July 16, 2015 MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 16, 2015
Council Chambers, West Elgin Municipal Building
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MINUTES (Al — A9)
*June 25, 2015 Council
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
DELEGATIONS
11:00 a.m. Proposed Severances (C9a, C9b)
REPORTS: (C1-C10)
1. ROADS
a) *Monthly Report
b) *Report—VAC truck
c) *Report— Plow equipment
d) *Report— Use of Scott's Pit
2. RECREATION / EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
a) *Monthly Report
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3. WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
a) *Operations Report
b) *Report—Water Storage Facility Inspection & Cleaning — Rodney Elevated Tank
c) *OCWA's One Water Educational Program
4. WASTEWATER
a) *Operations Report— Rodney Wastewater Treatment Plant
b) *Operations Report--West Lorne Wastewater Treatment Plant
5. BUILDING
a) *Monthly Report
6. BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT
a) *Monthly Report
7. DRAINS
8. ADMINISTRATION
a) *Report— RES — Elgin Wind Farm Project
b) *Audit Services
9. PLANNING
a) *Report— Proposed Consent Application — Lutsch
b) *Report— Proposed Consent Application — 571419 Ontario Ltd. (Miller)
10. ACCOUNTS
CORRESPONDENCE: (D1-D18)
1.* Ministry of Energy— Office of the Minister— Update on Ontario's 2013 Long-term
Energy Plan (LTEP);
2.* Community Schools Alliance - request for support as a member;
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3.* Port Glasgow Trailer Park Association — request for a member of council to be
appointed to their association;
4,* Municipality of Tweed - Disaster Relief Committee-- request for fundraising support;
5.* Invenergy-- Notice of Public Meeting, Thursday, July 23, 2015 @ Dutton Recreation
Centre, 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
6."' The Arts and Cookery Bank — request to use both sides of Munroe St. between 239
Graham Rd and the tracks on July 18, 2015;
7.* The Arts and Cookery Bank— Request for a "no objection" letter from the Clerk for a
Liquor Sales Licence for a proposed extended licensed area;
8.* New Tecumseh -- Electricity rates adopted June 22, 2015, 2035-175;
9.* News Release — High speed internet coming to Elgin-Middlesex-London;
10.* Corporation of the Township of Montague — Letter to Minister Raitt endorsing the City of
Hamilton's opposition to the elimination of home mail delivery and installation of
community mailboxes;
11.* Glenn Coleman — concerns regarding the sidewalk conditions on Queensline East;
RECOMMENDED TO ACCEPT & FILE:
12. AMO
• Watchfile — June 25, 2015;
• Watchfile — July 2, 2015;
• Municipal payment for 2015 blue box steward obligations;
• AMO report to member municipalities highlights of the June 2015 Board meeting;
13. The Premiere of Ontario —Acknowledgment of receipt of Council's resolution regarding
Hydro One ownership;
14. Ontario Waterpower— OWA supporting small waterpower expansion;
15. Ontario Good Roads Association — OGRA to apply for intervener status in latest MMS
challenge;
16. Ontario Energy Board — Notice to customers of Union Gas Limited;
17. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs — Canada-Ontario Small Communities
Fund (SCF);
18. Lower Thames Conservation Authority— Board of Director meeting minutes;
BY-LAWS:
By-law No. 2015-49 Fees & Charges — Port Glasgow Trailer Park
By-law No. 2015-51 Agreement with Norm Miller--- pedestrian walkway
By-law No. 2015-52 Agreement with Masse/Deyle — use of Scott's Pit
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MINUTES (E1-E2)
*May 12, 2015 West Elgin Arena Board
*May 19, 2015 West Elgin Recreation Committee
NOTICE OF MOTION (F)
OTHER BUSINESS: (G1-G2)
1. Council announcements
2. Closed Session
• personal matters about an identifiable individual (M.A. s.239(2)(b);
• a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land (M.A. s.239(2)(c)
*information enclosed
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETINGS
July 28, 2015 Tri County Water Board, 7:00 p.m.
July 29, 2015 Public Meeting -- Industrial Wind Turbines
7:00 p.m., Rodney Legion
August 13, 2015 Council
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
JUNE 25, 2015
PRESENT Mayor Bernie Wiehle, Deputy Mayor Mary Bodnar
Councillors Joe Seman Jr.,Jonathan Wolf, Richard
Leatham
STAFF PRESENT Scott Gawley, Administrator/Treasurer
Norma Bryant, Clerk
Heather James, Planner
Janet Johnston, Deputy Treasurer
Spencer Pray, Financial Assistant
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
RES. NO. 1 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Wolf
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
approves the agenda for June 25th,2015 as printed and circulated.
DISPOSITION: Carried
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RES. NO. 2 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Seman
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings held on the following
dates be adopted as printed and circulated:
June 11,2015 Council
DISPOSITION: Carried
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
DELEGATIONS
9:30 a.m.—Christene Scrimgeour-2014 Financial Statements
Also in attendance: Deputy Treasurer
Ms. Scrimgeour presented the 2014 audited financial statements. She
recommended that Council continue to build reserves, add to the municipality's
assets and use the Asset Management Plan in the budget process.
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RES, NO 3 Moved by Seman
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
approves the audited financial statements for 2014 as presented by
Christene Scrimgeour and recognizes her letter of independence.
DISPOSITION: Carried
10:00 a.m.—Proposed Severances oolner Also in attendance: Charles &Lois Woolner
The Planner presented her report for proposed severances on West Part of Lot 3,
Concession 2 WD. One severance is severing a parcel from the residential
parcel and adding it to the farm parcel. The second severance is severing a
parcel from the farm parcel and adding to the residential parcel. The result is the
residential parcel is 150 feet frontage and 275 feet deep.
11:00 a.m.—Rodney Townhall Committee
Also in attendance: Jean Wilkinson, John Johnston,Andrea Fordham, Jeff Slater
Chair Jean Wilkinson presented the Committee's recommendations. The
Administrator reviewed the alternatives considered.
The Deputy Mayor asked about washrooms in Rodney. The Administrator noted
that there is not a requirement to have public washrooms and there are none in
West Lorne.
John Johnston recommended that input be sought from the community for the
addition to the Recreation Centre if not needed for Tiny Tots in the future.
The Mayor noted that he wants to prevent a hole in the centre of Rodney or a
derelict building. It was noted that after the building is declared surplus,we could
advertise for proposals from the public for re-purposing the building.
1:30 p.m.—RES—Elgin Windfarm Project
Also in attendance: Nicholas Muszynski, Rebecca Crump, Mary Lou Kominek
Ms. Crump gave a power point presentation. She reviewed the community
benefits of the project which includes a vibrancy fund to the municipality as well
as permit fees, property tax revenue. RES has provided an Information Package
that addresses the issues raised by Municipal Council in their"unwilling host"
resolution. RES requests a further meeting with Council to discuss the vibrancy
agreement and a possible joint solar project.
It was explained to the audience that to assess the proposed Vibrancy Fund the
municipality would have to support the project. RES needs a council decision
and an approved vibrancy agreement before September 15t
RES. NO.4 Moved by Seman
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that staff is hereby directed to prepare a report on RES
request for support, including legal if necessary
AND further that a public meeting on July 29, 2015 at 7,00 p.m. be
scheduled.
DISPOSITION: Carried
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REPORTS
1. ROADS
a) Report—Roadside Mower
RES. NO. 5 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Wolf -
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
accepts the quotation of Kent Farm Supplies in the amount of
$14,400.00 plus taxes for one Woods BW126XHD Rotary Mower.
DISPOSITION: Carried
2. RECREATION/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
3.WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
4.WASTEWATER
5. BUILDING
6. BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT
7. DRAINS
8.ADMINISTRATION
a) Report—Rodney Town Hall Review Recommendations
RES. NO. 6 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Seman
RESOLVED that Council approves the following recommendations
of the Rodney Town Hall Review Committee:
1. Declare the Rodney Town Hall surplus once the existing
building tenants are moved.
2. Close the pubic washrooms at the Rodney Town Hall as of
July 1, 2015.
3. Move Service Ontario from the Rodney Town Hall to the
West Elgin Municipal Office at 22413 Hoskins Line once
accommodations have been arranged at the municipal office
and authorization to move locations has been given by the
Ministry of Government and Consumer Services but not
before Tiny Tots has moved from the Rodney Town Hall.
4. Tiny Tots to remain at the Rodney Town Hall for one(1)
year.
5. Move the Rodney Senior's Club to the West Elgin Recreation
Centre (in Rodney) on a permanent basis.
6. Consider an approximate 1,000 square foot addition to the
West Elgin Recreation Centre for a classroom,washroom
and storage space for the Tiny Tots program. Funding
monies for the addition would come from the Administration
Building Reserve.
DISPOSITION: Carried
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b) Report—Transient Fees-Port Glasgow Trailer Park
RES. NO. 7 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Wolf
RESOLVED that the report from the Ad min istrator/Tressurer re:
Transient Fees at Port Glasgow Trailer Park be received;
AND THAT Council approves the fees for long-term transient
camping three months or greater to$520.00 per month
AND that the necessary by-law be brought forward to amend the
Port Glasgow Trailer Fees&Charges By-law.
DISPOSITION: Carried
c) Report—Purchasing a New Four Counties Transportation Vehicle
RES. NO. 8 Moved by Seman
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that Council approves the following recommendations
Four Counties Transportation Committee:
1. Purchase a new Four Counties Transportation Vehicle from
Girardin Bluebird at the cost of$77,700.00 plus taxes(before
trade-in).
2. Trade-in the current Four Counties Transportation Vehicle to
Girardin Bluebird for$6,000.00
DISPOSITION: Carried
d) Report—Landfill Operations
Also in attendance: Financial Assistant
RES. NO. 9 Moved by Wolf
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that the report from Administration re: Landfill
Operation be received;
AND that Council approve the release of the Request for Proposal
for Landfill Operations
AND that Council approve the rental of Commercial Waste
Collection Bins at the Transfer Station in the Landfill.
DISPOSITION: Carried
e) Report—New Zoning By-law
RES. NO. 10 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Seman
RESOLVED that the report from the Clerk re: New Zoning By-law
be received;
AND THAT Council approve the following:
1. Section 3 of By-law No. 99-09 be revised to read: On lands
zoned Residential First Density(131), Residential Second
Density(R2), Residential Third Density(R3), Hamlet
Residential (HR), Future Residential (FR), Rural Residential
(RR)and Lakeshore Residential (LR)in the West Elgin
Zoning By-law No. 2015-36.
2. Section 2.1 (iii) of By-law No. 2004-68 be revised to read:
On lands zoned Hamlet Residential (HR),Rural Residential
(RR)and Lakeshore Residential less than 5 acres in the
West Elgin Zoning By-law No. 2015-36.
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RES. NO. 10 cont'd
3. Section 1 (n) of By-law No. 2004-77 be revised to read: On
lands zoned Hamlet Residential (HR), Rural Residential (RR)
and Lakeshore Residential (LR) less than 5 acres in the
West Elgin Zoning By-law No. 2015-36.
4. Section 1 (o)of By-law No. 2004-77 be revised to read: On
lands zoned General Industrial (M1) in the West Elgin Zoning
By-law 2015-36.
5. Section 1 (c) of By-law No. 2014-69 be revised to read:
Lands zoned Hamlet Residential(HR), Rural Residential
(RR)and Lakeshore Residential (LR) less than 5 acres in the
West Elgin Zoning By-law No. 2015-36.
6. That the necessary by-laws be brought forward.
DISPOSITION: Carried
.. Report—Draft Fencing By-laws
RES. NO, 11 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that the report from the Clerk re: Fencing By-law be
received;
AND the by-laws be revised as per discussion.
DISPOSITION: Carried
g) Report—Energy Consumption and Green House Gas Emissions for 2013
RES. NO. 12 Moved by Seman
Seconded by Wolf
RESOLVED that Council accepts the report from the Financial
Assistant re: Energy Consumption and Green House Gas
Emissions for 2013.
DISPOSITION: Carried
h Report—Administration Re-Or anization
RES. NO. 13 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that the report from the Administrator/Treasurer re:
Administration Re-Organization be received;
AND that Council approves the proposed staff organization
AND that Council approves the job descriptions for the
C.A.O./Clerk, Treasurer and Deputy Clerk
AND that the position of Treasurer be advertised according to policy
in July 2015.
DISPOSITION: Carried
9. PLANNING
a Report—Proposed Consent Application—Charles &Lois Woolner
RES. NO. 14 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Seman
RESOLVED that the report from the Planner re: Proposed Consent
Application for Charles and Lois Woolner be received.
DISPOSITION: Carried
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b) Report—Proposed Consent Application—Charles Woolner
RES. NO. 15 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Wolf
RESOLVED that the report from the Planner re: Proposed Consent
Application for Charles Woolner be received.
DISPOSITION: Carried
10. ACCOUNTS
RES. NO. 16 Moved by Seman
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the Mayor and Administrator/Treasurer are hereby
authorized to sign Payment Voucher#6A amounting to$72,678.85
in settlement of General, Road,Water, and Arena Accounts
(including cheques#19663-19743)
DISPOSITION: Carried
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Ministry of Transportation—Update on news affecting off-road vehicle(ORV)
use in Ontario
2. Muscular Dystrophy Canada—Thank you to West Elgin (Rodney Station 1
and West Lorne Station 2) Fire Departments for their continued support
3. Elgin County—Bill 73—Changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997 and
the Planning Act, 1990
4. Rodney Aldborough Agricultural Society—Request for financial assistance for
the annual Port Glasgow Fish Fry, Sunday August 2, 2015
RES. NO. 17 Moved by Seman
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that Council agrees to pay for the live entertainment
and fireworks for the August 2nd 2015 Fish Fry Event.
DISPOSITION: Carried
5. Lakeview Aldborough Bluffs—Application for Consent
RES. NO. 18 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Wolf
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
supports Severance Application 26/15 applied for by Lakeview
Aldborough Bluffs Inc. subject to the following conditions:.
1. Subject to rezoning.
2. Subject to apportionment of Municipal Drainage
assessments.
3. Subject to drainage outlet&drainage agreement, if required.
4. Subject to requirements of the Municipal Road Department
regarding access and/or drainage.
5. That the owner has the necessary review and assessment
conducted on the existing sewage disposal system to
confirm its adequacy and/or necessary replacement.
6. Two copies of the registered reference plan,together with a
copy of the said plan showing the locations and dimensions
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RES. NO. 18 cont'd
of all buildings and structures, are submitted to the
satisfaction of the municipality
7. Taxes to be paid in full
AND that Resolution No. 13 passed on May 28, 2015 is repealed.
DISPOSITION: Carried
6. RES—Notice of Public Community Meetings
7. AMO
• Watch file—June 11, 2015
• Watch file—June 18, 2015
• Municipal Legislation Review: Municipal Act,City of Toronto Act,
and Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
• Ontario Retirement Pension Plan could present new OMERS
Challenges
• Accessibility in Ontario
8. Municipality of Southwest Middlesex—Notice of Public Meeting—General
Zoning By-law Amendment
RES. NO. 19 Moved by Wolf
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that the above correspondence items 1, 2, 3, 6, 7-8, be
received and filed.
DISPOSITION: Carried
BY-LAWS
1. By-Law No. 2015-33—Zone Amendment-Parezanovic Farms
RES. NO. 20 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Wolf
RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-law
to amend the Municipality of West Elgin Zoning By-law No. 2015-
36,to change the zoning of lands in Part of Lot 9, Concession 8,
from the Agricultural (A2)Zone to Restrictive Agricultural (A3)
Zone, and that this shall be the first and second reading and
provisional adoption thereof.
DISPOSITION: Carried
RES. NO. 21 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Seman
RESOLVED that a by-law to amend the Municipality of West Elgin
Zoning By-law No. 2015-36,to change the zoning of lands in Part of
Lot 9, Concession 8,from the Agricultural (A2)Zone to Restrictive
Agricultural(A3)Zone shall now be read a third time and finally
passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-law Number 2015-33--
Zone Amendment —Parezanovic Farms
DISPOSITION: Carried
2. By-Law No 2015-34—Zone Amendment-Vanderloo
RES. NO. 22 Moved by Seman
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-law
to amend the Municipality of West Elgin Zoning By-law No. 2015-
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RES. NO. 22 cont'd
36, to change the zoning of lands in Part of Lot 8, Concession 7,
from the General Agricultural (Al)Zone to Rural Residential (RR)
Zone, and that this shall be the first and second reading and
provisional adoption thereof.
DISPOSITION: Carried
RES. NO. 23 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Seman
RESOLVED that a by-law to amend the Municipality of West Elgin
Zoning By-law No. 2015-36, to change the zoning of lands in Part of
Lot 8, Concession 7,from the General Agricultural (Al)Zone to
Rural Residential (RR)Zone shall now be read a third time and
finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-law Number 2015-
34—Zone Amendment —Vanderloo
DISPOSITION: Carried
MINUTES
NOTICE OF MOTION
OTHER BUSINESS
CLOSED SESSION
RES. NO.24 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
adjourn to a closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation
(M.A. s.239 (2)(e)
DISPOSITION: Carried
RES. NO. 25 Moved by Seman
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin do
now rise and report.
RISE AND REPORT
The Mayor reported that direction had been given to staff.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
RES. NO. 26 Moved by Wolf
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-Law
to confirm the proceedings of the meeting held on June 25t", 2015
and this shall be the first and second reading and provisional
adoption thereof.
DISPOSITION: Carried
RES. NO. 27 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Wolf
RESOLVED that a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the
meeting held on June 25th, 2015 be now read a third time and finally
passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-law Number 2015-48—
Confirming By-law June 25 2015
DISPOSITION: Carried
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ADJOURNMENT
RES. NO.28 Moved by Seman
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that this Regular Meeting of Council shall adjourn at
2:45 p.m.to meet again on July 16, 2015.
DISPOSITION: Carried
These minutes were adopted on the 16th day of July, 2015.
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TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
FROM: Lee Gosnell, Public Works Superintendent
DATE: July16, 2015
SUBJECT: Roads Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File
INTRODUCTION:
Monthly report for July, 2015
DISCUSSION:
1. The first round of mowing was completed on county roads in June and
Municipal roads were started. The grass along Gray Line was cut by
the end of June as per the agreement with the West Elgin Nature Club.
This pilot project area will now be left untouched until fall, with the
exception of maintaining intersections for safety purposes.
2. The majority of gravel roads were graded in June and dust
suppressant applied.
3. The addition of 2015 maintenance "A gravel is almost complete and
these roads have had dust suppressant applied as well.
4. "B" gravel production at Kearns Pit continued in June and road
construction projects on Kintyre Line, Johnston Line and McDougall
Line all got underway.
5. Royal Fence completed the installation of new guiderail on Furnival
Road Bridge #2 (between Gibb and Fleming).
6. A concrete grinder was rented in June to eliminate trip hazards
identified in the May sidewalk inspection of Rodney and West Lorne.
Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed by:
Lee Gosnell Scott Gawley, CPA, CGA
Public Works Superintendent Administrator/Treasurer
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TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
FROM: Lee Gosnell, Public Works Superintendent
DATE: July 16, 2015
SUBJECT: Trailer Mount Hydro-Vacuum Unit
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council approve the quoted price of$90,000.00 (plus applicable tax) from
Vermeer Canada Inc. for the supply of (1) one 2015 Vermeer/McLaughlin V50-
500 Trailer Mount Hydro-Vacuum unit.
INTRODUCTION:
West Elgin currently contracts out all hydro-vac services for things such as basin
cleaning, culvert flushing, water line repair, etc. Upon review of these services
from 2010 to 2014, it was determined that approx. $105,000.00 was paid to
outside contractors during this period.
DISCUSSION:
Due to high costs, hydro-vac services were only used where other means (hand
or mechanical) were not possible. Other operations such as sign post installation,
guiderail repair, utility locates and water system repairs were typically done by
mechanical means.
There would be many benefits to West Elgin owning a hydro-vac unit including;
• Safety — there is a large quantity of buried utilities these days and there is
always a risk during mechanical excavation to both operator and machine.
Excavating with water is safe because water pressure is not high enough
to damage these utilities.
• Efficiency — direct access to a hydro-vac unit would mean small items
could be addressed quickly, rather than waiting for enough work to make
hiring a contractor practical.
• Economical — in many cases, hydro excavation would be quicker than the
mechanical alternative but would not be used due to the relatively high
cost. Being able to complete this work internally would lower overall costs
and increase the amount of use within the Municipality.
West Elgin rented a brand new V50-500 trailer mount vacuum unit during the
month of May for spring basin cleaning. This allowed the operators a chance to
become familiar with its operation and evaluate performance. During this period,
the unit was used for basin cleaning, sign post installation, bridge cleaning, utility
locates and water system repair. Staff felt the unit performed well and could
handle all vacuum work required within the Municipality.
Vermeer Canada Inc. has provided West Elgin with the opportunity to purchase
this demo unit at a substantially lower cost that list price. There are currently 96
hours on this trailer, 80 of which were put on by our public works operators. The
unit has been cleaned, checked over and is ready for immediate delivery. Full
factory warranty would begin on the date of purchase.
During budget preparation, initial pricing was received on 800 gallon units from
Vermeer Canada Inc. (approx. $115,000.00) and Ditch Witch (approx..
120,000.00). Trailer mount units of the same size were approx. 10% more. The
idea was to purchase a skid mount unit and have it retrofitted for use on the new
tandem truck. After reviewing the costs associated with making the skid mount
unit compatible with the roll-off system and having the opportunity to try a 500
gallon trailer mount unit, I feel the $90,000.00 purchase price makes the 500
gallon trailer mount unit the.best choice for dollars spent. This will also allow us to
come in well under the original budget amount of$120,000.00.
Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed by,
Lee Gosnell w ey CP , CGA
Public Works Superintendent AdministratorlTr asurer
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TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
FROM: Lee Gosnell, Public Works Superintendent
DATE: July 16, 2015
SUBJECT: Snow Equipment &Attachments for new Tandem Truck
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council approve the quoted price of$118,420.00 by Viking-Cives to supply
and install all Snow Equipment and Attachments on the Municipality's new tandem
axle cab & chassis.
INTRODUCTION:
The quoted price includes a truck mounted Multi Body Transfer System,
complete with Snow and Ice Control Equipment, High Tensile Dump Box and
Loading Frame to suite multiple future attachments.
DISCUSSION:
During planning for West Elgin's newest tandem truck, it was determined that a
multi-use system capable of handling a variety of attachments would best suit the
Municipality's current needs. The Viking Roller Pro unit is designed to load &
unload a number of attachments including, but not limited to, a dump box,
salter/sander, flat bed and tanker (which could be used for water, dust
suppressant or brine). This will provide the Municipality with the ability to utilize
one truck chassis for multiple functions and operations.
Viking-Cives are currently the only winter equipment manufacturer to offer this
type of multi-body system. Since the plow equipment and tipping frame integrate
the same hydraulics, electrical and mechanical components, we feel it is
important to source both from the same manufacturer.
Viking-Gives have a proven track record of quality workmanship and excellent
customer service. West Elgin operators are very familiar with the equipment and
sourcing parts is easy since they are located in Mount Forest, Ontario. All this put
together makes Viking-Cives a good choice for this new equipment.
Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed by,
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TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
FROM: Scott Gawley, Administrator/Treasurer
DATE: July 16, 2015
SUBJECT: Scott Pit-- Cutting Hay
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council approves the agreement with Ryan Masse and Whitney Deyle for
cutting Hay on Municipality owned lands—Concession 6 WD South Part Lot 2, RP
11R2174
INTRODUCTION:
The Municipality of West Elgin cuts the grasses at the municipality's owned land
at Concession 6 WD South Part Lot 2, RP 11 R2174 Part 1.
DISCUSSION:
The municipality was approached by a resident of Hoskins Line to cut the
property for hay at their expense and responsibility, therefore saving the
municipality expense of maintaining the property.
An agreement has been developed for a three year period for an annual rental
fee of$1.00 and the tenant providing insurance protecting the municipality.
Respectfully Submitted by:
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TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
FROM: Jeff Slater, Recreation Superintendent CEMC
DATE: July 16 2015
SUBJECT: Recreation Monthly Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council Receive and file the Monthly Recreation Report for June.
INTRODUCTION:
1. The Cactus Cattle and Cowboy event held this past weekend seemed to
be very successful, with several horses in attendance.
2. The West Elgin Pool is up and running with few mechanical issue. The
wading pool should be operational this week. The De-watering well is
operational and has been completely installed. The pool is now also
equipped with two drainage ports that will allow us to drain water from
under the liner should it accumulate again.
3. The Recreation Staff are struggling to keep with the grass as well as the
other special events that are also happening.
4. Canada Day events also seemed to be appreciated and well attended.
However, I have received complaints regarding the fireworks.
Unfortunately West Lorne Fire Department defeated the Rodney Fire
Department in the annual Canada Day Classic baseball Game by a score
of 12-10.
5. The Pavilion in Miller Park seems to be at a standstill, they appear to be
waiting for steel for the roof.
6. The base for the light tower in Miller Park has been installed; we are
currently waiting for the lights to arrive.
7. All of the summer staff have been trained in Health and Safety Worker
awareness, WHMIS, and Accessibility/ Service training.
Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed By:
Jeff Slater Scott Gawley, CPA; C.G.A.
Recreation Superintendent Administrator Treasurer
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SECTION 1: COMPLIANCE SUMMARY
FIRST QUARTER:
There were no compliance or exceedance issues reported this quarter.
SECOND QUARTER:
APRIL:
There were no compliance or exceedance issues reported this month.
MAY:
There were no compliance or exceedance issues reported this month.
The Rodney Tower was taken out of service May 251h for cleaning and an internal inspection.
The system was pressurized from the West Lorne Standpipe and the highlift pumps at the Tri-
County Water Treatment Plant, There were low pressure complaints due to valves at tower
not holding,which was resolved on the 26th of May. Tower was super chlorinated following
AWWA standards, samples were obtained prior to bring the Tower back online the first week of
June.
JUNE:
There were no compliance or exceedance issues reported this month.
SECTION 2: INSPECTIONS
FIRST QUARTER:
JANUARY:
There were no MOL or MOECC inspections for January. The MOECC routine inspection is
scheduled in February.
FEBRUARY:
There were no MOL inspections for February.The MOECC routine inspection was conducted on
February 24th, 2015 by Stephen Dunn.
MARCH:
The MOECC inspector Stephen Dunn was back on site to complete inspection of Rodney Tower
and West Lorne Standpipe on March 18th. The inspection report was received on March 31st
with an inspection rating of 100%. There were no non-compliances identified and two
recommended actions. The first recommendation was to undertake a comprehensive leak
detection program if the future water loss is high. The second recommendation was for
putting a screen on the overflow pipe at the Rodney Tower. This was completed when it was
identified as an issue.
SECOND QUARTER:
There were no MOL or MOECC inspections during the second quarter.
SECTION 3: QEMS UPDATE
FIRST QUARTER:
The internal audit of the QEMS is being conducted by Maegan Garber of OCWA.
SECOND QUARTER:
APRIL:
The internal audit was completed on April 1St by Maegan Garber, the report was issued May 6tH
MAY:
The Internal Audit Report prepared by Maegan Garber identified 7 opportunities for
improvement(OFI) and no non-conformances with the Drinking Water Quality Management
Standard. The OFIs will be addressed during the Management Review process which is
scheduled for July.
JUNE:
The External Audit was scheduled for August 11tH. The Management Review will be conducted
in July and updates to the Operational Plan will be completed in preparation for the external
audit.
SECTION 4: PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT (see attached Round Sheets)
FIRST QUARTER:
There were no issues with water quality for this quarter.
SECOND QUARTER:
There were no issues with water quality this quarter. Rodney Tower was taken offl ine for
cleaning on May 25th. THMs are down 3% in 2015 (Jan and Apr samples) compared to the
same time in 2014.
SECTION 5: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH&SAFETY
FIRST QUARTER:
There were no hazards identified during the quarterly health and safety inspection conducted
this quarter.
SECOND QUARTER_
There were no hazards identified during the quarterly health and safety inspection conducted
this quarter.
SECTION 6: GENERAL MAINTENANCE
FIRST QUARTER:
JANUARY:
05: Monthly meter readings
05, 12, 19, 26: Collected weekly bacti samples in the West Elgin distribution system
09: replaced wires on autoflusher remote opposite 21509 Hoskins Line; hydrant frozen on
Talbot,thawed by operator but storz cap damaged, currently out of service, isolated and
bagged
12: collected quarterly samples in the West Elgin distribution system;Thawed and replaced
sample port on autoflusher at Crinan Line and Colley Road
02, 05, 07, 09, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 28, 30:West Elgin Facilities Checks and Readings
02, 09, 16, 22, 30: Weekly Autoflusher rounds in West Elgin
05, 22, 26, 27: Checking Chlorine Residual at Monthly Sample Points
19: Switched duty level transmitter to ultrasonic to pressure
FEBRUARY:
04: Monthly meter readings
02, 09, 17, 23: Collected weekly bacti samples in the West Elgin distribution system
02: collected Schedule 15.1 (lead, alkalinity and pH) samples in the West Elgin distribution
system
02, 03, 06, 09, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20, 23, 27: West Elgin Facilities Checks and Readings
06, 13, 17, 20, 27: Weekly autoflusher rounds in West Elgin
17, 18, 19, 24: Checking Chlorine Residual at Monthly Sample Points
24: replaced autoflusher remote at Dymock and Dunborough
25: sample station WE11 (behind Library)was disassembled and broken top cap was replaced.
MARCH:
03: Monthly meter readings
04: OCWA Water Services Group arrived at 195 Maple St. in West Lorne at 12:00pm. They set
up the thawing equipment outside a basement window and began the thawing process. Could
not thaw and suspect that the service is frozen under the road; they couldn't reach far enough
to get to the frozen section. Advised Municipality and ORO of the results.
02, 09, 16, 23, 30: Collected weekly bacti samples in the West Elgin distribution system
04, 11, 18, 25: West Elgin Facilities Checks and Readings'
06, 13, 20, 27: Weekly autoflusher rounds in West Elgin
09, 10, 11: Checking Chlorine Residual at Monthly Sample Points
11:Thawed -curb stop for Sample Station #WE9 (Opposite 215 Queen St. Rodney)
Autoflusher#8 opposite 24988 Gray Line
-Autoflusher#9 24599 Thompson Line
18: Removed broken hydrant at intersection of Queens Line and Graham Road due to traffic
accident
23: Replaced leaky water service saddle at Harper St. and Jane St. in Rodney
SECOND QUARTER:
APRIL:
01, 02: Monthly meter readings
02: Annual test on backflow preventer
01, 02, 03,06, 07, 08,09, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29: Facility checks and readings at
Rodney Tower
07, 13, 20, 27: Collection of weekly bacti samples in the West Elgin Distribution System
20: Quarterly distribution samples
02, 10, 17, 24, 30: Weekly autoflusher rounds
08, 09, 14, 29: Checking chlorine at monthly Sample Points
09, 10: Investigation of leak at Wardsville Meter Chamber; repairs planned
14: In preparation for the leak repair at Wardsville Meter Chamber a temporary test bypass was
put in place to provide water to Beattie Haven to ensure working condition
15: Bypass set up for Wardsville Meter Chamber repair, replaced gasket and flange going from
blue brute to meter on north side of meter
16, 20: West Elgin Monthly blow offs
29: Repairs started on hydrant at Queen St. and Graham Rd., hydrant barrel installed with
traffic flange
MAY:
01, 04, 06, 08, 11, 13, 18, 19, 22, 25: Facility checks and readings at Rodney Tower
04: Plan tested for Rodney tower isolation; by-passes opened in meter chambers and Rodney
tower valves closed
06: Wolseley onsite to repair hydrant#3 on Graham Rd.
04, 11, 19, 25: Weekly bacti sample collection in the West Elgin Distribution System
01, 08, 14, 22, 29: Weekly autoflusher rounds
11, 12: Checking chlorine at monthly sample points
12, 13, 14, 25, 26, 27: West Elgin monthly blow offs
25: West Elgin system set up to drain Rodney tower; by-passes opened in Eagle West, Silver
Clay and Marsh Line chambers, isolate tower
26: WATECH onsite at Rodney tower to perform dry inspection, tower cleaned and hatch
repairs completed
27: Rodney tower refill began
JUNE:
01: Rodney Tower overflowed and put back online
08: Pressure transmitter line flushed
02, 03, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12: Hydrant flushing in West Elgin
01,05,08,11,12,15,17,19,22,24,26,29: Facility checks and readings at Rodney Tower
01,08, 15, 22, 29:Weekly Bacti sample collection in West Elgin Distribution System
15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29: Checking chlorine at monthly sample points
10, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24: West Elgin monthly blow offs
05, 11, 19, 26: Weekly autoflusher rounds
17: Hydrant repaired on Furnival Road in New Glasgow, stem replaced
25: Hydrant repaired on Furnival Road in front of Aldborough Public School, replaced lower end
gaskets
23, 24: Chamber inspections
SECTION 7: ALARM SUMMARY
FIRST QUARTER:
JANUARY:
No alarms this month.
FEBRUARY:
No alarms this month.
MARCH:
01: 08:00—received call out for frozen water service at 195 Maple Street, in West Lorne,
Temporary water service was put in place.
SECOND QUARTER:
APRIL:
14: Operator paged for water to be shut off at 24328 Marsh Line; customer had a leak inside
house, shut off in meter pit.
22. Operator paged for locate for Hydro One to replace pole in front of the West Lorne Arena.
MAY:
No alarms this month.
JUNE:
14: Operator called out for emergency water shut off at 174 Main Street,contractor at the
residence damaged the water line.
22: HI/HIHI Alarm for Rodney Tower due to sticky altitude valve at the West Lorne Standpipe.
Flushed altitude vale.
27: HI/HIHI Alarm for Rodney Tower due to sticky altitude valve at the West Lorne Standpipe.
Flushed altitude vale.
SECTION 8: COMMUNITY COMPLAINTS&CONCERNS
FIRST QUARTER:
JANUARY:
No complaints or concerns this month.
FEBRUARY:
22: Operator called to 216 Furnival Road for possible main break, water in customers'
basement. Service shut off due to break between house and service valve.
MARCH:
02: Operator called to 8577 Furnival Road for air in the water. Operator explained why there
was air in lines which satisfied the home owner's concerns.
09: Operator attended service repair at 195 Maple Street,West Lorne. Service was thawed and
service was restored.
10: At customer's (195 Maple St., West Lorne) request, bacti sample was taken for lab analysis.
Test results came back normal. Resident was issued a copy of Certificate of Analysis.
24: Operator called to 22938 Beattie Rd. for taste and odor complaint. Operator flushed
hydrant for 30 mins.
SECOND QUARTER:
APRIL:
No complaints or concerns this month.
MAY:
19: Customer complaint about low pressure and air in the line on Graham Rd; curb stop located
to ensure it was fully open and air relief valve was exercised.
25: Operator called out due to loss of water to a customer on Hoskins Line in Rodney, upon
arrival water had been restored, autoflusher on Hoskins was turned off by the Operator.
26: Low pressure complaints in Rodney,tower was not completely isolated.
JUNE:
05: Customer complaint about water pooling by autoflusher on Marsh Line, wire broken on
autoflusher and therefore did not turn off. Autoflusher repaired and now working properly.
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Ontario Clean Water Agency
Prepared by:
WATECH SERVICES INC.
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London, Ontario
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Table of Contents
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1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................ 1
2. INSPECTION .............................................................................................2
2.1. General...............................................................................................2
2.2. Inspection Procedures......................................................................2
3. OBSERVATIONS AND INSPECTION RESULT'S ............................................3
4. RECOMMENDATIONS..............................................................................5
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Elevated Tank Inspection, Rodney, Ontario Page 1
1. INTRODUCTION
In May 2015, WATECH SERVICES INC. was retained by the Municipality of West
Elgin to undertake an inspection of the water storage facility known as the
Rodney Elevated Tank. The internal examination of the tower was
completed in May 2015 in the dry during an internal cleaning operation.
This report details the inspection of the facility located in the Village of
Rodney, Ontario.
OCWA Watech Services Inc.
Elevated Tank Inspection, Rodney, Ontario Page 2
2. INSPECTION
2.1. General
Inspection Team: 3 person crew
Location: Rodney, Ontario
Date: May 26, 2015
Weather: Sunny, 21 oC
2.2. Inspection Procedures
The field inspection work was carried out by WATECH SERVICES INC. inspection
team members on May 26, 2015. The internal inspection was completed in
the dry, visually, by the cleaning crew. The external examination of the
tower was completed visually from the ground, the access ladders, landings
and the roof of the structure.
OCWA Watech Services Inc.
Elevated Tank Inspection, Rodney, Ontario Page 3
I OBSERVATIONS AND INSPECTION RESULTS
The Rodney Elevated Tank is a composite tank constructed with a concrete
support pedestal and a steel bowl. The tank is approximately fifteen years
old.
From the inspection, the following general observations were noted.
• The exterior coating of the elevated tank bowl is in generally fair to
good condition, some staining is evident on the tank bowl.
• The interior of the roof access tube is in generally good condition.
• The interior coating of the elevated tank bowl is generally good
condition.
• The concrete support column is in good condition with no significant
cracking or spalling of the concrete noted.
• The fall arrest trolley sliders and fall arrest system is in generally good
condition on all ladders.
• The access ladders, balcony floor and railing are in generally good
condition.
• The coating of the roof exterior is in good condition. No areas of
peeled coating or rust blisters were noted.
The access hatches appear to be generally in good condition.
The overflow piping appears to be in generally good condition.
• The bottom of the elevated tank contained a heavy deposit of silt
material which was removed during the inspection.
• The lower bowl access hatch was seized shut when the cleaning and
inspection crew arrived on site. The hatch is held closed with a stainless
steel threaded rod and nut assembly. The crew was able to open the
hatch; however, it was noted that the threaded rod was warped and
heavily stripped of threads. The old rod was cut and replace with new
OCWA Watech Services Inc.
Elevated Tank Inspection, Rodney, Ontario Page 4
stainless steel threaded rod and hardware following the inspection to
ensure a proper seal and operation of the hatch.
• The vacuum breaker opening cover appears to be in good condition.
The tank bowl vent and screening is secure and in good condition.
• The access doors at the base of the tower are locked and secure and
in good condition.
The aircraft warning lights and other roof equipment/antennas appear
to be in good condition.
OCWA Watech Services Inc.
Elevated Tank Inspection, Rodney, Ontario Page 5
4. RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the results of the inspection, the interior and exterior coating of the
elevated tank is generally in good condition.
Reinspection of the facility should be carried out in two years' time.
OCWA Watech Services Inc.
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Norma Bryant
From: Scott Gawley<sgawley @westelgin.net>
Sent: July-07-15 2:24 PM
To; Norma Bryant
Subject: FW: OCWA's One Water Education Program
Attachments: One Water Educational Program -Communications Package 2015-2016.docx
R. Scott Gawley, CPA, CGA
Administrator/Treasurer
Municipality of West Elgin
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519-785-0560
-----Original Message-----
From: Susan Budden [mailto.SBudden(r_ocwa.com)
Sent: July-07-15 12:05 PM
To: 'Scott Gawley (sp awl ev(a-)westelo in,net)'
Cc: Dale Le Britton
Subject: OCWA's One Water Education Program
Good Morning Scott,
Throughout the 2015 school year, we've been conducting our One Water Education Program to students in schools across
Ontario. In the Western Region we've piloted this program in the Towns of Amherstburg and Petrolia, with great success.
This program is free of charge and is an education program aimed primarily at grade 8 students. It strengthens our
commitment to water literacy by helping educate future generations about the value of water and the water cycle.
I have attached information regarding this program for your review.
We are excited to role this out to your community in the coming school year, please feel free to contact me should you have
any questions regarding this, and kindly let me know if we have your approval to move forward with this.
Take care,
Susan Budden
Business Development Manager
Ontario Clean Water Agency
1100 Dearness Drive, Unit 18
London, Ontario
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P: (519)680-1310x7003
C: (519) 318-3271
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Background
OCWA's operators have been going into classrooms and conducting tours of OCWA-run facilities for over
20 years. After years of hearing from our Operators that they wanted a more formalized educational
program,we worked with an advisory committee—made up of operators and educators—to create our
signature program:OCWA's OneWater m Educational Program.This program,aimed primarily at grade 8
students,strengthens our commitment to water literacy by helping educate future generations about
the value of water and the water cycle.
About OCWA's OneWaterTm Educational Program
The program was developed as a companion to the grade 8 Ontario curriculum,where a large
percentage of teaching is focused on water issues. Working with teachers and an educational
consultant, OCWA created a three-part program that includes a visit from an OCWA Operator and
hands-on demonstrations for the students.Students' knowledge will be evaluated pre and post
program implementation to measure results.
• Part 1: Operator's/Educators Guide
o Series of questions and activities focused on water
o Each activity comes complete with "Curriculum Connection" so educators can see how
teaching relates to curriculum set out by the Ministry
o Provides discussion guides and added 'extension'for educators wanting to go a step
further
o This material is ideally covered in classroom in week(s) leading up to Operator's visit
• Part 2: Operator Classroom Visit
• The OCWA Operator visits the local classroom for approximately 60 minutes to talk
about the water cycle, why we need to treat water before use and how water is treated
in that particular community
• The Operator provides a general overview through a powerpoint presentation and then
goes into specifics about the local treatment process
• The last part of the visit is walking students through a hands-on demonstration of
coagulation,flocculation, clarification and filtration
• The operator leaves the students with an activity book
• Part 3:Leave-Behind Student Activity Book
o The student activity book is meant to build upon what the students have learned
through parts 1 and 2 of the program
o The booklet has an illustration of the water cycle and how water is treated, along with
activities discussing harmful microorganisms and research questions
o As a final step, students are asked to communicate an issue to their peers,family or
community using a variety of creative tools, including posters, presentations, videos,
letters or websites
OCWA's OneWaterTm Educational Program
Piloting the Program
In the spring, we conducted two classroom pilots of OCWA's OneWater7" Educational Program.Working
with teachers and OCWA operators in communities in Cayuga (outside Brantford)and Mount Forest,
OCWA ran through the program with approximately 80 grade 7 and S students to observe the activities
and discussions in action. What we observed were students who were interested and engaged (in spite
of this being their last week of the school year!).They had many questions about water and responded
well to the hands-on demonstration and the operator visit.We were able to recommend some
additional revisions to the program
based on our observations and
feedback from the classroom. We also
met with the educational outreach
departments for Peel and Waterloo
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and get feedback in order to make all
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2014/2015 school year. We are now in
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Value/Benefits of OCWA's OneWaterT"" Educational Program
For OCWA 10perators:
• OCWA's signature education program—opportunity for {; ;
OCWA operators to share knowledge and take lead on
providing water literacy to future generations
• Introduces operators to those in their own community
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• Provides a curriculum-based teaching package for subjects
they are already mandated to cover—no need to cobble
together activities and learning
• Provides hands-on approach and expertise right in the
classroom—no need to cover cost of field trip '
• Authored by a respected government agency with experience
dating back 50 years+
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• Provides interesting and engaging discussion/activities to complement their curriculum
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Key Messages for Clients/Community Members
• OCWA has created an educational program for grade 8 students,focused on water issues and
how water and wastewater is treated within their community.
• The progam, OCWA's OneWaterT" Educational Program,was created while working with an
advisory committee of OCWA Operators and educators from across Ontario.
• OCWA's OneWateill Educational Program features activities and discussion items regarding
water issues that follow the set curriculum for grades 8 students(as well as some for grades 6-7)
• Aside from general water topics (how water was formed,the water cycle,conservation, etc.),
the OCWA water operator visits the classroom to discuss how water is treated in your municipal
facility
• OCWA recently piloted the program in several communities,made some revisions to the
program based on feedback, and is now ready to launch a second pilot phase in select client
communities
• The pilot was well-received by the students and teachers in the pilot communities
• OCWA wants to work with you in your community to offer this educational program to grade 8
students
• OCWA will be contacting the school board(s) in your community and will arrange any and all
teacher training regarding use of the program
OCWA's OneWatert`" Educational Program
Other than a few hours for the operator to visit the school,there is no cost to you for the
program to run in the school—the materials have already been created
• We hope you will agree that there are benefits to teaching students to take care of the water in
their community and of protecting the infrastructure by keeping pipelines clear of non-
flushables
• The program is a great opportunity to highlight the important work being done in your facility
+ We will be measuring results of the pilot based on student learning/knowledge pre and post
program
• We look forward to working with students and educators in your community and also to sharing
the results of the pilot once it has concluded
We are anticipating positive behavioural change,which will in turn, positively impact your
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Facility Information:
Facility Name: Rodney Wastewater Treatment Plant
Facility Type: Municipal
Classification Class 2 Wastewater Collection,Class 2 Wastewater Treatment
Operational Description: The collection system consists of sewers and one submersible pumping station.The treatment facility
main elements are an extended aeration process designed for combined carbon removal and
nitrification.The discharge of secondary clarifier:effluent is filtered and disinfected with ultraviolet light
before being re-aerated and discharged to the Sixteen Mile Creek.The waste activated sludge is
discharged to a lagoon for storage. Dual-paint chemical addition alum:is used for phosphorus
removal.Sodium hydroxide is added for control of alkalinity,
Service Information
Areas:Serviced: Village of Rodney
Design Capacity:
Total Design Capacity: 590 m3lday
Total Annual Flow(2014 Data): 153,496 m3/year
Average Day Flow(2014 Data): 421 m3lday
Maximum Day Flow(2014 Data): 903 m3lday
Treatment Process Features:
Effluent Receiver: Sixteen Mile Creek to Lake Erie
Major Process: Extended aeration
Phosphorus Removal: Continuous,Use of alum
Additional Treatment: Effluent filtration
Discharge Mode: Continuous discharge
Effluent Disinfection Practice: UV Disinfection
Sludge Stabilization: Lagoon storage
Contacts-
Senior Operations Manager: Dale LeBritton 519:768-9925,cell 519:476-5898
Business Development Manager: Susan Sudden 519:680-1310x7003
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SECTION 1: COMPLIANCE SUMMARY
FIRST QUARTER:
There have been no non-compliances reported for the first quarter.
SECOND QUARTER:
There were no non-compliances reported for the second quarter.
SECTION 2: INSPECTIONS
FIRST QUARTER:
There were no MOE or MOL inspections during this quarter.
SECOND—QUARTER:
There were no MOECC or MOL inspections for the second quarter.
SECTION 3: PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT(see attached):
FIRST QUARTER:
Flow for the first quarter has decreased by 15.6%compared to the first quarter of 2014. Due to the
cold weather the plant treatment process was inhibited. All effluent sampling and results did meet
compliance requirements identified in the Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA). However,the
objectives for effluent BOD5 in February and March did not meet those identified in the ECA.
SECOND QUARTER:
Flow is down 15.1%compared to flows in 2014. Sampling and results met the Environmental
Compliance Approval requirements.
SECTION 4: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &SAFETY
FIRST QUARTER:
There were no Health and Safety issues identified this quarter.
SECOND QUARTER:
There were no Health and Safety issues identified this quarter.
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SECTION 5: GENERAL MAINTENANCE
FIRST QUARTER:
JANUARY:
08: Cleared off scum pit in clarifier
09: Sprayed down middle of clarifier and weirs and flushed scum pit
12: Heaters in filter building not working, checked fuse in breaker panel, fuse not working. Changed
fused and blew another fuse.
14: Effluent pump not pumping, primed the pump three times and tested. Each time the pump would
air lock.
14: Gerber Electric on site to investigate heater, one heater had three elements and transformer
burnt, and the other heater had two elements burnt.
14: Flushed scum pit and middle of clarifier.
15:Took effluent pump a part, operators found small pieces of metal when the pump was taken
apart. New pump was ordered.
21: Sprayed down effluent channel, middle of clarifier,weirs and scum pit
22: Ran gen set for monthly check.The generator ran for 15-20 minutes and shut off with over speed
and overcrank fault lights.
29: Sprayed middle of clarifier, weirs, and flushed out scum pit
FEBRUARY:
05: Removed RAS pump# 2 because it was plugged. Removed rags from impeller, and tested pump.
09: Alum line frozen, set up pump to take alum from tote
10:Thawed alum line, set pump to take alum from bulk tank
11: Alum line frozen, set up suction line to pump from tote
11: Sprayed down clarifier, weirs, and scum pit
12:Transferred Alum from bulk tank to tote
12: Covered alum line with tarp to protect line from the snow and wind
13: Cleared ice from scum pit
17: Channel 8 alarm-checked effluent channel, aerator faulted,reset fault
17: Flushed effluent channel and cleaned sample container
18: Removed ice from scum pit
19: Sprayed down UV Channel
19:Transferred alum from bulk tank to tote
23: Removed ice build-up from scum pit
24:Transferred alum from bulk tank to tote
24: Alum delivery received
27:Sprayed down middle of clarifier, weirs, and removed ice build up from scum pit
MARCH:
02, 04, 06,09, 11, 13, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26: Hosed down sand filters and UV channel
03, 05, 10, 12, 20, 26: Hosed down clarifier and weirs
04: Secured spring on clarifier mechanical arm
05: RAS pump 1 disassembled for cleaning; check valve also disassembled and cleaned
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06: In house jar testing done to determine optimum alum dosage
09: Acutec onsite to inspect lifting devices
12, 19: Cleaned out aeration collection channel
17: Oil checked on mechanical mixers;gear boxes greased
18: Coupler on spider gear replaced on mechanical mixer 1
19:Transferred alum from large tank to tote
23: Flushed alum line
SECOND QUARTER:
APRIL:
02: Rodney pump station#1 pump pulled for cleaning due to plugging with debris.
01,06,08,10,13,15,17,20,22,24,27,29: Sprayed down Sand filters, UV channel
clarifier, flush out and pump down scum pit.
02,16,30:Transferred Alum from storage tank to day tank.
09, 23: Cleared aeration weir channel of debris,
10: Disassembled final sampler inspected fittings and seals. Cleaned all internals, flushed thru with
clear water, and programmed sampler.
16: Removed RAS pump due to blockage. Cleared debris and reinstalled pump.
MAY:
04,06,08,11,13,15,18,20,22,25,27,29: Sprayed down Sand filters, UV channel
clarifier, flush out and pump down scum pit.
05: Received Alum shipment
06: Installed decant pump into pump house.
07,21:Transferred Alum from storage tank to day tank.
11: disassembled bar screen to remove grit, rocks and other hard debris which clogged up bar screen
scraper.
14,28: Cleared aeration weir channel of debris.
JUNE:
01, 03, 05,08, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29: Cleared debris from bar screen. Inspected, sprayed
down clarifier and sand filters. Inspected U.V. Lights for proper operation and cleaned U.V. lights and
channel for optimum performance. Drained moisture off air system for sand filters.
01: SCADA computer had to be rebooted and SCADA program reloaded (communication issue) due to
scheduled power outage on 30/05/15.
03, 10, 17, 24: Inspection of Rodney Pump station. Operating pumps in hand mode to ensure proper
operation.
05, 12, 19, 26: Cleaning of weirs in aeration channel and clarifier, and monitoring lagoon levels.
05: Shipped pump#2 from Rodney Pumping Station for warranty, and repairs to Flygt.
09: Nevtro is on site to make repairs to aeration mixing units#3, 4, 6.
10: Ran Generator during area wide power outage.
12: Pumped down and cleaned filter reject chamber
14:Jutzi Heating and Cooling on site for TSSA Inspection for generator and as well at Rodney Pump
Station.
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17: Albert's Generator on site for generator annual service and inspection and as well at Rodney
Pump Station.
SECTION 6: ALARM SUMMARY
FIRST QUARTER:
There were no alarms during this first quarter.
SECOND QUARTER:
APRIL:
09: 21.20 CH 8 high effluent level raised air lances for cleaning.
20: 01:45 CH 8 high effluent level diverted 18m3 to lagoon due to heavy rain.
MAY:
22: 01:30 Area wide power flicker reset main breaker and completed checks
JUNE:
08: Channel 8 alarm.Arrived at 22:25 to find effluent flows were high due to heavy rain fall. Diverted
flow after clarifier to lagoon in total 28m3. Monitored levels until stabilized,
10: Area wide power outage, Power came back on line and facility back to normal operations.
14: Paged for Channel#5 High Flow alarm due to heavy rain fall.Diverted to holding lagoon till flow
stabilized and then returned flow to sand filters.
28: Paged for Channel#5 High Flow alarm due to heavy rain fall. Diverted to holding lagoon till flow
stabilized and then returned flow to sand filters.
SECTION 7: COMMUNITY COMPLAINTS&CONCERNS
FIRST QUARTER:
There were no complaints or concerns for the first quarter.
SECOND QUARTER:
There were no complaints or concerns for the second quarter.
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Facility Name: West Lorne Wastewater Treatment Plant&Collection System
Facility Type: Municipal
Classification: Class 2 Wastewater Collection,Class 2 Wastewater Treatment
Operational Descri tion: The village of West Lorne is served by an extended aeration Wastewater Treatment Plant,comprised of
aeration,clarification,filtration,disinfection and sludge disposal. Also included Is the collection system
with one pumping station and a sanitary sewer system. The operations are In accordance to EGA#3-
0442-90-938,which covers the entire plant including the pumping stations.
The collection system consists of sewers and one submersible pumping station,The treatment facility
main elements are an extended aeration process designed for combined carbon removal and
nitrification.The discharge of secondary clarifier:effluent is filtered and disinfected with ultraviolet light
before being reaerated and discharged to the Zoller Drain and then Brocks Creek,The waste activated
sludge is discharged to a lagoon for storage. Dual-point chemical addition alum:is used for phosphorus
removal.Sodium hydroxide is added for control of alkalinity.
Service Information
Areas Serviced: Village of West Lorne
Design Capacity
Total Design Capacity: 900 m3lday
Total Annual Flow(2014 Data): 209,885 m31year
Average Day Flow(2014 Data): 575 m3lday
Maximum Day Flow(2014 Data): 1,351 m3lday
Treatment Process Features:
Effluent Receiver: Zoller Drain to Brocks Creek to Lake Erie
Major Process: Extended aeration
Phosphorus Removal: Continuous,Alum addition
Additional Treatment: Effluent filtration
Discharge Mode: Continuous discharge
Effluent Disinfection Practice: UV Disinfection
Sludge Stabilization: Lagoon storage
Contacts:
Senior Operations Manager: Dale LeBritton 519:768-9925,cell 519:476-5898
Business Development Manager: Susan Budden 519:680-1310x7003
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SECTION 1: COMPLIANCE SUMMARY
FIRST QUARTER:
There were no non-compliances reported for the first quarter.
SECOND QUARTER: -
There were no non-compliances reported for the second quarter.
SECTION 2: INSPECTIONS
FIRST QUARTER:
There were no MOECC or MOL inspections during the first quarter.
SECOND QUARTER:
There were no MOECC or MOL inspections during the second quarter.
SECTION 3: PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT
FIRST QUARTER:
Flows are down 19.9%from 2014 raw flows, indicating that it has been a drier first quarter of 2015
compared to last year. All compliance sampling and results have met the Environmental Compliance
Approval conditions.
SECOND QUARTER;,
Flows are down 20%from 2014 raw flows. All sampling and results have met the Environmental
Compliance Approval limits.
SECTION 4: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &SAFETY
FIRST QUARTER:
There were no Health and Safety concerns this quarter.
SECOND QUARTER:
There were no Health and Safety concerns this quarter.
SECTION 5: GENERAL MAINTENANCE
FIRST QUARTER:
JANUARY:
05:Troubleshooting on blower#2 due to excessive noise
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08: Removed ice build up on west clarifier flight sprocket and chain
08, 09: Sprayed down middle of clarifier and weirs and flushed scum pit
22: Sprayed down clarifiers and UV channel
26: New Air onsite to remove gear box from blower#2
28: RAS pump 108 locked out due to fault
29: Nevtro onsite to pickup motor for blower#2; Nevtro back onsite to drop motor off with new
bearings
30: RAS pump 108 pulled and cleaned; returned to normal operations
FEBRUARY:
04: Sprayed down weirs of clarifiers
12: Sanitary Sewer onsite to get seed from aeration tanks for the Thorndaie WWTP. One load was
taken from East and West Aeration tanks
17: Hosed down UV Channel
20: Flights on East clarifier not moving due to ice build-up in front of flights. Chipped ice in front of
flights
24:Alum delivery, bulk tank was at 2.165 and filled 2.917
25: Flights not moving on East Clarifier due to ice buildup on sprockets.Thawed ice on sprocket,flights 4
moving ok
27: Channel 4 alarm at West Lorne Pump Station RPU to Dialer failure. Monitored the pump cycle,
pumps are still pumping at set levels and tested the high level float and alarming at West Lorne
WWTP.
MARCH:
04, 06, 11, 12, 17, 18, 26, 27: Hosed down weirs and flights in clarifiers
09: Acutec onsite to inspect lifting devices; annual work orders completed on lifting devices
13: Flushed out alum system
16: Cleared and removed rags from aeration channel
20: Flushed grit bypass; hosed down clarifier and UV channel
24: Ran grit cycle
25: Ran generators at West Lorne WWTP and West Lorne Pump Station
SECOND QUARTER:
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06, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 30: Hosed down Clarifiers weirs, flights, chains and cleared effluent screens.
08, 15, 22, 29: Flushed influent channel, removed any misc. debris.
07, 09, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29: cleared all aeration sprayers of debris ensuring 100%flow.
15: Engaged UV lights to process.
22, 29: Removed UV light racks for cleaning and visual inspection of condition of lights and seals.
MAY:
01: St. Mary's Catholic School toured the facility.
04, 08, 11, 15, 19, 22, 25, 29: Hosed down Clarifiers weirs,flights, chains and cleared effluent screens.
05, 07, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 29: cleared all aeration sprayers of debris ensuring 100%flow.
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05: Received Alum shipment.
06, 13, 20, 27: Flushed influent channel, removed any mist, debris. Removed UV light racks for
cleaning and visual inspection of condition of lights and seats.
21: Ran generators at West Lorne Waste Water Treatment Plant and Marsh St. Pump Station.
29: Received and installed#2 pump at Marsh St. P.S.after repairs were completed.
JUNE:
01, 03, 05,08, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29: Cleared debris; from bar screen, aeration sprayers,
floating debris from aeration cells,flushed grit centrifuge. Removed scum from clarifier. Inspected
U.V. Lights for proper operation and cleaned U.V. lights and channel for optimum performance.
Drained moisture off blower air system for aeration cells.
01: Installed #2 pump at Marsh St. Pump Station after repairs were completed by Nevtro. Tested
pump in hand mode, engaged back into auto, returned to normal operation.
03, 10, 17, 24: Inspection of Marsh St. Pump station. Operating pumps in hand mode to ensure proper
operation.
05, 12, 19, 26: Cleaning of weirs, flights and drive chains, and walls of clarifier, and monitoring East
and West Lagoon levels.
10: Ran Generator during area wide power outage.
14:Jutzi Heating and Cooling on site for TSSA Inspection for generator and as well at Marsh St. P.S.
17: Albert's Generator on site for generator annual service and inspection and as well at Marsh St. P.S.
SECTION 6: ALARM SUMMARY
FIRST QUARTER:
There were no alarms this quarter.
SECOND DARTER:
APRIL:
There were no alarms this month.
MAY:
There were no alarms this month.
JUNE:
24: Paged for multiple (all channels) alarms. Inspection showed all systems where in normal
operation. Possibly caused by dialer telecommunications issue. Dailer was inspected, reset,
communication lines inspected, disconnected than reconnected which appears to of corrected this
event.
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SECTION 7: COMMUNITY COMPLAINTS&CONCERNS
FIRST QUARTER:
JANUARY:
There were no complaints or concerns this month.
FEBRUARY:
There were no complaints or concerns this month.
MARCH:
02: 169 Main Street, West Lorne -frozen sewer line, thawed by operator.
SECOND QUARTER:
There were no complaints or concerns this quarter.
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TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
FROM: JOHN NOOREN, DEPUTY CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL
DATE: July 16, 2016
SUBJECT: JUNE BUILDING REPORT
RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
INTRODUCTION: Monthly report for JUNE, 2015
No. of Permits Issued for Month of June 2015 2014
SFD New/Additions/Reno 2 2
Units Demolitions
Storage New/Additions
Buildings Demolitions
Garages/ New 1
Car Ports Demolitions
Farm New/Additions 1
Buildings Demolitions
Other New 2 1
Demolitions
Septic Permits 1 2
Renovations 1 3
Estimated Value for Month of June $ 7,110,650.00 $123,000.00
Permit Revenue for Month of June $ 45,051.25 $ 2,178.05
DISCUSSION:
Inspections completed as requested and in accordance with Act.
No. of Permits issued for year to date 2015 2014
SFD New/Additions 10 11
Units Demolitions
Storage New/Additions 2 2
Buildings Demolitions
Garages/ New 3
Car Ports Demolitions
Farm New/Additions 5 3
Buildings Demolitions
Other New/Additions 7 3
Demolitions 1
Septic Permits 8 3
Renovations 5 5
Estimated Value for Year $10,448,850 $ 995,212.00
Permit Revenue for Year $ 56,611.74 $ 5,785.31
DISCUSSION;
Inspections completed as requested and in accordance with Act.
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Deputy Chief Building Official Administrator treasurer
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TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
FROM: NORMA I. BRYANT
DATE: JULY 16, 2015
SUBJECT: BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File
INTRODUCTION:
Monthly report for June, 2015
BACKGROUND:
File # Nature of Complaint Action Taken Status
308 Untidy yard, grass Order issued OPEN
316 Location of a ui ment Letter issued OPEN
319 Building condition Under investigation OPEN
320 Buildin2 condition Under investigation OPEN
321 Lot grading Under investigation OPEN
331 Untidy outbuilding COMPLIANT CLOSED
332 Grass, weeds COMPLIANT CLOSED
333 Building compliance Under investigation OPEN
335 Derelict vehicles Order issued OPEN
336 Grass, yard waste COMPLAINT CLOSED
337 Noise Letter issued OPEN
339 Grass, garbage COMPLAINT CLOSED
340 Grass COMPLIANT CLOSED
341 Junk COMPLIANT CLOSED
342 Derelict vehicles Order issued OPEN
343 Grass Order issued OPEN
344 Grass Under investigation OPEN
345 Parking on municipal street COMPLIANT CLOSED
346 Unsafe Under investigation OPEN
347 Grass COMPLAINT CLOSED
348 Untidy boulevard Under investigation OPEN
349 Grass Order issued OPEN
File # Nature of Complaint Action Taken Status
350 Grass, untidy and Order issued OPEN
351 Unsafe building Under investigation OPEN
Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed by:
Norma I. Bryant, Ho BA,AMCT Scott Cawley, A, A -
Clerk AdministratorlTreasurer
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The Municipality of West Elgin
TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
FROM: Norma I. Bryant, Clerk
DATE: July 16, 2015
SUBJECT: RES — Elgin Wind Farm Project
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council hold a public meeting on July 29t' at the Rodney Legion to solicit
input to RES request.
AND that staff bring forward a report to the August 13th Council meeting.
INTRODUCTION:
At the meeting held on June 25, 2015 RES requested that the Municipality
support the Elgin Wind Farm Project.
BACKGROUND:
On September 25, 2013 a public meeting was held on Wind Energy, minutes are
attached. On October 24, 2013 a staff report was presented reviewing the
responses received after the public meeting, copy attached. At that meeting,
Council declared West Elgin as an "unwilling host" for wind turbines in response
to concerns and perceptions of the residents of West Elgin.
DISCUSSION:
1. RES response to October 24, 2013 resolution
RES has provided an information package, dated June 18, 2015, that addresses
each issue raised in the resolution and has asked that Council reconsider it
unwilling host resolution. This information package was included in the June 25,
2015 agenda.
2. Response by Bert Zegers to RES Information Package
Mr, Zegers response is attached.
3. Recommendations of Eric Gillespie
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3. Recommendations of Eric Gillespie
On March 12, 2015 Council passes By-law No. 2015-20, Regulation of wind
turbine noise as suggested by Eric Gillespie. This by-law does not refer to infra
sound.
Mr. Gillespie also recommended adding a clause to our building by-law to require
developers to enter Into an insurance and decommissioning agreement before a
permit is issued. If the wind turbine project is approved by the province, this
amendment could be brought forward.
4. Building Permits
RES, in their presentation to council on June 25th, referenced building permits
fees of$300,000 based on building permit fees in Chatham-Kent. Chatham-Kent
uses the industrial rate of $14.71 per $1000 construction value in determining
their fees for wind turbines. The comparator to West Elgin is $6.25 per $1000
construction value.
A fee of$14,000 per turbine has been passed by Town of Plympton-Wyoming.
5. Vibrant Fund
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If the municipality supports the Elgin Wind Farm Project, RES will establish a
Vibrancy Fund. RES is suggesting $3000/MW/year over the project life to be
used for community benefit. Further, they are offering two stakeholders benefit
payments of$3,000/MW upon receipt of building permits (2017) and upon
commencement of construction (2018). The municipality would be required to
enter into an agreement with RES before September 1, 2015.
6. Public Meetin
Council has scheduled a public meeting for July 29th to solicit input to RES
request. Written questions are to be submitted to the municipal office by July
24t . It is proposed that the format of the meeting will allow RES and WEROWT
representatives to make brief presentations and then the submitted questions will
be answered.
7. August 13, 2015 Council Meeting
The following resolution was passed by Council on October 24, 2033.
RES. NO. 19 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Miller
RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of West Elgin is NOT a
willing host for wind turbines for the following concerns or
perceptions by the residents of West Elgin:
• Property values decrease
• Health issues still under study
• Noise pollution
• Visual pollution
• Loss of farmland and split fields
• Adverse effects on nature and animals
• Wind turbines unreliable, inefficient
• Higher hydro rates
• Concern that the Municipality has little say on Wind Turbine
Projects
• Neighbours against Neighbours
• Decommissioning Wind Turbines at the end of their useful lie
• Benefits a few with leaseholds
• Do we really need Wind Turbines at this time- based on
current surplus
• Affecting the landscape of West Elgin
• Quality of Life
• Concern about set-backs
+ Fire fighting of Turbines
• Concern about the amount of actual Property Tax Revenue
generated.
AND further that the Ministry of Energy be so advised.
DISPOSITION: Carried
At the August 13, 2015 Council meeting, the following options can be considered:
1. Leave October 24, 2013 resolution as passed;
2. Confirm the October. 24, 2013 resolution;
3. Overturn the October 24, 2013 resolution and support being a willing host.
To rescind the October 24, 2013 resolution requires a 213 majority of
council support.
4. Other, arising from public meeting.
Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed by:
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Norma I. Bryant, HonBA, MCT Scott Gawley, CP , CGA
Clerk AdministratorlT easurer
Attachments
1, Minutes of the Public Meeting held on September 25, 2013
2. Report to Council, dated October 24, 2013
3. Report to Council, dated August 14, 2014
4. RES Information Package, dated June 18, 2015
5. Bert Zegers submission, dated June 28, 2015
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MINUTES
OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
PUBLIC MEETING
ELGIN INTERNATIONAL CLUB
SEPTEMBER 26,2013
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Bernie Wiehle, Deputy Mayor Mary Bodnar
Councillors: Dug Aldred, Richard Leatham
STAFF PRESENT: Scott Gawley Administrator/Treasurer
Norma Bryant Clerk
SUBJECT:WIND ENERGY
Also in attendance: 266 local residents
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Mayor introduced our three
presenters
John Kennedy, Siskinds
Mr. Kennedy gave an overview of the Green Energy Act and the role of municipalities.
He reported that a consultation form is provided to municipalities. However, this form
does not address land use and it is the province that approves these projects.
Background reports are assessed and approved by the MOE. There are limited
grounds for appeal to the Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) and there has been
only one successful challenge. This was in eastern Ontario and related to an
endangered species (turtle) being found on the property. Setbacks are a major issue
since there is no planning control. Municipalities may enter into road use agreements
with developers which do give some control. These agreements can cover cost
recovery, share of economic benefits as well as road related issues. These projects are
assessed low at$40,000 per megawatt,which is below their actual costs to build.
Carmen Krogh
Ms. Krogh provided information from a health related perspective. She noted harm to
residents if too close to wind turbines is an international issue. There is an impact of
annoyance on the human body. For instance, sleep disturbance, headaches, dizziness,
ear ringing, and nausea. However this annoyance is considered indirect and so the
Health officials can say "no direct effect" of wind turbines on health. Science supports
the setbacks of 2 km. and visually 10 km.
William Pol, Planner
Mr. Pol gave a PowerPoint presentation on the benefits, issues and options for West
Elgin for wind energy. An example of the benefit for West Elgin for a 2MW turbine
would yield $1464.47 in tax revenue for a year. Other benefits include land owner
revenue, local employment and procurement, environmental, security of electrical
power, community commitment agreement. Issues relate to approval process,
distribution of benefits, visual impact, noise and lighting, incremental effect; cumulative
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effect assessment. Options for West Elgin include: establishing a public engagement
process,development of policies and requirements for agreements.
Comments from the audience:
• Hosting municipality can choose whether willing or not — unwilling won't prohibit
project but affect the point rating system of the province
• Send opinions to province
Who against turbines -about'/of crowd
• Land value will decrease by 25%
• Can stop by property owners saying no to developers
• In Dawn Euphemia developer backed off when council said not a wiling host
• Why is this being considered—there is an over excess of electricity now
• Government or developers cannot confiscate property
• Locate along lake front instead of on farms
• Hydra costs will increase; only 27% efficient on a good day; same environmental
impact if invested in improving coal plants
• It's all about making money,we have to live with adverse effects
• Can lease be for land where the farmer doesn't live?
• How different is noise from turbine than 401
• Co-operative formed to have some local input
• Lights on Talbot Farm turbines are turned on by radar only
• Who will clean up after 20 years
• Not support along lakefront
• Ask Preston &Yurek to attend public meeting
• What is property assessed? Industrial, one acre
The Mayor thanked everyone for attending. Written submissions will be accepted by the
Clerk until October 16th. A report will be presented to Council on October 241h.
SUBJECT: ADJOURNMENT
The Public Meeting concerning Wind Energy adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
These minutes were adopted on the 10th day of October, 2013.
"Bernie Wiehle" "Norma I. Bryant"
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TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
FROM: Scott Gawley, Administrator/Treasurer
DATE: October 24, 2013
SUBJECT: Wind Turbine Municipal Declaration
RECOMMENDATION:
Council can do one of the following or variation of following:
1. Make a Resolution to be Willing Host for Wind Turbines in the
Municipality of West Elgin or
2. Make a Resolution to be Unwilling Host for Wind Turbines in the
Municipality of West Elgin or
3. Defer the decision
If option 2 Is adopted, resolution could be expanded to state the reasons as
summarized from the comment sheets In this report.
INTRODUCTION:
The Provincial Government announced earlier in the year that the municipalities
were going to be given more say on Wind Turbines in their Municipality. At the
present time the Municipality of Vilest Elgin can declare or not:
1. Municipality of West Elgin Is a willing Host to Wind Turbine Projects
or
2. Municipality of West Elgin is an Unwilling Host to Wind Turbine
Project,
The Council requested that a public meeting on being whether the Municipality of
West Elgin should be a `.`Willing Host" or"Unwilling Host". This meeting was held
on September 25, 2013 at International Club with the following speakers:
1. John Kennedy, Lawyer from Siskinds
2. Carmen Krogh, Retired Pharmacist
3. William Pal, Professional Planner
A comment Form was available at the Public Meeting, Municipal Office and on
the Municipality's Website, to be returned by October 16th.
DISCUSSION:
The attendance at the September 251h Public Meeting numbered over 264
people.
There has been 74 responses to Council:
70 were for Unwilling Host to Wind Turbines
9 General Concerns for Council to consider
3 were in support of Willing Host to Wind Turbines
The responses are attached to this report, along with a summary listing of people that
responded. The main reasons given In the responses are:
+ Concern about property values
+ Health Issues
+ Noise Pollution
+ Loss of farmland and split fields
+ Adverse effects on nature and animals
+ Wind turbines unreliable, inefficient
• Higher hydro rates
+ Concern that the Municipality has little say on Wind Turbine Projects
+ Neighbours against!Neighbours
• Decommissioning Wind Turbines at the end of their useful life's
+ Benefits a few with leaseholds
+ Do we really need Wind Turbines at this time-based on current surplus
• Affecting the Landscape of West Elgin
+ {duality of Life
+ Concern about set-backs
• Fire fighting of Turbines
+ Concern about the amount of actual Property Tax Revenue generated
The Comment Sheets In favour of Wind Turbines had the following comments;
• Defer the decision of Willing or Unwilling host until the Federal Health
Study is released
• Defer the decision until the New F.I.T. rules are known
Respectfully Submitted,
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Scott Gawley
Administrator/Treasurer
NAME ADDRESS FOR/ REASONS
AGAINST
1 S. Werklund 24375 Downie Line ainst
2 E. Bell 9843 Graham Rd Against
3 P. Mansall 10879 Graham Rd a ainst Visual—support solar instead
4 K Emerson 26168 Queens Line If approved All residents share in revenue,
radar-activitated tower lights,
quieter blades, developer
contribute to fund for natural /
wildlife protection
5 J Anderson Eagle Against
6 J Greer 147 Graham ainst
7 D Greer 146 Graham ainst Is it necessary?
8 P Sharpe 24441 Marsh Line Against
9 R Axford 23446 Silver Clay Against Health, environment, property
devaluation
10 J Hathawav 247322 Silver Clay A ainst
11 1 Puddester 22039 Hoskins against Noise pollution, destroy
farmland, unnecessary energy
to get rid of, destruction of
landscape
12 W&S Brown 10156 Graham Against
13 C Budgell 24191 Silver Clay Against Few making money, neighbour
against neighbour
14 D & D Staddon 9678 Graham Against Not needed, not efficient,
roe values will decline,
15 R & H Mooser 9768 Graham Against
16 M & N Morencie 26172 Marsh Against Loss of property values, health
concerns, bird & bat mortalities
17 R & F Goncalves 10016 Graham Against
18 K Bell 10879 Graham _Against
19 P Mansall 10879 Graham Against Support solar
20 J Littlejohn 30022 Lakeview Against
Line, Wallacetown
21 A Perovich 24249 Marsh Against
22 J Macuda 20546 Johnston Against Not reliable, cost of discarding,
Line disruption of communities
23 1 S Walker 24392 Pioneer Against Necessarp
24 H Friedrich 20676 Talbot Against
25 M Friedrich 20676 Talbot Against
26 E M Irea 232 Fourth St A ainst
27 R Pugh 25561 Agyle Against
28 J Given 9826 Graham Against
29 B Zegers 22354 Talbot Against Need tourism & manufacturing,
not turbines
30 P & L Verbrugghe 9832 Graham A ainst
31 S Rowland 20627 Johnston Against Wildlife, human health,
landsca a rotection
32 G St. John 25281 Eagle Crt Against Health issues, hydro supply
issues, land use issues, land
values, visual pollution
33 D St John 25281 Eagle Crt Against Visual pollution, health issues,
property values decrease, toxic
to neighbourhood
34 R & S Price 25254 Eagle Crt Against
35 R & L Mitchell 24087 Silver clay Against If allowed, concern for their
private air strip
36 J Van Derku I 21751 Thomson Against
37 1 H Vanderku I 21751 Thomson A ainst Put them in the lake
38 A & J Hrabinski 22364 Pioneer Line Against
39 C Zelenak 25565 Queens Against Reduction in property value,
adverse impact on environment
and wildlife, increase in cost of
hydro, no meaningful reduction
in electrical reliability or green
house gases
40 C Keskeny 21323 Pioneer Against Threat to endangered species
(gray rat snake
41 M Sacher 21527 Thomson A ainst
42 M Ford 20272 Talbot _Against
43 A Arseneau 23348 Pioneer __Against
44 W Nicolson 24173 Gray Against
45 S Caveney Against
46 G & D Allen 9812 Graham Against
47 B Zegers 22354 Talbot against Bylaw to ensure landowner is
responsible for removal
48 P & J Vojin 9078 McKillop against Economic benefit questionable,
setbacks inadequate, health
related issues
49 R & K Schleihauf 21486 Silver Clay Against
50 H Coole 31 Norwich St, Against
Guelph
51 H & N 22552 Talbot Line Against
Schnekenbur er
52 C Vojin 169 Chestnut Against Minimum setback should be
550 metres from adjacent
ro ert
53 S & C Vojin 169 Chestnut against
54 A & B Wim eris 23501 Marsh Line Against
55 J Ford 20272 Talbot against
56 B & N 9336 Graham Against
Schnekenburger
57 Glasgow Shores For Advantages of co-op, trust
Renewable fund, council doesn't need to
Energy Co-2p. make decision now
58 D Page 12663 Furnival Rd Against Need absolute positive
investigation into health
aspects
59 R7 A Miller 8577 Furnival Rd Again t
60 D & S Ulley 26428 Stalker Line against
61 Entegrus For Defer until complete analysis
based on new procurement
rules can be completed
62 K Machado 168 Elm Against
63 J Machado 169 Elm A ainst
64 L Bakker 23403 Thomson Against Oil contained in base that can
leak, require electricity to
operate
65 J Bakker 23403 Thomson Againit
66 R Buttin er 24780 Pioneer ainst
67 L Buttin er 24780 Pioneer Against
68 J Khan 10903 Graham Against Lack of research on health
effects
fig R Schneider 37 Todd Place Against
70 T &W Cullen 22628 Talbot A ainst
71 RES for
72 K Goncalves 10927 Graham Rd. Against Health issues
73 A Doherty 25327 Silver Clay Against Decrease property value,
health effects and noise
74 T_& K Kelly 24628 Pioneer Line Against Devalue ro ert , health risk
REASONS:
• Property values decrease
• Health issues
• Noise pollution
• Visual pollution
• Loss of farmland and split fields
• Adverse Effects on nature and animals
• Wind turbines unreliable, inefficient
• Higher hydro rates
• Concern that the Municipality has little say on Wind Turbine Projects
• Neighbours against Neighbours
• Decommissioning Wind Turbines at the end of their useful lie
• Benefits a we with leaseholds
• De we really need Wind Turbines at this time- based on current surplus
• Affecting the landscape of West Elgin
• Quality of Life
• Concern about set-backs
• Fire fighting of Turbines
• Concern about the amount of actual Property Tax Revenue generated
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TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
FROM: Scott Gawley,AdministratorlTreasurer
DATE: August 14, 2014
SUBJECT: Anti-Wind Turbine Business Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT this report be received and further be presented to the Deputy-Minister of
Environment at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Annual General
Meeting and Annual Conference, August 10, 2014 at 12:0D pm.
BACKGROUND=
On October 24, 2013, Council passed a resolution to be an unwilling host for
wind turbines in the Municipality of West Elgin with reasons. Council meld a public
meeting on September 25, 2013 where numerous reasons were provided by the
public against wind turbines in the Municipality.
The main reasons given in the responses are:
Concern about property values
• Health Issues
• Noise Pollution
Loss of farmland and split fields
• Adverse effects on nature and animals
• Wind turbines unreliable, inefficient
Higher hydro rates
Concern that the Municipality has little say on Wind Turbine
Projects
a Neighbours against Neighbours
Decommissioning Wind Turbines at the end of their useful life's
• Benefits a few with leaseholds
Do we really need Wind Turbines at this time -- based on current
surplus
Affecting the Landscape of West Elgin
• Quality of Life
• Concern about set-backs
Fire fighting of Turbines
j + Concern about the amount of actual Property Tax Revenue
generated
The Provincial Government announced in 2013 that municipalities would be
providing greater input on Wind Turbines projects in their Municipality.
BUSINESS PLAN;
The Municipality has received contact from numerous wind turbine companies
which have expressed an Interest in the Municipality. Council, acting upon the
interests of the majority of municipal residents, have decided to present a
business plan to the Ministry of Environment on why wind turbine developments
are not appropriate in the Municipality.
Reason #1 --Tourism
The Municipality of Vilest Elgin offers several diverse tourism options that attract
travellers from all over the province and country. Port Glasgow offers a 84 slip
marina, public beach, a nearby small private airstrip and 4 nearby trailer resorts,
catering to fisherman and vacationers looking for a serene vacation destination
experience.
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The municipality has several farm owners who, have been shifting their farm
businesses to coincide with the county's local food movement. Roadside
markets, u-pick fruit and vegetable fields and farm tours have become increasing
popular as consumers desire to eat locally and understand how their food is
produced.
The. municipality's first winery has received approval from Council and is
anticipated to open by 2015. This winery will provide an opportunity for visitors to
participate in the grape harvest and provide tours of the vineyard.
Conclusion: Tourism serves an integral part of the economy and culture of the
municipality that would be lost should a wind turbine development be established.
Reason#2 — Economic Development
There are several exciting, up and coming economic development opportunities
for the Municipality of West Elgin,
Seaside Developments, which is famously known for such commercial
developments as Black Dog Village Pub and Bistro, is proposing a 394 unit
condominium development with 5,000 square feet of commercial business
opportunities in Port Glasgow. This development is intended to invigorate the
municipal economy by providing many economic benefits including much needed
housing stock and housing diversity, construction employment opportunities, tax
revenue, commercial opportunities and spin-off business opportunities. This
development is nearing completion to the draft approval of plan of condominium
phase.
Small, entrepreneurial businesses have been flourishing in the municipality. A
variety of businesses such as artisan, tradesperson's shops, light manufacturing
and crafters are investing in the municipality. The municipality also has three,
fully serviced commercial industrial areas that provide Greenfield development.
While providing a friendly rural environment with close proximity to the 401
corridor midway between Windsor and Toronto, the Municipality offers the right
balance of industrial competitiveness and community.
Conclusion: Economic development is integral to the growth and survival of the
Municipality of West Elgin and this will be negatively impacted should a wind
turbine development be established.
Reason#3—Natural Beauty
The municipality, which is geographically comprised of agricultural lands, quaint
villages and beautiful Lake Erie shoreline, offers natural beauty to residents and
visitors second to none. Elgin County has approximately 14% forest cover. The
municipality is home to the Carolinian Forest and endangered species such as
the grey rat snake and eastern fox snake.
Significant bird and butterfly colonies use the municipality as a migratory route.
The municipality and the West Elgin Nature Club have commenced a Pilot
Vegetation Management Project on Grey Line in 2014. The project requires the
cutting of vegetation along the municipal road allowance of Grey Line. The goal
of this project is to timely out grasses twice in the season to encourage the
growth of native wildflowers to ensure they are available to many economically-
important insect pollinators (such as bees, butterflies, beetles and flies)
throughout the summer when they are actively seeking nectar to build up energy
for their reproductive needs and provide a source of nectar for migrating
butterflies such as Monarchs.
The agricultural areas have numerous rivers and streams, natural gullies, flood
plains and ravines. Many of these natural features are associated with significant
natural heritage features that the municipality strives to protect. Our picturesque
farmlands where- the majority of residents reside provide stunning, unaltered
views of farmlands and sunsets that neighbouring municipalities have lost as a
result of wind turbines dotting the countryside.
Conclusion: Natural beauty defines and characterizes what the Municipality of
West Elgin has and this will be lost should a wind turbine development be
established.
Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed by:
Heather Jamie , MCIP, RPP R. Scott�ey, . A., C.G.A.
Planner Administrator/Treasurer
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Municipality of West Elgin
Ms. Norma Bryant, Clerk
22413 Hoskins line
Rodney, ON NOL 2CO
nbryant@westeigin.net
Dear Municipality of West Elgin:
Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. (RES) would like to take the
opportunity to provide information on the Municipality of West Elgin's October 24,
2013 Wind Turbine Municipal Declaration which listed 17 main reasons, based
on public consultation, for declaring the Municipality an Unwilling Host to wind
turbines.
We will address each of these topics and request that the Council reconsider its
Unwilling Host Resolution. There are a plentitude of anecdotal information
circulating on the internet that misinforms the public about wind power
developments. RES is committed to making this Information Package publicly
available so all residents have access to factual and unbiased information. All
the reports referenced in this Information Package can provided upon request.
If you have any questions or comments about the information presented in this
package, please contact me.
Regards,
Rebecca Crump
Development Manager
Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc.
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Table of Contents
Property Value Concerns...—..........................................................................................1
HealthIssues..................................................................................................................1
NoisePollution................................................................................................................2 —
VisualPollution................................................................................................................3
Loss of Farmland and Split Fields...................................................................................3
Adverse Effects on Nature and Animals..........................................................................3
Wind Turbines Reliability.................................................................................................4
HydroRates....................................................................................................................4
Municipality Involvement.................................................................... .........................—5
Neighboursv. Neighbours...............................................................................................5
Decommissioning Wind Turbines....................................................................................5
CommunityBenefits...................................................................... —..............................6
DoWe Really Need Wind?..............................................................................................6
Qualityof Life..................................................................................................................7
Concern about Setbacks.................................................................................................7
Firefightingof Turbines....................................................................................................7
PropertyTax Revenue....................................................................................................8
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Property Value Concerns
Multiple studies have found no evidence that wind power projects negatively
impact property values. Two recent studies in Ontario have confirmed this.
-• Canning and Simmons published a study in 2010 entitled, "Wind Energy Study-
.Effect on Real Estate Values in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Ontario".The study
concluded that:
• "In the study area,where wind farms are clearly visible,there was no empirical
evidence to indicate that rural residential properties realized lower sale prices than
similar residential properties within the same area that were outside of the view
shed of a wind turbine
The study used a total of 83 house sales within parts of Chatham-Kent that
occurred over a 2 year period.
.� In 2012, MPAC,a not-for-profit corporation funded by Ontario Municipalities published
Talbot Wind Project-Grand a study entitled,"Impact of Industrial Wind Turbines on Residential Property
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Assessment in Ontario".The report concludes by stating:
• "Following MPAC's review, it was concluded that 2012 CVAs of properties located
within proximity of an IWT are assessed at their current value and are equitably
assessed in relation to homes at greater distances".This finding is consistent with
MPAC's 2008 CVA report. MPAC's findings also concluded that"there is no
statistically significant impact on sale prices of residential properties in these
market areas resulting from proximity to an IWT,when analyzing sale prices. In
addition to the results shared in this report, MPAC also commissioned an
internationally recognized expert in the field of mass appraisal and ratio studies to
review the report and its findings.This expert has confirmed the findings in this
report."
°+ In 2014, a study out of Guelph University by Vyn and McCullough, entitled,"The
Effects of Wind Turbines on Property Values in Ontario:Does Public Perception
Match Empirical Evidence?", concluded that in Melancthon Township that:
"The results of the hedonic models,which are robust to a number of alternate
model specifications including a repeat sales analysis, suggest that these wind
turbines have not significantly impacted nearby property values. Thus,these
results do not corroborate the concerns raised by residents regarding potential
negative impacts of turbines on property values."
Health Issues
�+ On November 6,2014, Health Canada released preliminary results of the
epidemiological study,"Wind Turbines Noise and Health Stud1!'. The key findings of
this comprehensive and landmark study were:
• No evidence to support a link between exposure to wind turbine noise and any
self-reported illnesses and chronic conditions.
• No association was found between the multiple measures of stress and exposure
to wind turbine noise.
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• No association between wind turbines noise and self-reported or measured sleep
quality.
• An association was found between increasing levels of wind turbine noise and
individuals reporting to be very or extremely annoyed.
• No association was found with any significant changes in the reported quality of life
or with overall quality of life and satisfaction with health.
• Calculated noise levels were found to be below levels that would be expected to
directly affect health.
In April,2015, The Council of Canadian Academies, published a comprehensive
report, entitled,"Understanding the Evidence:Wind Turbine Noise: The Expert Panel
on Wind Turbine Noise and Human Health",based on the Health Canada November
2014 preliminary results.This comprehensive report came to the same conclusions
as Health Canada.
In 2093, an Australian academic study, "Spatio-temporal differences in the history of
health and noise complaints about Australian wind farms:evidence for the
psychogenic, 'communicated disease'hypothesis",found that sickness being
attributed to wind turbines is likely being caused by people getting alarmed at the
health warnings being circulated by anti-wind activists.Chapman,the author of the
study, concluded that"if wind farms did genuinely make people ill there would be now
be a large body of medical evidence that would preclude putting them near inhabited
areas"
Noise Pollution
Noise from wind turbines is heavily regulated under Ontario Regulation 359109 of
the Environmental Protection Act, The Province has set a maximum worst case
noise limit of 40dBA at"points of reception" (such as dwellings, cottages,
schools, etc.), which is consistent with the World Health Organization Europe's
recommendation for the protection of public health from community noise.
Comprehensive operational noise monitoring is a requirement under an REA
permit for both point sources of noise (the turbines) as well as points of
reception.
Several operational wind farms have been monitored to measure on-site noise
levels from turbines and verify the accuracy of the models that are commonly
used to estimate Noise levels.These have all found that models actually are
slightly conservative in their estimates and noise levels were always to be below
the prescribed 40 dBA.
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Visual Pollution
Wind projects do visually alter the landscape,and these impacts are relatively
hard to mitigate. RES Canada has three philosophies in which it follows to
mitigate visual impact. The first is considerate wind turbine siting. RES Canada
takes into consideration the opinion and comments from local residents and
stakeholders into the initial project layout and will make best efforts to design
the project in accordance to stakeholder input.Second, RES Canada utilizes
radar based lighting so that the turbine lights only flash when the radar senses a
low flying aircraft approaching. RES Canada has successfully implemented radar
based lighting on previous projects and if acceptable to relevant authorities
(Transport Canada, NAV Canada), RES is committed to doing so on the Elgin
Wind Farm.Thirdly, RES Canada utilizes the highest possible capacity wind
turbines to maximize the energy yield while being able to reduce the number of
wind turbines in the landscape.
Loss of Farmland and Split Fields
Wind power developments have a very small impact on farm land.The turbine
and its foundation occupy less than 500m2(or approximately 0.12 acre), and
farming resumes after construction.Access roads can be designed adjacent to
hedgerows and farmers usually benefit and sometime choose to retain access
roads after the life of the project, as they help with the movement of large farm
equipment.
In the event that a wind turbine or its access road would limit access to certain
parts of a farmer's cultivated land, proper compensation is given to provide for
crop loss,along with the compensation for crop loss on the turbine footprint
itself and access road.
Adverse Effects on Nature and Animals
Ontario's Renewable Energy Approval (REA) process is one of the most
stringent permitting processes designed to protect the natural habitat and
animals. Before a permit is granted to a wind project, the project undergoes a
rigorous natural heritage assessment (NHA)to ensure the natural environment
and animals are protected. The NHA is vetted through the Ministry of Natural
Resources (MNR) and then ultimately approved by the Ministry of the
Lower Snake River Wind Project Environment and Climate Change(MOECC). If negative impacts to the
environment are expected, a thorough mitigation plan has to be put in effect,
before the project receives its permit. The most impacts are expected during the
construction phase of the project. Generally, when negative environmental
effects are anticipated an independent environmental monitor oversees
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construction to ensure all commitments and mitigation plans are being adhered
to.
In addition, each proponent of a wind farm must undertake habitat and species
monitoring post-construction. This includes 3 years of bird and bat monitoring
and usually 1-2 years of natural habitat monitoring. It should be noted that _
several of these post-construction studies have shown that bird and bat mortality
rates are relatively low throughout projects in Ontario.
Wind power is a clean, reliable source of electricity. Mitigating the impacts of
wind power development during construction and operation reduces the amount
of carbon build up in the atmosphere which is a leading cause of climate change
and that has a positive impact on both nature and animals.
Wind Turbines Reliability
In the past, power system operators relied on a high degree of predictability from
Ontario's electricity generating resources.The grid operations have had to
"upgrade"the way they operate the grid system to account for newer, more
intermittent forms of generation, like wind and solar. Now that wind is a
substantial component of Ontario's electricity supply, grid operators have to
respond to fluctuations in the weather and tail on other generators and
dispatchable loads, or in the future by using a new resource like storage to fill the
gap. While wind and solar may seem like inherently unpredictable forms of
generation, they are actually resources that, with the right tools, can be
harnessed to support reliability. With revised power purchase contracts and the
ability to enact short-term curtailment, the PESO is now taunting wind farms as
being a 'system benefit'.
Ten years ago the availability of wind turbines was 80 to 85%. Today's wind
turbines have availabilities in excess of 97%. The efficiency of a wind turbine is
measured by the capacity factor. The capacity factor is how much electricity a
power plant actually produces compared to how much it would produce if it
operated at full nameplate capacity. No power plant, including nuclear, gas or
hydro operates at 100%capacity factor. New wind turbines are now regularly
hitting 50% capacity factor, due primarily to design improvements, making wind
power cheaper than ever.
Hydro Rates
In February 2013, a report entitled, "Customer Bill Impacts of Generations
Sources in Ontario", by Power Advisory, LLC, a leading North American
management consulting firm specializing in electricity sector matters and
solutions, assessed the degree to which wind generation has been and/or is
contributing to higher electricity costs in Ontario. The study looked at the
increase in hydro between 2009 and 2012 to an average consumer in Southern
Ontario and found that wind generation accounted for about 5% of the increase
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in the total customer bill or about 10%of the increase in the cost of electricity
supply. In effect adding wind power on the grid has a marginal impact on
electricity rates.
Municipality Involvement
In 2009, the Provincial government enacted, The Green Energy and Economy
Act, to streamline the approvals process for renewable energy projects.The Act
exempted renewable energy projects from requirements under the Environmental
Assessment Act, consolidated approvals into a single Renewable Energy
Approval and curtailed municipal powers under the Planning Act.
RES has developed or constructed over 1700MW of utility-scale wind and solar
projects across Canada, most of which, was outside of the current Ontario
regulatory environment that limits municipal powers on renewable projects. RES
has good working relationships with all of its host communities. RES has become
one of the leading renewable energy developers and constructors in Canada
and, by valuing and being accountable to the host communities where its'
projects are located. Our business relies on the quality of the relationships we
have with our employees, communities, and stakeholders.
§ F 3 4 RES is committed to working with each and every Municipality where our projects
are proposed, developed, and constructed. Although RES must work within the
confines of the Green Energy and Economy Act, we value and incorporate
wherever possible, municipal and community input into each phase of the
Project.We plan on establishing a Project Committee, made up of Council
members, community members and other stakeholders to get feedback at each
stage of the project.
Neighbours v. Neighbours
RES highly values the communities that host our wind energy developments. We
believe that the cornerstone to a successful project is to, not only engage the
community but to make the community apart of the project. A successful project
is one where the majority of the community is involved, supports and benefits
from the project in some way or another. That is why the Glasgow Shores
Community Co-operative was created. Every resident of West Elgin and the
former Orford Township, Chatham-Kent, has the opportunity to join the Co-op for
a nominal fee, receive dividends from the project in their community and also
have the option to invest in the project.
Decommissioning Wind Turbines
As part of the REA permitting process, a Decommissioning Plan is required to
ensure that the proponent commits to retiring the facility, restoring the land and
water and managing excess waste generated from decommissioning activities.
The Plan is a general outline of the decommissioning activities that will occur and
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an updated and comprehensive Decommissioning Plan is required, as per the
REA permit, 6 months in advance of the start of decommissioning and must be
approved by the MOECC.
Community Benefits
RES believes in responsible project development.We believe that the entire host
community can benefit from a wind project in their community. The direct benefits
include:
-+ Community Co-operative--Any resident of the Municipality of West Elgin and former
Orford Township, Chatham-Kent, can become shareholders of the Project.
Shareholders can buy into the Project for a nominal fee and stand to benefit
substantially from the Project, if the Project is awarded a contract through the IESO's
LRP Program. Members will receive project dividends every ear and also have the
option to buy investment shares.
-> Municipal Payments-A project of this size would realize a very large increase in
Municipal taxes and RES is offering a generous Community Vibrancy Fund to the
Municipality of West Elgin, The Funds would be managed as ultimately decided by
the Township Council, but RES suggests management by a committee that utilizes it
for economic development initiatives, land stewardship initiatives,township
recreational facilities, community-related activities,and other priorities of the
Township and its community.
Local jobs during development, construction and operations of the facility,as well as
all of the other indirect spin-off economic benefits realized by an influx of skilled
labour.
Do We Really Need Wind?
Yes, a clean, reliable, and affordable supply of electricity requires a diverse
range of generation sources. Ontario's Long Term Energy Plan (LTEP) states
that the Province can meet electricity demand through 2015, but needs to plan
for improving the power supply capacity to meet the province's electricity needs
beyond 2015.
The LTEP plan is based on the facts that:
-* Insufficient investment between 1995 and 2003 left an aging supply network and little
new generation.
-+ Additional clean generation will be needed to ensure a coal-free supply mix.
-+ Nuclear generators will need to go offline while they are being modernized.
-� The population projection is expected to grow.
Ontario currently has enough supply to meet demand. Due to the reasons above
the Province is planning and putting out calls for power to ensure a clean and
reliable electricity supply beyond 2015.
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Quality of Life
Wind projects are a different type of power plant, as they are spread over many
land parcels with many participating landowners; lease payments are spread out
over the community. Competitive lease payments are a stable, long-term source
of income to participating landowners. RES also initiated a renewable energy co-
operative whereby any member of the local community can buy into the project at
a very reasonable cost and become a part-owner of the project and also receive
stable, long-term income from the project.
As stated above, a wind project in the Municipality brings additional sources of
revenue. Property tax revenues would be increased substantially and RES is
also offering a Community Vibrancy Fund that would be paid directly to the
Municipality annually and would be used to benefit the community at large.
Concern about Setbacks
The REA has some of the most stringent setbacks in the North America, with
respect to both homes and natural features. Ontario has taken a cautious
approach to setting standards for wind setbacks and noise limits to protect
Ontarians. Ontario is a leader in establishing clear setbacks for renewable
energy projects that are protective of human health and the environment. The
MOECC has district compliance officers whom are actively involved in ensuring
compliance measures in the approved REA are enforced. These compliance
officers visit the site during construction to ensure all setbacks are being adhered
to.
Further, under the Project Committee issues such as setbacks will be discussed
and RES Canada will carefully evaluate turbine positioning to reduce to the
extent possible impacts to land and local residents.
Firefighting of Turbines
In 2011, the Ontario Ministry of Labour and the Ontario Fire Service Section 21
Advisory Committee published Fire Fighters Guidance Note#6-35: Wind
Turbines. The Guidance Note establishes the need for the proponent to work
with local emergency services to develop a Safety Response Plan. Safety
Response Plans are also a requirement of the provincial permitting process. RES
would work with local emergency services to develop a Safety Response Plan
and provide them with appropriate training, as required,to ensure emergency
responders have the knowledge and tools to effectively handle the rare event of
a turbine fire.
2015 Renewable Energy Systems Canada tnc.—Proprietary and Confidential 7
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Information Package for The Municipality of West Elgin
Property Tax Revenue
In Ontario, wind turbines are assessed at a consistent rate of$40,000 per MW of
installed capacity. It is estimated that the Elgin Wind project would generate
approximately$120,000 per year in municipal tax revenue, in excess of the
voluntary Vibrancy Fund that RES Canada would offer and the other benefits
provided to local residents from the Co-op.
® 2015 Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc.—Proprietary and Confidential 8
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Norma Bryant
From: Ann Smith/Melanie Rose <westelgin @westelgin.net>
Sent: June-29-15 8:46 AM
To: Norma Bryant
Subject: FW: View on information package from Rebecca Crump
Attachments: View on information package Fin.docx
From: Bert Zegers [ma!Ito:zene_rs.bert@gmall.com]
Sent: 3une-28-15 10:24 PM
To: gitterdonetruckingayahoo.ca; jr.leatham a)hotmail.com; iwolflnc@hotmall.com; marybodnar porch!light.ca;
westelgin(a)westelgin.net; berniewlehle6cirnail.com
Subject: View on information package from Rebecca Crump
June 27 2015
Dear` council and staff, Municipality of West Elgin.
On Thursday 25 June 2015 RES Development Manager Rebecca Crump presented West Elgin council a
"Information Package" and asked council to reverse the October 2013 Unwilling Host declaration.
In 2013 public consultation came up with 17 reasons, and this led to declaring West Elgin UNWILLING HOST.
Rebecca Crump assumes that council and the residents in West Elgin are"misinformed" and that we have based
our opinion on "anecdotal information".
I believe that council and residents are competent, and know if information is anecdotal or not.
Common sense tells me that after the practices RES used to get leases signed RES will try everything to get the
"Municipal Agreement" and "Municipal Council Support" documents signed.
Without these documents signed, chance is slim that RES gets the project approved.
I have reviewed the 17 points in Rebecca's "Information Package" and my comments are on the next pages.
Regards,
Bert Zegers
22354 Talbot Line
New Glasgow
zegers.bert@gmail.com
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This is why The unwilling host resolution must stay.
Property value concerns
The 2009 study done by Canning and Simmons in Chatham Kent and was paid for by Canwea (the wind
company's organisation).
In this study wind turbines were visible. Not mentioned is how many turbines and how far visible from
the homes. Not many turbines were on site in 2009.
In an independent case study in Melancthon Township in 2013 Ben Lansink, Real Estate Appraisers and
Consultants,found that homes were sold with an average loss of 15%and in one case even 58%1
Impact of Industrial wind turbines on Residential Property Assessment in Ontario;
MPAC uses the value of sold properties to determine current value.
Abandoned homes have been removed from the analysis. (page 15)
Properties bought by wind companies have been removed from the analysis. (page 15)
Properties for sale, but never sold, are not included in the analysis. (page 15)
Home sold for far less than assessment value were removed from the analysis. (page 15)
The study done by Vyn and McCullough in 2014 should never have been made public,and this is why:
"Out of the 5414 sales, only 79 post-turbine sales are of properties within a 5 kilometer radius and the
rest are within a 50 kilometer radius".
Health Issues
The council of Canadian Academies (April 9, 2015) Found adverse health effects linked to wind
turbine noise.
- The evidence is sufficient to establish a causal relationship between exposure to wind turbine
noise and annoyance.
- There is limited evidence to establish a causal relationship between exposure to wind turbine
noise and sleep disturbance.
- Technological development is unlikely to resolve, in the short term, the current issues related
to perceived adverse health effects of wind turbine noise.
The World Health Organisation links °annoyance"to health problems.
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Wind turbines Reliability
The real world capacity factor of the newest wind turbines is about 38%the other62%of the
time the electricity comes from other generating sources, mostly natural gas (fossil fuel). Old
turbines are even worse.
In 2014 wind produced an average of only 4%of the electricity for Ontario.
Wind turbines produce most (in the winter) when electricity is least needed.And this electricity
is often sold at a loss. In this summer of 2015 the average wind electricity production is between
1 %and2 %.
Hydro rates
Customer Bill Impacts of Generations Sources in Ontario, by Power Advisory LLC. 2013.
Again a report paid for by Canwea (the wind company's organisation)
Wind produces 4%of the electricity at a 20%cost!
Electricity rates have doubled after 2009 and will be tripled by 2019.
Surplus electricity is sold with a huge loss to neighbouring states, enabling them to compete
with our economy.
It is after wind turbines came online that the rates started to skyrocket!
Municipality involvement.
The Green Energy Act took decision making away from municipalities, giving wind energy
companies the opportunity to move in and put neighbours against neighbours.
Never in the Canadian history have communities been divided as now, all because of greedy
landowners and big wind companies. Energy poverty for many vulnerable residents is the
result.
Neighbours vs neighbours
The creation of the "Glasgow Shores Community Co-operative" has divided and continues to
divide the community. A group of greedy landowners are still trying to sign up people, dividing
this community even more.
If we successfully dodge this wind project we can start to re-unite this community.
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Decommissioning wind turbines.
If money for decommissioning is not secured right from the start of the project,the companies
can walk away before decommissioning, leaving the leaseholder with the decommissioning
costs. Turbines blades will be dropped at the local dump. The wind company lawyers will make
sure the municipality can't refuse!
A bylaw should be in place to make the leaseholder ultimate responsible for decommissioning.
®o we really need wind?
Ontario is coal free.
We have a surplus of power in Ontario.
With electricity prices tripled by 2019 demand is unlikely to increase.
Wind is no base load and cannot replace nuclear. Over 60%electricity is generated by nuclear in
Ontario. We might not like this, but we are stuck with it.
Canada represents 1.8%of global GHG emissions. Ontario electricity generation represents
about 3%of Canadian emissions, 80% is already emissions free(nuclear and water) and
therefore all of the emissions associated with Ontario's energy generation account for(20%
from 3%from 1.8% is) 0.000108 part of global emissions.
Quality of life
Maybe quality of life may improve for lease holders, if they live far enough from the turbines.
Although the payments they will receive is probably not half of what they were promised.
For many residents living within 1 to 3 km of a turbine life might become miserable.
Health Canada states that 16.5% residents living in close proximity from wind turbines are very
annoyed. Annoyance is not improving quality of life! It makes life miserable.
And on top of that the pension one has in one's home might evaporate.
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Concern about setbacks
The setbacks in Ontario are not the most stringent in the world.
Setbacks in Ontario were intended to allow for wind turbines in dense populated communities
like West Elgin. If we used the World Health Organisation recommendations for night noise
levels,the setback would be 1300 meters and not 550 meters.
Let's do the math;there are 10 to 15 homes within one kilometer of a wind turbine. On average
2.6 residents live in one home.
25 turbines x 15 homes x 2.6 is 975 adults and children.
16.5 %of adults and children living within 1 km from a wind turbine will get "very annoyed"
according to the Health Canada study. That is 160 adults and children in West Elgin!
People living farther than 1 km get "annoyed".
"Annoyance leads to illness". Especially sleep disturbance, and especially in children.
Firefighting of turbines
The recommended approach of wind turbine fires;
- Don't go near, keep a safe distance.
- Watch out for failing and burning debris.
- Prevent field and building fires.
- Let it burn, and if necessary, evacuate people.
Property tax revenue
$102,480 is the property tax that 25 wind turbines will bring in.
Wind turbines costs a $ 1,000,000 per MW and are assessed at$40,000 per MW, and are
commercial taxed. How are local businesses taxed?
How much property tax is lost from properties losing value? Homes have been abandoned
because of wind turbine complaints.
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SCRIMGEO COMPANY
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July 7,2015
MUNICIPALITY OF WET ELGIN
Members of Council
PAYMENT.R CEIVED
Municipality of West Elgin JUL 0 8±
P.O.Box 490 7���
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Rodney,ON THANK YOU
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Dear Sirs:
As you are aware, my contract for audit services expired at the December 31, 2014 year-end.
I would like to thank Council for their support over past several years. As a demonstration of
my commitment to the Municipality of West Elgin, I am proposing to extend my contract for
audit services for the next three years(2015-2017)at the following fees.
My fee for the audit of the Municipality of West Elgin is$16,000 plus an additional$2,500 for
the preparation of the EFIR/MPMP for submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing. These fees have been in effect since 2009.
Currently, my firm audits the Tri-County Water System for a fee of$3,500. This fee has also
not increased since 2009. 1 am proposing this fee for 2015 to 2017. I recognize this will be a
decision of the Board.
If you have any questions regarding this letter,please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
Christen A. Scrimgeour,CPA,CA,BA
Scrimgeour&Company,Chartered Accountant
Suite 950,495 Richmond Street London,Ontario N6A 5A9 •Phone:519-672-6811 Fax: 519-672-9757
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TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL, MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
FROM: HEATHER JAMES, MCIP, RPP, PLANNER
DATE: JULY 16, 2015
SUBJECT: PROPOSED CONSENT APPLICATION FOR GEORGE AND SUSANNA
LUTSCH
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council of the Municipality of West Elgin recommend APPROVAL to the Land
Division Committee of the County of Elgin for the proposed severance application,
provided the following conditions are included:
a) That two copies of the registered survey for the proposed severed lands
have been provided to the Municipality.
BACKGROUND:
An application for proposed severance was submitted to the Municipality by George and
Susanna Lutsch. The owners/applicants are requesting the severance of a 511.99 m2
(5,511 ft.2), legally described as East Part Lot 41, Plan 72, on the south side of Main
Street, in the geographic Village of West Lorne, and known municipally as 174 Main
Street (as shown on the attached Key Map). The proposed severed lands are zoned
Village Core (Cl) in the Municipality of West Elgin Zoning By-law 2015-36 and
designated Downtown Core on Schedule 'D' Land Use & Transportation Plan of the
Municipality of West Elgin Official Plan. The purpose of the severance is to recreate a
commercial parcel that merged on title with an adjacent property.
The proposed severed parcel has an area of 511.99 m2 (5,511 ft.2) and a frontage of
approximately 12.73 m (41.75 ft.) along Main Street. The proposed severed parcel
contains a commercial building with parking in the rear of the property and is serviced
with municipal water and municipal sewer service.
The proposed retained has an area of 2,441.55 m2, 0.24 ha (26,280.6 ft.2, 0.6 ac) and
has frontage along Main Street. The proposed retained lands contain a commercial
building used as a grocery store. Commercial uses surround the subject lands. A
drawing of the proposed severance is shown on the attached Key Map.
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DISCUSSION.
Provincial Policy Statement (PPS)
Under Section 3(5) of the Planning Act, the Municipality "shall be consistent with"
matters of provincial interest as set out in the Provincial Policy Statements (PPS).
Settlement Area and Sewage and Water policies were reviewed and no concerns were
evident.
Conclusion: The proposed severance application is consistent with the PPS.
County of Elgin Official Plan
In the County of Elgin Official Plan, the proposed severed parcel is designated Tier 1
settlement area. Tier 1 settlement areas permit a broad range of uses and services and
are serviced with municipal water and municipal sewer service. Commercial uses are
permitted in the Tier 1 Settlement Area.
Conclusion: The proposed severance application conforms to the County of Elgin
Official Plan.
Municipality of West Elgin Official Plan
The proposed severed parcel is designated Downtown Core in the Municipality of West
Elgin Official Plan. The Downtown Core permits a variety of uses that serve the day to
day needs of residents. A commercial building to be used for commercial use is
permitted.
Conclusion: The proposed severance application conforms to the Municipality of West
Elgin Official Plan.
Munici ali of West Elgin Zoning By-law 2015-36
The proposed severed parcel is zoned Village Core (Cl) Zone. Commercial uses are
permitted. The proposed severed parcel complies with the C1 Zone provisions.
The proposed retained parcel is also zoned C1. The proposed retained parcel complies with
the C1 Zone provisions.
Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed by:
Heather James, MCIP, RPP cott Gawley, C. A., C.G.A.
Planner Administrator/Treasurer
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TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL, MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
FROM: HEATHER JAMES, MCIP, RPP, PLANNER
DATE: JULY 16, 2015
SUBJECT: PROPOSED CONSENT APPLICATION FOR 571419 ONTARIO LIMITED
(MIKE AND JOHN MILLER)
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council of the Municipality of West Elgin recommend APPROVAL to the Land
Division Committee of the County of Elgin for the proposed severance application,
provided the following conditions are included:
a) That a Zoning By-law Amendment is in force and effect for the severed
and retained lands;
b) That septic system review for the severed lands has been completed;
c) That a livestock barn located partially on both the severed and retained
lands be removed to the satisfaction of the Municipality;
d) That a mobile home and chicken co-op on the retained lands be removed
to the satisfaction of the Municipality;
e) That Municipal drain re-apportionments (if required) have occurred; and,
f) That two copies of the registered survey for the proposed severed lands
have been provided to the Municipality.
BACKGROUND:
An application for proposed severance was submitted to the Municipality by 571419
Ontario Limited (Mike and John Miller). The owners/applicants are requesting the
severance of a 0.85 ha (2.1 ac) parcel of land, legally described as South Part Lot 7,
Concession 10, on the north east corner of Thomson Line and Furnival Road, in the
geographic Township of Aldborough, and known municipally as 22450 Thomson Line
(as shown on the attached Key Map). The proposed severed lands are zoned General
Agricultural (Al) in the Municipality of West Elgin Zoning By-law No. 2015-36 and
designated Agricultural in the Municipality of West Elgin Official Plan. The purpose of
the severance is to permit the severance of a surplus farm dwelling.
The proposed severed lands have an area of 0.85 ha (2.1 ac) and a frontage of
approximately 95.1 m (312.0 ft.) along Thomson Line. The proposed severed lands will
contain a house, barn with garage, two greenhouses with attached barn and shed and
will be serviced with municipal water and private septic system. A bank barn that is
partially within the proposed severed parcel and the proposed retained parcel will be
removed as a condition of severance.
Fi ure 1 Location of Subject Lands
The proposed retained lands will have an area of 33.2 ha (82.0 ac) and has frontage k
along Thomson Line and Furnival Road. A mobile home and chicken co-op located on l
the proposed retained parcel will be removed as conditions of severance. The
proposed retained lands will be vacant. Agricultural and non farm residential uses
surround the subject lands. Sketches of the proposed severance are shown on the
attached Key Map.
DISCUSSION:
Provincial Polic y Statement PPS
Under Section 3(5) of the Planning Act, the Municipality "shall be consistent with"
matters of provincial interest as set out in the Provincial Policy Statements (PPS). Lot
creation in prime agricultural areas are permitted for, a) agricultural uses; b) agriculture-
related uses; c) a residence surplus to a farming operation as a result of farm
consolidation, provided that the planning authority ensures that new residential
dwellings are prohibited on any vacant remnant parcel of farmland created by the
severance; and d) infrastructure, where the facility or corridor cannot be accommodated
through the use of easements or rights-of-way. New land uses, including the creation of
lots and new or expanding livestock facilities shall comply with the minimum distance
separation formulae.
Comment: The residence is surplus to the needs of the owners/applicants. The
new lot is limited in size to accommodate the use and services. A condition to
rezone the retained farmland to prohibit construction of new residences is
recommended to address the PPS requirement to prohibit new dwellings on the
vacant farmland. The proposed severance meets the recommended Minimum
Distance Separation I setback.
Conclusion: The proposed severance application is consistent with the PPS.
County of Elgin Official Plan
The subject lands are designated `Agricultural Area' on Schedule 'A' Land Use in the
County of Elgin Official Plan. Section E1.2.3.4 b) permits the creation of new lots
provided the local Official Plan supports their creation and if the lot is to be created to
accommodate a habitable residence that has become surplus to a farming operation as
a result of a farm consolidation provided that the development of a new residential use
is prohibited on any retained parcel of farmland created by the consent to sever.
Comment: The residence to be severed is habitable and is surplus to the
owners/applicants' farming operation. The proposed severed parcel meets the
recommended MDS I setback. A condition to rezone the retained farmland to prohibit
construction of new residences is recommended.
Conclusion: The proposed severance application conforms to the County of Elgin
Official Plan.
Municipality of West Elgin Official Plan
The subject lands are designated as `Agricultural' on Schedule 'E' Rural Area Land Use
& Transportation Plan in the Municipality of West Elgin Official Plan. The Agricultural
policies permit the severance of surplus farm dwellings provided the retained are
rezoned to prohibit future residential uses. The proposed severed parcel meets the
Minimum Distance Separation I formula.
Comment: The proposed severance demonstrates that the residence is surplus to the
farming operation of the owner/applicant. There are no livestock operations affecting
the proposal. A condition that septic system review be completed to ensure the septic
system functions adequately is recommended for the proposed severed lands.
Conclusion: The proposed severance application conforms to the Municipality of West
Elgin Official Plan.
Municipality of West Elgin Zoning By-law Zoning By-law 2015-36
The proposed severed parcel will be rezoned from General Agricultural (A1) Zone to
Restricted Agricultural (A3) Zone.. The A3 zone will permit agri-tourism, animal clinic,
animal hospital, bed and breakfast establishment, dog kennel day care, day care centre,
secondary farm occupation, restricted agricultural use and single unit dwelling.
The proposed retained parcel will be rezoned from Agricultural (A1) Zone to Agricultural
(A2) Zone. The A2 zone prohibits residential use and residential buildings and permits
agricultural use, agri-tourism use, farm winery, hunting reserve, production of oil and
natural gas and wildlife preserve.
Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed by-.
Heather James, MCIP, RPP Scott Gawley, C A., C.G.A.
Planner Administrator/Treasurer
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June 18, 2015
His Worship Bernie Wiehle "L"CIPALR.QF
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Dear Mayor Wiehle:
I am writing today to provide you with an update on the initiatives the Ontario
government is taking to give municipalities more information and control around local
energy planning.
Our government remains committed to building a cleaner energy system in Ontario in
a way that respects communities and builds on their collective success. To do that,
we know municipalities need a strong voice in the development of energy projects and
we continue to take steps to make that happen.
As we continue to implement Ontario's 2013 Long=Term Energy Plan (LTEP), we have
made important changes to increase the role of municipalities in the development of
energy projects. I believe that these initiatives and activities demonstrate the Ontario
government's desire to work with municipalities on energy issues.
Regional Electricity Planning
Regional planning is a key feature of the 2013 LTEP. In December, I noted that
changes introduced by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) in 2013 formalized the
regional electricity planning process by ensuring that transmitters, distributors and the
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) work closely to identify solutions for
regional electricity needs and encourage greater municipal involvement and public
participation.
encourage you to visit the IESO's website at http:l/www,powerauthority.on.ca/power-
planninglregional-planning or Hydro One's website at
www.hydroone.coml regionalpIanning/Pages/home.aspx to learn more about current
and upcoming regional planning activities and view a map of Ontario's electricity
regions.
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To make sure their voices are heard, municipalities will continue to be asked to
actively participate in electricity planning and siting activities, in particular where
integrated plans—which consider conservation first, before generation, transmission
and/or distribution options—are being developed.
Planning is already underway or complete in 14 of Ontario's 21 electricity regions.
Planning in the remaining seven regions will be undertaken by 2018, and all regions
will be assessed every five years, or sooner as needed.
As of April 2015, the IESO has released eight integrated plans where needs were
identified. The IESO may have already-engaged your municipality as it develops
integrated plans. This presents,an opportunity to work directly with the IESO, key
electricity stakeholders and the public to contribute to regional-level planning and
identify the right solutions for your communities. Alongside this co-ordinated work, I
would encourage you to continue planning for your local electricity needs, working with
your local distribution company and other partners to do so.
Municipal Energy Plans
In the 2013 LTEP, the province committed to putting conservation first. Putting
conservation first means ensuring conservation is the first resource considered before
building new generation and transmission facilities, wherever cost-effective.
Conservation is the cleanest and cheapest energy resource and it offers consumers a
way to mitigate their energy bills.
To continue our efforts to put conservation first, our government is supporting local
community energy planning and engaging municipalities through the Municipal Energy
Plan (MEP) program.
Launched in 2013, the MEP program supports municipalities' efforts to better
understand their local energy needs, develop plans to meet their goals, and identify
opportunities for energy efficiency and clean energy. Municipal Energy Plans are
voluntary and look at all energy uses throughout a community including the residential,
commercial, transportation, institutional and industrial sectors. This differs from the
mandatory Broader Public Sector Energy Conservation and Demand Management
Plan requirements for municipally-owned buildings under Ontario Regulation 397/11.
For more information about Ontario Regulation 397/11, please see the Broader Public
Sector Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plans section below.
MEPs will help municipalities:
• assess the broader community's energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions;
• identify opportunities to conserve, improve energy efficiency and reduce GHG
emissions;
• consider impact of future growth and options for local clean energy generation;
and
• support local economic development.
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I recently sent a letter to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario clarifying that the
MEP program is available to all Ontario municipalities, including large single tier and
regional municipalities. The program offers two funding streams:
1, Development of a New Municipal Energy Plan: Successful applicants will
receive 50 per cent of eligible costs, up to a maximum of$90,000.
2. Enhancement of an Existing Energy Plan: Successful applicants will receive
50 per cent of eligible costs, up to a maximum of$25,000.
The province is currently funding nine municipalities under the MEP program.
Guidelines and the application form are available at www.energy.gov.on.ca/en/
municipal-energy/.
Broader Public Sector (BPS) Energy Conservation and Demand Management
(CDM) Plans
Starting in 2013, municipalities and other BPS organizations were required by
regulation to:
• report their annual energy consumption and GHG emissions to the province
and make that information publicly available; and
• develop five-year energy conservation and demand management plans and
make those plans publicly available.
The development and implementation of these plans will help municipalities:
reduce their energy consumption and GHG emissions;
• free up resources for core activities;
• support the development of a MEP; and
• demonstrate leadership in sustainability.
All BPS organizations, including municipalities, developed their first CDM Plans in
2014 and should be working toward implementing the energy conservation and
demand management measures identified in those Plans. In 2014, 90 per cent of
Ontario's municipalities reported their annual energy consumption and GHG emissions
and nearly 80 per cent developed CDM Plans. Those that did not develop plans are
encouraged to do so to benefit from improved energy management.
Municipalities are currently working to report their 2013 energy consumption and GHG
emissions to the Ministry by July 1, 2015. A number of resources including webinars,
videos, guides and tools have been created to help support reporting. Ministry staff
have been in touch with officials in your municipality to ensure they are aware of the
regulation's reporting requirements and the resources available to help meet the
reporting requirements. Questions about the regulation and its reporting requirements
can be sent to BPSSupport@ontario.ca.
Should you wish to speak with ministry staff about the MEP program or the BPS
reporting requirements, please feel free to contact Jennifer Block, Director,
Conservation Programs and Partnerships Branch, Ministry of Energy by email at
jennifer.block @ontario.ca or by phone at 416-212-9267.
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Renewable Energy
Building clean, reliable and affordable energy in a way that respects communities is a
top priority for Ontario. The province is working with municipalities and renewable
energy project developers to help ensure that cost-effective and well-supported
projects are developed.
We're doing this by providing municipalities with a stronger voice in the development
of large renewable energy projects.
The IESO consulted extensively with the public, municipalities, Aboriginal communities
and other groups on the design of the new Large Renewable Procurement (LRP)
program. The LRP's mandatory engagement requirements are intended to facilitate
early relationship-building between the developer and the local community, ensuring
local needs and considerations are taken into account before a proposal is even
submitted. To meet these requirements, a project developer must develop a
community engagement plan, and hold at least one public community meeting and at
least one meeting with the local municipality.
The LRP program also includes rated criteria points for Aboriginal participation and
community engagement over and above the mandatory requirements. This points-
based system is intended to promote relationship building between the developer and
the local municipality, and to provide additional opportunities for communities to raise
local needs and considerations. Proponents that can show they have a combination of
municipal support, agreements in place with the municipality, and the support of
abutting property owners would receive points to increase their likelihood of success in
the competitive process.
Information on the LRP program can be found on the IESO's website at
www.leso.cahrp.
The LRP program improves the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) program, developed in 2009.
We're encouraging municipalities to be active participants in FIT, which last year
offered more than 300 contracts to projects that had municipal or public sector entity
participation.
Municipalities, local distribution companies, universities, colleges, schools, hospitals,
long-term care homes, social housing projects and individuals are also eligible to
participate in the microFIT program. By the end of 2014, more than 20,000 microFIT
projects were online.
More information on the FIT and microFIT programs can be found at
http://fit.powerauthority.on.ca/.
Energy East
On October 30, 2014, TransCanada PipeLlnes Limited filed its application with the
National Energy Board (NEB) to develop its proposed Energy East pipeline, which
would carry Alberta crude oil across Ontario into Quebec and onward to New
Brunswick.
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The project would have a total length of approximately 4,500 kilometres. As currently
proposed, the project involves converting, from natural gas to oil service, one pipeline
of the TransCanada Mainline that runs across the prairies and Northern Ontario to
North Bay and on to Cornwall. In addition, there would be new oil pipeline
construction in Alberta, Ontario (east of Cornwall), Quebec and New Brunswick.
Within Ontario, there would be approximately 1,928 kilometres of natural gas pipeline
converted to oil service and 106 kilometres of new build oil pipeline.
On April 2, 2015, TransCanada wrote a letter to inform the NEB it will make
amendments to its Energy East application. The letter indicated that TransCanada will
no longer build a marine oil storage terminal and export facility at Cacouna, Quebec
and was looking at alternatives. In a separate news release dated April 2, 2015,
TransCanada also indicated the Cacouna alteration would contribute to the project's
in-service date being revised to 2020, a delay of almost two years.
Also, on April 2, 2015, TransCanada filed a letter with the NEB indicating that the
company may be amending its Eastern Mainline Project application at a future date.
As currently proposed, the Eastern Mainline Project is 245 kilometres of new natural
gas pipeline between Markham and Cornwall. With Energy East's conversion of
existing natural gas pipeline capacity to oil service, the Eastern Mainline Project is f
needed to ensure gas customers in eastern Ontario remain adequately supplied.
Changes to the scope of the Eastern Mainline Project may have implications for
Ontario natural gas consumers.
The NEB is currently reviewing TransCanada's application to determine the
completeness of the filing. The letters filed by TransCanada on April 2, 2015, suggest
that the NEB may not be in a position to make a determination on completeness prior
to the fourth quarter of 2015. Once the NEB completes its review of the application, it
will issue a Hearing Order. The Hearing Order will detail the NEB's regulatory process
and timelines. The NEB will then have 15 months to complete the hearing and provide
its recommendations to the Federal Cabinet, which will have three months to review
and make the final determination.
The people of Ontario have important interests at stake in the proposed Energy East
project and the province has applied to intervene in the NEB's regulatory process for
both Energy East and the related Eastern Mainline Project.
Given the significance of TransCanada's proposal and to ensure Ontarians have the
opportunity to express their views, I asked the OEB to engage with municipalities, First
Nation and Metis communities, stakeholders and the public to ensure this project is
safe for the people of our province and the environment and beneficial for our
economy, and to complete a report based on their findings.
We initiated the OEB process to hear directly from all interested Ontarlans. In
addition, technical experts engaged by the OEB will help inform Ontario's position on
critical matters such as pipeline safety and environmental impacts, and the impact
Energy East will have on Ontario's natural gas consumers. The province's perspective
on Energy East is that the reliability and pricing of Ontario's natural gas supply and
ensuring the public safety of Ontarians are non-negotiable issues.
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The consultation phase of the OEB's process has concluded. The OEB held meetings
with communities along the pipeline route in 2014 and 2015. Stakeholder Forums
were also held to get a broader perspective on issues like pipeline safety, natural gas
market impacts, and the environment. Written submissions from interested parties
were due to the OEB on April 24, 2015. The final reports of the technical advisors
hired by the OEB have been posted on the OEB's website at
www.ontarloenergyboard.ca/html/0ebenergyeast/EEindex.cfm#.VT6YTZTXIdU.
At this time, it's anticipated that the OEB will deliver its final report on Energy East to
me in the second quarter of 2015. Ultimately, the OEB report will help inform Ontario's
position on Energy East.
We have made these important changes to increase the role of municipalities in the
development of energy projects so that, together, we can fulfil the vision of the 2013
LTEP. I look forward to continuing to foster a strong working relationship with your
municipality on our shared priorities and interests.
Please accept my best wishes.
Sincerely,
Bob Chiarelli
Minister
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forward.
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be deemed `isolated' and therefore to qualify for special `top-up' grants.
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Mayor & Council
Municipality of West Erin
In July of 2014 the residents of Port Glasgow Trailer Park elected a
committee call the Port Glasgow Trailer Park Association to handle
their concerns for the future of the trailer park to be presented to the
council of West Elgin.
Since their inception the committee has met numerous times to decide
what their objective should be.
The decision of the Port Glasgow Trailer Park Association has been to
work with the municipality on improvements to the area such as
replacement of the scout hall, solution to the path for carts etc. This
committee would also like to assist in the procurement of provincial
and federal funding through grant applications, and to help fund raise
for projects which is often a requirement to be eligible for funding.
Port Glasgow Trailer Park Association and the Municipality of West
Elgin could work together in partnership for capital projects that would
not only benefit the park residents but all the residents in the area,
and visitors. These project would increase the tourism attraction to this
park and the surrounding area.
Port Glasgow Trailer Park Association would like to continue long into
the future to help with other capital projects needed in the area to
increase the quality of life for all involved.
The Association is requesting that a member of council be appointed
to our committee, allowing our association of become a committee of
council which will enhance the ability for better communication and
foresee future projects.
Thank You for taking the time for this request.
Port Glasgow Trailer Park Association
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Municipality of Tweed
Disaste'r Relief Committee
255 Metcalf St, Postal Bag 729
Tweed, ON KOK 310
(613)478-2335
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June 10,2015
Dear Members of Council
In April 2014,serious flooding around Stoco Lake and adjoining waterways resulted in thousands of dollars'worth
of damage to local homeowners and businesses. The destructive waters forced residents to temporary shelters
and many were faced with major renovations once they were able to return.
At the request of the Municipality of Tweed,the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing declared the region a
"Disaster Area"for the purpose of the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program. Under ODRAP,the province will
top up funds raised to the amount that is needed to pay eligible claims at 90 per cent up to a maximum of 2:$1
ratio.
A volunteer committee has been set up to spearhead the local fundraising effort.A tentative target of$40,000
has been set to provide assistance to homeowners whose essential property has been damaged in the flood.
The Tweed area is predominately rural in nature and is not densely populated. For that reason, we know that the
$40,000 goal is a challenge but one we are confident in reaching.Our fundraising campaign recently began and
results are encouraging. For your information, I am enclosing a copy of our brochure.
On behalf of the Tweed Disaster Relief Committee, I am asking municipal councils across the province to support
our fundraising efforts by making a donation to this worthy cause. Contributions in any amount will be gratefully
accepted.
Cheques should be made out to;Tweed Disaster Relief Committee and mailed to the Municipality of Tweed,225
Metcalfe Street,Tweed On KOK 310.
If you require additional information, please contact Betty Gallagher, Municipality of Tweed, at (613)475-2535.
With our sincere thanks,
She ly Reed,
Chairperson,Tweed Disaster Relief Committee
JUL o 2 2019
Notice of Public Community Meeting
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For a Project Proposal Under the Large Renewable Proposed connection point of the Large Renewable
Project:230 kV transmission circuit North of
Procurement Aberdeen Line and West of Iona Rd, in Dutton
The proponent identified below is proposing to submit a Dunwich,Ontario.
proposal to the Independent Electricity System Operator(IESO) Proposed location of the Large Renewable Project
to design, build,and operate a Large Renewable Project for the and proposed connection line:The Strong Breeze
generation of electricity under the IESO's Large Renewable Wind Project and the proposed connection line are
Procurement(LRP), located in the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich,
The LRP is a competitive process for procuring large renewable Ontario.See map below.
energy projects generally larger than 500 kilowatts.At the Public Community Meeting information
conclusion of the LRP,the I ESO may award contracts for Dutton Dunwich Parks&Recreation Centre
successful projects up to the specified procurement targets for 1 Scotland Street
each renewable fuel:300 megawatts(MW)for wind, 140 MW for Dutton,ON NOL VO
solar, 75 MW for waterpower,and 50 MW for bioenergy. Date:Thursday,July 23, 2015
This notice is being distributed to notify members of the public of Time:7:00 to 9:00 p:m.
a public community meeting that has been scheduled to discuss Contact information for the proponent
the Large Renewable Project proposal. Information regarding the Ryan Ralph
proponent,the Large Renewable Project proposal,and the Senior Manager,Business Development
meeting details are described below. (416)901-9453
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community meeting will present details about the Large Toronto ON M5A 4L9
Renewable Project and its proposed connection line, www.invenergvllc.com/strongbreeze
www.invener ilc.com
Representatives of the proponent will be available to discuss the
Large Renewable Project and the overall LRP process. Should this Strong Breeze Wind Project
Large Renewable Project be awarded a contract,the Large
Renewable Project would need to obtain all required permits and °. ° `
approvals and conduct any further required community
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Mayor Bernie Wiehle
Municipality of West Elgin
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Dear Mayor and West Elgin Council Members,
We would like to submit a request to the Municipality of West Elgin for permission on the use
of both sides of Munroe Street between 239 Graham Rd and the tracks (intersection at Graham
and Munroe). The approximate size requested for use on both sides would be roughly 20' x 40°.
This event will take place July 18, 2015.
1 am writing to confirm that we will have all the "legal" aspects of the event in place for our
Food Fight Event. Securing the following and copies will be forwarded:
• Insurance Ryder
• The SOP Liquor Permit
• The Health Unit Special Event Form
Thank you again for your support for the Food Fight on July 18.We look forward to seeing you
at The Fight!
Sincerely,
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Dear Nonna,
Please be advised that The Arts & Cookery Bank is applying to have an SOP (Liquor Sales
Licence)for our Food Fight Extravaganza July 18,2015.
The Food Fight Extravaganza event will be held from 12pm-12am. Enclosed is a copy of the
proposed area. Given that our request is for the outdoors,we require a letter from the Municipal clerk
stating that there is"no objection"to the proposed extended Iicensed area.
If you have any finiher questions please call my cell phone: 519-281-5937
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June 26, 2015
The Honourable Premier Wynne
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Dear Premier Wynne: JUL 0 6 05
RE: MOTION—ELECTRICITY RATES
This is to advise that at the Council meeting held on Monday, June 22, 2015, that a motion to endorse
the resolution of North Stormont was ratified (as attached), and staff were directed to forward a letter in
support of Council's position to the Premier, the Ministers of Finance, Economic Development, Tourism,
Energy, Agriculture and Rural Affairs, all Ontario Municipal and Regional Councils, and MPP Jim Wilson.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely
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Cindy A Maher, CM
Clerk/Director of Administration Services
Copy: Premier Kathleen Wynne
Minister of Finance Charles Sousa
Minister of Energy Bob Chlarelli
Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure Brad Duguid
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Michael Coteau
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal
MPP Jim Wilson
All Municipal Councils
All Regional Councils
www.newtecumseth.ca
Electricity Rates
Adopted by Town of New Tecumseth Council
June 22, 2015
2015-175 Moved by Councillor Jebb
Seconded by Councillor Whiteside
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the verbal report of Councillor Jebb be received;
AND FURTHER THAT the following resolution, as introduced by
Councillor Jebb be adopted;
WHEREAS the cost of electricity for Ontario manufacturers averages 10
cents a kWh and is less than 7.5 cents in the USA and under 7 cents a
kWh in New York, Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina and
Indiana, and under 6 cents a kWh in Quebec, Manitoba and British
Columbia;
AND WHEREAS the cost of electricity for farms averages 18 cents a kWh
in Ontario and less than half that in Quebec, Manitoba, and Ohio and
many competing US states;
AND WHEREAS the high cost of power contributes to low investment in
Ontario manufacturing, increased unemployment, reduced home markets
for Ontario farm products and difficulties for young people starting and
sustaining their working lives;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of New Tecumseth
endorse the resolution of North Stormont and ask the Government of
Ontario to examine the proposal for Farm and Industrial Electricity Rates
made by the Canadian Cement Association, Ontario Federation of
Agriculture, Ontario Construction Secretariat, Canadian Foundry
Association, Canadian Plastics Industry Association, Quinte West
Manufacturers'Association and Northumberland Manufacturers'
Association and enact that proposal, or a reasonable modification of it,
with a view to returning competitive electricity rates to Ontario farms,
industry and all hydro users, to renew a key part of the foundations for
business and employment opportunity in Ontario;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipal and
regional councils in Ontario requesting that they endorse and support this
resolution and communicate their support to the Premier, and her
Ministers of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Energy,
Agriculture and Rural Affairs and MPP Jim Wilson.
CARRIED
News Release
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High-Speed Internet Coming to Elgin-Middlesex-London
MP Joe Preston announces major investment that will bring high-speed Internet services to 3,349 homes in Elgin-
Middlesex-London
June 25, 2015— 153 Main St, West Lorne, Ontario (West Lorne Community Health Centre)
Everyday tasks that were once done in person, such as shopping, communicating, learning and banking, are now
done online. To help Canadians have better access to these and many other online services, Joe Preston,
Member of Parliament for Elgin-Middlesex-London, today announced that 3,349 homes in his riding will get
access to high-speed Internet services.
The Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to rural Canadians to connect an additional 280,000
households in rural and remote regions of the country to high-speed Internet at minimum speeds of five megabits
per second (Mbps). Much of this will be completed by the time Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2017.
Last summer, the Government completed the first step, inviting Canadians to provide feedback online to help
better determine areas in need of high-speed Internet access. Once information was received from individual
Canadians and governments across the country, Industry Canada invited Internet Service Providers (ISPs)to
submit proposals for funding under Connecting Canadians to build wireless or wired infrastructure that will provide
services to rural and remote communities in need.
Today, the Government is partnering with dozens of ISPs to build the necessary wireless or wired infrastructure
across the country that will bring an additional 280,000 Canadian households high-speed Internet access. By
Canada's 150th birthday in 2017, over 98 percent of Canadian households will be able to subscribe to new or
improved high-speed Internet services, delivering on the Harper Government's commitment to Canadians.
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Connecting Canadians delivers on the Government of Canada's commitment in Economic Action Plan 2014
to bring high-speed Internet access to an additional 280,000 Canadian households in rural and remote
regions of the country.
• Successful Internet service providers will be expected to provide services at speeds of at least 5 Mbps to rural
Canadians that currently have slower or no Internet access.
• The first projects are expected to be completed by the time Canada celebrates the 150th anniversary of
Confederation in 2017.
• Industry Canada received over 300 applications to the Connecting Canadians program from Internet service
providers across Canada.
• Connecting Canadians is a key commitment under Digital Canada 150, the Government of Canada's plan to
help Canadians take full advantage of the opportunities of the digital age.
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"Today's announcement marks the next important phase in our plan to bring the benefits of high-speed Internet to
280,000 Canadian households. Providing Canadians with access to high-speed Internet for learning, business
opportunities and so much more is key to creating a more connected, digital Canada."
—James Moore, Minister of Industry
"Today's broadband infrastructure announcement is great news for Elgin-Middlesex-London. The Harper
Government understands the importance of high-speed Internet access for communities like ours. Connecting
Canadians demonstrates the Government's commitment to delivering for rural Canadians."
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The Honourable Lisa Raitt,
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Dear Minister Raitt,
Further to a decision made by Montague Township Council at its meeting of Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015, in
support of the City of Hamilton and the Town of Aurora's opposition to the installation of community
mailboxes, I am requesting that Canada Post immediately cease the installation of community mailboxes and
adhere to its Five-Point Action Place requirement to engage in full and meaningful consultation will all
stakeholders, including the Township of Montague and its residents,
For your reference, I attach Montague's Resolution:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Township of Montague endorse the
City of Hamilton's opposition to the elimination of home mail delivery and installation of
community mailboxes; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council direct the Reeve to send a letter, copied to
Members of Parliament, Ontario Members of Provincial Parliament,and all Ontario municipalities,
that requests the Federal Minister of Transport, who oversees Canada Post, to require Canada
Post to halt installation of community mailboxes immediately and adhere to its Five-point Action
Plan requirement to engage in full and meaningful consultation with all stakeholders, including the
Township and its residents;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to develop appropriate standards to
require Canada Post to apply for permits with an appropriate fee that reflects the resources
required and costs incurred by the Township to install and maintain community mailboxes in
established nelghbourhoods; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff bring back a bylaw for Council's enactment at an
upcoming Council meeting
look forward to your response at your earliest opportunity,
Sincerely,
Reeve B. Dobson,
Township of Montague
CC:All Members of Parliament
All members of provincial Parliament
All Ontario Municipalities
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106 Queensline
Rodney, ON
519-785-0772.
July 8, 2015
West Elgin Municipality of Rodney Council
I would life to address the current condition of the sidewalk on Queensline at the
extreme east end. The sidewalk is cracked, uneven and sunken in numerous
places, especially across from the bell telephone building. The sidewalk needs to
be replaced as it is a tripping hazard waiting to happen.
Furthermore, is there any reason why the sidewalk cannot be extended to the
neighbourhood post office box? In the winter months, especially, you have to
leave the sidewalk and proceed on the road to retrieve the mail. This becomes an
extreme hazard to the neighbourhood and especially for the seniors. These
suggestions, I think are true safety concerns.
Thank yo
Glenn Coleman
MVF
JUL 10 2015
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West Elgin Arena Board
Regular Session
May 12 2015
This regular session of the West Elgin Arena Board was called to order at 9:30 am with the
following members present: Joe Seman, Jim Hathaway, Alphonse Willie, Ian Fleck, and
Recreation Superintendent Jeff Slater.
In the absence of member Johnathan Wolf the Recreation Superintendent acted as Chair
person.
Item # 7 Disclosure of pecuniary Interest: None noted.
Item #2 Delegations: None were present.
Item#3 Adoption of the Minutes:
Moved By: Jim Hathaway
Seconded By: Alphonse Willie
The West Elgin Arena Board resolves that the minutes of April 14 2015 be approved as
presented.
CARRIED
Item #4 Accounts and Financial Reports:
Moved By: Joe Seman
Seconded by: Ian Fleck
The West Elgin Arena Board resolves that the accounts in the amount of$5139.19 be hereby
approved for payment.
CARRIED.
Item #5 Business Arising from the Minutes:
1. Concession Agreement: The Recreation Superintendent reported that the Concession
Operator has signed the agreement for the 2015/2016 Operating Season.
Item #6 Correspondence: None reported.
Item #7 New Business:
1. Netting Quote: The Recreation Superintendent reported that to date we have received
only one estimate on the netting. The Recreation Superintendent has requested quotes
from other companies, however they have not responded.
2. WESC: There was discussion regarding the proposed moving 1 shifting of ice times on
Saturday's. Alphonse Willie indicated that he should have a better idea as to where
WLMH is headed once registration is complete on May 30 2015. Once we have that
information decisions can be made as to what changes if any need to be made to the
Saturday schedule to eliminate the three hour gap of no ice use.
3. WLMH: Alphonse Willie reported that there is a Junior A game (not the Knights)
scheduled for November 7 2015, and that the Black and Gold Tournament is scheduled
for the 21 s'of November.
Item #8 Adjournment:
Moved By: Alphonse Willie
Seconded By: Jim Hathaway
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The West Elgin Arena Board resolves that this session of the West Elgin Arena Board hereby
adjourn at this hour of 10:15 am and reconvene on June 9 2015 at 9:30 am or at the call of the
Chair.
CARRIED.
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West Elgin Recreation Committee
Regular Session
May 19 2015
This regular session of the West Elgin Recreation Committee was called to order at 7:00 pm
with the following members present: Joe Seman, Ken Neil, Doug Staddon, Grace Blanchard,
Valarle parker and Recreation Superintendent Jeff Slater.
Item # 1 Delegations: None were present.
Item#2 Adoption of the Minutes:
Moved By: Valarie Parker
Seconded By: Grace Blanchard
The West Elgin Recreation Committee hereby approve the minutes of April 212015 as
presented.
Item #3 Business Arising from the Minutes:
1. Bicycle Rodeo: Discussion took place regarding the upcoming Bicycle Rodeo May 30
2015. Items to be taken care of by the committee members were confirmed; everything
appeared to be ready, although we are still waiting for confirmation on the weather f
report.
2. Road Race: The report for the Road race included:
• There is a meeting scheduled for June 18t 2015
• 5 km run, with a 1 km run scheduled to be held in the park around the trail
• Next year the committee proposes a 10 k run, that will need to be measured
• The web site is up and running
Member James Husband is looking into the possibility of acquiring a finish line "gizmo"
The money raised is going to two different recipients, Beads for Bravery, and
Conductive Education, both are optimist Club Sponsored programs.
• The race will be using new Vest Chip timing devices.
3. Pavilion: Construction on the Pavilion project has not Stated as of yet, the contractor
has been contacted and will begin soon.
Item #4 Correspondence:
1. June is Parks and Recreation Month
2. June 6 is Health and Fitness Day
Item #5 New Business:
• Meeting Location: The Recreation Superintendent reported that the meeting room at the
Recreation Center has been rented out to the seniors, Card Players so we will need to
find a new location. After some discussion it was decided to go back to the Rodney Fire
Hall Training Room.
Item #6 Adjournment:
Moved By: Ken Neil
Seconded By: Joe Seman
The West Elgin Recreation Committee hereby adjourns at this hour of 8:30 pm and reconvenes
at 7 pm on June 16 2015 at the Rodney Fire Hall Training Room at 7 pm or the call of the chair.
CARRIED.
June 10,2015
23617 Downie Line
West Larne,On NOL 2P0
Recreation Committee
coo Municipality of West Elgin
Rodney,On
Dear Sir,
I am writing this letter on behalf of the Optimist Club of West Lorne.
Once again this year,we are holding our annual Road Race. It will take place on September 13,2015
using the same course as last year.We are in the planning stages of adding a 10 km. race to the existing
5 km.race.
With this in mind,the Optimist Club of West Lorne, Road Race committee, is asking for your financial
support to make this event successful.
There are a number of areas that we need financial assistance such as chip timing,tee shirts,signage
and advertising,to name a few.
Your generous support in the previous race was greatly appreciated and certainly helped with the huge
success we attained.
We are hoping that you can,once again,offer some financial assistance.
While September seems like it is off in the distance,it will be upon us faster than we realise.Therefore,
in order to have everything in place for the runners and spectators,we need this assistance sooner
rather than later.
We appreciate your continued support and wait anxiously for your reply.
Sincerely,
Andrea Ellison
For Optimist Club of West Lorne
Road Race committee
519 7851557
andreae28 @yahoo.ca