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June 26, 2001 Agenda ORDERS OF THE DA Y FOR TUESDA Y. JUNE 26TH, 2001 AT 9:00 A.M. ORDE8. 1 st Meeting Called to Ordér 2nd Adoption of Minutes - meeting held on June 12, 2001 3rd Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 4th Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations PAGE # PRESENTATIONS 9:00 A.M. - Employee Long-Service Recognition st) DELEGATION 11 :00 A.M. - Mr. Chester Hinatsu, Director, Ontario Works, Joint Local Transfer Plan for Social Housing (enclosed separately) Motion to Move Into "Committee Of The Whole Counci Reports of Council, Outside Boards and Staff Council Correspondence seé attached (see attached 5th 6th 7th 1 2-43 Consideration Information (Consent OTHER BUSINESS Items for Items for i) ii) 44-52 53-97 Agenda) Statementsllnquiries by Notice of Motion Matters of Urgency Items - see separate agenda Members 1 ) 2) 3) 8th the Committee Of The Whole n-Camera Recess Motion to Rise and Report Motion to Adopt Recommendations from Consideration of By-Laws ADJOURNMENT 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 98-101 LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED July, 2001 St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital - Annual Report to Council by County Rep. July, 2001 Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital - Annual Report to Council by County Rep. Aug. 19,20.2 &22/01 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Annual Conference - Toronto COUNCIL MEETING EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION - JUNE 26. 2001 HOMES Home Elgin Manor Terrace Lodge Elgin Manor Bobier (full-time) (full-time) (full-time) (full-time) 25 years 20 years 20 years 20 years Pamela Stewart Carol Beauchamp Ernest Schned Nettie Wieler Elgin Manor Terrace Lodge Elgin Manor Terrace Lodge Terrace Lodge (full-time) (full-time) (full-time) (full-time) (full-time) 15 years 15 years 15 years 15 years 15 years Joanne Bolt Patricia Emerson Servat Sobhani Joyce Terpstra Loree Vandemaele Elgin Manor Bobier Home Elgin Manor (full-time) (full-time) (part-time) 10 years 1 0 years 10 years Carol Adams Dianne Uitvlugt Dorothy Fife ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES me) (part-ti 10 years Marilyn Payler Library Library 1 (part-time) (part-time) 15 years 15 years LIBRARY SERVICES Mary Brown Shelley Flemming REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND STAFF 2001 June 26th (ATTACHED) Staff Reports Exception Lot 11 Minor Elgin County Tree Commissioner - Application for Conc. 5, West Elgin Paqe # 3 Results Road Sign Replacements - Tender Technical Services Officer - Year 2001 13 Traffic (Parking By-Law) Manager of Engineering Services - Pioneer Line, County Road 2, Vegetation Damages Engineering Services - Regulation of Manager of 14 26 System (AMS) Software Attendance Management Human Resources Director of 29 ity Annual Report Emergency Measures Co-Ordinator - Response to County of Brant Request to Support Their Lobby to the MOH to Standardize a Cost for Cross-Border Municipa Services 1999 Long-Term Care Faci Director of Financial Services - 32 33 Emergency Measures Co-Ordinator - Response to County of Simcoe Request to Petition to the Discontinuation of Bell Neutral Answering Service (BNAS) 36 " Director of Homes - Selection of Fundraising Consultant Assistant 1 Registered Nurse Shortage at Terrace Lodge 2 Director of Homes and Seniors Services REPORT TO ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL From: Rob Lindsay - Elgin County Tree Commissioner Date: June 12, 2001 Subject: APPLICATION FOR MINOR EXCEPTION. Lot 11, Conc. 5, WEST ELGIN Minor Exception from Commissioner has received an application for Conc. 5, West Elgin. Introduction: The Office of the Tree Mr. Allan Binks to clear 1.01 hectares of bush from Lot 11 Discussion: The proposed clearing is 1.01 hectares in size and the landowner wants to do this clearing to square the working area of the farm for row crop uses. The area consists predominately of declining scotch pine, poplar, regeneration of green ash and soft maple. A field inventory on April 27, 2001, did not determine the presence of any rare or significant tree species. The site is located within 25 metres of a locally significant wetland. All neighbours have been contacted regarding this clearing and have no objections to LTVCA has responded with concerns of a locally significant wetland and the tree commissioner was refereed to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resource (OMNR). Upon review with OMNR staff, it was determined that the area to be cleared was not located in the wetland but was located 25 metres away. the proposal. management. maintain a treed Conclusion It is my opinion that this application meets the goals of the Elgin County's forest However we should have some regard towards the locally significant wetland and try to buffer around the area. Recommendation: That the application for minor exception be approved subject to a 10 metre wide treed buffer (250 trees) being placed along the northern edge of the wetland area located on applicant's property and LTVCA's confirmation of their receipt of funding to replant the buffered area. Further, to maintain the integrity of the County's "No Net Loss Policy" it is recommended that an additional 1500 trees be replanted for a grand total of 1750 trees or a donation equivalent to 1750 trees be made to the LTVCA. Rob Lindsay Elgin County Tree Commissioner or Submission M.G. McDonald. Chief Administrative Officer 3 )- ~ ~ ')<.. ~v frðposeJ C(eavÎ;j /,01 Hct ~AY'eq +0 he ~ RE:p Jc¡n f~d. as Bu ffev. w¿;/ Ar~« -It) be / /j c /""« 'eel(· t tV Wood {D+ (3¡).p-rev +0 be plc<n-leJ. ¡Ome-f....es Wìcle. r Lð+ II West £f8ì.., vJooJ ltì+' ..'þ. ,- r Co '1 5 k (6 re- Í- ì""e MARK G. McDONALD ~SO SUNSET DRIVE )UNfT~I"'NIS",,"rgI\ICU! ST. THOMAS. ONTARIO (MI'$,}SAN.ORAJ.HEFFREN N5RSVl IU\JTTCOUNfTcu.~" PHONE \S19j 631·1460 FAX (519 63.3-7661 q~ ,---..', ! \ .:.L.:__~ ° ! THE TREES ACT \'</~J , 200:,...,1 . ! I: LTo APPLICATION FOR MINOR EXCEPTION 'j "'......,.- \>-! \,,-=; . --_..-.,.._--~ --'..- ..--.-.,..---......... II We wish to apply for a minor exception from the provisions of the County of Elgin By-Law No. which restricts and regulates that destruction of trees. In order to be allowed to remove trees as outlined in this application. 1. NAME(S) OF OWNER(S): /) Ú-.4 ,J tJí"J/d . MAILING ADDRESS: ;;.a>{. PIT v;E J(S HFrrYI IJ-vé. ßliRL. IN Gro ~J t)",-í / Postal Code /....7 ¡þ ¡Wi Phone No.o (:ð<¡) sSe;. . 71 J)" 2. LOCATION OF LAND: Municipality (Town, Village, Township) w£$r e: LG ¡,J Lot No. II Concession No. t) (k""TVJ<!!é.. L-;r..;"E. ) Lot No. Registered Plan No. 3. Reason for wishing to Remove trees. -~ SQ<.(I'!K'~ &-JM!..iC I~ 6 ;'f/fE/J O+- F /1-< ,r1 - ;Ž aL/~ f-v f'AA;~ d..c<v~a~ Ý -Æ../ (wd-v ~ ~ ~ luJ ~ ~,¿U J~'¡) . 0 4. .. d . b - a ~.$-4 f'~b->- " s(è.,rJ!/!" Describe species of trees an size of trees to e remove . - ~ a .. to lar- ;2.-0 - COC"'" 5;,!lß Ie '-fOc"'" C-V'e-e'1 Jf5~ f () - 70 .-. r1 ()' ~j ha .-vI wood ~-!h"/~ 5co-lc f..t ¡;l/11 0:: 2-0 -? ()c VI? £< .~,,- roc.,., ~"",,"'/...I--: 5. Area to be cleared (inmetric) Length 101-/ Meters YVidth éf7 Meters Area I. 0 t Aa. (in sqLPáre meters or hectares :5 p, ---.-..... _ì , ,"/ ST. THOMAS. ONTARIO N5R5V1 PHONE (519) 6:11.1460 F"(s~"J;i":· \1.'·.. ....... ,...-.. Ü",: Ii! " . 85 MARl< G. "'~OONALD IU"TTAClM....'nu.t1JlIIO.fl (MI$,}SANOAAJ.tlEFFAe~ Otf'UTTCClU"TTC1.t"1( P. THE TREES ACT .. ______..___~ --I. APPLICATION FOR MINOR EXCEPTION II We wish to apply for a minor exception from the provisions of the County of Elgin By-Law No which restricts and regulates that destruction of trees. In order to be allowed to remove trees as outlined in this application. liV'/"5 NAME(S) OF OWNER(S) 1 vé. ¡;) IV-r Phone No It v;£ RS H,:rM tV .f;¿ro ,J t.: L Postal Code MAILING ADDRESS LOCATION OF LAND: Municipality (Town. Village, Township) 2. LtNë) e: L6 ¡,J W £$ ¡- i<uvrVI<"!E Concession No. Registered Plan No. I Lot No Lot No w,d;~ .A..u-,.." ~ . '0 ~~aZ~ Porto-.- v S,e..,M/L 40c">1 trees CJ -4~E/'J t--Jo,<¿K /,.1 (. wishing to Remove «tl~ ~ Reason for ~ 3. ha.-d wood ,,-~h;Yf roC..... ...! '" ... ",I..r, removeð. 5;,-Nßpk r!¡7c-J ,,~r Describe species of trees and size of trees fo.t:7!c, ~ , C-V'c-c-n ¡:;7~ 5co-lc 4 P;~h<:: to be 4. C;Oc"'" vYl 70 2-G-?ÒC ;2-0 - (0 - "'? Area to be cleared (inmetrjc) l 0 ~/ Meters 5. 6 Meters (in sqlJáre meters or hectares) 1"7 Width , A-a- t o /, Length Area trees? previously applied for and been granted permission to remove No ( ) Has the owner Yes (I") ~ 6 removed approximate size of area If yes, please indicate the purpose to which they were cleared and date. t:,t . r /'11'7) g ¿J¡Z~r t!thc. /J>-r2 P/fp¡?E RTÝ ItNoLiL~.;!? ..¡- ON Names, maiiing addresses and phone numbers of all owners of property which abutts the land of the owner of the trees in respect to which this application is made as per section 9.2 of the act. (if insufficient space below please attach another sheet of paper) 7. N6'-:J.CO 'J.;ÐL ;;J.CtJ N6L :<.ð IVOl- Other information deemed pertinent to this application. Each application must be accompanied by a sketch. no smaller than 20 centimetres by 35 centimetres, showing 8. 9. The parcel of land that is the subject of this application, clearly indicating the area proposed to be cleared and the area or trees which will remain. (a etc. buildings on the owner's property and also on the abutting property. residential agricultural. cottage, commerciai use of abutting lands (e.g. (b (c) remain if this means, to clearly As an on site inspection will be made. Use perimeter of trees which wi application is granted, must be marked by spraying or some other indicate during this visit what is proposed to be removed. 10. Signature of Applicant or Authorized Agent 7 Note: If this application is signed by other than the owner, written authorization of the owner(s) must accompany the application. if the applicant is a corporation, the application must be signed by an officer (end that position must be indicated) end the corporate seal shall be affixed. trees? and been granted permission to remove Has the owner previously applied for Yes (V) .f(- No ( ) 6 If yes, piease indicate the purpose to which they were removed approximate size of area cleared and date. t:.t . r 11'17) g ¿J€.$r t!th<G /..Þr ~ EKIÝ P.& It NðrJit:; ¡<! *" t)tJ - Names, maiiing addresses and phone numbers of ali owners of property which abutts the iand of the owner of the trees in respect to which this application is made as per section 9.2 of the act. (If insufficient space below piease attach another sheet of paper) 7. Other information deemed pertinent to this application. Each application must be accompanied by a sketch, no smalier than 20 centimetres by 35 centimetres, showing 8 9 The parcei of land that is the subject of this application, clearly indicating the area proposed to be cleared and the area or trees which wiii remain (a) etc.) buiidings on the owner's property and also on the abutting property. residential agricultural, cottage, commercial use of abutting lands (e.g. (b remain if this means, to clearly (c) As an on site inspection wiii be made. Use perimeter of trees which wi application is granted, must be marked by spraying or some other indicate during this visit what is proposed to be removed. 10 Signature of Applicant or Authorized Agent 8 Note: If this application is signed by other than the owner, written authorization of the owner(s) must .accompany the application. 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Õ (!.t'!Jc¿S5Ið,J b " s1{) ,\11"~ 'SD~ ~\I ./ .,ýý~ ~ t7~' 'c-"J-- L-~ (f'.- ~ø /f~ 140USt:. 6 Kel{$ ~ 0 1Ø "811"-"'> c: 5 ~ N VlCòc>c</'P/!U_ LI>-'£ /..//,1 tf <1;: <::, ~ J <t -::, , "< '1( " G Ifrm¿/-fh,CNr JÞ- 3 \ '1)1\ IIJ f k:- 1~;;'----71 Sl' t - -.- - - - - - f,lfNP 5 e; () ~¿£-1-/i?INc, /1~E/t {EXI?4N/)'£~ Þ ~~ I IQ.da-v- is w-:.(c5 ~j If e¡z.~~ O?/µ/ 1 1 Jl-rm!.liht~NT Jt;- 3- \ '\)1\ II¡ ff'~ N'~' 51' t - -"- - - - - - f,l(~ tð 5 £ () ~éE-1-r.:ING /f~E/t {E'~..t?4"¡f)'£¡f r ./k(¡lJ~ r la~ ßw-:Jc5 ,/ kr I', ~"ú-S O?¡P/ 12 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL PETER DUTCHAK, ENGINEERING SEI JUNE 13, 2001 YEAR 2001 ROAD SIGN REPLACEMENTS - TENDER RESULTS TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER RVICES DEPARTMENT DATE: SUBJECT: Introduction As part of the approved 2001 Capital Program, road signs in the Municipality of Dutton I Dunwich and in the Township of Southwold will be replaced and updated to current standards and policies. Discussion / Conclusion Scugog Signs has already been selected by Council to supply all of the signs for this project. A wood post supplier has been selected to supply approximately 500 posts for this project. Staff has ordered these posts in advance of this report to ensure availability and delivei)l, Materials will only be accepted if they comply with the quality expected. A summary of quotation results are as follows for your interest. $11,8 $ 12,112.38 $12,413.68 $13,536.08 Dutton Building Prod Geerlinks Home Hardware Elgin Co-op Services Copp's Buildal Those results are as follows $28,2 $ 31,431.25 $ 31,685.38 Quotations have been received from potential sign installers. ~ Mobile Striping and Sweeping Li Elgin Contracting and Restoration Limited ADDA Construction Mobil Striping and Sweeping submitted the lowest price to complete the sign installations. They completed last year's sign installations in the Township of Malahide and the Municipality of Bayham (inclusive of al 18 827 Recommendation THAT Dutton Building Products supply sign posts for their quoted price of $11 taxes), and; THAT Mobile Striping and Sweeping be selected to replace road signs for their quoted price of $28,221.25 (inclusive of all taxes) APPi: ,U8MISSION CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERI RVICES RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED PETE DUTC K, TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER 3 1 MAR LD CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER of page Reports\2001\Sign Replacemeots.doc F:\USERS\DEPlìROADS\Counci REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES 12,2001 JUNE DATE: SUBJECT: REGULATION OF TRAFFIC (PARKING BY-LAW) Introduction Presently the County of Elgin has in force By-Law No. 90-48 for the Regulation of Traffic. This by-law regulates areas for no parking, one way streets, areas for parking meters and the fine for the violations. Discussion Itis desirable to have one generic by-law in place for use by the County and the municipalities for ease of consistent enforcement of regulations by the OPP County-wide. There have been several meetings held with Municipal and County staff and a "model" by-law has been drafted by the County Solicitor reflecting the input from these meetings. All participants have been asked to approve the wording for the "model" by-law. Once the wording is approved, each municipality will pass an adopting by-law and the documents will be forwarded to the solicitor general's office for approval. Once approval is received from the Solicitor General's office, then the fee structure can be finalized. After all approvals are received, Schedule B, restricting parking areas will be incorporated into the by-law. Conclusion The wording in the draft "model" by-law requires County Council approval as the first step in the process of passing a comprehensive by-law. Once the wording is approved, the process will enter its next phase. regulation of for the "model" by-law of the attached draft Recommendation That County Council approve the content traffic. APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION RE;J~:SUBMnED CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES 4 1 Corporation of the County of Elgin By-Law No. EG1 Elgin enacts as follows: The Council of the Corporation of the County of PART "A" DEFINITIONS this By-Law: "ANY PROVISION OF THIS BY-LAW' means any provision of this By-Law for the contravention of which the Municipal Act permits a procedure for the voluntary payment of penalties out of court. DEFINITIONS in 1 "AUTHORIZED SIGN" means any sign or device placed or erected on a highway under the authority of this By-law by the Roads Superintendent for the purpose of regulating warning or guiding traffic. BICYCLE" is a vehicle as defined under the Highway Traffic Act. "BOULEVARD" shall be construed to mean that portion of every highway within the limits of the County of Elgin which is not used as a sidewalk or a travelled roadway. " which buses stop to at "BUS STOP" means a part of a highway designated as a point take on or let off passengers. "COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE" means a motor vehicle having permanently attached thereto a truck or delivery body and includes ambulances, hearses, casket wagons, fire apparatus, buses and tractors used for hauling purposes on highways "CORNER" with reference to a highway intersection means the point of intersection of the prolongation of the lateral curb lines or in the absence of curbs the prolongation of the edges of the roadways Elgin the Corporation of the County of CORPORATION" means " "CROSSWALK" means, (i) that part of a highway at an intersection that is included within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs, or, in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the roadway, or any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by signs or by lines or other markings on the surface. Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin the current COUNCIL" means ) ( CURBLlNE" means, where the curb is constructed "curbline" shall be construed as meaning the edge of the travelled portion of the highway. "DESIGNATED PARKING SPACE" or "DESIGNATED DISABLED PERSON PARKING SPACE" means a parking space located on any public highway under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the County of Elgin or on any property owned or occupied by the Corporation of the County of Elgin or any local board thereof and designated for parking of vehicles and marked by an official sign indicating such space to be for the sole use of vehicles displaying a disabled person parking permit. "DISABLED PERSON PARKING PERMIT" means a disabled person parking permit issued under the Highway Traffic Act or a permit, numbered plate or other marker or device issued by another jurisdiction and recognized under the Highway Traffic Act. 5 Elgin Corporation of the County of Bv-Iaw EG1 "DRIVEWAY" means improved land on a highway which provides vehicular access from the roadway to a laneway or a parking area on adjacent land. the combined weight of vehicle and load GROSS WEIGHT" means HANDICAPPED PERSON" means an individual who has been issued a disabled person parking permit by the Province of Ontario and who has met the requirements of the Highway Traffic Act. "HEAVY TRUCK" means any commercial motor vehicle which has a rated gross vehicle weight exceeding 4,535.92 kilograms (10,000 pounds) according to the current permit or vehicle registration which has been issued under the Highway Traffic Act, or its foreign equivalent for such vehicle, regardless of the actual weight of such vehicles, but does not include a vehicle operated by or on behalf of the Corporation or a school bus which is in the course of transferring children or mentally retarded adults to and from schools. "HIGHWAY" includes a common and public Highway, Street, Avenue, Parkway, Driveway, Square, Place, Bridge, Viaduct or Trestle, any part of which is intended for or used by the general public for passage of vehicles and includes the area between the lateral property lines thereof. "HOLIDAY" includes Sunday, New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Dominion day, the day proclaimed as a Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, the day proclaimed as birthday of the reigning sovereign, and any day appointed by proclamation of the Governor General or the Lieutenant-Governor-In-Council as a public holiday or for a general fast or thanksgiving and the next following day when any such holiday falls on a Saturda Sunday, and any day appointed by proclamation of the Municipal Council. y or a "INTERSECTION" means the area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curblines or, if none, then of the lateral boundary lines of two or more highways that join one another at an angle, whether or not one highway crosses the other. "LANEWAY" means improved land adjacent to the highway which provides access from the highway to a parking area on adjacent land "LOADING ZONE" means the part of a highway set apart for the exclusive purpose of parking a vehicle to load or unload same "METERED PARKING SPACE" means a parking space for which a meter or other mechanical device is provided or any space adjacent to which a parking meter or other mechanical device is located. "MOTOR VEHICLE" includes an automobile, motorcycle, motor-assisted bicycle and any other vehicle propelled or driven otherwise than by muscular power, but does not include the cars of electric or steam railways, or other motor vehicles running only upon rails. or a motorized snow vehicle, traction engine, farm tractor, self-propelled implement of husbandry or road-building or winter control machine. Ontario the Ministry of Transportation of means " M.T.O OFFICER" means the By-Law Enforcement Officer of the Municipality or any other person authorized by Council and charged with the enforcement of this By-Law. Ontario "PARK" or "PARKING", when prohibited, means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when standing temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers. 2 OFFICIAL SIGN" means a sign approved by the Ministry of Transportation of 6 1 Elgin Corporation of the County of Bv-Iaw EG1 stopping of a vehicle "PARKING INFRACTION" means any unlawful parking, standing or that constitutes an offence. "PARKING METER" means a device that shall indicate thereon the length of time which a vehicle may be parked which shall have as a part thereof a receptacle for receiving and storing coins, a slot or place in which such coins may be deposited, a timing mechanism to indicate the passage of the interval of time during which the parking is permissible and which shall also display a signal when said interval of time shall have elapsed. during "PARKING METER COVER" means a hood, bag or other covering for a parking meter that is placed over a parking meter by an authorized official to indicate that a parking meter is not to be used. POLICE OFFICER" means a member of the Police Force having jurisdiction In the area "ROADWAY" means the part of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, but does not include the shoulder, and, where a highway includes two or more separate roadways, the term "roadway" refers to anyone roadway separately and not to all of the roadway collectively. such parts of a highway as are set aside by the Municipality for use by the general public for the passage of pedestrians. SIDEWALK" includes al use of pedestrians or "STAND" or "STANDING", when prohibited, means the halting of a vehicle, even momentarily, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a constable or other police officer or of a traffic control sign or signal. "STOP" or "STOPPING", when prohibited, means the halting of a vehicle, even momentarily, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a constable or other police officer or of a traffic control sign or signal. "TIME" means that where an expression of time occurs or where any hour or other period of time is stated, the time referred to shall be standard time except in periods when daylight saving time is in effect, in which periods, it shall be daylight saving time. "TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL" means any device, manually, electrically or mechanically operated for the regulation or control of traffic. the to proceed in turning of a vehicle within a roadway so as the U-TURN" means opposite direction "VEHICLE" includes a motor vehicle, trailer, traction engine, farm tractor, road-building machine and any vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by any kind of power, including muscular power, but does not include a motorized snow vehicle, the cars of electric or steam railways running only upon rails. 2. ABBREVIATIONS In this Schedule to this By-Law the following abbreviations and symbols stand for the words respectively set forth opposite thereto as follows: 7 1 3 Avenue Boulevard Place Street Crescent Court Drive Road Ave. Blvd. PI. St. Cres. Ct. Dr. Rd. (a) Elgin Corporation of the County of Bv-Iaw EG1 Hour Millimetre Centimetre Metre Kilometres Per Kilograms mm cm m km/h kg (b) Ante Meridian Post Meridian AM P.M (c) DISTANCES: Where a distance is used in this By-Law as part of a prohibition of parking or stopping within a specified distance of an object, structure, land or a part of a highway, such distance shall be measured: (a) from the limit of the road allowance; or (b) from a point referenced to a lot line or limit; and (c) all distances/dimensions are measured in the metric measurement of metres. 3. INTERPRETAT In this By-Law (a) words purporting the singular number or the masculine gender only include more persons, parties or things of the same kind that one and females as well as males and converse. a word interpreted in the singular number has a corresponding meaning when used in the plural. "May" shall be construed as imperative. definitions and interpretations not otherwise included herein but otherwise provided for in the Highway Traffic Act, RSO 1990, Chap. H. 8, or any successor legislation thereto, shall extend and apply to this By-Law. ION - GENERAL (b) (c) (d) 4. 5. SCHEDULES ADOPTED: All schedules referred to in this By-Law shall form part of this By-Law and each entry in a column of such a schedule shall be read in conjunction with the entry or entries across therefrom, and not otherwise PART "8" GENERAL TRAFFIC APPLICATION OF BY-LAW: This By-Law applies to all highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the County of Elgin. 6. AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT TERMPORARY PROVISIONS: The By-Law Enforcement Officer is hereby given authority as the occasion arises and when required in order to assist in the care of moving traffic, to set apart and indicate or designate on highways in the Municipality space or spaces for the parking of a vehicle or vehicles by causing lines to be painted, signs to be erected or otherwise upon the pavement, curbs or surface of the roadway or immediately adjacent thereto, or on the highway or highways or portions of highways, as a temporary provision for the restriction of parking on highways or portions of highways and to make such other temporary provision for directing the traffic as may be necessary. Such temporary changes shall not be effective after the next subsequent Council meeting unless confirmed by resolution of the Council at such meeting, which resolution shall stipulate the length of time such change(s) shall be in effect. 7. 8. BY-LAW SUBJECT TO THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT The provisions of this By-Law are subject to the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act RSO 1990, Chap. H. 8, as amended and any successor legislation thereto. 8 1 4 Elgin Corporation of the County of Bv-Iaw EG1 9. DISPLAYING FOR SALE: No person shall park any vehicle on any highway for the purpose of displaying the same for sale. 10. EMERGENCY FIRE REGULATIONS: No driver of any vehicle shall drive his vehicle within 150m of any building which is fire; nor shall he drive his vehicle over or across any line of a hose laid by the Fire Department, and at the direction of the Fire Chief for the area, the Police authority shal place signs on the highway on which the building on fire is situated, and any adjoining highways which may be deemed necessary for the purpose, closing such parts of highways to traffic until the fire is out, and no driver shall pass such sign or approach nearer to the fire than such sign. on FUNERALS AND PARADES: No person shall drive any vehicle, except emergency vehicles, between the vehicles in any duly authorized parade or funeral procession on any highway, provided the vehicles in such parade or procession are properly designated. 11 12. INTERFERENCE WITH AUTHORIZED/OFFICIAL SIGNS AND PARKING METERS: No person shall alter, deface, remove or destroy any sign erected by the Municipality or any pavement lines or other marks for guiding the parking of vehicles or the regulations of traffic, or deface, injure, tamper with, open, wilfully break, destroy or impair the usefulness of any parking meter, and no person shall alter, interfere with, or change the position of any such sign, line or other mark or parking meter, unless he has been duly authorized so to do. 13.0BEDIENCE TO ALL PARKING METERS, SIGNS, AND SIGNALS: It shall be the duty of all persons using the highways to observe the directions indicated by any permanent or temporary meters, signs, or signals erected or placed for the purpose of regulating or directing traffic. 14. PLAYING ON PAVEMENTS No person shall engage in any game or sports activity upon a roadway and no person upon roller skates or skateboards, or sleigh, express wagon or riding in or by means of any coaster, toy vehicle or similar device go upon any roadway 15.PROHIBITION OF THE REPAIRING, WASHING, WAXING OR GREASING OF VEHICLES: No person shall make use of the roadway for the purpose of washing, waxing, greasing or repairing any vehicle, except such emergency repairs as are necessary to enable the vehicle to be removed from the highway and disabled vehicles shall be removed or caused to be removed from the highway by the driver or owner without delay. 16.NO DRIVING ON SIDEWALK, PATH, OR BOULEVARD No driver of any vehicle shall drive within, upon, across or along any sidewalk, path or boulevard except at a driveway. 17.ABANDON VEHICLES: No person shall abandon any vehicle, including any vehicle that is incapable of being propelled or driven by any kind of power, on or near a highway or roadway. 18. UNAUTHORIZED SIGNS No person shall place, maintain or display on any highway any unauthorized device which is an imitation of, or purports to be, or resembles any official sign or signal, or which purports to direct parking or the movement of traffic or the actions of operators of vehicles. Any such device shall be deemed a public nuisance and any Police or other Officer authorized to enforce this By-Law may remove the same without notice 19.BUS STOPS (i) Buses operated over a highway in the Municipality shall take on or discharge passengers only on the right-hand side of the bus. When stopping all buses shal stop in such a manner as not to obstruct traffic. 9 1 5 Elgin Corporation of the County of Bv-Iaw EG1 When an authorized bus stop sign IS on display, no vehicle shall stand any closer than 15m before the said sign (ii) PART C REGULATED PARKING no person shall stop or 20.GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS: Subject to or in conjunction with the provisions of Sections 21 park a vehicle or permit a vehicle to be stopped or parked: On or within any sidewalk, crosswalk, crossover or boulevard; In front of or within 1 m of any lane, driveway or alley entrance; Except at points where parking is otherwise designated, with the right-hand wheels of the vehicle at a greater distance from the curbline than 0.15m or in Winter, subject to Subsection (5), as nearly within such distance as the conditions of the highway permit; On the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a highway; At the edge or curb on the left side of the roadway having regard to the direction such vehicle was proceeding except where parking is permitted on the left-hand side of the roadway of a highway designated for one-way traffic; In such position as to obstruct traffic; Within 8m of any Fire Hall on the side of the highway on which the Fire Hall is located or within the 30m of such Fire Hall on the opposite side of the roadway; On any street within 8m of the projection of the curbline of any intersecting street except where such intersection is visibly and lawfully designated as a "Bus Stop" at which intersection all vehicles shall be parked in accordance with the instructions set out on the designating sign or signs; On any bridge, subway and/or any approach thereto; Within 3m of the point of the curbline which is nearest any fire hydrant; Within 2m of the spacè on the same side of the highway directly in front of the entrance to church, hospital, hotel, theatre, hall or other public building where large numbers of people assemble, except while actually taking on or discharging passengers, other than a bus in a bus stop, or other than a taxi-cab in a taxi-cab stand, when any such stop or stand has been officially designated and appropriately signed; Within 15m of an intersection with Signal Light Traffic Control System installed; Within 15m of the nearest rail of a level Railway Crossing; In a position or place that prevents or is likely to prevent the removal of any vehicle already parked on the highway; On any highway where the travelled portion of the roadway is less than 6m wide; Within 15m of a pedestrian crossover; Alongside or adjacent to the tracks of any railway; Within a loading zone; On any lands owned by the Municipality where signs prohibiting stopping or parking have been erected; Where appropriate signs are erected and on display at any place or location for emergency vehicles only; Where appropriate signs are erected and on display on highways and between the limits set out respectively in Schedule "A" hereto. (1 ) (2) (3) (4) (6) (7) (9) (10) (11 ) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (21) (20) (5) (8) 21.SPECIFIC PARKING REGULATIONS (1) Church Services Where appropriate signs are displayed and authorized by a By-Law of the Municipality, persons in attendance during church services and church functions are exempt from general parking regulations set out above Restricted Parking Subject to Subsection 21 (3) through Subsection 23(8) inclusive below, and where appropriate signs are erected and on display, no person shall park a vehicle on any highway at the side and between the limits set out respectively in Columns 20 6 (2) Elgin Corporation of the County of Bv-Iaw EG1 1,2, and 3 of Schedule "8" to this By-Law during the times or days set out In Column 4 of the said Schedule for a longer period of time than that set out in Column 5 of the Schedule. Maximum Parking Time Limits No person shall permit a vehicle to remain parked or standing upon any part of any street in the Municipality for a period longer than five (5) hours. (3) Overnight Parking on Municipal Roads Notwithstanding any provisions of this Section, no vehicle shall remain parked or standing upon any part of any street in the Municipality between the hours of 3:00 A.M. and 5:00 A.M. (4) Parking on One-Way Streets Notwithstanding Section 20 (3) hereof, where Council, under this By-Law, has designated certain streets as one-way streets, vehicles parking on the left-hand side of the street shall park with the left-hand wheels of the vehicle at not more than 0.3m from the curbline or, in winter, as nearly as possible within such distance as the conditions of the highway permit. (5) Parking in Space Contro (i) Parking Times No driver of a vehicle shall park such vehicle in a parking meter zone between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays inclusive, and except where such days are legally and lawfully proclaimed holidays, unless the driver of such vehicle deposits in the parking meter provided for the parking space the sums as indicated in Columns 1 and of Schedule "D" hereto and thereafter activates the meter. 2 ed by Parking Meter (6) Maximum Parking Limit on Meter (a) No driver of a vehicle shall allow such vehicle to remain parked for a longer period than that for which payment has been made in the form of coins deposited in the parking meter or meters, provided, however, that this shall not prevent the driver of the vehicle from using the unexpired time remaining in the meter from its previous use without depositing a coin therein. (ii) No driver of a vehicle shall allow such vehicle to remain in a parking space for a longer period than the maximum time permitted on the parking meter. (b) No driver of a vehicle shall park such vehicle in such a manner that it is not wholly within the area designated as a parking space, and if the vehicle is of such length as to prevent it from being parked within one parking space, then the person parking same shall make the necessary deposit of coins in the parking meter or meters for adjoining parking space(s). (c) Parking Procedures at Meter No driver of a vehicle shall park such vehicle in a parking space unless the front and rear of such vehicle is alongside or as close as practical to the parking meter provided for such space. ) ( Parking Meter Locations The highways or parts of highways set out in Column 1 of Schedule "D" of this By-Law are designated as parking meter zones between the limits set out in Column 2 of the said Schedule. (iv) Parking Meter Rates The parking meter rates, as set out in Column 2 of Schedule "D" of this By-Law for the type of parking meter set out in Column 1 shall be the parking rates for on- street parking as approved by Council. 1 2 7 (v) Elgin Corporation of the County of Bv-Iaw EG1 Parking of Heavy Trucks and Buses (i) No person shall park a heavy truck, or a bus, or a school bus, or allow a heavy truck, or a bus, or a school bus to stand on any highway in any residential zone within the territorial limits of the Municipality. (7) The provisions of subsection (i) of this section do not apply to prohibit the parking or standing of any heavy truck upon a highway in any residential zone while the operator thereof is actually engaged in the delivery of goods or services to any premises within such zone or to prohibit the parking or standing of any bus or school bus upon a highway in such zone while the operator thereof is actually engaged in the embarking or disembarking of passengers within that zone. ) ( Parking in Designated Disabled Person Parking Space (i) Subject to that set forth in subsection (ii) to this section, no person or organization shall park a vehicle in a designated disabled person parking space unless a currently valid disabled person parking permit has been issued to that person, organization or to a passenger being picked up or transported in the vehicle and such permit is displayed on or in the vehicle in accordance with the requirements of the Highway Traffic Act. (8) Vehicles displaying currently valid permits, numbered plates, or other markers and devices bearing the international symbol of access for the disabled and issued by other jurisdictions are entitled to the same privileges as vehicles displaying disabled person parking permits issued by the Province of Ontario. (ii) PART "0" STREET DESIGNATIONS AND TRAFFIC SIGNS 22. ONE-WAY STREETS The highway set out in Column 1 of Schedule "C" to this By-Law, within the limit set out in Column 2 of the said Schedule, are hereby designated for one-way traffic only in the direction set out in Column 3 of the said Schedule. 23. EXEMPTION - MUNICIPAL VEHICLES PERFORMING WORK ON HIGHWAYS: The provisions of Part "C" of this By-Law do not apply to vehicles of the Municipality where such vehicles are actually engaged in the performance of cleaning, maintenance duty, repair, construction, snow or ice removal or other work on any highway or any vehicle under contract to the Municipality and engaged in any of the aforesaid activities. PART E PAYMENT OF PENALTIES OUT OF COURT 24. PROVISIONS FOR PENALTIES: A specified penalty payable out of court within seven days time may be imposed for the contravention of any provision of the By-Law that constitutes a parking infraction, by the inclusion in a parking infraction notice under Part II of the Provincial Offences Act of the words and penalties set out in Schedule "F" of this By-Law. 25. METHOD OF PAYING VOLUNTARY PENALTY: An early penalty payment out of court may be made on or before the date specified on the parking infraction notice by cheque or money order payable to the Corporation of the County of Elgin sent by prepaid mail to an address or post office indicated on the parking infraction notice and on such payment being made, no further proceedings will be taken. 22 8 Elgin Corporation of the County of Bv-Iaw EG1 26. DEFAULT IN PAYING VOLUNTARY PAYMENT: If default is made in paying a penalty out of court in accordance with this part, any fine imposed under this By-Law for thé contravention thereof shall be recoverable under the provision of the Provincial Offences Act, all the provisions of which shall apply. PART "F" GENERAL PROVISIONS 27.GENERAL PENALTY: Except where otherwise expresslY provided by this By-Law or the Highway Traffic Act, every person who: Contravenes any provision of the By-Law; or (a) s parked or stopped in contravention of any that s the owner of a vehicle provision of this By-Law; (b) Is guilty of an offence and on conviction IS liable to a fine not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) exclusive of costs. 28.ILLEGALL Y PARKED VEHICLES: Where a vehicle has been parked, stopped or left standing in contravention of this By- Law, the owner of the vehicle, notwithstanding that he was not the driver of the vehicle at the time of contravention of the By-Law, is guilty of an offence and is liable to the fine prescribed for the offence unless, at the time of the offence, the vehicle was in the possession of some person other that the owner without the owner's consent. 29. REMOVAL OF VEHICLES Any officer duly appointed or otherwise holding jurisdiction for enforcement of the provisions of the By-Law and/or Highway Traffic Act, upon discovery of any vehicle parked in contravention of this By-Law may cause it to be moved or taken to a placed or stored in a suitable place and all costs and charges for removing, care, and storage thereof, in any, are a lien upon the vehicle, which may be enforced in the matter provided by Section 52 of the Mechanics' Lien Act or any successor legislation. 30.AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE THIS BY-LAW: Any By-Law enforcement officer duly appointed by the Municipality and any police officer holding jurisdiction within the territory limits of the Municipality is authorized to enforce the provisions of this By-Law. In addition, any other officer appointed by the Municipality for purposes of enforcement of the non-moving violations of this By-Law is authorized to enforce such non-moving violations. For the purposes as so set forth, the said officers shall be considered Provincial Offences Officers for the purposes of enforcement of this By-Law. ENFORCEMENT - PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT (ONTARIO): Subject to any provisions set forth above, enforcement herein shall be pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act (Ontario), and any conflict between the provisions of the By-Law and the said Provincial Offences Act (Ontario), save and except that relating to payment of penalties out of court, shall be resolved in favour of the said Provincial Offences Act (Ontario). 31 32. EXCESS COINS AND PARKING METERS Where a person deposits one or more coins In a parking meter in excess of that required for the parking time allowed by the meter, no change shall be remitted and no increase in parking time shall be allowed. things and the Mayor and under seal of the 23 33. EXECUTIVE ACTS AUTHORIZED: The Mayor and the Administration are hereby authorized to do all and the Administrator are hereby authorized to execute on behalf Municipality any document necessary to give effect to this By-Law. 9 Elgin Corporation of the County of Bv-Iaw EG1 are Inserted for of the By-Law but 34. HEADINGS NOT PART OF THE BY-LAW: The headings in the body of this By-Law form no part convenience of reference only. 35. DEVIATION FROM FORMS Where a form of words or expressions are prescribed in any schedule to this By-Law, deviations therefrom not affecting the substance or calculated to mislead do not vitiate them. 36.CONFLlCT WITH HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT: In the event of conflict between the provisions of this By-Law and the Highway Traffic Act, the provisions of the Act prevail. 37. DATE EFFECTIVE - FORMER BY-LAWS REPEALED: This by-law shall come into effect on a date to be specified by Council, upon which effective date all other by-laws pertaining to the regulation of traffic and parking on highways in the County that are inconsistent upon the terms thereof, including but not limited to By-law as amended, shall be repealed. READ a first time this Warden this this time and finally passed Administrative Officer me ti READ a second third READ a Chief "A" SCHEDULE By-Law No PART "A" - DEFINITION OF ROAD ALLOWANCES PART "B" When properly worded signs have been erected and are on display no person shall park a vehicle on the highway or part of the highway known as PART "C' The following locations are hereby designated as Crosswalk Zones of 2.0m In width 24 10 Corporation of the County of Elgin Bv-Iaw EG1 SCHEDULE "B" By-Law No. RESTRICTED PARKING ::;olumn 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 -liqhwav Side TolFrom Times of Da Time Lenqth SCHEDULE "C" By-Law No. DESIGNATED ONE-WAY STREETS Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Hiqhwav To/From Direction SCHEDULE "D" PARKING METER RATES Column 1 Column 2 Maximum Time Period Parkinq Meter Rate SCHEDULE "E" PARKING METER LOCATIONS Column 2 Column 3 Side From To SCHEDULE "F" PENAL TIES - PARKING INFRACTIONS - Offence Section Fine - - Set Voluntar' 11 25 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES 19. 2001 PIONEER LINE. COUNTY ROAD 2, VEGETATION DAMAGES JUNE SUBJECT: DATE Introduction The County of Elgin is in receipt of a letter from a concerned ratepayer on 29318 Pioneer Line, in the Municipality of Duttonl Dunwich. This letter is in regard to the purported over use of road salt on the road system. Discussion The attached letter raises concerns about the over use of salt on the environment. The County of Elgin provides the training each year on winter control. The training involves but is not limited to the review of the County of Elgin By-Law 96-15, which establishes the standards for the minimum and desirable roadway service levels and the application rates for de-icing. We provide specific training on the application of road salt as part of our due diligence obligation. It is difficult to prove that salt has damaged the vegetation. For your information, MTO policy is that al damages are to be proven in the courts, therefore, monies are only awarded after it has been proven through litigation that the application of road salt caused damages. Furthermore, if this claim was accepted, the County would be subjecting itself to a virtual plethora of claims including people assuming rust on their automobiles was caused by municipal road salt. Conclusion The County of Elgin takes proactive steps for the application of salt to maintain the county roads as per our minimum maintenance by-law. Plants can be damaged by many factors and it is advisable that the property owners prove this through the court system, otherwise, many other claims may arise, as this will be a precedent setting case for the County of Elgin. ratepayer on Pioneer Line in the a concerned the letter from Recommendation THAT the County of Elgin acknowledge Dutton I Dunwich; and MARK MC CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER no action be taken REiJ:t;;UB CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES MITTED That 26 2001 I Date: June TO: Mark Mac Donald' FROM: Lisa Henson 29318 Pioneer Line R.R. #1 Dutton, ON (519) 762-3640 CONCERNS: Over use of road salt is contaminating the Environment. History of the Contamination. I have lived for twenty-two years at this location. 29318 Pioneer Line, Dutton. We have continually tried to plant trees or shrubs to act as a barrier to wind on the south side of our property adjacent to the road. Each and every Cedar tree we have planted has died or is dying, even though they are supposed to be resistant to road salt. I have replaced them twice but they have never thrived. Cedars planted at the same time but in different locations are now up to 8 feet high. This past spring so far I have pulled out 75 dead rose bushes, some ornamental shrubs, small trees, a Hoopsi Blue Spruce 80 feet from the road, and a cherry tree. Many of the 310 aluminum markers are corroded and the soil has heavy white deposit on it. The mushroom compost was only put on last summer and there was a white crust on top. I have spent thousands of dollars on my property to create a healthy climate and environment. Road salt is destroying it. I have a map of the dead plants in my garden and it indicates a definite pattern. The trucks with the large blades direct the snow & salt in specific directions and that "kill pattern" is now showing up in my garden. I have seen the snow thrown from the blades of the trucks and land 30 feet and more away from the road side. The air is very heavy and moist and with the wind it carries the salt in the air for hundreds of feet further. I have bushes 80 feet away from the road which have been burned or killed by salt. I have added gypsum to my soil to neutralize the soil but am afraid that the contamination may cause further damage. Salt stays in the soil for years and now all of my barriers are gone. The few trees I did have were cut down by Ontario Hydro due to interference with high voltage lines. My garden is now very vulnerable. If the excessive use of road salt continues I will lose every plant in my garden. I am also worried that it is contaminating my ground water and affecting the wildlife. I have taken the appropriate precautions to protect my I wonder if road salt is also damaging my health as well. 27 This is damaging the environment. garden and my plants are still dying. Request: commitment to. Environmental my garden from this year's salt. Reduce and monitor the use of road salt. 2. Replace the cedars with large enough trees to protect I I felt it information on road & Mr. Hull After having conversations with Mr Loveland, Mr Van Brenk, Mr. Walters, necessary to include a little extra information on road salt damage. Included with this letter is a map of the garden, pattern of damage, salt damage to trees & misc. Mr. Rein Van Brenk Mr. Ken Loveland Mr. Cliff Walters Mr. Mike Hull cc. Sincerely 28 - Counci Report to Coun FROM: Paul Vandenberg June 14, 2001 SUBJECT: Attendance Management System (AMS) Software DATE: NTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND While the transition to the Attendance Management System (AMS) has not been easy, it has clearly achieved the mandate: to reduce employee absenteeism. Employees are now recognising their obligation to their employer to be at work each day, and to be accountable for all manageable absences. Attendance has improved within the County, reducing our wage and benefit costs. Since the implementation of AMS, the Human Resources depar1ment has taken on the responsibility of tracking all attendance issues. This process is completely manual ftom the aspect of tracking employees in the AMS to the notification of supervisors. As with all manual systems, we have encountered several drawbacks, the system is slow, time consuming and not without errors. Over the past two years it has occupied approximately 30 % of a full-time employees duties. We anticipate that through staff re-allocation we will realize these savings. The other issue is accuracy. We have had situations where the information produced was not correct, and employees have had interviews when they should not have. Although measures have been taken to minimise these issues, the fact is that the credibility of the system has been affected which has caused a number of concerns among the bargaining units. DISCUSSION The Human Resources depar1ment utilises the Kronos software TKC to track our employees time and attendance for payroll. Kronos has a module specifically designed for TKC to track attendance. This module, called NexTrak, will track all aspects of the County of Elgin's AMS policy and produce the required letters and reports. This will eliminate the time consuming manual system currently in place. The cost for NexTrak is $16,500.00, negotiated down IS % ftom the quoted price, which includes the software, programming our AMS policy into the software, installation and staff training. There is also an annual maintenance fee of $1,300.00, which allows for changes to the program to reflect updates to the policy. (see attachment #1 for the comparison of the manual and automated systems) The AMS system has proven to be an effective policy to reduce employee absenteeism, which in turn reduces the employer's costs. The credibility of the AMS system relies on current information that is accurate. The NexTrak system gives us a tailored package, addressing our needs in regards to AMS, which allows us to create efficiencies while at the same time taking out the errors and delays incurred with manual OF2 PAGE 29 DRAFT late reports for the supervisors also be used to produce perfect attendance reports and tracking. NexTrak will in the Homes. CONCLUSION Kronos developed NexTrak to meet the growing demands from business to create an effective and efficient monitoring system for AMS policies. The unions are constantly looking at weaknesses with the AMS system to discredit this policy. An automated system eliminates the manual processes, reducing errors and delays in tracking employees' attendance. The AMS administration needs to: 1. Be effective: current information that is easy to access and review 2. Have credibility: the information and reports generated must be accurate 3. Be cost-efficient:Utilise staff to promote the policy and HR initiatives rather than manually count the absences manual The cost savings, produced by the AMS policy, is partially being eroded by our inefficient system. The NexTrak system address all these issues. RECOMMENDATIONS THAT the County of Elgin purchases the NexTrak system, at the upset limit of 16,500.00, to automate the current manual tracking system used for the administration of the AMS policy, and that funds for this purchase, including the annual maintenance fee, be allocated from the automation budget. mission by Mark McDonald Chief Administrative Officer PAGE20F2 30 DRAFT PROPOSED AUTOMATED SYSTEM ATTACHMENT #1 CURRENT MANUAL SYSTEM Kronos TKC tracks employee hours worked Kronos TKC tracks employee hours worked · Absent slips are completed by Departments NexTrak: . processes employee absences as per our AMS Policy produces reports for the supervisor . · r--------- : HR Receives and : processes absent slips + : verifies with Kronos TKC , r-----------~ . : Employee absences are : , ' : tracked manually and : : updated every pay- ¡ '------------~------------- , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Letters are created manually to be sent to the supervisor , , , , , , , , .. · ..---- : Supervisor verifies data : , ' : with employee to ensure : : the accuracy : I______--------------------~ · Letter sent to the Employee Letter sent to the Employee COST OF NEXTRAK: Initial (one time) Cost: Software Programming + Training =$16,500.00 300.00 $1 + Annual Maintenance Fee 1 3 ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST: Wages and benefits X 30 % time for AMS is approx. $ 17,000.00 per year REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL Deputy Treasurer John David Huether, FROM 12,2001 1999 Long-Term Care Facility Annual Report June DATE: SUBJECT: Discussion The Ministry of Health requires an Annual Report on all funded homes for the aged on an annual basis. This report has been completed and audited for the period covering January 01, 1999 to December 31, 1999. All finalized annual reports are on file and available for review in the Financial Services Department. 1999 Long-Term Care bmission Recommendation That, the Warden and CAO. be authorized to sign the Facility Annual Report for the Ministry of Health. Respectfully Submitted CAO Mark Director of Financial Linda Veger, Services .-=G 32 John David Huether Deputy Treasurer County Counci To: Karen Dunn. Emergency Measures Coordinator From: May 15, 2001 Response to County of Brant Request to Support their Lobby to the MOH to Standardize a Cost for Cross-Border Municipal Services Date: Re: Introduction: Attached is a copy of a resolution from the County of Brant seeking our Council's support to lobby the Ministry of Health to implement a standardized cost for cross-border municipal ambulance service Elgin/St. Thomas ambulances are assigned to calls that sometimes originate or terminate outside the boundaries of Elgin/St. Thomas. The recent policy implemented by Council limits the use of vehicles for non-emergency transfers in other municipalities; however, there are times when ambulances return residents, are required to provide standby, or have to respond to emergency calls outside of Elgin/St. Thornas jurisdiction. All these types of calls have a cost, which is paid for by the UTM in which the call originated. Discussion: The 1999 Ministry estimated standards (our latest update) indicate the average cost per call of an ElginlSt. Thomas vehicle is $307.90 per trip. This cost is calculated by dividing the cost to run the service by the number of calls per year. In comparison the average cost per call of a Middlesex vehicle is $150.72 per trip. On average, larger centres have a lower cost per ca because they have higher call volumes - this drives the costs per call down. Larger centres, such as London and Brampton, also have the Medical Mecca's where large volumes of patients are being transported to and from they large medical facilities jurisdictions While these centres reap the financial benefits associated with are also subject to paying for return ambulance trips from their In the past the Ministry did not worry about which municipality an ambulance was drawn from to service the larger centres To date, Elgin County vehicles are still being relied upon to service other UTMs. In 2000, the Elgin/St. Thomas fleet transferred 1248 patients from other UTMs, 953 of these transfers were in London/Middlesex. In return, the Middlesex fleet transferred 86 patients in ElginlSt. Thomas. Within the same year other UTM services transferred 357 Elgin patients. The Oxford services provided Elgin/St. Thomas with 234 transfers in the Bayham area 33 2 At the present time, if the UTMs do not come to an agreement with respect to a cost for cross-border municipal service, the default provision of the Ambulance Act will be implemented. This provision stipulates that ElginlSt. Thomas transfers are worth $307.90 per trip. This revenue is factored in to our CRF calculations. Any negotiated reduction in the cost per trip would negatively affect our revenue stream Conclusion: The issue of cross-border municipal transfers is not an issue that the Provincia Government should have a part in determining. The individual providers of the services should be able to come to some sort of agreement amongst one another, and if an agreement cannot be reached the default provision of the Ambulance Act should be invoked Since it was the Ministry of Health who created the larger medical centres, and reduced services of local hospitals in smaller centres, larger centres such as London and Brantford should look toward the Ministry of Health and Long-term care for subsidies, if they feel they are paying too much If larger UTMs with lower cost per call rates are unhappy with the cost of an ElginlSt. Thomas trip, they should be encouraged to up-staff their fleet to the standards required to meet their ambulatory needs. Thomas the ElglnISt. remain In This will also imply that ElginlSt. Thomas ambulances wi catchment area to service residents of the community. ambulance billings Brant regarding cross-border the County of Recommendation: THAT the resolution from be received and filiad, and the to the Emergency Measures Coordinator be forwarded THAT a copy of the report from AMO and the County of Brant. 34 All of which is respectfully submitted Page 666 05/05 P 1 519 633 7661 CLERK-Elgin CO FAX NO. 416 971 6191 ASSOCIATIon OF?-> AMO WED 09:48 PM EST 65/69/61 22:23:32 MAY-09-0 COLJn~ Admlnh.ndvc Sundlnf 1249 Colbarac Sacct Wo.st Hichwll)' 59. Mount Vc:rnon MaUini:' AddrtMl P,O,90)1'\61) B",Ion!, On","o I'DI' ,\.O May 8, 2001 the following reoommendation of the Please be advised the Brant County Council approved Amb\llanCð Committee at their May 1, 2001 meeting; COlSlIty of Orant !l..e.p. (Ron) Eddy, M.yor 1tIcL: l'kbhr.. Cldc:t.Admll\btr..1t1vc:Oniccr (519)449-1.451 151~)44~-1~J4 (FA).) e-n".'1 hl'"Jll'lr/ðu::ollrn\l hn.tH on Cß Wþb Site blTf):IIW~.:.S$1I11y..Jm.~ from received calls respond to 6\1 requlre~ ambulances to the that arO! billed to in crOS5-border ambulance SBNlces Act And Whereas this commonly results recipiel1t municipality; "Whereas the Ambulance Di&patch Servlœs; ae cal And Whereas these cosls are based on the provider munlc1pallty's aV6ra~e cest per prescribed in Part IV of Ontario Regulation 129/99 made under The Ambulance Act; to municipalities And Whereas the COSU; for these cro$s-border ambulance service5 ar~ unfair with lower ¡¡verage costs per call; request the Initiate the Brantford Health to Therefore be It resolved that the County of Brant and the City of Association of Munioipalities of Ontario to lobby the Ministry of standardization of cross-municipality ambulance seNices CO$t5; And that this fesolutlon be forwarded to municipalities province wide fOf endorsement and for the purpose of lobbyIng tht! AsGoclatlon of Municipalities of OntariQ and the Ministry ot Health to stendardize these costs." the Ontario to lobby We would appreciate the assislance of the Association of Municipalities of MInistry of Hoalth to 5tendardlze cross-municipality ambulance servic~ costs. f;.urs ~~ Carman Deputy Clerk County of Brant truly, u.J Hen. Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Long-term Care Dave Levac, M.P.P., Brant Riding Toby Barrett, M.P.P., Haldlmand-Norfolk-Br3nt Riding Kevin Bain. Clerk, City of Brantford All municipalities in Ontario cc 35 Elgin County Counci To: Karen Dunn From: the to May 7, 2001 Response to County of Simcoe Request to Petition Discontinuation of Bell Neutral Answering Service (BNAS) Date: Re: from the County of Simcoe petitioning our to discontinue the BNAS. Introduction: Attached is copy of a letter and council report support to prevent the CRTC from allowing Bell Discussion: At a recent ElginlSt. Thomas 911 Steering Committee meeting, and at City and County Council meetings, members of the Committee and Councillors expressed a desire to test the market, and seek viable alternatives for the answering service at a lesser cost. Recently, agencies such as police and fire departments, which are not motivated by profit have begun providing this service. With the recent emergence of alternate Primary Answering Services, this application presents the residents of Elgin County and the City of St. Thomas with an opportunity to reduce costs. the BNAS to discontinue Recommendation THAT County Council, take the official position that if Bell wish they should be permitted to do so, without objection; and, the sarne take to Counci Thomas St. the City of encourage THAT, County Counci position All of which is respectfully submitted ~ aSl:!res Co-ordinator Chief Administrative Officer 36 Elgm County Counci To: Karen Dunn From: the Introduction: Attached is copy of a letter and council report from the County of Simcoe petitioning our support to prevent the CRTC from allowing Bell to discontinue the BNAS. to May 7. 2001 Response to County of Simcoe Request to Petition Discontinuation of Bell Neutral Answering Service (BNAS) Date: Re: Discussion: At a recent Elgin/St. Thomas 911 Steering Committee meeting, and at City and County Council meetings, members of the Committee and Councillors expressed a desire to test the market, and seek viable alternatives for the answering service at a lesser cost. Recently, agencies such as police and fire departments, which are not motivated by profit, have begun providing this service. With the recent emergence of alternate Primary Answering Services, this application presents the residents of Elgin County and the City of St. Thomas with an opportunity to reduce costs. the BNAS to discontinue wish Recommendation THAT County Council, take the official position that if Be they should be permitted to do so, without objection; and, the same take to Counci Thomas St. the City of encourage THAT, County Counci position All of which is respectfully submitted 37 ~ Co-ordinator \' es 5- 4-01 3:07PM:County ot Simcoe :7057263991 ~ 1/ 6 " ~ ADMINISTRATION CENTRE ~" 1110 Highway 26 West ~ MIDHURST,ONT. LOL lXO (705) 726-9300 FAX (70S) 726-3991 Be.",. AN, (?OS) 729·2294 COUNTY OF SIMCOE FACSIMILE COVER LETTER TO: Upper Tier Municipalities - Ontario FAX PHONE NO.: TOTAL NO. OF PAGES INCLUDING THIS COVER: 0 DATE: May 4,2001 TIME FROM: Clerk's Department MESSAGE/REFERENCE: ORIGINALS TO FOllOW: YES 0 NO 0 CONFIDENTIAL Release of this information may breach legislation and may cause legal implications to the County of Simcoe and others. - 38 Corporation of the COUNTY of HURON 524-8394 524-2044 (519) (519) Fax N7A 1M2 CLERK-ADMINISTRATOR Court House, Goderich, Ontario, June 8, 2001 Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission Ottawa, Ontario K1A ON2 2001 "'I'M I",,"" ,"" .., "1" 1VVlÐ~\' ij 'J{ tE¥" tLi:Â t'tJ ßlJMI""Sl''''''''!\þ¡: ~I::'~"'f"~'" rU ij J\'jf nti}.i~iJl"" v!:""n~hA«>~ n - JUN Sir/Madam Dear the Bel from Application by Bell Canada to Withdraw Neutral Answering Service Re On June 7, 2001, Council of the County of Huron adopted the attached report from the Committee of the Whole meeting of May 22, 2001. The specific recommendations approved were That the County of Huron petition the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission to deny the application by Bell Canada to withdraw from the Bell Neutral Answering Service. 1 That the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the upper tier municipalities in Ontario be asked to endorse this recommendation and forward their position to the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission 2 Parliament be so notified Parliament and Provincia That the Local Members of 3 Yours truly, A)r;;1urray ! k-Administrator J Huron-Bruce Association of Municipalities of Ontario Upper Tier Municipalities The Honourable Helen Johns, M.P.P Paul Steckle, M.P., Huron-Bruce JAM/b enc cc Committee of the Whole May 22, 2001 Neutral Answering Service Bel 5 BACKGROUND On April 6 2001 Bell Canada requested authorization from the Canadian Radio & Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to withdraw the BNAS service Ontario municipalities and Bell Canada agreed to implement and provide 911 Public Emergency Response Service (PERS) services to their respective residents. The 911 PERS system facilitates an easy to remember one number approach to accessing fire, police and ambulance services. The Ontario 911 PERS system is the cornerstone of the provincial first response operation and has resulted in more efficient dispatch of emergency personnel, especially in rural Ontario. The Canadian Radio Television and Telecommunication Commission (CRTC) approved the 911 PERS system citing that it would be in the public interest to permit manual access by the Municipality to Bell's Automatic Location Identification database Under the 911 PERS Agreement the Ontario municipalities have certain obligations, one of which is to provide and operate a Central Emergence Reporting Bureau (CERB) for the 911 serving area During the initial implementation of the 911 PERS system, Bell Canada agreed to provide and operate, on an as requested basis, the CERB on behalf of many Ontario municipalities. The municipalities paid Bell Canada for providing and operating the CERB in accordance with the rates and charges as set out in Article 3 of General Tariff Item 141 5 as approved by the CRTC The CERB service provided by Bell Canada commonly referred to as Bell Neutral Answering Service or (BNAS) has become an Integral part of the Ontario 911 system BNAS provides Ontario municipalities with the following benefits affordable and economical solution to distribute 911 especially in non urban areas where the call volume is low provide an calls . maintains a consolidated approach to the delivery of 911 services through one vendor {existing 911 network is comprised of Bell infrastructure and databases; . 3 retain the BNAS service as recommends that Bell Canada EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The County of Huron strongly an essential public service it w be seen as the network. Since the have been no citizen Should the CRTC permit Bell Canada to withdraw from BNAS, critical first step in the dismantling of the entire Ontario 911 inception of the Huron County 911 program in 2000, there complaints with respect to CERB operations provided by BNAS. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS The County of Huron currently pays $87,366.46 annually. If the County of Huron elected to directly deliver the CERB services it is estimated that the annual CERB costs would increase by 580 percent to approximately $507,000 annually. This estimate includes the required 10 dispatchers and computerloffice equipment This number was estimated as the minimum requirement by the County of Simcoe intent level n a letter of March 12, 2001, Bell Canada advised the County Engineer of their intent n an alert of May 3, 2001, AMO advised municipalities of the concerns and their to represent municipalities. Huron's concerns were expressed to AMO at a staff RECOMMENDATIONS That the County of Huron petition the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission to deny the application by Bell Canada to withdraw from the Bell Neutral Answering Service. 1 That the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the upper tier municipalities in Ontario be asked to endorse this recommendation and forward their position to the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission 2 Members of Parliament and Provincial Parliament be so notified Carried Moved by J. Hogan Seconded by L. Steffler That the recommendations be approved That the Local 3 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL Marilyn Fleck, Director of Homes and Seniors Services, Irene Rimnyak, Assistant Director of Homes and Seniors Services and Sonia Beavers, Administrative Officer, Homes and Seniors Services. FROM 2001 SUBJECT: SELECTION OF A FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT June 21st DATE ntroduction Council has previously authorized staff to develop and issue a "Request For Proposals' regarding the feasibility of conducting a capital fund raising campaign for the new Elgin Manor. We have received four proposals from firms specializing in such endeavours and have interviewed the proponents. This report discusses staff findings and recommendations. Discussion The main goal of the exercise is to determine the true fundraising potential for the Elgin Manor project. To accomplish this task, fundraising consultants were asked to submit bids on conducting a feasibilitylplanning study with an estimated goal of $1 m. Firms were also asked to provide estimates of the cost of implementing the findings of the study. sted below: assess the image of the Elgin Manor project determine the community support for the project identify the willingness for prospective key supporters to participate assess the goal of the campaign examine the administrative implications for implementing the campaign evaluate the competition for dollars provide recommendations on how best to achieve the campaign goal assess the availability of leadership and volunteer support determine the likelihood of pacesetting gifts provide a fund raising plan and organizational structure determine the appropriate time period for the campaignì I n essence. each firm was asked to bid on providing the services · · · · · · · · · · · sis Each bid proposal was analyzed according to the following criteria: relevant experience in the field; completeness of presentation; dependency on County staff resources; understanding of requirements; familiarity with market situation; price; and, most importantly, personal suitability. The Anal 2 $15,000.00 plus GST and expenses $17,000.00 plus GST plus expenses plus an operation allowance of $1 ,500 $18,000.00 plus GST all inclusive $18,000.00 plus GST plus expenses The Bids One to One DVA Navion The Goldie Company Anne Moore and Associates Conclusion After having reviewed each proposal and interviewed the principals, it is safe to conclude that all four firms are qualified to conduct the planning study. The second phase of the project is the professional assistance in the implementation of the capital campaign and those costs identified by the bidders vary from $5,000 per month to $18,000 per month based on our needs for consultant involvement. However, staff recommend that the most qualified to suit our needs, based on the above-mentioned criteria is Anne Moore and Associates. Staff were particularly impressed with their genuine passion towards seniors' needs, their depth of experience, their creativity and their personal suitability. Recommendation THAT Anne Moore and Associates be retained to conduct the Capital Campaign Planning Study for the new Elgin Manor Building Project on behalf of the County of Elgin at the upset fee of $18,000 plus GST and expenses, and provide professional consulting for the implementation of the Capital Campaign as identified by our needs and according to their submission dated June 1 ih, 2001; and, the Building Reserve Account. be allocated from That the funding for this project ALL of which is respectfully submitted (J IÞCJJ Marilyn Flecl" Director, Homes and Seniors Services Mark G. McDonala, Chief Administrative Officer Approved for Irene Rlmnyak, Assistant Director, Homes and Seniors Services Sonia Beavers, Administrative Officer, Homes and Seniors Services REPORT # 2 TO ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: Marilyn Fleck, Director of Homes and Senior Services SUBJECT: Registered Nurse Shortage at Terrace Lodge DATE: June 26, 2001 Backaround/lntroduction: As council is aware there is a much publicised nation wide shortage of Registered Nurses. The County of Elgin Homes along with other facilities is experiencing difficulty in recruiting Registered Nurses as there are so few available. To add to this issue is our efforts to ensure that we retain the nurses that we currently employ. Terrace Lodge is presently in a crisis situation related to Registered Nurses. Discussion/Conclusion: During the past 6 months efforts to recruit the 2 regular part-time RN vacancies at Terrace Lodge have proven unsuccessful. Currently there are 4 full-time RN's and 1 Part-time RN. Statistics: 1. During the past 6 weeks (April 30 to June 14) 40 RN shifts were filled by RPN's. 2. During the same time frame there was 56.5 hours of overtime paid out to RN's and RPN's to cover the required shifts. 3. On 3 occasions there was no RN available and the Director of Nursing was on-call. The registered staff (RN's and RPN's) at Terrace Lodge are aware of this situation and have been most supportive. Both groups have been willing to work together to ensure that the Home is staffed to meet the increasing complex needs of our residents: It is evident that the nursing shortage will continue for some time forcing us to be creative in developing new ways of recruiting RN's. Moreover, we must be mindful of the possibility of losing our current RN's due to illness, stress, and other job markets. At the present time there are RPN's available, and we must recognize the contribution that they offer to quality resident care. Recommendation: THAT Director of Homes and Seniors Services and the Director of Human Resources be authorized to hire 2 regular part-time RPN's for a 6 month term to fill the RN vacancies and that we continue to explore options available for recruitment and retention of Registered staff. Respectfully submitted, Approved for Submission ÎJ1~r0 (tm1J Marilyn D. Fleék Director of Homes and Senior Services 2001 CORRESPONDENCE - June 26th Items for Consideration - ATTACHED Mr. George MacDonald, Mayor, Town of Midland, with a resolution petitioning the Provincial Government to provide legislation to municipalities permitting the option of determination of opening prayer by municipal councils. 1 Ms. Kathy Reid, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Stirling-Rawdon, with a resolution concerning the deferral of radio communication fees collected by the Federal Government and municipally owned vehicle licensing fees collected by the Provincial Government. 2 Mr. Edward R. Sajecki, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, with an invitation to attend the Ontario Smart Growth strategy with Ministry staff on Thursday, June 28, 2001, 1-4 p.m County of Middlesex Building, London 3 Theresa Wates, Circulation Control, Municipal World Inc., with information concerning the Municipal World Charter Program available to subscribers of the magazine 44 4 Page 1J1J2 01 P CLERK-Elgin Co lR2 8191 !A~ 418 97 The Corporation of the Town of Midland 575 Dominion Avcnue, Midland, Ontario Phone: 705-526-4275 Fax; 705-526-9971 Emai c1cr1cs@!()wn.midJ¡JJjJl.on.ca 1 519 633 7661 FAX NO, ASSOCIATion OF?-> AMO 08:58 PM EST 1J6/IJB/1J1 22:IJB:1J2 FR . JUN-08-0 June 6, 2001 of All Municipalities of Ontario Procedures in the Conduct of Council Part of Council Members Use of Or.nin¡: Prayer Meetings he Mayors and Cound To He: ~.s Wo are s(:eking enabling logislation that gives Municipal Councils the right to deterrníne tho !ISO of an opening prayer of their choosing. We trust you will find the following resolution self- explanatory and seek yuur support in petitioning the senior levels of government for the permissive legislation. Without it, for cxample, COllneils cannot recite the Lord's PI'ayer as pe¡' a ruling of the Onlario Court of Appe,,! (Freitag ats Town of Penctanguishene, 1999) Thcre is. of course, the clemont of tradition and concern, too, as to the potential impact on other Christia.n obsc,'v<lllces such as recognitloll of Christmas Day. Easter Sunday alld Good Priday as statutory holidays. 1f government offices can be closed in recognition of Good Friday, a Christian holiday, it scems consistent and reaôonable that a government body can recite the Lord'.I Prayer as a matter of procedura I choice WHIŒEAS the M,micipal Act of the Statutes of Ontario provides that Councils for municipalities shall adopt a proccdural by-law for governing the calling, placc, and proceeding uf mce.tìngs, and; detennining their of WHF.REAS Council herein deems it e~pòdie"t alld a right to have the optioll opening prayer during the pl"Oceeding of their Council meetings, and; this WHEREAS it is herein deemed e~pedicn! to pursue pertincnt and permissive legislation 01 matter in viðw of a Sepwmbcr 23, 1999 Ontario Court of Appeal ruling; NOW TnER1~FORE ßE IT RESOLVED THAT The Ontario Legislaturò be herein petitioned to provide the nccessary legislation to municipalities that would permit the determillation of an opening prayer by Municipal Couucils in the proceedings of Council meetings seek any required support in all to ensure the continuod spirit and The Ontario .cgislature be herein petitioncd to appropriate manner from the Government of Canada ÎnH'tlt of the Canadian Charter of Rights and l'reedoms 2. Support for this motion be sought from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, al Memhers of the Provincial Legislature, all municipalities of Onlario, and local members of Parliament. 3 Mayor Ckorg¢ MacDonald 45 Tb.II ØlJ4It!tbl 16 pruvldrd undl't tQntrøCI.1I g [l1I.Ìd. .t:NÌ« b)'IhÐ o(iglblll.lmg OfþQitaUQa, aud d(lql 1101, m.a,_fUr rl:n«t .lIe vil:"". "II' PI1:I.ÎUoÐII ut lbc AuðcialWa ot MIUllt.lpllitlu Ør Qntario (AMO),ltJ r,ub:;\diArv fOLIII'I~lliu, O(Jt'~", dltt(l<lt.I or ø¡~ntl'_ Page 883 CLERK-Elgin Co 1 519 633 7661 ASSOCIATion OF?-) EST 86/88/81 22:88:46 02 P.ØØ2/002 P 619 6191 416 97 TO:416 971 FAX NO, 613-395-0864 RAWDON AMO STIRLING FR 06:59 PM JUN-ØS-2ØØl 14:59 FRDM:TWP JUN-08-0 ---,,-~~ o/g9J P,O. BOX 40, STIII~ING, ONTARIO MOM ,eo r61~1 ~D$oOee4 FAX June 7, 2001 of the Township of.Stù:ling.Rawdon To All Ont8J:io MUI];cipnIities At a rneeting held on June 4,2001 the COUIJci pas$«I the following resolution "That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of. Stirling-Rawdon requeslS the indefmite deferraJ of radio communicntion fees, for municipal purposes, collected by the Federal Government and furthcnnore (he indefinite deferraJ of municipality oW1led vehicle IicenSÙ11! f<:c:s collcctc:d by thc Provincial Government respectively. safcty and Wberca.q deferraJ of $uc!:I fees aíds in the economic development of the health. ~lfm:e that thcse services provide to municipalities And whereas the sllvings to munlcipaJ governments for radio licensing and vehicle licensing go directly to reserve funds for fire protection police set\lices, publie works departments and pubHc transportation s~rvices, and equipment that And wher~a..~ those reserve funds provide the necessary ".lIicles c.nhancc the public welt';¡re. safety and protection Now it be resolved that the Counei] for the COlpOration of tbe Township of Stirling- Rawdou supports enactment of FedcraJ legislation to defer collecting licensing fees of all rnulj,kipally owncd services rC(uiring radio communications including fire protection, police services, public works services and transportation services And funhcr resolved thal said council supports enoctment of ProvinciallegisJation to defer collecting licensing fees for all municipally owned vehicles as pet ¡,¡bove, And further resolved thllt the savings from said lìcensing fees be pUI directly into the reserve funds of ~ sen-icc, respective to the savings, to be used {OJ: the procurement of and the upgradÍlls to the vehicles and equipment necessary to pmvide these services. And fw:tber resolved to so notify the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Transportation. the Association ofMunicípalíties ofOntlllio, the Ontario Fire Mauhal's Office, local MPP's, the Federal Minis!e¡: ofJndustry, loca! MP's And further resolve to petition fellow municipaUtics of Ontario, through AMO, to support this resolution and forward this support 10 their respective Federal and Provincially elected represen1atives." C'anicd. would be appreciated if this resolution could be considered by your Counel [I YO\lU truly, Kathy Reid, AMCT, CMO Clcrk-Admin.istralor 46 ~~- ~h~ ntlli m"h~r;111$ flrov~ll<\r ~'mlt>lc£ ata iJldd Benke- lIy th~ origlrllulnp: Ot'g:anÎ:Ul\!oD, I1nd does MI IIcccnnrily rdl~d 11t~ ~ ¡1~"''1 tlr fI(\ïllíllll~ or Iho ^S~(~iLlI;(nI ut MLlldct(lalíli,,~ flf Onlfltj) (AMO), ~ "1.1\\'il¡¡¡.£!iromllntli";~!l~t~n, tli[rc~t~~~~~:." Q.(fa ~ko-k - ~?'W o ® Ontari Ministère des Affaires municipales et du Logement Division des relations provinciales-municipales 777, me Bay 14c étage Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Téléphone: (416) 585-6600 Télécopieur: (416) 585-6467 Ministry of Municipal Affairs aud Housing Prov¡ncial~Municîpal Relations Division 777 Bay St 14th Fir Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Telephone: (416) 585-6600 Fax: (416) 585-6467 2001 June 13 2001 JUN 14 Mark G. McDonald Chief Administrative Officer The County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive ST. THOMAS ON N5R 5Vl Dear Mr. Mark McDonald: On behalf of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and further to our Minister's letter to your head of council on May 22, I would like to invite you and your head of councilor your designate( s) to discuss the government's Ontario Smart Growth strategy with ministry staff. You may wish to send additional staff or council members, but space may be restricted to 2 persons per municipality, deperíding on the availability of space and to ensure all municipalities are represented. As you know, the government is developing a long-term Smart Growth strategy to promote and encourage growth in ways that will sustain a strong economy, build strong communities and support a healthy environment. Making Smart Growth work will require collaborating and forming partnerships and integrating decisions on development, infrastructure and the environment. Municipal input will be essential to the success of an Ontario Smart Growth strategy. On May 18, 2001, the government began a stakeholder consultation process on Smart Growth which will visit 17 regions across the province. Municipal leaders and staff have been invited to these regional sessions. As a follow-up to these meetings, our regional staff are organizing meetings with heads of council and senior municipal staffto discuss in greater depth the government's goals and principles for Smart Growth as they relate directly to l11unicipalities. The municipal consultatiQn me~ting in your region win be held «)ll Thursday June 28, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Middlesex Room of the Middlesex Building, 399 Ridout Street North in London. as innovative We are interested in knowing how you are addressing Smart Growth in your municipality, as well ideas you may have for encouraging Smart Growth in your community. An agenda for the meeting is attached. Please let Lorilee Riddell from the Municipal Services Office - Southwestern (519) 873-4020 or 1-800-265-4736 know if you will be able to participate or speak to William Pol if your have any questions. In the meantime, I encourage you to visit our Smart Growth Web site www.smartgrowth.gov.on.ca for a copy of our consultation gnide Get Engaged...in Ontario Smart Growth. .12 47 322(06/95) 2 I look forward to hearing your views on how we can encourage Smart Growth in your region. 48 Sincerely: _ / ~~ Assistant Deputy Minister ONTARIO SMART GROWTH MUNICIPAL CONSULTATION Lambton and London Middlesex, Elgin, Middlesex Room, County of Middlesex Building 399 Ridout Street North, London Thursday June 28, 1 - 4 p.m. (See map on the back of this page) AGENDA Introduction 00 p.m. I Overview Presentation - Smart Growth Issues Smart Growth Municipal Issues Open Discussion with the municipal representatives o p.m. 30 p.m. I I I Working Break Round table discussion to prioritize proposed Smart Growth goals and actions 2:00 p.m. Overview Presentation - Smart Growth Ideas Smart Growth Innovations and Solutions Round table discussion 2:20 p.m. 2:40 p.m. Sharing of local Smart Growth ideas Open discussion with municipal representatives 3:40 p.m. Closing remarks and wrap up Closing 3:55 p.m. 4:00 p.m. To confirm your attendance or if you have any questions please call 1-800-265-4736 toll free or (519) 873-4020 and speak to Lorilee Riddell, or William Pol, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Municipal Services Office - Southwestern. 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W~ Theresa Wates Circulation Control ~ qp 52 ONTARI~ST MUNICIPAl CONflRENCE ... .. f ..l1li Association 0 IIIIIlI Municipal-Manager. . .. Clerks and Treasure, III of Ontario 2001 CORRESPONDENCE - June 26th end a Honourable Brad Clark, Ministry of Transportation, acknowledging Council's resolution concerning allocation of fuel tax revenues to municipalities. (ATTACHED) nformation - (Consent A Items for 1 AMO Member Communication - For Your Information: 1) "AMO Submits Report on Financing of Waterworks to Walkerton Inquiry"; 2) "AMO and Ontario 911 Advisory Board Make Submission to CRTC on BNAS". (ATTACHED) 2. Federation of Canadian Municipalities, with information regarding FCM's National Symposium: Communities in an Urban Century. (ATTACHED) 3 Terry Carroll, United Way of Elgin-St.Thomas, with a newsletter follow-up to the E5 "Where do you want Elgin to be in 5 years?" workshop held in May. (ATTACHED) 4 Honourable David Turnbull, Ministry of the Solicitor General, responding to the County's support for the City of Weiland and the Town of Oakville's resolutions regarding the funding proposal from the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs. (ATTACHED) 5. Phyllis Ketchabaw, Clerk, Town of Aylmer, endorsing the resolution of the County of Brant concerning cross-border ambulance services. (ATTACHED) 6. Ontario News Release, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, regarding "New Ontario Legislation will Protect Water and Set Clear Standards for Farms". (ATTACHED) 7 training modules AMO - Municom Network, with information regarding on-line available over the Internet. (ATTACHED) 8 Judi Hartman, Deputy Registrar General, Ministry of Consumer and Business Services, with information concerning the "Amendment to Regulation 1094 under the VITAL STATISTICS ACT by the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services (MCBS)" (ATTACHED) 9 Honourable James M. Flaherty, Minister of Finance, acknowledging Council's support for the funding of fire services in the Province of Ontario. 10 Steve Peters, M. P. P., Elgin-Middlesex-London, with copies of correspondence to: 1) the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding funding for municipalities to help with the cost of downloading of services; 2) the Attorney General and Minister of Native Affairs regarding exemption for municipalities re: Provincial Court filing and enforcement fees; 3) the Minister of the Environment regarding sharing of costs for residential recycling programs by industry and municipalities. 11 53 2 12 St. Thomas REACT Inc. Newsletter (ATTACHED) 13 Honourable Chris Hodgson, Ministry Municipal Affairs and Housing, with an update on recent changes to the Municipal Performance Measurement Program. (ATTACHED) 14. Honourable James M. Flaherty, Ministry of Finance, announcing the Ministry of Finance's Community Reinvestment Fund consultations to begin shortly. (ATTACHED) 15. Lucas Thacker, University of Guelph, with a copy of the Nutrient Management Bylaws in the Province of Ontario report. (ATTACHED) Additional Correspondence from the Township of Malahide introduced to Council by Deputy Warden Wilson. R. Millard, CAOIClerk, Township of Malahide, proposed entrances in Hamlet of Copenhagen. ~tÆ ..''''''. Ontario Mlnistère des Transports Bureau du ministre Édifice Ferguson, 3e étage 77, rue Wellesley ouest Toronto (Ontario) M7A 1Z8 (416) 327-9200 www.mto.gov.on.ca Ministry of Transportation Office of the Minister Ferguson Block, 3rd Floor 77 Wellesley 51. West Toronto, Ontario M7A 1Z8 (416) 327-9200 www.mto.gov.on.ca 2001 JUN 8 2001 Mrs. Sandra J. Heffren Deputy Clerk County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5Vl May 31 Heffren: Thank you for your letter forwarding me a copy of the County of Elgin's resolution regarding allocating a portion of fuel tax revenues to municipalities for dedicated road infrastructure maintenance, which was also forwarded to me by Steve Peters, MPP, Elgin-Middlesex-London. Dear Mrs. As you may know, any proposal to change existing practices involving the use of provincial revenues from transportation-related sources would need to be considered by my colleague, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance. I am therefore forwarding a copy of your letter to him for his consideration. Thank you again for bringing the County's resolution to my attention. Yours sincerely, Brad Clark Minister 55 Hon. Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance Steve Peters, MPP, Elgin-Middlesex-London cc Page BB2 p, 01/01 AssociatÌl:)n of Municipalities of Ontario CLERH-Elgin Co - 416 971 6191 £.tt1j 393 1 519 £,33 7£,£,1 FAX NO. ASSOCIATION OF?-} AMO rUE 05:24 PM EST B£,/B5/B1 22:18:29 JUN-05-0 For Your 6nformati Unlvurtllty AVef'tU~1 .sul!ß 1701 Toronto, ON M5G 1f::e (410) 971-9699' fa" (416) 97'1·6101 ~"'BoII: ðMO@Bn\O,munloom.com Tel: on Members of Council To the attention of the Clerk and Council. Please ensure that copies of this are distributed to all 011024 ry AMO Submits Report on Financing of Waterworks to Walkerton ,"qui FYI June 5, 2001 Immediate Attl.!ntion For Municipa AMO and its partners, MEA and OGRA, have prepared a study on the Financing of Waterworks for the Walkerton Commission SsIJ6 Facts This week, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, in association with the Municipal Engini~ers Association (MEA) Clnd the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) submitted a report to the Walkerton Inquiry Commission, entitled, "Financing of Municipal Waterworks: Analysis and Case Studies': The report was prepared as AMO, OGRA and MEA's contribution to Part II of the Walkerton Inquiry. AMO received funding from the Commission to prepare the report, The AMO/MEAlOGRA paper, along with submissions from other parties, will be discussed at the Walkerton Inquiry Expert Meetinl~ on Municipal Finance, on June 20ih in Toronto, and again at the Inquiry's Public Meeting on the same subject, later in the summer, The report includes four case studies of the capacity and sustainability of municipal financing of their water works. The case studies were prepared by Pricewaterhouse Coopers. A major conclusion of the report is that a move to full cost recovery for municipal water services would provide municipalities with increased revenue to invest in water infrastructure and services. However, it would also result in a significant increase in water rates. In some cases, for water systems with low customer density, this increase could prove prohibitively expensive. Any move towards full cost recovery must therefore begin with a sound analysis of the impact on water rates in all parts of Ontario, and the capacity for rate payers to pay these increased costs, Even with full-cost recovery, other financing sources and tools, including senior government assistance, may be needed to help municipalities finance their waterworks. The report will be posted on theAMO website at~.mu/1icom.coro.. and on the Walkerton Commission web site at ~,~.ªJk~.tI.9D'n.ç.uj.tY&.9_m senior policy advisor, at 416-971-9856. ext 329 For more information, please contact Nicola Crawha or at I!£[awb-ª!I(ã)aJJ}Q,.!I)1!.t1icQ!I1J<om This in/ormation is DVa/ïable througlJ AMO's subscription based MUNICOM network at !t!!Yf.'!!Jn/.lnic.o'J1..c.om. 56 (416) 971-9856 For transmission problems. contact: Page 882 CLERK-Elgin Co 1 519 G33 7GGl ASSOCIATion OF?-) EST 8G/18/81 22:8G:42 01/01 Association of Municipalities of Ontario p, 6191 ~~. 416 97 FAX NO. 393 UniversitY AI/enu~r Suite 1701 Toronto, ON M5G 1E!3 Tel: (416) 971·9656' ",,' (416) 971-6191 emalt: amo@Bmo.munlcom,oom For 6nformation AMO PM 5 MON 04 JUN-18-0 Members of Council To the attention of the Clerk and Council. Please ensure that copies of this are distributed to all June 18, 2001 FYI" 01/025 ADVISORY BOARD MAKE SUBMISSION TO CRTC ON BNAS mmediate Attention For Canada Application to Destandardize and Withdraw the Bell Neutral Answer AMO AND ONTARIO 9-1-1 Bel Issue: Tariff Notice No.65-(8- Service (BNAS). and to further withdraw the Background: Beil Canada's application is to destandardize BNAS effective July 2,2001 service in Its entirety no later than February 2003. Point for al Primary Answer Numerous Ontario municipalities have come to reply on BNAS as their 9-1-1- calls . Thejoint submission outlines how Bell's application understates the Impact to these municipalities and that the lime frames outlined for the withdrawal of BNAS are restrictive and impractical. The submission among other matters sets out:- the practical concerns with renewing agreements on a monthly basis effective July 2 (Bell's proposal) and the lead time to do a municipal tendering process; the work Involved In re-configuring a municipality's 9-1-1- network to route to an alternative provider; lhe added time and municipal resources and; the unknown capacity of alternative providers to assume the BNAS role for the large number of municipalities affected in the next 20 months. '!!:;NW.111 unic_Qffi.C_Om A complete copy of the submission is available on . www.municom.com. Director of Policy and Government Relations at (416) 971-9856 ex\. 316. tl¡rough AMO's subscription based MUNfCOM network at 1'l1i5 information is availnble Info: Contact Pat Vanini (416) 971-9856 further Transmission problems: For 57 .---...- .y.--...... ...--,....--. (FCM) Attend FCM's National Symposium Communities in an Urban Century Toronto, Ontario, October 4-5, 2001 15, 2001 Complete Below and Fax Back to (613) 241-2126 Before June to Receive Your Program and Registration Package. Federation of Canadian Municipalities Elected and Appointed Municipal Municipal governments in Canada have far fewer legislative and financial options available than European and U.S. counterparts. This inadequacy must be addressed. In response to the Prime Minister's Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues, FCM is organizing a national symposium to rethink municipal powers and to develop a toolkit of mechanisms needed to ensure the competitiveness of Canadian communities. Invited to Attend Officials are Hear from international and Canadian experts in municipal finance, governance, urban planning, sustainability, economic development, and global competitiveness. Other participants include senior federal and provincial representatives as well as members of the private sector. Send a team of political and managerial representatives. A team approach will allow for comprehensive discussion of these complex issues. Symposium Highlights Creating a New Legislative Framework for Municipal Governments. in Canada Funding Mechanisms for Transit, Municipal Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Overcoming Barriers to Implementing e-Government and e-Commerce Developing New Partnerships with the Private Sector New Revenue Sources for Municipal Governments Enhanced UrbanlRural Cooperation Innovative European and U.S. Funding Models 2001 Complete Below and Fax Back to (613) 241-2126 Before June 15, to Receive Your Program and Registration Package. Title Name Municipality " Address Postal Code Provice/T erritory. Fax Telephone E-mai United Way Thomas of Elgin-St. June 8, 2001 3 200\ I JUN Mr. Mark G. McDonald Chief Admin. Officer County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5VI Day Workshop - May Dear Mr. McDonald; E5 "Where do you want Elgin to be in 5 years?" Full 11 th at the Southwold Keystone Complex in Shedden Re: We would like you to have a copy of our Newsletter/Report briefly outlining what a large and diverse group of people accomplished in one day, and what it means for the future of Elgin County ... for the next five years. This event saw people gather together for a sharing of ideas, visions and concerns; to pinpoint what it takes to build a strong and healthy community. Many were astounded to realize the abundance of resources already available in their conununities, and at the same time, were happy to learn they were not alone in what they believed was missing. You will see an edited version of the many assets (resources) identified in each community, and a list of needs or gaps, which, following the mapping exercise and voting process, evolved as projects to be tackled. We hope you will take part in the development of these projects as they begin to take shape. If you see a role for yourself or your organization in helping a project in any way become reality, your suggestions, conunents or ideas would be very welcome. So please, just call me (the undersigned) at 631-3171. YOl t y, I / ~ / Terry CalrØ'll, C.E.O United W/.y E5 Ordinator - Dorrell Garraway FAX 519-631-9253 59 ThomasONN5P IB8, 519-631-3171 Registered Charity No. 118897107 RROOOI . St. Enclosure 400 Talbot St. -9lep0Jd In May 11th - Southwold Keystone Complex - Workshop . . . 121 people comprising business people, labour, municipal representatives and community leaders, as well as caring and interested individuals came together to "brain storm". This sharing of ideas, visions, hopes and dreams was anticipation of arriving at a common goal or goals for all communities in all of Elgin County. Following a tasty breakfast, the day kicked off with a dynamic speech by keynote speaker, Mike Bruce, Regional Manager for Community Capacity Building, H.R.D.C., Newfoundland and Labrador. The enthusiastic participants then broke into 4 groups: East Elgin, West, Central and St. Thomas to list assets (resources) and needs (gaps) in their communities. Using an asset-mapping process the groups arrived at projects that they thought should be tackled. At the end of the day, many signed up as volunteers to work on one or more of the projects which emerged. During lunch there was a business panel composed of Doug Malloch, AI Riddell and Bob Ashcroft. Each one spoke of the participation by industrylbig business in building better communities, and indicated a willingness to expand that role beyond the financial. Here is an edited version of the many and varied assets you identified which make you proud of the places where you live, work and play. . . and what you decided is missing, identified as needs, which evolved as projects. Eaðt: a,,,eið (Uðo.wtœ.ð) Diverse Culture - Mennonite/Anùsh - Gathering Place; Old Petes & Aylmer farm markets Police College -large employer/outreach facilities Grocery/Pharmacy & transportation for elderly/newcomers Schools -leaders with the community; promote activities, sports Churches - many; for all people - Youth programs and community programs TV lMedialNewspapers - Aylmer Express, AM Telecom -low German radio station Movement for Arena Development M.C.C. - Meunonite Resource Centre Old Town Hall Service Groups (men's and women's) - too many to name Seniors Homes/Long Term Care - Victoria Place, Kensington, Sunnyside, Myrtle, to name only a few 60 2 [f~ tIiat Enwtged- East Elgin Health Centre; 2. Diversified Manufacturing & Industry Weðt: (L,ðdð (1te60UJtœð) - Good access to Technology - Libraries, Information Elgin Good trades people Emergency Services By-laws and law enforcement Good mix of Ages & CulturesÆducation/Churches W.E.D.S./Choral SocietyIYellow Cottage ArenalRecreation Centre Lots of Parks - Sports - Rec. - walking trails Good sewage system; roads Employment Workshops -learning opportunities all ages Large & Small Businesses/jobs/entrepreneurs Links to urban centres - 401, Hwy. 2, 3 Farm Markets/OrchardsIFall Fairs/ Swain's Greenhouse Seniors Groups & Long Term Care facilities - Bobier Villa, Caledonia Gardens, Beattie Haven, to name only a few Affordable Housing e.g. WECHC Supportive Housing Hospital/Funeral Homes/Cemeteries Service Groups (men's & women's) in all regions - too numerous to name Chamber of CommerceÆCDC Volunteer Youth in the Millennium V.O.N./Red Cross/Alzheimers/Walk-in Clinics, etc. Aylmer Community Services/YWCAÆmployment Elgin/HRDC - provincial! federal/local Police & Fire protection/emergency services Donut "Capital" - Spicers Amish Co-Op, manufacturing, newspapers, entrepreneurial Cross-Canada Trails Good Agriculture, Scenery, Climate, Culture, Environment BeachesIPortlcommercial fishing Local businesses/skilled work force/low farm debt New Main Street Program water/sewers .N eedð (gajJð) - Community Centre, Youth Centre, more trees, clean water, better leadership, diversified manufacturing & industry, health centre & accessibility 1 .Needð ( gajJð) - Affordable family housing; Access to municipal water/better water security/affordable; wildlife preservation; enhanced walking trails; indoor pool; communication network; centralized youth facility with a variety of programs & services, trained & tolerant personnel; Economic Development Board for all 6 3 of West Elgin to plan strategies, attract large & small; environmentally ftiendly industry; encourage new business; partnering by local business people to sell "ourselves" :J~ tfwt Enwtgd- I. Centralized Youth Facility - variety of programs & services - trained & tolerant personnel; 2. Economic Development Board for all of West Elgin - to plan strategies to encourage new business; partnership - i. e. local people - no consultants - sell "ourselves". special CALIPSO Days & Child & Family Counselling Campgrounds Golf Courses, Monteith Medical ~ðetð (~cuvtœð) Lake Erie, Waterways, Kettle & Talbot Creeks Port/Harbour - Commercial fishing Beaches, hiking trails, conservation areas Moore Water Gardens Beautiful communities and public spaces Tourist Accommodations - B & Bs, Iuns, Motels, Emergency Services - 911 Favourable climate Churches, Schools, Historical & Horticultural Societies Artists Good jobs/employment Entertainment opportunities - Theatre, Winery, Restaurants, events, Rosy Rhubarb, The H.U.B. Arenas, skateboard parks Youth Clubs - 4H, Cubs, Scouts, Girl Guides Good Volunteer base Medical Care facilities - C.A. Bell (Port Stanley), Seniors and Long Term Care Facilities Meals-On- Wheels & Palliative Care, Red Cross Library services Good roads, snow removal Taxi services Women's Shelter; Family & Children's Services; .N eedð (gapð) - Upgrades to water & sewers; Harbour development; Transportation - Port Stanley/St. Thomas/London link; more social housing; pedestrian & biking lanes; universally paved roads; leadership training for youth/young adults for planning & implementing projects; rural economic development :J~ tfwt Enwtgd- I. LeadershipTraining for Youth and Young Adults for Planning & Implementing Projects (expand on Youth Start philosophy) in conjunction with intergenerational oversight (umbrella); 2. Rural Economic Initiative: - bring stake holders together - could include - dedicated staff, i. e. not an add-on to some else's job - develop partnerships in rural economic development. 62 4 St. [jfwtna6: ~ðdð (fteðCJWtœ¡)) - 25% More Life - Growth Potential Downtown 2 Hours. "Free" Parking Skilled Workforce Iron Horse Festival Art Galleries/Museums Playhouse/Theatre Academy of Music Trans Canada Trail Music in the Park (pinafore Park) Chamber of Commerce Service Groups Recycling Program At-the-curb Compo sting Industrial Investment in Community HospitallWalk-in Clinic/Doctors/Altemative Health Care Seniors Centre & Long Term Care Facilities St. Anne's Centre - recreational, charitable and entertainment facility Affordable Housing Bus Service (needs improvement)/Para Transit/Taxis Airport 911 Emergency Service YMCA Doug Tarry Sports Complex Public Access to Internet - Information Elgin - Library YWCA Elementary/Secondary Schools Fanshawe College, Oxford Learuing Centre Adult Leaming Centre Speech & Language Services (ECCAC) Churches - diverse Arenas, Parks, Soccer Fields, Ball Diamonds, Teunis, Curling, Swimming Summer Camps 99.9% houses on sanitary sewers 100% potable water Water Purification/Sewer Treatment Plants Crime StopperslNeighbourhood WatchIBlock Parents Alzheimer Registration Women's Shelter/2nd Stage Housing Food Bank L.EAP. - Learning, Eaming & Parenting - teen moms) Junior Achievement Sexual Health ClinicSc· Volunteer Youth in the Millennium Media - Rogers Cable TV/St. Thomas Times-Journal Wildlife Appreciation, Animal Aide, Veterinarians 63 5 Pinafore Sanctuary & Pond Naturalized Ravines cm - Communities in Bloom Downtown MuralsIParkettes K.C.C.A. Tree Planting, Boulevard Tree Planting, Community Gardens - Red Cross & United Way .Ned, (gapð)- Policy re: non-use of pesticides; walking, cycling pathltrail- master plan; provide opportunities for re- cycling on public property (parks); improved public transportation; expand sewage capacity; community focus centre - Town Square/central gathering place; support for cultural centre, etc.; improve N/S links between Talbot/William Streets; committee to the Main Street program; improve parking; more . designated green spaces; Mentor Program for youth & seniors together; large community centre/variety of partners; way to bring urban & rural communities together; technology counectivity across Elgin; more accessibility to social services 3 [f~ tfwt Ûtw«pd- 1. Youth Strategy - Activities & Centre - skills/mentors; 2. Improved Public Transportation; Main Street Program; 4. Large Commnnity Centre; 5. Social Planning Council. 64 ~ Ontario CM01-02000 & 02269 JUN 14 2001 Ministère du Solliciteur général Ministry of the Solicitor General the Bureau du mlnistre 25, rue Grosvenor 11' étage Toronto. ON M7A 1Y6 Téléphone: (416) 326-5075 Télécopieur: (416) 326-5085 Office of Minister 25 Grosvenor 8t 11th Floor Toronto, ON M7A 1Y6 Telephone: (416) 326-5075 Facsimile: (416) 326-5085 JUN 0 5 2001 Mrs, Sandra J. Heffren Deputy Clerk County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas ON N5R 5V1 Heffren Thank you for your letter advising me of the resolution passed by council in support the motion by the City of Weiland and the Town of Oakville regarding the funding proposal from the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC). I welcome the opportunity to respond. of Mrs Dear The introduction of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (FPPA) established a new framework for the provision of fire protection in Ontario. The FPPA shifted the focus of the Ontario fire service to place a priority on fire prevention and public education. While fire suppression will continue to be the most visible part of a fire department's responsibilities, mandatory fire prevention and public education will send a clear message that prevention and public education are the most important factors for fire safety in Ontario today. This new framework for the provision of fire protection in Ontario also included specific roles for the province and municipalities. Within this framework, municipalities are responsible for funding and delivering services and the province is responsible for providing advice, guidance and support to municipalities. The government, through the Office of the Fire Marshal and the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council, already provides significant support to the fire service. The Office of the Fire Marshal provides leadership, advice and assistance, education and expertise through a variety of programs and activities, including the following: developing public education programs; developing fire prevention programs and materials for use by the fire service; participating in research activities; conducting fire investigations; operating the Ontario Fire College; and delivering training programs in the field. ./2 I I I 65 Heffren Mrs. Sandra J Page two c In the recent Throne Speech, bur government announced that it was focusing on three priorities: growth, fiscal responsibility and accountability. Responsible, and often difficult choices are required to keep the economy growing. Governments at all levels experience challenges in setting spending priorities from among competing demands. I recently met with the representatives from the OAFC to discuss their funding proposal and advised them that due to the current fiscal environment, the government is not in a position to pursue the proposal. I realize that OAFC received this news with disappointment. Despite the challenges and difficult choices we all currently face, I continue to encourage new ideas and approaches that enhance public safety. advising me of Thankyouagain for trust that this information is of assistance to you council's views. Sincerely, 1r~µ1 David Turnbul Solicitor General Mr. Steve Peters, MPP ElgincMiddlesex-London C Mr. Sean Conway, MPP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke 66 , 010 P.Ol No 10 16 13'01 JUN ID:519-765-1446 TOWN 01 AYLMER OF AYLMER Cw'k )7 Kctd1rl/1uw 'h¡¡lIi,' 4ó 'hll".lt Strl!l't, W~"':F>l~ ^yIHlt;I,J'1 Ontan(") NS omœ: (519) 773-3164I',x: (519) 765-1446 Adminif;tmltJr . GrrwC'F: W",,,}d Admillistraliô TOWN 13,2001 June Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health & Long Term Care, 80 Grosvenor Street, He-Rburn Block, 10 H Floor, TORONTO,ON M7A 2C4 Town Council on resolution passed by Ayimer Honourable Sir: Please be advised of the following May 14th, 2001 "That Aylmer Town Council endorse the resolution of the County of Brant re: cross·border ambulance services, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Ministry of Health, AMO, M.P.P. Steve Peters, County of Brant, and County of Elgin." serious consideration resolution your Yours truly, I~~ ~~~ CI/rk Phyllis Ketchabaw Please give Aylmer's Mr. Steve Peters, MPP Elgin/Middlesex/London AMO County of Brant County of Elgin 67 c.c. 416-863-2101 news release .. , communique Please Call The County of Elgin In Case of Transmission Difficulties Please Deliver To ® Ontario Ministry 01 Agriculture, Ministère de l'Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs de 'Alimentation et des AI/aires rurales 13, 2001 NEW ONTARIO LEGISLATION WILL PROTECT WATER AND SET CLEAR STANDARDS FOR FARMS June TORONTO - The Ontario government is introducing a new law that would set and enforce clear, consistent standards for nutrient management on farms and protect the environment, announced Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Brian Coburn today. "We're proposing preventive measures to address the effects of agricultural operations and municipal activities and the safe and effective management of land-applied materials containing nutrients," Coburn said. "Clear requirements based on the work developed with farmers - and the best practices many farmers already use - will ensure sustainable growth, safeguard the environment and make rural Ontario attractive to economic inves1ment." "This proposed legislation will protect the environment with strong, new preventive measures. Highly trained Provincial Officers with a knowledge of agriculture will ensure focused and effective environmental enforcement of strong new standards," said Environment Minister Elizabeth Witmer. "We thank all the individuals, organizations and other stakeholders, who participated in the consultation process and encourage them to comment further on this proposed legislation." Under the proposed Nutrient Management Act 2001, clear new standards will be developed for all land-applied materials containing nutrients relating to agriculture· including livestock manure, commercial fertilizer, municipal biosolids, septage and industrial pulp and paper sludge. Stakeholders and the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) will partner with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs over the summer to develop the provincial standards. The proposed legislation would provide authority for regulations governing several areas including: mandatory Nutrient Management Plans (NMPs). certification of commercial land applicators of materials containing nutrients distance requirements for manure and biosolids application near wells and waterways. banning the land application of untreated septage over a five-year period. establishing and delivering associated education, training and certification programs .. .. .. .. .. ./2 68 materials containing 2 establishing a database system to record land applications of nutrients, with an initial focus on biosolids and manure. establishing minimum quality and application standards for land applied nutrients. · · The bill would provide for a framework to phase in standards over time, depending on the size of operations and the kinds of practices that are carried out. the following categories would be defined Large livestock operations (e.g. 450 Smaller livestock operations Other agricultural operations (e.g. greenhouses, mushroom livestock units) a minimum At · · · facilities. cash crops) The proposed legislation responds to consultations conducted with municipal, farm and environmental stakeholders; is consistent with the Environmental Commissioner's report; responds to the "Managing the Environment Report"; and fits with the government's Smart Growth vision. (version frança.ise disponible) 30 Barry Wilson MOE Minister's Office (416) 314-6739 Contact Jo-Anne Farq~har OMAFRA Mini ter's Office (416) 326-643 Mark Rabbior MOE Communications Branch (416) 314-6084 \. Invite Ontario home Invitez "Ontario à votre table Randy Jackiw OMAFRA Rescpurcas Management (519) 826-35T~ \. 69 ® Ontario background che d'information fi Ministry 01 Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minístère de l'Agriculture. de l'Alimentation et des Affaires rurales Act 2001 Proposed Nutrient Management Context As part of the Ontario government's Operation Clean Water strategy, the proposed Nutrient Management Act 2001 would provide for province-wide standards to address the effects of agricultural practices on the environment, especially as they relate to land-applied materials containing nutrients. The proposed legislation would provide authority to establish province-wide standards for the management of materials containing nutrients and set out requirements and responsibilities for farmers, municipalities and others in the business of managing nutrients. The sources of these nutrients include manure and other materials generated through agricultural operations, commercial fertilizers, biosolids generated by municipal sewage treatment, septage and pulp and paper sludge. Currently, the land application of these materials is governed by an array of legislative and regulatory provisions, guidelines, voluntary best management practices and a patchwork of municipal by-laws. There remains, however, a need for a comprehensive, clear, provincewide approach that protects the water, environment and well-being of communities in rural Ontario, while ensuring farmers can invest in and operate their farms with confidence. This need was confirmed by farmers themselves, municipalities, environmental groups and others during consultations held by the Task Force on Intensive Agricultural Operations in Rural Ontario during early 2000. The proposed legislation responds to the results of these consultations, and its development was guided by the "Managing the Environment" report released in January 2001, which strongly recommended an integrated approach to environmental management. The bill also addresses the issues and risks identified in the Environmental Commissioner's special report of July 2000, "The Protection of Ontario's Groundwater and Intensive Farming." It also builds on the government's Smart Growth Strategy which calls for well-planned and environmentally sensitive development. 70 2 would the legislation do? The proposed Nutrient Management Act was developed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) using the recommendations of many private and public sector sources. It would: What land-applied materials and set out a comprehensive and integrated approach to al the safe disposal of dead stock; ensure that all land-applied materials will be managed in a sustainable, beneficial manner which results in environmental protection; provide for clear, province-wide standards so that farmers can invest with confidence in their businesses; and increase public confidence in a sustainable future for agricultural and development. rural · · · · What's In the legislation? The bill is enabling legislation that would support the implementation of a comprehensive regulatory framework regarding nutrient management and other related farm practices in Ontario. The key to this proposed framework would be the Nutrient Management Plan (NMP which is a science-based tool identifying how manure, commercial fertilizers, other nutrients and existing soil fertility are effectively managed in an environmentally responsible manner. Different types of operations would have different requirements and eventually all land-applied materials containing nutrients would be managed according to a NMP. ) Many guidelines and other reference documents have already been developed which could provide a good basis for these standards. Examples include the Ontario Farm Environmental Coalition's Nutrient Management Strategy, Environmental Farm Plan and many Best Management Practices. The legislation would also provide enforcement authority. In line with other environmental legislation, provincial government officers who are knowledgeable in agriculture and the environment would have the authority to inspect and issue compliance and preventive orders. The legislation would also establish the right appeal to the Environmental Review Tribunal. to Municipal responsibilities would be clarified under the bill. New standards would replace the patchwork of municipal bylaws regarding nutrient management. Municipalities would have this as support for their continued responsibility for land use planning and building code approvals. It would also allow for the creation of local advisory committees to promote awareness of the new rules, and mediate local nutrient management noncompliance related issues. 'I Invite Ontario home Invilez l'Ontarlo à votre lable \,~ 1 7 3 Administratively, the legislation would provide for alternate delivery of the review and approval of NMPs and for the establishment of a registry for NMPs. It would provide the authority to establish fees for any activity undertaken. In the first two years MOE wíll coordinate the review and approvals of nutrient management plans and other requirements for large operations, while OMAFRA wíll review and approve NMPs for mid-sized livestock operations. The proposed legislation prohibits the delivery of enforcement through an alternative delivery mechanism. The proposed Act would re-affirm the ultimate authority of the Environmental Protection Act, the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Pesticides Act. It would also effect complementary amendments to these Acts, and the Farming and Food Production Protection Act. work? The proposed Nutrient Management Act, 2001 would provide the authority to develop and implement new, enforceable standards, supported by new inspection and compliance measures and new authority for remedial action and provincial enforcement. By recognizing the roles of both the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of the Environment, the bill would provide a framework for these ministries to work with a broad range of stakeholders to develop the specific standards. It How would would provide authority for regulations governing several areas, including Collecting, storing, handling, using and transporting materials containing nutrients; Establishing qualifications, education, training and certification for farmers and others applying materials containing nutrients to land; Establishing requirements for NMPs, including record keeping and filing; Providing for the use, establishment and access to a registry in which NMPs would be recorded; Enhancing regulations for the use and application of land applied nutrients; Establishing minimum distance separation requirements for land application and buildings to protect land and water; Using innovative technologies (e.g. composting) to manage materials containing nutrients; Mediating issues locally, including establishing local advisory committees: MOE wi deal with any issues related to noncompliance; Establishing categories of agricultural operations and standards relating to farm practices for these categories. Banning the land application of untreated septage over a \~ period five year \1 Invite Ontario home nv¡tez 'Ontario à votre table It · · · · · · · · · · 72 4 be Implemented? The bill would provide the authority to implement a risk-based approach called for in the Managing the Environment report. Different categories of operations would be regulated in different ways, focusing a greater level of attention and resources where the risk to the environment is greatest. The bill would provide for a framework to phase in standards over time, depending on the size of the operations and the kinds of practices that are carried out. it How would At a minimum the following categories would be defined: · Large livestock operations (e.g. 450 livestock units) · Smaller livestock operations · Other agricultural operations (e.g. greenhouses, mushroom facilities, cash crops) · Non-farm operations generating materials containing nutrients such as municipal sewage treatment facilities. Non-farm nutrient generators would be categorized separately from the agricultural operations. Any number of sub-categories could also be defined to ensure that different types of operations would be regulated in the most effective way. All farms would eventually be governed by new regulated farm practice standards. New standards would be established immediately for the new construction or expansion of large livestock operations. They would apply to existing larger animal operations within three years. Appropriate standards will be established for all other farms within five years. The bill would establish authority for a range of new approval and review requirements designed to minimize environmental risks. These would be most stringent for large livestock operations, which would need provincial certification, including approval for their NMPs. These operations would be inspected by a team of provincial government staff who are knowledgeable in agriculture and the environment. Mid-size livestock operations wanting to build or expand would be subject to provincial review. These and other agricultural and smaller livestock operations would be responsible for having up-to-date NMPs available for inspection and review. The bill would provide authority for several funotions including the review and approval of NMPs, education and training and certification to eventually be managed independently outside government. Education and training requirements would be an integral part of the new legislation, so that farmers and others with new responsibilities would be well-equipped to adhere to its standards and regulations be held over the summer. \1 Next Steps Consultations regarding the provincial standards wi Invite Ontario home Invllez I"Ontario à votre table \. 73 8&/13/81 22:87:81 EST ASSOCIATION OF?-> 1 519 &33 7&&1 CLERK-Elgin Co Page 882 JUN-13-01 WED 04:22 PM AMO FAX NO. 416 971 6191 P 01 ----..----.. - , ATTENTION: Hea Members of Cou I . 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Visit www.municom.com today and click on "VuBiz On-line Training" just under PRODUCTS & SERVICES Muni~~~~,~~ j,;/:~:;;;~t~~~1 ~~. 1 .. .~",,(.¡.I:'\III t,i .\t"'~:~:;')!"~·'"d()II[Mr'l . - " 74 416-863-2101 Please Call In Case of Transmission Difficulties Division Registrars The County of Elgin Attention Please Deliver To ® Ontario Mlnl$tère des Services aux consommateurs et aLlX entfoprisðs 250, rLle Yonge. 3SO' étage Toronto ON MSB 2N5 Ministry of Consumer and Business Services 250 Yonge Street, 35111 Floor Toronto ON M582N5 12,2001 June Date Amendment to Regulation 1094 under the VITAL STA TISTICS ACT by the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services (MCBS) Subject: Sir/Madam The Office of the Registrar General (ORG) would like to inform you of a new regulation which has been filed under the Vital Statistics Act and has now come into effect. Dear The new regulation enables registered nurses in the extended class, RN(EC)s,. to complete and sign medical certificates of death when a deatA :~ ~xpected. RN(EC)s must complete an educational session with the ORG in order to be able to complete and sign Medical Certificates of Death. The Expanded Nursing SeNÍces for Patients Act, introduced by the Ministry of Health and proclaimed on February 11, 1998, allows registered nurses who have demonstrated competence as Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners and obtained registration in the extended class, to have additional regulatory authority to perform specific activities. The Ministry of Health requested that one of the expanded functions for RN(EC)s should be the completion and signing of a Medical Certificate of Death when: last legally last The nurse had primary responsibility for the care of the deceased during hislher illness; The death was expected during the last illness of the deceased; A documented medical diagnosis of a terminal disease had been made by a qualified medical practitioner during the last illness of the deceased; There was a predictable pattern of decline for the deceased during h illness; and No unexpected events or complications arose during the last I deceased. is/her ness of the · · · · · 75 All registered nurses in Ontario currently have the authority to pronounce death when death is expected. However, under the Vital Statistics Act, administered by the ORG, only licensed medical doctors and coroners were able to complete and sign a Medical Certificate of Death. As the certificate is required before a body can be moved, or funeral arrangements can be acted upon, this can be a problem with considerable emotional and practical impact upon bereaved families. The problem is accentuated in isolated communities, where a physician may not be readily available. This regulatory change will aid bereaved families by making it easier to arrange the timely removal of a body and to make funeral arrangements, particularly in small communities. The educational sessions are scheduled to begin in June 2001. RN(EC)s will receive materials in advance. Information about the sessions will be provided directly to the approximately 400 qualified RN(EC)s. 76 Sincerely, Judi Hartman Deputy Registrar General Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street SI. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1 C4 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 Emai yj Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416) 325-7262 Email: steve@stevepeters.com steve@stevepeters.com 20m JUN 18 14,2001 Honourable Chris Hodgson Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing 17th Floor 777 Bay Street Toronto, ON. M5G 2E5 June with Dear Minister: Please find enclosed a correspondence from the County of Elgin endorsing a City of Woodstock resolution calling on your Government for much needed and deserved financial assistance. The funding in question would be used to assist municipalities their budgetrequirements and offset any municipal tax increases. Minister, the source of financial concerns for Ontario municipalities like the County of Elgin is clearly rooted in the Mike Harris Government's seemingly endless policy of downloading services on already overburdened municipalities. As the Province has already funded the City of Toronto to offset its budgetary needs, this request is both fair and rationale. I would appreciate your giving serious thought to this resolution, responding to the County of Elgin and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, ~-'c ~~ Steve Peters, M.P.P Elgin- Middlesex-London 77 Cc: The County of Elgin Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street SI. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1 C4 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 Ernail: steve@stevepeters.com ~ Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416)325-7262 Ernail: steve@stevepeters.com JUN IS' 2001 14,2001 Honourable David Young Attorney General and Minister for Native Affairs II th Floor 720 Bay Street Toronto, ON. M5G 2K1 June Dear Minister: Please find enclosed a correspondence from the County of Elgin in support of County of Renfrew resolution. The municipality is calling on your Government to exempt municipal partners managing Provincial Offences Courts from the requirement to pay filing and enforcement fees to both the Small Claims Court and Superior Court of Justice. Minister, the municîpalities present a strong case for the adoption of this resolution. As the County notes, municipalities are attempting to collect fine monies, including victim surcharges payable to the Province. Although these surcharges represent about 21 per cent of the total outstanding receivables, municipalities are not exempt from paying enforcement-related fees to the Government. letter to I would apprecîate your responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your my office. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, ~~~ Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin-Middlesex-London 78 Cc: The County of Elgin Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street SI. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1 C4 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 Email: steve@stevepeters.com JUN 18 2001 ~ Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Tei: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416) 325-7262 Email: steve@stevepeters.com Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 14,2001 Honourable Elizabeth Witmer Minister of Environment 1 zth Floor 135 St. Clair Avenue West Toronto, ON. M4V lP5 June Dear Minister: Please find enclosed correspondence from the County of Elgin calling on your Ministry to adopt legislative. and funding changes outlined in a Town of Amprior resolution. I feel strongly that these proposals reflect a positive and rationale approach to bettering the Province's environmental status. Minister, as your predecessor Honourable Dan Newman indicated he would introduce legislation in the spring of 200 1, logic suggests that your Ministry would be eager to support an agreement between Ontario municipalities and participating industries to share 50/50 the net cost of residential recycling programs. Industries would also be required to produce projects and packaging that meets environmental obligations. I would appreciate your considering all proposals, responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, ~~ Steve Peters, M.P.P Elgin- Middlesex-London Cc: The COu1lty of Elgin 79 2001 JUN 18 NEWSLETTER ST.THOMAS REACT INC. .M~% .:'·'i}·' P.O.BOX 20047 456 TALBOT 5T ST.THOMAS,ONTARIO N5P4H4 ' . Fire Muster September 1 &2 @ Pinafore Park Event Includes - Parade, Fire Truck Ride, Crafts, Displays, Breakfast in the park and more. This is the 19th year, and the event has 40,000 spectators regularly. There will be a voluntary boot toll with all donations going to Muscular Dystrophy Canada. For more info. Visit www.oeocities.com/MadisonAvenue/2902 Or Contact Ray Ormerod (519) 631 - 6991 or (519) 631 - 0210 or (519) 631 - 4771 Canada Summer Games 2001 -Basebal August 12 -18 @ Doug Tarry Complex For more info. Visit www.canadaaames call 1-866-773-2001 .com or for tickets St. Thomas REACT's Upcoming Events June Eastway Ford every Friday & Saturday Night Kiss and Ride at St. Gabriel's School Auto Fest June, 16th Emergency Response Day June. 20th Michelle Wright Concert June. 29th Chatham Ontario July: Eastway Ford every Friday & Saturday Night REACT car wash July. 14th August: Eastway Ford every Friday & Saturday night Opening of Elgin Trail Pavilion AU9ust. 4'" Aylmer Fair August. ah_12th Railway Days August. 24th & 25th St. Thomas Fire Muster August. 31st Driver fatigue is the # 1 cause of accidents during long weekends. Through the years it has been our pleasure to assist travelers by providing them with the opportunity to enjoy refreshments, obtain travel directions, as well as the use of a cell phone in case of an emergency. Our May.24 Safety Awake Break for 2001 was a great success. We had approximately 100 travelers stop in and enjoy coffee, a cold drink, popcom. and hotdogs. We would like to thank all who helped to make this Safety Awake Break possible. Dutton DunwichTownship - for the Eagle Rest Area Charltons Quality Meats - Hotdogs Briwood - Hotdog Buns Elgin Regional Mental Health Centre - Popcorn Machine and supplies Tim Hortons - Coffee Lovedays - Gas for our generator Corner Store - Ice We would also like to thank all StThomas REACT members and their families for their time and support for making this evenI possible. REACTer Of The Month January - Fred Satteriey February - Mary-Ellen Hicknel March - Robert Satteriey April - Janice Soulliere May - Angie Hillier Safety Awake Break September: Eastway Ford every Friday & Saturday Night St. Thomas Fire Muster September. 1st & 2hd Kiss and Ride at St. Gabriel's School 80 Upcoming Events Around Town Autofest June.15-17 @ Pinafore Park Event includes - Car Show, Elgin Auto Tour, Cruise night and much more. Aylmer Rodeo June.23 -24 Aylmer Fair August. a -12 Event Includes - Rides, games and more. Iron Horse Festival August. 16 -19 Event Includes -Ribfest, Rides, Railway Display, Crafts, Exhibits and more. If the need to take shelter does arise be sure to take all medications and personal items with you. Never leave children unattended in or around the water. Use C.S.A life vests (Also known as Canadian Safety Association) on boats docks, and around deep or swift water. Make sure children always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle, scooter, roller blades or a skateboard. Protect children from excessive exposure to sun - especially from 10am - 4pm. Use a sunscreen with a SUN PROTECTION FACTOR (SPF) of 15 or higher. Supervise children whenever they use play equipment. Keep children away from areas where any lawn mowers are being used. Never allow children to ride on mowers. Minimize the risk of bee and insect stings by having children wear shoes and light colored clothing. Use insect repellent sparingly on older children and never on infants. Know the plants in your yard and teach your children not to pick or eat anything without first checking with an adult. CALL POISON INFORMATION CENTRE AT 1-800-268-9017 if you suspect a poisoning has occurred or to receive a list of poisonous plants. Keep children form playing around barbecues and bonfires and always have water present when fire is involved. Only adults should use lighter fluid. Strap children in a properly fitting seat belt, car seat or booster seat when traveling by car or plane. 10. BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN THIS SUMMER. 10 SUMMER SAFETY TIPS 1 2. 3. How Not To Get Stung Be aware of the presence of bees outdoors especially in the vicinity of flowers. Bees tend to sting if they feel threatened, so take the following precautions when outdoors - never disturb stinging insects' hives or nests. Have a professional remove them. Don't swat I It angers bees and wasps instead stay still - most likely they will go away. When outdoors cover sweet drinks and fruit which attract bees. Avoid wearing floral pattems or flowery peñume around gardens. Stinging insects are attracted by bright colors or aroma's similar to real flowers. Use caution outdoors following rain. Stinging insects become aggressive after pollen has been washed away. 4. 7. 8. 5. 6. 1 8 9. What To Do If A Tornado Finds You Tomado wamings and watches are on the rise in Elgin County. Here is what to do if a tomado finds you. AT HOME - got to a basement, or move to you homes lowest floor. Find an interior room, such as a bathroom, closet or hallway, and use your arms to protect your head. OUTDOORS - get inside a building or lay in a ditch or low -lying area IN A CAR - Leave your car and get into a building, or take cover under a bridge overpass or in a ditch. It is best to be prepared, take a little time now to assemble a few necessary items - flashlight & batteries portable radio & batteries first aid kit manual can opener enough canned & dry goods to last 5 days bottled water fire extinguisher blankets extra clothes - In Case of Transmission Difficulties, Please Call 416-863-21Øl Please Deliver To CAO/MAYOR/CLERK/TREASURERS The County of Elgin Minl&try of Minlslere des ~ Mun1cipal Affairs Affaire5 munlcipales and Housing at du LogemÐnt Office of the Minister Bureau du miolsue 777 Bay Street 777 rue Bay OntarIo Toronto ON M5G 21:5 Taronto ON M5G 2E5 Tel, (416) 585·7000 Tol: (416) 585-7000 VoN{W,mÐ.h.gov.on,ca www.mah.gov.on.ca June 18,2001 To heads of council: I am writing to bring you up-to-date on recent changes to the Municipal Performance Measurement Program, which we made in consultation with municipal representatives. I also wish to advise you of the program's formal requirements for reporting to taxpayers in 2001 (please see attached). After we announced the program in October 2000, municipal stakeholders came to us with concerns about the timing for reporting and the reliability of some of the data they were asked to collect. Together, we worked out solutions that meet the objectives of both levels of government and work for the citizens we all serve. As a result, this year's deadlines and reporting requirements have been revised, but the program's goals - higher-quality services, better value for tax dollars and greater accountability to taxpayers - remain the. same. The feedback we received was invaluable, and I appreciate the input and co-operation of everyone involved. Specifically, I want to thank the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Ontario Municipal Administrators Association, the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, the Municipal Finance Officers Association of Ontario, the Ontario Good Roads Association and the Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Project. The new deadlines for submitting data to the province and for reporting to taxpayers are June 30 and September 30, respectively. Although municipalities are still required to collect data on all 35 measures, and submit them to province, they will report to their taxpayers on fewer measures -16 rather than 35 (please see attached list of measures). Most municipalities have been able to collect data for these measures without difficulty and feel confident that the data are accurate and reliable. The ministry has also set up an advisory committee with representatives from key municipal stakeholders and the ministry. The committee recommended which measures municipalities would report on this year and will advise the ministry on how to further enhance the program for Year 2 and beyond. It will also look into the idea of creating a Centre of Municipal Best Practices on Performance Measurement. /2 82 2 have been encouraged to hear that many of you support performance measurement as a management and accountability tool. I also think that measuring your performances will assist you in business planning and operations. As the government's recent Throne Speech stated, we remain committed to increasing accountability in the public sector. I firmly believe that this program takes us a step forward in that direction We should all keep in mind that this year is a starting point. Our program will evolve further as we add service areas and further refine the measures. Over time, municipalities will report publicly on a full range of results. Within the next few weeks, you will receive detailed information on how you may present the results of your performances to your taxpayers. In the meantime, please continue to give me your feedback on the program and your ideas for further improvements. Sincerely, d Hon. Chris Hodgso Minister 83 Chief Administrative Officers Municipal Treasurers Consolidated Municipal Services Managers District Social Services Administration Boards MPPs c: SCHEDULE MUNICIPAL PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS YEAR 2001 INFORMATION PUBLICATION FOR TAXPAYERS of the Municipal Act on Junc 18,2001 (J) A municipality shall in respect of municipal fiscal year 2000 publish for the taxpayers of the municipality the performance measurcment information designated in the attached chart (the "chart"). The chart forms part of this Schedule. 1 Designated by the Minister under section 83 1 (2) The information publishcd by a municipality under subsection (I) shall include performance measurement information for any planning board, police services board, public utility commission or transit commission of the municipality. (d) (3) This section does not include any requirement for an entity described in clause (b), (c) or (e) of subsection 83.1(1) of the Municipal Act to provide perfonnance measurement information directly to taxpayers. not later than September 30 shall publish the information required by section A municipality 2001 2. 1 shall include with the information published under section to which in the chart and the fiscal year A municipality at a minimum the name of each perfonnance measure it relates; and (a) (1) 3 the resuJt generated for the measure by the Ministry of Municipal Aftàirs and Housing's electronic financial information return software, after the municipality submits the relevant performance measure information to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. (b) (1) through one or the information referred to in subsection (2) A municipality shall publish more ofthe following methods, a direct mailing to taxpayers or households; (a) (b) an insert with the property tax bill one or more notices in local newspapers or advertising periodicals; or posting the mformation on the Intemet. (c) (d) 84 APPLICATiON If a municipality does not supply a service or function at any time in a fiscal year, section 1 does not include any requirement for the municipality to publish information related to a service or function designated in the chart for the fiscal year. 4. In this Schedule, "supply" means supply pursuant to a statute, bylaw or resolution or an arrangement or agreement with any person or municipality, and "supplied" has a corresponding meaning. 5. 85 d Minister CHART MUNICIPAL PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT INFORMATION PUBLICATION FOR TAXPAYERS MEASURES YEAR 1 Garbage (Solid Waste Management) ton or per household. A municipality providing information under item 1 shall provide the information on a per household basis only if the information is not available on a per ton basis. Operating costs for waste collection per 1 Percentage of residential solid waste diverted for recycling and tons of solid waste rccycled. 2 of sewage and stormwater per cubic metre treated. Sewage Operating costs for treatment and disposal 3 released into a lake or natural sewage was Number of hours when untrcated or partially treated water course. 4. Water treated. litres of water water treatment per míllion Operating costs for 5. n water mains per kilometre of water main pipe. Medical Officer of Health and Number ofbreal<s Number of days when a boil-water advisory issued by the applicable to a municipal water supply was in cffect. 6. 7. Roads maintenance of roadways per lane kilometre. Percentage of winter-event responses that meet or exceed municipal road maintenance standards. 86 tòr winter control Operating costs 8 9. Transit ]0. Number of conventional transit passenger trips per person in the service area. 11. Operating costs tòr conventional transit per regular service passenger trip. Fire 12. Operating costs for fire services per $1,000 of assessment. Police 13. Operating costs for police services per $1 ,000 of assessment. 14. Perccutage of cases cleared for the following Statistics Canada categories: violent crimes and property crimes. * "'For the purposes ofreporting in 2001 the Year 1 (2000) results to taxpayers, municipalities shall only report on violent crime and property crimc cases. Local <;overnrnent 15. Operating costs for municipal administration as a percentage of total municipal operating costs. Land-Use Planning 6. Percentage of designated agrieulturalland preserved. 87 ~tÆ ~-~ OntarIO Please Call 416-863-2101 The County of Elgin Minìstère des Finances Bureau du ministre In Case of Transmission Difficulties Please Deliver To Édifrce Fros1 sud 7 Queen's Park Cres TOlonto ON M7A 1Y7 1'él (416) 325-0400 Téléc (416) 325-0374 Ministry of Finance Office of the Minister Frost Building South 7 Queen's Park Cres Toronto ON M7A 1Y7 Tel (416) 325·0400 Fax (416) 325·0374 12,2001 June Co unci I am pleased to announce that the Ministry of Finance's Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) consultations will begin shortly. During this time, the Province will seek input from key stakeholders on the CRF for 2002 and subsequent years. Head of Dear As a follow-up to our discussions with municipalities that took place in the fall of 2000, we will be requesting input from municipalities and other key stakeholders through written submissions, regional workshops and roundtables on the CRF. Specific details on the consultations will follow shortly from staff. All municipalities are encouraged to participate. A number of changes have occurred since the Community Reinvestment Fund system was designed. The Province believes it is now time to explore improvements to the current approach so that it is more responsive to the future needs of our taxpayers. We remain committed to a municipal-provincial relationship that will support the needs of both the municipalities and the Province in building and maintaining vibrant, strong communities. 1N1 Sincer y, hit James M. Flaherty Minister of Finance 88 c: The Honourable Chris Hodgson Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing @ UNiVERSITY ø<GUELPH SCHOOL OF RURAL PLANNING ANI) DEVELOPMENT Faculty pf Envimnmental Desìgn and Rural Development Ontario Agricultural College ® JUN 15 2001 is now complete. in this important Madam, Our report on Nutrient Management Bylaws in the Province of Ontario We would like. to thank you for your participation and cooperation proJect. Pleasé find enclosed a copy ofthe report. . Dear Sir or The report will soon be available electronically via the website of the School of Rurdl Planning and Development at the University of Guelph (www.uoguélph.ca/OAC/SRPD). Please notify your lower tier municipalities about this source and its accessibility. We will also notify municipalities independently through electronic mail. . In order to fully understand the futl'reofNutrientManagerrient,we must first be aware of current trends and practices in Ontario. Your assistance .indeveloping and sharing this information is essential and greatly appreciated. Thank you once again. 89 Sincerely ~~vQ ,~/!- Lucas Thacker (5]9) 767-]692 FAX . (519) 824-4]20 N]G2W] CANADA ONTARIO GUELPH Report on Nutrient Ma.nagement Bylaws · t'h'P' · f'O" t .. In"LeTOVlnce 0' '·)n iarlO A Component of Profiles of Livestock Agriculture and Impacts of Regulation ,.-, ì , I' I I ! r ì I I , r I r I I Supported by OMAFRA Special Projects Fund May 2001 r" I i r" I r' i i I r-' ! I I Prepared by: School of Rural Planning and Development University of Guelph John FitzGibbon & Lucas Thacker " I I ( ,.-, I I Dr. ,.-, I I ( UNIVERSITY ¡fGUELPH r I I' I I, (' I I 1.0 Introduction As concerns regarding agricultural nutrient production, storage, and use have become more prevalent among Ontario's rural citizens, the concept of using legal avenues to manage these nutrients has also become more common. Municipalities have taken steps to ensure that their citizens are protected through the implementation of Nutrient Management Bylaws. The degree of variation and coverage of these bylaws has not been fully explored. With Provincial Legislation regarding Nutrient Management on the horizon it is important to examine existing bylaws in order to provide insight of current trends and understandings of nutrients and r~ I I r- management. Management Bylaws The following is a list of municipalities in Ontario that currently have Nutrient Management (NM) bylaws. This infonnation was collected through telephone canvassing and bylaw analysis during the week of May 7, 2001. Italicized counties do not have a county-wide NM bylaw but some municipalities within do. A map with this data is attached to this report (see Fig. I). 2.0 Municipalities with Nutrient I ~ I , West Wawanosh Lambton County Lennox & Addington County Stone Mills Middlesex County Adelaide Metcalfe Lucan Biddulph Middlesex Centre South West Middlesex Strathroy-Cardoc Thames Centre Norfolk County Delhi Norfolk Northumberland County Port Hope & Hope Oxford County Perth County Perth South Prescott & Russell East Hawkesbury Prince Edward County Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry County Wellington County Erin Minto Puslinch Wellington Centre Wellington North Durham Region Scugog Uxbridge Brant County Bruce County Brockton Huron-Kinloss Kincardine Saugeen Shores South Bruce South Bruce Peninsula DujJerin County East Garaftaxa Melancthon Mono Elgin County West Elgin Grey County Hastings County Tyendinaga Huron County Ashfield Colbome Goderich Grey Hay Howick Hullet McKillop Morris Stanley Stephen Tuckersmith Turnberry East Wawanosh Usbome :- I I 'I' , I ~ , I ~ I , j r~ , :- I' r~ ~ \ I I I Bylaws has been complied and is (see Table I). It provides a means of summary of the infonnation is provided in 3.0 Detailed Comparison of Bylaws A detailed comparison of existing Nutrient Management presented in spreadsheet fonn as an attachment to this report evaluating each bylaw in a number of general areas. A 4.0 of this report. " ] " 4.0 Summary of Bylaws widely accepted to be the basis of most Nutrient Management bylaws are analyzed. compared based on the most stringent requirement, least stringent requirement, normal (most frequent) requirement, and the Oxford County (working model) requirement. Numbers in parenthesis indicate the number of bylaws that comply with said requirement. Categories Each is " , " I 54 3 (OFEC, Niagara Region, Kent County) 57 56 Number of existing bylaws: Number of models: Number ofNM documents (total): Number ofNM documents examined: ~ , I r I j April 1997 (Morris, Huron County) March 2001 (Melancthon, Dufferin County) 1999 Earliest Bylaw: Most recent bylaw: Oxford: OMAFRA: I' i Management Plan (NMP) bv Livestock Units (LU 25 L U (Lambton County) 200 LU (Prince Edward County) 150LU 150LU any liquid facility or storage (Grey County) Trigger for a Nutrient Most stringent: Least stringent: Normal: Oxford: Note " i I ~ I I & Glengarry County) Dundas 1 LU/hectare (Stormont, 5 LU/hectare (41) 5 LU/hectare 2 LU/acre (5 LUlhectare) Trigger for a NMP b Most stringent: Least stringent: Normal: Oxford: r~ I r , Definition of a Intensive Livestock Operation Most stringent: 1.0 LU/acre (Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry County); 25 LU (Lambton County) 200 LU or, when >50 LU, 2 LU/acre (Prince Edward County) 150 LU or, when >50 LU, 2LU/acre 150 LU or, when >50 LU, 2LU/acre " , Least stringent Normal: Oxford: OMAFRA r I I " I I 2 ODeratiOns 10 LV (20), 10% 20%(9) any intensive operation (before or after expansion) any intensive operation (before or after expansion) (4) increase Re-tr er for a NMP for Most stringent: Least stringent: Nonnal: Oxford: Maximum Distance from Land Base to Livestock Facili! Most striugent: 4 km (Ashfield and Hay, Huron County) Least stringent: no maximum distance (42), 25 Ian (Huron-Kin loss, Bruce County) Normal: no maximum distance Oxford: 10 Ian 66% (Lucan Biddulph, Middlesex County) 0%(42) 0% 0% ReQuirement Land Ownershi Most stringent: Least stringent: Normal: Oxford: Centre and Middlesex Centre, Middlesex County) 5 years (Prince Edward County) year (Thames none required (25) none required NMP Renewal Period Most stringent: Least stringent: 3 years Nonnal Oxford: Note: many require annual manure lease agreements 365 days (Brockton, Saugeen Shores [Bruce County], Ashfield [Huron County], Lucan Bictdulph, Middlesex Centre [Middlesex County]) o days (Perth County); 0 days for dry only (Grey County) 240 days 240 days 240 or 200 days Least stringent Nonnal: Oxford: Note (15) required with a twenty year agreement (Stephen, Huron County) none required (11) required required lot size for construction (96 acres) is only considered in Saugeen Shores (Bruce County). (Bruce County) requires that at least 100 acres be owned in total Lot size Minimum Kincardine Incorporation Incorporation of manure within 24 hours of application when near to dwellings is required by Saugeen Shores (Bruce County) and West Elgin (Elgin County) while Huron-Kinloss (Bruce County) requires it always except on hay. 3 Third Party A rova Third Party Approval ofNMPs is required by most bylaws with the third party being OMAFRA, Consultants or professionals certified by OMAFRA. Only four allow for Peer Review (Brockton, South Bruce, South Bruce Peninsula [Bruce County], Grey County, Lambton County) r r-- I í' , I ~ I I r-"' i I r-- , , I r i r-- i i r I , r-- I , r'·" i I I' I r i , ~- uired Stora Most stringent: is common with third party approval reements Manure Lease A Most stringent: Least stringent: Nonnal: Oxford: Enforcement The municipality enforces each bylaw with inspection being the primary fonn of detection. Employees of the municipality or others under authority of municipality perform inspections. UniQue Traits Some bylaws contain unique traits or interesting requirements. These are presented below. Engineering reports (hydrogeological) are required by Saugeen Shores (Bruce County), Stone Mills (Lennox & Addington), and Tyendinaga (Hastings County) while Lucan Biddiph (MIddlesex County) requires them for liquid facilities only. · is 5 bylaws, dry manure storage as liquid. In wel Nearly all hylaws apply to dry (solid) manure as required to have considerations for liquid runoff. · II. Zoning hylaws are also A consultant is required to prepare the NMP in 22 hylaws. All hylaws comply with Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) I & considered as are flood plains and environmentally hazardous areas. 102.0 and/or S. 210.0 Municipal Act S. All NM bylaws are under the · is required in Norfolk and Delhi (Norfolk County) Bacterial water test · is required in Hope (Northumberland County). Elgin (Elgin County) and Hope (Northumberland Liability insurance must be acquired in Saugeen Shores (Bruce County) · Road access in Saugeen Shores (Bruce County) must have Class Developments · in Saugeen Shores land can be used for manure application in any year Only 80% of total allocated · (EFP) is required in Saugeen Shores (Bruce County) is required in Saugeen Shores (Bruce County) monitoring issues and determine the distribution of costs aids in nnderstanding the 5.0 The Future of this Project This report is a component of a larger study that will associated with Nutrient Management regulation. This report collecting a general consensus about the realm of Nutrient Management regulation. 4 Any assistance or information that can be provided to update this report would be greatly Please contact the authors of this report as follows. Phone: (519) 824-4120 x3173 Fax: (519)767-1692 · · testing is prohibited in West Environmental Farm Plan Tile drain and wel appreciated. School of Rural Planning and Development C/o John FitzGibbon Attention: Lucas Thacker University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario NIG2Wl ~ I r I r ! , r" I I ¡-'- I r ! I \' ¡ I r~ I I t~ r· I ,. I I r , ! r ! ,. ! r Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) soi Application on frozen ground County) · · · · " I. 6.0 Conclusion It is evident that there are many similarities and differences between the Nutrient Management bylaws in existence throughout the province. The range and variation demonstrates differing local concerns yet highlights the need for standardization. Analysis of existing regulation is needed to understand the issues surrounding nutrient management. Dealing with these issues is essential but can carry with it certain costs. r- I , r- I ) farmers. The dynamic nature of and this report an exciting and to project In the future, this project will work to establish these costs modern agriculture and nutrient management makes this important aspect of life in the Province of Ontario r r r', n i' I r- i I ¡ r I I I' I ! r- ! ' ¡ r I i I 5 o SUDBUR \{) County-wide Bylaw .. County with individual Bylaws ~::~~~~f~~~, ESSEX I l__ L__~ [ [ l L__ L_~ r l___ [-~.-._. C:..... r r L~_ L._____ l -----" L___ '----- , L____ .-- -.- '[ " 0 0 . . " · £ ~ i ~ > 0 " z ~ I · 0 ~ " " ~ > . ð .ß . " . " ! 0 < .. j I ~ . · ~ w ~ · Ii 0 ~ 0 ë ~ ~ 0 · 2 0 2 E " Æ 0 " 5 > " , , œ 0 " ~ j õ . 0 ~ i 0 " e · > 0 . " ~ " ~ . z ~ 0 " U Q Z " œ z Q " Q 0 0 8rant ," Jul-OO 50 and >2 lUlacre same 16 00 00 3+"""""'111"".«$ 240 yes - OMAFRA or Consuftant yes+!I.!!loff 00 yo, nomechani5ffi Bruce Brocklon Mllr·99 150 or 1.5 lUlacre ~m' 10 50 00 J J65 yo:<s - Peer Review Committee y" 00 yo, PeefReviewCmle BllJce Kincardine Oct·QO SO or 1.5 lUlacre same 10 25 00 3+.'"''01'''1'.'''''.''''' 240, yes-not specified y" y" Peer ReviewCmte Bruce SolJll1Bluce Ja1'l-OO 1500r 1.5 LUfacre same J10ne 00 00 J 240 yes-PeerReviewCornmittee y" 00 00 nomecharlism 8"", s. Bruce Peninsu!a Apr-OO 150 or 1.5 LU/acre same none 00 00 J 240 y" Peer Review Committee y" 00 00 nomecharJsm Bruce SaugeenShores Jan-aO 75 or 0.75 lUlacre slime 16 50 yes-24 hrs> near a dw-emng 3+ onn"''''I'.'''''''~' 365-1000 yes - OMAFRA Bod Peer Rvw yes+runoff y" yes-4yr Peer Review Cmte Bruce Huroo-Kinloss Ju~99 150or1.5LUlacre same 25 50 yes-24 hrs. except for hay J 240 yes - OMAFRA yes+ruooff '" 00 oomecl\anism Ouffeno East GarafraXi! Nov-OO 150 orwheo >50,2 lUlacre Încreaseof 10lU oone 00 00 00 240 or 200 wapprvl (liquid) yes-pros and certified y" '" 00 no mechanism Oufferin Mono Jan-OO 150 or when >50, 2lUlacre increaseof10lU 0,"' 00 00 00 240 or 200 w apprvl (úquid) yes-prosandcertified yo, 00 00 nom~hanism DufleM Melancthon Mar-01 150 orwhefl>50, 2 lU/acre increase of 10lU none 00 00 00 240 or 200wapprvl (ijquid) yes-pros and certified yo, 00 00 flomechanlsm Efgifl WeslElgin Feb--01 150 or when >50,5 lUA1ectare iflcreaseof21J% flone 50 yes-24 hrs,neara dwelling J 240 yes-consuKant '" 00 00 nomechBnism Grey ,n 1999 all ~quid same none 00 00 2 241J(365foreartl\enpits) yes - Peer Review Committee 00 y" 00 nomecl\aflism Hastings Tyendinaga Jun-OO 100 or when >50, 5 lUA1ectare same none 40 00 J 240 yes - OMAFRA or Consu~ant yes +rufloff 00 y" no mechanism Huron Ashfield (ACW) 1998 100orwhefl>50,1.5LUlacre same 4 60 00 J 365 yes - OMAFRA y" y" y" Peer Review Cmte Huron Colbome (ACW) Oct-98 75 or when >50, 5,OlUA1ectare increase of 10% none 60 00 J 240 00 y" y" yes-3yr Peer Review Cmle Huron Godench(CH} Mar99 150 or when >50, 2lUA1ecatre increase of 20% oOfle 00 00 00 240 00 00 >250 '" Peer Review Cmle Hurofl Grey (HE) Oct-98 1500rwheo>50,5lUA1ectare increase of 10lU nooe 00 00 00 240 yes - OMAFRA 00 yo, y" Peer ReviewCm!e Huron Hay (B) No...-98 100 orllot1en >50, 5lUA1ectare iflcreaseof20% 4 60 00 00 200 00 y" '" y" Peer ReviewCmte Huron HOwlek 1997 1500rv.tleo>50,5lUA1ectare increase of 20% oone 00 00 00 240 00 00 y" y" Peer Re'View Cmte Huron HuUet(CH) 1998 1500rv.tleo>5IJ,5lUA1ectare increaseof10lU none 00 00 00 240 yes - OMAFRA 00 y" y" Peer Review Cmte Huron McKillop (HE) Sep-98 1500rwhefl >50,5 lUA1ectare increase of 10lU none 00 00 00 2400nlyeo...ered yes - OMAFRA 00 y" yo, Peer Re'ViewCmte Huron Monis(MT) ~-97 1500rwhen>50.5lUA1eclare increase of 20% none 00 00 00 240 00 00 y" yo, PeefRe\liewCmte Huron S!anJey{B) May-96 1500rv.tlen>50,1.5lUlacre increaseof10lU 5 50 00 00 280 yes - OMAFRA yo, '" y" Peer Re\liew Cmle Huron Stepl\eo(SH) Oct-97 1000rwhen>50.5lUA1eelare iocrease of 10% 4 00 00 00 280 00 yes when> 100lU y" yes-20 Peer Re\liew Cmle Huron Tuekersrrull\(HE) Jan-96 1500rwtJen>50,5lUA1ectare increaseof20% none 00 00 00 21J0 covered 240 closed 00 00 y" y" Peer Review Cmle Huron Tumbeny(MT) Jut-98 150 or when >50,5 lUA1eetare increaseof10lU none 00 00 00 240 yes - OMAFRA 00 yo, y" Peer Rev!eWCmle Huron Usbome(SH) May-98 150orllot1en>50,5lUA1eclare increaseof10lU 10 00 00 00 280 yes - OMAFRA yeswtJen>150LU yo, y" Peer Re\liewCmte Hurofl E.Wawnaosh(NH) Mar-OO 1500rwtJen>50,5lUA1eclare increase of 10 LU none 00 00 00 240 yes - OMAFRA 00 y" y" Peef Re\JÍew Cmte Huron W. Wawnaosh (ACW) 2000 150 or when >50, 5 LUA1ectare increaseof10LU none 00 00 J 240 yes- OMAFRA y" y" yeS·3yr Peer Review Cmte Kent Înterimconlrolon!y Oct-OO 150 or when >50. 5 LUA1ectare same none 00 00 00 none yes - OMAFRA or Consu~ant y" 00 00 nomecl\anism Lambton " May-OO 25lU same none 00 00 J 240 yes - OMAFRA yes +runoff 00 y" Peer Re\liew Cmte lennox&Addington Slone Mills Jun-OO 100orwtJen>50, 5 LUA1ectare same none 40 00 J 240 yes - OMAFRA or ConsuKant yes+runoff 00 '" no mechanism Middlesex S.W.Middlesex·Mosa Aug-96 150 or when >50,2 LUlacre same oone 00 00 3+OMLJBIqO+m.,,, 240 yes- OMAFRA yest-runoff 00 y" Peer Review Cmle Mid(!lesex S.W. Middtesex"EklTid Jan-99 150 orwtJen >50. 5 LUA1ectare increase of 20% none 60 00 00 240 yes - OMAFf~A yo, 00 y" nomecharllsm Middlesex Thames Centre Jun-99 150or5LUA1ectare same none 00 00 1 240 yes - OMAFRA or pros yes+runoff y" yo, Peer Review Cmte Middlesex Adelaide-Metcalf May-OO 150 or when >50,2 LUlaere same 1J 60 00 J 240 yes - OMAFRA yes+runoff y" y" Peer Re\liewCmle Middlesex lucanBiddulph Ju..98 50 and >1.5 lUlacre increase of 10% 14.5 66 00 J 365 {100 for dry + 365 runoff yes-OMAFRA yes+ruooff y" y" Peer Re\liew Cm!e Middlesex MiddtesexCentre Jan-01 15Q-6000r>5LUA1ectare same none 00 00 1 365 00 yes+runoff '" yes-3yr Peer Revfew Cmte Middlesex Strathroy-Cardoc Jut-98 150 orwhen >50. 5 LUA1ectare increase of 20% none 00 00 00 240 or 200 with approval 00 y" 00 y" no mechanism Norfolk NOrfolk Oct-97 150.or..men>50, 5 LUA1ectare inereaseof10lU none 00 00 00 240 or 200 with approval yes-pros and certified y" 00 y" no mechanism Norfolk Delhi Mar-99 1500rv.tlen>50,5lUA1eclare increase of 10 LU none 00 00 00 240 or 200 with e.pproval yes-pros and certified y" 00 y" no mechanism Northumberland Hope Oct-99 150 orwhefl >50,5 LUA1ectare iflcree.seof10% none 00 00 3+.ntIUaI.~.om..., 240 yes - OMAFRA or ConsuKant yes +runoff 00 '" Peef Re\liew Cm!e Oxford aU (working model) 1999 50 and >2 LUlacre same 10 00 00 3+'''''''''01''.'''''« 240 yes - OMAFRA or Consuftafll y" 00 y" Peer ReviewCmle Perth " Dee-98 150orwhen>50,2lUlacre same none 00 00 3+8MIJ.ro<}"oomelll' none yes-OMAFRAorpros y" 00 y', Peer Review Cmle Perth Perth South Nov-98 100or..men>51J.1.0lUlacre same none 40 00 J 240 yes - OMAFRA or pros yest-runoff 00 yo, Peer Re\liew Cmte Preseott&Russelt East Hawkesbury PñnceEdward ,n Sep-OO 200 orwheo >50, 2lUlacre same none 00 00 5 240 yes - OMAFRA or Consuftanl y" 00 y" Peef Review Cmte stormont, Dundas '" Oct·OO 1lUll\ectare) same none 00 00 00 240 or 200 wltl\ approval yes-pros and certified y" 00 y" nomecl\e.nìsm Wellington Centre May-99 50 and >2 LUlacre increaseof10lU oone 00 00 J 240 or 200 w apprvl (liquid) yes - OMAFRA or Consultant yes+runoff 00 yo, Peer Re\lÍewCmte Wellington Enn Jun-99 50 and >2 LU/aere inereaseof10LU none 00 00 J 240or20ŒwapPM{liquid) yes - OMAFRA or Consu~ant yest-runoff 00 y" Peer ReviewCmte Wemnglon Puslinch Jun-99 50 and >2 lUlacre inCfeaseof10LU none 00 00 J 240 or 200 witl\ appM{liquid) yes· OMAFRA or Consuftan! y" 00 y" Peer Review Cmte Wemngtoo WellingtoflNorth Mar-99 50and>2LUlacre inereaseof10lU none 00 00 J 240or200wHhapprvl(ijquid) yes - OMAFRA or Consultant y" 00 yo, Peer Review Cmte Wellington Minto 1999 50 afld>2 LUlaere inereaseof10LU none 00 00 , 240 or 200 witl\ appM{liquid) yes - OMAFRA or Consu~aflt yo, 00 yo, Peer ReviewCmte """,,m Scugog Jun-98 150orwhen>50,5lUA1ectare increase of 20% none 00 00 00 240 or 200 with approval yes - OMAFRA or pros y" 00 00 no mechanism Durham UxI;¡ridge Jun-98 150 or when >50, 2 LUlacre increaseof10lU none 00 00 00 240 or 200 withapprovaf yes - OMAFRA or pros '" 00 00 nomecl\anism Niagara modefonly Jun-OO 50 afld>2 LUlacre same 20 tn""".~ 00 00 3+""""'.¡)ilI!Ifl,"^I, 240 yes - OMAFRA or Consu~anl y" 00 y" Peer Re\liew Cm!e OFECModel model Mar-98 150 orwhen>50, 2 lUlacre iflCl"easeof10LU none 00 00 00 240 or200 witl\ a roval ". ros and certified " 00 " no meChanism ;t,;!'!/"i}~~;~j_;~;:~A~r i:-'~-i,tti,.! / !i i.'.·' .' '.it! /-""i·,tj ':>.'!: .0.:X>(,':¡'C'nrn>·'··"··,·'r V. . "";Dtt ""..,.;. ';;!;: ;," r-- L_p L_ L__ l___ 1_ L.. L_ _ L_ [- l l_ L_ 1_ _ L__ 1_- [ Ð1 87 John Street South, Aylmer, Ontario N5H 2C3 Telephone: (519) 773-5344 Fax! (519) 773-533'1 Email: malahide@township.malahide.on.ca www.tòwnship.malahide.on.ca PAGE MALAHIDE TOWNSHIP TOWflShiþ of MALAHIDE 7735334 10:03 06;'25/2001 . June 22, 2001 County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, ON N5R 5Vl ir: Dear S Draft Plan COndjtio~r .-/ proved County of Elgin Further to our telephone call of June 22, 200 I, please find attached t the three lots owned by Mr. Mervis, regarding entrances that driveways for the lots offHwy. #73. Engineer, Clayton Watters Attention dministration; alahide ounty rather than a Since the roadhas\been down graded d transferred to the County for Township Council anticipated separate driveways would be granted b mutual access point within the existing Hamlet of Copenhagen, If it is .the policy of the County, "not (0 grant entrance permits to lots created along their road~l£. within the .hamlet" it is of such a sigr1Ìtìcant nature that this policy should be clearly identifieds and sent out to the member municipalities. A number of our hamlets that have a County Road running through them, exist only at lot depth. The configuration of those hamlets and extension of urban development along your roads would definitely have to be reviewed if this policy is implemented. Yours very truly TOWNSHIP OF MALAHIDE A~ R. Millard CAO/Clerk cc: Mark McDonald, County of Elgin SUSAN E. WILSON Tl'MSUrer trea:!iuret@tOwMhip.malahide,on,ca Emsi' RANDALL R. MJLLARD C.A.o.¡Ck,k Em.'1.iJ;' cl~.'I'k@cownship.n\3lahidc.on.ca Ð2 _ TA.-~ ~;.,.. ~hro PAGE MALAHIDE TOWNSHIP lÐ:Ð3 7735334 TÄ-'~ -'. A~ £)-ff p~ t1~ ~. ÐS/25/2ÐÐl I~ " .:.". '. ,. \11e Ministry of Transportation advise the owner that they will not grant more than two mutual access points to. serve four of the five lots fronting on Highway 73. Lot 16 currently has access to Highway 73 which It will be permitted to continue to use Road, Box Permits must be obtained from their distrIct office loc!!ted at 659 Exeter 5338,London, Ontario N6A 5H2. (519-681-1441 IS reek Conservation Authority advise that the gullied area behind Lot 14 should have all organic material and dèbrls removed prior to lot grading. ThIs Area will be backfilled arid regraded with a clay seal, The ravine which is adjacent to the gully, and Incorporating the back.portions of Lots 25-31, should be protected from Increased surface runoff wIth a soli berm and buried perforated tile. Two catchbasins located at the ends of Lot 25 and 31, with an outlet drain carrying excess runoff to the ravine, will control any erosion at the top of the embankment. The berm must be seeded to. ensure slope stability. The Ministry of the Environment advise that they have not conducted an exhaustive examination of the. subject lands and that their approval should not be construed as a guarantee that the site is completely usable for the intended use or that there are no environmental constraints which might cause an adverse effect on plant or animal life or.theenjoymerit of the normal use of the property. Their review of this draft plan did not Include soil, groundwater or atmosphere testing to discount the possibility that waste materials andóther contaminants are present within or in the general vicinity of the subject prQperly. If either the applicant or the Municipality require this assurance before pròceeding with the plan of subdivision, a consultant(s) should be obtained to conduct the necessary Investigations 8. The Ministry of the Environment advise that they must be notified should the developer discover yJaste materials during construction stages. The discovery of waste materials may require approval under Section 45 of the Environmental Protection Act. If the agency condition concerns conditions In the subdivision agreement, a çopy of the agreement should be sent to them. This will expedite clearance of the final plan, A copy of the agreementis not required by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. '" w -0 J> G) fTl :s: J> r J> I H t:) fTl -i o E Z (f I H -0 ..... ..... w U1 w w .p. .... '" '" w .'" m , IV U1 "- IV '" '" .... -"" ~ 1 :r:. h =-\. r " -i '" ..." 7" o "'" o '" (TI (7 ...s ~ .,.. "'- ...... V' , .' , ~r~~~·. " ¡f. # 73 '7-~ . . -'(" . J ~ I" "0 ( .. i~ I L~ a; ~Ir '" I ..... I .. I ~ ~ ~ "" .' :J.: -:0 r, ;;:: '- r ;;:: - ~ ., ~ " þ - ~ ~~ \ID \ /> ,,://\ ·7 '- \ \ ~' ¡\ , ' ". I } . I ' 'I ¡ ; "'I ,~/,~,\ '/~i I/Í;~~i " .. / ~ .~ ~!! .. o ~ " .. ,r fq,.."".",.... .. ~G. '. l' ~ 1 I .J L J. L .;,. .:> .:-; .. ---- .~~..! ~...". ~T~ I ¡ . '-' ...'...-..i "<b .~~D s . ~ ~ < ' '" Lf , ; r;~'''' 'IG-~ "I- - .. ,--..... "- -.': .... ...... : =. : .. !of.. -'" ·1 .p. '" . .. -- .. .,:-....:!>'¥.\ .~~ "~':~ .... ~ .. ID ,., , . ;". .~ ___,.~-'~c."( ~:-oc I; , I' , I ¡ I '" > 41(, .. "Ÿ , '" . y ... "r. 7", , 71- G . 1· .., t "- ~J:I-¡,(.!O··(. _ ". . . . '" o « , "" I , ,- · · · MEMORANDUM Bruce Mungar or Todd Cook and Counc Mark G. McDonald, Chief Administrative Officer Mr TO FROM 2001 2001 Meeting on June 26th June 13th DATE SUBJECT Thèvarious Mayors and Deputies have agreed to remain after the County Counc meeting on June 26th, 2001. to hear your presentation shes be available at 2:00 P.M There is a special meeting of the Police Services Board scheduled for the Chambers at 2:30 P.M. that day, so you will have approximately 30 minutes to make your presentation and to answer questions. We are assuming that Mr. Mungar will be contacting and inviting those he w to attend the presentation Chambers w The Counci please do f you have any questions I th your approva I trust this meets w not hesitate to call Yours truly, Mark G. McDonald, Chief Administrative Officer. 450 SUNSET DRIVE ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO N5R 5V1 PHONE (519) 631-1460 FAX (519) 633-7661 MARK G. McDONALD CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (Mrs.) SANDRA J. HEFFREN DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK June 7. 2001 fFiè; 1310 - Suite Mr. Todd R. Cook Disability Consultant 383- Richmond Street London, Ontario N6A 3C4 Cook: Mr. Dear the to appear as a delegation to to County Counci Thank you for your letter of May 5th, 2001, requesting June 26th, 2001 meeting of Elgin County Council. Delegation Subject: As we discussed yesterday, the City of St. Thomas, through an agreement made with the County of Elgin, is the delivery agent responsible for social programs, including the Ontario Disability Support Program. Protocol dictates that your request should be directed to Mr. Chester Hinatsu at the City of St. Thomas, who will then inform the County of the most appropriate course of action in this matter. hold I the meantime. we wi n Mr. Hinatsu may be reached at 631-9350 extension 128 your request to appear at County Council in abeyance Yours Mark G. cDonald, Chief Administrative Officer. Central Elgin 1J V FI'I'¡( The Municipality of Councillor Bruce Mungar, Warden Duncan McPhail Mr. Chester Hinatsu, Director cc 01/01 PAGE CONS TRC DISAB 519-438-1403 19:09 OS/24/19% T.R.C. TV CONSULTANT! 383 ¡a..-.. BIRI8I " SIIII8 1310 london. Ontario N6A 3C4 DISABILI I 438-8001 TEL: (519) .~~__~,.-w-",..-__·,....-,-,.._--" 2001 I>1&y 05, the County of Elgin Clerk of To 2001 26, JU1Œ OF COW:i:Y COWCIL HEBTIIiG RE: I have had recent conversations with Mr. BruceiiMungar regarding a proposed meeting scheduled for June 26, 2001. liMy name is Todd R. Cook of T.R.C. Disability Consultants Inc. I would like to be p~aced on the Agen~a a~ter 2 pm for this meeti#g. I plan to d~scuss the followlng lssues: 'I ( 1 Canada Disability Pension Appeals II - the applioation process r - the appeal process (deadlines and max. qualifying periods ~ costs aseociated with representation [I - significan~ delays that oocur. II - proper medl0al documents and advlce i¡ - draw-backs to local government represen#ation II Appeal!! I Dear Clerk: Ontario Disability Support Pro~ram - time~frame deadlines - disability qualifications - costs 2 I will also be addressing the need for profess~onal representation at the government Tribunals andllPension Appeal Board levels. I will answer questions from th~ floor as well. . ;1 h k' . d I· , T an 1ng you 1n a vance. awa1t your respons~. I I i