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October 24, 2013 MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 24, 2013 Council Chambers, West Elgin Municipal Building -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST APPROVAL OF AGENDA DELEGATIONS: 9:30 a.m. Public Meeting — Zoning Amendment— Lot 8, Concession 6 (Al & B1) 10:00 a.m. Elizabeth Van Hooren re: Elgin County Joint Shoreline Management Plan (A2) PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING WILL BE HELD IN THE TRAINING ROOM, RODNEY FIRE HALL 1:30 p.m. Leola Lawrence, West Lorne Womens Institute 1:45 p.m. Report re: Wind Energy (1391) PLANNING: (B1-B3) 1.* Report re: Application for Amendment to Zoning By-law— 13371 Furnival Road (Kopriva) 2. Hibernia Winery - proposed site plan 3. New Zoning By-law REPORTS: (C1-C9) 1. ROADS 2. RECREATION 3. WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM October .24/13..........Page 2 4. WASTEWATER 5. BUILDING 6. BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT 7. DRAINS a) Request for Drain Clean-out—Wilton Drain No. 2 8. WEST ELGIN PRIMARY SYSTEM 9. ADMINISTRATION a) *Report re: Small, Rural and Northern Municipal Infrastructure Fund Capital Program — Expression of Interest b) *Report re: Rodney Car Show c) `Report re: Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation d) *Report re: Council Procedural By-law (NOTE: By-law to amend Procedure By-law 2007-112 will be brought forward at the November 14th meeting) e) *Report re: Second Street f) *Report re: 231 Graham Road g) *Report re: Employee Performance Reports h) *Report re: Rooftop Solar Request - Kozdras i) *Report re: Wind Turbine Municipal Declaration (under separate cover) 10. ACCOUNTS CORRESPONDENCE: (D1-D2) 1. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing — Notice of Decision — Elgin County Official Plan 2.* *Invitation to Launch of Healthy Beginning, Healthy Life program — November 6th, 6:30 — 8:00 p.m. at West Elgin Community Helath Centre October .24113..........Page 3 BY-LAWS: By-law No. 2013-45 Zoning Amendment— H Okolisan By-law No. 2013-67 Adopt Minimum Maintenance Standards By-law No. 2013-68 Zoning Amendment - Kopriva MINUTES (E) NOTICE OF MOTION (F) OTHER BUSINESS: (G1-G2) 1. Remembrance Day — road closures 2. Closed session — if deemed necessary *Information enclosed CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETINGS October 29, 2013 Tri County Management Committee, 7:00 p.m. October 30, 2013 Public Meetings —West Elgin Recreation Centre Zoning Amendments: 7:00 pm — Port Glasgow Secondary Plan Area 8:00 p.m. - Seaside commercial block (Havens Lake Road) November 14, 2013 Council November 28, 2013 Council 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. II3! MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT Joe Kopriva, Nancy Kopriva&Dave Kopriva 13371 Furnoyal Road DATE & TIME: 9:30 a.m.Thursday, October 24", 2013. LOCATION: West Elgin Municipal Building -22413 Hoskins Line north of the Village of Rodney. PURPOSE: To consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law. The proposed amendment would change the zoning of lands abutting Highway No. 401 lying on the west side of Furnival Road (County Road No. 103) north of Hoskins Line from the 'site-specific' Farm Industrial (M1-1)Zone to a 'site-specific' Highway Commercial — Holding (C2-#-H) Zone or a 'site-specific' General Industrial — Holding (M2-#-H)Zone. While the owners have requested a Highway Commercial (C2) zoning, the types of uses being proposed are more in keeping with the permitted uses and accompanying requirements of the General Industrial (M2)Zone. The subject lands comprise a triangularly-shaped parcel having an area of 6.1 hectares (15 acres),,a frontage of approximately 358 metres (1,174 ft) on Furnival Road and a flankage of approximately 338 metres (1,103 ft) on Highway No. 401. The lands were formerly used as a pig transfer station comprising a pole-barn type building long in disuse. The balance of the parcel has areas occupied by woodlands andfor scrubland. The owners wish to establish a base of operations on the lands for their business comprising home construction (Logxurious Homes and Kopriva Quality Homes) and a trucking company complete with offices, repair facilities and the parking of truck transports and trailer storage on-site. Buildings and structures would include storage buildings for lumber and machinery, storage for trucks and a sales office. An amendment to the Zoning By-law is required to permit a contractor's yard or shop and a truck terminal. Additional uses may be considered. Site plan control would apply, including the execution of a site plan agreement between the owners and the Municipality specifying the owners' obligations with respect to the provision of appropriate siting of buildings, access, parking, buffering, lighting and signage. The subject lands are designated `Commercial/Industrial' in the West Elgin Official Plan. The proposed by-law is considered to be in conformity with the Official Plan. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make a written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to, the proposed amendment. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY that files an appeal of a decision of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Elgin in respect of the proposed zoning by-law does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Elgin before the proposed zoning by-law is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed amendment is available between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office or from the Municipal Planner, Mr. Ted Halwa, at(519) 686-1300(London, Ontario). THE information and material required under Sections 34(10.1) and 34(10.2)of the Plannin Act have been provided and this shall serve as sufficient notice of same under Section 34(10.4)of the Act. DATED AT RODNEY this A day of October, 2013. Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line P.O. Box 490 Norma Bryant Rodney, Ontario Clerk NOL 2CO Telephone: (519) 785-0560 Fax: (519) 785-0644 Email: nbryant @westeigin.net APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT Joe Kopriva, Nancy Kopriva & Dave Kopriva Municipality of 13371 Furnival Road WEST ELGIN Municipality of West Elgin KEY MAP BF ZONING Al AGRICULTURAL BEATTIE LINE C2 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL FLEMING LINE m I INSTITUTIONAL M2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL 2 I a •T9 GIBB LINE z L•T ( E-TERN •IUI � a IClachan JOHNSTON LINE 6.1 ha $ (15 ac} E A B 1 2 3 4 5 B 7 8 9 10 11 12 .13 III MCLEAN LINE v' 336 m(1,1 3 ft) g01'HIGHWAY Q IV O 405 HIGHWAY a KINTYRE LINE gU SUBJECT LANDS z LOT 8 LOT 9 v CON■ .Sl©N UI MCDOUGALL LINE ( E TERN IUI f■NI} VI HWY 401 1 to 2 06 HOSKINS LINE LANDS TO BE RE-ZONED SITE-SPECIFIC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL-HOLDING(024-H)OR SITE-SPECIFIC U!&VII pOWNIE LINE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL-HOLDING(M2-#-H) 103 1:10,000 r V!1 Rodney a so Sao 2130 N 104 MCMILLAN LINE QUEENS °Nauss vin West Lorne a = Z PIDNEER LINE IX B 0 D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 MARSH LINE u X THOMSON LINE z Q p Q 0 ¢ m O Y SILVER.CLAY LINE tu U XI � in z c7 XII LL New Glasgow 3 Eagle TALBOT LINE xnI Port GRAY LINE XIV Glasgow LAKE ERIE °i 1:100,000 2,90p 1,450 0 2,90ff Metres Manteigh*Brown s fi ptanning cnnsulkants h October 4,200 a ` � ,��? �f^i�k� � , �rt`f��'x'•� Ms. Norma Bryant,Clerk M t iitipaLty of West Elgin i; 22113 Hoskuis Line Rodney,CaN NOL 2CO ' Dear Ms, Bryant: Sub`ect: Elgin entPla mn ®® `�rrotivlP In an ongoing effort to Fuld efficiencies of scales the.fettle Creek Conservation Authority(ICCCA), the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority(CCCA), the long Pont Region C.onservation Authority(LPRCt1)and the Lower Thames Valley 44015 Ferguson Line Conservation Authority(LTVCA) are considering a collaborative update to their St.Thonlas,ON respective Shoreline Management Plans. NSP 3T3 Currently,KCCA,CCCA and LPRCA have separate Shoreline Management Plans Tel:519-631-1270 covering the coastal:zone of the Lake.Erie slibr6ac in their respective watersheds. Fax:519-631-5026 These reports were prepared independently by th.e same consultant.in 1989. It is recomi-nended that shoreline mawt9ement plans be updated every twenty-five years. As.such,the current plans are out of date and aced to take into consideration -current napping policies and guidelitres,and technical information pertaining to shoreline hazards. 'f.'herefore:, the conservation authorities of Elgin County have formed a collaborative to develop a Shoreline Management Plan fox die coastal zone of Lake Eric within Member the jurisdiction.of Elgin'Couiity. A collaborative of this nature would provide a Manic 12 ICje more consistent guide for municipal Ian d use planning along the shoreline. Central Elgin In addition,a joint plan would provide.for a more accurate investigation into the City of London dynamics of.the entire extent of the shoreline tattier than a sectional or watershed City of St.Thomas view.The plan would examine the hazards and protection.along the shoreline Middlesex Centre Thames Centre providing recommendations for sustainable development of the shoreline Malahide-Township ecosystems and land uses. Southwold Township It is estimated that the project will .cost approximately$1 50,000. This investment may help Elgin County and the shoreline municipalities manage the risk associated with damages to public.infras€ruchue including roads and utilities from erosion. In addition,a joint plan is more cost effective than conducting four individual plans. A joint plain will chn-un to the tetendon of inultiple consultants and streamline meeting and administrative costs mmlating.into real cost savings. Moreover,a joint plan could be incorporated into the Counry.of Elgin's Official Membernf Plan ensuring the integrity of the investment by.mquirin.g the,plan to be reviewed C57I and updated every five years. Conservation ONTARIO To this end, the four Elgin County conservation authorities are nsking to present the concept of a Lake Erie Basin Shoreline Ivlanagement.l'lan to your Council at.the next available meeting.The support of the shoreline municipalities and the County of Elgin will be critical.to—the suceess:of this initiative and the conservation authority.collaborative wants to uivolve all partners in the process as early as possible. Please advise of a date and time that would be appropriate to make a.btyef power-point presentation to Council by contacting Elizabeth Vanl400ren at(51.9) 631.-1270 ext. 222 or (ehzabeth @ketdecreekconservation.on.ca):Attached to this letter please fired a brief report that you inay wish to foiward to your Council in advance of the presentation. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Sincerely, ig /lea Elizabeth VanI-Ioomn General Manager/Secretary Treasurer On behalf of the Take,lvrie Basin Shoreline Management Collaborative Date: October 3, 2013 Pram: Elizabeth VanHooren, General Manager Kettle Creek Conservation Authority on behalf of Long Point, Catfish Creek and Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authorities (Lake.Erie. Basin Shoreline Management Collaborative) Re: Proposed Joint Shoreline Management Plan FOR CONSIDERATION THAT Council agree to participate in the initiative.and consider funding during the 2014 Budget deliberations. BACKGROUND In an ongoing effort to find efficiencies of scales the Caffish.Creek Conservation Authority(COCA), Kettle Creek Conservation Authority (KCCA), Long Point Region Conservation.A.uthority (LPRCA) and Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA) are considering a collaborative update.to their respective Shoreline Management Plans,. Currently, COCA, KCCA, LPRCA and LTVCA. have separate Shoreline Management. Plans covering the coastal zone of the Lake Erie shoreline in their respective watersheds.. These reports were prepared independently by the same consultant in the late 1980s. It is recommended that Shoreline Management Plans be updated every twenty-five years. As such, the current plans are out-of-date and need to take into consideration current mapping and technical standards pertaining to shoreline hazards. To date, all four conservation authorities within Elgin County(also known as the Lake Erie Basin Shoreline Management Collaborative).have passed motions to proceed in the development of a Joint Shoreline Management Plan. A collaborative of this nature would provide a more consistent technical study and guidefior municipal land-use planning along the shoreline. In addition, a joint plan would provide for a more accurate investigation into the dynamics of the entire extent of the shoreline rather than a sectional or watershed view. The plan would examine the natural hazards and protection along the shoreline providing recommendations for sustainable development of the shoreline ecosystem's and land uses. In Elgin County, the conservation authorities have been directed to approach County Council to cover fifty per cent of the project costs with lower tier municipalities being asked to fund the other half based on the amount of shoreline within their jurisdiction. This project is targeted for implementation in 2014 with completion most likely in 2015. This investment should assist shoreline municipalities to manage the risk associated 2 with damages to public infrastructure including roads and utilities from erosion. In .addition, a joint plan is more cost effective than conducting five individual plans. Ajoint plan will eliminate the retention of multiple consultants and streamline meeting and administrative costs translating into what should be real cost savings for benefiting municipalities.. Moreover, a joint plan could,be incorporated into the Official Plans of the participating municipalities; thus ensuring the integrity ofthe'investment by requiring the Shoreline Management Plan to be reviewed and updated every five years. The Joint Shoreline Management Plan would include a Steering Committee with a representative (staff or councils from each participating municipa lity. The Joint Shoreline Management Plan Steering Committee will review and comment on project documentation, assist in developing and finalizing a terms of reference, as well as attend public and progress meetings as deemed necessary: It is expected that the Steering Committee will meet several times throughout the project. g � 610 Princess Avenue London, ON N613 2139 Tel: (519)686-1300 Fax: (519)681-1690 Monteith+Brown E-Mail: mbpcgmbpc.ca olcnnina consultants Web: www.mbpc.ca 18 October 2013 MEMORANDUM #13-2351 TO: Members of Council Municipality of West Elgin FROM: Ted L. Halwa SUBJ: Application for an Amendment to the Zoning By-law: Joe Kopriva, Nancy Kopriva & Dave Kopriva — 13371 Furnival Road - part of Lot 8, Concession VI at Furnival Road (County Road No. 103) and Highway No.401-northwest quadrant 1. PURPOSE • to change the zoning of the abovenoted lands from the 'site-specific' Farm Industrial (M1-1) Zone to the Highway Commercial (C2) Zone to permit, as stated in the application, "home sales, woodworking, contractor sales & shop and truck yard. Material sales."The applicants describe the proposed use of the recently acquired parcel as "commercial and log home and conventional building and sales. Heavy truck sales storage and repair. Material& machinery sales." 2. SITE CHARACTERISTICS (Figure 1) • the subject lands comprise a triangularly-shaped parcel having an area of 6.1 hectares (15 acres),with a frontage of approximately 358 metres (1,174 ft) on Furnival Road (County Road No. 103) and of approximately 338 metres (1,103 ft) on Highway No. 401. The lands were formerly used as a livestock (i.e. pigs) transfer station. A pole-barn type building long in disuse remains. A recently erected model home on the parcel visible from the highway has since been removed, presumably by the owners. The parcel was partially cleared for its former use while the remainder of the parcel comprises, for the most part, woodlands and scrublands; the owners acquired the property in 2012 as a base of operations for their home construction business (i.e Logxurious Homes and Kopriva Quality Homes) and a trucking business including offices, repair facilities and the parking of truck transports and storage of truck trailers. Proposed Joe Kopriva et al—Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment MONTEITH BROWN PLANNING CONSULTANTS 18 October 2013 page 2 buildings and structures would include storage space for lumber and machinery, storage for trucks and a sales office; • access to the lands is provided by means of an existing gravel entrance to Furnival Road. No additional entrances are proposed. Water supply is provided by means of an existing deep drilled well. A private on-site sanitary waste disposal system already exists. The suitability of the existing systems to serve the needs of the uses being proposed is not known; • based on discussions with Mr. Joe Kopriva, a small office has been established in the existing building,The building, measuring 183 m x 36.6 m (60 ft x 120 ft) is proposed to be enlarged and its storage capacity increased. Subsequently, a model home (either timber frame or log) is proposed to be constructed on the parcel to showcase the business; • neighbouring lands are used primarily for agricultural purposes. There are no apparent land use conflicts, existing or potential, in the immediate vicinity of the subject lands. 3. ANALYSIS • in evaluating the application, regard must be had to the relevant matters of the Planning Act. Under the Act, matters of provincial interest include: (p) the appropriate location of growth and development. • the subject lands by virtue of their designation in the West Elgin Official Plan, lie with an 'Employment Area' defined in the PPS as areas designated in an official plan for clusters of business and economic activities including but not limited to manufacturing, warehousing offices, and associated retail and ancillary facilities; • the application to permit an expanded range of industrial —type businesses is 'consistent with'the Provincial Policy Statement(PPS) with the possible exception (to be determined) of the potential for adverse impact on a natural heritage feature; Joe Kopriva et at--Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment MONTEITH BROWN PLANNING CONSULTANTS 18 October 2013 page 3 • the subject lands are designated 'Agricultural' in the recently approved (October 9, 2013) County of Elgin Official Plan. The following policy applies to 'Employment Areas': C1.1.3 Employment Areas It is the objective of this Plan to: a) monitor and ensure that there is a 20 year supply of land for all types of employment uses in a number of different settings and locations at all times; b) recognize that there are many types of employment in the County and that each has different locational requirements that are necessary to support their continued viability, c) encourage local municipalities to protect employment areas from land uses which may affect the continued viability of existing and future employment uses and their expansion in the future; d) encourage and promote development In appropriate locations that combines a mix of employment uses and supporting uses to facilitate the more efficient use of urban land; e) promote the efficient use of existing and planned infrastructure by creating the opportunity for various forms of intensification, where appropriate;and, f)require a high standard of urban design for development and redevelopment. • based on the abovenoted policy, the proposed change in zoning would be in conformity with the County of Elgin Official Plan; • the subject lands are designated 'Commercial/Industrial' in the West Elgin Official Plan. A range of commercial and industrial uses are permitted with the former being those uses demonstrating a strong orientation to single purpose trips and to meeting the needs of the travelling public (e.g. service centres, accommodation facilities) while the latter including, but not limited to, manufacturing, fabrication, assembling and processing, warehousing, contractor's yards and truck terminals (Section 6.5.1). Through the application of site plan control, a high standard of site design, maintenance and development is expected particularly for parcels with high visibility from major roads and Highway No. 401 (Section 6.5.3); • the following criteria set out in the Official Plan apply to proposed development in areas designated 'Commercial/industrial: • site suitabillty: The site shall be suitable to enable the proper siting of buildings and structures. A geotechnical report shall be submitted; Joe Kopriva et al—Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment MONTEITH BROWN PLANNING CONSULTANTS 18 October 2013 page 4 • water supply: Where a municipal water supply is not available, an independent water supply capable of meeting the needs of the proposed use shall be demonstrated to exist..... • sanitary waste disposal: Where municipal sanitary sewage services are not available or cannot be made available, soils shall be suitable or made suitable to enable the proper installation and functioning of an independent, on-site sanitary waste disposal system subject to the approval authority having jurisdiction. • stormwater manag gemen t:Proper site grading and stormwater management measures shall be required to ensure properly drained sites, controlled runoff and suitable outlets, and to eliminate or minimize surface drainage onto adjacent lands and roads..... • vehicular access: Vehicular access shall be available or made available from a hard surfaced road and limited in terms of location, number and design subject to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction.... New entrances, the up-grading of existing residential or agricultural entrances for commercial or industrial uses and/or the creation of new public road entrances shall not be permitted from Furnival Road between McDougall Line and Hoskins Line and from Graham Road between Downie Line and Queens Line. All access for lands so affected shall be provided by alternative roads under the jurisdiction of the County of Elgin or the Municipality. All development within the Ministry of Transportation's permit control area shall be subject to the Ministry's approval. • site plan controh, Site design, retention of natural amenities and features (if any), on-site landscaping, buffering of parking areas and adjoining lands, external lighting and signage shall be addressed through the application of site plan control.A site plan agreement shall be required. • traffic impact study:For major development proposals for large traffic generators within the permit control area of Highway No. 401, the proponent shall prepare a transportation impact assessment in accordance with the Ministry's General Guidelines for the Preparation of Traffic Impact Studies. • the abovenoted criteria are appropriately dealt with and capable of being addressed at the site plan approval stage. The submission of a professionally-prepared site plan will be required, as will the entering into a site plan agreement between the owners and the Municipality. In addition, the necessary technical studies (geotechnical, stormwater) will need to be prepared and submitted by the applicants. The Ministry of Transportation has verbally requested that it be given the opportunity to review the required site plan. Mr. Joe Kopriva has advised us that the Ministry has issued sign permits for the proposed businesses; • the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority(L.TVCA) has advised (letter dated 15 Octl13)that the subject lands are outside the Authority's Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation R.S.O 152106. The Authority notes that the subject lands lie within a Significant Groundwater Recharge Area (SGRA), although the area may be undergoing change in the future. No specific objections are raised by the Authority; • a significant part of the site is wooded and may qualify as a significant natural heritage feature under the PPS. if deemed significant, the applicant would have to demonstrate through appropriate Joe Kopriva et al—Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment MONTEITH BROWN PLANNING CONSULTANTS 18 October 2013 page 5 technical studies that the proposed development will have no negative impact on the natural feature or its ecological function.The input of the LTVCA has been requested; • although there is an existing entrance to the site from Furnival Road, confirmation will.be required from the County Engineer as to whether the entrance meets the County's current standards and whether any up-grading is required. Similarly, as the location of the existing entrance appears to lie within the access control zone of MTO as measured from the centre of a highway interchange, MTO approval may also be required; • given the proximity of the lands to Highway No. 401, MTO has jurisdiction not only over access, but also over land use, signage and building setbacks; • the subject lands are zoned 'site-specific' Farm Industrial (M1-1). Permitted uses are restricted to a livestock sales and marketing yard and an accessory use—a reflection of the previous approved use of the lands. While the owners have requested a Highway Commercial (C2) zoning, the types of uses being proposed are more in keeping with the permitted uses and regulations of the General Industrial (M2) Zone. The proposed home construction business would fail under the definition of a `contractor's yard or shop' while the trucking operation would qualify as a truck terminal, respectively, both of which are permitted 'as-of-right' in the M2 zone and defined in the Zoning By- law as follows: Contractor's Yard or Shoe. shall mean the use of land, buildings, or structures, or portions thereof, for the purposes of storing equipment, vehicles, or material, or for performing shop work or assembly work by any building trade or other construction contractor"(Section 2.26) Truck Termina l. shall mean the use of land, buildings, or structures, or portions thereof, where transports are stored, rented, leased, kept for hire, or parked for remuneration of from which trucks or transports are dispatched as common carriers, or where goods are stored temporarily for further shipment(Section 2.129) • other uses being proposed by the owners, including offices, retail, storage and repair/maintenance would appear to be accessory to the main uses of the lands and be permitted under the term "accessory use" as-of-right. While no additional uses are proposed at the present time, Mr. Kopriva Joe Kopriva at al—Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment MONTEITH BROWN PLANNING CONSULTANTS 18 October 2013 page 6 has not ruled out the establishment of additional retail development of the subject lands in the future. This matter can be considered at the time when the nature of these uses can be more clearly specified and the potential for any land use conflicts with existing or permitted uses properly assessed; • application of the holding (H)symbol is considered desirable (Le. M2-H), particularly in this instance where any development should be prohibited pending site plan approval. Removal of the holding (H) symbol, by by-law, would be contingent upon the necessary site plan and studies being submitted and approved, and the execution and registration on title of a site plan agreement; • in summary, the subject lands constitute a potentially highly visible location on Highway No. 401. A change in zoning to permit proposed home construction and trucking businesses would be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the County of Elgin Official Plan and the West Elgin Official Plan. Site plan control would apply. The input of the County of Elgin and the Ministry of Transportation is required at the site plan approval stage. RECOMMENDATION That the application of Joe Kopriva, Nancy Kopriva & Dave Kopriva to permit a range of additional industrial-like uses on part of Lot 8, Concession VI, known municipally as 13371 Furnival Road be approved and that the necessary amendment to the Zoning by-law be prepared and adopted to rezone the lands from the 'slte-specific' Farm industrial (M1-1) Zone to the General Industrial — Holding (M2-H) Zone with the holding zone to be removed upon the undertaking of the following to the satisfaction of the Municipality: i) That the owners submit an application for Site Plan Approval to the Municipality including the preparation of a professionally prepared site plan and enter into a site plan agreement with the Municipality. ii) That a geotechnical study and grading plan (Including stormwater management if required) be submitted to the satisfaction of the Ministry of Transportation, County of Elgin and the Municipality. Joe Kopriva et al—Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment MONTEITH BROWN PLANNING CONSULTANTS 98 October 2093 page 7 iii) That a determination be made as to whether the site includes a significant natural heritage feature and, if so, the mitigating measures including tree preservation to be undertaken, iv) That the owners submit the necessary engineering report and soils study which confirms the existence of an adequate water supply and which addresses the needs and proposed methods of sanitary waste disposal. v) That the owners submit all the necessary permits and approvals from the Ministry of Transportation and County of Elgin to the Municipality governing access, setbacks, land use and signage. (original signed by) Ted L. 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BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND THE TOWNSHIP OF ALDBOROUGH ZONING BY-LAW NO.90-50,AS AMENDED Joe Kopriva,Nancy Kopriva.&Dave Kopriva 43371 Furnival Road WHEREAS the Corporation of the Municipality of West Elgin has given due consideration to an application for an amendment to the Township of Aldborough Zoning By-law to permit the use of lands for a contractor's yard or shop and a truck terminal and all other permitted uses of the M2 zone; WHEREAS the use being proposed is considered to be in conformity with the County of Elgin Official Plan and the West Elgin Official Plan and consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement; WHEREAS a public meeting has been held to consider the proposed amendment in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act: WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Elgin deems It advisable to amend By-law No, 90-50,as amended,being the Township of Aldborough Zoning By-law to zone the said lands for the purposes proposed; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Elgin enacts as follows: 1. THAT Schedule"A', Map No,26 to By-law No.90-50,as amended,is hereby amended by changing from the'site-specific' Farm Industrial(M7-1)Zone to the General Industrial—Holding(M2-H)Zone those lands outlined in heavy solid lines and described as M2-H on Schedule"A"attached hereto and forming part of this By-law, and being more particularly described as Part 44, Plan 11-R-1152being part of Lot 8, Concession VI, formerly in the Township of Aldborough, now in the Municipality of West Elgin, in the County of Elgin. 2. THIS By-law comes into force upon the day it is passed in the event an appeal has not been filed with the Clerk within the time prescribed by the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,as amended.In the event an appeal is filed with the Clerk within the time prescribed by the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended,the By-law shall be deemed not to have come into force until the appeal has been finally disposed of,whereupon the By-law(except for such parts as are repealed or amended as so directed by the Ontario Municipal Board) shall be deemed to have come into force on the day it was passed. READ a FIRST and SECOND time this day of 2013. READ a THIRD time and FINALLY PASSED this day of 2013. MAYOR CLERK CONCESSION V (WESTERN DIVISION) LOT 8 LOT 9 0 w J Z U. M 2-H FO FIWAY 401 CONCESSION VI ( STERN DIVISION) LOT 8 This is Schedule"N'to By-law No. Municipality of WEST ELGIN Passed this day of .2013. SCHEDULE 'A' Mayor 1:Z,50Q Clerk mMelres 110 15 30 60 90 120 150 Q s n N 4 s a The Municipality of West Elgin TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN FROM: Kim Grogan DATE: October 24, 2013 SUBJECT: Small, Rural and Northern Municipal Infrastructure Fund Capital Program — Expression of Interest RECOMMENDATION: That Council supports the application of the Small, Rural and Northern Municipal Infrastructure Fund Capital Program — Expression of Interest for the Queens Line hard surface rehabilitation project. INTRODUCTION: On October 4, 2013 the Ministry of Infrastructure announced the intake of applications for infrastructure projects from small, rural and northern municipalities, making available $100 million for municipal roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure. Applications must be submitted by November 1, 2013 and demonstrate how the proposed project is a priority within a comprehensive asset management plan. . The provincial share of funding available for projects is flexible up to a maximum of 90% of total project costs or $2 million, whichever is lower, The municipality must submit an Expression of interest and must attest that their proposed project is a priority within their asset management plans and commit make the plan publically available by May 30, 2014, Applicants that pass the pre-screening process will be required to submit their asset management plan with their full application. The Expression of Interest will be pre-screened and will be assessed, in part, based on the completeness of the municipality's comprehensive asset management plan. The programs primary objective is to support projects that address urgent public health and safety issues or maintain health and safety in the long term. DISCUSSION: The Municipality has an approach in place for the completion of the Asset Management Plan. A review to determine the highest priority project that meets the most critical needs to the Municipality was completed by the Administrator/Treasurer and the former Road Superintendent in 2092. The resurfacing of Queens Line was determined the greatest need based on safety concerns. The Municipality has completed 50 mm (2") lift of asphalt on approximately 3700 metres of Queens Line in 2013 and has selected the remaining 2700 metres of this project for the Expression of Interest under the Small, Rural and Northern Municipal Infrastructure Fund — Capital Program based on safety concerns based on the following: • The life of a road is affected by the number of vehicles and the weight of the vehicles using the road • The average annual daily traffic volumes (AADT) used to justify paving generally range from 1,000 to 2,000 vehicles • The traffic counts show that from 2006 to 2012 the AADT of Queens Line averaged 1,284 and based on local knowledge a significant number of these vehicles are large trucks and during planting and harvesting seasons a large number of agricultural equipment use this section of road • This section of Queens Line is presently a surface treated road and has been for 25 years, its 7 year schedule of single surface treatment is already 2 years overdue and a single surface treatment applied now would deteriorate much sooner than its 7 year expected lifespan. To apply a single surface treatment at the present time would not be the best economical use of funds based on the traffic demands • During a closure of highway 401 this road sees a significant number of large trucks detouring from the posted Emergency Detour Route (EDR) • As part of preserving the valuable asset of Queens Line which links the two urban centres of the Municipality, the Municipality completed 50 mm (2") lift of asphalt on 3680 metres of Queens Line in 2013 • It was not economically feasible for the Municipality to complete the other 2620 metres of Queens Line in 2013 • This section of Queens Line has had no maintenance to the deterioration of the sides and shoulders which poses a safety concern • Total cost of the Project is estimated at $210,000 The recommended approach from a safety and economic management of this important capital asset of the municipality is a single (2") lift of asphalt versus a single surface treatment. It is recommended that we apply for $150,000 funding of this project. Respectfully Submitted, J,)4 �7 Kim Grog n Lee Gosnell Financial A istant Public Works Supt. H. Scoff0awley Administrator/Treasurer 1` lu PuMp �(+ Q 34 LP a' U Y m n c] The Municipality of West Elgin TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN FROM: Norma I. Bryant, Clerk DATE: October 24, 2013 SUBJECT: Rodney Car Show RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council supports the closure of county roads for the following events only: Santa Claus parades (both Rodney and West Lorne), Fall Fair parade; Cattle Cactus and Cowboy parade; Remembrance Day ceremonies. AND that resolution no. 22 passed on July 18, 2013 be rescinded. INTRODUCTION: At the request of Mickey's Diner, a resolution was passed at the July 18, 2013 meeting to close a portion of Furnival Road for a charity car show. Council supported the request to close Furnival Road from Moriah Street to Victoria Street on June 13, 2014 from 4 pm to 8 pm. BACKGROUND: Since the passing of this resolution, concern has been raised by other business owners in downtown Rodney against the road closure on a Friday night. A written request to reconsider the road closure has been received. Further a letter from Mickey's Diner was received on October 9th with a petition attached supporting the road closure for the car show. In 2013 the car show was held at the Rodney Park. DISCUSSION: A number of options have been discussed including parking the cars parallel to the road so that the road is not closed; returning to Rodney Park, more advertising of the event. The municipality has supported the closure of county roads in the past. The County has requested an agreement be entered into with the municipality. The issue of Furnival Road being a designated EDR route has raised some concern. If an EDR were to occur during a municipality's road closure, the municipality would be responsible for immediately clearing the way for heavy traffic. Municipal staff should be on site to open the road on a moment's notice and have sufficient resources to clear the temporary closure. The need for staff to be on site is a new factor and affects our traditional road closures such as Santa Claus parades, Fall Fair parade, Remembrance Day ceremonies, Cattle Cactus and Cowboys parade as well. This clearly becomes a policy decision that Council needs to address. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Continue our present practice and have municipal staff on duty in case of an EDR. This has financial implications as overtime would be paid. 2. Allow road closures for municipal sponsored events such as Santa Claus parade, Fall Fair parade, Cattle Cactus and Cowboy parade, Remembrance Day ceremonies. Other events should consider local roads or parks. 3. Do not support any closure of a county road that is also designated as an EDR. Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed by: Norma I. Bryant, Ho A,AMCT Scott Gawley, G.A. Clerk Administrator/Treasurer , y OP IIl' Y 1.Y4ry IY U x H ~ 199 'a`The Municipality of West Elgin TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN FROM: Norma 1. Bryant, Clerk DATE: . October 24, 2013 SUBJECT: Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation (IASR) RECOMMENDATION: THAT a by-law to include the Specialized Transportation Services in the Integrated Accessibility Standard —Accessibility Plan policy be brought forward. INTRODUCTION: As a service provider for a specialized transportation services, there are requirements that must be completed each year. BACKGROUND: The following is a summary of requirements to end of 2013: Section REQUIREMENT ACTION 34 Make available to the public Complete — see "Four Counties Transit" current information on brochure accessibility equipment and features of their vehicles, routes and services 37 Implement, maintain and Complete — policy "Emergency or Unusual document emergency Situation on Bus" rocedures Post poli c on website 74 Procedure for companions and Add section to plan children 42 Estimate demand and steps to Completed reduce wait times 43 E ui ment failures Com leted 67 Visitors Add to Plan: definition of visitor Visitors Add procedure to be followed 69 Co-ordinated service Add section to plan 73 Service delays Add section to plan DISCUSSION: The above requirements were reviewed with the Four Counties Transportation Committee and input gathered for inclusion in the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan developed under the IASR. Attached is the proposed inclusion into the West Elgin Accessibility Plan for Specialized Transportation Services. Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed by: Norma I. Bryant, Hon A,AMC7 6Administrato wley, C A. Clerk rlT easu rer Attachments Policy for Specialized Transportation Services Specialized Transportation Services (a) Estimating Demand In 2006 the Four Counties Transit Committee (the Committee)developed a Growth Strategy for the Four Counties Transit Bus. The Committee reviews the data on users at each of their meetings. Appointments are scheduled through the Four Counties Hospital and the requests for pick-ups are also reviewed by the Committee. (s.34) (b) Reduce Wait Times The scheduling of the use of the transit bus is based on demand. Appointments are made through the Four Counties Hospital. Periodic review by the Committee of the routes established will occur to facilitate reduction of wait times for the users. The Committee is presently investigating central pick-up and drop-off points. (s.42) (c) Equipment Failures The Booking Clerk will advise the users, at the time of booking, of any equipment failures. Wherever possible, the users will be advised of new equipment failures that would affect them. As well, routine maintenance is scheduled for Mondays when no regular scheduled trips are made. (s.43) (d) The Committee has also developed policies on Client Cancellation, Emergency or Unusual Situation on Bus, and Service Area and Routes that support the above requirements (e) Companions and Children People with disabilities can be accompanied by companions or children, if there is availability at the time of booking. It is the responsibility of the individual booking the trip to let the Booking Clerk.know they will be accompanied by someone. Based on availability(s. 74) (f) Visitors (i) This section relates to the provision of specialized transit for visitor in the Four Counties service area. For the purpose of this section, a visitor is defined as a non-resident of the service area, visiting the area for a period of no greater than 30 days, who wishes to access the specialized service. (ii) The information is gathered in accordance with the Municipal Act of Ontario 2001. It will be used by the Booking Clerk to determine the eligibility of applicants and for emergency purposes. Information of a personal or private nature is protected by the Municipal f=reedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, RSO 1990. (s.67) (g) Procedures for Visitors 0) A visitor wanting to access the Four Counties specialized transit services needs to call the Booking Clerk and indicate they are a visitor. (ii) The Booking Clerk will request the following information: 1. name 2. address and contact phone number where visiting 3. time period of visit 4. type of mobility device utilized when travelling 5. confirmation of registration on the specialized transportation service in the visitor's home jurisdiction or a note from a physician confirming the need for specialized transit (iii) Once confirmation has been received by the Booking Clerk, the visitor will be provided with details needed to make booking requests, noting the bookings can only be requested fro a period up to 30 days from their arrival in the arealmunicipality.(s.67) (h) Coordinated Services (i) There is no specialized transportation provided in any adjacent municipality, therefore no action is necessary (ii) Should specialized transportation become available or the next time this plan is updated, this item will be revisited (s.69) (i) Service Delays (i) if there is a delay of 30 minutes or more, or a cancellation in service clients will be notified via telephone (ii) Snow Days—On the day of service, the Booking Clerk will review the weather conditions. When a snow day is called and the service is open, all further outbound trips will be cancelled but l=our Counties Specialized Transit will remain in operation as long as possible to pick up home bound passengers to ensure that, if possible, no one is left stranded away from home (iii) When a snow day is called and the service is closed, the Four Counties Specialized Transit will remain closed.(s. 73) c q �d} VtkPbxp 7 s to a -s u : m The Municipality of West Elgin TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN FROM: Norma I. Bryant, Clerk DATE: October 24, 2013 SUBJECT: Amendments to Council Procedure By-law RECOMMENDATION: That Council agree in principle with the proposed changes to the procedure by- law and that notice of intention to pass an amending by-law, as outlined in By- law No. 2007-113, be followed. INTRODUCTION: At the September 12, 2013 meeting Council reviewed a report on proposed changes to the Council Procedure By-law 2007-112. The following changes were agreed upon: • Changes to process for recorded votes; • Minutes at all meetings; • Accounts at all meetings; • Notice of motion clarification. BACKGROUND: Clarification on the process for"notice of motions" has been requested. In By-law 2007-112, Notice of Motion is defined as "merely a statement of intention and is required in the case of motions being raised by any member which are intended to or may affect policies, practices or procedures. Under Voting in the present by-law is the following: 54. Notice of Motion A member may introduce a notice of motion directly to a Council or Committee meeting, following which a copy of the motion shall be filed with the Clerk and the motion shall form part of the next Council Agenda for discussion. Following such notice there shall be no debate or discussion.on the motion until it is contained in an agenda or unless agreed upon by a vote of the majority of the members present. DISCUSSION: The following changes are being recommended to the council procedure by-law: • Delete 1(h) definition of notice of motion • #15 format to Agendas be changed to: • Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest • Adoption of Agenda • Adoption of Council Minutes (minutes from previous regularly scheduled council meeting) • Business arising from minutes • Delegations • Reports • Accounts (available at each regularly scheduled council meeting) • Correspondence • By-laws • Minutes of committee meetings (new) • Notices of Motion • Other Business • Closed Session • Confirming By-law • Adjournment • #17 be revised to add — Business arising from Notice of Motion from previous meeting. • #19 be revised that agendas for all regularly scheduled meetings shall be available by 12:00 noon on the Tuesday prior to the meeting. #52 be revised to add — "The order of voting shall be determined by the Clerk by drawing the name of each Member randomly from a box provided for that purpose. • #54 be revised as follows: Notices of Motion A Member wishing to bring forward a motion for consideration shall give notice in writing and delivered to the Clerk prior to noon on the Friday prior to the meeting at which a motion is to be introduced Notices of Motion may include: (i) notice of a proposed amendment, alteration or repeal of all or part of this procedure by-law; (ii) notice of a proposal to introduce any new measure or change in Council's established policy. Such notices shall be received without debate and may be submitted under the signature of a single member of council; or (iii) notice of a member's request to consider any new item of business at a future council meeting. Under By-law 2007-113, notice of intention to pass a by-law to change Procedure By-law must be published in the Chronicle at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting when the by-law is to be considered, on prior municipal agenda and on website. Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed by: Norma I. Bryant, Ho A,AMCT cott Gawley, C.G.A Clerk Administrator/Trea rer Attachments: Draft By-law to amend By-law No. 2007112 A a"_ �FT THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN BY-LAW NO.2013- BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 2007-112, BEING A BY- LAW TO GOVERN THE CALLING, PLACE AND PROCEEDINGS OF MEETINGS WHEREAS Section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, provides that every municipality and local board shall pass a procedure by-law for governing the calling, place and proceedings of meetings; AND WHERAS By-law No. 2007-12 was passed on 20th day of December,2007; AND WHEREAS it is deemed necessary to amend said procedures; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That Section 1 (h) is hereby deleted. 2. That Section 15)is hereby deleted and replaced by: "15. Agendas shall be generally formatted as follows but modification to the matters to be included or the order of business may be effected without requirement amendment to this by-law. • Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest • Adoption of Agenda • Adoption of Council Minutes(minutes from previous regularly scheduled council meeting) • Business arising from minutes • Delegations • Reports • Accounts (available at each regularly scheduled council meeting) • Correspondence • By-laws • Minutes of committee meetings (new) • Notices of Motion • Other Business • Closed Session • Confirming By-law • Adjournment" 3. That Section 17 is hereby repealed and replaced by: "17. Under Other Business: (a) Business arising from Notice of Motion from previous meeting; (b)A Councillor may inform Council of a matter that does not require action and consideration or wishes clarification of a matter. It is understood that these announcements are made solely for Council's information and that under no circumstances shall Council undertake any action." 4. That section 19 is hereby repealed and replaced by: "19. Insofar as is practicable, Council agendas, along with supporting materials, shall be prepared and made available a to members by 12:00 noon on the Tuesday prior to the meeting." By-law No.2013- Awl- "' M Page 2 of 2 ,r. 5. That section 52 is hereby repealed and replaced by: "52. Recorded Vote When a Member requests, immediately prior to the taking of the vote, that the vote be recorded,the Clerk shall call all Members present at the Meeting to vote,with the exception of Members who have declared a pecuniary interest. The order of voting shall be determined by the Clerk by drawing the name of each member randomly from a box provided for that purpose. The name of each Member who voted and the manner in which he/she voted shall be noted in the minutes. If a Member at a meeting,where a motion is put to a vote and a recorded vote is taken, does not vote, he/she will be deemed to have voted in the negative unless the Member's reason for abstaining is due to his/her declaration of a pecuniary interest, in which case his/her abstention shall be deemed to be neither a negative nor an affirmative vote. The Clerk shall announce the results." 6. That section 54 is hereby repealed and replaced by: "54. Notices of Motion A Member wishing to bring forward a motion for consideration shall give notice in writing and delivered to the Clerk prior to noon on the Friday prior to the meeting at which a motion is to be introduced Notices of Motion may include: a) notice of a proposed amendment, alteration or repeal of all or part of this procedure by-law; b) notice of a proposal to introduce any new measure or change in Council's established policy. Such notices shall be received without debate and may be submitted under the signature of a single member of council; or C) notice of a member's request to consider any new item of business at a future council meeting." 7. This by-law shall come into effect upon final passage thereof. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS DAY OF 2013. READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS DAY OF 2013. MAYOR CLERK y usUha ry� N �' rsse'a The Municipality of West Elgin TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN FROM: Norma I. Bryant, Clerk DATE: October 24, 2093 SUBJECT: Second Street RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approves the yearly rental amount of$10.00 for the use of Second Street; AND that a by-law be brought forward to authorize the signing of the lease with Intech Clean Energy Inc. INTRODUCTION: Intech Clean Energy has received approval for a solar farm on property located adjacent to Second Street road allowance in Rodney. BACKGROUND: To provide security for their site, Intech has fenced the perimeter of their property, including phase one and two. A gate has been erected across Second Street adjacent to their property. DISCUSSION: We have notified Intech that they have placed a gate across municipal property. In order to protect the Second Street road allowance for future use, staff are proposing a lease be entered into with Intech. A draft lease agreement is attached. Under#2 of this lease, Intech will require to pay $10.00 per year for the 20 year lease. Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed by: Norma I. Bryant, Ho A,AMCT Cott Gawley, C.G A. Clerk AdministratorlTre surer Attachments Draft Lease Agreement THIS INDENTURE made this day of IN PURSUANCE of THE SHORT FORMS OF LEASES ACT BETWEEN: MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN hereinafter called the "Lessor" OFTHE FIRST PART -and- INTECH CLEAN ENGERY INC. CHRISTOPH VOLLMER hereinafter called the "Lessee" OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS a part of S e c o n d _ Street according to Registered Plan No. 202 designated as PARTS 8, 9 and 10 on Plan D904 in the Village of Rodney, in the County of Elgin (hereinafter called "the demised premises) is an unopened road allowance owned by the Lessor; WITNESSETH that in consideration of the rents, covenants and agreements herein contained, the Lessor leases the Lessee, its successors and assigns, the demised premises on the terms and conditions hereinafter contained: 1. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the demised premises for the term of twenty (20)years from and including the 1st day of March, 2013 and from thenceforth next ensuing and fully to be complete and ended on the 28th day of February, 2033 and the Lessor agrees to grant to the Lessee an option to extend the terms of this Lease for a further term of twenty (20) years from and including the 28th day of February, 2033; 2 YIELDING AND PAYING therefore yearly and every year during the initial term, that is from March 1, 2013 to February 28, 2033 to the Lessor, its successors or assigns the sum of$10.00 to be payable on the following days and times, that is to say in advance in one annual payment on the 1 st day of March in each and every year during the initial term. 3. In the event that there is a separate assessment for realty taxes made against the demised premises, the Lessee agrees to pay all such taxes attributable to the demised premises as a result of such separate assessment. 4. In each and every year during the term, the Lessee shall pay and discharge within thirty- five(35)days after same become due and payable, all business taxes, rates, duties and assessments and other charges that may be levied, rated, charged, or assessed against or in respect of all improvements, equipment and facilities which are the direct responsibility of the Lessee on or in the demised premises, and every tax and licence fee in respect of any and every business carried on thereon or therein or in respect of the use or occupancy thereof by the Lessee (and any and every sub-tenant or licensee) and will indemnify and keep indemnified the Lessor from and against payment for all loss, costs, charges and expenses occasioned by, or arising from any and all taxes which may in future be levied in lieu of such taxes; and any such loss, costs, charges and expenses suffered by the Lessor may be collected by the Lessor as rent with all rights and distress and otherwise as reserved to the Lessor in respect of rent in arrears. 5. The demised premises may be used for access purposes and for any other purpose incidental to the business of the Lessee; 6. The Lessee hereby covenants and agrees with the Lessor that in consideration of the premises and of the leasing and letting by the Lessor to the Lessee of the premises above-named for the term hereby created (and it is upon that express understanding that these premises are entered into) and notwithstanding anything contained in Section 30 of Chapter L.7 R.S.O. 1990 (or any amendment or amendments thereto) none of the goods or chattels of the said Lessee at any time during the continuance of the term hereby created on the said demised premises shall be exempt from levy by distress for rent in arrears by the Lessee as provided for by said section of said Act above-named, and that upon any claim being made for such exemption by Lessee or on distress being made by the said Lessor this covenant and agreement may be the pleaded as an estoppel against Lessee in any action brought to test the right to the levying upon any such goods as are named as exempted in said section, Lessee waiving as it hereby does all and every benefit that could or might have accrued to it under and by virtue of the said section of the said Act but for the above covenant. 7. The Lessee covenants with the Lessor; To pay rent;And to repair, reasonable wear and tear and damage by fire, lightening and tempest, other acts of God, acts of the Queen's enemies, riot, military or usurped power, sabotage, vandalism, wanton or negligent acts or accidents on the part of persons not under, or by causes beyond, the control of the Lessee, structural defects or weakness only excepted; AND that the Lessor may enter and view state of repair, and the Lessee will repair according to notice in writing reasonable wear and tear and damage by fire, lightning and tempest, other acts of God, acts of the Queen's enemies, riot, military or usurped power, sabotage, vandalism, wanton or negligent acts of accidents on the part of person not under, or by causes beyond, the control of the Lessee, structural defects or weakness only excepted; AND that is will leave the demised premises in good repair, reasonable wear and tear and damage by fire, lightning and tempest, other acts of God, acts of the Queen's enemies, riot, military or usurped power, sabotage, vandalism, wanton or negligent acts of accidents on the part of person not under, or by causes beyond, the control of the Lessee, structural defects or weakness only excepted. 8. Provided, and it is hereby expressly agreed, that in case the premises hereby demised or any part thereof shall at any time during the said term be burned down or damaged by fire, lightning and tempest, other acts of God, acts of the Queen's enemies, riot, military or usurped power, sabotage, vandalism, wanton or negligent acts of accidents on the part of person not under, or by causes beyond, the control of the Lessee, structural defects or weakness, so as to render the same in the opinion of the Lessee unfit for the purposes of the latter, then and so often as the same shall happen, the rent hereby reserved, or a proportionate part thereof according to the nature and extent of the injuries sustained shall abate, and all or any remedies for recovery of said rent or such proportionate part thereof shall cease, and the Lessee shall be entitled within a reasonable period after the happening of any such events to declare these presents to have been thereby terminated, notwithstanding any repairs or partial repairs made by either party during the interval. 9. And also that if the term hereby granted shall be at any time seized or taken in execution or in attachment by any creditor of the Lessee or if the Lessee shall make any assignment for the benefit of creditors, or becoming bankrupt or insolvent shall take the benefit of any Act that may be in force for bankrupt or insolvent debtors, the then current month's rent if not already due and payable, shall immediately become due and payable and the said term shall immediately become forfeited and void, and in such case it shall be lawful for the Lessor at any time thereafter to enter into and upon the said demised premises or any part thereof, in the name of the whole, and the same to have again, re-possess and enjoy, as of former estate, anything herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding. 10. Proviso for re-entry by the Lessor on non-payment of rent. 11. The Lessor covenants with the Lessee for quiet enjoyment. 12. Any equipment, supplies or fixtures placed upon or installed in the demised premises by the Lessee shall be and remain the property of the Lessee and may be removed at any time or from time to time by the Lessee during the term or within reasonable time thereafter. 13. The Lessee shall have access to the demised premises at all times during the term hereof. The Lessee shall also be permitted to bring its necessary wires, cables and equipment on the demised premises at all times during the term hereof and to maintain, replace and repair same from time to time during the term hereof. 14. This Lease is entered into on the basis that it is to be effective only if the subdivision provisions of The Planning Act are complied with. 15. Payment of rental under this Lease may be made by the Lessee by cheque made payable to the Lessor and mailed to the Lessor to it at: Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2CO 16. Any notice hereunder may be given by registered letter, postage prepaid, addressed for the Lessee to it at: 345 Thomas Street, Ingersoll, ON N5C U7 or for the Lessor to it at the above-noted address, and such notice shall be deemed to have been given on the day following the date of mailing of the same. 17. And it is hereby declared and agreed that the words "Lessor" and "Lessee" wherever used in this indenture shall, when the context allows, include and be binding on and enure to the benefit of not only the said parties hereto, but also their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, and when singular or the masculine is used herein, the same shall be construed as meaning the plural or the feminine where the context so requires. 18. The Lessee agrees on behalf of themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns to save harmless and indemnify the Lessor from all losses, damages, costs, changes and expenses which may be claimed or recovered against the Lessor by any person or persons arising either directly or indirectly as a result of any action taken by the Lessee pursuant to this agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said parties hereto have signed these presents and affixed their seals. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ) Municipality of West Elgin in the presence of: ) Per ) } Name } Title } } Name Title We have the authority to bind the corporation Intech Clean Energy Inc. } Per ) } Hansjoerge Vollmer- President I have the authority to bind the corporation } } ) } Christoph Vollmer OF ,,++ V uVN6 'Yf, a A U n The Municipality of West Elgin TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN FROM: Scott Gawley, Administrator/Treasurer DATE: Oct 24, 2013 SUBJECT: 231 Graham Road RECOMMENDATION: That Council approved the October 24, 2013 report on 231 Graham Road Option 1 to do a Hazardous Material and Structural Engineering Assessments in partnership with a CORE GROUP from West Lorne; AND Further That the Cost be share between the Municipality of West Elgin and the CORE Group on 50150 basis up to a limit of$15,000. INTRODUCTION: At the October 24, 2013 Council Meeting a motion was approved to direct Staff to approach interested parties for a proposal on 231 Graham Road. DISCUSSION: A proposal from the CORE GROUP has been received and is attached to this report and provides a couple of options to start the renovation process to maintain the West Lorne Downtown Streetscape. It is recommended that option 1 be accepted to complete a hazardous Materials Assessment and a Structural Engineering Assessment of the building. Talked to couple of Real Estate Companies and their opinion was that it is difficult to get a prospective buyer based on the current condition of the building, unless there is a local interest in restoration of the Downtown areas. If there is not local interest the most economical option is for demolition of the building. This would involve additional costs to the Municipality of West Elgin for demolition and construction costs to support a common wall. The acceptance of the proposal will hopefully allow a quick solution the address the structural issues of 231 Graham Road. Respectfully Submitted, Scott Gawley Administrator/Trea urer THE CORE GROUP Concept Paper October 24,2013 Economic Development Strategy of 231 Graham Rd,West Lorne, Ontario Proposal With the agreed understanding that the 231 Graham Road, as it stands, has no marketable value as a viable commercial sale but, in fact, holds significant weight in terms of the stability West Lorne's downtown core to ensure economic and social vitality, THE CORE GROUP proposes that the MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN, in a private/public collaborative with, THE CORE GROUP, as financial contributors, to access the economic development/next steps for the building. Two Options: 1. Form a private/public collaborative between the MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN and THE CORE GROUP, as equal 50% financial contributors for the feasibility studies for the cost of renovating the building (Hazardous materials assessment and Structural engineering assessment). 2. Submit a RED request for feasibility funding to study potential options for 231 Graham Road with the MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN as the lead applicant with 25%financial contribution and THE CORE GROUP, as a 25%financial contributor. Option#1: Private/Public Collaborative: This option would involve two steps 1. Hazardous materials assessment and remediation estimate. 2. Structural engineering report outlining the tasks towards creating a structurally sound shell for the building including: i. Securing/replacing the front fagade ii. Repairing/replacing the roof iii. Repairing/replacing the back wall iv. Repairing second floor joist system if needed The work stage would cover the following and could begin immediately with results, most likely done before the end of the year. • Hazardous Materials Assessment Estimate Cost $3,500 to 5,000 • Structural Engineering Assessment Estimate Cost $7,500 to 10,000 Total Project Estimated Costs $11,000 to $15,000 Project Cost Sharing: Municipality of West Elgin (50°/x) $5,500 to $7,500 The Core Group (50%) $5,500 to $7,500 THE CORE GROUP Concept Paper October 24,2073 Option#2: Grant Submission The grant submission would be made under the under the Rural Economic Development(RED)grant process feasibility study of the following and the work could not commence until January 2014 with the results in approx. by the end of the first quarter: 1. Hazardous materials assessment and remediation estimate. 2. Structural engineering report outlining the tasks towards creating a structurally sound shell for the building including: v. Securinglreplacing the front facade vi. Repairing/replacing the roof vii. Repairing/replacing the back wall viii, Repairing second floor joist system if needed 3. Market Needs Assessment, a market study to assess the most valuable use of the building that would add to/strengthen the community's economic development (add jobs, increase tax base, etc). Grant Request The RED application will request up to 50% funding towards the feasibility study covering the following; • Hazardous Materials Assessment Estimate Cost $3,500 to 5,000 • Structural Engineering Assessment Estimate Cost $7,500 to 10,000 • Marketing Needs Assessment Estimate Cost $10,000 to 15,000 • Project Management and Oversight Estimate Cost $3,500 to 5,000 Total Project Estimated Costs $20,000 to $35,000 Project Cost Sharing: RED Funding (50%) $10,000 to$17,500 Municipality of West Elgin, lead applicant (25%) $5,000 to $8,750 The Core Group, financial supporters (25%) $5,000 to$8,750 THE CORE GROUP Concept Paper October 24,2013 Ownership Transfer Step#1:Pre-arranged agreement of 239 Graham Road ownership THE CORE GROUP proposes that the transfer of ownership for 231 Graham Road to THE CORE GROUP have a pre-arranged agreement, based on the"as is" condition, for a nominal fee with the following conditions: • Each of the assessment's findings results in a satisfactory solution and does not require an excessive dollar expenditure/investment on the part of THE CORE GROUP to remedy the situation i.e. THE CORE GROUP has a ball park estimate of the costs. • "Satisfactory solution"will be determined by THE CORE GROUP • THE CORE GROUP has a unrestrained exit strategy from the ownership agreement without any financial penalties or encumbrance on THE CORE GROUP Step#2: Step-by-Step Assessment Implementation Process The first task done will be the Harardarous Material Assessment. Upon completion and a clear go head from THE CORE GROUP the Structural Engineering study will commence. Upon completion and a clear go head from THE CORE GROUP the Market Assessment study will begin. Upon completion of this final study and the clear go ahead from THE CORE GROUP, the transfer of ownership will move forward. Step#3:Revitalizing and Re-purposing 239 Graham Road If all the conditions are satisfactorily met as outlined above, and there is successful transfer of ownership, THE CORE GROUP will facilitate a comprehensive, coordinated and timely effort to stabilize 231 Graham Road. Further, THE CORE GROUP may seek additional private investors/downtown core business owners to encourage an expanded revitalizing of the downtown core"revitalization", to include other buildings. Thereby, achieving an enhanced"Heritage Conservation District"as outlined in West Elgin's Community Improvement Plan and a viable economies community. � ry 9 The Municipality of West Elgin TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN FROM: Scott Gawley, Administrator/Treasurer DATE: October 24, 2013 SUBJECT: Employee Performance Reports RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt that Annual Performance Appraisals be completed for all full- time employees of West Elgin; AND FURTHER that the attached Performance Appraisal Form be included in the West Elgin Human Resources Policy. INTRODUCTION: As part of good employment performance that annual appraisals be completed annual for all full-time staff starting in November 2013. DISCUSSION: The performance appraisals will be completed for all staff by the Administrator/Treasurer and the Superintendent for the department. The performance appraisal for the Ad min istrator/Treas urer will be done by Council as whole in November each year. The propose form of the appraisal: Attachment 1 Administrator/Treasurer's Appraisal Attachment 2 For All Other Full-Time Staff Respectfully Submitted, r ott Gawley Administrator/Treas er 14unicigal.itp of West Elgin EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Employee Name:! Position Title: Department: Review Period: to MonthlDay/Year MonthlDayftar Supervisor's Name: Date of Current Date of Last Review: MonthlDayftar Review: Month/Dayffear Type of Appraisal: ❑Annual ❑ Other(specify) Rating Scale High Achiever: handles additional workload, exceeds all established goals and objectives, displays leadership abilities, and demonstrates excellence in all key competencies Successful: meets major job requirements, consistent in meeting established goals and objectives, meets expectations, has a thorough knowledge of all job functions, displays continuing growth in key competencies Unacceptable: does not meet many job requirements, unacceptable performance, fails to meet most goals and does not demonstrate competencies required for success (Performance Development Plan is required—consult Human Resources staff) SECTION 1: Accomplishment of Objectives Ob'ectivelGoal: Performance/Contribution to Achievina Ob ectivelGoal: ObiectivelGoal: Performance/Contribution to Achievina Ob'ective/Goal: F i ObiectivelGoal: Performance/Contribution to Achievinci Ob ectivelGoal: Page 2 Objective/Goal: j Performance/Contribution to Achieving Ob ectivelGoal: ' Objective/GoaL• Performance/Contribution to Achieving Ob'ective/Goal: ;ongoing Oblective/Goal; Performance/Contribution to Achlevina Ob'ectivelGoal: Ob ectivelGoai: I, Performance/Contribution to Achlevina Ob'ectivelGoal: ObiectivelGoal: Performance/Contribution to Achieving Ob'ective/Goal: (Use additional sheets of paper if more documentation is required) Page 3 SECTION 2: Performance Dimensions FACTOR DEFINITION RATING Considers the degree to which the employee achieves the goals and ❑ High Achiever Achievement objectives, this includes performing job responsibilities and any additional ❑ Successful assignments to meet customer satisfaction. ❑ Unacceptable The degree to which the employee is able to multi task, applies knowledge ❑ High Achiever Job Knowledge effectively, and is able to make appropriate decisions to solve a problem. ❑ Successful The employee possesses necessary technical and computer skills. ❑ Unacceptable The degree to which the employee is a self motivator, can readily access ❑ High Achiever and retrieve required information, and is able to work with minimal Productivity/ ❑ Successful Work Habits supervision using the required knowledge and competencies to achieve ❑ Unacceptable accurate results. The employee maintains a safe work environment identifying and reporting any workplace hazard to mitigate injury or illness. The degree to which the employee co-operates with other staff members, Effectiveness and is a team player. The employee promotes a positive image of the ❑ High Achiever Of County of Elgin, and demonstrates effective interaction with clients, ❑ Successful Relationships community officials, visitors, etc. ❑ Unacceptable The degree to which the employee is flexible, exercises sound judgement, ❑ High Achiever and is able to adjust to any changes in requirements of the job, ❑ Successful Flexibility and demonstrating willingness and ability to act independently and effectively Judgement in the absence of specific guidelines. Where possible, employee identifies El Unacceptable areas for improvement, seeks input of others and leads or assists with implementation of actions. The degree to which the employee demonstrates sound oral and written ❑ High Achiever Communication skills to engage and/or motivate others. Employee demonstrates ability to ❑ Successful effectively navigate around or through obstacles to success. ❑ Unacceptable The degree to which the employee acts in an honest and professional ❑ High Achiever Integrity manner in all transactions related to the County's operations. ❑ Successful ❑ Unacceptable Staff The degree to which the employee effectively evaluates and then ❑ High Achiever Supervision manages the workforce through required actions related to recruiting, ❑ Successful (if applicable) training, development, performance management and/or team building. ❑ Unacceptable The degree to which the employee maintains and manages the Financial Corporation's finances through appropriate budget analysis and ❑ High Achiever Management preparation, reporting, recording, control mechanisms and efficiency El Successful (if applicable) identification. ❑ Unacceptable Resource The degree to which the employee effectively plans and controls all ❑ High Achiever Management ❑ Successful (if applicable} personnel resources to identify and obtain improvements. ❑ Unacceptable 4 Page 4 SECTION 3: Overall Performance Summary and Comments Supervisor's Comments Use this section to provide a summary of the em to ee's performance. Please use examples. OVERALL RATING: ❑ High Achiever ❑ Successful ❑ Unacceptable FOR INCREMENT PURPOSES ONLY: (To be completed for full-time non-union staff only) ❑ Increment Recommended ❑ Increment Denied ❑ Currently at Job Rate I have reviewed this document and discussed the contents with my supervisor. Employee Signature: Date: Month/Day/Year Supervisor Signature: Date: Month/Day/Year Senior Management i Date: Signature: Month/DayNear ff re aired Em Io ee Comments (Optional) Please fee/free to include any comments pertaining to this review in this section below: A Page I of 9 Municipality of West Elgin EI MPLDYBE APPRAISAL Summary . •sl.'.ale.• I � 4t � Y > w3'�. � K.tr v� .� S.'Lv�� L111"ST� +fi4R= 1. Quality of Work 5 Quantity of Work 5 Employee Knoiviedge 5 Employee Peribrmauce 5 r Employee Dependability 5 L } Employee Adaptability 5 Interpersonal Skills 5 Total Points 35 Average Points 17 1 hereby aelmowledge that I have reviewed the above information with the employee/Supervisor all of the information if correct,T understand all components of tilis Employee Appraisal and shall hold all information pertaining to this report in confidence. Employee Signature Date Supervisor Signature Date { Municipality of West Elgin Page 2of9 I<mployee Appraisal Employee Feedback (Adininisteied by Employee) Rating Question Comments Always Often Do You feel you have the Rarely Opportunity to use your Never abilities while worl iii, hereY Rating Question Comments Always r- OhM Are you encouraged to make Rarely mggestins orlm movements? Never ( 1 Rating Question Comments Always Offers Da you feel that you are watched Rarely too closely? Never Rating Question Comments Always Often Dv you feel that you could be Rawly delegated greater res onsibifi ? Never Municipality of West Elgin Page of 9 .i+mployee Appraisal Rating Question Comments Always Qften Do ou feel as thou It our Rarely work is appreciated? Never Rating Question Comments Always Often Do you feel you have adequate Rarely promotion ossibilities? Never Rating Question Comments Always Often Do you£eel that you maintain } Rarely affable worldig relationships Neves' with your fellow em Io ees? Rating Question Comments Always Often Do you feel that your salaY is ltareiy satisfacto regard!RS the work Never re ulred of you? Rating Question Comments Always Odeu Are you satisfied with the eIY treatment you are iven by Never your Supervisor? Municipality of West Elgin Page 4 of 9 l;mployee Appraisal Rating Question Comments Always Often Are you satisfied with the t�rely safety of your worldn Never environment? Rating Question Comments AE�vays Da you feel you are given adequate RRUOIy and com rehensive iustruction? Never Rating Question Comments Always Often D2 ou feel that too much Work 1 i=Y is eM ected of you? Never Rating Question Comments Always Often Do you feel that yon are rovided > �Y ettou on-the jqb trainbi ? Never Rating Question Comments Altivays aft , Do you feel that you are treated Rarely fairfvf and a ult I b the Never Muftiripalitt of West Elgin 4 v� o d iG4 o � a 4 �+ a o o qp py b k Q { 53 O m a) 0 b .r ty a � o � to o • ' a �, o � ba4 ps 01 p a 01 goI' I. H11 Uri . cy m er vi cq m �., 0 0 U U w c 2 . u yy all . a ID .° a0, � o ° ,0 . .ter. b ii�L+�3t N M ti' M1 .-� CV M Municipality of West Elgin Page S of 9 EMPLOYE, APPRAISAL Goals &Commi#urent Targets 1 Page 9 of 9 Municipality of West Elgin ENTLOYEUt APPRAISAL �� ox VIJPYhR �l(. n The Municipality of West Elgin TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN FROM: NORMA I. BRYANT, CLERK DATE: OCTOBER 24, 2013 SUBJECT: ROOFTOP SOLAR REQUEST— KOZDRAS RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council support the proposed rooftop solar project at 24232 Silver Clay Line. INTRODUCTION: A request has been received from Michael Kozdras for Council support of a rooftop solar project at their property located at 24232 Silver Clay Line. A new application will be submitted to Ontario Power Authority. BACKGROUND: Staff report re: FIT and microFit programs, dated September 13, 2012. DISCUSSION: An engineering report is required for FIT projects, which applies in this case. This report will ensure that the building has sufficient useable surface area and is suitable to support solar system. If modifications to the building are deemed necessary by the engineer, a building permit will be required. Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed by; Norma I. Bryant, �r 1&tt G�awle-y-,IC.G Clerk Administrator/Treasurer Attachments: #1 municipal council support resolution 120 Adelaide Street West,Suite 1600 ONTARIO Toronto, Ontario M5H 1T1 I1WII AVTIQIIe � T 416-967-7474 F 416-967-1947 www,powe ra utho r i ty.o n.c a TEMPLATE: MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SUPPORT RESOLUTION (Section 5.1(9)(1)of the FIT Rules,Version 3.0) 0PARP/f-FIT-012x2 Resolution NO: Date: [WHEREAS]capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules,Version 3.0. [AND WHEREAS] Zdzislaw and Eileen Kozdras (the"Applicant")proposes to construct and operate a Rooftop Solar Project (the"Project")on 24232 Silver Clay Line West Lorne Ontario NOL 2P0 (the"Lands")in the Municivality of West Elgin under the Province's FIT Program; [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 FIT Rules,Version 3.0,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 the Municipality of West Elgin supports 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. Title: Title: (signature lines for elected representatives.) FIT reference number: {The reference number must be inserted by the Applicant in order for the resolution to comply with the FIT rules,even where Local Municipal letterhead is used.This is not to be inserted by the Local Municipality.) Oct 2013 Page 1 of 1 Eery F One Matters. y Please join us .1 f !I k'r We invite ou to the launch of the Health Beginnings, Y Y i .. Healthy Life program which will bring physical fitness opportunities FREE OF CHARGE to PrelPost-natal ra women, children 3-9years, and youth 13-19 years in the communities of Dutton, West Lorne and Rodney. I. k3 Please join us in celebrating our new program with some light refreshments, fir: demonstrations, and fun! i • s s • - 1 1 • 1 1 • '°� ,��h D F a . ? T. ................. a } {t •:1 { iC J. • v �pE 4 V .4PUNC. ,vS(+ _at & - The Municipality of West Elgin TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN FROM: Scott Gawley, Administrator/Treasurer DATE: October 24, 2013 SUBJECT: Wind Turbine Municipal Declaration RECOMMENDATION: Council can do one of the following or variation of following: 1. Make a Resolution to be Willing Host for Wind Turbines in the Municipality of West Elgin or 2. Make a Resolution to be Unwilling Host for Wind Turbines in the Municipality of West Elgin or 3. Defer the decision If option 2 is adopted, resolution could be expanded to state the reasons as summarized from the comment sheets in this report. INTRODUCTION: The Provincial Government announced earlier in the year that the municipalities were going to be given more say on Wind Turbines in their Municipality. At the present time the Municipality of West Elgin can declare or not: 1. Municipality of West Elgin is a willing Host to Wind Turbine Projects or 2. Municipality of West Elgin is an Unwilling Host to Wind Turbine Project. The Council requested that a public meeting on being whether the Municipality of West Elgin should be a "Willing Host" or "Unwilling Host". This meeting was held on September 25, 2013 at International Club with the following speakers: 1. John Kennedy, Lawyer from Siskinds 2. Carmen Krogh, Retired Pharmacist 3. William Pol, Professional Planner A comment Form was available at the Public Meeting, Municipal Office and on th the Municipality's Website, to be returned by October 16 DISCUSSION: The attendance at the September 25th Public Meeting numbered over 264 people. There has been 74 responses to Council: 70 were for Unwilling Host to Wind Turbines 1 General Concerns for Council to consider 3 were in support of Willing Host to Wind Turbines The responses are attached to this report, along with a summary listing of people that responded. The main reasons given in the responses are: • Concern about property values • Health Issues • Noise Pollution • Loss of farmland and split fields • Adverse effects on nature and animals • Wind turbines unreliable, inefficient • Higher hydro rates • Concern that the Municipality has little say on Wind Turbine Projects • Neighbours against Neighbours • Decommissioning Wind Turbines at the end of their useful life's • Benefits a few with leaseholds • Do we really need Wind Turbines at this time—based on current surplus • Affecting the Landscape of West Elgin • Quality of Life • Concern about set-backs • Fire fighting of Turbines • Concern about the amount of actual Property Tax Revenue generated The Comment Sheets in favour of Wind Turbines had the following comments: • Defer the decision of Willing or Unwilling host until the Federal Health Study is released • Defer the decision until the New F.I.T. rules are known Respectfully Submitted, eott Gawley Administrator/Treasurer NAME ADDRESS FOR/ REASONS AGAINST 1 S. Werklund 24375 Downie Line Against 2 E, Bell 9843 Graham Rd Against 3 P. Mansall 10879 Graham Rd against Visual — support solar instead 4 K Emerson 26168 Queens Line If approved All residents share in revenue, radar-activitated tower lights, quieter blades, developer contribute to fund for natural 1 wildlife protection 5 J Anderson Eagle Against 6 J Greer 147 Graham Against 7 D Greer 146 Graham A ainst Is it necessary? 8 F Share 24441 Marsh Line Against 9 R Axford 23446 Silver Clay Against Health, environment, property devaluation 10 J Hathaway 247322 Silver Clay Against 11 1 Puddester 22039 Hoskins against Noise pollution, destroy farmland, unnecessary energy to get rid of, destruction of landscape 12 W & S Brown 10156 Graham Against 13 C Budgell 24191 Silver Clay Against Few making money, neighbour against neighbour 14 D & D Staddon 9678 Graham Against Not needed, not efficient, _progerty values will decline, 15 R & H Mooser 9768 Graham Against 16 M & N Morencie 26172 Marsh Against Loss of property values, health concerns, bird & bat mortalities 17 R & F Goncalves 10016 Graham Against 18 K Bell 10879 Graham Against 19 P Mansall 10879 Graham Against Support solar 20 J Littlejohn 30022 Lakeview Against Line, Wallacetown 21 A Perovich 24249 Marsh Against 22 J Macuda 20546 Johnston Against Not reliable, cost of discarding, Line disruption of communities 23 S Walker 24392 Pioneer Against Necessary? 24 H Friedrich 20676 Talbot Against 25 M Friedrich 20676 Talbot Against 26 E M lrea 232 Fourth St Against 27 R Pugh 25561 Argyle Against 28 J Given 9826 Graham Against 29 B Zegers 22354 Talbot Against Need tourism & manufacturing, not turbines 30 P & L Verbrugghe 9832 Graham Against 31 S Rowland 20627 Johnston Against Wildlife, human health, landscape protection 32 G St. John 25281 Eagle Crt Against Health issues, hydro supply issues, land use issues, land values, visual pollution 33 D St John 25281 Eagle Crt Against Visual pollution, health issues, property values decrease, toxic to neighbourhood 34 R & S Price 25254 Eagle Crt Against 35 R & L Mitchell 24087 Silver clay Against If allowed, concern for their private air strip 36 J VanDerku l 21751 Thomson Against 37 H Vanderku I 21751 Thomson Against Put them in the lake 38 A & J Hrabinski 22364 Pioneer Line Against 39 C Zelenak 25565 Queens Against Reduction in property value, adverse impact on environment and wildlife, increase in cost of hydro, no meaningful reduction in electrical reliability or green house gases 40 C Keskeny 21323 Pioneer Against Threat to endangered species (gray rat snake 41 M Sacher 21527 Thomson Against 42 M Ford 20272 Talbot Against 43 A Arseneau 23348 Pioneer Against 44 W Nicolson 24173 Gray Against 45 S Caveney Against 46 G & D Allen 9812 Graham __Against 47 B Zegers 22354 Talbot against Bylaw to ensure landowner is responsible for removal 48 P & J Vojin 9078 McKillop against Economic benefit questionable, setbacks inadequate, health related issues 49 R & K Schleihauf 21486 Silver Clay Against 50 H Coole 31 Norwich St, Against Guelph 51 H & N 22552 Talbot Line Against Schnekenbur er 52 C Vojin 169 Chestnut Against Minimum setback should be 550 metres from adjacent property 53 S & C Vojin 169 Chestnut against 54 A & B Wim eris 23501 Marsh Line Against 55 J Ford 20272 Talbot against 56 B & N 9336 Graham Against Schnekenburger 57 Glasgow Shores For Advantages of co-op, trust Renewable fund, council doesn't need to Ener Co-op make decision now 58 D Page 12663 Furnival Rd Against Need absolute positive investigation into health aspects 59 R7 A Miller 8577 Furnival Rd Against 60 D & S Lilley 26428 Stalker Line against 61 Entegrus For Defer until complete analysis based on new procurement rules can be completed 62 K Machado 169 Elm Against 63 J Machado 169 Elm Against 64 L Bakker 23403 Thomson Against Oil contained in base that can leak, require electricity to operate 65 J Bakker 23403 Thomson Against 66 R Buttin er 24780 Pioneer Against 67 L Buttin er 24780 Pioneer Against 68 J Khan 10903 Graham Against Lack of research on health effects 69 R Schneider 37 Todd Place Against 70 T &W Cullen 22628 Talbot Against 71 RES for 72 K Goncalves 10927 Graham Rd. Against Health issues 73 A Doherty 25327 Silver Clay Against Decrease property value, health effects and noise 74 T & K Kelly 24628 Pioneer Line Against Devalue property, health risk REASONS: • Property values decrease • Health issues • Noise pollution • Visual pollution • Loss of farmland and split fields • Adverse effects on nature and animals • Wind turbines unreliable, inefficient • Higher hydro rates • Concern that the Municipality has little say on Wind Turbine Projects • Neighbours against Neighbours • Decommissioning Wind Turbines at the end of their useful lie • Benefits a we with leaseholds • De we really need Wind Turbines at this time- based on current surplus • Affecting the landscape of West Elgin • Quality of Life • Concern about set-backs • Fire fighting of Turbines • Concern about the amount of actual Property Tax Revenue generated COMMENT FORM SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westeigin.net Name: �! Address: 7 S~ (� ci'tr l fr 4 v Postal Code: L � Phone: ' / 6 r Date: Comments: co ff7- PLEASE PRINT III COMMENT FORM ' SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY I I Y 11119 II PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-06444 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: ( �� Address: / / �a�, ,� _JA2 e S �( a rte+ _ _ Postal Code: 6 (� Phone: Date: Comments: _T4 C) PLEASE PRINT!!! July 9, 2013 f �6C His Worship Mayor Bernie Wiehle Municipality of West Elgin PO BOX 490 , Rodney,ON NOL 2PO In the Thursday July 4`"edition of the West Elgin Chronicle, an article regarding wind turbines by Patrick Brennan appeared on page three. The article indicated that 20 to 25 turbines are being proposed along Graham Road between Talbot and Pioneer Lines.The electric power would be sold into the provincial power grid. I have seen groups of wind turbines at Pincher Creek in Alberta and North Cape in PEI. In both cases the turbines were clustered together in tight quarters and looked spectacular. Their arms spinning like mechanical giants standing tall in the landscape. The key is that they were grouped together.But in Ontario, it seems we have to create huge farms and scatter them across vast amounts of land until their presence dominates the landscape. The drive towards Windsor or out to Port Burwell is inundated with turbines. I see the turbines west of home wl}en I drive into Rodney. The pastoral nature of the community will be forever changed and the Iandscape will become polluted by their presence. In a time when Council is trying to promote West Elgin as a great place to live,raise a family and enjoy the natural resources at our finger tips,visitors and guests may perceive our landscape less pristine because of the visual pollution offered by these metal giants that tower above fields employed in the industry of agriculture. Green Energy is a great achievement. The use of turbines and solar farms will help reduce our carbon emissions. In terms of pollution, a field of solar panels will make less of a visual impact to a community known for its farming and farm commodities that consumers from larger urban centres eagerly seek out as they go for their Sunday drive. Keep the landscape green and turn down the need for turbines and encourage investors to buy solar instead. Solar panels may be a cheaper alternative that may produce greater rewards. S' cerel r e ansell,landscape Architect 10 779 Graham Road West Lorne, ON NOL 2PO r. 519 768 3045 w. 519 686 0926 Page 1 of 4 Norma Bryant From: Scott Gawley [sgawley @westelgin.net] Sent: September-25-13 9:07 AM To: 'Bernie Wiehle'; 'Mary Bodnar'; 'Dug &Judy Aldred'; !Norm Miller; Richard Leatham Cc: nbryant @westelgin.net Subject: FW: Wind turbine meeting Sept. 25 FYI R. Scott Gawley CGA Ad min istrator/Treasu rer Municipality of West Elgin sgawley-@westelgin.net 519-785-0560 From: Kate Emerson [ma ilto:kate.emerson @sympatico.ca] Sent: September-24-13 5:03 PM To: Scott Gawley Subject: RE: Wind turbine meeting Sept. 25 Yes. Feel free to share my comments with council. No need to share them at the public meeting however. Regards, Kate From: sgawley @westelgin,net To: kate.emerson @sympatico.ca Subject: RE: Wind turbine meeting Sept. 25 Date:Tue, 24 Sep 2013 16:33:51 -0400 Thank-you for your input, we are asking for public input. Do you mind if I use your e-mail for part of the public responses, you make a number of valid points that will help council make the decision on whether to be a willing host or not. As far as limiting attendance at the meeting that is difficult as it is a public meeting. Again thank-you taking your time to provide valuable information to council. R. Scott Gawley CGA Administrator/Treasurer Municipality of West Elgin sgawley_@westelgin.net 519-785-0560 From: Kate Emerson [mailto:kate.emerson @sympatico.ca] Seat: September-24-13 1:50 PM To: sgawley @westelgin.net Subject: Wind turbine meeting Sept. 25 May 1 make a suggestion about the wind turbine meeting tomorrow. Since the purpose of the meeting is to get feedback on whether or not the municipality should be a willing host, you should consider 25/09/2413 Page 2 of 4 limiting attendance at the meeting to people who are residents of this municipality. Otherwise, your meeting with be hijacked by lobbyists for and against and local people will not be able to get a word in. I can't attend your meeting, but if the municipality decides to be a willing host, I think it should be smart about it and do so in a way the benefits residents, protects property values, lowers the tax rate and makes this a more attractive community for visitors and potential residents. I think the municipality should require what Howard Twp neighbours did themselves. While the municipality has no say in citing of wind turbines, the municipality may be able to insist that revenues are shamed among all residents in the shadow of the tower, as they did in the Talbot wind project(story from Better Farming magazine follows) and as they do in Germany. Where all residents share in revenue, property values are protected and no one gets sick for the towers. The municipality may also be able to insist on tower lights that can't be seen from the ground or the radar-activated lights like the Talbot wind projects uses. Also insist on the new generation of blades, which are quieter. And insist that any wind developer in this municipality contribute to a fund that is used to develop, enhance or protect natural areas and wildlife habitat in the municipality. These kinds of actions on the part of the municipality would go a long way to alleviating people's most legitimate concerns about wind turbines and would mean there would be a net benefit to wind turbines in our municipality. Cheers, Kate Kate Emerson 26168 Queens Line 519-768-1013 kate.emerson(asympatico.ca From Better Farming: There's an 11,500-hectare wind farm in the Ridgetown area that shares profit even with farmer- neighbors who do not have a tower on their property. Maybe that's why, after a year of operation, there is just a whisper of opposition. It all started in 2005-2006 when three different wind energy companies started to approach farmers about the possibility of building a wind farm in the area. Reinout Von Martels was one of the first farmers approached. Coincidentally, he visited his parents in Holland around the same time and met with a turbine manager who shared a profit formula used by wind companies. "That was a real eye-opener,"Von Martels says. When he returned home, he spoke with neighboring farmers who had also been approached by wind companies and they agreed to work together. Over the winter,they had a few meetings in the hall at Morpeth. "We had meetings there; paid for rental out of our own pocket,"he says. They invited municipal and industry people to speak at the meetings. "We even had those wind farm operators come and speak to us and then, in the end, we had a committee selected from the landowners group," Von Martels says. The committee interviewed wind operators to decide which one to work with. "We had the formula,"he says. "We knew how much money they were making so we had an idea and we did not want to have just a pittance. In the end,"Von Martels says, "we were able to offer thousands 25/09/2013 Page 3 of 4 of acres to the successful wind operator and everybody was in agreement." The deal they struck with Renewable Energy Systems (RES) involves about 40 landowners, all farmers. People with towers are paid based on the megawatt output of their towers. Farmers who signed onto the project who do not have towers but have land within 750 metres of any tower share in the overall profit of the project. While sharing with neighbors who just have housing lots was discussed,the group decided to restrict payments to farmers. RES Canada's senior development manager Nicolas Muszynski explains that"any farm that has a parcel within 750 metres of any of the turbines is eligible to be part of the wind farm zone. All the landowners who have an agreement with the project and who are within the wind farm zone share a percentage of the gross revenues of the project. The wind farm zone payment is divided on a prorated, per-acre basis." Muszynski says the total payment made to all landowners is just over$1 million annually, with two- thirds going to landowners with towers and one-third to wind-zone payments. The wind-zone payments made on a per-acre basis, are made to everyone, including those with towers. Von Martels, a cash-crop farmer, has two turbines on about 500 acres of land. He says the payment formula seems to suit everyone. Organic dairy farmer Rudy Zubler was also an early proponent of the project. There are three towers near his house and he has no complaints. nor, it seems, do his cows. "There's absolutely nothing to see," Zubler says. "There's no difference in cow production or behaviour of any kind." Zubler says landowners are generally happy too. "We've got a system where everybody who signed up basically is going to get money. I myself would have felt like involving the house owners in the country but that was not the feeling of the group,"he says. Involving a group makes the project more complicated up front, he says, but it's better in the end. "I have a friend who doesn't like turbines and we are still friends," Zubler says. Organized opposition to the project comes from the Chatham-Kent Wind Action Group. Their spokesperson, Monica Elmes, farms about Sb acres in the area with her husband. Her research, she says, led her to oppose the project. "I am surrounded by the Talbot wind project. It's been just a little over a year now. Basically it sucks," Elmes says, adding that family members have difficulty sleeping. "We can't enjoy our property," she says. "The noise is hugely excessing at times. It's very annoying." Elmes says the Chatham-Kent Wind Action Group is "not a tightly structured group. Basically we communicate by email and we get together when we feel the need to." She says members are from all parts of Chatham-Kent. Elmes says the closest turbine to her home is 1,500 metres away but she still feels of the effects because of noise. The view, she says, has been destroyed. Participants in the wind project say the view has been improved by the use of a radar system that turns warning lights on only when a plane is approaching. The rest of the time, there are no lights shining from the towers. The view is also improved by the fact that all lines running from the towers to the substation are underground with no poles or overhead wires coming from the towers. Noise is an issue for farmers with turbines too but they say the turbine company has made efforts to reduce the nose> They've modified some turbines wings to reduce noise and increase output. Chris Gillard, who has a single turbine on his 100-acre property, says the swishing sound the turbines make "sounds like waves lapping at the beach. I sit there and I think a lot of people in this world pay a lot of money to have waterfront properties so they can listen to this noise and these people are paying me." He does allow that there are times when the noise is not so pleasant. "I would says one-tenth of one per cent of the time they really thump. I would consider it an obnoxious noise." Rock Geluk, a pig farmer in the area, signed up with the Talbot Wind Farm but it turned out that his property was outside the 750-metre area that would have allowed him to be in the wind zone and earn money from the project. Even though he does not benefit financially, Geluk says the project is a positive for the area. 25/09/2013 Page 4 of 4 "It's as project you never hear about because everything went so smoothly." BF 25/09/2013 Page 1 of 1 J� Norma Bryant From: Mary Bodnar fmarybodnar @porchlight.ca] Sent: September-25-93 2:53 PM To: scott gawley; norma bryant Subject: Fw: Non host to wind turbines your information. Mary -----Original Message----- From: Jane To: marybio nar&orchlight.ca Cc: norm.miller hotmall.com Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2093 5:29 PM Subject: Fwd: Non host to wind turbines Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Jane<janema.nderson�,yahoo.coin> Date: 25 September, 2013 14:27:19 PDT To: "bwielne cr,elgin-county.on ca" <bwielne a,el.gin-county.on.ca> Subject: Non host to wind turbines Good day, I am writing today to request that Elgin be deemed a non welcoming host to wind turbines. I am very familiar with the pros and cons of turbines and would gladly discuss these with you through public consultations. I will be attending tonight's meeting but hope that this will not be the last opportunity for the public to discuss this further through education of the many negative impacts that turbines will have on this community. Thank you, Jane Anderson Eagle, Ontario Sent from my iPad 25/09/2013 ArzCEIVED COMMENT FORM SEP 2.6 20L SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 - _ RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY �C1� PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Pax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net A ! � �� _ Name: ) Address: � Postal Code: Phone: G�✓� I '- �-��7',�,. � g�(© Date: Comments: WHIV� f �S 0 E 1,-),S 00 c__.IC j fiT C `)/-fl! F T A_ EPINT fl ID 0 14 A o- OMiINKAPFi M OF WEST EL ASCEIVED COMMENT FORM SEP 2 , "U", SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 R L"Ld ENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: / r Address: !"-I-Wl C2A&V51Art �- .t/T. Postal Code: pd Phone: Date: ,a g Comments: r�s5,9-02Y, &1?-A sue,*t bg�-Jd N 446A4.51 5�Vjor—'G6 A✓4 AY PLEASE PRINT!!! �EU��a�►nrerst I" RECEIVED COMMENT FORM v SEPTEMBER 25, 20'13 p 2.� ��i3 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: Address: Postal Code: Phone: Date: S' ,% 2 1A, 12 Comments: &- /-) o 7__�:7 T" l 0-3 &5V T-D (�aI A 4 R Z 44 o /k- t-� k-) ( � PLEASE PRINT rlr N'G' Ak"Vr 1f1.41 L0W RECEIVED ii COMMENT FORM �• SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westeigin.net !Name: t� A o Address: f U Eta �)n c ri av fo ref Postal Code: Phone: Date: ,S� 0 13 Uat e.r nic. ®t4 r-..._.±C.o t-o m a-?..i-�{' e_v 90 . .ti. .ind tilt.-b-i ne- -,� e /M act s - 0_mnl _ _r—O Te rat I l3 ri O rp,(A. <I n a r6i e- e-0 a r) a',-1 ~ o us e,, c)6afe Ve,r ,� Ctt�C,� S..S t b {S✓._ ..'- o. __ .hc .r _.C. . !S t�-0h..Cy_ .G1 n W (or V< fb r th e, PLEAS PRI kAI o >rI I \ •eh Cif do not (A)an Page 1 of 1 10. Ann Smith [7SEP ro,�� avu�wsrE�q , RECEIVED From: Jim Hathaway [hathaway @on.aibn.com] 2 6 2013 Sent: September-26-13 2:13 PM To: westelgin @westelgin.net -- Subject: Wind Turbine Hello All! The public meeting held Sep. 25/13 for the wind turbines appear to be successful as far as the public turn out. The public also had a very strong showing against this project.The home page on your web site will have to be changed from "THE UNSPOILED WEST". Not sure what you can use!11 It will be very discouraging if this Municipality becomes a "Willing Host"to this project. Projects like this turns municipality against municipality, neighbours against neighbours,friends against friends and families against families. It does not stop. The agricultural land owners of this municipality are the reason we are in this situation.This big corporate companies seem to control every level of government with no end in sight.These companies start talking behind everyone's back with secret meetings,then sign up land lease, promising the world to anyone who will listen.At that time, we are beyond the point of no return. It is possible, big money will be coming to the municipality from this potential project, but I also see lost revenue from the devaluation of the properties from your current tax base. Please do not loose site of what you have because of some greedy land owners. Please DO NOT become a "WILLING HOST"to this project. Regards,Jim Hathaway. o�y-3aa- S;Iver GlaY 26/09/2013 COMMENT FORM R£CF.{vFn SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 SEP 7 203 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013, Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2CO Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: "'Nis Irene Puddester Address: 22039 Hoskins Line RR 1 Rodney ON NOL 2CO Postal Code: Phone: zg Date: Anti -wind energy in West Elgin..... 1. Noise pollution creating ill health for humans and undiagnosed problems for animals and birds . 2. Best farmland being destroyed rather than used to feed humans. 3. Unnecessary energy being created which is costing us dearly to "get rid" of. 4. Destruction of our beautiful landscape — deterrent to tourism and future investment. 5. Are we partners in selling off Canada to foreign investors? ffiUK'G'FALJTV 9F W9-5T 6 WEIVED COMMENT FORM SE 2 SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 , RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY ---- PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: Address: Postal Code: A/,o J_2 PO Phone: Date: � Comments: 1, , >J EE o / 7` W�N W+L �Ale & 43,9o,-,_ J 11,,4 f e of are- JTos e t`4 PLEASE PRINT M 2013-09-29 10,52 Geisler 519-768-0443 » 519 7850644 P 1/2 A4UhNUPALFTY M WEST ELAN RECEIVED COMMENT FORM 3 0 2013 SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY -- PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please Contact Norma Bryant. Clerk at 519.788- 0560 If you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. 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Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: f Q [lc al W a e r ' / p Address: Postal Code: Phone: Date: Comments: We feel that wind turbines are not needed. Where are more reliable sources of renewal energy. At the present time BrUce Nuclear is being paid to not-produce and electricity is being subsidized to the U.S. Wind turbines are not efficient producers of electricity and only produce when the wind blows. They are also shut down when too much electricity is being produced. It has been proven that property values decline where turbines exist. Health-problems have been directly related to turbines. The only people who benefit from turbine farms are the large property owners and they place them far away from their homes. The only employment in this area would be a very small segment of the residents of West Elgin. Beautiful landscapes are negatively affected by turbines. The habitat of birds and wild life is also affected where turbines are present. Our hope is that Council will be an unwilling host. �� VICF�Rl,i'fYp�lNkti'TELG RfC�'iVED COMMENT FORM LSEP 3 0 013 SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: y A '(- L 4 fflo-n �r Address: q 16 F p A ILD Ir22_ Postal Code: /\/'G Phone: 5 l 9 `76( _ a o 73 Date: Zf Q 7L / 3 Comments: u per Var tweA O 7� 0)�_d 61&9_� -- �� S �ki' our Corvz.l DAL a 71 rs P his a-� a,�L7le, / vev PLEASE PRINT Irr IL Name: Michael & Normande Morencie 26172 Marsh Line West Lorne, ON NOL 2P0 519-768-2323 October 2, 2013 Comments: • Attended Open House September 25 • Concerns: even if the municipality is not a willing host: RE (renewable energy-wind power) can still proceed • Felt misled at the open house since there is a company presently signing up landowners • This should have been brought up to the communities as a whole prior to this being allowed and council as well) • Not interested in the future "vista" that will come with the string of turbines-see Chatham/Kent; see Shelburne areas; see Port Bruce • There will be loss of property values • Our farm is part of our overall retirement strategy so therefore cannot afford to have it devalued unless we will be compensated • The turbines will not significantly impact the power the province requires • it has been shown that rural areas are paying increased energy costs (delivery)to pay for urban centres,with RE this will increase • There is no benefit to landowners who do not want wind power • We are in the agricultural heartland and breadbasket of Ontario,why would we (municipality) want to give up productive farmland for growing food when our world population is increasing exponentially and we cannot even feed our own challenged population • There will be large increase in "bird & bat" mortalities • There is a Moratorium in place to prevent turbines in the Great Lakes. I know as I was involved heavily with this before I retired. • Human health concerns. There are individuals who suffer greatly from noises,vibrations which can exacerbate migraines • What is the strategy for decommissioning the turbines at the end of their life cycle and @ what cost(what of the underground cables, the concrete base. Whose responsibility- landowners/taxpayers/municipality? What if a company goes bankrupt? • If you wanted to challenge wind farms and their locations,will the landowners have to absorb all the legal cost involved in fighting the location of wind farms OR would the Municipality assist or fight, in particular if the Council votes on October 17 to be a NON-WILLING HOST? • On October 17, Council should vote "to not be a willing host" • Municipalities do not have authority under the Green Energy Act. Is the Municipality prepared to engage the Provincial Government to advocate for change to the Green Energy Act to allow Municipalities to have more control as stewards of the land under their jurisdiction? FROM :R Goncalves FAX NO. :5197681414 Oct. 03 2013 10:26AM P1 f Y} COMMENT FORM SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will oe received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013, Norma Bryant, Cleric Municipality of west Erin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 200 Pax: 51 9-786-0644 E-mail; nbryantowestelgin.net Mama_ t"H L.V Addre.ss: -Z-O-CJ Z& C bQ 114AM 9 Poste! Code. Phone. Date: Gor»mants: A v + JAJ(�, C'U N Lti 1� LM T '/ ! 7 (j!^J. ; F PLEASE PRINT R! IL Comment Form September 25, 2013 �� Renewable Wind Energy Kelly A.Bell 10879 Graham Road, West Lorne NOL 2PO 519 768 3045 September 26, 2013 Dear Mayor, My comments during the.evening p eseritation beew.ne Born. hat vague in their format and I would like to clarify my intent. I had stated that with the closure of our Canada Post Office, the potential for the High School to be closed, poor employment opportunities in West Elgin, and an unclear downtown identity (at this point in time),the need to attract people and industry is paramount to the survival and growth of West Lorne. I know that you and council are working diligently to bring new business and economic investment to our community in order to create a more diverse and prosperous village. But surely, there must be more viable options than wind farms to improve our economic plight. I urge you and council to explore other opportunities for economic growth. I have been a resident of West Lorne for 25 years. Our community is seen by guests and residents as an idyllic village set in a scenic agricultural setting close to the lake. That image will be shattered by the presence of these huge metal towers with enormous rotating blades. Visitors and potential new comers will be discouraged from visiting or living in our community by the impact of these towers. Ask yourself how will this affect the development at Port Glasgow? Should council pursue this reckless course of action, business and residents alike will suffer and the potential is there for them to eventually abandon that idyllic setting and a rural way of life. Do not let this happen! Sincerely, )&W- Kelly Bell Lf4UNICIPALITYOME RECEIVED September 26, 2013 ��. � ..� Dear Mayor and Members of Council, First of all, I would like to congratulate you and council for organizing an interesting, albeit, somewhat discouraging meeting on Renewable Wind Energy. The meeting proved to be a highly emotionally charged and contentious issue. Based on the information that was presented, it appears there is little course of action to prevent the development of a wind farm. The meeting also suggests that there is a great deal of hostility towards the development of a wind farm in our community. From my perspective as a landscape architect, wind turbines negatively impact the landscape. Their presence is a huge visual blot on the land and creates an unacceptable level of noise. There presence will adversely affect wildlife. Unlike other manmade objects, there is little that can be done to soften their presence due to their immense size. Although the developers state that they only occupy one acre of land,they do influence their surroundings beyond that one acre, Their physical presence towers above the tree line and can be seen for miles. At the same time,they also disrupt the natural flow of air by disturbing more than one acre of air space as the blades rotate on their axis. Solar fields on the other hand, are less disruptive and can be tucked out of site or hidden with plantings. Their presence is almost unnoticed by the community. The panels sit idly minding their own business producing energy with almost the same efficiency of turbines with less intrusion on the land and its neighbours. If the energy developers were that interested in producing electricity for the Province of Ontario, then they should build and install solar panels on every roof of every resident or homeowner in West Elgin. And of course, the electricity would be provided at no charge. The benefit of solar energy to me is obvious: a) little disruption to the landscape b) lack visual and noise pollution c) social harmony d) economic advantage to both the community and municipality e)promotional advantage for community growth and development Perhaps the Council of West Elgin should consider the alternative. I certainly would. V rds, nsell, Landscape Architect log-7T <WOw. P- x1pFAki Yt3MEST4.1-PI A U COMMENT FORM SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 NCT 0 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY _ PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional: information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013, Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2CO Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: L I T Q Cg D '#'/ Address: k� N r pal Postal Code: NdL 2. Phone: Date: --� ✓IL 3 r -� _,.,,.,, Comments: 7-e W� 0— /000 t Qcfe ICI)t 4A eOUIW f✓pil1)Ci*FiAotei Ar na.ucL , koweo.evo ( M'tS-t ©PP©s CG try UJ � rom, � jAiiIAw� 6y 4 . .40VeV'A4kw+f0►,. 42r-o XVWt t-C- I d r -ice Find,�r v,.c�.o�s. re,vtgAo ,n,� 1�esf, u ad VAOYa- TWA V �e �• �B�3 Jr t,L 1�1NL Ct v+c, 0.S Ike ��2 S�if�S c� 7� �'azr��cdi Q5�®c�u6�a� ►r Q�LJ i's DY"5 3 30 Sc�vctiq fG !`` Sew PLEASE PRINT LI! COMMENT FORM SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013, Norma Bryant, Clerk wi�i p cEIVED .c r► Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 OCT 0 . 2013 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 - - E-mail: nbryant @westeigin.net Name: L- Address: _Z Zo ,C Q Postal Code: Phone: - ��cq o 2 F Z2 Date: ze Comments: /,�q�� e� ALL X AM l I 7-1yl.s %08131 Ai F W11- Z AV ,G- 0E-/_?F'E7 C'/4 00le AN 43 I,3-4/<;; iS PLEASE PRINT rrl Page 1 of 1 Norma Bryant From: Macuda,Judith gudy.macuda @pioneer.com] Sent: October-07-13 8:43 AM To: nbryant @westelgin.net Subject: comments on wind projects Hi Norma, I was unable to make the public meeting on the wind projects, but did receive a copy of the comment form. I am against this development,and hope that our municipality declares us an unwilling host. My reasons areas follows: Cost of this energy is prohibitive—expensive to build and to maintain compared to nuclear. This cost will be born not only by current customers, but also by many future generations. Our economy is such that we cannot afford this expensive power,and it is a deterrent to manufacturing or any industry that depends on hydro in our province. We subsidize this energy both through our energy bills and our tax dollars. Wind energy is not reliable,and we therefore need other forms of energy as back up for days that do not support wind production.Customers do not reduce use based on availability of green energy. The cost of discarding unneeded power is large, and unnecessary. Disruption of communities because of difference of opinion and uneven distribution of proceeds causes longterm damage to relationship in rural neighbourhoods. Companies that produce green power change ownership often, and long term integrity of contracts is questionable. Finally the energy is not being produced where the greatest demand for power lies. The cost of infrastructure to transport to high density centres is large. Thank-you Judy Macuda This communication is for use by the intended recipient and contains information that may be Privileged, confidential or copyrighted under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby formally notified that any use, copying or distribution of this e-mail, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this e-mail from your system. 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Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: P_ A. Address: " U& g+ L#1 C loo s Postal Code: MILI 00 Phone: s'19- Date: S-1— Comments: 6vt W; 4 TLT- ri Lv e-r) UJI9 t,(-(A +�e_�, I+ 6e, (A� Is i q 1 PLEASE PRINT 1!I COMMENTFORM SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBE ,ti&rU-0m RECEIVED Norma Bryant, Clerk �� $ Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail. nbryant@westelgin.net Name: Address: a X67.6 Postal Code: Phone: Ar Date: It—III e Comments: T �/11 () P P (1) S e---)o --ro 'T A/ � Iq tLIf PLEASE PRINT M COMMENT FORM SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk ru►u�„i:'�+a�,rrr + r�°� R�C�EV�fl Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 OCT 07 2013 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 _ E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net - --- Name: Address: .:2 �� 7 �� Postal Code: Phone: Date: Comments: �J OTT- I Iq h(_E lq r/+Z��- P i514 L_T1f C ere 0 , PLEASE PRINT 111 1i96lWiCll'�!_!7 f(V MET EE,ON REGEIVEp g �J OCT 0 8 2013 COMMENT FORM SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, clerk Municipality of west Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2c0 Pax: 519-785-0644 E-mail : nbryant@westelgin.net Name: Ed Mylrea Address: 232 Fourth st Box 3 Postal code: NOL 2cO Phone: 519 785 0704 Date: Oct 7 2013 Comments: Any benefit to turbines along the landscape is more than offset by the detriment to the municipality -will produce unacceptable health risks -will produce some known risks to the environment and without doubt there are other unknown risks -will produce expensive electricity, being at least six times our current cost -will deter tourism -will divide the community I encourage those who wish to invest in the future but this appears to be the wrong place for wind turbines. PLEASE PRINT III Tuesday, October 8, 2013 Attention Norma Bryant Clerk, Muncipality of West Elgin My name is Ruth Pugh and I reside at 25561 Argyle Line in the municipality of West Elgin. I attended the public meeting held September 25 concerning wind turbines possibly coming to West Elgin. The purpose of this letter is to clearly state my support to the council of West Elgin to declare the municipality an unwilling host to industrial wind turbines. I am a new resident of West Elgin having moved here at the end of July. I have resided in another community where the possibility of industrial wind turbines has been very strong for many years. Allow me to share some observations I gained from being previously involved in the "threat" of wind turbines coming to my community. At that time, the possibility of wind turbines being erected was a fairly new and unknown phenomena. This was prior to the Green Energy Act being passed and there was more unknowns than knowns, more rumours then facts. Opposition to the turbines was quieter, was the minority and was received as being just a NIMBY stance and not in the best interest of the environment or the community. Information meetings of concerned citizens was attended by 10 to 12 people. My, how times have changed. I was pleased to see how educated the people at the public meeting were about the realities of wind turbines. How wind turbines are inefficient,produce costly and minimal electricity despite the companies claims, are costly to erect and maintain, do not produce local jobs or add favourably to the tax base, destroy the natural beauty of the countryside, adversely affect real estate;value, and are driven by greed and questionable political maneuvers. As Carmen Krogh very professionally stated, backed by research and references, wind turbines do pose a very real and serious health threat to people and livestock. Although Mr Pol discussed advantages of wind turbines as, for example, reducing green house gases no where in his presentation does he back up his statements with references. Therefore in contrast to Carmen Krogh, his presentation is one persons opinion only. My understanding is that even in countries where wind turbines are plentiful and been around longer, a reduction in green house gases has not been demonstrated. (Reference: Power Hungry,the myths of green energy,by Robert Bryce.) In my former community the turbines still have not been erected, but even if they never are, the damage to the community morale is permanent. Long term friends and neighbours do not speak to one another, or worse, speak with hositility and aggression. I realize that the Council of West Elgin is limited in what they can do to prevent wind turbines coming here. Please, at least take an assertive position as unwilling hosts. Sincerely, Ruth B. Pugh DC Page 1 of 1 Norma Bryant From: Janet Given [mjldgiven @gmail.com] Sent: October-08-13 10:31 PM To: nbryant @westelgin.net Subject: Comments concerning Renewable Wind Energy Project in West Elgin Martin and Janet Given 9826 Graham Road West Lorne, ON NOL 2P0 519-768-2698 October 8, 2013 We are concerned with the West Elgin Wind Energy Project and would like to ask the municipality to be an unwilling host. We take great pride in maintaining our property along Graham Road and pay substantial taxes to live in the area and feel that this project will lessen the property values in West Elgin. One only has to drive along Highway 3 West- Palmyra Area/Blenheim to see the impact it has made. Homes for sale or vacant and the turbines spread across a once pristine farm and scenic area. There has been fertile/quality farmland disrupted with gravel laneways that cut the fields in half What a waste. We are concerned as well with what happens after so many years and the Turbines become outdated/damaged, etc. Are we as taxpayers going to be responsible to clean up after these leases expire? Will the companies that build the turbines be around? What is the municipality getting? The municipality should have been forthcoming with information about the Turbines before it was announced to the community via the local paper. We wish the Turbine Project stopped. We have health concerns, wildlife/habitat/migration concerns and the overall appeal of West Elgin. Yes, we want to be Progressive by Nature as our County statement indicates but let's see what happens west of us first and if they can identify that yes, Wind Turbines are the way to clean, efficient and economical energy then let's participate. Until then we should leave our area the way it is. More research and study is required. An acknowledgement of this email would be appreciated. Thank you. 09/10/2013 RFCFIVIF; OCT 0 9 2813 COMMENT FARM SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: r d Address: G rah Postal Code: 111)Z 2 Cc, Phone: ! c� yzcFS v�� Date: G/ 2 0 13 Comments: PLEASE PRINT!!! Why are " turbines farms" planned in dense populated areas like West Elgin and Dutton a Dunwich were we don't want them? There are known adverse effects of turbines, health problems because of noise (especially at night), vibration, light flicker and aircraft beacons. It might not make us sick like the flu does. But can we still be outside and enjoy? (Turbines are placed often just a little further than the minimum distance of 550 meters from homes!)The wush wush is not comparable to traffic noise and can be heard miles away. We finally have something good happen in Port Glasgow. The beautiful landscape is what makes this area attractive. Turbines destroy this landscape. They are an eyesore for many. Tourists stay away. Tourism brings money to many businesses in our community. Our pension is (part) in our house?Who are we going to sell it to?And what price will we get? Would you buy a mouse close to a "turbine farm"? People hesitate to move to turbine areas, no new houses are build. So values of homes in town go down as well. Do our kids still want to live here? We need tourism and manufacturing, not turbines. 25 turbines only make one maintenance job! But many more jobs will be lost due to higher hydro costs. The more turbines in Ontario the more we will pay for our hydro. Higher hydro rates send more manufacturing to overseas countries with cheap (dirty) energy costs, which is bad for the environment and even more jobs are gone! Turbine land owners make money while others suffer. This divides our community. What do we get from these turbine farms? - Higher income taxes - Higher hydro rates - Destroyed landscape - Devaluation of properties - Loss of farmland and split fields - A ruined community - Farmers are called greedy RES organised an informative meeting after they made farmers sign! Forcing these turbines upon us by the Ontario government is not democratic, this is communist like. With the next election vote the people out who bring this upon us! [,T 0 9 2013 w. ... �tECFIi/F.❑ 3 ` e CT X013 (V, COMMENT FORM SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: Ltr Iac e-4 ru hf- Address: -� Lc, r` Postal Code: {(u 0 L 2 eo Phone: �� n t?.q Z Date: Comments: W'e' cro sec Ae 01'( A«es a� Mee,4(r nj (q5 J(�d -�ke_ vasf ryuk-jor('+y 6 � e6 /e OCAr re.csons 11of �CU+ fl�j t.J6r i�es IkLdLtr a rp a r-e 4 ea f n C_O rLC n S - rxe--,--rte s! G� t I LV4 arr 5r eaf c_oeicern 44-4 f ey wi !l C(eUa/cAa�`� -�k tue o� vLAr prof ef-4t'esr e_sPec('al1y Mdse C)�— i,s Lilco d i;c- 12of reap mcme�-a ry cc h i n o o_+ land 4-0 - -kese, c.o n- a'L es '1� 4 n a? 2 Sr` i n o� 1` rckral C tLe'e- ab UU4 u S PLEASE PRINT M 4iJBNI-11JAL,1 V 4FCE?IV�k'} ' COMMENT FORM OCT 1 SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 pp9 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. 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Attention- Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin Name- Grant St. John Address-11112, West Lorne, ON, NOL 2PO 1e- Phone-5197682673 Date- Oct 9, 2013. Comments: As a tax payer, in the Municipality of West Elgin, I support any motion by our Council to "Declare the Municipality of West Elgin an Unwilling Host for the development of any and all Wind Turbine/ Renewable Wind Energy projects." I attended the information meeting hosted by the Municipality on September 25 with an open mind. But, it did not take long for me to realize that too many communities have already been used as guinea pigs for these projects and now that the "warts" are known it is time to slow down and not go blindly on. In order to be brief, without citing any of the studies that we have all either read or heard about, I will summarize my reasons for coming to this conclusion as follows: Health Issues-Although direct detrimental health effects are not apparent, indirect detrimental health effects are a definite factor in this decision. We probably all know someone who suffers distress when in the proximity of wind turbines. I think there is a lot of stress in the community over this issue and if one person gets sick—that is one too many! v J01 Hydro Supply Issues- I think a very large percentage of the population would agree in principle that "Green Energy" is a good idea. But, we all know that the economics of adding energy from wind turbines to the grid has been challenged. Also the political will, at the Provincial Government level, to expand the development of these projects seems to be "blowing in the wind" considering our minority government situation with an election looming. We already have a moratorium on off-shore development. Land Use Issues- I was disappointed that, on Sept. 25, the parties supporting the development of the project did not have a position on the benefits of the project. Instead, I thought, we heard from a group who were backing the project for purely economic gain and the enrichment of a few opportunists. Development could even occur on land controlled by absentee landowners with little regard for neighbours. What has this project to do with good land stewardship in this traditionally proud farming community? I don't know. Land Values-What effect would this project have on real estate values? From my casual study without a lot of statistics I would suggest the following: Decrease in value of Non Farm Residential- Probably Decrease in value of Neighbouring Farms to a host farm- Probably Decrease in value of Host Farms- Possibly Does this project have merit, to the community, if it possibly means economic gain to one sector and probable economic loss to another? I think not. Visual Pollution-What else can be said? I do not like the sight of wind turbines polluting the countryside visually and I know that I am not alone. } 3a, I know that there is a process to follow when the establishment of a wind turbine project is being considered and I know that declaring the Municipality of West Elgin an "Unwilling Host", to address our socio-economic issues, is just a step along the way. Maybe it is a Giant Step. Maybe it is a Small Step. But, it is a step in the right direction. Many Thanks for the opportunity to comment! ' cerely, r�T rant St. h n 33• Ar,ESrr,"6 s��sr�:.e� To. Norma Bryant,Clerk FICCEIVED Municipality of West Elgin OCT 1 0 2013 As a resident of and a taxpayer in the Municipality of West Elgin,I wish to express my concerns regarding the proposed implementation of wind turbines in the area. After attending the public meeting on 2013-09-25,1 have come to the conclusion that there is not much that our local representatives can do to stop the turbines from invading our space. I give credit to the municipal council for hosting that information meeting and appreciate any opportunity that we have to give voice to our concerns. My understanding is that it is up to local council to declare our Municipality a'willing'or'unwilling'host. That is the only way that we can make our feelings known. It then appears that those who actually make the final decision can either take the community's displeasure into account--or simply ignore it. This,in my view,is undemocratic,unfair and simply wrong. I asked the local administrator just who or what department at Queen's Park would be the recipient of the`willing or not'vote,and his answer baffles me. There seems to be no clear protocol in place for those who are trying to make their voices heard. He states that it is up to council to decide who they will contact. The list may include everyone from the Premier to the Minister of Energy, Environment, Municipal Affairs and Housing, Rural Affairs and,he states`that the list could be expanded'. It makes one wonder if so many ministries are involved,who actually makes the decision whether or not turbines are allowed. After further investigation,I have been informed by our local MPP's office that,indeed,the decision will rest with the Ministry of Energy. Make no mistake;wind turbines will affect us all. Some will say in a positive way,but in my opinion,the majority will say that turbines will impact residents negatively. There are several reasons for not allowing wind turbines into West Elgin. 1. Turbines constitute visual pollution. 2. There is strong evidence to suggest that living in proximity to turbines can be detrimental to one's health. Even if some individuals are not convinced of those two points,the perception of those points is very real. And---we all should realize that perception is everything. I don't think that many will argue that the view of the turbines is aesthetically pleasing and I personally have no doubt that some people will get sick. The health implications long-term could come back to haunt. That brings me to point three. 33, 3. Because of the visual pollution and adverse health implications—perceived or real—property values will decrease. it has been stated that in some areas where turbines now exist,homes cannot be sold and people are losing retirement incomes. Decreased home values will force property taxes to go down,therefore decreasing revenue for the Municipality. Finally,and to my mind,probably the most serious negative impact— 4. This issue is toxic to the neighbourhood. Families who have been friends and neighbours for generations,and who now find themselves on opposite sides of the debate,are no longer speaking to each other. In rural areas,neighbours traditionally look out for one another. That is what makes`community'. If wind turbines cometo West Elgin,the sense of community,the sense of what is in the best interest for all will be lost. I will leave the issue of grid use(or lack thereof)of electricity generated by wind to those who understand that aspect much better than I do. Suffice to say,that paying people to have turbines that are not producing energy makes absolutely no sense and cannot be defended. The confusion over how electricity prices are set in Ontario leaves most just shaking their heads. We need concise and clear explanations regarding pricing practices. Studies suggest that wind power is not as cost effective as the current government would have us believe.The impacts of higher hydro costs affect not only householders and businesses in West Elgin but throughout the province. I am requesting that the provincial government put a stop to anyfurther construction of wind turbines. Democracy should work. All should have a voice. The majority should rule. D a St.John, 25281 Eagle Court, R.R. 2, West Lorne,ON 2013-10-10 13:20 Ray Price 5197682181 519 785 0644 P 1/1 RFrF.iy�Fr � 3� COMMENT FORM OCT 10 2ut SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 � �- RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Cleric at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON N0L 2C0 Fax: 519.785-0644 E-mail: nbryant stelgin_net Name: h`A Sri G.C� Address: ,�lC1 �9-Gt.2�''• E�j' -L ' Postal Code: r/"�cr .app Date: D c +o 62.— p l 3. Comments: l Q, }� �Ol�{r�-,. f r,6C a446" e-r litJ'7r cl �w+r b 7b vu,r r7 J � o&vr fX plz� PLEASE PRINT Ill *rc' �it{Fib COMMENT FORM 3113 SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2CO Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westeigin.net lVall e: Address: Z2 /ti Postal Code: 9�4L 2,l�p Phone: f , Date: 0 C j We are saying NO to a wind farm being located in our area FOR ANY REASON. However,If we end up having them here,we have some specific concerns. We have a pnvRte air strip that has been located on our land and in constant use for the past 30+years. It is used several times a month by ourselves and also by visiting pilots/aircraft. It is imperative that any proposed turbines for our area beset far enough away to allow for the safe operation of all aircraft in the area. Turbines create not only a height/width hazard but also a very real turbulence hazard. Should an incident occur as a result of the placement of a turbine,both the landowner and the municipality would be held liable. This should definitely be taken into consideration during the planning stage. NOTE: There are several other private airstrips in the area as well. in addition,we feel that... - Turbines should NOT be located on prime farmland. - The setback for turbines should be greater than 550 meters(i.e., 1000 meters?). - Turbines should not be located near hospitals,schools or recreational areas due to ever increasing scientific data pertaining to possible health risks. - There should be a maximum height/size restriction put in place for whole area. - VERY IMPORTANT...The first turbine a landowner has installed MUST be located 550 meters from their permanent and commonly used residence BEFORE they are allowed to have additional turbines on other land/farms they may own. A substantial monetary penalty to be applied if this is not adhered to(i.e., notjust a"slap on the wrist"whereby it's more worth their while to pay the money and do whatever they feel like doing). - A fund should be put in place by the developers/landowners containing enough money to pay for the deconstruction of these turbines at the end of the 20 year teases so that the taxpayer doesn't have to pay for this as well as for the initial construction. r,EC�1V�r: COMMENT FORM 9 SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: e. k- U Address- tRi 75 j t o S'o n Lr 2. Postal Code: No L C-0 Phone: f r -7 $ 1 j '�0) Date: S . 3 G % 013 Comments: t �( � �a i (� S `�` -�G-,� s � r of � c_� . lU p o n hP 1f� h zG rc/� s' - A.s -T u nd e r s{o n cr ,' C u >n 0 0 ,�. 9 0 (D U b c a u 1 Ltl k, r �- ! S -�I�-� C � n� -e r n alp -S PLEASE PRINT R1 FtEC�IVFfJ Y 2 a COMMENT FORM ` SEPTEMBER 25, 20'13 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Cleric at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16,2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0.644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: Hoav-v Address: ,j �rym�'0,'� r n Postal Code dO4 gGv Phone. �f 7 r Date: C14 Comments: 7k c e 12,C Wa i10 PLEASE PRINT.►!! sa�'C�n�n Cr a 12913 Adam and Judith Da H°abins —. 22364 Pioneer Line,R.R.##3 Rodney,ON N®L 2C0 Email: ahrabinski @sympatico.ca Phone: 519-785-2184 October 11, 2013 Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line PO Box 490 Rodney, Ontario NOL 2C0 Dear Councillors: Thank you, West Elgin councillors, for hosting a public meeting on September 25`", to allow residents of the area to express their views about the issue of wind turbines being erected throughout the municipality. A democracy works best when elected officials consult with their citizens on important lifestyle issues. Regrettably,the provincial government missed the consulting aspect in their Green Energy Act before bulldozing it through the legislature with minimum delay. They enacted and specifically prohibited any opposition to wind farms from individuals directly affected by the turbines and further gave no weight to Municipal governments speaking on behalf of their residents. It is difficult to state with any degree of certainty, but the provincial legislation for wind farms could not have been drafted in a more dictatorial and autocratic manner if it had been drafted by Vladimir Putin and his band of bullies and thugs. The argument put forward by a former Reeve of the municipality about the pending arrival of wind turbines; "they're coming whether we like it or not"has the same justification as might be stated by a pimp managing prostitution, since people are going to "do it", whether we like it or not. The underlying involvement of farmers signing lease agreements isn't about"managing unwanted predators" in the neighbourhood than it is about jumping on the gravy-train, before it leaves the station. The speaker who passionately urged farmers from entering leases with developers as a way of preventing the proliferation of turbines throughout the area forgot about the none resident landowners, who only expect the greatest return on their investment. They have no sympathy for residents who may be inconvenienced or deprived of their right to the peaceful enjoyment of their property. To make matters worse, we learn that the industry is moving toward building and installing larger, more powerful and noisier turbines. The current 1.65 megawatt turbines will soon be cranking out 5 megawatts, making the plight of unprotected residents significantly worse from the prospect of noise, vibration and visual toxicity. West Elgin Council -2 - October 11, 2013 The majority of the speakers at the recent town hall meeting were hostile to the idea of any wind turbines coming into the area. A simple"show of hands"by people in the audience indicated an overwhelming desire to prevent the building of any wind turbines in West Elgin. Judging from the emotional expression of audience members to wind farms in West Elgin, it was obvious from start to finish that the West Elgin Municipal councillors should signal that West Elgin is not a willing host for wind turbines. In addition to formally informing the province and the industry of West Elgin's unwillingness to host wind farms,we would also endorse a movement on behalf of Council to participate as intervenors in any Charter Rights challenge{s}mounted by other Municipalities. Creating a framework for the wind industry to play neighbours off against each other is yet another evil imposed by the Province on its citizens, and thereby leading to a less civil society. What the provincial Liberal government imposed on Ontario citizens is simply unfair and disgraceful. When the wind industry learns that West Elgin is an unwilling host, it is highly likely that industry representatives will devote their resources to areas where they may be more welcome. Hopefully, they will gravitate to bribing land owners residing in municipalities that are willing hosts. Sincerely yours, Adam&Judith Hrabinski Page 1 of 2 Norma Bryant From: Edward Zelenak[eczetenak @amtelecom.net] Sent: October-15-13 2:33 PM To: nbryant @westelgin.net Subject: wind turbines in west elgin Dear Norma, Thank you for guiding me in assuring my letter is presented in the correct format and reaches the correct destination. I appreciate your assistance. I do hope this letter will be read at the October 24th meeting. The information is pertinent. I understand many constituents will be in attendance. It is my hope that this information reaches a wide base and is helpful in the ultimate decision council will reach concerning being a willing or unwilling host to wind turbines in Elgin. Respectfully yours, Clara Zelenak TOPIC:WIND TURBINES IN WEST ELGIN October 15,2013 Clara Zelenak 25565 Queens Line West Lorne,ON N01-2P0 ON tel:519 769-1738 email:eczelenak(Mamtelecom.net Dear Council Members for the Municipality of west Elgin, My husband,Edward Zelenak,and I are are extremely alarmed by the encroachment of Wind Turbines in the area.It is obvious we are not alone in our overwhelming opposition to wind energy development in the county as demonstrated by the recent community meeting in West Elgin attended by more than 250 residents. The impact of Ontario's Green Energy Act(GEA)and more specifically the likely development of Industrial Wind Turbine projects in Elgin County including the municipalities of West Elgin and DuttonlDunwich will be staggering.Our government's persistence in pushing Wind Turbine development in the face of contradictory research is irresponsible.Ramifications to the economy,the individual landowners'future electrical rates, reduced property value,our carbon footprint,and the health of all sentient beings unfortunate enough to be in close proximity of these giants could be substantial and overwhelming.The manner in which the project is unfolding is further alarming.It is apparent that the GEA dramatically limits the rights of the municipality and residents to regulate/control land use to ensure a healthy environment for all residents. It has come to our attention that proposals for lease agreements have been made"in secret"with landowners clearly"forbidden"to let neighbours know of their intentions.False information is being spread.A landowner is approached,told all surrounding farmers have"signed up"and is encouraged to"Don't miss your chance.Sign up now."This is blatant misrepresentation and manipulation.On the schoolyard it is called"bullying." Articles online-from credible sources-outlining the detrimental effects of Industrial Wind Turbine installations abound.The few I have listed barely scratch the surface. • Reduction of property value for landowners in the vicinity of the installation. Would you choose to invest in property hosting a Turbine only 500 metres from your house?Does a 3-5 acre woodlot need to be destroyed for installation?Could this land be used more efficiently and profitably for farming or a future subdivision thus increasing the county's tax base? • Adverse impact on the environment and wildlife.Health issues are staggering:heart palpitations,light pollution,white noise,vertigo, depression to name only a few.What about the health of our children?As a teacher of many years,I have witnessed first hand the subtle,and sometimes not so subtle,change in children's behaviour,level of anxiety,depression and attention span partly due to their over use of electronic equipment.Children's developing bodies are much more sensitive to these subtle,invisible forces (electromagnetic waves,white noise,etc.)then adults.Are we to subject our future generation to yet more of these stressors?How does this affect mental and emotional health? r Overall increase in the cost of electrical nower for all Ontario residents. It is my understanding that the landowner hosting a Wind Turbine is to receive$11,000 yearly for 20 years. However,will ratepayers subsidize the landowner's yearly installment by substantial increases in electrical bills?Do increased electrical rates already reflect installation of turbines across Ontario?Will ratepayers be charged for potential dismantling of a turbine,the estimated cost of which is$2-3 per unit?Who is responsible for maintenance?Who finances maintenance-the ratepayers? As quoted in one research paper: "Large wind turbines require a large amount of energy to operate. Other electricity plants generally use their own electricity,and the difference 15/10/2013 Page 2 of 2 between the amount they generate and the amount delivered to the grid is readily detemilned. Wind plants,however,use electricity from the grid,which does not appear to be accounted for In their output figures.At the facility in Searsburg, Vermont far example,it is apparently not even metered and is completely unknown A*k here!.*The manufacturers of large turbines--for example, Vestas, GE,and NEG Micon—do not include electricity consumption in the specifications they provide." This article sites at least 10 examples of electricity used from the grid to operate and maintain their machines.Flow does this reduce our electrical bills or our carbon footprint? a No meaningful reduction in electrical rellabilitV or green house gases.As noted in an article in a German newspaper: Despite Euro e s boom in solar and wind energy,CO2 emissions haven't been reduced by even a sin Ie jaram.Now,even the Green Party La taking a new Look at the Issue--as shown in a-mails obtaLnad by SPlEGEL ONLINE. ...Another expert bogins his e-mail with a general clarification: "Dear People,I'm not fundamentally against the EEG.1 only emphasize this because Manfred has repeatedly and erroneously described me as an opponent of the EEG.But here comes the big but When reduction of CO2 emissions is more cheapty achieved through insulating a building than using a wind turbine, that is where we should concentrate our support. When it comes to climate change,everything else is secondary to reducing CO2 emissions." As a nation we pride ourselves on our democracy.Where is that democracy when the former liberal government passed the GEA which drastically limits the power of the municipalities-that means you and me-to ensure a healthy environment for ourselves and future generations? That draconian measure aside,our power still lies in informing ourselves. Council members,I beseech you,gather as much information as you can before a decision is made to be a willing or unwilling host.In so doing perhaps we could circumvent a potentially disastrous aftermath for our community.Furthermore, l ask you and all members of our community to write to the Conservative Party of Ontario to call for a review of the Green Energy Act that is not serving the interests of Ontarians,and,to place a moratorium on Industrial Wind Energy Developments until they are proven effective and implemented under a program that protects the right of all Onlarians. Let's not jump over the proverbial cliff before we are very sure where we will land. Thank you for your consideration of this letter. Respectfully yours, Clara Zelenak A few websites from where the above information was obtained. Teh ch is four turbines may be scuttled featured in At Issue:What Energy Sources Should Be Pursued,Greenhaven Press 2005 The Automatic Earth,Oct.272012 hft :llwww.s ie el.de/intemational/business/climate-thane aredox-wind-turbines-in-euro e-do-nothin -far-emissions-reduction- oals-a- 606763.htmi htto'listoothesethinas com/2013/08110/euroreans-aet-ready-to-can-wind ower-for-goodi 15/10/2013 r ,ri�fWKOA6O;Yt.C�sa. k REMVht3 COMMENT FORM SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 f� 15 2013 , ,. RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: e j Address: r orv� �O �rit.� Postal Code: co Phone: �G 15- Date: 6 - 12_<:)13' Comments: r'Vr-.,k I J'A-L qt%.� P��-d44 4-�rl OL AtOlk iy'5%4e-r4c� &Lit/ jry redwc-c- rte. C aSS°e��ea rte. � ed°. QW� �>r� fr'Ie_ ��'t�/6` gin, O Wet r f � �,�e. X44 ee�� r��' l p urn �� L,/, �E�� A fk'4�kr/�'11 cgavt*Lr d� we- t' fjud 13 .�/3 ref d� �i° l��i 1�� , ii? CI ho a�.I' j/'e C-Y 4/T� q �LL�s�. e -e- �l r �� icry ►►� � >� �l �°� X&4U 6e.- lrdlec4) , s N �, �� PLEASE PRINT... T�/I'v C Y FiVd T'` j S_ {,� e^� e^dm t'o't A T14r'Vc-/(1r) �'L r i a r �. 4 lF3r F �l_f_ 4 - ' ow ca in LL ta CL 0 i t s - I r . CD 0 '. ' * ' ' z - r 5 s Ow si3�'i � a "3�=§a"��'�" -�MRF,, �aLA� �a3"�srF "!�_, ;. .. �' tir 3n`c � s^ 's "e-, - v,ARMIAl W. �kerry r� vaar�MMW Yv!' 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Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013, Norma Bryant, Clerk Fk.aJ)-NJK_AkAU!"_1Municipality of West Elgln E 224'13 Hoskins tine, PO Box 490 �� Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax; 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgln.net $" Name: H T9Cr/J/J e- Address: 2 77n179_ro,,7 Le_.,7.e. . o d^g. y _ Poste!Code: (G 2-,:f O Phone: -Z Z 3 Date: Comments: I � •n�l� a.,?el / a�`c cor9ce.�nert a6oc1� -1-he isr��oc-� A e �rJirr c�/•fU�h crn�s wiLC /]�v� 07 �/�� rr cy's'c:.G2�� q�i!•n!�/1��. �� /yca.�q.� W�1/,G�i:��c �� lrJes� G�crr. T/,e, �'��t'c� ��arirma�r o�•y � /love- on e, acl &-sldeciu�ff �G�r� c� die e �rrcas dbov�: �iurrc � Gve/la/ap e,?17 c_,/ - � ccc4.� o�l G}000f. 14 I-Aa ,P-/7 evlo� �e e�oi'lC ,6.-_ -X12a /c_ a lao- G.,h'2eo,7 e:.71 e_-1�s ewh a 4411 -a 4r.11- e/al&o. i,s '' Tt® ,v/'ate re - yc•�. d� �� ir�i� Go r�i��r��. 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Lv Vi 'a vi. cl ke r rS o C-t r "'s e 6,.R; o Lo 14 �0 T-1A ef\-. A(fiz. 1 e f i C-�' IA oo -AV 'l-e 0 "'X V% 2-4 n co MMENT FORM ° ' SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Cleric at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: L Address: L +v(�L Postal Code: 0 UL2.PCC9 - Phone: 2W 120s' Date: Q C r, t V3 Comments: tj�y UNL (a 's OvT �L A-i � CJ(,GrzC�� I S% Lvwo APP CL IkbZ ! c;�S�L9T�` MT lJ k�1�L \C�t0 1` V�.L L�.L�"/ a"` PLEASE PRINT rrl COMMENT FORM CT 1 2013 SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: S / V Address: �! C 4t 144 Postal Code: Phone: S-19— 4 TZ-- I d 3 z 13G Date: /s o41 P./' got.? .__ �,�� _ ),0 I z A6 Comments: mnt xn Atr - Coun ci V ie, A) decla-r-P, 1�tt-hie 10- 4 W1 'MS1-,Ar 44 i44�165MW Wit kt e. 4-s � , es�`04 h fl w C ounce l ear tree -/v mlidcs _Zven e fts i� r 9 e cc� c�k 06 c_0V `4i a, mfi cPnin4(4 ' s� PLEASE PRINT M FROM :GEOFF & DIANNE ALLEN FAX NO. :519 766 1167 Oct. 1S 2013 09:04AM P1 lb AFr,�i41cf? COMMENT FORM OCT 15 2013 SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for thi5 part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2CO Fax: 619.785-0644 E-mail: nbryantowestelgin.not Noma: p0e_-l4 0- d 14 rvI/,6 /q L G. �5A/ Address.' Xl# X16 lf� v' .�� ZO"'a 40AI Pastel Code: Phone: / -710 f— /44 7 Date: 4_410 WA!WA'�� -vio AA1W_4y Comments: G✓ i� . ' .•.v�7 ®A6 G✓� �'� �//.� T.r��/NE 1�49 RA140 m/�OS� � AhVz,e A46 <494091411Z6 Yo f1� G4s^cc-1 a v'DEowe44 Zra Ch iv Ei O'CL'ir y *&-r 0 &16X f'72V1 A!9; !N Tim��' ja✓. ,C Ta ��S/.mss 9 *V 1110F110,94 j c�iT CAS 7 .damTiC/ �i'�/� ©�- T .®rr9e v.�✓Ty ®oe X0,4< PLEASE PRINT M �Y,Afsf9141PAi,iY'[ClS=4KG�Y w;,;i:FJ COMMENT FORM J" aC 5 23 =L Ue SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: &J_/ Address: 9 2 td _ ._ Postal Code: Phone: Date: a` 3 2-a 's_ Comments: PLEASE PRINT M Dear reader, I would like to see a bylaw in place that makes the landowner responsible for removing(and payment of the costs involved) when the turbines are not producing power to the infrastructure for 6 months (during and after service life), and the owner of the project is not willing or financially capable of demolishing and removal of the turbine(s) and tower(s). These turbines are different from an unused barn or silo because these turbines can be seen from 10 km distance and more.They disturb the landscape and are an eyesore. The land owners could use the revenue of the scrap metal to pay for the costs. This bylaw would ensure that the turbine and tower will be removed.The landscape in our community would be restored to the beautiful landscape it is now. I would like to have a bylaw that ensures that turbines and towers are in good condition, meaning no rusty spots and stains on towers which make them even uglier? Norma Bryant Clerk Municipality of West Elgin Rodney, Ontario NOL 2CO No Wind Turbines We do not want wind turbines in West Elgin. As representatives of the residents of West Elgin the many relevant negative impacts must be recognized by council. These are real,tangible concerns,the result of which will affect the municipality for many years, but which may still be averted. Economic benefit is questionable: • More energy is already being generated than is needed due the fact that the manufacturing industry in Ontario has declined significantly in recent years. • No significant economic benefit to the municipality. Taxes able to be collected have been set very low by the Province considering the monetary profit to the company. • We (tax payers)are currently paying to have existing wind turbines shut down as well as to pay USA communities to take excess power. • Wind energy is.often generated when peak demand is low. • Hydro One energy bills will not be reduced but in fact will rise. • Wind farms when installed in other communities have triggered a significant reduction in property values,which results in a reduced tax base as residents move away. • Tourism is affected, as the area becomes an "Industrial Site" not the beautiful agricultural community we have known for generations. • Once constructed there is only a handful of positions of employment generated. Setbacks are inadequate: • European setbacks were not followed when developing the guidelines here in Ontario. Denmark for example has a minimum setback of more than 2 km.for a 1.65 Mega Watt turbine, yet Ontario's Green Energy Act allows a minimum setback of only 550m for a 3 Mega Watt monster. This is totally inadequate and does not address the increase in size of these structures. • Some of the best food producing farm land in Ontario will be under concrete and access roads. • No consideration to the migration route along the north shore of Lake Erie. There will be significant disruption to birds, butterflies, eagles, bats,etc. Thisiis truly shameful. • Permanent destruction of habitat. • Once constructed the massive numbers of the turbines allowed to be placed in an area will destroy the unobstructed view of the landscape and countryside, • Vistas, lake views and dark nights will no longer be present. • Those residents in close proximity to the turbine will no longer enjoy the sounds of nature, as has been demonstrated in nearby Kent County. ..:c1 61fd1....�.._Ae.rTY•.jF•.jF'f:t4 64FG4%!vF� i Health Related Issues: • Wind turbine syndrome has been experienced by residents living near existing wind farms. Adverse health effects include; palpitations, headaches, stress, insomnia,vertigo,etc.to name a few. • Low frequency noise is constant and cumulative. This can easily be compared to"white noise" which has in the past been used as a form of torture. • Health care costs will rise as more people get sick and depressed. • There is a possible long term health effect on our children, not only for those concerns previously mentioned but also the ability to learn,concentrate, etc. • Concerns for livestock and wild life welfare related to above health issues. Wind turbines will adversely affect our quality of life, health and happiness. WE ARE UNWILLING HOSTS-At the very least a moratorium should be declared to address real concerns of West Elgin residents. 7 Patrick&Janis Vojin 9078 McKillop Road West Lorne, On NOL 2P0 i 15/10 2013 12: 13 5147850622 KEVIN SCHLEIHAUP #0177 P.001 /001 � kkli�;ilHLY�T�,�hwl��t'�e�h`f 3 COMMENT FORM � SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 OCT 15 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY - -- � .. PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2CO Fax, 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant@westeigin.net Name: . dS a h u o- ' ka t- Address• 2 14 ; j P- 1?QJ Postal Code: C O L a c o Phone: � " - 1! Date: -r 2 .4I Comments: Our �a trn s S' .a Ifs 0 UP Po r-I-- ,t l nr( 4.(A r PLEASE PRINT I'll { NE!{dIGJFA {fiYf7Fy%��l'r OCT�Fh{!r"{UFE COMMENT FORM if C 15 201 SO SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 Tom. RENEWABLE WIND, ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013, Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant@westeigin.net Name: !-1 l� Address. y, ©A-) Postal Code: )JL H X49 Phone: I q, S2La Z Date: I :zOL3 Comments: No t ssu-t uILtk [.c. nd `_n.t-k� Iqo-t or, 6e_s� Ar�,, &L�� [I,) kJor-7-A Amer;�A r- k"ax"-t nsucl a vas* CCU-k 4 . ',7P> nc+- i ce-, -HI-le- V-ea PLEASE PRINT III L TV COMMENT FORM OCT 1 '" 2 f: SEPTEMBER 25, 2413 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line;'PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant@westeigin.net Name. Address: Ponta!Cade: A)e Phone: Z Date: Comments: P ]� 't� e� ,-J`.-i._,,L 4-Lp-v—lc-?,,vv e ry t_ T k-� 0 v L r" e-40'r;p c_ (' ice! - �- CCU i12p)T'awn ter-p Le-!5 �,T e_1 8 C+ -(C'a I a >r V -CL Y..-x 0 ?-� `�` PLEASE PRINT l►if �� 3k4�ll;iµdk.i:�f LK'4NEv?cL:i'41 COMMENT FORM T 15 2093 SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: Address: 169 CJ,,ic.54wwi 4 Postal Code: [_ Phone: Date: 7,013 - Comments: �JU tp (" Pro5ec,�' G�e,e/� L i its -�� `t (� -ffv.� Q� QJrO So.L.6/✓� �!O�C�f� rat] \4\.S�' '�C��--ti C of n/ C>^i1 06 ^f0A ��— PLEASE PRINT III i�tiIUfVICIPAt W1 SF LRe Y tGk>�7 pEGwiVFrl COMMENTFORM OCT 15 2013 SEPTEMBER 26, 20'13 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS'ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received far this part of the project until WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 16,2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney,ON NOL 2Ca �2 Vo- v---2-, 04 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westeigin.net Name: r �1�. a a rj ` FS V 6'1 Address. I Postal Code: pL o2Pp Phone: Date: -} oZca+3 Comments: n-s Gear+/ 6 Li. �rc J . 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Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: • ' Address: Postal Code: Phone: Date: Comments: 'NO sae jts�TjAC�,eb NDTe , � a PLEASE PRINT U! i YSIr (ja may(+ppp/ } / j �1•tfiYFJ�YA�(/ppW{4P7yypp&�6/�1adMI1Y� J ��C3C��VCW a1C^I'1 October 13, 2013 — To whom it may concern: There was a public meeting September 25, 2013 regarding proposed wind turbines in the area. These are our comments, as tax-paying citizens and minor property owners facing this dilemma. This proposal is a very un-democratic move by the Ontario government. We cannot fathom that a "NO" vote by the majority of residents merely results in us being "unwilling hosts", but hosts non-the-less. How is this possible? How can the government so easily wipe out the hopes of so many for a serene rural existence to benefit only a handful of residents, specifically, significant landowners? The rest of us are at their mercy. It is not likely that the farmer will seek our opinion/input either. We have worked so hard for so many years to create our idea of a perfect rural experience, indoors and out, to enjoy when we retire. If this project goes ahead, the value on our effort will sadly plummet, should we feel compelled to sell....something we NEVER would have even considered. What a sad day that would be. We are not against the "GREEN" movement at all, just THIS one. Why not SOLAR? I can look at those panels all day long. They are not noisy, in-your- face, obnoxious, huge, nor monster-like. Why not install the dreadful things in areas where there is no population. I'm sure they have wind in such places also! Why choose the most densely populated part of Ontario to deface? Alan and Baiba imperis 10/15/2013 15;11 FAX 5197850965 MAC FORD 19001 r�,b.�rllirtfi�ALt;Y C9t;'T'St WL�W RIMMED COMMENT FORM OCT 15 2013 SEPTEMBER 2S, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON N4L 200 Fax; 519-785-0644 S-mall: nbryant @westeigin.net Name: 'orG Address. e2 z --71J64- L i h e~ Tv . z„ Ro" Postal Code: i J n L Phone: q — Dare: C [ S� f f S Comments: It is extremely important that our Council declare our Municipality an "Unwilling Host" for Wind Turbine Development. We must send a clear message to our Provincial Government that they must cease the unwise choices they have been making regarding the Green Energy Act. It is not "green", it is very costly, and it is causing a great deal of controversy resulting in irreparable harm to the fabric of Rural Ontario. The government has halted plans for new nuclear generation because Ontario is in a power surplus position (London Free Press, Friday, OCT.11),, selling power to the US at reduced rates or'even a loss., so why would anyone think it logical to approve the building of more wind turbines at tremendous cost for the production of a small amount of electricity? There is a growing amount of research showing adverse health effects caused by wind turbines. Down the road, if this proves to be the R case, do you want it on your conscience that you encouraged them to be built here before more studies have been done? Please do your part to put a stop to this before more harm is done. N1&i 1t:iPgLt:'iE'F 4dSC ELGIN COMMENT FORM OCT 16 2013 SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON N0L 2C0 Fax. 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westeigin.net Name: a& ' /� � 0 rill TcA n ehe,,A r ar Address: 9'33 6-taAa m A91. 79�;L J-orn P, ' 0IQ_ Postal Code: Phone: Date: /f� ad�3 Comments: (,tWQ al(e oppo5e4o( �o /�PJIt P /P� (jj,'A d Epler�l; LO PP e WL n W es t E/ ili w,La rye cue ves�c�e d pa y eS. Cac.,n t tIS 4S c;l VOr eS iA -)�avar df West E/11iA b 173 a� „()A w1'11j'I"5 i-fo5 er'� Y. W w i lI e. j Or h ink f/iG Wr Ad )ees is�"ce 61f&up 6e`'n9 PLEASE PRINT H! P:IWIyI(:EV76:iTY L'I 1h�,5T c:.C!W RECEIVED COMMENT FORM OCT 16 2313 SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY _. PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional Information. Comments will be received for this Part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Cleric Municipality of West Elgin 22443 Hoskins line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant@westeigin.net Name: Ea-Z .4 t-4 g Address: 7 7 II-o E 1 N Postal Code: N Phone: Date: i Comments: S z- iE f9 T %/4-d L i T EAg� r a PLEASE PRINT lid 6i9�F9l�;INl�f3�1 �1ISV(��,.kt i�l:��IVE9 rD OT 16 2019 . Glasgow shores renewable energy co-operative October 12th 2013 Mister Mayor and members of West Elgin council The directors of our co-op would like to show you there is substantial support for the wind turbine project in West Elgin. The directors are; President, Harry Mezenberg Secretary, Mike Miller Treasure, Leo De Wit Directors, Herb Felder, David Van Eerd We are officially incorporated in the Province of Ontario. We are working with R E S Canada on developing a wind turbine project in East Chatham-Kent starting at the Duart Road crossing in to West Elgin and going to Graham Road, the project will be South of Pioneer Line to Gray Line. We presently have over 40 members who have joined our co-op and have yet to start on official recruitment campaign. Up until October 1st only leased land owners were eligible, from now till the end of the year residents in our catchment area can apply for membership. Starting January 1st 2014 the area will be expanded to residents of West Elgin and the former Orford Township in Chatham Kent. The maximum memberships that we can sell will be 300 they will be $101.00 a share and will be eligible for profit sharing when the project proceeds; if it does not proceed they will be refunded in full. The investment shares will not be available until the project is approved by the Ontario Power Authority, and for ready construction. This fall we will start to negotiate our contract with R E S which will set the framework for the project. The co-op will own 15% of this venture and there will be opportunities for the local community to invest and be part of wind production in West Elgin. We will be addressing many of the concerns that we heard at the public meetings, R E S is a very responsible and approachable partner and we will make sure that the public issues are not overlooked. R E S was the first company that put the O C A F radar light system in place on the Talbot field just west of the town line, also the first to be working with a local cooperative. There is a great amount of fear mongering out there and claims that a wind farm decreases property values, we do not know if they are justified but if you drive west of Blenheim to Wheatley you will see a lot of new home construction (the million dollar type homes) that is not to say there may not be some cases where there could be some issues but they could or could not be related to the wind farms. The wind farming industry has been a huge economic boom for Chatham Kent. There are studies published currently which negate these claims The benefits for the municipality are more tax assessment revenue and building permits (this is presently under review by government and will most likely increase). Another benefit will be the trusts fund that will be developed and shall be set up to mirror the Green Lane trusts fund. When we talk about subsidies and the sustainability of wind power there is a study conducted by the EIA (the US Energy information Administration) that looks at the levelized cost of various new technologies. This is important because the cost of wind is often compared to market cost of power that is being generated by facilities that have been amortized for years and are able to produce power very cheaply but are at the end of their life cycle (kind of like comparing the cost of a4 new car to that of a 1992 Honda civic). The study includes all the cost related to developing the specific technologies, including network upgrades and other related costs that don't necessarily come up on the price tag. The study shows 5 that wind power is one of the cheapest new forms of generation, only natural-gas fired combined cycle plants are cheaper but do not offer some of the environmental benefits that wind power can. There are a number of studies that show that all in subsidies to renewable power worldwide represent about 6%of the subsidies provided to fossil fuels (estimates of all fossil fuel subsidies range from $730 to $775 billion a year as opposed to an estimate of $44 billion to renewable energies). However as future wind in the province will be procured through a competitive process (through tenders) it will not actually be subsidized at all The only "subsidy" that exists for wind projects is a tax incentive at the federal level that allows certain type of companies to amortize the equipment for renewable energy faster than other types of equipment. Council does not need to make an immediate decision on whether they are pro or con, the construction is on schedule for 2016 and that is only if R E S is successful in obtaining a winning bid sometime next year. The Federal government report on the health and environment is due out sometime next year and could have a bearing on the decision. There are new rules and regulations coming from the Province that will change assessment and municipal involvement so a decision prior to the changes would be premature. If past councils had made decisions on the negative responses from the public we would not have the development that gave us the Port Glasgow Marina and the West Elgin community health centre. There was a huge amount of opposition to both of these development. So we need to keep our options open. The co-op would like the opportunity to negotiate with R E S and show council the full benefits of wind farming before a decision is made. When you look at our neighbours west of us we do not believe that it is as detrimental or as invasive as the opponents make it out to be. There is substantial support for wind farming in West Elgin and our co-op is getting a lot of support from members in our community. Thank you for hearing us. We would are prepared to come to council and answer any questions to clarify the involvement of our co-op in the project for the production of wind farming in West Elgin. GLASGOW SHORES RENEWABLE ENERGY CO-OPERATIVE President Harry zenberg ------------ ------------ ----- - -= �--------- 41l0ti:i}z4LaYY i t1 V2EST ELL>N EIND 016713 COMMENT FORM SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 (RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2CO Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant@westelgin.net Name: r S Address: (a2 663 F"tlt r ae l � Postal Code: WC3 ��4 Phone, 28 S_-0S3 . Date. Comments: �.�avlror►-r�� `r�a,� �� ase h�-s adverse e-FFFG�"s o •� �� 05 t [t U e- (ri cf�e s-�'� �-��-�-. r n � 7 fi��. f� a S p e cg's c a G��v► -p-1$G"r-Je.d OFFi C-1 c-[5 1-6 axcv_)`� u�o�(d rasS16� We o F duo-'e r.es - 0 A. "{"�a 5 —J2Ca1'Ct,,]G 4-65 ? f0F1$" FtaM 0- �ctiS, '-Jj Q v'L_CtS10"-L . Y6t--e at'0A I��7 6"` PLEASE PRINT MI ?LtlVl[�iFiis.�TY{¢4k�5?"ti�.;i;3J RECOVED COMMENT FORM OCT 16 2013 SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE VIAND ENERGY S� PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Cleric at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryanteawesteigin.net Name: / CA A Address., S"77 t Postal Code: I'f Zr Phone: 7 S_ Date: 2 Comments: 1-7— -6-y Z' G�L-� 117Y�� U PLEASE PRINT 111 GlNlN)UPAUTY Or-Y�cS7 ELC nECFNIED COMMENT FORM OCT 16 20 SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. 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At the West Elgin December 20th,2012 Council session a delegation from Entegrus Inc. introduced our corporation and our plans for the development of a utility corridor through the Municipality. The corridor,an abandoned railway,was acquired by Entegrus: • To support the responsible development of green energy projects such as Wind, Solar, Biogas etc. • To minimize the impact of green energy projects in the community through the consolidation of utility poles and wires in one corridor • To support the development of a multi-utility corridor(water, gas,electric,fiber optic communication)within the West of London Region Additionally, Entegrus informed Council that portions of the corridor have been formally designated for trails development(in Chatham-Kent)and that West Elgin administration has expressed some interest in extending the Chatham-Kent trail corridor into West Elgin as a tourism initiative. Furthermore Entegrus'primary shareholder,the Municipality of Chatham-Kent,fully supports the development of this corridor as it has the ability to support economic development in the West of London region by increasing farm revenue,creating tourism opportunities(eco trails), and supporting local businesses by lowering development costs and/or providing new revenue opportunities. All of these opportunities are underpinned by the development of a successful green energy strategy that supports Wind Energy. At the September 25"`,2013 Public Meeting,Council was provided differing opinions on the benefits and impacts of Wind Energy on the community. Most importantly Council was presented with �e ENTEGRUS" several options regarding wind energy and several calls were made to have West Elgin pass an "Unwilling Host"resolution regarding wind development. Entegrus respectfully submits that in order to successfully meet the Municipality's Mission and Vision statements as noted in the West Elgin Economic Development Strategic plan 2013-2016, Council,by not passing a"Unwilling Host"resolution, would strengthen the Municipality's ability to: • Take responsibility for a development decision by actively being engaged in any green energy project to determine community benefits and issues (West Elgin,WE take responsibility) • Dialogue with the Province of Ontario, landowners and developers(West Elgin, WE work together to determine your needs) • Determine what solutions can be achieved that are in the best interest of the community (West Elgin,WE connect to provide solutions and opportunities) Furthermore, in consideration of the Ontario Power Authority's anticipated release of a new competitive procurement process for large scale green energy projects,Entegrus respectfully submits that West Elgin should defer any decision with respect to Wind Energy until such time as a more complete analysis,based on the new procurement rules,can be completed. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience if you would like to discuss this submission further. Respectfully Submitted, Jim Hogan,President&CEO Entegrus Inc. 519-352-6300 ext 277 'im.ho an ente ras.com CC. Scott Gawley,CAO,Municipality of West Elgin Norma Bryant,Clerk,Municipality of West Elgin b�. COMMENT FORM SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE.WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Cleric at 519-7B5- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received forthis part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16,2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney,ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant@westelgin.net Name: Gt Address; r� 1L' Wes f Postal Code: I yQ L- 0�0 Phone: Date: d Comments: i e'j ` ' .� '�- 1'Yl�(3�1`G! �C? 1 m u&f- PLEASE PRINT rlr 63. COMMENT FORM SEPTEMBER 25, 20'13 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED, Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBE=R 16,2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line,PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgimnet Name: Address: Postal Code: Phone; C; `) - Date: Comments: b�,,ouy\(L OV� Luuilk PLEASE PRINT H! �C1T. COMMENT FORM SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, iTq" T ELGIN Norma Bryant, Clerk PAYMENT RECEIVED Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins tine, PO Box 490 i 6 2013 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 a'4 C Fax: 519-785-0644 PER E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net HA1VK FQU Name: LI N Q is B A k V, El le. Address: o 4 c>2, T Postal Code: p L :z e_0 Phone: �l Ct' Date: Comments: As k%N si iuut nO 40w e_r�) -Pct-r m--,, -i�a` uc�i�y f2 i r%A-v r^hn z Tfe�� K\CLL, Z4. hep�ee �v Keep b4c�l� arm, acCrr_j Wj rd s4 0�$ cwt��rt o�'61e 4-keep -VA'e _ECwe"r , r +� A� 0h Cc- W�r a ►t, 40d- 5� C pl}1ke y �.�`F i5 )Dl C,wk yu OLt,cL+Zr e_ t_-5 ho da+,=,r A , e �K K Ia ro i---:, ukt_cJ I CL W i r c� I.g�Mv.?luxbtr��, 5m 3et oT. oil + wv'A Aax6 . o plus c.Lx,o+kar 4>0y 1.1c5,5 ir% +41e. o'F +kc-4LLr x y fx��O CoY1�n� _JJ OV)5 o+ C C c 1 i r G�ect h t r� �-`u rn S • �-CC 6�i^c,1 tee l�C� 0 se C6 leek a+-` � h otc� � `III . 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Norma Bryant, Clerk WQUIPAOT_5 v O Municipality of West Elgin AF 1VF1) 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 QCT 16 2M Rodney, ON NOL 2CO l Fax: 519-785-06444 E-mail: nbryant @westeigin.net Name: 4 k 14 4V Address: 3 2 ""'rk p S G ' E0 Postal Code: 2_( 0 Phone: Date: � � - � a Sri S-I- ��►S b�: Comments: � l,�, Nax r�luced h r c* 0_0&+s+a-ff �i ve. -por kw f� hot re-lio-We _-xv rce of etaer-5y-ne"a ''°"k LP`' n'+ day - tas ha d+�pli Cap ar7 hm,A oh w lalrf;c, Us-:94ud.ies Aoeurnr_ ,J,eA k;Il;r'g 04=Pplor btrCb rtAue+0 WiMAk'1llt- no i♦v�rs ah` r►d�n�'(i�eacl�rs ,L%-e-Ftn ai r�I'!>r l�ce.+r7a[ r�1cc� Lo t�l-k CL-rc_e,_) -Ve4i le_s �m i ne.! i fie'x�nd, t o�tid��-�I( be o,+risk. of dew+b),-ajc0Ae spezc3 has, been Vogl � uariout, ;xlt cCs at, *)CAI auck loo k.m J hr• tohobe 6r,+S -ctY4��t-s31Yt� `f1�1BC1�- i�[�LxCasuL��C ,T1'fli ` proper-fl, wi\%cK Is r,or a 1+L:4�r l S? the f, Lh0 0W%% r1L NW SC g'r tVneLll . b�t,irW_'t)S r�cch � � wad -E�.� c ow.rr.r.�� .� will 0 aoe�h ! A"4 r. 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Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013, Forma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: 4-b Address: Pioneer 4 ��- ko f Postal Code: /aL , 2 PA_ Phone: P!2 %9 L3 V Date: I 1 � - Comments., Al C,-a •n r u f l -f�$ lv e-re" Ae- 9 �S t�y mil`Y 7r_IL1e fi t ems- e U ref c d S 0/ mss' t s'_ s fwA y !`s G' N a w 4U �f 1�s'14d 0A, � vA a cal-e a s 7'�_ 7X e-1.o e W if ILI/_ OP ry ee W PLEASE PRINT 1r1 F Ilidll:lFq�. •Yi'�'VY�3'L'r�y.° COMMENT FORM cry 16 29" SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 , RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16,2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant@westeigin.net Name: J,/pit)P Address: ev k1 r)-e. U, �., S Postal Code: Phone: Date: �y�Hu� P2oI�L27y a.o`Z5 AA154nee. 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Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 51.9-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 16,2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22493 Woskins Line, PO Box 494 Rodney, ON.,NOL 2C0 Fax:; 51940$ :0644; E-mail: nbryant @westeigin.net Name: 4Jt 1 Gtl -,Addrm3s,. b G -f cx 6n. Postal Code: L9 FV Phone: t� ';k- s Date: 1 Corliments: a c u C cJ of r e. ,r.d +u r �i � 1r. tt_r e.._ It cc i -- -% eU "J4,"9 -e�- r old 56r---, �• LEASE PRINT �Ca°-5 c �L• 0r-P, r e, f CQ o r4- Lob �c t�Cat �� n Page 1 of 1 / q Norma Bryant From: Chris.Rene[chris.rene @sympatico.ca] Sent: October-16-13 7:01 PM To: nbryant @westelgin.net Subject: COMMENT FORM - RENEWABLE ENERGY Hello, I was unable to print the comment form but I did not want to miss my opportunity to provide my comment regarding the proposed development of wind turbines in my community, NAME: Rene Schneider ADDRESS: 37 Todd Place, West Lorne, ON, NOL 2P0 PHONE: 5191476-3960 DATE: October 16th, 2013 Comments: I attended the meeting at the Elgin International Club and was one of the many that is not in support of wind turbine development in my community and I am requesting that you declare our community a non-willing host to wind turbines. I am disheartened by the handful of landowners/farmers that potentially may dictate the future of my community. I am concerned about the non-direct health hazards wind turbines pose to me and my family's health. I am also extremely concerned what this will do to our community. I drive through town and I see many signs on home owner's yards that say"Greed is ruining our community"and "Wind Turbines Blow"furthermore I go into the local businesses and I see petitions against wind turbines. It is clear to me through the meeting held on September 26th, the communities protest that the turbines are not welcome. I am also concerned about the decrease in my property value and the likelihood of re-sale. I have just purchased a new house and have been told that the farmer who owns the land surrounding me has put his name forward for wind turbines. I am literally sick to my stomach knowing that my dream home may have the back drop of wind turbines. I work in North London, and my husband works in Strathroy and St. Thomas and there is limited incentive for us to live so far away from our work. We like this community and have established roots, however as difficult as it may be roots may moved and we are considering a location elsewhere to avoid living with wind turbines. 1 can only assume that I am not the only one. I also question how this will affect the marina development? Are these not conflicting interests for our community? Who in their right mind would want to invest in the marina, purchase property or establish a business in a community that will be in turmoil if wind turbines are erected? I ask that you recognize the voices of the majority and declare us a non-willing host. You would be doing this community an injustice to declare us a willing host or to say nothing at all. Take a stand, and look out for the community you represent and not for the small handful of farmers that have choose to pollute our community. Respectfully, Rene Schneider p.s l request that you respond to my e-mail in acknowledgement of receipt. 17/10/2013 �V• COMMENT FORM } SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma.Bryant; Clerk at 579-78& 0.560-1!yokj.wire additional.irii'ormation, Comments will.be received.fbr this part of the project until WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 16,2013. Norma Orya:nt, Clark MW ipailty,of West 5tgiit 22413`Hos ins f_(ne;'PO Box 400 Rodney, OR NOL 2C0' Fax; 51"9-7"44 E-mail: nbryant(@westeigih.net Name. Address: oc Postal'Code: IVOL.'ZCO F'hor�e Date. Comments. wind po ven Y , PLEASE PRINT IIr l f. ,CAMADA poWarlagchan&6 Comments to the Municipality of West Elgin on Renewable Wind Energy Wednesday,October 16th 2013 Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney,ON NOL 2C0 RE:Comment Form—Renewable Wind Energy Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. ("RES Canada") is pleased to submit comments to the Municipality of West Elgin in the context of the current consultation on Renewable Wind Energy underway at the Municipality. As is well known, RES Canada has been developing a project in the Municipality of West Elgin for over two years. Building on the success and support for the Talbot Wind Farm project in Chatham-Kent, RES Canada continues to develop responsible projects and has been working on implementing new development models to further increase the acceptability of wind projects and maximize local benefits of these projects. The Proiect The proposed project would consist of approximately 25 turbines.The final size would depend on a number of things including the final turbine model,the detailed environmental studies that would include detailed noise modeling and extensive discussions with the municipal council and local landowners and community groups.The size would also be dependent on the available capacity to connect the project on the provincial transmission grid. The project itself is currently in the early development phase. In order to go forward there are a significant number of milestones that need to be met before a project materializes.This includes receiving a contract to sell the energy that would be produced from the project,finalizing the environmental assessment and receiving all the required approvals to start construction activities. In the process of applying for these various approvals, RES Canada would need to have many further discussions with the municipality in order to further define the final project.Already,we have presented three times to the municipality to provide updates of project progress.This constructive dialogue has already improved the project for both sides,with RES modifying the project in response to a number of requests and concerns voiced by the council. These include: 1. RES Canada has committed to exclude areas south of Gray Line from our development. 2. RES Canada has also offered to set up a sustainable development fund in conjunction with the project that could be administered in part by the municipality. 3. RES Canada has offered to put in place a Municipal Consultation and Development Plan (MCDP) describing the roadmap for RES Canada in order to take into account local concerns and develop a successful and sustainable project. Page 1 ewfift Alm.CANADA Comments to the Municipality of West Elgin on Renewable Wind Energy RES Canada looks forward to continuing this discussion and further defining how this project can go ahead while garnering general support from the community. Some unique features of this project In order to maximize the benefits of this proposed project to the community, RES Canada is proposing a number of unique features that make this project unique and significantly increase the benefits to the community and the municipality,These features include: • A first of a kind cooperative structure has been set up where local residents will be given the opportunity to invest in the project and own 15%of the project.This not only creates value for potential investors but also for the local coop members.As the project will be operating for at least 20 years,the coop will continue generating revenue for a long time.The entire surplus generated by the coop will be distributed to coop members representing multiple millions of dollars of benefits to local residents. Currently more than 30 members have signed up and memberships are now open to anyone in the municipality. • A`shared benefits'leasing structure that allows all landowners in the defined project area to benefit from the project, regardless of whether they host infrastructure or not. Landowners with infrastructure located on their land would receive approximately two thirds of the total $600,000 annual land payments.The remainder would be available to landowners that own land within 750m of the turbine locations. Even landowners with small lots would receive a minimum $1000/year payment. An earlier version of this structure was deployed at the Talbot Windfarm and allowed a much larger number of landowners to benefit from the project besides only those hosting turbines and the substation,we have improved the structure since. • An open,transparent and consultative approach. RES Canada has been open and transparent from the beginning and intends to continue this approach through the development of the project.The proposed Municipal Consultation and Development Plan (MCDP)is a unique approach to making sure RES Canada,through its obligations to the municipality have clear expectations and requirements to do business within the municipality. • The creation of a sustainable development fund to be managed by a local committee would allow for local projects to take form.The fund could be managed in part by the council in order to encourage projects that are in line with the municipalities projects. The benefits of wind Apart from the unique features described above wind provides a large number of benefits to the municipality and to the province. • Wind is currently one of the cheapest forms of new energy generation.A recent Energy Information Administration study(the US department of energy research branch) shows that only combined cycle gas plants are cheaper than wind when looking at the levelized cost of Page 2 CANADA ppwpriefgthangee Comments to the Municipality of West Elgin on Renewable Wind Energy various energy options.A table from this study is attached in Appendix 1.All future wind in the province will be procured through a competitive process so the completive price for wind power will be available to Ontarians. • The project will be paying local tax revenues of approximately$120,000/year under the current tax code.The provincial government has announced they intend to change the tax code and increase the assessment value of generating assets. It is very likely that the tax revenue for the Municipality will be increased. • The wind industry is creating significant employment in Ontario through construction, development,operations and manufacturing.The construction of the proposed project would create approximately 200 jobs during the 18 month construction phase and 10 permanent local operations jobs.Across Ontario,thousands of other jobs are being created for the manufacturing of the turbines and other equipment required for the projects. Fanshawe College in St-Thomas has seen its first cohort of Renewable Energy Technicians graduate recently with almost all gradates getting hired within months of graduation. Health concerns As there has been much talk of health concerns around wind turbines,RES Canada would like to provide a review of the health studies to date for the Municipalities information. Attached in appendix 2 is a memo from Dr. Loren Knopper at Intrinsik, a third party independent environmental and health sciences consulting firm. As indicated in the memo, it is acknowledged that noise from wind turbines can be annoying to some and associated with some reported health effects(e.g.,sleep disturbance,stress,etc),especially when found at sound pressure levels greater than 40 db(A). However,annoyance appears to be more strongly related to visual cues and attitude than to the noise itself. Recognizing the possibility of annoyance due to noise,whether from turbines or other sources, RES Canada is committed to extensive consultation with the municipality and the local residents in order to site the turbines in such a way that noise disturbance and annoyance is avoided. We believe our augmented consultative approach and benefits structure will largely mitigate from any residents' perception of annoyance. The Municipalities Role As has been exposed in the renewable wind energy consultation process initiated by the Municipality of West Elgin, current provincial legislation gives the municipality limited planning oversight on the development of wind projects on their territory. However, RES Canada would like the opportunity to further define the project in cooperation with the municipality as development moves forward. In that spirit, RES Canada has provided many updates on the project to the municipality and proposes to put in place a "Municipal Consultation and Development Plan (MCDP)".The MCDP would define the Page 3 9eanuDA pawcdngchange' Comments to the Municipality of West Elgin on Renewable Wind Energy obligations of RES Canada towards the municipality in the context of current legislation and would define how the plan would adapt to future legislation. Although it is unclear how provincial politics will evolve in the future it is clear that municipalities will play a more important role in the decisions relating to wind development in their territory. If the Municipality decides today to declare itself an "unwilling host", it will not necessarily stop a project but will make it more difficult for the Municipality of West Elgin and RES Canada to have a constructive dialogue going forward. Furthermore, if the council does not declare itself an "unwilling host", it does not in any way inhibit the council's ability to do so at a later date. We humbly ask that you do not declare yourselves an "unwilling host"and thus allow RES Canada to further define the project together with the municipality,the community as well as further its partnership with the current and future members of the Glasgow Shores Renewable Energy Coop. remain available for any further questions or comments as they pertain to our specific project or to wind energy in general. Sincerely, Nicolas Muszynski Sr, Development Manager Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. 300 Leo-Pariseau,Suite 2516, Montreal, Quebec, H2X 4133 tel: 1-514-525-2113 ext. 223 cell: 1-514-240-4333 http://www.res-americas.com/ Page 4 MS.N"A powerlrtgdian P Comments to the Municipality of West Elgin on Renewable Wind Energy Appendix 1: Levelized cost of new generation Table 1,l stlrnated levelized cast.oftteur generation resources,2019 u.s,average Levelized costs{z011$jmegawatthauri for plant9 entering SOMM.in 2018 Capacity Levellzed Fixed Varlphledtim Transmission. 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LfS.fnergW::::::: (MM 201.2o.DOEITIA-03MI2012) Source: "Levelized Cost of New Generation Resources in the Annual Energy Outlook 2013", U.S. Energy Information Administration,January 2013,available at htto://www.eia.gov/forecasts/aeo/pdfZelectricity generation. df Page 5 '[ANAAA powdrIngthaogeN Comments to the Municipality of West Elgin on Renewable Wind Energy Appendix 2: Memo from Intrinsik on Human Health and Wind Turbines Page 6 0 intrinsi Iz Memo r, Date: 02 October 2013 To: Nicolas Muszynski From: Loren Knopper, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. Sr. Development Manager 1 Senior Scientist Directeur du developpement sr. lntrinsik Environmental Sciences Inc. RES Canada 6605 Hurontario Street, Suite 500 300 L6o-Pariseau, Suite 2516 Mississauga, ON L5T OA3 Montrbal, Quebec, H2X Q3 Re: Human health and wind turbines Dear Mr. Muszynski, The purpose of this memo is to provide you with a brief overview of the state of the science around wind turbines and human health. The association between wind turbines and self- reported health effects is highly debated. Information fuelling the discussion is found primarily in three sources: peer-reviewed studies published in scientific journals, government agency reports, and the popular literature and internet, In this memo we have purposely avoided presenting information from websites, opinion pieces, conference proceedings and unpublished reports as they often are unreliable, used as a platform for advocates, and provide Information that is typically anecdotal in nature or not traceable to scientific sources. As such they often serve to spread misconceptions about the potential impacts of wind energy on human health making it difficult for the general public(and scientists)to ascertain what claims can be substantiated by scientific evidence and what cannot. Weight of Scientific Evidence Many studies have been conducted world-wide to examine the relationship between wind turbines and possible human health effects. At present there are roughly 50-60 peer-reviewed scientific articles available on the issue. • Some argue that the reported health effects are related to either wind turbine noise (i.e., levels of audible noise, low frequency noise and infrasound) and/or wind turbine operational effects (i.e., electromagnetic frequencies and stray voltage from transmission lines and shadow flicker from rotor blades). o It should be noted that the majority of these articles are published in a social science journal called the Bulletin of Science, Technology &Society, and many of the authors of the articles are associated with the Society for Wind Vigilance, an activist group in Ontario. o Recent articles by Shepherd et al. (2011) and Nissenbaum et al. (2012) have looked at the relationship between wind turbines, health related quality of life and sleep disturbance (but see peer-reviewed critical review by 011son et al. (2013) of Nissenbaum et al. (2012)). Mississauga Calgary Ottawa Halifax Maine 6605 Hurontario Street 736-5 Avenue.S.W. 1125 Colonel By Drive Sovereign Place 41 Campus Drive Suite 500 Suite 1060 Suite 3600, Suite 506 Suite 202 Mississauga,Ontario Calgary,Alberta Ottawa,Ontario, Halifax,Nova Scotia New Gloucester. L5T OA3 T2P 1 H4 K1S5R1 B3J 1K1 Maine,US 04260 intrinsikef�14 0• Others suggest that the science conducted points towards reported effects being more likely attributable to a number of environmental stressors that result in an annoyed/stressed state in a segment of the population. For example: o stress due to unwanted change, role of visual cue and attitude, poor coping, negative oriented personality and expectations related to media reporting (e.g., Pedersen and Persson Waye, 2004; Janssen et al., 2011; Bakker et al., 2012; Crichton et al., 2013; Deignan et al., 2013; Taylor et al., 2013). o These articles have been published in a variety of international journals. Based on a review of much of this information (including some of the popular media sources of information noted above) a number of health and medical agencies agree: • When sited properly (i.e., based on distance and/or noise guidelines and setbacks), wind turbines are not causally related to adverse effects. For example: o Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit, 2008; o Australian Government, National Health and Medical Research Council, 2010; o Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, 2010; Australian Government, 2011; o Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH), 2012; and the o Oregon Health Authority, 2013. To illustrate the point: • The National Health and Medical Research Council in Australia (2010) stated: "There are no direct pathological effects from wind farms and that any potential impact on humans can be minimised by following existing planning guidelines." • In 2010 Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) conducted a review of the scientific literature related to wind turbines and public health. The CMOH stated: "The review concludes that while some people living near wind turbines report symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, and sleep disturbance, the scientific evidence available to date does not demonstrate a direct causal link between wind turbine noise and adverse health effects. The sound level from wind turbines at common residential setbacks is not sufficient to cause hearing impairment or other direct health effects, although some people may find it annoying." Mississauga Calgary Ottawa Halifax Maine 6605 Hurontario Street 736-e Avenue.S.W. 1125 Colonel By Drive Sovereign Place 41 Campus Drive Suite 500 Suite 1060 Suite 3600, Suite 506 Suite 202 Mississauga,Ontario Calgary,Alberta Ottawa,Ontario, Halifax,Nova Scotia New Gloucester. L5T OA3 T2P 1H4 K1S5R1 B3J 1K1 Maine,US 04260 intrins0 i Memo k • More recently, the MassIDEP and MDPH (2012) concluded that best practices (i.e., noise and distance setbacks) protective of public health should be implemented in areas where wind energy is generated. Furthermore, the expert panel convened by MassDEP and MDPH stated that: "There is no evidence for a set of health effects, from exposure to wind turbines, that could be characterized as a "Wind Turbine Syndrome"". • In addition, in this province a number of appeals of approved wind projects have been heard by the Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) on the grounds that the projects would cause serious harm to human health. Though the appellants provided evidence that they thought constituted serious Farm to human health, none of the appeals were successful and the ERT concluded that projects regulated under provincial regulations do not cause serious harm (i.e., at the regulated setbacks). Conclusions While it is acknowledged that noise from wind turbines can be annoying to some and associated with some reported health effects (e.g., sleep disturbance), especially when found at sound pressure levels greater than 40 db(A), given that annoyance appears to be more strongly related to visual cues and attitude (and possibly explained by other subjective variables like stress due to unwanted change, visual cue, attitude, poor coping, negative oriented personality and expectations related to media reporting)than to noise itself, self reported health effects of people living near wind turbines are more likely attributed to physical manifestation from an annoyed state than from wind turbines themselves (Knopper and 011son, 2011), In other words, it appears that it is the change in the environment that is associated with reported health effects and not a turbine-specific variable like audible noise or infrasound. The literature and our own experience highlight the need for informative discussions between wind power developers and community members in order to attempt to reduce the level of apprehension. Closure Thank you for the opportunity to work with you on this issue. If you have any questions please contact Dr. Loren Knopper at the coordinates below. Sincerely, IN;T�RINSIK ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES ( _�Kff(— Loren Knopper, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. Senior Scientist Intrinsik Environmental Sciences Inc. 6605 Hurontario Street, Suite 500 Mississauga, ON L5T OA3 Phone: 905-364-7800 ext 210 email: IknopperCcD-intrinsik.com Mississauga Calgary Ottawa Halifax Maine 8605 Hurontarlo Street 736-8 Avenue.S.W. 1125 Colonel By Drive Sovereign Place 41 Campus Drive Suite 500 Suite 1060 Suite 3600, Suite 506 Suite 202 Mississauga,Ontario Calgary,Alberta Ottawa,Ontario, Halifax,Nova Scotia New Gloucester. 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Effects of the wind profile at night on wind turbine sound. Journal of Sound and Vibration 277:955-970. Verheijen, E., Jabben, J., Schreurs, E., Smith, K.B. 2011. Impact of wind turbine noise in The Netherlands. Noise & Health 13(55): 459-63. World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe. 2009. Night noise guidelines for Europe. Copenhagen (Denmark): World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe; p. i-xviii; 1-162. Mississauga Calgary Ottawa Halifax Maine 6605 Hurontario Street 736-8 Avenue.S.W. 1125 Colonel By Drive Sovereign Place 41 Campus Drive Suite 500 Suite 1060 Suite 3600, Suite 506 Suite 202 Mississauga,Ontario Calgary,Alberta Ottawa,Ontario, Halifax,Nova Scotia New Gloucester. L5T OA3 T21P 1 H4 K185R1 B3J 1K1 Maine,US 04260 OCT/16/2013/WED 03:51 PM west elgin chronicle FAX No. 519-768-2221 P. 001/001 �`�lllfv7t;ii+OiL�';Y�JF 4YcS'S�'� fN_.. R55(P! ..EJ COMMENT FORM ffT € SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 �a RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 518-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Cleric Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westeigin.net Name: vcG Address; Q Postal Code; Phone: Date: , -Comments: After attending the public meeting about this so called wind farm back in September and hearing about the health issues alone made me very coocemed. The health issues have been proven and I have personally spoke to some of the residents over in Kent county and they had nothing good to say about these monsters. There is already so many Families affected by other types of illnesses in our area so why do we need to hinder that situation even more. Aside from that, my husband and I purchased our home on Graham goad in West Lorne just 3 years age. We had been watching that property for many years prior and were so pleased when it came on the market. Since movies into the property in October of 2010 we have done many renovations and landscaping to make it our own and blend in so nicely with the surrounding land- scape around us_As I look out my bow window at the back of the house I am in awe sometimes at the beauty u see.The wildlife that occasionally runs through the many birds that nest everywhere and the fall colours are astonishing. West Elgin contains some or the most beautiful landscape in Ontario and to think that someday I will not see that picture anymore really really disturbs me, Please,let us do what ever it is we need to do to stop this project.I really do not think this solution has been thought out completely. PLEASE PRINT??! 16 Oct 2013 5: 46PM DR TINGEY 519-646-6076 P. 1 n�r.��vFa COMMENT FORM OCT 17 2013 SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional Information. Comments will be received For this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norms Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2CO Fax: 519-785-0844 E-mail: nbryant @westeigin.not Name: Address: {j a -� LaaL J Postal Code: Phone: b trl) IiL Date: Comments: Our community SHOULD NOT BE A WILLING HOST for the wind turbine project. I believe the last meeting ?held at the Elgin International Club speaks volumes for what people in our community do not want. This meeting outlined the health effects on people, adverse effects for the environment (i.e. killing of birds and bats) and how they decrease our property values (not to mention what an eye sore they argil) Still, they wish us to be a willing host?. Seribusly??? We as a community are being bullied into accepting these wind turbines - apparently this company has the power to put the wind turbines up In our community whether they are wanted or not. Even if they decide to proceed,WE DON'T HAVE TO ACCEPT IT and SHOULD NOT BE A WILLING HOSTI Regarding the "coalition" - or whatever that "community group" are calling themselves stating 'the turbines are coming anyway so we may as well work with them". I heard that one of them, at least, has already signed with the company to be paid to have a wind turbine(s) on their land. Is this true? If so, how many other farmers that are part of this group have already signed on with the company? Are they truly looking out for our community!s hest Interest or looking out for their own? It's not right that the greed of a few ruin it for the many. SHAME ON THEM. And how is it that this company can solicit farmers BEFORE there even a town meeting to discuss what our community wants? This whole process is wrong. I have lived in this community most of my life, as many others have as well. We chose to live in our rural community because it is a lifestyle we enjoy - peace and quiet of small townicountry life. We have NOT chosen to have our beautiful landscape ruined by these large, noisy, ugly wind turbines- PLEA A PRINT w IS Oct 2013 5: 46PN DR TINGEY 519-646-6076 P. 2 2 - an energy source that cannot store energy, is not an efficient source of energy, and yet is costing us an arm and a leg in hydro bills and as a taxpayer. Why are we paying for additional energy sources when we are producing too much energy in the first place? Stupid. Also, who is going to pay me to make up for my property value decreasing? Are my taxes going to decrease as the value of my home will be decreased? I, as many others, work very hard for what we have and it is wrong to accept that a company can take this away in an instant. Again, we as a community DO NOT HAVE TO ACCEPT BY BEING A WILLING HOST!!! How are these wind turbines going to affect Seaside's development down at Port Glasgow? How many people are going to want to spend top dollar living along the lake with a wind turbine in their back yard? I bet they will love it as much as the rest of us. 1 6 And what about the health effects and noise we have heard so much and was validated at the meeting? The company certainly does not deny that the turbines do cause these problems, they just essentially said there is nothing we can do about it! They essentially say they don't pose a "serious" health risk. What do they consider serious? It should not be acceptable to have "ate° health risk. Period. OUR COUNCIL NEEDS TO DO THE RIGHT THING FOR OUR COMMUNITY -- LET THEM KNOW WE DO NOT WANT TO BE A WILLING HOST. P.S. If any council member is a farmer or has land and have already signed on or wishing to sign on to have a wind turbine(s) on their farm - this is a conflict of interest and that person should not be voting on behalf of our community. 4 1 COMMENT FORM SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED. Please contact Norma Bryant, Clerk at 519-785- 0560 if you require additional information. Comments will be received for this part of the project until WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013. Norma Bryant, Clerk Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, PO Box 490 Rodney, ON NOL 2C0 Fax: 519-785-0644 E-mail: nbryant @westelgin.net Name: Address: Postal Code: A16 f. d Phone: 511 -7 6 r cN& Date: 13 Comments: J 43 i LZN t PLEASE PRINT H!