October 22, 2015 MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 22, 2015
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, WEST ELGIN MUNICIPAL BUILDING
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DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MINUTES (A1 —AB)
*October 8, 2015 Council
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
DELEGATIONS
9:30 a.m. Public Notice - Zoning Amendment (Randy Small) (131, C9a)
10:00 a.m. Elizabeth Van Hooren - General Manager- Kettle Creek
Conservation Authority (132)
REPORTS (Cl. C10)
I. ROADS
2. RECREATION/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
a) *Report—West Elgin Community Pool
b) *Report— Day Camp Report
3. WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
4. WASTEWATER
S. BUILDING
6. BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT
7. DRAINS
a) Apportionment of Drainage Assessment (Small)
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b) Tenders for Drain Maintenance (Cahill and Liebner)
8. ADMINISTRATION
a) *Report— Gray Line Waterline Extension Construction
b) *Report— Rodney Santa Claus Parade
9. PLANNING
a) *Report—Zoning By-law Amendment Application for Randy Small,
11627 Dunborough Road
10. ACCOUNTS
CORRESPONDENCE (D1 - D6)
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -ACTION RECOMMENDED:
1.* Town of Parry Sound — request for support of a resolution re: AMO's Call
to Action —Syrian Refugees;
2.* MPAC —2014 Enumeration Final Results;
3.* OMAFRA - Invitation to 2015 Municipal Agriculture Economic
Development Forum;
4.* City of Hamilton — request for support of a resolution to Regulate Rent to
Own Furniture and.Appliance Establishments.
RECOMMENDED TO ACCEPT & FILE:
5. AMO
• Watch file—October 8, 2015;
• Watch File —October 15, 2015;
• AMO Policy Update — Development Charges and Planning
Reform;
6. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Services —2015 Conference
BY-LAWS
MINUTES (E)
NOTICE OF MOTION (F)
OTHER BUSINESS (G)
1. Council Announcements
October 22, 2015 ............. Page 3
2. Closed Session
• Personal matters about an identifiable individual (M.A.S.
239(2)(b)).
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETINGS:
October 26, 2015 Tri-County Water Board, 7 p.m.
November 12, 2015 Council
November 26, 2015 Council
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OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
WEST ELGIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OCTOBER 8,2015
PRESENT Mayor Bernie Wiehle, Deputy Mayor Mary Bodnar
Councillors Joe Seman, Jonathan Wolf, Richard
Leatham
STAFF PRESENT Scott Gawley,Administrator/Treasurer
Norma Bryant, Clerk
Kamran Ali, Incoming Treasurer
Lee Gosnell, Roads Superintendent
Jeff Slater, Parks and Recreation Superintendent
Spencer Pray, Financial Assistant
ALSO PRESENT Dale LeBritton, Senior Operations Manager-OCWA
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None declared.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
RES. NO.1 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Seman
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
approves the agenda for October 8, 2015 as printed and circulated
with additional discussion of the West Elgin Chamber of Commerce.
DISPOSITION: Carried
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RES, NO.2 Moved by Seman
Seconded by Wolf
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings held on the following
dates be adopted as printed and circulated.
September 24,2015 Council
DISPOSITION: Carried
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
DELEGATIONS
REPORTS
1. ROADS
Monthly Report
RES. NO.3 Moved by Leatham
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RES. NO.3 Cont'd
Seconded by Seman
RESOLVED that the Monthly Report from the Roads
Superintendent dated October 8, 2015 be received.
DISPOSITION: Carried
RES. NOA Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Wolf
RESOLVED that the Report—2015 Sidewalk replacement from the
Roads Superintendent dated October 8,2015 be received;
AND THAT Council accepts the quotation from Bakker Concrete in
the amount of$19,900.00 plus applicable taxes for the completion
of sidewalk replacement on Ridout Street, Queen Street and
Furnival Road in Rodney.
DISPOSITION: Carried
2. RECREATIONIEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
a) Monthly Report
RES, NO.5 Moved by Seman
Seconded by Wolf
RESOLVED that the Monthly Report from the Parks and Recreation
Superintendent dated October 8,2015 be received.
DISPOSITION: Carried
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3.WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
RES. NO.6 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the Monthly Report for the Water Distribution
System from the Ontario Clean Water Agency dated October 1,
2015 be received.
DISPOSITION: Carried
4.WASTEWATER
RES. NO.7 Moved by Seman
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that the Third Quarter Report for the Rodney
Wastewater Treatment Plant from the Ontario Clean Water Agency
dated October 1,2015 be received.
DISPOSITION: Carried
RES. NO.8 Moved by Wolf
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that the Third Quarter Report for the West Lorne
Wastewater Treatment Plant&Collection System from the Ontario
Clean Water Agency dated October 1, 2015 be received.
DISPOSITION: Carried
6. BUILDING
RES. NO.9 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Seman
RESOLVED that the Monthly Report from the Deputy Chief Building
Official dated October 1,2015 be received.
DISPOSITION: Carried
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8. BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT
RES. NO.10 Moved by Seman
Seconded by Wolf
RESOLVED that the Monthly Report from the Clerk dated October
8,2015 be received.
DISPOSITION-.'Carried
7. DRAINS
8.ADMINISTRATION
a) Report—Household Hazardous Waste Day
RES. NO.11 Moved by Seman
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that the Report—Household Hazardous Waste Day
dated October 8, 2015 from the Clerk be received.
DISPOSITION: Carried
b) Report—MPoWER Committee
RES. NO.12 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that the Report—MPoWER Committee dated October
8, 2015 from the Clerk be received;
AND THAT municipal staff bring forth a By-law that amends Section
2 of By-law No.2008-14 to reflect"the enhancement, promotion,
fostering, and creation of opportunities for tourism, culture, and
economic development of the Western Elgin Region";
AND THAT Deputy Mayor Bodnar will be stepping down from her
duties with MPoWER and Cactus, Cattle and Cowboys committees;
AND THAT Councillor Wolf will be assuming Deputy Mayor
Bodnar's responsibilities on MPoWER(including the Cactus, Cattle
and Cowboys working committee)as of October 8,2015;
AND FURTHERMORE that the Council of the Municipality of West
Elgin will approach other municipalities about having other Council
representatives join the MPoWER committee.
DISPOSITION: Carried
c) Report—Bank Signing Authority
RES. NO.13 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Wolf
RESOLVED that Scott Gawley CAO-Clerk of the Corporation of the
Municipality of West Elgin (the"Corporation"be and is hereby
authorized for and on behalf of the Corporation to negotiate with,
deposit with, or transfer to ROYAL BANK OF CANADA(the
'Bank"),for credit to the Corporation's account only all or any
cheques and other orders for the payment of money,and for
that purpose to endorse the same on behalf of the Corporation
either in writing or by rubber stamp.
AND THAT all cheques of the Corporation be drawn in the name of
the Corporation and be signed on its behalf by the Mayor or the
Deputy Mayor and signed/countersigned by the CAO-Clerk or the
Treasurer or the Deputy Treasurer.
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RES. NO.13 Cont'd
AND THAT Scott Gawley, Janet Johnston, Kamran Ali,Ann Smith,
Lynda Pelcz, Melanie Rose and Monique Lunn be and are hereby
authorized for and on behalf of the Corporation from time to time to
receive from the said Bank a statement of the account of the
Corporation together with all relative vouchers and all unpaid bills
lodged for collection by the Corporation and all items returned
unpaid and charged to the account of the Corporation, and to sign
and deliver to the Bank the Bank's form of verification, settlement of
balance and release.
AND THAT Scott Gawley, Janet Johnston, Kamran Ali,Ann Smith,
Lynda Pelcz, Melanie Rose and Monique Lunn be and are hereby
authorized for and on behalf of the Corporation to obtain delivery
from the Bank of all or any stocks, bonds and other securities held
by the Bank in safekeeping or otherwise for the account of the
Corporation and to give valid and binding receipts therefore.
AND FURTHERMORE THAT this resolution communicated to the
Bank and remain in force from October 8,2015 until written notice
to the contrary shall have been given to the Manager for the time
being of the branch of the Bank at which the account of the
corporation is kept and receipt of such notice duly acknowledged in
writing.
DISPOSITION: Carried
9.PLANNING
10.ACCOUNTS
RES. NO.14 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Seman
RESOLVED that the Mayor and Administrator/Treasurer are hereby
authorized to sign Payment Voucher#10 amounting to$470,812.21
in settlement of General, Road,Water, and Arena Accounts
(including cheques#20395-20482).
DISPOSITION: Carried
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Optimist Club of West Lorne—Request for assistance with West Lorne
Santa Claus Parade;
RES. NO.16 Moved by Wolf
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
supports the request of the Optimist Club of West Lorne to close
Graham Road from Gilbert Street to the entrance to the Municipality
of West Elgin Arena on November 27,2015 from 7:00 p.m.to 8:00
p.m.
DISPOSITION: Carried
2. Rodney Fire Fighters Association—Request for financial assistance for
Christmas Party;
RES. NO.16 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin give
monies to the Rodney Fire Fighters Association for a Christmas
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RES. NO.16 Cont'd
Party up to the maximum amount of$50.00 for every fire fighter in
attendance;
AND THAT the lesser amount of$50.00 for every fire fighter in
attendance or the total amount of the Christmas Party be accepted
as the amount that Council authorizes to contribute to the
Christmas Party;
AND FURTHERMORE receipts are submitted before funds are
disbursed.
DISPOSITION: Carried
3. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing—2015 Ontario West Municipal
Conference, Friday, November 20, 2015.
4. Aldborough Public School—Request to attend The Pledge to End Bullying,
Thursday, November 19tH
5. Elgin County—2016 Policing Costs Billing Statement.
RECOMMENDED TO ACCEPT&FILE:
6. AMO
• Watchfile—September 24,2015;
• Watchfile—October 1, 2015;
• AMO Communications: Highlights of the September 2015 Board
Meeting.
7. Elgin County—St.Thomas Elgin General Hospital Update.
8. Stewardship Ontario—Industry funding for Municipal Blue Box Recycling
for the first quarter of the 2015 Program Year.
9. Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade—Nominations
for the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism in
Ontario.
10. Ontario Energy Board Notice—Union Gas Limited—applied to increase
rates.
11. Elgin County Land Division Committee—Notice of Decision—Lot 8,
Concession 13(Miller)
RES. NO.17 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Seman
RESOLVED that the above correspondence items numbered
3—11 be received and filed.
DISPOSITION: Carried
BY-LAWS
1. By-Law No. 2015-73 Appoint C.A.O.-Clerk
RES. NO.18 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Seman
RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-law
to appoint a C.A.O.-Clerk, and that this shall be the first and second
reading and provisional adoption thereof.
DISPOSITION: Carried
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RES. NO.19 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Seman
RESOLVED that the By-law to appoint a C.A.O.-Clerk shall now be
read a third time and finally passed, signed,sealed and numbered
By-law Number 2015-73 Appoint C.A.O.-Clerk.
DISPOSITION: Carried
2. By-Law No. 2015-74 Appoint Treasurer
RES. NO.20 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-law
to appoint a Treasurer, and that this shall be the first and second
reading and provisional adoption thereof.
DISPOSITION: Carried
RES. NO.21 Moved by Seman
Seconded by Leatham
RESOLVED that the By-law to appoint a Treasurer shall now be
read a third time and finally passed, signed,sealed and numbered
By-law Number 2015-74 Appoint Treasurer.
DISPOSITION: Carried
3. By-Law No. 2015-75 Appoint DeRuty Clerk
RES. NO.22 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Seman
RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-law
to appoint a Deputy Cleric, and that this shall be the first and second
reading and provisional adoption thereof.
DISPOSITION: Carried
RES. NO.23 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Wolf
RESOLVED that the By-law to appoint a Deputy Clerk shall now be
read a third time and finally passed, signed,sealed and numbered
By-law Number 2015-75 Appoint Deputy Clerk.
DISPOSITION: Carried
MINUTES
RES. NO.24 Moved by Wolf
Seconded by Seman
RESOLVED that the minutes of the following committee meetings
be received:
MPoWER Committee—June 25, 2015
West Elgin Recreation Committee—August 18, 2015
DISPOSITION: Carried
OTHER BUSINESS
1. West Elgin Chamber of Commerce
• West Elgin Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting on Tuesday
October 6, 2015. The Executive of the Chamber will remain for 2015/2016
until a new Organizational Structure is developed. Council will continue to
support the West Elgin Chamber of Commerce.
- October 8, 2015 .....Page 7 of 8
2. Council Announcements
• Deputy Mayor Bodnar attended a Breaking Barriers to Business workshop
in St.Thomas noting accessibility issues facing businesses and the
concept of"Accessible Tourism".
Councillor Leatham attended the Aldborough School Construction Kick-off
representing the Parent Council noting that the event went well.
• Councillor Leatham commented that the Port Glasgow Trailer Park as a
committee of Council will be beneficial for all parties involved.
• Mayor Wiehle is letting his name stand for County Warden in 2016.
CLOSED SESSION
RES. NO.25 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Wolf
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin
adjourn to a closed session to discuss:
• personal matters about an identifiable individual(M.A.
s.239(2)(b);
• litigation or potential litigation (M.A. s.239(2)(e).
DISPOSITION: Carried
RES. NO.26 Moved by Seman
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin do
now rise and report.
DISPOSITION: Carried
RISE AND REPORT
The Mayor reported that an update on personnel matters and by-law enforcement
files was received and direction given.
Compensation Review and Job Evaluation
RES. NO.27 Moved by Bodnar
Moved by Wolf
RESOLVED that Council accept the quotation from HR-Fusion in
the upper limit of$12,000 plus taxes for compensation review and
job evaluation report.
DISPOSITION: Carried
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
RES. NO.28 Moved by Seman
Seconded by Bodnar
RESOLVED that the mover be granted leave to introduce a By-Law
to confirm the proceedings of the meeting held on October 8, 2015
and this shall be the first and second reading and provisional
adoption thereof.
DISPOSITION: Carried
RES. NO.29 Moved by Leatham
Seconded by Wolf
RESOLVED that a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the
meeting held on October 8, 2015 be now read a third time and
finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-law Number 2015-
76-Confirming By-law October 8, 2015.
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RES. NO.29 Cont'd
DISPOSITION: Carried
ADJOURNMENT
RES. NO.30 Moved by Bodnar
Seconded by Wolf
RESOLVED that this Regular Meeting of Council shall adjourn at
12:25 p.m.to meet again on October 22,2015.
DISPOSITION: Carried
These minutes were adopted on the 22nd of October, 2015
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MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
PUBLIC MEETING
ZONING BY-LAW
Randy Small
77627 Dunborough Road— Township of Aldborough
DATE&TIME: 9:30 a.m.Thursday, October 22"d,2015.
LOCATION: West Elgin Municipal Building -22413 Hoskins Line north of the Village of Rodney,
PURPOSE: To consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law of the Municipality of West Elgin.
The proposed amendment would amend the General Agricultural (Al)Zone as it applies to lands situated on
the northwest corner of Dunborough Road and Pioneer Line, in the former Township of Aldborough. The re-
zoning would permit the severance of dwelling surplus to a farming operation and would prohibit the construction
of any new residential buildings and/or structures on the balance of the farm parcel (associated County of Elgin
Land Division Consent File# E53115). The lands are legally described as South East Part of Lot 24, Concession
8.
The lands to be severed, a non-farm residential lot with a surplus farm dweliing will be rezoned from General
Agricultural (Al) Zone to Restricted Agricultural (A3) Zone to permit residential use. The lands to be severed will
have an area of 0.41 hectare (1.02 acre) and a frontage of 49.96 metres(163.92 feet)on Dunborough Road. The
parcel contains a single detached dwelling.The location of the property is shown on the attached Key Map.
The lands to be retained, a farm parcel will be rezoned from General Agricultural (Al) Zone to Agricultural (A2)
Zone to prohibit the construction of residential dwellings. The lands to be retained will have an area of 19.51
hectare (48.2 acre) and a frontage of 526.44 metres (1,727.17 feet) on Dunborough Road. The parcel has a
municipal water line that provides service to the proposed severed parcel. The location of the property is shown
on the attached Key Map.
The subject lands are designated `Agricultural' in the Municipality of West Elgin Official Plan. Agricultural uses
and non-farm residential uses are permitted.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make a written or verbal representation either in support of, or in
opposition to, the proposed amendment. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY that riles an appeal of a decision of the Council of
the Corporation of the Municipality of West Elgin in respect of the proposed zoning by-law does not make oral submissions at
a public meeting or make written submissions to the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Elgin before the
proposed zoning by-law is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION relating to the proposed amendment is available between 8.•30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Office from
the Municipal Planner, Ms. Heather James. THE information and material required under Sections 34(10.1) and 34(10.2) of
the Planning Ac f have been provided and this shall serve as sufficient notice of same under Section 34(10.4)of the Act.
DATED AT RODNEY this 1 st day of October, 2015.
Norma Bryant Municipality of West Elgin
Clerk 22413 Hoskins Line
P.O. Box 490
Rodney, Ontario
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Fax: (519) 785-0644
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DATE: October 14, 2015
FROM: Elizabeth VanHooren General Manager Kettle Creek Conservation Authority on
behalf of Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority(LTVCA), Catfish Creek
Conservation Authority(COCA)and Long Point Region Conservation Authority
RE: Elgin County Shoreline Management Plan
FOR CONSIDERATION:
On September 29, 2015 the Elgin County Shoreline Management Plan Steering Committee accepted the
Elgin County Shoreline Management Report as final and recommended it to the conservation authority
Board of Directors for approval.After approval by the individual conservation authority boards the plan
will be presented to County Council.
Presentations for Plan Approval
LTVCA: October 22, 2015
KCCA: November 18, 2015
LPRCA: November 4,2015
COCA: November 12, 2015
County of Elgin: November 24, 2015
On behalf of the Steering Committee Ms.VanHooren will present the report to council.The full report
may be viewed at the following link: http://www.kettlecreekconservation.on.ca/wp-
content/uploads/2015/10/EIginCoSM P-2015.10.13.pdf
Maps can be viewed by contacting your local conservation authority.
BACKGROUND:
In 2014 the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority(COCA), Kettle Creek Conservation Authority(KCCA),
Long Point Region Conservation Authority(LPRCA)and Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority
(LTVCA) and the County of Elgin and its shoreline municipalities collaborated on an Elgin County
Shoreline Management Plan (SMP).
Prior to 2014,CCCA, KCCA, LPRCA and LTVCA had separate Shoreline Management Plans covering the
coastal zone of the Lake Erie shoreline in their respective watersheds.These reports were prepared
independently by the same consultant in the late 1980s or in the case of LTVCA were a compilation of
different reports pertaining to shoreline erosion and management. The existing plans were out-of-date
and needed to take into consideration current mapping and technical standards pertaining to shoreline
hazards.
A collaborative approach to shoreline management for the entire north shore of Lake Erie within Elgin
County provided a more consistent technical study area and guide for municipal land-use planning along
the shoreline and a more accurate investigation into the dynamics of the entire extent of the shoreline
rather than a sectional or watershed view. In addition,a joint plan eliminated the retention of multiple
consultants and streamlined meeting and administrative costs.
Elgin County Council agreed to cover fifty per cent of the project costs with lower tier shoreline
municipalities being asked to fund the other half based on the amount of shoreline within their
jurisdiction.The project was tendered in 2014 and the winning bid was submitted by W.F. Baird&
Associates for$186,000.While the price of the project was over the projected budget of$144,000 the
conservation authorities felt strongly about the quality of product offered by Baird and agreed to cover
the shortfall. In addition, because of the collaborative nature of the project Environment Canada came
to the table with$40,000.
Three Open Houses were held in August 2014,one in West Elgin,one in Central Elgin and one in Port
Burwell.At each Open House an afternoon and evening session was held.A formal presentation was
provided on the development of the SMP and the consultant presented the preliminary findings and
management approaches. In addition, a select number of the draft hazard maps were on display for the
attendees to view. Each session also included a question and answer sections.A synopsis of these
sessions is included in Appendix C of the SMP.
Drafts of the report including its recommendations were vetted through the Technical Advisory
Committee,which included representatives of each Conservation Authority,the County of Elgin,the
shoreline municipalities and MNRF.
Once approved by each individual CA board the SMP will be presented to Elgin County Council for
adoption and incorporation in the County's Official Plan.
SUMMARY
The Elgin County SMP contains eight main chapters. Chapters One to Four outline the background and
purpose of the study,detail the technical analysis, and describe the region's shoreline hazards and the
overall coastal management approach.Chapters 5—8 each pertain to an individual CA. While the report
needs to be read in its entirety,the individual chapter pertaining to a CA is in essence an executive
summary for each CA and clearly outlines management approaches unique to its jurisdiction.
The consultant traversed the Elgin County shoreline from the west to the east boundary in July 2014
visiting a total of 51 sites and was struck by the severity of the erosion.
The plan itself was shaped from the following objectives:
• Maintain natural physical processes along the coast
• Protect and restore coastal habitat
• Focus new development in the port communities
6 No negative impact for new development
• Standardize interpretation of the SMP
• Regular communication of coastal hazards
• Maintain public access to the coastline in port communities
Shoreline erosion is a natural process along the north shore of Lake Erie and is an important source of
new sand and gravel for these littoral systems.Sediment eroded from the bluffs is transported along the
shore and ultimately accumulates in large depositional features along the coast,such as the Long Point
and Rondeau sand spits.To maintain natural coastal processes along the north shore of Lake Erie and
protect these significant natural heritage features requires a holistic regional scale approach to coastal
management.
The Elgin County SMP recognizes the inter-connected nature of the coastline and the need to manage
the coast at large spatial scales.This approach is similar to the principals of Section D2 in the Elgin
County Official Plan (2012)for protecting and restoring water resources,which recognizes that
watersheds are the appropriate scale for effective planning and management of issues related to water.
The study area,as defined by the spatial extent of the Elgin County shoreline, represents approximately
90 km of lake Erie coastline. In order to quantify coastal hazards and establish suitable management
objectives,the shoreline was sub-divided into a series of reaches that featured similar geologic and
geomorphic conditions, land use patterns,and exposure to coastal hazards.The primary shoreline reach
types are summarized as High Bluff, Large Beaches, Port Lands and Navigation Channel and Residential
Development in Port Communities. Each reach and its overarching management recommendation is
described below.
High Bluffs: Managed Retreat
Baird &Associates confirmed that erosion rates in the study area are some of the highest in the
Great Lakes Region, ranging from a low of 0.6 m/yr to a high of 4.5 m/yr. To put these rates in
context the average annual recession rate on Lake Ontario is 0.26 m/yr and Lake Michigan is 0.3
m/yr.
The previous shoreline management plans used an average annual recession rate to generate the
hazard mapping. However,to generate the mapping for the Elgin County Shoreline Management
Plan the annual average rate of recession was used plus one standard deviation. If the annual
average rate of erosion is used,the erosion hazard setback would only be 50%successful at
mitigating future erosion over the 100 year planning horizon in Elgin County.The annual average
rate of erosion plus one standard deviation is 86%successful at locating future development
landward of the eroding bluff over the 100 year planning horizon.The new mapping was shown
during the public consultation.
Losses due to erosion in the high bluff areas are not limited to agricultural land but affect road
networks, building and utility lines.Therefore,the SMP recommends that no additional shoreline
protection structures be permitted along the High Bluff coastline in Elgin County.The recommended
approach is"managed retreat"which includes relocating structures and critical infrastructure,such
as roads,when the erosion hazard reaches a critical threshold, (e.g. within the 3:1 stable slope
setback.)
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Large Beaches: Protect Dune Habitat and Promote Public Access
Each of the four Port Communities feature jettied navigation structures which protrude into the
lake at varying distances,trapping sediment in fillet beaches. Over time, both Port Bruce and Port
Burwell Provincial Parks were established because of this process.These areas should be protected
with ongoing investments in associated facilities including parking and multi-use trails.
Navigation Channels:Maintain Flood Conveyance and Sediment Bypassing
The jettied navigational structures in the four port communities were initially constructed to
improve navigation into the river mouths and marina basins for commercial vessels and local
fishing fleets. Maintaining the hydraulic conveyance in these navigation channels is required to
mitigate flooding risks and ice jamming upstream. Before extending the harbour jetties in the
future it is recommended that technical investigations be undertaken to capture key physical
processes such as littoral cell. Recommendations include quantifying rates of sediment
accumulation in the fillet beaches using historical and modern bathymetry and aerial photography.
Port Community Development: Hold the Line
Elgin County features four prominent port communities, including Port Glasgow, Port Stanley, Port
Bruce, and Port Burwell and are all important economic components of the local economies.Given
the high long-term erosion rate in Elgin County,some of the waterfront development in these
communities is protected with engineering structures,such as rock revetments,steel sheet pile
walls, and ad hoc structures(e.g. dumped concrete rubble).The shoreline protection is typically
located on the downdrift(east side)of the port communities since the western beaches feature a
long-term accretion trend.The SMP recommends that this existing shoreline protection should be
maintained to"Hold the Line" and stop any further erosion in these areas of high settlement
density. Further,shore parallel or linear development along the eroding bluff crest should be
discouraged.Where possible,community planning should focus on maintaining public open spaces
along the lakeshore and connecting the existing and new residential areas to the lake with a multi-
use trail system.
Based on the severity of the erosion hazards in Elgin County and the results of the geo-technical
engineering review,two additional hazard mapping lines were developed during the study:Zone of
Pending Failure and Zone of Higher Risk.
Based on site observations and the geotechnical review completed for the SMP,the tablelands located
in a 10 m buffer from the existing top of bank have been identified as a "Zone of Pending Failure".
Within this narrow strip of land along the top of bank, it is not a question of"will'the land be lost due to
erosion, it is just a question of"when".While this is a non-regulatory line the SMP recommends that
landowners be educated on the hazards associated with any activity in close proximity to the eroding
bluff.
A 3:1 stable slope setback is included on all the hazard maps generated for the SMP,with all the
tablelands within this zone forming the Zone of Higher Risk.The 3:1 stable slope setback is also
presently a non-regulatory line with respect to the existing development. However,for proposals
dealing with new development the SMP uses the 3:1 setback line as part of the formula to define the
locations of regulated lands.
Finally,the SMP identified a policy gap that conservation authorities and municipalities will have to
consider in the future. In most cases, buildings constructed decades ago, long before present regulatory
guidelines,when the top of bank was much further lakeward are now within the Zone of Higher Risk.
Ongoing erosion processes will bring the top of bank within close proximity to the existing development.
The regulatory authority of the CA pertains to new development on hazard lands not existing
development that becomes threatened due to erosion and bluff recession overtime. Currently,there is
no regulatory or policy regime to address this development risk.
The SMP recommends that landowners within both the Zone of Pending Failure and Zone of Pending
Risk be educated on the hazards associated with any activity in close proximity to the eroding bluff,and
further that conservation authorities and municipalities advocate with the province to provide for
solutions to the policy gap noted above.
Shoreline management plans were first developed twenty-five years ago when shoreline erosion first
became a concern along the Great Lakes,jeopardizing development and municipal infrastructure. In the
past,the province acquired hazard lands, but this became too expensive. Instead, regulating agencies
turned to development policies that would direct development away from hazards.The problem is that
erosion is catching up to the planning horizon.The never-ending lake erosion is now reaching structures
that were developed within a safe zone twenty-five years ago or more.
The goal of shoreline management plans is not to stop shoreline erosion.Shoreline erosion is
unstoppable. SMPs are designed to help regulators evaluate future development permits and assess
infrastructure at risk along the Lake Erie shoreline.
The Elgin County Shoreline Management report provides landowners with best management practices
to help slow shoreline erosion and to avoid exacerbating coastal hazards.Some of the best management
practices include:
• Maintaining the drain outlets so they don't drain down the bluff face
• Avoiding dumping debris on the bluff crest
• Utilizing vegetated buffer strips along the bluff crest.The lost revenue from cropping the land
might be small versus the savings in avoided erosion
• Locate lightweight moveable structures,such as gazebos landward of the Zone of Higher Risk
NEXT STEPS
The Elgin County Shoreline Management Plan and its associated recommendations have been vetted
through the Steering Committee and Technical Advisory Committees. It is currently being presented to
the four conservation authority hoard of directors for approval. Once approved by the CA Boards it will
be presented to Elgin County Council for adoption.
At a meeting on September 29, 2015 the SMP Steering Committee passed the following motion:
Moved by: Sally Martyn
Seconded: Cliff Evanitski
That the Technical Advisory Committee established for the purposes of the development of the Elgin
County Shoreline Management Plan remain in place to collaboratively consider how the plan's
recommendations may be carried out.
Carried
There is merit in continuing the Technical Advisory Committee to collaboratively address some of the
recommendations included in the plan and to continue to work cooperatively on shoreline erosion
issues.CA Boards,the County of Elgin and the shoreline municipalities will be encouraged to continue to
name a representative to this body so that discussion on how to enact many of the recommendations in
the report can be achieved.
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West Elgin Community Pool
Recreation Committee Report
September 15,2015
Staff
This year we had two returning supervisors,Victoria Parker and Nicole Pelcz. Our returning lifeguard/instructors were
Brianna Downie,Jennifer Long, Mikayla Pelcz and Mark Webster. Nikki McIntyre and Ryann Fink were two new full time
staff added to the team this year. No part time staff was hired this year.The staff was fantastic in their work ethic and
dedication to the pool again this summer!
Building/Equipment
The building was well maintained by pool staff and Parks and Rec staff. The slipperiness of the floor is still the major
issue affecting the pool with many slips and falls. Black sandpaper tape was applied all over the floor to help with grip.
The heater work all summer long which was great as we had some cooler days than normal this year. There was one
pool fouling this year causing a half day closure. Proper protocol was followed with the Health Unit.
Swim to Survive
The Swim to Survive program was not held this year due to the construction at the pool. Dutton was able to honour both
of our contracts with the Thames Valley District School Board and the Catholic Elementary Board.We will be offering the
program again next year.
Programs
Lessons
Registrations were down quite d bit this year despite sending a pool brochure to every mail box in West Elgin this year.
There were rurnours about that we weren't able to offer the higher level lessons because of the new depth of the pool
Reassurances were given whenever possible that our pool was the proper depth(same as Blenheim's indoor pool)This
may or may not have been the cause in the decrease this year.The publicity about the pool in the local newspaper may
have caused some negativity for the pool possibly causing some families to go to Dutton.There were 188 participants in
Red Cross swimming lessons this year. Private lessons were not as popular this year as they have been in the past.
Session 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
One 76 85 81 63 51 56 65 61 50
Two 66 45 75 62 67 46 65 70 54
Three 80 58 57 65 55 44 44 37 41
Four 76 47 56 65 40 41 49 41 36
Weekly NEW 1 7
TOTALS 1298 235 269 1255 1213 1187 223 1209 189
Aquafit/Adult Swims
An average of 4 swimmers came out for morning or evening exercise classes.Weather affects this class more as some
adults won't attend on cooler days.We had a high attendance of 11-12 several times this season.We had several
participants travelling from Dutton area.They really liked the ramp access and the temperature of our water.
Swim Team
We had only 10 register for the swim team (18 last year)this year. Due to the low numbers we decided not to hold our
annual swim meet as we would not have the revenue to offset expenses.We also had a low number of volunteers with
our smallerteam.Instead we offered a fun day for the team as well as the public combining the swim team year-end
pizza party with Swim Fest offering games,challenges,races and some prizes.
Open Swims
Open swims went really well this year with behaviour problems almost non-existent.The average number of swimmers
in the afternoon open swim was 36(last year 37)with a high of 138 on Aug 4`h. Bethel Park attended on three days this
summer and one other church group came with a small group. The evening swim saw an average of 21 swimmers(last
year 26).
Family Swims
Family swims on Fridays,Saturdays and Sundays from 3-4pm had an average of 8 swimmers(10 last year).The highest
attended day saw 28 participants.
Schedule
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This year we followed the same schedule as last year opening at gam and closing by 9pm.Without part time staff the
hope was that the eight full time staff would have more hours.With the lower enrollment for lessons,staff shifts were
adjusted each session with some staff starting late and leaving early.Some weeks the staff had one hour or one and a
half hour lunches due to low private lessons. I will look at adjusting the schedule again next year to try and ensure that
the staff hired receives full time hours as I know that this year's lower hours has some staff thinking of applying
elsewhere next year. I will look at hiring even less than the eight guards next year to ensure they receive full time hours.
One addition to the schedule that families liked was a weekly lesson option.This was done with the youngest levels in a
combined class. It was successful and it might be expanded next year to offer more levels. Weekend lessons were also
mentioned as a preferred option on the surveys.
Junior Lifeguard,Bronze Star,Medallion,Cross
The Bronze Star and Jr. lifeguard are offered once each season,alternating sessions and are considered"filler"courses
for students too young to begin their lifeguard training.due to age requirements. They are not required courses but
keep swimmers active so we don't lose them. Some years there is a higher demand than other years. This year there
was only one participant so the program ran as a private lesson.
There were only 4 Bronze students again this year(4 last year). The Bronze Medallion and Cross courses are offered on
alternating weekends. Manuals are made available at cost for students requiring them.An honorarium is paid to an
outside examiner to come in and do the testing required by Lifesaving Society for these courses.
Promotion
The pool was promoted through an initial advertisement in the local paper telling readers to watch for our brochures in
their mailboxes which were then sent out to each residence in West Elgin through Canada Post,posters were put up
around Rodney and West Lorne(i.e. post office,variety stores)a flyer sent home with each "youngest or only"child at
St. Mary's and Aldborough schools as well as WESES. Our facebook page for the"West Elgin Community Pool"is up to
165 "likes"(122 last year).Social media has been effective in promoting special events or getting announcements for
closures,etc out to the public quickly.
Our"Meet the Lifeguards"event was cancelled due to the slight delay in the pool opening.We opened in time to start
lessons so missed out on the opportunity to hold this fun event.We will offer it again next year.
Staff Training/Meetings
At the beginning of the season staff was trained in WHMIS,Workplace Violence and Harassment,Accessibility Standards,
Sun Safety, First Aid and Emergency"situations"training and policies and procedures. Staff also had some aquafit
training and Red Cross Lesson and report card training to ensure consistency amongst instructors. Throughout the
summer they attended weekly one hour staff meetings to discuss any arising issues and get additional training with
"situations,first aid practice drills and a physical fitness component.
Pool Rentals
Rentals were down again this year with only Rodney Soccer's year-end party.The price has not changed.
Surveys
Surveys were handed out this year at each mid-term of all four sessions(every two weeks). Results were great overall
with most scores of 7-10. About a quarter of the surveys were perfect tens! Low scores were given to
washroom/change room cleanliness on two surveys.Staff knowledge was given a 5 on one survey and three surveys had
low scores on the patron's comfort level of bringing a concern to guards but a high score on comfort level of bringing it
to a manager's attention.
Year End Reporting
All forms for Life Saving Society(Bronze courses)have been completed and faxed for year end. Red Cross Swim
Participant Stats are no longer collected from fled Cross.Contracts have been renewed for next year for Swim to
Survive. A full financial report will be sent to the municipality.
Financial Summary 2015 2014 2023 2012 2011 2010
Rentals 0 293.80 179.30 452.00 745.80 488.20
Frequent User Passes 350.00 425.00 370.00 500.00 500.00 750.00
Single Season Passes 0 160.00 240.00 328.00 400.00 735.00
Family Season Passes 1120.00 2100.00 1600.00 760.00 2320.00 2375.00
1 Month Family Pass 190.00 - 95.00 - 190.00 95.00
1 Month Single Pass 50.00 - - - 50.00 -
Regular Lessons 8450.00 9050.00 9800.00 8025.00 9200.00 9480.00
Private Lessons 1480.00 2240.00 2160.00 2160.00 2080.00 3150.00
Open Swim/Family Swim 4206.00 4548.35 5534.20 4828.50 5541.98 5334.00
Bronze Courses 585.00 530.00 650.00 555.00 1075.00 970.00
Synchro Team - - - - - 140.00
Swim Team 400.00 720.00 840.00 1240.00 1120.00 910.00
TOTAL REVENUE 16,831.00 20,067.15 $21388.50 $19840.50 $23222.78 $24332.20
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TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
FROM: Spencer Pray, Deputy Clerk
Scott Gawley, CAOIClerk
DATE: October 22, 2015
SUBJECT: Gray Line Waterline Extension Construction
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council accepts the quotation from Extreme Drilling Inc. in the amount of
$17,145.00 plus applicable taxes for the directional bore to extend the municipal
waterline on Gray Line.
INTRODUCTION
Three ratepayers petitioned the Muncipality of Vilest Elgin to extend the municipal
waterline on Gray Line.
DISCUSSION:
Three ratepayers on Gray Line petitioned the Municipality of West Elgin to extend
the municipal water line so that they may have access to Municipal Water. The
municipality has assisted with the tender process. Five contractors were
cortitadted and three contractors submitted bids. The quotation costs are to be
split amongst the three ratepayers that petitioned the municipality.
PVEXC'Construction Ltd. $19,615.00 +HST
A=Kcaveting Ltd. $18,681.00 +HST
Extreme Drilling Inc. $17,145.00 +HST
Respectfully Submitted, Approved by,
Sponcer Pray Scott ley. PA, CGA
Deputy Clerk CAOIClerk
The Municipality of West Elgin
TO: COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
FROM: Ann Smith
DATE: October 22, 2015
SUBJECT: Rodney Santa Claus Parade
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council approves the activities and Santa Claus Parade for Saturday,
December 5th, 2015.
INTRODUCTION:
Each year Council Supports a Santa Claus Parade and activities in Rodney. This
year it is on December 5th, 2015.
DISCUSSION:
Activities for the day:
3:00 pm Tiny Tots — Snake Lady Show
Downtown —Wagon Rides; Hot Dogs -- Rodney Lions
Free Stay and Play
4:00 pm Parade registration & line up @ Rodney Community Centre
5:30 pm Parade
We are requesting the support of council for the following:
1. Donation of$1,000.00 to help defer the costs —($1500.00 budget)
2. Support road closure:
a) 3:30-5:30 — Queen Street @ Fourth Street and Queen Street @
Ridout when floats are lining up on Queen Street;
b) 5:30-6;30— Parade time — Furnival and Queen and Furnival &
Victoria. (Plan in place in case of EDR)
Proposed route: Queen Street west, south on Furnival Road, west on
Victoria or East on Clark Street back to the Community Centre.
3. Road barricades to beset up byroad department for the above times until
end of parade.
4. Requesting the road department to assist in cleaning up after the parade.
Respectfully Submitted, Reviewed by:
Ann Smith Scott Gawley, CPA, GA
C.A.O. - Clerk
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The Municipality of West Elgin
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
FROM: HEATHER JAMES, MCIP, RPP, PLANNER
DATE: OCTOBER 22, 2015
SUBJECT: ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION FOR RANDY SMALL,
11627 DUNBOROUGH ROAD
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council of the Municipality of West Elgin APPROVE Zoning By-law Amendment
File No. P5115, subject to the provisions on the attached By-law.
REASONS FOR AND NATURE OF THE APPLICATION:
The purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment application is to amend the General
Agricultural (Al) zone of the Municipality of West Elgin Comprehensive Zoning By-law
2015-36 to permit the severance of a surplus farm dwelling and to rezone balance of the
farm to prohibit the construction of any new residential buildings and/or structures.
The subject lands are situated on the. north west corner of Dunborough Road and
Pioneer Line, within the geographic Township of Aldborough. The lands are legally
described as South East Part Lot 24, Concession 8 and known municipally as 11627
Dunborugh Road. The lands to be severed, a non-farm residential lot with a surplus
farm dwelling will be rezoned from General Agricultural (Al) Zone to Restricted
Agricultural (A3) Zone. The lands to be severed will have an area of 0.41 hectare (1.02
acre) and a frontage of 49.96 metres (163.92 feet) on Dunborough Road. The parcel
contains a single detached dwelling with municipal water service and private septic
system.
The lands to be retained, a farm parcel will be rezoned from General Agricultural (Al)
Zone to Agricultural (A2) Zone. The lands to be retained will have an area of 19.51
hectare (48.2 acre) and a frontage of 526.44 metres (1,727.17 feet) on Dunborough
Road. The parcel is vacant. The location of the subject lands are on the attached Key
Map.
County of Elgin Land Division Committee conditionally approved the associated
severance application (File No. E53115) on August 26, 2015; no appeals were received.
SUMMARYICONCLUSION:
The application was circulated to the applicable public agencies for comment and to all
neighbouring property owners within 120 metres of the properties; no concerns were
raised.
The application has been assessed for appropriateness with regard to existing policy
and the impact of the proposal on the surrounding land uses. The application is
consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms to the County of Elgin
Official Plan and the Municipality of West Elgin Official Plan.
DISCUSSION:
Provincial Policy Statement, Count of Elgin Official Plan and Municipality of West Elgin
Official Plan
Consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement 2014 and conformity with the County
of Elgin Official Plan and the Municipality of West Elgin Official Plan were determined in
the consent application.
This application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2014 and conforms to
the County of Elgin Official Plan and the Municipality of West Elgin Official Plan, in
particular with the requirement to rezone the severed and retained parcels.
Municipality of West Elgin Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2015-36
The lands to be severed are proposed to be rezoned from General Agricultural (Al)
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 lands to be retained are proposed to be rezoned from General Agricultural (Al)
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 R. Scott Gawley P.A., C.G.A.
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Subject: AMO's Call to Action - Syrian Refugees
Good morning,
Please see below a Resolution passed by Parry Sound Town Council regarding
AMO's call for donations to assist the Syrian Refugees. We would request that
you present this to your respective Councils.
October 6, 2095
Moved by Councillor Doug McCann
Seconded by Councillor Paul Borneman
Whereas AMO (Association of Municipalities of Ontario) is challenging all its member
municipalities to donate at least$100.00 to aid in the international effort to resettle the
Syrian refugees in safe countries; and
Whereas AMO hopes to raise at least$40,000.00 to help save two families;
Therefore be it resolved that the Town of Parry Sound contribute $1,000.00 to Lifeline
Syria to assist with this effort; and
Further that all other municipalities in Ontario be challenged to donate more than the
suggested$900.00.
Regards,
Jackie Johnston Boggs
Clerk ! EA
bo s townof ar sound.com
Town of Parry Sound
52 Seguin St
Parry Sound, ON P2A 1134
T. (705) 746-2101 x224
F. (705) 746-7461
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Please visit www.parrysound.ca to learn more about the Town of Parry Sound
and upcoming events.
Norma Bryant
From: Ryan, Jannessa<Jannessa.Ryan @mpac.ca>
Sent: October-14-15 9:09 AM
To: sgawley @westelgin.net; 'nbryant @westelgin.net'
Subject: 2014 Enumeration Final Results
Attachments: 3434_WestElgin.pdf; RevisionsNotApplied_3434.xlsx
Good morning,
I am pleased to advise that the final results of MPAC's 2014 Enumeration process have now been compiled for each
electoral jurisdiction in Ontario.These include all work required to build the Preliminary List of Electors(PLE)and results
from the processing of Voters' List revisions submitted to MPAC following the October 27 municipal elections.
The attached results package consists of a provincial infographic, including the roles and actions of the three phases in
relation to Voters' Lists: Preliminary list of Electors,Voters' List and Post-Election Processing.This package also provides
results specific to your respective municipality, including the number of potential electors identified,voterlookup.ca
activity,contributions from third party data sources and various data cleansing initiatives.
Although every attempt was made to update information from all revisions submitted,there were revisions that did not
contain sufficient information,changes had already been updated at MPAC through receipt of other source data, etc.. I've
attached these results for your further review.
Similar to the evolution of internet voting by municipalities,the enumeration process continues to evolve in order to
optimize efficiency and effectiveness. Using the internet to conduct the 2014 enumeration successfully embraced
technologies available and begins the movement towards elector self-registration.
While 2014 was a success, it is important to recognize that we are an assessment authority not an elections agency.
Therefore, as part of the current review of the Municipal Electrons Act, 1996 conducted by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing, and in collaboration with key government bodies including Elections Ontario, Ministry of Finance, and AMCTO,
we continue to explore available options to improve the process and the possibility of transitioning enumeration activities,
including preparation of the Preliminary List of Electors,to another entity.This direction is fully supported by MPAC's Board
of Directors and Executive Management Group.
MPAC's Board Chair, Dan Mathieson,will be sharing the attached 2014 Enumeration Final Results package with your
respective Head of Council.
We would welcome the opportunity to meet with you in-person for a one-on-one walk through of the attached results. To
schedule a meeting time or submit questions and comments, please send via email to:enumeration @mpac.ca
This information is being sent to all CAOs/Clerks, if I have missed someone, please forward as appropriate.
Thank you,
Jannessa Ryan, on behalf of Brenda Slater
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From: Scott Gawley<sgawley @westelgin.net>
Sent: October-16-15 12:00 PM
To: spray @westelgin.net
Cc: Norma Bryant
Subject: FW: Programs and Resources Update
Attachments: Invitation for 2015 Forum.pdf; Municipal Ag Ec Dev Forum-Agenda 2015.pdf
Agenda for Oct 22—correspondence.
R. Scott Gawley CPA,CGA
C.A.O./Clerk
Municipality of West Elgin
From: Luke, Vicki (OMAFRA) [mailto:Vicki.Luke @ontarlo.ca]
Sent: October-15-15 9:56 AM
To: Luke,Vicki (OMAFRA)
Cc: Luke, Vicki (OMAFRA)
Subject: Programs and Resources Update
Hello;
Please note the following programs and resources available to help you with your work:
Rural Economic Development (RED) Program
Ontario is providing rural communities, businesses and organizations, with funding to help attract
investment, create jobs, and boost tourism, through a renewed Rural Economic Development (RED)
program.
The RED program is now open, and is accepting applications on the following dates:
• October 2, 2015 to January 15, 2016
• January 16, 2016 to April 15, 2016
• April 16, 2016 to July 15, 2016
• July 16, 2016 to October 15, 2016
• October 16, 2016 to January 15, 2017
The renewed program will now have two streams for applications: a Community Development Stream
and a Business Development Stream. For projects to qualify under either stream, applicants must
demonstrate how their project benefits rural Ontario.
For more information on the renewed RED program, please visit our website.
Municipal Agriculture Economic Development Forum
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs are hosting a
two day event on October 28th and 29th in Chatham to network, share successes and learn more about
programs to help municipalities and others with their economic development efforts in the areas of
agriculture and food, which includes farming, food processing, fibre, and bio-fuel. The first day starts in
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the afternoon with a choice of two tours followed by an evening presentation. The second day, held at
the John D Bradley Chatham-Kent Convention Centre provides a range of topics, information and
discussions on topics relative to agriculture economic development.
You will find a flyer attached to this email with details on how to register, for booking accommodations as
well as a copy of the agenda for the forum. Don't miss out so register today!
Foundations for Regional Economic Analysis Training
Earn credit towards your economic development designation
EDCO and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs are pleased to once again offer the
Foundations for Regional Economic Analysis Training.
Dates:
North Bay- November 18-19, 2015
Brownsville - November 25-26, 2015
Kingston - December 2-3, 2015
Cost:
Single day
$85.00 Member Rate
$100.00 Non-Member Rate
Day and a half (includes half day hands on Analyst training)
$110.00 Member Rate
$125.00 Non-Member Rate
Each session will consist of a full-day Foundations for Regional Economic Analysis classroom style
training, and an optional half-day Hands-On Introductory Training with Analyst.
The topics that will be covered in the full-day Foundations for Regional Economic Analysis training
include:
• Getting started with regional economic analysis
• Key sources of economic development data
• Exploring economic specialization
• Identifying economic base industries and calculating employment multipliers
• Identifying competitive advantages
• Undertaking labour market analysis
During the half-day Hands-On Introductory Training with Analyst you will be introduced to Analyst:
• Learn what economic development information is available through Analyst
• How to use Analyst
• What Analyst can and can't do
• How to navigate Analyst to access the information your organization needs
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Analyst is available to organizations involved- in rural economic development through the Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. For more information on Analyst please
visit: www.OMAF. ov.on.ca
Growing Forward 2 (GF2)
A Growing Forward 2 (GF2) new application intake has been added this fall from October 22 to
November 5 for Ontario farmers to apply for funding for their winter projects. For more information on
this added intake, click on the link below:
htt :I/www.ontariosoilero .or /docsl f2 program u date special fall 2015 intake.pd
There will be another intake for producers and processors from November 16 to December 3, 2015. Use
the link below to find more details on the Growing Forward 2 program and to apply:
hft ://www.omafra. ov,on.ca/en lish/about) rowin forward/ f2-index.htm
If you have any questions about these programs or others, please do not hesitate to contact me. Also
please feel free to share this email with your contacts.
Thank you!
`Vicki Luke
Agriculture and Rural Economic Development Advisor
Regional Economic Development Branch
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
667 Exeter Road
London, ON
N6E 11_3
519-873-4083 (office)
519-873-4062 (fax)
www.ontario.ca/omafra
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You are Invited to attend the
2015 MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURE
ECONOMIC- , ENT FORUM
This is an opportunity for those involved in municipal and local economic development that have
agriculture and food(farming,food processing,fibre, bio-fuel) in their portfolio to network,share
successes, and learn more about programs targeted to the agricultural sector.
DATE: October 28 & 29, 2015
HOSTED BY: Municipality of Chatham-Kent and
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Dural Affairs
LOCATION: John D. Bradley Chatham-Kent Convention Centre, Chatham
COST: DAY ONE - Wednesday, October 28— $55.00 (Includes: Bus Tour;
Evening Speakers; Dinner)
DAY TWO - Thursday, October 29--$75.00 (Includes: municipal
Agricultural Economic Development Form; Lunch)
TWO-DAY PACKAGE—$120.00
AGENDA
Day One - Afternoon—Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Afternoon Bus Tour& Evening Panel Presentation:
Take your pick of two different tours—Tour A is for those with a focus on Local Food and
Tourism Development;Tour B is for those with a focus on Agri-business.
Tour A 12:30 p.m. Bus Pick Up—John D. Bradley Convention Centre
1. Arts&Cookery Bank,West Lorne
2. Parks Blueberries, Bothwell
3. Sunshine Farms,Thamesville
4:45 p.m. Return to Convention Centre
Tour B 12:30 p.m. Bus Pick Up—John D. Bradley Convention Centre
1. Lambton Conveyor,Wallaceburg
2. Pride Seeds,Pain Court
3. Nature's Finest Produce,Pain Court
4. Truly Green Farms,Chatham
4:45 p.m. Return to Convention Centre
Evening—John D. Bradley Convention Centre
5:00 P.M. Networking Reception—Sponsored by5cotiabank
6:00 p.m. Welcome Evening Chairperson
BUILDING A BIO-INDUSTRIAL CLUSTER IN SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO
Murray McLaughlin,Executive Director, Blo-Industrial Innovation Canada
8:00 p.m. Adjourn
Enjoy networking with other Forum attendees!
AIRINDA W-W in
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Day Two—Thursday, October 29, 2015
Forum Presentation Topics:
8:00 a.m. Registration and Networking
8:40 a.m. Opening Remarks&Welcome
Welcome from Chatham-Kent - Mayor Randy Hope
Greetings from the Agri-food Management Institute
9:00 a.m. REBUILDING DETROIT: LESSONS FROM THE FIELD
April Jones Boyle,Executive Director, Build Institute,Detroit MI
10:15 a.m. Break and Networking
10:45 a.m. Introducing a Performance Measurement Tool for Agriculture&Agri-food
Organizations—Magdy vDaklky,OMAFRA
11:15 a.m. Asset Mapping Project
Golden Horseshoe Food&Farming Alliance
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 P.M. Case Study: The Closure of the Heinz Plant in Leamington
Jeanine Lassallne-Berglund, Economic Development Officer,Municipality of
Leamington
1:45 p.m. Panel Discussion: Getting Results from Social Media
Clark Hoskin,Manager Tourism and Economic Development,Norfolk County
Paul Spence,Agrlpreneur
Gregg McLachlan,Partner:Tweet Folks
2:30 p.m. Break and Networking
2:50 p.m. Roundtable Discussion: Agriculture as Economic Development Training
Nick Kinkel,OMAFRA
3:50 p.m. Greetings from the Host of the 2016 Municipal Agriculture Economic
Development Forum
Final Comments and Evaluations
Adjourn
For more INFORMATION and REGISTRATION
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF HAMILTON
September 25, 2015
The Honourable David Orazietti
Minister of Government and Consumer Services
6th Floor, Mowat Block
900 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M7A 1 L2
Dear Minister Orazietti:
City Council, at its meeting held on September 23, 2015, approved the following
resolution:
7.1 Regulating Rent to Own Furniture and Appliance Establishments
WHEREAS, the Province of Ontario's Ministry of Government and Consumer
Services is responsible for the Consumer Protection Act which regulates rent-to-
own businesses;
WHEREAS, Canadians shell out $260 million every year for rent-to-own
products, for items that are essential to their living, often paying exorbitant prices
that would not be allowed in some U.S. states;
WHEREAS, rent-to-own establishments target low-income and credit constrained
consumers offering low weekly and monthly payments;
WHEREAS, not a single Canadian province has enacted legislation that is
specific to rent-to-own establishments in order to regulate the need for more
transparent advertising that discloses contract fees, such as late fees and service
fees and the annual percentage rate (APR);
WHEREAS, the use rent-to-own establishments in Hamilton are a significant
consumer protection issue identified by the Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty
Reduction and neighbourhood and community groups; and
WHEREAS, it is important that customers of rent-to-own establishments have a
complete understanding of the written disclosure statement they are to receive
prior to signing of the lease or making a payment, which must include: the length
of the lease term; the amount, timing and number of payments to be made;
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"implicit finance charge," sometimes called the total cost of borrowing and the
annual percentage rate (APR),
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
(a) That the Mayor be authorized to forward correspondence to the Province
of Ontario, to the attention of the Minister of Government and Consumer -
Services, requesting that legislation be enacted to regulate rent-to-own
establishments to protect rent-to-own customers by requiring more
transparent advertising that would include the total cost of the rental and
the cash price of the product and require stores to give consumers a copy
of the contract prior to the point of purchase; and
(b) That provincial regulations covering collection agencies be extended to all
debt collectors including rent-to-own operations; and
(c) That this motion be circulated to all municipalities within Ontario as well as
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities and the Large Urban Mayor's Caucus.
Thank you for your consideration of Council's request.
Yours truly,
F. Eisenberger
Mayor
File#C15-021
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