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980223 Regular Council Meeting AgendaTHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG COUNCIL AGENDA MONDAY - February 23rd, 1998 - 7:30 P.M. Ila, S ORDER OF BUSINESS• Pg. 03-06 A. Adoption of Minutes - February 9th, 1998 Pg. 07 Pg. 10-11 Pg. 12-17 B. Adoption of Agenda C. Declarations - Municipal Conflict of Interest Act D. Presentations 1. Mr. George Jenkins - Monthly Volunteer Recognition Award E. Appointments/Delectations 1. Mr. Tom Galli, Ontario Liquor Boards Employees' Union (Information Kits enclosed) F. Committee of Adjustment 1. A-1/98 - Rayburn Lansdell (The Upper Deck) G. Reports 1. Corporate Services Committee Minutes of February 18th, 1998 (enclosed) 2. County of Oxford, Department of Planning and Development RE: Draft Plan Approval - Hutchinson (County Report enclosed) 3, lit H. Communications 1. Township of Hagarty & Richards RE: Support of Resolution - Recyclable Containers - Deposit and Refund System 2. County of Oxford, Department of Planning and Development RE: Lifting of Part Lot Control - The Linkoln Group Inc. ...2 J. Resolutions K. By -Laws L. Notice of Motion M. Closed Session - 2 - Pg. 18 3. Station Arts Centre RE: Invitation for Council Representation onTillsonburg District Craft Guild TIC,, �,.7 J; I. Information Pg. 19-21 1. Tillsonburg Culture Commission Minutes of January 21st, 1998 Pg. 22-26 2. Tillsonburg Police Services Board Minutes of January 19th, 1998 Pg. 26-32 3. Ministry of Finance RE: Property Tax Reform Pg. 33-34 4. Canadian Federation of Independent Business RE: Property Tax Reform Pg. 35 5. District Municipality of Muskoka RE: AMO - Negotiations with Province Pg. 36-38 6. Ontario Hydro RE: Nuclear Waste Management Newsletter Pg. 39-40 7. County of Oxford RE: LPRCA 1998 Draft Budget Pg. 41-44 8. 1998 OSUM Organizing Committee and Town of Huntsville RE: Annual OSUM Conference - April 29th to May 2nd, 1998 Pg. 45-48 9. Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE: Municipalities Demand that the Province Meet its Common Sense Revolution Promise Pg. 48-53 10. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing RE: Draft Municipal Act Released for Consultation Pg. 54-55 11. Information Access Oxford RE: Oxford County Business Fair "HOB -NOB" (Helping Overcome Barriers - New Opportunities for Business) - March 24th, 1998 Pg. 56 12. Statement of Remuneration and Expenses paid to Members of Council - December 31st, 1997 J. Resolutions K. By -Laws L. Notice of Motion M. Closed Session .* T February 9th, 1998 MINUTES of the meeting of the Municipal Council of the Town of Tillsonburg held Monday, February 9th, 1998 at 8:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Tillsonburg, Ontario. PRESENT: Mayor C. McKnight, Deputy Mayor I. Horton, Councillors: D. Beres, B. Carroll, G. Leachman, C. Rosehart, R. Smith and S. Molnar ORDER OF BUSINESS: A. Adoption of Minutes No. 1 Moved by Councillor Horton Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of Council under dates of January 26th, 1998 be adopted as printed and circulated. "Carried" B. Adoption of Agenda No. 2 Moved by Councillor Horton Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Agenda as prepared for Council Meeting of February 9th, 1998 be adopted as printed, with the addition of • F. Reports 1. AND Public Service Committee Budget Review Minutes of January 22nd, 1998. "Carried" C. Declarations - Municipal Conflict of Interest Act None D. Presentations 1. Mike Barrett, Planner, County of Oxford presented the Town of Tillsonburg Proposed Zoning by -Law Modifications - Draft Commercial Zone Provisions. He further advised Town Council that there would be a public meeting held under the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1999 later in 1998 to deal with all Zoning By -Law modifications to the Town's Zoning By -Law 1994, as amended. .3 E. Avvointments/Delegations 1. Mrs. Betty Petz, on behalf of Angela Fardella, 50 Rolph Street, addressed Town Council and presented a petition with respect to the Committee of Adjustment Hearing on Application A-4/97 and the subsequent Ontario Municipal Board Hearing. F. Reports 1. Public Services Committee Minutes of February 4th, 1998 AND Public Services Committee Budget Review Minutes of January 22nd, 1998 2. County of Oxford, Department of Planning and Development RE: Revisions to the Water Allocation Policy - Town of Tillsonburg (Report #98-17) G. Communications H. Information 1. Otter Valley Utility Corridor & Recreation Trail Committee Minutes of December 15th, 1997 2. Tillsonburg Museum/Annandale House Minutes of December 18th, 1997 3. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Minutes of January 7th, 1998 4. Bell RE: Service Improvements - Town of Tillsonburg 5. Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE: Who Does What Initiative 6. Ministry of Community and Social Services RE: Shelter Allowance For Homeless People on Welfare 7. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing RE: Ontario's Social Housing System 8. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing RE: Training Sessions for New and Returning Councillors 04 J. K. Resolutions No. 3 Moved by Councillor Beres Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the Public Services Committee Budget Review Minutes of January 22nd, 1998 be received; and Public Services Committee Minutes of February 4th, 1998 be received and recommendations contained therein be adopted. "Carried" No. 4 Moved by Councillor Smith Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg adopt the revised Town of Tillsonburg Water Allocation Policy, as prepared by the County of Oxford, Department of Planning and Development, incorporating the revisions as contained in County Report #98-17; AND FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Tillsonburg Water Allocation Policy be reviewed on a bi-annual basis or more frequently should conditions warrant. "Carried" No. 5 Moved by Councillor Leachman Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT Minutes of Otter Valley Utility Corridor and Recreation Trail Committee be received. "Carried" No. 6 Moved by Councillor Carroll Seconded by Councillor Leachman AND RESOLVED THAT Petition with respect to 50 Rolph Street be received. "Carried" By -Laws The following by-law received first and second reading: 1. By -Law 2831 - To regulate the keeping of dangerous dogs and dogs that cause a disturbance The following by-law received three readings and was finally enacted: 2. By -Law 2832 - To appoint members to various Boards and Commissions Notices of Motion None It L. Closed Session Mayor No. 7 Moved by Councillor Horton Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT Council move into Closed Session to consider matters of potential litigation. "Carried" Council moved back into Open Session and adjourned at 11:50 A. M. Clerk -Administrator 1 06 ONTARIO LIQUOR BOARDS EMPLOYEES' UNION February 18, 1998 Mr. David Morris Clerk Administrator Town of Tillsonburg 200 Broadway 2' floor Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 5A7 Dear Mr. Morris: 5757 Coopers Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1R9 TEL., (905) 712-2912 FAX (905) 712-2916 R FILE # REFERRED TO Re: Deputation to Council I am writing to confirm our council deputation on March 23, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Tom Galli will be the spokesperson for the union and will be accompanied by several LCBO employees from your area. Enclosed you will find information kits which we hope can be distributed. A draft resolution is also included in the kit. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns in respect of this letter. Yours truly, �y Heino Nielsen Business Agent HN/ Encl. cc: Tom Galli 07 AFFILIATED TO: ONTARIO FEDERATION OF LABOUR • NATIONAL UNION OF PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES CANADIAN LABOUR CONGRESS -� 63 F10 -VE Application No. A-1/98 THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG IN THE MATTER OF Section 45 (2) a (ii) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990 -and- IN THE MATTER OF an application by: The Tillsonburg & District Association For Community Living as effects Part Lots 1188, 1189 & 1190, Plan 500, also known municipally as 19 Queen Street in the Town of Tillsonburg. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Take notice that an application has been made to the Committee of Adjustment of the Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg for variance from certain provisions of Town of Tillsonburg Zoning By- law 1994 and amendments thereto by: Mr. Rayburn Lansdell The Upper Deck P.O. Box 84, Tillsonburg ON N4G 4H4 The purpose of the application is to seek relief under Section 45 (2) a (ii) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, to extend the legal non- conforming use (office) to another similar legal non -conforming use (assembly hall/recreational space) as effects Part Lots 1188. 1189 & 1190, also known municipally as 19 Oueen Street in the Town of Tillsonbura. The described lands are located in a Residential (R3) zone and are designated as Residential in the Official Plan. No additions or alterations are being done on the existing two (one - storey) buildings or one (one -storey) portable building on the described lands. The Committee of Adjustment may authorize minor variances from the provisions of by-law 1994 in respect to land, buildings or structures or the use thereof as in its opinion is desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure provided the general intent and purpose of the by-law and Official Plan are maintained. The Committee, before making its decision, will hold a public hearing to hear all persons who desire to make submissions in support of or in opposition to the application as follows: Date: Monday, February 23, 1998 Time: 7:30 P.M. Place: Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Town Centre Mall, Tillsonburg, Ontario. If you do not attend and are not represented at this meeting, the Committee may proceed in your absence and you will not be entitled to any further notice of the proceedings. Persons taking part in the hearing and wishing a copy of the decision must file a written request for notice of decision with the Secretary -Treasurer. Such decision will be mailed not later than ten days from making of the decision. DATED at Tillsonburg this 11th day of February, 1998. Brad Bartlett, AMCT Secretary -Treasurer 08 p efi a \ 1p �\Jw o>�' rWi ` s ,irpStk �~ ti � � EN � s oRi CR4CTE T ,r `Ek, N. � 6 QP 4 Y - • '; B�Sgk� 3 Ooj ^ se; A�CE�.Q! YENc/SF'•► • � ^ ti ! 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R. 2, KILLALOE, ONTARIO KOJ 2AO January 27, 1998 TO: All Municipalities in Ontario FROM: The Township of Hagarty & Richards TOWN OF TILLSOMPUPG RE C 7 1 V F F c 8 6 1998 FILE # REFERRED TO RE: Recyclable Containers - Deposit and Refund System The Council for the Township of Hagarty and Richards is requesting your support for the attached resolution dealing with requiring manufacturers to initiate a deposit and refund system for items sold in containers. The requirement to have all manufacturers make their containers refundable will certainly lead to less refuse being placed in landfills, thereby prolonging the life and manageability of the sites. Your endorsement of this resolution is anticipated and would be very much appreciated. Yours truly Lorna Hudder AMCT Clerk -Treasurer LH:ct attach. cc: Honorable Norm Sterling, Minister of Environment Mr. Dave Stewart, Warden, County of Renfrew IU Municipal World* — Form 425 "Reg. T.M. in Canada. Muntaipal World Inc. Moved by,"d"e" - Z -2:2z4 -- Seconded by v &Mo • ititied a true copy sea*1e� � �� .k•?reasuiet .orna Nudder. &Richards ownshiP of Ha9arty c Municipal World* — Form 425 "Reg. T.M. in Canada. Muntaipal World Inc. Moved by,"d"e" - Z -2:2z4 -- Seconded by v &Mo • ititied a true copy sea*1e� � �� .k•?reasuiet .orna Nudder. &Richards ownshiP of Ha9arty M �N 3!� OMOLiE11S OUR FILE: JL Corporation of L COUNTY OF OXFORD DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT P. O. Box 397, Court House, Woodstock ON N4S 7Y3 CO. 9-21-181 February 10, 1998 Mr. Dave Morris Clerk -Administrator Town of Tillsonburg Municipal Offices 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor Tillsonburg, On N4G 5A7 Dear Mr. Morris: CAQV C+ °J F1L # RE�ERA�p "CO RE: Lifting of Part Lot Control The Linkoln Group Inc. Lot 84, Reg. Plan 41M-133 Town of Tillsonburg Fax: (519) 537-3024 (519) 539-1271 Annex (519) 539-0930 Please find enclosed an application received from The Linkoln Group Inc. requesting that Part Lot Control be lifted from Lot 84, Plan 41M-133, in the Town of Tillsonburg. The application for exemption from Part Lot Control proposes to divide an existing lot into two parcels, each to contain a single -detached dwelling. It has been the practice of this Department to request a copy of a resolution from the Council of the local municipality indicating their support for any application for the lifting of Part Lot Control. It would be appreciated if you could bring this matter to the attention of Town Council at your February 23, 1998 Council meeting. The wording of the resolution by the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg, if they support this application, should be in the form of a recommendation to Oxford County Council stating that: "that the lands consisting of Lot 84, Registered Plan 41M-133, 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. " We are sending a copy of the application for Part Lot Control Exemption. The Town should ensure that the proposed lots are in compliance with the appropriate Zone Provisions of the Town of Tillsonburg. Planning Committee will consider the application on February 19, 1998 and County Council will consider the By -Law to lift part lot control on February 25, 1998. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office. /wr Encl. P.C. The Linkoln Group Inc. Mr. E. Micacchi Yo rs truly, Mich el Barrett, MCIP, RPP Plan er 12 riL15 : Cp.-a1� ISI APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM PART LOT CONTROL The undersigned hereby requests the County of Oxford to consider an application for exemption from Part Lot Control pursuant to Section 49(7) of the Planning Act on the lands hereinafter described. 1. PURPOSE OF APPLICATION (Please check appropriate box) Minor redesign to lots or blocks in a Registered Plan F-1 of Subdivision F1Sale of part lots created through road widening Creation of Individual lot(s) for semi-detached and rcN F1 houses F-1 Creation of servicing easements In a Registered Plan Long-term leases for stores in a shopping centre on a a Registered Plan % Other Describe creation nf i nAi xH dila 1 1 nt f a) for single fami 1 y hn» Q 2a) APPLICANT'S NAME THE LINKOLN GROUP INC. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 71 MONTCLAIR DRIVE, P.O. BOX -233, WOODSTOCK, ONTARI N4S 7W8 TELEPHONE NUMBER ?t.%1Registered Owner (If other than applicant) THE LINKOLN GROUP INC. Owner's Address 71 MONTCLAIR DRIVE, P-0. BOX 211, wnnngTn x, nWTART0 N4S 7W8 Telephone Number ( 519 ) 539-1977 2c) List of any mortgage, charge or encumbrance on the property. Name N A - :address b1 a - 2d) Location of Subject Land Lot Number(s) 84 Plan No . 41M-133 Yr. Plan Registered 199.1 Part Number(s) 18 & 19 Reference Plan 41R-5805 Street Address ( I f any) 53 & 55 Magnolia Drive, Tillsonburg, Ontario The subject land is located on the side of the Stree; lying between Street and Street. 1 13 Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control 2e) Specific indication of uses of land and buildings RESIDENTIAL 2f) Official Plan Designation RESIDENTIAL Zoning RESIDENTIAL Page 2 171 t information: (..ztach separate sheet If more then one lot) PT. 18 Lot Frontage 10.70 meters Lot Depth 35.00 meters Lot Area 374 SO sq- mAtPrs Lot Coverage Front Yard 7.67 - 7.70 meters Rear Yard 15.40 meters Interior SIde Yard 1.70 meters Exterior Side Yard (corner lot) n.a. Landscaped Open Space (%) No. of Parking Spaces Width of Planting Strip _ Driveway Width 14 Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control 2e) Specific Indication of uses of land and buildings RESIDENTIAL 2f) Official Plan Designation RESIDENTIAL Zon i ng RESIDENTIAL Page 2 3. rite Information: ; ztacn separate sheet if more than one lot) PT. Lot Frontage WTT.T. _OMPL.V WTTH ZONTNa RY-TAWS -- Lot Depth Lot Area Lot Coverage Front Yard Rear Yard Interior Side Yard Exterior Side Yard (corner tot) Landscaped Open Space M No. of Parking Spaces Width of Planting Strip Driveway Width 1 15 Application for Exemptlon from Part Lot Control 4. Other (specify) Dated this 16th day of January 19 98 iGRAHAM HARCOURT of WOODSTOCK Page 3 of the CITY I n the COUNTY of DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT: OXFORD All of the statements contained In this application are true and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that It Is of the ;;ame force and .-f fect as If made under Oath and by virtue of the Canada Evidenr_U Act. DECLARED before me at the CITY of WOODSTOCK in the COUNTY of DxIPOun -- t h i s 16TH day of J �NUARY 19 98 A Commissioner, Etc. JUDITH LYNNE ALDERSON. a CommbsbM etc., County of Oxford, for Nesbitt Coulter. Barristers and Solicitors. Expire,,, September 30, 2000. ru I '^ C) O O f L Got(, L� v O LT53913 ( Easement ) O -':65--►,11 T �I IB 351241- Subject to 14 LT53913 ( Easement) 120 N 70° 50' E 1.23 34.00 io 351241 N 18 and 19 t.�6 122 ' a• ac 83 22 and 23 2 762 cc 12.0 0 p Attached House M cV Ia s 9.64 -►-}--•- a n o_ - Garage ` I � a n �- 7 60 under z z ,n r. 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O = (� s - z W P.I.N. 00029 - 0585 Z P.I.N. 00029 - 0584 P.I.N. z N 00029 - 0583 1 1 _ a CLI Tj CL 1483 1483 10.70 10.70 -� 1050 15.50 sre SIB IB IB IB IB N 780 50' E CC1 I s LOT I Z5 LOT 14 _ «' rl) 029 - 0432 P.I.N. 00029 - 0431 P.I.N. 00029 - 0430 PLA f4 / 41 M- 131 CA I STATION ARTS CENTRE al BIwCE ST W. TAISO16WO, OIIOIPoO N/ M TCVJN Of T'l.!_S^'uDUPG E C I'tJ fE8 1 FILE # -- -------- -FiRED fO (O Dear Town Council Members, fWebruary 11, 1998 I am writing on behalf of the " Tillsonburg District Craft Guild" in regards to the possibility of having a town council member on our Executive Board. After attending several town special committee meetings for the past 8 months it has come to my attention that most committees have a council member present. I have recently brought this to the attention of our Board members. The Guild has expressed their enthusiasm for this request, as this would give council the opportunity to be more involved with the objectives and growth of the "Station Arts Centre". Our meetings are held the 3' Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Station. Therefore, I would like to propose to Town Council the invitation for a town council member to attend the Tilisonburg District Craft Guild Executive meetings on a monthly basis. Thank you for your consideration. I will look forward to your reply. Sincerely, Virginia Armstrong Station Arts Centre Co-ordinator OR] Culture 1/98 TILLSONBURG.CULTURE COMMISSION MINUTES of the meeting held Wednesday January 21/98, at 7:00 PM in the council chambers. PRESENT Chairperson K.Englander, K. Migens. P. Walther-Maybee M. Rosehart, B. Hume, R.Corner, V. Armstrong; R. Luopa, G. Leachman, S. Jackson. S.M-:)lnar ABSENT L. Ahright, E. & C. Steer ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Adoption of Minutes: MSC (B. Hume/R.Luopa) for Nov. 19/97. with two additions 1. V. Armstronywas present 2. Under Station Arts Centre Change " No Report" to a written report was handed in. B. Business Arising from the minutes: None f C. Adoption of the agenda: MSC (K. Miggens/R. Corner) D. Repesentative reports Station Arts; See attachment Fairboard: See Attachment TACAC: They are working on two new designations. They have a new promotion - Canvas tote bags with a picture of Annondale House printed on them. They are selling for $10.00. Theatre Tillsonburg: The comedy "Cookin' With GUS " starts Feb. 5/98 The have raffle tickets to raise mone for the psving of their parking lot. They are selling raffle tickets to raise money to have their parking lot paved. Musuem: 54 classes toured the*Museum this fall, a total of 1,400 children. 3,000 people went thru the Museum during the months November and December. A new exhibit Tools & Gadgets starts Feb. 15/98 19 Page 2 The Annandale House received national designation from Ottawa and this is their 25th Anniversary year, They are hoping to tie the two to-gether in one Celebration. .lune 28/98 will be the day of the Birthday celebration. George Tillson Will be present tohand over notes written by his great great Grandfather. Signs advertising the Museum are up on highway 401. Music Community: Debbie Prentice Has resigned from the Committee We will need a new representative for this group. TillsonburgSchools: Annondale and Glendale are working to-gether on a production of Oliver half' of the performances will be at each school. It starts the last week February. Tourism: The CommunityEvents Calender was a success. The Lions Club financed the first printing. Deadline for the next Calender will be Jan. 25/98. They are investigating possible tours of Tobacco and Ginsing farms In conjunction with Agro Tourism„ A discussion was held about the possibilty of a brochure forTillsonburgKto hi -lite Tourist Spots, food and lodging, Motion: That a Task Force be formed to investigate placing a Kiosk of community events on Broad- way. MSC (K. Miggens/R. Luopa) Chaired by M. Rosehart Members Sandra Jackson, Steve Molnar/Brenda Carroll Committee Reports: E. Committee Reports: Finance: 1997 Budget balances as at December 31/1997 Was presented. See attachment. Motion: Recommendation to Tillsonburg Council that the surplus funds from the 1997 Culture Committee budget, of $550.00 be deposited into the Culture Fund Trust Account. MSC K. Miggens/R. Corner 20 Page 3 Tillsonburg 125: The Leona Boyd Concerts were both sold out. Down Home Country Christmas: Rita Corner had a manuel made of all the D.H.C.C. activities for future Reference. There are four copies. One will be kept in the Culture Committee files. This is an excellent reference source. The committee thanked Rita Corner forher work. A letter was received from R. Corner and P. Maybee Thanking the committee for financial and general support of the D.H.C.C. The Year of The Arts: Dave Raymer Concert was sold out. It was suggested that a concert series be planned featuring local talent, with a free will offering. A co—ordinater is needed. An art mural is planned for a barn wall at the Fair grounds Titled Past•To Future. It is hoped it will be a group effort, with the schools, the Station Arts, and other interested groups. G. New Business: A Christmas Card was received from the Young Ambassadors, with a note saying the hoped to come back to Tillsonburg in July 1999. Motion to aAdjourn K. Miggens Next meeting February 18, 1998 7.00 PM MINUTES MEETING: GENERAL TILLSONBURG POLICE SERVICES BOARD PLACE: Tillsonburg Police Services Boardroom DATE: Monday, January 19, 1998, 8:00 a.m. PRESENT Board Members Mr. Walter Burton, Chair Mr. Fred Lewis, Vice -Chair Councillor Robert T. Smith Dr. Larry Oehm Chief Christopher Coles Deputy Chief Perry Gosso Diana Fleming, Secretary By invitation Member of Press AGENDA DISCUSSION/OUTCOME ACTION ITEM 1 An Agenda was presented to the meeting On motion made by Mr. Lewis, for consideration. seconded by Dr. Oehm, and unanimously carried, the Agenda was adopted. 2 Minutes of a meeting held on On motion made by Dr. Oehm, December 15, 1997 were presented to the seconded by Mr. Lewis and meeting for consideration. unanimously carried, the Minutes were approved. 3 Election of Officers Deferred to next meeting to await confirmation of provincial appointees. 4 Appointment of Committees Deferred to next meeting. 5 Chief of Police Reports. A. December, 1997 Accounts Payable On motion made by Dr. Oehm, Approval List. seconded by Mr. Smith and General discussion, including unanimously carried, the Accounts Page 40, Item S620 Stauffer Motors Payable for December, 1997 were Limited. approved. General discussion on the need for the approval of the Accounts Payable Approval List. 22 Page 2 AGENDA DISCUSSION/OUTCOME ACTION ITEM B. Budget status report. General discussion. It was recommended that the Chief provide the Board with a copy of the budget activity report when it becomes available. C. Statistics - 1997 Annual Report Chief Coles presented 1997 annual report to meeting and briefly gave a general overview of the report and comparison province -wide. General discussion D. Deputy Chief Perry Gosso presented a report to the Board regarding the R.I.D.E. program, a Solicitor General - sponsored program. General discussion. 6 Outstanding Business from Previous Meetings. See revised Schedule. 7 New Business A. 1998 OAPSB Membership On motion made by Dr. Oehm, The OAPSB Membership renewal seconded by Mr. Lewis, and application form was presented to unanimously carried, payment of the meeting for consideration. the membership renewal application was approved. B. It was noted that a meeting of the Human Resources Committee was scheduled for February 2, 1998 at 8:30 at the Police Services Board and all members are invited to attend. C. It was also noted that the budget is scheduled to be presented to Town Council on February 6, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. 23 Page 3 AGENDA DISCUSSION/OUTCOME ACTION ITEM 7 cont'd D. Request for OPP costing. Ongoing. A copy of a letter from Mr. Morris dated December 19, 1997 to the Solicitor General was presented to the meeting. General discussion. It was noted that Ministry approval has not as yet been received, however, the OPP had been copied with the letter and are aware of the request. E. Replacement Constable. Chief Coles presented a report on the status of the hiring of a replacement constable. General discussion. 8 General Correspondence Circulated at meeting. 9 Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m. The meeting resumed at 11:15 a.m. ** The Chair advised the meeting it would On motion made by Mr. Lewis, be in order that an Honorarium be paid seconded by Mr. Smith, and to Mr. John Arts in recognition of his unanimously carried, an assistance to the Board. Honorarium in the sum of $300.00 General discussion. be paid to Mr. John Arts. ** Adjournment The meeting then adjourned at 11:30 a.m. Mr. Walter Burton, Chair Diana Fleming, Secretary 24 SCHEDULE OF OUTSTANDING ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS GENERAL MEETINGS L January 19, 1998 Date Item # Person Description Action Status June 16/97 3A Chief Adequacy & Ongoing. Chief advised an OACP meeting scheduled in Effectiveness February, 1998. Standards Oct. 20/97 3D Chief 1997 annual report To arrange with Mr.'Morris for a date to present the Secretary 1997 report to the Finance & Administration Coanittee. - Date to be arranged with Mr. Morris one month before report is ready for presentation. - Chief will advise when annual report is ready. January 19/98 7D OPP Costing Ongoing. Ministry approval not yet received. 25 82-86298 13:38 MIN OF FIN. LONDON ASSESSMENT ID=681 9956 P.92 (905) 433-5772 FAX # (905) 436-4513 Febrawy S. 199$ A,Q MmiciPM 1(:WA�min�t�ive CV1k s I am pleased to provide you with informtion cnproperty tax reform which wn'U assist you in your budget P1mm8 and in your caasideradon of property tax options. The paclrago provides more dotal an edu Adw taxes for commercial, in&wtzW and pipeline In i p yUwaition ratkat amp of fairness for commercial, bxkwtaal, pk*Xm and multi-reaideutial prbip c v dPs; the• tax tmatment of farmlands pending daveiopment; paryments-in-lieu; VMS ; Buduess Impmvemeut Anna; tonal bridges; and the Grose Iteeeipta Tac. The Province is on scbodule with its update of the aseeased vahtes for all properties in OAtario. Today we will be sending, ynder separate cover, updated property -by -property assessment data. These data are final, subject to adjustments that may occur through the infanul review of taxpayer cows= and the Appeal process. The data will pend your staff to conduct detailed analyses of the effect of tax policy decisim an your conaiauairy, including changes in tax rate relatioeships and phsac^in options. The toll will be delivered to you as adbeduled an April 30, 1998. Today we also begin mailing Notices of Property Aaseasment to property ownens. Property owners will have the opportunity to review and discuss their assessme8ts with assessors at Community Aaaessmcnt Information Sessions. Individual property owners should have the opportunity to receive their nodosa of assessment before any public release of that Mies specific properties. I encourage you to protan their privacy. If you have any questions about the enclosed information, or about the property -by -property data, please fool free to contact your am=nment commissioner. You= truly, VFIsb.art:i "M by' Elizabeth Patterson Assistant Deputy Minister Property Assessment Capt': Assessment Commission," Heads of Council 26 92-86-98 13:31 MIN OF FIN. LONDON ASSESSMENT ID=681 6958 P.83 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 5. 11M PROVINCE STABILIZES TAXES ON BUSINESS Finance Minister Ernie Eves today announced that the business property tax problems of one municipality will not be transferred to others. Olt would be totally inappropriate and unfair to transfer the legacy of I Was of bad decislon-making by municipal politicians in communities like Toronto to property taxpayers in other Jurisdictions which have been more prudent and efficient," Eves sold in a speech to e Chamber of Commerce corrfemnce. Eves indicated however that the province is willing to work with municipalities with higher than average business properly taxes, to identify local solutions to what are in fact local problems. As well, Eves committed to working toward a dollar for dollar matching program with such municipalities if they are able to identify and implement business property tax cuts within their respective municipalities_ The Minister said the government is stabilising education taxes on business in every municipality in Ontario with a rate structure that is fair to all municipalities in the province. `We want Toronto - and all municipalities with higher than average taxes -- to cut their taxes on business and by so doing assist business to become more prosperous and more able to create jobs,' Eves said. Under the new structure, the Province will set one education tax rate for commercial properties, one rate for industrial properties and one rate for pipelines, in each upper- and singletier municipality. 'Vile are putting a stop to more than 10 years of escalating property tax increases on business," Eves said. While the government supports the principle of a uniform rate for business education tax, Eves noted the problem of excessively high business education taxes cannot be solved by increasing taxes on businesses in other areas of the province. A uniform rate would mean tax increases in 562 municipalities across the province. Today Eves also provided municipalities with ranges of faimess for property tax. These ranges will prevent unfair incrre eases in the sham of property taxes on classes of property that are already taxed unfairly high — usually businesses. At the same time, the government is providing municipalities technical informatson on municipal taxation powers to help them consider tax options and make budgeting decisions. 27 92-06-98 13:31 MIN OF FIN. LONDON ASSESSMENT ID=681 9950 P.04 Reassessment of properties acxoss Ontario has been completed. Municipalities are vim mated Pr0P�Y-bY-pmipeq data today, and individual taxpayers will receive their assessment over the next two weeks. ft30- Contact: Janis Tomkinson or Elliott Katz Cxnmunications Branch (416) 325-0333 Aussi disponible on franggis. To obtain a copy of the Repot of the Business Education rax Review Panel, call (416) 325-0333. w 82-66-98 13:32 MIN OF FIN. LONDON ASSESSMENT ID=681 6959 P.95 Him February 5, 1998 Tax fairness measures municipalities � raw af faimess Ranges of fairness help protect propriy lasses that are unf high — usually businesses and apartments. Ranges also give municipalities fiiexibifty to distribute taxes more fairly among different classes of Property, and to respond to local circumstances. A transition ratio or tax ratio snows how a property dW's tax rate Compares with the residential rate. If a class's ratio falls within the range of faimess, the municipaft has fail flexibility to must it up or down within the range. If it falls outside the range of tbimesa, the municipality can bring it closer to the range, but not farther away from the range. The ProVk)C6 today released the following ranges of fairness: commercial and industrial properties: 0.6 to 1.1 times the residential rate mufti -residential properties: 1 to 1.1 times the residential rate pipeline Parties: 0.6 to 0.7 times the residential rete. Hers is an example of how ranges of fairness could work for the commercial class, based on the range of fairness of 0.6 to 1. 1, as shown above: If a municip IIS current tax ratio for properties in the commercial class is 3.0 (i.e. above the range of fairness), then the municipality can only decceae its taxes to reduce the ratio Or leave its taxes urnhanged. If a municipalitys current commercial tax ratio is 1.0 (i.e. within the range of fairness) then the nurnicipa* can must its two to Wm or raise them, provided it stays within the range of fairness, or leave its taxes unchanged. Currently about 90 per cent of all business pfWdies in the pmWnce are being taxed at higher levels than the ranges of fairness would indicate are appropriate. Transition ratios Transition ratios are the starting point for tax reform. A transition ratio shows how the property class's effective tax rate (based on 1997 taxes and 1998 assessed values) compares with the residential rate. To assist municipalities with tax policy decisions, the Province is providing each municipality with preliminary transition ratios for the seven standard property classes (residential, farmland, managed forests, commercial, industrial, pipelines, multi -residential). Finalized transition ratios will be published in a regulation in the near future. Payttvmft in4ieu This Government is committed to paying its fair share of taxes in support of focal services. Rayrnents-in-tieu (PIL.$) an provincial properties will continue to be based on assessed value times the murftpal tax rate. Provincial PILS may increase, for example. where the recovery of Business OecuparZcy Tax (SOT) revenues inoses tax rates and the Province had not already been paying the BOT. This wiq benefit municipalities. Shubrig this year, all WWOr--tier municipalities will be required to share, with upper -tier municipalities, PIL9 based on upper -tier tax rates. This approach continues a past legislated requirement to share P1Ls following a regkm-vA de reassessment. 29 S2-86-98 13:32 MIN OF FIN. LONDON ASSESSMENT ID=681 9959 P.96 Municipalities will be able to maintain the status quo for sharing of PILs based on education tax rates. The Goverment will continue to review faimess and impacts of lower -tier municipalities sharing school board PILs for future years. Farmland pending elev+slopmod The Province is changing the tax treatment of farmland pending development. FarrnhvWs Pending development wig be taxed as follows: on regiseraaon of the plan of subd'nrision, the property assessment will clUWW from being based on form use to zoned use. Municipolities wA haus the &WINTrty to use a tax nate of 25 lo 75 per vent of the residential rate. For I W89 they may use a tax rate of 25 per cent to 36 per cera wid municipalities maY must their rate up or down by as much as 10 PH no Points Per year. when a building permit is issued, the tax rate may range from 25 to 100 per cent of the rate that would apply to the property's zoned use. Education property tax treatment of farmlands pending development will parallel the municipal approach. This approach fairly balances the concerns of developers, municipalities and the fanning Community. It gives municipalities flem'bility to set rates and recognizes that Conditions for local land development vary signific aritly across the province. Gross leases Landlords in gross lease situations have raised concerns about the effect of eliminating the Business occupancy Tax Gross leases, which form a small percentage of all business leases, do not genw*ly allow landlords to recover increased operating costs from tenants. The government intends to introduce legislation that would ensure fair treatment of landlords and tenants with gross leases by requiring municipalities to pass by-laws specifying a portion of tax, up to a legislated maximum, that may be passed on to tenants. Business lmplevell Anes Tenants with gross leases in Business.lnnprovement Areas (BIAS) have expressed c�oncem about their amabft to continue to participate m the management of B1A9 due to reforms introduced in the, FairAAri*ipW Finance Act. The government intends to amend legislation that would ensure that landlords can pass on the BIA levy so that tenants would continue to have the opportunity to participate in the operation and manlgemernt of #Wk DIA. 30 62-86-98 13:42 MIN OF FIN. LONDON ASSESSMENT ID=681 9856 P.87 Gross Tart P" The Fsatne bm is � to set the for the Gloss Receipts Tax at five per cent for 1998, the companies wgi be given the option of making quarterly parnents. Municipal user fees will be limited to cost recovery for tehm nmunkadorts access to municipal fights -of -way. As pad of the malignmwd of local services, GRT revenues are being banal rred to the Province. P" rrrova *q*03 aornplumce and admuw&atiort_ htAa nabow b ftn The FWr Af1#WPW F NWW9 Ad, Ab 2 replaced the aoc n ng system of aasessing and t ift intematin and bridges and tunnels with a fair and consistent system. Bridge and huml stfucturss will not be taxed, but will be subject to a prescribed payment. Affected owners and munidpalities are receiving notice of the payment levels which wW be prepped ply. Tr64btMerrt of Mkvay and hydro righ -vmy The FsirAfu1AWPW Ftna»ve Act, Na 2 replaced the old patchwork of taut rates on rights -of-" with a simplor1 more consistent system that appkes a municipal tax rate to eaM of nine geographic regions. The Provi m is now proposing to est edUC8tion tax rates for these properties in the same way. This WU corned k=rtsistencws in the old system and recognize the need for provincial controls on the tax treatment of these unique properties. Final rates Wn be presczibed shortly. -30- For further information: Janis Tomkinson or EMU Katz Comnn nkations Bruch (416) 320333 31 Preliminary Transition Ratios Upper. -Tier: 3200 Oxford Co Febnary 1009 w N Rssldsntlal MUNI-Iftsldsntlal Cornmsrrlal Industrial Pipeline Farmknds ManaOsd Famb 1.0000 2.8477 1.8310 3.1882F 1.5389 02500 O.2500 tr: N Preliminary transitlon ratios were calculated using mill rate Information provided by municipalities In January 1998 and Ministty of Finance Notice of Property Assessment date released February 5, 1 MO. x z 0 14 P4 W4 z r 0 d 0 z to C.0 M rn rn z M z -4 b m CO CPNPOIAN FEOERATION OF INOHPINO NT 6YBINEss 4141 Yonge St., Suite 401 Willowdale, ON M2P 2A6 Telephone: 14161 222-8122 January 30, 1998 Cam McKnight Mayor Town of Tillsonburg Town Centre Mall, Suite 204 200 Broadway Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 Dear Mayor: On behalf of CFIB's 40,000 independent business members across the province, I write to express their concerns with property tax reform in Ontario. Our members represent the complete cross-section of small -and medium-sized businesses in the community, covering all industry sectors. Extensive CFIB member surveys revealed the huge problems they faced under the old property tax regime. Province -wide, the effective tax rate on our members' business properties was more than two-times higher than average residential tax rates. Assessment distortions, higher legislated tax rates and the business occupancy tax combined to create a huge disincentive to business development and job creation. During the past three years, CFIB has pushed hard for substantive measures that would begin to rebalance the property tax system. But rather than develop a clear province -wide plan to restore health to the property tax system, the Ontario government has left most of the key decisions in the hands of municipal governments. CFIB, therefore, asks for your help in ensuring that local businesses begin in 1998 to get well-deserved and necessary tax relief. Based on our experience with variable mill rates in other parts of Canada, we worry that you and your municipal colleagues will be tempted to load more taxes on the business sector. In addition, we are concerned that municipalities will unfairly recoup the business occupancy tax revenue disproportionately from small firms. Finally, delays in making the new property assessments public are also adding to the uncertainty all property owners face. With uncertainty and high taxes paralyzing economic growth, the result is damaging to everyone in the community. J J .../2 OFFICES: VANCOUVER • EDMONTON • REGINA • WINNIPEG • MONTREAL • FREDERICTON • HALIFAX • ST. JOHN'S 2. The Ontario government has established the "Transitional Tax Ratio" for your municipality together with the allowable "range of fairness." CFIB sees this information as the starting point for meaningful reform. We ask that you and your colleagues on Council reduce your ratio for the purposes of 1998 taxes and continue with subsequent reductions in the years ahead. With moderate, but consistent progress toward a more balanced property tax system in this municipality, you will be demonstrating your commitment to the local business sector and the citizens who wish to work in the community. CFIB is also deeply concerned about potential changes to the Municipal Act that would give municipalities wide latitude to levy additional user charges and licensing fees, creating a significant new form of taxation. Such powers, if granted, must be used responsibly, such that the number and size of levies for necessary local services is kept to a minimum. Over the few next months we plan to closely monitor property tax reform outcomes. CFIB members are uneasy about their firms' prospects, so we intend to keep them fully informed of any developments at the provincial and local levels. Out of respect to Ontario's hard-working business owners, and in the interest of promoting growth and job creation, CFIB asks that you do everything in your power to reduce their property tax burden. Please start by addressing this correspondence at Council. Yours sincerely, f td -F Catherine Swift President and CEO copy: Hon. Michael Harris, Premier of Ontario Hon. Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance Hon. Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs 34 DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA 70 PINE STREET, BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO P1 L 1 N3 TELEPHONE (705) 645-2231 FAX (705) 645-5319 1.800461-4210 (705 AREA ONLY) February 3, 1998 MEMORANDUM TO: All Municipalities in Ontario FROM: Bill Calvert Chief Administrative Officer RC E V FEB 91' FILE # - REFERRED 1*0 SUBJECT: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) At its regular meeting on February 2, 1998, the Council of The District Municipality of Muskoka passed the following resolution: "Moved by B. Betts and seconded by G. Adams BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The District Municipality of Muskoka advise the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) that AMO does not and shall not represent the views or opinions of this municipality in negotiations with the Province of Ontario; AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk/Chief Administrative Officer circulate this resolution to other municipalities in Ontario for their considered support. Carried." Please bring this matter to your Council's attention for their consideration and support. ,09�,r Bill Calvert Chief Administrative Officer :sy 55 i) recycled paper 700 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X6 Telephone: (416) 592-8432 February 3, 1998 File: N07415 Mr. Cam McKnight Mayor Town of Tillsonburg Ste 204 200 Broadway Town Centre Mall Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 Dear Mr. McKnight: Nuclear Waste Management Newsletter Fax: (416) 592-8081 I am pleased to provide you with the attached copy of our newsletter entitled "Directions." The intent of this new publication is to provide current information about Ontario Hydro's Nuclear Waste Management Program, policies, planning and research initiatives, and our commitment to safely manage nuclear waste. To date, Ontario Hydro's reactors have produced approximately 1.1 million used nuclear fuel bundles, together with lesser amounts of low- and intermediate -level waste. Ontario Hydro has been safely managing this waste for the past 25 years. It is estimated that over their service lifetimes, Hydro's nuclear generating stations will produce 70,000 tonnes of nuclear fuel waste. The Canadian program for used fuel management is nearing an important milestone. The federal hearings on the safety and acceptability of geological disposal of used nuclear fuel was completed in March 1997, and a report is expected in early 1998. Subject to government direction, Hydro's strategy for the long-term management of used nuclear fuel is to work with the other Canadian nuclear utilities, Hydro Quebec, and New Brunswick Power in the next steps towards implementing used fuel disposal. Through this newsletter and other venues, we will provide regular updates on the status of Ontario Hydro's Nuclear Waste Management Program. Sincerely, K.E.I<., !E - T�as L . Nash Vice -President Nuclear Waste Management P. Moran:cim Enc 36 NWESDIPMTEST Ontario Hydro is committed to the long-term manage- ment of nuclear wastes in an environmentally, socially and financially responsible way, meeting or exceeding all provincial and federal government requirements • INTRODUCTION CURRENT SYSTEMS USED FUEL DISPOSAL • NEXT STEPS February 1998 An Overview of Ontario Hydro's Nuclear Waste Management Program INTRODUCTION The purpose of this newsletter is to provide information about Ontario Hydro's Nuclear Waste Management Program. The Nuclear Waste Management Division (NWMD) is accountable for managing all of Hydro's radioactive waste once it has left the reactor sites. In addition, NWMD is also responsible for develop- ing long term nuclear waste manage- ment strategies. This publication and future issues will provide information about Ontario Hydro's current nuclear waste management practices, policies, and planning and research initiatives. Ontario Hydro currently operates nuclear units at three sites, Pickering, Bruce and Darlington. Since 1971, about 1.1 million used fuel bundles have been produced and are currently stored at the reactor sites in water - filled bays or in above -ground dry storage containers. A storage facility based on dry storage has been con- structed at Pickering, and another facility is now planned for the Bruce site. In addition to the used fuel pro- duced at the reactor sites, lesser amounts of low and intermediate -level radioactive waste are transported to the Bruce Nuclear site for processing and storage. J/ CURRENT WASTE STORAGE SYSTEMS Used nuclear fuel is the most radioactive of Ontario Hydro's nuclear waste. After the used fuel has beenremoved from the reactor by remotely controlled equipment, it is stored in water - filled bays, located at the gener- ating sites. The water cools the fuel and provides a radiation shield to ensure worker safety and environmental protection. After about six years in the water -filled bays, the bundles can be transferred to dry storage facilities. Used fuel can be safely stored for many decades using existing, well -proven technolo- gies. Dry storage is particularly suited for long-term storage requiring minimum monitoring and caretaking to ensure a high level of safety. Dry storage facili- ties provide the same protection as wet storage, but at a lower cost. Intermediate and low-level waste is processed and stored at the Radioactive Waste Operations Site (RWOS) located at Bruce Nuclear. The intermediate -level waste consists primarily of used reactor components, and resins and filters used to keep reactor water systems clean. Intermediate -level waste is stored in concrete, steel -lined containers set in holes that have been bored below ground level. Low-level waste includes packing material, mop heads, protective clothing, etc., that has been cont-. aminated during the day-to-day operation of a nuclear station. The low-level waste is compacted or incinerated at the RWOS Waste Volume Reduction Facility to reduce its volume and then stored in concrete buildings. Contaminated oils and solvents are stored in 700 litre tote con- tainers to improve storage space utilization and reduce the risk of leakage inside the concrete stor- age building. USED FUEL DISPOSAL In 1978, a joint agreement of the governments of Canada and Ontario established the Canadian Nuclear Fuel Waste Management Program to assure the safe and permanent disposal of used nuclear fuel. From 1978 to 1995, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), supported by Ontario Hydro and the federal govern- ment, has carried out research and development work to devel- op a used fuel disposal concept. The concept calls for the used fuel to be sealed in corrosion - resistant containers and placed in chambers carved out of plu- tonic rock of the Canadian Shield at a depth of 500 to 11000 metres. Before closing the filled repository, the facility would be monitored for a num- ber of years to establish that it is performing as expected. Only when data indicates that the facility can be safely closed would it actually be sealed off. Given the long time -frame, many refinements to the pre- sent concept are possible, and other options also remain open. The decision to actually build a repository and commence underground disposal is expect- ed to be at least 20 to 25 years away. A federal environmental review panel completed public hear- ings in March 1997 on the. ade- quacy of AECL's concept. A report from the panel is expect- ed in early 1998, and a decision by the government regarding the future direction of used fuel disposal is expected by mid-to- late 1998. 68 NEXT STEPS Subject to the outcome of the review panel report confirming the safety of disposal, and a government decision to proceed, Ontario Hydro, working with other Canadian nuclear fuel waste owners, proposes to take a lead role in the next steps towards implementing used fuel disposal. This aligns with the federal government of Canada's policy framework, announced in 1996, that defined the role of the government as the regulator and that the waste producers and owners are responsible for the funding, organization, management and operation of disposal facilities. Ontario Hydro will only move in this direction should the concept of deep geological disposal be confirmed as safe. The Corporation of the COUNTY OF OXFORD ADMINISTRATION OFFICES P.O. Box 397, Court House, Woodstock, Ontario. N4S 7Y3 February 9, 1998 Fax: (519) 537-3024 C.A.O./Clerk (519) 539-5688 Personnel & Treasury (519)537-6601 Mailed & Faxed: 428-1520 TOWN OF TILLSONgt IR ECEz1 F I5_ Mr. J. L. Oliver, 1 �yyg k. General Manager, RFEB Long Point Region Conservation Authority, FILE # R. R. #3, REFERRED 1'D Simcoe, Ontario. N3Y 4K2 Dear Mr. Oliver: RE: LPRCA 1998 Draft Budeet At a meeting of the Corporate Services and Library Committee of Oxford County Council on February 2nd, your letters of January 20th and 23rd regarding the formal notice of the Authority's Annual Meeting and the LPRCA 1998 Draft Budget were reviewed. Arising from that review, the Committee has made the following recommendation to Oxford County Council: "That the C.A.O./Clerk be asked to write a letter to each of the four Conservation Authorities with jurisdiction in Oxford County to advise them that the County would like to see a decrease in their levy to the County of approximately 1.7% reflecting the same level of decrease in expenditure that the Province has imposed on the County." The above noted recommendation will be considered by Oxford County Council at a meeting on February 11th. As you are probably aware, municipalities of less than 100,000 are being asked by the Province to reduce their expenditures by 1.7% whereas municipalities of a larger size are being asked to find even greater percentage reductions. It is this direction from the Province that has led to the Corporate Services recommendation to Oxford County Council. ... 2 39 Court House, 415 Hunter Street. Woodstock, Ontario Mr. J. L. Oliver Page 2 February 9, 1998 It is understood that the LPRCA draft budget requires a general municipal levy contribution of $440,421, unchanged from 1997. The Corporate Services and Library Committee will be asking the Oxford County representatives on the LPRCA to meet with them at an upcoming meeting to discuss the 1998 budget. KW:bjt Copy - Sam Lamb - Jack Lester - Roger Orth - Floyd Sanderson - Township of Norwich - Township of South-West Oxford - Town of Tiffsonburg - Township of Burford - Municipality of Bayham - Township of Malahide - Region of Haldimand-Norfolk Yours very truly, 1 Ken Whiteford C.A.O./Clerk in O •. DO-6,60wvan Kroft Dear OSUM Member: On behalf of the 1998 OSUM Organizing Committee and the Corporation of the Town of Huntsville, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to. the 4W' Annual OSUM Conference. Taking place at the exquisite Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, April 29 to May 2, the conference will feature Boom, Bust & Echo author Dr. David Foot, a workshop on AMO restructuring and a performance of the live, Las Vegas - style production of "Sing '98" at Deerhurst. It seems we are always talking about change — how the Ontario Government is changing the rules in provincial -municipal relations, how we as small urban municipalities must change to keep up with technology and how the population we serve is changing. Our conference will look -at these changes and will also look ahead to future population changes which will affect municipalities. Dr. Foot will speak about how our aging population will require different kinds of services in the future. and what kind of changes are in store for service delivery. But we're also here to have a lot of fun! Kick back on Friday night and enjoy "Sing '98". The conference also features well-known speaker Ross Carlin and his inspiring message that "a little guy can make a difference." ' Please find enclosed a brief overview of the conference agenda, registration forms and accommodation forms. Looking forward to meeting you at OSUM '98, 1 am... Len Clarke Mayor — Town of Huntsville qu 4600HUNTSVILLE 4 f ' 0su M '98 IL ThehpedaiDall�o�apt�cCh�e�anM�ra� - ' «Ad29-1kZ0ftbN . t ALL NEVA COMPANIONS PROGRAM 0 Turn back the clock and visit Muskoka Heritage Place in Huntsville, where special interpreters bring history to life. Walk through century -old cabins in a beautiful forest setting. O Over 600,000 people visit Algonquin Park every year - now you can .experience the beauty of the park as a VIPI- Stop at the Visitor's Centre and learn more about Ontario's oldest provincial park. See what 600,000 visitors from all around the world are talking about. , O Enjoy a live, Las Vegas -style show .at Deerhurst Resort as you. and your spouse tap your toes to "Sing '981" O You've heard about it _ now see Casino Rama up close and personall Enjoy the scenic bus trip from Huntsville to Rama and try. your luck at the tables! Who knows - you might hit the jackpot! O .Enjoy some free- time to shop in Huntsville's historic and bustling downtown core and experience our eclectic array of shops and restaurants! THIS AND MUCH, MUCH MOREIII DETAILS WILL FOLLOW The ItnW of De1laWgft OmM on Md olkli e - April 29 - May $1999, Wftvft4 O ftb - The Organization of Small Urban Municipalities of Ontario 45" Conference April 29 - May 2, 1998 OSUM '98 CONFERENCE - DEERHURST RESORT - HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO APRIL 29 - MAY 2, 1998 OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM • • Please print or type - one registration form per registrant is required. Make photocopies as required. - Delegate Name (First) (Surname) Position Mailing Address _ Tel. (Office) 1 ) Companion Municipality (Street) (Municipality) FAX. ( I (Postal Code) (First) (Surname) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEE ON OR BEFORE APRIL 1e AFTER APRIL 1e Delegate $200.00 ❑ $225.00 ❑ Companion 5180.00 ❑ $205.00 ❑ One Day Delegate Only (Apr. 30 or May 1) 5105.00 ❑ $105.00 ❑ One Day Delegate With Dinner (May 1) $155.00 ❑ $155.00 ❑ One Day Deleg. With Dinner & Show ('1 $175.00 ❑ $175.00 ❑ Dr. Foot Lecture Only (April 30) 5 50.00 ❑ $50.00 ❑ Will you be attending Sing '98? YES ❑ NO ❑ (Registration Fee Includes GST # 10698 4669 RP0001) Casual Clothing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For accommodation, please book your rooms directly with Deerhurst Resort (1-800-461- 4393). The hotel rates are as follows... ROOM TYPE SINGLE DOUBLE Canadian Pacific Room $109.00 $119.00 teee�irie4��VY Heritage Premier Room $129.00 $139.00 A $20 DISCOUNT per night will be offered by Dearhurst to of delegate reservations extending their stay to include Saturday night (i.e. Wed, Th, Fn & Sat, or Th, Fd, Sat or even just Fd & Set.) Accommodation for children 18 and under is free, in theb parents room. The provincial sales tax of 5 per cent and the GST of 7 per cent aro additional. Houskeepng gratuity is i nchrded by the rate. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL DRAW - Book your rooms before March 1, 1998 and Bre eligible for a draw for a complimentary two night stay over the conference dates, courtesy of Deerhurst Resortl The Town of Huntsville '460?4y TSVILLE Tel. (705) 789-1751 ext. 2251 37 Main St. E rI or 1-888-696-4255 ext. 2251 PIH 1AI Fax. (705) 789-6689 Deerhurst Reserv.: 1-800-461-4393 e-mail: selbyd@vianet.on.ca f 4 � � �C• L�.� is • FE -B 12 IS98 45"' OSUM CON PRELIMINARY*' PROG �'ITLIIYC Tuesday, April 28" 4:00 Delegates can begin to arrive at Deerhurst Resort. Wednesday, April 29' 3:00 OSUM Executive meeting 4:00 Trade Show Opens on Tennis Courts 1 & 2 7:30 Official "Get Re -Acquainted" Reception, inside Trade Show area 11:00 Trade Show Closes Thursday, April 30t' 7:15 - 8:45 Buffet Breakfast 8:45 Companion's Program Begins 8:45 Boom, Bust & Echo - The Impact of Demographic Changes on Municipalities Keynote Speaker - Dr. David Foot A look at how Ontario's population is changing and what the ripple effects will be for municipalities, from the author of the best-selling book "Boom, Bust & Echo. " 10:45 Opening Session 11:15 AMO Restructuring - President Michael Power An overview of the changes at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario as a result of municipal restructuring 12:00 Reception 1:00 Luncheon - (Premier Mike Harris -To Be Confirmed) 2:15 Workshops • Municipal Finance Investment 3:45 Workshop Fibreoptics and Utility Poles 4:30 Companion's Program Ends 4:45 Adjournment 5:00 Dinner - OPEN NIGHT - experience the wonderful restaurants in Huntsville! Friday, May 1" 7:15 - 9:00 Buffet Breakfast 9:00 Companion's Program Begins 9:00 National Unity Keynote Speaker - Ross Carlin "Even the little guy can make a difference!" An uplifting speech touching on the seven points you need to make any project successful. 10:00 Workshops Tourism: The Dream and the Dollar A open discussion on the ways of maximizing the economic impact of tourism and eco -tourism, and future trends, involving the MEDTT, B/As and Chambers of Commerce 12:00 Reception 1:00 Luncheon - (Ontario Economic Development Minister AI Palladini -To Be Confirmed) 2:15 Workshop Implementing a Restructuring Order 3:00 Workshop Assessment & Tax Ratios 4:00 Closing Business Companions Programs Ends . 4:30 Adjournment 7:00 Dinner at Deerhurst 9:30 "Sing '98" performance at Deerhurst Lodge Saturday, May 2 7:30 OSUM Executive Wind Up Breakfast 11 a.m. Check out (unless you're staying for more Huntsville Hospitality!!!) HE I 8Z/87/90 08:48:39 EST; ASSUCIATIUR OP-) FEB -06-98 FRI 04:02 PM AMO f�/i�n�v�r Comrnunic�tion News Release (Issued as a result of AIVIO's Special Meeting) For immediate release CLERK-Tillsun6um T Page 682 FAX N0, 4169716191 P. 01/03 ';� Assccfs 1 �t� of onbr sea uN weity Ave, s► Toronto, ON b tot (416) 071a45e - I= (418) 1 Rm.t M606 qO-Mu rde February 6, 1998 NR #002-98 Municipalities Demand that the Province Meet its Common Sense Revolution Promise Toronto, Ont — Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) delegates from across Ontario met today and demanded that the provincial government five up to its promise "to ensure that any actions we (the Ontario Progressive Conservatives) take will not result in Increases to local property taxes," "Since 1993, municipalities have absorbed over $507 million in Provincial transfer reductions under the current government for a total reduction of $1.1 billion in the last fire years," says AMO President Michael Power. "Now municipalities are being told to find another $565 million to offset the cost of the Who Does Whattransfers. In addition, municipalities are going to be billed for $2.4 billion in costs for services which they will have no direct authority to manage, and over which they can exercise little or no cost control. Clearly, unless the Province takes action to remedy the current situation, Ontario residents and businesses are going to experience property tax increases." At today's meeting, the Association demanded that the Province make sufficient additional funds available to ensure that property tax payers are not negatively impacted by the Government's downloading transfer. "Should the funds not be forthcoming, municipalities will have no recourse but to pass any financial burden resulting from Who Does What onto property tax payers," Power says. The Province is expecting municipalities to find $565 million in savings. This is unrealistic and unattainable given that the most expensive services such as social housing and ambulance service continued to be managed by the Province.. These provincially -mandated costs form a significant portion of the total municipal budget. It is clear to the Association and its membership that the Government's public policy agenda is driven by economics and not necessarily by what makes sense for the taxpayer. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is a non-profit organization with member municipalities representing 95 per cent of Ontario's population. The mandate of AMO is to promote, support and enhance strong and effective municipal government in Ontario. _30 - For more information, contact: Dan Remington Communications Coordinator, AMO (416) 971-9856 ext 312 MW 82/8?/98 08:41:21 FST; ASSUCIATION OF?-> FEB -06-98 FRI 04:03 PM AMO From. Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Who Does What Initiative CLERK-Tillsonburg T Page 983 FAX NO. 4169716191 P. 02/03 Resolution A WHEREAS the financial information released by the Province to municipalities on December d 12, 1997, clearly indicates that fiscal neutrality, as promised by the Premier, cant be ac hieve without at least a $565 million conttibution from mun:clpal property taxpayers, and-, yj3EREAS the Common Sem Revolution stated that actions taken at Queen's Park would not have an adverse impact on property taxes, and; WHOREAS the municipal sector has already undertaken significant service and admu' istrati ve reductions to manage the $807 million reduction of provincial umfers that bas occurred since the current provincial Government took office on top of more than a $300 million reduction by the previous government and; WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has transferred to municipalities about $2.4 billion in costs for a variety of essential services for which municipalities will be billed but will have no authority to directly manage. and therefore little or no cost control; TjjE- RLTF0RE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Who Does What is not revenue neutral and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario demands that the province make available sufficient at additional funds to municipalitics for the benefit of municipal property Does What to revenue the transfer of services and funding responsibilities under neutral as promised by the Premier, and; FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT should the Province not provide sufficient additional funds to achieve true revenue neutrality, as promised by the Premier, munncipalities willhave no recourse but to pass on to property tax payers any financial burden resulting from Who Does' What, and they will make it cleat to their property tax payers the reason, for the increase. As Approved by the AMO Membership February 6. 1998 iV t 9Z/07/98 98:41:53 EST; ASSQCIA?IM OFF.-> -FEB-06-98 FRI 04:04 PM AMO �r f . From: Association of municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Who Does What Initiative CLERK-?illsonhurg ? Page M4 FAX N0, 4169716191 P. 03/03 Resolution B AREAS the financial information on the transfMW services released by the Province to municipalities on December 12,19973, provides inadequate information and contains errors and omissions, arid; WHEREAS Municipal governments are being asked to finance and be accounlnble for services over which they will have no direct management authority, -n,EREFORE aE IT RESOLVED THAT the provincial Government release the correct, final yyho Does What financial data for each municipality no later than February 20, 1998, and, FU TFMR BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province immediately undertalm the necessmy legislative, regulatory and administrative reforms to enable municipalities to fully control 1�. percent of all municipal expenditures, beyond mutually agreed upon minimum service As approved by the AMO Membership Febxqpry 6,1998 47 News Release Communique" Ministry of Ministbre des Municipal Affairs Affaires municipales and Housing et du Logement For immediate release February 11, 1998 QQ Ontario Draft Municipal Act released for consultation Municipal Affairs and Housing Parliamentary Assistant Ernie Hardeman today asked for input on a proposed new Municipal Act that would cut red tape, allowing municipalities to better serve Ontario taxpayers. Hardeman released a draft of the proposed new Act on behalf of Minister Al Leach, asking for comments by May 8, 1998. "This is something municipalities have been asking for for years," Hardeman said. "This proposed legislation would give municipalities more flexibility to run their affairs as effectively as possible and give the taxpayers the government they want." The draft Act also responds to the 1996 recommendation of the Who Does What panel that the current Act be replaced with "a streamlined legislative framework that would give municipalities significantly more flexibility and autonomy." The release of the draft Act follows an earlier consultation with municipalities and other interested groups and people. A discussion paper released in the spring of 1997 outlined broad proposed directions for a new Act. The draft legislation released today refines those directions and addresses issues raised during the consultation period. Hardeman said the proposed new Act, which the government plans to introduce for first reading in the spring, would allow municipalities to respond more quickly to emerging issues, and give them more flexibility in their day-to-day operations. The draft legislation can be seen at municipal offices, public libraries, or the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website -- http://www.mmah.gov.on.ca Comments can be addressed to Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Local Government Policy Branch, 13th Floor, 777 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2E5. They can also be sent by fax to (416) 585-7638, or by e-mail to odiasele@mmah.gov.on.ca -30- For more information, please contact: Christine Burkitt David Shtem Office of the Minister Local Government Policy Branch (416) 585-6932 (416) 585-7263 .. Backgrounder A New Municipal Act for Ontario Chronology 1849 The Baldwin Act establishes municipal government in Ontario. Rules governing municipalities are prescriptive. If the Act does not specifically permit them to do something, they cannot do it. Every time they need to do something new, because of the changing times, for example, or local needs, or technological advances, the Act has to be amended. 1995 Municipalities are governed by a Municipal Act that.is now 385 pages long and includes some 450 sections, and many other acts, including the Municipal Elections Act, the Municipal Boundary Negotiations Act, the Municipal Tax Sales Act, the Regional Municipalities Act, Acts for individual regions, counties and cities, and significant portions of the Public Utilities Act and the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act. These acts all tell municipalities exactly what they are allowed to do or required to do. For many years municipalities have asked that the government try a new, simpler approach. August, 1995 Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Al Leach tells municipalities all that will change. He promises a simpler Municipal Act that would give municipalities more flexibility to meet local needs. Fall, 1995 Advisory group established. Chaired by Municipal Affairs and Housing Parliamentary Assistant Ernie Hardeman, the group also included: Grant Hoperoft, deputy mayor of the City of London; Jay Aspin, a councillor from the City of North Bay; Ken Seiling, Chair of the Region of Waterloo; Ann Mulvale, Mayor of the City of Oakville; Bill Mickle, Reeve of the Town of Exeter; Denis Pommainville, Reeve of the Township of Cambridge; and Howard Greig, Reeve of the Township of Sullivan. January, 1996 The Savings and Restructuring Act gives municipalities new restructuring and financial powers. M -2 - Spring, 1996 "Who Does What" panel appointed. Sub -panel established to look at municipal administration issues, including the Municipal Act. Chaired by the late Peter Meyboom, who was then acting Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Ottawa. Other elected members included Gordon Chong, now a Toronto councillor; Marian Millman, Reeve of Yarmouth Township; and Who Does What chair David Crombie. Fall, 1996 Better Local Government Act includes measures to help municipalities: reduce the number of local politicians; simplify municipal election procedures; get the most benefit for taxpayers when they borrow and invest; and better manage liability risks. December, 1996 "Who Does What" panel calls the Municipal Act "a complex, limiting and unwieldy piece of legislation." The panel recommends giving municipalities broad powers and areas of authority within which to exercise those powers. March, 1997 Province releases discussion paper on a proposed new Municipal Act, including some draft legislation. Response is generally positive, but municipalities and others say they want to see an entire draft Act before it is introduced in the Legislature. February, 1998 Province releases draft Municipal Act for three-month consultation period prior to introduction in the Legislature. Comments are requested by May 8, 1998. Highlights of the draft Municipal Act As recommended by the Who Does What Panel, the Act would give municipalities certain general powers and describe areas of responsibility -- referred to in the draft legislation as "Spheres of Jurisdiction" -- within which to exercise those powers. Municipalities would operate within a system of checks and balances, including requirements that they hold elections every three years, that they conduct their business in the open, that they maintain a list of all their user and licensing fees and that they have procedures in place with respect to meetings, the sale of land, notice and consultation. Ultimately, municipalities are subject to provincial regulation if necessary. -3 - How would this new approach benefit taxpayers? Municipalities and the province would save time and money. Here's one illustration of the how the current Act gets in the way of efficiency. Several years ago when attacks by pit bulls became a municipal issue, municipalities did not have clear authority to deal with problems caused by vicious dogs. An amendment to the Municipal Act was therefore needed. Putting that amendment in place took more than two years, involved many hours of work by municipal staff and staff of at least three provincial ministries, and also took up valuable time in the Legislature. The draft Act would have allowed municipalities to deal with the issue through their own procedures for gathering local public input without the need for an amendment to the Municipal Act. Natural Person Powers The underlying principle of the current Municipal Act is that municipalities may only undertake activities that have been expressly authorized in the legislation. They have therefore required legislative approval for virtually every action. The proposed legislation would grant municipalities a general authority called "natural person powers." These powers would be similar to those given to corporations under the Business Corporation Act. This would allow municipalities to enter into agreements, for example, own property, hire and pay employees, and provide and charge for goods and services. Municipalities would be able to use their natural person powers only within certain areas in which they have clear authority, such as the 13 spheres of jurisdiction. While municipalities can already do these things, each individual action has to be specifically authorized by the legislation. With natural person powers a large mass of very prescriptive and detailed legislation could be eliminated. When a municipality wants to do something new, no legislative amendment would be needed. The restrictions to the natural person powers would include a prohibition against setting up a profit-making corporation, for example, or buying shares in a company. 51 -4 - Governmental Powers In addition to natural person powers, municipalities would be given governmental powers, including the power to regulate, to prohibit certain activities, and to establish a system of licenses or permits. The draft Act would also give them the power to collect taxes and to enforce bylaws. Spheres of Jurisdiction The draft Act sets out 13 spheres of jurisdiction within which these powers could be exercised. They include: • health, safety, protection and well-being of people and the protection of property; • public utilities; • waste management; • highways, including parking and traffic on highways; • transportation systems such as transit, ferries and airports; • the natural environment; • culture, parks, recreation and heritage; • economic development; • nuisance, noise, odour, vibration, illumination and dust; • drainage and flood control; • structures including fences and signs; • parking, other than on highways; • and animals. Again, these spheres reflect current municipal activities, but they are expressed in a more general way. This would allow councils to deal with local circumstances, avoiding the need for amendments every time a new local issue arose. General limitations To balance this broad new authority, the draft Act also includes eight general limitations. • Municipal bylaws would not be able to conflict with federal or provincial laws. • Municipalities would not be able to regulate in a more restrictive way than a provincial regulation. • Municipalities would not be able to regulate in certain defined areas of exclusive provincial jurisdiction, such as workplace health and safety. • Municipal bylaws would be subject to any procedural requirements and limits contained in specific provisions of the new Municipal Act or any other Act. 52 -5- • Municipalities would not be able to regulate or prohibit privately -owned systems under the "public utilities", "waste management" and "transportation systems other than highways" spheres of jurisdiction. • Municipalities would not be able to do some things other natural persons can do, such as set up a corporation or purchase shares in a company. • Municipalities would not be able to grant any person a monopoly on carrying on any business, trade or occupation, unless specifically authorized to do so. • Municipalities would only be able to exercise their authority within their geographic boundaries, with some exceptions. Financial Provisions The proposed legislation would continue to be prescriptive in the area of financial powers and requirements. For example, many of the provisions relating to debt issuance and investment in the current Act are continued in the draft Act. The province has a vital interest in the financial integrity of municipalities. In part, that's because the financial integrity of municipalities has a direct impact on the financial integrity of the province. Furthermore, detailed prescriptive taxation provisions protect municipal taxpayers and they also protect municipalities from frivolous court challenges by setting the rules out in a detailed manner. Comments on the draft Municipal Act should be sent to: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Local Government Policy Branch 13th Floor, 777 Bay Street Toronto, ON M5G 2E5 They can also be sent by fax to (416) 585-7638, or by e-mail to odiasele@mmah.gov.on.ca For more information, please contact: David Shtern Local Government Policy Branch Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (416) 585-7263 February 11, 1998 Philip McKinstry Municipal Finance Branch Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (416) 585-6305 53 u 02/18/98 15:30 FAX 5194854028 INGERSOLL LIBRAR Information Access Oxford Headquartered at Ingersoll Public Library Ingersoll Town Centre 130 Oxford Street Ingersoll, Ontario Phone: (519) 485-2505 Fax: (519) 485-4028 To: Lanna — Town of Tlllsonburg From: Shannon Boakes Re: Oxford County Business Fair "HOB -NOB" — Helping Overcome Barriers — New Opportunities for Business Aifention: Mayor and Members of Council February 18, 1998 Dear Lanna, 1A01 Further to our discussion earlier in the week. I have attached a flyer for our "HOFJ-NOB" — HelpinR Overcome Barriers — New Opportunities for Business_ Again. the date for the event is March 24 1998. We would appreciate your help in passing along the word to your members of Council at your next Council Meeting. Some details remain to be confirmed. For instance. we are waiting for confirmation from the Business Development Bank of Canada. If you require any further details, please give me a call. Sincerely, 71 Shannon Boakes Marketing Intern 54 02/18/98 s.,o FAX 5194854028 INGERSOLL LIBRAR Boz 1yJ��"�' "helping Overco e farriers - Mew Opportunities for mousiness' YOU'RE INVITED TO pg at A Business Fair for Oxford County Learn A Applying for Government Grants, and Getting Them, Making information Technology Part of Your Business, Local Economic Development Initiatives, and Make use of Business Expertise to improve your overall Business Performance! SDeakers Include: pMpFRA -Rural Jobs Strategy Fund Information Access Oxford Oxford Small Business Support Centre Town of Ingersoll Business Development Bank of Canada Please Respond to Infon}nation access Oxford - Shannon: Phone 455-2505 or E -Mail sboakes aQocl. net 55 T O W N O F T I L L S O N B U R G STATEMENT OF REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES PAID TO MEMBERS OF COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL ACT, CHAPTER M.45, SECTION 247 56 MILEAGE, CONVENTIONS NAME REMUNERATION AND SEMINARS TOTAL BERES, DAVE $ 8,439.81 $ 2,057.04 $ 10,496.85 CARROLL, BRENDA 9,775.73 703.36 10,479.09 HORTON, IRVING 9,775.73 170.00 9,945.73 LAMB, SAMUEL 9,775.73 2,317.70 12,093.43 LEACHMAN, GAYLE 9,788.19 1,465.80 11,253.99 MCKNIGHT, CAMERON 17,955.13 - 17,955.13 MOLNAR, STEPHEN 442.21 170.00 612.21 ROSEHART, CHRIS 8,439.81 85.00 8,524.81 SMITH, ROBERT 9,788.19 1,989.58 11,777.77 WELSH, FRANK 9,223.26 - 9.223.26 TOTAL $ 93.403.79 $ 8,958.48 $102.362.27 56 �ourt'-i'l 4,q coda TC` -YM 'F TILLsO.,.e,SPG RE C E V rE i4 E �8 2 0 1998 TILLSONBURG PARKS, COMMUNI l��E # -- & RECREATION COMMISSION n /• MOVED BY: 7 - SECONDED BY: AND RESOLVED THAT: RESOLUTION �\. A 19� ffE DEFEATED RPERSON: 4 02/23/98 10:02 FAX 519 842 7813 TOBACCO BOARD 1@002/006 Addl-11W --:�P (61jP(d1150 Fe h. astt /arm //. Y February 24,1998 Memorandum To: Cam McKnight Mayor Town of THIsonburg From: Bill Mates Chau Glendale High School Community Council Ile: Late Start to School due to Tobi Harvest 1. Please find enclosed a draft letter.to Mr Ted Anderson Superintendent of Traditional Issues of the Thames Valley District School Board firom The Glendale High School Coornunity Council. On Thursday February 19,1998 members from the community, the Tobacco Marketing Board, staff and students met to brainstorm some ideas on how to continue the tradition of the late start to school. The result is the enclosed which all partners believe will assist in helping everyone involved, especially the students. 2. The GUS Community Council would like to ask the Tillsonburg Town Council to please review the correspondence and endorse the letter. We would ask that the Tillsouburg Town Council send a letter to Mr. Ted Anderson as well as those who are shown the letter copied to. The Senior Administation of the Thames Valley District School Board will be reviewing proposals and other related correspondence Friday February 27, M. Time is of the essence. 3. If you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call- I ami sure that we are all in agreement that the contiuuiug use of students is of great bene"t to our local economy and to the success of the students. Thank you in advance for this consideration. 4.1 can be reached at the following numbers: home 842-2477 / work 68&1000 / mobile 688-8412 and fax 842-3235. 02/23/98 10:03 FAX 519 842 7813 TOBACCO BOARD GLENDALE HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL Mr. Ted Anderson Superintendent of Transitional Issues Thames Valley District School Board Education Centre 1250 Dundas Street, London, Ontario - NSA 51-7 Dear Mr. Anderson 003/006 The Glendale High School Community Council has developed a posiiWn of stnvem leadership within Glendale High School and the 7111sornburg Community. The strength of the Council flows from the partrterships it has forged with Glendale High Sc Community of Tillsonbu Ali �9 I and the • participating partnem believe that the future success and sftengM of our community are tied to the development and academic success of our students. In filar, we recognize a strong and productive relationship between Glendale High School and the Agricultural Community which is an integral part of the local economy and an invaluable source of student employment Our council is concerned that the delayed September start which has been enjoyed at Glendale High School for many years appears in jeopardy in view of the tight requirements Bill 160 places on instructional bme as delineated in the School Year Calendar. We are mous that the benefits derived from the traditional partnership between students and the agricultural community be maintained . Among these are the opportunity for students to pain money for post -secondary education, the development of a work ethic, commitment to a task, and an appreciation for teamwork. Students make a substan ial conte-budon to the local economy. family earnings, and the maintenance of a `local" seasonal labour forte. Reliance on student labour at a critical point in the harvest has been invaluable to-kx:W obavco operations. Without it, producers would require non-resident seasonal workers. n other to continue this partnership with the Agricultural Community, a proposal has been developed through the cooperation and collaboration of The Glendale High School Councti, conc1 ed parents and students, Glendale High School staff and administration, and the local Tobacco Board. We believe that it respects both the value of students' education and their participation in the kx:all economy by preserving the advantages of the delayed start of classes and providing students participating in the harvest with planned assistance as they return to school. ingly, the Glendale High School Community Count proposes the following plan -- -I- 02/23/98 10:03 FAX 519 842 7813 TOBACCO BOARD 40004/006 G LEN DALE LATE START 1998 FEATURES OF PROPOSAL ❑ A tetter authorized by the Thames Valley District School Board which explains the Late Start Plan will be diistributed to tobacco producers through the Tobacco Board prior to hiring fbr the season_ 13 A pre -harvest meeting will be held at Glendale High School in ,lune to inform students of the process which win be in place for September and expectations of them if they plan to participate in the harvest. a A Letter of Aceountabirdy win be cosigned by student and employer and filed with the school so that students remaining out of school beyond the start of classes are known to be integral to the final stages of the harvest ❑ The start of classes at Glendale High School wall be delayed by four school days to coin with the period of peak demand for student employment in tobacco harvest operations. (September 8 to 11) U Students integral to the harvest will be able to work an additional week without absences recorded for purposes of the school attendanceli � 18) po Cy_ (September 14 to U A Glendale Late Start Package must be picked up by any students planning to remain at work for the additional week (September 14 to 18). The Package will be available at the school from September 8 to 11. It will provide course outlines and motions for work to be attempted during the September 14 to 18 period. Q Delivery of course work during this additional week for students in harvest will recognize the need to challenge ssttents present at school, while providing direction for those still absent to remain abreast of the class worts. 4 A Homework Centre will be established at Glendale High School for three days during the week of September 21 to 25. The Centre would operate from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. staffed by supply teachers to assist returning students in their efforts to catch up and master work trussed. Tentatively, the funding would be provided by the Tobacco Board. El The Glendale Webpage will contain homework and course of study , efim enees which may be accessed during these early weeks of school. TIMELINES G The start of classes at Glendale High School will be September 14, 1998. © September 14 to 18 classes will provide sufficient challenge for students in class and recognize the need for those still in harvest to maintain parallel progress_ 0 During the week of September 21 to 25, Glendale will provide a staffed homework ventre for three days from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.- 0 .m.O October 15 will be established as the deadline for students starting late to be up to date with course work and have assignments submitted. -2- 02/23/98 10:04 FAX 519 842 7813 TOBACCO BOARD 11005/006 -3- The Glendale High School Community Council believes that this plan accommodates the emproyment needs of students; provides local autonomy as recognized by the Minister of Education and Training in a letter to the Ontario Flue -Cured Tobacco Marketing Board (see attachment); provides the opporha tY for students to be ecademi ly successful, mairrtaurts the integrity of courses requiring a minimum of 110 hours of instrucgon; and continues the traditional inmrdependence of the Coca! AgrbAural Community and the skxlertt labour force. We look forward to your response, beroving that a solution is avaiWble khat meets the needs of the community and the studeft of Glendale High School. Maus truly, &MCQ�v . Bill Mates Chair, Glendale High School Community Council c r. The Honourable David J. Johnson, Minister of Education and Training The Honourable Noble Villeneuve, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Peter North, MPP Elgin Toby Barnett, MPP Nor tbik Emie Hardeman, MPP Oxford W. (John) Laughlin, Director TVDSB Heather Wce, Chair, TVDSB Pat Smith, Vice -chair, TVDSB Graham Hart, Trustee TVDSB Martin Wyrie, Principal, Glendale High School George Gilvesy, Chair, Tobacco Board 02/23/98 10:04 FAX 519 842 7813 Mfttry of 6ducadgi, Mia *W* d. t'tadnasll M std Ti h*q at d. 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