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May 29, 2001 Agenda ORDERS OF THE DA Y FOR TUESDA Y. MA Y 29TH. 2001 AT 9:00 A.M. PAGE # ORDER 1st Meeting Called to Order 2nd Adoption of Minutes - meeting held on April 24, 2001 3rd Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 4th Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations DELEGATION 11 :00 a.m. - Mr. Bob Heil, Director of Client Services, Municipal Tax Equity Consultants 5th Motion to Move Into "Committee Of The Whole Council" 1-15 6th Reports of Council, Outside Boards and Staff 7th Council Correspondence - see attached 16-34 i) Items for Consideration 35-98 ii) Items for Information (Consent Agenda) 8th OTHER BUSINESS 1) Statementsllnquiries by Members 2) Notice of Motion 3) Matters of Urgency 9th In-Camera Items - see separate agenda 10th Recess 11th Motion to Rise and Report 12th Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee Of The Whole 13th Consideration of By-Laws 14th ADJOURNMENT I LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED June 12 Council Photos will be taken between 11 :30 and Noon REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND STAFF Mav 29th, 2001 Staff Reports - Attached Paae # 2- Manager of Engineering Services - Clachan Road, County Road 7 Engineering Services S Manager of Engineering Services - Trans Canada Trail, Municipality of Bayham 0 Manager of Engineering Services - King George Lift Bridge, Port Stanley /1 Manager of Engineering Services - Tender Approvals for Capital Projects If Manager of Financial Services - Tax Policy Decisions I \ 1 ŒW~-k CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES 2 MAR 'ONALD CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER RESPECT FULL Y SUBMITTED That the monies allocated for engineering services on Clachan Road in 2001 be re-allocated for improving railway level crossings on County Roads 32, 46 and 52 and for the installation of concrete ripple islands at County Roads 27 at 22 and 36 at 45. APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION Recommendation The 3 Railroad crossings are located in: Corinth on Culloden Road, on Ron McNeil Line east of Highbury and on Hacienda Road south of Ron McNeil. The proposed concrete ripple islands will replace current painting schemes at the intersections of Fairview Road and Sparta Line and at Quaker Road at John Wise Line. It is suggested that the $35,000 allocated for engineering services this year be directed towards improving 3 level railway crossings on County Roads that have a poor ride quality and installing concrete ripple islands at two County Road intersections that are currently painted. These improvements would increase the level of service in 5 different localized areas. Engineering costs were to be split equally between the two parties. County Council has approved our estimated $35,000 share, and we were waiting for approval from Chatham-Kent before proceeding with the quotations for engineering services. Recently, correspondence has been received from Chatham- Kent indicating that this project was not included in the 2001 budget. The letter indicated that "Chatham- Kent should be in a position to fund their share of the engineering costs in 2002, however, at this time, cannot comment on funding for the actual construction." Clachan Road is an exterior boundary road with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. This section is 4.7 kilometers in length extending 500 meters south of Johnston Line north to the Thames River. Discussion / Conclusion County Council approved in the 2001 capital budget, an allocation of $35,000, for engineering services for the rebuilding of Clachan Road in West Elgin. Also another $470,000 as our estimated share of the road reconstruction costs to complete the project in 2002. Introduction SUBJECT: CLACHAN ROAD. COUNTY ROAD 7, ENGINEERING SERVICES DATE: FROM MAY 7,2001 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES Additional nformation 3 The cost of this work is bourne by the County 100%, although it has been customary that the Railroad Authority usually 'flags" the track at no cost A.A.D.T. History of Asset Similar repairs have been made on County Road #74 n New Sarum and County Road #35 north of Orwel Scope of Work nstall rubber "Rai asphalt to improve Railroad crossing Sea the interface at tracks and ride characteristics of the replace Estimated Cost $ 27,000.00 Length nla 1 2 3 County Road #46 County Road #52 County Road #32 (in Corinth) (east of County Road #30) (south of County Road #52) Locations Department Project Name Engineering Services Ra road Crossing Repairs Ca I Proiect 2001 ita Additional nformation 4 The island will be installed at a height that nterfere with snow removal operations wi not A.A.D.T. A similar island has been installed at the intersection of Ron McNeil Line at Imperial Road History of Asset Once installed paint markings will be installed around the island along with a new stop block Scope of Work Remove asphalt and install a concrete island with a rippled surface to encourage motorists to "square-up" to the stop block in an attempt to facilitate easier view of approaching traffic. Estimated Cost Length $ nla 8,000.00 1 ntersection of County Roads #22 and #27 (Fairview Road and Sparta Line) 2. Intersection of County Road #36 and #45 (Quaker Road and John Wise Line) Locations Department Project Name Engineering Services Concrete Ripple ISlands 2001 Capital Proiect JSERSIDEPIIROADSIConncil Repor(sl200 IIC ~BayhaI11.doc page of . 5 MARK IALD CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING RVICES PETE TCHAK, TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER RES THAT staff be directed to register the above listed sections of County Roads to the Ontario Trails Council for the purpose of designating those sections of roads as forming portions of the Trans Canada Trail. Recommendation Now that Bayham has chosen and designated a Trans Canada Trail route through their municipality, County as the owner may register those sections of County Roads that comprise the route. the Conclusion Staff has reviewed these areas and has no objection to this new designation and use. As before, these new designations will not change the maintenance requirements of these sections of County Road for the Municipality, however, these sections of roads will be identified in the formal maintenance agreement so that this new designation and use is officially recognized. County Road #42 (Nova Scotia Line) County Road #42 (Lake Shore Line) County Road #19 (Plank Road) County Road #19 (Plank Road) - from Brown Road to Robinson Street - from Robinson Street to Clarke Road - from Tunnel Road to Chute Line crossing at Baynor Road The portions of County Road to be designated as Trans Canada Trail in as follows the Municipality of Bayham are Discussion Last year County Council registered sections of County Roads as part of the Trans Canada Trail on the request of the local Municipalities. The only Municipality not registered is Bayham. Bayham has now chosen the Trail's path through their Municipality and is requesting that the County register those sections of County Road to the Ontario Trail's Council. Introduction FROM DATE: SUBJECT: PETER DUTCHAK, TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MAY 10, 2001 TRANS CANADA TRAIL - MUNICIPALITY OF BA YHAM REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL 6 The bridge structure is comprised of riveted plate exterior girders cantilevering from reinforced abutments. These girders are the primary load carrying members. Steel floor beams span between exterior girders and lighter steel stringers span between the floor beams. The deck is a diamond shaped open steel grating fixed to the floor system. Riveted plate girders cantilever off the main exterior girders and provide support for the pedestrian sidewalks on both sides of the bridge. The grating on the sidewalks is made of straight plates on edge. All the steel is painted with the exception to the grating on the west span, which is galvanized. 2 Operational/ Structural Factors The King George Lift Bridge is a double leaf trunnion type bascule bridge used to allow traffic on Bridge Street in Port Stanley to cross Kettle Creek. The bridge opens to allow passage of fishing and recreational boats. The King George Lift Bridge has a span of 45.7 meters and was built in 1938. The bridge has a triple posting limit of 18 tonnes, 20 tonnes and 22 tonnes with an estimated cost of approximately $3,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00 to replace this structure. Discussion "THA T Burgess Engineering Incorporated complete the structural, mechanical and electrical inspection of the King George Lift Bridge, that will ensure compliance with the Bridge Code, at the quoted price of $22,500 plus G.S. 7.; and, THA T the Municipality of Central Elgin be requested to fund 50% of the total cost of the King George Lift Bridge inspection report commissioned by the County of Elgin; and, THA T the remaining 50% of the total cost to create the report be funded by Engineering Services Budget." the 2001 meeting the following resolution was passed At the January 23. 2001 " To consider the possibility of the County of Elgin taking over responsibility and ownership of the Port Stanley lift bridge, with Central Elgin continuing to maintain the bridge. The Manager of Engineering Services was directed to investigate the structural integrity of the bridge and operating costs, in consultation with Central Elgin staff, and report back to County Council at a later date." County Co unci meeting the following resolution was passed At the October 24. 2000 County Co unci Introduction SUBJECT: KING GEORGE LIFT BRIDGE IN PORT STANLEY DATE FROM APRIL REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES 16,2000 7 The bridge is in reasonable operating condition but indications are that within 10 years, most of the electrical and mechanical systems will have to be replaced. The most immediate concern is the wear of the drive system bearings and damage to the gears. The electrical drive components are still functioning but are obsolete and will cost more to maintain as time goes by. The control components are poorly documented and the control panels are overly complex. 3 The Director of Physical Services for the Municipality of Central Elgin has Indicated that $75,000.00 is allocated yearly for salaries and benefits. Also, $15,000.00 is budgeted for miscellaneous expenses for its safe operation Analvsis This type of lift or "bascule" structure is unique and somewhat uncommon with fewer than 00 remaining in Ontario. The inspection of the King George Lift Bridge occurred on February 22, 2001. Structural, mechanical and electrical engineers examined and evaluated their respective components in order to complete the comprehensive and thorough report. 1 An electric motor is used to drive each of the bridge leafs. Control of this motor is accomplished using the operator's desk in the control tower and the programmable logic controller (PLC) located at the lower machinery level. The PLC sequences the various steps in the operation and prevents by means of logic interlocks, the occurrence of dangerous conditions. There are two sets of controls, essentially identical, one for the east and west leaves. Interlocking between the two sides of the bridge is by means of an underwater cable. When intending to raise the leaves, the operator sets the traffic signals to red and when traffic has stopped lowers the barriers. The PLC ensures that only when the barriers are lowered can the bridge be opened. The operator selects which direction (raise or lower) the bridge will move and presses a pushbutton to begin the operation. From this point on, operation of the bridge is automatically controlled by the PLC with certain exceptions. Each of its two leaf pivots, on trunnions (bearings) located on abutments at either side of the river. Each leaf of the bridge is driven by a pinion (gear) at the heal end of the bridge engaging a curved rack located on each abutment. When lowered the bridges leaves rest on stops at each abutment and do not touch each other at the center of the bridge. A pair of nose locks located on the west end of the east leaf are the only items that engage the west leaf when the bridge is lowered. Counterweights are located on the heel end of the leaves and lower below the road when the bridge is raised. The motors, brakes, and preliminary gear reductions for each drive train are located in each machine room. The remainder of each drive train (gears, shafts, and bearings) is located in the associated bridge pit and on the counterweights. Hydraulic buffers are located underneath the tail ends of each leaf main girder (4 in total). They act as a passive cushion for the last couple of degrees of closing motion of the bridge leaves. REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES DATE: APRIL 16, 2001 SUBJECT: KING GEORGE LIFT BRIDGE IN PORT STANLEY Page 2 8 4 The total capital cost associated with the assumption of this structure and roads exceeds $1,000,000.00. In addition, a yearly operating cost of approximately $95,500 is required. As mentioned, there are ways of phasing-in these costs, however, staff requires Council's direction on the most appropriate amount to set aside each year to accomplish the capital works required assuming Council is interested in ownership. As a suggestion A Phase-In A 'fOach Counci may wish to phase In the costs The bridge capital projects are estimated at $285,000 with operational costs of $95,500 road capital projects estimated at $760,000 and In Summa If this structure was under the ownership of the County of Elgin, mechanical and electrical engineering services would be completed in 2001 with all mechanical and electrical repairs completed in winter of 2002 and 2003. The sidewalk grating would be completed in 2002. It would also be beneficial for the road sections of Colborne Street and Bridge Street to be under the ownership of the County of Elgin because these sections would connect Warren Street, East Street and Carlow Road. These urban streets, 1.80 km in length, require $5,500 for yearly operational costs and $285,000 for capital costs within the next 5 years. Projects that will be required between two and ten years: replacement of east span roadway steel grating ($90,000), localized coating of main girders and sidewalk cantilevering floor beams ($35,000), complete mechanical replacement ($250,000): complete electrical replacement ($200,000): structural steel coating ($275,000): concrete restoration ($35,000). The above projects can be completed in piece meal fashion but the costs will be considerably higher. Attached to this report are the specific structural, mechanical and electrical engineering recommendations. Projects that are reqUIred within The following is a summary of the recommendations from the independent engineering report. Projects that require immediate attention: leaf position encoders ($5,000): PLC program back- up copy ($200): festoon cable guide ($1,000): repair southeast hydraulic buffer ($1,000). two years: replacement of sidewalk grating ($60,000) REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES DATE: APRIL 16, 2001 SUBJECT: KING GEORGE LIFT BRIDGE IN PORT STANLEY Page 3 · · 9 Given the capital costs, is the County interested in assuming the liability for the Port Stanley Lift Bridge and the capital and operating costs associated with ownership? On the operational side, does the County wish to assume the $95,500 cost of operating the bridge? And, if so, do we contract with Central Elgin for this service or do we establish our own County forces to operate the bridge? Staff strongly recommends that, due to human resourcesllabour issues, Central Elgin continue to operate the bridge with their own staff. The question becomes who pays for the operations? Central Elgin or the County? Does the County wish to assume Colborne Street and Bridge Street in Port Stanley as County roads? 5 · n order to proceed, Council should answer the following questions Also, with ownership comes risk and liability. The County's insurance premiums will rise as will our exposure. However, Central Elgin's premiums and exposure may drop proportionately. We would require an opinion from Frank Cowan Company with regard to this matter. The main use of the harbour is for recreational boating. Private entities operate the docking facilities, therefore, the County generates no direct income from these activities. Commercial operations are present although the majority reside south of the bridge and do not require access to the inner harbour. Due to competing monetary interests from the new Elgin Manor, further redevelopment of Terrace Lodge, the mortgage with the Health Unit and the underfunded county road system adding infrastructure at this time would further burden the County's budget. Council should be cautioned that the operation of the lift bridge is dependent on the viability of the harbour and dredging. In other words, should the harbour discontinue operations, any investment in the lift bridge would be lost. Imperative Considerations Year Amount Capital Works 2002 $70,000.00 Engineering 2003 $260,000.00 Electrical Replacement I Sidewalk Replacement 2004 $250,000.00 Mechanical Replacement 2005 $250,000.00 Roadway Grating I Localized coating of main girders and sidewalk cantilevering floor beams ($35,000)1 Roadwork 2006 $250,000.00 Roadwork Page 4 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER, ENGINEERING SERVICES DATE: APRIL 16, 2001 SUBJECT: KING GEORGE LIFT BRIDGE IN PORT STANLEY As an example, the County could assume ownership on January 1. 2002 and use the following capital plan: RESPEC;L Y SUBMITTED ~vJOc CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES That, given the uncertainty of the future of the harbour, the amount of funding required to operate and maintain the structure for mainly recreational purposes and the competing demands on county funding for a host of major projects, the King George Lift Bridge study be received and filed. o MA IALD CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Recommendation REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER, ENGINEERING SERVICES DATE: APRIL 16, 2001 SUBJECT: KING GEORGE LIFT BRIDGE IN PORT STANLEY Page 5 Burg,,"" Engineexing 111<'., Com,,!iHng E:ngin~qrs 240lii¡ø Street; Unit #9, dritmby, Onlario, L3M 2136 (905) 309-3231, t..x: (905) 309-3233, 01tHiil: bllrlil".s.otl1l@SY"1Pl'llì~o..:.,,-'l 1/7-/1 o 18 ../ Perform.lomlir.cd mcdwllc..l dC(I¡l1 ilnJ tou\1h-up coating of m¡ in girde~~ <lml sid.ewalk oantilevering flm}r beams. Estìmahi.:t cosl .$35,000 (illcltuling environmenl:al pwtcction) J 1 v -r- ~;;.¿7:: ~ ;...... Replace east span roadw'ay sted graHng conHnuotls spans a'l: gJvàüize:J 8ysieúl. Estima.ted cost.. ..$90,000 3' 9" v.títh a .¡' Ud [,.,"""...,.,~..~ ·..··..1, ¿~ - l(eplace all síJewan~ steel grntíng cúnUllltoUS span at with a galvanized system.. Esti¡nateJ cost... .$60,OrOO (including hatch sYBtem) .¡' Tbe following recommenJatiol)S are long-teml maulteltlance. been assume<] tlu.t ,the san'ice of this bú(lge require(l for a minimum: of 25 yem:s; An tJs!:imatod cost to complete hidividual components of this work is as foJl.om: 6 V¡!ìiLge of Port Stanle)". 2001 Burges. Engínéering Inc., Con.ultìng Engineers 24 Olive Streét, Unit #9, Grimsby, Ontario, 13M 286 (905) 309·3231, fax: (905) 309~3233, e",ail: 1lJXgç:~.!!Æ.!liWi).y",p..H"o.ca If 7 -;3 H.lm,g.tenn ."Me", of the bridge] s not a çOl1corn, the!~ it is recommended that onlv the Bidewal1~ gra:l1ng be replaced, at tile p~evi(nlsly estimated eost of $60,000. This work sholJd be cO'mple~ed in !:he nex~h",o (2) yeal"S a~ it is Ì1l advanced state of deterioration. The l1ew grating should bc (lcsigned considering Ibo!:h peJeshian and mow removal wl,iel" weigh!s. 19 It should he Jioted that Engineéring bce11 including in the above figures clesign a11(! c(mhact ¡¡dministratiol? costs kwe !lot fŒ.'tl¡';110t~ ;""'- '.W ,/ Remove deteriorated, spalled & (le!amilia·ted concrebe primarily in fl.e substructure àilill ëÓlistmct a reillforéed concrete capPuld/faoùl~. 111is will r,eJtlCe th" rate of furllher (leteriòration inwa"J jnt<) critical load beaJ:ing areas. EstilJ:laled oosl". ..$35,000 Complete colttíng of floo!" system (stringers & floor beams) J3stimltted cost .$150,Omr (including eÍtvirol111lénia! protection) "",,:1 #4"- ,/ V;llag" of Porl Stanley, K,ug Ooot~Q Bi.¡(lge, II!91?I!.oHOJJ Rep<!J:t #2000-18&, P~lnuary, 2001 Burgess Engilleer¡n~ Inc" COllSlJtillg Engïneers 24 Olive Street, Unit #9, Grim.by, Ontario, L3M 2B6 (905) 309-3231. kx: (905) 309·3233, emaJ: kgs¡;Jh!"l1!1WisvmlU!1ico.ca Lf7-G Base,l 011 ,hsctlssions with tl~e blÌetge operator, the bridge is yearly preS8\tte \.\'<\.hee1. This practice is lmporbnt for all brielge typœ but even more for a hrjJge of: this type witl, the open grating deck system. This prilCtice aIwuld continue wifl additiOl1i11 aHention givcn to the a:t;eas in the machinc rooms 20 It appears l4..,,\: the triple posting of, 18, 20, 22\:onnes is based on t:he older, 1983 version of tlxe Ont11.rio Highway Bridge Design Coele, The major diffcrence with tlte .more reccnt, 3" cdition of thc code, is the highcr limits for the level t.wo anel three trud<s. (20 & 22 tonne~ respectively). 'The 2 tonnea difference between the levda is not practical and baslcally overly restricts the level two and three truclv.;. If" less restrictive load posting is re< \Jh-ed, it is recOlmnendeJ that ¡¡¡ I'e-evaluatkm .of the hridge be completed. Currently Üle sign ocaleJ &omcwlJa~ ol~'~8iclc of there are 110 signs pdor '00 the bridge, A huek dl·ìver would not !t(lve the opportunity to tal,c an Jtcmate mute once approaching the brhIge. In order to help limit legal conflicts it is recomnxended that the curren'\: posted ~;g].lsbe located to a more visihle area an.d aelditional pos~eel signs be located at both sntts of ·the brietge giving "clvance(t warning. · 'lile bridge, in its cttrrent sLate, c ,ltinttes to aucl therefore lhe sooner the worl~. ,~ s!lOuld be nQted that cùrrently there lleyond. a p(Jint of rea~onable repair. ,~ completed :00 ~1.'f1a:s, are ¡teterlora~e due to ilie no~e¡l <:1:,fíclendøs the more effective the roepaÎrs will be. It in which cleterìÖrati(m has advanced & re-facing} Les~ than 10 yeal's' $: 35,000 .$275,000 {cdt1cre{e····re:Þiova-l (c"al:í6.gc.£šteêl¡repla:¢crøadwå.}':grûHIig) Bet\.\'een 2 to 6 years' .$60,000 (side\Viall~ grath,g replacement} Les" than 2 yea", , Costs Summa.r~' Village or P".,.t SLanley, Kìng Georgo B~jdgo, . ..... .'-'.'_.'.' " InspodJ....n l';'ol'OfL1f.2000-186 Pobnml)', 2001 M.R. Byrne & Associate,s Ltd. The conclusions and recommendations included in this report cover mechanical and electrical systems and therefore fOrIn only part of an overall bridge assessment. They should be cOl1sidcrcd in conjunction wi!h the ana1ysis of tl1e struclUral and civil aspects of the bridge as well as the long-term requirements for retaining ÌI moveabJe bridge in thig locatioT\. 11-j) If this recommendation is not acted upon, the following actions should be taken: · The condition of the bearings and gears should be closely monitored to ensure that the wear does not accelerate to the point of breakage. Plans should be made for some tùrther investìgations and replacement of the bearings ($25,000), gears ($125,000) and perhaps [he shafts ($20,000) within the next oue to two years. The documentation of the electrical systems should be improved to facilitate maintenance and safe operation of the bridge ($5000), The submarine cables should be replaced with a "radio-linked" system ($13,000). Thc complete system should be reassessed in two to three years to determine if !he conditions noted in this report, detetiomte and the recommendatións are still valid. Part of this assessment would be to monitor downtime andmaimenance costs. .. · · It is our recommendation that, while addressing; these immediate problems, consideration given to ,a complete drive system replacement. Gi v~n the condition of the various s)'stem components, an or~anize:d replacement of the total drive system is the most likely to provide an up- to-date drive ~y~tem that wìll operate successfuHy for many years. A revÎew of potential drive options, including retainÎng a system sinìîlar to the existing should be undertaken and capital' cost estimates determined: A recommendation of the prefe1Ted drive system would l1e put forward and acted upon within olle to two years. $houldbè Items that should be addresscd immediately include: · Repair ($1000) or replacement ($3500) of the southeasthydrauJic buffer · hlstallatiml of a guide to protect the festoon cables extending to each leaf ($1000). · Copying the existing PLC program onto ill disk and removing it to a safe IOèati\m ($200). · Répair of the leaf position encoders, full open sensing and automatic stop ($50.00). While the King George Lit1 Bridge is operating reasonably weB, this inspection has conc1uded that the mechanical and eleclrÌcalcomponents are showing sigIls of needing overhaul and r¡;>placement in the ne¡\t few years. 6. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS L/l- £- ESTIMAum COSTS 110R WORK RECOMMENDED APPENDIX 4 Repair leaf position encoders Elcctl"Îcal L/1-r $5,000 Full open sensing I and automatic stop PLC pmgram back-up copy Electrical I $200 Nee :! electrician to go to bridge and copy program $1000 Festoon cable guide Electrical pit Prot-ect cabJ-e from rubbing on side of and keep asa spare I if new cylindèr purchased 2: Repair $1,000 Southeast hydraulic buffer is leaki ng Replace $3,500 Call alsorepàir unit Mechanical 1 : ESTIMATED COST I ITEM The conclusions and recommendations included in this report and these tables cover mechanical and electrical systems and therefore form only part of an overall bl'idge assessment. They should be considered ill conjunction with all Jlnalysis of the structural and civil aspects of the bridge as well as the long-term requirements for retaining a moveable bridge 1n this IQcation. DISCIPLINE ............... Items Requiring Inimediate Attention - - OPTIONS COMMENTS Some cost. Estimates are contingent upon f:actors over which we have no contt'Ol'andare not guamnteed Exact costs wi1I be determined only upon completion of any engineering tenders have been received recommendations within as to accuracy. work and when this Appendix preclude the implementation of others. Explanatóry>Notês L/J- G 8. Complete Replacemel1t of Electrical System $200,000 7. Radio Link between east and WC,'it control rooms $13,000 Replacement for submarine cables Includes \md supel'ccdcs all above itemš plus allowance for interconnection conduit & wiring and sí'Hlsors 6. Im!)l'Ovc existing system documentation $5,000 " - Would pay back in reduced maintenance costs. Notwan'anted if system replaced within 5 years 5 4 Replace Southeast control desk Replace PLC and I'clays $20,000 - May not bc required scheme 3. Replace Southeast control desk 2 Replacc existing DC drives I Replace Motor Control Centres - $50,000 $15,000 $35,000 Will eventually be required New AC variable frequency d1'ive system and sensors - - - in· withÍ1ewcöntröl -- I 1 ITEM ESTIMATED COST _I COMMENTS Electrical Component Replacement 6. Complete Replacement of Drive components $250,000 Not induding main rack but Items I, 2, 3, 4 and 5 above. includes allowancc for misc. cOllplings, ele bearings, including Also 'FALK" Gearboxes (Machinc Room) $30,000 5. 3. Gear Replacement (Pit) 4.Thruster Drum Brakc Rcplacemcnts (Machine Room} $35,000 Not mcJuding main rack. Would consider replac.ingthis at this time only if complete drive system replaced WQ\lJd cQIl~Îder replacing t ¡ì~ at this time only if complete drive system reri laced Replacement $125,000 $20,000 Not including within machine room. May be required if shafts found scored bvwom bushings 2. Shaft 1 Bushing Replacements $25,000 Not including main trunnions ITEM ES11MATED COST COMMENTS Mechanical Component ~eplacement IICTY]S _I ISYSIUSERS\DEP1ìCLERKSICOUNCIL ITender Approvals.doc 1 A summary of all bidders who submitted prices for each Tender this report for your review. s Included on page 2 of Complete details of each project are included in your copy of the 2001 Tender documents are also available for your review upon request. Capital Budget. The Total Price Includes a Engineering Services - Road 25 Intersections Contract No. 6200-01-03 taxes. Road 25 at McBain Road & Ford Road 6 Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Contract No. 6220-01 Roads 35 and 20 Spriet Walmsley Bros Limited Associates $ 31 672.00 5 4 3 2 1 . . Supply and Deliver Roadway Signage Contract No. 6260-01-01 Supply and Deliver Corrugated Steel Pipe Contract No. 6200-01-05 C.S.P. Road Culvert Replacements Contract No. 6200-01-05 Surface Treatment Contract No. 6250-01 16 Roads 9. 48, 55 and 20 Cornell Limited $ 851 827.00 $ 477.998.42 Construction Streib Trucking Limited $ 68,270.28 Roads 48 and 9 Southwold & I Atlantic Industries Dutton/Dunwich Limited $ 38,498.24 . ~ Southwold & DuttonlDunwich . .. Scugog Signs r.: $ 46 179.00 All of the goods and services outlined in this report form part of an approved 2001 Project. All prices have been solicited using the County's Purchasing Policy. following table indicates which bidder has submitted the lowest price for corresponding service. Capital The the Discussion/Conclusion The Engineering Services Department has solicited prices for goods and services to complete some of this year's Capital Projects. This report shall identify 6 different Quotations and Tenders that have been received and recommend a supplier or service provider for each. Introduction DATE: SUBJECT: FROM: REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL PETER DUTCHAK, TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MAY 17, 2001 TENDER APPROVALS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS IICTY]S _I \SYS\USERS\DEPlìCLERKS\COUNCIL\Tender Approvals.doc COMPANY AMOUNT SPRIET ASSOCIATES $31,672.00 CYRIL DEMEYERE LIMITED $33,170.00 DELCAN CORPORATION $52,543.42 ENGINEERING SERVICES - ROAD 25 INTERSECTIONS I COMPANY AMOUNT SCUGOG SIGNS $46,179.00 DOUG BERGMAN ENTERPRISES INC. $51,509.82 CONTRACT NO. 6200-01-03 MANUFACTURE AND DELIVERY OF ROADWAY SIGNAGE I CONTRACT NO. 6260-01-01 COMPANY AMOUNT ATLANTIC INDUSTRIES LTD. $38,498.24 CANADA CULVERT & METAL PRODUCTS $39,147.59 ARMTEC LIMITED $39,621.52 IDEAL DRAIN TILE Not complete MANUFACTURE AND DELIVERY OF CORRUGATED STEEL PIPE COMPANY AMOUNT S1REIB mUCKING LTD. $68,270.28 969774 ONTARIO LIMITED (ELGIN CONSTRUCTION) $168,835.14 I CONTRACT NO. 6200-01-05 C.S.P. ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENTS I CONTRACT NO COMPANY AMOUNT WALMSLEY BROS. LIMITED $851,827.00 TCG ASPHALT & CONSmUCTION INC. $926,520.49 TOWLAND (LONDON) 1970 LIMITED $1,043,371.12 6200-01-05 HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING , COMPANY AMOUNT CORNELL CONSmUCTION LIMITED $477,998.42 DUNCOR ENTERPRISES INC. $478,770.69 MSO CONSmUCTION LIMITED $498,561.15 I CONTRACT NO. 6220-01-01 DATE: SUBJECT: FROM SURFACE TREATMENT REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL PETER DUTCHAK, TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MAY 17, 2001 TENDER APPROVALS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS I CONTRACT NO 6250-01 IICTY]S _1 \SYS\USERS\DEP1ìCLERKS\COUNCIL\T~nder Approvals.doc PETER DUTCHAK, TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER MARK MCD , CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER J ~~~ CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SER\l oS 3 RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION 1. 2. 3. C.S.P. Road Culvert Replacements - Streib Trucking Ltd., $68.270.28 Surface Treatment - Cornell Const~uction Ltd., $477,998.42 Hot Mix Asphalt Paving - Walmsle~ Bros. Ltd., $851,827.00 I THAT the Warden and the Chief ~dminlstrative agreements with the following companiles: REPORT TO COUNTY yOUNCIL PETER DUTCHAK, TEC~NICAL SERVICES OFFICER ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT , MAY 17, 2001 I TENDER APPROVALS F]OR CAPITAL PROJECTS i , i I Officer THAT the following companies be sel~cted to provide the specified product or service as requested for their submitted price inclLsive of all taxes: i , 1. Supply and Deliver Roadway Sign~ge - Scugog Signs, $46,179.00 2. Supply and Deliver Corrugated Ste~1 Pipe - Atlantic Industries Ltd., $38,498.24 3. C.S.P. Road Culvert Replacements - Streib Trucking Ltd., $68,270.28 4. Surface Treatment - Cornell Const~uction Ltd., $477,998.42 5. Hot Mix Asphalt Paving - Walmsle}f Bros. Ltd., $851,827.00 6. Engineering Services, Road 25 Int~rsections - Spriet Associates, $31.672.00; and be authorized to enter nto Recommendation DATE: SUBJECT: FROM 1 A firm, Municipal Tax Equity Consultants Inc. (MTE), was invited to the most recent Elgin County Administrators' Network méeting. Their presentation outlined the in-depth information they can provide to st~ff and Council regarding property assessment, taxation, and municipal finance issues. They concentrate their efforts on the municipal sector and have no private sector ciiénts. This removes any actual or perceived conflict between the private and public sector~. I 4 Many southwestern Counties and I their member Municipalities have sought the assistance of a consulting firm for \hese decisions. Councils must be provided with accurate information in order to makeltax policy decisions that may affect taxpayers for a number of years into the future. Lo,^\er-tier Treasurers, CAO's and County Staff agree that, although late in the process, assistance is required Senior staff, up to the 2001 taxation YFar, have relied on the provincial internet program, Online Property Tax Analysis (OPTþ\), to guide them through the process. Treasurers have provided Councils with relevant information as provided by this program. However, this taxation year, Treasurers are fru~trated by the lack of direction from the Province, the lack of trust of the informatio~ contained within OPT A, and by the delay of instructional regulations. . Discussion With the 2001 taxation year, the Prcjvince placed certain and Municipalities related to: I · replacement of the 10-5-5 cap wit~ a new 5% cap · a hard cap (ratios) on certain propbrties · new ratio decisions I · new tax billing requirements i · optional classes - we currently have large industrial · graduated tax rates I · municipal tax reductions ' · phase-ins · taxation of vacant buildings requirements on Many pieces of legislation have been introduced since 1997 dealing directly with taxation issues such as: the Fair Municipal Fin1ance Act (Bill 106), the Fair Municipal Finance Act (2) (Bill 149), Bill 79 (10-5-5 Cappirg) and most recently, Continued Protection for Property Taxpayers Act, 2000 (Bill 140). Local Treasurers have been providing information to their Councils regardi~g these changes to legislation, how it affects the municipality, and how it affects taxpayþrs. the County SUBJECT: Introduction Deci ions Tax Polic DATE FROM May I REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL I Linda B. Veger I 15.2001 >~~ LinÖa B. Veger (- Director of Financial Services 1 Mark G. Chief Administrative Officer 5 Respectfully submitted THAT THAT staff be directed to enter into an agreement with Municipal Tax Equity Consultants for the provision of services in regard to property assessment, taxation, and municipal finance issues at a cost not to exceed $35,000; and, the expense be paid from the Mill Rate Stabilization Reserve. Recommendation As a group, County and Municipal staff would request that Council consider entering into a contract with MTE, a firm that specializes in the above taxation issues. The agreement would be with the County with all Municipalities having access to MTE. Fees are based on usage Conclusion c¡.7 , Don Leitch, Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of Central Elgin Council Chambers -Televising of Council Meetings 1 6 Modification of Louise Gartshore, City Clerk, City of Woodstock, with resolution requesting funding from the Province for budget requirements to offset municipal tax Increases 8. AMO with "Calls for Reconsideration of Applicability of Public Sector Accountability Act to Municipal Government" and requesting members to review the legislation and raise concerns with their MPPs. 7 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, with resolution requesting the Province to allow municipalities to levy development charges for growth related capital needs of local hospitals. 6. James D. Kutschke, TreasurerlDeputy Clerk, County of Renfrew, with copies of correspondence: 1) resolution petitioning the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to allow municipalities managing Provincial Offences Courts to have enquiry access to driver information; 2) resolution petitioning the Province to exempt municipal partners managing Provincial Offences Courts from the requirement to pay filing and enforcement fees. 5 Town of Arnprior, with resolution concerning the Ministry of Environment's intent to introduce legislation to support an agreement between Ontario municipalities and industry to share 50/50 the net cost of residential recycling programs. 4. Nigel Bellchamber, Secretary-Treasurer, 2002 AMO Board of Directors. 3. AMO Warden Carl Tinney, County of Hastings, with resolution concerning the possible extension of the OMERS package for municipal employees. requesting nominations to the 2001- 2 Brenda Sigouin, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Essa, Premier of Ontario to reinstitute the photo radar program 1 with resolution requesting the Items for Consideration - ATTACHED CORRESPONDENCE - Ma 29th 2001 1 ~Thls is a paid announcement and views and comments expressed herein ate not necessarily endorsed by AMCTO/' t would be very much appreciated if the resolution could be considered by your Council, and if endorsed, a notification of such endorsement forwarded to your locai M.P.P., the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Premier of Ontario. 7 Whereas in 1994 the Ontario Government approved a six month pilot project for photo radar on selected Greater Toronto and Peterborough area highways with high collision experience; And whereas the pilot project was found to have resulted in a 15% to 29% reduction in speeding at the two lane test site, a 25% to 34% reduction at the four lane test site, and a 39% to 60% reduction at the six lane test site; And whereas the media coverage of the introduction of these units at the time, is believed to have resulted in an overall reduction in speeding on all highways in the Province; And whereas a reduction in the speed of vehicles results in a reduction in fatalities and major injuries; And whereas in 1995 the Ontario Government discontinued this photo radar program; Now therefore be it resolved that the Premier of Ontario be requested to reinstitute the photo radar program on ail major Provincial highways in an effort to reduce motor vehicle accidents and resulting injuries and deaths; And further, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Municipalities for their endorsement and that said Municipalities be requested to advise their local M.P.P.'s and the Premier's office of their endorsement; And further, that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be requested to place this resolution on the floor at this year's AMO Conference; And further, that the Ontario Provincial Police, the Ontario Police Association and the Ontario Police Chiefs Association be requested to support the resoiution. _ Carried _ Resolution No.8 IS IS to aavlse that tne TOllowlng reSOlution was passel y tne ouncl endorsing the use of photo radar on Provincial highways to control speeding Moved by David Guergis, Seconded by Rick Newlove FROM: Brenda Sigouin, Clerk-Administrator Corporation of the Township of Essa 'Or e owns ssa TO May 8, 2001 Mayor and Counci All Ontario Municipalities 5786 Simcoe County Road 21 Utopia, (Essa Twp), Ontario LOM 1T0 May 89 2881 21:88:58 Via Fax Please circulate to -) '~t.m~,IJ U1~ Ç¡¡;¡!lI")'r/fm 1 519 ó33 7óó1 The County of Elgin Telephone: (705) 424-9770 Fax:(705) 424·2367 E-mail: Web Site: Page 881 Of 881 ~~ /dh 1 8 1R1~©~D~~[Q) MAY 0 ;S 2001 COUNTY OF ELGIN PERSONNEL OFFICE Warden Carl Tinney County of Hastings tß/1 We would appreciate your assistance in this matter. your respective Councils and advise us of your decision. Si ncerely, Please present this resolution to The special resolution County Council passed a special resolution OMERS package for municipal employees. is attached for your reference. regarding the possible extension of the Re: Coun s Resolution OMERS Dear To ail Counties & Regions Of Ontario Sir/Madam May 3, 2001 235 Pinnacle Street Belleville, Ontario K8N 3A9 Phone; (613) 966-1319 Fax; (6Ü) 966-2574 'Working and Growing Together MAY "t 2001 N. 1,\'firl(,'UI1ir"mlf..u:(. 393 iON' UIl ivcrsily Ave.. \/liO!! {I!lIIlriJI ,Wrll 'It!I',lCiO! SLJllt! 111)1 7 Toromo, Olltarlo M5C Ho . Te 9 416-971-9856. F¡¡x: 4 6-97 619 ¡[you have any ques!Ìons regm-dillg this inforn1aTinn, Shorad KOl11r, <It (416) 971·9856 ex!. 327, All candidates wi]) be contacted via tax by the lomillation 611(\ to provid~ further infonnation as lease contacl AMO oftïce on or t)e[ore August to the dection pt'Ocess. he AMO's Director orCorporate Services, 3, 2001 to eonfitm !'leusc forward :) [tattons using the attached AMO Nomination Form to the Association via lox at (416) 971-6191 or mail to the attention of!'at Moyle. Exeemive Director. Nominalion.\ will be received until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31st, 200!. NOl1liu>1lìolls wiU not be "eeepted beyond that dato. their While c,mtlíl!;tles are oot re'luired to have the endorsement of thoir council to seek election to serve ns n voluntecl' on the Board, ~ veu the timo '\IJd tinatlcial commitment required, they arc encouraged to do so. If yom municipality wisltes to nominate a pcrs<m for electiOJl to the Board of Directors, il should submit "resohllion imlieming thc full name of the nominoe, his ör Itet' municipal title, and the oftiee for wltich the person is bulng nominated. PIC¡IS~ note, that, beginning ll\is yeaI', Diæctors for the RlIra¡ Caucus wí11 be elected at AMO Annual Conference co",!stent with amendments to AMO By-law No. I made at the 2000 AMO Annu¡¡l Conference. 1n addition, ulcelions for the positions ofPresidcnt and Secretary-Treasurer arc not required this year a,~ thcse 110siti0l1S Dee jJ"escntly in the middle eftheir 2-year t"11\\S. '¡¡\emmes \oard. of" II slIl/Immy oflhe ojJi<:e.\'fÌJI' whIch elecllons will be held althe 200/ All/will Meeti/Jg, and (Ill estimale afl/1(' muwal lillle COllllllfllllem required 10 serw 0/1 the AMO Executive Comml/lee the AMO Jloard (!( Di/'l'!<'{ors :]ua ncd dividuals who are (llIly nominated wi appear on e ballet for olcctions to and tite Attached pleasr, rcqne~tl11g .tdvised that 111 nominalion::) lö find: accordance with the Association's governing by-Jaw, he 2001·2002 AMO Board ef Directors. Pleaso be FltOM: -----...-- Nj~e¡ nO Mctnber" of CoulIcil Bellehambcr, Socret"ry-Treasu 'cr, AMO tl1e Seerelaly-Treasurcr s TO: ~[tfd. A~~( CjdIÌO J of M\lnkip..litiLI~ of Onl.lri(, - May 200 H~"d 2001-2002 AMO Board of Directors MAY~OI-O B5/8f1B122: 11 :3& rUE 02 11 EST PM ASSOCIATION OF?-> AMO 1 519 &33 7&&1 CLERR-Elgin Co FAX NO, 416 97 6191 p, Page BB2 o 20 N ·'WI(.IIJ!O)/II\f:/.líC'/"f()N\JòfJ1WQmiHIJII,\.t¡ .1 l'ectors .nornbcrs also serve on :1 I1lver~i[y Avo. '(Ir'IMr.,"JfJ(¡I Sull'o are only askcd AMO Task Forces. 70 Il'ptl TOron10, Ontario MSG E6. el:416-97 -9856 . Fa~: 416·971-619 Caucus Directors AMO Ca\lcus [) to attend the 5 Board I11cctings, aJthough many Board Executive Meetings Excculivc mcetings are 1101l11ally held on meets onl110 Saturday im1l1edi~tely prior the fourth Friday of the month. to the AMO conference. In August, the Exect¡ ive Board Meetings Hoard meetings arc normal amI normally on the fourth Augusl, and November meetings President's hnll1e l11unicipality, ly held on Friday in are the Sunday prior to the AMO AI1l111al November, Febnlllry, April, and Jlme. held in Toronto. The J Lme mecting is Olher Commitments (various meetings) etc) AMO Conference Consultation Meetings Board Executive Mectings Meetings 10 days 5 days 5-8 days 3 days 6 days Conference in August, The: February, April, nonnally held in the Tho fol1owing is an esUmate ortho amount oftnne service 011 the AMO Executive COl\1miUeo and as/Bl/Bl 22 :12:19 EST ASSOCIATION OF?-> MAY-OI-O! TUE 02:12 PM AMO ¿~. ^SSt~d.1Iìon of Mrmic:ip;;1Ii\ics af Ont..1rio 1 S19 633 7661 CLERK-Elgin CO FAX NO, 416 971 6!9 ,m Individuals ean l10rmaJly expect to devote for thc AMO Board of Directors: Annual Time Commitment AMO Executive Committee and Board of Directors p, Page BIB 02 85/81/81 22:12:56 EST ASSOCIATION OF?-> 1 519 633 7661 CLERK-Elgin Co Page 88'! MAY-Ol-Ol TUE 02:12 PM AMO FAX NQ 416 971 6191 P. 03 .~. Summary of Offices AMO Board of Directors 2001-2002 k;~ociatjol1 of Mun;d l¡¡!ili(:~ f)f Ont~rio ~~~_. ~ ,- Positions to be Elected ElectiollS wW he held for tbe 2001-2002 AMO Board of Directors as follows: · 5 Northem Caucus Dircetors E1ccted by constill¡ency (1 ycar term) (4 olected officials, I municipal employee) · 5 Small Urban Cancus Directors E1cctcd by constitllency (1 ycar term) (4 elected officials, I municipal employee) · 5 Counly Cauclls Directors Elected by constituency (1 year tcrm) (4 elected onicia\s, 1 municipal employee) · 7 Large Urban Caucus Directors Elected by constituency (1 year te1111) (6 elected ofJieials, 1 municipal empjoy~e) · 6 Ruml Coueus Directors Elected by constituency (1 year term) (5 elected oflicials, 1 municipal employee) · 7 Regional Caucus Directors Elected by constituency (\ ycar tcrm) (7 elcctcd officials) · 7 Toronto Caucus Directors Elected by constituency (1 year te1111) (7 eJected orlieials) 393 LJl1iv~,.sily Ave., Suíle 170], 10ro1110, Ol1tJri,) MSC lEG. Tel: 416-971-98S6 . Fax: 416-971-619 N' \U~f¡'\rr¡¡¡J(¡m(I¡'.'j,I:·'.'1'/()NI::.t¡!)/W.JIIIIII¡¡rl\ I rll1'I:/Igl¡.~(}tJl.V,1 IJ 2 393 Universily ^V~" Suite 170 N. \LI.1W,ICt'¡fllll'r¡/\/:l.m:1WNI!()()J INWllf"tl/l(¡J Pd¡·hIJ~I.',2()IJJ .llpd Toronto, OnliJr¡o M.sC Voting Delegates select a ConsttY/Jency to res present their interests E6 . Tel: 41 [,-97 22 -9856. Fox: 416·97 -619 AMO Member Municipalities Represented by voting delegates at annual meeting or members ~~i~~:~ (~':n~) ~L:r~~-) ~, Urban -..__ .n. ._- /'--"--"') . Small ( Urban / ..........~_...._--- (:~::~) -"-'- (Northern) ..---- (;0::) .....--- Voting dele.9ot~s elect President ond Secretory- rreasurer. plus Caucus r4presentlf/ves for their cho,en Constitu~ncr (Cðu~lJS s~/~r:t~ ~:v Executive Committee constituted hy By-law d..f¡ilition Caucus memhers all slf on Board of Directors 85/81/81 22:13:38 EST ASSOCIATiOn OF?-> 1 519 f.33 7f.f.l CLERK-Elgin Co Page BB5 MAY-OI-O! TUE 02:12 PM AMO FAX N~ 416 971 6l9! p, 04 £ttI. Summary of Offices AMO Board of Directors 2001·2002 ^¡.;so,C'Ï;)fíun of MUJ\icíp;'Ilit¡r.'!I of Onl.n'o - - - Overview of AMO Elections Process N' 1(!If"r\"Lr~lril,li'/II\I!U¡Crf()NI~()O,IIN¿'¡lm/{lll"n P(J"~II!I~,1(!¡1/ 1 23 .1Q3 --.----.-.......-----.,... (SlgI1¡)lun::,\ of Chid I{NlIJ'ning ornccr) '--....~.,~, LJ iv~r5ity Ave Sl,Jìt(~ 7 oronLo, Onta M5G [6. Tc (I1MC ("~rlificd) 4 6-97 -~ßS6. Fax: 416-971·6 9 1.111<"(1 (J.'rt'lrythL) C \IDliflcd (, Rd 1.1 ng Officcr [ heW!;' ('XilH1Í/IGd be nnrrlÌni:lted to .~ppc1jnlcd by Ilw ^Sf,fH:i,)líDn or MlIl,ic:ip~l h(: NominLlIJol1 rurm 1)( Ih~~ ,tfMCIYH.~n!¡()ned c.' o((j¡;o /nc.!irMcd <J1)()v(~. of Nc.Hn Ontario to of(¡ciaLc OV('( lht.~c C!Cc:tiOI1S, do !)crc-by \ flied with me J.nd ûm s:t{is(lccJ In.1t such NOl11illl'O Is ) Rccc!v I ^MO om, '(:$: -,,"".....-.-- (S¡I~n~111.lrc :) Non-dnec) DollOd I. (Jrn111 ,1tioll i5 duyof ,--..-.......,....,- and tlI.'CLH(' IhJet J ;111"'1 C' LI I ¡cellO '. .--- - (;.' C!kc¡'cd ¡¡nrJ .._.,20_ Nominuto' m('ntioncd in this Nomination form do hereby consønt to slJr.h to hold th,> omce (or which I D'" no",in,lecl. !l,)SìI1Úf>~J ( No. No, .---- ,.,"".,.- hì1'r'\C Phonc No. --~-~.....~-, Emo;1 Addre,,: O((¡COJ ypc: ¡,.he",k -''''-''''''''"'--'-- Norninccls MtlnicÎp,:dily: .·._______..n~..~...''''_ ,.,,,,_.__ Th~ NUll1inc.'ci$ lT1unidp,11ity Is pI" --.-. _.,~,............,- N0111in<:"l"S MI1nicip;-¡1 rlt!c): _ ._..........,.,~._'.u._ Nt") )) hill ^cidrcs!i: , .- ........".-~.- rnl1mbcr of AMO? .--......""'...-- Yes-O one ONI. Yi ,--.- esently (.\ f. ,~._-_...'....~_._- 1"C:lcd Ofl'iclol . CI ,---- (SubjC!£.:1 (0 (1,grQcmcllt o( I - -"-'""..--'- Municipal [mployee - U --'''~.. ----~. No .--, he Chief Rr.:.,turnin{f O{fjccr) '--"'"..- o 1\ is the resppnsihilily of 1110 1'""01 Thi. fHlm ~lay b~ st,..1 via fa~ al (41/1) Non¡Ìn,¡(jons will bQ received "otíl4::1O n Nominee's .. I N'Hnc as 201! .. t o P.lI Moyle, N()lninatíuns will nOI 10 ~ppei3r unth¡;. b,;¡!lOf paper Nunm'í\\IQn form. hec.:utive Dir~(,lor. )c ~cte,Jled beyond 110.\1 d,ltc. D ()nd i1t:t:urate £~. 1\!\':i(I('h\ MlIn¡( ip.\lilíl':\ Ont-triu f' LEASE Type or Prin MAY-Ol-O BS/B1/B1 22:14:B3 rUE 02 3 PM EST AMO ASSOCIATION OF?-) FAX NO. 1 519 &33 7&&1 416 97 CLERH-Elgin Co 6191 P Page BB& 05 April 17, 2001 TO: Chief Administrative Officer Municipality Designated as Municipal Partner For Provincial Offences Court FROM: The Corporation County of Renfrew Provincial Offences Court Please see correspondence and resolutions attached for your information and action 25 Provincial Offences Court 141 Lake Street Pembroke, Ontario K8A 5L8 Tel: (613)735-3482 Fax: (613) 735-8484 Cour des Infractions Provmciales 141 Rue Lake Pembroke, Ontario K8A 5L8 Tel: (613) 735-3482 Telecopieur: (613) 735-8484 ., 26 "THAT County Council petition the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to allow the County of Renfrew and all municipal partners managing devolved Provincial Offences Courts to have enquiry access to driver information in the same manner as the Ontario Court of Justice, Ministry of the Attorney General. Further that this resolution be forwarded to other municipal partners across the Province for endorsation." At the March 28, 2001 session of County Council, the Council of Renfrew adopted the following resolution: of the Corporation of the County The Government of Ontario stated clearly in the Memorandum of Understanding entered into between the Ministry of the Attorney General and Municipal Partners, that it expects Municipal Partners to maintain the same level of customer service as provided by the Province prior to transfer. Access allowing Provincial Offences Courts administration staff to make only inquiries into this system is critical to the maintenance of quality customer service and to the effective administration of Provincial Offences Courts. Access will assist staff in responding to questions from the public related to licence suspensions as a result of an order of the Provincial Offences Court, or an unpaid fine, and in pursuing payment of unpaid fines related to offences involving motor vehicles The Ministry of Transportation has allowed the Ontario Court of Justice to make inquiries related to licensed drivers and owners of motor vehicles to the Ministry of Transportation through the government computer system for the past number of years. This access was denied to Municipal Partners at the time of transfer of the Provincial Offences Courts from the Ministry of the Attorney General to Municipal Partners, yet continues to be made available to the Ontario Court of Justice. The Provincial Offences Court, even though municipally managed, forms part of the Ontario Court of Justice and as such requires the same access to the Ministry of Transportation information as that available to employees of the Ministry of the Attorney General. Dear Honourable Minister: The Honourable Brad Clark Minister of Transportation 3 rd Floor, Ferguson Block 77 Wellesley Street West Toronto, ON M7 A lZ8 April 6, 2001 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 9 INTERNATIONAL ORIVE PEMBROKE,ON, CANADA K8A 6W5 (613) 735-7288 FAX: (613) 735-2081 www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca The Honourable David S. Young, Attorney General Municipal Partner, POA Courts 27 ~/ ..L- James D. Kutschk Treasurer/Deputy cr jkutchke@countyofrenfrew.on.ca c Your government' The Honourable Brad Clark s April 6 positive response to this resolution would be appreciated. Thank you 2 2001 28 . With respect to civil enforcement, the creditor must pay the fees established by regulation, when filing documents and initiating enforcement action. Ministries of the Ontario Government are exempt from paying fees for both filing and enforcement in the Small Claims Court and the Superior Court of Justice. The County of Renfrew and all other municipalities managing devolved courts are attempting to collect fine monies, including victim surcharges payable to the Province of Ontario. Victim surcharges represent approximately 21 % of the total outstanding receivables, yet municipal partners are not exempt from the requirement to pay fees to the Government of Ontario related to enforcement. are able to enforce Provincial Offences Act. unpaid fines through the Small including Municipal partners the payment of unpaid fines by utilizing the enforcement provisions of the One of these provisions is civil enforcement, the pursuit of payment of Claims Court or the Superior Court of Justice. The transfer for Ministry of the Attorney General to accounts receivables for fines unpaid of responsibilities the administration of Provincial Offences Courts from the Ontario Municipalities included the transfer of outstanding the victim fine surcharge Dear Honourable Minister: The Honourable David S. Young Attorney General and Minister for Native Affairs II th Floor, 720 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario M5G 2Kl April 9, 2001 FINANCE OEPARTMENT 9 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE PEMBROKE,ON.CANADA K8A 6W 5 (613) 735-7288 FAX: (613) 735-2081 www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca c: Sean Conway, M.P.P., Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Municipal Partners, POA Courts . 29 D. Kutschke, C. Treasurer/Deputy Clerk Your government' 'THAT County Council petition the Province of Ontario to exempt the County of Renfrew and all municipal partners managing devolved Provincial Offences Courts from the requirement to pay filing and enforcement fees in both the Small Claims Court and the Superior Court of Justice due to the fact that municipal partners collect revenue in the form of the Victim Fine Surcharge on behalf of the Ministry of the Attorney General, a Ministry of the Government of Ontario. Further, that this resolution be forwarded to other municipal partners across the Province for endorsation." s positive response to this resolution would be appreciated. Thank you At the March 28, 2001 Session of County Council of Renfrew adopted the following resolution the Council of the Corporation of the County The Honourable David S Young 2 April 9. 2001 00% 'Post COnSUmé~ . 30 THAT t~eProvince be requested to allöwrTlunicipalities· levy development charges for the growth related capital needsofloc$1 hospitals by amending the Development .' ChargesAct to incll,lde hospitals, as defined in the Public Hospital$Act,asan eligible service with additional amendments to allow any hospital DC full èxemptiön from consideration of the historical serýicelevelprovlsionand muniCipal contributions (existing or forecast); . . . b) a) THAT the. Province ofOntarioc6n1mit to funding.at 70% of the capital cost of Durham's hospitals; to least THAT ~otwithstanding the foregoing the Regional Municipality of Durham is prepared to become¡ a partner Durham's. hospital capital requirements subject to. the following conditions: '. infùnding 2. THAT the RegionalMuniçipality of [)urham restate its positionthat.hospital capital funding is not a core serviçe respOnsibility'öf local governments; '1 Foryourinformatîön: at their meeting held on.May2, 200t, the. Council theRegionalMunicipalityof ;Durhamrestated its position that hospital capital' funding is not a core service responsibility of local governments and passed the follQwingresolútion: P.M. Madill, A,M.C.T. Ragionàl Clerk' çlerk'$ -605 - Rossland Rd; East ,p.o. Box 623 Whitby, .ontario Canada L 1 N 6A3 (90!;) 6.68-7711 Fax: (905).668-9963 öf The Council of the Reg'ionalMuniçipalitYQf[)urham has, considered the matter of hospital funding, in Jengthy considerations, since the Fall of 2000: . Comments and petitions from Hospital Boards, agencies and '. members of the public have all been recognized in' Council's deliberations. . . - ; " Re: . D'èpartrnent !:Jos REGiONAL .MUNICIPALr\lE$, COUNTIESANDDISTRICTS IN THE PROVINCE OF ONT ARlO (Upper Tier MuniùÍpalities) . ital Fundin Our File: E1.fi The Regiol1a1 Mi.miciþality of. Durham MaY.9,2001 MAY 14 3 This information is available through AMO's subscription based MUNIGOM nefwork at www.mul1ícam.com. For more information contact (416) 971-9856: Pat Vanin!. Director of Policy and Government Relations at ext. 316 AMO Action: AMO's initial review of the Bill raised a number of alarm bells and the President has sent a letter to Minister Flaherty (attached) with a clear message that he reconsider including municipalities. The Bill fails to recognize the difference between democratically elected municipal governments and other public bodies as defined in the legislation. It will result In duplication and does not recognize the accountability framework that municipalities already operate under. adding more cost to municipal government. AMOwill be reviewing the legislation in greater detail over the coming weeks in order to meet with the Province and to convince them to exempt municipalities from this legislation in light of the other activities underway. Members are encouraged to reviewthe legislation and to raise concerns with their MPPs, Background: · Bill 46 was introduced following the Ontario 2001 Budget. (A copy of the 14 page B retrieved from http://WWW-.-QoJ;la.on.ca/librarviÞl!.!§/billshome.htm\. It requires the preparation of a business plan each year, an annual report, audit requirements, and public inspection. It also sets out a provincial process and duty to cooperate if the public organization repeatedly fails to achieve significant objective(s) In the business plan. The legislation speaks to the effect of a deficit for a fiscal yearwhere the Act requires a balanced budget and requires thats business plan be prepared forthe following two years and requires a surplus in each of the years. The legislation sets out tile contents of business plans, including among many other matters, information on goals and objectives to be achieved with respect to each major activity each year, a description ofthe actions to be taken to achieve them, a description of the human, financial, technological and other resources needed, how performance will be monitored, what significant factors are outside the control otihe organiz.ation and the measures that will be undertaken to improve services and efficiency and actions to identify alternate methods of delivery. including delivery by the private sector. Lackof compliance could result in monies being withheld by the Province even if required by law to pay. · · can be Province Introduces Bill 46 Organizations Issue AMO CALLS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF APPLICABILITY OF PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTABILITY ACT TO MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT An Act Respecting the Accountability of Public Sector To the Immediate attention of the Clerk and Council Please ensure that copies of thIs ~are distributed to all May 16, 2001 Members of Council Alert 011014 A lert rei, (41Ð) 971-9856· fax: (416) 971-6191 Am::¡I1' ::Imn1f7¡~rnn mlln;I"....m ''.('!In 393 UnÌV.rs~y Avonu., Su~. 1701 Toronfo, ON M5G 1 E6 /' r../ I'''''" '0 (' Association of Municipalities of Ontario MAY-16-0! 85/1&/81 22 WED 03:45 PM 11:28 EST; AMO ASSOCIATIon OF?-) FAX NO. 1 519 &33 7&&1 416 97 CLERH-Elg 6!9 in Co P. Page 8E12 o /05 Yours very sincerely, A ,llfl \ Il~.Q ~~le' President 32 We will be forwarding a GiVl'm the measures noted above and the existing accountability measures contained in dozens of statutes that apply to the municipal sector, the application of 8ill46 to municipalities is redundant.t would therefore ask that you reconsider the decision to include municipalities in the proposed legislation. 5t of specific concerns under separate cover. AMO, on behalf of the municipal sector, is currentiyworking wilh the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in an effort to further strengthen the accountability of local government through the revised Municipal Performanc0 Measures Program, That Ministry has consulted with the sector and is working to make this project a useful tool for Councils by providing a vehicle for additional public reporting and municipal best practices. We are particularly pleased that the Ministry is considering working with AMO to create a Centre for Municipal Best Practices. In addition to these initiatives, municipalities will be expanding the amount of information it provides to the Province this Fall, as a result of a comprehensive revision of municipal financial returns (FIRs). The ourrent Municipal Affairs Act provides remedies to the Province in the event of poor financial performance of municipalities. I must str0ss that this bill, as currently drafted, would undermine these efforts, and our mutual desire to improve the provincial/municipal reiationship. This bill will most certainly be viewed as an attempt by the Ministry of Finance to micro-m¡:mage local government, although I am confident that this is not the primary intent. As you may b0 aware, we have been working with your colleague, Minister Chris Hodgson and prior to that wilh his predecessor, Minister Cl0ment, to forge a new and modern Municipal Act - the "New Deal" as the former minister described it. In its simplest terms, this legislation would have as its basis, a new and more cooperative basis for provincial/municipal relations. It would see an end to inter-governmental squabbling and permit locai government to better serve its constituents. TIle proposed legislation contains a number of useful accountability measures for Ihe publicsectorthat are appropriate for those institutions thai are not directly accountable to the public. Local government is an enlirelydifferentfonn of public institution. Directaccountability to the el0ctorate and conservative financing practices are hallmarks of the municipal sector, which have been demonstrated in practice throughout its long history. As you know, all Council decisions must be made in public and the consultation processes are S0t in various statutes. And municipalities are prohibited from deficit financing, again, by law. It therefore came as a considerable surprise to 10arn thatBlI/46, which appears to be intended for unaccountable public sector institutions, would also apply to local government. I would like to bring to your immediate attention our serious concern with 8i1l46, An Act Respecting the Accoul1tabllityofPlIblìc Sector Organizations. We believe it fails to recognize the direct accountability and 1ïscal responsibility of the municipal sector that is enshrined in law. Further, it duplicates efforts that are well under way between the Province and municipalities, to demonstrate progress through performance, Dear Hon. Jim Flah0rty Deputy Pr0mier and Minister of Finance 7111 Floor, Frost Building South Toronto, ON M7A 1Y7 Minister: May 14, 2001 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ~~ber:...9ommlJ~cat.¡on MAY-16-0 85/16/81 22:12:28 WED 03:46 PM EST Alert: ASSOCIATion OF?-> AMO Bill 46 An Act Rospectin 1 519 633 7661 the Accountabi/it FAX NO, 416 97 CLERK-Elgin Co of Public Sector On 619 ran;zatlons p, Page 883 P.2 02/05 "01, ",,,,,..11, PO'''':;;;; ,,,,J;;',.,...,, " , ,.101 ;;"i" by lb. "'ij"'''''' """"""'", ."d d,,, ",] I\t........hllr~y nOtCI ¡lIt \'i~wi ar p!)~illaM u("lht A~tltlj l¡nn or MiJnldp;JliLí\~ or Onbrji) (A.MO), ¡It 1.\uh~ldill~r..~tn<''''' Of(iCCr.l, ui"u:lors or 11~l:'nl.J. . 33 r,G/Csk Louise Gartshore city Clerk o<....~ ...q ~ truly, Yours The Council of the City of Woodstock passed the attached resolution at their May 3rd, 2001 meeting. Woodstock City Council request all municipalities within Ontario consider the attached motion and advise the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, their Member of Parliament and the City of Woodstock of their decision And Whereas as a result of Provincial changes such as the reduction of funding, the changes to assessment and property taxation and the downloadinq of services, all municipalities in Ontario are facing the same difficulties in maintaining services for their residents as the City of Toronto. In addition, smaller municipalities do not have the same economies of scale to provide. the final~cial fleXibility of the City of Toronto And Whereas the with a grant of Province of Ontario has provided the city of Taranto $50 I~illion for transportation services; Whereas part of the Province of Ontario no the downloading; Dear Sir longer provides transit funding as To May . . 15, A~l 2001 ~cipal~tiQs in tho;¡ Province of Ontario dtyof Woodstock OFFICE OF THE DmECTon. OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Ci1yH:JI P.O. tIo.40 SOD Dun.w Stte" W~ON N4S7WS To!,!,"""" ('19) '39·\.91 MAY-16-01 WED MAY-i6-2001 1'15/1&/1'11 22 14:1'1& 03:48 PM 15:02 EST ASSOCIATION OF?-) AMO CITY OF WOOD51UCK FAX NO, 1 519 &33 7&&1 416 971 CLERK-Elgin Co 6191 '"'"'" '"'".. ~" p, 04/05 c'ol.o"........ Page 1'11'15 85/16/81 22:14:43 EST ASSOCIATIOn OF?-> 1 519 633 7661 CLERK-El!Jin Co Pa!Je 886 MAY-16-0! WED 03:48 PM AMO FAX NO, 416 971 6191 p, 05/05 MAY-1G-2ØØ1 15:02 CITY elF WOODS lUCK ;>,,:> ::>..:I:J ,,~ 1".t:.J..J'CoI..J @) OFFICI! OF THE DIRECTOR. OF AnMJNISTRATIVE SERVICES City Ho1l P.O, 50.40 500 Dlladoo &>rut Woodsuo<k. ON cilyof N4S7WS Woodstock Tot,ph""" (519) 539·1291 , May 15, 2001 7',,: A~~ MUn~cipá2itios in tho Pr9vinca of Ontario Subj..",t: .Ii\1nd.i>1g' £rc;xm Provinc.. for .BUdg9t RQquir..",QJ:lt:s t:o Offset MUnicipal Tax Inoreases The Council for The Corporation of the city of Woodstock, at their reg~lar ~eeting held on May 3, 2001 adopted the following resolution and requests your endorsement of the resolution. ~WHER&AS the Province funded the City of Toronto to offset the city's budgetary needs; AND WHEREAS Woodstock is facing similar Capital and Revenue budget restraints and needs; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Province be requested to also forward proportionate funding to the municipalities in Ontario to assist in their budget requirßments and offset any munioipal tax increase.n Carried On behalf of The Corporation of the City of Woodstock's Council, your favourable consideration to the above resolution would be appreciated. ~~ '4~ I,ouise Gartshore CHy Cle:ck 'ïbL:l ""-;;;;¡-¡¡-¡;;;;:dtlt um'\Gr~d!r""L.... 1'_""'1"<11,1>, (/.. ønW"''''II~. UI'1'l....l.iuc,ouod 0;1_11 34 1I~"""'f~1 ",0,<'.1.11< ~"... O.I""'~1 Gf !~, "'16("..,1011 M MURI<.Ø..I!....ulO........IAMO) ¡~ ~h,od\.... I''"'"p....n. QrRun,Ai_I"!.<1n... Or ......11. ' ./2 If you require any additional information or have any questions, kindly advise look forward to County Council's response Otherwise we Central Elgin Council has not determined that it wishes to proceed with the televising of its meetings at this time nor has Council currently allocated any money in its proposed 2001 budget to the project. However, Central Elgin wishes County Council to consider Rogers Television's proposed physical changes to the Council Chambers, such as lighting, truck access, and robotic cameras, and advise whether County Council is agreeable in principle to the proposed modifications to the Chambers. Central Elgin recognizes that it is a tenant in the County Administration Building and that County Council must approve any modifications to the Council Chambers to permit filming. Therefore, County Council's willingness to agree to alter the Council Chambers will heavily impact on Central Elgin Council's future deliberations on the matter. Central Elgin Council has requested staff to investigate with Rogers Television the possibility of showing Central Elgin Council meetings to its subscribers in Central Elgin. As part of the investigation, Rogers was asked to examine the Council Chambers in the County Administration Building to determine its suitability for filming and identify modifications to the Chambers that would be required to facilitate the televising of Council meetings. A copy of Rogers Television's letter of May 16, 2001 assessing the impact on the Council Chambers and meetings is enclosed. Modifications to the Council Chambers Televising of Council Meetings Re: Dear Mark G. McDonald Chief Administrative Officer The Corporation of the County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1 Mr. McDonald HAND DELIVERED May 22, 2001 450 Sunset Drive, 'The Corporation of the st Floor, St. Thomas. Ontario N5R 5V1 :Municipa[it!f Of Centra[ 'Efgin Ph. 519'631'4860 Fax 519'631'4036 C: Encl Mayor Dave Rock Deputy Mayor Dennis Crevits 2 O ROGERS CABLE www.roge~leviSion.com In order to provide proper coverage of council proceedings we would require 3 cameras in full studio configuration. ie., Each camera would be mounted on a tripod, with the operator standing behind the camera. Allowing for camera movement, this type of setup can occupy an area of about 4' by 4'. To properly cover the proceedings we would likely place a camera at the end of each side of the "horseshoe" in front of the media desk, and a third camera would be placed off-centre behind the Mayor's chair to cover delegations from the podium Space: The facility currently has 3 colour temperatures of light which would need to be addressed. In addition, all the lighting in the room is coming from directly above the councilors. For proper television lighting we would need to supplement the existing light, and have one consistent colour temperature of light. In order to match the daylight coming from the windows, and provide a solution that does not cause additional HVAC concerns re: heat, daylight-balanced fluorescent lighting would be the preferred option. Fluorescent fixtures that would work in this environment cost between $1600 and $2400 per fixture, plus installation. I would expect that 8 to 10 fixtures would be required. Lighting Our mobile production truck would require a parking space close to the building and an access panel/conduit would need to be installed to allow cables to enter and exit the council chamber. The mobile would require 2 dedicated 15 amp electrical circuits. I'd estimate the cost for this alteration and electrical work would be roughly $1,000. Truck access As we discussed the Council Chamber does present a number of challenges for television production. I have identified below a few of the issues that would need to be addressed in order for Rogers to consider television coverage . It was a pleasure to meet you today and tour the Council Chamber facility on Sunset Drive Mr. Re: Potential Rogers Television coverage of Leitch Central Elgin Council Meetings Donald Leitch Chief Administrative Officer & Clerk Municipality of Central Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas ON N5R 5V1 " !,J 16 May, 2001 O ROGERS" ~n13 " MAY ¡:pQ,~ ~~'r'- ~,!"":( I, :""'":"0 ,~ .". (,! - ,- . ~. 8 200f "... "'... P'I li" . ~,,~. 'f~~ Rogers Television - London 800 York Street, PO Box 5800 London, Ontarío N6A 5B1 Tel. (519) 672-0030 Fax (519) 672-1369 Scott Jackson, Station Manager George Wymenga, Producer cc: Jeremy Clark Senior Producer ~,~a. Sincerely, Please take the time to review this with members of council and should you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to contact me at 660-7546. As we discussed, we'd be willing to do a test recording in the room with a single camera should you be willing to proceed. When it session, is known in advance that a council meeting Rogers would not plan to cover that meeting wi It is Rogers' practice when covering council meetings that we continue with coverage of the meeting until such time as the meeting takes a break, moves to an in-camera session, or adjourns - whichever comes first. When council moves into an in-camera session our crew must be allowed a window of up to 15 minutes to remove camera equipment and cabling. be going directly into an In-camera It would not be possible for us to selectively show Central Elgin council coverage to subscribers in Belmont. The way our plant is wired, they would only be able to see the output of the London channel. For Rogers to be able to broadcast the coverage live on the St. Thomas channel, we'd need to make arrangements to transmit the signal out of the Sunset Drive facility and route it to our studio on Talbot Street for distribution. The only real option for us would be to install coax or fibre optic cable between the two sites. Typically, Rogers absorbs these costs, but it would have to be budgeted for in next year's proposals. Taping the proceedings on site for delayed broadcast would be a temporary solution. Live Transmission As an aiternative, a robotic camera solution would eliminate the need for studio cameras and operators. In this scenario 4 small robotic cameras would be mounted to the walls, and would be controlled by a single operator in another room. This solution requires a dedicated room for a rack of equipment and an operator's console with monitors etc. A rough estimate of the equipment and installation cost of a robotic solution would be between $40 000 and $50 000. page 2 35 Honourable David Turnbull, Minister of the Solicitor General, concerning Council's resolution regarding "Emergency Detour Routing Highway #401 (ATTACHED) 9 Most Rev. J.M. Sherlock, D.D., Bishop of London, announcing World Youth Days 2002 and the events that will involve community members in this area. (ATTACHED) 8. Dorothy Pfeifer, support. 7 Secretary, Elgin 4-H Association Paul Marrinan, Instructor - Children's Safety Village, London Police Service, Council for financial support. thanking Council for financial 6. Keith L. Heller, Senior Vice President, CN, advising of railroad thanking tie removal program 5 Steve Peters, M.P.P., Elgin-Middlesex-London, with copy of correspondence sent to various Ministers concerning Council resolutions regarding: 1) cost of road infrastructure maintenance in municipalities; 2) impact the tobacco industry has on farmers and general public of Southwestern Ontario; 3) high cost of medical school tuition fees and the impact shortage of physicians has on communities; 4) removal of railway ties stored on County property posing a hazard to the community; 5) cost involved in transportation of prisoners and court security; 6) Highway #401 emergency detour routing; 7) Ontario Fire Chiefs petition calling for the Province to fund a Provincial Fire Service Program; 8) Provincial funding to continue STEPS program 4. AMO Member Communication: 1) Municipal Governments Could Lose "Say for Pay" on OPAC Board; 2) Municipalities and the Province's 21-Step Action Plan; 3) AMO's Reaction to the Ontario Budget; 4) Ontario Budget 2001 Summary; 5) Bell Canada Applies to CRTC to Withdraw Bell Neutral Answering Service (BNAS); 6) A Very Busy and Successful AMO Board Meeting; 7) Getting Ready for Spring. 8) AMO Welcomes Social Services and Children Services Announcements. (ATTACHED) 3. Ontario News Release: 1) Province Welcomes Interim Report on Affordable Housing Takes Immediate Action Ontario Backgrounder: 1) The Housing Supply Working Group Removing Barriers to the Development of Affordable Housing; 2) The Comparative Real Estate Finance Analysis Study (ATTACHED) 2 Honourable Dianne Cunningham, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities concerning Councils resolution regarding medical school tuition fee levels. (ATTACHED) 1 Items for CORAESPONDENCE - Mav 29th nformation - (Consent A 2001 2-ék Ken Loveland, Clerk Treasurer Administrator, Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich - resolution concerning the proposed traffic based method of payment for County road maintenance (ATTACHED) R. Millard, CAO/Clerk, Township of Malahide - resolutions re: County reports 1) Road Maintenance Allocations Based on Traffic Volumes; 2) Speed Zones on Elgin County Roads; 3) Three-Year Maintenance Reconciliation for County Roads (ATTACHED) 2-'f.> Friends of the Games, 2001 Canada Summer the Administrative Services) i) St. Thomas 2001 Games Meeting Minutes (May 9, 2001) ii) Canada Games Brick Program - Correspondence and Pledge Donations Form z3. ....Y." Ministry of Consumer Games Consumer and Business Services with newsrelease "Ontario Boosts Protection with New 10-Day Cooling Off Period". (ATTACHED) AI ance (available for viewing In 22 Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs with copy of letter to Municipality of West Elgin re: plight of local farmers (ATTACHED) 21 20 Pat Vanini, Director Policy and Government Relations AMO, acknowledging receipt of Elgin's resolution re: Water Regulation 459/00, and with copy of AMO's letter to the Minister of Environment. (ATTACHED) Office of the Prime Minister acknowledging receipt of financial assistance for Canadian farmers 19. Elgin's Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Member Advisory, Municipal Governments Win Right to Appeal in Rights-of-Way Case. (ATTACHED) resolution of support re: 18. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, with News Release "Province Moves Forward on Smart Growth to Protect Oak Ridges Moraine, Renew Brownfields" (ATTACHED) 17. Downtown Development Board, with information on "Main Street in revitalizing the City of St. Thomas Downtown. (ATTACHED) 16. Program" Town of Aylmer expressing appreciation for assistance from County staff in providing WHMIS training and employee negotiations expertise. (ATTACHED) to be used 15 Deborah Adamczyk, Corporate Correspondence Unit, Ministry of Transportation, acknowledging receipt of the County's correspondence re: abandoned railway ties and indicating the Minister of Transportation will respond later. 14. AMCTO Express: 1 Information Update. 2001 Ontario Budget (ATTACHED) 13 ) Brian Coburn, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, with response to the County's support of a resolution regarding the Ontario Environmental Farm Plan program. (ATTACHED) - Responsible Choices; 2) B 140 12 David J. Johnson, Chair, Assessment Review Board, with information concerning the Scheduling Strategy for Assessment Review Board hearings for 2001 (ATTACHED) 11 10. Andrea Bauman, Invading Species Technician, Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters, concerning the need to raise awareness of the danger and need for prevention of spreading of invading species in our waterways. (ATTACHED) 37 /2 The ministry's tuition fee policy allows universities to charge tuition at rates that provide for additional cost recovery in graduate programs and professional undergraduate programs such as medicine, dentistry, and law. Several factors influenced this policy. First, these programs are generally recognized as being considerably more expensive to deliver. For example, the ratio of fees to total costs was disproportionate to the comparable ratio for general arts programs. Secondly, students in these programs have expectations of incomes that are more stable and considerably higher than graduates of many other programs. As you may be aware, universities in Ontario have discretion to set tuition fees for all graduate and some professional programs. Undergraduate medical programs are included in the professional programs category, along with dentistry, law, optometry, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine programs. However, no university is required to raise tuition fee levels Please be assured that the Government of Ontario remains committed to protecting access to postsecondary education, including an education in medicine, as well as to enhancing the quality of the programs offered by Ontario universities. Thank you for your letter of April 11, 2001 on behalf of the Council regarding tuition fee levels for medical school of the County of Elgin Dear Mrs Heffren, Mrs. Sandra J Deputy Clerk County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas ON N5R 5Vl Heffren May 7.2001 2001 Mowat Block Queen's Park Toronto ON M7A 1L2 Telephone (416) 326-1600 Facsimile (416) 326-1656 Édifice Mowat Queen's Park Toronto ON M7 A 1 L2 Téléphone (416) 326-1600 Télécopieur (416) 326-1656 MAY 9 Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Minister Ministère de la Formation at des COllèges at Universités Ministre liÆ ~....~ Ontario Dianne Cuuningham Minister ~ 38 Sincerely I do appreciate hearing about your concerns. Please be assured that this ministry to protecting accessibility and the quality of education in Ontario. is committed The government has also expanded efforts to increase enrolment in medical programs by expanding the International Medical Graduate program at the University of Toronto, enlarging the program from 24 positions to 36. Two northern family medicine residency training programs in Sudbury and Thunder Bay will be expanded by increasing the number of residency positions in the family medicine program by 25 percent, and doubling the number of third-year family medicine advanced-skills training positions. As well, the miuistry's re-entry training/return òf service program will increase from 25 to 40 positions The Honourable Elizabeth Witmer, former Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, aunounced on July 24, 2000 that the Ontario government is providing $4 million for free tuition and location incentives to new doctors willing to practise in underserviced areas of the to practise medicine in a designated underserviced area for medical students will be entitled to receive $10,000 for training as part of the tuition Grant Program and Location province. In exchange for agreeing a minimum three-year commitment, each year of undergraduate medical Incentives Fund. A number of initiatives have been implemented for the benefit of students funding is being targeted to help students with high needs in several ways. colleges are required to set aside 30 percent of tuition increases for student aid; this is estimated to amount to $125 million in 2000/01. We introduced the Ontario Student Opportunities Trust Fund, which has raised about $600 million, and will aid 185,000 students over the next ten years. The Ontario Student Opportunity Grant program will provide students who borrow more than $7,000 with a grant for the portion of their loan above this amount 2 Increased access Universities and Disponible enfl"ançais. Contact: Alexandra Gillespie Minister's Office (416) 585-6932 ~ --.-.. -- Ministry 39 Scott Harcourt of Municipal Affairs and HousÍ11g (416) 585-7529 "Peel Region, and other municipal governments such as Ottawa, Toronto and Waterloo, have been asking the provincial government to make an amendment to the Municipal Act that will provide us with more flexibility when working with private companies who build affordable housing," said Emil Kolb, Chairman of Peel Region. - 30- The Ontario government created the joint govemment-industry-Iabour Housing Supply Working Group in the fall of2000. The group is examining barriers to the supply of new rental housing and ways to engage the private sector to build affordable housing, "The creation of new rental housing wi1l only happen if all levels of government are willing to work together," said co-chair Richard Lyall, President, Residential Construction Council of Central Ontario. "We strongly recommend that the federal government make immediate changes to CMHC mortgage insurance, and create a more favourable federal tax envb:onment." The report urges the federal government to work with the province to examine potential changes to the Í11cOme tax system and mortgage financing to encourage rental construction, and recommends that the provincial govel1U,uent investigate shelter subsidy programs. "Harmful tax policies, rigid rental controls and onerous building code requirements are just some of the crippling policies put in place by other governments that have virtually stopped the construction of any new private rental housing in this province," said Hodgson. "This government has and wil1 continue to put policies in place that will once again encourage private industry to build rental housing." The province will immediately act on one of the interim report recommendations. It will take steps to amend a regulation ÌlI1der the Municipal Act to allow designated municipalities to provide favourable treatment to private companies who build affordable housing. TORONTO·· The government of Ontario welcomes the Housing Supply Working Group's Interim Report that calls on all levels of government to encourage the private sector to invest in building rental housing, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Chris Hodgson said toelay. PROVINCE WELCOMES INTERIM REPORT ON AFFORI>ABLE HOUSING: TAKES IMMEDIATE ACTION For immediate release May 8, 2001 Mlnl.try of Municipal A1'fa n: and Housing Mlnlst.}m deB Affalrøs munlclpales at du Logement News Release Communiqué ® Ontario Please Deliver To In Case of Transmission Difficulties The County of Elgin Please Call 416-863-2101 . Membership The group is co-chaired by Richard Lyall, President, Residential Construction Council of Central Ontario, and Janet Mason, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Full-time members lllclude: · Metropolitan Toronto Apartment Builders Association · Fair Rental Policy Organization · Urban Development Institute · Ontario Home Builders Association · Greater Toronto Home Builders Association · Board of Trade · Laborers' Intexnational Union of North America Loca1183 · Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. 40 Mandate . To provide a high-level, comprehensive perspective to the identification of rental housing supply problems and solutions, with an emphasis on affordable housing. To identify home ownership, seniors housing, and supply-related issues associated with other forms of tenure such as life leases, and to recommend solutions. · In September 2000, the provincial government created a Housing Supply Working Group, a joint govemment-industry-Iabour group, to develop a comprehensive strategy to get the private sector back into building new rental accommodation. As Since 1995, the Ontario govexnment has taken a number of actions to promote the construction of rental housing in Ontario. For example, it passed the Tenant Protection Act, enabling landlords and builders to expect reasonable rates of return on investments, and gave municipalities the power to tax rental properties fairly. It streamlined the land use planning process, cut back the development charges municipalities can load on to new housing, updated the Building Code, and created the Provincial Sales Tax Grant program. instrumental as these changes are, the province recognized that more needed to be done. THE HOUSING SUPPLY WORKING GROUP REMOVING BARRIERS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING MinIstry of Municipal Affalrt and Housing MlnlBtòre dBS AffaJrB£ munlclpalos at du Logem"n! May 8, 2001 Backgrounder Document d'information ® Ontario · · · . Recommendation Summary The following recommendations are interim recommendations only. They will be developed further, and refined as necessary, in the Housing Supply Working Group's final report. · The federal government should identify key changes to the tax system and CMHC lending practices to stimulate rental supply. Iftb.e federal government doesn't do anything to remove the disincentives with CMHC mortgage insurance, the province should consider doing it either directly or through underwriting CMHC mortgage insurance. The federal and provincial governments should investigate U.S.-type tax incentive systems such as the Low Income Housing Tax Credit and shelter subsidy programs to promote affordability in a private market, The province should provide municipalities with authority to provide indefinitely favourable property tax treatment for rental properties. This would replace the current authority which provides for favourable property tax treatment for a ma."'I:imum of eight years. The province should allow municipalities to enter into agreements with the private sector which would enable municipalities to provide a financial incentive to the private sector for the development of affordable housing, The province should review the Development Charges Act. the Education Development Charges Act and tb.e Planning Act to ensure that development charges, planping fees and municipal approvals processes do not discourage the development of affordable housing. As well, the impact of municipal impediments to affordability and measures to encourage zoning and approval of rental housing should also be studied. The Social Housing Reform Act gave the municipal service managers power to build, manage or operate housing. Municipalities should be encouraged to adopt zoning that allows for accessory apartments (eg: basement apartments), and to equalizing tax rates between ownership and rental housing, · · 4 Interim Report Conclusion summary: Two key conclusions emerged from the discussion in this interim paper: · The market as a whole has to be working before governments develop strategies to specifically promote development of affordable housing. Otherwise the cost burden on government is too high. There is a role for all governments in addressing affordability in addition to addressing the economics of purpose-built rental. The effect of a government incentive or subsidy is to reduce the rent for the individual who is renting tb.e unit - this can be done tln'ough subsidy to the developer to offer reduced rent, or through a subsidy to the individual. Subsidy programs can also "skew" developers' choices somewhat so that more modest accommodation is built. · Part-time members include representatives ftom: · municipal governments · provincial ministries · the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association · banking and investment industries , 42 For more information visit http://www.mah.gov.on.ca Disponible enfrançais. Scott HarcoUlt Ministry of Municipal (416) 585-7529 Affairs and Housing Contact: Alexandra Gillespie Minister's Office (416) 585-6932 -30- The Comparative Real Estate Financial Analysis Study The Housing Supply Working Group commissioned the firm of Ernst and Young to provide a comparative analysis of the impacts of various federal tax measures on investment in new rental housing in Canada. The report, released in conjunction with the Housing Supply Working Group's Intetim Report, provides key findings to why there has been little new construction of the multi-family residential rental units in Ontario. Further information on the study can be found in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing backgrounder, The CompaJ'ative Real Estate Financial Analysis Study, or by visiting h:Ll/www.Dv.on.ca. To obtain a copy of the Housing Supply Working Group Interim Report, visit .mah.gov.Qn.ca or can (416) 585-6001. " 4~ -30- For a copy of the study, please contact Nick But, Ministry of MunicipaJ Affairs 6519 and Housing, 416-585- The Ontario government created the joint govemment-indust:ty-Iabour Housing Supply Working Group in the fall of2000. The group is examining bauiers to the supply of new rental housing and ways to engage the private sector to build affordable housing, Key study findings: On a pre-tax basis, returns are higher in the U,S. compared to Canada · The returns for a developer who builds to sell to other investors (merchant builder) are eight per cent higher in the U.S. compared to Canada. · long tenn investor returns are 14 per cent higher, on average, in the U.S. After-tax returns are far lower in Ontario than in the U.S. · Federal tax rules relating to the treatment of capital gains and depreciation appear to be the most significant factors driving down returns in Ontario. A change in Canada's tax laws to restore capital gains rollover provisions would increase rental investment returns in Ontario by approximately 15 per cent. A U.S. style depreciation system would increase after tax (cash flow) by 16 per cent in Ontario compared to the current system. Municipal fees and charges can reduce rental development returns by approximately 6.5 per cent in Toronto, and as much as II per cent in other OT A municipalities. · · The report looks at the mid-market segment of the market, The focus of the Comparative Real Estate Finance Analysiß study was primarily on the impact of federal tax measures such as capital gains, rollover provisions and depreciation allowances between the two countries, but also looked at the impact of municipal levies, charges and property taxes in Toronto. Test cases of mid-market type projects were done for Toronto and Ottawa, and compared to projects in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Dallas. in each of the six cities. The finn of Ernst and Young was commissioned by the Ontario government's Housing Supply Working Group to provide a comparative analysis of the impacts of various federal tax measures on investment in new rental housing in Canada and the United States. THE COMPARATIVE REAL ESTATE FINANCE ANALYSIS STUDY MinIstry of Municipal Affal... and Housing Mlnlsthr. do. Affalres munlclpales at du Logement May 8 2001 Backgrounder Document d'informati on ® Ontario 2 For further information, please contact: Alexandra Gillespie Nick But Minister's Office Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 416-585-6932 416-585-6519 Dispo1'lible en français For more infonnanon visit www.mah.gov.on.ca , 44 , 45 ./2 The 14 member Board be reconstituted with seven (7) municipal representatives, fìve (5) property taxpayer representatives, and two (2) senior executive provincial representatives. (The Board is currently composed of twelve (12) municipal and two (2) provincial representatives i) Be¡¡ubien's report (dated April2) 11as been submitted to Minister Flaherty and was publicly released April 30. It makes 13 recommendations related to governance, accountability, and customer service. Among other matters, it proposes that: While critical of some of the operational aspects, Beaubien notes that OPAC has done a significant amount of successful work to get the new corporation up and running. This included undertaking up··to..date assessments for more than four million properties based on their current value using a new property classificûtion system and a high quality enumeration service. The report also points out that the relationship between provincial assessment policy and OPAC implementation ofthat policy needs to be improved . the regulation defining property classifications. the working the operational structure of the municipally-operated and controlled OPAC composition of the Board of Directors; relationship between OPAC and the provincial government; and . Marcel Beaubien looking at: including the Background MPP was appointed to review the three-year old municipally funded OPAC by Issue: Government Assessment expected Corporation Act, to move very quickly on amendments 1997. to the Ontario Property MunlCípa Governments Could Lose "Say for Pay" on OPAC Board May 1, 2001 Alert·01/012 To the immediate attention of the Clerk and Council Please ensure that copies of this are distributed to all Members of Council Alert Tol: (416) 971-9656' fax: (416) 971-6191 Am~;r' ~rnnØ!~1'\'V\ mll '\jl";nm r,nm / 393 University AvonuEI, Suite 170"1 Toronlo. ON M5G 1E6 ~:r p, Assocíaf¡on of Municipalities of Ontario MAY-07-0 B57B77B122 , MON 12:B5 05 53 PM Bsr AMO IIssm;lM I )IIi:JF?~> FAX NO, ---..-- --..-- 1 519 633 7661 416 97 CLERK-Elgin Co 619 o Page BB2 , 46 Transmission problems: For more Information contact: Pat Vanini, Director of Policy and Government at (416) 971-9856 ext. 316 416-971-9856 Relations As always, AMO is monitoring the legislative schedule and will advise its members of the mtroduction of ¿:imendments to the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation Act, 1997. AMO agrees that the relationship between provincial policy, OPAC implementation and municipal governments is critical. AMO is pleased that this will be enhanced through a Joint Committee and a more transparent and accountable reporting process will be put in place. In orderto ensure thatany regulatory changes can be implemented effectively, AMO has recommended that the Minister provide the opporlunity for a drart review of amendments as they come forward AMO is concerned with the proposed composition of a re-constituted Board. We are pressing the Ministry of Finr1nce to restore a clear municipal majority on the OPAC Board. This is critical to supporting the "say for pay" principle that was the basis of the Local Services Restructuring Action In terms of Ontélfio ReglJlation 282/98, the Report makes immediate recommendations with respect to heritage properties. golf courses, newly built multi-residential property class, and mine tailings. It also recommends further review and consultation on a number of other issues that could not be resolved in the review period including the feasibility of a small business property class, approach to (arm lands and buildings, linear properties, hotels, and rooming houses, etc. A full copyofthe Review of t/¡e Property Assessment Process, can be retrieved from ~JJ1Qf,r:rov.on,,,a or jNww.a,!!Q,.º.!1.._r;:_~. or ww'.!!iu'!.mQ.muníc9.W-,-com vB) ARB be given the power to award costs to For 2001, Assessment Review Board (ARB) fees to be refunded where Requests for Reconsideration undertaken in advance of the ARB appeal deadline are resolved prior to an ARB hearing. taxpayer appellants vi) v) iv) The potential for The costs of municipalities to opt-out of OPAC's assessment services should be indicated on the assessment OPAC be eliminated notices. The OPAC-Provincial Government Joint Committee should be enhanced and that there be a formal reporting relationship to the OPAC Board and the Deputy Minister of Finance ) AMO be invited to nominate fourteen (14) municipal members, appoint seven (7) as well as the other taxpayer group from which the Minister representatives. ) would Member MAY-07-0 B5/B7/B1 22 Communic~!,gn - 12:48 MON 05:54 PM EST Aler!; ASSOCIATIon OF?-) AMO Municipal Govemments Could Lose "Sa FAX NO. 1 519 633 7661 416 87 CLERH-EIgin Co 618 P. on OPAC Board Pag" BB3 02 P.2 . 47 ./2 Smart Growth (April 25) · The Province wiU review the Planning Act and then propose amendments to meet the Smart Growth needs of a 21" century Ontario. The MinlstryofTransportation and Ontario SuperBuild Corporation will lead an inter-ministerial task force co-ordinating a review of the expansion of the province's 400-series highways, The government will worl, with municipalities to re-establish a consistent, driver-friendly system of designation for Ontario's provincial highways and municipal roads. · · Leadership in Health Care (April 24) · In order to address physician shortages, the Province will streamline the process for accepting foreign-certified doctors and increase the capacity in assessment and training programs, The development of a "made-in-Northern Ontario" medical school that will train medical professionals to practice in the North and will support the development of expanded medical training opportunities in rural Ontario. · Protecting Jobs, Streamlining Government (April 23) · The electricity market wiU open to competition by May 2002. · Simplify and streamline provincial operations through "one-window" access and co-ordination among ministries, TIle Province will measure its own performance, including that of its senior management, based on servicE) delivory and customer satisfaction. · Highlights of the eight In the Throne Spacct1 on April 19, 2001, the Provincial Government indicated thattherewould be eight follow up announcements leadìng up to the 20010ntario Budget on May 9. announcements In terms of municipal governments are as follows: Municipa ties and the Province's 21-Step Action Plan For mmediate Attention May 7,2001 FYI - 01/016 To the attention of the Clerk and Council. Please ensure that copies of this are distributed to all Members of Council For Your 6nformation Tel: (418) 971-6056· fax: (416) 871-6101 emair: i1TnO@amo.munrcom.com 393 UnlV.ðrslry Avonu~). Sultø 1701 Toronto, ON M~O 1 EO B5/B7/Bl 22 MAY-07-0 -, MON 13:34 EST; ASSIJI:IllfHJíf OF?:":> FAX NO, 1 519 &33 7&&1 416 971 6191 ¿lt14<IÞ CLERI!-Elyin Co P. 03 ASSOr;lc.UL,m u Municipalities of Ontario P aye BB4 , 48 For Act/on: AMO staffwíll follow these announcements and continue to communicate any developments. AMO staff will also be forwarding communications after the 2001 Ontario BUdget on May 9,2001. more Information contact: Dlno Zuppa, AMO Senior Policy Advisor, 91416-971-9856 ext. 342 Promoting Growth Among All Regions and Industries (May 7) · To build on regional economic strengths and help communities reach economic potential government will pilot regional economic development "Resource Jump Teams." Work with Ontario's farmers and agri-businesses to develop a made-in-Ontario solution challengo of maintaining our agricultural competitiveness in the global marketplace. · to the the Helping People Off Welfare Into Jobs (May 3) · Introduce mandatory addiction treatment for welfare recipients and help welfare recipients who struggle with roading, writing and math by introducing mandatory literacy testing and training · Launch a new training initiative for caseworkers to help on employment supports Protecting Environmental Health and Safety (May 2) · Protection of the province's water supply, including implementation multidisciplinary strategy to protect Ontario's groundwater. Introduce a comprehensive nutrient management strategy that will provide Ontario's agricultural industry with clear environmental protection guidelines. I ntroduce a l1eritago Hunting and Fishing Act to recognize the important role hunting and fishing play in many Ontario communities. · · of a comprehensive, · · system. I rnplementation of a comprehensive youth responsible, law-abiding citizens. New measures to combat "elder abuse justice strategy 'Enhancing Community Safety (May 1) o All shelters and rape crisis centres will be linked to the information Holding the Broad Public Sector Accountable to Taxpayers (April 30) · Performance and accountability measures of the government, school boards, colleges, universities and hospitals will be gathered and posted on the government web site. (Municipal performance measures report card was not re-announced, AMQ is working with MMAH on ways to improve the implementalion and address municipal concerns. · Greater accountability and transparencyfortaxpayers at the municipal level by encouraging loca governments to look for new, innovative ways to deliver service. to help technology of Ontario's justice turn young offenders into Children, Education and Lifelong Learning (April 26) · Starting In Novomber2001, the Province will launch annual surveys to measure parents' satisfaction with the education system. School boards will be required to set targets for improving student achievement and that plans be established to help low-performing schools and school boards. Strategic Skills Investment program will be improved to address critical skills shortages of producing a skilled workforce in strategic sectors that attract investment. · · with the£ oal MAY-07-0 MON 05:54 PM Member Communication - FYI 85/B7/B122:14 16 EST; AMO ASSOCIATIon OF?-> FAX NQ 416 971 6191 ~ 04 Municipalities and the prOVlnce"s ;¿l :;,¡ep 1"'1"11 - ,... ¿ 1 519 633 7661 CLERK-Elgin Co Page BB5 49 Municipalities are already required to balance their budgets, and most large municipalities do devf,lop business plans that outline objectives and efficiency targets. I n addition, the Province announced a 'Value for Money' review of all government spending, and the establishment of a private sector panel, to review and recommend changes to the role of the public sector in Ontario. What is unclearis how these will or will not relate to municipal government and the impact. ./2 Pubfjc Sector Accountability Act: Minister Flaherty announced tile government's intention to introduce a Public Sector Accountability Act, aimed atall major organizations that receive public funding. Among the requirements oftheAct, publicly-funded organizations will: . be required to balance their budgets each year; and . develop plans that outline the organization's objectives and track progress towards them; identify areas of progress and areas of weakness; ways in which the private sector couid provide assistance; and other efficiency measures. Economíc Growth Forecast: The government expects economic growth in the Province will reach 2.3% in 2001, and 3.6% in 2002. "It is important to the municipal sector that Ontario attains or exceeds these levels of growth," said AMO President, Ann Mulvale. "Any slow down in the economy and job loss will result in an increase in social costs borne by the municipal property taxpayer." Toronto, Ont., May 9, 2001- Compared to recent years, the Budget did not bring major change that will affect municipal sector finances but it did send some signals: The text of AMO's News Rclease follows and is accompanied with a Summary of the Budget prepared with the assistance of the Municipal Finance Officers' Association Taday's budget emphasizes new 'accountability' rules for public sector organizàtions, and provides funding for transportation and confirms a restructured Municipal Property Assessment Corporation ssue AMO's Reaction to the Ontario Budget To the immediate attention of the Clerk and Council Please ensure that copies of this are distributed to all May 9, 2001 Members of Council Alert 0110'13 A I~rt Tel; (416) 971·9656' f..: (416) 971-6191 pm:!il' :::InYlfi'I)':U'IVI m!ll'\lr.nmr.nm / 39:3 Univars~y Avenue, su~e 17Q1 Torol\to, ON M5G 1 E6 ¡......,/ r . ^- 'N Association of Municipalities of ontario 85/89/81 22:28:38 MAY-09-01 WED EST 09:46 PM ASSOCIATion OF?-> AMO 1 519 633 7661 FAX NO, CLERH-Elgin Co 416 97 6191 Page BB2 p, 0 105 · 50 TransmissIon problems: 416-971·9856 For more information, contact: This information is available through AMO's subscription based MUNICOM network at www.municom.com. Pat Vanin DÎI"ec1or of Policy and Government Relations at418-971-9856 ex!. 316 OPAC: Among other matters, AMO learnt today that it has been successful in securing a majority of seats on tile reconstituted Board, in recognition of 'say for pay' principle of Who Does What, and that the corporation will be renamed the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). Changes to the legislation are part of the Budget Bill, which will see speedy passage. AMO and its members welcome the designation of $500 million to transportation and environment. It is imperative that SuperBlIíld moves quickly to release this money. Municipalities have been frustrated with the slow process of awarding money under SuperBuild to date. Nearly a year after OST AR funding for water and sewer projects was announced, only 3 million out of $240 million has been awarded, New Funding: The Governmcmt announced thatthe remaining $500 million inthe$1 billion SuperBuild Millennium Fund will be dedicated to transportation and environment, including $250 million for inter-regional transit. Another $25 million will be spent on air and water, but it appears to be for Ministry of the Environment operational funding, including added enforcement. Legislated Tax Cuts: The Minister committed to a legislated schedule of tax cuts, which would give businesses and investors certÐinty and clear information. AMO PresìdentAnn Mulvale said, "The municipal sector deserves the same respect. Municipalities and property taxpayers need early notice of provincial policy changes. Municipalities find it difficult to respond to constantly changing provincial policy and requirements,lale confirmation offunding, and to absorb in-year costs handed down by the Province." n responsetothe announcement,AMO President Anne Mulvale commented, "lftheAccountabilityAct and Value for Money review are meant to seriously challenge public sector organization thinking on ways to deliver programs and services differently, then this process must be accompanied with the tools to do so, including a flexible labour framework." Member !l5/Ð91af22:2f:f4 MAY-09-0 Communication WED 09:46 PM EST Alert ASSDCIAtION OF?-> AMO 1 519 FAX 633 7661 NO. 619 P 02/05 AMO's Reac1ion to the Ontario Bud~et - P. 2 - .- 4 CLERR-Elgin Co 6 97 Page ÐÐ3 , DeficìtJSurpluses For the fiscal year ending 2000101, the Government is reporting a operating surplus of almost $3.2 billion. This coupled with the$668 million surplus recorded in 1999/00, represents the first time in 50 years that Ontario has achieved back to back fiscal surpluses. Forfiscal year 2001/02, the Government is projecting a small surplus of $140 million. It is the first time in nearly 100 years that an Ontario Government has presented three consecutive balanced budgets. A $700 million surplus is predicted for 2002/03. 5 1 .-- ./2 . FISCAL OVERVIEW . The Province wil The Budget promises to legislate the remaining steps to reduce the corporate incometaxto 8% by 2005. The small business tax rate wili be reduced to 4% by 2005. eliminate the capital tax on the first $5,000,000 of taxable capital The Province proposes to raise the threshold forthe surtax on Jan. 1,2003 so that no one earning more than $70,000 would pay the surtax. This would eliminate one third of all individuals paying the surtax. . About 735,000 low-income earners will no longer pay any Ontario income tax. The remainder On the spending side, the bL1dgetcontains increases in transportation spending through SuperBuild and Smart Growth regarding initiatives that will affect municipalities, the government has announced (and re-announced) a number of initiatives in the area of transportation infrastructure. of the 20% tax cut n the personal income tax promised in 1999 wi be delivered . The government continues its theme of cutting taXeS. personal Income tax, corporate taxes, and capital taxes There are announcements for reductions in The budget contains no announcements regarding residential education property tax rates in Ontario. In 1999, the Province announced a 20% reduction in residential education tax rates ( nd delivered half of that cut in 1999. There was some speculation that all or part of the remaining reductìon would come in tllis budget. It did not come in this budget. . This budget does not affect municipalities in a significant fashion M r. Flaherty's first budget is the government·s third budget in a row that has been balanced. HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY Ontario Budget 2001 ¿b1Ie A!J.socÎ:ü!on of MlInicipaliticð of OIlI.1I'i< '!lIMO!''''. ¡:1t\,\~rF. ()H'lrEl¡S' ..\SSOC'I.\TIOr\ ()FW,TAIHO MFOA MAY-09-0 Bs7Ð91Bi ·22:21: 58 WED 09:47 PM EST ASSOCIATion OF?-> AMO FAX NO, 1 519 &33 7&&1 416 97 CLERK-Elgin Co 619 p, Page BB4 03/05 May 9. 2001 , 52 Accountability . The government is committed to introducing a new Public Sector Accountability Act. It will require all significant public sector organizations to report annually on their performance, present annual business plans and balance their budget every year. Obviously, municipalities are already required to balance budgets annually and have required to follow a performance measureslreport card process. AMO and municipal staff associations are working with MMAH on the performance measures and reporting process with the hope that we can focus on best practices rather than a ranking of performers. The business planning component may have a significant effect on municipalities, depending on how it is structured and the tools that may be needed. The government says it will continue to work with its transfer partners towards: · improving planning and goal setting and, where appropriate, developing shared goals; · giving the public more and better information on performance; · strengthening the link between goals and results, and taking action when organizations do not meet their goals; and . working to lower the cost of service while maintaining quality through such measures as benchmarking against other providers; common procurement and public tendering processes; better co-ordination of efforts among service providers; and creation of common service bureaus . Action on Some BeaubIen Recommendations for OPAC and Municipalities The budget speech confirms thatthe Province will revise the governance structure of OPAC. The speech also confirms that it will eliminate the right of municipalities to opt out of OPAC's assessment services. Atthe moment, there is a 14 member board, with 12 municipal members and 2 provincial members. The government is amending the Ontario Property Assessmt1tl/ Corporation Actto change the board to 15 members comprised of 8 municipal representatives, 5 tax payer representatives and 2 provincial representatives. · The name of the corporation will also be changed from the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. · The Provincewill establish an optional heritage property class to provide tax reliefto owners of buildings designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. A consultation process is promised to develop eligibility criteria. · The optional 'New Multi-residential class' that is available to municipalities that wish to tax new multi-residential properties at lowertax rates for a period of 8 years to be extended to 35 years to provide greater certainty and incentives to builders of multi-residential buildings. MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS Debt Reduction The Province reduced its debt outstanding by $3 billion for the fiscal year ending 2000/01 , as part of its 2000 Budgetcornmitmentto reduce debt by $5 billion during its currentterm of office. The 2001 Ontario Budget includes a $1 billion reserve, which if not needed, would be applied towards debt reduction. The Province's debt is expected to fall from a peakof$114.7 billion in 1998/99 to $107.7 billion by 2003/04. MAY-09-0l 1'15/1'19/1'1122: 22:42 WED 09:47 PM EST ASSIJCIAT IIJUUIJF?:"> AMO 2 1519 633 7661 FAX NO. 416 97 tl..£RR":Efii" Co 6191 P. Page 1'11'15 04/05 . 53 Transmission problems For more information contact (416) 971-9856: Pat Vanini 416-971-9856 Director of Policy and Government Relations at ext. 316 In order to coordinate and prepare a position, affected municipalities are asked to identify themselves to AMO and to provide a synopsis of their concerns and recommendations. Please fax these immediately to Pat Vanini, AMO Director of Policy and Government Relations at 416-971-6191 or email: pvanini@amo.municom.com. Because AMO and the 9-1-1 Advisory Board only recently became aware of the application and the May 7 deadline, both have written the CRTC informing it of our respective desire to intervene. AffJ3cted municipalities may also have tClken action based on Bell's notice. Action Because of proprietary information, the application to CRTC does not identify what municipalities may be affected. Therefore AMO and the 9-1-1 Advisory Board cannot identify affGcted municipalities and communicate with them. Bell Canada wrote its municipal customers in early April Jroposed four-step withdrawal plan · outlining Bell is proposing to "destandardize this service effective July 2, 2001 and then to withdraw the service entirely by February 2003". Their position is that with the availability of compE,titive alternatives, the demand is not there and costs to support are significant. its a ppl ication to CRTC and its · BNAS was approved by CRTC in 1994 to provide an additional 9-1-1 answering arrangement, on an optional basis, for those municipalities not wishing to provide their own Public Safety Answer Poinls (PSAPs). · Background ssue: Municipalities using BNAS may lose this service - CRTC deadline for 2001 intervening is May 7 Canada Applies to CRTC to Withdraw Bell Neutra Its 9-1-1 Answering Service Be Answer Service (BNAS) To the immediate attention of the Clerk and Council Please ensure that copies of this are distributed to all May 3, 2001 Members of Council Alert 01/011 l~r1: T61: (416) 971·9856· fox: (416) 971-6191 9ma\!: ø.mo@amo.munlcom.com 393 Unlv6rnity AV6nu6, SuII6 1701 Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6 85/83/81 MAY-03-0 22:2ß:2~ 06 THU Es1 31 PM Assm::IMIOìI 01'1-> AMO FAX NO. 1 519 633 7661 4 CLERK-Elgin Co 6 971 / 6191 r¡;r p, 01 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Page BB2 AMO will b0 commenting on Registry, 54 which have been posted on the Environmenta /2 Doug Barnes, Assistant Deputy Minister at the Ontario Ministry of the Environment presentOltion on recent OIir initiatives introduced by the MOE. These include: · a provincial order that the Lakeview Generating Station, one of the Province's top sources of air pollution, not be allowed to burn coal beyond May 2005. Other electricity generating st¡¡tions will also have to meet new emission reduction targets; electricity generating stations will be allowed to participate in an emissions trading scheme to meet their reduction limits. By selling and buying emission credits within the same airshed, it is expected that reduction targets will be met more quickly; and the Drive Clean program, to encourage the proper maintenance of cars emissions, will also be expanded. these new nitiatives · · n order (MOE), to reduce made a He emphasized that OPAC's primary role is to assess property value according to a provincially regulated assessment formula. For example, farmland valuation in growth areas has hi!Jher assessment because of the market value of the land rather than the revenue generated by the farm and the farmers' ability to pay. Any change in the way that farmland is valued would require a change to the Assessment Act. The Board has directed AMO staff to work with OPAC and the Provincl~ on this, linear utilities, vacant land rebate and other valuation issues. Bob Richards President and CEO olthe Ontario Property Assessment Corporation (OPAC), reviewed the role of OPAC, particularly in relation to the policy setting role of the Province, some of the operational challenges and new business activities as well as some statistical analysis of property assessment value in the Province. On the policy side.. several delegations. the AMO Board dealt with a number of urgent policy positions and heard from ssue Summary of some of the results of the April 27 AMO Board of Directors meeting A VERY BUSY AND SUCCESSFUL AMO BOARD MEETING May 1, 2001 FYI - 01/015 For To the attention of the Clerk and Council. Please ensure that copies of this are distributed to al/ mmediate Attention Members of Council For Your 6nformat . I on 393 Unlvoraity Avenue, Suite 1701 Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6 Tel: (416) 971-9656' fax: (416) 971-6191 Ðmail: amD@amo.lTlunicorn.com . ¿t1. Association of Municipalities of Ontario MAY-Ol-O B5/B lIB 1 22 rUE 02 16:29 39 PM EST AMO ASSOt I A T I on ·OF?--} FAX NO. 1 519 633 7661 416 97 CLERH-Elgin Co 6191 P Page BB2 01/02 · 55 Transmission problems: (416) 97 -9856 For This iMomloflon is available further nfo; Contact: Pat Van in;. Director of Policy and Government IJrouglJ AMO's subscription based MUNlCOM network at www.municom.com. Relations (416) 971-9856 ext. 316 The President, Ann Mulvale expressed bestwìshes to Board member, Bryan Baxter CAO of the Town of Coburg, in response to his announced retirement. Bryan was congratulated and thanked for his years of service to the Town of Coburg and to AMO. AMO members should keep their eyes open forthe next issue of AMO's MunIcipal Matters which hit the streets in June wil Planning for the 2001 Annual Conference is in high gear and it looks like another record setting event is in the making. Each of the 15 workshops will build on the theme, "The Art of the Impossible" and demonstrate the ability to move from the impossiblo to the possible. 700 plus registrants have taken advantage of the early bird re~Jistration. On The AMO Board also heard updates on a number of policy issues, including new provincial initiatives for social assistance, the municipal cost impacts of providing court security and prisoner transport, the review of the Justice of the Peace system, which may impact the Provincial Offences Act, and the need to move fOlWard on a permanent waste diversion organization, tile corporate services side The AMO Board has also developed a policy position on preventing and removing barriers in support of accessibility. The Board adopted a statement of principle that working towards and efforts to remove and prevent barriers for all people is good public policy. Recognizing that Communities are different in their make-up, their responsibilities and their financial capacity, the Board supports a legislative approach that requires local action plans based on identifying local circumstances, setting local targets and realistic timeframes. AMO's policy position, as directed by the Board, will be available on our internet site in the near future. The Minister's proposed changes would reduce the current high volume of litigation faced by municipalities, but the complaints and investigations stages should similarly be unified. Among other recommendations, AMO will be advising the Minister on the costs to municipalities to participate in Ontario Labour Relations Board hearings, which are held almost exclusively in Toronto and the need for regional tribunals that would hear cases in different locations in the Province The Ministry of Labour's proposal to amalgamate several workplace related provincial tribunals into a unified workplace tribunal was outlined by AMO's labour consultant, Craig Rix, Counsel, Hicks Morley Hamilton Stew<1rt Storie LLB. This initiative would minimize the tendency for employeE~s to 'forum shop' when launching a labour complaint. Instead, a 'one window' process would be established, which would provide access to a full range of workplace-related mediation and adjudicative services. MAY-01-0 rUE 02:40 PM Membor Communication A Very Bu~y and Successful Amo Board Meelin B5/Bl/Bl 22:17:17 EST AMO ASSOCIATion OF?-} FAX NO. 1 519 633 7661 416 971 CLERK-Elgin Co 6191 02/02 May 1, 2001 Page 2 Page BB3 P El472Jf/EI12l:.f2 :!'i¡:' EST ; ASS1:J1:; fAT ftlIiÙF?:"> 1519£,337£,6i CLERH-Elgin Co Page BB2 APR-20-0l FRI 12:37 PM AMO FAX NO, 416 971 6191 p, 01 Member CommLlnicatìonl £~_ ASsociation or . . Municipalities For Your ,; of Ontario 393UnJv(lT1lltyA"."U8, Suite 11D1 Onformation Toronto, ON MISG 1EB Tel: (419) S71·9058· fox; (410) 971""191 emllJI: .mo@.mo.munlcom.com To the attention of the Clerk and Council. Please ensure that copies of this are distributed to aI/ Members of Council For Immediate Attention April 20, 2001 . FYI· 01/012 Getting Ready for Spring Issue: The upcoming Spring Session and other notable activities that affect municipalities Background: Please note that AMO will report to members on the detaíls of government's agenda for the Spring Session as well as outcomes of the Board of Dirý1ctorsJ meeting at the end of the month. The following are the latest developments that are impacting municipal government: A) Hospital Funding: Many municipal councils are facing incredible pressure from hospital foundations to finance the "community contrilJution" to hospital construction through the property tax base. While access to heêll\ll care is important to our communities, and municipalities have long advocated solutions to the health care provider srlortage, municipal support of the health care system should not extend beyond the LSR/CRF arrangements - public heallh and ambulance. AMO President, Ann Mulvale, has written the Province forcefully setting out why the property tax base is the most inappropriate source of funding for hospitals. Hospital financing certainly was not part of the Local Services Realignment and the President questions when and why it has become a municipal property tax responsibility. A copy of the lelter to the Minister of Health and Long Term Care is available on AMO's Municom website. B) Brownfields: Legislation is expected to be tabled that will encourage the remediation and redevelopment offormer industrial or commercial sites that have contaminated soils. This initiative has been positioned as part of the government's "Smart Growth". The legislation should address liability, the pianning process and financing. Environmental liability protection from MOE administrative orders is expected to be dealt with in the proposed Bill as well as clear rules on site cleanup. The Minister has stated that the planning process fortl1ese sites would be clarified, streamlined and provide greater flexibility to municipalities to facilitate remediation. If passed, the legislation would also provide more powers to municipalities to provide loans to brownfield remediation projects. AMO has been very proactive in trying to influence this initiative through work of its own Task Force and direct representê\lion on the Minister's Brownfields Advisory Panel. The Panel's report can be found on the MMAH website fJtwww.mah.gov.on.ca. The Association's Task Force report, Promoting Municipal Leadership in I3rownfiolds Redevelopment was released on October 20, 2000 and is aVÐII¡¡ble on Municom. The Task Force recommended greater municipal protection from liability; a mandatory tmining/certification program for site-assessment professionals; greaterflexibility in using Community Improvement Plan financial incentives as a form oftax increment financing fordeveloping these projecls. 12 ~ 56 , 57 For ransmission probloms, contacl: (4 6) 971-9856 For moro nformalion contact the Policy Toam at 416-971-9856. lrough AMO's subscription based MUNICOM network at This information E.) Ambulance Services: Bart Maves, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Long Term Care has been appointed the new provincial co-chair of the Land Ambulance Implementation Steering Committee, LAISC and its sub-committees are continuing their work on various transition issues, including standards/funding, investigations and inter-facility transfers, among other things. Members will be advised of the noxt series of recommendations which are anticipated in the near future. is available www.municom.com. AMO w bo submitting comments on the regulation. A copy can be www.ene.gov.on.ca/envision/env_reg/er/docum0nts/2000/raOOe0016a.pdf and a copy regulation guide, criteria, activities and contaminants is identified as "raOOe0016b.pdf'. found of at: the ThfJ arnencled regulation would only apply to municipalities that meet the reporting criteria. Municîpal sector reporting will be required for contaminants from emissions over certain thresholds for activities such as sewage treatment, waste collection, treatment and disposal, transit maintenance activities, and degreasing/solvent cleaning/solvent use. MOE has said that in addition to providing improved public access to information on air pollution, and levelling the playing field for all sectors with respect to monitoring and reporting, the requirements will also serve to facilitate air emissions trading. The new requirements are expected to impose significant costs on those municipalities that meet the reporting criteria, and may increase their exposure to liability. 0) Air E.misslons Monitoring & Reporting for the Municipal Sector: Last November, the Ministry of the Environment announced its intent that air monitoring and reporling requirements for the electricity sector (Reg. 227) would be expanded to include all major industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors as well as the municipal sector. Monitoring and annual reporling for up to 358 contaminants is being proposed where a "facility's" emissions exceed thresholds stipulated in the regulation. Once the amendment to the regulation is approved (expected some time afler the 90 day EBR review period) monitoring and reporting requirements would come into effect January 1, 2002. Eventually, an air emission inventory reporting site will be established to facilitate public reporting and public access to reports. C) Condominium Act: Ontario's new Condominium Act will be proclaimed on May 5, 2001. Regulations for the new Condominium Act were fil0d on March 5, 2001, the last step in the legislative process before proclamation. The new Act replaces the existing Condominium Act, which was enacted in 1967, to govern the creation, administration and termination of condominium corporations in Ontario. The new legislation will include measures to: Improve the quality of the information disclosed to purchasers of new and resale condo units; clarify the balance of rights and responsibilities within condominium corporations; provide increased protection for consumer investments, Of particular interost to municipal governments is the provision for new kinds of development, including condominiums on leased land. vacant land and common element condominiums. The Association has also called on the Province to contribute its school tax portion for these sites as an added incentive and Investment in its "Smart Growth" agenda. The Association wiil be reviewing the legislation once table to determine whether the recommendations of both the Panel <)nd our Task Force have been incorporated in the new legislation APR-20-0 Member El4/2E1IB1 22 FR 12 : 38 Communication 13:47 EST PM . FY ASSOCIATION OF?-> AMO FAX NO. 1 519 633 7661 416 971 6191 Getting Ready for Spring CLERK-Elgin Co p, 02 page~ Page BEl3 " 58 For moro Information contact 416-971-9856: Dino Zuppa, Senior Policy Advisor at ext. 342. This infonM\ìon is available through AMO's subscription based MUNICOM network at AMO has communicated the importance of keeping these initiatives at 100% provincial funding and the importance of 1 00% provincial funding for all unexpected costs associated with any municipal delivery. AMO also expressed its disappointment with the Province's lack of child care funding and support to meet the child care needs in municipalities. www.municom.c:om. The universal programs will invest over $32 million in: effectiveness measurement ($2 million); child outcome measurement($0.5 million); early years challenge fund ($15.4 million); expansion of early literacy agenda ($5 million); healthy babies, healthy children ($3.55 million); prenatal and postnatal nurse practitioner services ($250,000); early childhood resource centre ($500,000); healthy pregnancy and child development promotion ($2.3 million); support for at-risk pregnant women ($70,000); funding for public education and awareness ($175,000); prevention of neural tube defects ($135,000); breast feeding ($150,000); eiectronic record for prenatal ë¡ml postnatal health ($135,000); perinatal and child health survey ($2 million) The targeted programs will invest over $51 million in: services for children with autism ($20 million); infant development ($3.4 million); children's mental heÐlth ($6.9 million); pregnant women with addictions ($2.5 million); learning, earning & parenting ($1 million); eariyyears capital ($6.5 million); infant hearing ($600,000); fetal alcohol syndrome ($1.4 million); prenatal HIV testing ($414,000); sexual assault services ($1.44 million); nutrition program ($1miilion); communityhealth centres ($2,7 million); injury and family abuse prevention ($4 million). The Province's Early Years Plan totals $114 million and is directed towards targeted programs, universal programs and the creation of Early Years Centres for 2001-02. Over the last few days the Province has announced its 5-point plan for vision. The Province's five-point plan is as follows: . Doubling placements to provide more people with the opportunity to get the job-related experience they need to find and keep a job. Addilional supports to be provided for people on welfare who face significant barriers to getting aJob. $10 million in funding for new innovrJlive programs to help people with multiple barriers to employmentgetajob. Mémdatory literë¡cytesting and training to help people on welfare who can't read and write break through the literacy barrier and get ready to work. Advanced training to give caseworkers the skills they need to better help people facing barriers to employment and take the steps they need to move from welfare to work. Mandatory drug treatment to help people overcome an addiction that is a barrier to gelling a job. Ontario Works and its Early Years Facts: Issue AMO recognizes the importance of investing in children and getting people back to work AMO Welcomes Social Services and Children Services Announcements For Immediate Attention To the attention of the Clerk and Council. Please ensure that copies of I'his are distributed to all May 16, 2001 Members of Council FYI 011017 For Your 6nformati on Tel: (41G) 971~Q85B' fl:}X: (4'16) 971-6'101 t:!im&II: a,mo@amo.rTll.m!e.öM,COrt1 S93 Unlvor$iW AVBnLle. Suito 1701 Toronto, ON MSG 1E6 85/16/81 22:13 MAY-16-0 WED 03:47 PM 13 EST ASSOCIATIon OF?-> AMO ... . FAX NO, 1 519 633 7661 416 871 6181 .~- CLERK-Elgin Co p, 03/05 AssociLltíon of Municipaliti<>s of Ontario Page 884 yo -;4 The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health & Long-Term Care Honourable Janet Ecker, MPP Pickering-Ajax"Uxl:¡ridge Honourable Jim Flaherty, MPP Whitby~Ajax Honourable Chris Hodgson, MPP Haliburton-Victoria-Brock Jerry Ouellette; MPP Oshawa JohnO'Toole,MPP, Durham .A.reaMunidpaIClerks cc: PMM/cmb P.M: Madill, A.M;C.T. Regionç¡IClerk AND THAT this resolution be circulated to The Honourable Mike Harris, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, and all MPP's in Durham Region." c) THAT thé allocation of any Regional funding., including develòpmeilt charges revenue, be sLlbjecUo thE) mutualâgreement of the Region of Durham and. the 10caJhospitals within Durham Region and further that hospitals receiving such allocations be required to provide financial. statements to Regional Council as . . , specified'by the Regional Treasurer. Page 2 May 9,2001 Cc: The County of Elgin Steve Peters, M.P.P Elgin-Middlesex-London ~~ Sincerely, I would appreciate your responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Minister, the resolution outlines the importance of municipal roads to communities across Ontario and how, with the escalating costs of repairs, it is essential for Governments to assist already overextended municipalities with such expenses. The recommendation being forwarded is for both the Province and Ottawa to allocate a portion of fuel tax revenues for dedicated road infrastructure maintenance. Please find enclosed a resolution from the County of Elgin calling on both the Provincial and Federal Governments to help with the cost of road infrastructure maintenance in municipalities. Dear Minister: Honourable David Collenette Minister of Transport Room 104, East Block House of Commons Ottawa, ON. KIA OA6 May 03 2001 MAY 8> 20m Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416) 325-7262 Emall: steve@stevepeters.com Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1M lIÆ ~ Ontario STEVEPETERS,M.P;P . ELGIN~ MIDDLESEX ,LONDON Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 'Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 Emaii: steve@stevepeters,com Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1 C4 Cc: The County of Elgin Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin-Middlesex-London Sincerely, I would appreciate your responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your my office. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration. letter to Minister, the resolution outlines the importance of municipal roads to communities across Ontario and how, with the escalating costs of repairs, it is essential for Governments to assist already overextended municipalities with such expenses. The recommendation being forwarded is for both the Province and Ottawa to allocate a portion of fuel tax revenues for dedicated road infrastructure maintenance. Please find enclosed a resolution from the County of Elgin calling on both the Provincial and Federal Governments to help with the cost of road infrastructure maintenance in municipalities. Dear Minister: Honourable Brad Clark Minister of Transportation 3rd Floor, Ferguson Block 77 Wellesley Street West Toronto, ON. M7A lZ8 May 03 2001 MAY \} 2001 Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416) 325-7262 Email: steve@stevepeters.com STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 Email: steve@stevepeters.com Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park ~ Ontario Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street SI. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1C4 Cc: County of Elgin Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin-Middlesex-London ~~ Sincerely, I would áppreciate your considering the information, responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration A key factor to note is that tobacco Government when it comes to s still a legal product issues such as taxation. and should be treated as such by all levels of Minister, as you can see from the attached material, the industry is a vital component of the economy, affecting such sectors as Agriculture, Manufacturing, Printing, Transportation, Wholesale, Retail, Tourism and Hospitality. In addition to tobacco's economic importance, the industry has also demonstrated its civic responsibility by supporting youth information and education programs aimed at young people. It has recognized the health implications of tobacco consumption by paying a corporate surtax of $400-million since 1994 to youth education programs. Please find enclosed a County of Elgin resolution and information sheet outlining the importance of the tobacco industry to farmers, workers in related fields and the general public of Southwestern Ontario. The impact of the industry extends beyond the regional boundaries, affecting a variety of sectors throughout Canada. Dear Honourable Lyle Vanclief Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Room 207, Confederation Building House of Commons Ottawa, ON. KIA OA6 Minister: May 03, 2001 Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416) 325-7262 Email: steve@stevepeters.com M7A 1A4 Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario IêËd ~~rD Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street SI. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1 C4 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toil Free: 1-800-265-7638 Email: steve@stevepeters.com MAY 9 2001 Cc: County of Elgin Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin-Middlesex-London 0L~ Sincerely, I would appreciate your considering the information, responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration. A key factor to note is that tobacco is still a legal product and should be treated as such by all levels of Government when it comes to issues such as taxation. Minister, as you can see from the attached material, the industry is a vital component of the economy, affecting such sectors as Agriculture, Manufacturing, Printing, Transportation, Wholesale, Retail, Tourism and Hospitality. In addition to tobacco's economic importance, the industry has also demonstrated its civic responsibility by supporting youth information and education programs aimed at young people. It has recognized the health implications of tobacco consumption by paying a corporate surtax of $400-million since 1994 to youth education programs. Please find enclosed a County of Elgin resolution and information sheet outlining the importance of the tobacco industry to farmers, workers in related fields and the general public of Southwestern Ontario. The impact of the industry extends beyond the regional boundaries, affecting a variety of sectors throughout Canada. Dear Minister: Honourable Allan Rock Minister of Health Room 441-S, Centre Block House of Commons Ottawa, ON. KIA OA6 May 03, 2001 MAY $;) 2001 Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416) 325-7262 Email: steve@stevepeters.com Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park ~ Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 Email: steve@stevepeters.com Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1C4 Cc: County of Elgin Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin-Middlesex-London ~~~ Sincerely, I would appreciate your considering the infonnation, responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration. A key factor to note is that tobacco is still a legal product and should be treated as such by all levels of Government when it comes to issues such as taxation. Minister, as you can see from the attached material, the industry is a vital component of the economy, affecting such sectors as Agriculture, Manufacturing, Printing, Transportation, Wholesale, Retail, Tourism and Hospitality. In addition to tobacco's economic importance, the industry has also demonstrated its civic responsibility by supporting youth infonnation and education programs aimed at young people. It has recognized the health implications of tobacco consumption by paying a corporate surtax of$400-million since 1994 to youth education programs. Please find enclosed a County of Elgin resolution and infonnation sheet outlining the importance of the tobacco industry to fanners, workers in related fields and the general public of Southwestern Ontario. The impact of the industry extends beyond the regional boundaries, affecting a variety of sectors throughout Canada. Dear Honourable Tony Clement Minister of Health and Long-Tenn Care 10'h Floor, Hepburn Block 80 Grosvenor Street Toronto, ON. M5S lB3 Minister: COt May 03. 2001 MAY 9 2001 Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416) 325-7262 Emall: steve@stevepeters.com STEVE PETERS, ELGIN LONDON MIDDLESEX Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 Email: steve@stevepeters.com Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 ~ Ontario M.P.P. Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street SI. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1 C4 Cc: County of Elgin Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin-Middlesex-London ~t~ I would appreciate your considering the infonnation, responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, A key factor to note is is that tobacco levels of Government when it comes to a legal product and should be issues such as taxation. is still Minister, as you can see from the attached material, the industry is a vital component of the economy, affecting such sectors as Agriculture, Manufacturing, Printing, Transportation, Wholesale, Retail, Tourism and Hospitality. In addition to tobacco's economic importance, the industry has also demonstrated its civic responsibility by supporting youth information and education programs aimed at young people. It has recognized the health implications of tobacco consumption by paying a corporate surtax of $400-million since 1994 to youth education programs. treated as such by all Please find enclosed a County of Elgin resolution and infonnation sheet outlining the importance of the tobacco industry to fanners, workers in related fields and the general public of Southwestern Ontario. The impact of the industry extends beyond the regional boundaries, affecting a variety of sectors throughout Canada. Dear Honourable Brian Coburn, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs 11th Floor 77 Grenville Street Toronto, ON. M5S 183 Minister: May 03, 2001 Tel: (416)325"7250 Fax: (416)325c7262 Email: steve@stêVêpêters.tom Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 ~ Ontario STEVKPETERS, MoP.P. ELGIN, MIDDLESEX, LONDON MAY Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax:(519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 Emàil: steve@stevepeters.com 9 2001 Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street SI. Thomas. Ontario N5P 1 C4 Cc: County of Elgin Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin-Middlesex-London Sincerely, I would appreciate your responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration. I strongly support the County's request for the re-regulation and capping of medical tuition and adjustment of the Ontario Student Assistance Plan/Canada Student Loan Program. These actions will go a long way to ensure all qualified Ontarians can afford a proper medical education and, as a result, help alleviate the physician shortage problem. Minister, as you are well aware, large sectors of Ontario including the County of Elgin, still suffer from a severe shortage of doctors. The combined effect of increasingly high medical tuition fees and frozen student assistance has further intensified this unacceptable medical crisis. Please find enclosed a resolution from the County of Elgin focusing on an issue vitally important to all Ontarians - the continual increase of medical school tuition and frozen student assistance since 1998. The concern is how these factors are negatively impacting the current physician shortage throughout the Province. Dear Honourable Dianne Cunningham Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities 3'd Floor, Mowat Block 900 Bay Street Toronto, ON. M7A IL2 Minister: May 03, 2001 2001 MAY 9 Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416) 325-7262 Email: steve@stevepeters.com STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 Email: steve@stevepeters.com Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park ~ Ontario Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1 C4 Cc: County of Elgin Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin-Middlesex-London ~ ~k.. Sincerely, I would appreciate your responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your office. Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration. letter to my I strongly support the County's request for the re-regulation and capping of medical tuition and adjustment of the Ontario Student Assistance Plan/Canada Student Loan Program. These actions will go a long way to ensure all qualified Ontarians can afford a proper medical education and, as a result, help alleviate the physician shortage problem. Minister, as you are well aware, large sectors of Ontario including the County of Elgin, still suffer from a severe shortage of doctors. The combined effect of increasingly high medical tuition fees and frozen student assistance has further intensified this unacceptable medical crisis. Please find enclosed a resolution from the County of Elgin focusing on an issue vitally important to all Ontarians - the continual increase of medical school tuition and frozen student assistance since 1998. The concern is how these factors are negatively impacting the current physician shortage throughout the Province. Dear Minister: Honourable Tony Clement Minister of Health and Long-Term Care 10th Floor, Hepburn Block 80 Grosvenor Street Toronto, ON. M7 A 2C4 May 03, 2001 MAY 9 2001 Tel: (416)325C7250 Fax: (416)325-7262 . Email: steve@sti~v~pêters.com Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park ~ Ontario S1'EVEPETERS, M.P.P. E.LGIN" MIDDLESEX- LONDON Tel: (519) 631-0666 F'ax:(q.19) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1,800-265-7638 Email: steve@stevepeters.com Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1C4 Cc: County of Elgin Mr. Paul Tellier, President/C.E.O. Canadian National Railway Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin-Middlesex -London St ~~ Sincerely, I would appreciate your responding to the Council and forwarding a copy of your my office. Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration. letter to Minister, abandoned railway ties pose a variety of serious health hazards in the form of fire, ground water contamination and the collapse of these very large stored piles. As the correspondence notes, some have already fallen onto County property. Please find enclosed a copy of a County of Elgin resolution calling for the removal of used railway ties in an acceptable environmental method as soon as possible. Given the documentation of the health hazards posed by these ties currently stored in the community, I strongly believe there is a genuine urgency to the resolution of this matter. Dear Minister: Honourable Brad Clark Minister of Transportation 3rd Floor, Ferguson Block 77 Wellesley Street West Toronto, ON. M7A IZ8 May 03, 2001 MAY 9 2001 Tel: (416) 325-7250 Fax: (416)325-7262 Email: steve@stevepeters.com ~1')!;y'EJ>ErER~,I\'tP.P . I;LGJN - M10PLESEX - LOt-jDON Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 TolI.Free: 1-800-265-7638 Email: steve@stevepeters.com Room 331 Main Legisiative Building Queen's Park Toronto,Ontario M7A 1A4 ~ Ontario Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street St. Thomas. Ontario N5P 1 C4 Cc: County of Elgin Ontario Association of Police Service Boards Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin- Middlesex- London ~\k Sincerely, I would appreciate your responding to the Council and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration, Premier, what the Council is requesting is both fair and reasonable. Already conITonted by increased downsizing and subsequent additional costs, such functions add yet another unnecessary responsibility to already financially overburdened municipalities. The transport of prisoners and court security should be viewed as what they are _ provincial responsibilities. Subsequently the costs should be borne by the Province. Please find enclosed a resolution from the County of Elgin Council focusing on an Issue of vital importance to all Ontarians - the transportation of prisoners and court security. As both are matters ultimately pertaining to the safety of all citizens, I urge your Government to consider the contents of this correspondence immediately. Dear Toronto, ON. M7A IY6 Minister: Honourable Norman Sterling Minister of Correctional Services 18th Floor, George Drew Bldg. 25 Grosvenor Street May 04, 2001 Tel: (416)325"7250 Fax: (416)325,7262 Email: steve_peters"mpp @ontla.ola.org Toronto, Ontario M7A1A4 Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park ~ Ontario STEVE PET~R~, M.p.P. ELGIN - MIi)DLESEX - LONDON MAY "' 2001 steve_peters-mpp_co @ontla.ola.org Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 Thomas, Ontario N5P 1 C4 Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street St. Cc: County of Elgin Ontario Association of Police Service Boards Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin-Middlesex-London Sincerely, I would appreciate your responding to the Council and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration. I Premier, what the Council is requesting is both fair and reasonable. Already confronted by increased downsizing and subsequent additional costs, such functions add yet another unnecessary responsibility to already financially overburdened municipalities. The transport of prisoners and court security should be viewed as what they are - provincial responsibilities. Subsequently the costs should be borne by the Province. Please find enclosed a resolution from the County of Elgin Council focusing on an Issue of vital importance to all Ontarians - the transportation of prisoners and court security. As both are matters ultimately pertaining to the safety of all citizens, I urge your Government to consider the contents of this correspondence immediately. Dear Premier: Honourable Mike Harris, Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, ON. M7AIAI May 04, 2001 Tel: (416) 325-7250 Fax: (416) 325-7262 Email: steve_peters-mpp @ontla.ola.org STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 E-mail: steve_peters-mpp-co @ontla.ola.org Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 ~ Ontario Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1C4 Cc: County of Elgin Steve Peters M.P.P. Elgin-Middlesex-London St Vk: Sincerely, I would appreciate your responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Minister, County officials have done an excellent job of researching and detailing in this package the kind of route needed for drivers in the event of an emergency, such as the closure of Highway #401. Given the importance of safe travel for all Ontarians, 1 believe the resolution should be given proper attention and funding support from the Government in a timely fashion. Please find enclosed a resolution and information package from the County of Elgin focusing on the proposed Highway # 40 I emergency detour routing and the subsequent need for trail blazer signs on County Roads in the municipalities of West Elgin, Dutton/Dunwich and Southwold. Dear Minister: Honourable Brad Clark Minister of Transportation yd Floor, Ferguson Block 77 Wellesley Street Toronto, ON. M7A 128 May 04, 2001 Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416)325-7262 Email: steve_peters-mpp @ontla.ola.org Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A1A4 ~ Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEx - LONDON MAY '1 2001 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 E-mail: steve_peters-mpp-co @ontla.ola.org Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1 C4 Cc: County of Elgin Steve Peters M.P.P. Elgin-Middlesex-London ~~ Sincerely, I would appreciate your responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Minister, County officials have done an excellent job of researching and detailing in this package the kind of route needed for drivers in the event of an emergency, such as the closure of Highway #40 I. Given the importance of safe travel for all Ontarians, I believe the resolution should be given proper attention and funding support from the Government in a timely fashion. Please find enclosed a resolution and information package from the County of Elgin focusing on the proposed Highway # 40 I emergency detour routing and the subsequent need for trail blazer signs on County Roads in the municipalities of West Elgin, Dutton/Dunwich and Southwold. Dear Minister: Honourable David Turnbull Solicitor General Il'h Floor 25 Grosvenor Street Toronto, ON. M7A lY6 May 04, 2001 Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416)325-7262 Email: steve_peters-mpp @ontla.ola.org Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park ~ Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON MAY '7 2001 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Frèe: 1-800-265-7638 E-mail: steve_peters-mpp-co @ontla.ola.org Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street SI. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1C4 Cc: County of Elgin Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Ontario Fire Marshall Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin- Middlesex-London 'S-L ~~ Sincerely, I would appreciate your responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Minister, this resolution clearly outlines the need for a Provincially funded program for fire service, which would enhance the work currently be accomplished by the Ontario Fire Marshall's Office and local Fire Departments. As the role of Fire Services personnel has expanded in recent years, alongside an increased need for education and prevention, it is imperative that the Province gives priority consideration to these issues for inclusion in the upcoming 2001 Budget. Please find enclosed a resolution from the County of Elgin in support of an Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs' petition. It calls for the Province to fund a Provincial Fire Service Program to enhance existing programs of education and fire prevention. Dear Minister: Honourable David Turnbull Solicitor General Illh Floor 25 Grosvenor Street Toronto, ON. M7A IY6 May 04, 200 Tel: (416) 325-7250 Fax: (416) 325-7262 Email: steve_peters-mpp @ontla.ola.org Toronto, Ontario M7A1A4 Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park , ~ Ontario STEVE PETERS,IVI.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON MAY r¡ 20Q1 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 E-mail: steve_peters-mpp-co @ontla.oia.org Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street SI, Thomas, Ontario N5P 1C4 Cc: County of Elgin Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Ontario Fire Marshall Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin- Middlesex-London St ~t Sincerely, I would appreciate your giving this very worthwhile resolution your immediate attention, responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your letter. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Minister, the resolution is justified for a variety of reasons. Emergency service providers like the Police Services and Ambulance Services receive Provincial funding annually while direct Government funding for fire departments last took place in 1980. Are fire services any less important? While the Association has worked closely with the Office of the Fire Marshall to achieve significant results in terms offire safety, fire losses remain high with 119 fire deaths and $369,000,000 in property loss in 1999. Please find enclosed a County of Elgin resolution in support of an Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs' request for a Government funded Provincial Fire Services Program. Dear Minister: Honourable David Turnbull Solicitor General 11 th Floor, George Drew Building 25 Grosvenor Street Toronto, ON. M7A IY6 May 11 2001 2001 MAY 14 ,;'; Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416)325-7262 Email: steve@stevepèters.com Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park ~ ~ Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN c MIDDLESEX c LONDON Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 EmaiL steve@stevepeters.com Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street SI. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1 C4 Cc: The County of Elgin The City of St. Thomas Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin-Middlesex-London ~~ Sincerely, I would appreciate your responding to the County and the City and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration. As resources from the County of Elgin, City of St. Thomas, STEGH and CCAC have been exhausted - after contributing $221,000 to the demonstration project - it is appropriate that the Province demonstrate its connnitment to quality health care by contributing adequate funding for this worthwhile endeavour. Minister, as you can see from this letter, there are several valid reasons why such funding would be of benefit to both the communities and to the Ministry. While it provides an invaluable service in terms of transport, it also relieves medical institutions and health care facilities of badly needed non-emergency patient transportation. Please find enclosed a letter from the County of Elgin and the City of St. Thomas, the focus of which is a request for Provincial funding to continue the St. Thomas-Elgin Patient Shuttle from June 30, 2001. This will be until your Ministry has made its decision on the reconnnendations of the NEAT Expert Panel for Non Emergency Ambulance Transfers. Dear Honourable Tony Clement Minister of Health and Long-Term Care lOth Floor, Hepburn Block 80 Grosvenor Street Toronto, ON. M7 A 2C4 Minister: May II 2001 MAY 16 2001 Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416)325-7262 Email: steve@stevepeters.com Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park ~ Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax'(519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 Email: steve@stevepeters.com Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1C4 cc: 59 Honourable Elizabeth Witmer, Minister of the Environment Honourable David Turnbull, Solicitor General Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Long Term Care Keith L Heller Senior Vice President Eastern Division ¡¿Your:, truly, 'J _,_I . ...;¡ Ä,. !J ,. ....J ·~~4~_ '-=.h",. , trust this WI address your concerns The weight on roads restriction will be lifted effective Monday April 30, 2001 which permits full loads to traverse public roads. At this time a contracting company will commence a tie removal program in the area. This program is environmentally sound and will take approximately four to six weeks to complete 2001 Elgin This refers to your letter addressed to Mr. Paul Tellier dated March 30, concerning used railroad ties within the jurisdiction of the County of Mr. Tellier requested I respond on his behalf. Dear Mr. McPha Mr. Duncan J Warden County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St.Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1 McPha fAAY 11 .2001 April Canadian National 1 Administration Road Concord, Ontario, Canada L4K1B9 Telephone: (905) 669"3390 FacsimiIe: (905) 761-4929 30, 2001 Canadien National 1, rue Administration Concord (Ontario) Canada L4K1B9 Téléphone:(905)669-3390 Télécopieur: (905) 761-4929 CN K. L Heller Senior Vice President Eastern Canada Division Car1adian National Premiervice-président Division de l'Estdu Canada Canadien National " 60 Cc: G. Knutson, M.P. S. Peters, M.P.P. Honourable David A. Anderson, Minister of the Environment Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Solicitor General of Canada Honourable Allan Rock, Minister of Health Canadian.Transportation Agency Tranpsort Canada Clayton Watters Mr. Duncan J April 30, 2001 Page 2 McPha 601 Dundas Street London, Ontario, N6B Bus. (519) 661-5982 Fax (519) 661-2450 IXI Constable # 30126 Instructor" Children's Safety Village London Police·Service Yours sincerely, Ç1~ Paul Marrinan Once again, thank you for helping us attain our goal and visit us. If you have concerns or questions, Now that the Village is operational, please do not hesitate to contact us. drop in On August 16th, 2000,the Village held it's Ground Breaking Ceremony. Construction of the Village is wrapping up and we began instructing grade 4 students on April 17th, 2001. On May 4th, the Village held it's Grand Opening. This is the result of receiving enormous support from the entire community, including generous donations from partners such as yourselves thisyear. On behalf of everyone associated with the Children's Safety Village of London Area, please accept our thanks and sincere appreciation for the generous contribution of$ 5000.00, from the Corporation of the County of Elgin. Every donation whether large or small, is necessary to complete the Village Dear Linda, St. Thomas, N5R 5VI Ms. Linda Veger Director of Financial Services County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive Ontario Chi\drenls Safety Vi\\age of London Area May 7, 2001 Ph. (519) 455-5437 Toll Busìness No. www.safetyvillage.ca Fax: (519) 455-7102 Free 1-866-455-5437 89764 0538 RR001 1424 Clarke Road, London, Ontario N5V 5B9 P.O. Box 24039, London, Ontario N6H 5C6 website: , I am confident that the people of Southwestern Ontario will variety of ways though this exchange. 6 be I have appointed Father Mark Sargent, a priest of the Diocese of London, to act as chair and co-ordinator of these events. In the coming weeks, he will be in contact with you in order to establish links between his office and your community. enriched and blessed in a As part of the DID, the pilgrims will be invited to experience our religious history, our area's culture and heritage, and our region's rich diversity. In addition to these events, the young people will be expected to perform some act of community service. Before leaving our diocese, en route to Toronto, there will be a gathering of our pilgrims, youth and diocesan families for a liturgical celebration which could involve 30,000 - 50,000 people. The hosting of pilgrims at the diocesan level is part of a process called "Days in the Diocese" (DID). It is anticipated that the Diocese of London will welcome in excess of30,000 pilgrims from around the world. Every parish and community in ourregion will be touched by their presence among us The days will occur in Toronto between July 23 - 28, 2002. Every diocese in Canada will share in the responsibility of hosting a proposed 750,000 pilgrims between the ages of 16 and 35 who will then journey to Toronto. This gathering will be the largest gathering of people in the history of our country. Since 1985, Pope John Paul II has been gathering every two years with the world's youth for common prayer, cultural exchange, and shared life. Millions of young people from around the world, with Pope John Paul II, will gather in Toronto to experience "World Youth Days 2002" (WYD2002). Dear Mr. McPhail, Warden Duncan 1. McPhail The County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive ST THOMAS ON N5R 5Vl April 11 2001 APR 23 2001 C®ffir:£ üf t~r %1iz~üp, lD7U ;matrrlüü áì5tr££Í, 'Plo1túün, C!Ianaúa ;N6¿\ 31112 ®ffi" of II¡. ¿ßi.l¡op , As we begin to address the tasks that lie ahead, I look forward to your thoughtful consideration, suggestions, and support. In Christ, ~~ Most Rev. 1. M. Sherlock, D.D. Bishop of London JMS/bk :lBernardiIl"ILETTERS\YOUTH\WYD 2002· Mayors.fun . 62 , It is my understanding the OPP is fully aware of the council's emergency plan and is working with the Ministry of Transportation to ensure its successful implementation. I am further informed that should you or the other members of council wish to discuss this matter in greater detail, it would be advisable for you to contact Staff Sergeant R.B. (Ryan) Cox, Commander, Elgin County OPP Detachment, 42696 John Wise Line St. Thomas, Ontario, N5R 6A 1, telephone number (519) 631-2920. 63 ./2 I am pleased to be made aware of the passing of this resolution by the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin. This ministry, including the OPP, supports and applauds council members for taking the initiative, in conjunction with the Ministry of Transportation and the OPP, to ensure that a safe, practical and efficient detour plan is in place for the mutual benefit of both motorists and local residents, should the need arise. Any viable measures that will facilitate the safe and expeditious movement of traffic around the site of a motor vehicle collision, with all due concern for the needs of local residents and their respective communities, is of prime importance to this ministry and the OPP. Thank you for your letter advising me of the resolution passed by the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin, and the attached report entitled, "Emergency Detour Routing Highway #401 ". I welcome thè opportunity to respond and apologize for the delay. Dear Mrs. Sandra J. Heffren Deputy Clerk The Corporation ofthe County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas ON N5R 5V1 Mrs Heffren MAV 0 , 2001 25 Grosvenor 8t. 11th Floor Toronto, ON M7A W6 Telephone: (416) 326-5075 Facsimile: (416) 326-5085 25, rue Grosvenor 11' étage Toronto. ON M7A W6 Téléphone: (416) 326-5075 Télécopieur: (416) 326-5085. MAY 7 2001 CM01-01706 Ministry of the Solicitor General Office of the Minister Bureau du ministre Ministère du Solliciteur général ~~ ~~ Ontario Mrs. Sandra J. Heffren Page two Thank you again for advising me of the passing of this resolution Sincerely, . ~~ David Turnbull Solicitor General c: The Honourable Brad Clark Minister of Transportation OPP Commissioner Gwen M. Boniface 64 CONSERVATION PLEDGE give my pledge, as a Canadian. to save and faithfully defend from waste, the natural resources of my Country its solis and minerals, its air. water, forests, and wildlife. 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In 1998, signs were identified in a province-wide O.F.A.H./ M.N.R. survey as one of the most effective ways of reaching the public with this important message. Invading species such as zebra mussels, ØI. round gobies~4I ~ pose a significant threat to the ecological health of Ontario s waters. Since the arrival of the zebra mussel to North America in 1988, it has spread rapidly throughout all of the Great Lakes, the Trent Severn and Rideau waterways and several inland lakes with devastating consequences to our native fish and wildlife populations. and spiny water flea Dear Madam/Sir: [:LGlN SEr~'ft~~E5 MAY 4 2001 OFAH FILE: April 24, 2001 Ontario Conservation Centre P.O. Box 2800. 4601 Guthrie Drive Peterborough. Ontario K9J 8L5 420 EX Phone (705) 748-6324 Fax (705) 748-9577 Website: www.ofah.org E-mail address: ofah@ofah.org - ONTARIO FEDERATION OF ANGLERS & HUNTERS .. 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Some species can survive out of water, so it is important to: tap water (>40 °C) Email: , v V Empty bait buckets on land. Drain water from motor, live well, bilge or transom wells on land. .,t V inspect your boat, traiier and equipment. visible plants or animals. @s Spiny water ßea Roond goby Neverrelease live bait. CottagelLake Assoc: Phone Number: Name: Please send_ Total $ signs@ $12.00/ea. = Remove Zebra mussels, spiny water flea and other invading species are spread by boats. Before entering a waterbody, follow these steps to ensure you do not spread invading species. Signs are $12.00 each Protect your .ake. .......~.---,.." / / ensure early delivery~ order signs for your lake today! (taxlshipping incl.). ''\ signs are here! To --" educational boaters~ The New STOP THE INVASION! 67 Properties having both the specific property codes, as identified in the table on page 2 of this memorandum, and certain threshold assessed values will be scheduled for pre- hearings. In the Cities of Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa and the Regions of York, Durham, Halton, Peel, and Niagara the assessed value of $1,000,000 will be used to identify candidates for pre-hearing. In all others areas of the Province, an assessed value of $500,000 will be used. · The Board will consolidate 2001 complaints with previous years' complaints wherever possible. This will include consolidation with previous years' complaints currently proceeding through the pre-hearing process. The status of the previous years' complaints will dictate the process and timing of consolidation. · Single family residential complaints will continue neighbourhood. The Board will normally provide hearings. The first hearings for 200 I residential scheduled for April 200 I. to be grouped and scheduled by 30 to 60 days notice of these complaints have already been · I am writing to advise you of the Scheduling Strategy that the Board has adopted with respect to these complaints as well as the outstanding caseload from previous years. April 2, 200 I was the deadline for filing complaints with the Assessment Review Board for the 2001 taxation year. The Board has received over 63,000 complaints for the 2001 taxation year. DATE: April 17,2001 IIPR 2)) 2001 SUBJECT: Scheduling Strategy \ FROM: MEMORANDUM TO: David J. Johnson, Chair Counsel of the Assessment Assessment Commissioners Bar, Property Tax Agents, and Municipalities 250 Yonge Street 29th Floor Toronto ON M5B 2L7 Telephone: (416) 314-6900 Fax: (416) 314-3717 Toll Free: 1-800-263-3237 250, rue Yonge 29 "e étage Toronto ON M5B 2L7 Téléphone: (416) 314-6900 Télécopieur: (416) 314-3717 Sans Frais: 1-800-263-3237 Assessment Review Board Commission de révision de I'évaluation foncière ~ ~~ Ontario · Parties will not normally be consulted on the dates for pre-hearings but the Board will provide 45 to 60 days notice. The Board intends to start scheduling pre-hearings for properties that meet the above noted criteria late in summer of 200 I. We hope to have all pre-hearings scheduled by the end of 200 I. · The Board will review all non-residential complaints outside of the pre-hearing codes with values in excess of $1,000,000 to determine if a pre-hearing would be appropriate. Board staff will contact the parties to discuss this point. If the parties do not request a pre-hearing, a hearing will be scheduled. Once scheduled, reqµests for conversion to a pre-hearing will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and any such requests must be received by the Board well in advance of the hearing date. · Parties may continue to write to the Board and request a pre-hearing for any property. Such requests must outline the basis for the request and must be copied to all other parties. Please refer to the Board's Rules of Procedure in this regard. The Board greatly appreciates the co-operation it has received from its clients in working thro the large~aseload received in 1998. I look forward to your continued co- op n as weove forward in 2001. - , 68 PRE-HEARING PROPERTY CODES PROPERTY TYPE PROPERTY CODE DESCRIPTION MULTI-RESIDENTIAL 340 Multi-residential, more than six self-contained units 352 Row housing COMMERCIAL 400 Office Building 428 Regional Shopping Centre 430 Neighbourhood Shopping Centre 440 Hotels 470 Multi-type comDlex INDUSTRIAL 514 Automotive Assembly/automotive parts manufacturing 520 Standard Industrial proDerty 530 Warehousing 540 Other industrial 550 Petro-chemical plant 580 Industrial mall (rental only) 69 /2 We are committed to continue to provide technical expertise and direction to keep the EFP program going and we are pleased that Ontario's Agricultural Adaptation Council recently decided to commit $1.5 million of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development (CARD) fund to continue the EFP program. It is the ministry's understanding that these newly committed funds, combined with remaining funds in the EFP account will be available to continue the program until March 2002, subject to denwnd for workshops and incentive claims. The ministry remains supportive of the EFP program and continues to encourage. the Ontario Farm Environmental Coalition to explore for environmental in the future opportunities program delivery present, workshops The EFP is an excellent example of a partnership between farm organizations, government ministries, agencies and non-government organizations. Since the inception of this program, OMAFRA has taken the lead role in development and revisions of the workbook to ensure it remains a relevant document for educating Ontario's farmers on environmental risks. The program is delivered locally by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association with technical expertise provided by specialist staff of this ministry. At the there are 30 OMAFRA staff trained to provide technical support at local The ministry recognizes the success of the EFP as a risk assessment tool and an awareness- building process that encourages farmers to incorporate the best environmental practices in all of their farming activities. It is rewarding to hear that municipalities are aware that this program provides significant environmental benefits for farmers and their rural communities Mr. Steve Peters, MPP for Elgin-Middlesex-London has forwarded your letter to me I appreciate the opportunity to respond to the County of Elgin Council's support for the Town of Ca1edon's resolution regarding the Ontario Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) program Dear Mrs. Sandra J. Heffren Deputy Clerk The County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive S1. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5Vl Mrs Heffren: MAY 14 2001 I MAY 1) 8 2001 MInister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Queen's Park. Ontario M5S 163 ~ Ministre de I'Agriculture de l'Alimentation et des Affaires rurales ,c " ~ 2 , Thank you again for writing on this important matter. Sincerely, í/A{ :oburn T Mr. Steve Peters, MPP Elgin-Middlesex-London Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development Fund Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 70 , 7 · · · Fax Total- Continuation of the 5-year Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships initiative was also included in the Budget with $50 million identified as being available for the 2001-02 fiscal year. The top priority for Round One of the initiative is public health and safety projects with the Province currently evaluating over 450 submitted proposals. 4 Pages components . In a follow-up to last year's announced 5 year, $1 billion investment in theSuperBuild Millennium Partnerships program, the Minister has announced that the program's remaining $500 million will be focused on transportation and environmental initiatives. This $500 million investment will be split equally into two major The Minister also announced the continuation of the 5-year, $600 million Ontario Small Towns and Rural (OSTAR) initiative with $50 million being specifically identified for the 2001-02 fiscal year. The Province has indicated that it is currently reviewing approximately 380 submitted proposals of which almost 55% are projects to enable municipalities to comply with the new Drinking Water Protection Regulation. These projects will be given priority for funding in Round One. The remaining projects will be evaluated through a competitive process which focuses on project need, value for money, and the ability to lever investment from partners. Stressing the themes of growth, accountability and fiscal responsibility, Finance Minister Flaherty has introduced Ontario's third consecutive balanced budget. Of specific interest to municipalities were details regarding funding from the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation; a proposed Public Sector Accountability Act; and changes affecting the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation. SuperBuild Funding purpose For the 2001-02 fiscal year, $100 million has been identified as being available. Other details regarding the allocation offunding among the other major urban areas and project selection criteria are not yet known. However, the Province has indicated that priority will be given to projects that involve public-private partnerships and support "Smart Growth" 2001 0 NTARIO BUDGET- RESPONSIBLE CHOICES $250 million to be spent on alleviating gridlock in the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions through an investment in inter-regional transit expansion. The Province will create a Golden Horseshoe Transit Investment Partnership Fund for this . Please circulate to Sandra Heffren ; Linda B. Veger Mark G. McDonald ... ;iIAMCTO EXPRESS... $250 million to be spent on strategic infrastructure including transportation and environmental projects to support Smart Growth in Ottawa, Hamilton, Windsor, London, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Waterloo Region and Niagara Region, with $70 million specifically earmarked for the City of Ottawa. These proposed projects will address 4 key categories: · Addressing gridlock, including transit expansion; Environmental protection, including water and sewer upgrades; Access to strategic highway corridors and international border crossings; Urban revitalization projects including "public realm" components of downtown and waterfront renewal projects. May 10, 2001 To monitor compliance with the Act; To implement remedies for underperforming organizations (which may include an independent review of an organization's financial management, business planning and operating practices for those organizations which consistently fail to meet performance targets outlined in their business plans). 72 · · · · measures; To identify and disseminate best practices; To promote communication within and among sectors; Further details regarding these highlighted 2001-02 Budget announcements and other more minor initiatives will likely be released in the upcoming weeks. · An Accountability Office will be set up by the Ministry of Finance to help ensure that transfer partners are providing value for taxpayers'money. Some of the major responsibilities of the Accountability Office will be: · To evaluate performance across a sector through appropriate performance To ensure the long-term stability of the Corporation, the potential for municipalities to opt-out of the Corporation will be eliminated. All significant public sector organizations will be required to prepare an annua balanced budget. · To ensure that the interests of property taxpayers are represented on the Board of Directors, the current composition of the Board (12 municipal representatives and 2 provincial appointees) will be changed to 8 municipal representatives, 5 taxpayer representatives and 2 provincial appointees. · All public sector organizations will be required to meet minimum requirements ensure that they are accountable to the public, their staff, funding providers and end-users of their services. These minimum requirements will focus on such areas as effective management, performance evaluation, business planning and openness, as identified in the report of the 2001 Ontario Financial Review Commission. The Minister has proposed the introduction of a new Public Sector Accountability Act, which would be applicable to all major public sector organizations, including municipalities. Under the proposed Act, which was first discussed in 1997: · To more accurately reflect it's nature, the Corporation will be renamed the Municipa Property Assessment Corporation. the · To ensure that the Corporation is providing consistently high standards of service, a Quality Service Commissioner will be appointed to oversee quality service and customer relations. · to · In keeping with the theme of accountability, the Province has announced the following proposed changes to the legislation affecting the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation , PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Although the timing for the introduction of this Act was not specifically noted, the government has indicated that they will introduce the Act during the current session ONTARIO PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CORPORATION As well, the Minister announced that $906 million will be spent in the 2001-02 fiscal year to improve provincial highways, including $290 million for Northern Ontario highways. Further details regarding the highways to be addressed were not provided. · All significant public sector organizations will be required to prepare business plans and to publicly report on these plans and their performance against the plan. Recognizing that a series of July seminars may adversely Impact municipal vacation schedules we are seeking your assistance in Identifying whether this anticipated scheduling would pose difficulties for you. If you do not feel that you would/could attend a July seminar, we would appreciate an e-mail response indicating that this schedule is not feasible for you. Please send your responses to amctQ@amcto.com with '"Bill 140 Seminar" identified In the subject line. 2. 73 To improve program effectiveness and accountability to the public by promoting a stronger focus on the results and the quality of service of public sector organizations. To initiate best practices In public sector organizations by measuring their performance against their established goals and by reporting publicly on the progress made. The Public Sector Accountability Act (BI 46) was tabled for First Reading immediately after the Budget Statement on May 9, 2001. The purposes of the Bill as set out in section 1 1 are In conjunction with the completion of the revised Manual, AMCTO will be offering a series of 1-day Seminars regarding Bill 140 and Its impacts. These Seminars will be conducted by Bob Heil, Manager of Client Services for MTE. Although exact dates are not yet available, it Is anticipated that the Seminars will take place throughout the month of July in Thunder Bay, Sudbury, London, Barrie, Peterborough and Ottawa. PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTABILITY ACT, (BILL 46) I These Municipal Act amendments are effective January 1", 2001 and will come into effect once the Budget Bill receives Royal Assent. Authorize the refund of taxes on property that becomes vacant land during the year (subsection 442(1) of the Act). AMCTO has retained the services of Municipal Tax Equity (MTE) to revise our Fair Municipal Finance Act Manual to reflect the many changes resulting from 6i1l140. However, in order to complete these Bill 140 revisions, MTE has also been awaiting the release of the various associated Regulations. Consequently, we do not expect the Manual to be completed until approximately mid- June. · Eliminate the provision allowing municipalities to charge interest on tax deferrals for low-income seniors and disabled persons, for 2001 and subsequen taxation years (subsection 373(10) of the Act); and · Authorize all municipalities to use revised assessments for rate-setting purposes (changes to sections 366 and 368 of the Act); In response to an inquiry made to Staff at the Ministry of Finance, we have been advised that a package of 4 Regulations, pertaining to Bill 140, is expected to be released by the Province later this week. These Regulations are required in order for municipalities to proceed with the calculation and Issuance of the 2001 final property tax bills, and are expected to include the Provincial education tax rates. Included within the Provincial Budget Bi 45 - Responsible Choices for Growth and Accountability Act (2001 Budget)), introduced last week, were amendments to various pieces of provincial legislation, including the Municipal Act. Specifically, the Municipal Act amendments will: · MUNICIPAL ACT AMENDMENTS IN PROWNC~LBUDGETB~L (Bil BILL 140 INFORMATION UPDATE Please circulate to Sandra Heffren ; Linda B. Veger Mark G. McDonald ... Ii! AMCTO EXPRESS... May 14, 2001 Every corporation with share capital, at least 90 per cent of the issued shares of which are beneficially held by, or for, one or more public sector organizations described in paragraphs 1 to 6, and each wholly-owned subsidiary of such a corporation. 74 7. 6. Every hospital referred to in the list of hospitals and their grades and classifications that is maintained under the Public Hospitals Act, every private hospital operated under the authority of a licence issued under the Private Hospitals Act and every hospital established or approved by the Lieutenant Governor in Council as a community psychiatric hospital under the Community Psychiatric Hospital Act. 4 5 Every university in Ontario and every college of applied arts and technology and post-secondary institution in Ontario whether or not affiliated with a university, the enrolments of which are counted for the purposes of calculating annual operating grants entitlements. 2 Pages Total AMcro's As you are probably already aware the AMCTO office has moved. Our new office address IS as follows: . 2680 Skymark Ave., Suite 910 Mississauga Ontario L4W 5 L6 Telephone and fax numbers as well as e-mail and our web site address remain same the NEW OFFICE ADDRESS If organizations fail to compy with the Act, payments from the Crown to the organization may be withheld. 2 3. The corporation of every municipality in Ontario Every local board as defined in the Municipal Affairs Act and every authority, board, commission, corporation, office or organization of persons some or all of whose members, directors or officers are appointed or chosen by or under the authority of the council of the corporation of a municipality of Ontario, Every board as defined in the Education Act If an organization repeatedly fails to meet its objectives or if it fails to meet a significant objective in a particular year, the Minister of Finance may review its financial management, business practices and operating practices. Organizations that report a deficit in a particular year are required to plan for a surplus in the two years after the deficit occurs to offset the amount of the deficit. The Bill will apply to the following entities 1 Every agency of the Crown in right of Ontario and every authority, board commission, corporation, office or organization of persons a majority of whose directors, members or officers are appointed or chosen by or under the authority of the Lieutenant Governor in Council or a member of the Executive Council. Each public sector organization is required to prepare a business plan each year and is required to plan for a balanced budget each year. Within six months after the end of a year for which an organization prepares a business plan, the organization must prepare an annual report. The annual reports must be made available to the public. To improve the fiscal responsibility of public sector organizations by requiring them to prepare a balanced budget each year. 10. Such other persons and entitles as prescribed 5 4. 3 To improve the delivery of service by requiring that each public sector organization prepares a plan to meet identified objectives and to provide information about the results and quality of service that are achieved. To improve decision-making in public sector organizations by ensuring that relevant information is made available to the public about the organization's objectives and about the effectiveness and efficiency of its activities. Every board of health underthe Health Protection and Promotion Act and every board of health under an Act of the Assembly that establishes or continues a regional municipality. may be 9 8 Every corporation without share capital, the majority of whose members, directors or officers are members of, or are appointed or chosen by or under the authority of, one or more public sector organizations described in paragraphs 1 to 6, and every wholly-owned subsidiary of such a corporation. http://www.mto.gov.on.ca Made from recovered materials Fait de malériaux recyclés cc: Deborah Adamczyk A/Manager Corporate Correspondence Unit Steve Peters, MPP, Elgin-Middlesex-London Sincerely, In the meantime, do not hesitate to call me, be reached in Toronto at (416) 327-9160. if you have any questions about this response. I am forwarding your correspondence to Minister Clark. He will reply in writing after your has been reviewed. I can letter On behalf ofthe Minister of Transportation, the Honourable Brad Clark, I would like to thank you for your letter about abandoned railway ties, which was forwarded to the ministry by Steve Peters, MPP for Elgin-Middlesex-London. Dear Mr. McPhail Mr. Duncan J. McPhail Warden County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5Vl May 11 2001 Corporate Correspondence Unit Communications Branch 3" Floor, Ferguson Block 77 Wellesley Street West Toronto, Ontario M7A IZ8 (416) 327-9248 MAY H¡ 2001 Ministry of Transportation Mlnlstère des Transports , ® Ontario ~.Y/ d: / / //J ennifer Reynaert, v Human Resources/Deputy Treasurer /) <// I I / /}J c; "' 75 lR1~©~aw~[Q) MAY 1 1 2001 COUNTY OF ELGIN PERSONNEL OFFICE Yours truly, Again, thank you Joan for your continued support. You have a certain flare that makes provides us the opportunity to renew our continue to function in a safe manner. The Joint Health and Safety Committee for the Town of Aylmer and the Allmer Police Service extends a sincere thank you for providing WHMIS training on t:'rJ:f7, 2001 Given the time restraints all the staff experiences at the County level, we certainly appreciate your help with this very important training for our staff. WHMIS interesting and certainly bearable. It interest in personal safety and techniques to Dear Joan Re Joan McBurnie County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V WHMIS Training 1 May 10.2001 Jennifer Reynaert, Human Resources/Deputy-Treasurer 46 Talbot Street, West, Aylmer, Ontario N5H 1J7 Office: (519) 773-3164 Fax: (519) 765-1446 E-mail: jreynaert@town.aylmer.on.ca TOWN OF AYLMER RANDALL R. MILLARD c.A.o./Cwrk EmaH: clerk@township,malahide.on.ca 76 Email: SUSAN E. WILSON Treasurer reasurer@township.malahide.on.ca C:\MyFiles\diana's files\Union\county thank you - underhill.wpd Yours very truly, TOWNSHIP OF MALAHIDE ¿;;:::¡~ R. MILLARD, C.A.O./CLERK Please accept our gratitude for Mr. We wish to thank the County of Elgin for allowing Mr. Underhill to aid us in the completion of our agreement. Mr. Underhill once again proved beneficial to the Township. With the expertise and efficiency of Mr. Underhill the Township was able to complete the contract in a timely and effective manner. Underhill ' s assistance. Malahide Township recently completed their Underhill Union Negotiations with the help of Mr. Harley RE: Malahide Township Union Negotiations Dear Sir: Attention: Mr. Mark McDonald County of Elgin, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1 May MAY 1 G 2001 14,2001 Township of MALAHIDE 87 John Street South, Aylmer, Ontario N5H 2C3 Telephone: (519) 773-5344 Fax: (519) 773-5334 Email: malahide@township.malahide.on.ca www.township.malahide.on.ca · Fax: (519) 633-9019 P,O Shelley Holmes Downtown Development Board Chair Box 520 (545 Talbot Street) . St. Thomas, Downtown Development Board Joe Preston Downtown Development Board Vice-Chair . Ontario N5P 3V7 Telephone: (519) 633-5248 77 Sincerely An overview of the Main Street Approach and Philosophy The meeting is on June 19 from 7 :00 - 9:00 pm. and will be held at The Labour Centre (downstairs), 19 Princess Street. Contact Ann Russell at the DDB office (633-5248) to confirm vour attendance. Please feel free to pass this invitation along to anyone who would be interested in attending as well. is attached. We have scheduled a meeting for all members of our community interested in seeing our downtown come back to life. A speaker from the London Main Street Association will be on hand to explain the process and answer any questions. We cannot do this alone. The DDB needs the support and expertise of both the public and private sectors; from the City of St. Thomas to the individual volunteer. The Downtown Development Board is now a member of the Main Street Program. This is a national program that successfully combines historic preservation and economic development in local revitalization initiatives. It is our goal to use this program to revitalize our downtown. Dear Caring Community Member: May 8, 2001 tRl~©~u~~\Q) MAY 1 ß 2001 couNTY OF ELGIN PERSONNEL OFFICE DOWNTOWN ST. THOMAS , Promotion Marketing the commercial district's assets to customers, residents, potential new businesses, and visitors. 78 investors, Organization Building consensus and cooperation among the many groups and individuals who have a vested interest in the commercial district - and a role in the revitalization process. Design Enhancing the commercial district's physical appearance by rehabilitating buildings and managing design improvements and new construction. historic Economic Restructuring Strengthening the district's existing economic base while finding ways to expand meet new opportunities. it to The Main Street Approach is based on a comprehensive strategy of work, using four points that provide a structural framework to identüy key problems and goals. The four points of the MainStreet Approach are: Briefly, the Main Street Approach builds on downtown's inherent assets _ rich architecture, small businesses, a connection with the past, and a sense of pìace - not only to develop the district as a successful marketplace, but also to make it the center of community identìty once again. Organizationally structured as a local grassroots entity, Main Street builds consensus and develops a strategy based on citizens' vision of what their community should be. Strategies developed are based on the area's particular assets, resources, and problems. Adopted by organizations in more than 1,500 communities in America, the Main Street Approach to commercial district revitalization has generated nearly 70,000 building rehabilitations and 174,000 jobs over the last 20 years. Communities experience an average investment of over $5 million, with a return of $35 for every $1 spent on operation of the lo.cal program. The average cost per job generated is just $2,179 and cost per business created only $6,553. These figures make the Main Street Program one of the most powerful economic development tools in the nation. The Main Street Approach to Commercial District Revitalization More information about the wwiv.mainst.org. 78~ A Main Street Approach can be Action-Oriented: Frequent, visible changes in the look and activities of the commercial district will reinforce the perception of positive changes. Small, but dramatic improvements early in the process will remind the community that the revitalization is under way. found on their website at Change: Changing community attitudes and habits is essential to bring about a commercial district renaissance. A carefully planned Main Street program will help shift public perceptions and practices to support and sustain the revitalization process. Quality must be From storefront design the main goaL to promotional campaigns Identifying and Capitalizing on Existing Assets: One of the National Main Street Center's key goals is to help communities recognize and make the best use of their unique offerings. Local assets provide the solid foundation for a successful Main Street Initiative. to special events, quality PubliclPrivate Partnership: Every local Main Street program needs the support and expertise of both the public and private sectors. For an effective partnership, each must recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the other. Self-Help: Although the National Main Street Center can provide valuable direction and hands-on technical assistance, onJy local leadership can initiate long-term success by fostering and demonstrating community involvement and commitment to the revitalization effort. Increl al: Small projects make a big difference. They demonstrate that "things are '='0" on Main Street and hone the skills and confidence the program will need to more complex problems. happen'~o·· tackle Comprehensive: A single project cannot revitalize a downtown or commercial neighbourhood. An ongoing series of initiatives is vital to build community support and create lasting progress. The National Main Street Center's experience in helping communities bring their downtown back to life has shown time and time again that the Main Street Four Point Approach succeeds onJy when combined with the following eight principles: Main Street Philosophy 79 "By encouraging redevelopment of brown fields, this legislation will help us foster clean, healthy, dynamic neighbourhoods and communities that aU Ontarians want and deserve," said Witmer "Cleaning up brownfields improves our soil and water quality and protects human health." The minister aoknowledged the hard work and recommendatiol1S of the brownfie]ds advisory pane], as well as his colleagues, Environment Minister Elizabeth Witmer and Economic Development and Trade Minister Robert Runoiman, III de\(eloping today's legislation. "This legislation, if passed, will bring these old industrial and commercial sites back to life," Hodgson said. "Recycling and re-using brownfield sites will alJow communities to improve their quality of Hfe, to protect the environment and to attract new business and jobs." Today Minister Hodgson will also introduce another key piece of the government's Smart Growth vision: legislation to promote the cleanup and revitalization of Urtderused or abandoned sites known as brownfields. Environment Minister Elizabeth Witmer added, "We must carefully consider the environmental impact of any decision affecting environmentalJy sel1sitive areas. Taking effective steps now will protect the long-tenn health of the moraine itself and the communities around it." "When the consultation is done a clear action plan will be finalized," the minister added. "This will give certainty and a better co-ordinated approach for alJ who work or live on the moraine, Areas that need to be protected will be protected. Areas that need further study will be studied, and development applications in areas that clearly need no special protection will be able to proceed according to clear, understandable rules." "We need to make sure that our Smart Growth strategy, the Provincial Policy Statement, municipal planning policies, and current and future development decisions are all consistent, and that they protect what needs to be protected on the Oak Ridges Moraine," said Hodgson. Legislation to be introduced today would freeze developriient on the Oak Ridges Moraine for six months while a long-term action plan to protect the moraine is developed through consultation TORONTO - The Ontario government is moving forward on Smart Growth with new legislation intended to protect the environmentally sensitive Oak Ridges Moraine and promote the cleanup of brownfields, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Chris Hodgson announced today. PROVINCE MOVES FORWARD ON SMART GROWTH TO PROTECT OAK RIDGES MORAINE, RENEW BROWNFIELDS For Immediate Release May 17,2001 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and HOl,.Ising Ministère des Affaires municipales et du Logement News Release Communiqué ® Ontario Please Deliver To In Case of Transmission Difficulties The County of Elgin Please Call '116-863-2101 , 80 For more information visit www.mah.gov.on.ca Disponible en français Contact: Alexandra Gillespie Minister' office (416) 585-6932 - 30 'Ontario's Smart Growth strategy rests on three principles - a strong economy, strong communities, and a healthy environment," he added. "Clear policies for the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine and brovllnfields revitalization must be part of that strategy." Today the minister also announced another step in the province's Smart Growth strategy. The first of 17 regional consultatIon meetings will take place tomorrow in Peterborough. These round table discussions will involve stakeholders WIth an interest in encouraging, managing and sustaining growth in Ontario. Newspaper advertisements will appear shortly to inform members of the public how they can have their say on Smart Growth through a website or by calling a toll- free llUmber. -2 , Clear rules for cleanup The proposed legislation would: . Require mandatory environmental site assessment and cleanup, if required, standards where tl1ere is a land use change from industrial/commercial to residential/parkland, or other land use changes prescribed by regulations; 8 to prescribed Key elements of the proposed changes to environmental legislation include: The proposed legislation sets out clear rules for limiting future envirorunentalliability complemented by checks and balances to ensure that environmental stand81'ds are met and that the people of Ontario are protected. The proposed changes do not alter the Ministry of the Environment's powers to issue orders to address environmental emergencies or to take strong action against polluters. The ministry wil! continue to audit site clean ups. The prime barrier to widespread brownfield redevelopment is concern over environmental liability. Despite the tremendous benefits to be gained from developing brownfields, financial institutions and developers. are often reluctant to invest in these sites. Their caution stems from concerns over potentialliabiJity for future environmental problems and the fin811cial implications of this liability. Environmental liability The proposed legislation is the result of two years of consultations and discussions. It incorporates recommendations made by a panel of brown fields experts appointed by the province in September 2000. It addresses the key challenges to brownfield cleanup and redevelopment: environmental liability, planning processes and financing. Redeveloping brownfields encourages smarter patterns of growth because it cleans contaminated lands, makes more efficient use of existing infrastructure, like roads, schools, and provides an alternative to developing on greenfields and farmland. up sewers and The Brownfields Statute Amendmellt Act, strategy to promote and manage growth clean healthy environment. 2001 forms part of the government's Smart Growth to sustain a strong economy, strong communities and a Background As another step in the province's Smart Growth strategy, the Minister of Municipal Affairs Housing will introduce legislation that would encourage the cleanup and revitalization of abandoned or contaminated lands lo1.own as brownfields. and BRO\VNFIELDS STATUTE LAW AMENDMENT ACT, 2001 Backgrounder Document d'informati on May 17,2001 ® Ontario 82 Community improvement plans The community improvement provisions of the Planning Act allow municipalities to provide for a broad range of community improvement activities, including brownfield remediation and redevelopment. If a mtU1icipa1ity has community improvement policies and designated areas for cOltl111uuity improvement in its official plan, it may issue grants or loans to encourage rehabilitation of lands and buildings in the community improvement area, including the remediation and redevelopment of brown field properties, The proposed legislation would amend community improvement provisions in the Planning Act to expedite brownfields proj ects, Planning processes Ensuring quality cleanup and accountability The proposed legislation would; · Introduce a number of quality assurance measures which include: sign-off by certified professionals, mandatory reporting to a site registry and an auditing process to ensure compliance witll the legislation and regulations; and · Enable regulations to establish the standards for certification of site cleanup professionals and support the site registry. · · · Clear rules for environmental liability The proposed legislation would: · Provide liability protection from future environmental orders for municipalities if taking actions for the purpose of a tax sa1e or actions related to other municipal responsibilities; Provide liability protection from future environmental orders for secured creditors while protecting interest in a property; Provide liability protection for a fiduciary in their personal capacity; Provide protection from environmenta1 orders for any person conducting an environmental investigation while acquiring interest in a property; Provide liability protectiOll from future environmental orders for owners who follow the prescribed site assessment and cleanup process which includes filing a record of site condition to the site registry and using a certified slte cleanup professional; and Maintain the Ministry's power to issue an environmental order in response to an environmental emergency, · · Enable regulations to provide clear rules for site assessment, cleanup and standards for contaminauts based on proposed land use (e.g. current cleanup criteria would become regulated standards); and Require the acceptance of a site specific risk assessment by the Ministry of the Environment and allows for conditions to be placed on the use of a property. 2 83 www.mah.gov.on.ca For more information visit Di.sponible Audrey Bennett Ministry of Municipal (416) 585-6072 enfi·ançai.s Affairs and Housing Mark Rabbior Ministry of the Environment (416) 314-6084 Alexandra Gillespie Minister's office Ministry of Municipal (416) 585-6932 Affairs and Housing BaIl)' Wilson Minister's Office Ministry of the Environment (416) 314-6739 Contacts -30- allow municipalities the freedom to choose whether they want to take ownership ofland in a failed tax sale situation and to enter on to land that is the subject of a failed tax sale to conduct an environmental assessment. . allow municipalities to freeze or cancel the municipal portion of the property tax on brownfield sites that are being remediated. With the approval of the Minister of Finance, municipalities would also be able to freeze or cancel the education portion of property taxes to help with the cleanup of contaminated properties. . The proposed legislation would: Brownfield projects often don't get off the ground because ofthe costs of cleaning up the sites The proposed legislation seeks to encourage owners of brown field sites to undertake site cleanup by providing them with property tax relief to assist in remediating their brownfield properties, Financing · · allow municipalities greater flexibility in designating community improvement project areas and in preparing community improvement plans to facilitate the cleanup and redevelopment of individual and scattered brownfield properties. speed up planning processes by eliminating the need for minister's approval of community improvement plans that do not involve financial assistance to businesses. allow municipalities to provide grants and loans to owners and tenants of brownfieJd properties to assist with cleanup of the properties. · The new legislation would: 3 www.mah.gov.on.ca. , 84 For more information, visit Existe aU$si Contacts: Alexandra Gillespie Minister' 5 office Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (416) 585-6072 enjrançais. Ministry of Municipal Diana Jardine Affairs and Housing (416) 585-7251 For more infonnation on the province's Smart Growth agenda, visit 'W.smartl!rowth.gov.on.ca Beginning May 18, members of the public can call 1-866-479-9780 or visit the website for a copy of an overview booklet called Get Engaged. in Ontario Smart Growth. -30- The public is invited to submit feedback by mail or through a new Web site created for Smart Growth. The issues and ideas raised through both methods of consultation will contribute to the government's strategy over the long term. Municipal leaders, demographers attend these meetings. and environmentalists are among the stakeholders invited to Consultations will take place in Peterborough, Kingston, Kitchener- Waterloo, Ottawa, Sudbury, North Bay, Brampton/Mississauga, Toronto, GTA North, Barrie, Orangeville, Thunder Bay, NiagaralHamilton, London, Windsor, Sault Ste. Marie and Durham, Starting on May 18 in Peterborough, Municipal Affairs and I-Iousing Minister Chris Hodgson or his parliamentary assistant, Morley Kells, will hear from stakeholders in 17 regions over a period of 20 days. In each region, a task force of area MPPs and representatives from various fields will lead the consultations. Smart Growth is the goovernment's long-tenn strategy for promoting and managing growth in ways that sustain a strong economy, build strong communities and promote a healthy environment. By holding consultations with community representatives, and inviting public input, the government is moving ahead with its strategy and meeting its commitment to consult with the people ofOntaJ:io, In order to hear the views iTom as many people as possible on its strategy for Smart Growth, the province is hOlding a round of 17 regIOnal consultations with stakeholders and is launching a new Web site inviting public input, PROVINCE SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON ONTARIO SMART GROWTH For Immediate Release May 172001 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Ministêre des Affaires municipales et du Logement Backgrounder Document d'information ® Ontario 85 Stay development applications before the Ontario Municipal Board involving lands on the Oak Ridges Moraine, and prevent the OMB from issuÌ11g orders with respect to such applications. Stop anyone from applying for an official plan or zoning bylaw amendment plan of subdivision approval involving land on the Oak Ridges Moraine; or Stop municipalities from adopting or approving official plans, official plan amendments, zoning bylaws or plans of subdivision involving land on the Oak Ridges Moraine; . As part ofthe province's Smart Growth strategy, the proposed Oale Ridges Moraine Act, 2001, would, if approved by the Legislature: · .(!$ Jr[Q,.(ÛneA ct 2flOl Tb~_OakR.id Because the moraine IS a rich resource of sand and gravel, it has become one of the main sources for the aggregate industry serving the Greater Toronto Area, · The Moraine provides a natural habitat for sensitive and threatened plant and animal species not found elsewhere in the Greater Toronto Area, · The Oak Ridges Moraine contains the largest concentration of headwater streams in the Greater Toronto Area. The Morame acts as a recharge area for groundwater. · Sixty-five per cent of the area of the Oak Ridges Area. · Moraine It crosses 34 municipalities in three regions (Peel, York and Durham) and four counties (Duffenn, Simcoe, Peterborough, and Northumberland) and the City of Kawartha Lakes. lies within the Greater Toronto The Oak Ridges Moraine is an Irregular ridge of sandy hills stretching 160 kiIometres from the Trent River in the east to the Niagara Esca¡pment in the west. es M9X11ine The SMART GROWTH AND THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE May 17, 2001 Backgrounder Document d'information ® Ontario 86 www.mah.gov.on.ca For more information visit DisPQnible enfrançais Contact: Audrey Beunett Provincial Planning and Environmental Services Branch Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (416) 585-6072 -30- · When the consultation is The consultation will include round table discussions with stakeholders, including environmental groups, developers, municipalities, resource interests and members of the public. It will build on what the government has already heard and the extensive work already done. done, a clear action plan will be finalized. · The moratorium would permit consultation on what parts of the moraine should be protected and how they should be protected · The provisions of the Act, if passed, would apply from the day of first legislation and would sunset six months after it is enacted. 2 reading of the 2 87 Oak Ridges Moraine Our third step toward Smart Growlh would put a temporary halt to development on the Oak Ridges Moraine. The province believes that now is the time to protect the Oak Ridges Moraine. The moraine is facing considerable development pressure, with a number of applications now in the pJanning process. If passed, the Oak Ridges Moraine Prote,tion Act, 2001, which I also int!Oduced in the legislature today, would allow the government to consult with stakeholders leading to an action plan to protect those parts of the moraine that need protection. 2 Municipal input will be essential to the sucCess of an Ontario Smart Growth strategy. I will be writing to you again shortly to provide you with more details On the consultations and our plans for getting your input and ideas on Smart Growth. Smart Growth Consultation Another key step is the province's Smart Growth consultations. Beginning May 18 and continuing through June 15, these province-wide round table discussions will involve experts and stakeholders, including municipal staff and politicians, with an interest in encouraging, managing and sustaining growth in Ontario. If approved by the legislature, the proposed law would remove the main barriers to brownfieJds cleanup and redevelopment. 11 would set out clear rulcs for Ihe cleanup of contaminated b!Ownficld sites to ensure that environmental standards are met and public health protected. It would also provide liability protection from future environmental orders for municipalities, Owners, lenders and devclopers involved with brownfieJd properties. And it would streamline planning processes to expedite brownfield projects - and help municipalities provide financial support for cleanup costs. Brownfields Our first key step toward Smart Growth would foster clean, healthy and dynamic communities, by encouraging the cleanup and revitalization of lands known as brownfields. The Brownfields Statute Law Amendment Act, 2001, which I introduced today, is the product of two years of consultation with stakeholders. Two steps involve legislation, which I introduced today. Another key step involves province-wide consultation on Smart Growth, which will be taking place in 17 communities across the province ovcr the nexl three weeks. I am writing to infonn you about three important steps the government is taking this forward on Ontario Smart Growth. weck to move To: Heads of Counci 17 May 200 777 Bay Street Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Tel (416) 585-7000 777 rue Bay Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Tél (418) 585-7000 Ministry of Municipal AffairS and Housing the Minister Ofliceof Ministère des Affaires munlcipales et du Logemen! Bureau du mlnlstre ~ii ~_f""" Onr,,+rIO Please Deliver To In Case of Transmission Difficulties The County of Elgin Please Call 416-863-2101 Chris Hodgson Minister :¿;2r' 88 Ontario Smart Growth rests on three pillars: a strong, growing and competitive economy; strong communities; and a healthy environment. The two pieces of legislation now before the house _ and the Smart Growth consultations - are important steps toward the achievement of those goals. For more information about these initiatives, I encourage to you visit the minislry's website, at wWW~.ITlªJl.,g,QV .Qn.~a. 2 89 For more information, please contact Jena Cameron, Senior Policy Analyst at or (613) 241-5221, ext. 299 camero fcm.ca This defence of municipal rights is extremely costly and therefore dependent upon the voluntary support of municipal govemments across Canada, large and small. Participating members have provided hundreds of thousands of dollars of legal and technical support in addition to their voluntary per capita contributions to FCM. Given the significance of the issues, the case may ultimately be appealed as far as the Supreme Court of Canada. If the CRTC decision prevails, municipal governments will effectively be required to subsidize telecoms through property tax revenues · · · hold that telecoms (telecommunication companies) using municipal lands were not subject to municipal requirements relating to the occupancy and use of municipal rights-of-way; hold that telecoms did not have to compensate municipal governments for the use of municipal lands; refuse evidence of the impact such payments would have on telecom business; and deny municipal governments the right to recover their full costs from telecoms on the ground that municipalities derive the bulk of their revenues from taxpayers · Aflera two-hour hearing on May 14th, three judges of the Court granted leave to FCM, the cities of Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Ottawa, and the Halifax Regional Municipality on all four grounds presented. On appeal, FCM will be entitled to argue that the CRTC was wrong to In February, FCM decided to appeal the rights-of-way decision. The Court asked for an oral hearing before deciding to grant leave The Federal Court of Appeal has agreed to hear FCM's appeal of a recent Canadian Radio- television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) decision on rights-of-way that severely infringed municipal constitutional and property rights. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has won an important victory in its fight to defend an attack on municipal property rights by telecommunications companies installing fibre optic cables under municipal streets and sidewalks Munic al Governments Wi nRi hts-of Wa Case Please Distribute to Members of Council and Senior Staff MEMBER ADVISORY Federation ofCaDadian Municipalities Fédém non œna.dienne des municipu.lités 24, rue Clarence Street Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5P3 TeLlTéL : (613) 241-5221 F.xlTéléc.: (613) 241-7440 www.fan.œ May 17,2001 Canadã ;J J/ij ~} 2000 û"""rr¡ M. Bourque Executive Correspondence Officer Î11 ,73, Yours sincerely, You may be assured that the views expressed in the resolution have been carefully considered. I am confident that the Honourable Lyle Vanclief, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, to whom you indicate you have already forwarded a copy of your correspondence, will also have appreciated receiving this information. On behalf ofthe Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, I would like to acknowledge receipt of your correspondence of April 11 , in which you endorsed a resolution of the Village ofMerrickville-Wolford regarding financial assistance for Canadian farmers. Dear Mrs. Heffren: Mrs. Sandra J. Heffren, Deputy County Clerk, County of Elgin, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario. N5R 5VI Office of the Cabinet du Prime Minister Premier ministre Ottawa, Canada K 1 A OA2 May 9, 2001 0'" ""'1 0-',~ h~1\ .~>'.", '" MAY 18 2001 el 393 University Ave., Suite 1701 (416) 971-9856 . fax: (416) 971-6191 Toronto, ON M5G 1E6 . email: amo@amo.munlcom.com Attachment 90 eu Pat Vanin Director Policy and Government Relations We wi We will be drawing on this impact information as we participate in the Walkerton Inquiry, Part 2 and our continuing discussions with Ministry of the Environment, at both a staff and political level. keep our members Informed of our work on this matter. Thank you foryour resolution. We have been documenting the fiscal impacts of this regulation and the overly prescriptive, "one-size fits all" approach. Attached is a recent letter to the Minister. May 15, 2001 Sandra J. Heffren Deputy Clerk County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, ON N5R 5V1 Dear Mrs. Heffren Re Water Regulation 459/00 "'Q'!"'"V \ ~. ,t 'i! ~ , MAY 18 ('\- '"1 ,...I~I ~J;,' ~,: ~.u 1\'1 SERVICES 2001 ^~r\ 1\ ISt11 ". c_) Association of Municipalities of Ontario tel 393 University Ave., Suite 1701 (416) 971-9856 . fax: (416) 971-6191 Toronto, ON M5G 1E6 . ema!l: amo@amo.munlcom.com 9 Your Assistant Deputy Minister, Doug Barnes, attended our recent Board meeting to talk about the Ministry's air quality initiatives and heard from our Board members about similar water system impacts that we discussed in our meeting. We also met with Minister Coburn on rural issues and this matter was raised with him as well. ./2 Minister, as mentioned, these actions cannot continue. We shared with you some of the significant cost impacts and I have attached some additional examples. Municipal governments as the default operator of these private water systems is not the solution. Notwithstanding any statement by MOE that it "understands that any licensed operators responsible for this water works will be operating a works that has not been certified and that has not undergone an engineering assessment" municipalities are being put in a position of tremendous liability. This unintended impact of the Regulation must be corrected immediately and I call on you to help us. I look forward to your response on this particular matter. We continue to hear some very alarming situations where private operators are walking away from their communal systems due to the cost of complying with the new provincial water regulation, and by so doing, are putting many rural and small urban municipalities in a very difficult position. We are also aware that MOE has ordered some municipalities to be the "interim" operators, not only to operate but also to provide for the engineering assessment of the water works. Thank you again for meeting with us recently on a number of environmental issues, including the impacts of the Drinking Water Regulation and the need to proceed expeditiously with a permanent waste diversion organization Dear Minister: Hon. Elizabeth Witmer Minister of Environment 135 SI. Clair Avenue West 12th Floor Toronto, ON M4V 1 P5 May / 1 2001 ~r' I~~Î ~ Association of Municipalities of Ontario OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT cc Attachment Hon. Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Hon. Dan Newman, Minister of Northern Development and Mines Hon. Brian Coburn, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Doug Barnes, Assistant Deputy Minister, Integrated Environmental Planning Division 9/ -If MOE t®1~ Ann Mulvale President Yours very sincerely, I had occasion at the Board meeting to discuss the permanent waste/product stewardship organization. The Board reconfirmed their support and desire to see speedy legislation. The Board recognized that both orders of government and the private sector have a shared interest in waste diversion and product stewardship, and that the Minister of the Environment has a key role to play in ensuring the ongoing evolution of successful waste diversion programs. The Board also felt that it was important that it maintain its current number of seats (4) on any new organization's Board, not only because the initial programs are clearly focused on municipal waste program activity, but also recognizing that other waste issues impact our communities. In fact, AMO has advocated that used tires should be a priority issue because of the potential hazards that their storage can bring to a community. We look forward to this legislation being introduced so that we can see the hard work of the WDO realized and that we can get on with making a better future. Hon. Elizabeth Witmer Minister of Environment May 1, 2001 PaQe 2 cc Attachment Hon. Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Hon. Dan Newman, Minister of Northern Development and Mines Hon. Brian Coburn, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Doug Barnes, Assistant Deputy Minister, Integrated Environmental Planning Division 92 MOE ~~ Ann Mulvale President Yours very sincerely I had occasion at the Board meeting to discuss the permanent waste/product stewardship organization. The Board reconfirmed their support and desire to see speedy legislation. The Board recognized that both orders of government and the private sector have a shared interest in waste diversion and product stewardship, and that the Minister of the Environment has a key role to play in ensuring the ongoing evolution of successful waste diversion programs. The Board also felt that it was important that it maintain its current number of seats (4) on any new organization's Board, not only because the initial programs are clearly focused on municipal waste program activity, but also recognizing that other waste issues impact our communities. In fact, AMO has advocated that used tires should be a priority issue because of the potential hazards that their storage can bring to a community. We look forward to this legislation being introduced so that we can see the hard work of the WDO realized and that we can get on with making a better future. Hon. Elizabeth Witmer Minister of Environment May 1 , 2001 PaQe 2 · · · 2. · The cost of private communal systems complying with new drinking water requirements: In many rural areas, and in small subdivisions, private operators run communal systems. Some of these are very informal arrangements. With the requirements of the new water regulation applying equally to these systems, many private operators are walking away from their systems because of the costs, leaving households with no alternative water source. The MOE's position is that those on private systems are responsible for their own waterworks. Some residents expect their municipality to take over the systems. In some cases, MOE regional staff are issuing orders to municipalities to take over these systems, on an interim or a permanent basis. This has significant liability and cost implications for municipalities. If no other operator is found, the only other choice is for each household to drill its own well, at a cost of approximately $10,000. The higher the number of wells drilled into each aquifer, the higher the chances of contamination. .../2 93 · The cost of small hit are: those smaller systems serving areas with few water connections, as spreading the cost amongst fewer customers means a higher rate increase per household; those municipalities whose water service is made up of a number of smaller systems (rather than a single system). For these systems, the cost of any new operationai requirements must be multiplied by the number of systems serving the municipality. This means some municipalities are facing 5-10 times the operational costs that other municipalities are facing. · Two principal 1 mpacts impacts are causing considerable concern water systems municipal systems complying with new drinking water requirements n areas with smaller Hardest Unintended These are only operational costs. They do not include the costs where required for upgrades needed to the system, such as new instrumentation, new filtration, chlorination back-up systems, etc. Many of the new requirements, such as more regular reporting, and public access to reporting data make sense. However, some of the new requirements come at a considerable cost: · a wider range and more frequent testing parameters. Some municipalities are particularly concerned with mandatory quarterly testing for parameters such as pesticides and PCBs, regardless of previous presence of either in the water source. salary for a full-time operator 7 days a week, minimum $30,000 per year, plus overtime costs. mandatory operator training-costs include replacement staff while operator is on training. mandatory requirement to send water samples to an accredited lab for analysis, estimated by one municipality to cost approximately $600 per connection in the smallest systems. mandatory requirement to engage an independent engineering consultant every three years to review the water treatment operations; cost of a new certificate of approval for all treatment systems. · · · · · All water systems, whether private or municipal, that service over five households, must meet the same requirements. In effect, a private subdivision with 10 households must meet the same monitoring, testing and reporting requirements as the Region of Peel This is the first comprehensive reguiation of drinking water operations. Prior to the regulation, water operators were required to meet the conditions of their systems' certificate of approval, and drinking water was expected to meet the provincial drinking water quality objectives. The Drinking Water Protection Reguiation was introduced in August 2000. While it website for public comment, it was enacted simultaneously. It therefore has not stakeholder comment. was posted on the EBR been revised based on Unintended Background Impacts of the Drinking Water Protection Regulation 93 -/1 §mall Municipal Svstems · In Oro-Medonte, whose public water system serves only about 2,500 of its 16,000 residents, operational costs have increased dramatically because the pUblic system is made up of 11 separate systems. Anticipated costs for alarm system and back-up chlorinator per system- $21,000, totaling $231,000. New quarterly testing requirements cost 10-15 times more, and now stand at $6000-$7,000 for each system. in Howick Township, increased operational requirements due to the new regulation, including daily and quarterly testing, increased electricity costs, cost of the Engineer's report, and daily monitoring, will cost an added $19,000. This represents a five-fold increase in operational costs, an increase per household of $760 per year. There are 25 households on the Sy~tÐ!""! In Billings Twp, the cost of the new regulation is estimated to be $1 ,000 per household for the 150 users of the system. Property owners serviced by the municipal systems in the former Amabel Township (South Bruce Peninsula) may be facing water rate increases of almost 300%, as a result of the regulation. Rates are expected to increase from $380 per year to almost $1 ,100 per year. Oxenden in Grey County has had to raise its water rate by 50% solely due to the new provincial water testing requirements. Drinking water system operating costs are expected to go up 24% in Central Manitoulin, and 21% in Assiginack, to comply with the new drinking water regulation. New operational costs for the Village of Bayfield for staff conducting new testing requirements consumed 1/3 of its water reserve fund in 2000. This represented a $5-6,000 in-year hit. · · · · · · private Communal Svstems · MOE Owen Sound district office staff have ordered that a communal well in Elsinore used by four households and a community centre must meet the new drinking water regulation requirements. Residents must either absorb the cost of the upgrade, approximately $100,000 ($20,000 for each party), or drill their own wells at $10,000 a piece. Operational costs of a private communal system serving 14 households in the Township of West Grey have increased due to the new regulation from $420 to $4,061 per household Iyr. The City of Quinte West has been ordered by the MOE to take over the operations of a private communal waterworks system serving a mobile home park, on an interim basis. This means that a municipal licensed operator will be operating a system that has not been certified by MOE and that is not currently in compliance with the new water regulation, posing a significant liability risk for the municipality. Cost recovery for this service may also prove challenging. Staff from Waterloo Region believe that the cost of assuming responsibility for private communal systems abandoned by their owners could run into the millions of dollars, to bring the systems into compliance with the new drinking water regulation. · · · The following examples best ustrate the unintended impacts of the drinking water regulation Examples ofthe Impacts The unintended impacts have been raised at a staff level with a number of ministries, including MOE. Ministry officials advise that they do not know how many of the private communal systems there are in Ontario. However, based on recent circumstances, it is clear that municipal governments cannot afford to take on these systems nor should they be put in the position of accepting the related liability. The Province is the responsible body and municipal governments are not it by default. If this happens, it changes the service relationship upon which the LSRlCRF is based 94 ~mall Municipal Svstems · In Oro-Medonte, whose public water system serves only about 2,500 of its 16,000 residents, operational costs have increased dramatically because the public system is made up of 11 separate systems. Anticipated costs for alarm system and back-up chlorinator per system- $21,000, totaling $231,000. New quarterly testing requirements cost 10-15 times more, and now stand at $6000-$7,000 for each system. In Howick Township, increased operational requirements duelo the new regulation, including daily and quarterly testing, increased electricity costs, cost of the Engineer's report, and daily monitoring, will cost an added $19,000. This represents a five-fold increase in operational costs, an increase per household of $760 per year. There are 25 households on the SY.f'tÐ!""' In Billings Twp, the cost of the new regulation is estimated to be $1 ,000 per household for the 150 users of the system. Property owners serviced by the municipal systems in the former Amabel Township (South Bruce Peninsula) may be facing water rate increases of almost 300%, as a result of the regulation. Rates are expected to increase from $380 per year to almost $1,100 per year. Oxenden in Grey County has had to raise its water rate by 50% solely due to the new provincial water testing requirements, Drinking water system operating costs are expected to go up 24% in Central Manitoulin, and 21 % in Assiginack, to comply with the new drinking water regulation. New operational costs for the Village of Bayfield for staff conducting new testing requirements consumed 1/3 of its water reserve fund in 2000. This represented a $5-6,000 in-year hit. · · · · · · private Communal Svstems · MOE Owen Sound district office staff have ordered that a communal well in Elsinore used by four households and a community centre must meet the new drinking water regulation requirements. Residents must either absorb the cost of the upgrade, approximately $1 00,000 ($20,000 for each party), or drill their own wells at $10,000 a piece. Operational costs of a private communal system serving 14 households in the Township of West Grey have increased due to the new regulation from $420 to $4,061 per household Iyr. The City of Quinte West has been ordered by the MOE to take over the operations of a private communal waterworks system serving a mobile home park, on an interim basis. This means that a municipal licensed operator will be operating a system that has not been certified by MOE and that is not currently in compliance with the new water regulation, posing a significant liability risk for the municipality. Cost recovery for this service may also prove challenging. Staff from Waterloo Region believe that the cost of assuming responsibility for private communal systems abandoned by their owners could run into the millions of dollars, to bring the systems into compliance with the new drinking water regulation. · · · The following examples best ustrate the unintended impacts of the drinking water regulation Examples of the Impacts The unintended impacts have been raised at a staff level with a number of ministries, including MOE. Ministry officials advise that they do not know how many of the private communal systems there are in Ontario. However, based on recent circumstances, it is clear that municipal governments cannot afford to take on these systems nor should they be put in the position of accepting the related liability. The Province is the responsible body and municipal governments are not it by default. If this happens, it changes the service relationship upon which the LSRlCRF is based. 95 ./2 The Ontario Grain Stabilization Payment exceeds the province's 40% commitment under the cost-shared Federal-Provincial Framework Agreement on Agricultural Safety Nets signed last July. Ontario's contribution will trigger $104 million in assistance from the federal government. We are working with the federal government to determine the best way to deliver these funds. In addition, Premier Mike Harris announced a one-time $90 million payment to grain and oilseed producers on March 28, 2001 which was intended to help grain and oilseed producers plant crops this spring. This payment also helped address the effects of high subsidy levels provided by other jurisdictions, such as the United States and the European Union. First, let me say that I appreciate the concern of the West Elgin Council for the plight of local farmers in your area. I understand that the subsidies provided by other jurisdictions have had an impact on the performance of the agricultural sector in this province, and I am working with leaders in the agricultural industry to address this situation. Thank you for you letter which was forwarded to me by Mr. Steve Peters, Middlesex-London. I would like to take this opportunity to respond. MPP, Elgin- Dear Ms. Ms. Joanne Groch, B.A., CMO Administrator/Clerk- Treasurer The Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line Box 490 Rodney, Ontario NOL 2CO Groch: CO!¡¡~1Y OF ELGIN K'f"n~"h"M1"t"ò .., '-,¡¡.." ¡,~<~ f'"·.... ;."g...,,~ i ~' ,,,,)I~...,,-, MAY 1 6 2001 2001 Queen's Park, Ontario MSS 183 MAY 18 Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ~ Ontario Ministre de !' Agriculture, de I' Alimentation et des Affaires rurales 96 The Honourable Lyle Vanclief, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Mr. G. Knutson, MP, Elgin-Middlesex-London Mr. Steve Peters, MPP, Elgin-Middlesex-London County of Elgin Sincerely, Thank you again for I hope that these comments address your concerns. Please be assured that the province of Ontario recognizes the importance of agriculture to the provincial economy. writing to me on this important topic. I realize that the Ontario Grain Stabilization Payment is a short-term solution. Certainly, long-term solutions that eliminate the need for ad hoc payments are required. I am working with Ontario's farm leaders to develop a "made-in-Ontario" safety net strategy that will eliminate the need for ad hoc assistance and help the agricultural sector be more competiti ve. I believe that ongoing discussions with farm leaders, producers and the federal govemment will help guarantee that the needs of Ontario farmers are met. However, we also need more action from the federal government to reduce unfair subsidies in other countries through successful negotiations at the World Trade Organization. 2 97 The time between May 18 and August 3 allows those companies selling door-to-door (direct sellers) time to change their business practices and forms to ensure that the contracts they provide to consumers contain the necessary infonnation. /2 Stage two - August 3, 2001 · The cooling off period will be extended to apply to all sales made at the consumer's home, whether the goods are delivered or services are provided at the time of sale or afterwards, and regardless of whether payment is made in full or in parr. The only exception to the cooling off period is in a case of emergency home repairs, and then the consumer mUSt have approached the seller and have requested the services to be provided within 10 days of receiving the wrinen contract. Consumers may cancel any direct sales contract if goods within 30 days of the date promised. All direct sales contracts must include: a description of the item and price, delivery dates and charges, start and completion dates, and the buyer and seller's name and address. · · · are not received or services not provided Stage one - May 18,2001 · The 10-day cooling off period takes effect. This applies only to goods or services worth $50 or more that are no¡ delivered at the time of sale or paid in full at the time of purchase. Changes to the Consumer Pro¡ecrion Acr "Consumers now have a 10-day cooling off period for door-to-door sales worth $50 or more when their ITom step becomes the marketplace," said Sterling. "As well as increasing consumer protection, this will boos! confidence in direct sellers, eDhance profitability for ethical businesses and harmonize standards across the country." will be implemented in two stages: TORONTO - Increased protection for consumers who shop at their doors begins today, Minister of Consumer and Business Services Nonn Sterling. ONTARIO BOOSTS CONSUMER PROTECTION WITH NEW 10-DAY COOLING OFF PERIOD announced For Immediate Release May 18, 2001 Ministry of Consumer and BU5iness ServicÐS Ministùre des Services aux consommateuts 8t aux entreprises News Release Communiqué Please Deliver To In Case of Transmission Difficulties The County of Elgin Please Call 416-863-2101 ® Ontario 2 Consumers will have the option of canceling the contract up to a year after signing it if the company doesn't provide the required information and the business could be required to refund any fees or payments made within that period, "The changes provide improved consumer protection by increasing the cooling off period from 48 hours to 10 days." "They will allow for harmonization of standards across Canada, important in door- to-door selling, which makes laws easier for consumers and businesses to understand in today's mobile society and provides clarity for the many fums that operate in a number of jurisdictions," said Sterling. -30- Contacts: Carol-Lynn Lepard Brian Kelcey Ministry of Consumer and Business Services Minister's Office (416) 326-8537 (416) 326-3001 Disponible en jrQ/!çais For more infonnation visit WWW.ccr.gOY,on.ca 98 Friends of the Games 2001 Canada Summer Games Alliance Council Information available at Administrative Services (Clerk's Dept.) 1 St. Thomas 2001 Games Meeting Minutes (May 9,2001) 2 Canada Games Brick Program Correspondence and Pledge Donation Form Same bat time, same bat place. Next Meeting June 3th 12. 13 Ext 146 Local press St-.Thomas Volunteer Frank will approach to see if they are willing to run involvement. He will also invite them to the venue orientation stswill be sent to you either electronically or via Canada Post. some stories on the 200 I sessions 7. 8. 9. 10. 11 6. 4. 5. 3. 2. Games and Previous minutes - it should be noted that security will be identified by either an armband or button during the games. Opening ceremonies will see the teams piped in only. No parade associated with opening ceremonies. Towing - process will be that the security will make the required announcement regarding the vehicle and if no action is taken the appropriate towing company will be called. Handicap parking - 31 spots are required. It should be noted that the existing CAD indicates that there are 18 handicap-parking spots. There is currently signage on these sites. Signage will be required for the remaining designated spots. A note will be sent to Blanch Mercier to have her identify all signage requests for Doug Tarry in order to determine what is still outstanding. Prime - Marlo Daniel CASS - requires a "Welcome" center site. It was identified that it would probably be near the box office location. One FRS or cell phone is also required. Communications - all present at the meeting will be trained on their respective equipment in order to train their volunteers. All equipment as been assigned, see matrix attached. Environmental presentation - Janie Nichol Sports Results - Dave Scidmore Merchandising - Shoppers Drug Mart on Elm Street in St. Thomas is selling Games clothing CAD update - Chris Morrissey - updates will be available for venue orientation Volunteer update - Deb Mountenay - Venue Orientation is June 5,6th and 7'" for Doug Tarry Complex. Start time is 6:00pm. Before scheduling your volunteers please contact Frank Lattanzio at 663.7463 1. Susan Legg Any Peters George Bell Ellenita Bell Joy Dawdy Sylvia Roach Chris Morrissey Paul Lovelock Colleen Smith Attendance Hank Zehr Linda Lauzon Bob Massecar Daniel Pare Pat Shakir Bill Berger Gary Houghton Chris Stinson Marcia Gartly Shirl Kosky Dave Scidmore Tim Whitesel Jamie Martelle Tracy Wolley Lynda Knight Cindy Denstedt Janie Nichol Frank Lattanzio Marlo Daniel 2001 Games Minutes St.Thomas May 9, 2001 Name Al Bod William Berger Ellenita Bell Catherine Bishop Joy Dawdy Lori Da Silva Marlo Daniel Cindy Denstedt Audrey Decker Counie Goold Marcia Gartly Bob Hammersley Gary Houghton Frank Lattanzio Deb Mountenay Dianne Morgan Janie Nicol Daniel Pare Darryl Pinnell Jacques Roy Dave Scidmore Sports Results Language Services Security Scidclan(âJ,hotmail.com Dpinnell(âJ,police.st- thomas.on.ca F 631.3669 H 963.3153 H 633.8366 W 631.1224.151 H 633.8803 W 631.5011 Language Services W 663.7719 H 668.5223 W 6633.1762 Box Office Protocol Venue Leader & Fit Out Volunteer & Pageantry DmorganúD.citv.st- thomas.on.ca Janie.nichol(âJ,bell.ca Dm(aJ localboard.on .ca Mgmt Marketing Venue Mgmt & Fit Out Medical ~rtl internet.look.ca Services Medical Medical Audradecker@þotmail.com H 663.5613 W 485.1732.299 H 633.0667 W 631.2020.2407 H 644.1097 W 631.1981 W 438.6192 H 633.7463 W 631.1680.146 H 631.5024 W 672.3499 H 633.4119 W 633.7112 Flattanzio(âJ,citv.st- thomas.on.ca Bob"@Stthomaschamber.on.ca Ghou..gþton@gillon.ca Communications Box Office Environmental Marlo.daniel(âJ,bell.ca Cmdensted!@!nmm.com H 663.6403 F 633-3014 W 675.5532 H 644.0325 W 663.4864 VIP Services Sport Technical Ldasilva(âJ,ivev.uso.ca Cbishoelgin- 1ibrarv CQuntV.on.ca Pdaw<,ly@]1-r-online.com Transportation Volunteer Co-Ord Field of Play VIP Services Division Marketing E-mail/address AI(âJ,stthomascham ber.on.ca Wberger 38(âJ,vahoo.com EJillres(âJ,svmpatico.ca W 631.1460 Phone W 631.1981 W 451.4578 H 631.9949 Hank Zehr Tim Whitesel Bob Massecar Shirl Kosky George Bell Chris Morrissey Tracy Woolley Lynda Knight Jamie Martelle Susan Legg Pat Shakir Janet Muscutt Colleen Smith Sylvia Roach Chris Stinson Amy Peters Linda Lauzon Volunteers CASS Llauzon 1 06!â1,hotmai1.com Games Office Muscutt!âl,execulink.com Ckkk!âl,execulink.com Svlvia roach!âl,vmca.ca Sctinson@~tegh.on.ca 631.2030. ext 2246 663.7256 Needs Assessment isC@iWlden.net Shakirs!âl,execulink.com 631.8465 F - 289.0601 CASS VIP Services Games Office Results - Sports Shstthomas!âl,odvssev.on.ca Lockes!âl,tvdsb.on.ca Martelle!âl,200 1 canadagames.c om Equipment Games Office Bobmassecar!âl,aol.com Skoskv!âl,elginhealth.on.ca Expres!âl,svmpatico.ca Morrissevc!âl,200 1 canadagame s.com 631.9949 Security Technology Media Ssgtzehr!âl,hotmaJl.com Timwhitesel@hotmail.com 631.7731 W63l 1224 -- -------------- ----- ---~"----~ ---- -------~ - ----- -- ---------------- Doug Tarry Softball Complex St- Thomas Communications Division Prime Location Needs Assioned Venue Mgmt Frank Lattanzio N/A One (1) celi phone One (1) celi phone Linguistic Services Jacques Roy TBD Two (2) FRS radios Two (2) FRS radios Admin and Finance Janet Muscutt Venue Op's Centre One (1) fax line One (1) fax line between diamonds 4 Two (2) phone lines wi sets Two (2) phone lines wlsets and 5 (first base side of diamond 5, on grass in trailer) Media Bob Massecar Between diamonds 1 Fax accessible Fax Access at VOC and 2 behind the play Two (2) phone lines wlset Two (2) phone lines wlset arealoutdoor structure Merchandising Lynda Mcintyre Outside tent/tent trailer One (1) phone line wlset One (1) phone line wlset (behind home plate of One(1) phone line for interac One (1) modem line diamond 4 - across from mtce building on cement pad) Results Dave Scidmore Tent trailer - behind One (1) fax line Fax access at VOC home plate of diamond One (1) phone line wi set One (1) phone line wlset 4 - on cement pad againt One (1) data line mtce building Security Daryli Pinneli St. Josephs High School Two (2) celi phones/911 use Two (2) celi phones 1911 use Sports Operations Control Four (4) FRS radios Four (4) FRS radios Across Bill Martin One (1) phone line wlset One (1) phone line wlset parkway between diamonds 4 and 3. Division Prime Location Needs Assioned Technology Tim Whitesel TDB One (1) fax line Fax access at VOC Medical - Spectactor Marcia Gartly Mtce building - door Fax accessiblity Fax access at VOC Connie Adams off of short hali marked Two (2) cell phones One (1) cell phone "Officials" Two (2) FRS radios Two (2) FRS radios Medical - Athletes St- Josephs High Schooi Fax accessibility Fax access at VOC Fixed Doping Control Center Sports Operations Control Box Office TBD One (1) FRS radio One (1) FRS radio BiIi Berger Venue Op's Center Four (4) FRS radios Three (3) FRS radios One (1) cell phone Janie Nichol Entrance between diamonds One (1) phone wlset OR One (1) phone line wlset Cindy Denstedt 1 and 5 cell phone One (1) modem line One (1) interac line Collen Smith Welcome Center TBD One (1) cell phone One (1) cell phone Tracy Woolley Sports Services Transportation CASS TOTAL 5 Cellular phones 12 FRS radios One Fax line 8 Phones lines wfsets 2 Modems It should be noted that the pedestal is on third base side of diamone five (5) has no spare. New cable will not be placed underground but will have to be aerial to 'outdoor' structures. Venue Events DOC Indoor/Outdoor Venue Capacity Box Office Requirements Yes/No - Requirement Description # Needed Procurement Installation Douglas J. Tarry Complex (INk 1) Softball 5 Outdoor 3000 BO Sales Kiosks / Windows Space Requirements Yes - kiosk 1 VMFO VMFO Number of Windows Yes 2 Not Required Not Required Tables NO 0 VMFO VMFO Stools approx 3' Yes 2 VMFO VMFO Safe Yes 1 Finance / Admin VMFO Office Supplies / Admin Kit Yes 1 Finance / Admin VMFO POS Technology / Equipment Web-Enabled Computers No 0 Not Required Not Required Communications Yes - Telephone or 2-way Radio 1 Logistics - Communications VMFO Data Lines Yes 1 VMFO VMFO Cash Boxes Yes 1 VMFO VMFO Debit Machine Yes 1 Box Office VMFO MOP Preliminary Rnd Cash and Debit (Possibly Visa, Mastercard, etc) N/A N/A N/A MOP Medal Rnd Cash and Debit (Possibly Visa, Mastercard, etc) N/A N/A N/A Controlled Entrances Spectator Entrances Yes 1 VMFO VMFO Spectator Chutes Yes - # depends on setup approx 2 VMFO VMFO Spectator Counters Yes - depends on # of entrance chutes 4 Box Office Box Office Venue Access Control Yes - Security at controlled entrances ? Logistics - Security Logistics - Security ExceptionNIP Gate Yes - Wheelchair and VIP access 1 VMFO VMFO Ticket Stub Drop Box Yes - depends on # of entrance chutes approx 2 VMFO VMFO Seating Areas Accessible Seating (See FAG) Yes 30 VMFO VMFO Non-Competing Athlete Seating (2% - Min 25) Yes 60 VMFO VMFO Media Seating Areas (Min 10) Yes 15 VMFO VMFO VIP Seating Areas Yes ? VMFO VMFO Obstructed Views No 0 not required not required Seat Kills No 0 not required not required Signage YeslTlCKETS 1 Marketing / Logistics VMFO Help us make these Games the best ever by pledging your tax-deductible donation today! Community donations are urgently needed to support the costs of sports facilities like the new stadium and Canada Games Aquatic Centre - facilities that will benefit our communities for years to come. Donations will also be used to help accommodate, feed and transport the 5,000 Canada Games athletes when they arrive August II, 2001. Our Canada Games Brick Program provides a wonderful opportunity to permanently recognize your support, Why not engrave the names of As a dedicated volunteer for the Games, it's likely that you were with us in 1997 as we lined the streets in hope of winning the Games bid. Thank you for being such an important part of the Games through your extensive volunteer participation. We also need your participation in another very important aspect of the Games - ensuring that the necessary funding to put on the Games is in place. Now that the Games are only three months away, the dreams and hopes of that May day are about to become very real as almost 5000 young athletes from 650 communities across Canada converge on our Alliance cities of London, St. Thomas, Grand Bend and Woodstock. Whether competing or not, local athletes, like 14 year old Midori Rutledge, are excited about the Games. 'I get to set a lot of my personal goals as 1 see these athletes compete and know that I might be part of the <¡James ~ome day.' Mido¡i's mother, Sharon, a fonner Games competitor, ,Olympic gymnast, and 11 Londoner, appreciates that community sþortsfacility improve"ineÌJtswiH"cöntinue- the legacy for future generations.' So why did so many of us, as residents ofthe Alliance Communities, line London's downtown streets on that miserable, rainy day May I, 1997 to convince the Canada Games Council that our communities should host the 2001 Summer Games? Why are the Games so important to us? It's simple. The Games represent the importance and potential of the spirit of sportsmanship, the accomplishment of teamwork and partnership, the personal rewards of hard work and diligence, and perhaps most importantly, the celebration of a lifestyle that holds the spirit of competition and physical well-being at its core. Mªy I, 2001 Catherine Bishop 450 Sunset Dr St Thomas, ON N5R 5VI Dear Catherine, "d /1' II ·,'yn . L. l. . , i I'" ....._~ L_..J I iji L/ I1AY 'ruL@f?rJr] r" i0 ,; 1 g 20m . ~ C5fnêniilS;¿tiliê:f9;}I?J1eS /J)'" ~ 62ef,AJ1l~éle·raeÌlÐ 'it """ '.-" "^."....:"'>,'-,'\:\,_,.....,.,":.,".'.':,..-"':;~,,.,,.""c.". ~~ Libby(Þowler Co-Chair, 2001 London Alliance Host Society Phil Bowman Co-Chair, 2001 London Alliance Host Society (jjlI,~ Yours sincerely, Please support the Canada Games questions about our donations program you can contact Thank you for your consideration. by completing the attached donation form. Rosie Triebner at If you have other 1-800-423-9631 your entire family, your team, or co-workers. This is your chance yourself and for your community to leave a personal legacy for It' ;, ~ Wésn Friends of-the Games¡ The--UnivefsityofWestèrn- Onfo_rioiAlo,r1')niWësteni 1163 Richmond SI., london, Ontorio N6A 3K6 Phone: (519) 661-2111 exl. 85297 Toll Free: 1-800-423-963 Fax: (519) 850-2465 Card # Exp.Date I I I I i Ceritre; Name SIreet :ity 'rovince - " '" ¡ends of the Gomes reserves the right te fino PGSla ,d Sam Please engrave the following on my personalized bri!k (Please print dearly) The tax'· can be a maximum 1 2 characters on each of The text· can be a maximum 12 characters on each of 3 lines indudin9_spacesJoca6" x 8" brick. text. Space In between words count as a character. line 1- line 2- line 3- 2 2 2 characters characters charocters OViso . 0 Ame(i~àn E~ aN · leave a special message lor fulure generations · honour the memory of a loved one -give a brick as a special gift · celebrate a wedding, anniversary or graduation Make your mark now. Support your community by making a donation of $20 10 Ihe Friends of Ihe Games, and your personal message will be permanently displayed on a brick! AA.. affimdr.>#1.'··.;h;;~æmes I'" ~ ~A¡f¡is.dœ:dðtl5lJ . ,.. \::"J Y....,...". .q,. ~~ Imagine going 10 the 2001 Canada Summer Games and seeing your name on Ihe interlocking brick pathway leading up to the new stadium. Be a permanent part of the best Games ever. · celebrate your tamily name, sports team, or dub Be innovative! RANDALL R. MILLARD C.A.o./Chk Email: clerk@township.malahide.on.ca Colll"-!) TD ",q2-!ifD' Ema Cl-t'I- A(? WILSON Treasurer treasurer@township.malahide.on.ca SUSAN E. Copy - David Hartley, Road Superintendent C:\MyFiles\diana's files\Randy 2001\elgin county - may 18.wpd TD/V Yours very truly, TOWNSHIP OF MALAHIDE a~ R. MILLARD, C.A.O./CLERK THAT Malahide Township Council approves the Report and Summaries of Clayton Watters, County of Elgin Manager of Engineering Services, "Three Year Maintenance Reconciliation for County Roads" THAT Malahide Township Council approves the Report and attached schedules of Clayton Watters, County of Elgin Manager of Engineering Services, "Speed Zones on Elgin County Roads". THAT Malahide Township Council approves the Report and attached schedules of Clayton Watters, County of Elgin Manager of Engineering Services, "Road Maintenance Allocations Based on Traffic Volumes". Please be advised that Malahide Township Council passed the following Resolutions on May 2001 17, RE: Malahide Approval of 3 Reports prepared by C. Watters. Dear Sirs: County of Elgin, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario. N5R 5Vl May 18.2001 MAY 22 2001 Township of MALAHIDE 87 John Street South, Aylmer, Ontario N5H 2C3 Telephone: (519) 773-5344 Fax: (519) 773-5334 Emaii: malahide@township.malahide.on.ca www.township.malahide.on.ca ¡;; 1a ß,f"v cor· <'0°/ .Jo'¡:¡þ ..IJ/'fl / µ . (/'-'" 0' Encl. KL:kf Ken Loveland Clerk Treasurer Administrator Yours truly, ~ The Council of the Municipality ofthe Dutton/Dunwich supports the proposed change and therefore passed the following resolution. The Council ofthe Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich reviewed the proposal submitted by the County of Elgin to amend the formula used to calculate payment made to the Lower Tiers for maintaining County Roads at their recent meeting. ProDosed Traffic Based Method ofPa Rd. Maintenance. Dear Mark: Attention: County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. llhornas, ()ntario N5R 5Vl Mark McDonald COUNCILLORS Peter Hentz R.R. 1, Wallacetown NOL 2MO Elizabeth Kornaker 176 Nancy 51. Dutton NOL1JO LetaWest R.R. 3, Dutton NOL1JO May 18,2001 DEPUTY MAYOR Bonnie Vowel 259 Mary 51. Dutton NOL1JO MAY 22 2001 MAYOR Rien Van Brenk R.R. 1, Fingai NOL1KO CLERK-TREASURER ADMINiSTRATOR Ken Loveland }Vlunicipality of DuttonlDunwich Box 329, 199 Main StreØ, DUTTON. ONTARIO. NOL 1J0 Telephone 762-2204 Fax No. 762-2278 ~ltIEREBY DECLARE 1HIS TO BE A - AND EXACT coPY or: THE ORIGINAL OOCU~~ ... ~J - ,Clerk, Mun. 01 DuiionlDunwich THE MUNICIPALITY OF DUTTON/DUNWICH '- ~J MOVED BY - I ' 1(. SECONDED BY I DATE~ THAT 1,--// ~yf; , t.': c-JL u. ..-. .c:--. "":I ( ( I Y"<>- ~ '\;:-:~ ~) ^ ( .. ? I, , . ..-7- ; CARRIED Mayorc~. ~ ó/r>o I May-28-01 03:58P St Thomas & Oist C oT C 519-631-0466 P.Ol '< S1: THOMAS & DISTRICT CHAMBER QECOMMERCE - Fax Transmission To: Mark McDonald Company: County of Elgin Fax: 633-7661 From: Jennifer Kelly Pages: 3 including cover Date: Monday, May 28, 2001 Re: Free Enterprise Dinner & A wards - Hi Mark. Attached is the information regarding the upcoming Free Enterprise Dinner. Please let me know how many tickets you will need. Sandy ordered 5 last year. 555 Talbot Street Call: 519-631-1981 Fax: 519-631-0466 51. Thomas, ON N5P 1C5 E·mall: mail@stthomaschamber.on.ca Visit our Web Site: WWW.stthomsschamber.on.cs 5/28/0 C-NEWS 13USINESS BEFORE BUSINESS - The Chamber is launching a new initiative Members seeking solid sales leads and key business contacts. Groups of 15 _ 20 reps from Mcmber-bu.~inesses will meet for 60 ßÚnutes once every 2 weeks. It's networking without the ¡¡-ms. Meetings will include a light breakfast. Cost is minimal - just $10 to register and $5 per meeting to cover our costs. Particí pation is open to all Mcmbcrs but restricted to one person per group from each business category. For example: onc rcal cstate, one bank, one law finn, etc. For full details please call Karen Smith at the Chambcr, 631-1981 Rxt. 22. is sent to Members of the St. Thomas & District ChamberofConun~e GOLF DAY - The first of our two annual Members' Golf Days comes up soon at Union's Sl. Thomas Golf & Country CJub. Thursday June 7 marks our 27th Annual Membcrs' Golf Day at Union, and it's a nrst-class event with the number of players strictly limited to assurc cvcryone a premium experience on one of Southwestern Ontario's best courses. Registration is opcn now. same price as last ycar at $175 per playcr including cart, dinner, prizes and more. Call Program Co-Ordinator Cathy OOIDS to book a foursome at 631-1981 Extension 27. Hurry. space is limitcd to 2S foursomes and tilling quickly. FREE ENTERPRISE AWARDS PROGRAM - Thc Chamber will host Ontario's Deputy Prcmicr and Minister of Finance, Hon. Jim Flaherty, as keynote spcakcr in the 26th Annual Free Enterprise Awards program. Monday June 18, at St. Anne's Centre, the Chamber wi1l host (his special annual cclcbration. It's the "Oscars" of local business, honouring the accomplishments of entrepreneurs throughout our market and providing Members the opportunity to meet and hcar a kcynotc spcaker representing one the of major forces in and on area business. Tickets are on sale now, with all seats reserved. $75 per person. Call the Chamber office as soon as possible to order - 631-1981 and press "7 when the auto attendant answers. The Free Enterprise Awards night is the biggest function in our annual cvents calendar and always a sell-out. Don't miss it! ·Of Datc set for 26th annual Free Enterprise A wards Last Call to play. Members' Golf Day Thursday Junc 7 Chamber to launch "ßusiness Before Business" groups May 22, 200 11ús is C-NEWS (as in CHAMBER-NEWS), our bi-weekly e-mail local news vehicle to serve, inform and assist our Members. In this issue: From: To: Sent: Subject: "Mail at Chamber (E-mail)" "Events (E-mail)..<events@stthomaschamber.on.ca> Tuesday, May 22. 2001 1 :35 PM C-NEWS 4. May 22, 2001 information and Cath May-2S-01 Ooms 03:5SP St s & O;st C OT C 519-631-0466 .t'age P.02 or :¿