January 14, 2003 Agenda
REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND STAFF
Januarv 14th, 2003
Staff Reports - (ATTACHED)
2 Deputy Clerk - 2003 Comprehensive Insurance Program
10 Emergency Measures Coordinator - Letter of Disclosure and Consent - Rodney
Ambulance Service Ltd.
13 Emergency Measures Coordinator - Land Ambulance Services Beyond 2003
26 Director of Human Resources - Council Compensation Review 2003 (report
deferred from the December 12th Council Meeting)
47 Technical Services Officer - McDonald Drain Petition
49 Technical Services Officer - Rumble Strip Policy (report deferred from the
December 12th Council Meeting)
Director of Homes and Seniors Services - Influenza and Viral Outbreaks at
the Homes (ATTACHED)
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM:
Sandra Heffren
Deputy Clerk
January 6th, 2003
DATE:
SUBJECT:
COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE PROGRAM - 2003
INTRODUCTION:
Council previously directed staff to request a quotation from the Frank Cowan Company
for the 2003 insurance requirements for the County of Elgin
DISCUSSION:
The Program Summary is attached for your information and the changes in the 2003
insurance program from 2002 are as follows:
Errors and Omissions deductible has increased from $2,500 to a mandatory $5,000;
Property values have been increased by 3% to cover inflationary adjustments;
Fungi and Fungal Derivatives Exclusion has been added;
Premiums have increased approximately 20% from $142,245 to $170,627 plus taxes. \
The Frank Cowan Company has recommended that Council consider increasing the
deductible on Municipal Liability; Errors & Omissions; Property, Boiler & Machinery; and
Environmental Liability coverages to $10,000. The savings in premiums for increasing the
deductible would be $11,123.
The Management Team did not feel that Cowan's recommendation to increase the All
Perils Deductible for Owned Automobile was warranted.
CONCLUSION:
The County's 2003 insurance requirements should be renewed with the Frank Cowan
Company Ltd. by January 29th, 2003. The County should also consider increasing the
deductible, (except Owned Automobile) as recommended by the Frank Cowan Company,
and placing the resultant reduction in premiums ($11,123) into an account to self-insure in
the event of claims.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the Frank Cowan Co. Ltd. be directed to increase the County's deductible for
Municipal Liability; Errors & Omissions; Property, Boiler & Machinery; and Environmental
Liability coverages to $10,000; and further
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THAT the reductions in Premiums realized from the increased deductible of $11 , 123 be
placed in a reserve to help offset potential claims; and
THAT the County's Comprehensive Insurance Program for 2003 be renewed with the
Frank Cowan Co. Ltd. in the amount of $159,504 plus taxes.
Respectfully Submitted
Approved for Su
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San r He ,
Dep y Clerk.
Mark Mc
Chief Administrative Officer
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PROGRAM SUMMARY
SUMMARY OF COVERAGES
LIMITS/AMOUNTS
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Municipal Liability
Limit of Protection per occurrence
(No Annual Aggregate Limit)
Third Party Claims Deductible including expenses
Sewer Backup Deductible including expenses
Wrongful Dismissal (defence costs) Limit per claim
Annual Aggregate Limit
Deductible
Malpractice Liability
$ 20,000,000.
$ 5,000.
$ 5,000.
$ 100,000.
$ 200,000.
$ 5,000.
Included
Errors and Omissions
Limit of Protection per claim
(No Annual Aggregate Limit)
Deductible including expenses
$ 20,000,000.
$ 5,000.
Non-Owned Automobile
Limit of Protection per occurrence
(No Annual Aggregate Limit)
Legal Liability for Non-Owned Vehicles (SEF. No. 94)
All Perils Physical Damage Limit
Deductible
$ 20,000,000.
$ 250,000.
$ 500.
Environmental Liability
Liability of Protection per claim
Annual Aggregate Limit
Self-Insured Retention
$ 2,000,000.
$ 4,000,000.
$ 5,000.
Comprehensive Crime
Commercial Blanket Bond
Counterfeit Paper
and Depositors' Forgery
Audit Expense (Sub-Limit $100,000.)
Money and Securities - Blanket any Location
Excess on Securities
$ 1,000,000.
Included
Included
Included
$ 100,000.
$ 100,000.
Frank Cowan Company Limited
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PROGRAM SUMMARY
SUMMARY OF COVERAGES
LIMITS/AMOUNTS
Councillors' Accident - Warden, Eight Councillors and
Five Members of County Land Division Committee
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
(No Annual Aggregate Limit and No Deductible)
Weekly Income - Total Disability
Weekly Income - Partial Disability
'Principal Sum for Loss of Life (Twenty-four Hour Cover) - Warden
Municipal Conflict of Interest
Percentage of Legal Fees and Expenses
Maximum Limit of Reimbursement per claim
(No Annual Aggregate Limit)
Legal Expense
Percentage of Legal Fees and Expenses
Maximum Limit of Reimbursement per claim
Annual Aggregate Limit
Frank Cowan Company Limited
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$
100,000.
$
$
500.
250.
$
100%
100,000.
$
$
100%
100,000.
250,000.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
SUMMARY OF COVERAGES
PARTS:: PROPERTY
LIMITS/AMOUNTS
Property Insurance (including Data Processing Insurance)
Total Sum Insured *
Valuable Papers
Accounts Receivable (other than Data Processing)
Extra Expense (other than Data Processing)
Business Interruption
Rent or Rental Value Form
$ 49,902,102.
$ 1,500,000.
$ 500,000.
$ 500,000.
$ 500,000.
Data Processing
System and Equipment $ 735,517.
Media $ 90,600.
Extra Expense $ 50,000.
Fine Arts Form $ 359,385.
Residents' Personal Effects $ 15,000.
Deductibles
Buildings, Contents and Equipment
Data Processing
(minimum of $1 ,000. applies to losses due to breakdown or disturbance)
Fine Arts, Residents' Personal Effects and Exhibition Form
Exceptions:
- Contents of Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre at Terrace Lodge
$ 5,000.
$ 500.
$ 500.
$ 500.
'Note: Please refer to the insurance contract for an itemized list of assets containing specific limits
of insurance or that are excluded from the policy.
Frank Cowan Company Limited
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PROGRAM SUMMARY
SUMMARY OF COVERAGES
LIMITS/AMOUNTS
Boiler and Machinery
Limit per Accident - Comprehensive
Extra Expense
Water Damage
Ammonia Contamination
Expediting Expenses
Hazardous Substance (including PCB Contamination)
Business Interruption
(Museum, 32 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, Ontario ONLY)
Daily Indemnity
Total Limit of Loss
Spoilage - Goods under Refrigeration
Professional Fees
Data and Media
By-Law Cover
Deductible
$ 25,000,000.
$ 500,000.
$ 500,000.
$ 500,000.
Included
$ 500,000.
$ 125.
$ 11,250.
$ 50,000.
$ 500,000.
$ 10,000.
Included
$ 5,000.
PARTC iAÜTOMOBILE
Automobile Fleet
Liability Limit
Deductibles
All Perils
$ 20,000,000.
$ 2,500.
2003 - 2004 ANNUAL PREMIUM
$ 170.627.
PLUS APPLICABLE TAXES
NOTE: Value Added Risk Management Services are included in the total premium.
Frank Cowan Company Limited
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CHANGES TO YOUR
INSURANCE PROGRAM
Please be advised of the following changes to your insurance program that now apply:
DEDUCTIBLES
. Errors & Omissions - the Deductible has been increased from $ 2,500 to a
mandatory $ 5,000.
ENDORSEMENTS
. Fungi and Fungal Derivatives Endorsement applies.
Property - The values of the buildings and contents have been increased by 3% in
order to reflect inflationary trends.
Frank Cowan Company Limited
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RECOMMENDATIONS
We recommend that you consider the following optional coverages that are available as
follows: (Please note that in addition to these coverages, you may want to consider
increasing your limits of insurance or deductible levels as appropriate. You may also
have other exposures that require or may benefit from specific insurance forms, such as:
marina liability, aviation liability, etc.)
1. SELF-INSURANCE - DEDUCTIBLE PROGRAMS
For comparison purposes we are setting out optional deductible programs that the
Insured may wish to consider.
CLASSIFICATION
PRESENT
DEDUCTIBLE
OPTIONAL
DEDUCTIBLE
CREDIT
AVAILABLE
Municipal Liability $ 5,000.
(Third Party and Sewer Back-up)
$ 10,000.
Errors & Omissions 5,000.
10,000.
10,000.
$ 11,123.
Property 5,000.
(Buildings, Contents and Equipment)
'All Other Deductibles will remain the same.
Boiler & Machinery
5,000.
5,000.
10,000.
10,000.
Environmental Liability
2. OWNED AUTOMOBILE
Consideration should be given to increasing the $ 2,500. All Perils Deductible
coverage with respect to all licensed vehicles to $ 5,000., which would result in
an annual savings of $ 130.
Frank Cowan Company Limited
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM:
Karen Dunn, Emergency Measures Coordinator
DATE:
January 2nd, 2003
SUBJECT: Letter of Disclosure and Consent - Rodney Ambulance Service
INTRODUCTION
Since the sudden passing of Mr. Padfield on November 1 yth 2002, the employees of the
Rodney Ambulance Service have been very busy making sure that the provision of
ambulance services in the west end oH;;lgin County maintains a high level of standards
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and patient care.
The County has also been fortunate that Mr. Padfield had a prepared contingency plan in
the event of unforeseen circumstances and Mr. Jim Price has been available to step in and
continue running the operation in an effective and efficient.
DISCUSSION:
Mr. Price has requested that a Letter of Disclosure and Consent be signed to permit the
Rodney Ambulance Service to continue operations, based on the existing terms and
conditions of the contract that we have with Mr. Padfield.
A copy of the requested documentation is attached for Council's reference.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the Warden and the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign a Letter öf
Disclosure and Consent to continue the operations of the Rodney Ambulance Service
based on the existing terms and conditions of the original contract.
Respectfully Submitted,
Approved for Submission,
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Karen Dunn
Emergency Measures Coordinator
Mar
Chief Administrative Officer
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Letter of Disclosure and Consent
AMBULANCE SERVICE PROVISION AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made this
day of January 2003
Between
The Corporation of the County of Elgin
(Hereinafter referred to as "the County")
and
The Rodney Ambulance Service
(Hereinafter referred to as "the Operator")
WHEREAS the County and the Operator signed and formalized an agreement
regarding the provision of Land Ambulance Service effective on January 1, 2001;
AND WHEREAS the principal of the Operator died suddenly and unexpectedly on
November 1yth, 2002;
AND WHEREAS the County was immediately made aware of this occurrence and
advised of the interim contingency plan regarding continuing management and
operation of the service and indicated its approval;
AND WHEREAS the Operator has now named a successor who will assume overall
responsibility for all aspects of the provision of Land Ambulance Service as formalized
by the above mentioned "Ambulance Service Provision Agreement".
NOW THEREFORE THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Effective November 17th, 2002 and until further notice, the principal of the Operator
shall be:
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Letter of Disclosure and Consent
Rodney Ambulance Service Limited
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James M. Price
225 Second Street
Rodney, ON NOL 2CO
Telephone: 519-785-0102 (business), 519-785-0282
(home), 705-715-4201 (cell)
2. The Ambulance Service Provision Agreement as signed and formalized on
December yth, 2000 shall continue in force as per the existing terms and conditions
unless amended by mutual consent.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement by their duly
authorized officers.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
For the County of Elgin
John R. Wilson, Warden
Date
Date
Mark G. McDonald, CAO
For the Rodney Ambulance Service
James M. Price, General Manager
Date
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM:
Mark McDonald, CAO
Karen Dunn, Emergency Measures Coordinator
DATE:
January 7th, 2003
SUBJECT: Land Ambulance Services Beyond 2003
INTRODUCTION:
The County of Elgin is the provincially designated ambulance service delivery agent for the
jurisdictions covered by the County of Elgin and the City of St. Thomas. At present the
County contracts with two ambulance operators - the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital
and the Rodney Ambulance Service - for the management and administration of the day-
to"day delivery of the' land ambulance program.
As the provincially designated agent the County bears overall public accountability for the
quality and the costs of the land ambulance service. In this regard, it is the County's
responsibility to ensure that:
· The County and City interests, both urban and rural, are represented;
· The ambulance service delivery system is cost-effective and efficient;
· The ambulance service delivery system meets the pre-hospital emergency care
needs of the County and City;
· The provincial land ambulance principles of accessibility, accountablity,
seamlessness, responsiveness and integration are upheld; and,
· All applicable legislation is followed.
Status of Current Contracts:
The current contracts with our operators commenced on January 1, 2001 and they
conclude on December 31,2003. On October 29,2002 the St. Thomas-Elgin General
Hospital gave notice to the County that due to physical constraints within the hospital
facility they wished to discontinue the provision of the ambulance service at the end of
December 2003.
On November 17, 2002 the Operator of the Rodney Ambulance Service suddenly passed
away. Prior to his death, he appointed a successor who has recently appointed an
Operations Manager. Both appointees are personally committed to ensure that the legacy
of the former Operator's service commitment, exceptional standards, and high
expectations for patient care, are continued on a daily basis.
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Status of Our Fleet:
The County's ambulance fleet currently consists of eight ambulances and one reserve
vehicle operating out of four ambulance stations. The Rodney Ambulance Service has a
station in Rodney (housing one front-line and one spare vehicle), and one in Dutton
(housing one front-line vehicle). The St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Ambulance
Service has a station at the hospital in St. Thomas (housing three front-line and one spare
vehicles) and a station in Aylmer (housing one front-line vehicle). The reserve vehicle is
currently stored at the former Rodney Fire Station and is held back on the vehicle rotation
for emergencies. The purpose of this vehicle is to be available if conditions arise where
three or more of our vehicles are out of service.
Staffing of Each Service:
Staffing of the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Ambulance Service consists of a
Hospital Administrator, a Director of Ambulatory Programs, a Manager of Ambulance
Services, and 16 Full-time and 17 Part-time Paramedics.
Staffing of the Rodney Ambulance Services consists of an Operator, an Operations
Manager, 2 Supervisors, and 6 Full-time and 7 Part-time Paramedics. It should be noted
that the Supervisors are also Full-time Paramedics, included in the 6 Full-time Paramedic
complement. It should also be noted that the Operations Manager is also 'hands-on' and,
similar to Mr. Padfield, works regularly on the cars as a paramedic.
In light of the current situation, the purpose of this report is to inform Council of the current
options available to Elgin County for the provision of Land Ambulance Services, so that an
informed decision can be made on the future direction of the County's Ambulance Service.
DISCUSSION:
Under the Ambulance Act, there are three available options for the provision of ambulance
services to Elgin County:
1. Contract with the existing operator(s);
2. Issue a request for proposal for service delivery; and
3. Direct delivery via a department of the County.
With this in mind, and our present situation, there are six options available to the County:
1. Renewal of the contract with the Rodney Ambulance Service and issue a
request for proposal for the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Ambulance
Service;
2. Issue a separate request for proposal for each service;
3. Issue a request for proposal for the consolidated delivery of both existing
services;
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4. Renew the contract with the Rodney Ambulance Service and assume direct
delivery through a County Department for the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital
Ambulance Service;
5. Assume direct delivery through a County Department for both existing services
(more commonly known as "in-house"); and
6. Issue a separate request for proposal for each service.
County Staff have approached different municipalities with varying service arrangements,
and contract providers of other municipalities who have an interest in contracting with the
County. From our findings and research we have determined that there are six criteria that
should be evaluated to fairly assess the best method to deliver ambulance services. This
criteria includes:
Control and Accountability - This criterion refers to the municipality's capability: to
maintain their service quality; to manage and administrate the service; to control the costs;
to uphold the five provincial principles for land ambulance delivery (i.e. accessibility,
integration, seamlessness, accountability and responsiveness); and to give direct effect to
operational changes in response to variations in public policy e.g., as may relate to
performance standards, health care restructuring or to Social policy objectives.
EMS Management Capability - Each Ontario municipality has had to choose between
having, or recruiting an in-house management capability (i.e. individual with the necessary
experience and capability to manage an EMS operation on a day-to-day basis) or
alternatively, contracting for such skills. Under this criterion, the direct delivery alternative
is assessed against the options for accessing the requisite ambulance service
management capability through outsourcing.
Ancillary Resource Support Capability - This criterion assesses the service delivery
options in terms of the operator's ability to access the necessary ancillary resource support
I expertise (e.g. legal, financial, human resources, etc.).
Flexibility and Responsiveness - This criterion refers to a municipality's capability: to
adapt to change (e.g. in the demand for ambulance service, demographics, health and
social services policies, technological advancements, provincial decisions concerning
dispatch, changes to the Ambulance Act, etc.); to manage the risks associated with the
EMS service delivery function including those pertaining to labour; and to mitigate service
interruptions.
Performance-Based System Considerations - This criterion is an extension to the one
above dealing with "flexibility and responsiveness". In this case the criterion refers to the
municipality's ability to accommodate the transition from the former Ministry's level of effort
system to a performance-based system under the different service delivery models.
Pubic-Sector Costs - Under this criterion the service delivery choices are assessed in
terms of their respective public sector costs and the potential to contain those costs, or to
introduce cost savings over time.
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5. In-house may promote stability and harmony with the paramedics.
6. In-house eliminates the "management compensation" payout (profit margin) for the
provider.
All things considered, especially the size of the existing service and the relative size of the
population being served, staff recommends combining the two entities under an RFP
format. However, before directing any action on this item, staff further recommend that
this report be adopted in principle as a discussion paper for consideration by the Land
Ambulance Technical Advisory Committee.
Conclusion:
In 2001 we contracted with our current providers upon the recommendation of a
consultant. The intent of this recommendation was to give Council and Staff an
opportunity to become familiar with ambulance operations and their finances.
To date, Council and Staff have become familiar with the operations; however, by
contracting with our Operators we have not been give a true feel for the competitive
financial aspect of operating that an RFP process instigates.
There are many excellent service providers in the current market place, including our
current providers. At the present time this provides us with an opportunity to issue an
RFP to evaluate our operations; to explore new and innovative ways to provide the
service; and to investigate potential cost saving initiates.
After having had the benefit of reviewing and implementing a competitive bid process,
Council may, in the future, select the in-house option.
Recommendation:
That the report entitled Land Ambulance Services Beyond 2003, dated January yth, 2003
be adopted in principle and be referred to the Land Ambulance Technical Advisory
Committee for comment and feedback.
All of which is respectfully submitted,
Approved for Submission,
IQ)vJJ
Karen Dunn -
Emergency Measures Coordinator
Mar
Chief Administrativé- Officer
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"
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM:
Harley Underhill, Director of Human Resources
DATE:
09 December 2002
SUBJECT: Council Compensation Review 2003
INTRODUCTION:
It has been a number of years since amalgamations took place at the
County of Elgin. When this happened, almost five years ago, we
reviewed the compensation for the Warden and Councillors that
resulted in bringing our Council current with others in the municipal
sector. At our last C()uncil meeting in October staff obtained
Council's direction to perform another review.
DISCUSSION:
Historically in the County of EI~in we have maintained our
compensation levels at the 85t percentile in comparison to other
Counties and surrounding upper level Municipalities. We recently
participated in a survey conducted by Gazda, Houlne and Associates
for the County of DLJfterin and the results indicate that our Warden
compensation is at the 71st percentile and Councillor at the 25th
percentile. We also bbtainedthe 2002 compensation information from
the City of S1. Thomas (Mayor $31 ,906.57/Council $14,581.01) as
well from the Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association.
: 2:6
The world of municipal government has changed drastically in the
intervening years since amalgamation. The scope of responsibilities
has increased CVVe now have Land Ambulance, Provincial Offences
Court, Archives, Taxation Policies and other duties) and so has the
level of Council's accountability. New and more regulations are
coming next year, such as the Safe Water Drinking Act, the
Emergency Plans Act and the New Municipal Act. All will require
greater time commitment and accountability for members of Council.
It is only appropriate that Council's compensation address these
realities.
CONCLUSION:
Based on all of the survey information it is apparent that our Warden
and Councillors compensation is lagging behind other municipalities
and has fallen way behind the historical compensation level of the
eighty-fifth percentile.
In addition, the normal increase that is based upon the September
Provincial rate of inflation is not keeping pace with other
Municipalities and we need to make adjustments in the compensation
levels. In order to maintain our historical values we need to adjust the
Warden's 2003 compensation by $4517.00 ($37,242.00) and
Councillor's 2003 compensation by $7690.00 (15,326.00). This
increase will reflect the compensation of surrounding upper tier
Council's and will have a .48% impact on the County budget or
$66,037.00.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT based upon the first complete review of Council compensation
since 1998, continued Provincial downloading, increased demands of
time and complexity of issues, the following is recommended by staff
for Council approval:
THAT the Warden's 2003 compensation be increased $4517.00 to
($37,242.00) and
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THAT the Councillor's 2003 compensation be increased $7690.00
($15,326.00) and
THAT Council compensation be completely reviewed no less than
once in every three years and
THAT the approved method of compensation adjustment based upon
the September Provincial inflation rate be used for the year of 2004.
Respectfully Submitted
Approved for Submission
M~
Chief Administrative Officer
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Consultants to Municipalities In
Stratsgìc Planning
Organization
Compensation
PerfomiWlce Management
I
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, - C~U1\'ïY OF ELGiN
GAZDA, HOULNE & ASSOCIATES l~hNNELOI':FiCE
dB3 River Glen Blvd,
Oakvllle, Ontario
Canada L5H 5N5
, , 1 5 Sherbrooka West
Suite 2201
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H3A 1 H3
Telephone (905) 257-9981
Fax (905)257·7334
Telephone (514) 288·0040
Fax (514) 844-9770
TO:
Harley Underhill
Director, Human Resources
County of Elgin
Fax (519) 633-7785
FROM:
Rot>ert Houlné
NUMBER OF PAGES:
(INCL. THIS PAGE):
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SUBJECT:
Council Compensation Review Project, County of Dufferln
Following your participation in the Council Compensation Survey we completed on behalf of the
County of Dufferin, I am pleased to enclose for your information a copy of the summary results for
the County of Elgin. Two tables and three Appendices are provided.
Remuneration information is presented in two tables. In Tat>les 1 and 2 Elgin's current
compensation for the Warden and Councillors is compared in terms of the comparator group. For
each position, the 25th percentile, median, 75th percentile and mean are also indicated.
Appendix A lists the Counties included in the comparator group. For those readers interested in
the detailed documentation, this information is contained in Appendix B: . Data Compilation
Summary.
Appendix C supplies definitions for key terms utilized in the report. The information provided
covering median, mean and percentile may be of assistance to you and Council in interpreting the
Survey results.
If you wish to receive the original of the summary results, please give us a call so we can obtain
your address.
I thank you again for your cooperation and support in completing this Project for the County of
Dufferin. Should you have any questions or desire additional information about the survey results,
please do not hesitate 10 contact me.
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GAZDA, HOULNË & ASSOCIATES INC.
Table 1
Warden Pay Ranking
,
Base Remuneration (2002)
Dufferin Comparator Group
Ba_
County Council Size Remuneration ($)
Huron 18 17,317
Northumberland 7 24,960
Bruce 8 25,400 (11
Dufferin 14 26,000
Grey 18 30,000 (1)
Elgin 9 32,500
Wellington 16 37,506
Oxford 10 47,740
Simcoe 32 Note fZI
25th Percentile 25,290
Median 28,000
75th Percentile 33,752
Mean 30,178
Elgin Percentile:
71st percentile
Notes: ('I Includes per diem allowance for attending Council/Committee meetings.
(2 Warden considered to be full time position. base remuneration not taken Into account for comparison purposes.
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Table 2
Councillor Pay Ranking
Base RemuneratIon (2002)
Dufferln Comparator Group
Base
County Council Size Remuneration ($)
Simcoe 32 4,800 (2)
Northumberland 7 6,000
Elgin 9 7,700
DuHerin 15 10,000
Huron 18 10,817 (')
Grey 18 11,000 ('J
Oxford 10 13,864/
Wellington 16 15,892
Bruce 8 17,400 ~)
25th Percentile 7,700
Median 10,817
75th Percentile 13,864
Mean 10,808
ElgIn Percentile:
25th percentile
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Notes: "J Represents the total annual per diêm allowance for attending Council/Commlnee meetings.
(2 CouncUlors paid a per diem rate of $200 effective January 1,2003 for attending Council/Committee meetings
(I.e., two meetings per month).
Persons serving as Member of Local
Per meeting attended
$
48.52
$
'rDI'Ý\
49.98
Boards (6a)
Board Member on any "Committee"
Established by the Board (5d) per meeting attended
$ 1,374.80
Chairman of Police Services Board (5c)
Member as 'Citizen at Large' Appointed by Council
Members appointed by the Province
On Police Services Board (5b)
Council Member/Mayor on Police
Services Board
$ 1,820.12
$ 1,874.72
$
Acting Mayor (4b)
Mayor (2)
(includes $5,000 travel
$30,977.25
$14,581.01
Member of Council (1)
$14,156.32
APPENDIX "A"
$
48.52
$
49.98
$ 1,334.76
$ 1,820.12
- per day
expense)
2001
2002
2003
$15,018.44
$32,863.77
$ 40.28 N
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$ 1,930.96
$ 1,930.96
$ 1,416.04
$ 51.48
$ 51.48
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$ 1,874.72
$
37.97
39.11
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APPENDIX A
List of Counties Included in the Comparator Group (1)
County Population (000) Budget ($000) (2)
1· County of Elgin 66 32,500
2. County of Bruce 60 48,000
3. County of Northumbertand 71 50,000
4. County of Dufferin 52 52,000 (3)
5. County of Huron 60 66,700
6. County of Grey 82 76,286
7. County of Oxford 99 129,425
8. County of Wellington 82 136,000
9. County of Simcoe 230 266.939
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(IJ LiSled accorning to size of County Budget from lowest to highest
'" Budget size is for the year 2002 and includes capital and operating expenditures
(3) The County of Dufferln has an average operating budget of $34 million. The 2002 increase is attributable to the
financial costs of the Dufferin Oaks redevelopment project.
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APPENDIX B
Data Compilation Summary
COUNCIL SIZE (WARDEN + NUMBER OF COUNCILLORS)
County
Elgin
Bruce
Northumberland
Dufferin
Huron
Grey
Oxford
Wellington
Simcoe
Warden +
No, of
Councillors
Population
per
Councillors
B
7
6
13
17
17
9
15
31
8,250
8,572
11,833
4,000
3,529
4,824
11,080
5,467
7,420
WARDEN'S COMPENSATION
Status
Warden + Councillors considere<1 part-time positions
Warden + Councillors considered part-time positions
Wardèn + Councillors considered part-time positions
Warden + Councillors considered part-time positions
Warden + Councillors considered part-time positions
Warden + Councillors considered part-time positions
Warden + Councillors considered part-time positions
Warden + Councillors considered part-time positions
Warden considered full-time positIon, Councillors
part-time positions
1. What is the Warden's current base remuneration?
Last
Current Review
County (2002) (Year)
Elgin $32,500 2001
Bruce $20,400 2002
Northumberland $24,960 2001
Dufferin $26,000 1992
Huron N/A 2002
Grey $7,000 2002
Oxford $47,740 2001
Wellington $37,506 2002
Simcoe $22,500 2002
Review Process for
Pay Adjustments
Reviewed annually and adjusted based on CPI
Reviewed on an ad hoc basis, market survey of similar-
sized municipalities
Reviewed on an ad hoc basis, markét surveý of similar-
sized municipalities
Reviewed on an ad hoc basis, market survey of similar-
sized municipalities
Reviewed on an ad hoc basis, market survey of similar-
sized municipalities
Sase remuneration adjusted every year according to CPI,
reviewed every three years by a citizen's committee
Yearly adjustments based on non-union increases
granted to County staff
Yearly adjustments based on increase grante<1 to County
staff
Reviewed on an ad hoc basis. outside consultants and
market survey, position considered as full-time
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2_ Does the. Warden receive
Chair/Meetings)
County Yes/No
Elgin No
Bruce Yes
Northumberland No
Dufferin No
Huron Yes
Grey Yes
Oxford No
Wellington No
Simcoe Yes
any other remuneration from the County? (i.e., Committee
Details
Committee meetings $150/day, $80/half-day
Base remuneration of $178.50 per day or $102.00 per half-day for
Council/Committee meetings
Committee meetings $117/day. $77/half-day
Remuneration $155 per diem far Committee and Council meetings
3. Does the Warden have a corporate vehicle or receive a car allowance?
County Yes/No Details
Elgin No Km. reimbursement. 35¢Jkm.
Bruce No Km. reimbursement, 34¢Jkm.
Northumberland No Km. reimbursement. 37t/km.
Dufferin No Km. reimbursement, 35¢1km.
Huron No Km. reimbursement, 32¢/km.
Grey No Km. reimbursement. 34¢/km.
Oxford Na Ken. reimbursoment, 37¢1I<m.
wellington No Km. reimbursement, 37t/km.
Simcoe Yes Car provided
4. Does the Warden receive pension benefits?
County Yes/No DI!talls
Elgin Na
Bruce No
Northumberland No
Dufferln No
Huron No
Grey No
Oxford No
Wellington No
Simcoe No
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5. What other benefits, if any, does the Warden receive?
Extended Life
Health Insurance AD & D Dental LTD
County Yes/No/Opt Yes/No/Opt YeslNo/Opt YeslNo/Opt Yes/No/Opt
Elgin No No No No No
Bruce Opt Opt Opt Opt No
Northumberland No No No No No
Dufferin No No No No No
Huron No No No No No
Grey No No Yes No No
Oxtórd Opt Opt Opt Opt No
Wellington Opt No No Opt No
Simcoe No No Yes No No
Benefits Details
County
Elgin"
Bruce
Northumberland
Dufferin
Huron
Grey
Oxford
Wellington
Simcoe
Details
N/A
Same benefits as non-union employees: 100% of cost paid by the Warden"
N/A
N/A
N/A
AD & D, $400,000 coverage, premium paid by the County
Optional benefits at Warden's expense
Optional benefils at Warden's expense
AD & D coverage, premium paid by the County
COUNCILLORS' COMPENSATION
1. What Is the current base remuneration for Councillors?
County
Elgin
Bruce
Nurthumberland
Dufferin
Huron
Current
(2002)
Last
Review
(Year)
Review Process for
Pay Adjustments
$7,700
$12,000
Reviewed annually and adjusted based on CPI
Reviewed on an ad hoc basis, market survey of similar-
sized municipalities
Reviewed on an ad hoc basis
Reviewed on an ad hoc basis, market survey of similar-
sized municipalities
Reviewed on an ad hoc basis, market survey of similar-
sized municipalitit;S 3 6
2001
2002
$6,000
$10,000
2001
1990
N/A
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Last
Current Review Review Process tor
County (2002) (Year) Pay Adjustments
Grey $2,000 2002 Base remuneration adjusted every year according to CPI,
reviewed every three years by a citizen's committee
Oxford $13,864 2001 Reviewed on an ad hoc basis
Wellington $15,692 2002 Yearly adjustments based on increase granted to County
staff
Simcoe N/A 2002 Councillors paid a per diem of $155 for Council &
Committee attendance
2_ Do Councillors receive any other remuneration- from the County? (i.e., Committee
Chair/Meetings)
County YeslNo
Elgin No
Bruce Yes
Northumberland No
Dufferin Yes
Huron No
Grey Yes
Oxford No
Wellington No
Simcoe Yes
Details
Committee meetings $150/ctay, $BOIhalf-day
Committee Chair receives additional $1,500fyear
Committee Chair receives additional $500fyear
Effective January 2003. Committee Chair will receive additional
$1,000fyear
3. Do Councillors receive a car allowance?
County Yes/No Details
Elgin No Km. reimbursement. 35~/km.
Bruce No Km. reimbursement, 34¡:/km.
Northumberland No Km. reimbursement, 37¡:/km.
Dutferln No Km. reimbursement 35¡:/km.
Huron No Km. reimbursement, 32¢/km.
Grey No Km. reimbursement, 34¢lkm.
Oxford No Km. reimbursement, 37¢/km.
Wellington No Km. reimbursement, 37¢/km.
Simcoe No Km. reimbursement, 37¢/km.
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4. Do Councillors receive any pension benefits?
County YeslNo Details
Elgin No
Bruce No
Northumberland No
Dufferin No
Huron No
Grey No
Oxford No
Wellington' No
Simcoe No
5. What other benefits, if any, does the Warden receive?
Extended Life
Health Insurance AD & D Dental LTD
County Yes/No/Opt Yes/No/Opt Yes/No/Opt Yes/No/Opt Yes/No/Opt
Elgin No No No No No
Bruce Opt Opt Opt Opt No
Northumberland No No No No No
Durrerin No No No No No
Huron No No No No No
Grey No No Ves No No
Oxford 01'1 Opt Opt Opt No
Wellington Opt No No Opt No
Simcoe No No Ves No No
Benefits Details
County
Elgin
Bruce
Northumberland
Dufferin
Huron
Grey
Oxford
Wellington
Simcoe
Deteils
N/A
Same benefits as non-union employees at Councillors' expense
N/A
N/A
N/A
AD & D. $200,000 coverage at County expense
Benefits optional at Councillor's expense
Benefits optional at Councillor's expense
Benefits provided at County's expense
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6. Under the provisions of the Municipal Act, Council will automatically discontinue the
practice of receiving 1/3 of their remuneration as a tax-free allowance unless they
specifically pass a resolution prior to December 31, 2002. Has your county passed such
a resolution?
County Yes/No
Elgin Yes Maintain status quo
Bruce Yes Maintain status quo
Northumberland Ves Maintain s1atus quo
Dufferin Yes Maintain status quo
Huron Yes Maintain status quo
Grey Yes Maintain status quo
Oxford Yes Maintain status quo
Wellington Yes Maintain status quo
Simcoe Yes Maintain status quo
Details
GENERAL INFORMATION
,. If you provide the Warden and/or Council with any of the following tools to assist them
with their service to the Community, pl"ase provide d"tails as to expense limits, who
pays for the expens" and any other pertinent information.
2nd Home Telephone Line
County Yes/No
Elgin Yes
Bruce No
Northumberland No
Dufferin No
Huron No
Grey No
Oxford No
Wellington Yes
Simcoe No
Details
Fax machine
If reques1ed for fax machine
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Cellular Telephone
County
YeslNo
Elgin No
Bruce No
Northumberland No
Dufferin No
Huron No
Grey
Oxford
Wellington .
Simcoe
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Details
Warden and Councillors
If reques1ed
Office Desktop/Laptop Computar
County YeslNo
Elgin No
Bruce No
Northumberland Yes
Duffarin No
Huron No
Grey Yes
Oxford No
Wellington Yes
Simcoe Yes
Details
Warden and Councillors provided with laptop computer
Warden and Councillors provided with a laptop computer if required
Office desktop computer provided to the Warden at the Administration
Centre
Warden and Councillors provided with a laptop computer
2. Do you provide the Warden and/or Council with a communication -budget for things like
"householders" to constituents or other constituent communication?
County Yes/No Details
Elgin No
Bruce No
Northumberland No
o ufferin No
Huron No
Grey No
Oxford No
Wellington No
Simcoe No
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3. Do you provide the Warden and/or Council with any general expense allowance for
incidentals incurred in the performance of their duties?
County Yes/No
Elgin No
Bruce No
Northumberland Yes
Dufferin No
Huron No
Grey No
Oxford No
Wellington No
Simcoe No
CONTACT INFORMATION
County
Elgin
Bruce
Northumberland
Dufferin
Huron
Grey
Oxford
Wellington
Simcoe
Details
$6,000 overall for Warden, $2,500 for Councillors
Contact Name
Contact Phone Number
Paul Vanderburg
Douglas J. Hams
Joan Doucet
Sonia Pritchard
David Carrey
Sandra Shipley
Janice Kubiak
Bob Granger
Leigh Anne Marley
(519) 631-1460
(519) 881-2952
(905) 354-7050
(519) 941-2816
(519) 524-8394
(519) 376-2205
(519) 539-9600
(519) 837-2600
(705) 726-9300
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APPENDIX C
Definition of Terms
Median One of the two commonly used measures of central tendency, this figure is defined as
the exact middle of a distribution of data points. In a distribution of 11 salaries for
example, the median is the 6th highest case (i.e., exactly 5 cases on either side). In a
distribution of 10 salaries, it is the midpoint between the 5th and 6th highest case.
Mean As the second commonly used measure of central tendency, the mean is calculated by
an entirely different method than the median. Applied to compensation, it is the average
obtained by dividing the total salaries by the total number of cases. For salary
- comparison purposes, the median is the statistic of choice as it is not affected by
particularly high or low data points (see examples below).
¡--Salarl..., Low 10 High ($OOOJ.-¡ Median Mean
Example A 50.0 52.5 55.0 57.2 60.0 55.0 55.0
Example B 50.0 52.5 55.0 57.5 90.0 55.0 61.0
Percentile As in the case of the median, this statistic is calculated on the basis of the distribution of
the data points, using a formula which defines the lowest case as 1 % and the highest
case as 100%. The rank order of cases in between 1% and 100% are then divided into
equal intervals. An example for a distribution of 10 salaries is shown hereafter:
r- Salaries, Low to High (SOOO) I
40.0 45.0 50.0 52.5 54.0 56.0 57.5 60.0 65.0 70.0
Î
12 23 34 45 50 56 õ7 78 89 100
Percentile I
Note: in the above example that the first case is at the 1st percentile (not 1 ·.10 or 10%) and thai the 51h
case is at the 45th percentile (not 5... 10 or 50%).
In situations where two or more cases are identical within the distribution of data points, it
becomes necessary io interpolate. In this instance, individual .percentiles are added
together then divided by the Iota! number 01 equal cases. Using the same example
shown above (but with two identical cas!,s) the interpolation can be illustrated as
follows:
Salaries, Low to High ($000) I
I
40.0 45.0 50.0 52.5 54.0 56.0 57.5 60.0 65.0 70.0
t
1 12 23 34 45 50 56 67 76 as 100
L 18-.J
Percenllle
Nole: In the above illustration, the second case is at tho 18th percentile (nollhe 12th which would be too
low), and the third case is also et the 18th percentüe (not the 23rd which would be (00 high).
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2001
COUNTIES IN ONTARIO ELECTED OFFICIALS COMPENSATION SURVEY
Warden/Mayor
County Population Salary Honorarium Honorarium Travel
1/2 day Meeting Full day (cents per
meeting km)
Brant 29,150 $ 46,920.00 n/a n/a $ 0.37
Bruce 61,568 $ 20,400.00 $ 80.00 $ 150.00 $ 0.34
Chatham-Kent 109,945 $ 62,000.00 n/a n/a $ 0.34
Dufferin 45,647 $ 26,000.00 n/a n/a $ 0.35
Elgin 44,633 $ 32,724.17 n/a n/a $ 0.35
Essex 352,257 $ 39,398.00 Committee Chair - $90.00 n/a $ 0.41
Member - $75.00
Frontenac 131,654 $ 4,200.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 0.35
Grey 82,570 $ 7,000.00 $ 77.00 $ 117.00 $ 0.3375
Haldimand 41,112 $ 50,000.00 n/a $ 60.00 $ 0.39
Haliburton 13,942 $ 15,000.00 $ 50.00 $ 100.00 $ 0.35
Hastings 117,063 $ 20,000.00 $125.00 per dayl no limit on # of meetings or $ 0.41
length of meetinQ
Huron 58,748 $ 7,500.00 $ 100.00 $ 175.00 $ 0.32
Lambton 123,390 $ 46,645.00 n/a n/a $ 0.31
Lanark 58,095 $ 22,000.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 0.35
Leeds and Grenville 92,526 $ 13,005.00 $ 104.00 $ 104.00 $ 0.30
Lennox and Adddlngton 35,629 $ 20,421.80 $ 90.29 $ 90.29 $ 0.32
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Middlesex 62,183 $ 35,700.00 n/a n/a $ 0.335
Norfok 55,811 $ 50,000.00 n/a n/a $ 0.39
69 505 $ 25,000.00 n/a n/a $ 0.37
Oxtord 97,142 $ 47,740.40 n/a n/a $ 0.37
Perth 70,062 $ 7,376.00 $ 84.00 $ 126.00 $ 0.33
Peterborough 117,987 $ 35,000.00 n/a n/a $ 0.35
73631 $ 25 000.00 $ 100.00 $ 150.00 $ 0.35
Prince Edward 25,046 $ 25,000.00 n/a n/a $ 0.38
92 547 $ 15,000.00 $ 74.00 $ 137.00 $ 0.41
1 08 602 $ 15,000.00 n/a n/a $ 0.35
Wellington 155,630 $ 37,506.00 n/a n/a $ 0.37
Kawartha Lakes 64,051 Contacted -
Simcoe 329,666 Contacted -
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COUNTIES IN ONTARIO ELECTED OFFICIALS COMPENSATION SURVEY
Councillors
County Population Salary Honorarium Honorarium Travel
1/2 day Meeting Full day (cents per
meeting' km)
Brant 29,150 $ 15,912.00 n/a n/a $ 0.37
Bruce 61,568 $ 12,000.00 $ 80.00 $ 150.00 $ 0.34
Chatham-Kent 109,945 $ 20,000.00 n/a n/a $ 0.34
Dufferin 45,647 $ 10,000.00 n/a n/a $ 0.35
Elgin 44,633 $ 7,635.64 n/a n/a $ 0.35
Essex 352,257 $ 4,202.00 Committee Chair - $90.00 n/a $ 0.41
Member - $75.00
Frontenac 131,654 $ 4,200.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 0.35
Grey 82,570 $ 2,000.00 $ 77.00 $ 117.00 $ 0.3375
Haldimand 41,112 $ 25,000.00 n/a $ 60.00 $ 0.39
Haliburton 13,942 $ 4,800.00 $ 50.00 $ 100.00 $ 0.35
Hastings 117,063 n/a $125.00 per day/ no limit on # of meetings $ 0.41
or length of meeting
Huron 58,748 $ 1,000.00 $ 100.00 $ 175.00 $ 0.32
Lambton 123,390 n/a n/a $ 114.48 $ 0.31
Lanark 58,095 $ 8,500.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 0.35
Leeds and Grenville 92,526 n/a $ 104.00 $ 104.00 $ 0.30
Lennox and Adddington 35,629 $ 5,374.16 $ 90.29 $ 90.29 $ 0.32
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Middlesex 62,183 n/a $ 115.00 $ 230.00 $ 0.335
Norfolk 55,811 $ 25,000.00 n/a n/a $ 0.39
69 505 $ 6000.00 n/a n/a $ 0.37
Oxford 97,142 $ 13,863.98 n/a n/a $ 0.37
Perth 70,062 $ 3,161.00 $ 84.00 $ 126.00 $ 0.33
.
Peterborough 117,987 n/a Must attend 3/4 of $ 100.00 $ 0.35
meeting or paid half
73631 $ 9 000.00 $ 100.00 $ 150.00 $ 0.35
Prince Edward 25,046 $ 13,000.00 n/a n/a $ 0.38
92 547 n/a $ 74.00 $ 137.00 $ 0.41
Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry 108,602 n/a $170.001 Council meeting $ 0.35
$120.001 Committee meeting
Wellington 155,630 $ 15,692.00 n/a n/a $ 0.37
Kawartha Lakes 64,051 Contacted -
Simcoe 329,666 Contacted -
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: PETER DUTCHAK, TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER
ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DATE: JANUARY 3,2003
SUBJECT: MCDONALD DRAIN PETITION
Introduction
A drainage report has been prepared under Section 78 (improvement of existing drain) of the
Drainage Act by Spriet Associates under direction from Malahide Township Council. The
McDonald Municipal Drain currently services a number of residents in the hamlet of
Copenhagen and was originally constructed in 1927. The new report recommends replacing
the original drain and adding one new branch.
Staff supports the report and also wishes to incorporate two (2) existing private drain branches
that provide outlet for the road and the residents north of Nova Scotia Line within the watershed
area.
In order to incorporate these existing branches into the engineer's report, a petition was signed
by the County Road Superintendent (Manager of Engineering Services).
Discussion / Conclusion
The County's practice has been to incorporate road drains and private drains into municipal
drains if they currently provide a benefit to the County road and adjacent land owners. These
formal incorporations are done when improvements to a drain are being completed to "clean up"
the drainage area at no additional costs to the ratepayers. The benefits of having a private
drain incorporated into a municipal drain are:
· To perform a formal inventory and document existing private drains within a watershed.
· Implement a user-based cost sharing formula for future improvements and repairs.
· Create the ability for municipal employees to legally encroach onto private property to
inspect and repair the drains.
· Create a legal outlet for road drainage.
· Provide land owners on the drain the ability to legally connect to the drain.
· Protect the drain from landowner damage or alteration.
Two (2) existing private drain branches extend from the existing drain and cross Nova Scotia
Line (County Road #42) to service residents on the north side of the road. In order to
incorporate these existing branches a petition was signed by the County Road Superintendent
(Manager of Engineering Services).
Approximately two years ago, one of these private branch drains was repaired by township staff
after a land owner complaint. When incorporated, township staff will be able to encroach onto
private property and complete future repairs legally and have a method to distribute those costs
to the users of the drain.
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FROM: PETER DUTCHAK, TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER
ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DATE: JANUARY 3,2003
SUBJECT: MCDONALD DRAIN PETITION
Recommendation
For Council's information.
RE
APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION
PET DUTCHAK,
TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER
(/Ujrtwç
CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER
ENGINEERING S
MARK
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
PETER DUTCHAK, TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER
ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
NOVEMBER 28, 2002
RUMBLE STRIP POLICY
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Introduction
At the November 26th session of County Council, staff was directed to gather information and present a
modified Rumble Strip Policy to Council for review.
Discussion
The County's existing Rumble Strip Policy directs staff to install the warning devices at every County
Road intersection when capital improvements were being completed in that area. The policy was
specifically intended to be a "blanket" I proactive policy to reduce accidents caused by noncompliance of
the stop condition.
A discussion with the County's insurer revealed that specific proactive measures (i.e. rumble strips) and
policies (i.e. risk management) had no bearing on the annual insurance premiums the County pays,
rather, it was the County's actual claim history that affected our premiums.
A new Rumble Strip design was created in 1999 to be effective yet reduce the noise created outside the
vehicles passing over the system. The total number of strips that created sound was reduced from 6 to
2 and the strips were milled into the asphalt rather than pressing them into place into fresh hot mix. The
new design has been successful in reducing the noise to adjacent landowners while still being effective
and the new method of installation is also easier and less expensive.
To remain effective, sound must be generated from the rumble strips. The noise from vehicles passing
over these rumble strips can be an irritation to nearby residents, especially when a system is newly
installed where one did not previously exist. In some cases, the noise generated by these warning
systems have caused adjacent residents to strongly object to their presence citing a diminished "quality
of life" at their home. The existing Rumble Strip policy must be modified to ensure that these effective
warning devices are only installed at locations where they are found to be necessary in an attempt to
reduce collisions.
Some existing information about Elgin County's intersections and rumble strips:
~ Every County I County intersection has a 4 foot diameter Stop Sign and if the posted speed limit is
80 km/h the intersection also receives a 4 foot diameter Stop Ahead Sign. These signs are above
the minimum requirements as specified by the Ontario Traffic Manual.
~ 38 of 114 County I County or County I Highway intersections presently have rumble strips (35%).
~ Five (5) different types of rumble strip systems have been installed over the years varying in number,
size, placement and method of installation and their condition varies from excellent to almost non-
existent.
~ The number of police reported accidents between the years 1997 to 2001 that were directly
attributable to poor observance of the stop sign ranged from 0 to 6 where rumble strips were
present.
~ 33 of 114 County I County or County I Highway intersections had at least one (1) accident over the
last 5 years that was directly attributable to poor observance of the stop condition.
~ Only 5 intersections have had 4 or more accidents over the past 5 years that were directly
attributable to poor observance of the stop condition.
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
PETER DUTCHAK, TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER
ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
NOVEMBER 28, 2002
RUMBLE STRIP POLICY
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Discussion (continued)
Staff has researched and has found no conclusive warrant system that would indicate when to install
these devices, therefore, engineering judgement should be exercised when selecting each rumble strip
location. Some points should be considered when considering the use of rumble strips:
1. Crash Historv - The number of police reported accidents directly attributable to noncompliance of the
stop condition.
2. Opinions of Others - The OPP, local officials and citizens can provide valuable information and local
experience.
3. Other Safetv Measures, Existing or Proposed - Other methods of raising driver awareness such as
flashing beacons, illumination and signage can be considered.
4. Proximitv of Existing Homes - Noise from vehicles passing over the rumble strips can be an irritation
to nearby residents. This factor should not necessarily be a reason for eliminating rumble strips,
however, it may be a reason to choose more expensive solutions (i.e. illumination).
5. Sight Distance - Hills or curves in advance of the stop condition may require additional warning
which rumble strips can provide.
6. Traffic Conditions - Volume, speed and number of commercial vehicles should all be taken into
account.
7. Pavement Type - The stability and long term durability of rumble strips in some surfaces (i.e. surface
treatment) may require special installation techniques.
Upon reviewing the county's intersection accident history (summary attached), 5 locations stand out as
areas that would benefit from the installation of rumble strips. These are locations where at least 4
accidents have occurred over a 5 year period (1997-2001) whose cause was determined to be poor
observance of the stop sign. These intersections are as follows:
~ County Road #19 (Plank Road) at County Road #45 (Calton Line) ~ 6 accidents
~ County Road #45 (John Wise Line) at County Road #36 (Quaker Road) ~ 5 accidents
~ County Road #22 (Fairview Road) at County Road #45 (John Wise Line) ~ 4 accidents
~ County Road #73 (Imperial Road) at County Road #52 (Ron McNeil Line) ~ 4 accidents
~ County Road #74 (Belmont Road) at County Road #52 (Ron McNeil Line) ~ 4 accidents
These locations have demonstrated a continued accident history of almost 1 accident per year. All of
these locations presently have rumble strips installed at them with exception to the intersection of
County Road #45 and #36 where recent paving work was completed over the existing system.
The revised policy should include these locations because of their continued accident history with poor
observance of the stop condition. Every other County road intersections would therefore not
automatically qualify to receive rumble strips at this present time. Existing rumble strips would remain
until improvements were completed in that area at which time they would be removed if they did not
meet our policy warrants.
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
PETER DUTCHAK, TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER
ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
NOVEMBER 28, 2002
RUMBLE STRIP POLICY
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Conclusion
The County of Elgin currently has 38 intersections where rumble strips are installed. Over the years 5
different types of installations have been used and their existing condition varies greatly. Staff believes
the current design works effectively while reducing as much as possible the noise generated outside.
The use of rumble strips is a very effective tool in alerting drivers of an upcoming stop condition. A
standardized warrant for their use and placement is not available and most agencies install rumble
strips on a case by case basis considering the factors similar to the ones listed above in this report.
The existing Rumble Strip policy should be modified to ensure that these effective warning devices are
installed only at locations where they are found to be necessary in an attempt to reduce collisions,
therefore, the proposed Rumble Strip policy is as follows:
1. The existing rumble strip design (Report to County Council, Rumble Strip Policy, November 1999)
will be utilized in all new installations.
2. Rumble strips will be installed at all County I County road intersections with a least 4 police reported
accidents directly attributable to the poor observance of the stop sign in the past 5 years.
3. Rumble strips may be installed at any other intersection where County Council deems it necessary to
provide this sort of warning device.
4. All existing rumble strip locations will remain until resurfacing projects are completed in that location.
Recommendation
That the following policy be adopted for staff to utilize when installing rumble strips:
1. The existing rumble strip design (Report to County Council, Rumble Strip Policy, November 1999)
will be utilized in all new installations.
2. Rumble strips will be installed at all County I County road intersections with a least 4 police reported
accidents directly attributable to the poor observance of the stop sign in the past 5 years.
3. Rumble strips may be installed at any other intersection where County Council deems it necessary to
provide this sort of warning device.
4. All existing rumble strip locations will remain until resurfacing projects are completed in that location.
RE
APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION
Ot?W~jV(
CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER
ENGINEERIN CES
PE DUTCHAK,
TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER
MARK NALD
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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County of EIQn EnQineering Services Department
Police Reported Intersection Accidents
Caused by Non-Compliance of the Stop Condition (1997-2001)
plus - Existing Rumble Strip Locations
Main Intersecting #of Existing Main Intersecting #of Existing Main Intersecting #of Existing
Road # Road # Crashes Rumble Road # Road # Crashes Rumble Road # Road # Crashes Rumble
Strip? Strip? Strip?
2 103 16 14 45 28 yes
76 20 (B) 36 (B) (A) 5
5 45 (B) yes 35 2 yes
3 103 1 yes 18 20s 1 43 1
76 yes 20n 55
8 (B) 2 Hwy4 yes 46 44
14 (B) 2 yes 19 42 48 49
20 (B) 3 50 47
119 yes 41 . 52 31 yes
45 yes 45 (B) 6 yes 35 yes
Hwy4 38 2 32 I, yes
Hwy3 52 yes 44 1 49
25 (5) 20 21 40
28 (5) 1 27 47 1
36 22 45 4 yes 54 52
74 23 24 48
35 24 22 56 28 2 yes
40 1 36 73 24
38 1 yes 25 26 42
46 yes 52 (B) 2 yes 45 yes
44 48 53
4 23 27 22 (A) 1 yes 32 1
27 36 1 52 (B)(A) 4 yes
51 yes 30 52 (5) 2 48 (B) 1
. 45 (5) yes 48 37
57 32 32 1 yes 74 52 4 yes
5 9w 36 56 1 48
ge 38 43 34
6 7 yes 46 37
8 8 1 55 76 9
16 1 yes 40 45e 2 yes 103 2
13 45w 104
15 Glencolin 1 9
2 yes 42 40 yes 6
9 . 43 104 104 yes
11 Hwy4 yes 39 Black's Rd yes
WQnderland yes 119 ' 18 1
14 13 1 yes 17
18
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B denotes Flashing Beacon at this location
S denotes Signalized Intersection
A denotes Alignment Ripple Island at Intersection (both directions)
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(GREATER mAN 60 KMIH SPEED LIMIT)
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STOP AHEAD - 35m
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STOP AHEAD + 70m
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PAINT MARKINGS
PAINT MARKINGS
STOP AHEAD SIGH
MIllED STRIPS +
PAINT MARKlNCS
MILLED STRIPS +
PAINT MARKINGS
1. Bose milled strips and point markings on location of stop
ahead sign.
2. See Elgin County Standard Drowing - 1.02 for oddittionol
deto~s.
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PAINT IoIARKINCS
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PAINT MARKINGS
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CORRESPONDENCE - January 14. 2003
Items for Consideration
1. John K. Bice, City Clerk, City of Thorold, with a resolution requesting that Hydro One
Networks Inc. be changed back to a "not"for-profit" company. (ATTACHED)
2. Randy Millard, CAO./Clerk, Township of Malahide, with a resolution of concern
regarding the huge cost over-runs that occurred as a result of the Fire Arms
Registration Act. (ATTACHED)
3. Rural Ontario Municipal Association, re: the 2003 ROMNOGRA Annual Conference
and requesting nominations for Zone Representatives. (ATTACHED)
4. Ken Boshoff, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, with the 2003 AMO
Membership Renewal invoice. (ATTACHED)
5. David Carey, Treasurer and Deputy Clerk, County of Huron, with a resolution
concerning the Union Gas subsidy distribution in regard to Social Housing Programs.
(ATTACHED)
6. Beverley A. Wright, President, St. Thomas & District Labour Council, with
correspondence regarding their concerns for the future of the St. Thomas-Elgin
General Hospital. (ATTACHED)
7. Jack Phillips, Director, Alzheimer Society of Elgin - St. Thomas, "Walk for
Memories - January 25, 03" - requesting Council to enter a team of four or more
council members in the event and challenge the councils of the municipalities to
do the same.
8. Ruby G. Silcox, Secretary-Treasurer, Elgin Federation of Agriculture, Annual
Banquet and Dance, Saturday, February 1S\ 2003, at St. Anne's Centre, requesting
sponsorship of a gold table for the event.
9. Norma I. Bryant, Clerk, Municipality of West Elgin, with a resolution concerning
rural school closings.
10. Thomas R. Hollick, Regional Clerk, Municipality of Niagara, with a resolution
petitioning change to the legislation pertaining to the one-third tax-free provision in
regard to the remuneration paid to elected members of Council.
sS'
Please circulate to: Attention: Clerk
CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF THOROLD
December 11, 2002
Notice to all Ontario Municipalities:
Re: Return Hydro One Networks Inc; Back to a Not-For-Profit Company and
Distribute Anv Surplus Earninqs to Customers as a Rebate.
The Municipal Council of the City of Thorold, at its' regular meeting held on Tuesday,
December 3, 2002, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the electricity consumers in the City of Thorold and throughout Ontario
which are served by Hydro One Networks Inc. are having a full market rate of return of
9.88% applied to the distribution portion of the bill, which is adding an additional cost to
consumers;
AND WHEREAS both the Ontario Minister of Energy John Baird and Commissioner of
Alternative Energy MPP Steve Gilchrist believe that distribution companies should not be
adding additional costs to consumers;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario is sole shareholder and owner of Hydro One
Networks Inc., Ontario's largest distribution company with over a million customers;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario can provide further relief to Hydro One
Networks Inc. ratepayers by eliminating the profit motive in a monopolistic industry and
return to a distribution at cost format;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED that on behalf of the City of Thorold Hydro One
Networks Inc. eleCtricity consumers and all consumers which are served by Hydro One
Networks Inc. in Ontario, the City of Thorold requests the Minister of Energy, the
Honourable John Baird to take a leadership role and take the necessary steps to change
Hydro One Ne,tworks Inc. back to a not-for-profit company and to distribute any surplus
earnings back to Hydro One Networks Inc. customers in the form of a rebate;
AND FURTHER that this resolution be forwarded to all Ontario municipalities served by
Hydro One Networks Inc., to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Energy and to local
M.P.P.'s."
Please forward this resoiution to your Council for their consideration and support.
John K. Bice, City Clerk
P,O. Box 1044, 8 Carleton Street South. Thorold, Ontario L2V 4A7
webs/Ie: www.lhorold.com
(905) 227-6613 e-mail: cilythor@lhorold.com Fax: (905) 227-5590
"T1zb¡~' a paid Q WOUlJcemelZt and views and c"mmCJJfS expressed Jrerein arc 1101 necessarily ClUlor$l!d hy AMCrO"
Distributed by Fax on December 11, 2002 by AMCTO
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Township of
MALAHIDE
87 John Street South,
Aylmer, Ontario N5H 2C3
Telephone: (519) 773-5344
Fax: (519) 773-5334
EmaiI: malahide@township.malahide.on.ca
www.township.malahide.on.ca
December 9, 2002
Hon. Gar Knutson, MP
499 Talbot Street,
St. Thomas, ()ntario.
N5P 1 C3
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Dear Sir:
RE: Fire Arms Registration
Malahide Township Council met on December 5,2002, and passed the following Resolution:
WHEREAS numerous municipalities were not able to receive Infrastructure support in the
form of grants or funding through programs such as OST AR or superbuild from the
Federal Government,
AND WHEREAS one billion dollars could be utilized to significantly address these
infrastructure requests,
NOW THEREFORE Malahide Township Council would like to go on record as bcing \ cr)
concerned about the huge cost over runs that occurred in conjunction with and as a result
of the Fire Arms Registration Act.
THAT a copy ofthis resolution be sent to MP Gar Knutson, MPP Steve Peters and the
CounJy_ofElgin.
We look forward to hearing from you with respect to the above matter.
Yours very truly,
T()WNSHIP OF MALAHIDE
/.,P~
R. MILLARD, C.A.O./CLERK
Copy - MPP Steve Peters /
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RANDALL R. MILLARD
CA. O./CIerk
Email: clerk(~L.townslÜp.malahideon.ca
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Treas!lrer
Emai!: treasurer@townshipmalahideonca
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." .,' ROMA NOMINATIONS AND Ei-ECTlONS
,;Ú",. " , ~003 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Attached please find a list of persons currenllyserving as members of ROMA, together with
any il'1cllcalcd vÐcancies or resignations as \mown at the time of the writing of this
communication. ^ section Zone Map has also been included to assist in identifying the
municipalities within a particular Zone.
MlInicipalmcmbers are invited to endorse any or all ofthe persons indicated on the attached
list, or lö plDce !1 name or names before the nominating committee, and ultimately the
delegates, for consideration.
In ontarto qualify for nominations forthe Zone Representative, the following information shouid
acconlp<1ny tllù nomination
a) name of tho nominee;
b) position for which the nomination is made;
c) municipal title and name of municipality;
d) experience as an eiected representative or appointed official;
fj) <Jny other information you feel would assist the nominating committee
In making a recommend¡¡tion to lhe Annual Conference.
Nomination;; must be submitted by January 31, 2003 to:
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
393 University Avenue, Suite 1701
Toronto, ON M5G 1E6
Fax: (416) 971-6191
Auention: Pat Vanini, Executive Director
If you have any quostions, you may û-mail Julian Tofts at: Mpn.tof1§@§ympaticQ.ca
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Lloyd Churchill, Mayor, Town of Bancrofl*
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Gary O'Connor, Mayor, Municipality of West Nipissing·
Ron Eddy, Mayor, County of Brant*
Eleanor Renaud, Councillor, Township of Elizabcthtown-Kítley'
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Bill Bilton, Mayor, Township of Dawn-Euphemia
William French, Councillor, Municipality of West Perth
Bill Semeniuk, MC1yor, Township of Zorra
Allen Taylor, Deputy Reeve, Township of East Garafraxa
Elizabelh Tanner, Reeve, Township of North Kawartha
Jim Sheedy, Deputy Reeve, Township of Laurentian Valley
Claude Cousineau, Mayor, Township of North Dundas
Doug Thompson, Councillor, City of Ottawa
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
December 20, 2002
To Clerk and Head of Council
Dear Colleague:
Jl' M 2 2003
Re: Your Municipality's 2003 AMO Membership
It has been a very busy year for municipal government and in looking forward, there is more work to
be done, including positioning of our interests in terms of the next provincial election.
Your Association has enjoyed the support of over 90% of all Ontario municipalities - this high
participation rate is critical. The massed strength and clarity of the municipal voice has garnered
many successes in 2002, so your membership renewal is important to continuing our collective
work.
2003 will see the new Municipal Act take full effect. Our Resource Centre, in partnership with
others has developed an e-guide to facilitate its implementation. And then there is the new Safe
Drinking Water Act, sewer and water full cost recovery and source water protection, among many of
the consequences of the Walkerton Inquiry. AMO's advocacy resulted in positive changes not only
to these pieces of legislation, but many others. We've achieved additional financial assistance to
support our communities such as added funding for ambulance services and the 2003 CRF
Sustainability Bonus. We continue to work on how revenue sharing with the provincial and federal
governments can help support the services funded by the relatively limited property tax base. Our
Local Authority Services (LAS) continues to provide savings though bulk purchasing of municipal
natural gas and pooled investments (ONES Fund), among many other activities. Working together,
we've accomplished a lot and AMO's Annual Report attests to those achievements.
Wherever I travel, there is without a doubt a very high degree of praise for AMO's work. I want to
share an extract from a letter from AI Edmondson, recent past Warden of Middlesex County. "In
succession, each Councillor recited different examples of how the Association provided tremendous
value to the County in recent years. Each example led to another of how AMO has shown the
leadership to achieve benefits on behalf of municipalities through economies of scale that could not
be achieved individually."
On behalf of the AMO Board of Directors, and in anticipation of your membership renewal, I want to
thank you for your support. We will continue to work hard on your behalf. If you would like more
information, please do not hesitate to contact our Executive Director, Pat Vanini at 416-971-9856
extension 316,.ortoll free at 1-877-426-6527.
Yours sincerely,
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Ken Boshcoff
President
61
393 University Ave., Suite 1701 Toronto, ON M5G 1E6
tel: (416) 971-9856 . toll free: 1-877-426-6527 . fax: (416) 971-6191 . email: amo@amo.municom.com
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
2003 Membership Invoice
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Suite 1701, 393 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6
Tel. 416-971-9856
Fax. 416-971-6191
www.amo.on.ca
Attn: Clerk
To: County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas ON N5R 5V1
Friday, December 20,2002
. AMOUNT
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Membership fee for the Period: January 1, 2003 - December 31 ,2003
Your municipality's fee is based on a total of 18,197 households as reported by the Ministry $2,932.11
of Municipal Affairs and Housing and a municipal classification of "Upper Tier" and includes
a 2% increase over 2002. For details on fee structure, please refer to www.amo.on.ca
SUBTOTAL $2,932.11
GST EXEMPT
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TOTAL DUE $2,932.11
Please make all cheques payable to: Association of Municipalities of Ontario
If you have any questions concerning this invoice, call Corinne Clark at 416-971-9856
or send email tocorinne@amo.municom.com.
INVOICE # 13045
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Corporation of the
COUNTY OF HURON
OFFICE OF THE TREASURER & DEPUTY CLERK
1 Courth House Square, P.O. Box 250
Goderich, ON N7A 3Z2
Tel: (519)524-S394
Fax: (519)524-2044
December 2, 2002
IDEC 1 \) 2002
The Honourable Chris Hodgson
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
l7'h Floor, 777 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5G 2E5
Dear Mr. Hodgson:
On November 27,2002, Council of the County of Huron adopted the following
recommendation rrom the Social and Cultural Services Committee meeting of November
14,2002.
"In that Union Gas has been granted the right to retroactively charge customers for
billings going back to '1999 and that these costs were incurred while the Social HousÏ11g
Programs were still under Provincial administration it is recommended that the Province
be requested to forward to Service Managers, at least, the federal portion of the subsidy
to assist in the cost ofthese charges in the following manner:
Federal Projects 100%
FederallProvincial Projects 60%
Local Housing Corporations 50%
And that this motion be circulated to all Counties and Regions in Ontario."
c. The Honourable Helen Johns, M.P.}>.
All Counties/Regions in Ontario
Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association
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Chartered in May 1956 by
THE CANADIAN LABOUR CONGRESS
December 16th, 2002
DEC 1 ';' 2rO~
Mayor of the City of St. Thomas and
Council of the City ofSt.Thomas
Warden and Council of Elgin County
c. c. Board of Directors, St.Thomas-Elgin General
Hospital,
Dear Sirs:
Re: Concerns re St.Thomas Elgin General Hospital
At a recent meeting of St. Thomas & District Labour Council several concerns were
expressed relating to the future of the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital.
Specifically, the concerns were regarding divestment of Rehab. Services, and divestment
of ambulance services. Also there are rumours of other services being divested out i.e.
kitchen and maintenance services.
The delegates are concerned not only as members of the labour movement but as citizens
of St. Thomas and Elgin County, in regards to the future direction of our hospital. We
want our elected officials to clari1Y this situation and expect this issue to be discussed at a
future Hospital Board meeting. We also wish to be notified of the results of such
discussions.
Yours very truly,
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Beverley A. Wright
President
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January 4, 2003
John Wilson, Warden of Elgin County
450 Sunset Dr.
St. Thomas, ON, N5R 5V1
Dear Mr. Wilson and members of Council,
As I write this letter to you now I am flooded by the many fabulous memories
that my family has shared over the years. Many great memories of love,
laughter and growth. My wife and I have been mamed for 47 wondeiful
years. We are both retired now. As a traditional family I was the primary,,~
financial provider while my wife was the glue that kept us together as a tiQP¡'!~
knit family unit. I guess you could say that my wife was the real caregiveffpj
the family. When anyone in our house was not quite up to par Valerie pick~fj
us up and got us back on our feet emotionally, physically and spiritually.
Now that my wife resides in a Long Term care facility, within Elgin County, I
find that it is mostly these memories that my wife and I share. For you see
my wife is in the later stages of Alzheimer Disease and is not able to
communicate very well, some days not at all. For me and my family the
journey has had many phases. When my wife was first diagnosed with
Alzheimer Disease I slowly took on a larger role as the primary caregiver
was no longer possible to provide the 24hr care that Valerie required.
I am sharing a quick view of my story with you today in hopes that the
Council members may find it in their hearts to help all those people effected
by Alzheimer Disease and related dementias. January is Alzheimer awareness
month. With your Worships and Council's support of this event you will help
set the standard for local businesses and help draw attention to the disease
and the drastic need for support within the community.
currently in Elgin County 1112 people over the age of 65 have Alzheimer
Disease or a related dementia. That is a staggering 9.8 % of the Elgin C
elderly population. In 15 to 20 years the increase of dementia cases is
predicted to rise by 153% to 1702.
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I value your support as we face the challenge of maintaining the best care
possible for our loved ones and ourselves Îl1 Elgin County. I hope that your
Worship and Council will help with this event In two areas. First we hope you
wIlI see fit to take on this chaIIenge by entering a team of four or more
members of council and second we hope that they wIII challenge the councils
of other Elgin county municipalities to do the same.
During the next few days, please think about what the Alzheimer So
means to you, your families and your constituents. Whatever you
decide, please know that I value your feedback and your Interest Îl1
Society.
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The Alzheimer Society of Elgin - St. Thomas has been an important pâft of our
community for more than 10 years. With your help, we will continue to
optimize the quality of life of persons with Alzheimer Disease and related
dementias and their caregivers by providing education, support,
awareness, information, advocacy and funding for research.
Sincerely,
fœci~
Jack PhIllips
Director, Alzheimer Society of Elgin St. Thomas
P.5. Memories are Important. Please join me In the 2002 Walk for M
Together we will help remember those who can't.
Alzheimer
Elgin - St. Thomas
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JANUARY 25TH, 2003
Parks ide Collegiate Institute,
241 Sunset Dr., St. Thomas
REGISTRATION:
WALK TIME:
9:00 am - 10:00 am
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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interpretations of manY"Q£iQur favourite singers from
Frank Sinatra to Dean M~%i1n. Also enjoy the
comforts of an indoor, wheelchair accessible, WALK
while raising funds to support the programs and
services for persons with Alzheimer Disease and
related dementias and their caregivers in Elgin
County.
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activities for all ages. ~~~p':nentary food and
beverages will be served ~~~¡ you WALK and listen to
live entertainment. Join ú~.:!~~ the annual heimer
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DATE:
JANUARY 25TH, 2003
LOCATION:
Parkside Collegiate Institute,
241 Sunset Dr., St. Thomas
9:00 am-10:00 am
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Registration:
Walk Time:
St. Thomas Singine: Sensation
Join Sam Taylor, recently seen on
Jenny Jones, as you Walk and
listen to his sensational vocal
interpretations of many of your
favourite singers from Frank
Sinatra to Dean Martin. Also enjoy
the comforts of an indoor WALK
while raising funds to support the
programs and services for persons with Alzheimer
Disease and related dementias and their caregivers
in Elgin County.
Participants will enjoy a fun filled family event
with activities for all ages. Complimentary food
and beverages will be served while you WALK and
listen to live entertainment. Join us for the annual
Alzheimer Society of Elgin - St. Thomas WALK for
Memories.
Call Jason at 633-4396 or 1-888-565-1111 today
to receive pledge sheets and more
information.
Ree:istration
All walkers must turn in their pledge
money before they participate in the
walk activities. Registration is
from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. To beat
the registration line up arrive early and enjoy hot
chocolate, coffee and muffins.
Tropical Theme
Break out your favourite
flowered shirt! This
year's walk theme is
based on a tropical
getaway. Beat the
winter cold by
participating in activities
commonly seen at many tropical resorts.
Walk Teams
A team consists of a
team captain and three
other walkers. This idea
is perfect for families and
corporations. Team
captains receive a free gift
for recruiting three or more
individuals to their team. This truly is the best way
to enjoy the walk. If your team is made up of family
members, you may wish to dress up in similar
costumes. If your team consists of co-workers, you
might want to display company colours or logos to
demonstrate your support.
ELGIN FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE
Farmers Workingfor Farmers
President
Don Miller
(519)764-2854
(519)764-9712 (fax)
Email:
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Secretary-Treasurer
c/o Ruby Silcox, R. #3, Shedden,
Ont., NOL 2EO (519)769-2362
Fax: (519)769-2161
Em.il: rsilcoX@execulink.com
or
Elgin Agriculture Centre
Tues & Thurs, 11 am to 3 pm
Phone/Fax: (519)633-0114
'JAN 8 2003
January 7th , 2003
TO ALL FORMER "GOLD TABLE SPONSORS"
Re: Elgin Federation of Agriculture
Annual Banquet & Dance, 2003
The Elgin Federation of Agriculture is holding it's annual Banquet and Dance, Saturday evening, February I", 2003
at St. Anne's Centre, St. Thomas. Social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. with supper served at 7:00 p.m.
Our Guest Speaker this year will be Jack Wilkinson, former President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and
current President of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers. Jack is an excellent speaker and is very
knowledgeable in his field.
New candidates will be inducted into the Elgin Agricultural Hall of Fame. A dance will follow the program, as usual.
As in previous years, we are asking for 'Gold Table Sponsors' . Would you consider being a sponsor for us again this
year? Sponsorship ofa gold table, as you know, entails a commitment on your part of $120 payable to the Elgin Federation
of Agriculture and a commitment on our part of forwarding four tickets to you plus advertising our sponsors the night of the
banquet. All ofthÍswe will do. A program is produced with our list of sponsors thereon, with each person receiving one, also
a large poster naming our sponsors will be displayed.
I will be contacting you next week to get your answer and thanks for your consideration of same.
We' thank you for your interest in the Elgin Federation of Agriculture and the agriculturaI community of Elgin County
which it serves.
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Secretary-Treasurer
Elgin Federation of Agriculture
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ÇL.QêJNS:> OF RURA!,. SCHOOLS
-rl1(J Municipal Council of the Municipality of West Elgin, at their meeting held on
December 19, 2002, passed the following resolution to which your support is
requested.
Properly Moved and Seconded:
WHEREAS as much needed education funds called for by Dr. Rozanski, if
delivered, will take time:
AND WHEREAS tile social costs of rural school closings and distant
tmnsport~ltion, to bolh students and communities, is not considered in decisions
to close rural schools;
THEREFor~E BE IT RESOLVED THAT all rural school closings be stopped, and
that the province recommit to adequate funding of education and further a
process be cstablished where broader social costs are considered and quantified
before decisions arc made to close rum schools.
AND FUR fHER that tllis resolution be forwarded to tho Minister of Education the
Premier, tl10 Rural Ontario Municipal Association and the Association of
MLlIlicip¡¡lilics of Ontario for circulation to all AMO member municipalities for their
cndorsemont.
Carried.
Normo I. Btyant, I'IOIIßA,AMCT
Clark
MunicípÐlily of Wf;st Elgin
22413 Hoskins Line, Box 490
Rodney, ON NOL 2CO
Phone: 519-"185-0560
Fax: 519-785-0644
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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL
~;.Q_\JIJ.cj.L$.?~sipn No.: 20-2002
Moved by Councillor Thomson
DECEMBER 11tJ2002
Seconded by Councillor Redekop
WHEREAS Regional Council passed a resolution on February 21. 2002 pursuant
to section 255 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M. 45, as amended, stating its
intention th¡;¡t one-third of the remuneration paid to the elected members of the
council c¡nd its local I)oards sllall be as expenses incident to the discharge of
their duties as members of the councilor local board: and
WHEREAS, for many M;:¡yors, Regional Chairs and Councillors, their council
mmunec¡llion represents their entire, or a significant portion of, their income; and
WHE¡~E^S declaring one"third ofthat remuneration to be as expenses incident
to the discharge of their duties, has a deleterious effect on the potential value of
1IIcir rEJtircrnent pension.
nIEREr:ORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be petitioned to change the
lo¡¡islation so that Councillors, on an individual basis, may opt out of the one-thil'd
tax·fr(~e provision; ;:¡nd
'fha! copies of this resolution be circulated to the municipalities across the
province of Ontario for support.
CARRIED.
Tl1om<1s R. Hollick, Regional Clerk
The F~cgional Municip¡¡lity of Niagara
2201 St. David's Road
p.o. Box 1042
Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7
Tolephone 905-685-1571, Ext. 3217 Toll Free 1-800-263-7215
Fnx 905-087-4977
f)-mail: Thomas.hollick@reglonal.niagara.on.ca
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CORRESPONDENCE - January 14, 2003
Items for Information - (Consent AQenda)
1. Norma I. Bryant, Clerk, Municipality of West Elgin, advising that West Elgin Council
will take into account any proposed construction by the County when scheduling
capital projects in the municipality.
2. Thanking Council for grant money received:
1) Bill Brock, Executive Director, Children's Safety Village of London Area
2) William Shurish, Executive Director, Quad County Support Services
3) Marlene Pink, Executive Director and Maureen Vandenberghe, Coordinator,
Research/Marketing/Fund Development, Tillsonburg & District Multi-Service Centre
3. Honourable Jerry J. Ouellette, Minister of Natural Resources, acknowledging Council's
request for funding assistance for the Lake Erie Shoreline. (ATTACHED)
4. St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, Media Release, "New Agreement Between
STEGH and Corporate Vitality Ensures Ongoing Access to Quality Rehabilitation
Services for the Residents of Elgin County. (ATTACHED)
5. Honourable Chris Stockwell, Minister of the Environment, acknowledging Council
concerns regarding the new regulations relating to fuel oil tanks, lines and delivery
systems. (ATTACHED)
6. Ontario Good Roads Association, with the 2003-2004 Nominating Committee. (ATTACHED)
7. St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association, with a "Notice of General Meeting" to be held on
Tuesday, January 28,2003 at 7:00 P.M. (ATTACHED)
8. Honourable Norm Sterling, Minister of Transportation, with correspondence
concerning emergency detour routes in the County of Elgin and the development of an
Emergency Detour (EDR) Taskforce. (ATTACHED)
9. AMO Member Communication ALERT: 1) As 2002 Comes to a Close a Brief
Summary of Bills Passed in the Legislature This Fall; 2) Province Passes Two Major
Water Bills. (ATTACHED)
10. Honourable Gar Knutson, M.P., Elgin-Middlesex-London, acknowledging Council's
resolution concerning the Federal Housing Initiative agreement and the Government
of Ontario's assuming at least 80% of the share to provide affordable housing.
11. Malcom Bates, Director, Emergency Health Services, Ministry of Health and Long-
Term Care, re: Re-capitalization Funding Grant for Federal Medical Vehicles
Response Time Initiative) and an increase to the County Land Ambulance Services
grant. (ATTACHED)
12. Honourable Gar Knutson, M.P., Elgin-Middlesex-London, with a copy of the Industry
Canada's Progress Report on the CanadacOntario Infrastructure Program. (ATTACHED)
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13. Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, with
information on the announcement of the Canada and Ontario First Phase of
Affordable Housing Program. (ATTACHED)
14. Steve Peters, M.P.P., Elgin-Middlesex-London, supporting Council's resolutions to:
1) Honourable Norman Sterling, regarding emergency detours and deteriorating
roads throughout the County; 2) Honourable Norman Sterling, Honourable Jerry
Ouellette and Honourable Robert Thibault, regarding lake shore erosion along County
Road 42; 3) Honourable Elizabeth Witmer, regarding the practice of closing schools
in rural communities; 4) Premier Ernie Eves, regarding the retroactive rate hike
granted Union Gas; 5) Honourable Chris Stockwell and Honourable Dianne
Cunningham, regarding the development of training curriculum for the certification of
water system entry-level operators. (ATTACHED)
15. Cliff Nordal, President & Chief Executive Officer, St. Joseph's Health Care London,
advising that the Developmental Behavioural Management Program (DBM) will be
moving from the Regional Mental Health Care, St. Thomas, to the Regional Mental
Health Care, London, on March 3,2003. (ATTACHED)
16. Thank you cards from the Harvey Liddle Family and the Bob Padfield Family.
17. Henry Walthert, Executive Director, Canadian Institute of Treated Wood, with
information on pressure treated wood products. (ATTACHED)
18. P.M. (Pat) Cayen, Director, OAFC, Fire Chief, Malahide Fire Services, with
information concerning the defeat of Bill 30, Firefighters Employment Protection Act,
2002. (ATTACHED)
19. Paul Davenport, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Western Ontario, with
the results of the Globe and Mail survey of students ranking 29 major Canadian
universities. (ATTACHED)
20. Rhonda Sowers, Liaison, Ontario Family Fishing Weekend Steering Committee,
requesting help in publicizing the "2003 Ontario Family Fishing Weekend" in any
calendar of summer events. (ATTACHED)
21. P.J. Leack, City Clerk, City of St. Thomas, copy of correspondence re: 2003
Appointments - Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit. (ATTACHED)
22. Bill Mcintyre, Bay Front Insurance Brokers Ltd., concerning public safety and
County Council considering changes to road policy that may eliminate most of the
rumble strips present on County roads in Elgin County. (ATTACHED)
23. AMO Member Communication ALERT - "AMO Reacts to Minister Chris
Hodgson's Resignation. (ATTACHED)
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December 16, 2002
DEC 1'7 200?
County of Elgin,
450 Sunset Drive,
ST. THOMAS, Ontario
N5R 5V1
Attn: Clayton Watters
Manager, Engineering Services
Dear Sir:
RE: CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMUNICATION PROTCOL
Council discussed your correspondence dated October 29, 2002 at their regular
meeting held on December 12, 2002. Council wishes to advise that we will take
into account any proposed construction by the County into consideration in
scheduling our capital projects affecting county roads in our municipality.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information.
Yours truly,
)w~ ,>-ç &¡~1
Norma I. Bryant, HonBA, AMCT
Clerk
22413 Hoskins Line, Box 490, Rodney, Ontario NOL 2CO Tel: (519) 785-0560 Fax: (519) 785-0644
Chi\drenls
Safety ViUage
of ÚJndon Area
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 24039
London, Ontario, N6H 5C6
Located in: Fanshawe Conservation Area
1424 Clarke Road, London, Ontario
December 20, 2002
Council of the Corporation
bfthe County ofElgjn
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5R 5V1
Attention: LindaVeger. Treasurer
Dear Ms. Veger,
Thank you for supporting:the Children's SafetyVillage of London Area. Your generous contribution
of $1 000.00 to the Safety Village is greatly appreciated.
Wrthover 20,000 children through our programs as of September 2002 we anticipate 100,000
people will have discussed safety in one form or another. If these discussions result in one change
in the home, neighbour's home or grandma and graIldpa's our community is made safer.
Thank you for your continued support!
Sincerest appreciation,
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Executive Director
Tel: (519) 455-5437 Fax: (519) 455·7102 Toll Free: 1 (866) 455-5437 Website: www.safetyvillage.ca E·mail: info@safetyvillage.ca
Business No. 89764 0538 RR001
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Quad County Support Services
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 65, Wardsville, Ontario, NOt 2NO
Telephone 519-693-4812
Fox 519-693-7055
December 19, 2002
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Warden John wilson
County of Elgin
430 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5R 5V1
Dear Warden and Council Members:
It is with much gratitude that I express to you and the members
of council the sincere appreciation of the Board of Directors of
Quad County, the consumers and myself for the grant of $2000.00.
Your grant will assist in helping Quad County Support Services to
meet the service demands of our clients. Again this year's grant
from the County of Elgin will be used in assist our two offices
in Dutton and West Lorne to provide program options to those
consumers who reside in this area. We are very awar~that local
governments are facing increased demands for services with less
resources. We appreciate your support by providing our
Association with this grant.
Thank you for your continued support of our Association.
Sincerely,
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will' m Shurish
Exe utive Director
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ADMINISTRATION omCES
195 Wellin9ton St
Wardsville, Ontario
NOL 2ND
(519) 693-4812
(519) 693-7055 (Fox)
RESOURCE CENTER
205 Victoria Street
Wardsville, Ontario
NOL 2NO
(519) 693-4478
(519) 693-4478 (tox)
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS
191 Oueen Street
WordsviJle, Ontario
NOL 2NO
(519) 693-4929
RESIOENTIAL SERVICES
159 McKellar St
Glencoe, Ontario
NOL 1 MO
(519) 287-2306
(519) 287-5905 (fox)
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lti-Service Centre
The Livingston Centre
Avenue, TiIIsouburg, ON N4G 3AI
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Please accept this certificate as a token of our thanks - we are grateful for each and every
donor that contributes to Multi-Service Centre programming. This includes cash donors,
those that have provided prizes or support for fundraising events, gift in kind donors
(space, items) and historical contributors. The value in the collective contributions we
receive every year cannot be measured in dollars alone. These contributions represent an
investment in the community.
Each year, at our donor event (on November 14 this year), we hear gratitude expressed by
our staff and Board of Directors. Weare also fortunate to hear the testimony of clients j
that have been assisted by your donor dollars. This communicates to all of us how
programming, like that provided at the Multi-Service Centre, can make a difference in
individual lives.
Should you have any questions about our records regarding your (or your organization's)
specific contributions, please do not hesitate to call. Once again, thank you for the
support you have shown toward our clients and programming
Sincerely,
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Maureen Vandenberghe, Coordinator
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November 14,2002
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Mr. Mark G. McDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas ON N5R 5V1
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Dear Mr. McDonald:
Thank you for your letter of November 4, 2002, regarding your request for funding
assistance for Lake Erie shoreline erosion due to its impacts on Elgin County Road #42
east of Port Burwell.
Although I understand the difficult situation the County of Elgin finds itself in, the Ministry
of Natural Resources has no policies in place to provide financial assistance for erosion-
related consulting services, or for property damage.
I can assure you that ministry staff will continue to avail themselves, their knowledge and
their expertise to the working group established to address this matter. If you require
further information, please contact Mr. Alec Denys, District Manager in Aylmer, at (519)
773-4725.
Again, thank you for writing. I regret that I cannot be of further assistance to you.
Sincerely,
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Hon. Jerry J. Ouellette
Minister of Natural Resources
c: The Honourable Ernie Eves, MPP, Premier
The Honourable Norm Sterling, Minister of Transportation
The Honourable Robert Thibault, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Steve Peters, MPP, Elgin-Middlesex-London
Gar Knutson, MP, Elgin-Middlesex-London
Alec Denys, District Manager, Aylmer District
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St. Thomas-Elgin
General Hospital
Working Together for Your Good Health
189 Elm Street, PO 80x 2007
St Thomas. Ontario, Canada NSP 3W2
Te1519631-2020 . FaxSI9631-1825
Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday December 18, 2002
New Agreement Between STEGHand Corporate Vitality Ensures Ongoing Access
to Quality Rehabilitation Services for the Residents of Elgin County
St. Thomas, ON - A unique partnership between Corporate Vitality and STEGH means
continued rehabilitation services at STEGH for Elgin County residents, savings for the hospital,
no staff lay-offs for staff" Working together, STEGH and Corporate Vitality will ensure equal
treatment for all patients regardless of ability to pay.
"A partnership solution was one of the recommendations from our community task force last
summer, and We're pleased that it is now a reality," says Wilf Riecker, STEGH Board Chair"
The Board decided to out-source rehabilitation services to achieve cost savings while
continuing to provide a hospital-based service.
An agreement in principle has been in place since September 2002 and the final agreement
has now been signed pending Ministry of Health approval. The projected date for staff and
service transfer is mid-January 2003. Although the transition has been stressful for staff, Deb
Brittain, staff physiotherapist says "I am thrilled that we have our great department for our
community! We seem to have found a really good partner in the new company"
Corporate Vitality CEO Connie Clerici and Manager Lois Beamish Taylor have roots in Elgin
County, both natives of St Thomas. " The STEGH leadership team has demonstrated
innovation, collaboration and commitment to the community. We look forward to this
partnership," states Ms. Clerici.
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Compassion
Respect
Accountability
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WSIB clinic, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, inpatient Speech I Language Pathology
and the pool program will continue to be at the core of rehab services offered by
STEGH/Corporate Vitality, but more will likely be on the horizon, Paul Collins, STEGH CEO,
says "We are committed to becoming a model of service partnership and rehabilitation service
excellence,,"
An open house for the community is being planned for the New Year.,
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For more information contact:
Cathy Fox, Communications and Public Relations
St Thomas-Elgin General Hospital
(519) 631-2030 Ext 2191, cfox(1þstegh.on.ca
Media Background Information
In June, the Board directed hospital management to proceed with the development of a Request for
Proposal (RFP) for private rehabilitation services, based on the recommendation from the Rehab Task
Force. The Task Force, with representation from the Care group, local businesses and constituents of
Elgin County, was organized by the Board to provide input into continued accessibility to rehabilitation
services for those without financial resources. A broader community focus group, including
representation from the Task Force provided important information for the RFP process,
In September, the Board of Governors at St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) announced that
Corporate Vitality, in jOint venture with locally operated Rehab Express, had been selected as the
successful respondent to the hospital's Request for Proposal to provide rehabilitation services at the
hospital. The company and the hospital entered into contract negotiations to solidify an agreement
where Corporate Vitality would use hospital space and equipment to provide both in-patient and out-
patient rehabilitation services.
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M.inistrY
of-the
Envrrohment
Minis~ère
de
'Environnement
135SI. Clair Ave. West
12th Floor
Toronto ON M4V 1 P5
Tel (416) 31+6790
Fax (416) 314-6748
135, avenue 'sf élàir ouest '
12" étage
Toronto ON M4V1P5.
Tól (416)314-6790
Télóc - (416) 314-6!48
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Ontario
Office of the Minif?ter
Bureau du :minìstre
DEC23 2002
File Number 79746
DEt 1 82002 .
Mrs. Sandra J. Heffren
DeplJ.ty Clerk
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St.. Thomas ON N5R 5Vl
Dear Mrs. Heffren:
Thank yoU for your letter Of October 29, 2002, copied to Mr. Steve Peters, MPPfor
Elgin-Middlesex"J.,ondon, regarding concerns aboút, new regulations relating to fueL oil
tanks, lines arid delivery systellls, . ' ..
Your Jetter and the resolutionfrotllthe Townshîp of Pickle L¡¡kerelates to new safety
laws that are being .administered by the Technical Standards &Safety Authority (TSSA).~
a. n. age.1Íc,y un,der the ju, rise diction" qfthe. Millis, tiy of Consu, m,er. and ~usin, esse Services; Th., e
.... ...... ...... '.' .... ..... .......::.. ......... '. ...... ..' .'.., '. .... .':'., '. ..:.' .... .... '. ........... '.
new requirements were introduced in October2001 to reduCe the number of fuel oiLleaks
and spills that occur throughout the province each year. For moreinfonnation,.a,ndto
register yourconCems about the regulations, I encourage you to logon t~)the TSSAweb
site at WWVI'.tssa.org.
As Minister of the Enviromnent, I recognize the importance of the new regulations as a
means to prevent oil spills and leaks that can result in serious envir()mneIÍtal damage and
costly cleanups.
r hope you find tills infonnation to be helpful.
Yours sincerely,
Chris Stockwell
Minister of the Enviromnent
c~ Mr. Steve Peters; MPp·
ElgincMiddlesex~London
(I)
0761G(03I01)
100% Recycled C~ioriI1eFrée~ Made in CarÍad~
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ONTARIO
GOOD ROADS
ASSOCIATION
530 OTTO ROAD, UNIT 2
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO
L5T 2L5
TELEPHONE 905-795-2555
FAX 905-795-2660
.JlM 2 2()03
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December 18, 2002
REPORT OF THE 2003-2004 NOMINATING COMMITTEE
To the Head and Members of Council:
Under Section 28 of the Constitution of the Ontario Good Roads Association, the
Nominating Committee shall report to the Annual Conference its nominations for 14
directors. Joan Sutherland, Councillor, Town of New Tecumseth, will serve on the
2003-2004 Board of Directors as Past President, making a total of 15 on the Board.
The Nominating Committee is pleased to place the following names in nomination for
the 2003-2004 term:
W. Gord Adams, Chair, District of Muskoka
Ellen Connelly, Deputy Mayor, Town of Goderich
Jim Harrison, Councillor, City of Quinte West
J. Paul Johnson, Operations Manager, County of Wellington
David Kaufman, General Manager, Transportation Services Division, Works and
Emergency Services Department, City of Toronto
Brian Knox, County Engineer, County of Bruce
Thomas B. laughren, Councillor, City of Timmins
David A. leckie, Deputy City Engineer, City of London
Gloria Lindsay luby, Councillor, City of Toronto
Helen A. Macleod, Councillor, Township of Champlain
Donald J. McDonald, County Engineer, United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and
Glengarry
Tony Prevedel, Director of Public Works, Town of Whitby
Eric Rutherford, Deputy Mayor, Municipality of Greenstone
Merwyn P. Sheppard, Clerk Treasurer/Administrator, Town of Espanola
.. .lover
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Further nominations are invited at this time. If further nominations are received,
election(s) will be held in the zone(s) for which additional nominations are received.
Zone information is attached. The election(s), if required, will be held on February 25th
at the 2003 ROMAlOGRA Combined Conference in Toronto.
Nominees must sign a nomination/consent form (attached) and submit it to the attention
of Tony Decoo, Chair of the Nominating Committee, by fax 905-795-2660, or by mail to
OGRA, Unit 2, 530 Otto Road, Mississauga. L5T 2L5
Nomination/consent forms must be received in the OGRA office by 4:00 p.m. on
January 31,2003.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Chair:
Tony Decoo, OGRA Immediate Past President
Members:
Jim Harrison, OGRA Director
Tony Prevedel, OGRA Director
George Stivrins, OGRA Past President
Joan Sutherland, OGRA President
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ONTARIO GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION ON NOMINATIONS
Under Section 28 of OGRA's Constitution, Those nominated by the Nominating Committee
shall be selected from its municipal and active membership pursuant to the requirements for
geographical representation contained in Section 13, and so far as possible maintaining an
equal balance between elected and appointed representatives. The following requirements
have been established with respect to the report of the Nominating Committee, and the initials
indicate how these requirements are met by the nominations in the enclosed report. If
additional nominations are received, elections will be held for only the zone(s) from which the
nominations are received.
GEOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATION
Zone ReQuirement Nominated
North 4 GA, TL, ER, MS
Southwest 3 EC,BK,DL
South central 3 PJ, TP, JS
Southeast 3 JH, HM, DM
Toronto 2 DK, GL
Northern Ontario: Municipalities in the Districts of Algoma, Cochrane, Kenora, Manitoulin
Island, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Rainy River, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Timiskaming, the City
of Greater Sudbury and municipalities in and including the District of Muskoka.
Southwest Ontario: Municipalities in and including the Counties of Brant, Bruce, Elgin, Essex,
Haldimand, Huron, Lambton, Middlesex, Norfolk, Oxford, and Perth, municipalities in and
including the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
South Central Ontario: Municipalities in and including the Counties of Dufferin, Grey,
Simcoe, and Wellington, and municipalities in and including the Regional Municipalities of
Durham, Halton, Niagara, Peel and York, and the City of Hamilton.
Southeast Ontario: Municipalities in and including the Counties of Haliburton, Hastings,
Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Lennox and Addington, Northumberland, Peterborough, Prescott
and Russell, Prince Edward, Renfrew, and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, municipalities in
the former County of Frontenac, and the Cities of Ottawa and Kawartha Lakes.
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ONTARIO
GOOD ROADS
ASSOCIATION
530 OTTO ROAD, UNIT 2
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO
L5T 2L5
TELEPHONE 905-795-2555
FAX 905-795-2660
NOMINATION/CONSENT FORM
Please Print
Candidate for 2003-2004 OGRA Board of Directors
Name
Position
Municipality
Nominated by
Name
Position
Municipality
Seconded by
Name
Position
Municipality
Candidate's Signature
Date
This form must be received by fax 905-795-2660 or by mail to Unit 2, 530 Otto Road,
Mississauga, Onto L5T 2L5 to the attention of Tony Decoo, Chair of the Nominating
Committee, by 4:00 p.m. on January 31, 2003.
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St. Thomas - Elgin Tourist Association
aGiN COUNTY
st. Th.mas
Af!Aa#~
December 23, 2003
J~N 2 2003
Dear St. Thomas - Elgin Tourist Association Member,
Re: Notice of Annual General Meeting - St. Thomas - Elgin Tourist Association
I am writing on behalf of the St. Thomas - Elgin Tourist Association Board of Directors to advise you of the
following items of interest:
1. to invite you to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The meeting will be held on
Tuesday, Jauuary 28, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre located at
301 Talbot Street in St. Thomas.
2. to provide you with a copy of the proposed by-law changes which will also bIJ tabled at the meeting
(please note, a full copy of the by-laws may be picked up at the STETA office at 545 Talbot Street,
Lower Level, St. Thomas, should you require one prior to the meeting).
3. to advise you of agenda items, which will include: Year in Review, By-law Changes, Election of
Officers and Financial Report
The Board is eager to update our members on the activities of the St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association during
the past year as well as share with you the proposed projects for the upcoming year.
The business meeting will be followed by a light lunch so we would ask that you R.S.V.P. to the office at 631-
8188 or toll rree at 1 877 GO ELGIN on or before January 15th. We look forward to seeing you then and should
you have questions regarding the above, feel rree to contact the office.
Sincerely,
() ¡{ jJí~
~dams, President
St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association
Copies to:
Elgin County Council Members and County Staff
City of St. Thomas Council Members and City Staff
Elgin County Municipalities and Staff
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P.O. Box 22042, 545 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, Ontario NSR 6A1 Telephone: 519 6318188 Fax: 519631-3836
Web .ite: www.eløintollri<t.comEm..il: frienrl.ríì)eløintonri<t_com
Su!!!!ested Bv-Law Amendments
BY-LAW NO.8-MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ARTICLE 1 - NUMBER OF MEETINGS
(1) Not less than eight (8) regular meetings of the Board in addition to the Annual General
Meeting, shall be held throughout the year. .
BY-LAW NO.9-MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
ARTICLE 5 - CONFORMATION - delete this article in its entirety
(l) All decisions of the Executive Committee shall be confirmed by the Board at the next
Board meeting.
Add a fourth item to Article 4 - VOTING in place of Article 5 .
(4) All decisions of the Executive Committee shall be provided to the Board in writing at the
next Board Meeting.
BY-LAWNO.I0-FINANCIALMATTERS
ARTICLE 3 - FISCAL YEAR
(1) The financial year for which records will be maintained shall be the fiscal year beginning
the first (1) day of January and termination the last day, thirty-first (31) day of
D~ember following.
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Ferguson Slock, 3rd Floor
77 Wellesley St. West
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1Z8
(416) 327-9200
www.mto.goY.on.ca
Bureau du ministre
Êdifice Ferguson, 3e étage
77, rue Wellesley ouest
Toronto (Ontario)
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(416) 327-9200
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Ministry of
Transportation
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Ministère des
Transports
DEC 1 9 2002
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Mr. Steye Peters, MPP
Elgin-Middlesex -London
542 Talbot Street
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P lC4
Dear Steve:
Thank you for your two letters of October 21, 2002, regarding emergency detour routes in
the County of Elgin.
I am pleased to inform you that my ministry and the Ontario Good Roads Association
(OGRA) have developed an Emergency Detour Route (EDR) Taskforce. This taskforce's
mandate is to help my ministry and local municipalities work together to gather
information and develop general emergency detour guidelines for Ontario's 400-series
highways.
The EDR signs that are used in Northumberland County were produced by my ministry's
Eastern Regional Office and differ from the signs used in Elgin County in our
Southwestern Region. Part of the taskforce's mandate is to review all existing EDRs in
the proÙnce and develop a provincial standard for both sign layout and the funding
required to manufacture and place these signs in the field.
At the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (&\110) Conference in Toronto, I was
unable to personally meet with the Elgin County delegation. However, a meeting was
scheduled with Mr. Bart Maves, Parliamentary Assistant. Unfortunately, the delegation
from the county, for reasons unknown to my ministry, did not attend this scheduled
meeting.
In view of the ongoing task force work, it maybe more appropriate to meet and discuss
the issue when results are known. I am confident that the OGRAlMTO task force will
address the concerns raised by Elgin County.
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Thank you again for bringing the county's concerns to my attention.
Sincerely,
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Norman W. Sterling
Minister
cc: Warden John Wilson, County of Elgin
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'fe. the immediate attention of the Clerk and Council December 24, 2002 - Alert 021057
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AS 2002 COMES TO A CLOSE
A BRIEF SUMMAHY OF BILLS PASSED IN THE LEGISLATURE THIS FALL
On TillImday, December 12, 2002 the Legislature adjourned until Monday, March 17, 2003.
During the Fall sitling, several pieces of legislation were passed that will impact municipalities.
They include:
Bill 21a, the Justice Statute Law Amendment Act, 2002. which reforms the Limitations Act
by eslablishlng a two-year limitation period, and a 15-year ultimate limitation period for lawsuits
in most cases. The Bill also allows and regulates contingency fee agreements between lawyers
and clionts, and amÐnds the Public Accountancy Act. (See FYI 02/029.)
Bill 210, the ElectrRc:ity Pricing, Conservation and Supply Act, 2002 introduces several
major changes to the government's plans to develop an open electricity market. Municipalities
wiil bem~tìt from tllo 4.3-œnt p<Jr kWh price freeze on the supply of electricity. But, tile current
rate U111t Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) earn will be frozen at approximately 6.6%. In
addition, by Mmch 9, 2003, municipalities must pass a resolution, and provide a prescribed
"c( rliHcate" to the Minister of Energy that they want to continue their LDCs as OBCA for-profit
corpomtions. If they do not, their LDCs will become non-profit, and there will be severe impacts
on thoir operations. Updates on tile regulations under this legislation will be posted on the
Municom wcbsite at W\r{W.m.lJJ1icom.c0r11 or AMO's public website at ~-,-amo.on.ca.
Bill 209, the FUJleral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 regulates funeral homes,
cometeries and crematoriums. AMO is concerned that the Act, among other things, establishes
rnunicirmlilies as the social safety net for cemeteries, fails to guarantee municipalities the
neœssHry financial tools to do so, and creates an uneven playing field.
Bill 19B, the Keeping the Promise for a strong Economy Act (Budget Measures), 2002
was an omnibus bill that amends several pieces of legislation. It addresses several municipal
property tax assessment matters, impacts administrative monetary penalties. and establishes
the OntRrio Municipal Economic Infrastructure Financing Authority, which is intended to reduce
borrowing costs for municipalities,
Bill 195, the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 will implement many of the Walkerton Inquiry
rcr.ommQntlaiions. Impacts to municipal water systems include the accreditation of water
op"ralions; the need to apply for a new licence to operate municipal water systems; the
development of water system operational plans; the expansion of MOE authority to require
municipalities to take over operations and/or ownership of private water systems, the
in1roduction of a statutory standard of care For elected officials with oversight responsibility over
drinking water delivery, and fines of up to $10 million for non-compliance. (See Alerts 02/038
and 07./056.) AMO W<.1S successful in obtaining some amendments to this Bill.
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Bill 191, the Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Emergency Vehicle Safety), 2002 requires
drivers to <,-low down and to move into another lane when approaching emergency vehicles that
arc stopped with their lìghts flashing.
Bill 179, th0 Govemment Efficiency Act, 2002 is another omnibus Bill that amends several
. pieces of legislation. It increases fines for health services delìvered by municipalities under
several pieces of legislation Including the Ambulance Act, and the Homes for the Aged ( nd
Rest flomes Act. Changes are also introduced under the Escheats Act that may have potential
impacts on the remediation of contaminated sites. Amendments are also made to the
EmplQyment standards Act, the Labour Relations Act, 1995, the Workplace Safety and
Insurance Act and tho Pension Benefits Act.
Bill 177, the Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2002 amends numerous pieces of
legislation to mal\o them consistent wilh the new Municipal Act, 2001, which comes into force
on J:'H1uary 1, 2003. As a result of AMO's educational efforts, some technical amendments
were achieved. Several amendments are also made to the Municipal Elections Act. (See FYI
02107.8 and Alerts 021040 and 02/042.)
BiII1ï5, the Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act, 2002 introduces requirements for
tho assessment and reporting of infrastructure costs and the development of full cost recovery
for water and sewor systems in Ontario. At AMO's request, amendments were made to the
original Bill to allow municipalities to review é1nd approve their own full cost reports and cost
rocovery plans, without requiring government approval. These reports will have to be audited
hy tho municipal auditor before being submitted to the Minister. (See Alerts 02/038 and
02/056,)
ßiII 149, the Red Light Cameras Pilot Projects Extension Act, 2002 extends the life of
municipal RorJ Light Camera pilot projects until November 20, 2004.
Bill 1413, the Emergency Readiness Act, 2002 requires ',..municipalities, ministers of the
Crown and designated agencies, boards, commissions and other branches of government to
devGlop and implement emergency management programs, consisting of emergency plans,
trAíninn programs and exercises, public education and any other element prescribed by
regulation."
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December 11, 2002 - Alert021056
Province Passes two Major Water Bills
Issuø:
AMO successful in securing major amendment to Bill 175
Ba\:lq)tound:
Two important pi aces of legislation related to water and sewage services, the Safe Drinking Water
Act, (Bill 185) and Ihe Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act (Bill 175) were passed in the
LoøislaturtJ yestorday. Following a review last week by the Standing Committee on General
Govurnmcnt, t1mendments were made before the bills were passed. Both Acts will have significant
implications ror municipalities.
With rospoct to Bill 17!S, an important amendment advocated by AMO has been adopted by the
Government. Bill 1'l5 had previously required that municipalities submit Full Cost reports and Cost
ReC(1V0ry plans to the Minister of Environment for his review and approval. Amendments to the
legi>:lation now allow municipalities to review ar1d 8pprove their own full cost reports and cost
recovery pi am>, without requiring Ministerial approval. These reports will have to be audited by the
municipal 1:\uditor before being submitted to the Minister, This is considered a significant win for
AMO and municipalities.
Also under the legislation, tile Province will retain the authority to cap water and sewer rates but the
Minister of tho Environment can permit a municipality to exceed that cap in special circumstances.
Municip3!ì\ics will also be given the authority to recover source water protection costs through water
mten, as long as those costs are related to the delivery of water and wastewater services.
MallY ()I tho amendments made to Bill 195 were more administrative in nature. However, one
pmticularch¡)nge that wa5 id{~ntificd by AMO has been made. Under Section 49. the requirement
that priv<'lte Wflter system owners attain a municipal consent has been changed to ensure that it
applies only to the construdion of new systems or the expansion of existing ones. Previously, the
section app(,arcd to apply to all private systems, new and existing. The section also now provides
municipalities with the autl10rity to apply conditions and limits to the consent necessary to prevent a
ddiçi0ncy in the system.
AMO will bn working closely with the Government on the development of regulations under both
pieGo5 of legislation. The tirneline for tile development of regulations under both pieces of
IcgIslation has not yet been confirnled, There is a recognition on the part of the Government that
some municipal water systems may necd time to build capacity to meet the new regulatory
req!.liremcnts. nnù some of the new requirements may be phased in to reflect that.
Will1 re~.pcct to the Sare Drinking Water Act, Justice O'Connor caned on the Government to have
the municipal water system operational plans requiremcnt in place by 2003 and municipal water
system licences in place by 2006. The Government will endeavor to keep to this timeline.
rf¡j.~ information is Iwai/able throlJgh AMOs subscription basodMUNICOM network at www.municom.com.
For moro infornutlot1 contact: Nicola Crawhall, S..nior Policy Advrsor at 416-971-9856 ext, 329
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CONSTITUENCY OFFICE
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SI. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 1C3
Tel.. (519) 631-3921
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ST. THOMAS
December 2002
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Mrs. Sandra HeflÌ'en
Deputy Clerk
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, ON N5R 5VI
Dear Mrs. Hefften:
Thank you for forwarding to me a copy of Elgin County Council's resolution dated
November 26 regarding council's endorsement of resolutions rrom the County of Perth,
the City of Stratford and the Town of St. Marys, supporting the federal government's
Housing Initiative agreemehtand urging the Government of Ontario to assume at least an
80 per cent of the share of the $25,000 cost per unit for affordable housing.
I appreciate council's S1.1ppgrt of the initiative and I thank you for keeping me informed.
Yours truly,
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Gar Knutson, P.C., M.P.
GK: SIDe
GAR KNUTSON, M.P.
Elgin-Middlesex-London
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Ministry of Health
and Long-Term Care
Ministère de la Santé
et des Soins de longue durée
® Ontario
Emergency Health Services Branch
5700 Y onge Street, 6th Floor
Toronto ON M2M 4K5
Direction des services de santé d'urgence
5700 rue Y onge, óe étage
Toronto ON M2M 4K5
Telephone: (416) 327-7909
Facsimile: (416) 327-7879
Toll Free: (800) 461-6431
Téléphone: (416) 327-7909
Télécopieur: (416) 327-7879
Appels sans frais: (800) 461-6431
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November 29,2002
Mr. Mark MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
County ofElgin
450 Sunset Drive,
St. 11l0mas, ()N
N5R 5Vl
Dear Mr. MacDonald:
RE: Re-capitalization Fundine: Grant for Federal Medical Vehicles (Response Time
Initiative)
We pleased to provide you with an increase to your Land Ambulance Services grant for the re-
capitalization funding grant for Federal Medical V ehicles. Your grant will be amended as follows:
Current Land Ambulances Services Base Grant
Federal Medical Vehicle Base Increase for April 1, 2002 to December 31,2002
Revised 2002 Land Ambulance Services Base Grant
$1,021,165
$ 11.250
$1,032,415
Your Land Ambulances base grant for the 2003 calendar year will be $1,036,165 which includes
the annualized Response Time base increase of$15,000.
Please note that all funds, reports and supporting records are subject to review or audit by the
Ministry or its representatives.
If you have any questions, please contact your Field Office.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
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Malcohn Bates
Director
Emergency Health Services
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Manager, Land Ambulance Program
Senior Manager, Planning Finance and Corporate Support
Senior Manager, South West Region Field Office
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OTTAWA OFFICE
Room 658
Confederation Building
House of Commons
K1AOA6
Tel. (613) 990-7769
Fax (613) 996-0194
CONSTITUENCY OFFICE
499 Talbot St.
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 1C3
TeL (519) 631-3921
1-800-265-7810
Fax (519) 631-8555
HOUSE OF COMMONS
OTTAWA,CANADA
K1A OA6
ST. THOMAS
December 17, 2002
DEC ~ '" :;I'\f"!'~
Elgin, County of
John Wilson - Mayor
450 Sunset Drive
S1. Thomas On N5R 5VI
Dear John Wilson - Mayor,
Please find enclosed a copy of Industry Canada's Progress Report on the Canada-Ontario
Infrastructure Program (COlP).
I hope that the Report will help to keep you infonned about developments in this valuable
program.
Please feel ftee to contact me if you have any questions about this program.
Sincerely,
Hon. Gar Knutson, P.e., M.P.
Elgin-Middlesex-London
GAR KNUTSON, M.P.
Elgin-Middlesex-London
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In Case of Transmission Difficulties, Please Call 416-863-2101
Please Deliver To: The County of Elgin
Ministry of
Municipal Aflelrs
and Housing
Office of the Minister
TT7 Bay $tree.
Toronto ON MSG 2ES
Tel; (416) S85-7000
www.mah.gov.on.ca
Mínistète dêS
Affaires munlclp81~s
et du LogemQnt
Bureau du ministre
7T7 rue Bay
Toronto ON MsG 2E5
Tål: (416) S85·7000
www.mah.gov.on.ca
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Ontario
December 13, 2002
Dear Mayor/Chair/Warden:
In May, 2002, the Province of Ontario and the Govemment of Canada signed an
agreement for the provision of new affordable housing. During the next five years,
capital funding for rental and home ownership projects will be made available through
the Affordable Housing Program. The main objective of the Affordable Housing
Program is to construct approximately 10,500 new affordable units across the province.
On Friday, December 6, I announced details of the first phase of the Community Rental
Housing component of the program for rental projects. There are two other small
program components for home ownership and northern, remote projects, with details to
follow in 2003.
As you are aware, there is a significant role for municipalities in the rental housing
component of the program. As partners with the federal and provincial governments,
municipalities are critical to the success of the program.
Community Rental Housing funding will be available through tender calls in
municipalities that have identified a need for affordable rental housing, and are taking
steps to create an environment where new affordable rental housing development is
encouraged. Municipal contributions of lower property taxes for rental buildings, and
optional contributions such as waived-or reduced development charges will maximize
the impact of the program in addressing the local need for affordable rental housing.
I am inviting those municipalities designated as service managers to manage tender
calls for project submissions and to select the projects most suited to local needs. Your
Council's participation will ensure that program funding is available for affordable rental
housing in your local community.
Complete details of the Community Rental Housing component are set out in the
program material, and the information guide that will be sent under separate cover.
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The allocation of units for Community Rental Housing, by service manager area, for the
first phase, has been determined. Please see attached chart outlining the first unit
allocations. As you will see, units have been reserved for rental projects in twelve high-
need municipalities. If service managers demonstrate that more units can be delivered
in the first phase, a greater number of units may be negotiated. Allocations for other
areas will be made after the ministry receives an expression of interest, and
documentation of an identified need for affordable rental housing, from a service
manager in any of these locations, on a first-come, first-served basis.
The actual funding available for projects in an area will depend on submissions made in
response to a locally managed tender call, the level of contributions from a municipality
or other source, as well as the number of projects approved for funding in an area.
Municipal administrative costs arising from managing tender calls will be compensated
under the program.
I would encourage you to make best efforts to allocate at least 25% of the units for rent
supplement from the previously announced distribution of rent supplement funding.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will hold information sessions for all
service managers to answer detailed questions.
if you have any further questions or require further information concerning the
Affordable Housing Program please contact your local Municipal Services Office, the
Market Housing Branch or our website at www.mah.gov.on.ca.
Sincerely,
d
Hon. Chris Hodgson
Minister
Attachment
c: Chief Administrative Officer
City Manager
City Administrator
County Manager
Commissioner
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Community Rental Housing
Unit Allocations - First Phase
Total Unit Allocation
Target Allocations - Service
Mana ars
Ci of Toronto
Ci of Ottawa
of Peel
of York
of Waterloo
of Durham
Re ional Munici ali of Halton
Coun of Simcoe
Other Areas'
TOTAL
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1000
380
300
300
200
200
200
140
140
140
100
100
800
4000
MuniciDal Services Offices
Central Municipal Services Office
serving Durham, York Peel, Halton, Simcoe, Muskoka, Dufferin, Niagara, Hamilton-
Wentworth and Toronto
416-585-6226
Eastern Municipal Services Office
serving Frontenac, Haliburton, Hastings Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Lennox &
Addington, Northumberland, Ottawa, Prescott-Russell, Prince Edward, Stormont,
Dundas/Glengarry, Kawartha Lake, Renfrew and Peterborough
613-548-4304
Northeastern Municipal Services Office
serving Cochrane, Algoma, Manitoulin, Sudbury, Parry Sound, Nipissing and
Timiskaming
705-564-0120
Northwestern Municipal Services Office
serving Thunder Bay, Kenora and Rainy River
807-475-1651
Southwestern Municipal Services Office
serving Elgin, Essex, Grey, Haldimand, Norfolk, Huron, Chatham-Kent, Lambton,
Middlesex, Oxford and Perth
519-873-4020
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Market Housing Branch
416-585-6524
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For Immediate Release
December 6, 2002
CANADA AND ONTARIO ANNOUNCE FIRST PHASE OF AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PROGRAM
WATERLOO - The federal and provincial governments today announced the allocation
of 3,200 units for low to moderate income residents in 12 municipalities under the
Community Rental Housing Program. The units were allocated to municipalities with the
highest need for affordable housing under the first phase of the Canada/Ontario
Affordable Housing Program Agreement.
The Affordable Housing Program will provide $489.42 million over the next five years to
help increase the supply of affordable housing in the province. Government of Canada
funding of $244.71 million, together with matching contributions from the Province of
Ontario, municipalities and other private and non-profit partners will help create an
estimated 10,500 affordable housjng units in Ontario.
"The Government of Canada's commitment to this Program builds on the existing
annual contribution of approximately $676 million in grants, contributions and subsidies
which serve some 243,000 Ontario households," said Steve Mahoney, Parliamentary
Secretary for CMHC on behalf of the Honourable David ColJenette, Minister of Transport
and Minister responsible for CMHC. 'This federal-provincial partnership underscores
our joint efforts to improve housing affordability in Ontario,"
"This program is a good first step in encouraging charitable organizations and non-
profits to work with the private sector to kick-start the production of affordable housing in
our province," said Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Chris Hodgson. "At
the same time, all governments - federal, provincial and municipal - must work in
partnership to remove barriers and !,mcourage investment in affordable housing."
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The Community Rental Housing Program focuses on creating new, affordable rental
units in multi-residential buildings. Units built under the program must be similar in size
and amenities to other housing in the community, with rents that remain affordable for a
minimum period of 15 years. Private-sector companies, and non-profit, service club,
religious and charitable organizations are eligible for the program.
Ontario's municipalities will play an important role in the Community Rental Housing
Program. Municipalities will contribute to the funding of the program, deCide how the
program works in their own communities, and ensure viable projects that are tailored to
local social and economic conditions. Municipalities participating in the program will
sign agreements with the province and will issue tender calls for project proposals.
"Waterloo Region has been leading the way in Ontario in working with community
partners to create safe, affordable and accessible housing for our citizens," said Ken
Seiling, Regional Chair. "Additional funding as a result of the agreement between the
province and the federal government will allow us to do more. We are pleased that
today's announcement will open the door to even more new affordable housing here
and across the province."
As a second step in the Community Rental Housing Program, the remaining 35 Ontario
municipalities will be invited to participate in early 2003.
Funding for other components of the Affordable Housing Program, which includes home
ownership and remote projects, will be available in early 2003.
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For further information please contact:
Anthony Polci, Director of Communications
Office of Minister Collenette
(613) 991-0700
Jim Miller
Office of Minister Hodgson
(416) 585-7210
Disponible en français
For more information visit http://www.mah.aov.on.ca
http://www.cmhc.ca
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FACTSHEET
The Affordable Housing Program
Community Rental Housing
· On May 30, 2002, the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario signed an Affordable
Housing Program agreement aimed at stimulating the construction of up to 10,500 units of affordable
housing in the province.
· Over a five-year period, $489.42 million in one-time capital funding and other types of contributions
will be available through this program and complementary municipal programs.
· Community Rental Housing funding is one component of the Affordable Housing Program Agreement.
This funding will be available in severai stages to proponents through several tender calls managed by
municipalities, beginning early in 2003. Funding for other programs covered by the Agreement. which
includes home ownership and remote projects, will be available later in 2003.
· The ministry has announced the allocation of funding available for rental projects in twelve areas
where Service Managers have the highest need. Other Service Managers that have demonstrated a
need for affordable rental housing may also receive funding allocations.
· There are 47 Service Managers in the province, designated as delivery agents to manage Ontario
Works, child care and social housing, including 36 municipalities in southern Ontario, and 10 District
Social Services Administration Boards in northern Ontario, and the City of Greater Sudbury.
· Service Managers that have an allocation and wish to offer the program will issue tender calls and
select projects. These Service Managers must have set property taxes at the single-family rate for
new rental buildings that will receive program funding. Also, Service Managers must have Capital
Facilities By-laws, which define affordable rent at or below the average for the community as set out in
the CMHC Rental Market Survey. Any Service Manager or lower tier municipalities may add their own
program contributions and requirements that reflect local housing priorities.
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In order to qualify for funding, affordable rental projects must meet all the mandatory program criteria,
local housing priorities a.nd affordable rent targets set out in municipal requirements. Qualified
projects will then be selected on the basis of the amount of funding requested. Project proposals must
indicate the source and value for all contributions to the project. Funding will be awarded to eligible
projects, starting from the lowest bid, up to the amount of funding available for each Service Manager
area.
·
Municipalities are encouraged to make best efforts to use their existing rent supplement programs to
make units affordable to low-inoome households.
·
Units built under the program must be similar in size and amenities to other housing in the community,
with rents that must remain affordable for a minimum period of 15 years, with a phase out of affordable
rents over a five-year period.
Private-sector companies, and non-profit, service oiub, religious and charitable organizations are
eligible for the program.
Private-sector proponents have the option of entering into head-lease agreements with charitable and
non'profit agencies.
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Each selected project will receive an automatic $2,000 from the province for every eligible unit to
offset the cost of the Provincial Sales Tax on construction material, matched by $2,000 in federal
funding.
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Federal funding must be matched by contributions from the province, municipality, non-profit groups
and/or charitable organizations. The average oontribution 01 federal funding will be $25.000 per unit
across the province.
·
Further information about the CMHC·Ontario Affordable Housing Program is available on the Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and Housing websìte at www.mah.aov.on.ca or the CMHC website at
www.cmhc.ca.
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Room 331
Main Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1A4
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Ontario
Constituency Office:
542 Talbot Street
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 1C4
Tel: (519) 631-0666
Fax: (519) 631-9478
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STEVE PETERS, M.P.P.
ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON
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December 6, 2002
Honourable Norman Sterling
Minister of Transportation
3'd Floor, Ferguson Block
77 Wellesley Street West
Toronto, ON M7 A IZ8
Dear Minister:
Please find another letter ftom the County of Elgin focusing on the continuing and yet-to-be
resolved issue of emergency detours and deteriorating roads throughout Elgin County. Also
enclosed is Warden John R. Wilson's letter dated September 12, 2002, addressing the issue.
Minister, do letters regularly get lost either on their way to your ministry or in your office? Or are
you just avoiding Warden Wilson and an issue of vital importance to the County? You
astoundingly continue to refuse to meet with Elgin County officials to discuss the negative effects
of detouring large volumes of traffic ftom provincial highways to local roads. I fmd this
unacceptable.
Minister, because of your indifference on this issue, the County is examining imposing weight
restrictions on county roads lying near Highway 40 I. If enacted, this would prevent large haulers
ftom exiting the 401 onto county roads and thereby negatively affect the area's economy and
inconvenience many motorists.
Minister, I again urge you to turn over a new leaf and arrange a meeting with County officials as
soon as possible, taken this issue has been in ftont of you for many months. I would appreciate
your responding to Mr. Wilson and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. Thanking you
in advance for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
&~
Steve Peters, M.P.P.
ElgincMiddlesex-London
Cc: Mr. John R. Wilson, Elgin County Warden, 450 Sunset Drive, S1. Thomas, Ontario, N5V
5VI
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Room 331
Main Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
M7A1A4
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Ontario
Constituency Office:
542 Talbot Street
S1. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 1C4
Tel: (519) 631-0666
Fax: (519) 631-9478
Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638
Email: steve_peters-mpp-co
@ontla.ola.org
Tel: (416) 325-7250
Fax: (416) 325-7262
Email: steve_peters-mpp
@ontla.ola"org
STEVE PETERS, M.P.P.
ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON
DEC ] 0 200?
December 6, 2002
Honourable Norman Sterling
Minister of Transportation
Ferguson Block, 3rd Floor
77 WeIIesley Street West
Toronto, ON M7A lZ8
Honourable Jerry OueIIette Honourable Róbert Thibault
Minister of Natural Resources Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
Whitney Block, 6th Floor Room 259, West Block
99 WeIIesley Street West House of Commons
Toronto, ON M7A lW3 Ottawa, ON KIA OA6
Dear Ministers:
Please find enclosed a letter ftom the County of Elgin and accompanying background
information on a proposed project to halt the effects oflakeshore erosion along County Road 42
ea.st of Port Burwell. As you may be aware, continuing erosion along the Lake Erie shoreline in
that area has forced the County to close a portion of the road for safety reasons.
Ministers, Elgin County council is seeking funds ftom your ministries to help make this project a
reålity. County council, as do I, believes this project could potentiaIIy become the blueprint to
solve similar erosion problems near roadways across the province and perhaps throughout
Canada.
Ministers, I would appreciate your reviewing the letter and the background information,
responding to the County of Elgin and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office.
Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
&\k
Steve Peters, M.P.P.
Elgin-Middlesex-London
Cc: Còuhty of Elgin, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario,N5R 5Vl
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Room 331
Main Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
M7A1A4
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Ontario
Constituency Office:
542 Talbot Street
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 1C4
Tel: (519) 631-0666
Fax: (519) 631-9478
Toil Free: 1-800-265-7638
);:mail: steve_peters-mpp-co
',' @ontla.ola.org
Tel: (416) 325-7250
Fax: (416) 325-7262
Email: steve_peters-mpp
@ontla.ola.org
STEVE PETERS, M.P.P.
ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON
DEC 1 0 ,!'\!'\~
December 6, 2002
Honourable Elizabeth Witmer
Minister of Education
22nd Floor, Mowat Block
900 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M7A IL2
Dear Minister:
Please find enclosed a letter rrom the County of Elgin and a resolution rrom the
Township of Malahide calling on your government to abandon the practice of closing
schools in rural communities as a means of cost saving. The entire East Elgin community
was shocked to hear Springfield Public School was on a potential closure list. Although
the danger of Springfield P.S. closing in the near future seems to have passed, I believe
this issue still deserves your immediate consideration.
Minister, the focus of this correspondence is one that has been brought to your attention
on a number of occasions. Simply put - such closures adversely affect young students,
faculty and the general public both socially and economically.
~1inister; I would appreciate .your'revievling tÞisresolutìon;'responding; tathe,County and
forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. Thanking you in advance for your time and
consideration.
Sincerely,
&~
Steve Peters, M.P.P.
Elgin-Middlesex-London
Cc: COIWty ,of Elgin, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas,. Ontario, N5R 5VI
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Room 331
Main Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
M7A1A4
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Ontario
Constituency Office:
542 T albat Street
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 1C4
Tel: {519) 631-0666
Fax: (519) 631-9478
Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638
Email: steve_peters-mpp-co
@ontla.ola.org
Tel: (416) 325-7250
Fax: (416) 325-7262
Email: steve_peters-mpp
@ontla.ola.org
STEVE PETERS, M.P.P.
ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON
DEC
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December 6, 2002
Premier Ernie Eves
Legislative Building, Room 281
Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M7A 1AI
Dear Premier:
Pleasefmd enclosed this letter from the County of Elgin supporting a resolution from the
Town ofSt. Marys asking the province to issue a policy directive under Section 27.1 of
the Ontario Energy Board Act disallowing the retroactive rate hike granted to Union Gas.
Premier, if you will recall, I recently launched a petition calling for the very same action
by your government. To date, I have over 4,000 signatures on the petition and I have
repeatedly stood in the Legislature asking your government to fix this immense problem.
Premier, I am appalled your government would allów the OEB to approve of this scheme
to allow Union Gas to recoup lost money due to mistakes officials of the huge utility
made themselves. Union Gas will recover these so-called additional costs over the peak-
heating season causing undue hardship to thousands of Ontarians.
Premier, I would appreciate your reviewing the County of Elgin's letter and the attached
resolution, responding to the county and forwarding a copy of your correspondence to my
office. Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
~~
Steve Peters, M.P.P.
Elgin-Middlesex-London
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Cc: The County of Elgin, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario, N5R 5Vl
Honourable Jo1m Baird, Minister ofEnergy
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Room 331
Main Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1A4
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Ontario
Constituency Office:
542 Talbot Street
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 1C4
Tel: (519) 631-0666
Fax: (519) 631-9478
Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638
Email: steve_peters-mpp-co
@ontla.ola.org
Tel: (416) 325-7250
Fax: (416) 325-7262
Email: steve_peters-mpp
@ontla.ola.org
STEVE PETERS, M.P.P.
ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON
DEC 1 (} 2~~~
December 6, 2002
Honourable Chris Stockwell
Minister of the Environment
900 Bay Street, 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M4V IP5
Honourable Dianne Cunningham
Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities
Mowat Block, 3rd Floor, 900 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M7A IL2
Dear Ministers:
Please find enclosed this letter trom the County of Elgin and a resolution the County has
endorsed trom the County of Brant. The resolution calls for your ministries to consult
with each other to develop a comprehensive fuIl"time post secondary training curriculum
for the certification of water system entry-level operators. The County of Elgin also asks
that experience also be considered as a component of competency for certification of
operators currently holding the level of licensing required for the operation of water
treatment and distribution facilities.
Ministers, the counties of Elgin and Brant are asking for this initiative in light of your
government's commitment to implement the Walkerton inquiry recommendations.
Municipalities are having difficulty hiring qualified operators and this move will make it
easier to ensure all Ontarians have safe, clean drinking water. I urge you to pursue such
an initiative.
Ministers, I would appreciate your responding to the County of Elgin and forwarding a
copy of your letter to my office.
Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
~~jc
Steve Peters,M.P.P.
Elgin:Middlesex- London
Cc: County of Elgin, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario, N5R 5VI
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20ffice of the President
%8 Grosvenor"Sireet
London, Ontario N6A 4V2
Telephone: 519-646-6100, ext.. 64200
Fax' 519-646-6054
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December 11 th,2002
Warden Duncan McPhail
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5Vl
DEC 1 G 200?
Dear Mr. McPhail:
The Developmental Behavioural Management Program (DBM) is .asþeci¡Üizèd. tìeâtrnentprbgrarn
offering inpatient and outpatient services at Regional Mental Health Care, St. Thomas forindividuals
rrom across Southwestern Ontario who are living with a developmental. disabilityaIldlor' a psychiatric
disorder coupled with a severe behaviolJralproblem.
As of March 3rd, 2003 the DBM programwi11bemovÎng rrom St.Thomasto R.egiqnalMentålHealth
Care, London. The Health Services Restructuring Commission (HSRC) direCtives call for the program to
move to London in the future and we need to.make this move now dueJþ acbntiúuing medì¢al staff
shortage to cover the needs of this program.
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In recent years, th,e DBMprogram has implemented outreach services thrbugl1 tl1e effdrtsofits\clihicians
while maintaining inpatient programs for,peoplewl1oContinue toneedon:goingh(}spital~based cäre.
Offering more community-based treatment and service has resulted in adécreáséd need for inpatiént beds.
Because of this, therewill be 18 instead ofthecurtent 24 beds once the prþgram movestbLondon:. All
current services and staffing will be maintained to sllstain this more'appropriåte bala.n¢ebet\Veeninpatient
and butpatientneeds.
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The team is garnering impressive results despite the fact that there have been several changes in personnel
and no medìcal co-leader since April, 2000. The medical recruitment issue is it commorione in healthcare
today and St. Joseph's is doing its best to recruit and retain medìcal staff with súccessin some areas. We
must ensure that clients have the best medical care possible when they need it and it i,s for this reason that
we have made the decision to move theDBM program to Regional Mental Health. Care, London where
needed medìcal coverage will be available. The move will see numerous bènefits for clients including:
· improved access to a broader range of medìcal expertise, in' parti~ular, on site consultation with Dr.
~~ .
· increased access and integration with existing community resources providing education and other
community-based services for this population
· a greater range of recreational activities available to clients
· a stronger partnership with the Developmental Disabilities program at the Uhiversity of Western
Ontario, which will enable improvements and efficiencies in meeting both organizations' research
mandates. We also believe that an enhanced .acadeÍnic focus will furÌ:her our work to embrace the Joint
Ministry Guidelines for the Provision of Care for Individuals with a Dual Diagnosis (July, 1997):
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In the sþ(;¡t'orCOf?7mLinity", in th,ë'pl/rsui:tö{ heqlth
Owne(}and Oper2,ed by SL JOSeph'sH.e~ithS€rvJœs:AŠsÔ¿laliù)1:0f ~onqon; l~ço.r¡)Qr¡¡ìed.·Äff.ii(ated with ~e 0niv~si& 'oí Y~estem:Dr.faiio,
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Please be assured that we are engaging Clients, families, stt\ff memben; arid partners in tmschange arid. æ-e
working in collaboration with our Ministry of Health representatives and community pt\rtners. Over the
corning weeks, we will keep you infonned about the transfer process and will be ayçrilable to answer any
questions you may have. Early in the Néwyear, it will be my pleasure to exteIldaninvitation to you and
your. colleagues to attend a full brie£mg ()nmental health refonn in relation to , the currentandfuture.roles
ofSt. Joseph's Health C¡¡.re, London. .
Sincerely,
cc: J. Rajaballey,Regional Director,
Ministry ofHealth and Long Term Care
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CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF TREATED WOOD
202-2141 Thurston Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 6C9
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INSTITUT CANADIEN DES BOIS TRAITÉs
Tei: (613) 737-4337 . Fax: (613) 247-0540
December 9,2002
DEC 16 2002
Mr. Duncan Mc Phail
Warden
Elgin County
450 Sunset Dr
St Thomas ON N5R 5Vl
Dear Mr. Mc Phail:
Over the last year, there has been an increase in public interest in the use of pressure treated
wood. The issue relates to the use of Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) a preservative
solution used in the manufacture of pressure treated wood for consumer applications.
The attached infonnation provides answers to questions regarding CCA pressure treated
wood and its safety.
We believe it is important to your community and your environment that you review this
infonnation because it might assist you in decision making and save you considerable
amounts of money.
Pressure treated wood is and will continue to be an important tool in preserving the
environment and health of your community. Treated wood saves trees, reduces the use of
energy and helps to conserve our forest resources.
We welcome your questions and comments.
Sincerely,
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Canadian Institute of Treated Wood
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TREATED WOOD SA YES TREES . TRAITER I.ES BOIS C'EST SAUVER DES ARBRES
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CANADIAN INSTITUTE
OF TREATED WOOD
202 - 2141 Thurston Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 6C9
Tel: (613) 737-4337
Fax: (613J 247c0540
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Facts About Pressure Treated Wood
PRESSURE TREATED WOOD SAVES
AND PROTECTS OUR ENVIRONMENT
AND HEALTH.
Pressure treated wood has been used
safely across Canada and around the
world for more than 100 years. By
injecting wood preservatives deep into
the wood's cells, we protect the wood
against premature decay from fungi and
insects. This extends the life of wood in
outdoor applications by between 15
and fifty times. Some railway trestle
bridges in Alberta and British Columbia,
built of pressure treated wood, have
been in service more than 70 years.
By extending the life of wood in
outdoor applications, Canada's wood
preservers annually save a forest the size
of Prince Edward lsiand from premature
harvest. Relieving the heavy production
demands on Canada's forests has posi-
tive environmental and health benefits
for Canadians_ Trees extract carbon
dioxide from the air and convert it to
oxygen helping to clean the air we
breath.
THE USES Of PRESSURE
TREATED WOOD,
Pressure Treated Wood (PTW) is used
extensively in industrial and commer-
cial applications to make trestle bridges,
railway ties, utility poles, marine pil-
ings, highway guard rail posts and other
products; and in residential
applications.
Treated wood products are less
expensive and a more natural and
environmentally friendly substitute
for many of the inorganic building
materials such as steel, plastics and
concrete. Treated wood saves all of us
money, reduces the use of energy and
helps preserve our environment. PTW is
an important tool in promoting a
responsible stewardship of our natural
resources and in protecting our
environment.
PRESSURE TREATED WOOD
CONTAINS PESTICIDES.
Pesticides are the most effective means
of protecting wood from premature rot
caused by fungi, insects and micro-
organisms. Health Canada's Pest
Management Regulatory Agency
(PMRA) has approved six types of wood
preservatives. Pentachlorophenol,
creosote, Ammoniacal Copper Zinc
Arsenate (ACZA) and Chromated
Copper Arsenate (CCA) are and will
continue to be used for industrial appli-
cations. CCA will continue to be used
for residential applications until the
end of 2003. Two new preservatives,
Alkaline Copper Quaternary (ACQ) and
Copper Azole (CA) will replace CCA
after that time in the residential
marketplace.
By extending the life of wood in outdoor applications,
Canada's wood preservers annually save a forest the size of
Prince Edward Island from premature harvest.
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Because these new preservatives are
now available for residential applications,
the pressure treated wood industry is
voluntarily withdrawing CCA from the
consumer marketplace and reserving it
exclusively for industrial and commercial
applications.
THE WITHDRAWAL OF CCA FROM RESI-
DENTIAL MARKETS IS NOT TO RELATED
TO HEALTH ISSUES.
CCA pressure treated wood has been used
widely in North America for more than 70
years. During that lengthy period no
health risks associated
with the proper use of
CCA pressure treated
have been identified.
Neither the
Environmental Protection
Agency in the United
States, nor Health Canada
who regulate the use of
wood preservatives, have
identified any cause for
health concerns associat"
ed with the normal use of
pressure treated wood
products.
There is considerable evidence to sup-
port this position.
A review conducted by the American
Council on Science and Health (ACSH),
an independent consumer education con-
sortium of 250 scientists and physicians,
found no cause for health, safety or envi-
ronmental concerns in CCA pressure
treated wood. The ACSH is a group con-
cerned with issues related to food, nutri-
tion, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, lifestyle,
the environment and health. ACSH is an
independent, non-profit organisation
whose members review the council's
reports and participate in ACSH seminars
and other educational activities.
Neither the Environmental
Protection Agency in the
United States, nor Health
Canada who regulate the
use of wood preservatives,
have identified any cause
for health concerns
associated with the normal
use of pressure treated
wood products
While arsenic and its inorganic com-
pounds are known to have caused cancer
in humans after long-term exposure to
high levels, it is also ubiquitous. Levels of
arsenic can be found naturally in soil,
food and water. Dr. Henry A. Schroeder,
M.D. Emeritus Professor of Physiology at
Dartmouth Medical School, believes
arsenit doesn't deserve such a bad rap.
"All living things are exposed to natural
arsenit and have been since life began... it
is a normal constituent of food and may
perform some unknown physiological
function."
In its last comprehensive review of
pressure treated wood, the EP A (U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency) con-
cluded - "the environmental benefits of
treated wood far outweighed any risks." In
reaching its conclusions, the EPA consid-
ered many findings including the results
of tests subjecting laboratory animals to
CCA through skin patch tests or through
direct ingestion. Human epidemiological
studies of carpenters exposed to treated
wood on a daily basis were also done.
None of the investigations produced any
findings showing increased risks of cancer
or other toxic effects on human beings
handling this material, the report states.
FLORIDA PHYSICIANS FIND PTW
PLAYGROUND STRUCTURES ARE SAFE.
Last year, Florida Governor Jeb Bush asked
his Secretary of Health to convene a panel
of Florida medical experts to look into the
scientific literature and determine what
should be done about play sets made from
CCA-treated wood. That group has now
issued its final report and "agrees with and
supports" the U.S. EPA's 2/12/02 statement,
which it cites: "EPA does not recommend
consumers replace or remove existing
structures made with CCA-treated wood or
the soil surrounding those structures."
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The Florida Physicians Arsenic
Workgroup concluded:'
"There have been no reported clinical
cases of arsenic-induced manifestations that
would be concordant with an excessive expo-
sure to arsenic contaminated soil resulting
from use of CCA treated wood at playground
and recreational facilities. The
physical-chemical properties of
arsenic and the methods of
production of CCA treated
wood prevent a significant
exposure from the ordinary
and customary use of play'
ground equipment and recreational facilities
constrncted with this material."
"Used since the 1960s, CCA-treated
wood has never been linked to skin diseases
or cancer in children exposed during recre-
ational use. Manifestations of arsenical skin
diseases and cancers would be expected after
30+ years of use if toxic levels of arsenic were
leaching from the wood."
"Increases in soil arsenic levels may
appear to be elevated at some playground and
recreational facilities, but are similar to back-
ground levels in other parts of the country. "
"the environmental
benefits of treated
wood far outweighed
any risks"
It is important to understand that in
the re-evaluation done to date, the PMRA
and the EPA have not concluded that an
unacceptable health risk exists when CCA
pressure treated wood is properly handled,
used or disposed of. The final results of
the ongoing joint risk assessment will be
finalized and presented for public com-
ment early in 2003. Corresponding regula-
tory measures, if necessary, will be out-
lined at that time.
1. The completE text of the report and signatures of the
doctors can be obtained from www.dtw.orgwebsite.
CCA TREATED WOOD IS 8EING
WITHDRAWN FROM THE RESIDENTIAL
MARKET VOLUNTARilY.
The decision to voluntarily withdraw
CCA pressure treated wood from the
consumer marketplace is part of an
ongoing co-operative program between
Environment Canada and industry to
minimize the use of certain substances
in Canada. The availability of new
generation wood preservatives facilitated
that withdrawal.
In 1995, Environment Canada initiat-
ed the Strategic Options Process designed
to review the entire life cycle of heavy-
duty wood preservatives in order to better
manage these substances in the Canadian
environment.
The main outcome of the process was
an industry initiative to voluntarily com-
ply with Environment Canada's
Recommendations for the Design and
Operation of Wood Preservation Facilities;
and, the submission of alternative preserv-
atives. All treating plants in Canada have
now been assessed and have prepared
implementation plans to attain compli-
ance by the end of 2005.
In addition, with Health Canada's Pest
Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)
registration of new preservatives on
April 3, 2002, the manufacturers of wood
treatment chemicals in Canada will transi-
tion away from the use of CCA in treated
lumber destined for the residential market.
This announcement is identical to the
voluntary transition announced in the
United States. As of December 31, 2003,
wood treaters will no longer use CCA to
treat wood intended for residential uses
such as play structures, decks, picnic
tables, landscaping timbers, residential
fencing, patios, walkways and boardwalks.
Remaining stocks of wood treated prior
to December 31, 2003 can still be sold
in stores and be used for residential
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construction in Canada. This is a volun-
tary transition designed to reduce the
amount of arsenic released in the environ-
ment by replacing it with a new genera-
tion of wood preservatives.
THE NEW REGISTERED
WOOD PRESERVATIVES
In order to facilitate the voluntary with-
drawal of CCA treated wood from the resi-
dential market, the Pest Management
Regulatory Agency approved
the use of new wood preserv-
atives in Canada, specifically
Copper Azole (CA) and
Alkaline Copper Quaternary
(ACQ). More than a decade of
field-test performance and
usage in a number of applica-
tions worldwide has established the effec-
tiveness of these new preservatives against
termites and fungal decay.
PTliV is an important tool in
promoting a responsible
stewardship of our natural
resources and in protecting
our environment.
ALKALINE COPPER QUATERNARY (ACQ)
ACQ is a waterborne preservative system
developed to provide long-term protec-
tion of wood exposed in exterior applica-
tions. Copper and quaternary compounds
are effective fungicides and termicides.
Together they provide protection from a
broad spectrum of fungi and termites.
Quaternary compounds are common-
ly used as swimming pool additives, disin-
fectants and sanitizers and have antibac-
terial properties.
COPPER AZOLE (CA)
This is also designed to provide long-term
durability to wood products exposed to
outside applications. Like traditional treat-
ed wood, Copper Azole is applied by pres-
sure treatment and has been in use com-
mercially as a wood preservative since
1992 in Europe and now has been
approved for use in 20 countries. The cop-
per in the preservative is the primary
ingredient protecting wood against ter-
mites and fungal decay and is derived
from recycled products. The organic azole
provides protection against copper-
tolerant furlgiand has been used in
fungicides applied to fruits, peanuts
and other crops.
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Corporation of the Township of Malahide
87 John Street South, Ayhner, Ontario N5H 2C3
Telephone (519) 773-5344 Fax (519) 773-5334
Web: www.township.malahide.on.ca
email: frrechief@township.malahide.on.ca
MALAHIDE FIRE SERVICES
December 12, 2002
Warden John Wilson
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5R 5VI
DEC 13 2002
Dear Sir;
Re: Bill 30, Firefìzhters Emvlovment Protection Act. 2002.
Further to my letter of November 21, 2002. It is with regret that 1 advise that Bill 30.
Firefìzhters Emvlovment Protection Act, 2002, was defeated. The legislation would have
protected those full-time firefighters who also serve in volunteer fire departments in their
communities (two-hatters) from union harassment and threats.
It is also noteworthy that 1 mention that; although both the Township of Malahide and
The County of Elgin formally requested his support, Mr. Steve Peters. M.P.P. chose not
to support your request and voted against Bill 30. (1 have attached the recorded vote for
your perusal.)
1 would formally like to thank you and Council for your support on this very important
matter and also advise that the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs will be working to
come forward with other options to protect those who serve our communities.
If I may be of any assistance, please feeí free to contact me at your convenience.
P. . at) Cayen
Director, OAFC
Fire Chief
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Attached: Recorded vote, Bill 30, Volunteer Firefighters EmpJoyrnent Protection Act 2002
MAIN OFFICE
87 John St. South
Aylmer
MALAHIDE # 1
50896 Vienna Line
Mouut Salem
MALAHIDE # 2
9036 Springfield Road
Summers Corners
MALAHIDE # 3
51221 Ron McNeil Line
Springfield
MALAHIDE#4
49431 Lyons Line
Lyons
Bi!l30"Recorded Vote
I MPPs WHO VOTED AGAINST BILL 30
Bob Wood, London West
Wayne Wettlaufer, Kitchener Centre
Hon. Dan Newman, Scarborough Southwest
Hon. Jerry Ouellette, Oshawa
Hon. Brenda Elliott, Guelph-Wellington
Hon. Dianne Cunningham, London North Centre
Hon. Elizabeth Witmer, Kitchener-Waterloo
Frank Mazzilli, London-Fanshawe
Gerry Martiniuk, Cambridge
Garry Guzzo, Ottawa West-Nepean
John Hastings, Etobicoke North
Hon. David Tsubouchi, Markham
Cam Jackson, Burlington
James Bradley, St. Catharines
Lyn McLeod, Thunder Bay-Atikokan
Dwight Duncan, Windsor-St. Clair
Sandra Pupatello, Windsor West
Dalton McGuinty, Ottawa South
Bruce Crozier, Essex
John Gerretsen, Kingston and the Islands
Rick Bartolucci, Sudbury
Alvin Curling, Scarborough-Rouge River
Monte Kwinter, York Centre
Mike Colle, Eglinton-Lawrence
Mario Sergio, York West
Leona Dombrowsky, Hastings-Frontenac-L&A
David Caplan, Don Valley East
K Dave Levac, Brant
\ Steve Peters, Elgin-Middlesex-London
Ernie Parsons, Prince Edward-Hastings
Gerard Kennedy, Parkdale-High Park
Gerry Phillips, Scarborough-Agincourt
Joe Cordiano, York South-Weston
Greg Sorbara, Vaughan-King-Aurora
David Ramsay, Timiskaming-Cochrane
Dominic Agostino, Hamilton East
Tony Ruprecht, Davenport
~A¡chael Brown, Algoma-Manitou!in
Marie Bountrogianni, Hamilton Mountain
Pat Hoy, Chatham-Kent Essex
Michael Bryant, St. Paul's
Caroline Di Cocco, Sarnia-Lambton
George Smitherman, Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Peter Kormos, Niagara Centre
Howard Hampton, Kenora-Rainy River
Marilyn Churley, Toronto Danforth
David Christopherson, Hamilton West
Shelley Martel, Nickel Belt
Tony Martin, Sault Ste Marie
Gilles Bisson, Timmins-James Bay
Michael Prue, Beaches-East York
Hon. Janet Ecker, Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge
MPPs WHO SUPPORTED BILL 30
Bert Johnson, Perth-Middlesex
Joseph T ascona, Barrie-Simcoe-Bradford
Joseph Spina, Brampton Centre
John O'Toole, Durham
Hon. Doug Galt, Northumberland
Hon. Brian Coburn, Ottawa-Orlenas
Hon. David Turnbull, Don Valley West
Hon. Carl DeFaria, Mississauga East
Hon. John Baird, Nepean-Carleton
Hon. Tim Hudak, Erie-Lincoln
Hon. Frank Klees, Oak Ridges
Hon. Brad Clark, Stoney Creek
Hon. Tony Clement, Brampton West-Mississauga
Hon. Chris Stockwell, Etobicoke Centre
Hon. Norman Sterling, Lanark-Carleton
Hon. Chris Hodgson, Haliburton-Victoria-Brock
R. Gary Stewart, PeterboroLigh
Julia Munro, York North
Norm Miller, Parry Sound-Muskoka
Bart Maves, Niagara Falls
Hon. Tina R. Molinari, Thornhill
Steve Gilchrist, Scarborough East
Raminder Gill, Bramalea-Gore-Malton-Springdale
Ted Chudleigh, Halton
Marcel Beaubien, Lari1bton-Kent-Middlesex
Hon, Helen Johns, Huron-Bruce
Rob Sampson, Mississauga Centre
John Snobelen, Mississauga-West
Ernie Hardeman, Oxford
Toby Barrett, Haldimand-Norfolk-Brant
Hon. Jim Wilson, Simcoe-Grey
Margaret Marland, Mississauga-South
Bill Murdoch, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound
Ted Arnott, Waterloo-Wellington
Sean Conway, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke
Claudette Boyer, Ottawa Vanier
Ted McMeekin, Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Aldershot
MPPs ABSENCE FROM THE VOTE
Hon. David Young, Willowdale
Hon. Ernie Eves, Dufferin-Peel-Wellington-Grey
AI McDonald, Nipissing
Garfield Dunlop, Simcoe North
Marilyn Mushinski, Scarborough Centre
Hon. Jim Flaherty, Whitby-Ajax
Hon. Bob Runciman, Leeds-Grenville
Morley Kells, Etobicoke-Lakeshore
Richard Patten, Ottawa Centre
Jean-Marc Lalonde, Glengarry-Prescott-Russell
Michael Gravelle, Thunder Bay-Superior North
John Cleary, Stormont-Dundas-Charlottenburgh
Rosario Marchese, Trinitv-Spadina
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Dr. Paul Davenport
President & Vice-Chancellor
November 29,2002
To the generous members of Western's 1878 Societies:
Everyone associated with Western takes great pride in the accomplishments and contributions
of our students, faculty, alumni, donors, volunteers, fiiends and staff. Working together, we
have built one of Canada's best universities.
The results of two recent surveys would seem to agree. In October, Western was ranked second
of 29 major Canadian universities in tenns of student satisfaction in the University Report Card
published by the Globe and Mail. This month, Western received its highest overall ranking in the
history of the Maclean's Magazine annual university rankings, placing third out of 15 universities
in the medical/doctoral category. I've enclosed two of Western's media releases with more
infonnation about these surveys for you, along with a chart with details of our Maclean's rankings
fÌ'om the last few years.
Western is truiy one of the best places to live, work and study. The number of Ontario students
applying to Western as their first choice of university has increased 56% since 1993, as compared
to an increase of just 15% for the Province as a whole. Students know that they will receive a high
quality education, excellent student services and access to a wide range of facilities at Western.
As a member of The 1878 Societies, you have played an important role in shaping Western's
achievements today.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to The University of Western Ontario.
Sincerely,
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Paul Davenport
Enclosures
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The University of Western Ontario
Stevenson-Lawson Building' London, Ontario' N6A 5B8 . Canada' Telephone: (519) 661-3106 . Fax: (519) 661-3676
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
London, Ontario, Canada N6A 588
Fax: (519) 661-3921
Email: media@uwo.ca
http://www.uwo.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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October 23, 2002
. WESTERN RANKS SECOND IN GLOBE AND MAIL
SURVEY OF CANADIAN STUDENTS
An online survey of Canadian UIÚversity students has ranked Western second of 29 major
UIÚversities in the country in terms of overall student satisfaction.
The survey was conducted for the Globe and Mail by Uthink, an online. research and youth
marketing firm and The Strategic Counsel, a Toronto survey firm led by Allan Gregg. Called
the University Report Card, it appears in today's edition of the Globe and Mail.
In quality of teaching, the Report Card describes Western as being one of four UIÚversities "at
the head of the teaching class." Western ranked first among the UIÚversities in the quality of
library services, student services, and buildings and facilities. The University was ranked
second in course variety, quality of technology, and student residences. In the overall ranking
of student satisfaction, Western was second only to Queen's University.
"Students get tremendous value from a Western degree and this survey reaffirms that," says
Chris Sinal, President of Western's University Students' Council. "Our students have a strong
sense of pride about this University - it's an outstanding place to live, learn and grow."
"Western always has been a vibrant and attractive place to learn, conduct research and have a
positive UIÚversity experience," says Jim Etherington, President of Western's Alumni
Association. "Our 185,000 alumni world-wide would readily agree with the results of this
survey."
"Our award-winning faculty, innovative programming and exceptional library services all
contribute to provide students an outsta!"tdingeducational experience," says Dr. Greg Moran,
Western's Provost and Vice-President (Academic). "'This survey also shows we have made
great progress in meeting our goal of becoming Canada's premier residential university." .
From 1993-94 to 2002-03, first-choice applications to Western have increased 56 per cent while
the province-wide increase was 16 per cent.
Dr. Moran pointed out this survey represents a new methodology for evaluating student
satisfaction and needs further study. He also stressed there are a great number of excellent
UIÚversities in Canada. "We urge students considering admission next year to visit Western
and other UIÚversities to learn first hand about their strengths and priorities," he says.
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The UNIVERSITY of WESTERN ONTARIO
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London, Ontario N6A 5B8
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B8
Fax: (S19) 661-3921
Email: media@uwo.ca
http://www.uwo.ca
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 10, 2002
WESTERN HITS HIGHEST MACLEAN'S RANKING EVER
The University of Western Ontario has received its highest ranking in the history of the
Maclean's Magazine university rankings.
Western ranked third out of 15 in the medical/ doctoral category this year in the
magazine's annual university rankings, tied with McGill University. The category
includes universities with a medical school and a broad range of PhD programs - some
of the most prestigious universities in the country. Western ranked high in the
categories of library holdings and acquisitions, first- and second-year class sizes, classes
taught by tenured faculty, scholarships and bursaries, student services and alumni
support.
"Our award-winning faculty, dedicated staff, innovative programs and outstanding
student residences make Western one of the best places to study in Canada," says
University President Dr. Paul Davenport, who encourages prospective students to visit
Western's campus. "These rankings confirm what our students and alumni tell us-
Western is a great place to live and learn."
Western has become a destination of choice for students. First-choice applications to the
University have increased more than 56 per cent since 1993-94.
"Students come to Western because they know they will receive a high quality
educational and social experience at one of our country's best universities," says Chris
Sinal, President of the University Students' Council. "Students who want to know more
about the Western experience should definitely come and see for themselves first-hand
all we have to offer."
The Maclean's rankings follow the University Report Card, a survey of university
students conducted for the Globe and Mail which ranked Western second of 29 major
universities in Canada in terms of overall student satisfaction.
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The UNIVERSITY of WESTERN ONTARIO
London, Ontario N6A 5BB
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THE UNIVERSI1Y OF WESTERN ONTARIO
Comparison of 1999,2000,2001 and 2002 Maclean's Rankings
CATEGORY 2002 2001 2000 1999
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Out of Province (1st Year) 6 7 9 8
International (1st Year) 6 8 nla nla
International (Graduate) 12 12 12 14
Student Awards 11 11* 12 12
Class Sizes (1st and 2nd Year 3 3 2 3
Level)
Class Sizes (3rd and 4th Year 3 11 9 8
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Facul with PhDs
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The Steering Committee
Ontario Family Fishing Weekend
November 26, 2002
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TO: All Ontario Municipalities
SUBJECT: 2003 Ontario Family Fishing Weekend
As you know, the Province of Ontario, in partnership with many
nongovernment organizations like the Ontario Federation of Anglers and
Hunters, declares one summer weekend (Friday, July 4 through Sunday,
July 6, 2003) a licence-free fishing weekend.
This special weekend, now run in conjunction with National Fishing
Week, includes fish festivals, clinics, or conservation and educational
activities that may be held in your area.
Would yoú please help us publicize the 2003 Ontario Family Fishing
Weekend in any calendar of summer events you may participate in or
publish. In addition, please consider "declaring" the weekend.
For further information, please contact the following during business
hours:
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Conservation Ontario
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters
Resorts Ontario
(705)-748-6324
(905)~895-0716
(705)-755-2551
(705)-472-5552
(705)-325-9115
Thank you for your assistance.
Yours in Conservation,
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Rhonda Sowers, Liaison
Ontario Family Fishing Weekend
Steering Committee
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Peter J. Leack, M.P.A.
City Clerk
Office of the Clerk
P.O. Box 520, City Hall
St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3V7
Telephone: (519) 631-1680 Ext. 100
Fax: (519) 633-9019
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY üF
ST. THOMAS
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December 11 'h, 2002
Ms. Cynthia St. John, Administrator
Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit
99 Edward Street
ST. THOMAS, Ontario
N5P lY8
Re: 2003 AODointments - EI!!in-St. Thomas Health Unit
Dear Ms. S1. John:
Please be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the City of S1. Thomas has appointed the
following as the City representatives to the Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit for 2003.
Aldennan Ray Parks 9 McGregor Court, N5P 4H7
Aldennan Teny Shackelton 53 Luton Crescent, N5R 5V4
Aldennan Marie Turvey 45645 Southdale Line, R.R.#2, St. Thomas
N5P 3S6
633-5832
633-6535
631-2778
Sincerely,
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P.J. Leack
City Clerk
pc/Mrs. S. Heffren, Deputy County Clerk, County of Elgin
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