980126 Regular Council Meeting AgendaA
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
COUNCIL AGENDA
MONDAY - January 26th, 1998 - 7:30 P.M.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Pg. 3- 9 A. Adoption of Minutes - January 6th and 12, 1998
B. Adoption of Agenda
C. Declarations - Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
D. Presentations
1. Mr. Bill Irvine - Monthly Volunteer Recognition Award
E. Appointments/Delegations
1. Linda Lomax, Tourist Co-ordinator, Oxford County Tourist
Association RE: 1998 Visitor's Guide
F. Public Hearings� % (14X, )
1. Application for Consent f Gladys Smith (Report #98-10
enclosed)
2. Applications for Consent - Eberhard Hardware
Manufacturing Limited (Report #98-11 enclosed)
G. Reports
Pg. 10-22 1. Development/ Culture Committee Minutes of January 20th,
1998
H. Communications
Pg. 23-26 1. Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE: Special
Meeting of Members - February 6th, 1998 (deferred from
Council January 12th)
Pg. 27-28 2. Orval A. Clark RE: Angela Fardella
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J. Resolutions
K. By -Laws
L. Notice of Motion
M. Closed Session
I.
Information
Pg.
29-30
1.
Tillsonburg Culture Commission Minutes of November 19th,
1997
2.
County of Oxford Land Division Committee RE: Notice of
Application for Consent:
Pg.
31-32
i) Gladys Smith (Application #B-107/97)
Pg.
33-34
ii) Eberhard Hardware Manufacturing Limited
(Applications #B-123/97 & B-124/97)
3.
Notice of Cancellation of Public Hearing - Hickory Hills
Inc.:
Pg.
35
i) Hickory Hills Developments Inc.
Pg.
36
ii) County of Oxford
Pg.
37-60
4.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE: Membership
Meeting - February 6th, 1998
Pg.
61-62
5.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE: News From
Queen's Park
6.
Ministry of Finance News Releases RE:
Pg.
63
i) Ontario Announces Funding For Major Spending
Sectors
Pg.
64
ii) Ontario's Deficit Continues To Fall But Job Not
Done
Pg.
65
iii) Ontario's Economy On Track But More To Do Says Eves
J. Resolutions
K. By -Laws
L. Notice of Motion
M. Closed Session
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January 6th, 1998
MINUTES of a special meeting of the Municipal Council of the Town
of Tillsonburg held Tuesday, January 6th, 1998 at 7:30 P.M. in the
Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Tillsonburg, Ontario.
PRESENT: Mayor C. McKnight, Councillors: C. Rosehart, D. Beres,
S. Molnar, G. Leachman, S. Lamb and R. Smith
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Motion to Move into Closed Session
No. 1 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT
Council move into closed session to consider a
matter of personnel.
"Carried"
Council moved into Closed Session and moved into Open Session at
9:15 P.M.
Meeting adjourned.
Mayor
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Clerk -Administrator
January 12th, 1998
MINUTES of the meeting of the Municipal Council of the Town of
Tillsonburg held Monday, January 12th, 1998 at 7:30 P.M. in the
Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Tillsonburg, Ontario.
PRESENT: Deputy Mayor I. Horton, Councillors: D. Beres, B.
Carroll, S. Lamb, G. Leachman, C. Rosehart, R. Smith and
S. Molnar
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
No. 1 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT Deputy
Mayor Iry Horton be appointed as Acting Mayor for the
January 12, 1998 meeting of the Council of the
Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg.
"Carried"
A. Adoption of Minutes
No. 2 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT the
Minutes of Council under dates of December 8th and
15th, 1997 be adopted as printed and circulated.
"Carried"
B. Adoption of Acienda
No. 3 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT the
Agenda as prepared for Council Meeting of January
12, 1998 be adopted as printed.
"Carried"
C. Declarations - MuhiciiJAl Cofiklict of Interest Act
Councillor Bob Smith declared a Conflict of Interest with
respect to the Accounts Payable List of December 31st, 1997 of
the Minutes of the Corporate Services Committee of January
8th, 1998 regarding vendor Adams Insurance.
D. Presentations
1. Katherine Englander, Chair, Tillsonburg Culture
Commission, presented a plaque to Acting Mayor and Town
Council from the Young Ambassadors Brass Band from
England.
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E. Appointments/Deleciations
None
F. Reports
1. Corporate Services Committee Minutes of January 8th, 1998
2. Public Services Committee Minutes of December 16th, 1997
and January 17th, 1998
3. Fire Committee Minutes of January 5th, 1998
G. Communications
1. House of Commons RE: National Unity
2. Township of Delhi RE: Resolution - Regulatory Tobacco
Act
3. Township of Colborne RE: Resolution - Contamination of
Ground Water
4. Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE: Official
Voting Delegates for Special Meeting - February 6th, 1998
5. County of Oxford, Department of Planning and Development
RE: Lifting of Part Lot Control - Hickory Hills
Developments Inc.
H. Information
1. Tillsonburg Tri -County Agricultural Society RE:
Auditor's Report for 1997 and Budget for 1998
2. Tillsonburg & District Multi -Service Centre RE: 2nd
Annual Dinner and Elimination Draw - February 21st, 1998
3. Tillsonburg Police Service Board RE: Minutes of General
Meeting - November 17th, 1997
4. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Minutes of
November 5th and December 3rd, 1997
5. County of Oxford, Department of Planning and Development
RE: Public Notice - Applications for Draft Plan of
Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change -
Hickory Hills Development Inc.
6. Ontario Municipal Board RE: Memorandum of Oral Decision
and Order of the Board - Stan Ladouceur
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7. Province of Ontario RE: Social Assistance Reform Act and
Services Improvement Act
8. Ontario Municipal Management Institute RE: "Orientation
to Change: An Essential Introduction" Seminar
9. Ministry of Finance RE:
i) Province Responds to Municipal Partners with New
Funding Arrangement
ii) Ontario Announces Funding for Major Spending
Sectors
10. Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE:
i) Councillor Orientation Session - 1998
ii) Province Announces New Funding Arrangement and
Savings Targets and Releases Final Numbers
iii) Special Meeting of the Members Called to Formulate
Plan of Action for Dealing with the Provincial
Government
I. Resolutions
No. 4 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT
the Corporate Services Committee Minutes of January
8th, 1998, excluding items D, F.4 and G.1 be
received and recommendations contained therein be
adopted.
"Carried"
No. 5 Moved by Councillor Carroll
Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT Item
F.4 - Animal Control - Cat Tags, as recorded in the
Minutes of the Corporate Services Committee under
date of January 8th, 1998 be divided from those
Minutes and voted on separately.
"Carried"
No. 6 Moved by Councillor Leachman
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT
Item D - Council Meeting, as recorded in the
Minutes of the Corporate Services Committee under
date of January 8th, 1998 be divided from those
Minutes and voted on separately.
"Carried"
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No. 7 Moved by Councillor Leachman
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT
Item G - Personnel - 1. Salary Grid Adjustment, as
recorded in the Minutes of the Corporate Services
Committee under date of January 8th, 1998 be
divided from those Minutes and voted on separately.
"Carried"
No. 8 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT
Council Meetings in the future be set for the
second Monday of the month beginning at 8:00 A.M.
and Fourth Monday of the month beginning at 7:30
P.M.
"Carried"
No. 9 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT Town
Council collect a fee of $10.00 for cat tags for
neutered animals.
"Defeated"
No. 10 Moved by Councillor Leachman
Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT Item
G. Personnel - 1. Salary Grid Adjustment, as
recorded in the Minutes of the Corporate Services
Committee under date of January 8th, 1998 be tabled
until the budget deliberations.
"Carried"
No. 11 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the
Public Services Committee Minutes of December 16th,
1997 and January 7th, 1998 be received and
recommendations contained therein be adopted, with
the exception of Item 13 Pg. 18 which will be
deferred for 1998 budget consideration.
"Carried"
No. 12 Moved by Councillor Leachman
Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT the
Fire Committee Minutes of January 5th, 1998 be
received and recommendations contained therein be
adopted.
"Carried"
No. 13 Moved by Councillor Carroll
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT the
Council of the Town of Tillsonburg support the
Township of Delhi's resolution of November 6th,
1997 regarding The Regulatory Tobacco Act.
"Carried"
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No. 14 Moved by Councillor Lamb
Seconded by Councillor Leachman AND RESOLVED THAT
the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg support the
Township of Colborne's resolution of December 16th,
1997 regarding Contamination of Ground Water.
"Carried"
No. 15 Moved by Councillor Rosehart
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the
Council of Tillsonburg recommend to Oxford County
Council that the lands consisting of Lot 48,
Registered Plan 41M-86, Parts 1 to 28 (inclusive)
on Reference Plan 41R-607, Town of Tillsonburg, be
exempted from Part Lot Control and that the County
be requested to enact the necessary exempting by-
law as well as entering into a standard Part Lot
Control Agreement with the applicant.
"Carried"
No. 16 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT
Town Council advance Mr. John Lanthier form Cadet
(Reserve) to probationary firefighter.
"Carried"
No. 17 Moved by Councillor Carroll
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT Mr.
Richard Epple be relieved of his status as a
volunteer firefighter.
"Carried"
Recorded Vote
Yea Nay
Beres, D. x
Carroll, B. x
Lamb, S. x
Leachman, G. x
Molnar, S. x
Rosehart, C. x
Smith, R. x
No. 18 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT the
Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January
13th, 1998 be cancelled.
"Carried"
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J. By -Laws
The following by-laws received three readings and were finally
enacted:
1. By -Law 2828 - To provide for Pre -authorized Payment of
Taxes
2. By -Law 2829 - To establish part of Whispering Pine Lane
and dedicate as public highway
K. Notice of Motion
L. Closed Session
No. 19 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT
Council move into closed session to consider
matters of potential litigation.
"Carried"
Council moved back into Open Session.
Meeting adjourned at 12:20 P.M.
Mayor
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Clerk -Administrator
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
DEVELOPMENT/CULTURE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
MINUTES of the meeting of the Development/Culture Committee
held Tuesday, January 20th, 1998 at 7:30 P.M. in the Committee
Room.
PRESENT: Chair B. Carroll, C. McKnight, S. Molnar, G. Leachman,
Staff: F. Bell
Also Present: J. Ketchabaw
ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by G. Leachman, Seconded by C. McKnight:
"THAT the agenda be adopted as printed, except moving
the Airport Advisory Committee minutes to the beginning."
CARRIED.
B. Reports
1. Airport Advisory Committee Minutes - January 15, 1998.
Moved by G. Leachman, Seconded by S. Molnar:
"THAT the Development/Culture Committee recommend
to Council that the minutes of the Airport Advisory
Committee of January 15, 1998 be adopted and the recommendations
contained therein."
CARRIED.
2. The Economic Development Officer's report for November
and December, 1997 was received as information.
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3. Tourism Advisory Committee Minutes - January 13, 1998.
Moved by S. Molnar, Seconded by C. McKnight:
"THAT the Development/Culture Committee recommend
to Council that the minutes of the Tourism Advisory
Committee of January 13, 1998 be adopted and the recommendations
contained therein."
CARRIED.
4. The Department Activity report to November 30th, 1997
was received as information.
other Business
1. Date and Time of Meetings
The members decided that the meetings will be held the
fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 P.M.
The February meeting is scheduled for Friday, February
27th at 1:30 P.M.
2. Terms of Reference - Development/Culture Committee
Moved by C. McKnight, Seconded by S. Molnar:
"THAT the Development/Culture Committee recommend to Council
that the terms of reference for the Development/Culture
Committee be adopted as amended."
CARRIED.
3. Terms of Reference - Industrial Advisory Committee
Moved by S. Molnar, Seconded by C. McKnight:
"THAT the Development/Culture Committee recommend to Council
that the terms of reference for the Industrial Advisory
Committee be adopted as amended."
CARRIED.
4. Labour Market Review
This item was received as information.
Moved by C. McKnight, Seconded by G. Leachman:
"THAT the Development/Culture Committee move into executive."
CARRIED.
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Moved by S. Molnar, Seconded by C. McKnight:
"THAT the Development/Culture Committee move back into
open session."
CARRIED.
Motion to adjourn at 10:00 P.M.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
MINUTES of the meeting of the Airport Advisory Committee
held Thursday, January 15, 1998 at 6:00 P.M. in the Committee
Room, Town offices.
PRESENT: Chair J. Ketchabaw, K. Holland, E. Barwell, P. Harris,
Staff: F. Bell, S. MacRae
Delegation: Mr. C. Smith
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Delegation - Mr. C. Smith
Mr. Smith made a presentation regarding holding the 1998
Canadian Model Airplane Nationals at the airport from
July 9th to 12th. He requested rental of the airport
facility for 4 days, closing the airport to all other
airport traffic ( except emergency traffic) at a fee of
$2,500.00.
There is potential for future events as well. The Airport
Committee was very concerned about closing the airport.
Moved by K. Holland, Seconded by E. Barwell:
"THAT the Airport Advisory Committee recommend to Development/
Culture Committee and Council that the Canadian Model
Airplane Nationals be held at the airport provided that
a compromise can be reached between the airport tenants
and M.A.C.C. so that the airport is not closed."
CARRIED.
B. Minutes
Moved by E. Barwell, Seconded by P. Harris:
"THAT the minutes of the Airport Advisory Committee meeting
of November 20th, 1997 be adopted as circulated."
CARRIED.
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C. From Minutes
D. Reports
1. The Airport Traffic report for the year ending December
31st, 1997, was received as information. Traffic
increased 21% overall in 1997.
2. The Fuel Sales report for 1997 was received as information.
Fuel sales increased 29% in 1997.
3. Airport Manager's Report
The Snowbirds will be doing an airshow on May 20th.
Consideration is being given to dedicating the show
to Mr. McDougall and family. Additional drainage
has been put around one of the hangars, at no expense
to the town. The drainage has improved overall.
S. MacRae is still giving airport tours -- Boy Scouts,
Beavers and a Grade 9 class.
4. The Department Activity report for the period ending
November 30th, 1997 was received as information.
E. Other Business
1. Request from Public Services
The Economic Development Officer was directed to obtain
further information and report back to the committee.
2. Thinning of Woodlot
The Economic Development Officer advised that Mr.
David Holmes of the Long Point Region Conservation
Authority had agreed to mark the trees to be cut and
provide an estimated revenue.
3. Flying Club Contract
K. Holland and P. Harris agreed to meet with the
Flying Club to negotiate the 1998 management contract.
Motion to adjourn at 7:25 P.M.
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TILLSONBURG REGIONAL AIRPORT
AIRPORT TRAFFIC REPORT
1997
Month
Local
Itinerant
Total
1996
January
28
23
51
147
February
53
41
94
147
March
140
66
206
439
April
267
120
387
288
May
550
131
681
1058
June
764
280
1044
641
July
1075
331
1406
698
August
702
315
1017
957
September
528
296
824
690
October
612
304
916
370
November
54
75
129
194
December
63
106
169
75
Total
6894
5704
21% increase in 1997
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FUEL SALES REPORT
as of December 31, 1997
TYPE OF FUEL
# OF LITRES SOLD
# OF LITRES
SOLD / 1996
Avgas 100 LL
53,684.12
45,435.51
Avgas 80/87
40,822.83
25,095.78
Jet Fuel
61789.50
81276.80
TOTAL
101,296.45
78,808.09
Total Revenue
$76,765.50
$58,091.28
( net of GST)
29% increase in volume sold
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B. Contacts blade to: Telephone visits
(1) Local Industries:
- Product Opportunities
- Employment Requirements
- Other 10
- Gov't Programs - Federal 1
- Provincial
- County
- Local Business 2
(2) Gov't - Federal 1
- Provincial -Trades & Industry 2 1
-Tourism
- Other
- Local Organizations
(3) Land Owners - development strategy
No. Total
C. Land Inventory: Parcels Acres
(1) Municipal - Serviced 3 _ 47
- Optioned -Serviced -- --
- Optioned-Unserviced -- --
(2) Private - Available
Land (Serviced) 2 25.5
Buildings 2
Land (Unserviced) 4 275
D. Meetings/Seminars Attended
Date Event purpose
Nov. 18 Long Term Care SLa Trip -
E. Airport Traffic for the Months of November & December, 1997
Local: 117 Itinerant: 181 Total: 298 YTD: 6,894 1996 YTD: 5,704
21% Increase
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER
REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF NO_UHRER/DECEMBER.
1997
A. Inquiries
Received:
No. Active
(1)
For
New Industrial - Land
- Building Space
1
(2)
For
New Commercial - Land
- Buildings
2
(3)
From
Existing Industries - Expansions
- Other Needs
1
(4)
From
Existing Business
(5)
For
New Business Assistance
1
B. Contacts blade to: Telephone visits
(1) Local Industries:
- Product Opportunities
- Employment Requirements
- Other 10
- Gov't Programs - Federal 1
- Provincial
- County
- Local Business 2
(2) Gov't - Federal 1
- Provincial -Trades & Industry 2 1
-Tourism
- Other
- Local Organizations
(3) Land Owners - development strategy
No. Total
C. Land Inventory: Parcels Acres
(1) Municipal - Serviced 3 _ 47
- Optioned -Serviced -- --
- Optioned-Unserviced -- --
(2) Private - Available
Land (Serviced) 2 25.5
Buildings 2
Land (Unserviced) 4 275
D. Meetings/Seminars Attended
Date Event purpose
Nov. 18 Long Term Care SLa Trip -
E. Airport Traffic for the Months of November & December, 1997
Local: 117 Itinerant: 181 Total: 298 YTD: 6,894 1996 YTD: 5,704
21% Increase
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
TOURISM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
MINUTES of the meeting of the Tourism Advisory Committee
held Tuesday, January 13th, 1998 at 7:30 P.M. in the Committee
Room.
PRESENT: R. Corner, R. Lucas, W. Mawhiney, L. Albright, G.
Leachman, J. Haslinger
Also Present: B. Carroll
Staff: F. Bell
Vice -Chair L. Albright chaired the meeting in the absence
of the chair.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Minutes
Moved by W. Mawhiney, Seconded by R. Corner:
"THAT the minutes of the meeting of October 7th, 1997
be adopted as circulated."
CARRIED.
B. From Minutes
C. Other Business
1. Update - Wayfinding Signage
The Economic Development officer advised that the
M.T.O. would not permit the large wayf inding signs
on north Broadway or Highway #3. It was suggested
that the north Broadway sign be put on hold until
the road was turned over to the municipality, and
that the sign designated for Highway #3 be erected
on John Pound Road.
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2. Community Bulletin Board
Discussion took place as to the potential location
for a Community Bulletin Board. It was felt that
the green space in front of Springer's would be appropriate.
It was agreed that a Community Bulletin Board would
be a good investment.
This item was referred back to the Culture Commission
for a recommendation regarding design and funding.
3. Future Directions
It was noted that a number of initiatives outlined
in the Tourism Action Plan had been accomplished,
such as:
- Community Events Calendar
- Coordination of wayfinding signage for attractions
- Cleanup of various areas in the municipality
such as John Pound Road
- Development of recreational and multi -use trails
Considerable discussion took place regarding the need
to develop hospitality awareness at the local level.
Suggestions for future directions were:
- developing a package about the economic impact of
tourism to go to local businesses
- use the media to talk up tourism
- develop a brochure of restaurants and hotels, and
a brochure of specialty shops to be distributed
throughout the town and elsewhere
- articles in the Chamber of Commerce, B.I.A. newsletters
re: tourism
- media contests for "best" restaurant, gas bar, etc.
in town
- trivia contest on the municipality's web site
- put up a table top display for groups coming into
town with various brochures etc. on it.
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4. Agri -Tourism
L. Albright provided an overview of agri-tourism,
especially how it had been developed in Stratford.
It was felt that there was an opportunity to begin
agri-tours with the tobacco and ginseng farmers.
Motion to adjourn at,8:50 P.M.
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DEVELOPMENT/CULTURE COMMITTEE
The Development/Culture Committee shall be composed
of the Mayor ex -officio and four members of Council.
The Development/Culture Committee shall determine
and report to Council on any matter over which
Council has authority in the areas of the industrial,
commercial7cultural and service sectors; growth
and development, airport operations, tourism,
special awards, TACAC, planning issues and any
other matter referred to it by Council. This
committee will act as liason with the Museum
to Council.
The Development/Culture Committee shall advise
Council on long and short term planning with
regard to the above related areas.
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
INDUSTRIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1. The Committee shall consider matters referred to the
Committee by Council and/or the Development/Culture Committee
relating to the extention and development of industry
in the Tillsonburg area; and shall foster and maintain
good relations with the overall industrial community
of the municipality.
2. Assist the Economic Development Officer in the persuasion
of perspective new enterprises on the advantages of Tillsonburg
as a favorable location for their prosperity and development.
3. Review and advise the Development/Culture Committee and
Council annually upon the suitability of the available
sites with development potential and the adequacy of
municipal services necessary for the encouragement of
economic development.
4. The Commitee shall make recommendations to Council through
the Development/Culture Committee.
5. The Committee shall be composed of five members as follows:
- one representative from the Development/Culture
Committee
- two representatives from industry
- Chair of the P.U.C.
- one representative from the Chamber of Commerce
- Mayor (ex -officio)
6. The Committee shall meet at the call of the Chair, or
in his/her absence the Vice -Chair.
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special Meetingof the Members Called to Formulate Plan of
Action for Dealing with the provincial Government
The Issue:
The Who Does What initiative was intended to produce a more accountable, understale
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s stem of government. Instead, the Province has established a division of deliveryand
funding
responsibilities that is, in many ways, less clear and less accountable than it was before. in
addition, despite months of pressure from the Association and municipalities across
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to
hold the Province to its promise of a'revenue neutral WDW trade-off, recent announcements
the Province have revealed that municipalities will still be expected to shoulder a financial burden
in excess of $500 million as a result of WDW.
The Facts:
in response to the Province's recent announcements, the Association has called a Special
Meeting of the Members to be held in the Royal York Hotel's Canadian Room at 9:30 a.m. on
Friday, February 6, 1998. The purpose of the meeting is to develop a strategy for current and
future dealings with the Provincial Government. More specifically, it is to.
1) review the impact of recent Provincial decisions on the municipal sector;
2 set out the municipal position with regard to these decisions for discussion with the Premier
and senior members of Cabinet;
3) develop a plan of action for mitigating the negative impacts of the Province's decisions in the
short term, and moving toward a more rational division of service delivery and funding
responsibilities in the long term; and
4) consider structural changes to the Association which will enable it to deal more effectively with
the Province in the future.
Action Requested:
To demonstrate municipalities' resolve to deal with the Province's actions as a united sector, it is
important that as many municipalities as possible participate in the February & meeting.
Each
municipality is therefore asked to appoint at least two representatives (preferably including the
head of council) to attend this special meeting of AMO members. A form for appointing voting
delegates for the meeting is being mailed to all municipalities. Further information about the
meeting will be sent to all municipalities in late January.
This information is available through AMO's MUNICOM network at www.muntcom.com.
For more information contact: Doug Raven, Fxecutive Urector, (416) 971-9856, ext. 306 1 Z3
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SPECIAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
FEBRUARY 6, 1998
OFFICIAL VOTING DELEGATES' ACCREDITATION FORM
The following information is being supplied to you in connection with the Special Meeting of
Members of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, to be held in the Canadian Room of
the Royal York Hotel, 100 Front Street West, Toronto, at 9:30 a.m. on February 6, 1998.
This form is provided to your Council for the purpose of registering its voting delegates for the
meeting. In this regard, we request that you observe the following procedures:
1. To qualify for your allotted number of voting delegates, your 1998 membership fees must
have been paid and/or the municipality must have been a member of AMO in- 1997. Where
a new municipality has been created through amalgamation, that municipality will be
considered to have been an AMO member in 1997 if at least 50% of the municipalities
making up the new municipality were AMO members in 1997.
2. Voting delegates must be appointed by council resolution and the registration form must be
certified by the Clerk of your municipality.
3. In the event of a change in the council appointment of voting delegates, the changes must be
submitted by certified notice.
4. A voting delegate shall have one vote only.
5. Please complete the attached Voting Registration Form and return to the Association offices
as quickly as possible.
DEADLINE DATE FOR REGISTRATION OF VOTING DELEGATES:
January 30. 1998
PLEASE NOTE:
In addition to the schedule set out on the reverse side, all members of the AMO Board of Directors
are granted a voting privilege by virtue of holding office on the Board. These voting privileges are
in addition to the allotment granted to their own municipality.
24
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Association of
Municipalities
of Ontario
SPECIAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
FEBRUARY 6. 1998
OFFICIAL VOTING DELEGATES' REGISTRATION FORM
MUNICIPALITY:
POPULATION:
NAME (please print)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
TITLE
Date Certified - Signature/ Title
PLEASE RETURN TO THE AMO OFFICES
Deadline: January 30, 1998
FAX: (416) 971-6191
393 University Ave., Suite 1701 Toronto, ON M5G 1E6 ;% J
tel: (416) 971-9856 9 fax: (416) 971-6191 • email: amo®amo.municom.com
SCHEDULE OF VOTING DELEGATES
Member Municipalities
POPULATION
Under 51,000
5,000 to
14,999
15,000 to
49,999
50,000 to
99,999
100,000 to
199,999
200,000 to
349,999
Over 350,000
NUMBER OF VOTING DELEGATES
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Counties, Metropolitan, Regional and District Member Municipalities
POPULATION
0 to 49,999
50,000 to 100,000
Over 100,000
NUMBER OF VOTING DELEGATES
2
3
4
Territorial district municipal associations shall each be entitled to one voting delegate.
Z6
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ORVAL A. CLARK,
B wrWer and Sae tor,
Notary ftb&
January 22, 1998
HAND DELIVERED
TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
Municipal Offices
200 Broadway, 2nd floor,
TH. LSONBURG, Ontario.
N4G - SA 7
Att'n: BRAD BARTLETT
Dear Sir:
RE: ANGELA FARDELLA
17 Brock Straet West
THI/SONBURG, OWaio
N4G 243
Phone (S19) 842-5981
Fax (519) 842-32#8
TOWN OF T!LLSONPI MG
RE C E a V
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FILE # -A—
I9593E
REU"t"eWZY
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My client, Angela Fardella, is requesting an opportunity to make submissions at the Town Counsel
meeting to be held January 26th, 1998.
The subject of the deputation would be the minor variance that she requested and was refused bearing
Application Number A4/97 and the subsequent appeal to the O.M.B.
If there are any problems with the above request, kindly advise the undersigned.
Yours truly,
/9waa,11-11
v �RVAL A. CLARK
OAC/dw
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January 22, 1998
Mr. Orval A. Clark
.Barrister & Solicitor
17 Brock Street West
Tillsonburg ON N4G 2A3
THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
RE: Litigation Matter
Result of Application A-4/97 to the
Committee of Adjustment
Mrs. Angela Fardella
50 Rolph Street
Town of Tillsonburg
TSLLonuMo URQ
Further to your letter dated January 22, 1998, please be advised that
I have recommended, once again, to Town Council, that your request for
deputation to the Town Council meeting of January 26, 1998, not be
granted.
As you are aware, the matter of the Order to Comply to the Town's
Zoning By-law is before the Courts and cannot be separated, in my
opinion, by Town Council from any discussion related to either
decision of the Committee of Adjustment or the Ontario Municipal
Board.
If you wish to pursue this request
provide Town Council, please do so
to them as appropriate.
Zavi
btfully submitted.
Morris
Clerk -Administrator
cc: Mayor Cam McKnight
bab
and have further information to
in writing and I will forward it on
L8
MUNICIPAL OFFICES — Town Centre Mall
200 Broadway, Second Floor, Suite 204, Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 5A7 Tel: (519) 842-6428 Fax: (519) 842-9431
997 Culture
Ttllsonbarg Culture Comminjon
MINUTES of the meeting held Wednesday November 19, 1997 at 7.00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
PRESENT.- Chaiipesoa K. F.�ader, K.1lyggm P. Walther -Mabee, P. Wadc, M Rosehar .
B. Mune
REGRETS: R. Luopa, G. Leachman,, S. Welsh, D. Prentice
ABSENT: E. & C. Stmr, R. Cotner
A. AdepOes ot'Wsmta
Moved by Bill Hinne
Secoteded by M*w= Roseha:t flat the Minutes ofthe Td=oabtng Culture C =fission for October
15!97 be adopted.
"CARRIED"
B. Busium Arift Fkvm the Wanda
None
C. Adoptim of Agenda
Moved By K Kgg=
Secandod by P. wade that the agenda be adapted.
wCAUMp"
D. Cea mWm Rept
F'Ir1AW& BodmaGram eek„
1997 actual budget was $8700.00. The 1999 Budget must tAe into account mm farctors, such as;
a) The Town Economic Dmelopnumt and Tourism are exploring at c Moral brochure
and monies well be needed. therefare the Culture Commission Should be We to help out.
b) Grant inquest. For tie fair board is bi#r SIMO.00 total
c) Grant request fur Theatre 'i fflwdurg, for se*wl petltionfor dw play'Cool®g W-dh
Gus"
d) Festival-By-Tbe-Lalce Canut Request $,275
Tbew factors were h bfigbwd bafm the budget was decided upon.
Proposed 1998 Budget
Town Crier Soo
Town Crier haw 200
Canada Day 1500
Youth Promotion Soo
Prelatic Awanoes3 400
Fair Board 1200
00
Down M%rne A
` �istration 400
500
New Yeaes Evc Fucwurks
Susi Events & Cultural Cnrant% 2000
Tourism 1000
TOTAL
10200-00
Moved by B_ Hume
seconded by P. Wade that a Budget Requast of S10 200.00 be submitted to the F & A Camamni�e.
"CARRIW
11 6YW by M. Rosehartfrom 1997 is
Seconded by H. Hume that, Kim Mi�easy as Treasurer' is to enure the balanceof the budget
to anw the otty ofthe Down Home Caam=y (� � 1997 floe trams ani ) and thesh
r aider of tba 19X1 to m be tentgovely Sito the Theatre for the "Cooking With Gra; -
"CARMD"
bhmed by H. ihmx on be deffesod unW the UmM
Seeded by K lfigq= that, the Fes" -By -The -LAC great appb�t
meet nS so that further &=ssion may ensue.
"QtRR W
E. RepCtaAve RqWa
STATION ARTS-nGRD: cus 1rqmt 3,14.15,16,
FAIR BOA1198 is far "FoYouth", Kids in with BRI Hume asPt. �
1988 and there is a fullww awadive an the Fsr Board
PIM are in the ffm for a Sausage FeW
TACAC an des.PC*; , with help firm Laurel Beechy. ]Everything is prvgfessing ninety
TWATRE TILISOINBURG: Rq;WW " ' for "Cooking With Gus" has everyone meted
Betty Shuhz and the Youth Ch* Weftns on Dec. 6 and the Doom Home WeekeW is the Cis
House Toms.
MUSEUM -00 mport
MUSIC -Qat
TELj S "BURG SCROOLS-oo rqpmt
TOUR[SM-ao r"m
F. COMMMM REPORTS
•11LMIVBURG 125- U002 Bopd Coaeert at St Piurs on Decaasba3&9
SOLD OUT on December 9
Second cancert to be help on the 8th Tzchets 5 .00 (tax i0d)
DOWN HOME COUffMy r m WrMAS- Scvedy isddaa in funds, predicting shortfall.
Cin about W structure of the Committee , Commission requires a hasim Stayement,
Mane. Natty Slate c•Off ms) sod Garr Fmm dd RiecuidL Flans for 19% conuninee to
bocueme
MV-.06wing.1 corpozzle sponam =flier Press ratmses etc.
THE YFAR OF THE ARTS -no fepart
G NEW BU-iNONIE
Nkition to Adjourn
Next M=ft Jammy 21, 1998 @ 7:00 p.m.
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THE COUNTY OF OXFORD LAND DIVISION COM IITTEE
NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR CONSENT
Date: January 12, 1998 Application #B-107197
The County of Oxford Land Division Committee has received an Application for Consent from:
OWNER: APPLICANT: AGENT:
Tu.. ,
Gladys Smith, Mrs. JoanSin4len,...., Ms. Nancy Rowland,
c/o 13 Joseph Street, 13 Joseph --Street; L, i R- E. Wood Realty Limited,
Tillsonburg ON N4G IH9 Tillsonburg ON N4G IH9 ; } P.O. Box 236, 1
55 Brock Street East,
Tillsonburg ON N4G 4H5
# _
Purpose and Effect of Application for Conse[RE EFrs%i) TC3Vui1,r
The purpose of the Application for Consent is to create a residentt u g one lux to be severed will cover an area of 2,023.4
sq. m (21,780 sq. fQ and contains no buildings or structures. The parcel to be retained will also cover an area of 2,023.4 sq. m
(21,780 sq. ft.) and contains an existing single detached dwelling and detached garage. A new single detached dwelling is proposed to
be constructed on the lot to be severed.
The subject property is located on the south side of Potters Road lying between Hillyndale Road and Lorraine Avenue, municipally
known as 54 Potters Road (Lot 20, Reg. Plan 1650, Town of Tillsonburg).
Meetings:
The Council of the Town of Tillsonburg will consider the Application for Consent in order to make recommendations to the County
of Oxford Land Division Committee at the Town Council meeting to be held on:
Date: Monday, January 26th, 1998
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Tillsonburg Council Chambers, Town Centre Mall, Tillsonburg, Ontario
If you wish to speak to Tillsonburg Council regarding the application, please contact Mr. David Morris, Clerk -Administrator, Town
Offices, at (5 19) 842-6428 no later than noon on Wednesday, January 21st, 1998.
The Land Division Committee will consider the Application for Consent on:
Date: Thursday, February 5th, 1998
Time: 11:10 a.m.
Place: Treasury Office Committee Room, County Court House, Woodstock, Ontario
This Notice is sent to you because you are either the applicant, a representative/agent of the applicant, a person having an interest in
the property, or an assessed person of a neighbouring property. You may attend the meeting in person to express your views about this
application or you may be represented by an agent or counsel for that purpose. If you do not attend the meeting, a signed written
submission shall be accepted by the Secretary -Treasurer prior to or during the meeting and such submission shall be available for
inspection at the meeting by any interested persons. If you do not attend the meeting, the Committee may proceed and make a decision
with respect to this application in your absence.
You will only be entitled to further notice if you attend the meeting and give your name and address to the Secretary -Treasurer or, if
you have given a written submission which includes your name and address.
Other Planning Act Applications: None
Decision and Appeal
If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Land Division Committee in respect to the proposed consent, you must make a written
request to the Land Division Committee at the address noted below. Please be advised that the Oxford County Planning Department
will be conducting a review of this proposal and if you would like a copy of the Planning Report or any information concerning the
application for consent, please contact Louise Taschner of this Department between 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm,
Monday to Friday.
Any person or public body may, not later than 20 days after the giving of the notice of decision, appeal the decision or any condition
imposed by the Land Division Committee or appeal both the decision and any condition to the Ontario Municipal Board by filing with
the Secretary -Treasurer of the Land Division Committee a notice of appeal setting out the reasons for the appeal, accompanied by the
fee prescribed under the Ontario Municipal Board Act.
If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Land Division Committee in respect of the proposed consent does
not make a written submission to the Land Division Committee before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Ontario
Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal.
If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact Mike Barrett, Planner, with the Department of Planning and
Development, at either the Tiltsonburg Town offices (519) 842-6428, Ext. 232, or the County Offices.
Yours truly,
,4",, -Tadd t -e^1
Louise M. Taschner, AMCT(A),
Secretary -Treasurer,
County of Oxford Land Division Committee,
Department of Planning & Development,
P.O. Box 397, Court House,
415 Hunter Street,
:1 Woodstock ON N4S 7Y3
Telephone: (519) 539-1271 or ZENITH 72050
FAX: (519) 537-3024
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MTHoSKcf OR SURVEY PLAN, THE APPU CATM WILL NOT aE - house and garage on
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lot to be retained
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THE COUNTY OF OXFORD LAND DIVISION COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT
Date: January 12, 1998 Applications #B-123/97 & #B-124/97
The County of Oxford Land Division Committee has received Applications for Consent from:
OWNER: AGENT: AGENT-
Eberhard Hardware Manufacturing �_I*. MfchaeI V-anWyngbghe, et ,- , Mr. Richard Wood,
Limited, P.O. Box 278 -• , ; - - - - ; R. E. Wood Realty Limited,
P.O. Box 367, 2131C T'tllson Avenue; + P.O. Box 236,
67 Goshen Street, Tillsonburg ON NZ4H8 55 Brock Street East,
Tillsonburg ON N4G 4H8 Tillsonburg ON N40 4H5
'Lk # r
Purpose and Effect of Application for Con;g�EHP, D J'0 � Ai Coo ,v r K .
The purpose of the Applications for. Consent is to create two industrial building lots. The lot to be severed by #B-123/97 will cover an
area of 0.88 ha (2.17 acres) and the lot to be severed by #B-124/97 will cover an area of 1.2 ha (3 acres). Both parcels contain no
buildings or structures. The parcel to be retained will cover an area of 1.7 ha (4.2 acres) and contains an existing industrial building.
It is proposed that industrial buildings will be constructed on both of the lots to be severed. All three parcels will continue to be used
for industrial purposes.
The subject property is bounded by Townline Road, Goshen Street and Spruce Street (Part Lot 11, Conc. 4, formerly Township of
Middleton), in the Town of Tillsonburg.
Meetings:
The Council of the Town of Tillsonburg will consider the Application for Consent in order to make recommendations to the County
of Oxford Land Division Committee at the Town Council meeting to be held on:
Date: Monday, January 26th, 1998
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Tillsonburg Council Chambers, Town Centre Mall, Tillsonburg, Ontario
If you wish to speak to Tillsonburg Council regarding the application, please contact Mr. David Morris, Clerk -Administrator, Town
Offices, at (519) 842-6428 no later than noon on Wednesday, January 21st, 1998.
The Land Division Committee will consider the Application for Consent on:
Date: Thursday, February 5th, 1998
Time: 11:20 a.m.
Place: Treasury Office Committee Room, County Court House, Woodstock, Ontario
This Notice is sent to you because you are either the applicant, a representativaiagent of the applicant, a person having an interest in
the property, or an assessed person of a neighbouring property. You may attend the meeting in person to express your views about this
application or you may be represented by an agent or counsel for that purpose. If you do not attend the meeting, a signed written
submission shall be accepted by the Secretary -Treasurer prior to or during the meeting and such submission shall be available for
inspection at the meeting by any interested persons. If you do not attend the meeting, the Committee may proceed and make a decision
with respect to this application in your absence.
You will only be entitled to further notice if you attend the meeting and give your name and address to the Secretary -Treasurer or, if
you have given a written submission which includes your name and address.
Other Planning Act Applications: None
Decision and Appeal
If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Land Division Committee in respect to the proposed consent, you must make a written
request to the Land Division Committee at the address noted below. Please be advised that the Oxford County Planning Department
will be conducting a review of this proposal and if you would like a copy of the Planning Report or any information concerning the
application for consent, please contact Louise Taschner of this Department between 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm,
Monday to Friday.
Any person or public body may, not later than 20 days after the giving of the notice of decision, appeal the decision or any condition
imposed by the Land Division Committee or appeal both the decision and any condition to the Ontario Municipal Board by filing with
the Secretary -Treasurer of the Land Division Committee a notice of appeal setting out the reasons for the appeal, accompanied by the
fee prescribed under the Ontario Municipal Board Act. .
If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Land Division Committee in respect of the proposed consent1does
not make a written submission to the Land Division Committee before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Ontario
Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal.
If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact Mike Barrett, Planner, with the Department of Planning and
Development, at either the Tillsonburg Town offices (519) 842-6428, Ext. 232, or the County Offices.
Yours truly,
Louise M. Taschner, AMCT(A),
Secretary -Treasurer,
County of Oxford Land Division Committee,
Department of Planning & Development,
-P.O. Box 397, Court House,
,53 415 Hunter Street,
Woodstock ON N4S 7Y3
Telephone: (5 19) 539-1271 or ZENITH 72050
FAX: (519) 537-3024
W
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Application for Consent B-123/97 & B-124/97
Eberhard Hardware Manufacturing Ltd.
NOT' THIS IS NM A PIAN OF SUWV
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by #B-123/97
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Lot to be Severed
by #B-124/97
Lot to be
Retained
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01/14/98 WED 17:06 FAX 416 861 9330
Hickory Hills Developments Inc.
Direct Line: (416) 861-5752
Direct Fax : (416) 861-9330
'VIA FAX
January 14,1998
Mr. Michad Barnett
Platnft Dcpatttxcaat
County of Oxfard
P.O. Box 397, Court House
Woodstocl; Ontario
N4S 7Y3
Dear Mr. Barrett:
RE: Your file 32T-97005.- OP 11-12; ZON. 7-253 - Hickory Hills DevdqRgNqL9 Inc.
Further to our telephone conversation of today's date, kindly accept this letxer as our rWest tbat the public
meeting scheduled for January 26 at the Town of 7"d1sonWs n=wq al offices to consider the subject
applicatLans be deferred. This defenal will enable us to give fiudwr c=idcration to issues that have arisen
subsequent to the filing ofthese applications.
Steven H. Smith
V= President
c.c. Dave Morris, Town of Tillsonburg
c.c. Frau Bell, Town of Tillsonburg
35
11 Church Saul. Suite 200. Toronto, Ontario M5E 1 W1
0 002
JAN -20-98 13=44 FROM:COUNTY OF OXFORD ID:519 537 3024
•
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
OF
PUBLICHEARING
DATE_ January 16, 1998
FILE: 32T-97005: OP 11-12; ZON. 7-253 - Hickory Hills Developments Inc.
PACE 1/1
Further to our January 6, 1998 public notice regarding the above -noted Official Plan Amendment
Application, please note that at the request of the applicant, the public hearing which was
scheduled for Monday, January 26, 1998, in the Municipal Offices, 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor,
Town Centre Mall, Ti llsonburg, has been canceff-ed until further notice_
Public hearings will be re -scheduled before the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg and the
Oxford County Public.Health and Planning Committee at a later date. You will be notified of
these hearings by mail in a future public notice.
If you have any questions regarding the above -noted application, please contact Michael
Ba rreft- Planner, of the Planning Department
MBfwr
Post-ir Fax Note 7677E
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION,
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
From �r
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& ZONE CHANGE
APPLICATIONS
Phone 0
OXFORD COU
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TOWN C
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200 BroadwaX2rnd
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P_O_ Box 397. Court House
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Tele hone:7
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Tele hone:
51 -6428
DATE_ January 16, 1998
FILE: 32T-97005: OP 11-12; ZON. 7-253 - Hickory Hills Developments Inc.
PACE 1/1
Further to our January 6, 1998 public notice regarding the above -noted Official Plan Amendment
Application, please note that at the request of the applicant, the public hearing which was
scheduled for Monday, January 26, 1998, in the Municipal Offices, 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor,
Town Centre Mall, Ti llsonburg, has been canceff-ed until further notice_
Public hearings will be re -scheduled before the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg and the
Oxford County Public.Health and Planning Committee at a later date. You will be notified of
these hearings by mail in a future public notice.
If you have any questions regarding the above -noted application, please contact Michael
Ba rreft- Planner, of the Planning Department
MBfwr
Post-ir Fax Note 7677E
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Yours truly,
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M. lZ Bragg,
Dept " g & Development
P.O. Box 397, Court House
Woodstock, On N4S 7Y3
Telephone: 519,539-1271 or
ZENITH 72050
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01/17,/98 OZ29:56 ES?; RSSOCIRTIOH OF?-),
4. JAN -16-98 FRI 06:38 PM AMO
To: Head of Council
Re; February a Membership Meeting
Date: January 16, 1998
Pages: 24, including this cover sheet.
CLERK-?illsonburg ? Page HOZ
FAX NO. 4169716191
URGENT
P. 01
neo
FACSIMILE
As you are aware the Association has called a Special Meeting of Members for
Friday, February the 6'j', 1998 to discuss:
(1) a strategy for dealing with recent provincial government announcements
regarding the allocation of financial responsibilities stemming from the
WDw process; and
(2) proposed changes to the Association's structure and operations.
Attached please find the following documents related to item (2):
(A) A letter from AMO President, Michael Power;
(B) A summary of the Board recommendations regarding proposed changes
to the structure and operations of the Association;
(C) A summary of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the
proposed changes; and
(D) The proposed changes to AMO's government by-law which would give
effect to the Board's proposals.
Should you fail to receive the complete fax, please contact Barbara joy at 416-
971-9856 ext. 307.
0
01/lz/98 8Z:3023 EST; ASSUCIATIGH OF?—>
JAN -16-98 FRI 06:39 PM AMO
January 16,1998
Association of
Municipalities
of Ontario
To the Head and Members of Council:
CLERK—Tillsonhurg T Page 803
FAX NO. 4169716191 P. 02
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
On February 6, AMO members will gather at Toronto's Royal York Hotel at a Special Meeting
of the Membership to discuss issues of importance to the Association. One of the more
significant areas of discussion will result from the Report of the Structural Review Task Force.
1998 will be a year of profound change for all municipalities and a year of detailed self-
examination and structural review for AMO. if the Association is to continue to be effective as
an advocate for the municipal sector and provide the best value for the membership dollar, its
structure and operations must change as the demands placed on the Association change.
At AMA's August annual meeting, a special task force was established to review AMO's
structure and operations and to recommend improvements. That task force completed its report
last November and recommended a number of significant changes to HMO's structure.
The Report of the Structural Review Task Force was circulated to each of AMD's Sections
(Rural, County, Large Urban, FONOWNOMA, Small Urban, and Regional) for their consideration
and input. The Task Force considered their comments prior to submitting its Final Report to the
AMO Board on January 15. Based on that input, the Board is recommending amendments to
AMO's governing by-law which will enhance the effectiveness of the Association's work. A
summary of those recommendations and the proposed bylaw amendments are attached.
The by-law amendments deal, in part, with the composition and make-up of AMO's Board of
Directors, and are intended to reflect more accurately the current make-up of the municipal
sector. Overall, I believe these by-law amendments will ensure that the AMO Board -- as well as
the operation of the Association and the work it conducts on behalf of its membership -- will more
accurately reflect the interests of Ontario's diverse municipalities. They will also streamline the
resolutions process and provide the latitude the Association needs to respond to the rapid-fire,
complicated legislative agenda of the current -- and future -- provincial government.
urge you to consider these recommendations and the by-law amendments carefully. I
encourage you to attend the February 6 meeting and to work with us to improve the structure of
the Association so that we can be more efficient and effective in our advocacy efforts on behalf
of all member municipalities in Ontario. I also look forward to meeting and speaking with many
of you personally at that time.
If you have any questions regarding the by-law amendments, contact Doug Haven, AMO's
Executive Director, at (416) 971-9856, ext. 306, or by fax at (416) 971-6191.
Y rs truly,
r
W Power
AMO President
393 University Ave.. Suite 1701 Toronto, ON M5G 166
tel: (416)971-9856 * fax: (416) 971-6191 • email: amo@arno.municom.com
81/17,198 82:31:87 EST; RSSOCIRTION OP?-> CLERK-Tillsonburg T Page 884
JAN -16-98 FRI 06:40 PM AMO FAX NO. 4169716191 P. 03
AMO BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CHANGES TO THE
STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION
On January 15, 1998, the AMO Board of Directors met to consider the recommendations
of the Structural Review Task Force. Having reviewed the Task Force's recommendations,
the Board is proposing the following changes to the Association's structure and operations:
I . That all members of council of AMO Member Municipalities who are registered
delegates at the AMO Conference be voting delegates for the purposes of AMO
elections.
2. That the Board of Directors consist of 45 members, as follows:
President
Immediate Past President
Secretary -Treasurer
Immediate Past Secretary -Treasurer
5 Northern Section Representatives
5 Rural Section Representatives
5 Small Urban Section Representatives
5 County Section representatives
7 Large Urban Section Representatives
7 Regional Section Representatives
7 Toronto Section Representatives
The Northern Section Caucus would include at least two elected municipal
representatives from each of the Northeast and Northwest.
3. That each of the section caucuses select, from among their number, one person to
be an AMO Vice President, except for the Northern Section, which would select two
Vice -Presidents, one from the Northeast and one form the Northwest.
4. That up to one member of each section caucus be a municipal employee, at the
discretion of the section.
5. That the AMO Executive consist of 12 members, as follows:
President
Immediate Past -President
Secretary Treasurer
Immediate Past -Secretary Treasurer
8 Vice -Presidents
and that the Executive Committee be granted the right to sign -off on final policy
positions on behalf of the Association, when necessary.
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AMO Board Recommendations Regarding the Structure
and Operations of the Association (Continued)
6. That the election of all Board members take place in conjunction with the
Association's Annual Meeting, and that there be no nominations from the floor of the
Annual Meeting.
7. That each section's representatives on the AMO Board be elected only by the
councillors who have declared that they are members of that section for voting
purposes. Individual members of council would declare which section he/she is a
member of for purposes of Board member elections. An individual member may
only be a member of one section at any given time.
8. That the term of the AMO President and Secretary -Treasurer be extended to two
years, beginning in August, 1998.
9. That the Association hold regional sessions across the Province to provide a forum
for direct two-way communication with AMO members.
10. That the standing policy committees be replaced by issue specific task forces
established on an "as needed" basis.
11. That the current resolutions process, including the review of resolutions by a
standing committee and the presentation of resolutions received from members to
the Annual Conference, be discontinued. Instead, resolutions sent to AMO would
be considered as part of the Association's normal policy development process.
12. That the Association implement a new membership fee structure In 1999, in
accordance with the new Board structure.
The by-law amendments that would give implement these proposed changes will be
presented to the general meeting of members scheduled for February 6, 1998. if
approved, recommendations 1, 9 and 10 would be implemented immediately. The
remaining recommendations would be implemented for the AMO Annual Meeting in
August, 1998.
For more information about any of the proposed changes, please contact Doug Raven,
AMO's Executive Director, at (416), 971-9856, ext. 306.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO
AMO'S STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS
The AMO Board of Directors has proposed a number of important changes to the
Association's governing by-law for consideration by AMO members on Friday, February
fig'. If indorsed by the membership, these changes would significantly alter the
Association's structure and operations. Here, very briefly, are some answers to questions
that you may have about the Board's proposals.
Q. Why is the Board of directors proposing these changes?
A. Over the past few years, the speed with which new Provincial policy is established
has increased dramatically. No longer does the Province consult extensively with
affected stakeholders before introducing new legislation or regulations. And
legislation which used to take months or even a year or more to receive the
Legislature's approval is now often passed in a matters of weeks or days.
Unfortunately, AMO's structure has not kept pace with these developments. The
Associatlon's internal decision-making process, which involves a range of task
forces, committees, .and section executive committees, the AMO Executive and
Board of directors, as well as a lengthy and cumbersome resolutions process, was
simply not designed to react to the scope and pace of the current legislative,
regulatory and financial reforms. If AMO is to Improve its effectiveness as an
advocate for the municipal sector and provide the very best value for the
membership dollar, its structure and operations must change as the demands
placed on the Association change.
Q. What Is the intent of the proposed changes?
A. The changes proposed by the Board will:
• improve accountability to the membership by ensuring that every municipality
- whether it be rural or urban, large or small, upper tier or lower tier, north or
south - has a strong voice at the Board;
• enable AMO to respond more quickly to government initiatives, while still
respecting the diversity of the municipal sector, by creating a smaller, more
responsive Executive Committee;
• replace an antiquated standing committee structure with policy task forces
on an "as needed" basis;
reform the Association's resolutions process to be more responsive to
member needs and make better use of scarce resources; and
• promote more regular direct contact between AMO and it's member
municipalities, to provide members with more opportunities to have input into
the Association and its activities.
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Q. How will the voting delegate formula change?
A. Currently, each municipality is allowed to appoint only a limited number of
councillors or staff (anywhere from 2 to 8, depending on the population of the
municipality), as voting delegates for the purposes of AMO meetings. As a result,
every year there are hundreds of councillors who attend AMO's Annual Meeting who
are not entitled to vote. To give every councillor a means of participating directly in
the Association's activities and decision-making, the Board is proposing that every
member of a municipal council who attends AMO's Annual Meeting or a general
meeting of members be entitled to vote at that meeting.
Q. How would the structure of the Board change?
A. The AMO Board currently consists of 45 members, as follows:
The President and Immediate Past President
The Secretary -Treasurer and Immediate Past Secretary -Treasurer
The First Vice -President
5 Vice -Presidents,
17 Directors, elected at large at AMO's Annual Meeting
14 Section Representatives, selected by the section members or executives
4 Vice -Chairs of AMO's Standing Committees, selected by the Committees
Because of the way the Board is structured, and the many ways in which people
become Board members, it is difficult for AMO members to know exactly who is
representing them at the Board level, or to hold Board members accountable for
AMO decisions. The wide variety of selection methods also means that it is
impossible to ensure that each type of municipality is well represented on the Board.
It is therefore being recommended that the Board be structured as follows:
The President and Immediate Past President
The Secretary -Treasurer and Immediate Past Secretary Treasurer
5 Rural Section Representatives (including one Vice --President)
5 Small Urban Section Representatives (including one Vice -President)
5 Northern Section Representatives (including two Vice -Presidents)
5 County Section Representatives (including one Vice -President)
7 large Urban Section Representatives (including one Vice-president)
7 Regional Section Representatives (including one Vice -President)
7 City of Toronto Representatives (including one Vice -President)
All Board members would be elected at the AMO Annual Meeting. The president
and Secretary -Treasurer would be elected by all voting delegates. The section
representatives would be elected only by the section's voting delegates.
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Q. if I'm a municipal councillor, who decides which section representatives 1 get
to vote for?
A. You would. Each member of council would be able to select which section he or
she is a member of (within certain limitations) for purposes of AMO elections. You
will simply check off the appropriate box when you register for the AMO Conference.
Q. Would municipal staff still be able to be voting delegates?
A. No. The Board feels that, as the members of the Association are the municipal
councils, the members of the AMO Board should be elected only by council
members. There would, however still be opportunities for municipal staff to serve
on the Board as its Secretary -Treasurer. In addition, each section can decide to
have one municipal staff member among their section representatives on the Board.
Q. How would the Vice -Presidents be selected?
A. To ensure that each section has a representative among the officers of the
Association, the Board representatives elected for each section (the section caucus)
would select from among their number one person to be an Association Vice -
President. In recognition of the large geographic area represented by Northern
Ontario, the Northam Section would have two Vice -Presidents, one from the
Northeast and one from the Northwest.
Q. What does this mean for the sections?
A. First, each section will have more representatives on the board than they do now.
Second, each section is guaranteed to have a section representative as an AMO
Vice -President. Finally, each section will have the opportunity to structure its own
operations in support of its board representatives in a manner that makes sense for
the members of that section.
Q. What's happening to the Standing Committees?
A. The Association currently has 4 standing committees - Resolutions, Fiscal and
Labour, Health and Social Development, and Environment. In recent years, the
pace and breadth of legislative and regulatory change have rendered these
committees obsolete - they simply are not structured in a way to quickly respond to
Provincial Initiatives. The Board is therefore proposing that these committees be
replaced by ad hoc task forces which can deal quickly with current issues.
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Q. Why would the term of the President be extended from one to two years?
A. The President's job is becoming increasingly difficult as the number and scope of
issues before the Association constantly increases. Extending the President's term
to two years would allow the incumbent to become more familiar with the issues.
It would also enable the President to develop a stronger working relationship with
government ministers and members of the media, both of which are essential to an
effective government relations program. The president would not be able to run for
a second term.
Q. Why is the Board proposing to change the Association's resolutions process?
A. The amount of time that passes between when a resolution arrives at AMO and
when that resolution is dealt with at AMD's Annual Conference means that many
resolutions are out-of-date long before they are dealt with. So instead of having a
long, cumbersome process to deal with resolutions, the Board is recommending that
they be dealt with expeditiously as part of the Association's normal policy
development process. Under the system proposed by the Board, each resolution
received would be immediately referred to AMO staff for research and appropriate
action. Depending on the issue, it would be dealt with by a policy task force, by the
AMO Board, or by the relevant section, in the same manner as other policy issues
that come to the attention of the Association.
Q. Why did the Board recommend that AMO implement a new fee structure in
1999?
A. The Board believes that what municipalities are paying to belong to AMO should
reflect the say that they have in making decisions on issues before Association. If
a new Board structure is adopted, the Association's membership fee structure
should be amended to reflect that new structure.
Q. When will these changes take effect?
A. The changes to the Standing Committee structure, the handling of resolutions, the
designation of voting delegates, and the nominations process are proposed to take
effect immediately if ratified by the Association's membership. The remaining
changes would take effect at the 1998 AMO Annual Meeting, to be held in August.
For additional information, please contact Doug Raven, AMO's Executive Director, at (416)
971-9866, ext. 306.
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Subject: Proposed Changes to AMD's Governing By-
law
Date: January 16, 1998
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Attached, you will find the proposed amendments to HMO's governing by-law
that will be considered at the general meeting of the Association's membership
on Friday, February 64, as recommended by AMD's Board of Directors.
Wording that is proposed by the Board to be deleted from the by-law, is shown
in strikeout form, as follows:
Wording that is proposed by the Board to be added to the by-law, is shown
capitalized, as follows:
THIS WORDING IS TO BE ADDED.
Should you need to make reference to the full tent of the by-law for any reason,
a copy of the full by-law, showing the changes that had been proposed by the
Structural Review Task Force, was sent to each municipal clerk in December,
1997.
Should you have any questions about the proposed changes, please contact
Doug Raven, AMO's Executive Director, at (416) 971-9856, ext. 306.
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ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO
BY-LAW NO.1
A by-law relating generally to the transaction of the business and affairs of the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (the Corporation").
PART
INTERPRETATION
1.1 Interpretation, in this by-law and all other by -taws of the Corporation, unless the
context otherwise specifies or requires:
"member" means a Member Municipality, a MembSF P61egge, a MembGF Dire0o A
DIRECTOR, an Associate Member, an Affiliate Member and/or an Honourary Member, as
the context requires;
thn wNIORibOF a •
ons ofGOGNOR 8.3 ,
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6ACtieA 8.4—heFeef;
'Member Municipality" means a member of the Corporation pursuant to the provisions of
section 8.2 hereof;
"municipality" means any incorporated MUNICIPALITY, city, town, village or township, any
county and any regional, OR district emetrepelitan municipality;'
`NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO" MEANS THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA WITHIN THE
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF SUDBURY AND THE DISTRICTS OF ALGOMA,
COCHRANE, MANITOULIN, NIPISSING, PARRY SOUND, SUDBURY AND
TIMISKAMING;
`NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO" MEANS THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA WITHIN THE
DISTRICTS OF KENORA, RAINY RIVER AND THUNDER BAY;
"sections' means the sections of the Corporation named in section 9.1 hereof;
"SECTION CAUCUS" MEANS THE DIRECTORS ELECTED BY THE VOTING
DELEGATES FOR EACH SECTION;
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VOTING DELEGATE" MEANS AN ELECTED OFFICIAL OF A MEMBER MUNICIPALITY
WHO IS ENTITLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART X TO VOTE AT A MEETING OF
MEMBERS"
PART It
TRANSACTION OF THE AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION
2.1 Head Office. The head office of the Corporation shall be in the MuRieipality CITY
of MetfepelitaR Toronto, In the Province of Ontario (subject to change by special
resolution), and at such place within the said municipality as the board of directors of the
Corporation may from time to time by resolution fix.
2.4 Execution of Instruments. Deeds, transfers, assignments, contracts, obligations,
certificates and other instruments may be signed on behalf of the Corporation by ane
(2)—ef the President and the Secretary -Treasurer of the
Corporation. In addition, the board of directors may from time to time direct the manner
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TRANSACTION OF THE AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION
2.1 Head Office. The head office of the Corporation shall be in the MuRieipality CITY
of MetfepelitaR Toronto, In the Province of Ontario (subject to change by special
resolution), and at such place within the said municipality as the board of directors of the
Corporation may from time to time by resolution fix.
2.4 Execution of Instruments. Deeds, transfers, assignments, contracts, obligations,
certificates and other instruments may be signed on behalf of the Corporation by ane
(2)—ef the President and the Secretary -Treasurer of the
Corporation. In addition, the board of directors may from time to time direct the manner
MAI
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in which and the person or persons by whom any particular instrument or class of
instruments may or shall be signed. Any signing officer may affix the corporate seal to any
instrument. Any signing officer may certify a copy of any instrument resolution, by-law or
other document of the Corporation to be a true copy thereof.
PART III
DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES
3.1 Number of Directors and Powers. The affairs of the Corporation shall be
managed by a board of forty-five (45) directors who may exercise all such powers and do
all such acts and things as may be exercised or done by the Corporation that are not by
the by-laws or any special resolution of the Corporation or by statute expressly directed or
required to be done in some other manner. Any increase or decrease in the number of
directors shall be approved by special resolution of the members.
Of the forty-five (45) directors, the following shall be ex officio members of the board
of directors:
the-PresideAt;
4he SeMjaFy TFeasurer-;
the Immediate Past President; and
the Immediate Past Secretary -Treasurer,
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The balance, being sevepAeon FORTY-THREE (43) directors, shall be elected
at the annual meeting of members.
MuAisaipalities ALL OF THE VOTING DELEGATES SHALL ELECT THE PRESIDENT AND
SECRETARY TREASURER, WHO SHALL, ALSO SERVE AS DIRECTORS. THE
REMAINING FORTY-ONE DIRECTORS SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE VOTING
DELEGATES IN EACH SECTION; FIVE (5) SHALL BE FROM THE COUNTY SECTION,
FIVE (5) SHALL BE FROM THE RURAL SECTION, FIVE (5) SHALL BE FROM THE
NORTHERN SECTION, FIVE (5) SHALL BE FROM THE SMALL URBAN SECTION,
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SEVEN (7) SHALL BE FROM THE LARGE URBAN SECTION, SEVEN (7) SHALL BE
FROM THE REGIONAL SECTION, AND SEVEN (7) SHALL BE FROM THE CITY OF
TORONTO SECTION.
EACH DIRECTOR SHALL BE AN ELECTED OFFICIAL OF A MEMBER
MUNICIPALITY IN GOOD STANDING, EXCEPT THAT ONE DIRECTOR IN EACH
SECTION CAUCUS MAY BE AN EMPLOYEE OF A MEMBER MUNICIPALITY IN GOOD
STANDING IF THE VOTING DELEGATES FOR THAT SECTION SO DETERMINE. AT
EACH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CORPORATION, THE VOTING DELEGATES FOR
A SECTION MAY BY RESOLUTION DETERMINE THAT ONE MEMBER OF THAT
SECTION'S CAUCUS TO BE ELECTED AT THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING SHALL BE
AN EMPLOYEE. IF THE VOTING DELEGATES SO DETERMINE, THEN AT THE NEXT
ANNUAL MEETING TWO SLATES OF CANDIDATES MAY BE- NOMINATED FOR THAT
SECTION, ONE SLATE BEING EMPLOYEES AND THE OTHER SLATE BEING
ELECTED OFFICIALS. THE VOTING DELEGATES FOR THAT SECTION SHALL THEN
VOTE TO ELECT AS DIRECTORS ONE EMPLOYEE CANDIDATE AND SUCH
ADDITIONAL NUMBER OF ELECTED OFFICIAL CANDIDATES AS IS REQUIRED TO
PROVIDE FOR THE NUMBER OF SECTION CAUCUS DIRECTORS TO WHICH THAT
SECTION IS ENTITLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION 3.1. AT THE 1998
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CORPORATION, EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS
SHALL ELECT ONE EMPLOYEE CANDIDATE AS A MEMBER OF ITS SECTION
CAUCUS; THE COUNTY SECTION, THE LARGE URBAN SECTION, THE NORTHERN
SECTION, THE RURAL SECTION, AND THE SMALL URBAN SECTION.
in addi09A, Ae NO Member Municipality OTHER THAN THE CITY OF TORONTO
may be represented on the board by more than two elected directors IN ANY SECTION,
only one of whom may be an elected official and only one of whom may be a municipal
employee. In the event that more than one elected official, or more than one municipal
employee, from the same Member Municipality OTHER THAN THE CITY OF TORONTO
stands for election to ANY ONE SECTION CAUCUS !he-beapd, the official who wins the
most number of votes at the annual meeting of members shall be deemed to have been
elected to the board and the employee who wins the most number of votes at the annual
meeting of members shall be deemed to have been elected to the board and the other
official(s) or employee(s) from the same Member Municipality shall be deemed not to have
been elected to the board.
3.3 Election and Term. THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE
SECRETARY -TREASURER SHALL BE TWO YEARS COMMENCING FROM THE DATE
OF THE MEETING AT WHICH HE OR SHE IS ELECTED OR UNTIL HIS OR HER
SUCCESSOR SHALL HAVE BEEN DULY ELECTED OR APPOINTED WHICHEVER
COMES FIRST. The term of office of a -dress ALL OTHER. DIRECTORS elected-byth
fnambers shalt be one year commencing from the date of the meeting at which he or she
is elected until the annual meeting next following or until his or her successor shall have
been duly elected or appointed whichever come first. The term of office of an ex officio
director shall be TWO YEARS one yeas commencing from the date he or she becomes a
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director ex officio URISSS hk4W-heF OUGGOSSeF shall have be-G.R. 011-11)f 01.8dw OF amnAiRfed
. If an election of directors is not held at the proper
time, the directors continue in office until their successors are elected. Election shall be
by secret ballot. THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY -TREASURER SHALL NOT RE
ELIGIBLE FOR RE-ELECTION. OTHER retiring directors shall be eligible for re-election
or re -appointment to the board of directors if otherwise qualified and retiring directors shall
continue in office until their successors have been duly elected or appointed.
3.5 Removal of Directors. THE VOTING DELEGATES ENTITLED TO ELECT A
DIRECTOR (OR, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRESIDENT, THE SECRETARY -
TREASURER, OR AN EX OFFICIO DIRECTOR, ALL OF THE VOTING DELEGATES) :The
membefls may, by resolution passed by at least two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast thereon
at a general meeting of members of which notice specifying the intention to pass such
resolution has been given, remove any elected or ex officio director before the expiration
of his or her term of office and may, by majority of the votes cast at such meeting, elect any
person in his or her stead for the remainder of the term (EXCEPT THAT NO
REPLACEMENT SHALL BE ELECTED FOR AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER).
3.7 Vacancies. A vacancy or vacancies among the eledW directors WHO ARE
MEMBERS OF A SECTION CAUCUS, an the beartl of diFeMeFs, however caused, may,
so long as there is a quorum of directors FOR THE SECTION CAUCUS IN WHICH THE
VACANCY OR VACANCIES RESIDE(S), BE FILLED BY THE SECTION CAUCUS FROM
AMONG QUALIFIED PERSONS IF THEY SHALL SEE FIT TO DO SO, SUBJECT
ALWAYS TO THE REPRESENTATION CRITERIA FOR ELECTED DIRECTORS SET
OUT IN SECTION 3.1 HEREOF, WHERE THERE IS NOT A QUORUM OF DIRECTORS
FOR THE SECTION CAUCUS THEN IN OFFICE, A VACANCY OR VACANCIES MAY
be filled by the directors ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS from among qualified persons
if they shall see fit to do so, subject always to the representation criteria for elected
directors set out in section 3.1 hereof. Otherwise such vacancy shall be filled at the next
general meeting of members at which directors for the ensuing year(s) are elected, but if
there is not a quorum of directors FOR THE WHOLE BOARD, the remaining directors shall
forthwith call a meeting of members to fill the vacancy or vacancies.
the ,�A'� ,tea,,.
cute
A VACANCY IN THE EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS SHALL NOT BE FILLED. IF
THERE IS A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OR SECRETARY-
TREASURER,
ECRETARYTREASURER, THE VACANCY SHALL BE FILLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
7.8 AND THE REPLACEMENT PRESIDENT OR SECRETARY -TREASURER SHALL
ALSO SERVE AS A DIRECTOR OF THE CORPORATION.
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3.8 Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall consist of sevenleo.a. �}
TWELVE (12) directors who shall be: .
(iii) the President;
(v) the five (6) EIGHT (8) Vice -Presidents;
(vi) the Secretary -Treasurer;
(vii) the Immediate Past President; AND
(viii) the Immediate Past Secretary -Treasurer. and
(ix) the Chaire a! the seven (7) sediew7-e# the GeFp9MUQA-
The board of directors may delegate to such Executive Committee any of the
powers of the board of directors. The Executive Committee may meet for the transaction
of business, adjourn and otherwise regulate its meetings as it sees fit. A majority of the
members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum.
3.9 Committees.
--(x) -- Fiscal and Labour -Pel s esi
(x!) Environmental P lffifttSft
(*16) Heallh and Sesial Development Palley i
The board of directors may from time to time appoint such e1heF oemrAittee,
committees as it deems necessary for such purposes and with such powers as it shall see
fit. Members of committees need not be directors. Any such committee may formulate its
own rules of procedure, subject to such regulations or directions as the board of directors
may from time to time make. The beaFd ef dlFed9F6 May,
least two-1hiMs. (2/3) e4 th&vetes east themen,
OF Of aFly rdandi, Nee.
3.10 Nominating Committee. For each annual meeting a Nemkat'Rg
be named by the PFesideRt-md apprmseved wh%.WF the &ewfive -Gemmiftee not less than ten
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Gettee THE SECRETARY TREASURER shall prepare a report for circulation to all
Member Municipalities at least EIGHT (6) six (6) weeks prior to the annual meeting and
shall hwife--iwMe INVITING nominations of qualified candidates. AllMambo
wnleipalifies must be advised at the 62—MIS 8 -IM -8 Of the Gall fOF 1WF1h8F ROF"inalliOR-6.
The SECRETARY -TREASURER shall prepare a further
report for presentation to the members at LEAST TWO (2) WEEKS PRIOR TO the annual
meeting of the Corporation naming all those qualified candidates for the positions of
officers and directors of the Corporation whose nominations have been received by the
Nemin tir19 Cemmittee SECRETARY -TREASURER on or before the last day of the month
preceding the month in which the annual meeting of members is held.
pFesent at the time of his GF heF nemineAien, the elm -e- ' lased 1118 OF 118F RaFFIS iR
0 Ad hy the
t&-aE
ROFAinagOR !FQFR 4146 110OF at4he annual meeting fer a higheF OF 19WOF 9#188g he 0-F She sh
A person duly nominated for more than one office shall select one office for which
he or she intends to stand prior to THE LAST DAY OF THE MONTH PRECEDING THE
MONTH IN WHICH THE ANNUAL MEETING IS HELD Giese of nominations #am ihotlee
and, if he or she fails to do so. he or she shall be deemed to be nominated for the highest
office for which he or she was nominated and to have withdrawn his or her nomination(s)
for any other office(s). A PERSON DULY NOMINATED TO BE ELECTED AS A
DIRECTOR FOR MORE THAN ONE SECTION CAUCUS SHALL SELECT THE CAUCUS
FOR WHICH HE OR SHE INTENDS TO STAND PRIOR TO THE LAST DAY OF THE
MONTH PRECEDING THE MONTH IN WHICH THE ANNUAL MEETING IS HELD AND,
IF HE OR SHE FAILS TO DO SO; THE SECRETARY TREASURER AND THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL DECIDE FOR WHICH SECTION CAUCUS THE
PERSON SHALL BE NOMINATED. In no event may a person stand for ELECTION
eeminaiiee for more than one elected office OR AS A MEMBER OF MORE THAN ONE
SECTION CAUCUS.
Nominees fer- efflas shall be Fequilred to meet with the Chief Retuming Q#ir.,e
a4m. e-afld-p'-- ape --11 L7y-#.50-Chief-Ret
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The eligibility of nominees for any office of the Corporation shall be verified by the
Neminalino Gemmiftee,.—.8550 �GMfflitte% by 1148-EXeGLItive
Qemmittee; SECRETARY -TREASURER AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, and any
dispute in respect of the eligibility of a nominee for any office of the Corporation shall be
decided in the same manner and any decision of the , or- the
e, SECRETARY -TREASURED AND THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR shall be deemed conclusive.
PART IV
MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS
4.2 Notice. A meeting of the board of directors may be convened at any time by;
(a) the President;
(b) the-Fimt Vise -W THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE;
(c) by petition of at least ten (14) directors.
4.7 Voting. Questions arising at any meeting of directors shall be decided by a majority
of votes.
Notwithstanding the first paragraph of this section 4.7, a motion on a question of
municipal policy shall not be approved by the board if
(i) the motion is inconsistent in substance with a written statement on such
question adopted by one or more sestiOFIs SECTION CAUCUSES of the
Corporation within whose jurisdiction the question falls; and
(ii) A MAJORITY OF the CbaiF Of the MEMBERS OF ANY sections CAUCUS oF
ees#iens which has OF h adopted the A written statement AS OUTLINED
IN (1) ABOVE eF. in Chair -,representative
, votes against the motion.
A motion approved by the board on a question of municipal policy shall be communicated
by the Corporation to senior levels of government, as appropriate. Where the board has
not approved a motion as a result of the approval restrictions set out above, the
Corporation nevertheless shall assist a section CAUCUS OR CAUCUSES sestieAe which
has or have adopted a written statement on a question of municipal policy to communicate
its or their positions to senior levels of government, as appropriate.
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OFFICERS
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7.1 Appointment. The officers of the Corporation shall be the President, the -Fire€
THE EIGHT (Q) Vice -Presidents, and the SecretaryTreasurer.
. The board of directors may from time to time appoint
such other officers and agents as it shall deem necessary who shall have such authority
and shall perform such duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the board of
directors. Each iReumbent office OF THE PRESIDENT, THE EIGHT VICE-PRESIDENTS
AND THE SECRETARY TREASURER shall continue in office until the earlier of (i) his or
her resignation, (ii) the appointment or election of his or her successor, (iii) his or her
ceasing to be a director or member of the Corporation if such is a necessary qualification
of his or her appointment or election, (iv) the meeting at which the members or directors,
as the case may be, aRRually appoint or elect the officers of the Corporation. A director
may be appointed to any office of the Corporation but, none of the officers, except the
officers named in the first sentence of this section, need be a director of the Corporation.
ANY OTHER OFFICER APPOINTED 13Y THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY BE
TERMINATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
7.5 Vice -Presidents. '
THE EIGHT (8) Vice -Presidents shall each
be a member of a municipal council of a Member Municipality. . erg#
em;
One of the Vice -Presidents, in order of seniority, shall be vested with all the powers and
shall perform all the duties of the President In the absence or inability or refusal to act of
the President.
7.8 Vacancies. If the office of any officer of the Corporation shall be or become vacant,
prior to the expiration of such officer's term, by reason of death, resignation, disqualification
or otherwise, the directors shall, in the case of the president, tho Flmt Vkm Pmaldeniv mW
ofthe -#+v (6) rise-Pmsidents, or the Secretary -Treasurer, elect from among themselves
a person to fill such vacancy FOR A TERM ENDING AT THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING
OF MEMBERS. and -maw IN the case of any ,
F THE EIGHT (8) VICE-PRESIDENTS, THE
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MEMBERS OF THE APPROPRIATE SECTION CAUCUS, AS SET OUT IN SECTIONS
9.2 AND 9.3, SHALL SELECT FROM AMONG THEMSELVES A PERSON TO PILL SUCH
A VACANCY.
7.9 Election of PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY -TREASURER Of isews by Members.
Each of the President and the
SecretaryTreasurer shall be elected by the members +e gaiwal DURING THE ANNUAL
meeting. Election shall be by secret ballot. The tem 40160 Of GWh -6-Gh 0#10OF hall
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PART VIII
MEMBERS
8.1 Classes of Members. There shall be six (6) classes of members of the
Corporation:
(d)
Member Municipalities;
(b)
Member Directors;
(c)
Associate Members;
(d)
Affiliate Members; and
(e)
Honourary Members
MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES SHALL BE ENTITLED TO APPOINT VOTING
DELEGATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8.3 TO VOTE AT ANY MEETING OF
MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION; ALL OTHER CLASSES OF MEMBERS SHALL BE
ENTITLED TO NOTICE OF, AND TO ATTEND AND TAKE PART IN THE PROCEEDINGS
OF, MEETINGS OF MEMBERS, BUT SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO VOTE AT ANY
SUCH MEETING.
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MUNICIPALITY WHICH 1S IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE CORPORATION IS
ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND ANY MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION AS
A VOTING DELEGATE. AN ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUAL BECOMES A VOTING DELEGATE
PROVIDED HE OR SHE IS 1N ATTENDANCE AT THE MEETING AND HAS
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REGISTERED WITH THE CORPORATION AS A VOTING DELEGATE ON OR BEFORE
THE FIRST DAY OF THE MEETING.
EACI I VOTING DELEGATE MUST SELECT THE SECTION IN WHICH HE OR SHE WILL
PARTICIPATE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE MEETING. THE SELECTION OF A
SECTION BY A VOTING DELEGATE MUST CONFORM WITH THE GUIDELINES FOR
THE SECTION SELECTION ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THIS
PURPOSE. EACH VOTING DELEGATE SHALL BE ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR THE
ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE SECRETARY TREASURER, EACH OF
WHICH OFFICERS SHALL ALSO SERVE AS. A DIRECTOR, AND SHALL ALSO BE
ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE
CORPORATION REPRESENTING THE SECTION SELECTED BY THE VOTING
DELEGATE. THE DIRECTORS ELECTED BY THE VOTING DELEGATES IN A
PARTICULAR SECTION CONSTITUTE THE SECTION CAUCUS FOR THAT SECTION.
8.4 Member Directors. Each DIRECTO , whether
elected Mereto or an OR SERVING ex officioMOF0146F 1hGM04, shall automatically be a
Umber- Dir -eater- MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION, IN THE CLASS OF MEMBER
DIRECTOR, for his or her term of office. as a-dfmdw.
PART IX
SECTIONS
9.1 Sections. The Corporation shall make provision for seven (7) sections within its
structure as follows:
(i) County
(ii) Large Urban
(iii) Small Urban
(iv) Rural
(v) Regional
(vi) NORTHERN; and
(vii) Fede r
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9.2 VICE-PRESIDENT'S. THE DIRECTORS ELECTED BY THE VOTING DELEGATES
IN A PARTICULAR SECTION CONSTITUTE THE SECTION CAUCUS. EACH SECTION
CAUCUS, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE NORTHERN SECTION CAUCUS, SHALL
NOMINATE FROM AMONG THEIR NUMBER ONE PERSON, WHO SHALL BE AN
ELECTED OFFICIAL FROM A MEMBER MUNICIPALITY. TO BE A VICE-PRESIDENT.
THE NORTHERN SECTION CAUCUS MEMBERS FROM NORTHEASTERN
ONTARIO SHALL NOMINATE FROM AMONG THEIR NUMBER, ONE PERSON WHO
SHALL BE AN ELECTED OFFICIAL FROM A MEMBER MUNICIPALITY TO BE A VICE-
PRESIDENT. THE NORTHERN SECTION CAUCUS MEMBERS FROM
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO SHALL NOMINATE FROM AMONG THEIR NUMBER, ONE
PERSON WHO SHALL BE AN ELECTED OFFICIAL FROM A MEMBER MUNICIPALITY
TO BE A VICE-PRESIDENT.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL APPOINT AS VICE-PRESIDENTS THE
DIRECTORS NOMINATED BY EACH SECTION CAUCUS.
9.3 QUORUM. QUORUM FOR A SECTION CAUCUS SHALL BE A MAJORITY OF
THE DIRECTORS ELECTED FOR THAT SECTION.
PART X
MEETINGS OF MEMBERS
10.6 Votes. Each Mambo VOTING delegate shall be entitled to one vote at any meeting
of members of the Corporation. unless the MembeF Munkipalfty vAiGh
shall -e -be '
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be entitled to one veto at aRy
to veto at any sueh meeting,
10.7 Chair of the Meeting. In the event that:
(f) the President is absent;
Uff
(h) there is no Vice-president present who is a director;
then the persons who are present and entitled to vote shall choose another director as
chair of the meeting; however, if no director is present or if all the directors present decline
to take the chair then the persons who are present and entitled to vote shall choose one
of their number to be chair.
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10.8 Proxies. Votes at meetings of the members must be given personally and not by
proxy. Upon a poll or by ballot, every FRembe VOTING DELEGATE who is entitled to vote
at the meeting and is present in person shall have one vote.
10.10 Quorum. A quorum at any meeting of the members (unless a greater number of
members are required to be present by the Act or by the Corporation's letters patent or any
other by-law) shall be MGFflh9F Delegates and MembeF Madam VOTING DELEGATES
present being not fewer than teed -(30G) TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY (250) in
number and representing not fewer than thirty (30) Member Municipalities. No business
shall be transacted at any meeting unless the requisite quorum is present at the time of the
transaction of such business. If a quorum is not present at the time appointed for a
meeting of members or within such reasonable time thereafter as the
VOTING DELEGATES present may determine, the persons present
and entitled to vote may adjourn the meeting to a fixed time and place but may not transact
any other business and the provisions of section 10.3 with regard to notice shall apply to
such adjournment,
10.12 Election Procedures. The elections shall take place on the seepend day of
DURING the annual meeting in a manner and at a time to be designated by the Executive
Committee. The Executive Committee shall prescribe the manner of holding elections,
including forms to be used, the method of voting and such rules and procedures pertaining
thereto so as to enhance the fair and proper conduct of elections. Furthermore, for the
purposes of the conduct of the elections at the annual meeting, the President shall appoint
a Chief Returning Officer, who shall be responsible for the preparation of the ballot in
accordance with the requirements of this by-law and the procedures established by the
Executive Committee, the conduct at the election polls, the tallying of ballots cast and the
appointment of additional election officers as deemed appropriate. The Chief Returning
Officer or appointed election officials shall not be candidates for election to office at the
annual meeting of members.
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PART XVI
AMENDMENT AND REPEAL
15.1 Amendment: This by-law may be amended by two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast at
the annual meeting or a general meeting of members called for that purpose provided that
notice of such amendment has been circulated to the clerks or other appropriate officials
of all the Member Municipalities at least twenty-one (2 1) days prior to the annual or general
meeting.
[Note: Section 15.1 is not being amended, but is included here for the Members'
information.]
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Association of
Municipalities
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303 Univeni ty Avenue. Suite 1701
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Tel. (416) 071-9056 • huc (410) 071-0191
email: amaGamo.munlcom.com
NEWS FROM QUEEN'S PARK-- DECEMBER 15, 1997
ISSUES:
✓ Minister Eves' Economic Statement — "No 'New' News for Municipalities"
✓ Additional information on Financial Numbers/Bill 152 Billing Regulations
✓ Minister of Northern Development and Mines introduces Northern Services improvement
Act
FACTS:
100 Today's Economic Statement by Minister Eves focused on:
the need for the Government to continue its fiscal responsibility, notwithstanding the fact that
the second quarter finances show that their plan is on schedule
the 1997-98 deficit target has been revised from $6.6 billion to $5,6 billion
► the role of tax cuts to create jobs and therefore strengthen the economy
► calling upon the federal Government to cut Employment Insurance premiums and the
elimination of Employment Insurance premiums for youth as job creation policy
aligning spending with the plan to balance the budget to include some additional assistance
for the health care system and the post -secondary education system. School funding
envelopes will not be announced until early in the new year.
The Economic Statement was accompanied by an 'Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review', which
contains the information related to the new funding arrangements announced on Friday.
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Member Communication - FYI: News from Queen's Park - December 15. 1997
11 Things You Need to Know About:
a) The Numbers Released to Municipalities on Friday:
* The overall province -wide numbers have been adjusted, some upwards and some
downwards. For example, policing costs are now $187 million compared to $179 million in
August and $182 million in May. Apparently all the figures now reflect the most up-to-date
numbers and rely more on actual spending (3/4 year) and less on forecasts.
► Property assessment services have been allocated to lower tiers in a two-tier system even
though the legislation indicates that it is an upper tier responsibility
► Provincial offences net revenue as been allocated for the purposes of calculating the CRC
1998 allocation, but cash flow or a credit process has not been confirmed.
Source for "own -purpose spending" was 1996 FIRs
While the Ministry of Finance has been responsible for the preparation of the financial information
released on Friday, any questions municipalities have about the information should be directed to
the local office of the Regional Operations Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
If you encounter difficulties in getting the necessary assistance, please advise AMO.
b) Regulations to Implement WOW Transfers Relating to Social Assistance, Land
Ambulances, Public Health, Child Care, GO Transit and Social Housing
AMO learned today that these regulations concerning cost sharing and billings were Gazetted late
on Friday. We will be reviewing them to ascertain the requirements for municipalities and related
impacts. Our understanding is that existing cost sharing arrangements, such as social assistance,
will continue and that interim cost sharing for programs where there is no funding relationship (e.g.,
social housing, land ambulance) will be similar to existing arrangements for other funded services.
AMO will review these regulations over the next couple of days and advise members of its findings.
10' Northern Services Improvement Act Introduced
Northern Development and Mines Minister Chris Hodgson today moved First Reading of the
Northern Services Improvement Act which would establish Area Services Boards to help northern
communities deliver child care, workfare, public health and other services. ASBs are optional and
would only be created in northern areas that want them. The Art also calls for the consolidation of
local roads boards into local services boards.
AMO will continue to monitor the development of this Act and will keep members informed on its
progress through the legislative process.
This information is available through AMD's M/NIcom network at www.municom.com,
For more information contact: Pat Vanini, Director of Policy and Government Relations (Acting) at (416)
971-9850 ext. 316 or email: pvanini@amo.municom.com
Transmission problems contact: Lilian Cheung at (416) 971-9856 ext. 308
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Ministry of Finance Mini6thre des Finances FOR -IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
OueeWs Park Queen's Park December 15, 1997
Toronto ON M7A 1 Y7 Toronto ON M7A 1 Y7
ONTARIO ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR MAJOR SPENDING SECTORS
TORONTO — In the 1997 Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review, Finance Minister Ernie Eves
today announced that, to align spending with the plan to balance the budget, the Government
is proposing to establish two-year funding allocations for health, schools and post -secondary
education.
"The allocations will reflect both the amount necessary to support. priority services and what
Ontario taxpayers Can afford," Eves said. "Once these allocations are set, the Government will
work with its partners'in these sectors to meet the needs of their communities from within
these allocations and their other resources," he added.
The Government is announcing an envelope that will increase operating funding for hdaftfi
care to $18.2 billion In 1998-99 and $18.3 billion in 1999-2000_ Health rare sector funding has
been increased from $17.6 billion in 9995-96 to approximately $18 billion in 1997-98.
The Government will ensure stable and secure funding for schools during the January 1998 to
August 1998 transition to the new school year_ ' Details of the school funding envelopes for the
two years beginning September 1998 will be announced early ih the new year_
The Government is committing to a two-year budget for post -secondary education including
student assistance, starting at $2.79 billion for 1998-99, up some $30 million from 1997-98 and
growing to $2.84 billion in 1999-2000 - up $80 million from 1997 -98 -
No university or college will be required to raise tuition fees in either 1998-99 or 1999-2000.
Boards of governors at universities and colleges may, where they deem it necessary to
improve the quality of students' programs, Choose fo increase average tuition fees by up to
five per cent in 1998-99 and up to a further fire per cent in 1999-2000.
If boards of govemors decide to invest in additional educational program improvements, they
may choose to approve an. additional increase of up to five per cent in each of these two
years.
Colleges and universities that choose to increase their fees will be required to set aside a
portion of their operating grants equal to 30 per cent of any new revenues from tuition fee
increases for the purpose of providing assistance to students in need_
"The allocations, and the other sources of funding that sectors have available, will provide a
flexible, certain and accountable approach to meeting the challenge' Eves said.
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For more information: Janis Tomkinson Bev Hammond
Communications Branch Minister's Press Secretary
(416) 325-0333 (416) 325-9566
You can access the 1997 Fall Statement and all mews releases and backgroundecs on the Ministry of
Finance web site at http://www.gov.on.catfinfhmpage.html
Copies of the Statement and news releases are also available by calling 1-888-562-4769-.
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Ontario
Communique.
Ministry of Finance Ninistsre des Finances
Queen's Parts Queen's Park
Toronto ON MU 1Y7 'Toronto ON 107A 9Y1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DECEMBER 15, 1997
ONTARIO'S DEFICIT CONTINUES TO FALL BUT J013 NOT DONE
TORONTO -- Finance Minister Ernie Eves today released the 1997-98 Second Quarter
Ontario Finances which show Ontario is halfway to. a balanced budget. Eves cautioned
howev , that much remains. to be done to eliminate the deficit and start reducing debt.
The deficit for -98 will decline to $5.6 billion from the $6.6 billion projected in the i997
Budget but the Proviftm is still spending $640,000 moreeach hour than it receives in
revenues. .
"The Province must continue to manage its finances carefully. Otherwise, we leave young
Ontarians with the overdue bill from an overused credit card." Eves said.
• Total debt tripled between 1985 and 1995 and will be more than $107 billion by the end of.this
fiscal year. This year the Province will spend more than $9 billion in interest on the debt. This
is 35 per cent more than the cost of funding Ontario's hospitals this year. '
Both revenue'and expense rose in the first half of the year. While expense in 1997-98 is
expected to rise by $1.6 billion over the budget plan projection, 1997-98 revenue is projected
to grow by almost $1.9 billion.
Revenues have been increasing because of a strong provincial economy, which has created
204,000 new private sector jobs in the last nitre months alone_ The economy is expected to
grow by 4.4 per cent this year, up from the 3.2 per cent projection in the May Budget
The increase in expense is due mainly to an increased provision of $900 million for one-time
restructuring and other charges. The second-quarter fiscal outlook also incorporates transition
measures for the local services realignment which increased 1997-98 revenue by $580 million,
and expense by $577 million.
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For more information: Janis Tomkinson Beverley Hammond -
Communications Branch Minister's Press Secretary
(416) 325 0333 (416) 325 9566
You can access the 1997 Fail Statement and all news releases and backgrounders on the Ministry of
Finance web site at httpJ/www.gov.on.caffinlhmpage.html -
Copies of the Statement and news releases are also available by calling 1-888-562-47eg.
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News Release
r Com,munique
Ministry of Finance Ministers des Finances
Queen's Park Green's Park FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Toronto ON M7A 1Y7 Toronto ON M7A 1Y7 December 15 , 1997
ONTARIO'S ECONOMY ON TRACK BUT MORE TO DO SAYS EVES
TORONTO — Finance Minister Emie Eves today presented his Economic Outlook and Fiscal
Review which shows that while the Government's plan is contributing to strong economic
growth, the Province's commitment to fiscal responsibility must continue. Eves also
announced a new funding strategy that, in order to align spending with the plan to balance the
budget, provides two-year funding allocations for health, schools, and post secondary
education.
°Since June 1995, the Government has followed its plan and kept its promises to the people of
Ontario,' said Eves in presenting the 1997 Ontario Economic outlook and Fiscal Review. "The
numbers prove that the plan is working for Ontario."
Tax cuts are playing a key role in a strong economy. The Govemment has already announced
30 tax cuts including cuts to income taxes and payroll taxes.
Real economic growth is now projected to be 4.4 per cent in 1997. In the last nine months,
204,000 new private sector jobs have been created. Housing starts are up 27 per cent so far
this year and consumer and business confidence are strong. .
The 1997-98 Second Quarter Ontario Finances was also released today showing that the
Governments balanced budget plan is on schedule. The deficit for 1997-98 will decline to
$5.6 billion from the $6.6 billion projected in the 1997 Budget_
Eves cautioned this means the Government is just over half way to balancing the budget and
that the job is not done_ "Ontario now spends $9 billion a year to pay the interest on its debt,"
said Eves. "Every dollar spent on interest payments is a dollar that could have gone to health
care, education and lower taxes."
"The Government is putting in place measures for achieving Ontarians' priorities while at the
same time balancing the budget and creating economic growth," said Eves.
Eves said the Govemment is resolved to reduce the Provincial debt. "Otherwise, we leave
young Ontarians with the overdue bill from an overused credit card."
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For more information: Janis Tomkinson Beverley Hammond
Communications Branch Ministees Press Secretary
.(416) 325 0333 (416) 325 9566
You Gan access the 1997 Economic and Fiscal Statement and all news releases and backgrounders on
the Ministry of Finance web site at hdp://www.gov.on.ca/fin/hmpage.himl
Copies of the Statement and news releases are also available by calling 1-888-562-4769.
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