September 25, 2007 Agenda
ORDERS OF THE DA Y
FOR TUESDA Y. SEPTEMBER 25. 2007 - 9:00 A.M
PAGE # ORDER
1st Meeting Called to Order
2nd Adoption of Minutes - for the meeting of September 11, 2007
3rd Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
4th Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations
DELEGATIONS:
9:00 a.m. Retirement Recognition for Heather Hudson, Belmont Library
with 18 years part-time service
9:05 a.m. Mary Gladwin, Chair, Archives Association of Ontario, to
present the Association's Institutional Award for 2007 to
Elgin County Archives
2 9:15 a.m. Janice Fisher, Referendum Resource Officer, Elections Ontario,
with a presentation on the upcoming referendum (attachment and
additional information pamphlet enclosed separately)
3-8 9:30 a.m. Dave Schultz, Committee Co-Ordinator, Lake Erie Region
Management Committee and Cliff Evanitski, General Manager, Long
Point Region Conservation Authority, concerning the Source
Protection Committee appointee process (attachment)
Motion to Move Into "Committee Of The Whole Council"
Reports of Council, Outside Boards and Staff
Council Correspondence - see attached
1) Items for Consideration
2) Items for Information (Consent Agenda)
OTHER BUSINESS
1) Statementsllnquiries by Members
2) Notice of Motion
3) Matters of Urgency
9th In-Camera Items (see separate agenda)
10th Recess
11 th Motion to Rise and Report
12th Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee Of The Whole
50-51 13th Consideration of By-Laws
14th ADJOURNMENT
5th
9-33 6th
7th
34-40
41-49
8th
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
2007 AAO INSTITUTIONAL AWARD
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~r its overall achievements and especially for the preservation of local
~eedsmuir cYtrstories as part of Ontario's valuable documentary memory.
~resented at the ACA-AAO eonference held at
Queen's University, this 22nd Day of June 2007.
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The Archives Association of Ontario Institutional Award is given to an archival institution
that has contributed extensively to the advancement of the archival field or community, or has
demonstrated a significant level of innovation and imagination in the establishment of
outstanding or model programmes or services. Although a fairly new facility, the Elgin
County Archives is already recognized as being one of the most complete and best organized
facilities in the province. In fact, the descriptive catalogue created by the Canadian Council of
Archives states that this is among the most comprehensive of any archival institution in
Canada, relative to the size of the institution. As an example of one of its outstanding
programmes, the committee considered the recent digitization of its Tweedsmuir Histories and
the web access that has been provided for these invaluable reference tools. The importance of
outreach and public awareness is well recognized by the Staff of the Elgin County Archives.
Under the leadership of Brian Masschaele, this Archives has gained a reputation for helping
other organizations, for providing assistance with setting up an archives, and for offering
advice and information on preparing mandates and policies. In general, the Elgin County
Archives is viewed as an excellent example of a municipal archives.
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August 2007
Ontario's referendum on electoral systems
REFERENDUM RESOURCE OFFICERS
In June of 2007, the Election Act was changed to require the Chief Electoral Officer for Ontario to conduct a
program of public education to ensure that electors throughout Ontario receive clear and impartial
information about the referendum process, the date of the referendum, the referendum question and the
content of the choices in the referendum.
To help Elections Ontario achieve this goal, we have established a team of people to work on this project.
These people are called Referendum Resource Officers.
The Resource Officers will take information about the referendum out to people in their communities
through local service groups, community associations and any other places where electors meet They are
equipped with prepared presentation material and brochures that will help them raise awareness and
understanding of the referendum including the date, the question, the process and the content of the
choices.
We have asked them to identify opportunities to deliver presentations, to deliver educational materials and
provide resources on where to obtain further information on the referendum.
Referendum Resource Officers are required to ensure that their presentations are neutral and reflect the
impartiality of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer.
Our Referendum Resource Officers have been provided with official photo-ID issued by Elections Ontario.
Please help provide our team with the opportunities they need to ensure that Ontario electors understand
the referendum question when they vote on Election and Referendum Day - October 10th.
If you have any questions or concerns about the Referendum Resource Officers, please call Elections
Ontario at 1.866.613.3031.
Thank you for your help in this historic process.
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Grand River Conservation Authority
400 Clyde Road, P.O. Box 729
Cambridge, Ontario N1 R 5W6
Telephone (519) 621-2761
Fax (519) 621-4844
Internet: http://www.grandriver.ca
August 31, 2007
Mr. Mark MacDonald, CAO
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
Aylmer, ON N5R 5V1
Dear Mr. MacDonald:
Re: Notification of Municipal Groups for the Purpose of Selecting Municipal
Source Protection Committee Representatives
As you are aware, conservation authorities across Ontario are in the process of
establishing Drinking Water Source Protection Committees (SPC), as required under
Regulation 288/07 of the Clean Water Act, 2006. The regulation requires that the Lake
Erie Region Source Protection Committee have 7 municipal representatives, and that
municipalities in the Lake Erie Region be arranged into groups by the Lead Source
Protection Authority (GRCA) for the purposes of selecting municipal representation on
the Source Protection Committee.
On July 13, 2007 a letter was sent to all municipalities describing the proposed municipal
groupings and the rationale used to develop them. Municipalities were asked to provide
comments on the groupings to the Grand River Conservation Authority by August 15,
2007.
The proposed municipal groups were based on the following principles:
. There are no well or wellhead protection area or intake protection zone issues
across municipal boundaries within a group;
. Municipalities within a group have similar water supply sources (Le. wells, river
intakes, Great Lakes intakes);
. There is sufficient proximity that municipalities within a group have historically
had opportunity to work together; and
. Municipalities within a group have good working relationships.
Having carefully considered all comments received to date, the Lake Erie Region
Management Committee recommended to the Grand River Source Protection Authority
on August 31, 2007, that the municipal groups be finalized as proposed. The Grand
River SPA Board approved the groupings as recommended with the following Resolution
No. 10-07:
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INTERNATIONAL RIVERPRIZE WINNER
For Excellence In Watershed Management
"THAT the Grand River Source Protection Authority approve the seven
municipal groupings for municipal representation on the Lake Erie Region
Source Protection Committee;
AND THAT the Grand River Source Protection Authority direct staff to send a
notice of the municipal groupings to the clerk of each municipality in the Lake
Erie Source Protection Region before the end of the day on September 4,
2007, with instructions to jointly select a municipal representative within each
group."
Each municipality in the Lake Erie Source Protection Region has been arranged into one
of seven groups, listed in Table 1, below. We ask that your municipality confirm with the
other municipalities in the group and jointly select one representative. Although the
regulation does not require it, we suggest that each municipal council in the group pass
a resolution naming the jointly selected representative. The decision naming the
representative should be sent to:
Lorrie Minshall
Source Protection Program Director
Lake Erie Source Protection Region
c/o Grand River Conservation Authority
400 Clyde Road, Cambridge ON
N 1 R 5W6
The name of the chosen representative must be sent to the Grand River
Conservation Authority, no later than Monday, November 5,2007.
Table 1: Final Municipal Groups for Municipal SPC Representation
1
Grey County, Township of Southgate
Dufferin County, Township of Melancthon, Township of Amaranth, East Luther-Grand
Valley, Township of East Garafraxa
Wellington County, Township of Wellington North, Township of Mapleton, Township of
Centre Wellington, Town of Erin, Township of Guelph-Eramosa, Township of Puslinch
Halton Re ion, Town of Milton, Town of Halton Hills
Cit of Guel h
Region of Waterloo, Wilmot Township, Wellesley Township, Woolwich Township,
North Dumfries Townshi ,Cit of Waterloo, Cit of Kitchener, Cit of Cambrid e
City of Brantford
County of Brant
Cit of Hamilton
Haldimand County
Norfolk Count
Perth County, Township of Perth East, Township of North Perth
Oxford County, Township of Blandford-Blenheim, East-Zorra Tavistock, Township of
Norwich, Cit of Woodstock, Townshi of Southwest Oxford, Tillsonbur
Elgin County, Municipality of Bayham, Township of Malahide, Town of Aylmer,
Municipality of Central Elgin, Township of Southwold
Middlesex County, Township of Thames Centre, Township of Middlesex Centre
City of St. Thomas
Cit of London
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5
6
7
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The process by which a representative is selected will be determined by each group of
municipalities. However, staff of the four Conservation Authorities in the Lake Erie
Region are available to assist in organizing meetings and/or facilitating discussions
among municipalities in a group, if requested.
Additional details on the functions and obligations of members of the Source Protection
Committee are attached to aid you in your selection of a representative. A map showing
the municipal groups in the Lake Erie Source Protection Region is also attached.
If you have any further questions regarding the selection of municipal SPC
representatives, or would like assistance, please contact me. We look forward to
receiving your joint selection of a municipal representative for the Committee.
Sincerely,
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Lorrie Minshall
Director, Source Protection Program
Lake Erie Source Protection Region
c/o Grand River Conservation Authority
400 Clyde Road, Cambridge ON, N1R 5W6
Tel: 519-621-2763 ext. 2231
1m inshall@Qrandriver.ca
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Summary of the Functions of the Lake Erie Region
Source Protection Committee
The Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee will guide the development of four source
protection plans, one for each source protection area within the Lake Erie Region: Grand River,
Long Point Region, Catfish Creek and Kettle Creek. A map of the Lake Erie Region has been
included at the end of this document.
The development of the plans will involve municipalities, farmers, businesses, industry, residents,
First Nations and others. The source protection committee's role is to guide the collaborative
process that will identify the sources of drinking water, the threats to both water quality and water
supplies, and propose actions that can be taken to protect municipal drinking water supplies.
The committee will oversee the preparation of these major documents:
. Terms of Reference
This will be the "work plan" of the process, outlining who is responsible for carrying out the
work needed to develop source protection plans. The terms of reference will include a plan to
consult with potentially affected property owners, to involve the public and to resolve disputes.
(Ontario Regulation 287/07 - Terms of Reference)
. Assessment reports
The reports will identify water sources and potential threats to both water quality and water
supplies for each watershed.
. Source protection plans
The plans for each watershed will set out policies on how significant drinking water threats will
be reduced, eliminated or prevented, who is responsible for taking action, timelines and how
progress will be measured. It will propose a range of tools that can be used to accomplish
these goals.
Note: Under the Clean Water Act, the four conservation authorities in the Lake Erie Region have
been designated "source protection authorities" e.g. Grand River Source Protection Authority
(Grand River SPA). The four watersheds have been designated "source protection areas," e.g.
the Grand River Source Protection Area.
Summary of the Obligations of lake Erie Region
Source Protection Committee Members
Qualifications of committee members
. demonstrated ability to understand source protection science, concepts and technical reports;
. proven ability to act as liaison for the sector being represented;
. problem-solving, analytical, communication and organizational skills;
. an openness to working together and with representatives from other sectors;
. knowledge of local watersheds, communities and issues;
. demonstrated ability to work with group dynamics and team environments;
. conciliatory decision-making skills;
. willingness to travel around the source protection region
. Members of the Source Protection Committee must:
. reside in, own or rent property within the source protection region, OR
. be employed or operate a business within the source protection region, OR
. be employed by a municipality that is in the source protection region,
. Members of the Source Protection Committee must not be a member or employee of a
conservation authority in the Lake Erie Source Protection Region
Responsibilities of committee members
. participate fully and work positively toward a successful conclusion of the source protection
planning process
. act as liaisons by bringing forward common concerns from their knowledge and experience in
their sector to the committee and assist in communicating the committee's work;
. make decisions at the committee table;
. serve on province-wide committees on special issues or participate in events, as a
representative of the committee, at the request of the chair;
. attend public information sessions and participate in pubic consultation forums;
. respect confidential information and abide by the process in place to safeguard confidential
information.
Time commitment and remuneration
The Source Protection Committee will meet at least once a month until the terms of reference are
developed. Thereafter, the frequency of meetings will be decided by the committee as outlined in
the terms of reference.
Committee members should expect to work about two to three days a month attending meetings
and occasional public events.
It is expected that members will remain on the committee until the first source protection plans are
approved by the Minister of the Environment in approximately five years.
An honorarium and travel expenses will be paid at rates to be set by the Grand River Source
Protection Authority.
Map 1: Municipal Groups for the Selection of Source Protection Committee
Representation
REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND STAFF
SEPTEMBER 25. 2007
Councillor Reports - (A TT ACHED)
10 Councillor Tom Marks - S1. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital
14 Councillor Sylvia Hofhuis - S1. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre
19 Councillor Bonnie Vowel - Elgin-S1. Thomas Health Unit
Staff Reports - (ATTACHED)
24 Human Resources Assistant - Employee Recognition
26 Financial Analyst - 2007/2008 Community Support Services Proposed Budget
28 Director of Senior Services T/L - YWCA Agreement - Pool Usage at Terrace Lodge
29 Director of Senior Services T/L - Ministry of Health & Long Term Care - Funding
Announcement B&C Homes Re-development
31 Director of Cultural Services, Manager of Cultural Services - CAP Sustainability Funding
32 Manager of Cultural Services - Book Auction Proceeds
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St. Thomas-Elgin
PUBLIC
301 Talbot Street Sl Thomas ON N5P 185 Tel: (519) 631-4040 Fax: (519) 631-4057 www.stepac.ca
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Dear Warden Lynn Acre and Members of County Council,
On behalf of the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre I would like to thank County Coun-
cil for your generous support in 2007. The $10,000 grant received from the County
has allowed the Art Centre to maintain several programs this year and provided many
new opportunities for the people of Elgin County.
From January to March of 2007 the Art Centre offered a permanent collection exhibi-
tion featuring the works of Ed Zelenak and Walter Redinger, two of Canada's premier
senior artists from West Lome. In addition to this an exhibition of new works by Red-
inger was displayed at the CASO Station in St. Thomas during February and March
and received praise locally, regionally and nationally.
This past spring the Art Centre and St. Thomas Public Library offered a unique educa-
tional opportunity to over 200 grade two students from four area schools: New Sarum
Public School, St. Gabriel's Catholic School, Elgin Court Public School and Myrtle
Street Public School. Students received in class visits from a children's authorl
illustrator and visited both the Art Centre and the Library where they created curriculum
based books about their families traditions and celebrations.
This summer the Backus Page House presented an exhibition of works from the Art
Centre's permanent collection focusing on rural life and the landscape of Elgin County.
This exhibition provided a wonderful opportunity to showcase the work of several well
known, historic artists and the Art Centre extensive permanent collection.
The Art Centre continues to focus on increasing the success of our yearly fundraisers,
such as The Redtail Silent Auction, which realized better than expected profits in 2007.
Additionally the Art Centre has introduced a new fundraiser, Art of the Deal, to our pro-
gramming schedule and continues to see an exciting increase in the profits generated
through facility rentals.
In the fall the Art Centre will launch an Annual Giving Campaign, our Fall Art Auction
and continue to offer quality exhibitions and educational programs to our community.
Thank you for your continued support and interested in the visual arts in Elgin County.
Sincerely,
Laura Woermke
Executive Director
St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre
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Sf. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre Visitor Statistics 2007
MONTH VISITORS TOURS/ ADULT CHILDREN'S SPECIAL FACILITY TOTAL
OFF SITE CLASSES CLASSES EVENTS RENTAL
PROGRAMS
January 290 122 148 560
Febrary 421 177 23 151 298 163 1233
March *658 280 12 39 250 194 1433
.includes totals for
Redinger
exhlbitition
April 323 345 10 89 10 270 1037
May 371 184 0 54 168 137 914
June 346 125 0 12 174 132 789
July 523 0 0 205 0 46 774
Auqust 439 0 0 116 35 41 631
Totals 2007 3371 1111 45 666 1057 1131 7381
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Accrual Basis
St.Thomas Elgin Public Art Centre
Profit & Loss Budget Overview
January through December 2007
Jan - Dec 07
Income
4200 . Special Event Programs
4270 . Other/Bar
4250 . Sponsorships
4230 . Musical/Performance/Other
4220 . Workshops/Lectures/Film Series
Total 4200 . Special Event Programs
4100. Donations
4120. Donation Box
4130. General
4140. Memberships
4170. Women's Committee
Total 4100 . Donations
4300 . Education Programs
4310. Educational Tours
4320 . Adult's Programs
4330, Children's Programs
4350 . Sponsorship/ other
Total 4300 . Education Programs
4400 . Endowment Fund
4420 . Ontario Arts Foundation
4410. Endowment Fund Interest
Total 4400 . Endowment Fund
4500 . Exhibition Programs
4570 . Natl Student Art Comp Sponsor
4560 . Natl Student Art Comp Fees
4550. Other/Bar/Submission Fees
4510. Art Sales Income
4520 . Catalogue Sales
Total 4500 . Exhibition Programs
4600 . General Fundraising
4670 . Photocopy Services
4630 . Facility Rental
4635 . Gift Shop
4655 . Newsletter Ads
4660 . Zehrs Tapes
4665 . CM Poster
Total 4600 . General Fundraising
4700 . Fund Raising - Special Events
4790 . New Fundraiser
4780 . Redtail Sponsorship
4770 . Art Auction Sponsorship
4710. Poker
4720. Art Auction
4740, Redtail
4750 . Bus Trips
4760, Other
Total 4700 . Fund Raising - Special Events
4800 . Government Funding
4810. City of St. Thomas
4820 . County of Elgin
4830 . GST Rebate
4840 . Summer Employment Grants
4850 . Job Creation Partnership Grants
Total 4800 . Government Funding
500.00
500.00
500.00
2,000.00
3,500.00
800.00
2,000.00
7,000.00
5,000.00
14,800.00
500.00
3,500.00
14,000.00
2,000.00
20,000.00
2,500.00
15,000.00
17,500.00
1,000.00
800.00
1,500.00
2,500.00
500.00
6,300.00
1,500.00
3,000.00
8,000.00
1,500.00
100.00
1,200.00
15,300.00
10,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
14,000.00
17,000.00
15,000.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
63,000.00
86,000.00
10,000.00
1,500.00
6,300.00
20,000.00
123,800.00
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Accrual Basis
St.Thomas Elgin Public Art Centre
Profit & Loss Budget Overview
January through December 2007
Jan - Dec 07
4900 . PermanentCollection
4920 . W&DGF/Matching Grants
4910. Special Donations/Sponsorships
Total 4900 . PermanentCollection
10,000.00
500.00
10,500.00
274,700.00
274,700.00
Total Income
Gross Profit
Expense
6700 . Special Events Programs
6780 . Transportation
6750 . Receptions
6730 . Catalogues/Publications
6720 . Artist Fees
6710. Advertising/Promotional
Total 6700 . Special Events Programs
7100. Library & Resource Services
7130. Computer Equipment/Software
7120. Supplies
7110. AN Equipment
Total 7100. Library & Resource Services
6100. Administration
6115. Advertising & Promotion
6120 . Bank Loan Interest
6125 . Bank Service Charges
6135 . Hospitality
6140. Memberships/Subscriptions
6145. Mileage & Parking
6150. Newsletter
6155. Professional Development
6160. Services/Accountant
6165. Visa! Debit Charges
6170. Volunteer Recognition
Total 6100 . Administration
6200 . Building
6210 . Equipment
6220 . Heat, Light, Water
6230 . Insurance
6240 . Mechanical Services
6250 . Repairs/Maintenance
6260 . Security System
6270 . Supplies
Total 6200 . Building
6300 . Office
6310. Courier Services
6320 . Equipment/Repair
6330 . InternetlWebsite
6340 . Petty Cash
6350 . Photocopier
6360 . Postage
6370 . Printing
6380 . Supplies
6390 . Telephone
Total 6300 . Office
200.00
500.00
100.00
500.00
300.00
1,600.00
1,000.00
500.00
3,000.00
4,500.00
500.00
4,000.00
1,000.00
500.00
1,000.00
1,750.00
200.00
1,000.00
4,000.00
2,200.00
300.00
16,450.00
500.00
13,000.00
5,000.00
1,000.00
3,000.00
1,600.00
400.00
24,500.00
400.00
2,000.00
1,000.00
750.00
4,000.00
1,200.00
500.00
2,500.00
2,000.00
14,350.00
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Accrual Basis
St.Thomas Elgin Public Art Centre
Profit & Loss Budget Overview
January through December 2007
Jan - Dec 07
6400 . Payroll
6450 . Gov't Employment Grants
6440 . Payroll Deductions
6410 . Payroll
6430 . Workman's Compensation
Total 6400 . Payroll
6500 . Education Expense
6510. Advertising
6520 . Instruction Costs
6530 . Materials Costs
6560 . Refunds
Total 6500 . Education Expense
6600 . Exhibitions
6685 . Signage
6610. Advertisements/Promotional
6620 . Artist Fees
6630 . Art Sales Expense
6640 . Catalogues/Publications
6650 . Installation Supplies
6660 . Receptions
6670 . Writers/Professional Fees
6690 . Transportation/Rentals
6695 . Natl Student Art Competition
Total 6600 . Exhibitions
6800 . Fundraising - Regular
6840 . Facility Rental Costs
6850 . Gift Shop Expense
6880 . CM Poster
Total 6800 . Fundraising - Regular
6900 . Fundraising - Special Events
6970 . Bus Trips
6905 . Advertising/Promotion
6910. Poker (New Fundraiser)
6920 . Art Auction Expense
6930 . Redtail Expense
6950 . Other
Total 6900 . Fundraising - Special Events
7000 . Permanent Collections
7070 . Rental Promotion
7060 . Purchases
7050 . Photographic Fees
7040 . Appraisals
7020 . Framing Materials
Total 7000 . Permanent Collections
26,300.00
5,000.00
110,000.00
750.00
142,050.00
700.00
6,000.00
1,500.00
500.00
8,700.00
700.00
2,500.00
9,500.00
3,000.00
14,000.00
2,000.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
1,800.00
2,000.00
38,500.00
500.00
2,500.00
500.00
3,500.00
1,200.00
1,000.00
3,000.00
5,000.00
2,500.00
1,000.00
13,700.00
100.00
10,000.00
250.00
2,000.00
700.00
13,050.00
Total Expense
280,900.00
(6,200.00)
Net Income
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ELGIN ST. THOMAS HEALTH UNIT
ANNUAL REPORT
TO
THE COUNTY OF ELGIN
SEPTEMBER 2007
Submitted By:
Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit
Annual Report
of the
Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit
to the
County of Elgin
September 2007
INTRODUCTION \
The Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit is pleased to provide the following report related to its
activities in 2007. The Health Unit is a team of professionals who are dedicated to building
a healthy community by promoting and supporting the health of the people who live, work,
and play in Elgin County through the delivery of effective public health programs and
services. Listed below are just a few highlights of the many programs and services we
offer in Elgin County. As with previous reports, the highlights are divided into two main
program areas: health promotion and health protection.
We are proud of our achievements this year, especially given the fiscal constraint of a
Ministry capped budget for 2007. As always, we appreciate the opportunity to share these
highlights and we thank the County of Elgin for their continued support!
HEALTH PROMOTION HIGHLIGHTS
In promoting the health of Elgin County residents, the goal of the Health Promotion
programs and services is to increase the length and quality of life by reducing sickness
and death associated with chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease, injuries and
substance abuse and by promoting the health of children, youth and families.
~ Over the past 7 months (Jan 1 to July 31,2007), our ambitious health promotion staff:
. Responded to about 8,000 telephone, drop-in and e-mail requests for advice and
information
. Made almost 1,600 home visits to families with babies and young children
. Offered 105 parenting sessions, including breastfeeding support clinics, in which
about 1 ,000 parents participated
. Gave 160 presentations to school classes and groups in Elgin, reaching about
5,000 people on a variety of topics
. Hosted or participated in 86 community events or public displays
. Prepared about 80 media communications, including news releases, articles, ads
and interviews
. Screened about 2,400 children for oral health problems and treated 226 children
with urgent dental needs under the Children in Need of Treatment Program
. Under the Smoke Free Ontario Act, conducted 695 inspections/educational visits,
investigated 43 complaints, gave 59 written warnings and laid 13 charges
That's on top of many other educational, partnership and advocacy activities, along
with the 1,360 hours of service provided by our great volunteers.
~ One of our mandates is to work with community partners to address barriers to
accessing the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP). Transportation and
language issues are two barriers that many Low German speaking women face. For
this reason, we promoted a free bus trip to OBSP at a Woman's Health It Matters event
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in Aylmer. Sixteen women participated in the bus trip. Feedback was very positive so
we plan to provide a similar opportunity in 2008.
~ Like other Ontario communities, we have a high and growing rate of obesity amongst
adults and children in Elgin. Our first step in addressing this problem was, in
partnership with others, to increase awareness of those who live, work and play in
Elgin. This was done by a campaign, which also launched the Healthy Weights
website - www.elqinhealth.on.ca/healthvweiqhts.
~ To encourage local residents to be more active, a pedometer loaning program through
St. Thomas and Elgin County libraries was established. Each library received ten kits
that included a pedometer, a log sheet and physical activity guide. Within the first week
of advertising this new resource, 19 kits were signed out across Elgin.
~ A new Canada's Food Guide was released in 2007. The Health Unit is the main source
of the new guide for local schools, Health Care Professionals and other partners. Our
priority has been to ensure such partners are aware of the new guide and have
received copies for their clients and students.
~ Annually, with our police and fire department partners, we host a 'Wheels Rodeo" at 1
or 2 schools in Elgin and St. Thomas. The purpose is to provide safety information for
biking, rollerblading, skateboarding and so on. In 2007, this event was held at
Springfield Public School.
~ With our road safety partners, a multi-media presentation, called HEROES, was
brought to West Elgin schools. As an introduction to this event, students were asked to
provide examples of when they had crossed the "stupid line" and what they could have
done differently. Feedback has been excellent.
~ In recognition of the growing difficulty in recruiting Health Care Professionals, we have
developed a display, PowerPoint presentation and flyers to promote public health
careers. These will be used in student placement and career fairs at local high schools
and universities. For the first time, we participated in "Skills London Oxford Middlesex
Elgin" to promote public health careers.
~ For the past seven years, we have had a Public Health Nurse working closely with the
Amish community in Elgin, visiting families with new babies as part of our Healthy
Babies Healthy Children program. A trusting partnership has been developed with this
community, as evidenced by growing Amish participation in programs and services.
~ In partnership with the Ontario Early Years Centre and local churches, we have offered
more cooking clubs for our parents involved in the Healthy Babies Healthy Children
program. Participants not only receive information and cooking skill development but
also get prepared food to take home for family members.
~ To assist local municipal partners in developing official plans and making decisions, we
have prepared a "Healthy Communities Statement". This will be provided and
explained to municipal officials as part of an upcoming council presentation by Dr.
Sharon Baker.
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HEALTH PROTECTION HIGHLIGHTS
The goal of Health Protection programs is to reduce or eliminate infectious diseases.
Infectious diseases represent constant new challenges to public health's role as new
organisms emerge as causes of disease. Surveillance, case finding, contact tracing,
immunization, infection control and risk assessment are all important components in
controlling infectious diseases.
~ Specific programs are directed at controlling the potential for infectious disease in food
and water. In addition, programs are directed at specific disease control requirements
for tuberculosis, rabies, vaccine preventable diseases, and sexually transmitted
diseases including AIDS. Infection Control defines requirements for assuring that
effective infection control techniques are in place in institutions, day cares and personal
service settings.
~ Sexual health programs are directed at decreasing the rate of teenage pregnancy,
increasing access to contraception for those who have need, and increasing the
awareness and knowledge about personal responsibility and life skills required to deal
with sexual relationships.
~ In the past year, the Health Protection staff has been challenged to provide a number
of program and service activities to address situations that pose a threat to the health
of the people of St. Thomas and Elgin County. These activities include:
. Providing 6150 doses of influenza vaccine to residents of St. Thomas and Elgin
County at 14 community clinics held in the fall of 2006;
. Providing active surveillance for evidence of West Nile Virus activity in mosquito
larvae, adult mosquitoes, birds and humans that would potentially trigger a need for
adulticiding or increased larviciding;
. Coordinating a larviciding program in St. Thomas and Aylmer in July and August
2006;
. Communicating West Nile Virus prevention and protection strategies to the public;
. Issuing Drinking Water Advisories and Boil Water Advisories as appropriate in
response to reports of adverse drinking water;
. Participating in management of evidence of lead in drinking water in areas of
Ontario:
. Responding to water sample reports indicating high levels of bacteria at some Elgin
County beaches and communicating to the public the potential health risks
associated with swimming in these recreational waters;
. Investigating 22 outbreaks of infectious disease affecting hundreds of staff and
residents of long term care facilities, hospitals and child care settings in 2006;
. Ensuring food premise operators as defined under the Food Premise Regulations
are in compliance with accepted public health practices for food handling;
. Providing Food Safe Courses and certifying 108 people as Certified Food Handlers
at 8 courses in 2006;
. Adapting our Food Safety Program as a result of amendments to the Ontario Food
Premises Regulation concerning community food events and farmers' markets;
. Participated in a Canadian Food Inspection Agency recall of carrot juice in local
supermarkets, restaurants and other food premises as a result of an outbreak of
botulism;
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. Providing clinical services to 425 individuals attending Sexual Health Clinics;
. Providing clinical services to 473 individuals attending Sexually Transmitted
Infections Clinics;
. Investigating an average of 270 animal bite cases, some being high profile in
regards to public attention, each year and issuing rabies post exposure treatment to
31 people in 2006;
. Responding to an increased number of bat exposures and communicating to the
public the risk of rabies infection from bat exposures;
. Preparing a Preliminary Pandemic Plan for the Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit and
participating in Emergency Response Exercises with our community partners;
. Establishing a Pandemic Planning Community Advisory Committee to promote
broader community planning;
. Promoting and administering non-mandatory but publicly funded Hepatitis vaccine
for 900 students in Grade 7;
. Promoting and administering non-mandatory but publicly funded Meningococcal
Meningitis vaccine for over 800 students in Grade 7;
. Preparing to launch the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) immunization campaign
targeting Grade 8 girls in September 2007;
. Immunizing 455 individuals at the weekly immunization clinics held at the Health
Unit office in St. Thomas and 178 individuals attending the monthly clinic held in
Aylmer;
. Managing an outbreak of tuberculosis infectious disease involving two residents of
local nursing homes;
. Screening over 650 individuals for tuberculosis infection as a result of the outbreak;
~ While it has been a year of challenges and learning, we were grateful for the
excellent working relationship we have with community partners such as the St.
Thomas Elgin General Hospital, long term care facilities, physician practice settings,
emergency service workers, municipal authorities, educators, and other ministry
officials.
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Heather Rosevear, Human Resources Assistant
DATE: September 25, 2007
SUBJECT: Employee Recognition
CORPORATE GOALS
4) To be recognized as a desired employer
5) To promote Elgin as "The Place to Live"
6) To forge community partnerships
7) To provide innovative and collaborative quality service
8) To recognize and seize opportunities for improvement
INTRODUCTION
It has been recommended that Human Resources review the County's current
Employee Recognition policy in search of a more effective and efficient process.
It is noted that many recipients preferred to opt out of the luncheon invitation.
Recognizing this preferences and the limited capacity of the lunch room, this
report suggests offering an invitation to lunch for those at the ten (10) year
recognition and above.
DISCUSSION:
To improve employee recognition, last year Human Resources Policy 10.130 -
Employee Recognition was amended as follows:
~ Semi-annual event became an annual event (December Council)
~ Recognized staff receive an invitation to the Council Christmas luncheon
~ Five (5) years of service was added
~ All dollar thresholds increase five (5) percent every two (2) years.
On December 14th, 2006 forty-eight (48) County of Elgin employees were
recognized for various years of service and invited to the Council Christmas
luncheon. Twenty-six (26) employees attended the presentation and luncheon.
It was brought to our attention that due to the increase in staff being recognized it
was hard to accommodate seating in Council Chambers and the lunchroom.
This year we are to recognize seventy-nine (79) employees for various years of
service with forty-three (43) employees being recognized for five (5) years of
service.
Last year all staff recognized chose a gift certificate as their award. As the
current policy indicates that "all dollar thresholds will be automatically increase by
five percent (5%) every two (2) years" this creates difficulty as most businesses
who offer gift certificates only offer the lowest amount of $10.00 or $25.00. It is
therefore recommended that the amounts be adjusted upwards by $25.00 per
category every five (5) years commencing in 2010.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommend that in addition to a gift, pin and framed certificate employees
recognized for five (5) years of service will also receive a letter of recognition
from the Warden instead of an invitation to the Council luncheon. Employees
recognized for ten (10) years of service and up will continue to receive a gift, pin,
framed certificate and invitation to the Council luncheon. Dollar threshold
amounts will be adjusted upwards by $25.00 per category every five (5) years
commencing in 2010.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT County Council approve the recommendations to the attached Human
Resources Policy 10.130 - Employee Recognition and that the changes be
effective January 1, 2007.
Respectfully Submitted
Approved for Submission
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Heather Rosevear
Human Resources Assistant
Mark McDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
REPORT TO COUNCIL
FROM: Lisa Terrio, Financial Services
DATE: 29 August 2007
SUBJECT: 2007/2008 Community Support Services Proposed Budget
CORPORATE GOALS REFERENCED:
To ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability.
INTRODUCTION
The County of Elgin receives funding from the Ministry of Health and Long Term
Care, through a program known as Community Support Services, more
commonly known as the Adult Day Program, for elderly clients in East and West
Elgin. These funds are dispersed to the programs at Terrace Lodge and Bobier
Villa.
As well, the City of St. Thomas, who administers the program at the Valleyview
Home for the Aged, receives funding from the County program to provide
services for the residents of St. Thomas and the Central Area of the County.
Since the two programs share similar goals and a Program Co-ordinator, the
delivery of this much needed service to the community is enhanced by our joint
arrangement.
With the assistance of the Program Co-ordinator, information is obtained for the
completion of quarterly forms and the County's annual funding request. The
ability to cut costs and to ensure that services are not duplicated remains a
primary goal of the partnership that meets on a regular basis throughout the year.
DISCUSSION:
In consultation with the Program Co-ordinator and the Directors of Senior
Services for Terrace Lodge and Bobier Villa, the budget for the 2007/2008 Adult
Day program has now been formulated.
This program is funded 100% through provincial funding and client revenues.
However, this is becoming increasingly difficult to do each year. The Ministry of
Health is increasing Adult Day funding an average of 1.5% per year but Terrace
Lodge transportation costs alone increased more than 30% from the 2005/2006
to the 2006/2007 reporting period and on average wages are increasing 3% per
year. The needs of our clients are increasing and there are no funds to increase
staff so the Adult Day program cannot keep numbers up and revenues are slowly
declining. These factors resulted in a reported budget overage of $2,512 for
2006/2007 however; this will not negatively impact the Terrace Lodge budget by
year end December 2007. To date, Terrace Lodge has recovered $1,200.00 to
offset the Adult Day Program overage. Terrace Lodge will recover the full
$2,512.00 overage by year end December 2007.
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The Adult Day Program coordinator is working toward an agreement with VON to
purchase transportation services at a reduced cost. The Adult Day Program
should be in a positive budget variance for the 2007/2008 budget year. The
2007/2008 proposed budget is balanced
CONCLUSION:
The proposed budget must now be forwarded to the Province for their approval
with the appropriate official signatures attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the 2007/2008 Community Support Services Budget be received and filed.
Respectfully Submitted
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Lisa Terrio
Financial Services
Mark G. McDo
Chief Administrative Officer
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Linda Veger '
Director of Financial Services
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Rhonda Roberts
Director of Senior Services
Terrace Lodge
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Pat VanDevenne
Director of Senior Services
Bobier Villa
REPORT TO COUNCIL
From:
Rhonda L. Roberts-Director of Senior Services- TL
Date:
September 10, 2007
Subject:
YWCA Agreement - Pool Usage at Terrace Lodge
CORPORATE GOALS REFERENCED:
· Provide innovative and collaborative quality service
· Recognize and seize opportunities for improvement
· To Forge Community Partnerships
INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION:
The S1. Thomas-Elgin YWCA currently conducts Aqua fit swim/exercise programs through the
Terrace Lodge pool five days per week. The Aqua fit program is open to individuals in the Aylmer
and surrounding communities. This arrangement has been ongoing since 2004.
CONCLUSION:
The pool usage agreement with the YWCA of S1. Thomas-Elgin was renewed for a two year term
from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT, the report title "YWCA Agreement - Pool Usage at Terrace Lodge be received and filed.
Respectfully Submitted
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Rhonda L. Roberts
Director of Senior Services, TL
Mark McDona
Chief Administrative Officer
REPORT TO COUNCIL
From:
Rhonda L. Roberts-Director of Senior Services- TL
Date:
September 10,2007
Subject:
Ministry of Health & Long Term Care - Funding Announcement B&C Homes
Re-development
CORPORATE GOALS REFERENCED:
· Provide innovative and collaborative quality service
· Recognize and seize opportunities for improvement
· To Forge Community Partnerships
INTRODUCTION:
On August 20,2007, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, George Smitherman announced that
funding would be coming forward for the redevelopment of 35,000 B & C bed homes. A pilot
project to redevelop an existing 65-bed not for profit, rural home will soon be underway which will
assist in developing a baseline measure of anticipated renovation expense and identify best
practice guidelines for building standards. The L1HN's will have significant involvement with this
funding initiative.
DISCUSSION:
The Ministry's redevelopment plan for B & C long term care beds will take place over the next 10
years. Information on the first call for applications will be released in January 2008 for 7,000 beds.
Subsequent bed releases will occur every two years.
As part of the Ministers announcement, details concerning the pilot were shared including a $15.00
per resident day construction per diem and a $100,000 grant to aid with redevelopment planning
costs were presented which could provide approximately $69,000 cost per bed.
The Ministry has eluded to adding incentives for "green" buildings, small, rural, northern and not-
for-profit homes. The specifics of these incentives are due to be announced at a future date.
CONCLUSION:
The recent funding announcement from Minister Smitherman is a positive step for the provinces B
& C homes and may play an instrumental part in the redevelopment plans for Terrace Lodge.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT, the report titled: "Ministry of Health & Long Term Care - Funding Announcement
B&C Homes Re-development", be received and filed.
Respectfully Submitted
l~rlAilil5
Rhonda L. Roberts
Director of Senior Services, TL
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Mark McDon
Chief Administrative Officer
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Cathy Bishop, Director of Cultural Services
Brian Masschaele, Manager of Cultural Services
DATE: September 4th, 2007
SUBJECT: CAP Sustainability Funding
CORPORATE GOAL(S) REFERENCED:
To forge community partnerships;
To provide innovative and collaborative quality service.
INTRODUCTION:
The Elgin County Library was recently approved for approximately $22,000 in funding
under the Community Access Program. This report recommends that the funding be
accepted.
DISCUSSION:
The Elgin County Library has now received the contract for approximately $22,000 in
funding under the sustainability portion of Industry Canada's Community Access
Program administered by the University of Windsor. These funds help to support the
program which has the overall objective of enhancing access to the Internet. At the July
24th, 2007 session, Council approved use of these funds towards the position of Library
Promotions Coordinator to help meet the programs goals based on an agreement in
principle received from the funding source. The formal contract has now arrived and
staff are recommending that it be authorized. All funds must be expended by March
31S\ 2008.
CONCLUSION:
The Elgin County Library has received approximately $22,000 in funding under the
sustainability portion of the Community Access Program.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer enter into an agreement with the
University of Windsor under the sustainability portion of Industry Canada's Community
Access Program to enhance access to services on the Internet in the amount of
$22,303.86.
Respectfully Submitted
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Director of al Services
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM:
Cathy Bishop, Director of Cultural Services
Brian Masschaele, Manager of Cultural Services
DATE:
21 August 2007
SUBJECT:
Book Auction Proceeds
CORPORATE GOAL(S) REFERENCED:
To ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability;
To promote cultural services.
INTRODUCTION:
Surplus books from the Department of Cultural Services were sold through auction in
November 2006. This report recommends that proceeds from this sale be placed in
reserve.
DISCUSSION:
Cosens Auctions held a sale of non-local or surplus historical books that were once
stored on the fourth floor of the Elgin County Administration Building or in the collections
of the Elgin County Library and Elgin County Museum. After fees and commissions, the
sale netted $6150.30. Staff recommend that these funds be placed in reserve for future
use by the Department of Cultural Services, likely to support grant applications where
further dollars can be leveraged. Any recommendations in this regard will be brought
forward for Council's consideration.
The above sale dispensed with approximately seventy five per cent of the books offered
for sale. A further auction is expected in late fall 2007, the proceeds of which will also be
brought forward for Council's consideration.
CONCLUSION:
A book auction in November 2006 netted the Department of Cultural Services $6150.30.
Staff recommend that these funds be placed in reserve.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT $6150.30 in proceeds from a book auction held in November 2006 be placed in
reserve for future use by the Department of Cultural Services.
Respectfully Submitted
Approved for
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Director of Cultural Services
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Manager of Cultural Services
CORRESPONDENCE - SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
Items for Consideration
1. Carolyn Downs, City Clerk, City of Kingston, with a resolution requesting that the
province increase the per student levy at rated public educational institutions each
year, beginning in 2008, to an amount equivalent to the taxes that would be levied if
the property was taxable. (ATTACHED)
2. Lynda Millard, Clerk, Municipality of Bayham, with a resolution confirming its
nomination of Wayne Casier as a Municipal Representative for Group #7 on the Lake
Erie Region Source Protection Committee. (ATTACHED)
3. Norma I. Bryant, Clerk, Municipality of West Elgin, with a resolution confirming its
nomination of Tere R. Lebedz for the Thames - Sydenham and Region Source
Protection Committee. (ATTACHED)
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City of Kingston
216 Ontario Street
Kingston, Ontario
Canada K7L 2Z3
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www.cityofkingston.ca
where history and innovation thrive
2007-08-30
TO: ALL MUNICIPALITIES IN ONTARIO WITH A POPULATION OVER 50,000
RE: MOTION (1) - AUGUST 14, 2007 MEETING OF KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL -
STUDENT LEVY
I would confirm that at the regular meeting of Kingston City Council, held on August 14, 2007, the
following Motion (1) was approved and as indicated in the Motion, the council of the Corporation of the
City of Kingston is requesting that AMO pursue this matter with the Province of Ontario:
(1) Moved by Councillor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Glover
WHEREAS land owned, used and occupied solely by public education institutions, as defined in the Education Act, are
exempt from paying municipal property taxation; and, . .
WHEREAS universities, colleges, and community colleges are included in the defined exempt properties; and,
WHEREAS the universities, colleges, and community colleges attract students to attend their institutions because of the
quality of education offered, learning experiences and municipal amenities to enhance the experience; and,
WHEREAS municipalities provide services to the public education institutions and to the students; and,
WHEREAS the province recognizes that these services are provided to the institutions and that the institutions merit
partial support by the community; and,
WHEREAS the province permits municipalities to levy a maximum $75 for each full time student at each public education
institution as a payment-in-lieu of taxes, per Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and,
WHEREAS the payment-in-lieu of tax levy has not been increased since 1987 when it was raised from $50 to $75; and,
WHEREAS student populations have increased dramatically since 2000; and,
WHEREAS, in Kingston, the maximum payment-in-lieu of tax for 2007 is $1,544,400 (20,592 students @ $75 ea), which
represents just under 25% of the amount of taxes that would be levied ($6,288,319) if the property had been classified
and taxed pursuant to its use; and,
WHEREAS other properties that similarly support the community and thus also provide payments-in-lieu of taxation pay
full taxes calculated by multiplying the appropriate tax rate and assessment; and,
WHEREAS the City's primary source of revenue is limited to property taxes and provincial grants; and,
WHEREAS the province, in its role of setting policies that affect municipalities, must make an effort to not constrain or
arbitrarily reduce revenues that are derived from the assessment of property;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to increase the per student levy at
rated public educational institutions each year, pursuant to Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001, beginning in 2008 to
an amount equivalent to the taxes that would be levied if the property was taxable;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT this resolution be forwarded to all Ontario municipalities that are fortunate to
have universities, and colleges of applied arts and technology within their municipality as well as to the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) for support and AMO be requested to pursue this matter with the Province on Council's
behalf .
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Yours truly,
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City Clerk
File No. el2
City Clerk's Department
Corporate Services
Phone: (613) 546-4291 ext. 1247 Fax: (613) 546-5232 cdowns@cityofkingston.ca
Municipality of
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P.O. Box 160,9344 Plank Road,
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Tel: (519) 866-5521 · Fax: (519) 866-3884
email: bayham@bayham.on.ca
September 13, 2007
Mr. Mark MacDonald, Administrator
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. 1110mas, ()~
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Dear Mark
Re: ~omination of Representative to Lake Erie Source Protection Region
Please be advised that Bayham Council, in response to correspondence from the Grand River
Conservation Authority, passed the following resolution at the meeting held September 6, 2007:
"THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham hereby confirms its nomination of Wayne
Casier as a Municipal Representative for Group #7 on the Lake Erie Region Source Protection
Committee, being Elgin County, Municipality of Bayham, Township of Malahide, Town of Aylmer,
Municipality of Central Elgin, Township of Southwold, Middlesex County, Township of Thames
Centre, Township of Middlesex Centre, City of St. Thomas and the. City of London;
AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the respective Group 7 members for consideration and
support."
As noted in the resolution, this correspondence is being sent to all members of Group 7 for
consideration. Your Council's support for the appointment of Mr. Casier as the municipal
representative for Group 7 on the Lake Erie Region Water Source Protection Committee would
be greatly appreciated.
Enclosed you will find background information on Councillor Casier for your reference.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Yours tnQ( t
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Mrs. Lynda Millard
Clerk
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File:EOO
C2007-076
September 16, 2007
Re: Source Water Protection Committee
Dear Sir or Madame,
I am writing this letter to confirm my interest in becoming the municipal representative
for Region 'X: tn the Source Water Protection Committee. This is my seventh year as a
councillor for the Municipality of Bayham and in that time I have served the community
on numerous committees, both as a representative, as well as, Chair. I have demonstrated
and firmly understand the rules and procedures of meetings, the governance of Boards,
the workings of municipal water systems and the need to work cooperatively with other
stakeholders in order to successfully implement common goals.
As a farmer herein Bayham for nearly three decades, my family has grown tobacco,
potatoes and asparagus. As some of these crops utilize irrigation in high volumes, I
understand the need for protecting and enhancing water resources. I am very familiar
with government responsibilities in this regard as my operation requires a Water
Taking Permit from the Ontario Ministry of Environment. I believe these combined
experiences would make me a valuable asset to the SWP Committee.
I look forward to answering any questions you may have.
Respectfully,
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Wayne Casier
~[fp~ ~tticipmit~ of ~est 1:Qlgin
September 14, 2007
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
S1. Thomas, ON
N5R 5V1
Attn: Mark McDonald
Dear Mr. McDonald:
RE: APPOINTMENT TO SOURCE WATER PROTECTION COMMITTEE
As you are aware the Source Water Protection Committee has requested a nomination
for a municipal representative to represent West Elgin, Dutton/Dunwich, Southwold and
the County of Elgin. In this regard, West Elgin has received a nomination from Tere
Lebedz for the position. Council feels with Tere's education and experience, the interests
bfthe western part of Elgin County would be well represented.
Please be advised that Council of the Municipality of West Elgin, passed the following
resolution at their meeting held on September 13, 2007:
Properly Moved and Seconded:
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin hereby nominates Tere R.
Lebedz for the position of Member of the Source Protection Committee to represent the
Elgin municipal group.
DISPOSITION: Carried.
Enclosed is a copy of Tere's application letter and resume. We are requesting your
support, by way of resolution, for the appointment of Tere as our municipal
representative.
Should you have any questions please contact the undersigned or Mayor Warwick.
Yours truly,
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22413 Hoskins Line, Box 490, Rodney, Ontario NOL 2CO Tel: (519) 785-0560 Fax: (519) 785-0644
September l{), 2007
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To Whom It May Concern:
Re: Source Protection Cori:nnittee Position.
Please find attached a resume outlining my background and experience with
respect to an application for a position as a Member of the Source Protection
Committee.
Please feel free to contact me for any :further infonnation.
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Tere Lebedz
Tere Lebedz
EDllC.A.TION
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
West Elgin Secondary School, West Lorue, ON
1970
Bachelor of Science
Universitv of Western Ontario London ON
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WORK EXPERIENCE
1974- - Present
Self employed Tobacco & Cash Crop farmer in Rodney and
West Lorne area in Elgin County
June 2007 - Present
Seasonal employee Canadian Food Inspection Agency
RELATED EXPERIENCE
1988 - 1994
Councilor -Township of Aldborough
1995 - 2004-
Member of Elgin County Land Division Committee
CORRESPONDENCE - SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
Items for Information (Consent Agenda)
1 . Hon. Laurel C. Broten, Minister of the Environment, acknowledging Council's concern
about the delay in the approval of water and sewage projects. (ATTACHED)
2. Hon. George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, advising of Elgin
County's successful application to the Ontario Nursing Strategy - Late Career Nurse
Initiative that has been approved for $31 ,290.00 for fiscal year 2007/2008.
(ATTACHED)
3. Premier Dalton McGuinty, acknowledging council's resolutions concerning: 1) rural
development; 2) and support of the City of Owen Sound's resolution regarding court
security costs.
4. Caledonia Two, Affordable Housing Development, Dutton & District Lions Non-Profit
Housing Project Update - September 2007. (ATTACHED)
5. Hon. Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, thanking
the various Mayors from the tobacco producing regions for meeting with her at the
AMO Conference concerning the challenges faced by tobacco producing regions.
(ATTACHED)
6. Norm Gamble, Chair Board of Directors, Tony Woolgar, Chief Executive Officer,
South West Local Health Integration Network, with a copy of the Network's 2006-
2007 annual report "Your LHIN, Your Health Care, Your Future" and "Building our
Future Together~ (available for viewing in Administrative Services)
Office of the Minister
Bureau du ministre
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Ontario
Ministry
of the
Environment
Ministere
de
l'Envlronnement
135 St. Clair Ave. West
12th Floor
Toronto ON M4V1P5
Tel (416) 314-6790
Fax (416) 314-6748
135, avenue St. Clair ouest
12" etage
Toronto ON M4V 1 P5
Tal (416) 314-6790
Telac (416) 314-6748
ENV1283MC-2007-3149
SEP 0.6 2007
Mrs. Sandra Heffren
Manager of Administrative Serivces
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas ON N5R 5V1
Dear Mrs. Heffren:
Thank you for your letter of July 25, 2007 with regard to the resolution passed by your
council to petition the Ministry of the Environment about the delay in the approval of
water and sewage projects.
My ministry shares your concern and is working on a number of initiatives to ensure that
approvals are issued in a timely manner. The Environmental Assessment and Approvals
Branch is currently reviewing the approvals program in order to eliminate the backlog of
applications and to implement reforms which would enable the ministry to deliver the
program effectively without delay and to provide you with the guaranteed turnaround
times.
Should you have questions or concerns about specific applications, please feel free to
contact Ms. Doris Dumais, Director of the Approvals Program. She can be reached at
416-314-8171.
Thank you for bringing your concerns to my attention.
Yours tml y,
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Laurel C. Broten
Minister of the Environment
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Ontario
Ministry of Health
and Long-Term Care
Ministere de la Sante
et des Soins de longue duree
10lh Floor, Hepburn Block
80 Grosvenor Street
Toronto ON M7A 2C4
Tel 416-327-4300
Fax 416-326-1571
www.health.gov.on.ca
10. etage, edifice Hepburn
80, rue Grosvenor
Toronto ON M7A 2C4
Tel 416-327-4300
Telec 416-326-1571
www.health.gov.on.ca
August 29,2007
Owner/Operator
Corporation of the County of Elgin - Elgin Manor
39262 Fingal Line
RR#l
St. Thomas ON N5P 3S5
Dear Owner/ Operator:
It is with great pleasure that I am writing to notify you of your successful application to
the Ontario Nursing Strategy. Your application for the Late Career Nurse Initiative has
been approved for up to $31,290.00 for fiscal year 2007/2008 to support nurses in your
organization.
I am excited to report that in just four short years since coming to office, this
government has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment and dedication to the nurses
in the province of Ontario through our comprehensive Ontario Nursing Strategy, which
is now in the fourth year of implementation.
Many nurses who may have chosen to retire early, have instead decided to use their
years of experience and nursing knowledge to the benefit of patients, their nursing
colleagues and the health care system through participation in the Late Career Nurse
Initiative.
The Ontario Nursing Strategy has several innovative and important initiatives aimed at
retaining nurses at all the stages of their careers. In addition to the Late Career
Initiative, we are also looking to our future nursing workforce by investing in nursing
education through the purchase of clinical simulation equipment for all schools of
nursing, and by guaranteeing full time jobs for every nursing graduate who chooses to
practice in Ontario.
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Owner! Operator
Four years ago we asked the voters of Ontario for a mandate that would allow us to
create more stability for the nursing profession. We have fulfilled that mandate by
creating over 8,000 positions, increasing full time employment, establishing new
nursing roles, and enhancing nursing supports in the form of mentorship, extended
orientations, and coaching.
In the coming week, you will receive further correspondence from the Ministry
outlining the details of this new funding, and accountability requirements concerning
your allocation.
Once again, thank you for your interest in this initiative and your support of the
nursing profession. We look forward to working with you to make real, positive
change in the health care system.
Yours truly,
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George Smitherman
Minister
c: Hon. Steve Peters, MPP, Elgin-Middlesex-London
Mr. Norm Gamble, Board Chair, South West LHIN
Ms. Melissa Lewis, Director of Senior Services
Ms. Deirdre Boyle, Manager, Resident Care
DISTRIBUTION SLIP
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GtFinance - Linda
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o Libraries - Cathy
o Engineering -- Clayton
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FROM: Melissa. EM
CALEDONIA Two, Affordable Housing Development
DUTTON & DISTRICT LIONS NON-PROFIT HOUSING
PROJECT UPDATE - Sept. 2007
Over-view:
The 30 unit Caledonia TWO seniors' development will consist of, 24 one bedroom and 6 two bedroom
units.
Construction will be on a 3.83 acre site; close to the present location of Caledonia Gardens and just North
of Bobier Villa, on the south side of Pioneer Line.
Residents will be able to easily access the seniors programs that are offered; next-door.
Funding: The, Community funding is critical and must be raised within the next 180 days!
The total anticipated project cost is over $4 million dollars.
The partners contributions are as follows: Federal funds $798,000; Provincial funds $1,302,000;
Municipal contribution approx. $280,000 in-kind; PST rebate $98,245; mortgage $1,302,000 & $250,000
through local fund raising.
Fund raising was officially launched in May 2007; following the informal announcement that
Federal & Provincial funding was coming.
We must raise $250,000; prior to other funding being released and to-date we have almost
$115,000; in the bank.
Construction Schedule
Following preliminary; verbal approvals we moved quickly to transfer land; do environmental &
soil testing; prepare initial site drawings and plans; re-zone for use and finalize the critical
funding Agreement; which was formally signed Aug. 17,2007
Building permit to be issued by Sept. 15,2007
Construction to start by Sept. 22, 2007
Structural framing Dec. 12, 2007
Substantial completion July 20, 2007
Occupancy anticipated to start Sept/Oct.; 2008
Affordable Rents
We anticipate, one-bedroom units will rent for close to $500 (heat & water; included) and two bedroom
units will rent for, approximately, $620 per month.
Tenants will pay for hydro in addition to the rental cost.
Key Contacts:
Lion Bob Purcell- Project chair: 1-519-762-0348
Malcolm Ross (Shire Consulting) - Project Manager: 1-519-293-3833
Carsten Jensen; M.Arch., OAA - Architect: 1-519-641-8192
D. Grant & Sons; Construction Managers: 1-519-652-2949
Peter Girty; Accountant: 1-519-762-2853
Paul Kiteley; Harrison Pensa (Lawyer): 1-519-679-9660
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Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs
Ministere de l'Agriculture,
de l'Alimentation et
des Affaires rurales
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Office of the Minister
77 Grenville Street, 11 th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M7A 183
Tel: (416)326-3074
Fax: (416) 326-3083
Bureau de la ministre
77, rue Grenville, 11" etage
Toronto (Ontario) M7 A 183
Tel.: 416326-3074
Telec.: 416 326-3083
Ontario
SEP 0 7 2007
His Worship Stephen Molnar
Mayor
Town Of Tillsonburg
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Tillsonburg, Ontario
N4G 5A 7
His Worship Bob Habkirk
Mayor
Town of Aylmer
46 Talbot Street West
Aylmer, Ontario
N5H 117
Mr. Lynn Acre
Warden
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas. Ontario
N5R 5Vl
His Worship Ron Edy
Mayor
Brant County
PO Box 160
Burford, Ontario
NOE lAO
Her Worship Marie Trainer
Mayor
County of Haldimand
PO Box 400
45 Munsee Street North
Cayuga, Ontario
NOA 1 EO
His Worship Dennis Travale,
Mayor
Norfolk County
Governor Simcoe Square, PO Box 545
50 & 60 Colborne Street South
Simcoe, Ontario
N3Y 4N5
Dear Madame and Messrs:
I would like to thank each of you for taking the time to meet with me during the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference. I welcome the opportunity
to hear your concerns in person, and can appreciate the challenges faced by the tobacco
producing regions that you represent.
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First let me again assure you that the Ontario government is committed to supporting
tobacco farmers and those communities that have been affected by a decline in Ontario's
tobacco market share. I note your request for a second round of transitional funding, in
addition to the $15 million of transition assistance our government has already provided
to encourage economic diversification and innovation in the tobacco growing region. As
I indicated in our meeting, I believe that the development of a strategic plan that is
integrated across municipalities is the preferred approach to moving the region forward. I
encourage community and private sector partners to become involved in such a process.
Mr. Art Lawson, Manager (Acting) of the Community Economic Development Unit with
the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), is available to
assist you with developing a regional plan. He can be contacted at 519-826-4093.
I understand the importance of the Simcoe Research Station to Norfolk County and
appreciate that you took the time to reiterate your support for this centre. The Ontario
government provided financial support to establish the Vineland Research and Innovation
Center. Strategic investments in research and innovation are key to strengthening the
agrifood industry. A business plan is being developed as a result of the Vineland
Renaissance Project report that was publicized earlier this year. The model that is being
developed can be expanded or utilized to include other regions or commodity sectors.
OMAFRA has asked the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association to investigate
options and concepts on the research facilities at Simcoe and Delhi research stations with
respect to the Vineland model.
As you know, the provincial research stations and agricultural colleges have been
transferred to the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIa). ARIa's mandate is
to advance agri-food research across Ontario. ARIa is interested in partnership
opportunities that bring together industry, government, academia and local communities
to advance Ontario's research and development capabilities and the infrastructure
platform required to support these capabilities. There have been some discussions
between ARIa and Norfolk County residents with an interest in the establishment of an
Agri-Food Innovation Centre at Simcoe. I encourage you to convey your views on this
topic directly to ARlO. Mr. Dave Antle is the Director of Research for ARIa, and can be
contacted at OMAFRA at 519-826-4151.
Turning to your request for government assistance to rebuild the highways in your
counties; infrastructure initiatives fall under the purview of the Ministry of Public
Infrastructure Renewal. I would encourage you to make this request to the Ministry of
Public Infrastructure Renewal, 6th Floor, Mowat Block, 900 Bay Street, Toronto,
Ontario, M7 A lL2.
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Madame and Messrs
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Thank you, once again, for bringing forward your concerns. I am encouraged by your
determination to meet the economic challenges facing your communities.
Sincerely,
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Leona Dombrowsky
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
c: Mr. Toby Barrett
MPP, Haldimand-Norfolk-Brant
Mr. Ernie Hardeman
MPP, Oxford
Mr. Steve Peters
MPP, Elgin- Middlesex-London
Mr. Art Lawson
OMAFRA
Mr. Dave Antle
OMAFRA
South West
LOCAL HEALTH INTEGRATION NETWORK
RESEAU LOCAL D'INTEGRA TION DES SERVICES DE SANTE
du Sud-Ouest
201 Queens Avenue, Suite 700
London, ON N6A 1J1
201, avenue Queens, bureau 700
London, ON N6A 1J1
Phone: 519 672-0445
Toll-free: 1 866 294-5446
Facsimile: 519 672-6562
Email: southwest@lhins.on.ca
Telephone: 519 672-0445
Numero sans frais : 1 866 294-5446
Telecopieur: 519 672-6562
Courriel : southwest@lhins.on.ca
www.southwestlhin.on.ca
September 10, 2007
Mark McDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
Corporation of the County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas ON N5R 5V1
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Please find enclosed a copy of the South West Local Health Integration Network's
2006-2007 annual report, 1/ Your LHIN, Your Health Care, Your Future." Our report
features the activities and accomplishments of the South West LHIN over the past
fiscal year, as well as some of the recent success stories of our providers and
partners.
This year, the South West LHIN is also releasing a report on the 2006 community
engagement process that informed our first Integrated Health Service Plan. The
participation of health service providers was an invaluable part of this process, and
we are pleased to share this high-level summary of our findings with you.
We hope you will enjoy learning more about the work taking place in our LHIN.
We also welcome your thoughts and comments on our report, which can be
forwarded to us through Stacey Griffin, Executive Assistant to the CEO, at
Stacey .Griffin@lhins.on.ca.
Sincerely,
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Norm Gamble
Chair, Board of Directors
Chief Executive Officer
IN-CAMERA AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 25. 2007
Staff Reports: (ATTACHED)
1) Manager of Ambulance & Emergency Services - CONFIDENTIAL - Contract Negotiations
Review
2) Director of Human Resources - CONFIDENTIAL - Negotiations Matter
3) Chief Administrative Officer - CONFIDENTIAL - Waste Management Update
Correspondence: (ATTACHED)
1) Confidential correspondence from a consultant offering to provide services respecting
closed meeting investigations. (ATTACHED)
Administrative Services Department
Administration Building
450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario, N5R 5V1
Phone: (519)631-1460 Ext.156
Fax: (519) 633-7661
County of Elgin
www.elgin-county.on.ca
Fax
Fax:
Phone:
Re:
Warden Acre and
County Councillors
Call Group #'s
From:
Mark G. McDonald
mmcdonald@elgin-county.on.ca
September 21, 2007
(;, including cover sheet
To:
Additional Items for Council Agenda of
September 25, 2007
Date:
Pages:
CC:
Comments:
Reports: - (attached)
1. Director of Human Resources - Potential Future Costs for Emergency Services
2. Human Resources Coordinator - Costs of WSIB Claims for Each Workplace - Information
Report
3. Please insert the attached Policy 10.130 "Employee Recognition" to the report found on
Page 24 and 25 of the Council agenda.
THE INFORMATION IN THIS FACSIMILE IS FOR THE NAMED RECIPIENT ONLY. IT MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED,
CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. IF THE READER OF THIS MESSAGE IS NOT THE INTENDED
RECIPIENT, OR RESPONSIBLE FOR DELIVERING THE MESSAGE TO THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, ANY DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION OR
COPYING OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS COMMUNICATION IN ERROR, OR THERE
ARE PROBLEMS IN TRANSMISSION, PLEASE NOTIFY US BY TELEPHONE.
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Harley Underhill, Director of Human Resources
DATE: September 25, 2007
SUBJECT: Potential Future Costs for Emergency Services
Corporate Goal(s) Referenced:
To be recognized as a desired employer.
To recognize and seize opportunities for improvement.
INTRODUCTION
Council will soon be dealing with the contract renewal for ambulance service.
This report provides Council with a perspective on potential bargaining issues
that will hold cost implications for future budgets.
DISCUSSION:
Council is being advised of a number of potential costs that will increase the
budget line for ambulance service when the provider of the service goes to the
bargaining table with its employees.
There is the issue of retention pay that provides additional increases of 3, 6 and
9 percent to employees that have specific years of service. This practice,
particularly through arbitrations in the police and fire sector has already been
applied.
The other very large cost is the OMERS supplemental plans that can be
bargained for with an effective date of July 1, 2008. These plans will increase
contribution rates, reduce the normal retirement age from 65 to 60 and use a
best averaging of either four or three years as compared to the current five year
averaging quantum.
CONCLUSION:
The potential risk carries a significant cost increase to the tax payers of Elgin
County and Council is being apprised of this potential. It has been estimated that
the increase alone on the contribution rate will be approximately $2,000.00 per
employee and an additional one percent with the change to normal retirement
age of 60. Staff has no numbers for the retention pay of 3, 6 and 9 percent but
you can well expect it will be in the thousands of dollars.
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Whoever provides us with this service must hear loud and clear that Council
does not support any of these initiatives and all efforts must be made to avoid
such terms ending up in the collective agreement.
Recommendation:
That County Council make it clear to our Ambulance Contractor that they neither
support the retention pay principle nor the OMERS supplemental plan
provisions; and
That the Ambulance Contractor be directed to take every reasona~ step to
avoid any of these items ending up in their collective agreements.
Respectfully Submitted
A'
Mark McDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Amy Hoogsteen, Human Resources Coordinator
DATE: September 25, 2007
SUBJECT: Costs of WSIB Claims for Each Workplace - Information Report
CORPORATE GOAL(S) REFERENCED:
1) To ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability
8) To recognize and seize opportunities for improvement
INTRODUCTION:
As part of the ongoing efforts to control costs associated with workplace injury
and illness the Human Resources Department will inform County Council of the
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board direct claims cost for January 1, 2007 to
September 10, 2007 by individual workplace.
DISCUSSION:
Beginning January 1, 2006, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board costs have
been invoiced according to workplace - Administration, Terrace Lodge, Bobier
Villa, Elgin Manor, and Libraries. This was done to ensure that claim costs could
be easily calculated for each of our County locations. It is important to note that
costs are not allocated from the operating budgets of each department, but out of
a reserve fund. We also -receive a separate invoice for old, extended claims, in
which most of the employees never returned to work due to permanent
restrictions which were impossible for us to accommodate. These employees
entered labour market re-entry programs, and we are still responsible for some of
the costs associated with this program. WSIB direct claim costs for January 1,
2007 to September 10, 2007 have been calculated for each workplace, and total
direct costs are as follows:
Department Claims from 2007 Old Claims Prior Total Claim Costs
to 2007
Administration $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Terrace Lodge $2 498.84 $8603.04 $11101.88
Bobier Villa $15234.43 $26231.81 $41 466.24
Elgin Manor $9345.43 $144 233.83 $153579.26
Libraries $23.54 $0.00 $23.54
Total $27 102.24 $179068.68 $206 170.92
As stated above, these are only WSIB direct claim costs, for example loss of
earnings and health care costs, and do not include any costs associated with
shift replacements or return to work assignments.
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The human resources department is also pleased to report that on August 10,
2007 we were successful in obtaining cost relief in the amount of $125000 from
our occupational accident insurance for a permanent partial disability of a former
Elgin Manor employee. This amount was returned to the reserve established for
this purpose.
CONCLUSION:
Although Workplace Safety and Insurance Board direct claim costs are not paid
directly from individual department budgets, it is useful to be aware of the WSIB
direct claim costs incurred by each County workplace, as well as the cost relief
obtained from our insurance. Continued awareness is required in regards to
health and safety in the County's workplaces, so that we may continue to keep
costs low through accident prevention strategies, including the appropriate pre-
accident training.
RECOMMENDATION:
For County Council information purposes.
Respectfully Submitted
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DRAFT
Section: 10
Human Resources Policy Manual
Subject: Employee Recognition
Policy Number: 10.130
Code - A
Date Approved: Oct. 1/87
Page 1 of 1
Date Last Revision: Oct. 24/06
Employees will be given awards as set out below on the completion of the following years of service:
FULL TIME/PART TIME
YEARS OF SERVICE VALUE OF AWARD GIFT
5 years $50.00 Gift from brochure or gift
certificate and a letter of recognition from
the Warden
10 years $100.00 County Atlas, gift from brochure, or gift
certificate
15 years $150.00 Gift from brochure, print I jewellery, or gift
certificate
20 years $200.00 Gift from brochure, print, jewellery, or gift
certificate
25 years $300.00 An engraved watch or clock from Jeweller of
choice to continue the symbolization of time
30 years $350.00 Gift from brochure, County ring, print,
jewellery, or qift certificate
35 years $400.00 Gift from brochure, County ring, print,
Jewellerv, or gift certificate
40 years $500.00 Gift from brochure, County ring, print,
Jewellery, or gift certificate
In addition to the gifts lists above all employees will receive a years of service lapel pin and a framed
recognition certificate.
All expenses associated with these awards will be chargeable to the Corporate Expenses account.
All dollar thresholds will be Delete [automatically incroaGed by five percent (5%) every two years] adjusted
upwards by $25.00 per category every five (5) years commencing in 2010.
Special Presentations:
Special presentations for employees may be arranged by Directors at their discretion.
Delete [+i=lese] Presentations for 10 ten years of service and above will be made once a year at the
December Council Session. These staff members will be invited to the Council meeting and Christmas lunch.
Department Heads will present the five (5) year service awards to their employees at their work location
once a year at the end of November.
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