October 25, 2005 Agenda
ORDERS OF THE DA Y
FOR TUESDA Y. OCTOBER 25. 2005 - 9:00 A.M.
PAGE # ORDER
1 st Meeting Called to Order
2nd Adoption of Minutes - for the meeting of September 27,2005
3rd Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
4th Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations
DELEGATION
2-7 9:00 A.M. Kate Demare, Program Manager, and Elizabeth Sebestyen,
Housing Administrator, Ontario Works, 3rd Quarter 2005 Report
(see attachment)
11 :45 A.M. Presentation to Blair Schweitzer - Winner of the AORS Safety
Truck Roadeo Competition for 3 Consecutive Years
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) Statementsllnquiries by Members
2) Notice of Motion
3) Matters of Urgency
9th In-Camera Items (see separate agenda)
10th Recess
11 th Motion to Rise and Report
12th Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee Of The Whole
13th Consideration of By-Laws
14th ADJOURNMENT
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7th
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8th
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
Dates to Remember:
November 5 - Annual Warden's Banquet - 5:30 p.m. Social Hour
6:30 Banquet
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Corporation of the
City of St. rrltODlas
Report No.
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File No.
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Date
October 14, 2005
Attachment(s)
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Directed to:
Warden J. Mcintyre and Members of
Elgin County Council
Ontario Works
Chester Hinatsu, Director Ontario Works
Ontario Works Quarterly Report - 3'd Quarter 2005
Department:
Prepared By:
Subject:
Recommendation:
That the report of the Director of Ontario Works for the months of July, August, and September 2005 be
received and filed.
Report:
The financial report is on the attached schedules with the case load graph.
Comments:
This is the third quarter report which summarizes the activities in July, August and September 2005.
Although this period is generally a slower time of the year, it has been extremely busy with new
initiatives and several program changes. The following is a breakdown by program of the activities for
this period.
Income Maintenance:
There have been several regulation changes affecting this division in the past three months including
income exemptions, extended health benefits, and increased enforcement of sponsorship issues.
These changes have impacts for our participants and have longer term impacts both financial and
workload issues for our office.
Emplovment:
The Employment division has been very active with preparation of the business plan for the Addiction
Services Initiative. Staff have been meeting with Addiction Services of Thames Valley and with Oxford
County Ontario Works to develop a shared resources approach to deliver addiction services to both St.
Thomas-Elgin and Oxford County Ontario Works participants. The plan, if approved by the Ministry of
Community and Social Services would commence early in 2006.
The new Outcome Based employment funding model is another area requiring increased staff time as
the generation of program revenues will be contingent on achieving pre-determined outcome targets.
The emphasis on outcomes will require new strategies and closer monitoring of participant activities.
Childcare:
The Child Care division has been severely impacted by the announcement of the Provinces
commitment to improving the child care system. The Best Start child care initiative is a
massive change in the delivery of children services which involves municipalities taking a lead
role together with the Boards of Education, Health Units and the Ministry of Children and Youth
Services to develop and implement the new vision. A Steering Committee and an
Implementation Committee have been established. The Steering Committee is a joint
committee with St. Thomas/Elgin, London/Middlesex and Oxford County combining with the
Boards of Education and Health Units from all the areas to create a common approval body
and expedite a very aggressive deadline schedule. The Implementation Committees are local
committees comprised of all of the groups affected by this initiative and responsible for the
transition to the new child care system. In order to fulfill our mandate with regards to Best
Start, Council have authorized staff to hire a Child Care Supervisor/Best Start Co-ordinator
which will allow the department to manage the increased number of children having access to
child care. The good news for municipalities is the commitment from the Provincial and Federal
governments to provide 100% funding for costs associated with Best Start. The total funding for the
next three years will be $7,900,000.00. These funds are contingent on our ability to meet the
established deadlines for transition and service plans. Staff are confident that the deadlines can be met
but will require significant efforts by all parties.
Social HousinQ:
Waitinq List Statistics
The demand for subsidized housing appears to have levelled off at between 250 to 260 households on
the Centralized Waiting List. However, new applicants can still expect to wait a year or more for
housing, with the demand still strongest for one and two-bedroom units.
Canada-Ontario Affordable HousinQ Proqram
In April, the Province and the Federal Government signed a new affordable housing agreement which
commits $602-million ($301-million from each level of government) to increase the supply of affordable
housing in Ontario.
On August 31, 2005, additional program details were announced, including allocations to all Service
Manager areas. The St. Thomas - Elgin Service Manager Area received an allocation of 25 units or
$1.75-million (at an average of $70,000 per unit of housing) toward the development of new affordable
housing or renovations to convert existing buildings into affordable housing. As well, under the Housing
Allowance/Rent Supplement component of the Affordable Housing Program, this area will receive up to
$270,000 to provide financial assistance for tenants residing with private landlords.
The City of St. Thomas will submit an expression of interest to participate in the program before the
October 31, 2005 deadline. We intend to request an increase to the 25-unit allocation, based on the
high level of interest shown in the development of affordable housing in the City and the County.
We await the release of full program details from the Province over the next few weeks. Our office is
planning a series of public information sessions this fall to publicize the AHP and to provide guidelines
for proponents who might be interested in applying for funding.
Social Housing Advisory Committee
This committee, formed as the result of the Housing Strategy recommendations, held its first meeting in
May. Comprised of representatives from various community service agencies, City staff, CMHC, the
real estate industry, and social housing providers, the committee's purpose is to assist the City in the
implementation of the Housing Strategy recommendations and address the housing demand issues
raised in the Needs Assessment. Sub-committees have been formed to tackle specific needs such as
seniors housing, accessibility, housing for residents with mental health issues, and
transitional/emergency housing.
Future use of Valleyview
In July, City Council granted permission to the Director of Ontario Works and the Housing
Administrator to investigate future affordable housing options for the Valleyview Home for the Aged
building on Elysian Street in St. Thomas. The building will be vacated in March 2006 when residents
are moved into the new long-term care facility on Burwell Road. A sub-committee of the Social Housing
Advisory Committee is currently examining possibilities, including a shared services facility to provide
the type of housing presently not available in the City (transitional or emergency housing) or conversion
of the building into one-bedroom apartments. A report will be submitted to City Council this fall.
Municipal Capital Facilities By-Law
In June, City Council approved passage of a Municipal Housing Facilities By-law to enable the St.
Thomas - Elgin Service Manager to participate in the Canada - Ontario Affordable Housing Program, if
required, and to enable municipalities within the St. Thomas - Elgin Service Manager Area to offer
financial incentives to private or non-profit proponents of new affordable housing development, in
accordance with requirements under Regulation 189/01 of the Municipal Act. Passage of this by-law
was one of the recommendations in the Housing Strategy.
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Benchmarks
Final benchmarks under the new funding formula were issued by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing at the end of June 2005. The new funding formula will take effect for ten social housing
providers in St. Thomas and Elgin County at the start of their 2006 fiscal years. There are no changes
to the funding method for the remaining social housing providers including public housing (Elgin and St.
Thomas Housing Corporation), the federal unilateral housing providers, and the municipal non-profit
provider.
Benchmarked revenues were set at actual or average markets rents. Benchmarked costs were
established in the following five categories: Maintenance and Administration, Utilities, Insurance, Bad
Debts, and Capital Reserve Allowances. Benchmarked costs were based on each housing provider's
actual average costs inflated to 2006, or, where appropriate, the Province used a methodology to
determine costs based on industry standards.
With all variables remaining unchanged (mortgage payments, property taxes, RGI/market unit mix), we
estimate the new funding formula will increase social housing subsidy costs for St. Thomas and Elgin
by about $100,000 annually.
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Childcare July Curren August Current Septembe Year to Date 2005Budge Unencumbered % Used
Month Month Current Month Balance
Wage Subsid 71,056.43 71,056.43 71,055.93 634,312.95 853,000.00 218,687.05 74.36%
Special Needs Resourcing 21,182.56 21,182.56 21,182.56 197,453.32 281,039.0< 83,585.6! 70.26%
Resource Centres 2,620.00 2,620.00 2,620.00 23,580.0C 31,440.0< 7,860.0C 75.00%
Fee Subsid 80,103.30 110,759.87 58,772.41 686,082.36 985,446.00 299,363.64 69.62%
Onlario Works 12,093.75 14,532.93 16,754.22 118,581.63 243,625.00 125,043.3 48.67%
Pay Equ~ 44,851.50 44,851.50 59,805.00 14,953.50 75.00%
ELCC Initialives Stabilization Wage 12,012.00 36,012.00 81,802.00 45,790.00 44.02%
Subsid~
ELCC Initiatives Stabilization Special 0.00 10,001.00 97,500.00 87,499.00 10.26%
Needs Subsid~
ELCC Initiatives Stabilization Fee Subsid~ 2,741.32 4,182.30 4,408.20 30,492.77 -30,492.77 #DIV/O!
ELCC Initiatives Administration 25,206.00 58,750.00 33,544.00 42.90%
ELCC Iniliatives H & S Minor Capilal 10,534.11 10,535.00 0.89 99.99%
ELCC Initiatives Preschool Wage Subsid 2,667.00 2,667.00 5,334.0< 74,670.00 45,750.00 -28,920.00 163.21%
ELCC Initiatives Preschool Special Need! 30,000.00 37,500.00 7,500.00 80.00%
Subsidl
ELCC Preschool Fee Subsid 11,270.56 11,208.51 10,128.70 87,452.40 128,821.00 41,368.60 67.89%
Administration 15,592.54 15,697.70 15,756.36 119,774.18 204,831.00 85,056.82 58.47%
Direct Operating Expenses 766.08 837.54 800.98 7,880.80 14,769.00 6,888.20 53.36%
City Administration Overhead 1,052.42 1,052.42 1,052.42 9,471.78 12,629.00 3,157.22 75.00%
Total Childcare 221,145.96 255,797.26 264,729.28 2,146,356.80 3,147,242.00 1,000,885.20 68.20%
Social Housing July Curren August Currelll Septembe Year to Date 2005Budge1 Unencumbered % Used
Month Month Current Month Balance
Direct Operating ExpensE 736.9< 1,247.28 7,046.46 20,343.96 17,900.00 -2,443.96 113.65%
Administration 9,582.96 8,930.25 6,749.06 84,927.47 133,339.00 48,411.53 63.69%
Non Profit Housing Subsidy Paid 228,095.92 230,879.08 231,903.00 2,162,010.00 3,009,880.00 847,870.00 71.83%
Federal Non Profit Housing Subsidy Paid 9,367.01 17,724.89 13,545.97 125,895.24 166,533.00 40,637.76 75.60%
Elgin St Thomas Housing Corp Subsid 210,238.49 123,460.00 560,233.76 1,317,698.00 757,464.24 42.52%
Paid
Rent Supplement Subsidy OCHAP 3,127.50 3,244.00 3,338.00 36,312.00 43,200.00 6,888.00 84.06%
Rent Supplement Subsidy Strong 13,694.50 14,917.40 15,014.50 107,717.40 203,678.00 95,960.60 52.89%
Communilies
Rent Bank Initiative 2,200.0C 1,065.00 1,255.00 25,569.96 70,050.00 44,480.04 36.50%
City Administration Overhead Allocation 3,365.92 3,365.92 3,365.92 30,293.21 40,391.0C 10,097.72 75.00%
Total Social Housing 480,409.2<1 281,373.82 405,677.91 3,153,303.07 5,002,669.00 1,849,365.93 63.03%
% Used
68.51%
OW Ontario Works
ODSP Ontario Disability Support Program
PNA Personal Needs Allowance
NCBS National Child Benefit Supplement
LEAP Learning, Earning and Parenting
ELCC Ealty Learning Child Care Initiatives
SDMT Service Delivery Model Technol~
SHC Social Housing Corporation
07/10/200512:57 PMJan 2005Committee Report Tables-CountyChildcare Social Housing
July-05
August-05
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Income Maintenance July Current August September Year to Date 2005Budget Unencumbered % Used
Month Current Month Current Month Balance
OW Allowances 439,995.38 486,323.81 439,076.24 4,256,012.94 5,800,000.00 1,543,987.06 73.38%
ODSP Allowances 259,580.52 268,594.73 255,553.01 2,316,536.48 3,200,000.00 883,463.52 72.39%
Tara Hall 19,793.18 20,485.24 19,408.98 171,086.37 257,884.00 86,797.63 66.34%
Mandatory Benefits 1,264.49 3,235.32 7,006.36 44,730.90 77,000.00 32,269.10 58.09%
Discretionary Benefits 6,292.93 2,027.57 1,749.77 71,122.45 82,000.00 10,877.55 86.73%
Homemakers 1,857.42 1,265.59 9,043.10 8,000.00 -1,043.10 113.04%
ODSP Benefits 75,304.79 84,707.68 78,199.31 716,387.89 950,000.00 233,612.11 75.41%
OW Administration 92,288.00 93,143.31 96,638.26 869,104.66 1,331,768.00 462,663.34 65.26%
ODSP Administration 55,490.21 55,581.99 55,534.86 499,914.14 705,000.00 205,085.86 70.91%
Direct Operating Expenses 9,406.47 11,976.23 12,346.83 112,117.26 254,868.00 142,750.74 43.99%
Intake Screening Unit 124.00 722.03 4,609.78 45,000.00 40,390.22 10.24%
Homelessness/Energy Bank 3,301.42 6,987.04 6,245.55 45,883.06 71,027.00 25,143.94 64.60%
N.C.B.S. 20,016.30 18,144.56 17,140.34 163,160.94 230,000.00 66,839.06 70.94%
City Administration Overhead 8,613.50 8,613.50 8,613.50 77,521.50 103,362.00 25,840.50 75.00%
Total Income Maintenance: 991,471.19 1,062,400.43 998,778.60 9,357,231.47 13,115,909.00 3,758,677.53 71.34%
Less Recoveries: 18,434.44 26,183.14 19,589.57 220,419.28 250,000.00 29,580.72 88.17%
Net Income Maintenance: 973,036.75 1,036,217.29 979,189.03 9,136,812.19 12,865,909.00 3,729,096.81 71.02%
1,036,217.29
979,189.03 9,136,812.19
Employment July Current August September Year to Date 2005Budget Unencumbered % Used
Month Current Month Current Month Balance
Employment Supports Expenses 7,260.45 4,667.30 7,286.33 70,099.58 126,700.00 56,600.42 55.33%
Empoyment Addiction Services 832.14 202.00 305.00 7,513.91 55,791.00 48,277.09 13.47%
Community Participation 1,567.25 1,174.30 1,347.28 12,236.18 28,300.00 16,063.82 43.24%
EXDEmses
L.EAP. -19,102.75 985.29 4,296.44 8,900.00 4,603.56 48.27%
Administration 43,561.11 43,084.30 42,468.41 382,259.17 487,729.00 105,469.83 78.38%
Direct Operating Expenses 5,205.69 6,890.45 5,701.17 57,649.12 94,155.00 36,505.88 61.23%
CP Innovation 3,033.58 2,817.51 2,996.13 26,185.34 38,166.00 11,980.66 68.61%
CP Bonus ERW Contrac1 12,462.70 57,083.00 44,620.30 21.83%
City Administration Overhead 2,856.67 2,856.67 2,856.67 25,710.03 34,280.00 8,569.97 75.00%
Total Employment: 45,214.14 61,692.53 63,946.28 598,412.47 931,104.00 332,691.53 64.27%
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STATS Number of Participants Average - 3rd Average
Level One - Job Ready 351 343 348 347
Employment Search
Level Two - Employment
Placement, Community 207 187 190 197
Placement < 30 hours and
Basic Education
Level Three - Employment
Placement with Incentives, 140 138 145 147
Community Placement> 30
hours and Self Em 10 ment
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REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND STAFF
October 25.2005
Councillor Reports - (ATTACHED)
9 Councillor Hofhuis - St. Thomas- Elgin Tourist Association Annual Report
12 Councillor Warwick - Elgin County Pioneer Museum Annual Report
Staff Reports - (ATTACHED)
15 Financial Analyst and Director of Financial Services - Donations Received by County
as at September 30,2005
17 Director of Financial Services - Recovery of Collection Agency Costs
19 Director of Engineering Services - Putnam Road/Avon Drive Intersection (also
attached a report from Avon Ratepayers - Appendices not attached due to length of
document. If you wish to see them they are available in Administrative Services)
31 Director of Engineering Services and Purchasing Co-Ordinator - Underground Fuel
Lines- Whites Station
33 Director of Engineering Services - Magdala Road - Chevron Warning Signs
35 Director of Engineering Services - Railway Crossing Decommissioning - CN
38 Director of Engineering Services - Culloden Road - Railway Section House at Corinth
43 Manager of Road Infrastructure - 2005 AORS Provincial Safety Truck Roadeo
45 Manager of Road Infrastructure - Stream Gauge at Silver Creek Culvert - Nova Scotia Line
47 Manager of Road Infrastructure - Lower Tier Partnership - Miscellaneous Capital Projects
50 Director of Senior Services -:- Bobier Villa, Manager of Corporate Facilities and Purchasing
Co-Ordinator - Hot Water Tank - Bobier Villa
52 Chief Administrative Officer - Reimbursement Rates
56 Director of Library Services, Director of Engineering Services and Purchasing Co-Ordinator
- Library Services and Engineering Services Leased Vehicle
Ambulance and Emergency Management Co-ordinator - MOH Cost Share for
Ambulance Mobile Computers
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St. Thomas - Elgin Tourist Association
Annual Report for the County of Elgin
October 2005
It is my pleasure to report on the activities of the St. Thomas - Elgin Tourist Association (STET A) for the year 2005. Still
in the building stages, we continue to search out and investigate opportunities to promote tourism in Elgin County.
Partnership prospects are sought with almost every new initiative as explained in the report which follows.
Signage - For the second year in a row, new signage was approved for Bayham promoting the Marine Museum and
Lighthouse in Port Burwell and the Edison Museum in Vienna to complete signage on the main roads in Bayham.
Signage was also approved for the St. Thomas - Elgin Public Art Centre to reflect their name change. Signage, approved
through the County of Elgin, is erected by the local municipalities with appreciation. STET A now has a complete signage
inventory which was undertaken by staff hired through an Human Resources Skills Development Corporation grant. We
can now locate all of the tourism signage with a photographic inventory and location details.
New Board Members - The tourist association is very pleased to report that we have gained two new Board members in
2005 representing East Elgin and Southwold. Our Board now numbers 17 with representation from across Elgin County
and St. Thomas.
Publications
Visit and Tour Guide - A new and improved issue of the Visit and Tour Guide was unveiled in 2005. This totally
redesigned Guide included a heavy weight glossy cover and 56 semi-glossy pages and commentary to create a more
attractive piece to promote Elgin County and St. Thomas. The publication has been extremely well received as confIrmed
by multiple additional orders for copies of the Guide, never before requested.
New brochures created by staff under an HRSDC grant included a museum brochure entitled "Of Ages Past" which
provides information on all the museums in Elgin County and a colour brochure which depicts all the murals in Elgin
County appropriately entitled "Wet Paint". Both brochures have been very well received. The Cycle - Hiking booklet
completed in 2003 proved to be.a tremendous success with high demand. With our supply almost depleted again the
tourist association teamed up with Healthy at Heart Elgin and the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority to reprint 5,000
more of the booklets this year. Both Healthy at Heart and the KCCA have been excellent partners in this undertaking and
we appreciate their generous support.
"Eat Fresh / Buy Local Brochure" - A third brochure, "Eat Fresh, Buy Local" was undertaken and completed by the same
graphic designer but under an partnership which included STET A, the Elgin Community Futures Development
Corporation, Healthy at Heart Elgin and the Federation of Agriculture. The brochure listed 28 local farms and businesses,
at no cost to them, who provide farm gate sales. The brochure has generated a "healthy" interest and already additional
farm gate sales operations have come forward to be listed in the second issue already in the works for 2006.
Partnerships
Ontario Visual Heritage Proiect - The project has produced a living history of the County of Elgin and the City ofSt.
Thomas. Available in an interactive CD or VHS tape, the project includes the history of Elgin County, hundreds of
photos of this area as well as interviews with historians, museum curators, local representatives of the heritage businesses
and points of interest as well as actual re-enactments covering historical events in Elgin County. The County of Elgin
provided seed money of $7,500 and the City of St. Thomas $5,000. With this support, the group was able to secure a
further $32,000 in grants from the Trillium Fund and $8,000 from HRSDC for staff to create a total project of $52,000.
Special thanks to Brian Massachaele, the County Archivist, for his help putting together the contacts and in ensuring
historical accuracy. Following the launch in February ofthis year, copies were provided to every museum, library and
school in Elgin County at no cost. Copies can be purchased both at the Archives and the STET A office. STET A will run
an ad to promote sales as Christmas presents.
Web Site - STET A has totally refaced our website this year in partnership with Elginconnects. This program will ensure
an opportunity to provide more information through the site while combining with the municipalities in Elgin County
under one portal. Emphasis will be placed on making everything about Elgin County / St. Thomas available in a one-stop-
shopping centre. STET A staff will keep the site updated to ensure that municipalities using STET A pages for tourism
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information will get the most current information available. Special thanks to Donna Lunn and her staff for providing the
opportunity to be part of the portal and for making the transition as smooth as possible.
Lake Erie North Shore - The St. Thomas - Elgin Tourist Association is partnering with a number of tourism offices and
economic development offices in southern and southwestern Ontario to create a promotional project throughout the
municipalities that border Lake Erie's north shore. The committee is working to have a program in place by the end of
December.
Tradeshows - Finding tradeshows that are affordable and worthwhile has been a challenge. Anything in Toronto doubles
in cost when you add in expenses such as transportation and accommodation. STET A has registered for the Women's
Trade Show held in London in March to use it as a model to review. Women control 85% of consumer spending and so
we feel this is a great tradeshow for exposure to what "Incredible Elgin" has to offer.
Caboose - Trillium Grant - STETA applied for a Trillium Grant to reface the tourism booth location in St. Thomas.
Following the grant application submission, Executive Committee members of the Board and staff met with
representatives ofthe Trillium Foundation who wanted to collect additional information to support the grant request.
Information was supplied and an on-site meeting was held. STETA will be advised of their decision by November 1,
2005. If grant is approved, work must be undertaken and completed before December 31,2005.
Member Event Support - This new account was created to allow for support of new member events to provide a one time
financial support of a new event. By setting aside a fixed amount, STET A hopes to have some initial funding support for
new events to help get them off the ground. In the past, STETA has provided funds to support the Swan Festival for
Aylmer-Malahide and the Decorating Challenge in Port Stanley using dollars from various budget items. With the
Member Event Support account, STET A is able to assist new events in the initial first year funding when dollars are
harder to secure from advertisers. Recipients for 2005 to date include Tyrconnell Heritage Society is hosting an Education
Day on the Talbot Settlement on Friday, May 27,2005 and the Quai du Vin - Elgin Poker Classic and Poker Run.
Seminars
Market Readiness - Tourism, Inc. is a new set of tourism training modules being developed by the Ontario Ministry of
Tourism and Recreation that focus on the business and tourism skills development of operators and institutions interested,
or already working in, the tourism business. These are modular, interactive, half-day training materials delivered to small
groups of participants from various tourism sector industries, including private, public and non-profit- sector stakeholders.
Module topics include evel)'thing from business planning, to public relations, sourcing funding and developing
partnerships. In April, Elgin County I St. Thomas were successful in securing one of the pilot projects. The program is
now being finalized and will be launched later this month at the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partners Summit in Niagara
Falls. The Program will be offered in Elgin County and STETA staff have applied to be the facilitator of the modules and
are awaiting word. Cost for the project will be funded by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism.
Tourism Economic Impact - Working in partnership with Elgin Community Futures Development Corporation Officer
Anne Kenny, STETA offered an information session entitled "Tourism Investment 101 - The facts, the trends, the
economic opportunities", as they related to tourism. Twenty-five participants gathered for this two hour seminar that saw
representation from every municipality in Elgin County. The seminar was very well received and participants left with
lots of new ideas and sources of information.
Programs I Events
Canada Dav $10.000 Perch Search - The Perch Search has not grown as STET A had hoped. Registration has dropped
each year since the first as follows 2002 - 151, 2003 - 139, 2004 - 100. Given the fact that numbers were going down
instead of up and the fact that the program costs are high for the tourism promotional value derived, the Board decided to
consider other options. Options such as a service club or group to take on the Perch Search with possible start-up
expenses. Unfortunately no service club came forward so the event was discontinued. Promoting the area as a whole
rather than offering special events is STET A's mandate as a Destination Marketing Organization.
Talbot Trail of Yard Sales - Staff delivered flyers to every home and business on the Talbot Trail. Believed to be the best
year yet, this year' s Yard Sale attracted more vendors and shoppers than ever before. Good response from the vendors as
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well as lots of calls and emailsfromprospectivevisitors. Most locations saw steady traffic even with the rain. This is a
successful event that attracts visitors from as far away as the U.S. and Toronto areas.
Artfest Elgin - Artfest Elgin was another great success. Perfect weather helped make the day. Thanks to the Board
members who came out to help. New items this year included some decorating of the pavilion, a caricaturist and a
children's group from the St. Thomas - Elgin Public Art Centre. Questionnaires were provided to each artist at the event
for follow up. Winners of the free draw for two paintings by local artists were Cheryl Hart of St. Thomas and Mildred
Caldwell of London.
Premier Ranked Tourism Destination Proiect - This is an in depth project that will see a thorough data base of tourism
services, products and infrastructure created for Elgin County and St. Thomas. STETA has partnered with Norfolk and
Haldiman counties and a joint application has been submitted to HRSDC this fall to fund the project. Each County will
have two staffwho will complete the surveys and collect the information. The project will take 52 weeks to complete and
results will be distributed to both Councils and members of the industry. Projects have been completed in such
municipalities as Windsor, Sarnia and Niagara. Again this program will be totally funded through grants and no seed
money is required. The Ministry of Tourism has committed $20,000 for the project and we are awaiting confirmation
from Human Resources Skills Development Canada for approval of $50,000 for staffing for a total grant of $70,000.
Sununer Staff
STET A is pleased to report that HRSDC approved two students for the 2005 season where we have only received one in
the past. The applications now go to Woodstock and new HRSDC staff considering the applications proved positive for
STET A. Also, the expected loss of a student from SOTO (due to the bankruptcy) was not an issue as the Ministry of
Tourism approved a student with a grant of $2,045 where the previous SOTO grant was only $1,100. The office also
applied for a Rural Student subsidy which allows for $2 per hour for the hours not covered by the above noted programs.
All final reports have been submitted and STETA is awaiting receipt of funds.
Ontario Travel Discoveries
In an effort to promote the area as a whole, this year STETA placed an advertisement in the Ontario Magazine. 375,000
copies of the magazine were distributed with the LCBO Food and Drink across Ontario, 25,000 were distributed at Union
Station in Toronto, 4,000 at the train station in Montreal and a further 30,000 french versions have been distributed in
Quebec. All in all an excellent advertising opportunity. In all 450,000 copies will be distributed. In the coming year we
hope to place ads in the spring and summer editions.
Incredible Elgin Logo
In an effort to have a brand that is more recognizable which points to our location, a new logo was created and approved
by the Board as "Incredible Elgin" on Lake Erie's North Shore (as shown below). The new logo will replace the "A place
to love" logo and signage will be updated as warranted.
Sincere thanks to Warden McIntyre and County Council for their continued support and to Mark McDonald and his staff
for their ongoing assistance and kind cooperation. Special thanks to President Dave McAdams and the members of the
Board of Directors of the St. Thomas - Elgin Tourist Association for their absolute support and enthusiastic
encouragement.
All of which is respectfully submitted,
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Elgin County Pioneer Museum
32 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1A3, (519) 631-6537
ELGIN COUNTY PIONEER MUSEUM
ANNUAL REPORT
TO
ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL
SUBMITTED BY
Councillor Graham Warwick
County Representative
October, 2005
INTRODUCTION:
2005 has been a positive year for the Elgin County Pioneer Museum as they
continue to offer appealing public programming and exhibits. 2005 was also a
year of increased involvement in the community.
PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH:
Elgin Manor
The Museum On the Road outreach programs for adults have continued to be
popular. Our Elgin Manor displays receive excellent reviews by the residents,
their families, and staff. Both have been a way to bring the Museum to those
who cannot go to the Museum.
Bobier Villa
Bobier Villa has borrowed artefacts such as a bootjack, a pair of skates, a butter
mould and a butter paddle for their display cabinets during their "Elgin County"
celebration days.
Locke's Public School
Our school programs are designed to compliment the public school curriculum.
The Museum was invited to present our most popular program called "Practical
Pioneers" to the grade 3 students.
Aylmer Museum
As in previous years, the Museum continues to work with County museums in
the sharing of artefacts. The Aylmer Museum borrowed part of our Jumbo
collection to enhance their latest exhibit.
London and Middlesex Historical Society
In June, the Museum welcomed a bus tour of 35 adults from the London and
Middlesex H~storical Society.
Rug Hooking
2005 also marked the eighth consecutive year that the Museum has offered it's
very popular rug hooking classes. The rug-hooking club meets twice a month at
the museum.
Grants/Summer Students
Young Canada Works and Summer Career Placement Program
The museum was fortunate to have two grant staff, Angela Braaksma and April
Wilson, for the summer months. Angela created a fun-filled program all the
children enjoyed. August saw 100 children attend our "Talbot Trail Kids"
program. When Angela wasn't working on the programs she kept busy with
museum tours, and de-accessioning of archival material.
The museum web site received a facelift. April our second summer student,
worked with the Director of Library Services and Elginconnects to promote the
museum within the County of Elgin's website. Our site now features exhibits, a
photo gallery, news and volunteer opportunities.
Thanks to Council's approval and April Wilson's inputting, the museums
original database has been converted to InMagic. InMagic is a database that will
display all of the museum holdings. Ultimately our collection will be made
available to the public.
Media and Marketing
History has shown us that media attention is invaluable to a community
Museum. The museum is very fortunate to have an excellent rapport with the
local media. The St. Thomas Times-Journal has provided us with coverage
throughout the year. The museum appears in the Times-Journal on a weekly
basis in our "WHAZZIT" column. This fun, interactive column runs a photo of a
mysterious artifact, and asks people to submit their guesses.
Volunteers
The museum reached out into the community by participating in four off-site
displays, all manned by volunteers, and reaching hundreds.
. The Home and Garden Show
. Seniors Day In The Park
. Rosy Rhubarb
. Historical Steam Show (Dan Patterson)
The Museum is very proud of their volunteer force, and how it has grown over
the past several years, showing their dedication to the Museum and their
community. Our volunteers played a large role in preparing for the museum
move. In February they began securing boxes, ensuring they were properly
packed, including packing over 100 pieces of artwork. The day of the move they
were stationed throughout the house, directing the movers where to take the
boxes. Once the furniture was placed in the house, they returned to set up all the
rooms, both floors! The Women's Institute Branches and lODE chapters hosted
the annual Strawberry Social in June.
Our volunteers and board members were thanked for all their efforts at the
Volunteer Appreciation Tea held in ApriL
CONCLUSION:
2005 has been a year filled with unique challenges and accomplishments for the
Elgin County Pioneer Museum, as they meet the challenges of serving the public
with the flexibility that our current situation requires. We look forward to 2006
and the changes it will bring to the Museum, as we strive to preserve the heritage
of Elgin County.
FROM:
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
Jennifer Ford, Financial Analyst
Linda Veger, Director of Financial Services
DATE:
October 3, 2005
SUBJECT:
Donations received by County as at Sept 30, 2005
INTRODUCTION:
Each year the County of Elgin is the recipient of a generous number of donations from
outside sources. The majority of these donations are monetary in nature with some
"gifts in kind" accepted at their appraised value. Appraisals are done by an outside
source who has the expertise necessary to provide the County with an adequate value.
In May 2005, Council requested an update on these donations closer to the year end.
DISCUSSION:
In 2002, the County embarked on a fund raising campaign to raise capital for the
rebuilding of the Elgin Manor facility. To date, the County has received $747,561
as a result of these efforts. There is $349,790 in outstanding pledges to be
realized over the next 7 years. Staff continue to send reminder notices and
donors remain dedicated to fulfilling the commitments that they made to the
campaign.
The County's three long term care facilities receive numerous donations each
year. Some of these donations are in memory of the many residents who have
benefited from the care at these homes. Other donations are earmarked for
specific purposes such as the Adult Day program, general enhancement of the
home, the purchase of blanket warmers for the residents, or the palliative care
team, to name some recent examples. In 2005 donations received for the
homes were Bobier Villa - $16,990; Elgin Manor - $12,866; and Terrace Lodge
- $5,094.
The Library has received $18,629 since January, with much of the donations
earmarked for children's programs and specific projects at specific library
locations such as a new photocopier for Aylmer; and a new fireplace and ship
stand for Port Stanley. The Archives has received donations of $6,200 which
was a gift in kind towards microfilming and a monetary gift towards the Anderson
Project. The museum has received $110 in monetary donations and several gifts
in kind. Two newly made baby quilts will be raffled off to help raise money for the
museum at a later date and several artifacts were given with their values yet to
be determined.
CONCLUSION:
All areas of the County benefit greatly from the generous donations of patrons and
residents who utilize the many facilities provided through the County. This generosity is
greatly appreciated by the various departments and care is taken to ensure that funds
are allocated to their respective projects.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the report titled "Donations received by County as at Sept 30,2005" be
received and filed.
Respectfully Submitted
Approved for S
Mark G.
Chief Administrative Officer
Respectfully Submitted
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Linda Veg~
Director of Financial Services
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM:
Linda B. Veger, Director of Financial Services
DATE:
September 19, 2005
SUBJECT: Recovery of Collection Agency Costs
INTRODUCTION:
In February, 2003 Council approved that staff issue an RFP for the use of a collection
agency to assist in collecting defaulted POA fines:
"THAT staff be permitted to issue a Request for Proposal for a collection agency to assist
in Provincial Offences Outstanding Fine Collection; and ......"
In September, 2003 the successful firm was approved by Council:
"THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin enter into a two-year contract with Canadian
Bonded Credits Limited to provide collection services for Provincial Offences' outstanding
fines for a retail commission rate of 16.9% and a commercial commission rate of 10%."
DISCUSSION:
The Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG) has advised municipal POA partners that an
application can be made to MAG to obtain consent to add the council approved costs
associated with the use of a registered collection agency to the total amount owed by a
defendant in relation to defaulted POA fines. Consent must be obtained in advance.
The county currently pays a fee of 16.9% on all funds collected by our collection agency,
Canadian Bonded Credits Limited. Collecting these fees from the defendants will increase
revenues to the county and to the municipalities.
CONCLUSION:
Staff suggest that an application be made to the Ministry of the Attorney General to collect
these fees from the defendants.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT an application be made to the Ministry of the Attorney General to add the collection
agency fees to the amount owing by the defendant in relation to defaulted POA fines.
Respectfully Submitted
Approved for Submission
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Director of Financial Services
Mark G.
Chief Administrative Officer
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Clayton Watters, Director of Engineering Services
DATE: September 27, 2005
SUBJECT: Putnam Road - Avon Drive Intersection
INTRODUCTION
The County of Elgin has received a request from ratepayers in Avon. This request is
suggesting seven improvements to the intersection, in order to improve safety. This
information was communicated to the members of the community through a meeting that
was held in the community hall on September 29, 2005. In attendance for the meeting
were the members of the community and invited guests including: the Mayor of Malahide,
O.P.P. Detachment Commander and engineering staff.
The guests of the meeting discussed their concerns with the suggestions. It was agreed
that a written report by engineering staff to Elgin County on October 25, 2005 would be
presented with staff concerns.
DISCUSSION:
Staff from the County of Elgin received information, from Paul and Lisa Musclow,
regarding an ongoing problem at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive. Due to
the offset intersection, the clear view of oncoming traffic for the stopped vehicles,
speeding traffic and the pedestrians crossing the roads at the intersection, are
compromised
The community has conducted traffic studies to determine the speed of the vehicles
entering the community using equipment from the community policing Association from
Port Stanley. (This information displays actual speeds compared to the posted limit.) The
community members reported speeds of vehicles plus the owner of the vehicle, if it could
be determined.
The County of Elgin completed a traffic analysis of the intersection. On September 27 th
staff determined that the 85th percentile of the southbound traffic was 66 km per hour and
the northbound traffic was 71 km per hour. In the last five years only two reportable
accidents occurred and were both driver error. A physical observation of the intersection
revealed that two quadrants required no adjustments, one quadrant requires the
movement of a mailbox and a route marker with the final quadrant requiring the relocation
of a hydro service pole, a road marker and mailbox, and a porch handrail.
The community has made seven suggestions to improve safety at the intersection and in
the community. The suggestions are:
. Flashing red and amber light
. Rumble strips
. Four-way stop signs
. a.p.p. enforcement speed zones
. Signs stating "caution children playing"
. Solid yellow passing lines
. Maximum speed limit zone be increased
Staff reviewed the suggestions and offers the following information. Flashing red / amber
beacons at intersections are intended for use where traffic conditions do not warrant full
traffic control signals but where high accident rates indicate special hazards. These
hazards could be a physical obstruction in the roadway, a sharp curve or a major
intersection hidden by a sharp curve or severe grade. Intersection beacons are warranted
when three accidents per year occur for at least three years directly attributable to poor
observance of the stop sign. In rural areas this could be the intersection of two major high
speed roads. The County of Elgin does have a policy on the installation of beacons. If the
warrants are met, the County of Elgin will pay 100% of the capital and operating costs. If
the warrants are not met then the local municipality has the option of installing the
beacons at their costs. At this location the warrants are not met for the installation of
flashing red/amber lights.
The County of Elgin has a policy for the installation of rumble strips. The policy states that
four reportable accidents must have occurred in the last five years that are directly
attributable to the poor observance of the stop sign, in order for rumble strips to be
warranted. In urban areas the rumble strips are four Chevron patterns painted in
conjunction with the stop ahead sign. This intersection does not warrant the installation of
rumble strips.
There are two warrants, volume and collision, for the installation of four-way stop signs.
There are two requirements for the volume warrants. Firstly, vehicle volumes must exceed
500 vehicles per hour. The intersection in question has a volume of only 100 vehicles per
hour. The second part is that combined, vehicle/pedestrian crossing a 200 per hour for
each of the highest eight hours. Last weeks study indicated that we are less than 50% of
the 200 per hour. Therefore, volume warrants are not met for a four-way stop condition.
The collision warrant dictates that four collisions per year for a three year period must be
observed or visibility problems that restrict a safe approach must be present. This is
defined as visibility problems that restrict a safe speed approach of less than 15 km per
hour. The collision warrants are not met.
The a.p.p. detachment commander has knowledge of the concerns relating to speeds
within the community.
Signs that relate to "Caution - Children Playing" are not standard signs. A standard sign
similar to their request is a "Playground Ahead Sign". This sign provides advance warning
of a locally designated playground which is located adjacent to a downstream section of
the road. The presence of children on or near the road travelling to and from the
playground may present an unexpected hazard unless vehicles are warned in advance by
the Playground Ahead Sign. At this time staff are reviewing all locations on Elgin County
roads that meet this requirement. Once this review has been complete staff will report to
County Council.
The installation of solid yellow, no passing zones, throughout the community of Avon has
been completed.
The final request was to move the 50 kilometer per hour speed zones to the Avon limits.
The County of Elgin in a review three years ago extended the speed limit on Avon Drive
east and west of Putnam Road and on Putnam Road in Avon. Therefore, this request is
completed in Elgin County. However the Putnam Road north speed limit could be extended
to meet this request. The County of Middlesex has also received the correspondence
received by the County of Elgin, therefore they will be taking this information into.
consideration.
CONCLUSION:
Staff have reviewed the correspondence received to date and reviewed the site. The
warrants have not been met for the installation of the flashing beacon, installing the
rumble strips or installing the four-way stop sign. Staff have installed no passing zones
within the community and installed 50 km per hour speed zones within our jurisdiction.
The Ontario Provincial Police have been informed of the speeding within the community.
And lastly staff is reviewing the installation of playground ahead signs on Elgin County
roads.
RECOMMENDATION:
That this report be forwarded to the community association in Avon and Paul and Lisa
Musclow; and also,
That this report be forwarded to the Ontario Provincial Police; and also,
That staff review the practice of installing playground ahead signs on Elgin County roads
and report back to County Council; and also,
That the obstructions be removed as practicable as possible to improve the sight distance
at the northeast and southwest quadrants.
RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED
(f;J~~ tMA
'ISSION
CLAYTON WATTERS
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
5935 Putnam Road,
RR#1,
Springfield, Ontario,
NOL 2JO
(519) 269-3046
3rd October, 2005
Mr. C. Watters,
Director, Engineering Services,
County of Elgin,
450 Sunset Drive,
St. Thomas, Ontario,
N5R 5V1
Dear Mr. Watters,
Following on from our meeting on Thursday 29th September, and thank you for your
attendance, please find attached a copy of Avon's most recent traffic survey, September 12th_
16th, 2005. (I am not sure if Lisa Musclow included this in her recent communication to you).
Your assistant, Meredith Goodwin, called nJY home on Friday 30th September, asking for a
complete list of all participants in our meeting. Members of our community would like
information about how the names of attendees at this meeting will be used? Can you please
phone me before I send this information. Thank you.
Pleas.e be advised that our Village has sent both a registered letter, and hand delivered a
copy to Malahide Township office in Aylmer, asking that Malahide Township defer their
discussion on the traffic needs of Avon, planned for the meeting on Thursday 6th October, 2005 to
a later date.
Since the intersection in question involves a County road falling under the joint jurisdiction
of two Counties (i.e. Elgin and Middlesex), representatives of our Village will be contacting the
appropriate County Clerks' Offices to arrange for deputations to both the Elgin and Middlesex
Councils at upcoming meetings.
Yours sincerely,
CyY)~p~
Margaret Parkes
c.c. Mr. Wilson and Malahide Township Council Members
RECEIVED OCT 0 4 2005
15551 Putnam Road, RR#1 Springfield, AVON, Ontario NOL 2JO (519) 269-3969
Paul & Usa Musclow
AlTENTlON:
Clayton Watters & Council
Elgin County (Malahide Township)
The following is further information as to our telephone discussion.
Other community members have included their findings and work regarding this
ongoing problem, and have asked it to be included with my letter to you.
We want to be Quaranteed that council members will read this letter before a vote takes place.
We want them to fully understand and support our reasons.
Sincerely, Paul and Lisa Musclow
This same package has been sent Registered Mail to the following:
Clayton Waters, John Wilson & Council from Elgin County (Malahide Township)
Chris Traini and Council Members from Middlesex County
RECEIVED SEP 2 72DD5
15551 Putnam Road, RR#1 Springfield, AVON, Ontario NOL 2JO (519) 269-3969
Paul & Usa Musclow
Dear: Clayton Waters, John Wilson & Council from Elgin County (Malahide Township)
Chris Traini and Council Members from Middlesex County
We are very pleased here in Avon, with the new road construction and improvements. The new curbs
and sidewalks look great, plus they allow easier and safer access throughout our community. We
appreciate the time and money spent to improve our neighbourhood.
Our concern is the high rate of traffic speed and the busy intersection at Avon Drive and Putnam
Road. Children and adults in our community want to use the new sidewalks to go the Community
Centre, Library, Ball Diamond, Cemetery, and to visit friends and neighbours. The sidewalk on the
southeast side of Avon Drive is divided at Putnam Road and then continues on the northwest side of
Avon Drive. Another sidewalk goes north and south along the northeast side of Putnam Road toward
the Community Centre. This means children have to cross once over Avon Drive and then again over
the very busy and dangerous Putnam Road to continue. We would like your help to provide a safer
crossing at this intersection.
The community has some suaaestions that they have been trvina to aet in place for years.
-' 1.) Flashing red and amber light at the intersection of Avon Drive and Putnam Road.
2.) Rumple strip pavement to slow traffic and warn of intersection and stop signs.
3.) A four-way stop to allow children to cross and lessen the speeds of intersection accidents.
4.) O.P.P. help in reducing high rate of speeds, especially with commercial vehicles.
5.) Signs in good repair stating "Caution-Children Playing"
~ 6.) Solid yellow lines to stop traffic passing within the village.
..) 7.) Maximum 50kms signs placed further out of village because more houses have been added.
Reasons we believe this is necessary;
1. Coming from the North, going South on Putnam Road: The road bends quickly around the
Old General Store and you can't see past the curve.
2. Going North on Putnam Road, turning West at Avon Drive: Not a clear view of oncoming
Southbound traffic because of the curve and the hill in the road.
3. Coming from the West on Avon Drive to Putnam Road Intersection: Can't see past the Old
General Store. Trucks pull way out into the intersection to see around store.
4. Coming from the East on Avon Drive to Putnam Road intersection: The sun setting in the
West, blinds drivers so they can't see the stop sign or the intersection clearly.
5. Very hiah and danaerous speeds of traffic going both North and South on Putnam Road.
6. Pedestrians want to cross over Putnam Road to access Community and Neighbourhood.
7. The roads were originally designed way too close the Old General Store, and since this is my
place of residence, I fear for the safety of mv familv, home. animals and property. This fear
has been made worse by the terrible traffic accident that occurred Tues. Sept. 20, 2005.
8. As a Foster Family Home, I need to ensure a safe home and environment for mv Foster
Children and all the 37 children in our community of Avon.
We would like all of your help to get these measures in place. Thanks again for all your co-operation.
Sincerely, Paul and Lisa Musclow p~ 4 ~ ~.1.j
To:
Councils of: Malahide Township
Elgin County
Thames Centre Township
Middlesex County
From:
Margaret Parkes, Tammy Proctor and Peggy David
representing the residents of Avon Village
Date:
October 20, 2005
Subject:
Traffic Speed Control Measures for Avon Village
Purpose:
To report to the Township and County Councils listed above on the results of two traffic
surveys conducted in June and September, 2005 in Avon Village, and to request
Councils' implementation of traffic speed control measures in a timely fashion.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
1. Four-way stop signs be erected at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive,
combined with
2. Flashing red lights installed at the above iritersection, and
3. A total of four standard lime green signs, each sized two feet by two feet, with
"Caution: Children" be installed, one at each of the four entrances to Avon Village, and
4. A solid double yellow line be painted within the 50 km zone through Avon Village, to
deter overtaking, and
5. The current "Warning 50 km Ahead" signs be moved 0.3 km further out of Avon
Village from where they are presently located, and
6. The current "50 km Start" signs be relocated to the posts currently used for the "50 km
Ahead" signs, and
7. All "80 km Start" signs be moved to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs, and
8. "Maximum 50 km"~igns be installed intermittently throughout Avon Village, and
9. Both Elgin County Council and Middlesex County Council place appropriate public
notices of the above changes taking effect, in a timely manner.
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10. Request both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 kIn
during the two traffic speed surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
11. All the above be implemented and in place within two months, i.e. by December 31,
2005.
12. The appropriate Councils' Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
Background:
Avon Village's main intersection (putnam Road and Avon Drive cross over two County
boundaries - Elgin County and Middlesex County. Because of this, this report is being
sent to both County Councils and their respective Townships of Malahide and Thames
Centre.
From June 20 - 24,2005 and September 12 - 16, 2005 two traffic surveys were
conducted in Avon Village, using the O.P.P. Port Stanley Community Policing
equipment. The results, attached as Appendix A (June/05) on page 6 and Appendix B
(September/05) on page 11, were also sent to Ryan Cox, Commander, Elgin Detachment,
Ontario Provincial Police, and to John Stevens, Commander, Middlesex County
Provincial Police.
Appendix C on page 16 summarizes both surveys, and shows that a large number of
vehicles exceed the posted 50 kIn limit - most vehicles speed up to over 30 kIn over the
posted limit, right through Avon.
On September 14 and 15 the number of vehicles travelling at the posted 50 kIn speed
limit were also noted (pages 13 and 14), to provide a true percent of vehicles speeding.
The results show that 81.75% and 76% of vehicles respectively speed through the heart
of the Village.
The September traffic survey was conducted when the Putnam Road and Avon Drive
intersection was under construction. Despite two sets of warning flags and vehicles being
stopped when the road was being repaved on September 14 and 15, 831 vehicles were
speeding during these two days. As well, on September 16 the heavy rain throughout
most of the day did not deter vehicles from speeding, with 407 exceeding the speed limit.
Also attached as Appendix D are signed petitions from residents of Elgin County, and the
Appendix E signed petitions from residents of Middlesex County. There are 53 homes
and businesses in Avon. Of these, 50 signed petitions in favour of a series of traffic speed
and safety measures being put into place. These signatures represent over 94% ofthe
residents in favour. Two petitions were not returned; one petitioner indicated a possible
conflict of interest.
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Comments:
Some 10 - 12 years ago, new houses were constructed at the north and south ends of
Avon Village. For over a decade the speed limit signs indicating 50 km have not been
moved further outside the Village to reflect this expansion. As a consequence, vehicles
do not even begin to slow down to the designated speed before they are in the Village.
The Village's growth has meant more children, including 18 pre-kindergarten, 11
children in grades one to eight (including an eight year-old with disabilities), and nine
high school aged youth.
There are standard official signs in the Village warning drivers that Putnam Road is used
by horses. There are no standard signs warning drivers about children, just a hand-written
dilapidated sign (photo attached as Appendix F).
Avon's Community Centre, located in the centre ofthe Village, houses the local library
and is where seniors gather to play cards. Behind it is a play area for younger children,
and approval by Thames Centre Council has just been granted to expand the recreational
area with a basketball court that can be flooded in the winter for a skating rink. Avon
residents of all ages regularly use the Community Centre, in front of which traffic
continues to speed.
At the Malahide Township end of the Village, an 18-hole golf course currently is under
construction. This will increase the number of vehicles using Putnam Road.
The intersection of Putnam Road (County Road 30) and Avon Drive (County Road 37)
has no intersection warning signs. There is a sight line problem at the intersection where
a property juts out. Southbound drivers can not see oncoming traffic clearly, and making
left hand turns is hazardous. Compounding the problem are vehicles overtaking slower
moving vehicles on Putnam Road. Drivers travelling eastbound on Avon Drive have to
inch out into the path of southbound vehicles on Putnam Road to see if the northbound
lane is clear.
Appendix C on page 16 is a summary of the two traffic surveys using Community
Policing equipment from Port Stanley O.P.P. From June 20 - 24,2005,2,033 vehicles
exceeded the posted 50 km limit, and from September 12 - 16, 2005, 1,939 vehicles were
speeding, some at over 100 km through the Village.
The Appendix B September 14 and 15 charts on pages 13 and 14 also show the number
of vehicles that were within the posted 50 km speed limit, to calculate the percent of
speeding vehicles. This was 81.75 % and 76% respectively, i.e. four out of five vehiCles
and three out of four vehicles were speeding through Avon. As a result, the O.P.P. has
increased their presence in the Village.
On June 22, 23 and 24, and on September 12 through 16, residents staffing the radar
equipment noted which commercial vehicles exceeded the posted speed limit. Some of
these were companies whose vehicles failed to comply with the posted speed limit
multiple times. While this information is not included as part of this report, the names of
3
commercial companies, along with the speeds recorded, were reported to both the Elgin
and Middlesex O.P.P.
In order to control and deter speeding traffic, Avon residents ask both the Elgin and
Middlesex Councils to adopt these measures:
· Four-way stop signs be erected at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive,
combined with
· Flashing red lights installed at the above intersection, and
· A total of four standard lime green signs, each sized two feet by two feet, with
"Caution: Children" be installed, one at each of the four entrances to Avon Village,
and
· A solid double yellow line be painted within the 50 km zone through Avon Village, to
deter overtaking, and
· The current "Warning 50 km Ahead" signs be moved 0.3 km further out of Avon
Village from where they are presently located, and
· The current "50 km Start" signs be relocated to the posts currently used for the "50
km Ahead" signs, and
· All "80 km Start" signs be moved to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs, and
· "Maximum 50 km" signs be installed intermittently throughout Avon Village, and
· Both Elgin County Council and Middlesex County Council place appropriate public
notices of the above changes taking effect, in a timely manner.
· Both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils inform all the owners/operators of
vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic speed surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
· All the above be implemented and in place within two months, i.e. by December 31,
2005.
Conclusions:
Ninety-four percent of Avon residents are in favour of implementing all the series of
traffic control measures noted above in a timely manner. Adopting all the
recommendations will show the O.P.P. that they are not alone in their efforts to help
ensure that the residents of Avon are safer, and that traffic accidents and fatalities are
reduced.
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Contacts:
Margaret Parkes
5935 Putnam Road (Middlesex County)
RR # 1 Springfield ON
NOL 2JO
519-269-3046
Tammy Proctor
15464 Putnam Road (Elgin County)
RR # 1, Springfield, ON
NOL 2JO
519-269-3451
Peggy David
4225 Avon Drive (Elgin County)
RR #1, Springfield, ON
519-269-3954
cc. Commander Ryan Cox, Elgin County Detachment O.P.P.
Commander John Stevens, Middlesex County Detachment O.P.P.
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APPENDIX A
Avon Village Traffic Speed Survey --
Percentage Speeding Vehicles Southbound
~onday,June20,2005
Speed Type of Vehicle Totals Percentage
51 - 60 Private 65 72.5%
Commercial 25 27.5%
Combined total 90
61 - 70 Private 139 81.75%
Commercial 31 18.25%
Combined total 170
71 - 80 Private 111 78.75%
Commercial 30 21.25%
Combined total 141
81 - 90 Private 57 80.25%
Commercial 14 19.75%
Combined total 71
91 - 100 Private 18 94.75%
Commercial 1 5.25%
Combined total 19
100+ Private 5 83.25%
Commercial 1 16.75%
Combined total 6
TOTALS 497
Summary:
Private vehicles speeding: 395
Commercial vehicles speeding: 102
Combined vehicles speeding: 497
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APPENDIX A
Avon Village Traffic Speed Survey-
Percentage Speeding Vehicles Northbound
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Speed Type of Vehicle Totals Percenta~e
51-60 Private 107 74.%
Commercial 37 26%
Combined total 144
61 - 70 Private 93 84.5%
Commercial 17 15.5%
Combined total 110
71 - 80 Private 36 88%
Commercial 5 12%
Combined total 41
81 - 90 Private 7 100%
Commercial 0
Combined total 7
91 - 100 Private 1 100%
Commercial 0
Combined total 1
100+ Private 0 0
Commercial 0 0
Combined total 0
TOTALS 303
Summary:
Private vehicles speeding: 244
Commercial vehicles speeding: 59
Combined vehicles speeding: 303
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APPENDIX A
Avon Village Traffic Speed Survey -
Percentage Speeding Vehicles Southbound
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Speed Type of Vehicle Totals Percenta2e
51 - 60 Private 121 83%
Commercial 24 17%
Combined total 145
61 - 70 Private 128 83%
Commercial 27 17%
Combined total 155
71 - 80 Private 89 77%
Commercial 26 23%
Combined total 115
81 - 90 Private 33 77%
Commercial 10 23%
Combined total 43
91 - 100 Private 19 86%
Commercial 3 14%
Combined total 22
100+ Private 3 60% .
Commercial 2 40%
Combined total 5
TOTALS 485
Summary:
Private vehicles speeding: 393
Commercial vehicles speeding: 92
Combined vehicles speeding: 485
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APPENDIX A
Avon Village Traffic Speed Survey-
Percentage Speeding Vehicles Southbound
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Speed Type of Vehicle Totals Percenta2e
51 - 60 Private 180 82%
Commercial 40 18%
Combined total 220
61 - 70 Private 131 83%
Commercial 27 17%
Combined total 158
71 - 80 Private 76 82%
Commercial 17 18%
Combined total 93
81 - 90 Private 19 73%
Commercial 7 27%
Combined total 26
91 - 100 Private 9 75%
Commercial 3 25%
Combined total 12
100+ Private 1 100%
Commercial 0
Combined total 1
TOTALS 510
Summary:
Private vehicles speeding: 416
Commercial vehicles speeding: 94
Combined vehicles speeding: 510
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APPENDIX A
Avon Village Traffic Speed Survey-
Percentage Speeding Vehicles Northbound**
Friday, June 24, 2005
Speed Type of Vehicle Totals Percentae:e
51 - 60 Private 68 70%
Commercial 29 30%
Combined total 97
61 - 70 Private 49 64%
Commercial 28 36%
Combined total 77
71 - 80 Private 28 68%
Commercial 13 32%
Combined total 41
81 - 90 Private 8 42%
Commercial 11 58%
Combined total 19
91 - 100 Private 2 67%
Commercial 1 33%
Combined total 3
100+ Private 1 100%
Commercial 0
Combined total 1
TOTALS 238
Summary:
Private vehicles speeding: 156
Commercial vehicles speeding: 82
Combined vehicles speeding: 238
** Range for radar not set up correctly, but traffic speeds noted throughout the day
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APPENDIX B
Avon Village Traffic Speed Survey -
Percentage Speeding Vehicles Southbound
Monday, September 12,2005
Speed Type of Vehicle Totals Percenta~e
51 - 60 Private 81 73%
Commercial 30 27%
Combined total III
61 - 70 Private 122 79%
Commercial 33 21%
Combined total 155
71 - 80 Private 53 67%
Commercial 26 33%
Combined total 79
81 - 90 Private 22 73%
Commercial 8 27%
Combined total 30
91 - 100 Private 7 78%
Commercial 2 22%
Combined total 9
100+ Private 1 50%
Commercial 1 50%
Combined total 2
TOTALS 386
Summary:
Private vehicles speeding: 286
Commercial vehicles speeding: 100
Combined vehicles speeding: 386
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APPENDIX B
Avon Village Traffic Speed Survey-
Percentage Speeding VehicIes Northbound at Mill
Construction ongoing
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Speed Type of Vehicle Totals Percenta2e
51 - 60 Private 74 70%
Commercial 31 30%
Combined total 105
61 - 70 Private 100 77%
Commercial 30 23%
Combined total 130
71 - 80 Private 40 63.5%
Commercial 23 36.5%
Combined total 63
81 - 90 Private 10 77%
Commercial 3 23%
Combined total 13
91 - 100 Private 3 75%
Commercial 1 25%
Combined. total 4
100+ Private 0
Commercial 0
Combined total 0
TOTALS 315
Summary:
Private vehicles speeding: 227
Commercial vehicles speeding: 88
Combined vehicles speeding: 315
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APPENDIX B
Avon Village Traffic Speed Survey -
Percentage Speeding Vehicles Southbound
Two sets of warning flags and vehicles stopped for repaving at
intersection
Heavy rain in afternoon
Wednesday September 14, 2005
Speed Type of Vehicle Totals Percent Speedin~
0-50 Vehicles within limit 102
51- 60 Private 141 25.25%
Commercial 34 6.0%
Combined total 175 31.25%
61 -.70 Private 142 25.5%
Commercial 38 6.75%
Combined total 180 32.25%
71 - 80 Private 63 11.25%
Commercial 12 2.25%
Combined total 75 13.5%
81 - 90 Private 19 3.5%
Commercial 2
Combined total 21 0.25% 3.75%
91 - 100 Private 4 0.75%
Commercial 1
Combined total 5 0.25% 1.0%
100+ Private 0 0
Commercial 0 0
Combined total 0 0
TOTALS 558
Summary:
Vehicles within limit:
Private vehicles speeding:
Commercial vehicles speeding:
102 18.25%
369 66.0%
87 15.75%
Combined vehicles speeding:
456 81.75%
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APPENDIX B
Avon Village Traffic Speed Survey -
Percentage Speeding Vehicles Northbound
Repaving completed at 11:00 a.m.
Thursday September 15, 2005
Speed Type of Vehicle Totals Percent Speedin~
0-50 Vehicles within limit 119
51 - 60 Private 116 23.25%
Commercial 53 10.75%
Combined total 169 34.0%
61 - 70 Private 116 23.5%
Commercial 17 3.5%
Combined total 133 27.0%
71 - 80 Private 44 9.0%
Commercial 4 1.0%
Combined total 48 10.0%
81 - 90 Private 22 4.5%
Commercial 1
Combined total 23 4.5%
91 - 100 Private 2 0.5%
Commercial 0
Combined total 2 0.5%
100+ Private 0 0
Commercial 0 0
Combined total 0 0
TOTALS 494
Summary:
Vehicles within limit:
Private vehicles speeding:
Commercial vehicles speeding:
119 24.0%
300 60.75%
75 15.25%
Combined vehicles speeding:
375 76%
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APPENDIX B
Avon Village Traffic Speed Survey -
Percentage Speeding Vehicles Northbound at Mill
Heavy rain most of the day
Friday, September 16, 2005
Sveed Type of Vehicle Totals Percenta~e
51 - 60 Private 143 88.25%
Commercial 19 11.75%
Combined total 162
61 - 70 Private 110 75%
Commercial 37 25%
Combined total 147
71 - 80 Private 44 59%
Commercial 31 41%
Combined total 75
81 - 90 Private 12 63%
Commercial 7 37%
Combined total 19
91 - 100 Private 3 75%
Commercial 1 25%
Combined total 4
100+ Private
Commercial
Combined total 0
TOTALS I 407
Summary:
Private vehicles speeding: 312
Commercial vehicles speeding: 95
Combined vehicles speeding: 407
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APPENDIX C
AVON TRAFFIC SPEED SUMMARY
June 2005 and September 2005
Date & 51 - 60 61 - 70 71 - 80 81 - 90 91 - 100 100+
Direction
June 20: 90 170 141 71 19 6
Southbound
June 21: 144 110 41 7 1 0
Northbound
June 22: 145 155 115 43 22 5
Southbound
June 23: 220 158 93 26 12 1
Southbound
June 24: 97 77 41 49 3 1
Northbound
TOTAL 696 670 431 166 57 13
TOTAL
VEmCLES 2,033
SPEEDING
Sept. 12: III 155 79 30 9 2
Southbound
Sept. 13: 105 130 63 13 4 0
Northbound
Sept. 14: 175 180 75 21 5 0
Southbound
Sept. 15: 169 133 48 23 2 0
Northbound
Sept. 16: 162 147 75 19 4 0
Northbound
TOTAL 722 745 340 106 24 2
TOTAL
VEmCLES 1.939
SPEEDING
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APPENDIX D
PETITION - ELGIN COUNTY AVON RESIDENTS
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REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
~ YES.. ..I/we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
. oy Village. ~/J J
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Name (please print) and Signature 0 Middlesex County
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Phone Number Date 1./l}O I
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Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights a! the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
rn/ YES....IIwe support the above recommendatiOns to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
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Comments:
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
o YES. ...IIwe support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
-A 1I 0 VI Fe e6 oM ; ~ \ Check one: l~i~Igin County
Name (please print) and Signature
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Address
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Phone Number
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Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
1 O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
Q(J YES....I1we support the above rec mendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
f'C-K Cz;.Ai: S I~ ,..JS
Check one: ~ Elgin County
o Middlesex County
Name (please print) and Signature
425'7 AVON D,e.\VL
'I- Address
5"lq .2toCJ- 97tu I
Phone Number
Oc.r b /os
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Date
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
ofthe results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
C!.:;)Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection. - tMC- c:. tt,.{.7 !<110LU fhe /"oa.d fJ..o!.l
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3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized tWo feet x two feet, "Caution: .
Children", one at e~ch of the four entrances~o the Village. ftil7d"i!r:. /,Qho drive fiv':;dj 4 lIotV u{
C)o J(tm Ihr v-:>rl\ h6t- .p~y o..+,en{."(1 +0 <S~51"l.
4. l>aint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.- Ti-€.i do f)O+ 6bse;.(.e fYl:s +0 the 'So(...t...-\-h o...tv-ea&j
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located. V
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs. ,/'
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs. ~
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village. ~.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
~
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
[!a/ YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
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Name (please print) and Signature
Check one: EJElgin County
o Middlesex County
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REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
o YES....IIwe support the ab~e recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
f\t\ t D ou~ Village. ~~ ;:r~ .
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o Middlesex County
Name (please print) and Signature
lf~.Q5 Avon Rd.
'" Address
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Phone Number Date I . ~ ~ ~
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REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed suivey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your r~commendations to make our Village safer:
1. EreCt four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
.'y"."
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
fiJ YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
. our Village. /} /,t / >
lIele(\ fi/e~n ~~ ~ Check one: 0 Elgin County
'l-
Name (please print) and Signature
15' '1St) 16411Af1!/ ;;4,
Address
o Middlesex County
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Phone Number
Sfh~~
Ocl/tJ /tJS
,
Date
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Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
1 O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
~ YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village. ~.L 11 ~ 1
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Name (please print) and Signature 0 Middlesex County
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Phone Number
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Date
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
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7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to con:espond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
~ YES....IIwe support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
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Name (please print) and Signature
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REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
1 O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during.the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
~ YES....I1we support t e fbove recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
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Signature
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Phone Number
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 kIn zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 kIn Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 kIn
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 kIn Start" signs to correspond with the "50 kIn Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 kIn" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 kIn
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
~ YES....IIwe support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
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Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
ofthe results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total offour lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
1 O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
if"" YES. ...IIwe support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
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Phone Number
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Date
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
~
YES.. ..I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
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Check one: t8J Elgin County
o Middlesex County
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Name (please print) and Signature
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Phone Number Date
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REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
ofthe results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
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7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
[id'" YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
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Name (please print) and Signature
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Phone Number Date I
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
1 O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
ri YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
~_ W_Cbeck one:tiElgin County
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Name (please print) and Signature 0 Middlesex County
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Phone Number Date I
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
ofthe results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
Hrect few 'N.ay stop signs at the iaterscctiull of Put mUll Road and AVOll Dlivc.
~ Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 kIn zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 kIn further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 kIn Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 kIn
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 kIn Start" signs to correspond with the "50 kIn Start" signs.
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8. Install "Maximun 50 kIn" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 kIn
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
d
~e recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
Check one: ~lgin County
o Middlesex County
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Phone Number
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o~t 0.oS
Date
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:.
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
[0" YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
rrro:; ~-i-- ~~ Check one:~lgin County
Name (please print) and Signature
o Middlesex County
R R' SPRI).J( ~ lei /)
.. Address
J. t'l- :J 3/1.-
Phone Number
OJ, S/1J5
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Date
Comments: t F tf() 1 SPt 60 B ul1 P 5 , FouR. tv',A Y S' 10 I~ s-.
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
ofthe results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
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7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
1 O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
Name (please print) and Signature
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'I- Address
Check one: IXf Elgin County
o Middlesex County;
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Phone Number
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Date
Comments: . I <) ~ I,J ou ~ Vi L/A...(J.{t
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APPENDIX E
PETITION - MIDDLESEX COUNTY AVON RESIDENTS
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REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 kIn zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 kIn further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 kIn Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
1 O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
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YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
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Check one: D Elgin County
~iddlesex County
Name (please print) and Signature
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Address
Avov
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(}for" 97;)(
Phone Number
oj- (;;/0 5' ~
Date {
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 krn zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 krn further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 krn Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 krn
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 krn Start" signs to correspond with the "50 krn Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 krn" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
1 O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 krn
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
b4... YES....IIwe support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
. our Village. 0
.::JQI-. Y\ 62 0 f' n ci :to r [, l 9 Check ooe:D Elgin County
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Name (please print) and Signature' IiZI Middlesex County
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<\. Address
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Phone Number
o('~. \01 O~
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Date
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
1 O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
rr YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village. .
Julia 0~J Duw
Name (please print) and signaT
~ Check one: 0 Elgin County
~ddlesex County
.,
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Phone Number
() c+ ~ t..f / Q'S
Date I
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
1 O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
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our Village.
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Name (please print) an Signature
51%% P~.fJuun fd.
Address
Check one: D Elgin County
~Middlesex County
YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
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Phone Number
Ocf 4/05
I
Date
Comments: TuYl Ie ~~ u.. ~
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
_ ~ ' Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
"7f' ti. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four ent!ances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
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7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
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9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
~ YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
R our Village.
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REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
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I O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed . limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
o YES....I1we support ~~bove r o~mendations to reduce traffic speed in
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REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
(] Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
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7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
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8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
)y YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
. our Village.
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Name (please print) and Signature 0 lY Middlesex County
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
Xl. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
'/...2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
. 1/install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
L/Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
tEaint a solid double yellow line within the 50 kIn zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
~Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located.
. 6 40cate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
~~~:, signs.
~ all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
Al "Maximllil 50 kIn" signs intermittently thronghont the Village.
~ct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
~irect both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
duri, the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
rg/ YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
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~iddlesex County
Name (please print) and Signature
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REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
d YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
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Phone Number
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Date
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
1 O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
~ YES....I/we support the above r. mmendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
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~iddlesex County
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Name (please print) and Signatur/;/
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Address
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Phone Number
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFI'C SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
ofthe result~, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
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8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
1 O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
t2J YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
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0(1 Middlesex County
Name (please print) and Signature
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Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the SO km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "SO km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "SO km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "SO km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
1 O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
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I.!:J YES....IIwe support the above recommendations to reduce tra IC speed In
our Village.
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REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the ",-,9 traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
~....IIwe support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village. @ " .
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Date
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Address
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this sununer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
1 O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
duri,..the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
1St' YES....IIwe support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
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Name (please print) and Signature [SVMiddlesex County
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REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
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8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
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10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
~ YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
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Name (please print) and Signature Itf Middlesex County
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Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa lvIusclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
oa. YES....I1we support the a~e recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
. our Village. \/ "
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Phone Number
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Date {
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
ofthe results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
~e are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
j \"!';prect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
I @ Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
j 3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
JCY. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
\15. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
dwjng the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
g YE... e support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
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REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
[f)/ YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
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REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam. Road a..'1d liLvon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 kIn zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 kIn further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 kIn Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 kIn
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 kIn Start" signs to correspond with the "50 kIn Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 kIn" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 kIn
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
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YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
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Phone Number
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Date \
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
if YES....IIwe support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
. our VilIalte. i. MAa-. (().fi""
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Phone Number
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Date
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
~e are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
\~rect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
A 2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
duri"" the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
C(" YES....IIwe support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
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Phone Number
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Date I
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
L Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 kIn zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 kIn further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 kIn Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 kIn
Ahead" signs.
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7. Move all "80 kIn Start" signs to correspond with the "50 kIn Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 kIn" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
1 O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 kIn
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
~ YES....IIwe support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
f\ our Village.
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.. Address
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Phone Number
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Date f
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
YES....IIwe support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
_ D our Village. -
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10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
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Phone Number
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Comments:
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REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
J 1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
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r ( 3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
'i.ft-S Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
r 4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
If J. 5 overtaking.
,/ 5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
h- ) they are presently located.
" 6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
I rJ1 Ahead" signs.
)} 7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
~ 8. Install "Maximun 50 kIn" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
t 11.. 9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
7 i'? above changes taking effect.
~ 10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
<2..~ of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
duri'cthe two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
t1" YES....I/we support the above recommendation!....to reduce traffic speed in
our Village. ~ .
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Name (please print) and Signature l3iAiddlesex County
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~ Address
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Phone Number Date
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
duri~ the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
u;t" YES....IIwe support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
~ ~~ 4P<("t '. J-J~ A~I Check one: 0 Elgin County
Name (please print) and Signature
[!f'Middlesex County
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Phone Number
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Date
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Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
~l flashing red lights at the ahove intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs. .
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
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8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
~rect both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
c;:1irect both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
~ YES....IIwe support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
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Check one: D Elgin County
~ Middlesex County
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Address
(5 fCt),Eb 1- :3:2- g f
Phone Number
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 kIn zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 kIn further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 kIn Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 kIn
Ahead" signs.
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7. Move all "80 kIn Start" signs to correspond with the "50 kIn Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 kIn" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
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10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 kIn
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
III YES....IIwe support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
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Name (please print) and Signature 0 Middlesex County
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Phone Number Date
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
I O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
~YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village., /) ~
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Phone Number
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
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7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
1 O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform. all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
g YES....I/we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
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d'Middlesex County
Name (please print) and Signature
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'" Address
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Phone Number
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Date (
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
ofthe results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 kIn zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 kIn further out of the Village from where
they are presently located. .
6. Relocate the current "50 kIn Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 kIn
Ahead" signs.
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7. Move all "80 kIn Start" signs to correspond with the "50 kIn Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 kIn" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
1 O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 kIn
during ~o traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
~ YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village. e~1Ae.L L
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Name (please print) and Signature' ' ,'~, ~x Conoly
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Phone Number
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REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 kIn zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 kIn further out of the Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 kIn Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 kIn
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 kIn Start" signs to correspond with the "50 kIn Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 kIn" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
1 O. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
~ YES....I1we support the above recommendations to reduce traffic speed in
our Village.
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Name (please print) and Signature
Check one: D Elgin County
IiJ'Middlesex County
~1';<1 Pu.f/lOrn f?d.
~ Address
:Jf, q - d~99
Phone Number
Cx:}Ot) /6.s-
Date
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
REDUCING TRAFFIC SPEED IN AVON
Twice this summer Avon carried out a traffic speed survey. Every household was notified
of the results, and there was a Village meeting on September 29.
Now it's time to make your views known to both Elgin County and Middlesex County,
by signing this petition.
Here are your recommendations to make our Village safer:
1. Erect four-way stop signs at the intersection of Putnam Road and Avon Drive.
2. Install flashing red lights at the above intersection.
3. Install a total of four lime green signs, each sized two feet x two feet, "Caution:
Children", one at each of the four entrances to the Village.
4. Paint a solid double yellow line within the 50 km zone through the Village, to deter
overtaking.
5. Move all four "Warning 50 Ahead" signs 0.3 km further out ofthe Village from where
they are presently located.
6. Relocate the current "50 km Start" signs to the posts currently used for "50 km
Ahead" signs.
7. Move all "80 km Start" signs to correspond with the "50 km Start" signs.
8. Install "Maximun 50 km" signs intermittently throughout the Village.
9. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to place appropriate notices of the
above changes taking effect.
10. Direct both Elgin and Middlesex County Councils to inform all the owners/operators
of vehicles noted to have been travelling in excess of the posted speed limit of 50 km
during the two traffic surveys, that their vehicles were speeding.
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Phone Number
fYs . ~\Cb .
Date
Comments:
Please complete and return to: Margaret Parkes or Lisa Musclow, thanks
APPENDIX F
AVON VILLAGE PHOTOGRAPHS - MIDDLESEX COUNTY
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APPENDIX G
AVON VILLAGE PHOTOGRAPH - ELGIN COUNTY
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Clayton Watters, Director, Engineering Services
Sonia Beavers, Purchasing Co-Ordinator
DATE: September 22, 2005
SUBJECT: Underground Fuel Lines - Whites Station
INTRODUCTION
Central Elgin has brought to our attention that the underground fuel pump lines at the
Whites Station Garage need to be replaced. Since the fuel was leaking into the tank
there is no concern that the ground was polluted. The fuel pump lines have been
disconnected.
DISCUSSION:
For safety reasons the underground fuel lines at Whites Station need to be replaced.
County of Elgin staff has assessed the situation and recommends that the fuel lines be
replaced.
The purchasing policy states any purchase over $5,000.00 requires three written
quotations, which were received as follows:
Su lier
Middlesex Su I Maintenance Limited
Dowler-Karn Limited
Nicholson III
Bid Price includes taxes
$ 15,515.00
$ 15,916.25
$ 21,293.00
Middlesex Supply Maintenance Limited submitted the lowest quotation for the removal
of old fuel lines and the supply and installation of new double walled plastic fuel pipes
from the tanks to the existing Gasoline Pumps at a total price of $ 15,515.00 (inclusive
of taxes). The total price includes labour, equipment and material required to remove
old fuel lines and install new fuel lines at Whites Station Garage.
Central Elgin will provide all equipment, labour and materials for the excavating,
backfilling and restoration of the trench. The County will reimburse the Municipality of
Central Elgin for these activities. The value of the work completed by Central Elgin is
estimated to be less than $5,000.
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CONCLUSION:
Since the quote from Middlesex Supply and Maintenance Limited is favourable, the
recommendation would be to proceed as soon as possible to remove, dispose and
replace the underground fuel lines at Whites Station at the quoted price of
$ 15,515.00 (GST included).
Funds for this project will be allocated from the Whites Station Facilities Capital Budget.
The current lease arrangement with Central Elgin for White Station anticipates the
capital component for such items.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Middlesex Supply and Maintenance Limited be awarded the contract to remove,
dispose and replace underground fuel lines at Whites Station at their quoted price of
$ 15,515.00 (inclusive of taxes); and
That the Municipality of Central Elgin proVide all equipment, labour and materials for
the excavating, backfilling and restoration of the trench at the County's expense; and
also,
THAT the funds for this project be allocated from the Whites Stations Facilities Capital
Budget.
OIJuJ~ -M
Ma Donald
Chief Administrative Officer
Respectfully Submitted
Clayton Watters
Director, Engineering Services
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. onia Beavers
Purchasing Co-Ordinator
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
DATE: September 28, 2005
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FROM: Clayton Watters, Director of Engineering Services
SUBJECT: Magdala Road - Chevron Warning Signs
INTRODUCTION
The County of Elgin received a letter from a resident on Magdala Road, County Road 20,
requesting the removal of Chevron signs at the posted curve in front of his residence.
The County of Elgin responded to the resident outlining the logic for the installation of the
chevron signs.. Staff also forwarded information from the Ontario Traffic Manual that is
used for the instal.lation of chevron signs.
DISCUSSION:
County engineering staff reviewed the curves on Magdala Road and determined that the
curve warranted a reduced speed advisory of 50 km/h. Staff placed reduced speed
advisory tabs on all warranted curves on County roads with the exception of the two
curves on Sparta Line, which now have street lighting. Since Sparta Line was deemed to
be an urban area street lighting was an acceptable alternative to chevron signs. During the
2004 County Council road tour Magdala Road was reviewed for further review at County
Council.
The purpose of the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) is to maintain uniformity in the design,
application and operation of traffic control devices and systems across Ontario that are
consistent with the intent of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).
The OTM states that Chevron Alignment signs must be utilized if a location is rural in
nature, or, the location is urban in nature and non-illuminated.
Chevron warning signs are not required in urban, illuminated areas, since roadside
features such as buildings and streetlights offer drivers ample indication of changes in
horizontal road alignment.
There are at least three options. Option one would be to reconstruct the curve, which
would eliminate the need for the Chevron warning signs. The cost for the reconstruction is
estimated at $125,000. The County would also require- the purchase of land for the
reconstruction of the road. Option two would be removing of the chevron signs and accept
the liability. Finally, option three is status quo.
CONCLUSION:
The OTM suggests that Chevron warning signs are not required in illuminated, urban areas
as surrounding features offer drivers ample indication of changes in horizontal road
alignment.
It should be noted that existing advance curve warning signs are still required at this
location.
Upon review of other available options, staff believes the best option is status quo or leave
the present condition as prescribed by the OTM to remain consistent and to minimize the
County's exposure to liability.
. RECOMMENDATION
That the existing standard signage on Magdala Road, County Road 20, remain as is; and
also,
That a letter be forwarded to the to the residence on Magdala Road informing him of
County Council's decision.
Respectfully Submitted
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Clayton D. Watters
Director of Engineering Services
Approved for Submission
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Chief Administrative Officer
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Clayton Watters, Director of Engineering Services
DATE: September 21/ 2005
SUBJECT: Railway Crossing Decommissioning - CN
INTRODUCTION
In 2004 the Canadian National Railway decommissioned and removed fifteen railway
crossings in Elgin County of which seven reside on Elgin County roads. The County has
written the railway authority of our concern and displeasure with the methods used to
restore the roads at these removed crossings locations.
Attached is correspondence in regards to this matter.
DISCUSSION:
Since the removal of the level crossings in 2004/ on the County of Elgin roads staff has
informed Canadian National Railway several times of our dissatisfaction with the repairs to
the crossings. Also an on site meeting was held in May 2005. Recently, Canadian National
Railway responded with a proposal that repairs would be completed on three of the seven
crossings.
Since Canadian National Railway commits to the "highest standards in all aspects of its
activities" they should make repairs acceptable to the County of Elgin on all crossings
within our borders.
CONCLUSION:
Direct communication with Canadian National Railway has proven to have little effect on
resolving a matter that has lasted more than 12 months. While this issue does not have
significant costs staff feel that ratepayers of Elgin County should not expense any money
to make repairs to any infrastructure of a private corporation.
Therefore, staff is recommending that a meeting be requested with Canadian National
Railway, County Council and staff to discuss the decommissioned railway crossings in Elgin
County.
RECOMMENDATION:
That a meeting between Mr. Hunter Harrison of Canadian National Railway, Transport
Canada and members of Elgin County Council (the Warden and the Mayors and Deputy
Mayors of Central Elgin and Malahide) be requested to discuss the restoration of all railway
crossings within Elgin County.
CLAYTON WATTERS
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
MARK DONALD
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED
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Mr. Oayton Watters, B.A. Se., P.ling.
Director of Engineering Services
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5R 5Vl
Dear Mr. Watters
Re: Railway Crossing Removals in County of Elgin
In response to our meeting earlier this year we have reviewed the County Road crossings and are
prepared at this jime to undertake remedial work at County Roads 35, 54 and 74.
It was noted !hat joint failure had occurred at these locations. Though the asphalt was pl'operly saw cut
prior to replacement it appears the seal failed.
CNis prepared to grind three feet on road. approach side of joints, repll.ve the crossing area, and seal the
joints a.t County ROflds 35, ~ and 74. On County Road 54 there is .usa a hole in the road approaching the
track area, which will also need to be fixed. In carrying out any complete repaving the Contractor will use
5Dmm of HLS and 50 rom of HL4. Granular A will be provided if !he subgrade requires strengthening. To
carry out this work we will also need full road closure during portions of the work.
Alternatively CN is prepared to contribute the funds to the County it would expend in carrymg out the
above work. As the 'County has indicated that the approaches should all be reconstructed, which is !:he
responsibility of the County, then the CN funds caclel. be used so subsidize some of this work.
If the County opts for eN to repair the old track area, then we would request a meeting to finalize the
~etails for each crossing and organize the work for completion this year.
r apolOgize ror.the delay in responding since our initial meeting.in May but hopefully we can reconcile all
issues before yeElr-end.
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Manager En.."oineering Services
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Clayton Watters, Director of Engineering Services
DATE: September 27, 2005
SUBJECT: Culloden Road - Railway Section House at Corinth
INTRODUCTION
The County of Elgin has received a request from the Bayham Historical Society to place a
restored railway section house on land owned by the County of Elgin. The property is
located at the intersection of Culloden Road and Best Line.
The property is located between the two road allowances on the operating railway line.
This property is presently not used as a road right-of-way.
DISCUSSION:
The Bayham Historical Society has recently restored the railway section house. This house
has been brought back to its original state and painted its original colours. They would
now like to move the refurbished building to the southeast corner of Culloden Road and
Best Line. This is in the triangular shaped property between two municipal right-of-ways
and an operating railway.
The County of Elgin will utilize a portion of its land in future years when the railway line is
decommissioned. The curves will be improved in order that the safety of the travelling
public will be increased.
The County of Elgin does not require a portion of this triangular piece of property. Which
measures approximately 18 meters deep by approximately 53 meters long.
County of Elgin staff proposes four options to allow the railway section house to be located
on this triangular piece of property. Option one is to transfer this property to the
Municipality of Bayham. This would require that Bayham be in agreement with the
transfer. This transfer would cost approximately $3000 for the legal survey, transfer and
registry office. Included in the transfer would be the maintenance and capital costs of the
railway crossing on Best Line. The County of Elgin presently pays those operating and
capital costs. Option two would require an encroachment agreement with the Bayham
Historical Society. The encroachment agreement would require approximately $500 in
legal fees. The agreement stipulates a hold harmless clause, an insurance policy of $5
million and the agreement be registered at the registry office. Option three would permit
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the railway section house be placed on the property with no restrictions. This would place
the County of Elgin in a position susceptible to lawsuits due to the general public using the
property to gain access to the house. Finally option four is not to permit; the section
railway house on County of Elgin property.
CONCLUSION:
Since the Bayham Historical Society requested the use of this land, and is supported by
the Municipality on Bayham, option number one is the preferred solution.
The Municipality of Bayham would then be responsible for all, transfer costs and the
operating costs for the railway line crossing at Best Line.
RECOMMENDATION:
That if the Municipality of Bayham supports this transfer from the County of Elgin to
Bayham, then the County of Elgin will:
. declare a portion of the lands on the southeast corner of Culloden Road and Best Line
surplus,
. complete an appraisal on the property,
'. notify the public of this surplus property,
. transfer the jurisdiction of the railway crossing on Best Line (abutting the surplus
property) to the Municipality of Bayham.
That the Municipality of Bayham assume all costs to transfer the property from the County
of Elgin to the Municipality of Bayham;
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CLAYTON WATTERS
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
MAR ALD
CHIEF ADMINIS
OFFICER
RESPECT FULL Y SUBMITTED
Municipality of
Bayham
P.O. Box 160,9344 Plank Road,
Straffordville, Ontario NO] 1 YO
Tel: (519) 866-5521 . Fax: (519) 866-3884
email: bayham@bayham.on.ca
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Warden & Council
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, OnUuio
N5R 5VI
Dear Sirs / Madams
Re: Corinth Railwav Section House
Please be advised that at the regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bay ham held July 7,
2005, correspondence from Cheryl J. Peters; President, Bayham Historical Society was considered. The
Society was requesting support for placement of the Corinth railway section house on the County owned
property on the southeast comer in Corinth. As a result the following resolution was passed:
.'THATthe correspondence received June 27, 2005 from Cheryl J. Peters, President, Bayham
Historical Society be received;
Al\'D THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham supports the proposed plan by the Bayham
Historical Society to restore the old railway section house building in Corinth, and requests the
County of Elgin to grant permission for the building to be situated on County property in Corinth."
As you may be aware, a Bayham Culture Plan was reCently completed through the combined efforts of
our local volunteers. Support for their efforts through your per:t)1i.ssion to place this historically
significant building in Corinth would be greatly appreciated. Should you have any concerns, please feel
free to contact this office. .
Thank you for your anticipate,! support.
Yours truly
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Mrs. Lynda Millard
Clerk
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Madam Mayor and Council Members:
While participating in the First Annual Corinth Craft Sale in May, several of our Bayham
Historical Society members were made aware of an old railway section hOUs'em this area soon to
be tore down anddesfroyoo: The building is in Corinth and sits on properlY owneifoy Robert
Thompson beside his Change Air business. One of our members, Ray Maddox approached Mr.
Thompson about the Bayham Historical Society acquiring ownership of the said building. Mr.
Thompson was quite supportive and was kind enough to give us a letter donating the section
house to us. The only'stipulation being that it be removed bY' July 31st, 2005at-our own cost.
(Copy ofletter enclosed) A group of our Bayham Historical Members have gone over the
building and found it structurally sound, however a small porch added on in recent years is
falling apart and bas a well rotted floor, this has been removed.
Our Bayham Historical Society members have moved the section house to a members
property where it is being brought back to its origiIial state and painted its proper colour. All of
this work is to be done by volunteers.
When our project is finished we would like to set the restored section house on the South
East comer of Corinth. This triangular shaped property is owned by Elgin County and
maintained by the Municipality of Bay ham. (See copy of map enclosed)
Our goal is to set the quaint section house on a cement pad or on railroad ties, when in
place we would plant flower beds and perhaps add a park bench for the weary traveler.
We will encourage Corinth residents to help in any way they <::an to promote community
pride.
The Trillium train travels the railroad track beside this property and Corinth is one of its
stops. Our little section house would make this stop more interesting and many Bayham
Historical Society members have offered to be at this site when the train stops to promote
tourism in Bayham and offer historical tidbits about Jones Comer or Corinth as it is now known.
This is only one possibility and would follow the line of our' Bayham Culture Plan.
The Bayham Historical Society requests that the Municipality of Bayham approach Elgin
County Council on our behalf and ask permission for the use of this land for the railroad Section
house to'set on. .. .
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Peter Dutchak, Manager of Road Infrastructure
DATE: October 4, 2005
SUBJECT: 2005 AORS Provincial Safety Truck Roadeo
Introduction
Each year the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) holds a province wide
Safety Truck Roadeo. This year's event was hosted by the Essex County Municipal
Supervisors Association on September 14, 2005 at the fairgrounds in Comber.
Discussion
The Annual Safety Truck Roadeo, introduced in 1994, is a competition designed to
enhance the skills, knowledge and safe driving practices of equipment operators and
drivers within municipalities. The competition is open to all municipal employees on
permanent staff who are professional drivers and regularly operate three-tonne trucks or
over. Every qualified employee is urged to enter at the local level. The winner of each
local supervisors association represents their association at the provincial contest.
For an unprecedented, third year in a row, the winner of the AORS Provincial Safety Truck
Roadeo was Blair Schweitzer from the Municipality of West Elgin representing the Elgin
County Municipal Supervisors Association.
The past winners of the AORS Provincial Safety Truck Rodeo are as follows:
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Ted McCaw
Alvin Miller
Wallace Priddle
Ron McMichael
Shane Burson
Dale Clark
Russ Noels
Sand MacEwan
Ter Seiler
Blair Schweitzer
Blair Schweitzer
Blair Schweitzer
Township of Chandos
Townshi of Gratton
Town of Norfolk
Town of Bradford
Townshi of Norwich
Munici ali of Wellin ton North
Townshi of Norwich
Townshi of Howick
Town of North Perth
Munici ali of West EI in
Munici ali of West EI in
Munici ali of West EI in
Conclusion
Blair Schweitzer has once again won the AORS Provincial Safety Truck Roadeo for 2005.
Blair has held this title for an unprecedented third straight year. Blair is also the only
contestant to earn a perfect score (2004).
Blair has been employed at the Municipality of West Elgin for five years and has driven
trucks and operated heavy equipment for many years before that. His success at the local
and Provincial Safety Truck Roadeos has exposed the Municipality of West Elgin and the
County of Elgin to our envious colleagues across Ontario.
The Warden has invited Blair Schweitzer to the October 25, 2005 County Council session
to present a letter of appreciation for the success at the AORS Provincial Safety Truck
Roadeo.
Recommendation
That this report be received and filed.
RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED
APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION
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MANAGER OF ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE
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CLAYTON WATTERS
DIRECTOR OF ENG
MARK M D
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Peter Dutchak, Manager of Road Infrastructure
DATE: October 4, 2005
SUBJECT: Stream Gauge at Silver Creek Culvert - Nova Scotia Line
Introduction
The County of Elgin has received a request from the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority
(CCCA) to place a stream gauge adjacent to the Silver Creek on County road property.
Discussion
The CCCA has partnered with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and Water Survey
of Canada to place a stream gauge at Silver Creek on Nova Scotia Line (County Road
#42).
The stream gauge will be used to measure and record water levels. The gauge will consist
of a shelter on a six foot by six foot concrete pad, be installed and maintained by the
CCCA in partnership with Water Survey of Canada. The gauge, datalogger and modem
will run on solar power.
The CCCA has forwarded a license agreement and requested that it be executed by the
County of Elgin to permit their placement of the stream gauge on County property for a
five-year term. Staff will ensure the County Solicitor approves the agreement before it is
executed.
Conclusion
The CCCA in partnership with the MNR and Water Survey of Canada has requested to
place a stream gauge shelter on Nova Scotia Line at the Silver Creek crossing.
Staff will solicit and incorporate the County Solicitor's comments into the agreement before
it is executed.
Recommendation
THAT the CAO and Warden be authorized to sign an agreement to permit Environment
Canada to erect a stream gauge and shelter on Nova Scotia Line at the Silver Creek
crossing; and,
THAT the County solicitor approve the agreement before it is executed.
RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED
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MANAGER OF ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE
APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION
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CLAYTON WATTERS
DIRECTOR OF ENGIN
MCDONALD
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Peter Dutchak, Manager of Road Infrastructure
DATE: October 3, 2005
SUBJECT: Lower Tier Partnerships - Miscellaneous Capital Projects
Introduction
Since 2003, Council has allocated $50,000 annually to fund a Miscellaneous Capital
Projects account for minor capital improvements on County Roads. These projects are
typically requested and completed by the local municipality to address road issues which
fall outside of the lower tier's maintenance responsibilities and are completed to repair or
improve existing infrastructure that will reduce maintenance activities in that location.
Typically the County pays for all of the project's materials costs and the municipality
assumes the labour and equipment costs.
Discussion
Since 2003, the County has partnered with every lower tier municipality to complete
capital improvements on County Roads. These minor improvement projects are requested
by the local municipality annually through the County's Capital Communication Protocol.
County staff then reviews all requests and selects which projects will be completed to
remain within budget allocations.
The Capital Communication Protocol is simply a written document submitted by the local
Road Supervisor requesting a specific project to be funded to improve or repair road
infrastructure with the intent to reduce maintenance activities.
Typical past projects have included:
. Replacing failed culverts greater than 600mm in diameter (lower tiers are responsible
for culverts less than 600mm).
. Paving abutting local side road approaches (to limit amount of gravel onto County
Roads and eliminate intersection sweeping).
. Gravel shouldering (where little or no shoulder gravel exists).
. Slope flattening (to eliminate guide rail requirements and improve safety).
. Catchbasinfpipe replacement (to address water issues).
Discussion (continued)
It has been staff's experience that the miscellaneous capital project process is a
tremendous success that benefits all parties. It has also proven to be an integral and
necessary component of the County's governance structure as it relates to County Road
maintenance. Staff understands that the allocated maintenance dollars are not sufficient
to make infrastructure improvements and serve to simply maintain the system in its
current condition. Therefore, an additional funding mechanism is required to address
these minor improvement projects as they arise. The current system allows a municipality
to improve an area where they are having to spend an abnormal amount of maintenance
dollars at no additional costs (other than staff time and equipment).
The County also benefits by having the lower tier complete the improvement. Because
labour and equipment costs are borne by the requesting municipality, the cost to complete
these minor repairs are at a fraction of what they would be if completed by private
companies. Also, improvements are constantly being made to the County Road system in
maintenance prone areas thereby delaying the requirement for more extensive and costly
repairs in the future. These minor improvements also typically make those areas safer for
the public.
Since its inception, requests for minor capital improvements on County Roads have
exceeded the $50,000 allocated each year. Staff will therefore propose during the 2006
budget deliberations that $100,000 be allocated annually for the Miscellaneous Capital
Projects account. Specific lower tier requested projects utilizing this fund will be listed and
defined within future budget requests.
Because the Purchasing Policy does not permit expenditures greater than $5,000 without
the solicitation of bids, an amendment must be included to permit the County to partner
with the local lower tier to complete these projects. The following Purchasing Policy
amendment is therefore proposed: "The County of Elgin may acquire goods or services,
for road maintenance projects, without the solicitation of bids, from the lower tier
municipalities within Elgin County, as an extension of the existing Road Maintenance
Agreements, and when it is deemed to be in the best interest of the Corporation."
Conclusion
Road maintenance funding is allocated for the repair and maintenance of road
infrastructure in order that it functions as it was designed and it is maintained at its
current state. The County as part of its capital program, which is approved annually by
County Council, completes all improvements to the infrastructure. Municipalities can
request minor capital improvements to reduce maintenance activities in identified areas
through the County's Capital Project Communication Protocol.
Conclusion (continued)
Since 2003 the County has partnered with each and every lower tier municipality to
complete minor improvements through this successful system. The number of requests
received by the County annually exceed the budget allocation for these type of projects.
Staff believes this mechanism to be a tremendous value to all parties involved and will
therefore propose during budget deliberations that $100,000 be allocated from future
capital budgets to fund these project requests. Within future budgets, specific lower tier
project requests will be listed and defined within this capital account.
To ensure the Purchasing Policy is adhered to, an amendment must be made to permit the
County to partner with the local lower tier to complete these projects. The following
Purchasing Policy amendment is therefore proposed: "The County of Elgin may acquire
goods or services, for road maintenance projects, without the solicitation of bids, from the
lower tier municipalities within Elgin County, as an extension of the existing Road
Maintenance Agreements, and when it is deemed to be in the best interest of the
Corporation. ff
Recommendation
THAT Council consider increasing the Miscellaneous Capital Projects account from $50,000
to $100,000 annually during 2006 budget deliberations, and;
THAT the Purchasing Policy be amended to include the following: The County of Elgin
may acquire goods or services, for road maintenance projects, without the solicitation of
bids, from the lower tier municipalities within Elgin County, as an extension of the existing
Road Maintenance Agreements, and when it is deemed to be in the best interest of the
Corporation.
APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION
PETER UTCHAK
MANAGER OF ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE
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CLAYTON WATTERS
DIRECTO OF EN
MARK MCD
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Pat Vandevenne, Director, Bobier Villa/Manager Resident Care
Jim Carter, Manager of Corporate Facilities
Sonia Beavers, Purchasing Co-Ordinator
DATE: October 7, 2005
SUBJECT: Hot Water Tank - Bobier Villa
INTRODUCTION:
The hot water tank at Bobier Villa was purchased in 1997. The hot water tank had
several leaks and was no longer operable.
DISCUSSION:
Two companies were contacted to submit a quote and Woolsley Mechanical Group
submitted the lowest bid.
In compliance with the purchasing policy, (3.4 - Small Order Purchases - up to
$5,000.00) and (3.12 - Procurement in Emergencies), Woolsley Mechanical Group was
selected to provide a new hot water tank for Bobier Villa at their quoted price of
$ 4,445.90 inclusive of delivery and taxes.
Denco Power was selected to remove the old hot water tank from the second floor and
to move the new hot water tank to the second floor. Their quoted price was
$ 973.70 inclusive of taxes.
G&G Troughers was selected to dispose of the old hot water tank at their quoted price
of $101.65 inclusive of taxes.
Ambrose Plumbing was selected to disconnect the leaky water heater and re-pipe the
new hot water heater at their quoted price of $1,632.32 inclusive of taxes.
The total overall cost of purchasing a new hot water tank, moving the old and the new
hot water tank, disposing of the old hot water tank, disconnecting the leaky water
heater and re-piping the new hot water tank totalled $ 7,153.57 inclusive of taxes. The
project will be funded from the 2005 Bobier Villa operations budget.
CONCLUSION:
The hot water tank ceased to operate safely in July, 2005 and therefore had interrupted
service to the residents and staff. The Procurement Policy regarding Procurement in
Emergencies was followed therefore is being reported to County Council.
Since all the quotes received seemed favourable, and the circumstances warranted
immediate action, staff made a decision to replace the hot water tank as quickly as
possible so staff could resume their duties and residents would continue to receive the
care they required. The total cost of $7,153.57 inclusive of taxes was funded from the
2005 Bobier Villa operations budget.
RECOM M EN DATION:
THAT this report be received and filed.
Respectfully Submitted
Po,k ( )~d ~A~.Il1
Pat Vandevenne
Director, Bobier Villa/
Ma~~i{Mr Care
Jim Carter
Manager of Corporate Facilities
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S6nia Beavers
Purchasing Co-Ordinator
Mar~~McDon. aid
Chief~tJ:a .
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM:
Mark G. McDonald,
Chief Administrative Officer.
DATE:
October 14, 2005
SUBJECT: Reimbursement Rates
Introduction:
In 2004, Council approved a revised rate for reimbursement of costs incurred while
travelling on County business and set that rate at $.40 per kilometre. Given the dramatic
rise in operating expenses, such as fuel and insurance, it is appropriate to review this
policy.
Discussion:
Attached for your consideration is a survey of municipalities regarding reimbursement
rates for travel on municipal business. It should be noted that when the present rate was
established the average cost of regular unleaded gasoline was $.80 per litre.
Rather than relying on an ad hoc survey, staff recommends that the County tie its
kilo metric rate to that determined by the Federal Treasury Board Secretariat. The
Secretariat sets the rate payable for use of privately owned vehicles driven on authorized
government business on an annual basis. This rate provides the ceiling at which the claim
is considered a "non-taxable" benefit. Any payment above that ceiling shall be declared as
income. The rate takes into consideration, by province, operating expenses such as fuel,
oil, tires, licence fees, insurance, maintenance and repairs and ownership expenses such
as depreciation, provincial tax and finance charges. As at October 1 st, 2005, the rate is
50.5 cents per kilometre.
Staff further recommends that the kilometric rate be established near the end of the year
for implementation at the first of a New Year. That is, the County adopt the Kilometric
Rate set by the Treasury Board Secretariat each December for implementation in January.
Raising the rate from $.40 cents to 50.5 cents per kilometre would increase the County
budget by approximately $16,500 for staff and Council.
Conclusion:
To establish consistency and predictability, the kilo metric rate paid for reimbursement of
costs incurred while travelling on County business should be determined by the rate used
by the Treasury Board Secretariat and applied at the beginning of each year.
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Recommendation:
That the kilometric rate to be used for reimbursement of costs associated with the use of
privately owned vehicles to conduct County business be amended effective on January 1 st,
2006 and adjusted annually each December (for implementation each January thereafter)
according to the reimbursement rates established by the Treasury Board of Canada
Secretariat.
All of which is respectfully submitted,
Mark G. Mc ,
Chief Administrative Officer.
National Joint Council
Conseil national mixte
Agreements
Conventions
Volume 2 Travel Directive
Volume 2 Directive sur les voyages
Appendix B
Kilometric Rates
Effective October 1, 2005
Modules 1, 2 and 3
The rates payable in cents per kilometre for the use of privately owned
vehicles driven on authorized government business travel are shown
below:
Cents/km
(taxes included)
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
49.0
49.0
47.0
49.5
52.5
54.5
49.5
54.5
50.5
49.0
53.5
46.0
57.0
Notes:
. The kilometric rate payable when a Canadian registered vehicle is driven on government business travel in
more than one province or in the USA shall be the rate applicable to the province or territory of registration of
the vehicle.
· Lower Kilometric Rates no longer apply to the Travel Directive.
. Lower Kilometric Rates such as the Commuting Assistance Directive, Isolated Posts and Government
Housing Directive, Reservists, etc. (http://www.tbs-sct.qc.ca/pubs pol/hroubslTBM 113/trkr-tkdv e.asp)
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Module 3: DFAIT - United States of America Mileage/Kilometre Rates (http://www.tbs-
sct gc ca/pubs pol/hrpubslTBM 113/krus-tkeu e html)
Module 4: DFAIT - International Trade Kilometre Rates at Locations Abroad (http"//www tbs-
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM:
Cathy Bishop, Director of Library Services
Clayton Watters, Director of Engineering Services
Sonia Beavers, Purchasing Co-Ordinator
DATE:
October 17, 2005
SUBJECT: Library Services and Engineering Services Leased Vehicle
INTRODUCTION:
The County of Elgin leases a Cargo Van for Library Services and a Pick Up Truck for Engineering
Services. The lease for the Library Services Vehicle expires December 17, 2005 and the lease for
the Engineering Services vehicle expires May 26, 2006.
DISCUSSION:
The current leased vehicle for Library Services is a 2003 GMC Savana Cargo Van that has almost
95,000 km and has served Library Services well. The current leased vehicle for Engineering
Services is a 2003 Ford F150 Extended Cab that has almost 77,000 km and has also served
Engineering Services well. Both departments are in agreement that similar vehicles should replace
the existing vehicles.
Quotations were circulated to all Elgin County new vehicle dealers.
The results of the Library Services Vehicle quotations are:
Dealer Option # 1 Option # 2
Monthlv Lease (36 month term) Purchase Price
Disbrowe $21,650.38 $28,858.10
S1. Thomas Ford Lincoln $25,185.24 $28,173.85
Fordham GM Notice of No Bid Notice of No Bid
Elgin Chrysler Ltd Notice of No Bid Notice of No Bid
Hutchison Motors Notice of No Bid Notice of No Bid
Miller Ford Notice of No Bid Notice of No Bid
Co-Trac Notice of No Bid Notice of No Bid
Dempsev Chrvsler Notice of No Bid Notice of No Bid
The results of the EnQineerinQ Services Crew Cab Vehicle quotations are:
Dealer Option # 1 Option # 2
Monthly Lease (36 month term) Purchase Price
Disbrowe $16,614.72 $35,839.75
S1. Thomas Ford Lincoln $18,182.52 $34,125.10
Dempsey Chrysler $18,269.28 $30,977.55
Fordham GM Notice of No Bid Notice of No Bid
EIQin Chrysler Ltd Notice of No Bid Notice of No Bid
Hutchison Motors Notice of No Bid Notice of No Bid
Miller Ford Notice of No Bid Notice of No Bid
Co-Trac Notice of No Bid Notice of No Bid
Library Services
Oisbrowe submitted the lowest price of $21,649.68 for a Monthly Lease Option of a 2006 Savana
Cargo Van for Library Services. S1. Thomas Ford Lincoln submitted the lowest price of
$28,173.85 for a Purchase Option for a 2006 Ford Ecoline E250 for Library Services. S1. Thomas
Ford Lincoln also submitted a pricing option of paying for the lease in a one-time up front payment
of $23,644.21 thereby saving financing charges. Oisbrowe does not have the incentive of paying
for the lease in a one-time up front payment, however, the total bid for the monthly lease option
from Disbrowe remains favourable at the amount of $21 ,650.38.
Enaineerina Services
Disbrowe submitted the lowest price of $16,614.72 for a Monthly Lease Option for a 2006 GMC
Sierra Crew Cab Pick Up Truck for Engineering Services. Dempsey submitted the lowest price of
$30,977.55 for a Purchase Option for a 2006 Dodge Ram Crew Cab Pick Up Truck for Engineering
Services. S1. Thomas Ford Lincoln also submitted a pricing option of paying for the lease in a one-
time up front payment thereby saving financing charges which results in the lowest lease price
option of $16,435.25 for a Ford F150 XL T Crew Cab Pick Up Truck.
The County has the option of: 1) purchasing the current leased vehicles, 2) leasing new vehicles
over a three-year term, 3) leasing a new vehicle and paying the three-year lease up front,
4) purchasing a new vehicle, 5) leasing or purchasing a vehicle from Government Vendor of
Record for Leasing Vehicles, ARI Financial Services Inc.
Option 1 (purchasinq the leased vehicle)
The lease end purchase option price for the Library Services 2003 Sierra Cargo Van is $12,104.60
(includes P.S.T.) The lease end purchase option price for the Engineering Services 2003 F150
Pick Up Truck is $14,173.20. There are also governmental fees and related charges such as
safety certification, license transfer fees, emissions testing which may total approximately $500.00
per vehicle, plus possible repair costs that may be determined during the required safety and
emissions check.
Option 2 (Ieasinq a new vehicle over a three-year term) and Option 3 (Ieasinq a new vehicle and
payinq the three-year lease up-front)
There is no pricing difference between Option (2) and Option (3) for the Library Services new
vehicle.
The pricing difference between Option (2) and (3) for the crew cab pick up truck for Engineering
Services is:
Disbrowe
S1. Thomas Ford Lincoln (One time payment)
Savings of
$ 16,614.72
$ 16,435.25
$ 179.47 or approximately 1 %
compared to the 36 monthly payments
The County currently earns approximately 2.35 % on cash deposits. The S1. Thomas Ford Lincoln
financing cost of the three-year monthly payment lease is quoted as 3.9%, and the S1. Thomas
Ford Lincoln financing cost for paying the three-year lease up front is 1.65%.
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The County is currently paying $549.43 per month for the lease of the 2003 GMC Sierra Cargo
Van for Library Services. The lease for the Engineering Services 2003 F150 Pick Up truck was a
three year lease paid upfront in the amount of $15,507.61.
Option 4 (purchasinq a new vehicle)
In the past, the County has not considered purchasing a vehicle for a number of reasons:
· Reduced repair and maintenance costs with having a vehicle no more than three years old,
· Benefit of a new vehicle in three years,
· Excellent leasing prices reflecting the low interest rates available over the last number of years
and the competition amongst the car manufacturers,
· Unknown whether or not a vehicle will be required at the end of the three year term.
Option 5
ARI Financial Services Inc. (ARI) is an 80 year old company that leases vehicles and is located in
Toronto. ARI is the provider of leased vehicles for the Federal Government, Government of
Ontario, (RCMP, Ontario Police College, OPP, Ministry of Natural Resources etc) as well as other
organizations such as Hydro One, Rogers, Telus, etc. The Government agencies have already
done their Request for Proposal and considered the major leasing companies and their
recommendation was to award the proposal to ARI Financial Services Inc. As a result of this, ARI
Financial Services Inc. offers a government rate that allows other government agencies with
smaller fleets such as the County of Elgin to tail onto the ARI Financial Services Inc. pricing and
volume discount that is currently being offered to other government related fleets
If the County of Elgin chooses to "piggy back" onto the Government Proposal using ARI as their
Vendor of Record, and a vehicle is ordered, ARI ships the vehicle to a dealer in Elgin County. ARI
will choose the closest dealer to our location. The dealer will be paid by ARI the normal industry
charge of $150.00 per vehicle to accept delivery, prep and plate the vehicle.
Staff contacted ARI Financial Services Inc. and the results of a preliminary evaluation for the lease
or purchase of the Engineering Vehicle is as follows:
a) capital cost for a 2006 F150 Crew Cab Pick Up Truck would be approximately $29,000.00
inclusive of fees and taxes.
b) the cost for a 36 month lease would be $19,343.88 inclusive of taxes. ARI Financial Services
Inc. does not have the incentive of paying for the lease in a one-time option up front payment.
The buyout option at the end of the 36 month term would be approximately $10,092.73. If the
County of Elgin chooses to terminate the lease at the end of the 36 month term, ARI sells the
vehicle and the County is entitled to proceeds on the sale if any.
The preliminary evaluation concludes that Option 5 is not as cost effective as our procurement
process.
CONCLUSION:
The existing lease on the GMC Savana Cargo Van for Library Services will expire on December
17, 2005 and another vehicle is required. Staff recommends that the County enter into a 36 month
lease agreement with Disbrowe paying $601.38 per month ($21,649.68,3 year term) for 2006
Savana Cargo Van.
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The existing lease on the F150 Extended Cab Pick Up Truck for Engineering Services will expire
on May 26, 2006. Engineering services recommend upgrading from an extended cab to a crew
cab pick up truck. The crew cab offers more interior space for passengers and equipment. The
cost difference between an extended cab and a crew cab truck is $590.76. For the difference in
cost, the crew cab pick up truck would best meet the needs of the department. The most cost-
effective option is to pay the lease as a one time up-front payment. St. Thomas Ford Lincoln
located in St. Thomas submitted the lowest quotation of $16,435.25 for a Ford F150 XL T Crew
Cab Pick Up Truck. The lease rates quoted are subject to change before delivery. Lease rates are
dependent on interest rates, residuals and programs.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT, a 2006 GMC Savana Cargo Van be leased from Disbrowe effective December 17, 2005 for
a 36 month term paying $601.38 per month ($21,649.68 three year term) for Library Services with
the understanding that the lease rates are subject to change before delivery and funds to be
allocated from the Library Services Budget, and
THAT, a 2006 Ford F150 XL T Crew Cab Pick Up Truck be leased from St. Thomas Ford Lincoln
for the submitted up-front one lease payment price of $16,435.25 inclusive of all taxes and fees
with the understanding that the lease rates are subject to change before delivery of the 2006 F150
Crew Cab Pick Up Truck, and funds to be allocated from Capital Vehicle Replacement Fund.
Respectfully Submitted
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Cathy Bis
Director of Ibrary Services
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Approved for Submission
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Linda Veger
Director, Fina .
Clayton Watters
Director of Engineering Services
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Sonia Beavers
Purchasing Co-Ordinator
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Larysa Andrusiak, Ambulance and Emergency Management Coordinator
DATE: October 20, 2005
SUBJECT: MOH Cost Share for Ambulance Mobile Computers
INTRODUCTION:
On October 5, 2005, correspondence was received from the Ministry of Health and Long
Term Care regarding one-time funding for 2005/06 to assist Upper Tier Municipalities with
the implementation of Mobile Locator Computers for ambulances.
The funding is comprised of up to 50% of purchase, installation and on-going operational
costs for ministry approved mobile locator computer hardware and mapping locator
applications.
Completed application forms with supporting copies of invoices are to be submitted by
October 31st, 2005. There may be an extention of this deadline.
Council decision on this matter is requested.
DISCUSSION:
The "MOH Mobile Locator" computer application is a combination of Geographic
Information System (GIS) integrated with Global Positioning System (GPS) installed in
"Notebook" computers and mounted in ambulances. This permits the ambulance crew to
see both a caller's location and the location of their ambulance on a laptop computer
screen in the ambulance.
This would replace the Map Books that were previously printed by the Ministry and
distributed to all paramedic crews. The production, size, utilization and most critically, the
timely updating of these Map Books is time consuming and costly.
Providing a responding paramedic with the ability to access the most up-to-date detailed
map information in digital form via on-board vehicle computers will reduce or eliminate
many of the above issues. Another benefit would be the ability to identify conflicts with
street names and make adjustments quickly.
A test pilot project was conducted in the Hamilton/Niagara Region in 2002-2003. The
reasoning for the pilot was to reduce response times by providing the most up to date anq
accurate information to paramedics and to eliminate the need for the Ministry to
continually produce and update the hard copy map books.
The Test Pilot was a success and in 2004/05 the Ministry funded 50% of Mobile Computer
costs for EMS vehicles in 17 Municipalities. One-time funding has been made available
for additional Municipalities for 2005/06. This is the second year of the "Mobile Locator
Computers Funding Project" which promotes the use of leading edge technology in land
ambulance emergency vehicles, to improve mapping and vehicle locating applications,
and to support the reduction of land ambulance emergency response times.
Funding requests will be considered on a "first come" basis. In speaking to the Ministry
regarding this issue, staff requested that funding be put aside for Elgin County and was
told that could not be done, however we were assured that it was "pretty safe to say that it
wouldn't be a problem to get the funding". Council should be cautioned however, that
there is a remote possibility that the funding request may not be granted. This is a risk that
may be worth taking.
Council should be aware that if it chooses to defer this issue at this time, it will be dealing
with it in the next year or two as this technology will be implemented through the province
over the next couple of years.
The Hardware and Software requirements were specified by the Ministry. Four quotes
were obtained as follows, not including taxes for:
8 Portable Computers (6 for frontline vehicles, 1 for ERV, 1 spare).
10 vehicle mounted docking stations, installed (1 for each vehicle, including spare
vehicles).
Ministry Mobile Locator program installation and support.
Hardware (8 units)
Interdev Motorola Panasonic Protek
Technologies
Toughbook $33,600 No comparable $30,368 $39,664
CF18 product
Quotes were also received for mounting of this hardware in the ambulance.
Interdev Motorola Precision
Technologies Mounts
Mounting/docking/ $18,000 $9,350 docking $15,900
installed only, mounting &
installation not included
Quotes were also received for installation and maintenance of the Mobile Locator
program software. The lowest quote obtained was by SAM Internet Services, who
currently supply IT support to Thames EMS, in the amount of $320 for installation of the
program and $960 annually for support and maintenance of the Mobile Locator program
for a total of $ 1,280.
Lowest bids for the hardware, mounting into the ambulance and installation and
maintenenace of the software program total: $47,548 not including taxes.
Total cost (not including taxes)
Ministry 50% cost share amount
City of St. Thomas share (40% of $20,324)
County share (60% of $20,324)
$47,548
$23,774
$ 9,510
$14,265
If approved by Council, it is suggested that amount be taken from the Capital Budget-
Ambulance Equipment line which has sufficient funds to cover this amount.
CONCLUSION:
The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has provided notice of a 50% cost share
opportunity for the implementation of Mobile Locator Computers in ambulance vehicles.
The total cost of implementation for Elgin-St. Thomas EMS is $47,548, with the County
share calculated at $14,265, to be paid out of the Capital -Ambulance Equipment Budget,
if approved by Council.
RECOMMENDATION:
That County Council participate in this cost sharing opportunity with the Ministry of Health
and Long Term Care for the implementation of Mobile Locator Computers in ambulance
vehicles and that the County portion of funds be paid out of the Capital - Ambulance
Equipment Budget.
Respectfully Submitted
GJndu0i~Jv
Larys ~ndrusiak, Ambulance
& Emergency Mgt. Coordinator
CORRESPONDENCE - OCTOBER 25. 2005
Items for Consideration
1) AMO Member Communication ALERT: "Private Member's Bill Could Impose New
Prescriptive Rules on Municipal Government Outside of the Municipal Act".
(ATTACHED)
2) J.W. Tiernay, Executive Director, Ontario Good Roads Association, with a
"Nomination/Consent Form" for the nomination of Candidates for the 2006-2007
OGRA Board of Directors. (ATTACHED)
3) Pam Gilroy, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Niagara, with a resolution
supporting cost-effective policies and programs to enhance security of the border and
facilitate the cross-border passage of people and goods; and not supporting the
requirement of a passport or another document until that document is easily
accessible and affordable by all citizens. (ATTACHED)
4) Laura Moy, Clerk, Town of Tecumseh, and Nancy Wright-Laking, City Clerk, City of
Peterborough, with a resolution requesting that the Ministry of Community Safety and
Correctional Services re-affirm their support of the Community Emergency Response
Volunteers (CERV) Funding and to re-instate the envelope funding to municipalities
to provide training and certification for residents. (ATTACHED)
5) Laura Moy, Clerk, Town of Tecumseh, with a resolution requesting the Federal
Government extend the expiration date of passports and the cost of acquiring
passports be maintained. (ATTACHED)
6) Hon. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, with information and
forms for the "Long-Standing Service Recognition of Municipal Officials.
(ATTACHED)
Member Communication
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393 University Avenue, Suite 1701
Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6
Tel: (416) 971-9856. fax: (416) 971-6191
em ail: amo@amo.on.ca
To the immediate attention of the Clerk and Council
October 4, 2005 - Alert 05/074
PRIVATE MEMBER'S BILL COULD IMPOSE NEW
PRESCRIPTIVE RULES ON MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
OUTSIDE OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT
Issue: Standing Committee Hears Bill 123, Transparency in Public Matters Act, 2005
AMO's Response: AMO has requested that reference to municipal governments be struck from
this Bill and that accountability matters be dealt with under the Municipal Act review, which is being
led by Minister Gerretsen, with legislation to come forward later this year. Having numerous pieces
of legislation will make for a complex and cumbersome regulatory framework, which could create
substantial contingent liabilities for municipal governments and could lead to paralysis of decision-
making as a result of the complexity of legislation.
A copy of AMO's written submission to the Committee and the President's verbal presentation are
linked to this Alert.
Municipal Assistance Needed: Attached is a model resolution that every municipality is
asked to pass quickly and forward to Minister Gerretsen and all MPPs, including their local
MPP.
Background:
This is one of a dozen Bills that were carried over when the House was recently prorogued and
was recently the subject of a one-day hearing before the Standing Committee on Regulations and
Private Bills.
The Bill as originally introduced had stringent new rules related to notice provisions, open
meetings, minutes, forms of meetings among other matters and applied to a long list of public
bodies, from OMB to Council of Ontario College of Teachers, to Police Service Boards, to a Board
of Health, local services boards, public library, universities/colleges, hospital boards and school
boards as well as councils.
The sponsoring member, Ms. Di Cocco has indicated that she is going to propose amendments
when the Committee meets for c1ause-by-c1ause review at a future date. One amendment would
be to eliminate all references to the named public bodies other than municipal councils, Boards of
Directors, governors or trustees of a hospital (under Public Hospitals Act) and district school board
or school authority (under the Education Act).
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Some of the features of the Bill:
. determination of when a meeting is a meeting, including electronic meetings
. open meeting exceptions are similar but not identical to existing exceptions and include
closed meetings where "desirability of avoiding public disclosure" outweighs "principle
that meetings be open"
. A member of council must be appointed to oversee compliance with public notice and
minute keeping requirements, which alters the function of administration
. Complaints may be made to the Provincial Information and Privacy (lPC) Commissioner
(within one year), who may facilitate settlement or conduct a review and may initiate a
review in the absence of a complaint
. An order of the IPC voids council's decision or requires a change of practice
These provisions present potentially significant liability situations, particularly where Third Party
matters are part of a council decision. A copy of the Bill is linked to this Alert.
Model Resolution Re: Bill 123:
WHEREAS the provincial Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills is currently
debating Private Members Bill 123 the Transparency in Public Matters Act; and
WHEREAS the proposed legislation includes municipal council and committees; and
WHEREAS the proposed legislation adds requirements to notice provisions, open meetings,
minutes, forms of meetings, among other matters all of which are addressed in the Municipal Act,
which would create confusion for council, administration and the public; and
WHEREAS the Municipal Act is currently under review and is being informed by input from the
municipal and private sectors among others; and
WHEREAS AMO and others have urged the Standing Committee to remove any reference to
municipal councils or council committees from this legislation and allow transparency and
accountability issues to continue to be regulated under the Municipal Act;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that (name of municipality) urges the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing to vote against the Bill if the reference to 'municipal councils' is not deleted in the Bill
as reported by the Standing Committee; and that (Name of Local MPP) and all provincial members
of the legislature be advised of the lack of this council's support for the inclusion of 'municipal
councils' in Bill 123.
This information is available in the Policy Issues section of the AMO website at www.amo.on.ca
For more information, contact: Brian Rosborough, Director of Policy at 416-971-9856 extension 318, or
Sherri Hanley, AMO Senior Policy Advisor, at 416-971-9856 extension 315
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October 3,2005
To the Head & Members of Council:
ONTARIO
GOOD ROADS
ASSOCIATION
OCT 1 1 2005
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MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO
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Pursuant to Section 25 of the Constitution of the Ontario Good Roads Association, the
Nominating Com.mjttee shall report to the Annual Conference its nominations for 14
directors. Helen MacLeod, Councillor, Township of Champlain, will serve on the 2006-
2007 Board of Directors as Past President, making a total of 15 on the Board.
Those nominated by the Nominating Committee shall be selected from OGRA' s
municipal membership pursuant to the requirements for geographic representation
contained in Section 11 of the Constitution, and so far as possible maintaining an equal
balance between elected and appointed representatives. A full copy of the Constitution
can be viewed on the OGRA web-site: http://www.ogra.orglfiles/OGRAConstitution-BY-
LAW1.pdf.
The following incumbent Directors have put their name forward wishing to continue to
represent their respective Zones:
North (4 to be elected)
John Curley
Councillor,
City of Timmins
Alan Korell
Director of Public Works,
City of North Bay
Southwest (3 to be elected)
Ellen Connelly
Deputy Mayor
Town of Goderich
Ted Knight
Mayor,
Town of Parry Sound
Eric Rutherford
Deputy Mayor
Municipality of Greenstone
David Leckie
Director of Roads & Traffic,
City of London
South Central (3 to be elected)
Delton Becker
Mayor
Municipality of West Grey
Paul Johnson
Operations Manager
County of Wellington
Tony Prevedel
Director of Transportation & Construction Services
Town of Whitby
Southeast (2 to be elected)
Jim Harrison
Councillor
City of Quite West
Don McDonald
County Engineer
County of Stormont Dundas &
Glengarry
Toronto (2 to be elected)
Gloria Lindsay Luby
Councillor,
City of Toronto
John Niedra
Director of Transportation Infrastructure
Management
City of Toronto
A vacancy will exist in the Southwest Zone for an appointed representative. The
Southwest Zone includes municipalities in and including the Counties of Brant, Bruce,
Elgin, Essex, Haldimand, Huron, Lambton, Middlesex, Norfolk, Oxford and Perth;
municipalities in and including the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and the
Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
Any member interested in being considered as a candidate for a position on the Board of
Directors must complete the attached Nomination Consent form and submit it along with
their resume to the attention of the Chair of the Nominating Committee by no later than
October 31, 2005. Fax your information to 905-795-2660 or mail to OGRA, 6355
Kennedy Road, Unit 2, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2L5
The Nominating Committee will meet in December to recommend a slate of Officers and
Directors to the membership. The members of the Committee are:
Chair:
Brian Knox, OGRA Immediate Past President
Members:
Merwyn Sheppard, OGRA Past President
John Curley, OGRA Director
Don McDonald, OGRA Director
Eric Rutherford, OGRA Director
Any questions regarding the Nomination process or serving on the Board of Directors can
be directed to the undersigned at ioe@ogra.org.
Yours truly,
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J. W. Tiernay,
Executive Director
c: Brian Knox, Chair, Nominating Committee
ONTARIO
GOOD ROADS
ASSOCIATION
6355 KENNEDY ROAD, UNIT 2
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO
L5T 2L5
TELEPHONE 905-795-2555
FAX 905-795-2660
NOMINATION/CONSENT FORM
Please Print
Candidate for 2006-2007 OGRA Board of Directors
Name
Position
Municipality
Nominated by
Name
Position
Municipality
Seconded by
Name
Position
Municipality
Candidate's Consent
Candidate's Signature
Date
This form must be received by fax 905-795-2660 or by mail to Unit 2, 6355 Kennedy
Road, Mississauga, Onto L5T 2L5 to the attention of Brian Knox, Chair of the
Nominating Committee, by 4:00 p.m. on October 31, 2006.
Office of the Regional Clerk
2201 81. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042, Thorold ON L2V 4T7
Tel: 905-685-1571 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215
Fax: 905-685-4977
www.regional.niagara.on.ca
September 26, 2005
Prime Minister Paul Martin
Office of the Prime Minister
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1A OA2
CL 14-2005, September 22,2005
Resolution - Security of the Border
Documents Required for Travel
Our File No. R.03.0002
The Council of The Regional Municipality of Niagara, at its meeting of September 22, 2005, passed
the following resolution:
"WHEREAS in December, 2004, U.S. President Bush signed the "Intelligence Reform
and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA)"; and
WHEREAS the IRTPA directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement as
expeditiously as possible a plan that would require people entering the United States to
present "a valid passport or another document" to establish identity and citizenship; and
WHEREAS the first phase of the program would apply to air and sea crossings by
December 31,2007; and
WHEREAS the public is encouraged to provide comments to the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) by October 31, 2005, including the types of documents which
might be used and the economic cost/benefits of such a system; and
WHEREAS in 2004, Canada welcomed 34.6 million person-trips from the United States;
and
WHEREAS The Conference Board of Canada (July, 2005) estimates that from 2005
through 2008, the tourism spending by Americans in Canada will be decreased by $1.7
billion as a result of this initiative; and
WHEREAS No economic analysis has been done on the effect on non-tourism
industries such as manufacturing and services; this is not just a "tourism issue"; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Regional Municipality
of Niagara supports the establishment of cost-effective policies and programs that
enhance both the security of the border and facilitates the Cross-Border passage of
people and goods, such as Nexus; and further
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THAT The Council of the Regional Municipality of Niagara does not support the
additional requirement of a "passport of another document" in order to cross the
U.S./Canada border effective December 31, 2006, (air, sea) and December 31, 2007,
(Land) until "another document" that is easily accessible and affordable by all citizens of
all ages is completely defined; and further
THAT The Council of the Regional Municipality of Niagara proposes economic impact
analysis and cost/benefit analysis of this program be carried out with respect to all
economic sectors before a final decision and implementation schedule is determined;
and further
THAT The Council of the Regional Municipality of Niagara supports official public
hearings/consultations be held in all affected countries before a final decision and
implementation schedule is determined; and further
THAT this resolution be circulated to all Municipal, Provincial and border State
Governments and to the State Governments of Florida, California, Arizona, New York,
Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, Washington, Mississippi and Hawaii requesting their
endorsement, and
THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to Niagara's Federal and Provincial
Members of Parliament and to their respective U.S. counterparts.
Our Regional Council asks that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario forward this
resolution to Municipal governments in Ontario.
Thank you for your attention to this very important matter.
Yours truly,
Pam Gilroy
Regional Clerk
pam.gilroy@regional.niaqara.on.ca
cc: Municipal Governments (AMO for distribution)
Premiers, Provincial Governments - as per attached labels
State Governors (as per resolution) - as per attached labels
Local M.P.P.s and M.P.s and U.S. counterparts - as per attached labels
Regional Chair and Councillors
Patrick Gedge
917 LESPERANCE ROAD
TECUMSEH, ONTARIO' N8N 1W9
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES
LUC GAGNON
19a9non@tecumseh.on.ca
MAYOR - MAIRE
GARY McNAMARA
DEPUTY MAYOR - SOUS MAIRE
TOM BURTON
COUNCILLORS - CONSEILLERS
JOE BACHETTI
MARCEL BLAIS
GUY DORION
JOIE JOBIN
RITA OSSINGTON
THE CORPORATION OF THE
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF
CORPORATE SERVICES
IDA GEE
igee@tecumseh.on.ca
CLERK
LAURA MOY
Imoy@tecumseh.on.ca
PHONE (519) 735-2184' FACSIMILE (519) 735-6712
www.tecumseh.on.ca
TOWN OF TECUMSEH
CORPORATE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
DEPUTY CLERK I DEPUTY TREASURER
SUSAN MAZZEI
smazzei@tecumseh.on.ca
September 26, 2005
The Honourable Monte Kwinter
Minister of Community, Safety
and Correctional Services
6th Floor, Hepburn Block
80 Grosvenor,
Toronto, ON M7A IE9
Dear Honourable Sir:
Re: Community Emen!encv Response Volunteers (CERV) Fundin2:
The Municipal Council of the Town of Tecumseh, at their regular meeting duly held on Tuesday, September 13,
2005, adopted the following (RCM-352/05) resolution:
"That the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services be requested to re-affirm their support of the
Community Emergency Response Volunteers (CERV) Funding; and further, that the Ministry of Community
Safety and Correctional Services re-instate envelope funding to provide Municipalities throughout Ontario the
opportunity to train and certifY their residents to ensure that they continue to make communities stronger and
safety resilient; and furthermore, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to AMO, all Ontario Municipalities
and local M.P.P. s for support."
Your favourable consideration to the foregoing is earnestly requested.
Yours very truly,
TOWN OF TECUMSEH
Laura Moy, AMCT
Clerk
LM:df
Encl.
c.c. Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Bruce Crozier, MPP
Dwight Duncan, MPP
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t'elerboroug
RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL
DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2005
That the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services be requested
to re-affirm their support of the Community Emergency Response Volunteers
(CERV) Funding;
And further, that the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
re-instate envelope funding to provide Municipalities throughout Ontario the
opportunity to train and certify their residents to ensure that they continue to
make communities stronger and safety resilient;
And further, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to AMO, all Ontario
Municipalities and local M.P.P.'s for support;
And furthermore, that the Ministry of Community Safety and . Correctional
Service expand the parameters of this funding to be available to Municipalities
to retain the services of any organizations that will assjst Munic.ipalities in a
similar way as CERV to meet the volunteer needs of the community in
emergency situation.
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For further information please contact:
Nancy Wright-Laking, City Clerk
City of Peterborough
500 George Street N
Peterborough, ON
K9H 3R9
Tel 705-742-7771
Fax 705-742-4138
clerk@city.peterborough.on.ca
917 LESPERANCE ROAD
TECUMSEH, ONTARIO. N8N 1W9
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES
LUC GAGNON
19a9non@tecmnseh.ca
MAYOR - MAIRE
GARY McNAMARA
DEPUTY MAYOR-SOUS MAIRE
TOM BURTON
COUNCILLORS - CONSEILLERS
JOE BACHETTI
MARCEL BLAIS
GUY DORION
JOIE JOBIN
RITA OSSINGTON
THE CORPORATION OF THE
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF
CORPORATE SERVICES
IDA GEE
igee@tecumseh.ca
CLERK
LAURA MOY
hnoy@tecumseh.ca
PHONE (519) 735-2184. FACSIMILE (519) 735-6~
www.tecumseh.ca
TOWN OF TECUMSEH
CORPORATE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
DEPUTY CLERK I DEPUTY TREASURER
SUSAN MAZZEI
smazzei@tecumseh.ca
October 7, 2005
To the Municipalities of the Province of Ontario:
Please be advised that Council for the Town ofTecumseh at its meeting of September 27,2005, adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS pursuant to the Canadian Passport Order (S1/81-86) dated June 24, 1981, paragraph 3(f) every passport shall, unless
sooner revoked, expire not later than five (5) years form the date on which it is issued;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to the Order Amending the Canadian Passport Order (Sl/2001-121) dated December 19, 2001, despite
paragraph 3(f), where the child is under three (3) years of age, the passport shall expire no later than three (3) years after the date on
which it is issued, unless the passport is sooner revoked;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to the United States Department of State a United States passport is valid for ten (10) years for persons 16
years of age or older;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to the United States Department of State a United Sates passport is valid for five (5) years for persons 15
years of age or younger;
AND WHEREAS the cost of acquiring a Canadian passport for a person over 16 years of age is $87.00; for a child under 3 years of
age is $22.00 and for a child 3 to 15 years of age is $37.00;
AND WHEREAS in accordance with the United States Government's Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, citizens of Canada will
be required to have a passport or other accepted secure document that establishes the bearer's identity and nationality, by December
31, 2006, in order to enter the United States by air and sea travel, and, by December 31, 2007, in order to enter the United States at all
land border crossings, as well as air and sea travel;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh requests the Federal Government to:
. extend the expiration of a passport from not later than five (5) years to ten (10) years from the date of issuance; and
. extend the expiration of a passport where the child is under three (3) years of age, from not later than three (3) years to
five(5) after the date on which it is issued
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the Town of T ecumseh requests that the cost of acquiring passports be
maintained;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration,
the Honourable Joe Volpe, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario
Municipalities, County of Essex, our local MP's and MPP's.
The Town ofTecumseh respectfully requests support for this resolution from all Ontario municipalities.
Please forward your endorsement to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, the Honourable Joe Volpe, Federation of Canadian
Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario Municipalities, County of Essex, and your local MP's and
MPP's.
Sincerely,
Laura Moy, AMCT
Clerk
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please Deliver To: county of Elgin
Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing
Mlnlllitre des Affaires munlclpales
et du Logf;lmo.nt
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777 Bay Street, 17ll\ FIQot
Toronto ON M5G 2E5
Tel. (416) 585-7000
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Toronto ON M5G 2E5
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05-01188
October 3, 2005
MEMORANDUM TO:
All Heads of Council
FROM:
The Honourable John Gerretsen
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
SUBJECT:
Long-standing Se..-vice Recognition of Municipal Officials
As I announced last year at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) annual
conference, the Ministry has instituted a special recognition program for long-standing service
by municipally elected officials with 2S years or more of service. This letter is to inform you of
the nomination criteria and to request your support for this worthwhile initiative.
I am requesting your assistance in putting fotward the names of eligible officials from your
municipality. This is an important role since their dedication has always been one of Ontario's
strengths, and their spirit and hard work, year after year, should be recognized.
The following are the nomination criteria:
25 or more years of service on municipal council(s) as of December 1, 2005 (not
necessarily consecutively); and
currently selVing on council (nominees may have served on council in more than one
municipality).
Mr. John Burke. Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. will be
sending the CAO/Clerk of each municipality a nomination form to be completed by a municipal
representative, eitber staff or an elected official. The completed forms should then be submitted
to the regional offices of our Ministry. The awards will be presented at the Ministry's annual
regional conferences.
The government respects the contributions these individuals have made to their communities,
and I thank you in advance for your support and cooperation in this worthwhile endeavour.
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1-866-309-3811
please Deliver To: County of Elgin
Ministry of Municipal Affairs . Ministere des Affaires municipales
an~ Housing et du Logement
Office of the Deputy MinlstGr
17lH Floor
777 Bay StrQet
Toronto ON MSG 2E5
Tel: (416) 565-7100
Fax: (416) SSS-7211
Buroau dtJ Sous-ministre
~Ontario
17e Grage
777, tl,le Say
TotQnto ON M6G 2E5
tele (416) 585-7100
t61~copiel,Jr. .(<H6) 085-7211
0,5-(H189
October 3,2005
MEMORANDUM TO:
All Municipal CAOs/Clerks
. .FROM:
J .S. Burke
Deputy Minister
SUBJECT:
Long-standing Service Recognition Program
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has implemented a special recognition program
for locally elected municipal officials with 25 years or more of service.
This letter is to inform you of the nomination process and to request your support for the Long-
standing Service Recognition Program. Municipalities will have an important role to play in
identifying the individuals to be recognized, and I am requesting your assistance in bringing
.forward the names of eligible nominees.
The following are the nomination criteria:
· 25 or more years of serviCe on municipal council(s) as of December 1,2005 (not
-necessarily consecutively); and
. .
· currently serving on council (nominees may have served on council in more than one
municipality).
A nomination form is attached. The completed fOMS can be faxed or mailed to the Ministry's
Municipal Serv~ces Office (MSO) serving your municipality. A list is provided. Please send the
completed forms by December 31,2005.
The recipients will be recognized at our Ministly's annual regional conferences.
Thank you for your support of this important initiative.
Yours truly,
Attaclunent
~ Ontario
RECOGNITION OF LONG STANDING SERVICE PROGRAM
The strength of Ontario has always been dependent on the spirit and dedication ofits municipal politicians, for it
is those individuals who determine the effectiveness of local government.
The Minister of Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is pleased to acknowledge the lengthy public selVice
record of Ontario's municipal politicians who have served on council for 25 years or more.
Program Criteria:
· 25+ years ofservice on municipal counciI(s) as of December 1,2005 (not necessarily consecutively)
· CUITently serving on council (Nominees may have served on council in more than One municipality)
A municipal representative (staff/senior official) to complete the section below to initiate a recognition.
Nominee's Name:
Municipal Address:
Business Telephone: _
FiiX.: amail:
Years of Service in Local Government: e.g. John Doe Local Councillor 1974-1979 5yrs.
Regional Councillor 1981-2005 24yrs.
Municipality Years
Municipality Years
Municipality Years
Submitted by:
Title:
Nominator's email and/or phone #
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Please provide brief biographical information or synopsis of the nominee's major a~hievements.
(not more than one paragraph)
Nominations for the year 2005 must be received by: December 31, 2005
.Please submit to:
Long Standing Service Recognition Program
MSO Regional Office (regional lists are attached)
Attention: Regional Director
Reviewed by:
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing) Regional Director
3
List of Municipal Services Offices (MSO):
Bev Hendry, Regional Director
MSO-Central
2nd floor, 777 Bay Street
Toronto ON M5G 2E5
Tel: 416-585-6226
Toll Free: 1-800-668-0230
Fax: 416-585-6882
Vince Fabiilli, Regional Director
MSQ-Eastem
8 Estate Lane, Rockwood House
Kingston ON K7M 9A8
Tel: 613-548-4304
Toll Free: 1-800-267-9438
Fax: 548-6822
John Maddox, Regional Director
MSO-Southwest
659 Exeter Road, 2nd floor
London ON N6E lL3
Tel: 519-873-4020
Toll Free: 1-800-265-4736
Fax.: 519-873-4018
Lynn Buckham, Regional Director
MSO-Northeast
159 Cedar Street, Suite 401
Sudbury ON P3E 6A5
Tel: 705-564-0120
Toll Free: 1-800-461-1193
Fax: 705-564-6863
Ian Smith, Regional Director
MSO-Northwest
435 James Street South, Suite 223
Thunder Bay ON P7E 6S7
Tel: 807-475-1651
Toll Free: 1~800-465-5027
Fax: 807475-1196
CORRESPONDENCE - OCTOBER 25. 2005
Items for Information (Consent Aaenda)
1) Multi-Service Centre (MSC), The MSC Voice Newsletter, Autumn 2005. (ATTACHED)
2) Hon. Steve Peters, M.P.P., Elgin-Middlesex-London, with copy of correspondence to the
Hon. David Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, concerning the County of
Elgin's Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund Intake 2 program application.
(ATTACHED)
3) Denis Merrall, Director, County of Middlesex Emergency Services Department, thanking
neighbouring EMS Services for their assistance to allow employees to attend the funeral
of a colleague. (ATTACHED)
4) Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit News Release - "Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit
Discontinues the Delivery of the Part 8 Program. (ATTACHED)
The MSC Voice
Multi-Service Centre (MSC)
(in The Livingston Centre) 96 Tillson Avenue, Tillsonburg ON N4G 3A1
www.thelivinqstoncentre.com
(519)-842-9000
Mission: A community organization committed to supporting personal independence
through: innovative & responsive resources; partnerships & collaboration; striving for
excellence
A few words from our
Executive Director...
Marlene Pink
Greetings friends. Included in this issue of I The MSC
Voice' is a snapshot of a google search of what is a
multi-service centre. I believe that the idea of multiple
services is not all that unique. Certainly my
experiences along past avenues of work and play
have brought me to places where multi-services
flourish. Whether these services reside within church
settings, member organizations such as Legions and
associations, both not for profit and private agencies
alike or even nestled within special service clubs, the
idea behind offering multiple services is to meet the
needs, remove the red tape, and make the access
easy, affordable and as seamless as possible.
This Multi-Service Centre has, for 27 years, evolved
with this community in synch with changing needs.
To meet this community's current workforce needs we
offer special employment services to both youth and
adults. There is nothing ordinary about these services
nor the staff who offer them. There isn I t a day that
Multi-Service Centre Newsletter: Autumn 2005
"Someone You Know May Need Us"
passes that they do not find an unexpected client
need and seek ways to meet that need. A youth
needs help looking for a job, yet has no home, is
hungry and has little in clothes to wear. Those needs
come first and are met first. An adult may seek help in
finding the right job, but is also struggling with what it
takes to find a job, pay the bills and remain optimistic
for the family he must support. Our counsellors are
there to help him sort though the maze.
Similarly, our Adult Basic Literacy program responds to
the multiple needs of its client group. Either in a one on
one format, or in groups, our literacy team help clients
develop literacy skills using situations (learning how to
write cheques, read instruction manuals, etc.) from
their own lives.
Offering seniors and disabled the assistance needed to
help them remain within their homes is at the very
heart of happiness for many. Home is where the heart
is and, indeed, to approximately 1,000 senior and
disabled clients in this community, the MSC helps
achieve that goal. The senior who simply wants to stay
in his or her own home but struggles with transportation
needs, making meals, cleaning the house, fetching the
groceries, making household repairs, or needs
affordable footcare can find these multi-services in this
Multi-Service Centre. Our Home Support Department
offer services unlike any other agency, and many of
these have been at the recommendation of the
seniors and disabled themselves.
This Multi-Service Centre is the epitomy of multi-services
because we quite simply never stop assessing the
needs and exploring our options to meet those needs.
While we cannot be all things to all people, we never
stop trying - for example, updating our Strategic Plan
earlier this year.
What a pleasure and a privilege it is to lead such an
organization with programs and services offered by
150 employees and 205+ volunteers. Great staff and
volunteers, excellent service, honest client feedback-
these keep us on track in this proqressive community.
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MSC Program News
Adult Basic Literacy
Program Options:
. Small group instruction (3 options): reading/writing;
literacy/computer; literacy/internet
. One-on-One tutoring
. Alpha Route: on-line learning
Program Highlights:
In the last fiscal year, there was a 42.5% increase in the number
of student hours - an upsurge of 2,251 hours! In addition, 68%
of students were employed, in another literacy program, or
continued with further education or training when they left the
program. Of those surveyed, 95% of students agreed/strongly
agreed that they were satisfied with the program.
Speaking Engagements:
Program staff are grateful to receive invitations to speak to
community groups. For example, most recently there were
presentations provided to the Tillsonburg Historical Society and
the After 5 Club. Should you be interested in having a speaker
please call us!
Welcome to the 12 new tutors trained in March and
May/June. You help keep the program alive.
Employment Programs
Program Options:
. Resource Centre
.Adult Employment programs
.Youth Employment (Job Connect)
.Summer Jobs
All MSC employment programs are free.
Apprenticeship:
The Apprenticeship Client Services Training Consultant is
available on the 2nd Wednesday of each month 1 :00 p.m. to
4:30 p.m. at The Livingston Centre. Book an appointment by
calling (519) 842-9000 Ext. 291.
Businesses may be eligible to receive a $2000.00 Sianina Bonus
and employee-apprentices may be eligible to receive a
$1000.00 Scholarship. Phone to see if you qualify (519) 842-
9000 Ext. 384, 358 or 283.
Happenings at Glendale:
Youth Employoment staff have started a new service to
Glendale students, linking them to the Summer Jobs and Job
Connect programs. In addition, staff are planning a
permament display at Glendale titled "School to Work", to
be held in the Guidance office.
Adult Employment News:
Over the summer months, Jenny Spanjers took on the role of
Adult Employment Counsellor, while Rod Billard was on
leave. Since Jenny had already volunteered for the agency
while working on her SSW diploma, the job was a logical next .
step providing mutual benefits.
Home Support
Program Options:
. Personal Support/Homemaking/Supportive Housing
. Home/Yard Maintenance & Repair
. Meals on Wheels
. Transportation (non-Wheelchair and Wheelchair)
. Patient Monitor
. Foot Care (new in 2004 - and growing by the week!)
Client Service Supervisor/Clinical Advisor:
Dianna Handsaeme joined the Home Support team in 2005.
Projects include the Infection Control Manual, Patient Safety
Goals Standards for CCHSA accreditation and Employee
Health & Safety Coordination.
Congratulations:
In 2004, Home Support was one of 18 Community Support
Agencies to achieve the "Benchmarks of Excellence".
Presentations:
Staff presented at both the Ontario Gerontology Association
and the World Congress on Physical Activity and Aging in
2004.
? Did You Know
We were busy in 2004/05! Some facts:
Adult Basic Literacy
240 students
7,551 contact hours
4,476 volunteer hours
85 volunteers (year end)
Employment Programs
882 adult assessments (Nov/03-Dec/04)
2,139 adult contacts (Nov /03-Dec/04)
613 adult action plans (Nov /03-Dec/04)
47 workshops - adult (Nov /03-Dec/04)
132 youth (Job Connect) c1ients/75 placements
670.25 youth (Job Connect) counselling hours
78% success rate in Job Connect
125 Summer Jobs placements
20,890 Resource Area client visits/contacts*
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"Someone You Know May Need Us"
7,432 Resource Area referrals to other services*
* Program year: Sept/03-Aug/04
Home Support
112,857 Personal Support hours/U57 clients
819 Home/Yard Maintenance hours/51 clients
3.7 49 Transportation drives/176 clients
474 Wheelchair Transport trips123 clients
5,435 Meals on Wheels delivered/119 clients
2,667 Supportive Housing units/8 clients
1,100 Foot Care sessions/286 clients
6,987 Volunteer hours/63 volunteers, 9 corporate
Other Facts
133 employees (at Mar. 31/05)
12.7 60 volunteer hours/205 vols. (agency total)
3,120 hits to website (MSC main page)
Accredited by Canadian Council on Health Services
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tHt Volunteer Happenings
Volunteer Opportunities
. Adult Basic Literacy Tutors
. Meals on Wheels Drivers and Runners
. Transportation Drivers
. Foot Care Assistants
. Board of Director Members
. Fundraising: committee and event tasks
205 volunteers were involved in agency activities last year - a
very rewarding way to contribute to the community. In the
case of Meals on Wheels, Teams from Burns-Demeyere, Good
O'Donnell & Redden, Helsdon & Metcalfe, JTI, Royal Bank,
Scotia Bank and Wood Realty help spread the tasks over a
group of individuals. Have you ever considered it?
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Kind Gestures Speak Volumes
Thanks to all MSC volunteers - you are a special group of
people. No one knows this better than our clients who often
express their appreciation in very special ways. Recently, one
of our Meals on Wheels teams encountered their meal
recipient in the garden. While this particular client has lost the
ability to speak, he has learned how to communicate in far
more effective ways - he presented both of our volunteers with
a freshly cut rose!
Volunteer Development
All MSC volunteers receive training and orientation to
prepare them for their roles. In addition, supervisors are
constantly thinking of ways to enrich the volunteer role. Case
in point: this Spring, Adult Basic Literacy held a "Humour &
Stress Workshop/Fun with Words" session for Adult Basic
Literacy tutors. Sixteen people at.tended this event delivered
by Judy De Boeck from Oxford County Board of Health.
Volunteer Recognition
For the last few years, we have developed a pattern,
recognizing all MSC volunteers at the annual BBQ hosted by
The Livingston Centre (usually the last week of April) and
erecting a display in the front lobby, featuring MSC volunteer
accomplishments, during volunteer week in April. However,
we also host a MSC event - usually in late May, early June. For
the last few years this has been a night out at Theatre
Tillsonburg. This year's event featured a special guest - Ron
Calhoun. Ron organized the Terry Fox run across Canada 25
years ago and had many interesting things to say about that
accomplishment. Each volunteer received the Terry Fox
token coin as they left. As Ron stressed - volunteers make the
difference in many endeavours.
Check it Out!
. www.imaainecanada.ca and click on the online version of
"Forefront" magazine - great info on the non profit sector.
~ Fun(d)Stuff
Events
Over the past year, the MSC has had a presence at a
number of events: The Home & Rec show, Community Health
Awareness Day, the Frogmore Health Fair, Metal Fest, the
Healthy Aging Fair, various Seniors Days at local pharmacies,
etc. If you have an event you would like us to attend, please
call. Upcoming events include:
. 2nd Annual Community Career Fair, Nov. 15, Special Events
Centre
. 7th Annual Food & Farce, Feb. 11 '06, Special Events Centre
. Community Health Awareness Day, April, 2006, Special
Events Centre
Tips & Suggestions
. Know anyone leaving hospital? Ever think of ordering some
Meals on Wheels? What a welcome home!
. Ever think of partnering with some MSC program? There are
all sorts of examples already: the Hospital prepares our
Tillsonburg Meals on Wheels, our Employment Programs have
many placement employers and our Adult Basic Literacy
regularly receives books from Scholastic. Be creative, call us!
Donor News
2004 was a busy year. We continue to do things like make
presentations to municipalities, have the Nevada site at
Coward Pharmacy and organize special events. New things
included the successful Adult Basic Literacy Donor
Campaign ($10,000.00 raised) and the promotion of In
Memory donations. Call ext. 270 to learn more.
Multi-Service Centre Newsletter: Autumn 2005
"Someone You Know May Need Us"
Golf Tournament for Adult Basic Literacy
In late 2002, Basics Office Products, in conjunction with some
major suppliers, made a decision to support the national
charitable organization, ABC Canada Literacy Foundation. As
part of that effort, it was suggested that Basics Dealers also
become involved at the local level. Bennett Basics, in our desire
to give back to the community that has supported us for over 50
years, had begun thinking of ways to support local Literacy
initiatives. I conceived the idea of a charity golf tournament
inviting my clients as well as suppliers with the proceeds going to
the Multi Service Centre's Adult Basic Literacy program.
The first event was held in May of 2003 and approximately $3400
was raised through entry fees, special donations and on course
events as well as a silent auction. The event has now been held
for three consecutive years with approximately $3600 being
raised in 2004 and a record $4167 raised in 2005. Participant
numbers have steadily increased as well, with 53 golfers in the
first event. 57 in the second and a "full house" of 65 golfers in this
year's event. Bennett Basics is proud to support the community
through this initiative and hopes to continue the tradition for
many years to come. Bennett Basics and Korectype, a supplier
of remanufactured Inkjet and Laser cartridges, also contribute to
the National Literacy cause through a cartridge recycling
program. For each empty cartridge returned to Basics dealers,
$1.00 is donated to ABC Canada. Bennett Basics has been
contributing to various community charities for many years and
continues to be active in making Tillsonburg a "Better Place to
Build Your Future." Dave Harnett
Thank you Bennett Basics!!
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Ji Back to the Future
What does "one stop shopping" and "Multi-Service Centre"
suggest to you? I got a variety of responses when I posed the
question. Staff in the employment programs described "a place
that helps people get info from a variety of different places.
Clients can receive employment counseling for help with their
resume, get info on completing Gr. 12, meet with their Ontario
Works caseworker to help pay bills and buy food, check the Job
Bank & fax a resume to a job without stepping outside the
building." Community Care Access Centreswoulq probably cite
providers like our Home Support department that provides both
community services like Meals on Wheels and CCAC contracted
programs like personal support and homemaking. Other
agencies in the community would note services they provide like
information or support to a unique population. The answer seems
to depend on what you are shopping for....
What does the outside world think? A Google search (something
you definitely could not do in 1978) listed 548,000 'multi-service
centre' sites, including:
1) http://isP.ca/multi - the Northwest Middlesex Multi-Service
Centre in Parkhill. a centre providing Employment Resources, etc.
2) http://stores.ebav.co.uk/SWIFT-MULTI-SERVICE-CENTRE - a
purveyor of leather goods (an eBay site) in the U.K.
3) www.hksb.orq.hkNH/hksb/icmsc/eintro.htm - a centre for the
blind sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (looks beautiful!).
4) www.canliLorq/ns/laws/sta/r1989c.74/ - a Canadian Legal
Information Institute reference to the CObequid Multi-Service
Centre (a medical 'multi-service' facility in Nova Scotia) Act.
5) a news release on # 1.
6) www.capita.co.uk/GrouP/AboutUS/reqionaICoveraqe.htm -
The Capita Group, "the UK's leading professional & support
service organization, providing an integrated range of services
across the UK's public and private sectors". (no idea what they
really do).
7) www.alo.com/mktq.html- a dating service.
8) http://sa.iobstreet.com/iobs!2005/7 /default/20/450418.htm-
. the Loving Heart MSC in Jurong Central Singapore. This was not
an agency site but a job posting for a "non-profit charitable
organization, a member of NCSS" (whatever that is) that "offer(s)
various community based assistance, programmes and services
to the 15,000 households in Jurong Central Division of Jurong
GRC." The "mission is to reach out and work with the needy
families and community within the neighbourhood, to promote
community bonding and to serve the public with the best of our
abilities". The 'Centre Program Coordinator' will coordinate
several programs (family life education, job assistance, financial
assistance, counseling services, training programmes), as well as
do volunteer management. fundraising and "ad hoc duties that
may be assigned by the Society from time to time". Besides the
educational. experience and language requirements, the
candidate must be "willing to work long hours and attend late
meetings when required". For those interested, the deadline
date was July 31 , 2005
9) www.thehealthline.ca - a site being promoted by CCAC-
Oxford, which includes MSC info.
10)
http://haldimand.cioc.ca/details.asp?usecicvw=39 &RSN= 16903
&Number=2 - the data page of the MSC on the Haldimand-
Norfolk Info Centre (HNIC) site. HNIC is one of the remaining
Multi-Service Centre Newsletter: Autumn 2005
"Someone You Know May Need Us"
Information Centres (the MSC's discontinued the program in
1996).
The MSC's page on www.thelivinqstoncentre.com comes in at
number 13.
Historically, there have been many different types of 'multi-
service' agencies responding to community needs. Some
Ontario examples include: Lutherwood in Kitchener
(www.lwdcoda.orq), offering employment, mental health and
some seniors' services and St. Stephen's in west Toronto
(www.stephenshouse.com).Non-denominationalnow.St.
Stephen's started out as an outreach service attached to the
Anglican Church and currently offers newcomer and children's
services, day programs for seniors and youth employment
programs.
The Toronto agency most like the MSC is probably Woodgreen
www.woodqreen.ora. Woodgreen started as an east-end
neighbourhood centre in 1937. Their "mission has not changed"
but the "breadth of our services and the way we deliver them
has evolved dramatically" (now operating in 15 locations).
St. Christopher's House in Toronto, which also offers similar
programs to the MSC. started as a settlement house associated
with the Presbyterian church, in 1912. Settlement house workers
lived in the house as members of the community where they
were employed. The establishment of settlement houses along
with the revivalist, social work, abolitionist and anti-slavery
movements introduced many important developments in the
fields of education and community enhancement. Coupled
with the settling of the land, industrialization and strategic
initiatives attached to a variety of faith communities, institutions
as varied as schools like Harvard, Dartmouth (U.S.) and U.W.O.
(Ont.) and social agencies like Hull House (Chicago-
www.hullhouse.org). as well as those described above,
developed. Founded as a settlement house by Jane Addams in
1889, Hull House is described as "not only a famous place in
American history but a philosophy of community service and
social reform". Still operating, Hull House continues to provide
children's, welfare, housing, community and seniors' services.
Anywhere you travel in the world, you will find 'multi-service'
community-based organizations catering to the unique needs of
citizens. In Salt Lake City (Utah), most social services are
delivered through the Mormon chur<::h. Hamas, described by
many as a "militant resistance movement" provides the bulk of
social programming to the Palestinian community.
Each one of the institutions described above have one thing in
common - they are all unique but share common elements.
Undoubtedly, there is an Oprah episode in every one.
Brent Angell, the first Executive Director of the MSC (1979 - 1983)
spoke at our Annual Meeting on June 22. Currently the Director
of the Social Work department at the University of Windsor, he
remembers the "early days" as challenging - having to combine
clinical duties with both administration and fundraising. And yet,
here we are, continuing to dance the dance. And, like all of the
other 'one stop shops' and 'multi-service centres' we have
reflected our community by responding to it.
Maureen Vandenberghe
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Ontario
Steve Peters, M.P.P.
Elgin - Middlesex - London
October 7,2005
Honourable David Caplan
Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal
Mowat Block, 6th Floor
900 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M7 A 1 C2
Dear Minister:
Please find enclosed a letter from Mr. Peter Dutchak, Manager of Road Infrastructure
with the County of Elgin.
As you will read in his letter, Mr. Dutchak has contacted me in writing to ask for my
support ofthe County of Elgin's Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund
Intake 2 program application. For your consideration is the New Sarurn bridge
replacement project that has been identified as the County of Elgin's highest
infrastructure priority.
The New Sarum bridge is a vital component of one of my riding's busiest stretches of
roads along the former Highway 74 now known as Belmont Road or County Road 74.
Minister, I would like to take this opportunity to lend my full support of this application. I
would appreciate you and your staff giving this project due consideration and responding
directly to Mr. Dutchak.
As always, thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
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Steve Peters, M.P.P.
Elgin-Middlesex - London
Cc: Mr. Peter Dutchak, Manager of Road Infrastructure, County of Elgin
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FOR RELEASE:
Elain St Thomas Health Unit Discontinues the Delivery of the Part 8 Program
October 18, 2005
st. Thomas, ON ... As of November 1, 2005, the Elgin St Thomas Health Unit will cease to deliver Private
Sewage System Inspection (Part 8) program services in Elgin County. Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code refers
to the building and repair of private sewage systems, The Elgin St Thomas Health Unit began sewage disposal
system inspections in 1974 under the Environmental Protection Act. On April 1 , 1998. sewage system
inspections became Part. 8 of the Ontario Building Code and responsibility for the program was reassigned to
municipalities. The Elgin St Thomas Health Unit was contracted to provide the program for sewage disposal
system inspections to each of the eight municipalities within Elgin County. The Municipality of Bayham is
currently the only municipality that now operates the Part 8 program independently and the Elgin St Thomas
Health Unit has not conducted sewage disposal system inspections in that area since 1999.
"The decision to discontinue providing the sewage system inspection program in Elgin County has been a
difficult one", states Laura MaLachlin, Director, Health Protection Programs. Emergent public health issues
such as water quality, control of infectious diseases, and foad safety have placed high demands on public health
inspectors in Ontario making the delivery of the Part 8 program services very challenging. Part 8 is not a public
health program or service under the Health Protection and Promotion Act and receives no funding from
provincial or municipal sources. McLachlin states, "When we are having difficulty meeting the demands of QUI'
mandated public health programs, we cannot justify maintaining a non-mandated program such as Part 8", A
lack of suitable candidates graduating from Canadian training facilities; a large number of current public health
inspectors approaching retirement age; and other organizations and agencies competing for the same workforce
has resulted in difficulty recruiting qualified public health inspectors for public health units.
"Public health inspectors have specialized education in the science of environmental protection and the
prevention and control of infectious diseases, which has made them a well-suited profession to administer the
Part. 8 program over the last several decades", states George Dawson, Manager, Health Protection Programs.
PUblic health inspectors however are not the only individuals qualified to provide this service in communities.
Municipal building inspectors also have the same training and licensing requirements and as sllch are qualified
to conduct the sewage system inspection component of the Ontario Building Code. Staff of the Elgin st Thomas
Health Unit will support the municipal building officials during the transition phase in any way they can.
The Elgin St Thomas Health Unit will receive applications for the installation or repair of a sewage system until
4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 21,2005. This wl11 allow time for applications to be reviewed for approval prior to
October 31,2005. Applications submitted after October 21,2005 are to be directed to the municipal authorities
in the area where the sewage system will be built.
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For additional information please contact:
Laura McLachlin, Director, Health Protection Program, 631-9900 ext. 223
George Dawson, Manager, Health Protection Programs, 631-9900 ext. 210