality of West Elgin TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN FROM: MIKE KALITA, WATER SUPERINTENDENT DATE: JANUARY 10 2013 SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORT RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE INTRODUCTION: DECEMBER 2012 TO JANUARY 2013 MONTHLY REPORT BACKGROUND: 1. All water samples and chlorine checks were completed and there are no water quality issues to report. 2. The 10 inch water main on Furnival Rd broke on Dec 24�" south of Talbot Line. All staff were on site and it was repaired that day with minimal disruption in service. 3. All work orders, locates; and other routine maintenance duties were completed on time. 4. We are continuing to cut back the auto flusher run times as the weather is staying colder. We hope to be able to turn some off for the remainder of the winter. 5. We completed our Internal Audit for DWQMS on Jan. 3`d DISCUSSION: 1. Our annual MOE inspection will be performed in January. 2. Fire Flow training will be attended by staff at the WTP. Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed by: Mike Kalita c Gawl y,G A. Y, Water Superintendent Administrator/Treasurer 4Y OF �F Q N 7 The Municipality of West .Agin TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN FROM: NORMA I. BRYANT, CLERK DATE: JANUARY 10, 2013 SUBJECT: BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE INTRODUCTION: Monthly report for December 2012 BACKGROUND: File # Nature of Complaint— Action Taken Status 11- 206 building Under investigation OPEN 12- 259 Untidy and Order issued OPEN DISCUSSION: Direction requested for file #12-259 Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed by: Norma I. Bryant, HonBA,AMCT Cott Gawley C.G.A. Clerk Administrator/Treasurer The Municipality of West Elgin TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN FROM: Scott Gawley, Administrator/Treasurer DATE: January 10, 2013 SUBJECT: Asset Management Plan RECOMMENDATION: That the Council of Municipality of West Elgin certifies the following statements in relationship of Mill — Asset Management Plan funding: • That the information in the Expression of Interest is factually accurate; and • The Municipality of West Elgin is committed to the development of comprehensive Asset Management plan that includes all of the information and analysis described in Building Together: Guide for Municipal Asset Management is a priority. INTRODUCTION: A report to Council dated October 11 , 2012 authorizing the submission of Expression for funding under MITI Asset Management Plan Funding. At the December 20th council authorized the strategy to complete an Asset Management Plan for municipality and the Expression of Interest funds to be used for this purpose. DISCUSSION: The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs require the council to certify the above statements with the specific wording. Respectfully Submitted, cott Gawley Administrator/Treasurer a - 2 � I he Municipality ®Q f West -lgin TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN FROM: NORMA I. BRYANT, CLERK DATE: JANUARY 10, 2013 SUBJECT: ROOFTOP SOLAR REQUEST— GEORGE DOTTERMAN RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council support the proposed rooftop solar project at 12939 Furnival Road. INTRODUCTION: Correspondence received from George Dotterman for Council support of a rooftop solar project at their property located at 12939 Furnival Road (see attachment). BACKGROUND: Council, at its meeting held on September 13th 2012, passed the following resolution: "THAT municipal support shall be given for microFit and FIT rooftop solar projects, on a case by case basis, subject to written confirmation from an engineer regarding the capability of the structure". DISCUSSION: The structure is presently under construction and the Chief Building Official has confirmed that the structure has been engineered for solar panels on the roof. Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed by: Norma I. Bryant, hWnBA,AMCT cott Cawley C.G. Cleric Administrator/Treasurer Attachments: #1 Correspondence from George Dotterman, dated January 3, 2013 J,1 CTYL- f f ZILA J7 (/ Bey & & I hura Rural Route # 2 `r Rodney, ON NOL 2CO December 19, 2012 !fit -' rit LCAln r d Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line PO Box 490 Rodney. Ontario NOL 2CO Dear-2=L C r' CA-[Lam Recently we spoke about the availability of the Rodney Arena for use by the Rodney Horticultural Society for our annual plant sale. The plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013. It is expected that we will use the premises from 7:00 am until 12:00 pm noon. We understand that the arena is available for us to host this venue. Of course, we undertake to leave the premises as clean, or cleaner, than we find it. The purpose of this letter is to request the Municipality to waive the rental fee for this event. The annual plant sale is a major fund raising event. It allows us to add to the pool of funds we receive from the Municipality and other donors. Most of the funds stay in the community insofar as we purchase the greater part of our bedding plants and horticultural supplies from local merchants. The overall beneficiaries of the volunteer work of the Horticultural Society members are the citizens of Rodney and the surrounding district. We hope that the Municipality will favour us with a positive response. Sincerely yours, Adam Hrabinski Treasurer CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN 4 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CONSENT \ / APPLICATION NO. E 104112 PART LOT 9, CONCESSION 8, MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN TAKE NOTICE that an application has been made by EUGENE GREGORY SWAIN AND CHERYL ANN PILKEY, 22759 Queens Line. RODNEY, Ontario, NOL 2CO3 for a consent pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended,to sever lands municipally known as 22759 Queens Line, legally described as Part Lot 9, Concession 8, Municipality of West Elgin. The applicants propose to sever a lot with a frontage of 45.7 metres along Queens Line by a depth of 121 metres,Area 5518 square metres containing one house and two storage barns, proposed to create one new lot surplus to the needs of the proposed purchasers. The owners are retaining 38.1 acres to be added to the adjoining agricultural lands to the east. The location of the property is shown on the Key Map below: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the application is available for inspection daily, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 A.M, and 1:30 P.M., at the County Municipal Offices St. Thomas or at a Public Hearing to be held on: , 450 Sunset Drive WEDNESDAY in Committee Ro m 2, County M Municipal p I Offices, 450 Sunset Drive,St. Thomas. Any person or public body may attend the Public Hearing and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of, or in opposition to the proposed consent. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Land Division Committee in respect of the proposed consent, you must submit a written request to the Land Division Committee. This will also entitle you to be advised of a possible Ontario Municipal Board Hearing. Even if you are the successful party, you should request a copy of the decision since the Land Division Committee decision may be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by the Applicant or another member of the public. If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Land Division Committee in respect of the proposed consent does not make written submission to the Land Division Committee before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal. Dated at the Municipality of Central Elgin this 17th day of December 2012. KEY MAP: (not to scale) Susan D. Galloway Secretary-Treasurer Land Division Committee 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario ,Gy N5R 5V1 SUBJECT 'bo� ELANDS �G G� county of Elgin Enoineering services -- - 450 Sunset Drive St.Thomas,0n N5R 5\11 Phone:519.631-1460 ­.el gi n-ce a nty.o n.c a CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CONSENT �� APPLICATION NO. E 106112 PART LOT 1, CONCESSION 13, MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN TAKE NOTICE that an application has been made by MANFRED H.WIEHLE, 21239 Talbot Line, R.R. #2, RODNEY, Ontario, NOL 2CO,for a consent pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended,to sever lands municipally known as 21099 Talbot Line, legally described as Part Lot 1, Concession 13, Municipality of West Elgin. The applicant proposes to sever a lot with a frontage of 254.93 metres along Talbot Line by a depth of 118.1 metres (east lot line)to 96,7 metres (west lot line),Area 2.65 hectares (6.54 acres) containing one house and one barn, proposed to create one new lot surplus to the needs of the applicant. The owner is retaining 18.55 hectares(45.8 acres), proposed to remain in agricultural use. The location of the property is shown on the Key Map below: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the application is available for inspection daily, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M., at the County Municipal Offices, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas or at a Public Hearing to be held on: WEDNESDAY JANUARY in Committee Rom#2County Municipal Offices, 450 Sunset Drive, St. 'Thomas. Any person or public body may attend the Public Hearing and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of, or in opposition to the proposed consent. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Land Division Committee in respect of the proposed consent, you must submit a written request to the Land Division Committee. This will also entitle you to be advised of a possible Ontario Municipal Board Hearing. Even if you are the successful party,you should request a copy of the decision since the Land Division Committee decision may be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by the Applicant or another member of the public. If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Land Division Committee in respect of the proposed consent does not make written submission to the Land Division Committee before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal. Dated at the Municipality of Central Elgin this 171'day of December 2012. KEY MAP: (not to scale) Susan D. Galloway Secretary-Treasurer Land Division Committee 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1 �O SUE3JECT LANDS County of Elgin O\ Engineering Services Cj 4111 Sunset give St.Thomas,C) rv'SR 51'1 - Phone:519.531-1460 ­.elgin-county.on,ca ��3s. Date J: 1 b 1 Dear IIDD E SEX-ELG5Ii! VON Middlesex-Elgin will be holding an Open House at the St. Thomas Senior's Centre on Thursday, January 24"' from I I a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will provide IAIN OFFICE an opportunity to raise awareness and educate the community about VON dIte 100 programs and services. We are looking forward to engaging caregivers, potential 151 Florence Street volunteers, businesses and the community. mdon, ON 5VV 2M7 With our shared interests of building healthy, vibrant communities and as a el: 519-659.2273 community leader, we would appreciate your attendance at this important ax: 519-659-6191 community event. Your assistance in encouraging your contacts to attend would AMILY SUPPORTS help us greatly in our efforts to reach the broader community. AS 100 At VON, we believe that health starts at home and we work in the community to 151 Florence Street radon, ON keep people well and out of emergency rooms, hospitals beds to recover and live 5VV 2M7 their homes for as long as possible. We are committed to delivering quality care el 519-657-4570 through effective, innovative and vital programs that address our community's ax: 519-657-8031 health and social needs. We support individuals, caregivers and families to take LGIN primary responsibility for their own health. 75 South Edgeware Road t.Thomas, ON We look forward to the opportunity to showcase our VON programs and services at 5P 4C4 our Open House with activities like Meals on Wheels taste testing, client and eV 519-637-6408 volunteer testimonials, volunteer opportunities and examples of our work in ax: 519-631-4798 the community. IIDDLESEX 74 Head Street North On behalf of the Volunteer Board of Directors, thank you for considering this tsathroy, ON invitation. We look forward to welcoming you to our VON Open House. Please 7G 4L7 contact VON Elgin at 519-637-6408 should you have any questions and to RSVP. el: 519-245-3170 ax: 519-245-3164 Sincerely, 066 Dorchester Road vrchester, ON 0L 1 G2 0�e`� el: 519-268-7028 Ron Elliott ax:519-268-2972 VON Middlesex-Elgin Foundation Board President L } 11 1 1 np *Drop in. I I aOE &,m 3 2M fFlamr - *Program Testimonials from Volunteers and Clients ;k Free Meals On Wheels Taste Testing Door Prizes Learn more about all of the services VON provides across Elgin County. As a non-profit charitable organization we are dedicated to meeting the health care needs of the whole person. Founded in 1897, VON offers more than 75 different home care, personal support, and community services to enhance each client's quality of life by providing individuals with personal assistance and support needed to make them comfortable in their own home. Volunteer Opportunities! Programs and Services! Business Partnerships! Giving Opportunities! Another Open House will occur on February 5"from 6:30-$:30 pm at the k ' VON Office 175 South Edgeware Road, St Thomas ' -� Dear Norma: As the president for 2013, I am writing on behalf of the McEachran clan. Since 1923,the clan has gathered to hold a reunion annually, missing only a few occasions during the wars. For approximately the past 40 years,our clan reunion has taken place at the Memorial Old Boys Park in Port Glasgow. In earlier years,we gathered in the enclosed pavilion, while more recently, we have used the picnic shelter. On August 17, 2013, Clan McEachran will be celebrating the 90`h anniversary of our first reunion.To honour this milestone, Clan McEachran would like to have a tree planted close to these structures to commemorate the anniversary. Please consider this letter a request for permission to have a tree planted. The Clan will cover the cost of the tree, the planting, and a plaque with wording to recognize the contributions of clan members to the community. We will develop wording for the plaque once permission is granted. On behalf of the clan, I hereby request that Council consider and grant permission for a tree to be planted as described above.The clan will leave the decision up to Council's discretion as to what type of tree would be most suitable. We further request that the tree be planted some time prior to our reunion on August 17, 2013, so we can have our dedication at the annual clan gathering. I hope to hear from you with good news. I can be reached at home by phone at 613-962-8816, by cell at 613-849-5450, or by email at w_cruwys @yahoo.ca. Clan"WeLachiall President, 2013 Clan McEachran 12/27/2012 Cc: Dug Aldred I ` January 2, 2013 Dear Norma, Attached is a copy of a letter I sent to various ministries in December, 2012. I felt that the council should have a copy. Thanks, Norma ' December l20)2 The Honourable Jim Bradley Minister of the Eovic000zuut 77 Wellesley Street, West lIUzFloor, Ferguson Block Toronto, ON M7A2T5 Dear Honourable Jim Bradley, Seaside Waterfront Inc. and Lighthouse Waterfront Inc. have applied for environmental approval for the development of Port Glasgow on the shore of Lake Erie. Their plan includes communal sanitary ' sewage and storm water management works. Having attended three public meetings regarding this development, luou concerned about the placement nf these works. They are located oo more than 400 metres from the lakeshore.In my opinion, sewage treatment works should be no closer than eight km. to any lake nrstream. I live two bzo from Port Glasgow ouTalbot Line and the source ofouy municipal water is Lake Erie. The intake im located oo the lukenhone7.5 km. east of Port Glasgow, The chances of pollution from the sanitary sewage and storm water of this development seem too great for ouy peace nfmind. Why would you raise the odds nuuo already challenged coo-syoteom? Ironically,the \oou/ newspaper cnokxiuud u public notice for comments on the Proposed 800»:e Water Protection Plan under Clean Water Act, 2006 covering the Thames-Sydenham Region. (Jo one hand, it is important toprotect source water,but onthe other,there imapossibility that u sewage treatment vvorba may be placed oothe lake shore. I feel it would be unconscionable to approve the site location of these works. Aou life-long resident nf the area, l respectively request that the location of the proposed management works be denied. 8inuerrly, NorozaSchuekeoburuer �~ 22552 Talbot Line RL. R. # 3, Rodney, ON N0L 2C0 cc. M6:hun| Gruv*l|c, Minister ofNatural Resources ]UohCbiaze|lL Minister of Municipal Affairu8i}fouvim& Ch6u7unko,, Source Protection Project Munu8er (}uryB|nz*k` Registered Professional Planner West Elgin Arena Board Regular Session November 13 2012 This regular session of the West Elgin Arena Board was called to order at 9:30 am with the following members present: Mary Bodnar, Dug Aldred, Alphonse Willie, Bob Purcell, Melissa Wardell, and Recreation Superintendent Jeff Slater. Item# 1 Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: None noted. Item#2 Delegations:There were no delegations present. Item#3 Adoption of the Minutes: Moved By: Bob Purcell Seconded By: Dug Aldred The West Elgin Arena Board resolves that the minutes of October 9 2012 be approved as presented. CARRIED Item#4 Accounts and Financial Reports. Moved By: Alphonse Willie Seconded By: Melissa Wardell The West Elgin Arena Board resolves that the accounts in the amount of$ 32,101.06 be approved for payment. CARRIED Item#5 Business Arising from the Minutes: • Ice Agreement: The Recreation Superintendent presented the altered Ice Agreement and the alterations were discussed. Item#6 Correspondence:There was no correspondence presented. Item#7 New Business: • Public Skating: The Public Skating Sessions were discussed. The consensus of the Board was to leave the rates the same, hire a cashier(money taker)and contact the high school to see if there are any students that we could use for cruisers. The time spent with us acting as a cruiser could work towards their high school volunteer hours. • White Pucks:After considerable discussion and explanation by the Recreation Superintendent the following resolution was passed: Moved By:Alphonse Willie Seconded By: Dug Aldred The West Elgin Arena Board resolves that the use of White coloured pucks at the West Elgin Arena be prohibited for safety and equipment protection reasons. Effective immediately. CARRIED • Facility Fees: The Arena Board decided not to increase the facility fees any differently than already in progress. -z- o Anti Bullying: Member Mary Bodnar did a short presentation on Bullying, which resulted in the passing of the following resolution: Moved By: Bob Purcell Seconded by: Alphonse Willie The West Elgin Arena Board resolves that they authorize the Arena Board to sign the Anti Bullying pledge for Aldborough Public School, and that the Arena Chairperson and the Recreation Superintendent be authorized to sign on the Boards behalf CARRIED ® WESC Carnival:The WESC Carnival is now scheduled for March 22—23. o WLMH: WLMH was advised that their Ice time on November 30 2012 from 7 pm until 9 pm was cancelled due to the West Lorne Santa Claus Parade. Item#S Adjournment Moved by; Dug Aldred Seconded By Melissa Wardell The West Elgin Arena Board resolves that this session of the West Elgin Arena Board hereby adjourn at this hour of 10:45 am and shall reconvene on December 112012 at 9:30 am or at the call of the chair. CARRIED.