June 8, 2004 Agenda
ORDERS OF THE DAY
FOR TUESDA Y. JUNE 8. 2004 - 9:00 A.M.
PAGE # ORDER
1 st Meeting Called to Order
2nd Adoption of Minutes - meetings of May 25, 2004
3rd Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
4th Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations
DELEGATION:
10:00 -10:45 A.M. - Jan Hunter, 2004 Chairperson, Thames Valley
District School Board - Update on Rural Issues
Motion to Move Into "Committee Of The Whole Council"
Reports of Council, Outside Boards and Staff
Council Correspondence - see attached
1) Items for Consideration
2) Items for Information (Consent Agenda)
OTHER BUSINESS
1) Statements/Inquiries by Members
2) Notice of Motion
3) Matters of Urgency
9th In-Camera Items (see separate agenda)
10th Recess
11th Motion to Rise and Report
12th Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee Of The Whole
13th Consideration of By-Laws
14th ADJOURNMENT
5th
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7th
9-11
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8th
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
June 19th
1 :00-4:.00 P.M.- 2nd Annual Elgin County Employee
Family. Picnic - Pinafore Park in the
South Pavilion
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REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND STAFF
June 8. 2004
Staff Reports - (ATTACHED)
3 Director of Engineering Services - Dexter Line Lake Bank Erosion
5 Manager of Program & Therapy Services - Homes Family BBQ's
7 Manager of Homes Services - Elgin Manor - London Hospital Linen
Report
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Clayton Watters, Manager of Engineering Services
DATE: May 12, 2004
SUBJECT: Dexter Line Lake Bank Erosion
INTRODUCTION
The continuing lake bank erosion on Dexter Line west of Port Bruce obligates County
Council to explore possible solutions for its replacement. One of the first phases of the
project is to gather basic information, which included topographical survey and soil
investigations. This topographical survey was completed in fall 2003 and in the spring of
2004 the soil report was completed. This report will summerize the findings and set a
schedule for action towards a solution.
DISCUSSION:
Dexter Line is a section of a lakeshore road from Port Stanley to Port Bruce to Port
Burwell. The section of Dexter Line that we are discussing has an AADT of 700.
The solution to the lake bank erosion on Dexter Line will follow the same process as
completed for Lakeshore Line (County Road #42) in Bayham. An Environmental
Assessment (EA) will be required to review all options and select a preferred solution. This
EA will be included in the 2005 Capital Budget.
The bluffs near Dexter Line are 39 meters high and the top of bank is relativity close for
3.5 kilometers. Staff has access to historical data from 1955 until present to gather
information on the regression rate of the slope. In the last 50 years the lake bank has
been averaging 1.8 meters, 6 feet, per year in this area.
The slopes are highly erodeable, steeply inclined and are within 40 to 120 meters from the
road surface. The slope inclinations are from 25 degrees to near vertical. Generally the soil
conditions can be described as surficial layers of topsoil and some 4 to 5 meters of fine
grained sands, overlying extensive layered deposits of clayey silt till and silty clay till with
silt layers.
The road will be at risk from the erosion within 8 years. If an EA were completed, which
would take 2 years that would leave 6 years to complete the work identified as the
preferred option.
The County of Elgin has several options: (1) do nothing, (2) complete selective erosion
repairs to slow the rate of regression, (3) complete massive slope regrading and erosion
control to fully stop the erosion; or (4) relocate the roadway.
Option (1) would cost approximately $100,000. This would involve removing the old road
surface, providing access to the properties and other professional activities, i.e. legal.
Dexter Line would not be a through road and simply serve as an access route for the
properties on the road. Option (2) selective erosion repairs, would cost approximately
$100,000 per repair, plus additional costs described above for the road closure. Option (3)
is to "hard point" the shoreline with large quarry stones. This would cost approximately
$5,000,000 per kilometer, if approved by the provincial and federal authorities. The last
option (4) would be to relocate the road. This option would require a bridge to cross the
Catfish Creek, $3,000,000, and 7 kilometers of new road, $3,500,000. Also not include in
the costs are the engineering, land purchase and legal costs. The total project would cost
more than $7,000,000.
Council should also be aware that Catfish Creek at Port Bruce is also eroding towards
Dexter Line from the north side.
CONCLUSION:
Dexter Line is at risk from lakeshore erosion within eight years. In the proposed 2005
Capital Budget monies will be allocated for an Environmental Assessment for this section
of road. The EA forms the basis for the preferred solution on the continuing problem with
erosion of the north shore of Lake Erie.
RECOMMENDATION:
For Council's information.
Respectfully Submitted
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Clayton D. Watters
Manager of Engineering Services
Mark G.
Chief Administrative Officer
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Gerry Moniz
DATE: May 19, 2004
SUBJECT: Homes Family BBQs
INTRODUCTION:
Elgin Manor and Terrace Lodge have held a family BBQ each summer for the past 20
years for residents, their families and the community. The Bobier Villa has run a similar
event since 1997.
DISCUSSION:
Over the years the BBQs have become quite large attracting up to 300 guests and
involving increased staff time and financial resources. For example last year at Terrace
Lodge a total of 56 extra staff hours in the dietary and nursing department were needed
preceding and on the day of the event. A large tent, tables and chairs were rented at a cost
of $1700.00. The overall cost of this event over and above the funds recovered in ticket
sales left the County subsidising the event by approximately $4100.00. The other Homes
were in a similar situation and the costs were not budgeted for 2004.
As the level of resident care has increased,their ability to fully participate in the activities
has decreased substantially. As a result the BBQs have become more of a community
event and less an event centred on the residents and their families.
With these concerns in mind I have worked with the Managers of Home Services and
Ladies Auxiliary at Terrace Lodge (who have helped to plan the eventat Terrace Lodge) to
consider changes to the BBQs for this year. The changes we discussed would include the
following:
· A change in format to include resident and their families but not advertised to the
general public.
· The decrease in the number of guests eliminates the need to rent a tent. Existing
tables and umbrellas could be used and if necessary additional purchases of
umbrellas could be made through donation accounts at the homes.
· The menus changed to hamburgers, hotdogs and dessert and prices for guests be
set to ensure that they offset the full cost of the meal.
· Entertainment costs be reduced and absorbed through the activation budget.
· The extra staff needed for the day would be reduced but not totally eliminated.
Sy making these changes it was felt that the SSQs would return to their initial intent which
was to provide the residents and their families with an outdoor social event.
The changes would also ensure that the SSQs would be operated on a breakeven basis
and within existing budgets.
CONCLUSION:
The Homes Family SSQs have become large community events that many residents are
not able to participate in. They take up a large amount of staff time to plan and host and
are heavily subsidised by the County. In an effort to be more inclusive of residents and
more fiscally responsible changes to the format of these events are suggested. These
include changes to the menu, elimination of tent rentals, and ensuring the event is directed
towards the residents and their families.
RECOMMENDATION:
That County Council gives direction to Homes Managers to scale down the size, and
change the focus of, the Homes SSQs to encourage more direct resident and family
participation.
ALL of which is respectfully submitted,
Respectfully Submitted
Approved for Submission
Mark G.
Chief Administrative Officer
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Sue Krueger, Manager of Home Services, Elgin Manor
DATE: May 18, 2004
SUBJECT: London Hospital Linen Report
INTRODUCTION:
The laundry services at Elgin Manor were contracted out to London Hospital Linen Services
(L.H.L.S.) in August 2003. As per contract, the cost of the processing of general linen is $1.35/Kg.
General linen does not include residents' personal clothing. Personal clothing is done on site.
DISCUSSION:
The budget for the purchased service of LHLS was forecasted for the remaining seven months of
2003 with the assistance of LHLS staffs' expertise. (The original completion date of the new Home
was June 2003). The amount was $50,000. With the completion date delayed until August, the
monies allocated to this purchased service were not completely depleted by Dec 2003.
When the 2004 budget was developed it was based on the kilograms of linens used in 2003. This
figure is not reflective of the actual usage in 2004. The invoices for 2004 are averaging $3500
every two weeks.
As staff and residents have adjusted to their new environment, the amount of linen required has
increased. This is partially accounted for by the number of private bathrooms requiring both face
and hand towels, and an increased level of incontinence requiring peri care, and frequent bed
changes.
In late March peri care cloths, which are less than $1.35/kg, were introduced to address the
increased linens used for peri care. The nursing staff has also put measures in place to reduce the
numbers of linen in each resident's bathroom to one complete set per day. It is hoped that this will
decrease the kg of linens required thus reducing the expenditure.
CONCLUSION:
The approved budget of $50,000 for the purchased service of LHLS will not be substantial to meet
the needs of the residents and the Home. It is approximated that $90,000 will be spent in 2004 for
this service.
RECOMMENDATION:
That this information be received and filed.
ALL of which is respectfully submitted,
Respectfully Submitted
Approved for Submission
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Mark G. McDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
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CORRESPONDENCE - June 8. 2004
Items for Consideration
1. Honourable Harinder S. Takhar, Minister of Transportation, responding to the County
report concerning provincial issues affecting Elgin County. (ATTACHED)
2. Ms. Cynthia St. John, Chief Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit with a Position Paper
on the Structure and Governance of Public Health.
3. Ms. Pauline Lindsay, President, Elgin County District Women's Institute, re:
Operational Manager of the Elgin County Pioneer Museum.
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Ministry of
Transportation
Office of the Minister
Ferguson Block, 3rd Floor
77 Wellesley St. West
Toronto Ontario
M7A 128
416 327-9200
www.mto.gov.on.ca
MAY 1 12004
Ministère des
Transports
Bureau du ministre
Édifice Ferguson, 3e étage
77, rue Wellesley ouest
Toronto (Ontario)
M7A 128
416327-9200
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Mr. Mark G. McDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5R 5V1
Dear Mr. McDonald:
Thank you for your report on provincial issues affecting Elgin County. The Honourable
Steve Peters, MPP, Elgin-Middlesex-London, forwarded your report to my attention. I
note that the report outlines several key issues affecting the county, and I am pleased to
respond to those that are specific to the Ministry of Transportation.
The Ministry of Transportation currently does not have any subsidy programs that could
provide a financial contribution for the construction of new municipal roads or for the
maintenance of existing roads. However, the province is working with municipalities and
key stakeholders in a number of ways to support municipal transportation infrastructure.
In August 2002, the government announced the establishment of the Ontario Municipal
Economic Infrastructure Financing Authority (OMEIFA) to promote healthy and
prosperous communities. The province provides financing through OMEIFA to
municipalities for investments in clean water infrastructure, sewage facilities, waste
management infrastructure, public transit and municipal roads and bridges.
It is anticipated that the Ontario Cabinet will provide direction to OMEIFA in the near
future regarding OMEIFA's 2004-2005 loan program. Interested municipalities should
wait until OM ElF A begins accepting applications for its 2004-2005 loan program before
submitting loan applications.
Should you require further information regarding the OMEIFA initiative, please contact
Bill Paterson, Manager, Municipal Office at (416) 235-4060.
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With respect to Lake Erie shoreline erosion, the ministry has no jurisdictional control
over this issue. However, I want to assure you that the ministry remains committed to
participating in a pilot study and providing expertise where possible, but we cannot
assist financially in this endeavour. Please contact Mr. Brian Kope, Field Services
Engineer, Operational Services, London, at (519) 873-4730, to arrange for ministry
participation in a study.
The ministry agrees that the Public Transportation and Highway fmprovement Act
delegates that flyover maintenance for the municipal road section crossing Highway 401
falls under the jurisdiction of the local municipality. The act further indicates that the
Crown shall not be liable for maintenance or repair of the surface of the highway and, as
such, any maintenance costs would be borne by the municipality without compensation
from the ministry. In regards to your design concerns for road sections upgraded in
2000, Mr. Kope is, once again, the ministry contact with whom you can discuss your
specific issues.
By copy of this letter to the Honourable Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety
and Correctional Services, I will ask that his ministry review your concerns regarding
proceeds from fines remaining in the municipal jurisdiction where they are processed,
rather than where the offence originated.
Thank you again for bringing the concerns of Elgin County to the attention of our
government.
Sincerely,
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Harinder S. Takhar
Minister
c: Hon. Steve Peters, Minister of Agriculture and Food
Hon. Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance
Hon. David Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal
Hon. Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services
elgin
st. thomas
health unit
Telephone: (519) 631-9900
Toll Free Telephone: 1-800-922-0096
Fax: (519) 633-0468
www.elginhealth.on.ca
99 Edward Street
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 1 Y8
June 7, 2004
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Members of Council
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Dr.
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Dear Members of Council:
The Board of Health of the Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit passed the following resolution
at its June 2, 2004 Board of Health meeting:
Whereas the current government is considering restructuring the governance
and deliverance of public health in Ontario; and
Whereas there is no known research that shows fewer health units have
increased capacity to deliver effective public health programs and services; and
Whereas the potential exists that the needs of those that live, work, and play in
St. Thomas and Elgin County will not be met if a larger more urban-centered
health unit is created for this region; and
Whereas amalgamations of public health units may decrease the ability for the
effective delivery of the distinctive and valued programs and services required in
Elgin County; and
Whereas the Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit has developed a position paper on
the structure and governance of public health which provides an effective and
progressive alternative to amalgamation,
Therefore be it resolved that the Board of Health of the Elgin St. Thomas
Health Unit does not support amalgamations of health units to any specific
number as a way to increase the capacity of public health and does support the
innovative approaches as outlined in the Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit Position
Paper on the Structure and Governance of Public Health.
Members of Council
Page 2
June 7, 2004
The Board of Health believes it is important for municipal councils to be made aware of
the concerns expressed regarding amalgamations of health units and of its position
paper offering solutions for effective public health delivery in Ontario. The Board of
Health would welcome your endorsement of this motion and corresponding position
paper.
Kind regards,
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Mr. Terry Shackelton
Chair, Board of Health
c. Mr. Steve Peters, MPP
Mr. George Smitherman, Minister, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
Dr. Sheela Basrur, Chief Medical Officer of Health
Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit
Position Paper
On the
Structure and Governance of Public Health
Background
The Board of Health of the Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit has been informed that the
provincial government is undertaking a review of the capacity of public health in Ontario.
In response to the undertaking of this review, the following position paper has been
drafted. The Board believes that the proposed solutions heard to date such as the
amalgamation of health units across Ontario will not truly address the issues facing
public health and may in fact diminish our capacity to address public health issues in St.
Thomas and Elgin County.
We do recognize public health in Ontario needs to change to adapt to current needs
and resources. The following is an outline of what we believe needs attention in order
to improve the capacity of public health and continue our relevance in our comtl)unity.
Position Statement
Knowing that the existing structure for public health is inadequate, the Board of Health
of the Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit believes that the following issues need to be
sustained and/or implemented to truly have an effective and efficient public health
infrastructure:
1. Local autonomous boards of health with no amalgamation with other Health Units
in the area.
2. Funding at the existing SO/50 cost shared arrangement for the basic mandatory
programs and 100% provincial funding (including salary and occupancy costs) for
the existing Healthy Babies Healthy Children (HBHC) program and CINOT. Other
emerging issues such as crisis management (SARS, West Nile, etc.) should be
100% provincially funded.
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3. Public Health must integrate, communicate and collaborate with the rest of the
medical community and develop local experts. This new model would include
changes in management structure at the local level including a division between
the CAO function and the Medical function.
4. A provincial public health authority (currently structured as the Public Health
Branch of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care) providing leadership and
support at the provincial and local level.
6. A provincial wide recruitment and retention strategy to ensure adequate human
resources in public health.
Rationale
Position #1 - Local autonomous boards of health:
The Elgin 8t. Thomas Health Unit believes that local autonomous boards of health are
important because:
a. Public health needs are unique to communities and those needs are different in
rural vs. urban centers and cultural groups such as Mennonite and Amish
populations. This Board of Health believes that it is in the best position to know its
community and therefore has the depth of understanding needed to deliver the
most effective programs and services and has the ability to respond to crisis
situations (e.g. location of butcher shops in relation to meat inspection issue).
b. Local Board members are already accountable to the people who live, work and
play in St. Thomas and Elgin County.
c. The ability to make quick decisions in response to emergent needs is critical and
having a local autonomous board of health allows for that.
d. It is key to mirror govemance with current municipal structures in areas s.uch as
funding and target populations.
e. Amalgamated structures result in tokenism on boards of health (especially for rural
centers such as Elgin) and lack of ownership at the board member level.
f. We currently have the ability to sustain and enhance vital partnerships that are key
to public health program and service delivery; this would be lost in a larger
structure.
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Position #2 - Funding Structure
The Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit believes that the existing funding structure should
continue with enhanced funding in some areas because:
a. A cost sharèd arrangement for the delivery of mandatory programs ensures
ownership both at the provincial and the municipal levels.
b. Full provincial funding for areas such as HBHC, CINOT, SARS, etc. is equally
important. These program and service areas have unknown demands that cannot
be controlled such as crisis situations, high risk families and dental treatment
needs.
Position #3 - New Model of Public Health Delivery
Public Health as it exists today in many centers is largely a silo disconnected from the
rest of the medica:l community. This has dangerous ramifications that can be seen in
such issues as SARS and WNV. The currently proposed amalgamation will create
bigger silos.
Local health care professionals best understand the medical needs, including Public
Health needs of a community, not professionals parachuted in. It is time that we
acknowledge, develop, and enhance this human resource instead of belittling and
undermining it, which the current structure dictates.
Local autonomous Boards of Health that do not have a full time qualified Medical Officer
of Health (MOH) should be allowed to hire local physicians. This position could be
referred to as a Public Health consultant (as opposed to Acting Medical Officer of
Health). This consultant would be available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week,
coordinate with local partners, carry out legislative duties, enhance the link between the
medical community and public health and be a primary advisor and support for local
issues and mandatory programs and services. This consultant would then have access
and support of a qualified Medical Officer of Health preferably with skills in a
comparable area e.g. rural, or regional Medical Officer of Health, as wèll as the
provincial health authority as needed (see Position #4). Concurrently, a CAO would
perform the administrative duties.
This model would enhance integration, communication and collaboration between public
health and the rest of the medical community. It would be utilizing an existing human
resource. It would allow all health units to remain autonomous to truly meet the diverse
needs of different communities and allow a Medical Officer of Health to be assigned to
supervise and support all areas. This would wisely use the current MOH resource
without unduly overtaxing them by amalgamating large areas without other medical
support while meeting the recommendation from the Walkerton inquiry that all areas
have a designated MOH.
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#4 - Provincial Health Authority
The Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit believes that a newly created provincial health
authority is important because:
a. All public health units share the same mandate with similar reporting needs and
therefore, a provincial public health authority would reduce duplication.
b. Many areas can be centralized as part of a leadership function of the provincial
public health authority such as:
./ Campaigns
./ Best practice research
./ Advocacy
./ Information Technology (IT) reporting and development
./ Resource development
./ Development and monitoring implementation of mandatory program gUidelines
./ Training (i.e. Tobacco Control Act enforcement officer)
./ Legal Consultation (i.e. MFIPPA)
c. Public health needs to enhance its communication, cooperation, and coordination
with many partners (i.e. medical providers, schools, workplaces, etc.). The current
delivery of health services is more of a silo approach at both the provincial and
local levels. We need to see Ministries working more closely together on issues of
shared importance. For example, SARS, West Nile Virus, obesity, early child
development.
d. We would benefit from the ability to tap into experts empowered to share leaming
and information with our Health Unit on an as needed basis.
Position #5 - Recruitment and Retention Strategy
The Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit believes that a provincial recruitment and retention
strategy is important because: .
a. We are experiencing a shortage of qualified individuals and have been for some
time such as Public Health Inspectors, Medical Officers of Health, etc.
b. Recruiting local physicians to be public health consultants would provide a valuable
resource while not overtaxing the current number of medical officers of health.
c. The shortage of public health professionals will continue to worsen as baby
boomers are retiring now.
d. The Ministry needs to work with universities to open up education opportunities that
address access issues. Improvements would include distance leaming options,
more sites offering the needed education/training.
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e. There is a need to address salary issues to ensure that public health remains
competitive with comparable employers who are recruiting individuals with like skill
sets.
f. There is a strong need to market public health as an exciting, challenging, and
rewarding career with ample opportunities.
SUMMARY
We believe that the capacity for public health needs to be improved in Ontario however;
it shouldn't be done at the expense of the benefits that already exist. In our opinion,
capacity could be enhanced through the positions noted above.. Each of the statements
and supporting rationale speak to the need for public, political, and inter-ministerial
support to empower public health professionals at all levels to develop new ways of
working, new ways of relating to our colleagues, and new ways of résponding to existing
and emerging trends/threats.
Local boards of health that are adequately resourced and supported by the provincial
level are in the best position to respond to the diverse public health needs of their
community. Local physicians should be hamessed instead of rejected. Human
ResoUrces should be used wisely instead of traditionally. The Board of Health of the
Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit is up to the challenge!
Respectfully Submitted by
Board of Health of the Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit
Copies to: Hon. George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
Dr. Sheela Basrur, Chief Medical Officer of Health
and Assistant Deputy Minister
Andrew Papadopoulos, Association of Local Public Health Agencies
Peter Wiebe, Ontario Public Health Association
Paul Huras, Thames Valley District Health Council
Hon. Steve Peters, Minister of Agriculture and Food,
MPP Elgin-Middlesex-London
Paul Collins, St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital
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450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, ON N5R 5Vl
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Your Worship:
He: OuerationaI Manae:ement ofEle:in Connty Pioneer Museum
Th<; Elgin County District Women's Institute Executive met to discuss a recent propos!!l,
presented to Elgin County Còuncil by the Elgin Military Museum on May 25, 2004, to
operate and manage the Elgin County Pioneer Museum.
We express our support to maintain the present manager, Linda Louwagie-Neyens, who
is a qualified, knowledgeable, efficient and courteous person in perfonning all museum
operations. Our confidence is reinforced with her assistant, Georgia Sifton, who is also
capable of organizational skills in management. They have expertise in history, and are
very resourceful when dealing with the public in a fiiendIy and professional manner.
They are responsible for annual grant applications, and have initiated numerous on/off
site exhibits, children's sw;nmer programs, school presentations, "whazzit" historical
artifacts, senior home displays, rug-hooking classes, tole painting, gardening, etc. The
rotation of exhibits demonstrate creative and informative displays both past and present.
Women's Institute branches and LO.D.E. chapters are supportive with volunteering for
their annual fund-raising activities such as a Strawberry Social, Coffee Break and Bazaar,
Membership fees, Halloween parties, Silent Auctions, and Murder Mystery nights, etc.
On behalf of the Elgin County District Women's Institute, our appreciation is extended
when you lÙid your council are considering the future management of the Elgin County
Pioneer Museum, in that we wish to remain with our current situation. The museum is a
definite asset to our community, and trust it continues to have a posjtive approach and
will remain successful with the various programs that are offered.
Respectfully submitted,
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Pauline Lindsay
President of Elgin County District Women's Institute
cc: Elgin County District Women's Institute Advisory Board
Elgin County Pioneer Museum Executive Board
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CORREPONDENCE - June 8. 2004
Items for Information - (Consent AQenda)
1. Jeff Okrucky, Manager, Operations, London/Sarnia, Union Gas, with an
update on recently approved new distribution rates for 2004 effective May 1.
(ATTACHED)
2. MPAC News - May 2004 Issue, Newsletter. (ATTACHED)
3. Brad Duncan, Chair, Board of Directors, 2004 Can-Am Police-Fire Games,
announcing the 2004 Games July 11-18, 2004. (ATTACHED)
4. AMO ALERT Member Communication: 1) Employers Raise Concerns
About "Ontario Health Premium";?Æ3eginning of a New Health Partnership
with Municipalities Based on Cooperation. (ATTACHED)
5. Thank you from: Lisa Crane and Family
Stan McCann and Family (ATTACHED)
6. Honourable Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of the Environment, responding to
Council's concerns regarding the Nutrient Management Act and transfer of
compliance responsibilities from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and
Food to the Ministry ofthe Environment. (ATTACHED)
7. Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister Responsible for Seniors, with
information on the 60th Anniversary Commemorations of D-Day and the
Battle of Normandy and encouraging communities to plan their own events
marking this historical anniversary. (ATTACHED)
8. Melissa Watkins, Farmland Preservation Research Project and the Ontario
Farmland Trust, with information on the June 28-29 Farmland Preservation
Conference: "Protecting Farmland for Farmers" and the launching of the
Ontario Farmland Trust. (ATTACHED)
9. Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Request for Nominations for the
2004-2005 AMO Board of Directors Nomination Form and supporting
information. (ATTACHED)
10. Upper Thames River and Lower Thames River Conservation Authorities, re:
information and list of upcoming Thames River Recovery Strategy for
Species at Risk Community Meetings. (ATTACHED)
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Mr. Mark McDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St.. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1
DearM~ald, ~ ~:
I would like to update you and your office on a rate change at Union Gas. The Ontario
Energy Board, the independent body that regulates the energy sector in this province,
has recently approved new distribution rates for 2004 - effective May 1.
Our variable delivery rate, which is directly tied to consumption at an individual home,
will decrease by .72 cents per cubic metre or by about $16 per year. The monthly charge,
which is a fixed charge, will increase by $2 per month or by $24 per year. These changes
better reflect the fixed costs of providing these services, such as maintanence, meter
reading, billing, and emergency response.
The overall change in our delivery rate will be an increase of about $8 a year for the
typical residential customer.
A minor adjustment to the cost of storage ($3 a year) and to the gas commodity ($3 a
year) brings an overall increase to the typical residential customer of about $14 for 2004
or about $1.20 a month.
As you know, Union Gas is a natural gas distribution company. As such, we earn our
income from the rate we charge to deliver natural gas to homes or businesses in your
area. Our delivery rates have change little in the last six years and we have worked very
hard to accomplish this.
Should you or your office have any questions or require any further information on this
rate change, or on any matter pertaining to Union Gas, please do not hesitate to contact
me. I can be reached at 519-667-4184 or at iokrucky(@uniongas.com.
P.O. Box 5353 Station A, 109 Commissioners Rd, VV., London, ON, N6A 4Pl tel. 519 667 4100 www.uniongas.com
Union Gas Limited
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This issue of MPAC News arrives with a fresh new look and a commitment to deliver more of the news
you need. In 2004, municipalities will receive each edition of MPAC News by mail, with the option of
e-mail delivery
If you would like to receive MPAC News bye-mail, please contact Nancy Verches at 1 877 635-6722
extension 6965 or bye-mail atverchena@mpac.ca.
----0 MUNICIPAL LIAISON GROUP
MPAC has created a Municipal Liaison Group as one way to improve relations and communications
with all stakeholders. .
MPAC staff recently met with representatives of the five largest municipal associations, as well as several
municipal representatives. MPAC plans to have regular discussions and exchange information with the
municipal sector on matters pertaining to property assessment in Ontario..
Municipalities will be provided with an update on our progress in the next issue of MPAC News.
--<D MPAC PRESIDENT AND CAD RETIRES
On March 31, 2004, Robert A. Richards retired as President and Chief Administrative Officer..
Mr. Richards joined the organization in 1999, when responsibility for property essessment was transferred
from the Province to the Corporation, He successfully guided the company from inception to its current
status as an independent corporation, and a leader in the assessment field.
MPAC introduced a wide range of technologies, new products and services to municipal customers and
other stakeholders during Mr.. Richards' tenure, and we wish him continued success in the future.
-0 INTERIM PRESIDENT AND CAD APPOINTED
MPAC's Board of Directors appointed Carl Isenburg as Interim President and CAD, effective April 1, 2004.
Mr. Isenburg will also continue in his role as Vice-President of Customer Relations.
The Board anticipates a new President and CAD will be in place by summer 2004..
.--{) GUIDELINES FOR THE RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT DATA
MPAC has implemented new Guidelines for the Release of Assessment Data (GRAD] to enhance customer
service and achieve a more timely and consistent release of assessment data.
The new policy outlines the assessment information property owners and tenants are entitled to receive and
how the information may be obtained.. It also distinguishes between information that is available to
customers free of charge and MPAC's fee-related products and services.
Improvements to the GRAD policy include:
· More online information available through AboutMyPropertyTM
· Expanded information for small industrial/commercial property owners..
· A new Agent/Representative Authorization Form to improve the efficient handling of requests for property
information from individuals or organizations representing property owners..
The new GRAD policy is available on MPAC's web site.
SERVICE· ACCURACY. INNOVATION. EXPERIENCE
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2004 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CATALOGUE
MPAC's 2004 Products and Services catalogue is now available. It provides descriptions and pricing
information for MPAC's corporate products and services including eProducts, AC&online™, residential
and farm property reports (beyond GRAD entitlements) and assessment maps.
Introduced in 2002, eProducts is a convenient, self-serve, e-commerce site. It enables customers
to purchase assessment, site, structure, and sale data on all types of properties across Ontario.
No personal information is offered for sale.
The 2004 Products and Services catalogue can be accessed under the "Products and Services" menu
on MPAC's web site.
MPAC SUSPENDS INSPECTION PROGRAM OF MAPLE SYRUP OPERATlONS/.<
On March 10., 2004, the Ministry of Finance directed MPAC to suspend any further Chgi'1~'(~;t9t,Þ7
reclassificati.on of maple syrup operations. The Ministry also directed MPAC, maple syrup proi:iuq.eß~;~i'1ç!
representatives of the broader farming community to work with the Government to help it develop"crit,ljria/
for deciding What constitutes industrial production of maple syrup, In response, MPAC immediately .
suspended its iné pection>program of maple syrup operatipns.
The Corporation welcomes the opportunity to clarify the.intentandappIication of the property class
regulation. It will be particularly beneficial to have clarificatibn()fthetypes ofproperties and the activities
that are intended to be included in the farm, residential and industrial property clasé ljs.
For more information, visit MPAC's web site under "What is MPAC?"
ASSESSMENT OF PE.RMANENTJ~AILERS >.. '. > ./FJ/><
Omitted Property Asseé sment Nptiq'(:3 for the 2003 taxationyear,issl1ed to sea~9nal campground$_;)i.rit,h
permanent trailers, hayebeen cancelled. - .
This announcement. made by the Ministry of Finance on March 10, 2004, only åffêct$,g.QiI)~/()81iJ;l¡>ed
assessments. The Ministry of Finance has stated that trailers exhibiting characteristics o'fpePrTÍ.an'(Qc:Y.
will continue to be assessed and liable for property taxation for 2004 and future years. - .
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MPAC will continue to inspect remaining campgrounds in the spring, as they re-open for the 2004 seå§dfi[» .
Revised asseSsments will take effect on January 1, 2004, or from the date in 2004 that the trailers were
placed permanently on the land.
For more information, visit MPAC's web site under "What is MPAC?"
UPCOMING CONFERENCES
MPAC staff look forward to meeting with municipal representatives at these upcoming conferences:
Municipal Information Systems Association of Ontario (MISA) Annual Conference,
May 31 - June 2, Sheraton Parkway Hotel, Richmond Hill.
Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) 66th Annual Meeting
and Professional Oevelopment Institute, June 13-16, Best Western Brant Park Inn, Brantford.
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PO Box 3415, London ON Canada N6A 4K9
(519) 661-4742
2004 LONDON CAN-AM POLICE-FIRE GAMES - JULY 11-18 - LONDON,
ONT
An opportunity for a/l emergency medical service personnel and their spouses to test their
competitive skills and share in camaraderie amongst fellow community safety professionals.
Featuring 60 diverse sporting and skills-based competitions, the 2004 Games are expected to draw over 1500 competitors.
Events will appeai to both the individual competitor (Golf, Running, Billiards, Paint Ball, Swimming, Cycling, Darts, Track, and
Toughest Competitor Alive) as well as team competitions (Hockey, Baseball, Soccer, Volleyball and Dragon Boats).
Participants will also be able to enjoy outdoor events, such as Beach Volleyball, Tug-of-War and Triathlon held in the
picturesque beach village of Grand Bend.
London is a tourist destination of choice and is host to a multitude of activities and attractions for Games Participants and their
families. All the ingredients are present for a very successful event and all we need is for you to register. The Games offer
something for everyone to compete in and enjoy,
Visit the Games website at www.canamaames.london.caforcompleteinformationonalltheevents.accommodation.things to
do in the London area and to register on-line,
We look forward to seeing you in London this summer!
Brad Duncan
Chair, Board of Directors
2004 Can-Am Police-Fire Games
***For more information on the 2004 Can-Am Police-Fire Games, please contact the office at (519) 661-4742
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May 21, 2004 - Alert 04/024
Ërnp!üyers Raise Concerns about "Ontario Health Premium"
I;;mw: Tlwl'O i\~ growing concern among employers, including AMO and its members, that the
new income tax measure announced ìn the Provincial Budget may be mistakenly
v1Dwed as ¡¡ health insurance premium, and consequently, have an impact on current
collective; ¡,¡gmoments.
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Tho 21)0-1 Provincial !3udgot includes provisions to establish an "Ontario Health Prcmìum" to
gcnernle nddilional tax revenues to support health care in Ontario. Wtlilc the new tax is
referred to (18 8 "premium", access to health care in Ontario will not be contingent on payment
(If the m,w tax,
Tile ButlDet Gill, Bill 83, amends the TaxpE1YOr Protection Act to allow for an amendment to the
Il/colI!() nIx Act, "to establish a new tax called the Ontario Health Premium", Legislation
proposínfJ 8rnendmcnt~ to tho Income Tax Act has not yet bGcn introduced.
Ol1tnrio Hcalth Insurancc Plan (OtiIP) employee contributions were eliminated as of January 1.
1900, ,md replaced with an employer health payroll tax. Prior to 1990, some employers paìd
OHlr on b0hnlf of employees - oftan negotiated through collective agreements. Some
collccHvo agwerncnts sUI! contain a variety of clauses related to OH1P or commitments to pay
omployüc contributions in [he event that OHIP is reinstated in the future.
~n ,lloHe1' today to tho Minister of Finance, AMO wrote:
As employers, municipalitios will also be looking to the Ministry for clarification on tho
proposc;cl Ontario Iwall/¡ premium. It will be imporlant that amendments to tIle !Jlcome
,[qJS.,Arli. mal(O it very clear t/1Ðt this now source of health care funding is not related to
O¡¡lmì(J f1eallll InsLlfDnca Plan measures eliminated in 1990, and that the new meaSure
is fin Îm:olTlo tax wllich is not connected in any way to the notion of /walth insurance,
Tho intenlloo of tha new measure seems clear. We need to ensure that it does not
in<Jdvol tontly become n cost for Ontario's municipalities.
Ar.;!ior¡:
liMO wi!! advocflto the municipal concerns and monitor the situation and keep members
informûd of ony developments. AMO will review amendments to the Income Tax Act when they
art; introduced in the Legislature and advise the Minister of Finance on any further concems.
T hi," inlorll1;¡lIon is fJvai/;¡ble thrO!lglJ AMO's subscription bm'lcd MUNICOM network at Y.(Y>'W.mu.dcom.co'Jl-
F(¡I mol$ ;¡¡formaliol1. conMc/; 8riÐll Rosborough, AMO Senior Policy Advisor at 416·971-9856 extension 318
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May 28, 2004 - Alert 04/025
Bef§lrming of a New Health Partnership with Municipalities
Based on Cooperation
Is~m(>: Ministcr of Health and Long Term C"re announces details of uploading publíc health
coMs,
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In jhe 7.004 Provincial Budget, the Minister of Finance announced that the provincial share of
public honllh co"ts would increase from 50% to 75% over three years, "uploading $127 million
fmm lho budgets of municipalities" by 2007.
Today, the Minister of Health and Long Term Care, the Honourable George Smitherman,
announcorl additional details regarding the uploading of public health costs, Beginning in 2005,
the pi'Ovincial 811me of public health costs will increaso from 50% to 55%. In 2007, the Province
will ¡Jssume 75% of public health funding, increasing its public health spending from $273
million in ?OOlJ.2005 to $469 million in 2007-2008. The 2007-2008 provincial allocation of $469
million (cosl shared at 75%) points to total public health expenditures of $625 million in that
yo"'r, n significønl increase over current total public health spending. The resulting estimated
Ií1lmicip8! contribution to public heallh in 200l (at 25% cost sharing) would be $156 million.
In today'!> £\nnollncerncnl, the Minister also indicated that the Province will be releasing a
Go¡nprøhaflsive action plan for public health in June. The Minister also stated that the Province
would work in pmtnership with municípalities to restore the public health system in Ontario.
A<;\ion:
AMO welcomes lhe announcement of the beginning of uploading costs to the Province for
public heallh. The additional 5% cost share taken on by the Province in 2005 will reduce the
amount municipalities subsidize the provincial public health program by approximately $27
mmion,
AMO will pursuo <ldd¡Uonal information from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care on a
dolrlilcò fimmc:!al annlysis of the new cost sl1aring mrangements in order to determine the
!:1ctual vr¡!uc lo municipalities or the shift in cost sharing arrangement.
This inf(Jlnli'llion i.~ C/viJila/)fc; II/rough AMO's subscription based MUNICOM network;:¡t ~J)JUllicorJ!.com.
FN' mM,' i¡¡fofl/IJtkJII, contacf; Pat Vaninl, AMO [;xecullve Director, at 416-971-9856 ext. 316
Petra Wolfbciss, AMO Senior Policy Advisor at ext. 329.
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~r. Mark G. McDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
The County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas ON N5R 5VI
Dear Mr. ~cÐonald:
I recentlyreceived a copy of your Decemb.er 9, 2003 Report to City Councihvith regard
to provincial issue.s in Elgin County, from the Honourable St~ve Peters, ~pp for Elgin-
Middlesex-London. I Will address the issue of the NutrientManagement Act (N~A) and
transfer of compliance responsibilities from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food
(OMAF) to the ~inistry of the Environment (MOE).
Our government is working to ensure that every Ontarian can live in a safe and clean
c0l1lnlunity. Weare delivering changes that will improve oUr quality of life as we restore
Ontario to its rightful position as a world leader in protecting the environment.
As you know, effective April 26, 2004, the MOE overSees c6mpliance and enforcement
requirements under the NMA.. Tius decisiollwas madebyour government because we
believe that having all compliance and enforcement activities under a single ministry is a
more effective way of managing the poterltial impacts of farm activitiès on drinking .
. water sourçes. The N~Arequires that materials containing nutrients be managed in
ways that enhance protection of the natural errvironment .and provide a sustainable future
for agricultura.l operations and rural development.
Our governnrent has committed to implementing all of the recormnendations ofthe
Walkerton Report. As recommendedby Justice O'Connor, oUr ministry is taking the lead
in ensuring compliaIlcewith the NMA Justice O'Connorrecormnendedthatthe ~OE
take the léadin regulating th¡;: p(jtential impacts of farm actiVities. on drinking water
resources, while the OMAF provides technical support to the MOE, and continue.s. to
advise faÌmers about the protection of drinking water resources.
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In keeping with this transfer of responsibility, MOE staffwill need to reside in MOE
offices where they will have access to compliance resources and expertise. These MOE
office locations will be selected to maximize exposure to the agricultural community and
rural areas. The MOE will have staff trained in both environmental management and
agricultural practices to respond to complaints, inspect fanns and promote compliance
with the NMA.
If you have further questions or more specific concerns about the compliance program in
administering the NMA, I would invite you to contact Mr. Lee Orphan, Managerofthe
MOE's London Office, at 519-873-5031, or toll free, at 1-800-265-7672 ext 5031.
I trust this infonnation is helpful in addressing your concerns. Thank you for your
comments and continued interest in this matter.
Sincerely,
~Ál
Leona Dombrowsky
Minister of the Environment
c: The Honourable Steve Peters
MPP-Elgin~Middlesex- London
Minister
Responsible for
Seniors
6"'Floor
400 University Avenue
Toronto ON M7A 2R9
Tel.: (416) 585-7000
Fax: (418) 585-6470
Ministre délégué
aux Affaires des
personnes âgées
6' étage
400, avenue University
Toronto ON M7A2R9
Tél,: (416) 585·7000
Téléc.: (418) 585-6470
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Ontario
May 2004
Salutations,
The 60th anniversary commemorations of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy are fast approaching. I
want to let you know what Ontario is planning around this important anniversary.
As part of the anniversary plans, we have just launched the Ontario Remembers website
http://ontarioremembers.ca an internet tool to use while we recognize and remember those who
fought for our freedoms. The site provides a central listing of events and some resources to help plan
activities taking place across Ontario.
The invasion of Normandy was the largest combined sea, land and air offensive in history. It began
on June 6,1944, D-Day, and continued through the long hot summer.. Canadians from coast to coast
participated in the battle, including many from Ontario. In recognition of their contributions and
sacrifices, our national capital and provincial capitals across the country are planning significant
events this year to mark the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy.
Events include the celebration imd coIrimemorations being planned in the National Capital Region
and the official provincial ceremony at Queen's Park. The Queen's Park commemoration is taking
place in Toronto on Sunday, June 6, commencing at 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend to recognize the
men and women who risked their lives to allow us to live in this great country in freedom and
democracy.
As Minister Responsible for Seniors, I encourage community leaders to organize their own local
events. As you know, June is Seniors' Month in the province, and a time to thank all seniors for their
contributions to their families, communities and country.
I encourage you to visit htto://ontarioremembers.ca for updates on anniversary activities, and for
resources to support local plans. If your community is planning an event, please let us know about it
by visiting the site and completing the event notice form, so that it can be included on the Ontario
Remembers calendar of events.
Thank you for supporting this initiative and for remembering these veterans.
Let us never forget it. Let us never forget them.
Sincerely,
John Gerretsen
Minister
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AUêntiol1ì Municipal Clerk 01" Administrator,
Please dístr'ibute the following important notice to your
councilors and planning staff. Thank you!
f¡nmlaml Prescrvation Conference; Protecting Farmland for Farmers
SccoDl'id Notke
The university of Guelph F;mnland Preserv¡;tion Research Project and the Ont2lrio
F¡,rrnliH'\ó 'rrust would like to invite you to attend the June 28/29 Farml2lnd
f'r<.,sorv"Uon Conferc;ncc>: Protecting Farmland for Farmers and the launch of the
Ontario f¡¡rm 'md TrLlst.
We 11,,"VO pmp<:\red a full two days of presentations and discussions covering a myriad
l1r topics rell1ted to f¡mnland preservation, from land use pl,mnlng policy options to
f¡mn economics. Th(! (¡rst day of the program Is designed to be of particular interest
tl:' those who may only be available to attend one day of the conference. please see
the DRAf'f (onferenœ program on the conference webslte
~\[w.W,!Jflgl,ldP.b~q1L~ fñrmlmld for information on the excellent speakers who have
ò!m"dy ¡¡greed to contrlbutl:' to the program,
We ¡¡re also pleas(;d to offer exceptionally low registration rates, especially to farm
producer~ 1Hld students, Please see the registration form on the conference webslte
Y;,),y}';!.,!lP.m.I(·Jnt.!.r,<1( ~f"'rml.~lJ[! for registration rates and informatfon on Guelph
"cc:omrnodalioi'is.
Th" Ontario F¡¡rmlond Trust is also planníng to celebrate its launch and its members
wìll c!"Gt its first [Jo¡;rd of Directors on the first day of the conference. If you would
like to become a member now iJnd help elect the inaugural Board in June please see
the aU¡iLh<::d membership form on the cònference web site
,\\IWW.!!!)9\J.\i!J.p-lh!::<:I!.d?!rJDJ.<md_, The membership p¡¡ck¡¡gl:' 2Ilso Includes information
¡¡bout becoming 1m OFT partner, which will help support this confereneQ and the OFT
in It;; founding year.
We çneourage you to circulüte this information to your friends, neighbors, and
COIl,,¡¡gucs who might be Interested In this conference. A simple one-page invitation
to pmlicipate is Dlso on the website; please post where appropriate.
If Yl)\I would like to receive any of the conference-related materials by post or by fax,
pJease (all (519) 82.4-4120 ext. 52686 and leave your mailing ?lddress or fax
r\urnb....~r .
'rhllnk you FJnd we hope to see you in June!
Sincerely,
M,)!ìss;.' W,)lkii'1s
011 behalf of tllo Farrnbnd Preservation Research Projeçt
:wd the Ontprlo Farmland Trust
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REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS
2004 - 2005 AMO Board of Directors
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To:
From:
Head and Membars of Council
Scall Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer, AMO
Kathy Zammit, Chief Returning Officer, AMO
Pless(': be advised that in accordance wilh the Association's governing by-law, the
S0cretmy-TrolJsurer i:;; requesting nominations to the 2003-2004 AMO Board of
Director$.
Attached ploaÐ0 find:
é A summary of Lhe offices for cach callcus for which a/ections wifl be held at t/1O
200.11\nnual Mealing;
'" All ostj¡¡wte of the annual lima commftment required to serve on the AMO Board
of Dimetom and for those who wifl then serve on the AMO Executive Committee;
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Q NOflJilwlion Form
'rho nmni;;S of all qualified individuals who are duly nominated will appear on the ballot
h)r 01oction to the 130erd. While candidates are not required to have the endorsement of
their council to seek olection to servo as a volunteer on the Board, given the time and
fill1:¡ncliJI commltment required, they arc encouraged to do so. If your municipality
wis ¡o~ to nomin,;le a person for election to the Board of Directors, it should submit a
rosolulìon and Nomination Form indicating the full name of the nominee, his or her
municipal title, and the caucus Cor which the person is being nominated.
Ploa:;o forward the Nomination Form to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario via
fax ,11 (4'16) 971-6191 or mail to the attention of Pat Vanini, Executive Director.
Nomi¡¡a1.Ïom' must be received no later than 4;30 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2004,
!>Jç,mil\¡¡tiöl1s will not be accepted beyond that date.
All ç"ndidalos wi!! be contacted to confirm receipt of their nominations and to provide
íurUwr inform¡;¡tion on the election process.
If you havo Bny questions regarding this information,
Ex()cl¡tivc Assi~tant at (416) 971-9856, ex!.
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please contact Lorna Ruder,
341, or via e-mail at
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ANNUAL TIME COMMITMENT
AMO Board of Directors and
Executive Committee
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1 he ¡ol!owing is un estimato of time individuals can normally expect to devote for
scrvic0 on the AMO Board of Directors and Executive Commiltee (i.e. Chair of each
CntJcuS).
Cons~llli'1UOn Meetings
(Momor~mdum of Understanding)
10 days
6 days
5 - 8 days
ExocuUvf.) Me¡:1ings
Board Müetings
other Commitments
(l~l;3k forces, other meetings)
3 days
6 days
^MO Conference
Board meotings:
nomd medings are normally held on the Sunday prior to the AMO Annual Conference
in August, i:1f1ct on the fourth Friday in September, November, January, March and June.
1'11<1 ,Juno m8Qting is normally held in the president's home municipality. In addition lo
lilE! six Board moetings, many Board members also serve on AMO Task Forces.
£ÓX$cu1ÎVQ meetings:
Exe(~Lltivc nlaotin~Js Me held on tho Thursday before a scheduled Board meeting and on
(1m f()llrth Friday 0'1 the month when there is no Board meeting.
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SUMMARY OF OFFICES
AMO Board of Directors
2004 - 2005
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ËI:~clions w\!! be held for the 2004 - 2005 AMO Board of Directors consistent with
amendments 10 the AMO By-law No.1, made at the 2002 Annual Conference as
follows:
~ Prœ::.id011t. 1 elected orrìcial
~ 8"ctelary-Treasurcl'. 1 municipal employee
11M Presidont and th:'.! Secretary-Treasurer shall each serve a two-year term.
~ G County Caucus Diriilctors. 1hrce elected officials and one municipal
omployóø to be elected by constituency at the conference, Appointed to the
CO(lnty Ci:WCI/S: the Ch3irs of tIJe Eastern and Western Ontario Wardens Groups
c "f LArge Urban Caucus Directors. Five elected officials and one municipal
employeo to be elected by constituency. Appointed to the Largo Urban Caucus:
the CfMÍJ' of LUMGO (I.arge Urban Mayors' CElUCUS of Ontario)
" 6 NOithom C;;¡UCUS Directo~S. Three elected officials and one municipal
cmployoo to be elected by constituency: two from the Northeast and two from the
Northwest. Appointed to the Northern Caucus,' the Chairs of FONOM
(Foderation of Notlharn Ontario Municipalities) and NOMA (Northern Ontario
Municipal Association)
.. 1 Rogional and Single Tier Caucus DirectQrs. Six elected officials to be
elected by constituency. Appointed to the Regional and Single Tier Caucus: the
CfmÎr of tf¡e Rogional Chairs and Single Tier Mayors
" û Rur,,! Caucus Directors. 4 elected Qfficials and one municipal employee to be
elected by constituency. Appointed ta tl1f) Rural Caucus: the Immediate Past
CI¡¡¡ir of ROMA (Ran'll Ontario Municipal Association)
.. 6 Small Urban Caucus Directors. 4 elected officials and one municipal
employee to be elected by constituency. Appointed to the Small Urban Gaucus:
the Clwir of OSUM (Ontario Smafl Urban Municipalities)
" 7 Toronto Caucus Directors. Appointed by the City of Toronto Council.
E<:'\ch of tlm above lY1embefS shall serve a one-year term,
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NOMINATION FORM
2004 - 2005 AMO Board of Directors
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Ill!; tho r(1cp(m~ibjlily of the person being nominnted to f;le a complete and accurate Nomination Form.
Scnd cOttlplolOd forma Alli"ntioll of pr¡¡ Vanini, Executive DIrector· by mail to: Assöciation of Municipalities of Ontario,
393 Univ",r~,ity Avonuf). Suite 1701. Torol1lo. ON M5G 1,,6 or by FAX to: 416-971-6191
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CONSENT OF NOMINEE AND STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION
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I the Nominee mentioned in this Nomination Form do
hcre()y\;r,;¡;;;;riDo "~í;chïíõ;;:;'inatiö'n and declare that I am qualified to be elected and to hold the office
Ú>r whid1 I mn nominated.
Dûlod: ..____.____...._...__.__._'_ Signature:
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Dó1te Nomin:::!tion Form r~eceíved alAMO offices:
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I. the Chief Ralurning Officer, Hppointod by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to officiate over these
",Icclion-;, do ¡.,,"cby c:ortify that Ihavê !3xamined the Nomination form of the aforementioned Nominee, filed
with rn(), and ¡;un ""llio.fìed that such Nominee is qualified to be nominatcd to the office indicated above.
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AMO . 39a Ur\lv,'rsity Avenue, Suite 1701, Toronto, ON M5G 1,,6. Tel: 416..971-9856 . FaX: 416-971-6191
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You Are Invited
The Thames River Recovery Team is developing a Recovery Strategy for aQuatic species at risk
(certain fish, snakes, turtles and mussels) in the Thames River watershed. Now the Recovery
Team invites you to attend one of five communi!>' meetings and give your input concerning the
Draft Recovery Strategy.
Find out about:
e Severalloca! species of fish, turtles, snakes andmusse!s that are at risk of becoming extinct
· New additions to the Species at Risk list that are found in the Thames River watershed
· Species at Risk legislation
Give input on:
· Thames River Recovery Strategy ideas
· Ways to make local involvement successful
MAY 282ûIJ4
Community Meetings will be held from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the following locations:
· S1. Marys - Mond'!)', June 7, S1. Marys Arena & Communi!>' Centre. James S1. S.
· Ingersoll - Tuesday, June 8, Ingersoll District Memorial Centre, 97 Mutual S1. N.
· Komoka - Wednesday, June 9, Komoka Community Centre, 133 Qµeen S1.
· West Lorne - Thursd'!)', June 10, West Elgin Secondary School, 139 Graham Rd.
· Tilbury - Mond'!)', June 14, The Blue Bonnet, 12 Mill S1. W.
For more information, go to
www.thamesriver.on.ca, or www.lowerthames-conservation.on.ca, or contact:
Steve Sauder, Upper Thames River Conservation Authori!>'
phone: (519) 451-2800 ext. 275
e-mail: sauders@thamesriver.on.ca
or
Denise Biega, Lower Thames Vall<:}' Conservation Authority
phone: (519) 264-2420
e-mail: lowerthames@odyssey.on.ca