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07 - April 10, 2018 County Council Agenda Pkg. including Addendum'U'iDlllr�,,, i AF I ORDERS OF THE DAY FOR TUESDAY. APRIL 10. 2018 - 9:00 A.M. ORDER 1st Meeting Called to Order 2nd Adoption of Minutes — March 27, 2018 3rd Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 4th Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations DELEGATIONS: 9:00 a.m. Jerry Lee, Chair, Port Bruce Ratepayers Association with concerns re: Proposed Location of Temporary Bailey Bridge, Port Bruce (attached) 9:15 a.m. Jessica Lang, Health Promotor Healthy Communities, Elgin St. Thomas Public Health & Elizabeth Sebestyen, Director, St. Thomas -Elgin Social Services with PowerPoint titled "Ontario Age Friendly Communities Symposium" (attached) 9:30 a.m. Amanda Macdougall, Regional Manager, Municipal and Stakeholder Relations with PowerPoint titled "Assessment Base Management Part 1: Mastering the Assessment and Property Tax Equation in Your Community" (attached) 5th Motion to Move Into "Committee Of The Whole Council" 6th Reports of Council, Outside Boards and Staff 7th Council Correspondence 1) Items for Consideration 2) Items for Information (Consent Agenda) 8th OTHER BUSINESS 1) Statements/Inquiries by Members 2) Notice of Motion 3) Matters of Urgency 9th Closed Meeting Items — (see separate agenda) 10th Motion to Rise and Report 11 th Recess 12th Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee Of The Whole 13th Consideration of By -Laws 14th ADJOURNMENT LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED NOTICE: Deputy Warden for April Deputy Warden for May April 24, 2018 May 8, 2018 June 20, 2018 November 23, 2018 Councillor Dave Mennill Councillor Grant Jones County Council Meeting County Council Meeting 10th Annual Elgin County Warden's Charity Golf Tournament — Kettle Creek Golf and Country Club Warden's Dinner — Masonic Centre of Elgin Accessible formats available upon request. 1 DRAFT COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Accessible formats available upon request. The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 9:00 a.m. with all members present. Warden Marr in the Chair. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Jenkins Seconded by Councillor Mennill THAT the minutes of the meeting held on March 13, 2018 be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Warden Marr and Councillor Martyn declared a conflict of interest with regard to an item on the Closed Meeting Agenda relating to Central Elgin Fire. At the appropriate time, Warden Marr and Councillor Martyn vacated the Council Chambers and refrained from discussing the item. Councillor Jones was designated to take the Chair during this item. The Warden welcomed a number of organizational leaders joining the Elgin County team: Homes and Seniors Services - Michele Harris — Director of Homes and Seniors Services - Lisa Penner — Administrator of Terrace Lodge - Terri Benwell — Administrator of Elgin Manor and Bobier Villa Engineering Services - Michael Plant — Director of Engineering Services Administrative Services - Ken McNair — Prosecutor/Solicitor The Warden also thanked Peter Dutchak, Deputy Director of Engineering Services for his term as Acting Director of Engineering Services. His hard work and leadership efforts are much appreciated by Council. DELEGATIONS Construction of a Temoorary Bridae Port Bruce Analee Ferreira Legal Counsel for Sam and Greg Edwards of North Erie Marina spoke on behalf of her clients. She presented to Council the marina's concerns about a temporary bridge located at Bank St. and how this could impact business. Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the presentation from Analee Ferreira representing North Erie Marina be received and filed. - Carried. United Wav Elain Middlesex Thank You Presentation Kelly Ziegner, Chief Executive Officer of the United Way Elgin Middlesex, and James, a young participant in United Way summer camps thanked Council and staff for their support of the United Way. James told Council that he had been able to attend outdoor survival camp learning to camp, canoe, swim, and roast marshmallows over a fire because of assistance from the United Way. Ms. Ziegner informed Council that money raised by the County funds over 20 programs and services right here in Elgin County. County Council 2 March 27, 2018 The Warden told Ms. Ziegner that it is a pleasure to support the organization and that Council looks forward to continued support through the upcoming Warden's Charity Golf Tournament in June. Councillor Martyn thanked staff for their tireless efforts in organizing and raising funds. Elain-St. Thomas Food Charter Endorsement Lisa Maselli, Public Health Dietitian, Elgin St. Thomas Public Health and Elizabeth Ailles, Registered Dietician, Central Community Health Centre with a PowerPoint presentation requesting Council's endorsement for the Elgin -St. Thomas Food Charter. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McWilliam THAT the Chief Administrative Officer prepare a report to Council considering the impacts of the Elgin -St. Thomas Food Charter on the County of Elgin. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wiehle Seconded by Councillor Martyn THAT we do now move into Committee of the Whole Council. - Carried. REPORTS Port Bruce Bridge Update — Deputy Director of Engineering Services The deputy director presented the report updating Council on the removal of the truck from Port Bruce Bridge, the retention of a demolition and removal contractor and the procurement of a temporary bridge. Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Jenkins THAT the report titled "Port Bruce Bridge Update" from the Deputy Director of Engineering Services, dated March 22, 2018, be received and filed. - Carried. Approval of Data -Sharing Agreement with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport — Manager of Planning The manager presented the report recommending that Council authorize staff to enter into a data sharing agreement with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Moved by Councillor Martyn Seconded by Councillor Ens THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin gives approval to a data -sharing agreement with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport; and, THAT such agreement is signed by the Chief Administrative Officer for the County of Elgin - Carried. Draft Approval for a Plan of Subdivision, Part Lot D, East of North Branch of Talbot Road, Southwold Township, Elfriede Atcheson, File No. 34T-SO1701 — Manager of Planning The manager presented the report providing County Council with information required in order to consider granting draft plan approval to the above noted plan of subdivision. County Council Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Jenkins March 27, 2018 THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin grants draft plan approval to Draft Plan of Subdivision for Elfriede Atcheson in the Township of Southwold (Talbotville) File No. 34T-SO1701; and, THAT staff be directed to provide notice of this decision subject to the conditions for final approval in accordance with the Planning Act. - Carried. Hair Care Services at Bobier Villa — Contract Award — Director of Homes and Seniors Services The director presented the report recommending that Teresa Dortmans be selected to provide Hair Care Services at Bobier Villa. Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT Teresa Dortmans be selected to provide Hair Care Services at Bobier Villa for a two year term with the option to renew for up to three additional one year terms; and, THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the contract - Carried. Homes — Long -Term Care Homes Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) — 2018-2019 Submission to Health Quality Ontario — Director of Homes and Seniors Services The director presented the report the report outlining the Quality Improvement Plan submission to Health Quality Ontario. Moved by Councillor Martyn Seconded by Councillor McWilliam THAT the report titled: "Homes - Long -Term Care Homes Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) — 2018-2019 Submission to Health Quality Ontario" from the Director of Homes and Seniors Services, dated March 19, 2018 be received and filed. - Carried. Overview of Elgin County Long -Term Care (LTC) — Chief Administrative Officer The Chief Administrative Officer presented the report providing Council with an overview of Seniors Services offered in Elgin County. The report also explored the history of LTC in Ontario and demographic trends and the challenges related to municipal LTC provision. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ens THAT the report titled "Overview of Elgin County Long -Term Care (LTC)" from the Chief Administrative Officer, dated February 25, 2018, be received and filed; and, THAT the Warden send a letter to the Minister of Long -Term Care and Health, AMO, ROMA and MPP Jeff Yurek voicing Elgin's concerns surrounding the changing nature of long-term care and requesting increased funding to deal with these challenges. - Carried. Council recessed at 10:10 a.m. and reconvened at 10:22 a.m. County Council March 27, 2018 Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Policy — Chief Administrative Officer The Chief Administrative Officer presented the report recommending that Council approve a policy for the commemorative naming of municipal properties and buildings. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Jenkins THAT the Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Policy report, from the Chief Administrative Officer, dated March 5, 2018, be received; and, THAT the Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Policy be approved as outlined in attached Schedule A; and, THAT Council direct staff to immediately implement the Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Policy, and include all unnamed assets of 2018 with the review and procedures; and, THAT other forms of notice be considered. Circulating the possible renaming to the lower tier involved. - Carried. Procedural By -Law Review — Chief Administrative Officer The Chief Administrative Officer with a PowerPoint providing County Council with several recommendations for minor revisions to the County's Procedural By -Law and requests Council direction on revisions. Moved by Councillor McWilliam Seconded by Councillor Mennill THAT the presentation by the Chief Administrative Officer, titled Procedural By -Law Review, dated March 13, 2018 be received; and, THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to amend the Procedural By -Law to include revisions as a result of changes made to the Municipal Act through Bill 68 — Modernizing Ontario's Municipal Legislation Act, previous Council direction, and updates recommended by staff for Council's consideration and approval at a future meeting. - Carried. CORRESPONDENCE Items for Information (Consent Agenda) 1. Hon. Marie -France Lalonde, Minister, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services with follow-up information on Port Bruce Bridge Collapse. 2. M. Casavecchia-Somers, Chief Administrative Officer, with resolution granting permission for installation of a temporary bridge in Port Bruce. 3. SouthWestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) with 2018 Project Update, SWIFT FAQ's, SWIFT Residential/Farmer User Survey. Warden Marr and Councillor Jones both spoke to the importance of having residents and businesses fill out a connectivity survey to help the SWIFT Project determine where they will invest in broadband infrastructure on the region. 4. Geoff Hogan, Chief Executive Officer, SWIFT with 2017 Annual Report and Financial Statements. 5. South West Hospice Palliative Care Network Annual Report 2017. 6. Hon. Daiene Vernile, Minister, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport informing Elgin County of $7,500.00 funding through the Safe Cycling Education Fund to support cycling safety. County Council 5 March 27, 2018 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Martyn THAT Correspondence Items #1 — 6 be received and filed. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS Statements/Inquiries by Members The Marketing & Communications Coordinator let Council know that the IPM Legacy Scholarship is accepting applications. Information can be found on the County's website, social media, or by calling (519) 631-1460 ext. 180. Councillor Mennill expressed his appreciation for Council's support surrounding the Bridge collapse in Port Bruce and all the hard work they have done to expedite the process of a temporary bridge. He also thanked Engineering Services staff and the Chief Administrative Officer for their hard work dealing with this issue. Warden Marr thanked Staff for their assistance with the issue as well. Notice of Motion — None. Matters of Urgency — None. Closed Meeting Items Moved by Councillor Jenkins Seconded by Councillor Mennill THAT we do now proceed into closed meeting session in accordance with the Municipal Act to discuss matters under Municipal Act Section 239.2; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board — Potential Litigation. (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board — Central Elgin Fire. (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees — Organizational Restructure. - Carried. Warden Marr and Councillor Martyn vacated the Council Chambers at 11:37 a.m. Councillor Jones took the Chair. Warden Marr and Councillor Martyn returned to the chambers at 11:42 a.m. after the item related to Central Elgin Fire had been discussed. Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Ens THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Martyn Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the verbal report from the County Solicitor be received and filed. - Carried. County Council Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Ens March 27, 2018 THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding Central Elgin Fire be received and filed and staff proceed as directed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Jenkins Seconded by Councillor McWilliam THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding Organizational Restructure be received and filed and staff proceed as directed. - Carried. Motion to Adopt Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole Moved by Councillor Jenkins Seconded by Councillor Ens THAT we do now adopt recommendations of the Committee Of The Whole. - Carried. BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT By -Law No. 18-11 "Being a By -Law to Establish a Pay Schedule for Employees Covered by the Job Evaulation Scale" be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ens THAT By -Law No. 18-12 "Being a By -Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the March 27, 2018 Meeting" be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. - Carried. lel B1119111:IkiIkh1:11kikI Moved by Councillor McWilliam Seconded by Councillor Martyn THAT we do now adjourn at 12:00 p.m. and meet again on April 10, 2018 at the County Administration Building Council Chambers at 9:00 a.m. - Carried. Julie Gonyou, David Marr, Chief Administrative Officer. Warden. County Council Notes —April 10, 2018 TOPIC OF DISCUSSION Proposed Location of: Temporary Bailey bridge, Port Bruce, ON. >>The First and foremost concern of the PBRA, Port Bruce Ratepayers Association, is safety! The PBRA contend that ALL residents, businesses, and visitors are entitled to Safety First. >> Apparently there are now "two" locations being considered, as reported in the March 28, 2018 edition of the Aylmer Express. • Further to this, the PBRA have been informed that the 2nd location, being considered is building the new temporary structure where the current/collapsed bridge, had stood. The PBRA is unanimous that this is, "NOT SATISFACTORY". • If this is true, that the second location will be where the current collapsed bridge is; it would be problematic for several reasons. • The span would be almost twice that of where the original bridge into Port Bruce "the primary choice" was located. It would seem that this would have to result in greater cost and time to construct. • It does not seem logical to construct on the site of the current collapsed bridge, as this would have to interfere with construction of the new bridge. That would suggest that the location would be to the east or west of the current location. Without the Bailey bridge being at the current height of the collapsed bridge it would interfere with marine traffic from the west. • If council is actually thinking of placing the Bailey bridge on the site of the collapsed bridge, then when construction on the new bridge starts, the Bailey bridge would have to be dismantled and the south side of the Port Bruce village will again have only ONE route to and from the village. Along with a senseless significant added cost. • Bridge projects are notorious for going over time and budget. Then where would the Bailey bridge go? 0 • Port Bruce, at this time, April 10th, 2018, has only ONE access. It is now week "SEVEN" since the bridge collapsed. This is not just a cost to some individuals; each citizen and business in the area has been affected. For those who travel to and from Port Bruce each have an added money, time and wear and tear on their vehicle cost and unless you intend to write a cheque to everyone, is none recoverable. Lost revenue for "ALL" business. A cost benefit analysis would reveal just how significant this really would be. I am sure that anyone with a " lick of sense" can see that this situation represents an economic, wellbeing and safety impact on all residents of the village and surrounding area that needs to be rectified as soon as is feasibly possible without wasting valuable tax dollars. • We understand a contingency plan has been made for Emergency services and vehicles; they are to be available from the villages of Union, Port Stanley, and Mount Salem. As the summer and tourist season quickly arrives, Port Stanley could have its own share of emergencies, which we think could take precedence over Port Bruce. Do we know the difference in time responses for each of our emergency services? Even a minute can make the difference in saving a life. So how good will our services be, hopefully we won't have to find out! If no temporary bridge is in place Central Elgin Fire Dept. Could have their hands full, responding to emergencies in Port Stanley. Remember many thought the bridge could never fall down. • Most residents have been patient and tolerant, but as time goes by, the less tolerant residents become. Many have had to add at least one half hour to their drive each way to work. Not to mention the increased cost in fuel! Local business's those immediately north of Port Bruce have to be suffering as well. The Port Bruce residents that normally stop in Copenhagen for supplies now detour through Sparta. That small business in Copenhagen has to be hurting? • The original bridge into Port Bruce location, identified by its abutments/foundation seems to be the most practical and speedy location. It is in our opinion the least costly resolution at this time and one that takes into consideration everyone who lives in and around Port Bruce, and that is "as it should be" • Need we be reminded that ALL roads in Port Bruce are either owned by the County of Elgin and/or the Township of Malahide are public roads, and should be available for all the public to use. Respectfully Submitted Port Bruce Ratepayers Association Attn: Linda Newman/Treasurer 519-773-2664 9 Key Enablers: • Municipal government • Funding champions (staff/ 0 Resources and tools councillors/politicians) - Face-to-face community Community champions including older adults who advocate for and Community — municipa'. partnerships X ELGIN ST. THOMAS PUBLIC HEALTH engagement Knowledge exchange %'o opportunities Needs assessments • 10r,1142 Challenges: • Volunteer burnout • Communication • Competing priorities • Governance (e.g. committee structure) x ELGIN ST. THOMAS PUBLIC HEALTH actors that may impact small urban and rural communities • Geography • Limited resources/opportunities • Communication • Strong Sense of Community 0 11 Limited Services and supports I wfr-o--zictri irti inn wiat ci rasiartiva fa o--ziwiww iw w1ozirim x ELGIN ST. THOMAS PUBLIC HEALTH Age Friendly Community Recognition Award %.A Congratulations E-I e AcC the CRY of St__ nomas f6v" -v"ece- - - �- ty Action Award __ Category 1 Commun - - - f6e - �- -- - - - - - - t -- manning - - -- UTHO.M.M-AS ELGIN ST� THOMAS PUBLIC HEALTH Ask" x ELGIN ST. THOMAS PUBLIC HEALTH f ". STTHOMA Assessment Base Management ana Papl, 1- Mas -'-'ng the Assessmew- -y Properi.y -ax Equation in Your Communi.. - T MIUNICIPA. PRDF�_RTY ASSESS E C PORATIONI (fih'o �pa �c -C:T VALUATMIN FONCIERE MES MUNICIPAUTES 16 f 'mm, P�mz 'ic The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation deiermineas Ct -,r-nt %---al.ue ASS9-SMents an, C C -Al VJ daSsif! bns -1 az- p r, o 42 _e s fln � n T 0- 0. 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Used to determine an income-producing property's ability to earn revenue based on the real estate. Income-producing properties including office buildings and retail properties. Used to value unique properties that are rarely sold on the market, such as large and general-purpose industrial properties,, pits and 21 MAJOR FACTORS Location Atgs&k Living Age of \�area property 22 Quality of Alf 11''IN' M&M MAjOR FAC -ORS Considered when assessing farms Farm outbuildings S EM Other buildings We undertake extensive analysis to determine farmland values and use only sales of lands and buildings to farmers used for farm purposes. Sales to non - farmers are not used. 23 be-ectW- aw3-w--ate a- a--a-- Land estimate from vacant land sales and land residua methods Con yea- new a- -nd-g at-- - _ - camw- � a -4M-M_ Ca u- t t t- - Estimate total annual operating expense An income-producing property's ability to earn revenue is directly tied to its market value. The Income Approach is used to determine the value of income-producing properties such as office buildings and retail properties. }PAC 24 O-onerfles that- --w made -_n ma-KeW-ace Land estimate from vacant land sales and land residual methods Va- es ca cu abed by an -_ -oma d s-- s AC --C Remacement cost of the tless de -o- _ t- .- the Mand va..-e The Cost Approach is used to value unique properties that are rarely sold on the market, such as large and general-purpose industrial properties, gravel pits and warehousing. } 25 2016 Assessment Update January 1, 7.016 Valuation date Under the Assessment Act, assessment increases are phased -in over four years for all property types. A decrease in assessment is applied immediately. 27 Your property's value on January 1, 2016 U An increase in assessment does not necessarily mean an increase in property taxes. 29 $150555000 All the property values in the neighbourhood are .••e• up. The total assessed value of properties is ... ,055,000. (11 1 -500 costsIt •. to provide services (fo • •- • 30 $1,500 $1,055,000 -0014 • if they divide the cost of • by totalpropeEach rties property is then •-•► rate to give residents • ••-for the year. Municipal Connect features a new interface which allows users to select which MPAC portal they would like to access: Assessment Portal, Sightline, or People Portal. 31 You =-= 3,ngainu -Pooiaev, of Ka', pasmy Semors. quer fcT Pliecons dars-I o r---- and Appea Is 32 Dan Oiaky Revom-- • It provides a snapshot of the key activities undertaken in 2017 to support the delivery of your assessment roll for the 2018 property tax year • The report includes data specific to your municipality: 1. Assessment Change Summary by Property Class compares total assessment for the 2016 base year, as well as the assessment change for 2017 and 2018 property tax year by property class 2. Assessment Base Distribution Summary by Property Class compares distribution of total assessment for the 2016 base year, and 2017 and 2018 phased -in assessment, including percentage of the total assessment base by property class. 33 • One of MPAC's core deliverables is to capture assessment growth in municipalities across Ontario • More than $37 Billion in taxable assessment growth was delivered to municipalities across Ontario • MPAC's valuation experts complete regular data validations and quality control process checks throughout the year • Canada's retail environment is an example of one sector experiencing change as a result of an evolving economic landscape 34 APPENDIX I Assessment Change Summary by Property Class Elgin County The following chart provides a comparison of the total assessment fort e 2016 as years as 1 ellas a comDarlson of the assessment change flar 2017 and 2018 property tax year by propearty class. R Residential 4,471,139,705 4,186,770J16 4,281,560,153 2.3% M Multi -Residential 34,736,100 33,656,853 34,016,602 1.1% C Com mere a 1 191,948,383 177,259,906 182f156,067 2.8% S Shopping Centre 351p300 299,130 316,520 5.8% G Parking Lot 249,700 233,850 238,800 2.1% X Cor me ciaI (Nei Co nstructlon) 26,919,600 22,839,641 24,199,628 6. 0%- I Industrial 42,158,400 38,4091411 39,659,078 3.3% Large Industrial 11,020,K -O 10,005,7M 10,344,100 3.4:P� J Industrial (New Construct.on) 17,128,400 16,299,321 16575,66-00 1.7% Large Industrial (Nem{ Construct'.on) 4,963p200 4,557,675 4,692,850— 3.0% P Pipeline 49,722,00-0 46,4321607 47y529,071 2.42A F Farm 31335,6459,652 2,329,565,277 2,664,933,476 14.4-% T Managed Forests 14,563p1-30 10,296,714 11,718,846 13.8% (Pli) R Residential 11,384,70-0 10,2581650 100634,000 3.7% (Pl'i ) C Cern merc i a 1 105,0451600 92,0821225 96y4G3,350 4.7% (PH) X Commercial (New Construction) 10,125,000 9,902,250 9,976,50-2 0.7% (P] H I a ndf H 1 3,318,70-0 3,409,325 3,112,450 3.4% (r I_) F Farm 6,680,60-0 5,148,611 5,659,274 9.9% --- Exempt 232,624,660 205,094,345 214,271,134 4.5% 35 n In mw —RResidentia| __MMulti-Residential wiCCommercial —_FFarm MTotal industrial • High percentage of residential and farm properties • Positive percentage of net growth trend continues • Critical to monitor appeals on properties with higher assessments, such as commercial and industrial — There are currently 101 outstanding appeals in Elgin Co u my • New Assessment Review Board rules promote the resolution of appeals during the current 4 -year cycle • As part of MPAC's Service Level Agreement and our commitment to municipalities, MPAC strives to assess new construction within one year of completion 37 aYour Property, About- y Our Assessment. o_ ;'About G1 �t, Hcme Mark --:3 C i !as.;:`7€v.` ..xu-e Works N&ARKIET TRENDS Learn about market trends across Ontario, 2 OY0 E /AD 3 Welcome to AboutlVlyl?ro ertyl User ID 7 --orgot. User l Password - Your Pas&^ a=gid You will need your Property Assessment [Vance for the 2017 to 2024 property taxation years to register. HOW ASSESSMENT WORKS Interested In learning about how your property was assessed? Want to learn more about Ontario's property assessment system? jo Pr ()nor v ff=A-a 110 I'll Market Trends Nftr P -o Our A-5!5Qwned. 11 r.no--,v Wo -ma Aiok ff ro me. Mis - How A--,:,0s3m on 'r -No rks Gon?-ac Le2m rnore about mat.el t in rieighbourhoods and muriciplities across 0--marjo. Market trend mports will be avajl2bla for the properly) types: J arm �M-Pel—e-s * ME u ft-Resida-ritial ProF effies * I ridu!3-riial Properties o Cornmercied Properti-e-. I I [ce Class A, ClAAass AA., ard Claw A. '-f Chis e Claw E., Ga -;s and Chs --5 D Neig-Inc-LrhDOC SJ",,Opp: rig centres Innisi a tILI X16 MPAC. M WM 4mmed P*wyPolby Tc -,-=r---- and CcFWi--i uf Lam. G a d 40 25 '-,. bout91-- Your Property. ^vr fassassment Rro ort 7 Vnaia Mor- About it- _.oTe @ Ike, s�-� r vtm--u How eitvTiP�es€-;�€haza sssista learn,�aui7�ca'ya�r e}aras assvissed. ena�.etismg�.ams a.�t€te'eat -e�a0lem a -P p 41 REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND STAFF April 10, 2018 Staff Reports —(ATTACHED) Tree Commissioner/Weed Inspector — Clearing Exemption Application for S Pt Lot 9, Concession 2 Duff Line, Municipality of Dutton Dunwich Director of Financial Services — February 2018 Budget Performance Director of Community and Cultural Services — Aylmer Library Expansion Update Deputy Director of Engineering Services — Contract Award of Five Tenders — Cold In -Place Recycling with Expanded Asphalt Material, Hot Mix Asphalt Paving, Microsurfacing, Asphalt Crack Sealing and Culvert Sliplining Chief Administrative Officer — Community Transportation Pilot Grant Program Application Summary Chief Administrative Officer— Land Division (VERBAL) Deputy Director of Engineering Services — Port Bruce Bridge Collapse Update (VERBAL) ',JREPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: Jeff Lawrence, Tree Commissioner/Weed Inspector DATE: March 27, 2018 SUBJECT: Clearing Exemption Application for S Pt Lot 9, Concession 2 Duff Line, Municipality of Dutton Dunwich INTRODUCTION: The Tree Commissioner received a Council Exemption for Woodlands Clearing Application from Fieldstone Investments Inc. requesting permission to clear 3.2 hectares of woodland for the purpose of converting woodland to farmland on South Part Lot 9, Concession 2 in the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich. DISCUSSION: Woodland assessment and species inventories identified a level woodlot with seasonally wet areas throughout. A few good quality Swamp White Oak, Hard Maple, Shagbark Hickory and Bur Oak were identified throughout the stand as well as some good quality Black Walnut in the southwest corner. Regeneration consists of White Ash, American Beech, and Bitternut and Shagbark Hickory. No endangered tree species were identified at the time of the inventory. The landowner wishes to remove the entire 3.2 hectare parcel of woodland. The subject woodland is isolated from other woodlands in the vicinity with the nearest wooded parcel of land being approximately 200 metres from the subject parcel. As per the protocol in the Woodlands Conservation Bylaw, letters were sent to all adjacent landowners and the property was posted minimum 21 business days in advance of the application being considered by council. Comments were received from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). An objection (attached) was received from one of the abutting landowners. The MNRF provided a list of Species at Risk trees that may occur in Elgin County and recommended the site be checked for these tree species prior to commencement of vegetation removal. Woodland assessment and species inventory conducted in support of this application did not identify any of the species on the list provided by MNRF. The applicant did inquire with neighbouring landowners and with the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority to determine whether a suitable site was available to plant trees in order to meet the "No Net Loss" policy. As of the date of the application the applicant was not able to identify and secure a suitable site for replanting. As an alternative the applicant is willing to contribute $3.00 per tree to a fund with the County to be dedicated to tree planting as suitable site(s) become available. $3.00 per tree is considered sufficient to cover the cost of seedling stock purchase, shipping/handling, 45 temporary storage, planting, application of herbicide to control competition and create a small reserve to infill as necessary to ensure long term survival. Based upon the replant ratio identified within the By-law, the required number of trees to be planted would be 5600 trees for a total contribution of $16,800.00. CONCLUSION: This application is consistent with Elgin County's "No Net Loss Policy". Contributing funds to an account for tree planting will provide a local tree planting agency the opportunity to direct tree planting efforts to areas of Dutton Dunwich that will: 1) Increase riparian vegetation along a watercourse; 2) Improve connectivity between fragment/isolated woodlands; 3) Potentially increase species diversity within the wooded area; 4) Retire marginal farmland. RECOMMENDATION: THAT County Council approve the Council Exemption for Woodlands Clearing application conditional on the applicant contributing $16,800.00 to a tree planting fund administered by the County for the planting of 5600 seedling trees within the municipality of Dutton Dunwich in order to meet the requirements of the "No Net Loss" policy. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Approved for Submission Jeff Lawrence Julie Gonyou Tree Commissioner/Weed Inspector Chief Administrative Officer RECEIVED MAR 19 2018 cx- c UC 14�1 NY �,axu Otdial aauukt ,k9 ) Y-111- LjAcc ovu, a'a U -A- ELGIN MAPPING 1.8 0 0.90 1.8 Kilometers This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, WGS_1984_Web_Mercator_Auxiliary_Sphere current, or otherwise reliable. © Latitude Geographies Group Ltd. 49 THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION Legend Parcels Lagoons Local Arterial — Highways World Street Map Notes w, rmllllyij J flgin 1 wrae'h 4dWer 1M',r REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL bFCr FROM: Jim Bundschuh, Director of Financial Services DATE: March 23, 2018 SUBJECT: February 2018 Budget Performance INTRODUCTION: Attached is the February budget comparison for the County with year-to-date (YTD) performance of $58,000. DISCUSSION: Positions that were vacant during the job recruitment process has resulted in favourable performance of over $50,000 in wages and benefits. The details by department are as attached. RECOMMENDATION: THAT the report titled "September 2017 Budget Performance" dated October 31, 2017 be received and filed. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Approved for Submission Jim Bundschuh Julie Gonyou Director of Financial Services Chief Administrative Officer 50 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 County of Elgin YTD Current Month Actual Perform. Actual Perform. Income Statement As of February 28, 2018 Revenue Expenses Net Net Revenue Expenses Net Net Total Total TAXES - - - - - - - - INTEREST CHARGES & INCOME (16,155) 4 (16,151) 15 (8,342) 4 (8,339) 15 SOCIAL SERVICES - ST. THOMAS - - - - - - - - HEALTH UNIT - - - - - - - - GRANTS - 359,396 359,396 (100) - 359,496 359,496 (100) RENTAL INCOME (41,653) - (41,653) (1) (20,826) - (20,826) (0) PROPERTY ASSESSMENT - 191,816 191,816 0 - - - - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL PARTNERSHIP FU (184,925) - (184,925) 150 - - - - PROJECTS (117,018) 199,938 82,920 (560) (117,018) 196,374 79,356 (560) - - - 0 - - - - Total Corporate (359,751) 751,153 391,402 (495) (146,187) 555,874 409,687 (645) WARDEN AND COUNCIL (2,640) 61,633 58,993 I 3,415 - 33,987 33,987 1,588 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (1,000) 109,425 108,425 440 (600) 45,192 44,592 (82) FINANCIAL SERVICES - 100,175 100,175 1,225 - 47,934 47,934 549 HUMAN RESOURCES (1,512) 82,077 80,565 11,710 (1,512) 38,253 36,741 6,930 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (61,170) 145,907 84,737 228 (30,338) 73,920 43,583 74 CORPORATE SERVICES (12,371) 522,758 510,387 761 (11,511) 65,165 53,654 393 ENGINEERING SERVICES (76,968) 757,486 680,518 26,420 (45,153) 649,329 604,176 12,727 HOMES FOR SENIORS SERVICES (3,033,687) 3,457,533 423,846 2,658 (1,526,773) 1,643,677 116,904 (8,323) MUSEUM/ARCHIVES (1,458) 96,211 94,753 93 (1,220) 38,661 37,441 (607) LIBRARY SERVICES (17,359) 365,975 348,616 3,417 (14,790) 162,728 147,938 2,620 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (11,422) 169,798 158,376 (2) (11,272) 60,445 49,173 1,809 PROVINCIAL OFFENSES (221,905) 66,480 (155,425) - (148,388) 130,281 (18,107) - COLLECTIONS - POA - - - - - 33,856 33,856 - AMBULANCE & EMERGENCY SERVICES (983,677) 1,593,410 609,733 250 (576,447) 797,114 220,667 192 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM (60,345) 136,493 76,148 8,314 (29,700) 68,231 38,531 4,799 Total Departmental (4,485,514) 7,665,362 3,179,848 58,929 (2,397,703) 3,888,772 1,491,068 22,668 Total (4,845,264) 8,416,515 3,571,251 1 58,434 (2,543,890) 4,444,645 1,900,755 22,023 51 \\Client\J$\Clerks\- 1 ----2018 COUNCIL REPORTS (Director's Use)\April 10, 2018\Finance - Performance chart.xlsm 04/04/2018 12:22 PM w, rmllllyij J flgin 1 wrae'h 4dWer 1M',r REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL bFCr FROM: Brian Masschaele, Director of Community and Cultural Services DATE: March 28, 2018 SUBJECT: Aylmer Library Expansion Update INTRODUCTION: This report informs Council that a motion was recently approved by Aylmer Town Council to expand the Aylmer Library through an addition to the current building. It also informs Council of improvements that will be taking place in the current space in 2018. DISCUSSION / CONCLUSION: Aylmer Town Council approved the following motion on March 5, 2018: "That Council direct staff to investigate an addition to the south side of the current Aylmer Library at John Street South of approximately 5,500 sq. ft. inclusive of an atrium to connect the current Library to the new addition." Town Council also received a concept and costing analysis at the March 19, 2018 meeting but no formal action was taken and the matter has been deferred until the May 7, 2018 meeting. Provisions for increased leasing costs and associated furnishings remain in the County's existing ten-year business plan should expansion occur. In the interim, staff plan to proceed with modest renovations to the library's current space. This includes flooring improvements to the entrance and centre corridor of the library, a new circulation desk at a modified location, relocation of the Makerspace and new computer tables. $35,000 is allocated annually in the library's capital budget to support furnishing and renovation costs across the system and it is proposed to use most or all of these funds to cover any costs associated with this project in 2018. The Town of Aylmer is also deliberating on its budget and it is hoped that the Town will be making a further contribution of as much as $5,000 to this project to assist with up to 50% of flooring costs which is a joint responsibility. Regardless of whether expansion does take place, it is clear that the Aylmer Library will continue to operate at its current location for the foreseeable future, thereby making it prudent to proceed with these long overdue improvements from both a short-term and long-term perspective. The scope of these improvements can be achieved with minimal disruption to library service. 52 RECOMMENDATION: THAT the report from the Director of Community and Cultural Services titled "Aylmer Library Expansion Update" dated February 22, 2018 be received and filed. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Brian Masschaele Director of Community and Cultural Services 53 Approved for Submission Julie Gonyou Chief Administrative Officer ',JREPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: Peter Dutchak, Deputy Director of Engineering Services Mike Hoogstra, Purchasing Coordinator DATE: March 27, 2018 SUBJECT: Contract Award of Five Tenders - Cold In -Place Recycling with Expanded Asphalt Material, Hot Mix Asphalt Paving, Microsurfacing, Asphalt Crack Sealing and Culvert Sliplining INTRODUCTION: As part of the approved 2018 Capital Budget, tenders were advertised and issued as per the County's Procurement Policy. Submissions were received for the following five projects: a) Cold In -Place Recycling with Expanded Asphalt Material - Contract No. 6200-18 b) Hot Mix Asphalt Paving - Contract No. 6220-18 c) Microsurfacing (Type 3) and Surface Treatment - Contract No. 6250-18 d) Asphalt Crack Sealing — Contract No. 6090-18-08 e) Culvert Sliplining and Culvert Replacements - Contract No. 6290-18-02 Tenders issued this year once again included a piggyback clause that allows Elgin's Municipal Partners the option of contracting with the successful bidder of the contracts identified. DISCUSSION: Cold In -Place Recycling with Expanded Asphalt Material (CIREAM) A total of four (4) contractors downloaded tender documents for this project. Three (3) contractors submitted bids for this tender; bids were received as follows: Company Bid Price (exclusive of taxes) Roto -Mill Inc. $1,769,530.00 Lavis Contracting Co. Limited $1,801,985.00 Coco Paving Inc. $1,813,400.00 Roto -Mill Inc. submitted the lowest compliant bid for the project at a total price of $1,769,530.00 inclusive of a contingency allowance and exclusive of HST for the supply of labour, equipment and materials to rehabilitate four sections of county roads. The lowest submitted bid is within budget estimates. 54 Hot Mix Asphalt Paving A total of seven (7) contractors downloaded tender documents for this project. Two (2) contractors submitted bids for this tender; bids were received as follows: Company Bid Price (exclusive of taxes) Coco Paving Inc. $3,494,000.00 Dufferin Construction Company $3,787,546.00 Coco Paving submitted the lowest compliant bid for the project at a total price of $3,494,000.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance and exclusive of HST for the supply of labour, equipment and materials to place hot mix asphalt on various roads throughout the County. The lowest submitted bid is within budget estimates. Microsurfacing (Type 3) and Surface Treatment A total of four (4) contractors downloaded tender documents for this project. Two (2) contractors submitted bids for this tender; bids were received as follows: Company Bid Price (exclusive of taxes) Duncor Enterprises Inc. $878,193.00 MSO Construction Limited $1,174,873.00 Duncor Enterprises Inc. submitted the lowest compliant bid for the project at a total price of $878,193.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance and exclusive of HST for the supply of labour, equipment and materials to place Microsurfacing (Type 3) on various roads throughout Elgin County. The lowest submitted bid is within budget estimates. Asphalt Crack Sealing A total of six (6) contractors downloaded tender documents for this project. Two (2) contractors submitted bids for this tender; bids were received as follows: Company Bid Price (exclusive of taxes) Niagara Crack Sealing $125,800.00 RanN Maintenance $127,415.00 Niagara Crack Sealing submitted the lowest compliant bid for the project at a total price of $125,800.00, exclusive of HST for the supply of labour, equipment and materials to crack seal various roads throughout Elgin County. The lowest submitted bid is within budget estimates. 55 Culvert Sliplining and Culvert Replacement A total of thirteen (13) contractors downloaded tender documents for this project. Two (2) contractors submitted bids for this tender; bids were received as follows: Company Bid Price (exclusive of taxes) Gary D. Robinson Contracting $396,900.00 Birnam Excavating $559,160.50 Gary D. Robinson Contracting submitted the lowest compliant bid for the project at a total price of $396,900.00, exclusive of HST for the supply of labour, equipment and materials to install pipe liners inside existing culverts and to replace existing culverts on various roads throughout Elgin County. The lowest submitted bid is within budget estimates. All of the submitted tender prices are based upon assumptions regarding material quantities and expected conditions and therefore, actual project costs may differ. Also, Asphalt Cement (AC) is a significant component of many of these projects and can influence actual project costs. Submitted pricing ties AC to an index that normally fluctuates. For example, the Asphalt Cement Index is assumed to be worth $650 per tonne at the time of construction. If the AC Index increases to $700, this increase will translate into $150,000 of additional costs to the projects. Strictly observing the lowest tender prices received, project costs are anticipated to be within the approved budge estimates. It should be noted that most unit item costs have increased between 10 — 20% from 2017 prices and as a result no capital surplus is anticipated for 2018. CONCLUSION: These five tender awards represent 12 different projects within the Capital Budget. All of the low tenders submitted are within the approved budget amounts and no capital surplus is anticipated. As per the County of Elgin's Purchasing Policy, if change orders are required and the cost increases above the tender amount approved by Council by less than 10%, and the amount is within the overall budgeted project amount, work will proceed upon authorization by the Director. However, if the cost increases above the tender amount approved by Council by more than 10%, the Director will prepare a further report to Council outlining the expenditures. 56 RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT Roto -Mill Inc. be selected for the Cold In -Place Recycling with Expanded Asphalt Material (CIREAM) Tender, Contract No. 6200-18 at a total price of $1,769,530.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance and exclusive of H.S.T.; and, THAT Coco Paving Inc. be selected for the Hot Mix Asphalt Tender, Contract No. 6220- 18 at a total price of $3,494,000.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance and exclusive of H.S.T.; and, THAT Duncor Enterprises Inc. be selected for the Microsurfacing (Type 3) and Surface Treatment Tender, Contract No. 6250-18 at a total price of $878,193.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance and exclusive of H.S.T.; and, THAT Niagara Crack Sealing be selected for the Asphalt Crack Sealing Tender, Contract No. 6090-18-08 at a total price of $125,800.00, exclusive of H.S.T.; and, THAT Gary D. Robinson Contracting be selected for the Culvert Sliplining and Culvert Replacement Tender, Contract No. 6290-18-02 at a total price of $396,900.00, exclusive of H.S.T.; and, THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the contracts. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Peter Dutchak Deputy Director of Engineering Services Mike Hoogstra Purchasing Coordinator Michael Plant Director of Engineering Services 57 Approved for Submission Julie Gonyou Chief Administrative Officer w, rmllllyij J flgin 1 wrae'h 4dWer 1M',r REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL bFCr FROM: Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer Katherine Thompson, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Brian Masschaele, Director of Community and Cultural Services Alan Smith, General Manager of Economic Development DATE: April 3, 2018 SUBJECT: Community Transportation Pilot Grant Program Application Summary INTRODUCTION: The County of Elgin applied for financial assistance from the Ministry of Transportation through the Community Transportation Pilot Grant Program in the amount of $480,000 for the development and implementation of a transportation service design study for the County and Elgin and its local municipal partners. At the January 4, 2018 meeting of County Council, an application to this program was approved and Council requested that follow up information be shared with Council once the application had been submitted. The following report provides a summary of the application submitted to the Ministry of Transportation. DISCUSSION: Application Details The application guidelines stated that the Community Transportation Pilot Grant Program is an opportunity for municipalities to develop a new transportation service or improve existing service to Ontario communities that are not served or are underserved by regular transit and intercommunity bus service. The program emphasizes improving mobility options for the whole community and those who experience transportation barriers, including older adults, people with disabilities, youth, and persons living on low income. The program emphasized partnerships, coordination, and a collaborative approach to service delivery. This is precisely that type of grant program that our community needs to support a feasibility study and pilot project in our community. This funding has been made available for what they have described as a "specialized transit system". This program has set aside $30M for a 5 -year program. The maximum individual grant is $1.5M for intercommunity projects who are ready to implement a regional transit option in their communities, and $0.5M for communities, like Elgin, who are interested in exploring a pilot within their own community first. The County submitted the application on behalf of partner municipalities in an effort to ensure there was a streamlined and connected service within the community. The proposed project focused on the coordination of local transportation services. Together, Elgin and partner municipalities could pool resources to coordinate the transportation services and to jointly accomplish transportation objectives for the County as a whole. W We recognize that coordinated community transportation is not a "one size fits all" solution to the challenges of providing transportation in Elgin County. We are confident that a coordinated community transportation model that best meets the needs of the community and is within its resources is a great first step in establishing an inter -community transit service in Elgin County. Transportation Challenges in Elgin County Elgin County is geographically large, predominately rural, and has a low population density. These characteristics make it extremely challenging to provide transportation for rural residents. The County's population of 50,069 residing in rural Elgin have no access to fixed route conventional transit services, and very limited access to alternative transportation options. For those with no access to a personal vehicle, it is extremely challenging to have a job, attend appointments and shop for basic necessities. Active transportation is not an option for those living in rural areas where distances are considerable. According to "Addressing Affordable Access to Transportation in Elgin St. Thomas", (a report authored by Elgin St. Thomas Public Health) seniors, people with disabilities, low income households, and youth are most affected by access to affordable transportation. Elgin County has an aging population with seniors currently making up 16% of residents. This is expected to increase to 25% by 2031. Many seniors become unable to drive as they age, making it difficult for them to access essential services, participate in the local economy, and remain connected members of the community. Transportation was identified as a key priority of the Elgin St. Thomas Age Friendly Community Plan. Focus group participants referenced the need for inter -community transportation connectivity as vital to the social and civic participation of seniors in Elgin County. In order to access health care services, usually located in urban hubs, access to transportation for rural seniors is essential. Travel distances and limited access to transportation increase the likelihood that seniors might miss or delay medical appointments. This may lead to further health issues and emergency hospitalization. Almost half of the labour force in Elgin has high school education or less. Without access to a personal vehicle, many who live in Elgin's rural areas are unable to travel to work or school. This limits rural residents' access to education and training programs that can drastically increase their long term employment and earning prospects. Without this access to travel to school and work, it is nearly impossible for low income families to escape the cycle of poverty. In rural parts of Elgin County, the average daily commute is approximately 60km and over 86% of residents in the workforce are required to have a vehicle to get to their places of employment. A personal vehicle costs approximately $7,000/year (based on a 60km/day commute), which can be quite cost prohibitive for low income residents. Taxi services in Elgin are extremely limited and a 60 km commute can cost over $100/day. The eastern portions of Elgin (Town of Aylmer, Township of Malahide, and Municipality of Bayham) have some of the lowest income residents in the County as well as a significant population of low German Mennonites, many of whom are newcomers to the area. Pockets of lower income residents also exist in western Elgin. Transportation options in these areas are limited to personal vehicle ownership (prohibitive to many low income residents); costly taxi services, and in the case of western Elgin — limited volunteer based transportation services (medical appointment only). 59 To address this challenge in the past, many organizations have completed full-scale transit studies with the intent of creating large-scale transit systems. Unfortunately, Elgin's low density and large area creates a unique set of challenges for creating an effective business model for this type of transit system. Application Summary Should the County of Elgin be successful in our application and receive funding from the Ministry of Transportation, the project will begin with a Request for Proposal to hire a consultant to undertake a two-part transportation service design study/implementation plan. At the same time, Elgin will hire a Contract Transportation Specialist to oversee the work of the consultant, act as a liaison with key community stakeholders, and report on the progress of the project to the Ministry of Transportation and Elgin County Council. The proposed project work plan is attached to this report. Part l: Transportation Service Design Study The consultants will work closely with County staff and key stakeholders, conduct research and utilize experience in similar studies to identify the challenges and opportunities for a transit service in the County and, from this, develop potential concepts for a transit service that responds to local conditions. The consultants will: 1. Conduct Stakeholder Consultations 2. Conduct Peer Reviews 3. Conduct a Transit Needs Analysis 4. Develop Conceptual Design/Transit Services Options Part ll: Business Model, Financial Plan and Final Report In Part II, consultants will develop the preferred service concept option as a business model to include service, operations and implementation plans with specifics about the design of proposed transportation services. One of Elgin's municipalities will then be selected for the implementation of a pilot program. Year two will consist of monitoring and revisions to the service model as required. The Contract Transportation Specialist will be responsible for report and evaluation of the project. CONCLUSION: The County of Elgin will be notified in Spring 2018 whether our application to the Ministry of Transportation Community Transportation Pilot Grant Program Application was successful. RECOMMENDATION: THAT the report titled, "Community Transportation Pilot Grant Program Application Summary" dated April 3, 2018, be received and filed. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Julie Gonyou Chief Administrative Officer 60 Project Work Plan Detail the major milestones and tasks for the implementation of your project in the Project Work Plan chart below. Include: a. Start dates and end dates for project milestones; b. The transportation service that will be in place within one year from the effective date of the Agreement (assume May 2018); c. Indicate any other phases of implementation and services; and d. Incorporate the tasks of performance monitoring, review and reporting over the 5 -year period. e. If applying for the two levels of funding, provide separate work plans. 61 Project Work Plan [local] Order Key Milestone Project Tasks Start Date (YYYY/m m) Date (YYYY/m Responsibility M) Hire Consultant . Develop Request for 2018/06 2018/07 . Elgin County to undertake Proposal and select General Manager of 1 Part I and II consultant Economic Study. Development Project Initiation . Review applicable planning 2018/07 2018/08 . Consultant documents and information • Contract related to previous Transportation community consultations Specialist • Feedback from resident • Elgin St. Thomas groups and employers Public Health 2. • Current and future population projections • Develop a list of key stakeholder groups to be consulted. • Hire Contract Transportation Specialist to act as liaison 61 W Project • • End Order Key Milestone Project Tasks Start Date (YYYY/m m) Date (YYYY/m Responsibility M) Stakeholder Undertake a stakeholder 2018/08 2018/09 • Consultant Consultation consultation process to Contract gather information on transit Transportation needs, routes, destinations Specialist 3. etc. • Elgin St. Thomas • One -on -One interviews with Public Health Councillors • Meeting with City of St. Thomas Transit staff Peer Review • Peer review of five or six 2018/09 2018/10 • Consultant similar -sized communities • Contract • Deliverable - a technical Transportation 4 memorandum summarizing Specialist the results of the peer review, including best practices in transit delivery. Transit Needs • Identify key trip generators, 2018/10 2018/11 • Consultant 5. Analysis origins/destinations, • Contract potential routes serviced. p Transportation Specialist Phase 1 Report • Identify potential transit 2018/11 2018/12 • Consultant and Feasibility service concept design • Contract 6 Decision options. Transportation • Provide Pros and Cons, cost Specialist effectiveness, ridership benefits of each option. Business Plan • Service, Operations and 2019/01 2019/05 • Consultant and Financial Financial Plan •Contract Report • Project Completion/Final Transportation Report and Presentation Specialist Meetings 7. • Deliverables Report • Identify, based on greatest need, one municipality in Elgin County in which to implement a pilot transportation project Pilot of Identify service 2019/06 2022/12 Contract 8. transportation statistics, develop data Transportation W 63 Project • • End Order Key Milestone Project Tasks Start Date (YYYY/m m) Date (YYYY/m Responsibility M) service in one collection tools and Specialist Elgin County reporting template community • Develop a brand for the transportation service • Purchase any software or infrastructure needed for the transportation service. • Implement the transportation service in one community, with destinations being communities within Elgin County and neighbouring counties. • Market the transportation service with a focus on populations that are disadvantaged. Monitor Pilot • Measure pilot 2020/06 2022/12 Contract Performance performance against Transportation desired outcomes Specialist using data collected. • Report on progress to g Elgin County Council. • Make revisions to service model as required. Evaluate Pilot • Review service and 2022/12 2023/06 Contract 10. Performance financial statistics, and Transportation rider and general Specialist 63 m Project • • End Order Key Milestone Project Tasks Start Date (YYYY/m m) Date (YYYY/m Responsibility M) public feedback about Council transportation service • Make decision about success and viability of future coordinated services across County m CORRESPONDENCE — April 10, 2018 Items for Information (Consent Agenda) — (Attached) Hon. Dipika Damerla, Minister of Seniors Affairs announcing that the County of Elgin has been selected to receive the 2018 Ontario Age -Friendly Community Recognition Award. 2. Betsy McClure, Program Coordinator, Elgin Clean Water Program thanking Council for continued support and providing their 2017 Year End Annual Report. 3. Hon. Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities responding to MP Karen Vecchio's notification to various ministries dated February 26, 2018 re: Port Bruce Bridge Collapse. 4. Tom Jeffery, Four Counties Health Services Foundation thanking Elgin County Council for generous financial support towards their campaign for Endoscopy equipment. 5. School Board Trustee information for the upcoming 2018 municipal and school board election from: a) Linda Staudt, Director of Education, London District Catholic School Board. b) Bonnie Williams, Supervisor, Corporate Services, Thames Valley District School Board. 6. Mayor Dan Mathieson and Stratford City Council inviting Municipal Staff, Elected Officials, their friends and families to Civic Night on Tuesday, June 12th, 2018 where "The Music Man" will be playing at the Festival Theatre, 55 Queen Street, Stratford. 7. SouthWestern Integrated Fibre Technology Inc. (SWIFT) with Provincial Broadband Position Paper titled "Broadband: An Investment in Innovation". 8. South West LHIN with media release titled "South West LHIN Welcomes New Board Member. 65 M6118ter of Sentairs AffWm, officu of 'he MPK*11 1101111atre des AISIMS dus pursuanos 696us bkjrt'sau F1, 6", Floor W 6lay" 40D Uiolvamily Averkffi 40D, avenue University Toronto ON LVA2FAO Torsi 10 ON LVA 2,Rfj' �V_ (410) 314417,10 1-61L (416) 314-9710 FaK,, (4,10) 225-47$7 (416) 325-4787 March 2018 Steve Evans County of'Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St, ThornasM Elgin Colunty, ON NSR 5VI Dear Sir/Madarm �Re: Ontario Age Friendly Community Recognition Award File Number. 2018-026 I am delighted to Inform YOU that the Cou,nty of Elgin has been, selected to receive the 2018 Ontario Age -Friendly COMMUnity Recognition Award Under Category 1. The Award has been established to celebrate the 'wvork of Ontario coninnUnities that are striving to become age - friendly and to showcase promising practices across the province. It is rry pleasure to invite YOU to the inaug(,.iral Age Friendly Gonimunity (AFG) Symposium on March 26, 2018. Leading, experts and community representafives will present, theirwork, and attendees will engage In a nurnber of activIlties designed 110 support one another and spaek, new ideas, At this event, the: Awards will also be presented, arid your community will be one of the Agefriendlycommunities are Gharacterized by accessible and inclusive environments. both physical'and social, that enable seniors to live independent, healthy and active, safe, and Socjally connected livres® COMIIIUrvities selected, for the Award' demonstrate a strong corny itment to key principles for creat4tg age -friendly cornmunifies, hicluding engagement with local seniors, collaboration with a &versity Of COMMUnity pariners, and significant Impact on the local communify, Formal recognition from Ontario enables your community to have access to, streamlined eligibility for national, recognition through the Pan -Canadian AFG Recognition Framework developed by the Pub5c, Health, Agency of Canada (PH ), PHAC's endorsement will also trigger the World Health, Organization to invite your community to join its Giobal Pu"olwork, of Age - Friendly Cifies and Conrinundies. As a recipient of this award, your community's initiative wiill also be showcased on the websites of both, the provincial governrnell* www.ontado,ca/seniors, and the Age -Friendly CrC)ljjrnkj11jtj0:S t PWrining Outreach, Initiative: wwwagefriendlyonlarioxg, We encourageyou to connectwi h the AFC Outreach Initiative team, and other communities engaged in age -friendly initiatives to, share ideas and best practices. The AFC,symposiurn, the first of its, kind intfi,e province, will honcur, both, urban and ruir.d regions, including multicultural and Indigenous communities, We holpe you'll join us. M To confirm your attendance, please register at: W2018en.eyentbrAexa, I also ask that YOU co n I a ct, Ellen Y ac h n i n at (416) 326-491 or e I I eD.ya hn i n ont r ILLg.. y Ma by Mndaardh 19, q @_ L _ 2018, to notify us'who will be attending to receive the award., Your wrnmunity, may WiSh 10 Cons W er hosting a local event. to honour the efforts of individuals, and organizatons that have contributed to the success of the County of IDgH. A celebratory event cari, also, be an opPorto nity,to, raise awareness and build support among localf citizens, IJUSrinesses and organi zadons for ycur initiative, Congratulations on your achi:leveiamts, and ittank you fhr, your commitment to cro"Ifing an 'age - friendly Ontarjo. YOUr efforts make Ontario a better place for -,enior-s and help to strengthen our COMMUnities and our, province, Yours truly, Diplika Damerla Minister cc. Jeff Yurek, MPP (Elgin-Miiddlesex-London) 67 March 14, 2018 'harden Dave M a rr and Mern be rs of'County Council 450 Sunset Drive St, Thornas, ON NSR 5V1 Dear Warden Marr and Members of County Counc& Thank you for your continued support of the Etgin: Clean Water Program, Attached you will find the 201Y Annual Report surnmarizing the succe5sv-, of the Elgin Clean Water Prograir" over the past year, A few highlights: 0 28 projects completed # $77,638 In ECWP funding provided to projects $376,213 1 rf total project costs $211,352 In rnotching funding The fundling from Elgin County was succe5sfullly pooled with other funding sources such as the Green Lane Community Trust Fund, DuCl(Sr Unlimited, and the Ministry of AgriCURIJre, F --cod and Rural Affairs to, assist 1@ndlowners 'lin undertaking worthwh1e. envlrorimenW projects un their pro,perties. The Elgn Cleary Pater P rogo ro direcVy supports El & County landowners do impircv! nig water quaky, and wildlife habitat conditions an their properties — benefiting the local environment, enSU ring there is swimmable, &nkaWe and fishable water and improving the aesthetics of the County. Ifyou have any questions about the annual r-epa,rt or the Elgin Clean Water Program,, please do not hesitate to contact me at)LeLye!�ettIpereekcDn,5ervaitiloin.,oii.ca or 519-631-1270 x229, S 1 n ce re ly, 4-fiJe6QAA,t. Betsy McClure Progrmfn Coordinator A partnomli I p of. k Y"iff"H "'T Kettle Creek I Conservation Authority K"Im fl -p.' onservafton c/o Kettle Cre6 C X rise rvatlic) o Authority - 40111mi 0 P, 1 0w i time - 5t,. T Ja m as, ON N5 P 117 !s19-631•-1270 PROGRAM BACKGRDUND 2017'Year �End Report In 2012, the ligin Clean Water Program was Initiated as a cuillaboration bvtwnaen the four conservation authorities (CAs} responsible for watersheci management MtNn Elgin County: Catfish Creek, CA, Kettle Creek CA, Iran g Point Region CAarid Lowe, r"Tfia rnes, Vallev CA The CAs recoknized a ne(,-A ill FIt,in COL10ty fora program that prDvjdes the necessary technical extocri ise and financial incentives for, landlowners that are interested in irnlplementing environmental projects, Cis have the knowledge anti resource's to identify where RMPs are hest 5u1ted an the landscape and tire ability to rnonitor watershed concifflions over, the longterm to evaluate effectiveness and ensure accountability. A Review Committee has, been established to oversee the prograrri and,to rCVjeW ill,ld approve prro)ects, 'This Cerra" m,[ttee is crornpri,5ed of representative,-,; from the County of IFIgin, the Elgin Soil and Crop Innproveinent Association, the MinNtry of Natural Resources incl Forestry and the LIgin Federation of Agriculture. The fol1lowing pre)Ject categories have been approved by the Review Committee for implementation, Welt IManaVrrrmreYnt a Wetlarid/R'[parran Protectiori/Restoration Erosion Control Structures 0 Uvestack Management Clean Water Diversion 0 Other Projects The ron, Clean Water, Program li°ias ailso established the Cover Crop incentive Pragrani which provides an Incentive f(.,)r, ft,irrrers to plant cover craps on their farm In an effort to pr<Mde erosiurn corArol on fields over -the winter rnonths, PROGRESSTO DAI"E To elate, 130 projects havebv(:an completed across Elgin COUI-Ity slIncethe prograrn began in 2012, Toto I p rojec k: co st s li a ve ex ce e (I cd �1,600,0(Yd- The ECWP has contributed X391,532 hi grants to W,idawn e rs, 'tO U ndertake projects. Landowners have leveraged the E fuintfing to obta i n $609,915 it niatch ing fin iding and contributed $600,763 aftheir owrn firin&f N.,ibo u r Wl nd eqU I prnent, ki 2017 , 28 il,�i rojects were co nirteted, totalling $77 3 ' I ,G a hi ECW'P grants, The breakdown of complietedl projects was as follow 5v * 5 Erosiun Contrul * I Livestock Managernent 18 Wetland and Riparian, Prate ction/lIestorati on, 4 Other Projects (3tallgrass prairle pl@ritlngs, 1 tree planting) M SAMPLE PROJECTS armimllfrOMRIT . =qk This projoct irrvOyed the stahik�abon of 100 rnetres cA erodli rig strearnbari Its ufflizingvario us, treatments inclu d i�vg regradingthew skipe, using ratural stone andvegetated rJp rap an,d bio-P.r.)gIneering. A riparian huffer was establishpd an both, sides of the watercourse indudlingthe planting of 125 native trevs and shrubs, Students from the Fast FIgin Secondary School Envl[ronmentap Leadership Program assisted with the restoration of this site. Wetland Creation ThIs project involved the creation of 4 wetlands throup ,h the construction of berms aiong swal'es on the property, The purpose of these berms/wetlat)ds Is to slow down an(d reduce the erasive potential Of rILJFI,Off during pealk flows, � I hLs greeri in,frastructure will reduce the rate of guIlly erosiori occurrIng in the downstream woodlot and ravine along the. Lake l7de Wulfaind provide habitat for local wfldIife. hi adclitinn,, 10 acrras ciftalIgmiss prairie MH be planted in201,& Tallgrass Prairie Establishment/Tree, Planting This par o,joct sawa cni!s of I a nd adjacent to the 13,11LIffS of take Erie retired and planted with iI ta I I grayS p r a i rie an d forbs, An additional 2.5 acres oftrees were jManted adjacent to the existing woodlat, This project will add biodiversity to the landscape, provide habitat for species at risk, and roltigate bluff erosion. E r a s i on Control Sturface Watrerfrom approximately 22 acres Of agriCUItUral fields flowed to a 25 foot deep gtilley, causing excessive erosion, To,address the eroslon, a berm was estalb1ished, wittt two hickeribattonis placed on, the upstreary side, The beir-ITI will store overland flow and slowly release it throulgh The Hc](enbatunns connected to rile. By storinp, the water before slowly releaMng it, the susperided sediment carr nettle, and surfiRce flow will have reduced speed preventingthe further developi-nent of Lhe I OUTREACIi AND EDUCATION 'rhe Elgin Clear) Water IProgran°i hasted three workshops for over 125 farmers, certified crop advlsorsancl: cDntractor's foCLISilng On 'topics related to sail and water CU III Yervation. CA staff, also showcase 0 ca rn plet ed projects orij the Elgin tail wid Crop Iniprovennenit Association, (E$CIA) s�ufnrner tour, the ALUS Elgin tour a n d tJ Ie F Ig! n Stewa rdsH p Co un(,Jl tctm The Elgiri Clean, Water P1'Dgra1`n continue,s, to, prornotethe prograirn through its, t�witter account @EISJnCleanWater, In addition, CA staff also Iprornoted the proorarn throughout the C(Aluty at as I"Wr"ber of events such as; 0 Southwest.AgriCILdtUrall Conference, 0 ESCIA Annual General Meeding a Elgin Federation of Agriculture Farman Foruni London Farm Show Elgin Plowing MItch 11-TWSIeviardship Night An acti0ty called "The Mrt on SoH' was developed for the St. "rhornas-Elgin Childreri's Water FesfivalwMich 28 SMP prqj'� ts ccapktad in PEIgin in 20111 f1roinh 177G38 in funding home the ECUP. Thj4s Mk.�h,Coumy, Girmn III Co] M rn1j1AY:'TFL3t KIM 91VA jP0k1A1"rA&nY1Pa for", or iupporti saw over 3,()0()sju(JptIts n,,)rtjrjn,;ate . .... I he activitv ... L6117ed the rainfall simulator and allowed students to learn, about soIl andthe runoff and soil eros ion caosed fray varioos far.ming Iparaactices. Students Were ercouragedto consider the irnpacts these practices may, have an Lake Erie water qualfty. 71 1 ANDOWNER TESTUVIONIIALS "Mthout the financial akl, this project would riot have been possible, The ConservaL'Jan AuthoritV was of great help wftll the project from initial planning to curllipletor rj., Iwo,Ad highly retMlnrineud anyone considedriga project: Hke ours, it makes fallow hand pruducUve in so many way5. Mo, it rediucos the costs associated with noxious, weed control and will in poillinator adivltias." "CA Sttlf(Wol'keo Vvith U5 to design crmd iIjiiplernent the project and it's prem; that even When the PvDject vva,s co,nij.-flete, st,,aff returned to rrDn1tor its success., We wouldn't have been able to budd the wetland withOLAt the fujiding and technical help and I definitely look forward to wt)rkirig wit[i them again,` "The Elgin, Clean Water Progrom helps Vow nrave frons conJilering doinp, as project to actually implernentinp it, Our water retention project his Ilopefullystopped the erosion that had prreviously happened at tNssite for y eurs. " ""I wo u ki I i k e to t h a, ni k you for yn w r he Ill fear offering this c over c ro p p rogr a rri, I ha v folu Ind Vo i I r pr grarn 1)Pn E, N c i a I ran d st r a 'igfi tfo r,wa rd . This p rog ri m off e rs i nc e ntiv e s that he Ips us a s fa rnmars d o a better Rata at protectiog our resources."' "We are deli htedl with the addition of a wet I a nd ce I l in a xi a reo a f our,property that was imp rache a Ifor us to farrm Thaink you for the coord! nation of yo �.ir off o rts and filar the tiniety co rn plietion of the pon&" a "We would riot, have been We to afford the pruiect w4huk the, assistarice of the Eigin Clean Water Program.' 2017 PROGRAM SPONSORS Elgin( .... .. . . .. . J ThL- Mgfti Clean W,ater Program Is a partnersIllp of: Kettle Cree Con-servation.Authod 72 m Mlinister M MINstre de l'Infrasinicture and Corrimunities et des Cullectivit6s Oflawa, (Arkada K �F 006 M,;, Karen Vtcohio, MR, Elgin Middlesex --London House of Cozimlions MAP 15,2013 ()tIuwa,Ontario KI A OAS Dentr.Ms, Vv(:chiw "Rallk YCJLI for your letter ofFebruaxy 26, 2018, rugarding the collapsed bridge in the Township of Malahide. I am vtry surry to hear ahoul this recont incident, but refieved that no one was u1jured. I recogpiize the importance of the fmpe6a( Road l3ridge for the 'I'Vwnship of MmlahWe, as it is as vilat hnk l the conlrnunity in terins of local prosperity and quality ofliving. Thv Governmiml, ot'Cun.ada has a long history of making strategic investmeuts in a wide range Of categories,. In,frastructum is the tbutidation of sustainabIc and, COnITnlrltlities.,.,.,,,.„it removes Nirriors, brings people together and allows all ca"adiall's to be active itl flICil' 001iimunily, Morcom, good inl1rus(FLICturo rosters an environnient where the hest c°& (!mmdian inno-vatioti can grow, "I'lic reconswaWou or LIrle bl-idge nmy be eligible unde'r Lhe federal Gas, Tax Fund tbe lurga,, component of the New Building Canada Hari—provided that t1w, Township of Malahide, as the ultimate JVCjl)iQJrJL kkn(ley t[IV pr-ogriun, chooses to afloc apply its ation to this project, The Governnicnt of Canada is hiveming moro than S180, billion tjrIdVrr file hollg_tCrM Inmiling in Canada plan., Dur prio'rity is to promotc in ftaqtructure thiat will orcale good, weIl-paying,jobs that, can help the middle class grow and Inas u. Key areas for investrnerit include pullAic transit, green mid sucial infrastructure, trampoilation 40"Tastructure that stq�)I)orts trade, and infrastrmlwr,”e b"t rural taul northern comi-nunitics, "Thl"O'Ligh Hudget 2017, the Govcrnutent has also antiounced plans to in,vest $20.3 billion, towards public transit that wwrild transtbrrn this way Gtoadiam live, move and work. Green infrastructure projects will alsobe prioritized throughan inn estruentof $16.9 billion over i I year°s that will reduce gxeenlmuse gas deliver clean, wa(cr, safely martage wastmater, and help communities prepare ror thallenges that result ftcin Oimute change, m I&I Gana (..i,a 73 -21 - Because rlora] and nort'herr) cojnrnunitieshave UniqUC 'Hil"Irastruclure meds that requIre a more Largreted,aalma ch, the GovernmentofCanada will invest $2billion to supe oilaa, broad rmige of infrus[ructure proJecls. Ihis includes [rnproved and inore rchable rmid,, bridge, air and marine infras(t-uc(um Infrttstrocttiry Oviada has sualled diselissions wi'ih its pallners in (I)ntario t.o Sign as long-term aL�Metnelllt th't W001d see $11,846,493,456 inv"ted in inl)'aNtructurr aver Ilv, next I I Years, Under the new aigrecment, proal owd pro:lector must first be prioritized by the provillcu before ilia), are submitted to Infrastructure ('arada for, consideration. Once the agreement is Signed, I Would encourage i�iie 'rownship of fAakihidc tio, su4nift as proprsal for the rcmisti-uction of dw bridge to the Province of 011,1 4,60 so that it; delerruiae Whethur th'C projeo '41ould tv prioritized fos, fundiog, considurudon, raider' thu Rural aml. Nuolm-n Thank you for wflfing on lhi,,� ire portart isstie Yours sinrerely, Aniarjoet Sohi, 1:",( !,, NI, 1), CIC, Die I lonourat)le Sectl Brison, P,C,,P'M,.P. President cif ''I'masury of the 13oard ']'he Floncurai)lc Dominic LQ131anc, P,(',, MJI. MilliSter of l"kheriesand Oceans The Flortourable Marc (Iarneau, P.G, MR Minister ol"Franspoil 11C I lonourable Calhierine McKenna, 1. C., INUI. Minister ol I Environment and Ctinute Chunge Tk flonourable Burdish Chagger, P.C., M.P. Minitee of Smtll BUShIeSS arrrci "I'MriSfIl Mr. Jv,('f'Yurek MTT, Blgij) - Middl"ex -,.- tondon 74 Widesex NINE/ Ccunt y of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St, Thomas, ON NSR 5X7 March 15, 2018 Re* Grant to Four Counties Health Services Foundation Good Morning Mayor Marr and Members of'Elgin County Council- F"r Comit/es Hood th Servilus roundation 1824 C',ancession Dr., R R, 3 NVWVI')Wy ON NOL'I ZO uxt 2438 On behalf of the board of governors of Four Counties Health Services Foundation, I would like to thank you for your generous support towards our campaign for Encloscopy eqUipment. Your support greatly helps with the reintroduction of the scope program at Four Counties Health Services in the, spring of 2018 as we, further bUdd on the vision of Care Closer to Home for all our catoibmenit area residents. We will continue to update you, on the work of the, foundation and serviGes offered by our hospital. Your input and thoughts are always appreciated as we work with our Couinties Heath Services to provide healthcare we would expect for Our own family, Yours sincerely, 7 - Tom Jeffery IFGHS Foundation Chair 75 '.ServP'ng Lhg�n,,Ke nt, (71,1r) "', 0011ties L () N1 D 0, 114 D I S T R I C "r Cathoflc �School R 0 A R 1) March, 23, 2018 CATHOL11C EDUCATION CENTRE '1200 Wellljjagli��,n Rai ,'td S, Lond("*I" Im 9, 6i(w3. 0d'It1 F1519,663 -92!,A) To Whom It May, Concern: IIC. 1V1 ;mi NTV14 IN A DI ]� N k":)' )l The London Nstrict Catholic School Board at its Third Meeting of the 21018 Board of'Tru stees held on Monclay, February 26, 2018 approved the fcHowing reSAIUon: On the motion of S, Paul and M. Wolfs Thot the and of Trustees opprove the folio wing reSol(drtjonS for the 2018' Municipal Dection: 1, That the tondon District Ca tholic School Board's e;ect oral popula tion for the 2018 Election is 96,429; 2. That there ore no to population areas for the 2018 Election; 3. That the lead municipalits esfor the 2018 Election ore the City qf.5r. Thomas (Elgin'); the Mvniclpality of Strathroy-Caradoc (KMesex); the City of Woodstock (OKford); orad the City of London, 4. That the number of trustee ale mbers to be elected in the 2018 Election, in occordance Arith the Eduration Act, is eight (8); 5. That the eight trustee members, shall represent, each of the areas of distribution osfodows: Elgin County; ✓I ddfesex County,- Oxford County; and Cit,y qf'Lordon Words I and 14; Wards 2,3 and 4; Words 5, 6 and r7; Wards 8, 9 and,10; and Wards-11, 12 and 13. Linda Staudt ire or of Education /Id, CORPORATE SERVICES - DIRECTOR'S BRANCH Education Centre, 1250 Dundlas Strool [-orlon, ON NBA fit -1 519-452-2000 x20218 . ............................ . . . ...................................... ......... ---- ------------ — ------------------ - .......... . . ..... March 28, 2018, Bruce Drewett Ministry of Education Leadership, Collaboration and'Governance, Branch 900 Bay Street, 1 t Floor Toronto, Ontario M7A 11-2 Dear Director fewrott: I tie Board of Trusteesfur the ThMeS V'2111ay District Srhool Board approved the trustee distribution 'to tho four qeographi:c areas of the District including Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Countiesand die City of London. By approvedmotion, they also desig nated the tulle ing Mu n cipaliitlesMards in 10, iddlesex COU nty as to population munildpal itiles: Newbury Village, Southwest, Strathroy-Caradoc, Thannes C.entre, Middiesex Centre, Adelaide Metcalfe, North Middlesex and Lucan Biddulph. Please find enclosed a. copy of the Board resolutions, the '"T'rustae Distribution by Geographic Area for the 2016 Ellectionand the Deterinination and Distribution Chart 2018 that provides the data and calculations by wh4ch the deten-nination and distribution results were roached., Boninie Willharns Supervisor - Corpurate Servioes OrL Linda 'GlaUdt, Urector of Education, London Distrcct Catholic School Board, (11stau dt@D office, Itl cs b on,ca) Martin 130rtMrid. DireCtOr Of FdUCafion, Conseil Scolaire Viamonde (bertrandi-n(q-,)c,,iv,iiamoilde.ca) Joseph Pi.caird, Drector of'Ed,,joafion, CSC Providence (ploajme@Gscprovidence.oa) Munictipal Election CAOSICIerks, - Kathy, Punting, County of MicJdIL-sex,(kbunting@riiiddl,Bsex.ca,) -Jufie Gonyw, Cm.inly of Elgiri (cao@elgin.ca) - Brenda Tabor, County of Oxford (btabo,r@oxford^Mot,,iiity,ca) - Cathy Saundors, City of London (c au - Maria Konefal, Gily of 31. Thomas (mkopiefail@ Whom as.ca) -Arrny HUMphries, City Df Woodstock (,ahL,,implii-iesicarityofwoodstock.ca) Attach. 77 CORPORATE SERVICES — DIRECTOR'S BRANCH Friuctifionrenh%�, 1250 Dtindas Street Lmidan,, ON N6A fiLl M i, ilk 519-X452-200 x20,218 . .. . . ....... . ..... . . . . . .... . . . ................................................... . . ................ .......... . . .......... . . .. . .... .. .. .. .......... .... ....... .. .. .. . ...... .. . ... .. . ............... . ............ ............................. .- ....... . . . ......... . ... . . . . ... . . ...................... . . . . . . ............................... March 28, 2018 The, following resolutions, were moved and carried at the 2018 March 27 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Thames Valley District School Bord, That the Tharnes Valley District School Board designates the Municipalities of Middlesex County identified in Appendix B as Newbury Village, Southwest, Strathroy-Carad, Tl am Centre, Middlesex Centre, Adelaide Metcalfe, North Middlesex and Lvcan Biddulph, as low, population municipalities. That the following Trustee distribution to the four geographic areas of the Board be approved'. • Elgin County - 2 Trusteres, • Middlesex County ® 2 Trustees • Oxford County - 2 Trustees • City of London - 6 wit h, Ward d istri, bu I io n a s fo I I ows: ra Wards 1, 11, 12, 14 - 2 Trustees 'Wards 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - 2 Trustees o dards '7, 8, 9, 10, 13 - 2, Trustees 4oiir7i Supervisor - Corporate Services W TRUSTEE DISTRIBUTION BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA FOR THE 2018 ELECTION Geographic Area Numbar of Members Elgin Courty 2 Middlesex County 2 O,x�ford County 2 - London Wards 1, 11, 12, 14 2 Lond o n W'ar'ds 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2 London Words 7, 8, 91, 119, '13 2 79 DETERMINATION AND DISTRIOUPON CHRT 2018 m NW4�W IJ U ry V i l I a ge 353 0.011 0.017 Southwest Municipfity 4,121, 0,112 0.196 Strathroy-Caradoc Municipality 14,087 0384 D.67 Tharnes Centre, Municipality 9,708 0,265 0.462 2 -Middlesex M i dd les ex Centra M u n ii c i pa l ity 11,304 0108 0.537 235 County Adelaide M et�ca Ife Town'. 11ap 2,M) 0,057 0.099 North Middlesex Munidpalty 414016 0,12, lbican BlicidulEh Township 3,274 01089 0-156� TOTALS 49,333 1,3451 2.346, I W I 1 111,111 Norwich Township 8,075 0.22 01 Til lsonburg'fown 11,44,6 M12 0,283 south --West Oxford Fown5hip 1 0,136 2 -Oxford ingersoll,rown 8,679 U37 0, 215 1.917 County 7orra Township 6,11.3 0,167 0''151 Last Zorra-Tawktock Townsbip 5,796 0 158 0, 143 Woodstock City 28,056 U65 0,693 Biandford alenheinn Tawnship 6,023 0.164 0,149 Rayham Muiflcpality 5,284 0J44 01,131,, malahIde, Twnshlp 6,221 017 0,154 Ay1m,er [cmi) 5,f199 0A,39 0, 126 2 -Elgin Central Elgin Municipality 9,770 O,26,6 0,241, County St. Thomas City 24,708 0.674 t101 .11 Souithwald Township 3,278 OM 091 Duttan/Dunwich Municipalty 3,074 0,084 0,076 We$t H MIL011CINIlity 3,5 '7 0.096 0''097, Lordoin - Ward 1 26,254 0.443, OAD2, 2,-Londori London - Ward 11. 21,539 OMB U.532 1-77 London -'Ward 12. 18,793 0,513, 0.464 London -'Ward 14 14,924, 0.4107 0,369 Lordoin - Ward 15,967 0.436 0.395 London - Ward 3 15,497 0.423 11.383 2-1.ondoi,i Landon -'Ward 4 38,812 0.513 0.465 2,16 6.18 London -"Ward 5 20,325 M,54 0,M2, London --'Ward 6 16,627OA,54, 0.411 -13,7489 Landon - Ward 7 19,782 0.54 London -'Ward 8 16,611 0.453 0%411 2 -London London -`Ward 9 18,038 O 4492, 0,446 2,26 London -'Ward 1.0 18,470 it 11.457 London - Ward 13 18,320 (15 0.453 TOTALS 390,609 10.6,56 9.656 GRAND TOTAI.S 4,39,942 12 12, m 171 In co-operation 1xith the Are pleased toinvite Municipal Staff, Elected Officiais" theirfriends, andfomilies tojolir res for C 0 0 ivic Ni"ght, Tuesday, June, 12", 2018 "'The Music Man't" Festivul'Thealre .. 55 QIeen Street, 5trotford Per formonce., 8:0'0 pm, Please of us prior to the petficurrTicince in the Paul DX Fleck Marquee for a Receplti'on beginning at 630 pm For dais perfb rMon once, the Strotlfo rd res trival is offerin g 2 Uckets for the pr (cc of one, ho we ver, tickets ran be purchased individually ot half price. Tickets will sell cut, quickly for this, performance, so &ase purchase your, tickets early, The FeWval 45 else offering discounted tickets, for youth 18 years of age and under, so please feel 'free to bring thern olong. Tickets con be purchosed by contacOng the Box Office at '1-8001-567-1600 or on-flne rat ] www.strogq an jt6rd 5t�vqlxd providing the Promotion Code ""Ovic ffiyht'' Additirmai information v reqording this performance is available through the Stratford 1=e5tivul's web,5ite. if Yo"I shoold have any questions or require odditional information, please do nothesftote to Contact Pot Shantz, Administrative Assistant lo the Mayor, ot 5,19-271..0250, eAt. 236 ot by ernad Vsh(7ntz@,start fQrd, rr.We fookforword t,o seeing yu on June 12th! 3 SWIFT Releases Proviiicial Droad band tion Paper "I"oday, So u.1bWest on i Integrated Me TedmoMgy hi, (SVRFI) publistied a, position paper that gives prmninence to Ontadds hicreasing digital, didxle and lxmvicles an evidence -baa ed case Or con6nned hivestment ire cWTINe access W u1bw4igh-speed broad,band iietworks.The pea speclives and' mconunendatims oudined in this paper highlight bmadband as Ea cva-Myst'l,"or inliovation, economic prosperity, arid g1obal cajiipalitiveness. In particular, the poMHon p1per thcused tare: the fol1mving reconimendatinns: 1. Develop and, implenient a, runyhMaJ hroadband plan that is aligned with ficdcral, ,regional, miiaieipal and, Indigenous laarbiers. This plan should leverage t1le colleotivo voice: ofthe 3.5 In SIMM"s region (and voices loan other Cunded conimunity projects and unhaided COITIMUnitiCS) U) U100110 bmadbmid ORmUCLurc in,ves(mcnts and crcatc e-quilable, evidence -based provision orservices; 1 Provide fiinding A rnndds like y;' a+" which are over-comingy Ontario'.'; connectivity ban%iers and ma cting the unique needs of each conmmnhy;, 3. Efelp Ontario to maHze the CRIT,s Li.niversal scrvicc objeclivo and SWIT,'Tto achieve its goal of" "broadband for cm-yone" by continuing Co invest it,., the expansion, of'brovidNind itifrastructuro,' 4. Facil Rate the deplopmA of commundcathms Masuuchtre by Mmiudng a lkok%and Cotildt Deploynient Act, Me dmt of the lAfted Stales, t,o ("acilitate [he ('iKer and lower cosL deployrrienL of 11bre optie in hmdnwKwe by numicipal hWs and Oils; 5. LhAnnk the Iremendous potentia] (If OUr jN`oViT1GC and mWe a safie, net Mr KIM& %Mo cannot cunvntly access Internet services due to retnotet'less () r iocation, 01- fiTUITICild tuirdships, by declaring brcmdband itiwr)Q( an essential utility. "In advance of'(11C LIPCO411ilIg ]MV0001, Olookmi,SWIF,,"Tis calling ontlie Governirlent: of'Ontario to acknomdedge the inlegral role th,,,tt bruindband plays in suppaging all aspoct�', ofrtiodern, soviety end addivss, t1v �,or)gstktndirig, hrc,a d hand inhmtrucWre Ipps that nur° province faces, "."id Gerry %,rrsluill, Boat -d (Imir at S'�NIFF. "Croaiinp a billy integrated, fibro opdc Inoadhand network isthe key, to gj'(')'Wing CH117 C0111111AU'litiCS and unlocking Ontarioeconomic j.xAcnt1a4" saki GM I Qw; Officer a,t SMI"'J". "'J"o ensure Chat fill ()jitarians, whethor (bey be in.rural or urban areas, have mcess to die serbees dley raced t(..,), particilm'.1te ill tile digitid ecotiotny No ewe lookirig to (�he Province ot'Ontarjo to provido long-Wrin, predletable Jimiding to niodels like ")VIFT," About the, SWIF171ni6itive Nouthmhostern, Integrated Fibre 'Yeelinology, Ine, (SWIFT) is a rant:-for-profh, coUcadve Madband, initiative Tat is i1nWing the confrucdon ofail affordaMe, cqien-access, ultra hQh-spexxi fibre-optic; rcgional broadband network ibr everyone Ju Southmstem Omado, Catedon mid the Niag�rira Regkul, J'o mmome ou"agion's broadband (fCVUj()j)C(J, aa, long-tenn plan to he'll.) more than 3.5 iniHion Ontarians to connect and Wep pace in a, clianging digital world. SMYT membership is open U,) ally con'Immuty or organdation in souttmestern Chitadc that needs connecdOy to any of�ts locatiom. Mernbers beneM Urn SMRFT"s expertise, iticIudiag, nggregawd deniand, negalmd imeq and stippoil in preparing UPs Tr broadband serOm As a, buying 1voup, SWIl"I'also, ensures greMer c(appeti6on between teleconi service providers which Will lead to beuer se vires at lowmr pdoes in member communIdes. Ed 4101%, 41" " 6 I's W 11 FT romffm�* Broadband.,' An Irivestment In Innovation Po�,.,,dlkm Siciterneril! Universal and equitable access to highTs,peed broadband networks is critical to enatillng innovation, acceswrig, educatton:, Itealth care and gcvemment, and economic growth, 2 Purpose of Hr iis IPosillon Por.)er SoulhWeSterit Integrated Frbre Tochnology Inc, (SWIFT) has developed this position paper to give prornnence to Ontario's ince acing digit -al divide and pj-QVidt! all eVideIrce-based case for u j'al co n t in Ll ed 1 n ve strn e int in eq u it a b le a cce ss, to, 11 I , _J.) igh-speed broadband networks, rhe parspectives and recommendations outhned in this paper high light broadband as a catalyst for innovation, economic prosperity, and gbboI competitiveness, In advance of the upcoming provincial election, SWIFT' is asking for o comm4ment to acknowledging the integral role that broadband plays in; SLIpporbng all aspects of Iiiadem society, and addressing the lon9standm,9 broadband infrastructure gaps that OLIF province faces. 3 Bockgrcm.inci Canada is struggling to remain competibve in the global economy and lags substainflaRy behind its national peers urn many esserit[al areas. Vftle our nation ranked 1.4 ffi overa,11I in the World Economic Forunn's 2017-2016 G"'lobW Con,rpehtiveae,ss Repod, it trails Ihehind it utechncloqical rparliness, business sophistication, and innovation, ranking 2311 in all three categories.I To regaini its competitiveness, Canada and by extention Onlario, must focus on overeaniing key poliuy and regulatory barriers that ate preventing the, developn,ientof advainced and innovative econorilies. One of the greatest impediments to technologiCal readiness, business sophistication, and innovation is the lack Of L1WqL11tO1J9 access to affordable, LiIiF-@-h4gh--,%pP-ed Internet connectivity, Today, a Fast, reliable in ternet connection serves as, more thain, just a convenience. Broadband i t1j, has become a n es s e n fla � p ile c e of corn rTl U 1111 ty that is neaeSSary to enable economic growth and stabiNly, modernize and streamline the delivery of heafth and social services, provide greater educational opportunities, increase capacity to administer and govern institutions, modernize and create a more efficient agrctAtin-al sector, and create fairness and opportunity, for everyone. Despitethis fact, rnany Canadians, in rural, remote, and First Nation communities, still (have no access, hrrided access, oroverprced access to braadband annim u nicalion tech noicg ies. m The broadband gap is, growing at an increasing rate. Wbile large cities are seeing subst-antial investments in fibre -to -the -premises (FTTP) with 1 Gbps serOce,` rural cormwxmifies, struggle to reach the MininlUrn 50 Mhps download J 10 Mbps upload speeds that have been mandated by the CIRTG'y virtue of geography, rural, rernote, and First Nation comrnun,Jfies are placed at a considerable disadvairtage. Accorftg 'to the T' 's CommunJoations Monftoring, Report ,1 'd "the availlability wearies greatly between urban, and rUrat areas, with only 39% of rura] IhOLISOholds baying access, to this kind of service, verstis 9,6% in urban areas.:`1 rug ensure that ,Jl Canadians, wheth,er they, be 41 rural Of urban areas, are well positioned to take advaintage, of the opportunities afforded by the digital age, it is criticai that alllevels of government work more closely together to create a natbnal broadband infrastruCtUre plan, 4 Ctx'rer-0 Sfuajficr,,� In Ontario, and across Carmada, rural, remote, and First Nafiorl cornmunifies encounter suibstantW barriers to building and expanding broadband infrastructure networks, Telecom Service Providers (TSPs.) have [little to no interest in extending services ionto these areas because there are slignificant up -front costs and marginal to non-existent rates of return. As a result, much, of rural Ontario's currcrrt Interrict infrastructure networks are sparse, ineffecfive, and built on, outdated technology. I his situation also breeds a near-iTionopoly in tine market that triggers higher prices. fewer choices and less innWation. White both the tederal and provincial governments havo acknowledged that this is a seriotts issue and have been supportive 1hrough programs, broadbond infrastructure gnps =nfinua to grow rapidly. Govwrinient broadband fu,,,nding tends to be focused around short-term and reactive progroiris that are developed and administered by various levels of government that are vvorkin g in silos, These are beffficientand, have led to a patchwork squid of Internet infrastructure that is not accessible, equitable, reliable, nor sc-alWe, If we, are to tn,fly budd a nation of irirnovators, our pravin6al government mast fullm through un thuir pan to devetop a broadband strategy that is, "alignud 'With federal, rvqanal, murfl6. pal and Indigerimis palriners."I This plass sho0d leverage the colfective voice of pirojects like SVVIFT— which address the needs of 3.5 nifflicn residents in Southwestern Ontario, Caledon and the Niagara Region to maxiirrrize broadband infrastructure investments inn order to cra-ate, equitable, evidence -based provision ofseWiGeSr A, I I EE�coi"�owc,, DEVELOPMENI AND EbIPLOYLENT. Iri the Premier -'s mandate, letter to the Minister of IEconomic Develolornent and Growth, the Premer directs the Minister to, "work wMi tile Minister of Infrastructure on expanding broadband infras,tructure and improving oonnectivity in commi n Itins, across the province." In the Mirloy of Infrastructure's Htj&liny Onfat-io 5 Lara -Terra Infrestructore P1,911 .2047," WIiister DUqUid 51ate,5, "the plain is abuut building roads and highways i nd roodemiziog Wan5,it ton ease the stresses of everyday travel; it js about providing essenlW services SLIdh as water, gas, and broadband Internet to hornes in zi :safe, reliable and thnely manner, And it lis abouit ensuring that Ontaiians have access to, modern, wadd-class, [iealthi care, education and community services," 01 Indeed, equftabl'e access to the Internet for all ()Mora, residents and businesses will yield positive in,q),acts on all of these utility ,and services and inicre2se Ontario's prosperity Broadband enables the innovation that leads to ecanornic develcpni�ent and prosperity. From agriculture to, rnanufacturing, it is the platform on whiich businesses thrive. However, smak Urban, rurW ofld rornote cornminities across the province are Stftlgq�llllg t0attract retain and expand job -creating bUS!IIe$WS due to inadequate, or' fUll-OLUt lack of access to high-speed networks, Companies are reluctant to start-up, or relocate to,''these UrISLIPported areas of Ontario. They are finifted by the technology they (,,an use to grow their huslneqses� isolated; from, their, Potential customer base; prevented frorn ocxQsng the government programs and service,% that have hbeen established to support them, and; rwable to access ari appropriately -,kIHvd workforce. In today's digital society, job appw1unfties are predomJnately posted online, resumes are sent electronically, interviews are held over Shype, offer letters are sent by emaR, and training programs are hicreasing[y baing delivered online, reliable and accessible broadband has becoriie the mortar that hinds husiriessas together, 4 A . 2 IE [) U C A TA 0 N A ND Y 0 U THI VVI Ole broadband has altered trardlitional teaching methods by delivering on-deniar)d education to PQ�rjt� this e , d! ('I 0_ More StUdents, at a much lower price I I rrTr lrrnctuce ns. not easily accessed by overyone. Interestingly, there, is also no mention of the importance of broadband Internet ,access in the Ministry oil ECILICAtion's:, A0akwOgExceUence: A Renewed Visbn foi-Edocation in Ontij-0, report despite the frequent highflghfing connecting students for success. Youth,, without access to, sufficient Internet speeds and bandwidth, are rt at abler to access, the courses or cloud -biased systems that have becorne integraHo Ontaric's curriculUrm Students are forced to 6ave their homes,, in searoh of high-speed Internet, just to cornplate daily hornework, ass,19,nnnients. These sarne, McDo,nald's Millennials"6 are also not able to easIly access the rimy post-serorldary courses 0,aat are offered online. This is further COMPOUnded by the Ministry investing in high-speed Internet In the classroonn. This forces, theni to shoulder additional expenses to travel to distant IDCatiMIS to further their education. IIn order to make every0rjtafj@n innovation ready, the province must continue to invest in ultra high-speed, broadband networks as a means to "equip our young people with the right skill sets for, the economy, Of the, kklre."b 4, , 1 L () VV - [ NI C 0 M E C N TI Z E,,. WS As more government services move onfine, ilia ever-increasing! digital divide is widening. Ironically,, those that would benefit most from the delivery of digital services arca often least Nicely to have a ce!5s to the required intmStfUCALIre. According to Ifie CRTC's 2016 Con-mv,n'Ications )Vor�jto'#79 RopoI, ",.,lower-income , 110LISeholds are spending three times more on broadband eXpenditUres, as a percentage of their annual incorne, than the average Canadian household."'""` This causes, additlanal hardship for the econonflcilly, disndvantagred and forces them to sacriflae M other necessities to orderto access the techrology they require to help them iniprove their situcifion, To fi-irther oxacarbate tim issue, welfare and social assistance programs do not oaver ex ons related to broadband services. 4 1 .4 H, El A, II T H (", A R E A N [) S E N u () R S Ontario is investing heavHy 04a home care and teterped$clne networks to alleviate the strain on thie hospital and clincal systems. At the sarin time, Ontario seniors, wft�,out reliable internet, have limited access to the Ihealth care, providers and social services they require to enable them; to age in place., This issue will only getworse overthe next two decades as Ontario is facing a demographic, shift that will result firi the doubling of our seniors' populafioii,, In order to address this, iSSUR, Ointa6o must start, US41g our health care resources, which continue to consume over forty percent of the provincial budget, rriore e-fficiently., To create greater integration aniong health, care, providers and provide patierits, with remote acc.ess, to health services, we! need to, continue to invest in scalable broadband,, infrastructure with a near-term goal -of achieving Ubiquitous equitable access, to health care for all. Broadiband enables farni]V physicians, and health care providers to better collaborate and COrISUlt With not only their patients but also other :practitioners,. It provides the necessary bandwidth for accessing tele-medilcine and transferring, large files such as test results, ultrasound irrrages and x-rays to other physicilans, and health facilities, This also extends `ru1Q,1IeotI,i Ontario's i)et*ork aind IleaCt., to thQs'e U11(jelLServed communities. White dellvaNng in-home and rant -of -hasp ltal health care is a cornerstone strategy of the Ministry of Health and Long horn~ Criire's, Pafients FirqL Acfkm Pkin for Heafth Care,"this d0r.Unlent does, not address how advanced health Car-eJeCrhnobgy, and telemiedicine void reach these GOMM Lin it ie s, 4 , t. 5 T 1-r L: S 1h I FT S-0 I J T HD N SOLAhWestern Integrated Fibre Techn6ogy Inc. (swim is a not-for-profit', co,411ective broadband initiativethat is funding the construction, of an aff6rdoblied, tiiltlra f"'91,1 -speed fibre- optic regional broadband rjetwork, for evei)�orm in 8uu1hvms;tc;mii Ontorio, Caledon and the Niagiara, Region. Cur evidence -based solution to overcoming the regbri's liong,91,an(fing broadband infrastructure gaps wilt foster econorwilic grovAh and empower our region to compete, connect and keep pace in a changing digital world. By drawing on the strength of otir membership and the coltective voice of 3.5 million Ontarians, SWIFT will provide ongoing subsidies to TSPs to incent thein to upgrade and expand fibre, optic intJ"aStrUCtUW Until Ubiquity is achieved across our 45 thousand square kilorneter coverage area, Game changing madels, like SWIFT, need to be funded and devefloped, based on In est-pract ices, and rolled out across the province to rneet the UniqUie needs of each conimUnity', 4 1 il a g e m ,5 C(")l'1Ck,jSbn ard In surnmary, equitable access to broadband Internet is critical to innovation. Broadband has become an essential service that is necessary to, encourage econamir, growth slid stability, n-rodernize and strearuline the delivery of health and qocral services, provide greater edUcabanal opportunities, increase capacity to administer and govern filStitl.IUMS, Improve the environMent, and create fairness and opportunity for everyone. To enS'Ljr'e that all Ontarlans, vuhether they be in rural or urban areas, have acce�ss to the services dray need to participate in the digital economy SWIFTc ills, or) the Govemment of Ontarioto: 1 Devella,p and irnplenrent a provincial broadbarid plan that is angled with federal, regbrial, municipall and Indigenous partners, This plan should leverage the collective voice of the V9 rnillion rosIldents hi SVOFT's reqlon (and voice$ from Other forlded community projects and unfunded oornmurrities) to maximize broadband infrastructure Investments in order to create equitable, evidence -based provision of sen jces; 2) Provide long-term, predlctablle funding to models like SOAFTwhich are ovprcomirg Onlario's connectivity barriers and nneating thO, Unique napds of each comniunfty� Help p 0 Ma rJo to realize tine C R T C's, u n ive rsa I service obj ect i v e, a n d VVI IF T to a ch i eve its goal of "broadband for everyone" by coilthILWIg 'to, invest in the expansion of broadband rlfrastruclure;. 4) Facilitate the deployment of communications Infrastructure by hrtrodl.Xftlqa Broadband Conduit Deployment Act,," (likethat of the United States, to lacilillate the faster arid lower cost dleployrnent of fibre optic O)ftaWIC�Uj'e ley rntirliCipalitieS and "fLSPSn 5) Unlack the lrernendOUS POWUM of our Iprovince and create safety not for indiviGals who caru-iot currently access Internet services due to remoteness of location or financial Hardships , by deolarin^ broadband internee an essential utility:, V,, 20181(hFuHRepw I:,"] rLwIni;,r&",,,ll'itl"i°-fi,cdi*rr,,Nf�,]-.P,s,��,Ii,cw,/Rf, 0 Fho,hringiing-t I I f-lasloO• In rI 10 -to Torrim n-rosiden I �;-w It [I a, 10 in wi I Ki Ila I -- network Irvmrment ureal Inn,of P. 411 ffirect Job, I 196,1 arn prdf I)ttps!: /Jwww, on taric,ca/docurie, nt?b Adhig,b e tter. I hoesortarl os I orp terAn, I i i fras h, ucC j rL plan �, 2131. -�Jd i a p, ter- 1- ,e t t Inp fa i Pn d a tkon 1-11: Im //H I v sxntad (�) ca/nnaN ratioe zod a I)d f "IrAc Ro nnkJ,4r -, A ferry,i tc,; w ed by S INJ r T % Nqk4gM I h r W(Mlbig d I UTO'De" 6� F vrdnrVOrdi'd Nx, q 'im", No On OnNerj OhN I h 0 11 o5l PYwO lo Orxrd re', OmjrcfntOrvof" �n D(69 Ro O(evss I Fm f*Jh lix-ed o,�Iwjm, th (At whey MOW OC(PS4 bom" `Iritis J`r"~<wavvv�hr��rrltr.ngraw�r"r . lGrl l)j 11 V'3 ,5 1 P a g e M NEWS FOR. IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4,2018 London, Old—Andrew Chunitall, Aotling Board Chair of the South West Local Flealth, Integration, Nelwork, (LHI!N), is pleased tO a1111OUnce the appoinitment of Allan Mackay to the Board of Directors. The three-year Ordc:r. in Council (01G) appointm, ent was made by the Lieutenant �rflor in Council and endorsed by the Minister of Health and Long -Term Care, the Honourable Dr. Helena Jaczek on Merch 21, 2018. Allan Ivi is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) frorn Kincardine, wheire he has operated a public aCCOUnting practice since 1984. He is also, the former owner andipresident of the Ainsdate, Golf Course frorn 1986, to 2017. Since 210105, he has been a partner of the Sornierhill Golf Club. He began his career as a controller ii Lurnmus Canada Inc., where he worked from 1974 to 1990, and' Wonod during this period too, Allan has been very active in his coininniunfty. He was the treasurer afthe Kince14ne and [District Chamber of Commerce For over 20 years, receiving the Lifelli-ne Achievement Award. He is currently the treasurer, of t1hie Ripley Wolves Senior A Hockey Club for almost 20, years and was a minor hockey n,ianager, He also served on the Cornplairts Committee and the Appeals Committee for Certified Management Accountants Ontario between: 2000 and 2014 and continues, to serve on, t ' he Appeals Committee oaf CR A Ontario since 2015, BetwwB eeii 1,9W and 1993, he as a lUiewater Board of Education Trustee, Serving Oil several comrnittees. QUOTES "ViVe are pleased to round out our 12-tyTennber Board of Directof!3 with Allan Maukay, Engagement, integration and collaboration are fundamental to the Board's wutk and I anii cwivinued the broad professional and COMM,Ljnnty experience ofAllan will enrich our conversations. We need to reach out and break down silos constantlly if we are to build a cohesive system that prcividethe right patient care for the COFTHIIUrlifie'S of the South West LHIN. — Andrew Chunilall, Acting Board Chair, South West LFIIN "I have always been very, active in my community and look forward to sharing my accounting, recreation and educaflor, experiencewilh the South ' rest LKIN. I have looked at my own COMmunity through i'llainy different lanses and look Forward to making those essential'connections, that will help deliver better care in our local co,mrini,,inRre$1 —Alilan Mackay, Director, South West LHIN we"26, Larall Health Integration Usnu local d1nt6graflan dies services do, sainto M MUDINVITH Directors are appointed by Order in CouncH for a term of one to, three years, subjectto a two -term nlaxlnnum The LHIN Board is governed by a 12 member Board of Directors, the maximolIq nLjriber pret.3Cribed by th e P abent s First Act. Board diroctors, inclUding the Chair, are assessed and selected based" on their strips, abilities, and the needs of flie LHIN Board, Directors must possess relevant expertise, experience, and leadership skills, and have, an understanding cflocW health issues and priorities. Board irreinbers represent the entire LHIN geography, however, they must al!,qo brtng 5clund knowledge of tie needs in their, specific, communities, The Chair is accountable to the Minister of Health and I ong-Term Care for the LF-UNI's use of publ' funds and for its results in terms of goals and performance of the boat health systern. More information about the SOLIth West LHIN, including a complete Hsting of Board Member s and a SCIIMUIG of future board meefings, can be found at gouthwest1hin.on.ca. Find UIS on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter. �For more information: Dan Brerirnrarj Director, CorninnuNcations 519-640-2604 - 30 - 0 CLOSED MEETING AGENDA April 10, 2018 Staff Reports: 1) Deputy Director of Engineering Services -Municipal Act Section 239.2 (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board — Lease 2) Chief Administrative Officer — Municipal Act Section 239.2 (e) litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (VERBAL) ffi Q //1010 ElginC ADDENDUM FOR TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 - 9:00 A.M. Additional Verbal Report from Warden and Chief Administrative Officer to appoint two new Health Unit representatives for the merger of Elgin -St. Thomas and Oxford County Health Units.