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July 23, 2002 Agenda REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND STAFF 23'd 2002 Jul Staff Reports Paae # 2 Manager of Engineering Services - Tender Approvals During Council's Summer Break (ATTACHED) Manager of Engineering Services - Jamestown Bridge (ATTACHED - deferred from July 9th, 2002 meeting) 3 (ATTACHED Manager of Engineering Services ~ Road Network Study - Update - deferred from May 14, 2002) 5 Construction Technician - Elgin County Administration Building Storm Sewer Replacement (report to be faxed out on Friday July 19) (report to be Technical Services Officer - Furnival Road Culvert Replacement faxed out on Friday July 19) (ATTACHED) Surplus Director of Financial Services - Board of Health 30 Technical Services Officer - Third Line Reconstruction Archivist and Manager of Library Services - County Representative on the Elgin-St. Thomas Archives Association Director of Homes and Seniors Services - Resident Co-Payment Accommodation Charges Director of Homes and Seniors Services - Request for Swim Lesson Space at Terrace Lodge County Administration Manager of Engineering Services - Fire Booster Pump Building Technical Services Officer - Furnival Road Culvert Replacements ~ Construction Technician - Elgin County Administration Building Storm Sewer Replacement Emergency Measures Co-Ordinator - ECG1 - Parking By-Law Update Emergency Measures Co-Ordinator - Purchase of Defibrillators for the Elgin County Ambulance Fleet County of Elgin Social Committee - Social Committee Update 2002 Comparison to May 31 Surplus Director of Financial Services - Budget Director of Financial Services - 2001 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT DATE: JUNE 24,2002 SUBJECT: TENDER APPROVALS DURING COUNCIL'S SUMMER BREAK Introduction The Engineering Services Department solicits services using a tendering process and following our purchasing policy to complete approved capital projects. During Council's summer recess, three approved capital projects must be tendered and approved so that these projects can be completed this year. Discussion Three projects will be tendered and close after Council's July 23'd meeting and prior to the September 10th meeting. In order to complete construction projects in a timely fashion it will be necessary to award these projects during Council's August break. ntersection and South The three projects approved as part of the 2002 Capital Budget are as follows: Reconstruction of Sunset Road and John Wise Line; Museum Rehabilitation (SuperBuild) Vienna Bridge Rehabilitation (OSTAR). Staff is requesting Council's permission to tender the projects, accept the low bidder, have the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer sign contracts and report to Council at the next meeting. If for any reason staff does not recommend the low bidder then that contract will not be awarded until County Council has had an opportunity to consider the situation and approve the selection of a bidder. Conclusion In order to continue conducting business staff is asking for Councils permission to carry on business as usual and report at the next scheduled Council meeting for the projects listed above and approved in the 2002 Capital Budget. Recommendation That staff advertise, select the lowest bidder for; Intersection Reconstruction of Sunset Road and John Wise Line; Museum Rehabilitation (SuperBuild) and South Vienna Bridge Rehabilitation (OSTAR); and also, That the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be directed and authorized to sign contracts and also; the results of the tenders at the next scheduled meeting of County Counci That staff report 'ISSION RESPE, FULLY SUBMITTED (JM A1\J¡vS CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES MARK MCD LD CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER \\CTY JS_1ISYSIUSERSIDEPnROADSICouncil Reports\2002\Tende, Approvals Council B,eak.doc Page 1 of1 2 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES MARCH 26, 2002 JAMESTOWN BRIDGE DATE: SUBJECT: FROM Introduction At the November 27th 2001, County Council meeting, a further decrease in the allowable weight on the Jamestown Bridge was presented. Currently the by-law states that allowable weight on the bridge is 2 tonnes. At this same meeting, Mr. John Spriet advised that another report regarding the condition of the bridge and outlining future steps would be submitted. this to view the opportunity had 2002 19th Apri held on County Road Tour the East Attendees of structure Discussion The Jamestown Bridge spans 34 meters with portions of the original structure dating back to 1909. The bridge has a maximum Average Annual Daily Traffic (MDT) of 50. The current weight restriction posting of 2 tonnes limits the type of vehicle allowed to cross. A typical school bus exceeds 2 tonnes and most farm vehicles are unable to cross the bridge. due to the narrow deck. The bridge is not maintained during winter months. A report from Spriet Associates has been submitted to Engineering Services outlining the .current condition and possible solutions for Jamestown Bridge. The report details seven areas in which the bridge is deficient and required replacements or repairs in order to raise the load limit to 10 tonnes. Currently both the stringers, some floor beams and the wooden deck have deteriorated beyond repair, however it is thought that deterioration occurring in one abutment and expansion joint may be remedied with minor repairs. A Possible solutions as outlined are: do nothing, remove, rehabilitate or erect a totally new structure. summary chart of options and estimated associated costs are listed below for comparison. Option Related Cost Do Nothing > $0 Rehabilitate - wood deck $200,000 - steel grating $215,000 Remove > $100,000 Replace > $1,000,000 Initially, the 'do nothing' option presents the least amount of short-term costs, however it has large future implications associateq with it. If the bridge is not repaired or replaced it is estimated that this short-term approach will lead to its full closure by the end of 2003. Once the bridge has reached the end of its service life, it must be closed through official channels; a Municipal Class Environment Assessment Schedule 'B' must be performed to estimate the impact on the surrounding area. Allowing the bridge to deteriorate until closure increases potential liability while open, and makes the inevitable process of closure an unpredictable one, possibly causing an emergency situation where the engineering staff is forced to react not be proactive. 2 3 Page 2 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES MARCH 26, 2002 JAMESTOWN BRIDGE DATE: SUBJECT: Discussion (continued, Similar to the 'Do nothing' option, complete closure of the bridge would initiate a Municipal Class Environment Assessment Schedule 'B'. Proactively closing the bridge reduces liability and allows for scheduled planning of the EA process as well as associated fund allocation. Including legal fees, public meetings and sub-consultant studies, a Class 'B' EA is estimated to cost $25,000. This cost would be in addition to the cost of dismantling, removing and disposing of the old bridge. The estimated cost of removal would be approximately $75,000 depending on extend of dismantling, bringing the estimated total for the E.A. and physical removing of the bridge not less than $100,000. Rehabilitation of the existing structure could utilize the remaining stable components and would replace or repair those components listed as deficient during the inspection. Possible options for a new bridge decking include either wood or galvanized steel grating. The estimated costs involved with the total bridge rehabilitation with either a wood deck or galvanized steel grating are approximately $200,000 and $215,000 respectively. The final option considered for the Jamestown Bridge is the most extensive, a major undertaking which would be to replace the bridge with a completely new structure. The costs associated with this option would not just include the design of the new structure, but also the demolition and removal of the old bridge, addressing drainage issues and the improvements of the approach roads. It is estimated that to design a new bridge to current standards would cost no less than $1,000,000 from conception to completion. Conclusion After reviewing all of the options and associated costs presented in the Jamestown Bridge report, engineering staff feels that the best and most cost effective option is to proactively close the bridge. The removal of the bridge cannot start until the Environmental Assessment is completed. The cost of the EA can be included in next year's budget and initiated this year. A traffic impact study will be completed this year on all tributary roads to determine traffic patterns and possible closure impacts. final decision on the The preferred solution will be to close and remove the structure Council will make how to proceed once all implications are discovered after the report is completed. to close and necessary to prepare the Environmental Assessment Recommendation THAT staff be directed to solicit firms remove Jamestown bridge; and also, the 2003 Capital from be allocated $100,000) (estimated at THAT engineering and removal costs Budget. RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED Go/}WA~ MARK CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 4 CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT JULY 15, 2002 ROAD NETWORK STUDY-UPDATE DATE: SUBJECT: Introduction recommendation was made "THA T the report entitled "Road Network Study" dated January 31, 2002 from the Manager of Engineering Services be approved as amended by the report of April 25, 2002 for distribution to local municipalities in Elgin County for their consideration. " the following meeting 14, 2002 County Counci At the May Discussion/Conclusion their comments are as follows: municipalities were contacted and Comment ~ Yes to Link" The lower-tier Municipality Aylmer be recognized as a "Connecting Not in favour of reports until there is a full evaluation of long-term capital for each road is completed and required works is agreed upon. No objections to either report. Strongly objects to transfer of County Roads to Lower-Tiers. No objections to the transfer of lower tier roads to the County. In the first report the municipality accepts the transfer of County Road 49 with Putnam Road but does not accept the transfer of the other County Roads to lower tier municipality. Supports the second report. Supports both reports with the following inclusions; crack sealing on Road #48, help with a maintenance agreement with Middlesex Centre, that road network studies be completed on regular intervals and also the County of Elgin reconsider Road #11 as a Truck Route. No comments or objections to the road network studies. needs John Street that provided transfers, ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Bayham Central Elgin Dutton/Dunwich Malahide Southwold 25, 2002) ~ Also attached to this summary report are the two Road Network Reports (January 31 and Apri and the letters from the municipalities from which the responses are summarized above Elgin West Recommendation APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION For your information RESP:CTFfLL Y SUBMITTED (J)N ~ ~Þ;vS. MARK CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Page 10t 1 CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES 5 F:IUSERSIDEPnROADSICounciJ Reports\20021Road Netwo,k Study. doc REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES DATE: JANUARY 31, 2002 SUBJECT: ROAD NETWORK STUDY Introduction At the November 13, 2001 County Council meeting the following resolution was passed, 'That a County Transportation Network Study be completed as soon as possible, but no later than March 1, 2002". And at the January 22, 2002 County Council meeting the following resolution was passed, "That Engineering staff be directed to conduct an Elgin County Network Study using the following criteria: · Arterial roads · Collector roads · A maximum of only one north / south road in an urban area, with the exception of a route A maximum of only one east / west road in an urban area, with the exception of a route Traffic volumes should be above 750 Average Annual traffic Volumes Continuity of network truck truck · · · timing of And also, That a detailed list of roads based on this criteria, the conditions for compensation and the transfers be brought back to County Council at the next scheduled meeting" Discussion In the most recent recommendation from council, the two transfer issues were identified requiring further discussion were compensation and timing. Previous experiences with road transfers from the province have given staff some guidance on appropriate and fair compensation and timing. Compensation should include costs for the maintenance and capital requirements of each road. Timing will determine a suitable transfer date to ensure all capital issues can be addressed. The Ministry of Transportation included three years of maintenance compensation, in a lump sum payment, for the transfer of several roads to the county. We also feel that three years is sufficient notice to make adjustments for capital and maintenance costs and suggest that timing for these transfers. The Ministry of Transportation in the recent highway transfer compensated the counties less than 50% of the actual capital needs. While this is the most recent information on transfers it is simply not fair. It would not be appropriate for the County to transfer roads in their present condition or not compensate for the roads' five-year needs and expect the municipalities to bare that financial burden. 2 6 Page 2 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCil FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES DATE: JANUARY 31,2002 SUBJECT: ROAD NETWORK STUDY Engineering staff updates the five-year capital program every year. This information gives staff guidance as to our needs and required direction to ensure plans are made for the capital projects. Our compensation proposal for any road transfer includes completion of any need identified on the five-year capital plan. For example, Road 15, Miller Road, in Dutton is included in the five-year plan, so this project will be completed before the road is transferred to the municipality. This report also proposes that all roads to be assumed by the county would see identified needs completed by the existing owner prior to transfer. For all the sections of roads that are to be transferred their identified needs are outlined in Appendix A. Timing of the transfer is another critical issue that needs to be addressed, with several dates that can be considered. Any early date would pose a problem for the capital improvements. If the transfer would occur on January 1, 2005 the county and municipalities would have three years to change their financial plan and budget so as to not pose a burden in one or two years. Considering the above issues, it would be most fair to transfer the infrastructure in three years from January 1, 2002. This plan would allow for sufficient notice in budgeting for operational costs and would also give the transferor three years to complete any capital projects. Appendix A shows the roads that will be transferred between the municipalities, financial costs for the capital and operational program. Additional maps are available for your information of the roads to be transferred. This summary table indicates that the county roads proposed for transfer will require $2,565,000 for the capital projects while in the long term show a reduction of $250,280 for the associated yearly operational costs. In addition, the roads identified for assumption by the county will require $1,532,000 for the capital projects and see a reduction of $29,867 for the municipalities for the associated yearly maintenance costs. The County will see a yearly budget reduction for operations by over $200,000. In preparing this report two additional questions require further explanation. The first question is why is the County Road Network being modified? Some of the roads currently owned by the County should not be classified as County Roads. We have assumed several local roads over the years that do not benefit the county system. We have made large expenditures on these local roads, when funds should have instead been allocated to the arterial and collector roads. The second question is who will benefit if these roads are transferred? A County Road is funded by all of the municipalities collectively. If a County Road serves as a local road it is still funded by the County, therefore, it would be most fair for these local use roads to be owned by the municipality in which they reside. This will however place an additional financial burden on the municipalities assuming more roads. These roads would not need to be funded to the same standards as they do today being County Roads thereby reducing the overall cost of funding these local use roads. The County of Elgin would benefit by reducing over $200,000 from operations and expending those funds in our capital program. However, lower-tier municipalities would take on adqitional costs. Is the swap worth the effort? Will this proposal improve the road system? Will the travelling public benefit? Council should consider these questions carefully before making a decision. 3 7 Page 3 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES DATE: JANUARY 31,2002 SUBJECT: ROAD NETWORK STUDY Conclusion The transfer and assumption of county roads has been occurring for many decades. It is necessary to update the county road system as community and transportation needs change. Less.ons learned during recent provincial downloading will be used to ensure that the process is completed in the most fair, and reasonable and consistent manner. will give capital This report recommends that the road transfer take place on January 1, 2005, which three years notice and allow staff time to complete the projects that are on the five-year program as presented in the 2002 capital budget. The County of Elgin will see a decrease in the operational budget of over $220,000 but as identified in previous reports to council, these monies could be allocated to the capital budget. the Road Network Study Report dated January 31 in principle Elgin adopt Recommendation That the County of 2002: and also, to the 2002 be referred That the reports on the Road Network Study dated January 2, and 31 councils of the lower tiers for comments. and also final a for 1 March by That the comments be communicated to county engineering staff recommendation to County Council on March 26, 2002. UBMISSION APPROVED I? RESPECTFU~fY SUBMITTED CtrlAJA 1öNf CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES MARK MC D CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 8 Tier Municipality Appendix A Road Transfers to the Lower Location Operational Costs $14,248 Capital Program $75,000 (SST) Elgin West Length (Kms) 5.24 Road 2 to Thames River excluding from north limits Road 9 West and south limits of Road 9 East South of County Road 3 Road # Road 5 $5,717 $19,965 N $75,000 Elgin Elgin West West 1.99 7.23 Road 103 Sub-Total $14,248 $75,000 (SST) Dutton/Dunwich 5.24 Road 2 to Thames River excluding from north limits Road 9 West and south limits of Road 9 East South of Road 16 Road 5 $9,596 $185,000 (R1) $1,200,000 (Rec) $1.385,000 Dutton/Dunwich 3.34 Road 8 $3,542 DuttonlDunwich 1.17 AI 15 Road $27,386 $5,689 $3,936 $8,021 $5,465 N $10,000 (SST) $45,000 (SST) $20,000 í.§ST) N DuttonlDunwich Southwold Southwold 9.75 98 37 1 1 AI AI Sub-Total 11 17 Road Road Southwold 2.95 18 North of Road Road 20 Southwold 2.01 Road 20 to Townline Road 27 $8,073 $16,721 $47,905 N $75,000 Southwold Southwold Southwold 5.82 16.94 Southmlnister Borne to Road I 2.81 25 AI Road 48 Road 119 Sub-Total $4,813 $4,692 $31.316 N N Central Elgin Central Elgin Central Elgin 1.59 1.55 10.90 Road 24 to Colborne Street Townline to Road 4 Road 25 to Road 74 Road 23 Road 27 Road 48 $4,281 102 $45 2 $85,000 (SST) $125,000 (DST/Dr 0.8km) $210,000 Central Elgin 49 1 AI Road 51 Central Elgin 9 15.53 Sub-Total Page 2 Street Location Length Municipality Capital Operational Name (Kms) Program Costs Road 32 All 5.79 Malahide $400,000 $17,526 (R10 Road 43 All 5.36 Malahide $55,000 $14,574 (SST) Road 48 Road 74 to Road 73 7.42 Malahide $115,000 $21,318 (SST) Road 49 All 2.77 Malahide $50,000 $7,958 (R1) Road 73 South of Road 24 1.96 Malahide Nil $5,631 Sub-Total 23.30 Malahide $620,000 $67,007 Road 39 All 1.44 Bayham $10,000 $4,137 (HM Patch) Road 41 All 0.66 Bayham Nil $1,896 Road 43 All 5.36 Bayham $80,000 $15,399 (SST) Road 50 All 0.59 Bayham Nil $1,786 Road 55 All 14.60 Bayham $110,000 $19,697 (SST) Sub-Total 22.65 Bayham $200,000 19,697 Total 95.43 $2,565,000 $250,280 Appendix A Road Transfers to the Lower Tier Operational Costs $5,571 $5,058 $8,557 $7,958 $2,543 $29,867 Capital Program $25,000 (HM Patch) $650,000 (Mill/R2/Dr) $55,000 ( curb/Dr) $800,000 (R2/ shoulders) $2,000 (HM Ipatch) $1,532,000 to the County of Elgin Municipality Length (Kms) 1.90 Road Transfers Location West Lorne (West Elgin) Belmont (Central Elgin) Aylmer 59 1 AI AI AI Malahide 2.69 2.77 Lyons Line to Ron McNei Line Street Name Graham Road Belmont Road John Street Putnam Road Port Burwel (Bayham) 0.84 to Victoria Street south Wellington Street Robinson Street o 1 9.79 Total REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES MARK G. MCDONALD, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER APRIL 25, 2002 ROAD NETWORK STUDY- ANOTHER APPROACH DATE: SUBJECT: FROM Introduction As Council is aware, the original road network study report envisioned transferring roads according to County road standards. That is, before a local road was transferred to the County, certain capital works were contemplated to raise that road to Countv standards. Likewise, all County roads scheduled for transfer to the lower-tier would be brought up to County standards before they were turned over. Staff have received and reviewed numerous comments on the original report and are proposing a change in the standards required before the transfer is conducted. Except for this suggested change, the original report remains unaltered. Discussion As indicated above, staff are now proposing that all roads slated for transfer be done according to lower-tier road standards. In hindsight, asking local municipalities to raise their roads to County standards before the transfer, as in the original study, puts an unfair financial onus on our lower-tier partners. The County should be responsible for any roads it wishes to operate at its own standards. Likewise, when transferring roads to the lower-tier there is no need to spend scarce capital dollars bringing roads up to County standards when they are not required. The revised Charts on the attached pages demonstrates the financial implications of this proposal. Council will note that, as compared to the original study, this suggestion saves the County approximately $898,000.00 in projected costs and saves local municipalities approximately $1.4M in anticipated road improvements. Conclusion This newly proposed method of transferring roads between municipalities is a fairer and more reasonable approach to the road network study. It puts the onus of responsibility where it belongs; local municipalities build roads according to traffic patterns experienced locally and the County builds roads according to its particular needs. This new approach has the added benefit of treating all municipalities as equals with no exceptions. Recommendation That the Road Network Study report dated January 31st, 2002 be approved as amended above for distributiol1 to local municipalities in Elgin County for their consideration SUBMISSION SUBMITTED er¿" MARK CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 1 1 CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES Chart A: Proposed Lower Tier Roads. Cost of capital improvements using County standards compared to lower tier standards Municipality County Standards Lower Tier Standards Capital Program Capital Program West Elgin $75,000 Nil Dutton Dunwich $1,385,000 Nil Southwold $75,000 Nil Central Elgin $210,000 Nil Malahide $620,000 $400,000 Bayham $200,000 $110,000 Aylmer Nil Nil Total $2,565,000 $510,000 $2.055,000 Difference in completing improvements to County Roads to County Standards as compared to Lower Tier Standards standards compared to lower tier Chart B: Proposed County of Elgin roads. Cost of capital improvements using lower tier standards: Municipality County Standards Lower Tier Standards Capital Program Capital Program West Elgin (Graham $25,000 Nil Road) Central Elgin (Belmont $650,000 Nil Road) Aylmer (John Street) $55,000 Nil Malahide (Putnam Road) $425,000* $120,000 Bayham (Robinson $2,000 Nil Street) Total $1,157,000 $120,000 *Note: This figure was originally $800,000 and subsequent investigation has found that only $425,000 is required to bring this road up to the County standards. 037.000 $1 2 Difference in completing improvements to Lower Tier Roads to County Standards as compared to Lower Tier Standards 1 Notes $ 510,000 $1,157,000 $1,667,000 be as follows Capital projects cost for roads transferred to lower tiers Capital projects cost for roads to transferred to the County: Total Costs to the County of Elgin for capital projects: nwi act to the Coun im The net $2,565.000 the County of Elgin under original proposa Total costs to $ 898,000 Elgin the County of to Net Savings 120,000 o 120,000 $ $ $ be as follows Capital projects cost for roads transferred to the County Capital projects cost for roads transfer to the municipalities Total Costs to municipalities for capital projects: alities wi act to the munic m Th~ net 532,000 $1 original proposal to municipalities under Total costs $1,412,000 In Chart B the costs to improve Putnam Road to Lower Tier Standards is $120,000 (which includes: Double High Float $65,000 and granular 'A' $55,000). It should be noted that the double high float is not required because upon transfer, the County will apply Hot Mix Asphalt to the surface at some point. to municipalities Savings Net the Municipalities to be paid the County wi 3 1 Operational costs for roads transferred to as per the existing maintenance formulas Appendix A Road Transfers to the Lower Tier Municipalities Capital Program to Lower Tier Standards 2 Road # Location Length Municipality Capital (Kms) Program Road 5 Road 2 to Thames River 5.24 West Elgin Nil excluding from north limits Roaq 9 West and south limits of Road 9 East Road 103 South of County Road 3 1.99 West Elgin Nil Sub-Total 7.23 West Elgin Nil Road 5 Road 2 to Thames River 5.24 Dutton/Dunwich Nil excluding from north limits Road 9 West and south limits of Road 9 East Road 8 South of Road 16 3.34 Dutton/Dunwich Nil Road 15 All 1.17 Dutton/Dunwich Nil Sub-Total 9.75 Dutton/Dunwich Nil Road 11 All 1.98 Southwold Nil Road 17 All 1.37 Southwold Nil Road 20 North of Road 18 2.95 Southwold Nil Road 27 Road 20 to Townline 2.01 Southwold Nil Road 48 Southminister Borne to Road 2.81 Southwold Nil 25 Road 119 All 5.82 Southwold Nil Sub-Total 16.94 Southwold Nil Nil Road 23 Road 24 to Colborne Street 1.59 Central Elgin Nil Road 27 Townline to Road 4 1.55 Central Elgin Nil Road 48 Road 25 to Road 74 10.90 Central Elgin Nil Road 51 All 1.49 Central Elgin Nil Sub-Total 15.53 Central Elgin Nil 4 1 Page 2 Appendix A Road Transfers to the Lower Tier Municipalities Capital Program to Lower Tier Standards Capital Program $400,000 (R1) Ni Municipality Length (Kms) 5.79 Location Street Name Road 32 N N Ni $400,000 Malahide Malahide Malahide Malahide Malahide Malahide 5.36 7.42 2.77 1,96 23.30 AI All Road 74 to Road 73 All South of Road 24 Road 43 Road 48 Road 49 Road 73 Sub-Total I Nil Nil $110,000 (SST) $110,000 Ni Ni Sayham Bayham Bayham Sayham Bayham 1.44 0.66 5.36 0.59 14.60 All All AI AI AI Road 39 Road 41 Road 43 Road 50 Road 55 $510,000 Bayham 22.65 95.43 Sub-Total Tota Road Transfers to the County of Elgin Capital Program to Lower Tier Standards Capital Program $0--- Municipality Length (Kms) 1.90 Location $0 West Lorne (West Elgin) Belmont (Central Elgin) Aylmer AI Street Name Graham Road 59 1 AI $0 $120,000 (A f DST) $0 $120,000 5 1 9.79 Belmont Road John Street Putnam Road Robinson Street Total Malahide Port Burwel (Bayham) 2.69 2.77 0.84 McNei AI Lyons Line to Ron Line Victoria Street south to Wellington Street UU:;, t'".U1 "u J.V·U J,£. V..::. " " TOWN 011 AYLMER 7 46 ''~lhot SI'·""I, W"sl, Aylllwr, Ont~rio N5 Offi",,: (519) 77;1·;11(,4 Pnx: (519) 7(,5-144(, Cirri, }(C'tchotlflt PII)llIi, . Adl/IÎtli$lm((r CmvC':J We/11M I!d"'¡III~lrMiot, 12,2002 pri Mr. Clayton Watters, Manager, Engineering Services County of Elgin, 450 Sunset Drivè. ST. THOMAS, ON N5R 5V1 the to discuss RE ROAD NETWORK STUDY Meeting morning held a Specia this Watters: Transportation Committee Road Network Study. Mr Dear reviewed While discussing the Engineer's, January 31, 2002, Report. Committee the report and its recommendations, as a whole package. be wi that recommendation the following n conclusion. Committee made confirmed by Council on April 22nd 1ih Transportation Committee Apri recommendation of as per the That 2002 "That Aylmer Town Council support the new County road system, provided John Street be treated like a connecting link highway wherein all approvals are made by Aylmer except for actual capital upgrades where County funds would be involved." Yours truly, ~~' J:Àd~ CI ')- . P yllis Ketchabaw 6 1 R. C. Habkirk Mayor c.c. U1 ~ V11 I~U J.L..;J 10 Vi: JUI~ J.li'-tu V"J TOWN OF AYLMER .............."'.,;;.1 .17 AylmC!r, CJnlari<l N5II 1M" (pHI) 765-144tí 16 '1lIlbut $tr~~t. W"Rl, ()ffjc~: (519) 773·:i¡¡;4 J<.'dlnb"w· r.1.I'k P"J/IIi. . Adlllilli~!I'nt1I W'lfllell C/nv,\, AdnlÍn/6tratlv, 18,2002 -, June County of Elgin, Administration Office, 450 Sunset Drive, ST. THOMAS, ON N5R 5V1 .~002, resolution passed by Aylmer Town Council on regarding the County of Elgin's Road Network 25 d amended_A l'letworlLStud Please be advised of the following Monday evening, June 10th, 2002, Study: oa Re: . Watters Mr. Dear "That Aylmer Town Council adopt the revised County Road Network Study, provided that John Street be recognized as a Connectin~ Link." be Street John that position origina its Aylmer Town Council, reiterates recognized as a Connecting Link, We understand this matter will be discussed at an upcoming meeting of County Council on June 25\h, 2002 We appreciate being apprised of County Council's action In this regard. 7 1 fcWk-- Yours truly, flVfl~' cá'k Phyllis Ketchabaw I!!J UU! un.....ùn..I.IJ. Municipality of Bayham v. ............."................ P.O. Box 160,9344 l'Jank Road, Straffon:t\lille. Ont:lrio NO.1 ¡YO Tel: (519) 866.5521 . l'a:'<:(519) 866-3884 entail: bayham@bayham.on.ca Fax No. (519) 631-4297 8, 2002 Clayton Watters Manager of Engineering Services County of Elgin 450 Sunset Road St. Thomas, ON N5R 5Vl April Dear Mr. Watters, This is further to the draft report regarding the County Road Network Study. Thank you for the opportunity to meet to discuss the report. I would also like to extend the appreciation of Council for the opportunity to review aud comment on Ù1e matter. the draft at its 4th RO!ldNetwork Stud Conn Re: report Council did consider following resolUrion: the and adopted "THAT the Municipality of Bayham inform the County of Elgin that it is not supportive of the transfer of the CQunty Roads identified in its January 3151 report until sueh time as a full evaluation of the long term capital needs for cach road is completed, and required works agreed upon." 2002, April meeting Council has concerns with a number of the road sections proposed, particularly County Road #55, Of main concern however, is the overall capital works that may be required, Although it is proposed that works in the County five-year forecast will be completed, these works relate oIÙY to road surface issues that can be accommodated in the County budget in the next five years. Other required works (drainage, ditching, etc.) are not identified. For this reason, the Municipality has determined that it is not in a position to recommend acceptance of any of these roads until all capital needs are identified. When this Occurs, Bayham Council would be in a position to consider each road section. me. further, please do not hesitate to contact anything If yo u require Yo 8 1 ¡nis A Municipality of Bayham P.O. Box 160,9344 Plank Road, Srr:affordvilfe, Ontario NO] 1 YO (519) 866-5521 . Fax; (519) 866-3884 email: bayham@bayham.on.ca Tel o~ so, 7>0l'tullity 1.9 ....o~ Fax No. (519) 631-4297 June 7, 2002 Clayton Watters Manager of Engineering Services County of Elgin 450 Sunset Road St. Thomas, ON NSR SVl Dear Mr. Watters, its 2002 at 2Sdl report, dated April Road Netw!lrkßJlld revised Road Network Study COlln Council considered the meeting June 6th, 2002. Re: Council expressed opinion that the revised report does not address the concerns expressed by Bayham in its first submission. Therefore, the position of Bayham Council remains unchanged, as follows: "THAT the Municipality of Bayham inform the County of Elgin that it is not supportive of the transfer of the Couoty R!lads identified in its January 31" report until such time as a full evaluation of the loog term capital needs for each road is completed, and required works agreed upoo." please do not hesitate to contact me. 9 1 further, If you require anything o. c. r, or Ad icipaat!/ of Centra{ 'Efgin tJv{u the of Corporation The Ph.519·631·486o Fax 519.631.4036 n 81 Floo" SI. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V 450 Sunset D,ive, 25.2002 County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St Thomas, On N5R 5Vl April Attention: Mr, Clayton Watters Manager Engineering Servo Dear Sir: of the Corporation of Study meeting on April 22, 2002, the Council the following resolution: Nctwol'l, that at the reguJar Elgin passec: Road Rc: County of Elgin Please be advised the Municipality of Central "That: The Council of the Corporation ofthe Municipality of Central Elgin have no objection to the Road Network Study Report dated January 31, 2002, as prepared by Mr. Clayton Watters, Manager of Engineering Services for the County of Elgin." hesitate not fication to the above, please do If you have any questions or require any further clari to contact the undersigned at (519) 631-4860 x 277 ~~ Yours truly Lloyd 1. Perrin Director of Physical Services 20 County of Elgin File (, \ ) :Jv[unicipaÜtg of Centra[ 'Erg in () Corporation of the 'The Ph.519·631·486o Fax 519·631·4036 Floor, St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1 1st 450 Sunset Drive, 2002 May 28th Sandra J. Heffren Deputy Clerk County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1 Ms. Heffren Dear Road Network Study Please be advised that Council ofThe Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin passed the following resolution at their meeting of Monday, May 27th, 2002: Re THAT: The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin accept the "Road Network Study" Report dated January 31st, 2002, and amended by the report of April 25th, 2002, as received from Clayton D. Watters, Manager of Engineering Services, County of Elgin. CARRIED. me at the please feel free to contact f you have any questions concerning this matter, municipal office. Yours truly, , ~jA(~0 JUN 2 8 2002 RECEIVED 1 2 Dianne Wilson Deputy Clerk 0' lv1lMÚdþciUtyOfVu:ttó-fll(VûMMJú:Jv Box 329.199 Mâin ,SI,ééI,DUTTON;'Ónlario NOlIJO Telephone: .762·2204 .Fox .Nò. 762·2278 Clerk Treosure; Adminislrator ·Ken Lo"êland COUNCIÜO~S Gerry Leeson 214 Jordon SI.Box 17,1 Dutton, NOl 'JO Rosemary Sealey . 29136'Pioneer Line R.R.N1 Dûfion;NOL IJO John 'Yòl<orh . . 32543 Pioneor Line R, R.tJ1 lena Slatioo NOl ,,¡ I" MAYÖ~ Rlen Van Brenk 31760 Erin Line R. R. N 1, Flng.1 , DEPÛTY MAYOR . Bonnie Vowel" ' 259 M.rySI,eet cunan, NOL 1JO IPO 5, 2002 April County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5VI Clayton Wattas Dear Clayton, Attention: The Counci( of the Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich strongly objects to the transfer of County Roads to the Lower Tier Municipalities as ,outlined in the Report to Counci( dated January 13, 2002. It is the opinion of Council that this is a form of downloading and the cost savings do not warrant this action. ' " In our particular case, the transfer of County Road 5 to lower municipalities wou(d seem to be in direct contravel1tion of the poiicies created by the County. Since this road has been hard surfaced, the traffic volume has increased, It is noW the most direct road for many of our residents to Clencoe and co/1I1ects the County of Elgin across Wa(kers Bridge to Middlesex County. It is our understanding that when the Tait Bridge was closed several years ago, to save the County a significant amount of money, our residents were assured that County Road 9 and County Road 2 would be improved and maintained as County Roads, Their access across the 'Thames' Rlverwas reduced at that time, County Road 8 south of County Road 16 þrovides access to john E. Pearce Provincial Park '1I1d the Backus Page House. With the attemþts to create a tourist attraction, it Is our opinion that ,the traffic volumes, will ,also increase on this section of roaa. This road also provides one of the accesses to Trycannel and to Duttona Beach ¿lI1d Would therefore constitute a collector road. CounCil Would håwever have no objection to tlie 9. 79 kilometers of local rocids being transferred up to'the County level since these particularsectidns of roads would seem to be better suited as County Rocids" .Yôúrs Kim Ltwelahd Clerk TreasurerAdminisrrator 22 KL:ht Ü;i:Ait·Ù.,jii~:l:.á~,;JJiir.\;;i¡:"Æ...",../;2¡:" ' j.~''1~ IV(~,~·'+~~.~~.:;~P.,f,·:;:V:~'~~,-,~·Lf.í·&~,·~V . BO~3~?,J~9 Málrï.,~liiie!i:PU'f19\{Pf11ÒiioNDL'iJÓ .' .' , ' . Te\~pfltj'¡'¡':;;i~2'.'22Ó~·'Fàx','1Ó;:1l.2'22iB· " Cle;{ fli'~''úi~i' Ï\diniril"tiåÍòr', , K'~',rd"¡~iì:i¡,tI' .,"·","'á::·_' ':".1." , . . .COUNGIt:LORS , ',G/'tIy Let!90n ,,21~Jrirðon S¡:BÒ1I: :\74 '... tlunoh, !'I¡:1~,1Jð Ro~ern.tY;Š.jjl~Y '" ,'29136' Pidriél!t:~lne', : R.R.1i10uliôÍ1,·¡;jb(.'1jO -:: Jo!1i,.,Yokòiti ',:" ':-3;.543 P.lónoer l:Ìri. ~;R."1 :'oh'¡'SlaliånNo!; 1PO ; June 13,2002 County of Elgin 450 SU111Ct Drive St. Thom¡j~j öN'" N5R 5Vl At1entiöu: MarkMacDònalcl .' Doar Mr. MacD!Jnil.1d .' " R~: Amendeù,:County:Rond'Träi1sfèrS MAYOI'! Rian Van Orenk, 31180 /1'rtN tine R./t. 1/1, Flngal NOt 1KO DEPUTY MAYOR' Oonnl. Vowel 259 Mary s1reèt Dulton, Not 1JO , - ' I· On behalf of the CounchandResid~nlSófthè Mu¡,¡(cipâJity ô'rDùiÏ6iiIDÜi1Wic11iwe strongly object to thehånsfetol Coi1lity R6ad ,No:: 15tò the,Lov¡er·,TIétMú.rlicip3Jlty. The 1'0licy that o1i.lý onënol'tb/soiiuiaild'ollë east/west toadfufòtjgl{'äbtiiitÜparea should bëa couno/.toad máy niáÍ\:ësènsdü mb~t cases hôwevei"lli1s þ6licy dOë9 not make sense regarding lhis pa.rti6Ü!ar road. Couuty Road 15111.Ìls btllili. åtiglê'bétwcol1 ¢oùhty'RóadNd;~äl\dC~1iÍltÝRr;Jai.ÎNô; 8 alld. is used bY the fitajdniYo.ft:JjevëJûcl6s.goiÜg froriiDuttön'Xrèston Oounty RoádNo, 2 as well asvchibhi~från1the w,cstgoing íntb:p\Ìtt6n6rrl\rtíi.ci;§ò~i¡i::T1ie.f.ilOst.r~Cl:f1t traffia counts i.11dìcateÚbO V~hièlcssdûthqfRoad Nó:2ånd l48Ò,vèhi6léswest ofRoåd 8. ,. ''','' :,', . , . . - . . . .' . - ~:'I.·,' . ',. . " -' . " ::, . this road is also the måjbrroute tobòtht.hè'publiê;~êbdólätld::t6:the:':Bòbiei:Villa(r. would <úsòlik6tòt!òint'óµt that Aylrilef lilis a'írlitkrouie\Yb1i::kdëviåies:'fu:iI!i!illSCOllÏl{y policy). If, hÖWèv¿I',t1~ecountydOëS träíJ.Sfcrcoul¡{ytoád tötMLower'J)ei: it IS ridiculous to think-this rdi'Ìd Wb\Ud meet òÜr staIidards. ThisdeClsíörtwa:.Stnadeby County StaffwitJJóut a,cléar Ü1ide.rstá.ndiiJgof,6tu·pdlÚ::ìes 'wdwithò'ht.ânymput ,fTb1i1.the Lower Tior staff, This foal wouldbe60ìndhbLöwëi'Tier rt¡¡idWit1Ùheltighest traffic count in our niÍmidJ~i.lÚY.the mumc1páÜlÿJjasotherroad9šuc1hsMâ.I:YSi.teétornew subdivisionS wli~rê cutb,andJiavealí:ead.Y beeühlstallE!d, CòuhiYRÚdëÏNò: 15 should at least be recol1strUctt!!d tòtlfestandards otÏh¿se roads befor~it is tfa1Jste¡'r~d·to the Lower Tier. ..." , , 1:)3 &,.~ .. .' your engil1~ering department. with to discuss our sta.udards Our Btaffwould be pleased Yours truly, 24 Ken Loveland KL:vlm MUAlÚdþa1Uy ofvu:tt&v1/vlM'WJÍ{'}v Box 329. 199 Main Street. DUTTON. Ontario NOL lJO Telephone: 762·2204 Fax No. 762·2278 Clerk Treasurer Administrator Ken Loveland COUNCILLORS Gerry Leeson 214 Jordon St.Box 174 Dutton, NOL 1JO Rosemary Sealey 29136 Pioneer Une R.R.#1 Dutton, NOL 1JO John Yokom 32543 Pioneer Line R.R.#1 lona Station NOL MAYOR Rien Van Brenk 31760 Erin Une R. R. # 1, Flngal NOL 1 KO DEPUrY MAYOR Bonnie Vowel 259 Mary Street Dutton, NOL 1JO PO July 3. 2002 2t~~ 1')1 C', Jill. County of Elgin 450 Surnet Drive S1. Thomas, ON N5R 5Vl Mark MacDonald Attention: Dear Mr. MacDonald County Road Transfer This letter will confirm our recent telephone conversation with Clayton Watters regarding County Road No. 15 and its possible transfer to our jurisdiction. Re: It is the feeling of the council of the municipality of Dutton/Dunwich that this road should remain a county road. I have outlined our reasoning in my previous letter of June 13. 2002. If however it is the decision of the Council of the County of Elgin to transfer this road to our responsibility we feel that this road should be brought up to our standards. We feel that this road should have curb and gutters, improved drainage and be resurfaced prior to any propp~ed transfer. We have looked at the rough estimate Clayton has prepared and agree that these costs seem reasonable. If you require any additional information, please contact the undersigned. Yours . Ken Loveland Clerk-Treasurer Administrator KL:vlm 87 John Street South, Aylme" Onta,io N5H 2C3 Telephone: (519) 773-5344 Fax: (519) 773-5334 Email: ma1ahide@township.malahide.on.ca www.township.malahide.on.ca Township of MALAHIDE March 27,2002 County of Elgin, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5Vl Dear Sirs RE: Road Network Study 2002. and passed the following Resolution: THAT Malahide Township Council supports the trade of County Road #49 for the extension of County Road #47 to #52 on March 25 met Malahide Township Council roads in the AND THAT Council does not support the return of County Roads to local balance of the report. matter. with respect to this Please contact our office if you have any further questions Yours very truly, TOWNSHIP OF MALAHIDE a R. MILLARD, C.A.O./CLERK. v Clayton Watters David Hartley Copy network study march.wpd road files\Randy·2002\county C:\MyFiles\diana VEO APR 0 22002 RECE SUSAN E. WILSON Treamrer treastlrcr<J.~'township.ma(ah¡de.on,ca Emai 26 MILLARD .malahide.on,ca RANDALL R. G.A.O./Clcrk Email: clcrk@.'tnwnship 112 87 John Street South, Aylmet, Oot:odo N5H 2C3 Telephone: (519) 773-5344 Fa.,<, (519) 773-5334 Em";!: malahidc@township.malahidc.on.ca www.township.malahidc.on.ca PAGE ¡I'IHLI4Hll.Jt. .. .,:!..,..;:¡.,)'i Township of MALAHIDE J.o.t:JJ. ¿,tJl::J¿, UW/¿. June 27, 2002 County of Elgin, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5VI Dear Sirs County of Elgin Road Network Study Report. RE: and passed the following Resolution: of Elgin Road Network Study Report as on .Tune 20. 2002 THAT Malahidc Township aeeeptg the County presented and supports its adoption met Malahide Township Council needs is satisfactory for YOll1 trust this I Yours very truly, TOWNSHIP OF MALAHIDE ¿)c R/~ R. MILLARD, C.A.O.lCLERK -.-., SUSAN E. WIl.SON ·'h!rJ.~t(TUr lren$"1'er@town~hip.m<'tl"hidc,on,cß P.m;'l rond network $ludy june 25. wpd _....~-,..._--'.--. 27 filcslR.ndy - 20021county ---. RANDALL R, MILLARD C;.A.(t/C;k~l, Em~U: <:lcrkG:1}t()\Vt\&hiJ';maI3h¡dc.nn.cn Enclosure H:\di.naldiana', OF SOUTHWOlD TOWNSHIP twsouth@execulinkcom (519) 769-2010 (519) 769-2837 e-mail: Telephone: Fax 35663 FingaJ Une Fingal, Ontario NOL I KO (519) 631-4297 16,2002 BY FAX: April Clayton Watters, Manager Engineering Services County ofElgin 450 SUlJ.set Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5Vl Roads Proposed Transfer of Coun Re: of the Corporation of the Township of South wold Dear Mr. Watters: Please be advised that the Council passed the following resolution: "That this Council supports the Road Network Study as outlined in the County of Elgin's report dated January 31, 2002 with the following inclusions: 1. That crack sealing be completed on Ferguson Line prior to transfer. 2. That the County be requested to participate in structuring an agreement with the Township of Middlesex Centre and the Township of Southwold for maintenance on Southdel Drive. That a road network study be completed on regular intervals in the future to address changes in traffic volumes and patterns to detem1Ìne if further transfers are necessary. That the County reconsider route. " is a truck it the proposed transfer of Clinton Line, as 3. 4. Should you require any further infonnation, please advise. 28 Sincerely, ~f~ Deputy Clerk ' ~£xt ~n Wly.e ¿ffiutticip&lit~ nf 2002 Mr. Clayton D. Watters, Manager, Engineering Services County of Elgin, 450 Sunset Drive, ST. THOMAS, ON N5R 5V1 17th June Watters Mr. Dear Road Network Stud Please be advised that Council of the Municipality of West Elgin were in agreement with the Road Network Study report and have no comments or objections to make to it. Re please do not hesitate to contact this matter, regarding If you have any questions me. Fox: (519) 785-0644 (519) 785-0560 truly ~~L Linda M. Cranston, AMCT Clerk/Deputy- T reasu rer Municipality of West Elgin 29 22413 Hoskins Line, Box 490, Rodnev. OntarioNOL 2COTel Yours 0, REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL Director of Financial Services Linda B. Veger, FROM July 2002 Board of Health - Surplus 11 DATE SUBJECT: NTRODUCTIONI DISCUSSLOJ'¡ The Board of Health has determined that surplus funds existing up to and including December 31, 2001 be returned to the County of Elgin and the City of St. Thomas. The County's share of surplus amounts are: $17,360 surplus prior to January 1,2001 $45.266 surplus from January 1 to December $62.626 2001 31 The current balance in the Health Unit Capital Fund is $2.29M. The mortgage has been paid in full, however these are dollars the County actually borrowed from itself and must still be accounted for either through the levy or other means. Since there are no pressing needs at the Health Unit, and the Health Unit lease is net-net-net, it may be appropriate to apply the surplus to paying down the outstanding fund balance RECOMMENDATION THAT the surplus of $62,626 returned to the County by the Board of Health be applied to pay down the existing debt resulting from the purchase of the Health Unit building. ission Mark G. d Chief Administrative Officer 30 Respectfully Submitted ~--d Linda B. Veger j Director of Financial Services (519) 631-9900 (519) 633-0468 Telephone: Fax: 99 Edward St,eet St. Thomas, Onta,io N5P 1 Y8 elgin st.thomas health unit March 28. 2002 Mr. Mark McDonald Chief Administrative Officer County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St Thomas, ON N5R 5V1 M'~~ Dear On behalf of the Board of Health of the Elgin St Thomas Health Unit, thank you for meeting with us on March 27, 2002 to discuss the issue of reserves. Following that discussion, the Board of Health decided to create a reserve/surplus policy (draft to be presented for Board approval at a later date) with a view to retaining a portion of future surplus monies for a Health Unit reserve fund. In advance of that, the Board determined that existing surplus monies up to and including December 31,2001 be returned to the City of St Thomas and the County of Elgin. would This amount of $62.626 the amount to enclose a cheque In am pleased Therefore includes surplus prior to January 1, 2001 surplus from January, 1, 2001 to December 31 $17,360. $45,266. 2001 my office please contact me at If you have any questions about this matter, i g{. Cynthia st. John Chief Administrative Officer truly, Yours Thomas Health Unit Mary Ens, Accounting Supervisor, Elgin St Don Lemon. Auditor, Raven & Shaw Copy: Enclosure 2 Honourable Tony Clément, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, concerning Council's concerns regarding the level of provincial funding to St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) and changes to the outpatient services at the hospital (ATTACHED) 10. Doug Barnes, Assistant Deputy Minister, Integrated Environmental Planning Division and Carl Griffith, Assistant Deputy Minister Operations Division, Ministry of the Environment, regarding "Amendments to Drinking Water Protection Regulation (0. Reg. 459). (ATTACHED) 32 11 HOUSE OF COMMONS CANADA (jar'1(nutson, UP. Elgin ø Middlesex - London 2002 :2 JUL Co LÁ V1G:\ f'j5!-· f¡}ó -r rr-íí,4U'¡,{Y S Mrs. Sandra 1. Heffren Deputy Clerk County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, ON N5R 5Vl ST. THO June 26, 2002 Dear Mrs. Heffren: Thank you for sending me a copy of Elgin County Council's resolution requesting Ontario Minister of Health Tony Clement's support of Children's Hospitals. is vital and the reduction of hospital services I agree quality oflife in Ontario and Canada will affect the well-being of Canadians. I appreciate being kept informed of council's concerns. ~ONSTITUENCY OFFICE 499TalbotSt. SI. Thomas, Ontario þ7¡4-C/f¡f-J) /ÍJ ¡I/- {;,fu.f},4-- )/0-( 631-3921 631·8555 Tel. (519) 1-800-21 Fax (519) .+. OTTAWA OFFICE Aoom832 Confederation Building House of Commons K1AOA6 Tel. (613)990-7769 Fax (613) 996-0194 E-Mall:knutsg@parl.gc.ca o (~)Ontari Ministèrø de 'EnvirontlOffiont Ministry 01 the Environment 135, avenue St. CIei.iroUest. Toronto ONM4V 1P5 135. St.,ClairAvenue West TOrontoON'M~I.v 1 P5 June 26, 2002 2002 JUN 28 Mrs.SandraJ. Deputy Clerk C()unty ofElgin 450 Sunset Drive St.Thomas, ON, N5R 5V1 Heffren Heffren: Thank you for your letter of March 18, .2002 and for providing a copy of the resolution from the County, of Elgin regarding legislation to require producers of packaged goods to reduce the alllount ()f disposable packaging at source and retailer,s to take back packaging materials. The Minister has asked me to reply on his behalf. Dear Mrs. As, you know, the government intr()duced Bill 90 - the legislature to promote the3Rs (reducing, reusing and recycling). onJune 13,2002 and Royal Assent isexpectèd shortly. The legislation ,will create Waste Diversion Ontari() (WDO), a permanent organization to address waste diversion in the province. A great deal of time and effort has beeninvested by this government and its municipal partners in this legislation. Waste Diversion Act, 2001" to the Bill 90 received Third Reading The govermnent will continu.e to work with its many municipal, business, and cOIllinunity partners to find ways and means t() achieve our goal of 50 percent waste reduction. The efforts of the WDO will help us to meet - and surpass ~the Province's 50 per cent waste reducti()n goal and malœ Ontario a leader in waste diversion. Thank you for bringing your comments and this resolution to the Minister's attention. Sincerely, Keith West Direct()r Waste Management Policy Branch 33 100% Recycled Chlorine Free. Made in Canada Elgin-Middlesex -London M.P.P. Steve Peters, 0/971 c. 0761DE I) Page 882 CLERK-Elgin Co 1 519 &33 7&&1 ASSOCIATION OF?-) EST 8&/27/82 22:11:48 01/05 Association or Municipalities of Ontario P I' ......(.' ¡ \~:/ . 6191 / 416 971 FAX NO, 260 6 PM JUN-27-02 THU 06 -., lJeiverslly AVG'lue, EJuito 1701 "(1'on!o, ON M5G 1 E6 Tel: (416) 971·9856· fox: (416) 971'0191 efl)ail: t¥'no@Jmo.municom,co(O 393 1ft 1 r'~: .ÏW;, Alert 021033 June 27, 2002-· Immediate attention of the Clerk and Council tlw To 811130 and the 10-in-10 Guideline: Important Updates on Two Key Fire Services Issues 1 0-in·1 0 the firefighters and two-halter" volunteer Twof;(¡y fire service mailers Staffing Guideline. Issue: Badcground Bil/30: The Volunteer Firefighters Employment Protection Act, passed Second Reading by four V(1tes on June 6 and was referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy (see Alerts02i030, 02/028, and 02/023). Although the Bill was not passed before the House rises for summer recess, it Is still on the Order Paper. lobby MPPs to see this legislation passed. for several important reasons [0 continue AMOwil including: have well The principle of thø right to work - Firefighters fought to enjoy the right to sOèondary employment. Many work part-time as truck drivers, construction workers as as volunteer firefighters. This right should not, in any way be diminished; œ The benefits of "two-hatters" to urban and rural municipalities - Rural areas benefit from [he knowledge. training, skiils and le<Jclcrship of "two-hatters" in their volunteer fire dcpsrtmcnts.Urban municipalities benefit from the additional experience and training their full-time firefight0rs gain from working in volunteer departments; and .. ExcessÎ'/e costs to the taxpayer - With the potential loss of "two-hatters, taxpayers may have to finance more full·time firefighters. The costs of this in some communities will be well over $1 million, and could result in double digit increases in property taxes .. 10-ín·10 Staffing Guideline: The 10-in-10 Guideline issued by the Office of the Fire Marsha hns beon interprøted to be a new fire service standard (see Alert 02/031), AMO has been seeking clarity on the intent and purpose of the 1 O-in-1 0 Guideline with Bernie Moyie, the Ontmio Fire M¡.Jrstml, und the Honourable Bob Runciman, Minister of Public Safety ançl S(~Ourity. ./2 34 Page BB3 02/05 p, CLERK-Elgin Co 6191 416 971 519 £,33 7£,£,1 FAX NO. 1 ASSOCIATIon OF?-} 260 7 PM EST B£,/27/B2 22:12:37 JUN-27-02 THU 06 -2- the HOllse yesterday on Minis leI' Runciman spoke in 10-in-10 Guideline and said 'WI) have discussed this as weU with a number of other government members who've brought tllis to my attention. In my first meeting with the fire marshal, this issue was raized and I was assured that it was stric;lIy a guideline and that municipalities should not be concerned about its implications. But I think it's fair to say the concern continues to ç¡row and, b<1sed on that, I asked the fire mnrshal to issue a clarification, which was done (I week to 10 days ago, which was circulated to all municipalities explaining that this was a guidelinc and not a requirement. But I gather concern is still alive and well, and we are ntt(Hnpting to address it. the I think that is tile major conccrn of municipalities, especially small rural and lame rural municipalities, with respect to liability. That has been raised with officials in the ministry and they havo assured me that this does in no way, shape or form put municipalities in the siluation whore they're facing additional liabilities. I have to say that the member and I discussed the issue of other jurisdictions having varying guidelines, depending upon the siz!) of the municipality, the population, the nature of the volunteer or full-time fire service. We will be pursuin9 that issue to see if Wr:J can have those kinds of distinctions n:~co¡Jnizing the differences in municipalities." AMO !tas written to Minister Runciman requosting a meeting to discuss 10-in-10 Guideline, among other issues in emergency services. The Association also expects to receive a letter from ['Iùrnie Moyle outlining the OFM's position on the Guideline and on how municipalities can em1uro clue dilig!mce and reduce the rislŒ of liability. Action: AMO will continuo to work with the government on Ihese the two critical fire service issues, and to update its members on our progress. Members are asked to send Information to the ^f;~()ciE1tí()n all the potential impact of the 1 O-in-10 Guideline and the loss of "two-hatters" would have on their community. In addition, AMO strongly suggests that members contact their local MPrs over the coming weeks ançl urge them to support Bill 30 when the House sits in the Fail. www.municom.com. b~$fJd MUNICOM network at t/¡rollg/¡ AMO's subscription is av¡¡lI<tbJo in(ol'lYI¡¡¡liol T/1is AMO Senior Policy Advisor at 416-971-9856 ext. 315 35 416-971-9856 Jeff FI..h~r, F<:>r mom inf~"Irra'ion contact; TrM(',mlssion problems: Page BB4 03/05 P. CLERK-Elgin Co 6191 416 97 1 519 033 7001 FAX NO, ASSOCIATION OF?-) 260 8 PM EST Bo/27/82 22:13:25 JUN-27-02 THU 06 Association of Municipalities of Ontario r~c~ / 393 Univ~o;ity Avenue, Suite 1701 Taonlo. ON M5G 1E6 (416) 971-9856' fa:< (416) 971-6191 emaU: ;w"no@:lmo.n1unicom.com Tel: rt immediate attention of the Clerk and Council 7'0 the Júne 27, 2002 - Alert 02/034 Nutrient Management Act Passes, Water Strategy to Implement Walkerton Report Sti Provincia Unclear passes, but provincial overall water 81 B As the Let)islatLlre rises for summer recess strategy still elusive. I$S!.Iê Statur; Tour:¡y tile F'mvincial Legislature will rise for the summer recess, returning on September 23rd, Ym;tcrday, as one if its last actions, the HOIJs() passed the Nutrient Management Act (Bill 81). an Act that will require farmers to prepare Nutrient Management Plans and require municipG1lities to prepare Nutrient Management Strategies for the disposal of sewage sludge. r~e¡¡l!lation5 will be developed over the summer, blJt wíil likely not be in place until January or Sprinø 2003. Also during Ihie session, the much anticipated second Walkerton Inquiry report and mcommendations made a big splash when they were released at the end of May, The mcolYlrnendatlons emphasized the need for s1ronger oversight of water delivery, both by the Provinco and by municipalities. Over twenty recommendations related directly to municipal oblìfJations. 93 the the Premier Ernie Evos quickly committed tile Government to implementing all mcolYlI'r1ønd¡\tions contained in the second report.' ne Premier also announced that Government would be introducing <1 new Safa Drinking Water Act, a recommendation in O'Connor report. However, no furlher details were released. Two Government initiatives related to water were introduced this session. On ,June 1ih Minister of Finance, Janet Ecker, announced $500 million in funding towards safe drinking waleI' over tho next two years. Also, the Nutrient Management Act, carried over from the Fall s{,~s~~ion waG passed. i2 36 Page BB5 04/05 P CLERH-EIgin Co 619 416 97 1 519 &33 7&&1 FAX NO. ASSOCIATION OF?-} 260 8 PM EST 12 JUN-27-02 THU 06 B&/27/B2 22: 14 -2 ÞoSit¡O~1 AMO has askc:d that there be éJ provincial water strategy, which would create a cohesive, c()()f"dinated framework for drinking water delivery in Ontario. Such a strategy is needed to eslHblh.h the multi-barrier approach to safo drinking water delivery advocated by Justice O'Connor. AMO'~: AMO Is particularly concerned that the financing of drinking water delivery, may become um;ustainable for many smaller systems, givon the cost of implementing the Drinking Water Protfiction r~egu!a[jon (Reg. 459), and the proposed move to full cost recovery, in Bill 155, the SU.91'llnable WatÐf anä Sewage Systems Act (currently at Second Reading staøe). AMO SIJppoJ!s full cost recovery in principle, and is encouraging the Government to carefully assess the Impact of BilI1G5 on different sized systems before passing it into law. AMO is encouraged Lhat Justice O'Connor endorsed the AMO recommendation to allow variances based on local condilions in tøsting and reporting requirements under Reg. 459. This would go some way in alløvi<1tìnfj unnecessary costs of the regulation. AMO and other stakeholders are anxiously awaiting the results of eight SuperBuild studies on inrrm,truGture financing. These are meant Ii) form the basis of an infrastructure financing strategy. Howevor, SuporBuild has not yet shared information about the studies or the d0voloprnent of the financing strategy with AMO. AMO WEll> disappointed that the media and others appear to have misunderstood the Walkerton Inquiry fJstimale that it would cost $9-$17 perhousehoÇ to implement the O'Connor recommendations. In fact, that amount only represents the start up costs of some of the rec<HmneI1dations. The full cost, to ratepayers, municipalities, and the Province, is expected to bo much higher, particularly since the capital costs for the infrastructure were not part of the cost analysis. Also of Interest to AMO is the Walkerton Inquiry recommendation to introduce a municipal statutory standard of care for drinking water delivery, which would have the effect of making n'lunicipal councils and individual councillors Ir~gally liable for decisions related to the municipal drinking water delivery seNice, much like directors on corporate boards are now liable. You can learn more about each of thesE! issues implications of the Walkerton Inquiry r&commendations, the challenge of sustainable financing for infrastructure, a new Safe Drinking Wnll1r Act, a municipal statutory standard of care, in sessions at the AMO Annual Conference. AMO is privileged to have Brian Gover, Associate Counsel to Justice O'Connor during the public inquiry, as keynote speaker, who will explain Justice O'Connor's recommendations on municipal oversight of drinking water delivery. The AMO Conference is being held at The Royal YrJrk Hotol in Toronto, frorn August 18-21, 2002. For registration information, please see the AMO website, Jr{~/w.arn().on,p'.¡:j. MUNICOM network at www.municom.com. Dirccto, of Policy and Government Relations at 416-971-9856 Nicola Crawh.~II, AMO Senior Policy Advisor at I:Ixt. 329 b~sorJ If¡roug/¡ AMO's subsor/pl/o Vaninl, 316 or Pat e)(t. ',fo,m,,!ion conlac :wailablo /s Tl1/.;¡ 1Ì1form,,/10 For rnGora 37 416-971-ga56 ,!mi,;sloI1 prol:Jl¡m'ls; Trar Page 882 CLERK-Elgin Co 1 519 633 7661 ASSOCIATION OF?-) 260 48 PM EST 87/82/82 22:84:38 JUL-02-02 rUE 02 01/04 &~. Assocìationof Municipalities . of Ontario P 619 416 971 FAX NO, 393U,lversityAvonue, Suite 1701 Toronto, ON M5G 1ea Tol: (416) 971-9858' fa" (416) 971-6191 ernail; øq¡o@amcl.m\Jnlcorn.com For Your ()nformation ...'__._M"............__·___.·~_..._·,,___...,....·___.. ...... _R.._____ M 4 Pages \/IA FAX To t})e ilttention of the Clerk and Council. Plø.~~;:o ensure that copies of this are dlstl'ibu/(Jd to all Members of Council July 2,2002 Attention F"r ImM(}diate recomrnended At its meeting of June21, 2002, the AMO Board of Directors mnøndments to AMO By-law No, 1. If approved, the amendments would: -I) mname the "Regional Caucus" to "Regional 2) enlarge the Board from 43 t049 members; ~3) permit municipalities to be represented on more than one caucus; 4) provide for the suspension of the By-Law procedures in the event of an ømergency. Caucus' Single Tier order to give effect to the proposed changes, amendments to AMO By-law 1 will be considered at the Opening General Session of the 2002 AMO al Conference on Monday, August 19, 2002. n No. Annu AIt~Jched are the amendments to be considered Pal"ick Moylé, Executive Di,eclor, AMO Scott Wìlso~, Secretary·Treasu,er, AMO 38 ¢or further Jnfo,'rnatìon please contact: Page 883 [;LERK-Elgin [;0 1 519 633 7661 ASSO[;IATIOn OF?-) EST 87/82/82 22:85:12 02/04 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS to p, 819 418 97 FAX NO, 280 JUL-02-02 TUE 02:48 PM 1 AMO BY-LAW NO. i A~)"Hci July 2. 2()()2 Tier" and Single "Regiona with replacec dcll)tcc1 ~n( (a) he 9 Soction I) necessitated a ¡'aI'e of sevenl! former regiollal gOI'emments The reeMI J'e,j'/metllr;IIg.· RIII;Of/nle: tlw Callcus tWillC'. "'UIIIM/'it, replaced with, N !lmhef' of )jrcctoa"s IInd Powers. Thc affail'ß of the Corporation shall be managed by a board of directors may c~creise all sl.1Oh powors ami do all sllch "cIs ànd thinp,s as maybe exercised or done by1beCorporalion '0 not hy tho by-laws or any special rcsolLttionoftllc Corporation or by statute exprcsslydircetcd orroquired don 1 !:omc olhcr mm1llcr. For2002-2003tcnn ofl1fHcethe numberofc1irectors shall be forty-five( 45) as set A, the tlltmberofdirectors Bhall be forty-nine (49). Anyincreaseordccreascin the delctcd am be I 3 Sceti01 T¡~I! 3 wlto that, lobo 2) " Thcre~ ncr, out in ApJcnrltx nllmher of din;ctoJ's shal of the members, be approved by spccial resolutIOn direotars shall be ex officio metl1bers of the board of directors: following two (2) c Il1ll1'ledintc Past T11e · and Presitlont, ry- t Trðasurer. SecrùL~ Past the Imme¡¡¡:¡ltJ · 118 follows ~\t\Oual meeting ofmernbers or appointed c tt h;¡I¡ttleo shall be elected Tho di(cctoI'S. 'rhe voting delegates of each cmlcus shaH elect thirly · rom (4) shaH be elected to the County Caucus, · live (5) shnll he elected to the Rural Caucus, · ¡"UI' (4) 5111\11 be elected to the Northem CnuclIs (lwo (2) of whom shaH boJì'om northeastell1 Ontario municipalities 111111 two (2) ofw1Jom shrill be fmm northwestern Olltario municipalities), · live (5) shnJl be olcctCti to lbe Small Urban Caucns, · six (6) ~hall be claclod to the Large Urban Cattcns. · Rix «(¡) shall he clected to the Regional and Single TkrC~\lOU$ (except for tho 2002-2003 tem1 of office where live (5) directors shan be clected to t\1o Hcgional andSing,lol'icrCaueus and two (2) sha1l be appointed to the RegiOllal ¡lI1d :,ingle Tier Caucus by Ihose direolors so eloeted at their first meeting immediately f01lowing their c1eetiol 39 also serve as w]¡oshal1 as follows oke! the President and Secretary-Treasurer directors (30) (Iclcgatcs sha 1110 vOlíng of ^ Page !lIB (;LERH-Elgin (;D 1 519 633 7661 ASSO(;IATIOn OF?-) EST 87/82/82 22:86:88 03/04 P 6191 416 971 FAX NO, 260 JUL-02-02 rUE 02:49 PM Toronto CßUCLIS. 2 ofthc Cily ofTOl'onto to the by COline, rhe n-,mainlng eight (8) direetDrs shall be appointments as fol1ows: · the Chair ofthc Eastcm Ontario Wardens Group who shall serve nn the County Caucus · the C1u.lÌr of Llle Wcstcm Ontario Wardcns C"YOI11 who shal1 serve on the County Caucus · UtC Chairofthc Larger Urbllfl Mllyors Cauclls ofOnlll1'io (J..UMCO) who shallscrve on theLarge Urban Callcus · the; Chair (,[tho Federation r,)fNorthcn1 Ontario MunicipaJjtics (FONOM) who shaH serve on alC NorthCl11 Cauo~~ · the Chilir ofthc Norlhern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) who shaH servo on the Northom caucus · the Chair of I,he Regional Chairs On)l1p who shall serve on the Regional and Single Ticr Calle tIS · lhe Jmrnellia1.e Past Chair of the Ruml Ontario Municipal Ass()ciation (ROMA) who shall servc 01' the Run!! appointed be (7) sha SeVIJf' :~.I(a) C~ll.(~US Caucus director shall be an electcd orlieial ofaMembcr Municipality in good standing cxcept [or the CounLy ge Urban Caucus, NorLhern Caucus, Rural CancLls and Small Urban Callclls where onudircctorin cacl' Urban serve on the Sma! Urban Municipalities (OSUM) who Sh31 ofSlIla oflhu Organization thc Chair Eachdl:ctUt · , Cuucns, ty in good standing. Municipal Membcr cmp!clyce of II such CCtt.1CW; 51 mU be at thcAMO a Caucus makes a wriltcn requcst to Ifol'ceunt remain of Iii rectors lI!"aCUllclls shal 10' Such l'()m1o~iti()n BOUl\lorDircctol's ast date on wh1ch nominations for officers and directors arc to be reecivod, that 011 that Callcus'S election ballot at the upcoming annual general meeting as to whethcr an oftheir 1 bc elocted 0 fficiaJs or whether one oftheir Caucus Directors shan be an employee. The rcsult take effect !It the following annual genera! meeting when the dircetors of that Caucus are to be lh(o) ,ltterthan D iroctors Sili of~l1\ysueh voteshal eloclr;d a question bepasct! Cau.cu$ Municipality olhor than 1he City ofToTtJnlo may he reprosented on the board bymol'e than two elected n any em1(\\l~, onlyollC of whom nmy be an elected on1eial ¡md only one of whom maybe anlllllicip¡l! n Lhc event that more than one electcd of1ìci or more than 011e municipal employee from the Same theof1iciä No 1\1(:1IIhor roe10rs Mttnieipality, othcrtl"umlhc City of Toronto, s\¡mds for election to anYOI1ÐCaUe\l~, mm nbert)'votcs !l1.lhe anlltlalmoetingofmc.mhms shall bcdecrncd to have been clecteù to the board and the ol.horofficinl(s) (\l'omployet!(s) from the s01l1eMel11ber MunicípaHlyshall be deemed not to have bcerlclectcd to the \)()¡\"(1. Notwilhslalldillgthe abovc, a municipality m'lyhereprcscnted on the Board by morc than ooe (I) elœt.cd (Hrcç,lor provided thos() directors are not members o!'the same caucus. the wins who cmpJoyœ. Mlìmbc,' I the " aOI'g the /11, force and effect for the 2003-2004 election. Riltimwle: Tlw JI'oposed challgr..~ will pTIJI'Ü/(,flJr /;citer eo-orllitwtioll alld cmnmunicatio/, I'lII'hllß' ()1'CIJ1Ii(,<llio11.~ of £'Iß('t"d IIlI1I1icipa/ oJJida/s by permitting the C/ulÎrslPresideJ/ts to serW! !;mml olJ)ìI'('etOl',~ ()J AMO. C0l110 into (ß) shall 3 changes to Section !lowd abovu rhe Jollows: as 16.2 be added new D. 11m 6.3 and L<) rOl1\lmhel'c( 6.2 b~ ThaI Section 3) or for oIlier good çause, the Board of DireC'lors may, I>y (l BIICh /nee till)?, Buspend temporarily allY provision afthi.9 Ii tv (2/3rd '.,) ml(iorily vote (if (hose preBen¡ ( IIIJY proccr/llre 01' I'lIle related rhereW. dcr.isit; a l!xpetlltrJ order 16 ) " ' I". .'If"l"!:/I.~u)/' ¡wl)-third's ()' By· Ii" Ilw ability If) act ¡II ,ire el'ellt of 1111 emergency, ,lte ßOl.rd m'pr(}ccIllIre of By-Law No.1 subject to a 2/3rd's majority 40 to jJrtJI'itle the BOllrd wlmlll be Jlef"ll1Ï//('11 ta mspellll tllIY jJfovi.Yilm I'(JII! f;j' Ilw HIJarll. 111 Ol'/lel' .Nolilmll/ll: Page BBS p, 04/04 B7/B2/B2 22:B&:52 EST ASSOCIATIOn OF?-) 1 519 &33 7&&1 CLERK-Elgin Co JUL-02-02 TUE 02:50 PH 260 FAX NO, 416 97 6191 3.. Appcndix ^ Proposed Board of Directors Structure --..·,,-----~..--r- I'rollo,sed Current ....,.. -- ~ members 4 members ~u (, mell' bel's 5 elected nd the Ch3irs oflheßnstern :!tS groups 7 members 7 elected )ofcreneo and the Chair oj' - ~!,~ 6 members 5 eJ eeted onfcronee (2 f("()m the northeast !lnd 2 cst) and the Chair of NOMA and the )NOM -- :~.mKlll! ,1'¡_m1!cll' 'nçr 7 lIIen/herb' * 5 elected eleel,:d at the conference and thc Chair of the :bail's Gf..0~l' -- ,. !.~1.!~ 6 membors 5 ejected 11](: con femnee and thc lmmediate Pw;t Chair ~"~". ;;HH~.HJl 6 members 5 electcd e()nlÎ:'l'cnee and 1he OSUM Chair --- .-- I:~ 7 members 7 eJected ted <It the con rè:rel1ee ---- ~, 49 43 _._-,...~.-- ---.-'-- -......,..............-, Prcsident I'II$t Pl'I.'öitlu Secrl'tary-Tr' [>3st ~~kCl'e[i.U'f -.......--.. !1JW!I(Y.1.'Jm 4 ekctcl\ l't! tl ¡wI Wcs(èll1 --~-.. !''In':.~J)):h.j! 6 mCJ\1bt)rs e LUMCO -~".._---, NI).r.t\l~rl¡.n 4 dc<.:lcd nt t from the nor --,~._-, ~J.!!~lll Jld'-!!J:I..£ 5 okcie\! atllw -..~...,...",,...,.-, r.91:!'.!!!I\!,Ç¡J,~ 7 mumbers 01 -..........""...........--"*"'1" TOTAL * clumge /(I SI:)'''/' (7) I/Iembers e.lfective 2002-2003. All other e!tanges be "ffective 2003-2004. 41 Onta.io C4 Constituency Office: 542 Talbot St,eet SI. Thomas, N5P Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Free: 1-800-265-7638 ~ ~ Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1M steve_pete,s-mpp-co @ontla.ola.org Tol E-mai Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416) 325-7262 Email: steve _peters-mpp @ontla.ola.org 21102 4\ JUl July 02, 2002 Honourable Tony Clement Minister of Health and Long-Term Care 10th Floor, Hepburn Block 80 Grosvenor Street Toronto, ON M7A 2C4 Minister: Please find enclosed this resolution from the County of Elgin calling on your Government to re-evaluate the discontinuation of the pediatric cardio-vascular surgery (PCS) program at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa. Dear Minister, as the ill-advised discontinuation of vital services at the London Health Sciences Centre will do irreparable damage to the health care system in Southwestern Ontario, this move will have an equally devastating effect on young patients and their families in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. Minister, I urge you to review this resolution, respond to County officials and forward a copy of your letter to my office. Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, ~t~ Steve Peters, M.P.P Elgin-Middlesex- London 1 f~ :IZ-~ 1'1 ( CÚLt Cc: County of Elgin Constituency Office: 542 Talbot St,eet SI. Thomas, Onta,io N5P 1 C4 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll F,ee: 1-800-265-7638 E-mail: steve_pete's-mpp-co @ontla.ola.o'g ~ Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Room 331 Main Legisiative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1M Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416)325-7262 Email: steve_peters-mpp @ontla.ola.org 2002 4, JUL July 02, 2002 Honourable Elizabeth Witmer Ministry of Education 22nd Floor, Mowat Block 900 Bay Street Toronto, ON M7A lL2 Dear Minister: Please find enclosed this resolution rrom the County of Elgin calling on your Government to abandon the practice of closing schools in rural communities as a means of cost saving. It is a request I believe deserves your immediate consideration. Minister, the focus of this correspondence is one that has been brought to your attention on a number of occasions. Simply put - such closures adversely affect young students, faculty and the general public both socially and economically. Minister, I would appreciate your reviewing this resolution, responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, &.~k Steve Peters, M.P.P Elgin-Middlesex-London Cc: The County of Elgin Constituency Office: 542 Talbot St,eet SI. Thomas, Onta,io N5P 1 C4 Tel; (519) 631-0666 Fax: (51 g) 631-9478 Toll F,ee: 1-800-265-7638 E.mail: steve_pete's-mpp-co @ontla.ola,o,g lei ~ Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1M Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416) 325-7262 Email: steve_peters-mpp @ontla.ola.org 2002 12 JUl 10,2002 Honourable Helen Johns Minister of Agriculture II th Floor, 77 Grenville Street Toronto, ON M5S 1B3 July Minister: Please find enclosed a resolution trom the County of Elgin calling on your Government to reduce the interest rate assessed on loans administered under the Tile Drainage Act to a more equitable rate. Dear Minister, as other provincially-funded initiatives administered by municipalities to various programs - for example, the Shoreline Property Assistance Loans - have lesser interest rates, county officials feel it would be appropriate for your Government to evaluate and reduce the interest rates administered under the Tile Drainage Act. Minister, I would appreciate your reviewing the resolution, responding to County officials and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, &~ Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin-Middlesex-London Loul'\"'\ f-1J:. Cc: County of Elgin Constituency Office: 542 Talbot St,eet SI. Thomas, Onta,io N5P 1 C4 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll F,ee: 1-800-265-7638 E-mail: steve_pete's-mpp-co @ontla.ola.org JIlII. 12 :2002 ~ Ontario Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416) 325-7262 Email: steve~pE:)ters-mpp @ontla.ola.org 10,2002 July Honourable Tony Clement Minister of Health and Long-Term Care 10th Floor, Hepburn Block 80 Grosvenor Street Toronto, ON M7 A 2C4 Dear Minister: Please find enclosed a resolution ITom the County of Elgin calling On your Government to address the anticipated labour shortage in the professional hospital workforce. I am certain you will agree that this is an issue that affects all residents of Ontario Minister, as the County notes in the resolution, with the average age of the hospital professional workforce aging, the likelihood of a labour shortage of first line health providers is a very real possibility. Consequently, it is vitally important issue that must be addressed promptly by your Government. Minister, I would appreciate your reviewing this resolution, responding to County officials and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, &~ Steve Peters, M.P.P Elgin- Middlesex-London Cc: County of Elgin ® Ontario Ministè,e de l'Ag,jcultu,e et de l'Alimentation Bureau du ministre 77 I rue Grenville, 1 P étage Toronto (Ontario) M5S 183 Tél.: (416) 326-3074 Téléc.: (416) 326-3083 Minist,y of Ag,iculture and Food Office of the Ministe, 77 Grenville Street, 11 th Floor Toronto, Ontario M5S 183 Tel: (416) 326-3074 Fax: (416) 326'3083 2002 June 28 21)\)2 3 ,~t\l. Heffren Mrs. Sandra J Deputy Clerk County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5VI Heffren Thank you for your letter of May IS, 2002 about regarding the City of Kawartha Lakes resolution concerning safety net programming for Ontario's agriculture sector. Mr. Steve Peters, MPP for ElgincMiddlesex-London, has also asked me to respond I want to assure you that our government remains committed to the made· in-Ontario strategy Mrs Dear As you know, Ontario farmers and the provincial government developed a proposal that included contributions from the federal government. My predecessor forwarded the proposal to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The Honourable Lyle Vanclief responded with a unilateral decision to fund the Market Revenue Insurance (MRl) program at the same rate for as year the previous On May 5, 2002 I met with the federal minister, presented the made-in-Ontario plan, and asked him to work co-operatively with us. It is important for the farmers of Ontario to receive total support, not just support from Ontario. As you may be aware, Ontario put up $20 million more than was required last year, and it was not matched by the federal government. Federal and provincial government officials have been working together and I am hopeful that our work will benefit the farmers of Ontario. two years in the development of officials continue to consider will be opportunities for I am working with my federal counterpart and with the other provinces the new Agricultural Policy Framework. Federal and provincial options for long-term risk management programming. There discussion and input from industry on this and other issues ~-§ ~IVDO !2 Invite Ontario Home Invitez ¡'Ontario chez soi 42 Ministry Headquarters: 1 Stone Road West, Guelph, Ontario N1G 4Y2 Bureau principal du ministère: 1, rue Stone ouest. Guelph (Ontario) Nl G 4Y;¡ 2 On June 6,2002 the Honourable Ernie Eves held a Premier's Roundtable on Agriculture to address the key issues facing Ontario agri-food industry and rural communities. The Roundtable on Agriculture covered several topics, including the challenges and opportunities facing the agri-food industry in the next ten years. I will follow up on the roundtable's progress by working with stakeholders to further develop strategies and options to move the industry forward. It is my intention to report back to the Premier and the agri-food industry by fall, 2002. issue to my attention Thank you for bringing this VA-1 Sincer~ly; ') ,// " // ,/ / ,.- ¿//"/ / / 43 Mr. Steve Peters, MPP Elgin-Middlesex-London c: A noHor-prollt agency of the Government of Onlario· reI6~~n~~~~I;~v~r~~~6~~~~Uf[S~I:ario ONTARIO HERITAGE- FOUNDATION I'ONDATION IJU PATRIMOINE ONTARIEN I» 2002 JUL 19,2002 Warden Duncan McPhail The County of Elgin 420 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, ON N5R 5V1 June Warden McPhail I am pleased to invite your council to participate in the Ontario Heritage Foundation's Heritage Community Recognition Program 2002. Dear who the Now in its seventh year, this program provides you with the opportunity to recognize individuals have made significant contributions to local heritage preservation. Participating councils have confirmed that the program is an excellent way to promote awareness oflocal heritage projects and people who make them happen. Councils may submit up to four nominations - a maximum of one in each available categoty - built, cultural or natural heritage preservation, or heritage garden conservation. Small project groups may also be considered for nomination where the effort is shared. Staff and volunteers of community and heritage organizations are ideally suited to identifY individuals who are making exceptional contributions to heritage preservation in their local areas. I encourage you to work with these groups to identify people worthy of nomination. and Nominatwn Form brochu,e explaining the prog,am in detail is enclosed. Please note have been updated to respond to suggestions made by some municipalities. A Guidelines that the guidelines work being done to tember 30, 2002 to recognize the significant Se I encourage your council to participate in this program preserve and promote heritage in your community. Monda is The nomination deadline Yours truly, ØL~~ Allan Gotlieb Chairman 44 416-325-5000 Pacsinlile: 416-325-507 416-325-5000 Télécopieur: 416-325-507 Toronto, Ontano MSC (Ontario) M5C 113 Website: wwvv.heritagefdn.on.ca Telephone: 113 Téléphone East, Toronto o Adelaide Street 0, rue Adelaide est E&OE :.~~ ~o""ne~' 'F: ~oõ,f: ~oml~a¡o" ~~'rn'r~~~"a~~ ~~i ~~ ~r¡;; !';,cg~g~1,~,ç~~~;,,¡;;"c~~::~,:;:~š%e;i~;?c~ o~P¡'~e' ~~~7eg;,;. :~ ~,~ :0 c~:~cc'''n", "'''g,~,ì,¡'' ~ ©O".anoHeritageFO\;nda:,on c~ -..-.-..--- ---..---.- -~-_..._.._- ~--- -----..-- --.---..--- ---."-'-"-"-"'- -...----.....-- --..--...-..-..- - -- -.....-------.-......- ----..-...-.-... ---~--_.__.__.._._.._--- ..-....--.-...---. -.- -~---_..__.._---- -.. -- -.--- ---.---.-. --.-.-.-.-.--....-- DESCRIPTION OF AC11\1TIES!ACHIEVEME:\T5, :250 words or bs - please !.'rinr or JITaÓ', a separJ¡e r:--p~d page Additional ITIJ.n~rÍal (publications. media storie> pf1OtograFhs' supponing rhc nom;nari"n ma.' b~ submittcd THE ACTIVITIES OF THE NOÑ1E\'EE/GROL:P OCCURRED FRO;.,·! _ / _ TO _ /_ \fiJJl¡J~ l;·ar .\I~l1/h lé,¡,. CATEGORY OF SUBMISSION .: maÚmwn of onc nominee per caregory": CJ. BlHLT ::J CULTL:"RAL ::J :\"ATUR.-\L :J HERJTAGEG.-\R.DE:\ COI:\'SER\:-\TIO:\' If nominacing a small project-group, please attach a list or namc>. a¿dœ55~s and td~phone nwnbcn< 01 all mcmbm. :J SivL-\LL PRO]ECT-GROLP_"'umbcr or group membcr:s Q Jt'.<'OIYIDUAL NOi\1INEE E-ivlAIL NAME OF N01'vffi'..'EE/GROl:'P ADDRESS TOVlNjCITY TEL P05T.-\L CODE DATE I SIG:-\.-\TURE L TITLE N.-\;\.1E}[ayc~/&,,:,/Hárdmlo.'1'-¡Prwdml ~ kltgaJr) I en.darse the attacbed nomÎnation. -i'> U1 L E-:-'L-'JL TEL L TITLE I NA.\lE OF AD!vŒ'ilSTRATT\lE CONTACT I COL-:\'T'{ lREGION/DISTRIcr OF COUNOL I POSTAL CODE I TO\V':\"/OTY ~ ADDRESS I !\'O\.U~AT1I'.·G COU!\'Ol (M,miripd C""rldl, Rrg,~""l Co~n.'I' J,,,: .':,,¡iCl! CCI<I¡dl. .\/ilis Ccmm"'''I!' C"">!liD NOMINATION FORM Aussi disponible en français. Additional information may' be obtained b;' contacting me Ontario Heritage Foundation at: Td (416) 325-5015 Fox (416) 314-0744 E-mail: marketing@heritagefdn.on.ca Web site: www.heritagefdn.on.ca Please send completed forms and support material ro: Heritage Community Recognition Program Ontario Heritage Foundation Marketing and Communications Unir 10 Adelaide Screet East, Suite 302 Toronto, Ontario M5C 1)3 WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS! Completed nomination packages must be sub.mitred no later than Monda,·. Seotember 30 ?002. If you are submitting more than one nomination. please phorocopy me original blank form. ¡WHO MAKES THE PRESENTATIONS TO RECIPIENTS! The FoundacÎon will notify the Council of the starus of the nominations by mail and will provide certificates and achin·emem pins for the recipients It is me responsibility of the Council to ftame the œrritìcates. The Foundation will send our krrers of congrawlations to the recipiems aher th(' Councils have been notified, Councils must notif~· the Foundation when and where their presemations will take plac(', for example, at a council meeting, yolunteer recognition evem or annual celebration" \Vhene\"Cf possible the Foundation will send a representati,>e to the community t6 make the presentation [Q the fCcipient(s) HOW ARE THE RECIPIENTS SELECTED! Ontario Heritage Foundation staff will review Jll nominations to ensure compliance wim the program guidelines HOW ARE NOMINATIONS SUBMITTED: Nominations must be endorsed by the Chair. MayoL Reeve" \Varden Chief or Council PresideD[ ( or delegate) of a municipal council regional council" First Narion council or Méris community council A Council ma\' submir a ma;l(imum of one nomination for each of the four categories Staff and ,·ol~teers of communir;· and heritage organizations are ideally suited ~o idemih indì,iduals who- are making e;>::ceprional comributions to heritage preservation in their local area. The Foundarion encourages these organizations ro contact their local Council with proposed nominations Endorsed nominations must be submitted on the foim provided. A detaûed description of the nominee and his/her achievements must be included> Additional material (publications. media stories, photographs:: supporting the nomination may be proÙded. Please limit rhe additiom.l material to irems that will provide new information and insight imo the nature of the nominee's contributions. Please do nO[ send originals of importmi: or official documents. as the;" will not be rewrned. WHAT TYPES OF ACTIVITIES QUALIFY FOR NOMINATIONI The follO\ving are examples of voluntary activities that qualif)~ Built: · leadetship in the restoration and preservation of heritage structures. for example buildings and bridges · long-standing voluntary service as a member of a local architectural conser\'ation advisory committee or other organization dedicated to prese['\·ing heritage strucrures · significant fundraising to suppOrt the restoration of a historic structure Cultural: · long~standîng ,'olunteer service to a historical society museum or historic sit(' · rese~ch or ,,':riting related to local history , · mluorar;- teaching of local history or traditions · personal collections of local artifaCtS, heritage photographs or memorabûia that are shared with the communir;· Natural: · significant \'olunteer work at a conservation authoriry/ area or other parkland · outstanding contributions as a volunteer board member of a local natural heritage organization · demonstrated leadership in the protection of naruralheritage, for e.xample endangered species habitats rare Carolinian foreSts. wetlands, 1,vatITcourses and tall grass prairies · significant natural heritage conservation acti,'ities b;· private landowners Heritage Garden Conservation: · hands-on volunteer work in presen'ing, restoring or re-crearing a herirage garden based on hisrorical research · significant fimdraising ro support the preservation, resroration or re-creation of a heritage garden · res('arch or writing related to heritage gardens .¡:,. 0-- WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR NOMINATION! /\11;' resident of Ontario, over the age of IS, who has mad(' outstanding conrriburionsto their local comrntmity in the area of built. cultural and natural heritage presen'ation or h('rir."1.ge garden wnservation is eligible for nominarion. Heritage activities mustha\'c been provided without payment. Duties performed during the nonnal course of dccred, professional or business \....otk are not eligible for recognition. Posthumous nominations are not eligible for recognition Small project groups may also be considered for nomination where rhe effort is shared For example: · a small ;teering or ad-hoc committee responsible for a special project . · co-aumors of a local history publica~ion · partners who have restored a heritage home The entire membership of an organization - for example a local architectUral advisory committee, historical socier;' or the board of a conservation authorir;" - is nor eligible. WHAT IS THE HERITAGE COMMUNITY RECOGNITION PROGRAM! Heritage comen'Jtion in Ontario is driven by the personal commitment of indi\·iduals. The Ontario Heritage Foundation's annual Herirage Community Recognition Program enables municipal and regional councils, First Nation and Métis communities to recognize individuals who have m~de significam comriburions to-heritage presen:¡tion in their communities' - WHAT IS HERITAGE! Heritage is e,·eryming we have inherited mat v.'C value and wish to preserve for future generations. It is a ¡iying legacy ú.l..¡ar helps us to understand our past prm"'Ìdes conrext for the presenr and influences the fUture (~)Ontario Ministè:re de I~Environnement Ministry efthu' Envirònment 1"3S;av.enUe St; CI~irou'est TorOnto ON M4V 1 P5 135St Clair AvenUe West Toronto Of':JM4V iPS 2!JQ? 8 JUL June27,1002 Mrs. SandraJ.H¡;:fften Deputy. Clerk, County,ofElgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thoma.s,ON N5R5VI Heffren: Thank you for your letter to the Hono11TableElizabeth Wìtmer, f(mner Minister .ofthe Environment, regarding administrative p¡;:nalties for infractions at wat¡;:r treatment plants I am pleased to reply on behalf ofth¡;: Ministry. Dear Mrs The ministry recognizes the ç;oncerns thatvarious municipalities haye expressed about tlÌismatter. . Theproposedregulations are an important step toward a comprehensive, more flexible set of tools for ensuring compliance. We are currently reviewing all ies and they will be given careful consideration in the final ç;omments from interested part reYiew of the proposed regulation. These. proposed penalties are only one aspect of a series of new measures the Ontario gov¡;:rnmenthas implement¡;:dto strengthen enviroilJ.llental compliance arid enforcement, otheÙneasu:resinc1ude the toughest fines and longest jail terms in Canada for major environmental offenders; a permanent environmental SWAT Teamto crack down on deliberate and repeatpolluters; arid a toll-,ffeepublic hotline for reporting acts of pollution. .. Thank yol,l for sharing this.resolution with the government. Y 011TS sincerely, Director WaterPolicyBra~ch , 117 Made in Canada 00% Reoycled Chlorine Free ------ - ---- - --- Ö761DE (1Ö/97) ø. ltÆ ~.....~ Ontario Le Premier mlnistre de l'Ontario The Premier of Ontario Hôtel du gouvernemen Queen's Park Toronto (Ontario' M7A 1A1 Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A1 July 4. 2002 ~OO? 9 JUt , ~". Mrs. Sandra J. Heffren Deputy County Clerk County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5Vl I appreciate Heffren: Thank you for your letter informing me of council's resolution about tax capping your keeping me informed of council's activities Mrs Dear I have sent a copy of council's resolution to the Honourable Janet Minister of Finance Be assuredthafthe minister will give council's views careful consideration Ecker I appreciate having this matter brought to my personal attention Yours sincerely . '~ MPP Ernie Eves Premier The Honqurable Janet Ecker c: @ NÆ "'1__'" Ontario Le Premier mlnistre de l'Ontario The Premier of Ontario Hôtel du gouvernement Queen's Park Toronto (Ontario' M7A 1A1 Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A1 July 8. 2002 ~ 12 JUl Heffren Mrs. Sandra J Deputy Clerk County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5Vl in letter informing me of council's resolution about minimum wage Heffren: Thank you for your Ontario, Mrs Dear I have sent a copy of council's resolution to my colleague, the Honourable Brad Clark, Minister of Labour. Please be assured that the minister will give council's views careful consideration. I appreciate having this matter brought to my personal attention. Yours sincerely . MPP Ernie Eves Premier (0 (,t"¿'\ ý'1-:0 The Honourable Brad Clark c: @ Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1W3 416 f 314-2301 Ministre Ministère des Richesses naturelles Minister Ministry of Natural Resources ~ ~f""" Ontario JUl 0 3 2002 MNR1 OMC-2002-1 054 Mrs. Sandra J. Deputy Clerk The County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas ON N5R 5V1 Heffren 21JO:1 8 'JUt Heffren Mr. Steve Peters, MPP for Elgin-Middlesex-London, has forwarded to me your letter of March 27, 2002, in support of the Long Point Region Conservation Authority's request for the development of an overarching water policy for Ontario. Your letter, addressed to my predecessor, has not been received at the ministry. Mrs Dear Many conservation authorities are active participants in several pilot projects, which are being co-sponsored by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Environment and Energy. These projects will help refine our response to water management concerns and will help in the ongoing development of a provincial water policy. n addition, the Phase I Report from the O'Connor Inquiry has included recommendations related to further actions, which will help strengthen our water management capabilities. This report is now being reviewed with considerable interest. From a general perspective, the government's focus is on continuous improvement, with a desire for open and inclusive decision-making and shared responsibility and accountability among all partners writing thank you for Again trust that this Information is of assistance to you , jO~ Cj Sincerely, on. Jerry J. Ouellette Minister of Natural Resources 48 MPP, Elgin-Middlesex-London Steve Peters c: ltÆ .....~ Ontario Ministè,e de la Santé et des Soins de longue durée Minist,y of Health and Long-Term Care Bureau du ministre 10e étage, édifice Hepburn 80, rue Grosvenor Toronto ON M7A 2C4 Tél (416) 327-4300 Téléc (416) 326-1571 www.gov.on.calhea1th Office of the Minister 10th Floor, Hepburn Block 80 Grosvenor Street Toronto ON M7 A 2C4 Tel (416) 327-4300 Fax (416) 326-1671 www.gov.on.ca/health 2002 15 JUt sl1lvJ Mr. John R. Warden County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas ON N5R 5Vl Wilson Dear Mr. Wilson: Thank you for your letter of April 9, 2002, expressing your concerns regarding the level of provincial funding to St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) and changes to the outpatient services at this hospital. Please be assured that I am aware of your concerns and that the ministry's regional office is working closely with St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) to ensure that residents of the Elgin area continue to receive the essential health services that they require. Ministry staff have been meeting with STEGH senior management staff on a monthly basis to monitor and eliminate the deficit while ensuring quality care is provided to the community, including continuing care and emergency/ambulatory servIces Public hospitals are independent corporations run by their own boards of directors and funded by the ministry on a global basis. This is legislated under the provisions of the Public Hospitals Act and other legislation. The boards are directly responsible for the day-to-day management oftheir hospitals and for the care provided to their patients. In the last two years the ministry has increased hospital funding by 22% across the province. Similarly, STEGH has received an increase of 11 % in base hospital funding over the last two years In addition, the ministry is moving toward implementation of a new funding formula, a more equitable method of distribution of hospital funding. The hospital will need to be ready to meet the increased level of accountability and efficiency required to receive funds through the funding formula. based on a core service approach, strategies, including service submitted a recovery plan, This plan outlined critical In October 2001, STEGH to achieve a balanced budget. 7530-4658 2 49 Z02-04534 (01/04) 1671-01 -2- Mr. John R.~ilson changes to rehabilitation outpatient services, that would be pursued to achieve a balanced position by fiscal year 2003/2004. The changes with respect to rehabilitation outpatient services are to be completed by September 20, 2002 and include a reduction in hospital provided services associated with physiotherapy, audiology, speech-language pathology, chiropody and occupational therapy. Currently, these services are available in the region through a variety of providers. Outpatient services will be retained where they directly address transition to home to ensure an optimal length of in-patient stay. In accordance with the Canada Health Act, Ontario's health insurance plan covers payments for medical services, hospital services, and certain dental services when hospitalization is medically necessary. Limited coverage is also provided for certain other practitioner services, including optometry, chiropractic, podiatry and physiotherapy. The ORIP Schedule of Benefits for Physician Services lists the services that are regarded as medically necessary under Ontario's Health Insurance Act. Physiotherapy, optometry, podiatry and chiropractic services are not mandated under the Canada Health Act. They are additional benefits offered at the discretion of provincial health insurance plans. Ontario is one of only four provinces to provide government funded physiotherapy. These services can be accessed through some hospital out-patient departments, Schedule 5 clinics, and through home care. There are 103 "Schedule 5" physiotherapy clinics with ORIP billing privileges that continue to provide physiotherapy services by licensed physiotherapists in the clinics or in patient's homes. Two of these clinics are located in London. Up to 150 physiotherapy services are covered and paid for by ORIP per year for each patient. Ontario residents with arthritis, when referred by their physician, can access publicly funded physiotherapy and occupational therapy services offered by the Arthritis Society of Ontario. The ministry has no plan to change the publicly funded rehabilitation services that are currently available to the people of Ontario. In addition, physiotherapy can be accessed through private physiotherapy clinics. I am advised that there are three clinics of this type located in St. Thomas 3 In closing, the ministry commends the County of Elgin for their assistance with STEGH's past and future capital projects 50 7530~4588 -3- Mr. John R. Wilson Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your concerns with me. Yours ry1 1 :me 51 2782-01 (99/06) 416-863-2101 ® Ontario Please Call The County of Elgin 1~ P"Cllntø St. 0'"" OI.ItJtrt Teronle. ON M4V 1 P¡¡ www..ne·øew.oh.clil. In Case of Transmission Difficulties Mln""... .. 'Envlron'oIllOnlit! do I'tnlll'll'" Please Deliver To Mlnl.,oy " I!nvlronmont and IInolllY 1t!5'!:I.CloI'A_...w.., "R>t'On\o, ON M4V 1 P5 WWVt.ene.gov.olJ.oa Jllly 12.2002 MEMORANDUM Munil'lpal Heads of Conncll Munlclpal Water Treatment 'Plant Operlltors Ontario Clean Wat.., Agency P.I'Ivate Year-Round Waterwol'k8 Owners TO: Ca..1 Griffith ANsl.tant Deputy Mlnilltcr Operation. DiviSion .,oug Dame. ASsillt..nt Deputy Mini.ter Integrated Envlr\lnmentll PlannlnlOivioion FROM': Amendments to Drinking Water ProtedioD Regulotion CO, I{E: Reg;. 459) Thc govemment of Ontario is committed t.o ensuring that the province has the toushe$( polícies 'for safe, clellll drinking water. Since the events of Walke.rton, the MUlÎstl'y of lillvÌ1'OlUUont and Energy, along wi!h other ministries, has been working to meet thc 8ovornment's comn,ittnenl, 10 enh¡¡ncc protection ofOlltllrio's drinking W~ler. The government allocated $240 l11illlon for capital uPW'adcs.llJ:ld provídlt:d $18 million (lIlhe tníni~t.cy to instit"lltc new Ccrtitìcates of ApprovAl and "llllU~I in,'p"ctions <IS pmt of Operation Cleun Water. It illsI' introduoed the Orinki'lß Water Proteoti,on Rc¡ulo!Íon (0, Reg. 459) !lull put slnndard8 and procedures in pl~ to protect dril1king water. Commi.sioncr O'Connor's Report on the Walkel'lM lnqu;"y (Parl~ r and It) provides 11 road map to water safety that focuses on protecting sources of water. the delivery oCsllfe waleI' fcom SOllree to top, tough regulations fIJId sustainable infrastructure, The government has accepted all ofCom111issloncr O'Connor'. ·ccommendation.., II11d is fully committed to their iml,)cmeD1J¡Qon. in Ontario is u priority lor the gnvcrmncnt. 1 am writing today to advise you ofch(lngcs to the Drinking Waler Proleèli"n Reglllution. Th", IrO:¿¡lmenllleadline hus been ""lenll,,1I by six rnlllllhs rT\.m Oecember 31, 2002. to July I, 2003. !?¡¡i~ting Certificates of Approval for wat.elWorks mllY contain rcqlli!'em~"ts for upl,!..."de~ with deadlin~a other than July 1,2003. In easea Where tllese deo.dlines huve ¡dre¡¡dy been e"f,(,nded beyond July 1,2003 the requiremenL~ specifì~d ill the approval sti1l tlpply. In ca,~e$ 52 Having tough and effective drinking water standards 1 where the specified c!e~ç\linÐs arc currently earlie1' tban July 1,2003, the wa:t:erWOT'ks can rnake 11 request to the ministry to amend Ihe Certitìcatc of A;pprovallhrough the EnvÌl'Onmentlll Assessment ami Approvals Branch. More infOImlllioll is cuntelncd in the attached Update. As we move fOrw¡ITd to implement thi~ comprehensive framework tilr wilier safety wo will work cJ()~ely with all those ilffec,.'tBd: the public, municipalitieß, water op!i:1'ators, environmentalists and oonservation auth01'ÌlÌI!B, Wc also intend to consult on further amem:bnen'l$ \0 O. Reg. 459 in keeping with Commissioner O'Connor's rceommendlltions. 4~· .~ -- -- ...3~"""'~, ,Q DO~I! BIITnO!! Carl Griffith Asaistallt I)çputy Minister Assistant Deputy Ministw rntegrated Environmental Planning Division Oþerations Division Enols. 2 53 Mln'."~ øI ..tllnl.~.... ® Ontario Cnvll'Qnm.nt and I!".,,~ tl)¡wlronn.m.nt.t dn r~nArøllt 136 G~ C1l11rAvonuo Woo, 196 "'\'60~' SI. CIa, OIJODt Toronto, Ot-l M4V 1P5 Toronto. ON M4V 1 P6 WWW··IM.gov.on~ www.en.oDO\«1In.cnl July 12, 2()O2 UPDATE Amendments to Drinking Woter Protection Re~dlatioD (0. Reg. 459/00) The Ministry: of Environmcnt ILIld Energy has made ohange::; to the DrínJdng Water 1>rultn,>UlJ.t1 Regulation (0. Roç. 459/00) by WfXY of an IImending rcgulQtio/1 whh:h Wß9 filed on Juno 28 as Ontario Regulation 213/02. ~/'ho majQrJiy o/the r'lguluticJn'1i ,.eqllÍremøntli remain In place; All m;çr(Jbll,Iogical sampling r'lfuirement,v, inaluding th(),~efor 1£, wli, ,he US(I (lfacL:rodilad /uburalorje,r, nrlti!ìcallon of an adver.\·(4 water sample, tItId the ¿1CI.Vli11,g of (lpublic nottell and laking cm'raL'l11/(! action conlin.ue to be reqllired in (('cordance wit O. Reg. 459/00, . The deadline for providing minimum treatment has been extended lIi,c months from December 31, 2002,to July 1,2003 for wøterw:Qrks affected by O. Reg. 459/00. O. Reg. 459/00 states that a waterworks using ground Wllter as a source i~ required, lit a minimum, tQ disinfect its drinking Willer supply. Waterworks using surf~,ce water liS R sourçe require. al a minimum, chemicl111y-assisted filtration and disinfeotiol1 01' other trcatmenl capable o~}1'odUcing waler of equal ur bettcr quality, In bUilt coses. the (reated Wilier mll.~t also have IIn e ective form of disinfection that oontinues I0Jrr0tect the wat!!!I' qUillity as it posseS through dislributio11 pipes on the way to user$. The det line t'Or providing minimu1'1\ treatment - which was December 31. 2002 - has been e.xltmdcd to July 1.2003 in tbe regulation. . 'l'hísextension of the deadline ¡¡)pliea to waterworks al1èotod by O. Re8' 459/00. They are: municipal waler systems, ø.nd private $ystems capable of supplying SO, 00 litres per day and sOlVing ~ix or more private re6idenccs, OR that supply 50,000 litre¡¡ or more of drinking water per day WJ!.! have the C!lp¡u¡íly to s~lpply dl'inking W11l.or lit a fate u1"250,000 Iilres or more per day. F;xisting Certi fiCBtes of Approval1of waterworks may contllÌ1, rcquil'en;u:nts for upgrade~ with deadlines other than July I, 2()03. In ca.'leS where lÞese deadlines have already bøcn extended beyond July I, 2U03 lhe requirements sped lied in the appwvaJ still apply. In clIBes whorc the spedlic.:l deadl/n!:' arc cUITIJnlly earlier than JiIly I, 2003 amI th~ owner of tbe w!llcrworkR wishes to have these extended in accordance with the new requiremenls of the regulation, the owner should mal<e II rcquesl \:() amend t!'te COl1Ìficate ~,f Approva1 tllI'ough the EnvirOlmien\U) AS9cssmcnlllnd App¡'oY!lls Branch. ' 54 fl'om the chemical sampling December 31, 2002. Seasonal· waterworks are eumpted requirentcnts of O. Ref;. 459/00 until . O. Rcg. 459/00 requires that aU wa.\crworb supplying drinking water must test for chern'icKl parl1-\Tletcrs (Ii~tèd in the regulation as l"ab~ B -volatile orgll1,ics; Table C· inorg&nics; and Table D - pesticides al\d PCBN). Reg. 459/00 an: exempted ('ron) EfI'ectlve immediately, all se¡¡sonal'" waterworks affcctc:d. by O. testing these chemical par'\1\'\cters ul1tillJecembcr 31, 2002. There iSlli:! change to the testing fo\' parameters that pose an imme¡iiate helllth risk: the rel)lIirement~ (pr mit..¡obiological sampling, inol\lding tests Jòr ,Eo coli. remain \l!1changcd. In the event "f adverse water qlUÙity, tIle ownel' lnllst post II warning si¡¡:n as cl¡rrQnlly required by the regulation, fInd immediately report to tbe local me<l¡c~1 officer ofhcahb and to the Ministry of Envirol,ment and Energy, II!I is ourrently required by the regulation. Warning signs ore B.vailnbJe from the mitùstry hy calling 1-800-565-4923. in the A ..ew procedure for corrective action has bcen incorporated regulation. . A new procedure for undertaking corrective actions for sel180nal + wa",rwor'ks ¡bal do not have minìm~m treatml;Jnt in P!lCO is referenced in the amended rcg~ll1tion. Thi~ procedUle I1pplies to g".,S\)11ßl watcrwor~:J subject to O. Reg. 459/00. The proœduro - tit1"d Procf.dure Ilelated 10 Corrective A(:IÏ/ll1for O. Reg.4S9IQO System.,· Not Currently Pr(widing Mi,'l/mum TreCllment - is available on the ministry's Web site at .eI1e.110~.øn.ca. SeaoDIlI waterworks ore exempted from quarterly rcportinEuatil Deember3~, 2002. . rl;\port (Section 12 of taken I\! comply witb thc O. ReIJ. 4S9/00 J'equires that OWIUlrs ofwlllerworks prepare: a quarterly 0, Rbg. 459/00) thaI dcscribesthc water system, outlines the mCIIIILI\'I\S regulation, line! SU!!1mlll'i~es the a.nalytioal results for w~ter samples. reports 1,2003 This exemption from qUI\Tterly reporting jor scft.'onlll.... waterw\,rks me~ns that quarterly due November J, 2002 (for the period ,Juli, A~glLst and S¡::p!Olnbcr, 2002) and Fl!lbruary (for the p~r¡ad October, November and December, 2002) lire !IDJ, required. QUilrter1y rep()rt... will oontinue 1(1 be required for I:\Il other wntcrworl,($ affected by O. Reg. 4~9/00 including municipal systems and private, year-round commußll1 watcr systems. rhe a",~ndlng rcglllulion clC!nn~~ Ú 4CI\IJQI1»1nrn.!f,,'iøll taw. n W:dur trcRtmgF1t (Jr dilflrRnnion H)'lIhrrn thA' hßI/ nul opør"t¡o:d" C1T wi.11l'1nt OJ,croh::, fot at IC!lSl ()t) COnfN:o.lIllvlI dillYli within the prilr¡oll _ bc~nnlnß 01') IhQ IIIu:r of Jom'lIt)' 1. 2O(I~ (Inti ~M: d~ when the s)'$h~m that oomrn~noçd npcndl4.lJlI al'" onding UI D..~mh.r 31. ZOI¡2' .IId th~ HY'Io!1II11 .,11 y.lln DOmpl""'.' will, whlcheVOIOhtlh."tI,", 5(1~ (2) ond (3) i" or .... "Pprop,¡,"'. . 55 2 · New standal'd!l for bromate, uranium andfllloride have been incorporated into O. Reg. 459/0(). 'The nèW OnlUrio Drinking Water Standard for bromate haa been established liS un Interim Maximum Aocoptable Conaentrqtjon (TMAÇ) ofO.O! mglL (milligromi; per litre). The decision to adnpt tnt!! !!Inndard WI\!! posted on the Environmental Registry in September 2001. Tile requiremènt làr waterworks to test for bromate will be limited to systems that OZOMtc as mandated in II Certificate of Approval (tl:lere ure currenL1y jlt~llhre" stich sy¡;lems in Onllu'ju). Ontario is strengthening the drinkin~ water standard tor ~'II!I¡uln to make it c.'.onsi$tenl wíll. Ihe revised drinking waler quality guide ine used by the fbderal government and other -provinces. The standard for uranium has been revised from 0.1 to 0.02 mg/I,.. Tn areas where fluoride is added to drinking WIIter, the rec::ommended fhl\)rid" "v,,! hI treated supplies lUlS bC"lllowcrcd to 0.5-0.8 mg/L. The revised range for fluoride is considered to be appropriate protection against tooth decay given fullt it is also presenl in other COtn¡1\l~n dietury sources llke telllU1Q flUoTld.ued tootbpa.~tc. Theile litandflrds arc addressed in more detail in the Drinking Water Standards Update available on the ministry's Web site at www.ene,goV.on.C8. Plc:asc refer to O. RCI!. 213/02 flIT çomph,t.. d"l..ìI~ OJ! UIL: IlIlICIJL:Imcnts to O. Reg. 459/00 ' Plea!!e note: The above changes do not alreot the stahl$ of any ProvIncial OMcer's Order that has been Issued to a waterworl(s. 3 56 Tbe Government's Commitment to Water Safety The government ofOntlUio 1$ committed to 8me, clewl drj)'.king water, [t is: · Committed to ímEle,nenting the 121 reoommendatlons in ÇOlîlmi!l..~ioner O'Connol"s RIJparl aflhlJ Wa kerlQn Inquiry (Parts I Imd II). · Investing a half billion dollars In the next two years on clean, 3IIfo, c!rinking wldør lor the people ofOnturlo. · nstablishins. the $50 milliou Clean Water LeßDoy Tr\~lllnd Cle¡m Water Centre of Excellence in Walker/on. · Implementing the Nutrient Manu¡¡ement Act in ordcr to protect water at the source. This will be one eomponent of a new watcr!Ùled-b!lS"d approach to drinkin8 walc' mUllug"",,,nt whích will be developed in the cmnhlg months. · Supporting the development ofa Suti: Drinkit\!,! Water Act as reconunended by Commissioner O'Connor. · Moving forward with the proposed Sustllinable WQwr IInd Sewtlge System¡¡ Act, 2001 (Bill 155) to en$urc that critical water inJì<lStlucturc is renewed. Di.vponlble en ji'ßçel/,f ,. 4 57 Gen\lral inquiries Obtllinil1ß It warning Qotice sien · · Contact Information: MTNIS'l'RY Oli' TftE ENVIRONMENT PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE 1 $t floor 135 St. Clair Ave. W. Toronto, ON M4V IPS Gcn~1Ù Inquiry; 416-325-4000 1'(111 free: 1-800-565-4923 Fax: 416-325-3159 Aùverse water quality and notioe of problems (Reg. section III · SPILL/ôi A,CTION CENTRE Tel: 1-800-268-6060 Fax: 1-800-168-6061 Ccrtificates of Approval unùer the OWRA, and pOSSIble exemptions [Reg. ¡¡eclion 31 Treatment requirements for growldwalcr under II,,, influence of surfaoe water [Reg. s\lb-sec:tion 4(4)1 Notice ofComplianee with trenn1e.nt and equipment rcq\lirements; and forms tbe !lubmitting notice fRog, section 5J Submission of engineers repons and written 11~)tices I Reg. section 5] · · · · ENVTRONMEN'J' AL ASSESSMENT AND APPROVALS BRANCH Attention: Direçt~)r 2 8t, Clair Avonue West, Floor Toronto, OntuMl) M4V lL5 Tel; 416-314-8001 Toll free; '-800-461-6290 Fax: 4J6-314-8452 12A Rcpol't$ ~lIbmitted by the Ian on reslÚts of lII1aly~es of W111er sam.ples [Rcg,sub.sectíun 10(2')j · ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING BF-ANCII A'ttention: Djl'l::c~(r 125 ReSO\I1'(,'CS Road Toronto, OntnlÌl1 M91' 3V6 Tel: 416-235-6300 F~:416-235-6235 Noticc ofidentily of labol'atolOY(s) ¡¡n¡¡lysing WIIter 5~mples rReg, sub-section 10(3)] · LABORATORY SERVICES BRANCH Al~e\tion: DiTl;!èlor 125 Resources RUí'ld T(lronto. 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