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June 25, 2002 Agenda ORDERS OF THE DA Y FOR TUESDA Y. JUNE 25TH, 2002 AT 9:00 A.M. ORDER Meeting Called to Order Adoption of Minutes - meeting held on June 11, 2002 Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations DELEGATIONS: 9:00 A.M. - Employee Recognition (ATTACHED) 9:15 A.M. - Dave McAdams, President and Marg Emery, Tourism Co-ordinator, re: 2002 Marketing Plan (see separate enclosure) 9:45 A.M. _ Chester Hinatsu, City of St. Thomas, re: Update on Social Housing (ATTACHED) 10:15 A.M. - Janet Baker and Members of the Public Sector Liaison Committee St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce, re: Safe Communities Program (ATTACHED) 10:30 A.M. - Jenny Phillips, re: Sesquicentennial BallfTown Crier Update (ATTACHED: 11:45 A.M. - Presentation to Carl Bienefeld, Past President, St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association Motion to Move Into "Committee Of The Whole Counci Reports of Council, Outside Boards and Staff Council Correspondence see attached 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th PA~# 10-15 1 2-5 6-7 8-9 Items for Consideration Items for Information (Consent 1) 2) 16-33 34-50 Agenda) OTHER BUSINESS Statements/Inquiries by Members Notice of Motion MattØrs of Urgency 1) 2) 3) 8th In.Camera Items - see separate agenda RecesS Motion to Rise and Report Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee Of The Whole Consideration of By-Laws ADJOURNMENT 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th PLEASE NOTE: THE COUNCIL PHOTO IS SCHEDULED TO BE TAKEN PRIOR TO LUNCH .. .··s:s·':'·".·'m:1J,¡¡¡:1mCI1"·{{tl3æ{iLW;\':·I'J,¡¡¡IJ,¡¡¡IMB:'¡1e···æ;··"m;'rt:·· 1'1·1··'·'·'·""'&·····1· ... ..,.,......... . "'-', .... . ,'," ..,.......,.. ',"" " . ''',' ,. - ',', '. - ',',' ._'.'_.'_'_',"_ ';"',': ......'_..:., _,""_':.':'.:"':<', ;", _.:_.....-........,...;.:....., ,.....,.,.;.._.....,.,., ."....".,., ,_;·cO·", ....-...'.....,' :::._.:_:.,,::.:.:.;.::;:;::::::-:.:::.,.:::::\::::::::\.:.;.,;:::::.:::::::::;:::::.:.::::::;.:.:::\::::;:::::.:.:::::.:::::::_:.:::.:.:.:.:.:':::::_:::.;:::::'.:.:.:::::::':::::::::.::,::;:::.:::::r::.:.,:::,.:-::::::·:.::::::::'::·:::::::,.::::;::.::::,:::;.:.:.,.:.:::.;.::::::,:: EMPLOYEE SERVICE RECOGNITION/RETIREMENT PRESENTATIONS - JUNE 25. 2001 RETIREMENT RECOGNITION HUMAN RESOURCES Louise M. Eastbury 28.5 years (full-time) YEARS OF SERVICE HOMES Margaret Harder 25 years (full-time) Elgin Manor Nora Parish 25 years (full-time) Bobier Home Sandra J. Tapsell 25 years (full-time) Elgin Manor Karen Johnson 15 years (full-time) Terrace Lodge Tammy Payne 10 years (full-time) Bobier Home Katherine Sheeller 10 years (full-time) Terrace Lodge Tina Teichroeb 10 years (full-time) Terrace Lodge Patricia Vandevenne 10 years (full-time) Elgin Manor Susan Shackelton 10 years (part-time) Terrace Lodge LIBRARY SERVICES Emily M. Finch 15 years (full-time) Library Deanna L. Hindley 15 years (full-time) Library Susan Morrell 15 years (full-time) Li brary Gail P. Driscoll 15 years (part-time) Li brary 1 St. Thomas - Elgin Tourist Association Annual General Meethlg Agenda Tuesday, April 9,2002 7:00 p.m. St. Thomas - Elgin Public Art Centre 1. Welcome 2. Confirmation of the Agenda items - additions -? 3. Confirmation of the Minutes of the last meeting 4. Report ofthe President 5. Introduction of Auditor to present financial statement 6. Nominations and Elections 7. General Business 8. Adjoumment Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association p.o. Box 22042, 545 Talbot Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 6A1 St. Telephone: 519-631-8188 Fax: 519-631-3836 Toll Free: 1-877- GO ELGIN st. ThOmas- 6f.l;fN OOtJNTY ,4 pf.aee t6 ~~ Dear Member, Generª1 Meetin I am writing on behalf of the St. Thomas Elgin Tourist Association Board of Directors to advise you of the following items ofinterest: !ion - Annual in TouristAssoci Tbomas- EI' Nod~e of St. Re: to invite you to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 9th, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre located at 301 Talbot Street in St. Thomas. to provide you with a copy of the "Year in Review" for the Tourist Association for your perusal prior to the meeting to provide you with a copy of the proposed by-law changes which will also be tabled at the meeting (please note, a full copy of the by-laws may be picked up at the STETA office at 545 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, should you require one prior to the meeting). Agenda items will include: Year in Review, Introduction of the Tourism Coordinator, By-law Changes, Election of Officers, Financial Report, as well as a brief Entertainment Production 1 2 4. 3 to update our members on the activities of the St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist the past year as well as share with you the proposed projects for the The Board is eager Association during upcoming year. The business meeting will be followed by a light lunch so we would ask that you R.S.V.P. to 631-8188 on or before April 1st. We look forward to seeing you then and should you have questions regarding the above, feel ftee to contact us. Sincerely, dJ~ r? ¡n~ Dave McAdams, President St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association Visit our web site at http://www.elgintourist.com omas - 9 n st Assoclaf on " Year in Review and a Look at 2002 STET A - . n Review A Year . Tour" 09/2002 . omas . gin Tourist Association Year in Review and a Look at 2002 I STETA-AVearlnReviow I)4ffi912002 STETA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Marg Emery STETA·AV..r'nfl<>'l;oW Communication Board Members President Introduction of Dave McAdams, New for 2002 Tourism Coordinator · · · 04/0912002 Member Year In Review Marketing Plan Quarterly newsletters Membership Certificates · · · · A Y.~rln Review Association STETA Thomas - Elgin Tourist 04.0012002 St. 2 Visit & Tour Guide· Refreshed look for 2002 041U912002 STETA·AY..,I~R""l<IW - - Signage pro~.ram . Near com pie Ion II ;1 :- ¡¡¡ IR;""" ¡P{lRlBURW¡1 I ""~,,,i ROUTE I VIENNA ."..........,-"",..............!,.) !~_.._,..,_.,w.,..,..". 04,IJ9.'2002 STETA·A Y".rlnReviQW Media Promotion · "Come Play In Our Backyard Where The Grass Is Always Greener!" · New in 2001 · Expanded exposure in 2002 · Event Specific 04,\J912002 STETA·A V...,lnRe>llow St. Thomas - Elgin Tourist Association 3 www.elgintourist.com e of St.Thomas & Elgin C - -"",,""- New Look in 2002 .- IllllIIIh~"".......... Imnroved events calendar .- 1IJIr:1ln.:ilf::ll"'. and member links ......,,'~..~.I'JIII 0410\112002 STU...·A Yea, In Reviow Talbot Trail of Yard Sales · Increased vendor participation year over year · Continues to grow in popularity · Information requests 6 ~ 10 months In advance · Planned for August 2002 04IU9I2002 STETII.· A Y.arln Review Christmas in the County · Partnered with St.Thomas DDB · looking to partner with other groups · Need participation from more STETA Members · Promotion and materials needs to be completed much earlier in 2002 O4AJ9I2oo2 STETA· AY...,ln Review St. Thomas - Elgin Tourist Association 2002 Cycle Elgin ~'1.1HOMA' MNcaU~Y ROUTE I I .. STETA·AY".tlnR"viow 04,0912002 in Elgin Artfest New 2001 Tremendous turnout and support from Artist's Focus on 3 . 4 main events More Retail participation Addition of performers and food 2002 · · · · · " STETA·A Y".rlnRovlow 04,0912002 for 2002! . Day tripping - Expanded Tour Guide circulation and STET A member New 4 " discount . Travelling Tourism Officer in Port Stanley --pilot project STETA_AVearlnR",,¡ow Thomas - Elgin Tourist Association 0410912002 St. 5 Canada Day $10,000 Perch Search New this yearl 04.0912002 STETA·AVoarIn Rovlew " - - Update Logo . ELGIN COUNTY 81. Th.mas 11 ~~ ib.v.e. - Elgin County/St. Thomas in the heartland -- ofOntarJO - Elgin County/St. Thomas in the heart of Southern Ontario 04.1)912002 STETA·AYe<>,lnR..row " - - THANK YOU! St. Thomas Elgin Tourist Assoclalion P.O. Box 22042, 545 Talbot Street St. Thomas, Ontario NSR 5A 1 519·631-8188 Fax: SI9·631-3836 Toll Free: 1-877 -GO ELGIN email: frlends@elolntourlst.com Web Slle, www.elgintourlst.com 0411)912002 STETA·A Y"arlnRovlow " St. Thomas - Elgin Tourist Association ST. 11/0MAS-ELGIN TOURIST ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS By-laws relating generally to the affairs of the ST. THOMAS-ELGIN TOURIST ASSOCIATION. BE IT ENACTED AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED as by-laws of the ST. THOMAS-ELGIN TOURIST ASSOCIATION. BY-LA W NO. 1- DEFINI110NS ARTICLE I - NAME (I) The name of the Corporation is the ST. THOMAS-ELGIN TOURIST ASSOCIATION, hereinafter referred to as the "Association". ARTICLE 2 - INCORPORATION (I) The Association is structured as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the Province of Ontario ARTICLE 3 - OBJECTIVES (I) The objectives of the association shall be to encourage the effective operation and development of the tourism industry throughout the Travel Region, for the economic benefit of communities, business enterprises and residents, and for the recreational and cultural enrichment of tourists, visitors and residents. (2) The Association shall be operated in a manner so as to achieve its objective through a planned program of tourism promotion activities, within and outside its Travel Region, and tourism development projects in concert with programs of government and its agencies. (3) The Association shall co-ordinate with the tourism promotion activities of individuals and organisations holding membership in the Association, and liase and co-operate with other organizations within, and outside, the Travel Region whose objects for tourism promotion and development are compatible with those of the Association. The Association shall be representative of tourism interests and organisations from its entire Travel Region. (4) In furthering its objectives, the Association may undertake advertising programs on behalf of the County; preparing publications to infonn visitors of attractions; encourage any facilities, events and attractions for \~sitors; operate visitor infonnation facilities; sponsor meetings and seminars concerning tourism and otherwise further the promotion and development of tourism through its Travel Region and Ontario. ARTICLE 4 - REGION (I) The Corporation has as its boundary, the County of Elgin. ARTICLE 5 - SEAL (I) The Seal, and impression being stamped on the margin hereof, is the seal of the Corporation. I <' BY-LA W NO.3 - BOARD OF DIRECTORS (con 'I, ARTICLE 2 - STRUCTURE (I) The Board shall be comprised of eighteen (18) voting Directors as follows: (a) Three (3) of the Directors shall be representatives of the CóunciI of the City ofSt. Thomas, at least one whom shaII be an elected official. (b) Three (3) of the Directors shall be representatives of the County Council, being one from the east, one from the west and one from central, at least one whom shall be an elected official. (c) Twelve (12) of the Directors shall be representatives from the private sector, being three from the east, three from the west, three from central and three from the city of St. Thomas. These representatives shall be nominated and elected from the respective areas. (d) The retiring President shaII be, ex-<>fficio, a member of the Board. (e) All Directors must be members in good standing or be representatives of member organisations in good standing. ARTICLE 3 - APPOINTMENT. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE (I) A nominating committee shall be appointed by the president and chaired by the President. The nominating committee shaII: (a) obtain rrom County Council, at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the Annual Meetíng, the names of the three representatives to be appointed to the Board. (b) obtain from the council of the city of St. Thomas, at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting, the names of the three representatives to be appointed to the Board. (c) Arrange for the nomination of the candidates for election from the private sector, at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting. The nominated candidate from each of the four areas shall be named on the ballot, and given to each member in good standing at the Annual General Meeting. All Directors will then be elected at the Annual Geneml Meeting. Should there be more than three candidates for one area, the members will elect three out of all nominated candidates for this area. (d) The nominating committee shall present the slate of approval and elected Directors for the Annual Meeting, such Directors being appointed or elected for a two-year term. (2) Vacancies on the Board shall be filled on the recommendation of the Association's Executive Committee, to be mtified by the Board at the next meeting of the Board (3) The Tourism Coordinator shall serve at all Board meetings unless directed otherwise by a majority vote of the Directors. (4) If a Director misses three (3) consecutive meetings without just cause, the Director may be removed by the Board with a simple majority and the vacancy filled as provided in Article 3, Section 2. 3 BY-LA W NO.3 - BOARD OF DIRECTORS (con 't, ARTICLE 6 - LIMIT OF LiABILITY OF DIRECfORS (I) Every Director or Officer of the Association or other persons who has undertaken any liability on behalf of the Association and their heirs, executors, and administrators and estate and effects respectively, shall from time to time and at all times be indemnified and saved hannIess, out of the funds of the Association, from and against: (a) All costs, charges and expenses whatsoever such Director, Officer or person sustains or incurs in or about any action, suit or preceding about any action, suit or proceeding which is brought, commenced or prosecuted against him/her or in respect to any deed, matter or thing whatsoever made, done or penniited by himlher on or about the execution of the duty of his office or in respect of any such liability; (b) All other costs, charges and e,,-penses which he/she sustains or incurs in or about or in relation to the affairs thereof, except such costs, charges or expenses as are occasioned by his own willful neglect or default. BY-LA W NO.4 - EXECUIlVE COMM117EE ARTICLE I - APPOINTMENT (I) The Board may empower an Executive Committee to act on its behalf. (2) All acts of the Executive Committee must be ratified by the Board. ARTICLE 2 - STRUCTURE (I) The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, Past President, I" Vice-President, 2"d Vice-President and Treasurer. (2) The Association's Tourism Coordinator shall serve on the Executive Committee. ARTICLE 3 - TERM OF OFFICE (I) The Executive Committee shall be appointed for a one (I) year tenu. (2) Vacancies on the Executive shall be filled by a vote of the Board. ARTICLE 4 - DISMISSAL FOR JUST CAUSE (I) To meet as directed by the Board to deal with Board matters. ARTICLE 5 - DISMISSAL FOR JUST CAUSE (I) Dismissal for Just Cause shall include breach of trust or misconduct in relation to their duties or obligations of that person to the Association. (2) Any and all members of the Executive Committee may be dismissed and the position(s) declared vacant with respect to Article 5, by a two-thirds (213) majority vote of the Board. 5 BY-LA W NO.6 - OFFICERS (con 'I, ARTICLE 4 - 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT (1) The tenn of office for the 2nd Vice-President shall be for two (2) years, with the option of re..,lect. Any tenn of office for the 2nd Vice-President shall not exceed two (2) consecutive years. (2) During the absence of the President and I" Vice-President, the duties of the President and I" Vice -President will be pe1fonned by the 2nd Vice-President. . ARTICLE 5 - TREASURER (I) The tenn of office for the Treasurer shall be for two (2) years, with the option ofre..,lect. Any tenn of office for the Treasurer shall not exceed two (2) consecutive years. (2) The Treasurer shall be responsible to oversee the accounting practices of the Association and shall be a signing officer of the Association. ARTICLE 6 - SECRETARY (1) The tenn of office for the Secretary shall be for two (2) years, with the option ofre..,lect, Any tenn of office for the Secretary shall not exceed two (2) consecutive years. (2) The Secretary shall be responsible for recording the minntes of all Association meetings including the Board and Executive meetings. (3) All meeting minutes shall be issued for approval at least ten (10) days prior to the next scheduled meeting. ARTICLE 7 - TOURISM COORDINATOR (1) The Board may employ a Tourism Coordinator and may delegate to this person full authority to manage and direct the business and affairs of the Association (except such matters and duties as by law mnst be transacted by By-laws must be transacted or pe1fonned by the Board or by members in general meeting) and to employ and discharge agents and employees of the Association or may delegate to himlher and lesser powers. (2) The Tourism Coordinator shall confonn to all lawful orders given to himlher by the Board or by the Executive Comnùttee of the Association. The General Manager shall at all reasonable times give to the Directors or any of them and to the Executive Comnùttee all infonnation they may require regarding affuirs of the Association. (3) The job posting for the Tourism Coordinator will be the tenus of reference for the posting. (4) The Tourism Coordinator shall pe1fonn the duties of the Secretary as laid out in By-law No.6, Article 6, Sections (2) and (3) 7 BY-LA W NO. 7 MEE7TNG OF THE MEMBERSHIP (con't, ARTICLE 4 - VOTING (4) At any meeting unless a poll is demanded, a declaœtion by the Chairperson that a resolution has been carried or denied unanimously or by a particular majority or lost or not carried by a particular majority shall be conclusive evidence of the fuct. (5) If at any meeting a polI is taken on the election of a Chairperron for the meeting or on the question of adjournment, it shall be taken forthwith without adjournment. If a poll is demanded on any other question, it shaIl be taken in such a manner and either at once or after adjourrunent as the Chairperson directs. The result of a polI shall be deemed to be the resolution of the meeting at wlùch the polI was demanded. A demand for a poll may be withdrnwn. ARTICLE 5 - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (1) Copies of the annual financial statement, marlœting plan and annual committee reports shaIl be available to the members at the Annual General Meeting. ARTICLE 6 - ADJOURNMENT (1) The Chairperson may, with the consent of the meeting, adjourn the meeting ftom time to time and no notice of such adjourrunent need be given the membership at large. Any business may be brought before or dealt with at any adjourrunent meeting wlùch has been brought before or dealt with at the original meeting in accordance with the notice call the same. BY-LA W NO.8 - MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARTICLE I - NUMBER FO MEETINGS (1) Not less than eleven (II) regular meetings of the Board in addition to the Annual General Meeting, shaIl be held throughout the year. (2) Other meetings as reqnired in the By-laws or called by the President or any four (4) Directors may be held. ARTICLE 2 - NOTICE OF MEETINGS (1) Written notice of regular Board meetings stating the day, hour and place of the meeting and the general nature of the business to be transacted shall be delivered or mailed to the Directors at least five (5) days (exclusive of the day of mailing and the day forwlùch notice is given) before the day of such meeting. (2) For a meeting of the Board at wlùch a Director is appointed to fill a vacancy on the Board, no notice shall be necessary to the newly appointed Director. (3) TIle Board may appoint a day or days in any month or months for regular meetings at a place and hour to be named. A copy of any Resolution of the Board fixing the place and time of regular meetings of the Board shall be sent to each Director forthwith after being passed, but no other notice shall be required for any such regular meetings. 9 BY-LA W NO.9 - MEEnNG OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (con '/, ARTICLE 4 - VOTING (I) At any properly constituted Executive Committee meeting, each voting member present shall have one (1) vote. (2) The Chairperson shall have a vote. (3) Every question shall, unless otherwise required by the Articles or By-laws of the Association, be decided by the majority of votes duly cast on the question. ARTICLE 5 - CONFORMATION (I) All decisions of the Executive Committee shall be confirmed by the Board at the next Board meeting. BY-LAW NO. IO-FINANCIALMAT1ERS ARTICLE 1 - BANKING (I) The banking business of the Association shall be transacted with such bank, or other firm carrying on a banking business, as the Executive Corrµnittee may designate. All business shall be transacted on the Association's behalf., ARTICLE 2 - SIGNING AUTHORITY (I) All accounts payable must be dispersed by a co-signing arnmgement to be established by the Executive Committee. (2) The Board shall have power from time to time by resolution to appoint any Officer or Officers or any person or persons on behalf of the Association either to sign contracts, documents and instruments in writing generally or to sign specific contracts, documents and instruments in writing signed as aforesaid or by any Officer or Officers, person or persons, appointed as aforesaid by resolution of the Board of Directors. ARTICLE 3 - FISCAL YEAR (1) The financial year for which records will be maintained shall be the fiscal year beginning the first (1) day of October and tennination thê last day, thirty (30) day of September following. (2) The financial statements of the Association be verified by the production of an unaudited statement by Financial Services, County of Elgin, for 2002 and 2003, subject to any change in funding or notice of termination. 11 ST. THOMAS-ELGIN TOURIST ASSOCIA nON Financial Statements (unaudited) Year Ended September 30, 2001 and Review Engagement Report (, 3 ST. THOMAS-ELGIN TOURIST ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION SEPTEMBER 30, 200 (Unaudited) 2000 2001 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash $33,226 3,125 514 $ 5,785 9,703 471 Accounts receivable Prepaid expense $36.865 $15.959 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 4,799 $16,437 2,550 liabilities CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued Deferred revenue (Note I) 4,799 18,987 NET ASSETS 32,066 $36,865 (3.028) $15.959 5 ST. THOMAS-ELGIN TOURIST ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS SEPTEMBER 30. 2001 (Unaudited) 2000 200 NET (OUTFLOW) INFLOW OF CASH RELATED TO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES OPERATIONS Excess of revenue over expenses $17,865 (2,498) (16) 3,085 (4.044) $(35,094) (6,578) 43 11,638 2,550 items Changes in non-cash operating Accounts receivable Prepaid expense Accounts payable Unearned revenue 14,392 (27,441) NET CASH (OUTFLOW) INFLOW 18.834 $33,226 33.226 5.785 $ CASH POSITION, BEGINNING OF YEAR CASH POSITION, END OF YEAR OW-16-02 CR-02-16 Report No.: File No.: The Corporation of the City of St. Thomas June 18/2002 Date: Mayor P. Ostojic and Members of The Committee of the Whole (Community & Social Services) ST. TI-IOMAS Directed to: Quarterly Report of the Ontario Works Department Thomas-Elgin Ontario Works St. Chester Hinatsu, Director Subject: Department: Prepared By: Since the consolidation of the City and County Social Services Departments in 1999, we have experienced continuous change, both operationally and technology related. The new Service Delivery Model and Technology (SDMT) implemented in January 2002 replaced recently implemented Ontario Works Technology (OWT) and Caseworker Technology (CWT) which replaced the Schooley and Mitchell technology we had operated under for several years. The change in technology required changes in procedures and organizational structure resulting in extensive training for all staff. We have now completed thè' bulk of the changes and look forward to the return to normal operations. The four (4) divisions, Income Support, Employment, Child Care and Social Housing continue to present new challenges as new programs and initiatives are mandated. On a financial note, City Council approved the 2002 Ontario Works budget with a 1. % increase over the 2001 budget. This ultimately translates into a corresponding increase in the County of Elgin share. The major cause of the increase is the full year cost of the new office. In 2001 a six-month rent free period artificially kept our cost down. In the first five months we are in line with our proposed budget estimates. is a brief update on each departmental division to this date. The following ort The Income Support division has been extremely busy since January 2002 adjusting to new systems and procedures while maintaining our levels of service. Income Su The first four to five months are historically the busiest period as the number of applicants and caseload indicate. The number of County residents on assistance is gradually declining and we anticipate further reductions as we approach warmer weather and seasonal job opportunities develop. In 2000, the Intake Screening Unit (ISU) was established in Owen Sound. All requests for applications for social assistance are directed to the ISU to initiate the two-stage application process. The information collected at the ISU is forwarded through the new Service Delivery Model Technology (SDMT) at which time our staff complete a verification interview and initiate the production of a cheque. Since January the ISU have screened 2068 applicants, with a monthly average of 197 applicants per month, to May 31. Over the course of the next two to three months our goal is to develop a policy and procedures manual to assist new staff and provide consistent practices. It will provide a practical tool for staff and ease the workload of our supervisory staff. ment The Employment Division is also being affected by changes in program and technology upgrades. Over the course of the last two years our program targets have been adversely affected by retraining initiatives and we are just now refocusing our attention on employment matters. We anticipate improved numbers as the year progresses, which will generate funding of the programs. Adequate funding is essential to the effective functioning of our Employment division and the new funding model, developed by the Province, places greater emphasis on the placement of participants in funding categories. Currently we are involved with Mandatory Literacy Testing, a new provincial initiative which is intended to identify and address barriers to employment. Participants in the program are initially tested by our office and referred on to the YWCA for a full assessment and possible solutions to improving participants' marketability. 2 10 Em Child Care The focus of our Child Care program has involved the establishment of the Early Years Resource Centre whose mandate is, to bring parents, care givers, volunteers, business and government together, to provide programs and support for children aged 0 - 6 and parents. The objective of the Centre is to co-ordinate activities to ensure all children have opportunities to reach their full potential. The Association for Community Living has been approved by the Ministry of Community, Family and Children's Services as the lead agency and will operate the centre. The funds currently in our child care budget for resource centres will be channelled to the Ontario Early Years Centre. In connection with this initiative our child care Service Plan identified a need for a resource teacher dealing with behavioural issues and staff are currently looking into a partnership with the Early Years Centre to engage a teacher, hopefully by July of this year. The balance of child care programs have been relatively stable and continue to provide a vital link with employment and education programs. Social Housing Over three months have passed since the Point of Transfer of social housing to the local level on March 1, 2002, and we are pleased to present this quarterly report to members of County Council The Housing Administrator has met monthly with the local housing advisory group (Access to Affordable Housing Committee) for continuing consultation and finalization of local policies and procedures, Final recommendations for locally-developed policies and procedures will be presented to the council for the City of St. Thomas in the near future for Service Manager approval. Recommendations will be made in the following areas of local flexibility: Occupancy Standards Special Priority applicants other than the provincially-mandated "victims of family violence" Policies on income and asset limits of applicants Procedures for processing applicants through the Co-ordinated Access Centre for inclusion on the Centralized Waiting List Applicant appeals procedures Policy on fraud or misrepresentation of income several other areas oflocal flexibility in addition to the provincially-legislated rules · · · · · · · Once approved by the Service Manager, a chart listing these local policies and procedures will be made available to members of County Council. We are proposing to undertake a Capital Reserve Fund Study of all social housing projects in St. Thomas and Elgin County. The Study will be funded by the Service Manager, and will involve a physical inspection of all buildings by a professionally- accredited firm to provide information for the development of 25-year Capital Replacement Plans for all Housing Providers. The main purpose of the study is to investigate the current physical condition of the housing stock in the area, and to assess the ability of Housing Providers to meet future capital funding requirements out of their own Capital Reserve Funds. The Housing Administrator is now in the process of obtaining written approvals from all Providers for the Study, since their participation is voluntary. The next step will be to work with the City's engineering department and other professionals to develop specifications for the work, and to develop and call Requests for Proposals. It is hoped that the study will be completed before the end of the year. The transition to a Centralized Waiting List is progressing. Most Providers are complying with our procedures for the centralized system. The Housing Administrator will ensure that the system is fully operational by the end of one full year post-Transfer, as required under the Act. Elgin and St. Thomas Housing Corporation (formerly the Housing Authority) has been administering the Centralized Waiting List since March ~ and the Manager agreement signed by the Service 1st, according to the service Corporation in February. An overview of the Centralized Waiting List indicates there were 269 applicants as of April 30, 2002. Ofthese, 84% are "High-Need" applicants, that is, households who pay more than 50% of their monthly gross income on rent. The majority of these high-need households are applying for one or two-bedroom units. Information was not available as to the age or gender components of the applicants. We expect that this additional data will be available by the end of June for another analysis of the Waiting List, as part of our ongoing assessment of local housing needs. Since March 1, 2002, the Point of Transfer, the transition from provincial to municipal administration of social housing has proceeded smoothly, with our office now issuing monthly subsidy cheques to Providers, looking after ongoing year-end financial settlements, approving capital purchases as required under the Federal Operating Agreements, meeting with Housing Provider Boards of Directors, and generally assuming all social housing responsibilities previously carried out by the Province. Providers have been very co-operative and supportive before and during the transition, and good working relationships have developed between Housing Providers and our Social Housing staff. In conclusion, staff appreciate the opportunity to update County Council on activities of the Ontario Works Department and welcome any suggestions regarding the format or type of information you wish to see in future reports. 4 ~ Respectfully submitted, ß?¡,L4 Chester Hinatsu, Director CH/ss CITY/COUNTY CASElOAD COMPARISON 2001 1400 1200 1000 "' '" 800 j B COUNTY ~ 600 III CITY 0 " 400 200 0 - m COUNTY 454 323 316 340 330 mCITY 790 740 716 -671 '-"-'747 -I - - - - - CITY/COUNTY CASElOAD COMPARISON 2002 - - - - 1400 ......,......................................................... ....... ........ ......... .... ............... .".".""...-......"..,.-....-....,..................".......,...... .".-- ..-.-- ..-.. ............... 1200 ......."...... ........... -.-... ....".... .--- -"." -.-.... "......"......... 1000 ............ ........- "-'-" ..........._". .-......... .-....... .........- .............. "' ..-........ .-- ........" ............. '" 800 ---. ".."..-.. ......... ..-.......... j ¡¡¡¡ COUNTY ~ ........... .........., ..-. ................ mCITY 0 800 ..-.-... .---. .".- ......, " ........... ......-.. -......, ............ 400 ........... ..-. - ...-.-." ..-.-.... -....-. .......... "........ ...-.... ...-.... ............ ......... ......... 200 ..".... -......... ..-. ............. ...".".-.. ..m.·,·,,· ............. ......-.. 0 " JI U SE< OCT NOV DEC - - EICOUNTY ---¡¡ () IiJCITY 0 0 0 0 0 - 5 ~~~ ST. THOMAS & DISTRICT CHAMBER QECOMMERCE - * 13.2002 June %tVÆWP~ Mr. Mark G. McDonald, C.A.O County of Elgin, Administration Building, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, ON N5R 5V1 ities Deoutation Reauest - Safe Co Rf Mark: A representative of the Chamber's Public Sector Liaison Committee, Janet Baker, wishes to appear before County Council to provide information and make a request for support of a new initiative, The Safe Communities Program Dear me Thanks very much for your consideration and assignment of any ti available on an upcoming Council agenda. j< P.S.L. Committee RWH/s cc: J. Baker, 6 WÆWPØØÆ~~~~g¡¡ Call 519-631-1981 Fax: 519-631-0466 E-mail: mail@stthomaschamber.on.ca. COMMERCE MEMBER OF THE ONTARIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ·~ÆJ'M»M!~U CANADIAN CHAMBER OF MEMBER OF THE ~~ 869 =-='~Æm'~Æ 555 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, ON N5P 1 C5 INCORPORATED AS 51 THOMAS BOARD OF TRADE IN ST. THOMAS & DISTRICT CI W3ER Q.ECOMMERCE W#f$Ø'.øw;wØ:WZ«1JW~,ØJØJØJØž ~ =m;v~ utili Safe Communities Initiative ~ Executive Summary In November 1994, an industrial explosion took the life of 19-year old Sean Kells on the third day of his part-time job. In 1996, Paul Kells, Sean's father, launched the Safe Communities Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to making Canada the safest country in the world to live, work and play one community at a time. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce, and many of our community believe it's time for us to join in. The St. colleagues, The goal of the foundation, and all 30 participating Safe Communities in Canada, is to eliminate injuries while promoting a culture of safety through the implementation of programs and education. Safe Communities works in partnership with the private and public sectors to improve the health and safety of workers and people throughout a community. Why have a Safe Communities program? The benefits include saving lives, preventing injuries, reducing costs to a community, improving economic viability of businesses, reducing pain and suffering, promoting safety as an attitude, providing a framework to work together, and creating a better life for our children! Areas of injury prevention that communities have been addressing include seniors falls prevention, young workers programs, children's' safety programs and small workplace safety training. Some of the communities in Southwestern Ontario that are Safe Communities include Lambton County, Chatham-Kent, London, Brantford and Brant County. In St.Thomas and Elgin we want to ignite the spark. We already have many of the programs in place. For example R-Safes (Road Safety Awareness for Elgin-St. Thomas), the Elgin Safety Team for Adults, Car Seat Inspections, and Bicycle Safety Clinics. We want to bring the partners together to share more injury data, find out what works well, and to target and coordinate the best places to put our prevention efforts and resources. The Public Sector Liaison Committee of the St.Thomas and District Chamber of Commerce has reviewed this program, and presented it to our Board. The Chamber of Commerce Board has endorsed it and will support efforts to see the Chamber take a lead role in establishment This program also supports the Injury Prevention Mandate of the Ministry of Health; the Elgin-St.Thomas Health Unit therefore supports it. We have obtained support from the City of St. Thomas through a resolution of Council and now seek endorsement from the County of Elgin. With both Councils' support we will call a meeting of key partners to formulate a Safe Communities Steering Committee. safecommunities.ca ~~~ ~ Call 519-631-1981 Fax: 519-631-0466 E-mail: mail@stthomaschamber.on.ca. CANADIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER OF THE ONTARIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www. more Information visit the Website: MEMBER OF THE 869 IN For WW& J~W;Y~.-=-ø,.ør,rø~; 555 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, ON N5P 1C5 INCORPORATED AS ST. THOMAS BOARD OF TRADE etition 2002 D.G.D.T.C. Provincial Town Criers' Com Schedule of Events June 17,2002 Friday, August 2 St Anne's Centre 7 - 10pm Meet & Greet crier registration drawing of order of cry display of memorabilia from Scott-Sefton Collection billeters, politicians, public welcome Jamestown Line, Malahide Twnp. - ? am Breakfast - Malahide Host lOam Cry off begins llam - 1 pm B.B.Q. at Rush Creek Winery 3pm Cry off ends Anne's Centre - 6pm - cocktail hour/cash bar - memorabilia display-library/archives - music by Wayne Carroll ensemble soloist. . . acclaimed in Europe 7pm - Banquet begins 9pm(?) Ball begins - music by DJ. Period Costume 1812 - 1852 or black tie Tîckets. $35.00/person available at munîcipal offices, Elgin Historical Society or Village Crier Dutton June 1 ,1 but are very limited. Act Quickly! 8 Saturday, August 3 Dairy Museum, St. etition 2002 D.G.D.T.C. Provincial Town Criers' Com Schedule of Events June 17,2002 continued Centre, Chestnut Ave., St. Thomas lOam - Gospel Concert- . "Back Porch' 11am - 1 pm - Brunch 2pm - 4-Spm - Queen's Golden Jubilee Tea o Pioneer Museum, Women's Inst. & LO.D.E. o Monarchy Memorabilia o Centennial & Jumbo Quilt display o Admission supports Pioneer Museum 6pm - Join the Town Criers and judges for B.B.Q. steak and baked potato, salads, tarts and coffee Advanced sales only $12/person 9pm - Aunual Towncrier's Meeting Guild Members only & musicians smgers Sunday, August 4 St. Thomas Senior Monday, August 5 - Breakfast St. Thomas BackuslPage House. Lakeview Drive, Dutton/Dunwich -Final Cry off and awards at historic Backus/Page House Museum. - Light Lunch tòr sale to public to support Backus/Page House -lOam - 2 or 3pm Final Cry 3pm - 4 pm Awards lawn chairs REQUIRED for all events 9 1 P!ge t5~Oiiõ~::ê~t~~~r:,E~!:§ñ:lli,~ic!~¥aHE)n~w~y,,~,., "David Phillips" <tcrier@hotmail.com> <heffresj@elgin-county.on.ca> 6/17/0211 :30AM put on tuesday agenda From To: Date: Subject: wi HI sandra; Please squeeze me onto the agenda for Tuesday at 10:00 - 10:30 am. I only need 10 or 15 minutes. I will send paperwork with CAthy Bishop at today's 4:30pm meeting at city hall. Subject is update on Towncriers Championship,Banquet and Ball etc. Thanks Jenny Chairman of Town Criers Championship Chairman of Sesquicentennial Ball Chairman of Queen's Jubillee MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/supportlworldwide.aspx REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND STAFF June 25th, 2002 Staff Reports Paae # 11 Manager of Engineering Services - Lawn Maintenance Services at Terrace Lodge, Elgin Manor and Bobier Villa (ATTACHED) 13 Financial Services - 2002-2003 Funding Request for Community Support Services (ATTACHED) Director of Homes and Seniors Services - Resident Smoking at the New Elgin Manor Director of Homes and Seniors Services - Four Counties Transportation Services Emergency Measures Co-ordinator - Thames Valley Acute Stroke Protocol - Memorandum of Understanding Manager of Engine~ring Services Elgin County Administration Building Storm Sewer Replacement REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL Clayton Watters, Manager, Engineering Services Jim Carter, Corporate Facilities Officer Helen L. Notte, Director of Homes and Seniors Services FROM MAY 24, 2002 LAWN MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT TERRACE LODGE, ELGIN MANOR AND BOBIER VILLA DATE SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION: On April 22, 2002, County Council approved that the Director of Homes and Seniors Services in conjunction with the Corporate Facilities Officer enter into a service agreement with the lowest bidder for lawn maintenance services at Terrace Lodge and Elgin Manor. Tendering was extended to include Bobier Villa since the contractor no longer wished to continue the 2002 service. were publicly companies for DISCUSSION: The lawn maintenance services for Terrace Lodge, Elgin Manor and Bobier Villa advertised in accordance with the purchasing policy. Bids were received from three (3) each home for the aged. Tendered Price ! 12,195.00 $ 12,825.00 $ 20,640.00 Terrace Lodge Company Jim's Lawn Care Ken Sproul's Lawn Maintenance Bearss Grounds Maintenance Notes: Duties include regular grass cutting, spring and fall cleanup, and shrub and flower garden maintenance. Elgin Manor Company Tendered Price Peter Wilkins Lawn Care $ 5,170.00 Jim's Lawn Care $ 9,605.00 Bearss Grounds Maintenance $ 11,330.00 Notes: Duties include regular grass cutting, spring and fall cleanup, and shrub and flower garden maintenance. Bobier Villa Company Tendered Price Jim's Lawn Care $ 3,687.50 Westerveld Lawn Care Services $ 4,125.00 Peter Wilkins Lawn Care $ 4,150.00 Notes: Duties include regular grass cutting. 1 three Homes Costs are Included in the approved 2002 budget for the Pricing excludes taxes REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL Clayton Watters, Manager, Engineering Services Jim Carter, Corporate Facilities Officer Helen L. Notte, Director of Homes and Seniors Services FROM MAY 24, 2002 LAWN MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT TERRACE LODGE, ELGIN MANOR AND BOBIER VILLA DATE SUBJECT: Quality of service was considered to be an important variable in the final decision-making process. Jim's Lawn Care provides lawn maintenance services at the County Building; feedback regarding the quality of service is positive. Feedback regarding satisfaction of service is positive from the current Peter Wilkins Lawn Care clients. CONCLUSIONS Three bids for the lawn maintenance contract for Terrace Lodge, Elgin Manor and Bobier Villa Homes for the Aged were received in response to the call for tenders. Indications are that all the homes will enjoy a quality of lawn maintenance service for the 2002 season from all low bidders. Terrace Lodge for the 2002 services at RECOMMENDA TIONS: THAT Jim's Lawn Care be selected for lawn maintenance season at their tendered price of $12,195.00 (taxes extra); and Elgin Manor for the 2002 THAT Peter Wilkins Lawn Care be selected for lawn maintenance services at season at their tendered price of $5,170.00 (taxes extra); and Villa for the 2002 season at Bobier THAT Jim's Lawn Care be selected for lawn maintenance services at their tendered price of $3,687.50 (taxes extra). 'BMISSION RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED CLAYTON WA TIERS MANAGER, ENGINEERING SERVICES 2 ELËN L. NO DIRECTOR HOMES AND SENIORS SERVICES REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL Financial Services Ford Jennifer FROM Community Support Services 14 June 2002 2002-2003 Funding Request for DATE SUBJECT: NTRODUCTION The County of Elgin receives funding through a Community Support program, more commonly known as the Adult Day Program, for elderly clients in East and West Elgin. These funds are dispersed to the programs at Terrace Lodge and Bobier Villla As well, the City of St. Thomas, who heads up the program at Valleyview Home for the Aged, receives funding for their program. Valleyview services the residents of St. Thomas and the Central Area of the County. The two programs share similar goals and a Program Co-ordinator. The delivery of the much needed co-ordinated service to the residents is enhanced by the joint arrangement which helps to cut costs and to ensure that services are not duplicated. With the help of the Program Co-ordinator, information is obtained for the completion of quarterly forms and the County's annual funding request. DISCUSSION In consultation with the Program Co-ordinator, and the Directors of Homes, the budget for the 2002/2003 Adult Day program has now been formulated. This program is funded 100% through Provincial funding and client revenues with no additional cost to the City or the County. approval the Province for their '7 ::; 1 now be forwarded to must CONCLUSION The proposed budget RECOMMENDATION: the 2002/2003 Community Support Services Budget be approved; and THAT the Warden, the Director of Financial Services, and the Director of Homes for Seniors be authorized to sign the Budget and forward same to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. THAT Marl< . cuonald Chief Administrative Officer Jenríi ora Financial Services 4 1 Linda Veger Director of Financial Services 2002 FUNDING REQUEST BUDGET SUMMARY FORM 2 ®o Ministry of Health and Long~Term Care Ministère de 13 Santé at des Sains de longue durée MOHL TC Vendor IService Provider Name 039160 Elgin Manor Municipal ntario Corp. olthe County of Elgin Home for the Aged ~ Base IDI Expansion Type of Budget IDJ Enhancement TOTAL BUDGET REQUEST (Includes All Services to be Funded) """';>,~, PROJECTED FISCAL ANNUALIZED BUDGET ACTUAL 2002 2002 EXPENDITUREStREVENUES 2001 2001 (A) (B) (C) (D) 1. EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND WAGES $ 171,966 $ 165,037 $ 168,369 $ 168,369 (FORM 4) 2. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 37,121 31,154 31,777 31,777 (FORM 5) 3. STAFF TRAINING 3,500 1,556 2,000 2,000 4. BOARDNOLUNTEER TRAINING & 2,500 649 1,000 1,000 RECOGNITION 5. TRAVEL 31,000 26,699 31,000 31,000 6. BUILDING OCCUPANCY 8,400 10,884 10,884 10,884 7. OFFICE EXPENSES 3,250 4,587 4,500 4,500 8. PURCHASED CLIENT SERVICES - - 1,000 1,000 (FORM 9) 9. MEALS (Food Costs) 6,900 8,207 8,500 8,500 10 CLIENT SERVICE SUPPLIES/MEDICAL 12,126 15,056 15,500 15,500 SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT (FORM 7) 11 PURCHASED ADMINISTRATION SERVICES 1,000 - - (FORM 8) 12 CENTRAL AGENCY CHARGES - - (FORM 10) 13 OTHER OPERATING 3,400 3,400 14 OTHER 2,600 7,982 6,000 6,000 15 EXPENDITURE RECOVERIES - - 16 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 279,363 $ 272,811 $ 283,930 $ 283,930 (Sum of Lines 1 through 15) 19 CLI ENT FEES 28,000 29,073 29,000 29,000 20 REVENUES - OTHER 10 - (FORM 11) 21 MINISTRY BASE SUBSIDY REQUESTED $ 251,363 $ 243,728 $ 254,930 $ 254,930 (Sum of aIl2(a) line 21) 22 ONE-TIME/NON-RECURRING SUBSIDY (FORM 12) 23 TOTAL SUBSIDY REQUESTED $ 251,363 $ 243,728 $ 254,930 (Total lines 21 and 22) ANNUALIZED - An annualized budget is one that relates to a level of approved services and related recurring operating costs for a full twelve month period of operation. FISCAL - A fiscal budget is one that relates to a level of approved services and related operating costs, including one-time costs, incurred during the twelve month period under review. The fiscal budget will be different from the annualized budget only when an agency expands or reduces approved services, introduces new services, is approved for a one-time project, or incurs one-time costs such as retro wage settlement, equipment replacement. office relocation, etc. 1 5 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL Helen Notte, Director of Homes and Seniors Services FROM: June 20, 2002 Resident Smoking at the New Elgin Manor DATE SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION A Policy decision is required regarding resident smoking in the new Manor. Current construction plans do not provide for a resident smoking room. A room can be built at an approximate cost af $30,000, but a decision is needed now. The Building Committee seeks direction from Council. DISCUSSION In accordance with the revised December 2000 Homes' Policy, 'Smokina- Residents, Staff and Visitors', the Manor has a designated smoking room for resident use; currently, no residents smoke at the Manor. Residents use their designated smoking room at Terrace Lodge and Bobier Villa. The Building Committee discussed the matter of resident smoking in the new Manor in April 2001. At that time, the decision was made that the new Manor would open as a smoke-free facility. Recently, a family member of one resident questioned the issue of resident smoking at the current Manor. In addition, it appears that the matter has not been presented to County Council for a policy decision. For these reasons, the issue has been revisited. It is unclear what implications, if any, a change of policy to a total smoke-free environment will have on the number of Elgin-county residents who are interested in a bed at our new Manor Home. Smoking candidates would be redirected away from the new Manor for admission to either Terrace Lodge or Bobier Villa. The extra travel distance may create hardship for families. In the alternative, a smoke-free environment at the new Manor may be attractive to future residents. However, if the new Manor were to become non-smoking, the challenge will be to explain to the community the reasons why two other County- owned long-term care facilities support the resident's right to smoke. 1 Documentation is bountiful about the unhealthy effects of smoking and second- hand smoke. Public campaigns target the younger generations in an effort to reduce smoking and encourage more healthy states of living. Many of our current residents are former tobacco farmers whose livelihood contributed in positive ways to the economic growth and support of Elgin County; prospective residents might also be from the local tobacco industry. The issue of smoking reaches emotional levels by invoking arguments about our fundamental rights and freedoms as a society; balanced against this is the Resident's Rights in our Homes On June 6, 2002, the Resident Council of Elgin Manor was invited to consider the issue. In the two weeks that followed, that Council spoke with residents of the Manor. On June 19, the Resident Council unanimously passed a motion of support for a designated smoking room in their new home. Resident Counci aware that County Council will make the final policy decision. is The Building Committee discussed this issue on May 29 and June 19. The architect is moving forward to obtain a mechanical engineering study and drawings for a designated smoking room. A possible location has been selected this location allows for easy resident access from the east and south home areas; the location also allows for optimum staff supervision. The architect estimates the additional construction costs for this room to be approximately $30,000. A change order is required as authorization to proceed with the work. The more mobile residents will be able to access the proposed room; less mobile and more bed-ridden residents in the west home area will not have access. Current Ministry design guidelines require service areas to be contained in each resident home area. The designated smoking area is considered to be a service area. This design guideline restricts west area resident access into the central proposed room; no other alternative is available. One Municipal Council - Bruce - is being petitioned currently by Wiarton residents who fear that Grey County's ban on smoking in that county's nursing homes will prompt a similar decision for a new home for the aged under redevelopment in Bruce County. If the new Manor is to be totally smoke-free, a formal announcement needs to be made to the Elgin Community Care Access Centre (ECCAC); the ECCAC is responsible to coordinate resident placements. At this point, and until a Policy decision by Council is made, no formal announcement about the status of resident smoking in the new Manor will be made to the ECCAC. 2 CONCLUSION There are many health-related reasons to support a total smoke-free environment at the new Manor; a smoke-free environment may be attractive to prospective residents. There are many reasons why a total smoke-free environment may not be the best policy decision at this time given the demographics of our resident population, in a predominately agricultural county where tobacco is the livelihood for many Elgin county families On June 19, 2002, the Elgin Manor Resident Council unanimously supported a motion to have a designated smoking room in their new home. The Building Committee has addressed the physical space and mechanical system requirements of a resident designated smoking room in the new Manor. A mechanical engineering study and drawings are being developed for the Building Committee's review at its July 17 meeting. The cost to build a designated smoking room will be approximately $30,000. This cost is extra to the contract and will require a change order as authorization for the contractor to complete the work. Today, County Council is being asked to make a policy decision about whether residents will be allowed to smoke in their new Elgin Manor home. If the decision is to continue with a smoking policy, Council is being asked to delegate authority back to the Building Committee to ensure that a designated smoking room is built. RECOMMENDATIONS THAT the new Elgin Manor Home for Seniors provide an environment so that residents may choose to smoke in a designated smoking room in their new home; and, THAT the Building Committee and Director of Homes and Seniors Services be authorized to ensure that a designated smoking room is constructed for the new Elgin Manor, at an approximate cost of $30,000; and, THAT County Council provide, to Resident Council, the written policy decision about the status of resident smoking in their new Elgin Manor home, acknowledging, with appreciation, the consideration given to the issue by members of the Resident Council. 3 Approved for Submission Mark Chief Administrative Officer Respectfully Submitted ~Jof~ Helen L. Notte Director of Homes and Seniors Services REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL Helen Notte, Director of Homes and Seniors Services FROM June 3, 2002 Counties Transportation Services Four DATE SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION Bobier Villa has received two (2) invoices from Four Counties Transportation Services totalling $2,061.72. This Transportation Service continues to experience an operating deficit; the deficit has occurred since 1997. Payment of these invoioes would be preoedent setting for this, and all other transportation service agencies, and for all residents of our three homes. Direction from Council is, therefore, being sought DISCUSSIQN Some time ago, the County participated in the non-emergency transportation study (STEPS). The Ministry did not fund such transportation services. At present, the Ministry is once again exploring options related to transportation service funding. We would hope that a favourable decision is made. Currently, the County receives no provincial funding to cover'transportation costs of our long-term care residents. Transportation costs to attend medical/dental appointments must be paid by our residents. On occasion, service group volunteers and families are available to provide such services. The greatest need, however, is for wheelchair accessible transportation, something currently not accessible to volunteers and families. Since volunteer transportation is not readily available, residents at Bobier Villa have used Four Counties Transportation Services. For this service, they pay $ 5.00 per round-trip in the local area and $20.00 per hour plus $0.70 per kilometre for round-trips outside of the catchment area. On June 1, 2002, costs increased to $7.00 per round trip; costs for trips outside of the catchment area were not increased. 1 Based on past utilization, this Transportation Service calculates their break-even point to be $26.00 per person per round trip. Four Counties Transportation Services continue to incur an operating deficit but is working with its Board to review current transportation practices and resources, and to define a business plan for the future. During this time, the Transportation Services has turned to local users for financial support. Bobier Villa has been approached for such support. The Villa has been requested to contribute a prorated amount to help defray the deficit; prorating is based on previous Villa resident ridership. The Villa has received two (2) invoices totalling $2,061.72: Time Period Date of Invoice Amount Billed to Bobier Villa 1997 - 2000 February 20, 2002 $ 690.68 2001 November 5, 2001 $ 1,371.04 Payment of these invoices is precedent setting and holds implications for all of our Homes' residents and transportation service providers. For this reason, Council direction is being sought. CONCLUSION: Resident transportation to attend medical/dental appointments is paid by our residents. On occasion, service agency volunteers and families are available to provide needed transportation at no cost to our residents. The challenge of providing wheelchair-accessible transportation continues. At the Villa, residents have used Four Counties Transportation Services, for which they have paid $ 5.00 per round-trip in the local area; in June 1, 2Q02, the local costs increased to $7.00. Four Counties Transportation Services continue to experience an operating deficit and now turn to agencies for financial support to defray the deficit. In the interim, their Board is developing a business plan for the future. Invoices totalling $2,061.72 have been presented to the Bobier Villa. A Council decision about payment of these invoices is being sought. In the meantime, no action has been taken to pay these invoices, since to do so, sets precedent for our three Homes and all transportation service providers. A special one-time grant from Council may be one consideration. RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT Four Counties Transportation Services' representatives be invited to address County Council about the status of their transportation business operations in West Elgin. 2 3 Approved for Submission Chief Administrative Officer Respectfully Submitted A- Helen L. Notte Director of Homes and Seniors Services REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL Karen Dunn, Emergency Measures Co-ordinator FROM June 18, 2002 Thames Valley Acute Stroke Protocol - Memorandum of Understanding DATE SUBJECT NTRODUCTION Over the past year, representatives from the medical fields and Counties of Elgin, Oxford and Middlesex have developed a stroke protocol that would best serve the needs of stroke victims within our jurisdictions. Membership involved in the protocol include: Alexandra Hospita London Health Sciences Centre Middlesex Hospital Alliance S1. Joseph's Health Care London S1. Thomas-Elgin General Hospita Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospita Woodstock General Hospital Middlesex County The County of Elgin The County of Oxford The County of Perth Stratford General Hospital, Huron Perth Hospitals Partnership Base Hospital for Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford and Perth Counties Emergency Medical Services for Thames Valley District London Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CA SW Field Office EHS Branch CC) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · DISCUSSION What prompted this protocol is a drug called tPA (tissue plasminogen activator). Past studies have proven that tPA effectively breaks up brain clots in many stroke victims, and reduces the harmful side effects of a stroke. First the There are two important factors that must be considered before tPA is administered the patient must have a CAT scan. Second, there is a two-three hour window from onset of a stroke within which the patient must receive the drug. n our region - University Hospital in London, and Only two hospitals administer tPA Stratford General Hospital. 2 The Thames Valley Acute Stroke Protocol is a directive to paramedics and hospital staff. Under this protocol paramedics will assess a stroke victim with a standardized prompt card. If the patient meets all criteria required on the prompt card, paramedics would take the patient to University Hospital or Stratford Géneral Hospital (whichever is closest). Once at the hospital, medical staff will follow their protocols required to administer tPA. With Council's blessing, the implementation date is proposed for July 6, 2002. The protocol is 100% funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. After six months the protocol will be evaluated and revised as necessary. From this point, the agreement will be reviewed annually by the Thames Valley Stroke Thrombolysis Planning Group to ensure that it continues to be applicable and current. CONCLUSION The Thames Valley Acute Stroke Protocol would provide the best medical care at the onset of a stroke currently available within our region. While there is the potential that the protocol could remove one of our ambulances from the Elgin catchment area for a longer period of time (taking a· stroke victim to University Hospital is not as close as the St. Thomas-Elgin General), the evidence that the administration of tPA and the positive effects it has on patient care outweigh the negative impact of a vehicle being out of the service region. RECOMMENDATION THAT the Warden and the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the Loca Agreement - Destination Policy (Memorandum of Understanding) to initiate the Thames Valley Acute Stroke Protocol; and Thomas be so informed the City of St. THAT Submission Approved for Respectfully Submitted ~ Karen Dunn-- Emergency Measures Co-ordinator REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT JUNE 25, 2002 ELGIN COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING STORM SEWER REPLACEMENT FROM DATE: SUBJECT: Introduction The storm sewer pipes below The County of Elgin Administration Building are about 70 years old and in poor shape. In recent months a flooding problem has occurred in the basement of the building prompting an investigation into the existing storm sewer system. The County of Elgin Archives soon to be located in the basement of the Administration Building may be jeopardized if a flooding problem continues the current rehabilitating the entire system Discussion The investigation focused on three main options: replacing one, or a combination of replacement and rehabilitation. The physical investigation included a remote control camera that was used to view the inside of many of the pipes and manholes on the property. The pictures and video recovered showed many areas almost entirely blocked by calcite deposits. These blockages in the pipe allow very little water to flow through and out of the system causing back ups and floods during periods of high rain. The investigation included only the storm sewer pipes, manholes and catchbasins in the front of the building, as the existing pipes in the rear of the building are not currently in use. Due to the age and composition of the materials in the storm sewer system, it will be very difficult to rehabilitate them with any success. Rehabilitation techniques, such as grinding for removing the internal pipe build up are generally charged by the hour with little to no guarantee of hours required to restore a pipe. If the current system was rehabilitated, we are still left with a system that is slightly undersized and not very efficient. for greatly increased flow capacity during to take place with relatively little disruption Present day pipe materials for storm sewer systems allow storm events. Construction techniques will allow installation to the daily activity of the county building materials and construction is estimated at $150,000 for and labour required to install a system consisting of new remedial or restoration work to sidewalks around the Based on the preliminary design, replacement the complete project. This includes all material pipes, manholes and catch basins as well as any building. Conclusion The building's current storm sewer system is inadequate and with the possibility of flooding, may cause damage to property including the Elgin County Archives. Funds from the surplus capital budget of 2001 should be allocated to this project and plans should be under taken shortly to initiate tenders. Page 1012 H:IUSERSIDEPTIROADSICouncil Reports\20021STORM SEWER REPLACEMENT.doc REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT DATE: JUNE 25,2002 SUBJECT: ELGIN COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING STORM SEWER REPLACEMENT County the Elgin of replacement Recommendation THAT Engineering Services be directed to solicit tenders for the Administration Building's storm sewer system: and also, the earliest at Counci to County report and a bidder the lowest to That a contract be awarded convenience; and also, the unallocated capital reserves; and also, the contract. to sign from Officer be directed and authorized That the monies for the project be allocated That the Warden and Chief Administrator MISSION MARK MC CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED ð)uJt 1Ms CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES Page 2012 H:IUSERSIDEPTIROADSICouncil Reports\20021STORM SEWER REPLACEMENT.doc CORRESPONDENCE - June 25, 2002 Items for Consideration Carolyn Downs, Manager Council SupporUCity Clerk, City of Kingston, requesting support for their resolution concerning the system of property assessment and taxation and tax capping scheme. (ATTACHED) 1 Bob Rantz, CAO., Town of Petawawa, requesting support for their resolution concerning anticipated shortage of health care practitioners. (ATTACHED) 2. Jon Skafel, President, Alzheimer Society of Elgin-St. Thomas, requesting Council's funding support and membership in the organization for 2002. (ATTACHED) 3, Andrea Rivest, Town Clerk, Town of Lakeshore, requesting support for their resolution concerning reduction of interest rates assessed on loans administered under the Tile Drainage Act. (ATTACHED) 4. M. Favell, Area Operations Engineer, Ministry of Transportation, advising that the Ministry is declining to pay the invoices submitted by the constituent municipalities with regard to Highway 401 Emergency Detours. (ATTACHED) " 5. f)/ff/UL{:J) Norman K. Kyle, CAO., Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield. with correspondence concerning "Public Fire Safety Guideline 04-08-12 December 2001 and March 2000" and requesting Council's support for their request to the Minister of Public Safety and Security to amend said Guideline. (ATTACHED) 6 Louise Gartshore, City Clerk, City of Woodstock, requesting support for their resolution to have the Government of Ontario increase the minimum wage to $8.001 hour and indexed to the Consumer Price Index yearly. (ATTACHED) 7 The Honourable Norman W, Sterling, Minister of Transportation - responding to Councils correspondence concerning the condition of roads in Elgin County and funding for municipalities from the Province for maintenanc municipal roads. e of 8. "!JtftP,P=,y Page 883 CLERK-Elgin Co 1 519 £.33 7£.£.1 ASSOCIATIOn OF?-> EST 8£./85/82 22:87:11 02 City of Kingston 216 01111\rio Strcet Kjng~tol1, Ont.lio Canada 1(71, U-3 p, 6191 416 97 FAX NO, 260 JUN-05-02 WED 03:50 PM Website: www.cily.l<ing:;\on.on.ca Hearing Impaired Telephone: 711 where ¡¡¡story and innovailon thrive "'-"...._~'"..__..~-_._-_..-.".~-,.. Councils reached thro\\gh the AMO fax scrvice: 2002-05.2.9 All M\1nicip" cr ,MISE 3, IUèl'ORT NO. 56 - MAY 21, 2002 KIN'GS'fON CITY COUNCIL ME};TINO·· mLL 140 _ TAX CAPPING PROVISIONS FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL ANDMUL 1'1- IŒSnmNTIAL PIWPItRTY TAXES .--..,...-.... .-._,~...-,.~..-_.. .----....-..-- Døar1ìîrs: I{I~ .--------..-- the folloWIng 2002, approved .-~-_...--" jt~ reg\!1"! meeting held on May 21 rifCVA to J:¡JUBRIìAS thc On((irio Gowrnmenr pa.l',~ed BUI 140, The Cuntinued Pmtecrionfor Property 1'u.'1)ayers Acr, 2000, that re.~¡¡ll.¡ in i) £I mrmda¡()ry lax çappíng scheme for commercial, i"d¡¡strial and multi-residential properties, which Ijfllils Ilsses"ment-rdared tax incrcases to 5%; ii) ( sses.l'nwnt and ta.~ation reforms, implemented 1111998, being delayed to perpetuity; Iii) continllation olsignificanr inequities in the taxation ofthe,~e properties across the provillcc; iv) prnt<,dio¡¡ to newly CO'Jstl1lcredprnpcrties crt the expeme ololder propert/a.v; v) I./Iif'air, inconslstcnt alld unaccountable system ~fproperty a~se.~sment and taxation; vi) certain ptol'mies to pay fax level,v in excess rif I 00% and, in many in,vtanae.9, In excess tax (cHrrent value tl.9sess'lwnt x ta.~ rate); 'flJURftFORli Be IT RJ!;SOI.VED THAT thiv gill!.!:;, the j>remicr of 200%. and 'flus wlJl contìm\ that Kingston CiLy Co\mcil a RC50h11.\Oll, being Cla\!!;e 3, RepDlt No, 56: 3, Onlario Goval'l1ment Pmvide the appropriate f/lnd.' to each mu"lcipality to finance the amount offoregone rewn¡¡e.v (CO$t,~ of 1/'" capping pro!ì.mm), as determined I accordance wilh r/¡c application of rhe 5% limit on tax increaRes; the urge Counc'i/ or- Ametlc/ the Municipal Act /0 change the tax-capping scheme (5% program that will i) bo effective begimling in the 2004 taxation yew' and end preferably in 3 years. but I ()t more yea'~~ : b~ a Jì.,·ed annual adjustment in each year, which will be, for increa;'ing properties, a4iustmeJII divided "y the ""mber of years provided in the preceding paragraph; not ¡"eludc ,my properlies that are IlaW co"vtruction 01' new to class beginning 2004; aJ/ow ,1) increase.) to be a pha.ve-in than 5 rhe 2003 cap tax ()II lirn; Ii) B) yeal taxatlm ill Iii) budget.\'; municipal decreases ()I with·holdillg thro¡¡gh the program to.flmd municipalities v) Page 2 .contit\\\ed on -,. ~,..--"'--- _...~ø_._"_·'--"- .-......-..----' -. cdowns@ei\y.kingslon,on.ca COllllcil SUPPoJ't Division Cm'p~ra¡c Services F",,: (613) 546-5232 1 7 247 Mt 3) 546·429 PhOl\e: (6 Page 884 03 I'age 2 gep~!:1 N.?: 56,_2.002, !:~nlin~!~_____.___ P CLERK-Elgin CD 6191 416 97 1 519 £.33 7£.£.1 FAX NO, ASSOCIATIon OF?-> 260 PM EST JUN-05-02 WED 03:5 8£./85/82 22:87:54 Cllluse 3, .__.~."u_.___~_·,-_..,··_,...·......---· be the grealrr of/hefìxed Qnnual adjustment (ii of incrcase that the minimum yellrly phase-I, or $1,000.00, !md; reml)!'" ( propa/1y cla,I·" frol, r"qull'o tlbo",,) ,~ the rOl1ge tlndji¡rthor- 111A1' COllncil fOlward this resollllian for endorsement to the Association of Mllnicipalitios Qf Ontario (tJMO), all mll/lie/lwl eoulJä/s through the Á.\socialian Qf Municipalities 0/ Olltario's fax service; the Mlmicìpal Fillanec PUkers Association (MFOA); 1M A.¡.wdatiol1 of Mw¡icipal Managers, Clcrk¡ and 11'c//,\'lIrol:I' ofOnlC/l'i/) (AMMCTO); and ,Iw Associalion afMunicil'al1'ax Collector !!fOntario (AMl'CO) . - an.l/llr/her- l1MT Ihe repo/'t (lI.epo/1 No. CI/8) be aI/ached In Iha rc.\'olutlon that i., baing Sent to the Provincia/ GIIWI'1I1n.en/ a,(1I Ihe Assof.'ialiOll of MUllicil'alilirs QI' Ontario, the Municipal FiFl/lnce Office¡" A8,9Qclatio", IIIe A,1',\'ùCÎalÍon of M,micipal Manager.I·, C/erk., ({l1d Trcn.mrer" of Ontario al1d the A.,sociafl'ol1 Qf Municipal 'li1.1" C()lleäOI' of Ontal'io. within i" lax ratio ;I,S' when program the phas(l-in ./i,irrw.l'.I' vi) AS AM.J<:NOlm 118 for your infol1natioll CARRŒ ) a eopy of Report No, C I ~m also encJosillg herewi tho Rc'solulion in (11\1 As Rei Sincerely, ¿ ",.(,¿ ) ~.,.,.,.-~.J I -~ 4<~" Support /City Clerk DOWIl$ "~ (/e.'..'... knrl1IYI1 Mltli:!ß!.'1' CI1\lIloi I), I,~cgcr,C01nn'l.h1¡;i()\"JC'r, C('trpor~te Services G. IIUlll, Mallag,cr, l'innncc 1', CRrI'I11, M3llllgcr, Taxatioll ðl1d Revenuc /ki co: [J1;I;;;¡-~:i;;ïk JII'(lulð;d lI'ul 'f ~ llUr~lI.:llb. u"'~--;;'¡~rr¡;ktbY Ihl! ol'i3\i,..rin: or£_I,iu1tìul'I¡ o";iJ;¡;"us nul IU~i..''''-~t.lrlly A·¿nP.~t ¡ltt!"I\'\I'Q ~1' po)61t1ù1l~ of Ihl' },.~~III:!Õ\lil)lI ör MllnldI1Ii11iti~!; ( rOtl~rlo (ftMO), it:.- ~~~I'Y t;,:~~~.'~l~':;:~:~~~~:.!~~~L~~.~~~,~~!~,_. "'---~_"=-..., 8 1 F'n H.t~N<~. #1/2 519 633 766 613 687 5973 => 2PM 6 2 6 6 TOWN OF PETAWAWA Ml·!\073 e;;t ¡::,". x: ( AI,'-!WAWH on TOWN OF PETAWAWA KBH 2E6 Telephone: (613) 687·!iÓ:¡S www.1nwr V!ctorla St.. Petawawa, Ontario cn,ail tJ.:C town.peti1WaWa, on,ca ~i Pl-" '. Q.,.,.d'.'1 . ~~ì' .....ü.~.:..~~:.~.. . l·~ii"·· O· - ,! d .,... . ~ . . < ..... ~', ,. R .' ~ \' ~..~,~-----t'.. :þ. i ",:-,_:,.:.:.'_~....' .J863 SENT BY ¡ 2002 ( nt' IOnt",' () ti,"s unicip: M I A o I()O ng rcs(, It,llow the Care Practioners 2002 3 held Monday June Alltkipated Shortage of Health C\H [I(: i I .g ¡ rn,,:~~ AI the: I'oglllar was rassed: I~c reena I,e.may Scan A unry 1'1' ) ) )V (,ON M S l1urh: labout' IS 200 \Y WIK:rl"¡~ the Ontario Hospital Association in survey report has ìndicaled thaI: ) und t approxillliltely one-quarter of Registered Nurses, R"'gislere(l Praclil'u Nursl,$ nnd Personal S\IPport Workc.l's !Irc in the 50 ... 5<Jyenl' age l'lmge. with th" majority of'the remaining nLlfsing workl()rce in tne 40 49 age /'(\ \gc; and 42 )<'ars i workforcc hospital pmfessiona of the 'he uVèl'age age ~ " I '^' ollkr ( ,tgt~ ( are 5 0 year~ physicians 11<1 ver 51 per cent pcr œl1l over (,0; and. wrcas the three main outcomes ofhuman re~ourcc ~hortagcs rclatcLlh ienl care are anticipatcd 10 be cmcrgcncy room overcrowding. waiting timc t()r surgeries and the inanility to open new bed~; W! put int.:.n....a.sc(.' He IS rL'solved Ihatthc Council of the Town ofPetawaWfJ petition the Ministers ofbolh Health and Colleges and Universities to put plans in plac<.: immediately t(l address the anticipated labour shortugl' ()rtl,c~(' groups of lir~t lil1C hcalth providcrs; and nuther, I 1 he Town COLtnei Pctawawa circulatc this motion 10 the line ()rthe County of Renfrew, the M.P'!>. f(¡r this riding and other Onlnrio municipalities f()r I heir cndorsement ( ILlon s resn CARRIED appreciate ýOl!r support (If Ih 1 9 Petawawa wO\l\d I \) INI (I tb<, jÜr lInl:.~ ( #2/2 519 633 766 613 687 5973 => 3PM 6 2 6 6 TOWN OF PETAWAWA SENT .BY 1¡.Ht~g.l\lng K' li'on have Ilny questions or conc~rns arising Id you t:onlut'l me ~11()l ""IS' inœrdy. ..,''/ ,"' ··"I/'/ . )"' .~/>~,.: ~..{r:·~;'--7·~'·----·' ~/):/,'{. .(. s 20 Jot) Rum/" C.A'(). II.X: I, 1J-6H7-5'17 Rlt.s " ~r''''T t:: l~ - £.. Alzheimer Elgin St. Thomas ~- ~~.,....,. or~;;: ~~~J {_ß t..": June 5th, 2002 <-;.(P , 2002 JUN 1 0 Mark MacDonald County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, ONT N5R 5V1 Mark, When you, your family or loved one begin to experience the life altering effects of Alzheimer Disease you expect the best people, information and support services to be there for you. At the Alzheimer Society of Elgin - St. Thomas we are working hard to continue meeting the dementia related needs of the community with the compassion, respect and excellence we so highly value. At the same time, we're experiencing growth and change at a rate we've never experienced before. Dear 15 Currently in Elgin County 1112 people over the age of 65 have Alzheimer Disease or a related dementia. That is a stagQering 9:8 % of the Elgin County elderly population. In to 20 years the increase of dementia cases is predicted to rise by 153% to 1702. Our vision, noW and for the future, is extensive, exciting and new. It's a vision inspired by the care, creativity and compassion of our Founders. We're building on traditions that have seen medical knowledge and technology dramatically change. Traditions that have helped improve care, compassion, and support for thousands of families. These give us the foundation to build a better future for those touched by Alzheimer Disease and related dementias. This is why I am writing you today. I am seeking your feedback and support as we try to improve our efforts, while preparing for future community needs. Throughout Canada, the health care system is changing and our community is no exception. We are part of an aging population and with that weare facing the associated increase in Alzheimer Disease and related dementias. With your help and commitment we will make sure that you, your family and loved ones will have an informed friend to turn to. I value your support as we face the challenge of maintaining the best care possible for our loved ones and ourselves in Elgin County. In the next few days, an Elgin - St. Thomas Alzheimer Society representative will call you to ask about our programs. We want to know how you feel about our services and to ask you for your support of our annual membership drive. 1 Page 1 2 /, When To improve the care we deliver we must develop a united, countywide, membership. you become a member of the Elgin- St.Thomas Alzheimer Society you will receive a newsletter three times a year, voting privileges at our Annual General Meeting and invitations to upcoming events, guest speakers, seminars and workshops. Your commitment makes a difference to the Alzheimer Society of Elgin - St.Thomas. Please consider becoming a President's member (with an annUal fee of $50), or a General member (at $20 for Adults and $15 for seniors and students). I recognize that any donation decision is a very personal matter. Therefore, today I am simply asking that you consider the need and your ability to give. During the next few days, please think about what a membership to the Alzheimer Society means to you. Whatever you may decide, please know that I value your feedback and your interest in our Society. The Alzheimer Society of Elgin - St. Thomas has been an important part of our community for more than 10 years. With your help, we will continue to optimize the quality of life of persons with Alzheimer Disease and relateddementias and their caregivers by providing education, support, awareness, information, advocacy and funding for research. Sincerely, ~ Thomas St. Society Elgin Jon Skafel President, Alzheimer Together our 450 Sunset Dr., Suite #229, St. Thomas, ON N5R 5V1 Bus. (519) 633-4396 or (888) 565 -1111, Fax: (519) 633-7028 remember(cD.execulink.com, Web Site: www.execulink.com/-remember Charitable Registration No. 13498 3956 RR0001 2 2 Page 2 the 2002 membership drive to P.S. Please join me in making a contribution voices will a make a difference Emai Page BB2 01 p, JUN-05-02 WED 03:49 PM 260 i"[h C ' t· f .' FAX NO, 416 971 6191 .c,orpora IOn 0 the lown Ul .LliU".~~""'V'" ... CLERK-Elgin Co 1 519 &33 7&&1 ASSOCIATION OF?-) EST B&/B5/B2 22:B&:15 Office of tl~e Clerk (519) 728-2700 1-877-249-33 ~7 (519) 728-9530 P,HON13: FAK~ ~ 410 Now Damp. RJUJÆ !lIVER, Or/tad', NOR 1/\1) 15, 2002 MAY NO'X'XCE r£o AU" ONTARIO MUNICIPAL CLJ!:RKS meeting of May its Tile Loan b.terest. Rate ¡'lease be advised 0\3t the Council oftho Town of Lakeshore, at nUl, 2002 adopted the following resolutiorl Re: Seconded by Al Fazio WHEREAS the Tile Drainage Act empowers municipalities to pass by-Jaws authorizing Ihe hOlTowing of mon<:y frOIIl t111.\ Treaßurer of Ontario for the pu.rpose l)f lending money for 111c c(mstrL\ction of drainage works amI the is.roance of deben1:l:tres by municipalities on its behalf. Moved by Bob a:oft AND 'W'HEIŒAS iJltete.st rates Msessed by the Province on tile Joans has remained consistent at ß% for a considerable lengfh of time irrespective of significant reduotions in h1terest r~.I:DS which htöve OCCUI:I'cd over the years administered by municipalities programs (i.e. Shoreline Properly Provincia.Uy-1:i.¡,\1ded ilÚtiatives attributable to various AND WHEREAS other haVl\ lesser interest rates .Msistance Loßns); AND WHF..RF_.AS the agricultural cOm1llllttity has experienced significant ha:rdships over Ibc past severaJ years and has bßeJ.l suppJemented through 'various Government initiativc!;; AND WHEREAS 1he Tile Drainage Act specifies that the interest rates applicable to debentures, bo1hbef()re and after mablIity issued under the Act shan be determined from thac to time by the Lieutenant Governor ill Council. AND WHEREAS it is d~~emed necessa,ry and advisable in the interests of equality and welfatl'J to tht? fanning c01:\lrnunity in the Province of Ontario to evaluate and reduce t.he Ì'atercst rates flS5esscd to loans administered under tho Tile Drainage Act to a more equi.tabJe and reasonable rate; NOW THEREFORE ŒT IT:BE RI~SOLV.ED THAT The COIporation of the Town of J.,nkeshoro :n~quests tIuIt the Province of Ontario reduce the intet~ rate assessed on loans ad!l\ínist~rt:d undet the Tile Drainage Act to a :more equitable rate; AND FURTHER, that a copy of this rosolution be circulated to a11 municipa.lities in 011tmio for their support, to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, aß wen ¡¡S, to OUT member of Provincial parliament. Andrea Rivest, Town. Clerk 23 ---'-' Mis~ic.X\ is to gal/e~n ¡'ojlestly, Ol'enJ.y, and cl'fici,mUy itt serving an the residexlts in Ihe xnUIÜcipality making H Ihe best p a"'~ to wad", play and invesL Fii;i;i;;"t¡t;rli;iï;;ï~';jd"'11)ndl!r COnlU~.t.¡1$ a ti'fM SitI.'VWt by t je orIJllnaU... of£(JDI,zþ.tICln,1I.'Ád døt~l\ut 1~\c,:t$I.':Iorlb nn~.~1 tJlllvlol!IY4 or JlMiHum: or Lb.~ ^~socl:tTkm otMllnkl¡lt\!hIL!ll: orOnlurio (AMO), It~ E,\t~~ilU..ry <:1~\YI I:';L,ll"w, of\~lIcrr.. dit(:clan: or :'Ll"'IIC. ,,,..~.,...",...-_.__..__._---,-~--- -.... , . .......,..~"...~ . ,., ,."...,~..""" ,- .'-.-,,, Om' o ® Ontari Ministère des Transports Opérations pour la région de Chatham 870 Richmond 51. P.O. Box 910 Chatham, OntarIo Téléphone: (519) Télécopieur: (519) N7M 5J5 354-1400 ext 354-2452 243 Ministry of Transportation Chatham Operations 870 Richmond St. P.O. Box 910 Chatham, Ontario N7M 5J5 Telephone: (519) 354-1400 ext Facsimile: (519) 354-2452 243 June 7, 2002 Clayton Watters, B.A. Sc., P. Eng. Manager, Engineering Services County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5Vl Dear Mr. Watters: RE: HIGHWAY 401 EMERGENCY DETOURS letter dated 2002-05-23 regarding the above subject. As we discussed, the Ministry of Transportation is no longer in the municipal road funding business. As a result, we cannot provide any form of payment or subsidy for the costs incurred to maintain roads that are under the jurisdiction of the municipality. Consequently, I am returning the invoices to you for your appropriate action. Thank you for your review the information and we will With respect to the copy of "Report to County Council recommendations noted as it relates to the ministry. me at the above number. free to call In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel 2 Sincerely, q M. Favell, P.Eng. Area Operations Engineer Chatham MF:kg / Minister/2002Lelte/'s/2002-3185.doc 3 2002 1 JUN RECEIVED 24 cc. The Honourable Steve Peters, MPP, County of Elgin The Honourable Minister Norman W. Sterling Mr. Ken Loveland, Municipality ofDutton/Dunwich Mr. Dave Aristone, Township of Southwold Ms. Joanne Groch, Municipality of West Elgin 05/15/02 09:08 FAX 519 762 2278 MUN DUTION/DUNWICH i4J 002 jVlunicipality of DuttonlDunwich Box 329. 199 Main street. DUTTON. ONTARIO, NOL UO Te\ephOfle 762-2204 Fax No. 762-22.78 May 15, 2002. INVOICE NO.: 2002-047 TO: County of Elgin, 450 Sunset Drive, ST. THOMAS, Ontario. N5R 5V1 ------------------------------------------------------------------. RE: Costs resulting from EDR - High volume of traffic _ February 27th, 2002 Truck 102 11 Hours @ $27.00 $ 297,00 Truck 100 3 Hours @ $27.00 81,00 Truck 101 11 Hours @ $53.00 583,00 Truck 105 7 Hours @ $45.00 315.00 Salt 20 Tonnes @ $45.00/Tonne 900.00 Sand 36 Tonnes @ $ 6.50/Tonne 234.00 Damaged Traffic Cones 10 @ $ 25.00/each 250.00 Repair Sod damage at intersection in Wallacetown 150.00 TOTAL $2.810.00 THANK YOU 25 Page 884 P 03 P.Ø3 CLERK-Elgin Co 8191 418 97 1 519 633 7661 FAX NO ENN I SMor~E L.AKF.:F I ELD ASSOCIATION OF?-) 280 JUN-14-02 FRI 02:38 PM J1.II+·14--28Ø2 11: 30 EST 12:13 86/14/82 22 17052928964 CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSfDP OF SMITH-ENNISMORE-LAKEFIELD Sf1ITH p.o. ßM(27Õ-----··..--· -"-"-NORMAN KYW:, Chlõ; AdIR¡',i.trativl' Ome"'r Brlt1tonorth Orlt."io, KOL I HO JANlCE LA V ALLEV, ClerkIDeputy Treasurer PII<JJlfJ: ('IDS) 292-9507 R. LANr, V ANCIi:, Manager or Financlnl Setv;ees Fi''': (70S) 292-8961: JOm Cli'lTTtCK DENOBLE, Deputy Clerk _..__....__~,_geliVCIt Add~~: J31~Cenlr~ Llnø, flR, ~~. Pererborou¡¡h, Ontario, K9J 6X5 2002 June 13, Honourable Minister Chris Hodgson Gary Stewart M.P.P. AMO ROMA All Ontarlo Municipalities TU: Minister of Public safuty and Security Public Fire Safety Guideline 04-08-12 iJecember 2001 and March 2000 RE: letter being forwarded to the Minister of Public Safety Ple¡¡se fine! enclosed a copy of a ànd Security The Township of Smith-Ennismore-lakefìeld, located in Peterborough County, Is mquesting your support to our request as set out in the enclosed letter to the Minister. you notifY the Minister and that We would further request that if your support is given, your local M.P.P., with a copy to the Township, Thank you for your consideration of thls V61Y important ocal government Issue. 28 Yows truly 17; 1</f1 NO¡'rnar¡ K, Kyle CAt) NKK:he ~.,;" ;;;"·,,;i¡;,·,:;;;d;'¡;;;,Ji,;:-;;;,~,.,,,;;; ;',";1 ,;;;;;:;¡;; "" ö,;¡;¡,.,;" ".."...¡;;;;", d,u 'oj ßt~~~1Irl¡Y f\'lh~~ liLt vi~"'.1 Or p(!~idQ(¡'I!lf LI,c ^"',,¡.,,;m cl;I r.r M:'"Ii.c:ip;&liuQ uf O~U: lrl<>(M.IO\, ils \ub~ILfinrv "·IIII(I~ni~~. OUk~L1I\, clIHI·\u.·~ n1 \Iol!,r¡-.:;. -···'-'"'--...,_·_-,···,·..~-_.w "-..._. www.smltbnni....orrlakofield.on.ca WõiJ'Slta Enel ;:;';ñ;¡;P;C¡-@;;;;¡~;¡;;;;¡~elíeïd:õW--~~-- 8&/14/82 22:12:53 EST ASSUCIATlun UF?-> 1 519 &33 7&&1 CLERK-Elgin Co Page 885 JUN-14-02 FRI 02:37 PM 260 FAX NO, 416 971 6191 p, 04 JUN-14"2002 :1.1'30 S~1ITH £,NN I SMCiRl: LRKEF I ELD 17052926964 P.04 CORPORATION OP THE TOWNSHIP OF SMITH-ENNIS MORE-LAKE FIELD j:.~i:)'ï:¡õX-270 --...- --_..,------ .- - NORMAN KYLI!:. Chief Adßl¡n¡stratl~e Offieer Bt'¡d~~norlh ÚI1(~rj~, KOL I HO JANICE LAVALLEY, Clerl<lDepufyTrell$urer Pi,,,,,": ('l05) 292·9507 R. LANE: VANCE, Maneger ofFlnnnc¡ol Services FÐX: (705) 292·8%.1: JODI CHITTICK DI!NOBLE, Deputy Clerk ..,--~. D.'!.!.ìvßry A~~_~~, R.R. 114. Petcrborougl1, Ontario, K9J 6XS JunE!!3, 2002 Minister of Public Safety and'Security HOMurable Bob Runciman, M.P.P. Gc;orga Drew Building 18th Floor 2S Gmsvernor Street 'Toronto, Ontario M7A lY6 RoE: Ministry of the Solicitor General PUblic: Fire Safety Guideline 04-08"12 December 2001 and March 2000 Tho Township of Smil:h-Ennlsmore-LakefJeld, together with many other municipalities in Ont<:H'io who provide fire protection services with volunteer firefighters, have a grellt conçcrn with the above referred to Guideline dated December 200l. The guideline in part requires a minimum of 10 firefighters on the fire emergency scene within 10 mInutes of the orIginating repolt€d emergency where the area Is serviced with fire hydrants. If the area Is not servìc~~d by fire hydrants, as Is most of rural 011'1"1'10, then we require additional firefighters for water supply. Plllcing a 10 mInute tìrm~ period in the guideline produces a gl'eat Munlcipalllabilily and opens the door for HabHity Insun:tnce claims against the MuniCipality. (JLlrTownship with a population of approximøtely 15',000 has five fire halls, two full time. employees and a compliment of approXimately 90 volunteer firefighters. We also have two service agreement.:: with neighbouring municipalities who may be able to pmvide a mOre timely response. The bUdget for fire protection Is In excess of Si80{),ûOO, í.:J yøar. To put this in perspective, the police budget Is approximately :!;1,50(),OOO. 29 õ":;;;;'¡i;1Wp$';¡(~~;~ii¡;;;;;;¡;;;;;;;;¡;;¡tii;ï;¡:~'ñ.;;¡-"----·-·· Web Sit.: www..Mfth.nni.mor.lak.li.ld.....q I'.~. I oU Page BB6 p, 05 F'.0S 8191 17øSa92896~ !:LERK-Elgin Co 418 97 1 519 633 7661 FAX NO, LRKEFIELD SMITH ENNISMORE ASSOCIATION OF?-> 280 PM 313 EST 38 H 86/14/82 22:13:38 JUN-14-02 FRI 02 -TLN-14···2eiI112 If all the volunteers were full tirne the fire budget would be greater than the present municipal bUdget for all muniçipal servIces and we would still not be able to meet the said Guideline. The Guideline does provide alternatives to the 10 minute tIme period jf the same cannot hE! met. These alternatives are enhancements to public safety In the form of public education and prevention and/or safety standard enforcements. We provide these seNiccg 110W as part of our fire prevention program, but the question is when you are called to court on a liability Issue have you done enough and in whoseop¡nlon, How do you prove you had contact or provided the alternative enhancements to a particular person who suffen! a fire loss or injury? The orIginal guideline dated March 2000 did not refer to a specific amount of time but did st'Ç1te that time Is a critical component of a fire response, This type of wording In a guideline would remove a great deal of the líabHity issue that I referred to above. Wf!. have had an IncIdent where representatives from the office of the Fire Marshal have clone research Into OlJr fire responses, This representative has left informatIon with the f'ir~ Chief setting out lines Of defense in order to achieve compliance with the December 2001 guideline and he states that a further' assessment will need to be done within the next 6 months to a year. From the information left 1 would assume that In order to comply With the recommendation the Township budget for fire servIces would have to (iouble. The direction given to the Township by tht~ representative of the Fire Marshals Office would establish two levels of servIce in our Township for many different areas. These areas would be impossible to Identify and at the same tIme all ratepayers would have to eonlribute through taxes on the same basis. It is clearly an impossible situation that our munldpality has been placed in. toealgovernment did not believe that the F:ire Protection and Prevention Act 1997 was put in place to have the Minister dictate the daily operations and bUdgets far fire services in OlJr munIcipalitIes. Yes we felt that health and safety issues of firefighters are of a grave conc:em to all and to this end we agree with a majOrity of the provisions In the ë'¡(.t. In rëgards to Section 11(2) & (3) ofthe act (duty to report) we felt that this section W¡¡S to provide Information to the Fire Mal"shal for statistic purposes which was the case In the past. We do not beHave this section should be used to dictate the dally operation of th(! Fire Department and the resulting Budget. Whén we went through the re-alignment Of services to the Ontario taxpayers it was net anticipated that Fire Department budgets would have to be increased to the extent that th(~y would be larger for fire services than police services in rural OntarIo. WWW.smlth8JJn¡81110r.IQkefíeld.on.~a l'''!!chfJ 30 Wob Site: ;:;:;;;;iíitwp,elø¡;¿iiì;_;;':;J;;¡,oneld,o",co Page BB7 06 p, CLERK-Elgin Co 619 416 971 1 519 633 7661 FAX NO, SMITH E:NNISMClRE LAKEFIELD ASSOCIATION OF?-> 260 JUN-14-02 FRI 02:39 PM JU' '-14-'ZØØZ 11: ~~1 EST 14:35 B6/14/B2 22 f.e6 I dQ state that becausé of amalgamation¡ our rire Department budget, In ordar to provide our level of service, has increased dramatically. The present leve! of service Is very act;ept.abJeJ t( Our residents. 17E152928964 r therefore request the for/owing; That the Guideline 04-08-12 Dec. 2001 be Immediately amended to remove the refel'ence to 10 minutes and In it~ place use wording similar to that as was set out in tho GUideline dated March 2000. 1 That tho Ministry of PUblic Safety and Security consultwith its partl,ers in 101 govc:rnment In the Issuance of amendments to the Fire Prevention Act and Guldelines 51) that the act and guidelìnes are workable In focal government i1lnd will accomplish the purpose for which they are being Implemented. This wil, remove any hidden agenda that i::¡ being brought forward In present and future legislation and guidelines. car 2.. the Peterborough area fire servlces¡ both full time and part timet expertise to you as pi3ttners in the provisIon of services to our Representation from d¡;!pl.lltnHmts offer our c()(nn10n taxpayers. In dosing I provide the following comment with respect to "guIdelines" issued by your rllljníslry, If rept'esent.atives of your Ministry continue to take "guidelines" and apply them as "requirements" then municipalities across Ontario wiff surely find themselves in an unenviable position In the courts. We 1001< forward to your positive response and action on this matter before we find ourselves Involved With a liability issue berol'l'! the courts resulting from guidelines that fJcJW from the Fire Protecllon and Prevention Act, local government ç;;ø"7 ¡«/1£, tJ -(, rt YI)U($ Ncwman K. Kyle CAD NKf(:he Hon. Minister ChrIs HOdgson Gary Stewart, M.P.P. AMO All Ontario Municipalities cc WWW.St1l¡thcnni.1J10retDkefieJd.t¡ln.~ rag.' 3 or3 1 W.b Sit.: 3 -~----- ;·;;·¡i:twï);D'I@ j'rnit¡;;~¡~nfl)rcl;kefi0Id.O\1.çn OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINIS'IRATIVE SERVICES City Hall P.O. Box 40 500 Dundas Street Woodstock,. ON N4S 7W5 (519) 539-1291 (519) 539-7705 cityof Woodstock Telephone Fax June 12, 2002 2002 i1'1)" '~-"V r· '",n v.\.¡,,\¡ 1 d",;¡.I\j "~.'~. m...¡'""'""..·" -"." 'I' i'~~,Fht¥t f¢J,;'.i ~ $"t p.'-j, ~("f ~:~ JUN 1 '6 The County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1 Dear Sir/Madam oft ReSQ1ution - Inçrease Minimum Wal!e in Ontario The Woodstock City Council approved the following resolution at their meeting held on June 6, 2002, and requests that this resolution be presented to your Council for consideration and endorsement. Su Re: Income Cut-Off (LlCO) set by the Federal the Low "Whereas the Ontario minimum wage rate is below Government; and Whereas minimum wage workers are primarily adults and women; and Whereas the "double cohorl" of high schools will graduate. in 2003; and 1995 in Ontario; and Whereas the minimum wage rate has been frozen since Whereas some corporations make billions of dollars in profits, while paying a poverly wage; and and Whereas raising the minimum wage rate would have beneficial effects on the economy though increased consumer spending. Whereas an increase has only marginal effects on employment; resolved that the Government of Ontario increase the minimum wage to $8.00 per hour; and Be it furlher resolved that the Government of Ontario index the minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index yearly; and It Therefore be municipalities in Ontario Be it furlher resolved that Woodstock Municipal Council forward this resolution to all requesting their supporl." ort of resolution to inçrease mini.mum wal!e The minimum wage in Ontario has not been increased since 1995 (seven years ago). Prior to this, the longest period without an increase was 1965 to 1969 (four years) and 1981 to 1984 (three years). Backl!round Information in Su Research indicates that minimum wage workers are primarily adults and women, the misconception being that teens would make up the majority. Sixty one percent of the minimum wage earners are nineteen years of age or older. Sixty four percent of the aforementioned are women. Many of the minimum wage workers are the primary wage earners. Page 1 32 Real minimum wages (after inflation) has fallen in four provinces (Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec) from their peak in the 1970's. British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec have provided only moderate restoration to the purchasing power of the minimum wage. In 1997, British Columbia that is the highest minimum wage province, minìmum wage was $l.50/hour lower in real terms than in 1976 Increasing the minimum wage has marginal effect on employment. Studies undertaken after minimum wage increases dispute the claims that increasing the minimum wage is a major "job killer". Over the past two decades increases in minimum wage have been followed by minor influctuations in employment indicating that there are other trends in the economy affecting employment levels. The impacts of minimum wage changes were typically very small and could be negative or positive as in after in the increase in Manitoba in 1996. Studies in the United States show similar results after minimum wage increases were implemented at both the federal and state levels. Increasing the mimmum wage increases the total wages of low-wage workers. Minìmum wage earners are disproportionately represented among low-income families. Increasing the minimum wage from $6.00/ hour to $7.00/ hour is estimated to generate only a 7% increase in total wages paid to low wage workers Minimum wage should be set at the low income cut off line (LICO) as set by Statistics Canada. The minimum wage is one important tool to be used in raising the level of low income earners. The minimum wage in concert with other policy tools (Employment Insurance, Child Tax Benefits, social assistance and job creation inìtiatives) can help with the battle against poverty and inequality. These results are mirrored in a study in Oregon, where the number of persons moving from social assistance (welfare) to working increased substantially after the minimum wage increased. A method for setting the minìmum wage is needed so that both workers and business can plan in advance for the increases. The minìmum wage should be indexed at a level where an individual working full time will not find themselves in poverty. The minimum wage would have to be increased immediately to $8.00/ hour in order for a worker's annual gross income (working full time) to meet Statistics Canada's low income cut offline which is $16, 640/ year. Minimum wage work is an important source of income for students to help finance their post secondary education. The vast majority of teenage minimum wage workers (12% of adult minimum wage workers) and over half of the young adult minimum wage workers are full time students. Next year when the double cohort of secondary students graduate, they will face the high cost of tuition and housing while competing for jobs and the money to finance their post secondary education. They should be able to earn real wages that will help them pay for their educational needs, as should workers be able to earn a wage that would keep them above the poverty line. It IS with these thoughts in mind that we respectfully request your endorsement of the resolution. Should your Council support this request, we ask that a copy be forwarded to your Member of Parliament, John Finlay, M.P., 795 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON N4G IAI, Ernie Hardeman, M.P.P., Hepburn Block, 6th Floor, 80 Grosvenor St., Toronto, Ontario M7A 1E9, and this office. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Yours truly, ~~~ Louise Gartshore, City Clerk City of Woodstock 2 33 /mlf tii ~ED~ Ontano Mlnlstère des Transports Bureau du ministre Édifice Ferguson, 3e étage 77, rue Wellesley ouest Toronto (Ontario) M7A 1Z8 (416) 327-9200 www.mto.gov.on.ca Ministry of Tran$pCirtation Office of the Minister Ferguson Block, 3rd Floor 77 Wellesley St. West Toronto, Ontario M7A 1Z8 (416) 327-9200 .WWW.mto.gov.on.ca 4 2002 1 JUN 200? 19 JUN Warden Mr. John Wilson, Elgin County 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5Vl Dear Mr. Wilson: Mr. Steve Peters, MPP, Elgin-Middlesex-London, forwarded to my predecessor, the Honourable Brad Clark, an article that appeared in the St. Thomas Times Journal, regarding the condition of roads in Elgin County. Mr, Peters has asked that I respond to you directly, and I apologize for the delay, Due to the recent labour disruption, my ministry has not been able to respond as promptly as we normally would. As a result of government initiatives, municipalities have been provided with the flexibility and tools to make local decisions for local iss\les. This ministry does not have jurisdiction regarding the level to municipal roads, nor is this ministry directly involved with of service to be applied maintenance matters. municipal As you may know, this government has committed to make funding available for municipa transportation, including roads and bridges, a priority for the second phase of the Ontario Small Town and Rural Development (OSTAR) initiative, The criteria for OSTAR Round 2 has not yet been finalized. It is anticipated that it will be released later this year. The OST AR Secretariat is responsible for program details and the eligibility requirements. I am confident that OST AR Round 2 will assist in addressing the financial concerns of municipalities with respect to the maintenance of their roads and bridges As previously stated in the Honourable Brad Clark's letter of September 18, 2001, to Mr. Steve Peters, the Ministry of Transportation has no jurisdictional control over shoreline erosion adjacent to the Great Lakes. Unfortunately, we cannot assist financially in this endeavour. However, I have asked Michael Plant, Area Operations Engineer in London, to meet with you to discuss the erosion issue in greater detail. Please contact Mr. Plant at (519) 873-4208 to set a mutually convenient time. /2 2 Thank you again for bringing your concerns to my attention, and I trust that I have clarified the ministry's position as it pertains to maintenance of municipal roads. Sincerely, ~ )h "~4 No an W. Sterling Minister MPP, Elgin-Middlesex-London Mr. Steve Peters, Encl cc tii ~ OnlarlO Mlnlatère du Tr.nsports Bureau du minbtre edinC8 Fecguson. 3- étage 77.'l'l!eWGllesleyouest Tol't'lnto (Ontario) MlA 1za (416) 327-9200 'YNfW.mto~gov.on.ca _~.I r,t.:.~rt8t1on "~OltheMinl$l" Ferguson 8Iocf(,3rd Floor T7 Wellesley SL West Toronlo, Ontario M7A 1Z8 (416) 32NmO www.mlo.gov.on.ca a 2001 Mr. Steve Peters, MPP Elgin-Middlesex-London 542 Talbot Street St. 111001as, ()ntario N5P lC4 , ' e;1 Dear , Peters: SEP to the opportunity welcome 111ank you for your letter regarding Lake Erie shoreline erosion. respond, and I apologize for the delay. As Ministry ofTransportation staff indicated at the meeting you held in Dexter on May 25, 2001, the ministry has no jurisdictional control over shoreline erosion, Unfortunately, the ministry cannot assist financially in this endeavour. However, I want to assure you that we are committed to participating in your initiative, where possible. . Please contact Hewut Welker, Manager of ()perations, Southwest Region, at (519) 873-4222, if we can be of assistance. wish you success I to our attention, and concerns Thank you again for bringing your constituents with your project. p~ Brad Clark Minister Munro, MPP, York North Ms. Julia '- cc: BCIPJ/HWIMP/mc M2002-2148 CORRESPQNDENCE - June 25. 2002 Items for Information - (Consent A, the Murray Benner Family. Hon. Gar Knutson, Secretary of State Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East, acknowledging Council's support of the resolutions from the City of Kawartha Lakes concerning the financial state of our farming communities and the Town of Oakville concerning a review of the mandate of the Ontario Municipal Board. Thank you card from 1 2. AMO Member Communication - ALERT: 1) Volunteer Firefighter Protection Bi Passes Second Reading - Membership Voices Needed To See It Through the Legislative Process; 2) New Electricity Safety Inspection Regulations Impact Municipal Costs; 3) AMO 2002 Conference - Update. (ATTACHED) 3. James Knight, Chief Executive Officer, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Member Advisory, "FCM Confident of Federal Commitments". (ATTACHED) 4, The Honourable David Young, Attorney General, Minister Responsible for Native Affairs, acknowledging Council's support for resolution of the Town of Minto's concerning youth vandalism and violent behaviour. (ATTACHED) 5. The Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, acknowledging Council's support for the resolution of the Town of Oakville recommending the Province review the role of the Ontario Municipal Board. 6. The Honourable Ernie Eves, Premier of Ontario, acknowledging Council's resolution concerning the impact on local municipalities and their residents caused by Highway 401 detours. 7. Steve Peters, M.P.P., Elgin-Middlesex-London, with copy of correspondence 1) to the Minister of Transportation regarding Elgin County Council's concerns regarding the impact closures of stretches of Highway 401 have on residents and roads in Elgin County; 2) to the Minister of Consumer and Business Services and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, to permit municipal governments and boards/committees to accept lottery proceeds to be used charitable purposes (ATTACHED) for 8. AMCTO Express - June 18, 2002, with information on the Ontario Government Budget for the fiscal year 2002-2003. (ATTACHED) 9. The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, responding to Council's support of the Middlesex County Council's resolution regarding funding for an arbitrated salary increase for land ambulance workers. (ATTACHED) 10. Thank you from Marg Berry for the gifts and best wishes from the County on the occasion of her retirement from the S1. Thomas Times Journal. (ATTACHED) 5'4 11 CONSTITUENCY OFFICE 499 Talbot SI. St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1C3 Tel. (519) 631-3921 1-800-265-7810 Fax (519) 631-8555 OTTAWA OFFICE Room 832 Confederation Building House of Commons K1AOA6 Tel. (613) 990-7769 Fax (613) 996-0194 HOUSE OF COMMONS OTTAWA,CANADA K1AOA6 2002 o ] JUN OTTAWA May 28, 2002 Ms. Sandra J. Heffi'en, Deputy Clerk County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, ON N5R 5VI 15'\ 2002 regarding: Heffren, Dear Ms. of correspondence dated May Thank you for your rece from the City of Kawartha Lakes concerning the ing communities." " om the Town of Oakville urging the conduct a review ofthe mandate of the County Council is discussing. I appreciate being k Page 882 CLERK-Elgin Co 1 519 &33 7&&1 ASSOCIATION OF?-) EST 8&/18/82 22:89:48 p, 01/02 Association of Municipalities of Ontario ¡."'/r- " , '(oj ' 619 / 416 97 FAX NO, 260 JUN-10-02 MON 04:22 PM 393 Ul1iversilyAvI'I'"e, Suile1701 Tc..ontò, ON MSG 1 E6 IrHt: 6) 971·9000· fax: (416)971-6101 em~iI: ;¡mo@.'l.mo,tr1tJnicom,ccrn (41 Td: To Olfi; imfliediat~) attet/tion of the Clerk and Council Plel'I$C ensure that copies of this are distributed to all Members of Council 02/028 Alert VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER PROTECTION BILL PASSES SECOND READING ... MEMBERSHIP VOICES NEEDED TO SEE IT THROUGH THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS June 10. 2002 rmnediatEI Attention For who choose f3i11 30 proposes to protect from union sanctions those full-time firefighters to volunteer for their local community fire departments (two-hatters), sSlIe: Bacl¡ground As fwtod in AMO Alert (02/023), Ted Arnott, the MPP for Waterloo-Wellington, introduced Bill 30, the Vohmtaor Firefightors Empfoymønt Protection Act, 2002 on March 22, 2002. The Bill, if pl'JssecJ, would not allow unions to discipline, decline membership, or refuse to provide represenlation to anyone of th(,ir mombers "".who is employed on a salaried basis by a fire dopi;1rlm¡¡nt sololy because the member also works as a volunteer firefighter." In addition, "two- hatter" firefightors could not be terminated solely because they also work as volunteer fircfiøhlers. AMO stmngly ondorses the Bill as it establishes the principle of right to work as it protects tl\E)f~C volunteers from union actions, which could result in the loss of their full-time employment as firefighters. At the sarno time, the interests of communities and ratepayers are protected ami ¡:¡bour certainty is established, Two-hattfJfs are important to m,my rural and small town fire dopartments as they provid(} expertise, training and leadership. Replacing them with full-timo firefighters, as rf1,my fire departments may be forced to do, would be prohibitively expensive. And replacing them with other volunteers may not be easy and means a significant requirement for training, which takes time. only passed Second Reading on Jllne 6\h by four votes. There were several members three parties that opposed its passage The Bill from ¡¡II Action: Thq Bill has been referred to the Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Justice and Social Polley for review. AMO will continue to work to support its passage, but rn(Hllbc)f(;l1ip help is needed. AMO strongly urgEJS its members to contact their MPPs to get their support for this crilical piece of legislatiof' www.muJ)icom.com. i.Jvoi!"blo through AMO's subscriptio/1 bMOd MUNICOM network at Tills infofl wtirm is 315. at 416·971·9856 ex!. AMO Senior Policy Advisor 35 Jeff Fisher, 1mlJsm/s(cion Probloms; 416911·9856 InformalloJ) contact: f'ot' more Page 81B CLERK-Elgin Co 1 519 633 7661 ASSOCIATION OF?-) EST 86/18/82 22:18:48 02/02 p, 416 971 6191 FAX NO, 260 JUN-10-02 MON 04: 23 PM þpt·ff.! ~f;;~ June 10, 2002 ,H'if 01 , For tile Immediate At/antlon af the Clerk and CauII/::1I NEW ELECTRICITY SAFETY INSPECTION REGULATIONS IMPACT MUNICIPAL COSTS Issm!: SWting .k\f1uary 1, 2003, all street lighting ¡¡nc! traffic signal installations/maintenance must meet the reqlllmrnents ot the Olltarla EtectficaJ Safety CadÐ (includinø the need for permits and inspection), This follows similm rules that currently apply to electrical work done to municipal piants and facilities. B¡¡ckUfOUl1d: On April 1,1999, the Government of Ontario cre~)ted the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) to assume respofli;ibility for pi;bliG electrical safety in Ontario, By regulation, ESA is responsible for ensuring that all electrical Installations comply with the Ontario Elec/fical Safety Code. ESA has assumed responsibilities prflvlouf,ly managnd by the Eleclricallnspection Division ofOntario Hydro. Municipal stroot lighting systems th8t were designed and maintained by Hydro One or local electrical utilities mw,! nCJw meet the requirements of the Ontario Eloctrical Safety Code. Municìpalities, or their service providers, will b() required to obtain permits from ESA for the maintenanco (other than changing a bulbliurninaim) of existing street lighting and for tho construction of new street lighting. Inslallations will be im\pcct()d by the Authority. Als(), as a rosult of local services realignment, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) nO longer reviews and 8pprov,",s tile drawings for new tramc signals. Munic;ipalities now are required to design and approve their own installations in accordance with the Ontario EfectJica/ Safety Code, Municipalities, or their service providors, will be required to obtain a permit from ESA for new traffic signal installations and for maintenance worl( on existing installations. Again, installations will be inspected by ESA. Similar regulations are currently in piace to deal with electrical work on municipal plants and fscilities, and apply to other organizalions in both tllO public and priv8te sectors, In addition, under new regulations that camo inlo efrE¡d on April 25, 2002, municipalities are required to record all electrical installations and must report any serlou$ elr,¡ctric<11 incidents to ESA, Tho AMO and OGRA Boards recently addressed this issue, While both Boards recognize that municipalities shouk man<1ge the lisks associated with their electrical installations to ensure public safety and the safety of their workers, lhere were sevoral concerns raised 8bout the necessity and costs of these regulations All partlßs rocognize lhat Qbtainlng permìls and inspections from ESA for all maintenance work (other than cl1l)nging ~1 bulb/luminaire) is difficult. ESA is working with AMO and OGRA to identify alternatives that will I1'H~ko it ¡¡Wiier for lTIunicipalities to meet Ontario Electrical Safety Code requirements. Municipalities, please t'1ko note, that fees fe)r tileSG new requirements will have a financial Impact on municipal budgets starting in 2003. f~c;tian: AMO <lnd OGRA hrJve agreed to meet wilh the ESA to discuss municipal concerns regarding these regulations, rmd how cos1s Shd liabilities can be mitig:Jted, "'Of furtller ¡"formation cootact: Nelson Lawrence, Ë$A, f"hone: 905·712-7870, E-mail: nq\!illr!·J.awre.occ(à¡<?!cctrjçDlsª,fclv.oD-J2£I DOLlG Millen, ESA, phone: 905-712-7930, E-rM.iI: do'!9,rf.illI~JD@(.I~~(ica.l?afety.on.r.a rr~nl( ~Iull, P. E.ng" OGI<A, P110no: 905-795-2555, E-mail: fr'1.Q~~!.(j.ra.orQ ,J<¡ff Fi\~her, AMO, Sanior Policy Advisor, Phone: 416·971-0656, E-mail: jf¡$..er@Dn19.JI!!!!llQQ[!)~ç.Qffi 36 Page 882 p, 01/03 1 519 633 7661 CLERK-Elgin CO FAX N~ 416 97 6191 EST ASSOCIATIOn OF?-> 11 PM 260 86/11/82 22:87:41 JUN- -02 rUE 05 ANO 2002 Conference - Update! .. 'oS'~,onOi\¡ MUNICIPAlITIES , a -- ' ""j ;'. ',/. À~, "..'" ~ "",,,,,,,1"''''''.''',1 " ___ '., ^'",II' _." ---- .. ... ..- OTHER UPDATES Keynotes - Brian Gover, a member I" of the Commission ~ associate COUl/sel for the Walkerton Inquiry has been added as another keynote speaker at the conference Invited Guests - An invitation has been extended to PremIer Eves and all Ontario Cabinet Ministers to attend thIs year's conference. Representatives of the Liberal and NDP parties willalso be attending. Companions Program - Join in a day long tour of beautiful Niagara Region wine country, Enjoy winery tours, lunch, shopping and historical sightseeing. "Municipalities in Motion" August lSlh to 21st, Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto .....----,.......--.-...,---.-.-" -... - ~;'1.. ---...,..".,.-----.....-.-".... ...,--/;\:. CONCURRENT SESSIONS A number of workshops will focus 0/1 areas such as¡ .. standard of Ci1re, accountability, prccautiOIlr)ry principle and naluml justice -- what do a/I of l/1e.';e mean for the "job description" of elected officials find IIw/1/C/ì)al staff? Worksf¡ops wi/I explore these "tests" " understandIng the recommendations of Justice O'COf/rlor's Walkerton Inqu/ry Ropori' 2 and the impacts on the ñltu((~ of water delivery - gelting retldy for the New Munlcipa/ Act . int(;gratlng planning projections - capital in vestment in IlIfr<7structure - property rrJ-¿¡$sessl11ent - collf/ict of interest - vIctim" of cdme meeting O(Jr !lol/sing needs _.__·w·..." L , ... '~, . ',\ .,,' :. ", ;':' {.; '.\" I· ,:~., ":,: I:,: (.',~I.' , r ~,', ',\;;\:,:,' \,'~I : '''' "..' ",' ,'I'" , ,'. , , :"-/ ',,",' ~ :) .' .'''' 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If you would like to make rool11 reservations for the conference contact the hotel directly at Crowne Plaza Toronto Centre 225 Front Street West, Toronto ON, M5V 2X3 1-800-422-7969 (416) 597-8106 Tcl; Fax: atorol1to,com the "Associati~J;J of forward to seeing you look We 2002 AHO Conference AMO Conference, 38 '--"""-"'~'----'_, Munícipa Tho F<1ínnont Royal Conforcnce room block ~ ~£.t.,!atjol1 s@çxowneI2Ia-' And please lut them know YOLl want to book undo! M.\!ill9~1l.!1~ç~..º.LOntariº'" s rOC1.mtl:lit h Im:JS:. year's is at tI ....----.._..",..........~.._-,_...__...._--_....~, Dcal' E-mail '.." Alderman John S<hmal c.Ig>!)\ Alben. President President :Maire Yves Dudtanne Gatineau (Qué~) First Vice President Prenlierviœ-pré&ident Mayor Ann MacLean New Glasgow, Nova SCOtia Second V'1Ce President Oeuxiènte vlœ-présidenre MayorStephen D. WaIlau Qucsne1, BritIsh Columbia mni Vice President 1roisièn\e vic:e-pré8idem Councillor Jack Layton 10ronto,Onrario IInntediatePastPres1dem Prési&nt sormnt 24 rue Clarence Street On:aw3t Om:ario KIN 5P3 '6' (613)241·5221 QiJ (613)24J.7440 federation@fcm.ca WebsitelslteWeb: WW\v.fcm.ca. Centre for Sustainable Comn\unity Development Centre pour Ie diveloppernent des col!ealvité8viab1es [¡ij (613)244-1515 communitie.s@fan.ca Jame! OW; Knight Chief&ecutive Officer Chef de 13 direction Pederation of Canadian Mnnicipalities 10.2002 June Pédération canadienne des tnunicipalités MEMBERS ADVISORY Please distribute to all members of Council and Senior Staff FCM Confident of Federal Commitments At the 65th Annual FCM Conference held in Hamilton May 30 to June 3, seven federal cabinet ministers told delegates that the time had come to develop a new relationship with Canada's municipal governments. Communications QiJ (613)241-5221 communkation..s@lfcm.æ Corporate ServiceB Services corporatifs qi,I (613)241·2126 cO.lporatt@l:&:m.ca EcalIDnUc and Social Policy Pol1tiques éœnoß\iques et sotiale¡¡ QiJ (613) 244·2250 pcl.icy@fcn.", International Centre for Municipal Development Cenue international pour Ie d.éve1oppeme11t l\\U1Ûcipal QiJ (613)241-7117 in~fn.ational.@fcm.ca t) The Prime Minister began the public discussion of these issues in his recent election platform document, Redbook 11/, and expanded on the principles in the Speech from the Throne. The Prime Minister's Task Force on Urban Issues has also made key interim recommendations focused on increased support to municipal governments in collaboration with the provinces and territories. FCM is recommending permanent mechanisms and programs to address the needs that cabinet ministers have agreed must be met. A proposal on fiscal options has been prepared; FCM will soon provide members with a summary and talking points to be used in media interviews and meetings with Members of Parliament. In addition, FCM is scheduling meetings with key ministers to follow up on their commitments made at the annual conference, including that of the former Finance Minister to pre-budget consultations with the FCM. FCM has had a successful year. We have influenced the direction of public policy in support of municipal needs. With the active involvement of all members, next year will be even better. James Knight Chief Executive Officer £nand de miuÌQn LIlPIJ6atitm M} lldkmu tiß mlln~palitls (PCM) tit 14 Mix ntltiontrktkl.putltrnttnffltJmunidpaux rkpuiJ 1!)O1. LItFCM 1St fJlXIÙ à: Il»tllMrh' 14 qulliitl rk IJU dnnr tOUt6 kl UJlI«tivith m ftJ )aririÞIt dtJ gtJUIJh'fIttnðttJ munidpaux fortJ. t/fitaM it rtlptmJahln. 39 M.is.d.an Staœment TN PhkratiJm ofCiÞltJdbtn Munki¡uzlilUt (FCM) har bun tIN nlttknal IJOW tfmunidpalgouMJmmtJ Jinu 1!)O1. FCM irMikilltd to imprwingtht 'iunlity (1ft in IlI1 £ommudÚJ by prfJntotingm-on$ Ifft«ivt tfl1Id. tramntabk munki¡urlgoutrltmiMt. ~ ~ Ontario The Hon. David S. Young Attorney General Minister Responsible for Native Affairs L'hon. David S. Young Procureur générat ministre détégué aUK Affaires autochtones Ministère du Procureur général 11' étage 720, rue Bay Toronto ON M5G 2K1 Téléphone: (416) 326-4000 Télécopìeur: (416) 326-4016 Ministry of the Attorney General 11th Floor 720 Bay Street Toronto ON M5G 2K1 Telephone: (416) 326-4000 Facsimile: (416) 326-4016 Our Reference #: M02-02634 o 6 2002 JUN 2002 13 JUN Mrs. Sandra J. Heffren Deputy Clerk County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, ON N5R 5VI Mrs. HeffTen: Thank you for your lettér dated March 18, 2002, regarding the County of Elgin's endorsement of the Town of Minto's Council resolution concerning youth vandalism and violent behaviour. Specifically, the resolution petitions the federal and provincial governments to provide the powers and funding to permit schools, local communities and law enforcement agencies to handle vandalism and violent behaviour among youth. Dear The Minister of Education is responsible for the administration of schools. Accordingly, I have taken the liberty offorwarding a copy of your letter to the Honourable Elizabeth Witmer, Minister of Education, for review. As police services fall under the mandate of the Minister of Public Safety and Security, I have forwarded a copy of your letter to the Honourable Robert Runciman, Minister of Public Safety and Security, for review. The responsibility for community services belongs to the Minister of Community, Family and Children's Services. Accordingly, I have forwarded a copy of your letter to the Honourable Brenda Elliott, Minister of Community, Family and Children's Services, for review. Our government is very concerned about the high level of youth violence. We have expressed our concern to the federal government, which has jurisdiction over the criminal law. The federal government's new Youth Criminal Justice Act, which replaces the Young Offenders Act, does not address many of the recommendations brought forward by Ontario over the past four years. We believe the proposed Youth Criminal Justice Act is inadequate and fails to hold young criminals accountable for their actions. 2 40 r -2- we are concerned that under the federal bil 16 and 17 year -olds who commit adult crimes are not automatically tried as adults; there is no guarantee that youths will be sentenced as adults for murder, aggravated sexual assault, manslaughter, attempted murder and on a third rape charge; jail sentences have not been increased; Specifically, · · · youths sentenced as adults for murder are still subject to more lenient periods of parole ineligibility than adults sentenced for murder; mandatory jail time is not required for youths convicted of an offence involving a weapon; youths under the age of 12 who commit serious or violent offences are not prosecuted. · · · The provincial government drafted suggested amendments to the Youth Criminal Justice Act to show the federal government what effective young offender legislation should look like. I am disappointed that the federal government did not adopt any of the Ontario government's proposals. My ministry is working with other affected ministries of this government to determine what impact the new Youth Criminal Justice Act will have and to develop appropriate plans to implement the new legislation. writing. Thank you again for Sincerely, David Young Attorney General Minister Responsible for Native Affairs The Honourable Elizabeth Witmer Minister of Education c: The Honourable Robert Runciman Minister of Public Safety and Security c: The Honourable Brenda Elliott Minister of Community, Family and Children's Services c: t 4 Mr. Steve Peters J\1PP Elgin-Middlesex-London c: UY: ~qp~ .- Ontario Ministère des Affaires;municipale's et du logemen't ministre Mil1istry'of Mun!cipal,Affairs and Housing Bure:au"dÜ 777 rue Báy To.ronto ON M5ß2E5 Tél: (416) 585-7000 wwW.mah:gqv;òn.ca ,Öffice'ofthe Minister 777 Bay Street Toronto ONM5G 2Ei? Tel: (416) 585-7000 www.mah;gov.on.ca JUN 2002 1,3 June 7, 2002 Mrs. Sa.ndra. J. Heffren Deputy. Clerk County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive $1. ThomasON N5R 5V1 Mrs. Heffren Mr. Steve Peters, MPPfor Elgin-Middle~ex-London, has forwarded to me a copy of your Municipality's resolution in support of the Town of Oakville's resolution recommending that the Province review the role oftheOntario Municipal Board. Dear I appreciate receivingtheviews of your municipality; however, re~ponsibilityfor the ()ntario Municipal Board rests with*e Mil1istryof the Attorney ßeneral; I have ther~fore. taken thelibeT'ty of forwarding a copy of your letter of May 15, 2002, to the Attorney General, the Honourable David Young, for his consideration. Counci sharing the views of letter and for Thank you for your Sincerely, />/ ¿C/k--' Hon. Chris. Hodgson Minister The Honourable David Young Attorney Genetal c: Mr. $teve peters, MPP Elgin-Middlesex-London ltÆ """".....F"'" Ontario Le Premier mlnistre de ¡'Ontario The Premier of Ontario Hôtel du gouvernement Queen's Park Toronto (Ontario) M7A 1A1 Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A1 2002 11 June 2002 13 JUN Mrs. Sandra Heffren Deputy County Clerk County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5Vl has forwarded to me your letter about council's resolution regarding I appreciate being kept informed of council's activities, Heffren Your MPP, Steve Peters the cost of highway detours Mrs Dear also been sent to my colleague, the Honourable Please be assured that he will give your I note that a copy of this resolution has Norman Sterling, Minister of Transportation. comments his careful consideration matter brought to my personal attention. this I appreciate having Yours sincerely Once again, . MPP Ernie Eves Premier The Honourable Norman Sterling Steve Peters, MPP, Elgin-Middlesex-London c @ Thomas. Ontario N5P 1C4 Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street SI. ~ Ontario Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Free: 1-800-265-7638 Tol Emai STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Toronto,Ontarro M7A 1A4 Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416)325-7262 Email: steve@stevepeters.com steve@stevepeters.com 2002 13 JUN 10,2002 Honourable Norman Sterling Minister of Transportation 3'" Floor, Ferguson Block 77 Wellesley Street West ON June Toronto, M7A IZ8 Thomas Times-Journal, the subject of have on the residents and roads of Elgin Minister: Please find enclosed a June I, 2002 editorial from the St. ,< closures of stretches of Highway 40 I rivers who travel along these corridors. Dear which is the impa~, County and those Minister, I am enclosing two previous letters I wrote to your predecessor the Honourable Brad Clark to point out that this situatìon has been already brought to your Ministry's attention. As the correspondences and the editorial point out, this is a problem that has caused considerable hardship for drivers and has also resulted in the deterioration of roads throughout the county. Minister, County officials - with the assistance of the opp and several local municipalities - have done an impressive job with the Emergency Detour Route (EDR) plan. Unfortunately, there has been absolutely no financial support from your Government for this worthwhile but obviously expensive joint venture. Minister, I urge you to consider the enclosed material, respond to the County's requests for financial assistance and forward 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 42 County of Elgin Cc Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1 C4 !tÆ Ontario Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 Email: steve@stevepeters.com M.P.P. LONDON STEVE PETE~S, ELGIN - MIDDLESEX Toronto, Ontario M7A 1M Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416)325-7262 Email: steve@stevepeters.com 2002 JUN lor 2002 Honourable Tim Hudak Minister of Consumer and Business Services 35th Floor, Eaton Tower 250 Y onge Street Toronto, ON M5B 2N5 13 June Minister: Please find enclosed this resolution ITom the County of Elgin calling on your Government to permit municipal governments and boards/committees to accept lottery proceeds to be used for charitable purposes. Dear Minister, as the resolution notes, such an arrangement would be beneficial to municipal governments that have been fiscally overstretched because of your Government's downloading of services. 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 43 Cc: County of Elgin Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street SI. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1 C4 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 Email: steve@stevepeters.com ~ 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 Emaii: steve@stevepeters.com gi 2002 JUN n 13. 2002 Honourable Martin Cauchon Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Room 312, West Block House of Commons Ottawa, ON KIA OA6 June Dear Minister: Please find enclosed this resolution trom the County of Elgin calling on your Government to pennit municipal governments and boards/committees to accept lottery proceeds to be used for charitable purposes. Minister, as the resolution notes, such an arrangement would be beneficial to municipal governments that have been fiscally overstretched because of the Provincial Government's downloading of services. 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, *~~ Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin-Middlesex-London 44 Cc: County of Elgin June 18, 2002 Mark G. McDonald AMcro EXPRESS Sandra Heffren to Please circulate ... !:! III . . . Prepared for AMCTID by The C.G. Group PROVINCIAL BUDGET today announced the Ontario Government Budget for fiscal year 2002-2003 At both levels of GoveJJnment, the various Budget documents become increasi:o,gly difficult to decipher. TIús Budget continues that trend. For example: several amlouocements are made in the package of Budget-related media re1eascs that don't appear in any of the Budget documents. Calculation of expenditures often includes federal government tT3l1Sfer - pass throughs. The same expenditurcs are often articulated or packaged differently among the various Budget documents. Some already announced expenditures may reappear in the 2002-2003 Budget papers; the expenditures are subtracted from the previous yea'rs expenditures and added to tIns year's expenditures. Due to the manner of presentation, some numbers just don't add up. Finance Minister Janet Ecker With that as a caveat. OVERVIEW OF THE FISCAL SITUA TlON This is Ontario's fourth consecutive surplus Budget. Including the $1.0 billion rcscrve that has been set aside, in this Budget, revenues l11.atch expenditures at $66.5 billion, although revenue from personal Ïncolne taxeS and retail sales taxes are projected to fall because of the residual effect of the economic slow down last year. Total tax revenues increase slightly due largely to a major increase in tobacco taxation. A $5 per cartO'l increase in tobacco taxes more than doubles Ontario's tobacco tax reverllles (from $671 million to $1.32 billion). Accordingly, Ontario wlU postpone the personal income tax reduction, the general and manufacturing rates of corporate income tax, as weB as the next tranche of the tax credit for private school tuition. (The corporate tax cuts for 5MB's will continue as scheduled.) The revenue forecasts are based on what might turn out to be very optimistic economic forecasts; 3.3% GDP growth this calendar year and 4.3% next year. This level of GDP growth would put Ontario ahead of all G-7 countries. Inflation grOJ;vth is projected at 1.8% this year and 2.0 % next year. If there is a significant shortfall from the economic foreçast, Ecker ¡nay be facing a bad news Budget JJext Spring during an clection year. Excluding the health and education sectors, total program expenditures will decline in 2002-2003 by 30% compared to fiscal year 1995-1996. (The year in which this government flIst came to power.) Page I of4 45 MUNICIPAL SECTOR Expenditüres in the Mtulicipal secto)' are particularly difficult to disaggregate because of the number of Min.ístry's, agencies, programs and governments involved. For example, the Budget speaks of $525 million in expenditures for "Opera.tion Clean Water", but that included $202 million in federaJ funding. The major expenditures for 2002-2003 are: · $18 million to comply with new water regulations; · $13 million to implement Justice 0' Connor's first report recommendations; · $10 million to implement Justice O'Connor's second report recommendations; · $5 million on groundwater assessment studies; · $4 million on environmental monitoring teclmology; · $174 million to upgrade municipal water and waste water systems through OST AR; · And, $18 million to upgrade waterworks for parks, recreational facilities, school, nursing homes, etc Waterftont Toronto including the proj ects on various in 2002-2003 spend $2.7 bmion SuperBuild will Revitalization. (sic), as per it' "enhance and Act' be doubled. The govenuncnt will take over Marilyn Churley's "Safe Drinking Water Justice O'Connor's recommendations. The number ofinspectors for Municipal water systems wil Northern Tax incentive zones will be established for Northern Areas and $225 million will be spent on highways and $36 million to promote alternate agricultural production and economic diversity. including the lower municipal financing costs, to The Province will "consult" with municipalities on methods possible introduction of tax free Opportunity Bonds. The Province makes the slightest of nods towards the need for a new deal for Ontario's major cities. The Budget says the provinl~e will consider only those proposals that balance revenue sources with accountability and only after the federal government agrees to balance revenue sources and funding requirements amone: all levels of governments. (Translation: the federal government must give up more tax room or tax revenues to the province and the munici.palities.) Lost ofluck! rate. Page 2 0'4 the residential fann fannland at up to 25% below also be able to set the tax rate for Planned reductions in education property tax will be delayed for oue year. 46 Municipalities will to way the best CORPORA TE P,ERSPECTlVE The Budget states that Hydro One will remain in public hands while the "government seeks bring in, much needed private sector discipline and new investment." reduce the small business tax rate to 5.5% and reduce tile mining tax rate to 12% effective Ecker also promised to announce soon (the next steps to eliminating the capital tax and The Budget will January 1, 2003. Ontario's income tax surtax.) Many other tax cutting initiatives were announced, but since they would kick in after the next budget (and perhaps after the next election) they cannot be guaranteed, Program establish a Parliamentary Assistance Committee OD The committee wil1 be chaired by Julia Munroe, MPP. Management Board Chair Tsubouchi will Evaluation to identify resources for redirection. system for unitary accept the recommendations of Purdy Crawford and support a national The government will securities regulation. TOBACCO TAXES One of the most significant items in the Budget is the large increase in tobacco taxes. Tobacco taxcs will increase $5 per carton, which when combined with fcderal taxes will increase tobacco taxes to $9 per oarton in Ontario. The reVenue is supposed to support hcalth care progranls. to in order those of othcr provinces with line into taxes tobacco The increase is designed to bring Ontario's combat inter-provincial smuggling, As a further measure to counter smuggling, taxes will be levied at souroe against the manufacturer (via the Tobacco Tax Act), rather that at retail (via the Retail Sales Act). The problem is that most "international" smuggling occurs through First Nations Reserves that are exempt fi:om taxation a~~yway. Furthennore, most intemational smuggling now comes from Asia and Eastern Europe. These measures won't affect that trade. In short, watch for a resurgence of tobacco smuggling, perhaps to the level of the prc 1994 tobacco tax rollback period. Page3 of 4 47 HEAL TH CARE Total health care expenditures will rise to $25.5 billion; a 7.3% increase over ]ast year. Major growth is for hospitals (7.7%). Long-term care facilities will receive net new operating funding of $48 mjl\ion (approximately $2.09 per bed). There is no indication of de-listing any health care services from OHIP. increase of 70% over last year. Many of the expenditures :have already been annoLUlCed. h, addition, Ecker stated that, "Clement will provide details of further improvements through priority programs, hospital services, long-tenn care facilities and nursing and medical programs." Minister's staff indicated the announcement would be later this week, likely corresponding with the tabling of the Estimates. $342 millÌim is slated for capital projects in health care, an An additional Health s "streamline the government' to announced the creatioll of a Health Care Capital Review measure outcomes and clarify accountabilities." Eckcr also Planning process, The Budget contains the: usual fed-bashing on health care, noting that cash transfers through the CI-IST now amount to 18% of Ontario's total health care expenditures. The Budget does not calculate the value of tax points transferred to Ontario under the CHST. The Budget also ignores the $2.8 bi11ion in over payments to Ontario under the Personal hlcomc Tax and incidentally, assumes the federal government "will not request repayment." Since 1995-1996, Ontario has increased health care expenditures by $7.8 billion for the current fiscal year. However, tbis must be offset against revenues. In this fiscal year $1.45 bi11ion in hospital iimding comes from the Ontario Lottery COlporation. The fedcral government contributes $8.2 billion through the CHST and a further $1.32 billion comes in tobacco taxes. In other words, there are no health care expenditure increases coming from general tax revenues. The Budget also contains a reference to increasing auto insurance premiums driven by the higher cost of health care services and repairs. MPP's Ted Chudleigh and Rob Sampson have been directed to complete consultations with stakeholders and present a proposed action plan to Cabinet as soon as possible. Sent to AMCTO Members on June 18, 2002 by FAX ONLY Page 4 of4 48 ~ Ontario Ministère de la Santé et des Soins de longue durée Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care the Bureau du mlnistre 106 étage, édifice Hepburn 80, rue Grosvenor Toronto ON M7A 2C4 Tél (416) 327-4300 Téléc (416) 326-1571 www.gov.on.ca/health Minister 10th Floor, Hepburn Block 80 Grosvenor Street Toronto ON M7A 2C4 Tel (416) 327-4300 Fax (416)326-1571 www.gov.on.ca/health Office of 2002 JUN 17 ~()l b ( 1// Mrs. Sandra J. Heffren Deputy Clerk County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas ON N5R 5Vl Heffren: Steve Peters, MPP, Elgin-Middlesex-London, has forwarded your letter of January 23 2002, on behalf of the County of Elgin, supporting the Middlesex County Council resolution regarding funding for an arbitrated salary increase for land ambulance workers. I apologize for the delay in responding Mrs Dear In February 2000, the Honourable Chris Stockwell, former Minister of Labour, announced that our government expects the broader public sector to follow the example set by the government with its own employees. This position was reaffirmed by our government in September 2000. I have noted your concerns on wage increases for ambulance workers, but in keeping with our government's direction on fiscal responsibility, I wish to confirm that the approved funding template defines the costs the province will share on a 50/50 basis with municipalities. While I respect the challenges facing municipalities, our govemment's position on the funding of wage increases for land ambulance workers has not changed. matter. on this Yours very t Thank you for sharing your opinion with us 7530-4658 49 MPP c: Steve Peters 202-05175 (01/04) 671-01 4¿'"l,r ~ ~Æ ~ ~" Æ2'Àß, þH,/ ~ ~ (íW./kI~) ~ ?'J<Y ~~~ Jì f(üß<L- ~ ~~~ y(1JV '?11-0' A; .~~ ~ ~?~ (! ov::1;¡. ~~. ~ --77~rpP /~~ ~ ~ ¥ ~~7" ~~y ~~j ~/ . ..7:: (1/ £> u:..<L/ p ~ ~< j (/ ".J / ~i/¿ ~cfi ' ;;:7/ ~ ( ~i!:t ~ V1 o ,/