April 24, 2014 MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 24, 2014
Council Chambers, West Elgin Municipal Building
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MINUTES (Al — A9)
'April 10, 2014 Council
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
DELEGATIONS
9:30 a.m. Public Meeting —Zoning Amendment (Fleming) (131)
11:15 a.m. Eagle Community Centre (D6)
11:30 A.M. West Elgin Chamber of Commerce
PLANNING: (131-133)
1.* Report re: Amendment to Zoning By-law—20618 Hoskins Line (Fleming)
2*. Proposed Severance — Lot 1, Concession 14 (McGill) - new lotting
3.* Canadian Collision — request for exemption to site plan control — 260 Finney Street
REPORTS: (C1-C10)
1. ROADS
2. RECREATION
April 24, 2014..........Page 2
3. WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
4. WASTEWATER
5. BUILDING
6. BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT
7. DRAINS
8. WEST ELGIN PRIMARY SYSTEM
9. ADMINISTRATION
a) *Report re: Short-Term Acting Positions
10. ACCOUNTS
CORRESPONDENCE: (131-1311)
1.* Optimist Club of West Lorne— request for donation for West Lorne car show;
2.* Niagara Region — support of a resolution to prevent hydro rate increases;
3.* Township of Wainfleet— support of a resolution to prevent hydro rate increases;
4.* Elgin County Tree Commissioner— proposed woodlands clearing (20279 Thomson Line);
5.* Elgin County Tree Commissioner— proposed woodlands clearing (20222 Thomson Line);
6.* Eagle Community Centre — request for gravel for parking lot;
7.* Ministry of Energy— update on Ontario's initiatives around local energy planning;
RECOMMENDED TO ACCEPT & FILE:
8. AMO
• Watch file —April 10, 2014;
• AMO —Premier Announces $29 Billion for Transit and Transportation Infrastructure;
%od AMO Watch file —April 17, 2014;
9. Hub — producers to supply products to SCOR Food Hub;
10. Elgin County Land Division Committee — Notice of Decision —Application No E 14114 —
Agnes Simon
11. Elgin County Land Division Committee— Notice of Decision —Application No E 15114 —
Steve &Agnes Simon
BY-LAWS:
By-law No. 2014-23 Zoning Amendment— Lot 1, Concession 6 (Fleming)
April 24, 2014..........Page 3
MINUTES (E)
NOTICE OF MOTION (F)
OTHER BUSINESS: (G1)
1. Closed session:
• litigation or potential litigation
• receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege
• personal matters about an identifiable individual
*Information enclosed
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETINGS
April 29, 2014 Tri-County Management Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
May 8, 2014 Council
May 22, 2014 Council
May 29, 2014 New Zoning By-law, West Elgin Recreation Centre
2:00 — 5:00 p.m. — Information Open House
7:00 p.m. — Formal Public Meeting
Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act(MFIPPA). All comments and communications received will become
part of the public record unless you expressly request the Municipality to remove it. Questions
about the collection of personal information may be directed to the Clerk.
MINUTES
OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
WEST ELGIN COUNCIL.CHAMBERS
APRIL 10,2014
PRESENT Mayor Bernie While, Deputy Mayor Mary Bodnar
Councillors Norm Miller, Dug Aldred, Richard Leatham
STAFF PRESENT Scott Gawley,Administrator/Treasurer
Norma Bryant, Clerk
Lee Gosnell, Public Works Superintendent
Jeff Slater, Recreation Superintendent
Spencer Pray, Financial Assistant
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor tailed the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None declared
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
RES. NO. 1 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Aldred
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
approves the agenda for April 10,2014 as printed and circulated
DISPOSITION: Carried
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RES. NO. 2 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings held on the following
dates be adopted as printed and circulated:
March 27, 2014 Council
DISPOSITION: Carried
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
DELEGATIONS
11:30 a.m. Geoff Moroz._WESA—2013 Landfill Annual Report
Mr. Moroz presented a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the spring and fall
monitoring program and operations.
The request by MOE to develop a trigger mechanism can now be finalized. He
reported on the change in size for the CAZ on the east side of the site. He noted
that an amendment to ECA will be required if water rights are purchased instead
of land.
April 10,2014 .....Page 2 of 9
1:30 p.m. Public Meeting—2014 Budget
Also in attendance: Spencer Pray
The Administrator reviewed his report with Council. Under Building Capital—item
changed from Rodney Town Hall to Building Administration. He reported that the
budget is 2.9%higher than 2013 budget and that tax increase is 1.8% increase
for the average residential tax bill(based on average assessment increase)
Council requested that West Elgin Chamber of Commerce attend a future council
meeting to discuss their plans.
REPORTS
1. ROADS
a Monthly Report
RES. NO. 3 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Aldred
RESOLVED that the March 2014 Roads Report be received.
DISPOSITION: Carried
b) Report-2014 Gravel Tender
RES. NO.4 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Miller
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
accepts the tender of Johnson Bros. (Bothwell) Ltd. in the amount
of$370,200.00 plus taxes for gravel.
DISPOSITION: Carried
cLport-2014 Dust Suppressant Tender
RES. NO.5 Moved by Aldred
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
accepts the tender of Pollard Highway Products Ltd. in the amount
of$115,000.00 plus taxes for dust suppressant.
DISPOSITION: Carried
2. RECREATIONIEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
a Monthly Resort
RES. NO.6 Moved by Miller
Seconded by Aldred
RESOLVED that the Recreation Report dated April 10, 2014 be
received.
DISPOSITION: Carried
b).Report—Joe's Bush
RES. NO. 7 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that the report from the Recreation Superintendent re:
Joe's Bush be received;
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April 10, 2014 .....Page 3 of 9
RES. NO. 7 cont'd
AND that a formal policy be developed to include the conditions
outlined in the report.
DISPOSITION: Carried
3.WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
a)Monthly Report
RES, NO. 8 Moved by Aldred
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the March 2014 Operations Reports for the West
Elgin Distribution System be received.
DISPOSITION: Carried
4.WASTEWATER
5. BUILDING
al Monthly Report
RES, NO. 9 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Miller
RESOLVED that the Building Report for March 2014 be received.
DISPOSITION: Carried
6. BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT
al Monthly Report
RES. NO. 10 Moved by Aldred
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the By-law Enforcement Report for March 2014 be
received.
DISPOSITION: Carried
7. DRAINS
a) Drainage Apportionment—Flemina Creek Drain
RES. NO. 11 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Miller
RESOLVED that the Council approves the agreement on share of
drainage assessment on the Fleming Creek Drain as requested by
Alex&Sheila Fleming under Section 65 (6)of the Drainage Act.
Original Assessment New Assessment
Concession 6 Pt. Lot 1 or C
100.0 AC. 98.94AC. 1.06AC
Benefit-$90.00 Benefit-$90.00 Benefit-$0
Outlet- $50.00 Outlet-$49.00 Outlet-$1.00
DISPOSITION: Carried
April 10, 2014 .....Page 4 of 9
bl Drainage Petition
RES. NO. 12 Moved by Miller
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
accepts the drainage Petition from Ed Roodzant for drainage work
on Concession 9 and 10, Lot 2, under Section 78 of the Drainage
Act.
DISPOSITION: Carried
c Appointment of En ineer
RES. NO. 13 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Aldred
RESOLVED that Spriet&Associates be appointed to prepare a
report under Section 78 of the Drainage Act on the Krause Drain at
the request of Ed Roodzant and that the report be submitted within
six months.
DISPOSITION: Carried
8. WEST ELGIN PRIMARY SYSTEM
9.ADMINISTRATION
a) WESA—2013 Annual Site and Operations Report—Landfill Site
RES. NO. 14 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Aldred
RESOLVED that Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
West Elgin accepts the 2013 Annual Site Monitoring and
Operations Report for the West Elgin Landfill Site and that this
report be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment.
DISPOSITION: Carried
b) Report—Port Glasaow Trailer Park—Construction of Work Shop
RES. NO. 14 Moved by Miller
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
accepts the tender of Martin J.Vandenberg Contracting in the
amount of$23,872.00 plus taxes for construction of work shop at
Port Glasgow Trailer Park.
DISPOSITION: Carried
cl Report—Reauest for Proposal—Electronic Voting
RES. NO. 15 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Aldred
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
accepts the Request for Proposal from Intelivote in the amount of
$2.90 per elector plus taxes for electronic voting for 2014 municipal
elections.
DISPOSITION: Carried
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April 10, 2014 .....Page 5 of 9
d)_Report—Roadside Mowing
RES. NO. 16 Moved by Miller
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the report from the Administrator/Treasurer re:
Roadside Mowing be received.
AND that Council accepts the recommendations to change the
timing,frequency and area of the roadside mowing on Gray Line for
2014;
AND that the results of these changes be revised in October 2014
for effectiveness.
DISPOSITION: Carried
e Report—2014 Proposed Municipal Bud et
RES. NO. 17 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Miller
RESOLVED that the report from the Administrator/Treasurer re:
2014 Proposed Municipal Budget be received.
f)2014 Site Monitoring and Operations Report
RES. NO. 18 Moved by Miller
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
accepts the quotation of WESA in the amount of$31,905.00 plus
HST for 2014 Site Monitoring and Operation Report.
DISPOSITION: Carried
g)Application to amend ECA—Landfill Site
RES. NO. 19 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Laded
RESOLVED that Council authorize WESA to make application for
and amendment to ECA to be paid out of reserves.
DISPOSITION: Carried
10, PLANNING
a) Report—189 Furnival Road—Deeming By-law
RES. NO. 20 Moved by Miller
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the report from Monteith Brown re: 189 Furnival
Road—Deeming By-law be received.
DISPOSITION: Carried
11.ACCOUNTS
RES. NO. 21 Moved by Miller
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the Mayor and AdministratorfTreasurer are hereby
authorized to sign Payment Voucher#4 amounting to$641,592.40
in settlement of General, Road,Water, and Arena Accounts
(including cheques#16451-16510)
DISPOSITION: Carried
April 10, 2014 .....Page 6 of 9
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Niagara Region—request for support of a resolution regarding hydro rate
increases
RES. NO.22 Moved by Miller
Seconded by Aldred
RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of West Elgin is in
support of a resolution put forth by Niagara Region regarding hydro
rate increases.
DISPOSITION: Carried
2. Town of Greater Napanee-request for support of a resolution regarding
OPP policing—2014 increase
3. #2884 West Elgin Army Cadets—request for waive rental fees at arena
RES. NO.23 Moved by Aldred
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of West Elgin authorize
the payment of rental fees for the use of the West Elgin Arena on
May 31, 2014 for the West Elgin Army Cadet Corps 12th Annual
Inspection.
DISPOSITION: Carried
4. Wollaston Township—request for support of a resolution regarding
development on private roads
5. Township of Cavan Monaghan—re—Healthy Kids Community Challenge
RES. NO. 24 Moved by Miller
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of West Elgin is in
support of a resolution put forth by Township of Cavan Monaghan
regarding the"Healthy Kids Community Challenge".
DISPOSITION: Carried
6. Front of Yonge Township—request for support of 2 resolutions regarding
plastic water bottles and Styrofoam
RES. NO.25 Moved by Miller
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of West Elgin is in
support of a resolution put forth by Township of Front Yonge to
petition the Ontario Ministry of Environment to institute a
deposit/return system for plastic bottles.
DISPOSITION: Carried
RES. NO. 26 Moved by Miller
Seconded by Aldred
RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of West Elgin is in
support of a resolution put forth by Township of Front Yonge to
petition the Ontario Ministry of Environment to ban the use of
polystyrene foam peanuts.
DISPOSITION: Carried
April 10, 2014 .....Page 7 of 9
7. City of Timmins—request for support of a resolution to maintain door to
door postal delivery
8. West Lincoln—request for support of a resolution to Province regarding
Industrial Wind Turbines
9. Ministry of Community Safety&Correctional Services—information
regarding the OP services
10. Fanshawe College—request to use of the Board Room of the Library
Building for literacy and academic upgrading services
RES. NO.27 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Aldred
RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of West Elgin supports
the use of the community room at the West Elgin Community
Complex by Fanshawe College to use for"Literacy Basic Services"
on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m.
AND that an agreement with Fanshawe College be brought forward.
DISPOSITION: Carried
11. Town of Minton—request for support of a resolution to prevent hydro rate
increases
12. AMO
+ Watch file—March 27, 2014
• AMO-New Building Canada Fund Announced
• AMO—Highlights of March 2014 Board Meeting
• AMO—Arbitration Update
• AMO—Bill 69,The Prompt Payment Act Put Aside
Government Announces Construction Liens Act Review
13. Minister Responsible for Senior's Affairs—Senior's Month-June
14. Ontario Good Roads Association—position on Joint&Several Liability
RES. NO. 28 Moved by Miller
Seconded by Leathern
RESOLVED that the above correspondence items numbered 2,4,
7, 8, 9, 11, 12-14 be received and filed.
DISPOSITION: Carried
BY-LAWS
1: By-Law No. 2014-21 —Deeming By-law
RES. NO.29 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-Law
to deem two lots on a registered plan of subdivision and this shall
be the first and second reading and provisional adoption thereof
DISPOSITION: CARRIED
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April 10, 2014 .....Page 8 of 9
RES. NO. 30 Moved by Miller
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that a By-law to deem two lots on a registered plan of
subdivision be now read a third time and finally passed, signed,
sealed and numbered By-law Number 2017-21—Deeming by-law
(Deyle)
DISPOSITION: Carried
MINUTES
RES. NO. 31 Moved by Aldred
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the minutes of the following committee meetings
be received:
West Elgin Arena Board Minutes—February 4, 2014
DISPOSITION: Carried
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Council Announcements
• Request to put up signs not to allow ATVs; under Highway Traffic Act, police
enforce;
• 92 occurrences reported at Community Policing Committee for March 2014
• 6 people attended last Recreation Committee meeting; not enough
manpower to plan events
• Horticultural Plant sale changed to May 17th
• Benefit Dance on April 12th at International Club
• Request for meeting with Health Minister to discuss Beattie Haven—
suggestion that meet with Senior Policy Advisor. Council agreed.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
RES. NO.32 Moved by Aldred
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-Law
to confirm the proceedings of the meeting held on April 10th,2014
and this shall be the first and second reading and provisional
adoption thereof
DISPOSITION. Carried
RES. NO.33 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Aldred
RESOLVED that a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the
meeting held on April 10th, 2014 be now read a third time and finally
passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-law Number 2014-22-
Confirming By-law April 10 2014
DISPOSITION: Carried
ADJOURNMENT
RES. NO.34 Moved by Leathern
Seconded by Miller
RESOLVED that this Regular Meeting of Council shall adjourn at
1:55 p.m.to meet again on April 24, 2014.
DISPOSITION: Carried
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April 10,2014 .....Page 9 of 9
These minutes were adopted on the 24th day of April, 2014
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2 April 2014
MEMORANDUM #13-2412
TO: Members of Council
Municipality of West Elgin
FROM: Ted Halwa
SUBJ: Public Meeting — April 10th, 2014 - Amendment to the Zoning By-law — Harvey & Sheila
Fleming—20618 Hoskins Line
The above-referenced public meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law with
respect to the abovenoted lands. The amendment would partially fulfill conditions imposed by the Elgin
County land Division Committee in granting a related Application for Consent (E 76113) on December
18th, 2013 for the purposes of enlarging an existing residential lot.
The subject lands are situated on the north side of Hoskins Line west of Blacks Road. The proposed
change in zoning is from the Agricultural (A1) Zone and the Rural Residential Three (RR3) Zone to the
'site-specific' Rural Residential Three (RR3-22)Zone.
The lands proposed to be rezoned RR3-22 comprise an area of 4,284 square metres (1.1 ac), a'frontage'
of 91.4 metres (300 ft) and a depth of 66 metres (216.5 ft). The parcel is occupied by a single unit
dwelling. No change in use is proposed. The lot would satisfy the minimum lot area requirement(1,840 sq
m) of the RR3 zone but would slightly exceed the maximum lot are requirement of 4,000 square metres.
In addition, the lot has only 15 metres(49.2 ft) of frontage insofar as the strip of land to be dedicated to he
Municipality as described below does not comprise part of the road allowance. The 'site-specific' (i.e.
RR3-22)zoning permits the enlargement of the lot having less than the minimum required lot frontage (30
m)and in excess of the maximum lot area requirement.
The existing residential lot was created circa 1986-1987. In order for the abutting lands to be merged in
name and title with the existing lot, the owners are dedicating a thin strip of the frontage of the existing lot
to the Municipality to ensure the lands being added are effectively merged in title with the previously
created existing lot and are not a free-standing parcel capable of being conveyed as a separate parcel.
The lands lie in the designated 'Agricultural Area' in the County of Elgin Official Plan and 'Agricultural' in
the West Elgin Official Plan. The proposed By-law is consistent with the PPS and in conformity with both
official plans. A reference plan has been prepared and deposited with the Land Registrar and the
appropriate reference inserted in the By-law, putting it in a form suitable for adoption.
(original signed by)
Ted L. Halwa, MCIP, RPP
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN VA, �
BY-LAW NO.
BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND THE
TOWNSHIP OF ALDBOROUGH ZONING BY-LAW
NO.90-50,AS AMENDED
Harvey&Sheila Fleming
20618 Hoskins Line
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Municipality of West Elgin has given due consideration to an application for an
amendment to the Township of Aldborough Zoning By-law to permit the enlargement of an existing rural
residential lot through the conveyance of abutting lands;
WHEREAS the use being proposed is considered to be in conformity with the County of Elgin Official Plan and
the West Elgin Official Plan and consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;
WHEREAS a public meeting has been held to consider the proposed amendment in accordance with the
provisions of the Planning Acts
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Elgin deems it advisable to amend By-law
No.90-50,as amended,being the Township of Aldborough Zoning By-law to zone the said lands for the purposes
proposed;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Elgin enacts as follows:
1. THAT Section 113 to By-law No. 90-50, as amended, being the Exceptions of the Rural Residential
Three(RR3)Zone,is hereby amended by the addition of the following:
1111.3.22 a) DEFINED AREA
RR3-22 as shown on Schedule"A",Map No.23 to this By-law.
b) MAXIMUM LOT AREA 4,500 sq m
C) MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGE 1s m"
2. THAT Schedule"A', Map No.23 to By-law No.90-50,as amended, is hereby amended by changing from
the Agricultural (A1) Zone and the Rural Residential Three (11113) Zone to the 'site-specific' Rural
Residential Three(RR3-22)Zone those lands outlined in heavy solid lines and described as RR3-22 on
Schedule"A" attached hereto and forming part of this By-law, and being more particularly described as
Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3, Plan 11 R-9720 being part of Lot 1, Concession Vl,formerly in the Township of
Aldborough,now in the Municipality of West Elgin,in the County of Elgin.
3. THIS By-law comes into force upon the day it is passed in the event an appeal has not been filed with the
Clerk within the time prescribed by the Manning ct R.S.O. 1990,as amended. In the event an appeal is
filed with the Cleric within the time prescribed by the Planning Act .S O. 1990,as amended,the By-law
shall be deemed not to have come into force until the appeal has been finally disposed of,whereupon the
By-law(except for such parts as are repealed or amended as so directed by the Ontario Municipal Board)
shall be deemed to have come into force on the day it was passed.
READ a FIRST and SECOND time this day of 2014.
READ a THIRD time and FINALLY PASSED this day of 2014.
MAYOR CLERK
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From: Kelly Brasil [kelly_1363 @hotmail.coml
Sent: April-09-14 5:29 PM
To: westelgin @westelgin.net
Subject: West Lorne Optimist Car Show
April 9, 2014
Municipality of West Lorne
Once again the Optimist Club of West Lorne is sponsoring the annual Car Show on June 29, 2014 at
Miller Park in West Lorne.
In the past you have kindly allocated $300.00 to this project. We would sincerely appreciate your
financial assistance again this year. Without your help we could not afford to do this event.
Respectfully yours
Kelly Brasil
Optimist Club of West Lorne
10/04/2014
2261 8t. D6Ad'4:Road 'PO Box.1042,Thorolct,oN uV 4T7
Nllagara Rig io Telephone 905.-685-4225 Toll4ree. 1-800263-7245 Fax:905-641=520;$
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The following;resolution wets adopted by'Council of The Regional Municipality of
Niagara at th'it regc,lar meeting`held on Jahuary 16, 2014;
Moved by Councillor Jeffs
Seconded by Co rtaillor Eke
WHEREAS the province's recently released Lung, Term Energy Plan anticipates that
consumers.W!ll face,hydro.rates that rill.rise by 42% over thhe next five (5)years;
WHEREAS:the Minister of Energy recently announced;that past. FIT prices are driving
electricity prices :higher arid' that of anges to -dornestlo content regUITOM... fior
.constructio'ri of future.rerler chile en .rgy project .are necessar to lower future Oiarotrio ty
rates,
111lHEREA- the recent a:ud.itor=general's report advised .of extreme,amounts; of waste in
the energy sector, particularly at Ontario Fower'Generation acid Hyc1fiQ One, due to high.
labout casts and generates public sectar pension plans,
WHEREAS decisions inclu ding. but not limited to the cancellation of gas plaIM8 in
Ontario could cost taxpayers close to V.I. billion;.
WHERE It is essent[al for the residents :and businesses of Niagara to have access
to affordable hydro to thrive and prosper;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED;
That the Regional M.unidipality;of!Niagai`a CALL QU Premier Wynne and the Province
of Ontario to..teike immediate action.to prevent those and any other.rate increases from
being implemented:; and
That this motion,BE CIRCULATED to all Ontario municipalities for support:
CARRIED.
Cc: The Association of Munioipaiities of Ontario
All M.unicipMioas in. Ontario
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April 14, 2014
Natasha Devos, Acting Regional Cleric
Office of the Regional Clerk
Niagara Region
2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042
Thorold ON L2V 4T7
RE: Motion for Support-Long Term Energy Plan
Dear Ms. Devos,
Thank you for your recent correspondence, received by our office on March 26th,
2014 regarding the resolution adopted by Regional Council on January 16th, 2014 calling
on Premier Wynne and the Province of Ontario to take immediate action to prevent the
increasing hydro rates in Ontario. Please be advised that Council for the Township of
Wainfleet, at its meeting held on April 8th, 2014, passed the following resolution:
"THAT correspondence item no. 089 from the Office of the Regional
Clerk, Niagara Region, regarding a resolution adopted by its Council on
January 16th, 2014 calling on Premier Wynne and the Province of
Ontario to take immediate action to prevent the proposed hydro rate and
any other rate increases from being implemented, and requesting the
support of all Ontario municipalities, be received;
AND THAT Council for the Township of Wainfleet does hereby support
and endorse the resolution."
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the
undersigned.
Sincerely,
Stacey Duncan
Deputy Cleric
cc: The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario
Local MPPs
All Ontario Municipalities (via email)
31940 Highway#3 - P.O. Box 40 •Wainfleet, ON • LOS 1V0
PHONE 905.899.3463 • FAX 905.899.2340 - www.wainfleet.ca
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Municipality of West Elgin
22413 Hoskins Line
P.O. Box 490
Rodney, ON
NOL 2C0
Attention: Scott Gawley, Chief Administrative Officer
RE: Proposed Woodlands Clearing on Lot B, Concession 11
20279 Thomson Line,Municipality of West Elgin
Under Section 135 (2) of the Municipal Act all abutting landowners shall be notified of
impending woodlot clearings.
This letter hereby notifies you of the proposed woodland clearing by August Sacher. The
proposed clearing of 0.72 hectares (1.78 acres) on Lot B, Concession 11 in the
Municipality of West Elgin is for the purposes of straightening an agricultural field edge
and installing tile drainage.
The Elgin County Woodlands Conservation Bylaw contains a"no net loss"provision to
ensure the protection and enhancement of forest cover in the county. Approval of this
clearing exemption would be conditional on trees being replanted in a suitable location
under the direction of a qualified forester at the applicant's expense.
If you have objections to this proposed clearing please reply in writing to the Elgin
County Tree Commissioner, c/o Kettle Creek Conservation Authority,R.R.#8, 44015
Ferguson Line, St. Thomas, Ontario,N5P 3T3,by the 2nd day of May 2014.
If you have any questions regarding this notice,please contact the undersigned at(519)-
631-1270.
Y truly,
Lawrence
Elgin County Tree Commissioner
County of Elgin
Administrative Services
450 Sunset Drive
St.Thomas,On N5R 5V1
Phone:519-631-1460
www.elgin-county.on.ca
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Municipality of West Elgin ;b
22413 Hoskins Line 4"$
P.O. Box 490
Rodney, ON
NOL 2CO
Attention: Scott Gawley, Chief Administrative Officer
RE: Proposed Woodlands Clearing on Lot B, Concession 10
20222 Thomson Line,Municipality of West Elgin
Under Section 135 (2) of the Municipal Act all abutting landowners shall be notified of
impending woodlot clearings.
This letter hereby notifies you of the proposed woodland clearing by August Sacher. The
proposed clearing of 0.3 hectares (0.74 acres)on Lot B, Concession 10 in the
Municipality of West Elgin is for the purposes of straightening an agricultural fence line
and installing tile drainage.
The Elgin County Woodlands Conservation Bylaw contains a"no net loss"provision to
ensure the protection and enhancement of forest cover in the county. Approval of this
clearing exemption would be conditional on trees being replanted in a suitable location
under the direction of a qualified forester at the applicant's expense.
If you have objections to this proposed clearing please reply in writing to the Elgin
County Tree Commissioner, c/o Kettle Creek Conservation Authority,R.R.#8,44015
Ferguson Line, St. Thomas, Ontario,N5P 3T3, by the 2nd day of May 2014.
If you have any questions regarding this notice,please contact the undersigned at(519)-
631-1270.
Yo s truly,
Je f awrence
Elgin County Tree Commissioner
County of Elgin
Administrative Services
450 Sunset Drive
St.Thomas,On N5R 5V1
Phan':519-631-1460
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Mayor and Council 2V'April 2014
Municipality of West Elgin
22413 Hoskins Line
Rodney, Ontario
N01 2C0
Rear Sirs:
I am writing on behalf of the Eagle Community Centre on Graham Road. Over the years the parking lot
through regular use, snow clearing etc., has been slowly losing gravel. This is evidenced by some small
muddy spots starting to appear. We believe it would be prudent to make repairs to the parking lot
before the situation gets any worse.
We have spoken to Mr. Lee Gosnall of your office and confirmed with him that a load of"A"gravel
would be the appropriate remedy.
As you are aware, in 2012 we received a Trillium Grant for some improvements to the Centre, and since
then have continued to provide a venue for community events,yoga and fitness classes, birthday and
other celebrations for area residents. On May 101h we are planning a "Ladies Wellness Day",intended to -
introduce various forms of fitness activities to women and girls.
We are asking that the Municipality assist us by supplying a load of"A"gravel, including spreading and
compacting it. We are hopeful that this can be done at no cost to the Community Centre,as our funds
are very limited; however should you deem that we must pay a part of the cost,we would of course
understand.
Yours truly,
Jean James, secretary
per Gina Ackermann, President.
Eagle Community Centre Inc.
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His Worship Bernie Wiehle
Mayor
Municipality of West Elgin
22413 Hoskins Line
PO Box 490
Rodney ON NOL 2C0
Dear Mayor Wiehle:
The collective success of Ontario's municipalities is critical to the success of the province
of Ontario. However, such successes can only be realized when communities and
governments are pulling in the same direction.
I thought it would be beneficial to provide you with an update on the initiatives Ontario's
government is undertaking today to give municipalities more information and control so
they can increase their effectiveness—and take advantage of new opportunities—around
local energy planning.
Large Renewable Procurement Process -
Clean energy is one such opportunity. Building clean, reliable and affordable energy in a
way that respects communities is our top priority. Since launching the Feed-in Tariff(FIT)
program in 2009, Ontario has firmly established itself as a North American.leader in
renewable energy. This is remarkable progress and Ontario is proud of the role
renewable energy is playing in the supply mix. As a result, on June 12, 2013, 1 directed
the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) to end the procurement of large renewable energy
projects through the FIT program and to develop a new competitive procurement process
to allow for the consideration of future contract awards for cost-efficient and well-
supported projects, I asked the OPA to engage with municipalities to help inform the
identification of appropriate locations and siting requirements for future renewable energy
projects.
Building on what we've learned through the success of the FIT program, the new Large
Renewable Procurement (LRP) process will provide municipalities with a stronger voice
going forward and additional opportunities to participate in the development of renewable
energy projects. It will include an initial Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to
qualify applicants, followed by a Request for Proposals(RFP) process to evaluate
projects, which can only be proposed by qualified applicants. The RFQ process will
include robust qualification criteria that contain a requirement to demonstrate previous
community engagement experience. After developers are qualified at the RFQ stage they
will be required to work directly with municipalities and Aboriginal communities to satisfy a
high bar of community engagement and local support before a contract is awarded.
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Two procurements are proposed, commencing in 2014, with the possibility of a third
procurement in 2016, should any procurement capacity remain. The procurement targets
include up to 300 megawatts (MW) of wind, 140 MW of solar, 50 MW of bioenergy and
50 MW of hydroelectric capacity in 2014. In 2015, the targets would include up to 300 MW
of wind, 140 MW of solar, 50 MW of bioenergy and 45 MW of hydroelectricity. Each
procurement is expected to take between 12 and 16 months to complete.
As part of the OPA's extensive outreach activities to inform the development of the LRP,
the OPA developed preliminary sets of RFQ stage evaluation criteria and possible RFP
stage components. These and other related materials were discussed with a wide variety
of stakeholders and communities between December 2013 and February 2014. As part of
these events, the OPA held four regional community meetings — in Chatham-Kent,
Sudbury, Orillia and Napanee—for municipalities, local distribution companies (LDCs) and
the general public. More than 850 groups and individuals participated in these activities
and more'than 65 made written submissions. The OPA and ministry staff also met with
representatives from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) task forces
(Planning, Energy and Economic Development). I and some of my senior officials also
met directly with AMO's MOU table.
After considering the feedback received, and building on previous energy procurement
experience, the OPA submitted the Final Recommendations Report for the Development
of a New Large Renewable Procurement Process on February 28, 2014, which is
available online at www.powerauthority.on.ca/sites/default/files/pagelLRP-Final-
Recommendations-Report-20140228.pdf.
The OPA posted the draft RFQ on April 8 for public comment until May 2. The RFQ is
anticipated to run from June to September. The OPA will continue to develop draft RFP
rated criteria in consultation with the Ministry of Energy, municipalities and stakeholders
with the intention to post the draft RFP later this year. In preparation for the RFP, the OPA
plans to post an LRP-specific transmission availability table to identify specific circuits and
transmission stations in the province where capacity for potential LRP projects may be
available.
I encourage you to provide feedback and/or questions on the LRP at any time to
LRP @powerauthority.on.ca.
Regional Planning Process Update
Regional electricity planning and siting is another matter I wish to bring to your attention.
On October 8, 2013, Premier Wynne accepted the 18 recommendations made by the OPA
and the Independent Electricity System Operator(IESO) to enhance the current processes
for planning and siting moving forward.
The cornerstone of regional electricity planning is an open exchange of information and
engagement with municipalities, Aboriginal communities, stakeholders and members of
the general public. In Ontario, this will include better community outreach, early and often,
while providing local governments and communities a greater voice in the planning and
siting of energy infrastructure.
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To make sure their voices are heard, municipalities will need to actively participate in
electricity planning and siting activities. The OPA has started the regional planning
process in eight of the province's 29 regions, and will begin work in the remaining regions
in the near future.
This is your opportunity to work directly with the OPA, key electricity stakeholders and the
public to contribute to planning and identify the right solutions for your communities.
I encourage you to visit the OPA website at www.powerauthority.on.calpower-
pianninglregion al-plan ning to learn more about current and upcoming regional planning
processes.
Municipal Energy Plans
When it comes to planning, some municipalities may appreciate having more tools at their
disposal. Community energy planning supports the sustainability and long-term economic
prosperity of Ontario's municipalities.
The 2094 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) includes enhanced policies for promoting
energy conservation and efficiency and providing opportunities for the development of
renewable energy and alternative energy systems, including district energy. It promotes
land-use and development patterns, which maximizes energy efficiency and encourages
the long-term consideration of electricity generation facilities and transmission systems. It
also promotes healthy liveable communities, wise use of land, compact development,
transit and active transportation, economic development and investment readiness, all of
which are supported by comprehensive energy planning.
I would like to encourage all municipalities to apply to the province's Municipal Energy
Plan (MEP) Program, which provides up to $90,000 to help Ontario municipalities
understand their energy use through a community energy planning process.
A MEP aligns energy, the built environment and land use planning. It identifies
community-wide energy efficiency and green energy options and supports economic
development opportunities. A MEP also supports local conservation, renewable energy,
regional energy planning and Ontario's Conservation First policy, Long-Term Energy Plan
(LTEP) and PPS. As well, a MEP will help identify future local generation and/or
distribution issues.
The ministry will be receiving new applications for the MEP program starting in early May
and intake and review will be ongoing. Applications and more information will be available
in early May at www.energy.gov.on.calen/municipal-energy.
These new processes and initiatives— large renewable procurement, regional electricity
planning and the Municipal Energy Plan program —are all part of the government's efforts
to change and improve how we work together with municipalities on energy issues.
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Significant progress is being made and I fully expect that as we continue with
implementation of the LTEP, municipalities will play a crucial role in energy planning and
siting. This is the time e to step forward in partnership to make sure local voices are heard
so we can all work together on building a clean, reliable and affordable energy system.
Sincerely,
Bob Chiarelli
Minister
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