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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
COUNCIL AGENDA
MONDAY - April 27th, 1998 - 7:30 P.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Pg. 03-09 A. Adoption of Minutes - April 14th, 1998
B. Adoption of Agenda
C. Declarations - Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
D. Presentations
1. Monthly Volunteer Recognition Award - To be Presented to
Kathy Szollosi
E. Appointments/Delegations
1. John Finlay, MP Oxford
F. Reports
Pg. 10-18 1. Corporate Services Committee Minutes of April 22nd, 1998
G. Communications
Pg. 20-21 1. Robert and Christine Byl RE: Parking of Tractor Trailer
Pg. 22 2. Allen Street Property Owners RE: Sale of Surplus Land -
West Side of Broadway, South of Christie Street
3. Correspondence RE: Welding Road
Pg. 23 i) Brown & Brown (Goldik sale to Liptak)
Pg. 24 ii) Maureen Andersen and John Puhr
Pg. 25 iii) Robert and Eleanor Belsey
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Information
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1.
Director of Public Services RE: London Street Area
Reconstruction - Public Information Meeting - April 30th,
with Ena Patricia McCarthy
1998
Pg. 27-28
2.
Municipality of Bayham RE: Notice of Special Council
Allowance
Meeting re: Proposed Sour Gas Plant - April 29th, 1998 -
for Welding Road
Vienna Community Centre
Pg. 29-32
3.
Tillsonburg Culture Commission Minutes of March 18th,
To authorize an Agreement with
the Oxford
1998
Pg. 33-39
4.
Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada RE: Ontario's
4.
Social Housing Reform and the Social Housing Agreement
2839 -
To authorize the Sale of Lands
with Federal Government
Pg. 40-52
5.
Management Board of Cabinet RE: Charity Casinos
Pg. 53
6.
Common Sense Up -Date RE: Charity Casinos/Ontario's
By -Law
2840 -
Natural Heritage/Health Care Reinvestments
Pg. 54
7.
Correspondence to Glendale High School RE: Appreciation
Jacqueline Callebert (to be distributed)
for Repairing Council Chamber Chairs
I. Resolutions
J. By -Laws
1.
By -Law
2836 -
To authorize an Encroachment
Agreement
with Ena Patricia McCarthy
2.
By -Law
2837 -
To Close Certain Parts of Road
Allowance
for Welding Road
3.
By -Law
2838 -
To authorize an Agreement with
the Oxford
County Board of Health
4.
By -Law
2839 -
To authorize the Sale of Lands
to 980291
Ontario Inc. (to be distributed)
5.
By -Law
2840 -
To authorize the Sale of
Lands to
Jacqueline Callebert (to be distributed)
K. Notice of Motion
L. Closed Session
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April 14th, 1998
MINUTES of the meeting of the Municipal Council of the Town of
Tillsonburg held Tuesday, April 14th, 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, S. Lamb, G. Leachman, C. Rosehart, R. Smith and
S. Molnar
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Adoption of Minutes
No. 1 Moved by Deputy Mayor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT
the Minutes of Council under dates of March 23rd
and 30th, 1998 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
"Carried"
B. Adoption of Agenda
No. 2 Moved by Deputy Mayor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT
the Agenda as prepared for Council Meeting of April
14th, 1998 be adopted as printed.
"Carried"
C. Declarations - Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
None
D. Appointments/Delegations
1. Viewing of CBC Feature Presentation of Annandale House
E. Public Hearings
1. Vance Sod Farms - Application for Official Plan
Amendment Consent and Zone Change
Mr. Mike Barrett, Planner, County of Oxford, presented
Planning Report #98-49 for lands being Part of Lot 13,
Plan 500 at the south-east corner of Tillson Avenue and
Charles Street. The applicant is requesting an Official
Plan change from Residential to Restricted Service
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Commercial, a zone change from General Industrial 'M2' to
Special Highway Commercial 'C2 -Special', as well as
severing the property into two parcels.
No persons appeared in opposition to the application.
Mr. John Gilvesy Jr. was present as agent.
Some discussion took place with respect to proposed uses
for the site. This would be further reviewed when the
Zoning By -Law amendment was brought forward.
No. 3 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT
this Council adopt the recommendation as
contained in Planning Report 98-49 as pertains
to application of Vance Sod Farms for Part Lot
13, Plan 500.
"Carried"
F. Reports
1. Public Services Committee Minutes of April 1st, 1998
2. Development/Culture Committee Minutes of March 31st, 1998
G. Communications
1. Permission to Sell Raffle Tickets:
i) London Health Sciences Foundation
ii) Canadian Red Cross
2. Tillsonburg Rowing Club RE: Permission to Sell Nevada
Tickets
3. Canada Indivisible RE: Unity Resolution
4. Alzheimer Society of Oxford RE: Permission to Conduct
Tag Day - May 2nd, 1998
5. Tillsonburg & District Multi -Service Centre RE: Request
for Representation from Town Council to Attend Technical
Bus Tour of Supported Housing Continuums in Perth County
6. Tillsonburg Parks, Community Centre and Recreation
Commission RE: 1998 Capital Purchase Authorization -
Repair Tennis Courts
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H. Information
1. Federation of Canadian Municipalities RE: Report on the
1998 Federal Government's Budget
2. Ontario Provincial Police Auxiliary RE: Annual
Inspection
3. The Ontario Ambulance Operators' Association Inc. RE:
Land Ambulance Provision and Governance
4. County of Oxford.. Department of Social Services and
Housing RE: Ontario Works Community Participation
5. Ministry of Education and Training RE:
i} Student -Focused Funding Means Increased Classroom
Spending
ii) An Overview of Student -Focused Funding
6. Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE:
i) Finance Minister Announces Property Assessment
Corporation Board
ii) Draft Provincial Referendum Act and the Proposed
Municipal Referendum Framework
iii) AMO Obtains Clarification on Provincial
Announcement Regarding Tax Changes to Assist Small
Business
7. Ad RE: Input on Policing Services
I. Resolutions
No. 4 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the
Public Services Committee Minutes of April 1st,
1998 be received and recommendations contained
therein be adopted.
"Carried"
No. 5 Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the
Development/Culture Committee Minutes of March
31st, 1998 be received and recommendations
contained therein be adopted.
"Carried"
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No. 6 Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the
Council of the Town of Tillsonburg grant permission
to the following to sell raffle tickets in the Town
of Tillsonburg:
i) London Health Sciences Foundation
ii) Canadian Red Cross.
"Carried"
No. 7 Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the
Council of the Town of Tillsonburg grant permission
to the Tillsonburg Rowing Club to sell Break Open
Tickets at Huszti's Cafe, located at 145 Simcoe
Street, Tillsonburg.
"Carried"
No. 8 Moved by Councillor Lamb
Seconded by Councillor Leachman AND RESOLVED THAT
WHEREAS the electors of a great many of the Quebec
communities have voted by substantial majorities to
reject Quebec separation, both in 1980 and 1985
(and also in the Federal election of June 22/97);
WHEREAS, since the Quebec referendum of October
30/95, the councillors and mayors of 40 Quebec
municipalities have passed resolutions stating that
they would wish to remain in Canada regardless of
the outcome of any future referendum in Quebec;
WHEREAS a first responsibility of government sis to
protect its citizens;
WHEREAS the citizens of Tillsonburg have a strong
sense of respect for the residents of Quebec and
are deeply committed to support their French and
English brothers and sisters in the Province of
Quebec;
WHEREAS any separation of a part of Canada would
have very serious consequence for all Canadians;
WHEREAS the indivisibility of this nation has been
called into question;
WHEREAS Canada is the democracy and any change to
the borders of Canada would necessitate
Constitutional Amendment that was supported by all
Canadians;
WHEREAS the municipal and provincial governments
are democratic institutions but they are not
democracies;
WHEREAS the question of national unity needs to be
settled, swiftly and decisively, for Canadians and
all the world.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of
Tillsonburg hereby petitions the Government of
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Canada and the federal parties of Canada to enact
legislation that would...
ENSURE that the territories of those communities in
the Province of Quebec that wish to remain in
Canada shall remain in Canada, and this without
regard to the result of any future referendum in
the Province of Quebec.
REMIND the Government of Quebec and the people of
Quebec that referenda are not legally binding, that
Canada is the democracy and therefore all Canadians
must participate in any negotiation to change the
boundaries of Canada.
ENABLE the Government of Canada to deal with any
unlawful seize of power by any province, territory
or other jurisdiction in Canada.
REMIND Canadians that hte Government of Canada has
a legal and moral responsibility to protect person
and property.
CONFIRM, in the Parliament of Canada, that this
nation is indivisible.
CONFIRM, in the Parliament of Canada, that all
Canadians will participate in any process to change
the boundaries of Canada.
SUPPORT continued efforts to create better
understanding amongst all Canadians.
AND THAT the City Clerk will distribute copies of
this resolution to the Prime Minister of Canada, M.
Jean Chrdtien, and Canada Indivisible.
"Carried"
No. 9 Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the
Council of the Town of Tillsonburg grant permission
to the Alzheimer Society of Oxford to conduct a Tag
Day in Tillsonburg on Saturday, May 2nd, 1998.
"Carried"
No. 10 Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Horton AND RESOLVED THAT the
Tillsonburg Parks, Community Centre and Recreation
Commission be authorized to spend up to $22,533.00,
including taxes, to repair the Tennis Courts.
"Carried"
No. 11 Moved by Councillor Leachman
Seconded by Councillor Lamb
WHEREAS Council has attempted to establish and
maintain an open, upfront, and informative
relationship with the people of Tillsonburg, with
the media, and at time, with citizens present,
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AND WHEREAS this was possible under the previous
timelines of Council where Executive decisions made
on the Monday could be presented in Open Council at
Tuesday's session, enabling the media more
opportunity to be present to report the important
decisions to the citizens of Tillsonburg.
AND considering what often happens now is that the
Executive Session follows the Open Session,
followed by another Open Session where decisions
are made without the media or citizens present,
AND WHEREAS this method can given the appearance of
being secretive,
AND FURTHER, where recently in Town Hall meetings
held in some other municipalities, and reported in
the press, citizens have stated that maintaining an
upfront and open relationship with the public is
one of the main concerns,
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of
Tillsonburg hold that part of its Executive Session
where issues are discussed of a legal and personnel
nature that result in the subsequent moving into
Open Session to make important motions, be held
before the Open Session of Council, thus allowing
the motion to be passed with fuller public
disclosure,
AND FURTHER THAT some time -line be placed on the
Executive Session.
"Carried"
Recorded Vote:
Yea Nay
Beres, D.
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Carroll, B. (absent)
Horton, I.
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Lamb, S.
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Leachman, G.
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McKnight, C.
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Molnar, S.
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Rosehart, C.
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Smith, R.
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BY -Laws
The following By -Laws received three readings and were finally
enacted:
1. By -Law 2834 - To Amend By -Law 2784 to Prohibit or
Regulate the Keeping of Animals
2. By -Law 2835 - To Establish a Special Charge to be
Levied on Certain Lands for Maintenance
of Municipal Parking Lots
K. Notice of Motion
L. Closed Session
No. 12 Moved by Councillor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT
Council move into Closed Session to consider
matters of potential litigation.
"Carried"
Council moved back into Open Session.
Meeting adjourned.
Mayor
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Clerk -Administrator
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Corporate Services Committee
APRIL 22nd, 1998
Minutes of the meeting of the Corporate Services Committee, held
Wednesday, April 22nd, 1998, 2:30 P.M..
Present: B. Smith, D. Beres, I. Horton, C. Rosehart,
C. McKnight ( 3: 0 0 P.M.)
Councillors: S. Lamb, S. Molnar, G. Leachman(4:00 P.M.)
Staff: J. Arts, K. Patterson, D. Morris, B. Bartlett,
G. Seitz, R. Jones
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A) Adoption of Agenda
It was moved by Councillor Beres and seconded by Councillor
Rosehart, that the the Corporate Services Committee Agenda of April
22nd, 1998 be adopted with the following deletions:
C-1 Douglas Pettitt - Cemetery Memorials
"Carried"
B) Declarations of Conflict of Interest
Mayor Mcknight and Councillor Smith declared a pecuniary interest in
Section D-1(Accounts Payable) with respect to vendors 5565 and T460
respectively.
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C) Mike Barrett - Draft site Plan Control Agreement
The whole Town of Tillsonburg is now designated as a site plan control
area, with exemptions on residential units and farm related buildings.
The site plan control by-law delegates Council's site plan control
powers to the Development Coordinating Committee. The committee
consists of the Clerk -Administrator, the Director of Public Services
the Chief Building Official, the Economic Development Officer, the
Public Utility Commission General Manager, the Town Planner -Oxford
County Planning Department, and the Deputy Clerk.
Town Council will receive monthly reports from the committee. After
some further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Beres and seconded
by Deputy -Mayor Horton that the Coporate Services Committee recommend
to Council the adoption of the Site Plan Control By-law with the
following amendments:
1) Addition of an appeal process
appeal going to the O.M.B.
2) The cost of this appeal to be
"Carried"
D) Accounts Payable
to Town Council prior to the
set at $125.00
After all questions pertaining to the Accounts Payable had been
answered, it was moved by Councillor Rosehart and seconded by
Councillor Beres, that the accounts payable as per list dated
March 31st, 1998 in the amount of $2,669,436.60 be approved for
payment.
"Carried'
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E) Section 442 Tax Adjustments
The Revenue Officer presented the tax adjustments under Section 442 of
the Municipal Act.
After all questions were answered, it was moved by Councillor Beres
and seconded by Councillor Rosehart, that the Corporate Services
Committee recommend Town Council approve the Tax Adjustments under
Section 442 of the Municipal Act in the amount of $30,129.36 as
outlined in the Revenue Officer's report.
"Carried"
F) Tractor Mower -Quotations
The Treasurer presented the requests for new tractor mowers on behalf
of the Director of Public Services.
After some discussion it was moved by Deputy -Mayor Horton and seconded
by Mayor McKnight that the Corporate Services Committee recommend that
Town Council accept the quotation from Scholtens Farm Equipment Ltd.
in the amount of $8,730.00 plus applicable taxes for a new tractor
mower for the sewage treatment plant, operated by OCWA, and the
funding of same mower to come from sewer reserves.
"Carried"
After some discussion it was moved by Councillor Beres and seconded by
Councillor Rosehart, that the Corporate Services Committee recommend
that Town Council authorize the purchase of a new tractor mower from
Scholtens Farm Equipment Ltd. in the amount of $8,900.00 plus
applicable taxes, as per recommendation from the Director of Public
Services.
"Carried"
It was also noted, that eventhough the purchasing policy requirements
are met, all future recommendations for capital purchases are to
include a list of all quotes and prices received.
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G) Acres & Associated Engineering Agreement
It was noted that the estimated project costs for the upgrading of the
sewage treatment plant is $1,261,000.00. The engineering cost will be
$124,214.00.
The notification by the Province of Ontario on the town's reguest for
funding from the Province of Ontario's Special Circumstance Fund is
expected by the end of May. Debenture funding review and possible
debenture by-law ammendment will be undertaken in due course.
It was moved by Mayor McKnight and seconded by Deputy -Mayor Horton
that the Corporate Services Committee recommend to Town Council the
execution of the Acres Engineering Agreement, subject to approval of
this project by the County of Oxfford under the County/Town of
Tillsonburg Sewer Operations Agreement.
"Carried"
H) By -Law No. 2810 - Sales Persons Licence Fee
This item was received as information. It was noted that the licence
fee has not changed since 1980 and will be subject to further review
by the Clerk -Administrator.
I) Cost Management Update
Mr. Seitz presented a verbal update on the Cost Management Program.
Councillor Smith agreed to represent Corporate Services on the Cost
Management Review Committee.
The review committee will be meeting on the first Tuesday of each
month, and the first meeting will be held on Tuesday May 5th, 1998 at
9:00 A.M.. The first quarterly report will be presented to Corporate
Services in June.
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J) Treasurer's Report
As requested by Corporate Services, the Treasurer resubmitted the
1997 Year End Results and it was noted that this listing now includes
the results of Boards, Commissions, County and Boards of Education.
As well, a condensed version of the December 31, 1997 Balance Sheet
was submitted and the Treasurer provided answers to questions raised
on Balance Sheet items.
A meeting, with the External Auditors, has been scheduled on May 6th,
1998, at 1:30 P.M., for Corporate Services to receive and review the
Audited Financial Statement and Management letter.
K) SAJO Corporate Foundation
This item was received as information..
L) L.C.B.0.
It was moved by Councillor Beres and seconded by Councillor Rosehart
that the Corporate Services Committee receive and file this request.
"Carried"
M) Eastwood marketing Inc. - Agreement
After some discussion, it was moved by Deputy -Mayor Horton and
seconded by Councillor Beres that the Coporate Services Committee
receive and file this request.
"Carried"
N) Motor/Model Boat Operation on Lake Lisgar
The Clerk -Administrator circulated the attached By -Law's 2619-93
-and-,,26+36=91 twhich ammended by -Law 1755.
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It was noted that the current policy does not allow motorized boat on
the Lake, with an exemption for the safety boat used by the rowing
club.
It was moved by Deputy -Mayor Horton and seconded by Mayor McKnight
that the Corportate Services Committee receive and file the request to
grant further exemptions.
"Carried"
O) Petition - Pitt Bulls
This item provided as information only.
P) Hickory Hills - Realty Taxes on Parklands
This item provided as information only.
It was Moved by Councillor Rosehart and Seconded by Deputy -Mayor
Horton, that Corporate Services Committee move into Executive
Session to discuss personnel matters at 5:05 p.m.
Corporate Services Committee moved out of Executive Session into Open
Session at 6:15 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE X41
TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
REPORT
To: Chair and Members of Corporate Services Committee
.From: David C. Morris, Clerk -Administrator
Date: April 22, 1998
RE: Supplementary Report - Motor Boat and Model Boat Operation
on Lake Lisgar
An error has occurred with respect to the research on this matter. Town
Council has passed two amendments to By-law 1755 to regulate and
restrict motorized and electric water craft on Lake Lisgar. (Please
see attached By-laws 2619-93 ad 2636-93.)
These two By-laws restrict motorized water craft from Lake Lisgar,
except that used for patriotic, fraternal, charitable or service club
use; both instances are to be under the approval of Town Council.
Water craft powered by electric motor is not restricted.
Mr. Botting's letter dated March 18, 1998 proposes that motorboats be
prohibited between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. and at all times on Sundays
and holidays with the exception of a safety boat to supervise rowing
and/or canoe training and scale model water craft whether powered by
electric or gasoline engines.
Currently, the Tillsonburg Rowing Club is allowed by resolution of
Town Council a safety boat on Lake Lisgar up to 9.5 horse power
engine.
These proposals, if approved by Committee, would require amendment to
the existing By-law.
This matter is before Committee for consideration. Direction is
required to initiate a By-law through Town Council.
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ResPectfull 'submitted.
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Da i s
Clerk -Administrator
Authored by:
Brad Bartlett
Deputy Clerk
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
BY-LAW 72 6 1
A BY-LAW to prohibit motorized water craft
from operating on Lake Lisgar.
WHEREAS by-laws may be passed by Councils of local municipalities
to prohibit or regulate within the municipality noises likely
to disturb the inhabitants pursuant to Section 210, Paragraph
138 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M-45.
'AND WHEREAS Council may pass such by-laws and make such
regulations for health, safety, morality and welfare of the
inhabitants of the municipality pursuant to Section 102 of the
Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M-45.
THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg enacts as
follows:
1. That all motorized water craft shall be prohibited from
operating in the waters of Lake Lisgar at all times unless
permission is granted pursuant to provisions of paragraph
2 herein.
2. That regulations provided in paragraph 1 shall not apply
to a performance or activity given under the auspices of
a patriotic, fraternal, or charitable society, service club
or non-profit organization provided permission by resolution
is given by the Council of the municipality.
3. Any persons violating any provisions of this by-law shall
be subject to a penalty not exceeding $1,000.00 for each
such offence exclusive of costs, and all such penalties
and costs may be processed pursuant to the Provisions of
the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990.
4. That By -Law 1755 is hereby repealed.
5. This By -Law is passed pursuant to Sections 102 and 210(138)
of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M-45 and shall
come into force upon enactment.
READ a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD TIME, PASSED,
and NUMBERED lr2_6`" this 11th dal
Mayo:
SIGNED, SEALED
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Clerk
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THE CORPORATION OF 'r11E TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
t3Y-I,AW NO. -5-6-
A fay -law Lo amend By-law No. 26.19 regulating motorized water craft
on Lake Lisgar.
WHEREAS the Council of The Town of Tillsonburg deems in desirable
to amend Ry -law 26.1.9 I:o regulate motorized water craft on Lake
Lisgar.
THEREFORE the Council o f_ The Town of Ti 1 1 sonbu rg enac I:s as follows.
1.. That Paragr-aph 1. of By-law No. 261.9 i.s hereby deleted and
replaced wit:h the f.ollowi.ng:
1. That-. a.11 mc�l.()r-i.zr!d water r_raft,, wi.tlr the vxc!f!pLion
raf c;t•.a f t powered by electric motors, shall be
Elr.-nla i hi k od %r-ov, opor-.al- i.ng i.n h.lrr w.at-e.rs of. Lake-
Lisgar
aketaisg.ar at: all k. i mrs uri 1 ess Perm i ss i.orr is granted
Pursuant f:.., pt-ovisions of paragraph 2 of By—.law
2619.
2. This By-law is passed pursuant to sect:.ions 1.02 and 21.0 (1313)
of The Murnic i pa l Ac -t-., lZ.S.Q. 1.990, c-haptc�r M-45 and shall come
into force upon enactment.
READ a FIRST, SECOND, arid T111RD 'vj.m, PASSED, SIGNED, SEALED and
NUMBERED 6., — I this 1.4t:h day of September, 1.99
Mayor
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To.arch 31, 1998
Tillsonburg Town Council:
hiy husband and I are professional truck drivers. On average
we are home 6 - 8 days a month. Our home terminal for work
is 1 hour away from the home we live in. On occasion we drive
our truck and trailer home because it is on route to our
next delivery. This is where the problems start!
We cannot drive our truck home due to the town by-law. l+;e
are expected to park our tractor and trailor in a lot and carry
our belongings home. Our belongings consist of 1 - 2 weeks
worth of laundry, a t.v., a fridge, and most of the time a
brief case full of paperwork. You may be askin:& why the t.v.
and fridge? This is due to insurance reasons if there was
a break in. The closest parking lot we are able to park our
truck: in is � blocks away fron, our home. Now, I ask you,
would you be able to or evert wartt to carry all that stuff
that ;cr., I really 6ou1,t it! now you ask whS not take a calx
or have someone pick us uY',, rererbering theft oui'7_ersonal
vehicle _F. F;t.111 r;t our omork Place..
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Dear Council Members:
According to "The Tillsonburg News" dated March 11, 1998 the town has declared five lots
located on the west side of Broadway south of Christie Street, as surplus and is offering them for
sale. This would mean that the proposed lots would abut our properties.
When we purchased our properties on Allen Street we were assured by the town through the real
estate that the said lots could not be built on and had been deeded to the town for a park area.
This area has been maintained by the town as a park area for 20 years.
We feel that our properties will be devalued by houses being constructed on these lots in the
following ways.
1 It will block our view of Broadway and the ravine area with its assortment of wildlife.
2. It will infringe on our privacy.
3. The construction of a large drainage ditch could cause a change in the watershed and the loss
of many mature trees could all add to future drainage problems.
4. Five additional driveways will add considerably to the traffic flow on this stretch of Broadway
and could create problems when gaining access to Christie Street and or Lisgar Ave.
None of the houses that back on the five lots in question presently find it necessary to fence their
property but this will change and add to our maintenance costs.
We would like the town to honour its verbal agreement with ourselves and continue to maintain
this area as parkland. If the town goes ahead with the sale of these lots then we should be
compensated for the loss in value to our properties and we will pursue the matter if this occurs.
Purchaser of Lot. No. 75 being 55 Allen St. Mr. Donald Chute
Sincerely, now deceased) was also informed there would be no buildings
on this property.
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William C. Brown, K.C. (1899-1944)
Grant C. Brown, Q.C. (Retired)
W. Craig Brown, B.A., L.L.B.
Municipal Offices,
Town of Tillsonburg,
200 Broadway,
Second Floor,
Tillsonburg, Ontario.
N4G 5A7
BROWN & BROWN
Barristers & Solicitors
P. O. Box 67
30 Brock St. E.
Tillsonbure. Ontario
N4G 4H3
Telephone: (519) 842-5924
Fax: (519)842.7104
March 13th, 1998
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Attn: Mr. B. Bartlett--L��--A J ZLZ� Aj � E
Dear Sir: Re: Goldik sale to Liptak
Re: Town of Tillsonburg to Liptak - triangular
portion
With reference to the above matter on Sanders Street, I confirm that
my client would appreciate you including the triangular portion in the
R -Plan which you are having prepared for the whole area including Welding
Road, and that she be assessed her portion on the basis of area surveyed.
I look forward to hearing from you in due course and thank you for your
co-operation herein.
WB:Jd
c.c.Mrs.Dorothy Goldik
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Yours very truly,
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Maureen Andersen
John Puhr
4 Hardy Ave.
Tillsonburg, Ontario
N4G 3X2
March 31, 1998
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David C. Morris, AMCT
Clerk -Administrator
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Floor 2-200 Broadway
Tillsonburg, Ontario
N4G 5A7
Subject: Notice of Closing of Road Allowance
Dear Mr. Morris
Please be advised that we have observed the notice in the Tillsonburg News of
Monday, March 23, 1998, concerning the stopping up of the road allowance for
Welding Road here in Tillsonburg. Once this stopping up occurs legal access to
our property will no longer exist. We understand through discussion with the
Clerk's office, that there are provisions under the Municipal Act whereby lands
can be offered to us so that the access can once again be gained.
We therefore, would not object to the closing of Welding Road as long as the
road allowance would be conveyed to us free and clear. We have been
maintaining this road allowance as our lands—coped front yard since the
reconstruction of Hardy Ave in 1995-1996 and would like this to continue.
We are now working with the Clerk's Office on this conveyance. We are asking
that Town Council consider the conveyance for the cost of legal work and our
share of the survey at a cost not to exceed six hundred dollars ($600.00).
Please advise us if this is acceptable to Tillsonburg Town Council.
Sincerely, /
Maureen Andersen and John Puhr
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Town of Tillsonburg,
Ti'l l sonburg, Ontario
200 Broadway
Till sonburg, Ontario
Attention: Mr. Brad Bartlett
Dear Mr. Bartlett
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Further to our recent conversations, we wish to confirm that we
have no objection to the closing of Welding Road, since it does
not restrict entry to our property.
We understand the expenses involved of transferring the land to
our property will be a port ion of the survey fee, our share being
$400.00 plus legal expenses.
We are certain the removal of the works department yard will be
a tremendous asset to our neighbourhood, thus increasing property
values,.
We are very greatful to the Town for the improvements already
made to our area, and look forward to our new look.
Yours truly,
Robert and Eleanor ielsey
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.�c CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
20 Spruce Street
Tillsonburg, Ontario
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BUILDING - 842-2211 WORKS - 842-5951 CEMETERY - 842-3522 (519) 842-8775 - Fax
ATTN: London Street Area Property Owners .. Apri.1.22.,,.•.1998
Dear Sir/Madam: '
RE: London Street Area - Reconstruction Z
Public Information Meeting
The Town of Tillsonburg is anticipating the reconstructi-arr-:o�.-the --
following streets: --
1) London Street - Oxford Street to the west limit
2) Bidwell Street - Baldwin Street to south of Prospect Street
3) Prospect Street - Broadway to Bidwell Street
The work involved is the replacement of sidewalks, curb and
gutters, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, watermains and base
asphalt.
The extent of work is subject to the tenders received, compared
to the 1998 budget.
Tentative construction start is late May 1998.
Public Services would be pleased to answer any questions at an
open house on:
Thursday, April 30, 1998
between 2:00 P.M. & 6:00 P.M.
20 Spruce Street, Tillsonburg
If you are unable to attend or wish not to but have questions,
please contact Public Services between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.,
Monday through Friday at 842-5951.
Additional information regarding the -schedule of work, contractor
and contact numbers will be circulated after Council accepts a
contractor.
Trusting -any comments you have wi11 be received - by this office.
Yours very tr ,
M.C. Cowan, A.M.C.T.(A)
Director of Public Services
Town of Tillsonburg
Copy: Chairman D. Beres & Public
Services Committee Members
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04/17/98 FRI 12:25 FAX 519 866 3884 MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM Iij001
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
NOTICE OF A SPECIAL
COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday, April 29, 1998
Vienna Community Centre
27 Fulton Street, at 7:00 p.m.
Concerning a Proposed Sour Gas Plant on Part
Lot 15, Concession 2 by Talisman Energy Inc.
Residents of Baybam and area municipalities are encouraged to attend this
Special Council Meeting to discuss the current status of the development !
applications by Talisman Energy Inc. for a proposed sour gas processing
plant on the property described above. A map showing the location of the
site is printed on the back of this page. Residents will be given an
opportunity to ask questions and express concerns.
Lynda Millard, Clerk
Municipality of Bayham
P.O. Boa 160
5traffordville, ON NOJ IY0
(519) 866-5521
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MINUTES OF A MEETING of the Tillsonburg Culture Commission held in the Council Chambers of the Town of
Tillsonburg on Wednesday, March 18, 1998, at 7:00 p.m.
P R E S E N T : K. Englander, L. Albright, C. Brown, R. Comer, S. Jackson, K. Miggens,
S. Molnar, G. Leachman, B. Hume, B. Lewis
Regrets: M. Rosehmt, V. Armstrong, K. Steer, E. Baxter
K. Englander assumed the position of Chair.
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Adoption of Minutes:
Upon motion made by B. Hume,
Seconded by S. Molnar, and Carried,
Minutes of the meeting of February 18,1998 were adopted.
B. Business arising from February 18, 1999 Minutes:
Correspondence: (i) B. Hume is willing to Chair the Canada Day Committee and will
contact those involved
C: Adoption of Agenda:
Upon motion made by C. Brown,
Seconded by L. Albright
the Agenda for this meeting was adopted with the additions under " G "
items: (i) Festival By The Lake (ii)
Carried
D:
E:
Elections:
Chairman K. Englander - Acclaimed
Vice -Chairman K. Miggens - Acclaimed
Secretary S. Jackson - Acclaimed
Appointments Finance Committee K. Miggens
M. Rosehart
L. Albright
C. Brown
B. Lewis
S. Molnar
Representative Reports:
Station Arts Centre:
S. Jackson reported on behalf of V. Armstrong that:
"Crafter of the Month" - Judy Shepherd - high fire stoneware;
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Community Arts Ontario.
Chairman - Acclaimed
Secretary - Acclaimed
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"Artist of the Month" - Feriel Hanyk;
opening exhibit held Friday, March 13, 1998 features the original works of " John Stonkus - Metal
Sculpter";
next exhibit opening May 1, 1998 featuring the "Artwork of Glendale High School Students";
new group formed -" The Stampers Club" - overwhelming response - Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. all
welcome;
Thames Valley Board of Education has booked 3 days at the stations for workshops involving
gifted children;
- Craft of the Month - I st Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
Fair Board:
B. Hume reported that:
the"Victoria Day Sausage Fest" is going well, better than the Fair Board expected;
the craft show is full and the flea market has a few spots left with vendor contracts shill out;
there are S sausage vendors committed with 8 contracts still out,
- the weekend events are: Saturday, May 16, 1998 - craft show, flea market, sausage fest and
midway - Robert Gable & Sons Shows
Sunday, May 17,1998 - craft show, flea market, sausage fest & midway
- 2 p.m. - harness racing with para -mutual betting
- 6 p.m. - bands in front of the Grandstand
- 8:30 p.m. - 50/50 Draw
- 9 p.m. - fireworks - by donation only
Monday, May 18,1998 - 2 p.m. demolition derby;
Tillsonburg Fair - August 13 -16,1998. Two firsts this year. (i) a" Combine Destruction" - similar
to a demo -derby with combines being used, (ii) the" OPP Bear Hug Band" - S OPP Officers
from Coburg & Peterborough detachments, this group puts safety to music. .
There will also be a display of " Birds of Prey" by The Great Lakes Raptor Conservacy;
More surprises to follow at the next meeting.
TACAC:
K. Miggens advised that there was no report.
Theatre Tilsonburg:
S. Jackson advised that there was no report.
Museum:
R. Comer reported that:
April 13, 1998 Museum Society meeting will feature the " Tools of Trade " exhibit;
FYI item: April 21 - 26, 1998 is " Volunteer Week " to be celebrated across the country;
the Victoria Day Weekend will feature an exhibit of the museum's "Queen Victoria Collection".
Music Community:
No representative = no report.
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Tillsonburg Schools:
No official report. It was however noted that:
" Oliver " was a great success. Superb quality - no surprise considering the level of talent involved;
" Tillsonburg Improv " performed in Toronto and did very well;
" Think Bowl " represented the Town at the County level. GHS and Annandale each won their
divisions with GHS going on to the next level.
Tourism:
L. Albright advised that there was no report.
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
K. Miggens advised that the Commission should be able to expect a budget of at least last years figures.
A letter was received from the United Way of Oxford regarding its 1998 Special Projects Funding budget of
which $7500 has been designated for a project or projects in health, education, social services fields or a
general community need in Tillsonburg and area Further discussion is needed.
The Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, April 28,1998 at 7:00 p.m. members will be notified as to the
location.
Dawn Home Country Christmas:
R. Corner advised that there was no report.
Canada Day:
B. Hume has called a meeting for Monday, April 6,1998 at 7:00 p.m. to be held in the Hospitality Room at
the Fairgrounds.
ACTION: G. Leachman to provide B. Hume with a list of the members from his C -Day committee
so that they can be notified of the meeting. K. Miggens to advertise for committee volunteers.
G. NEW BUSINESS:
(i) Festival By The Lake - June 20, 21 1998. L. Albright co-ordinator of the event reported that it is the
first Folk Festival of the season. The Ontario brochures have been printed and distributed and
TMsonburg has been included. Grants have been applied for from the John Law Trust, the SOCAN
Foundation and the Culture Commission.
The Cultural Grant Application requesting $275. for printing costs of the Ontario brochures was
received and discussed by the Commission.
ACTION: Upon motion made by C. Brown
Seconded by G. Leachman IT WAS RESOLVED THAT:
A forgiveable loan of $275.00 be given to the Festival By The Lake due December 31, 1998.
CARRIED.
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(ii) Commwuty Arts Ontario. L. Albrieht - Board Member - reported that she had been invited to a
meeting by the Provincial Liberal Culture Critic. Major concerns - the decrease in the arts
programming in our schools and whether or not it can be restored and the loss of Provincial
funding for the Designated Property Grants Program.
L. Albright spoke to the following issues: the importance of core funding to organizations and a
reminder that although culture is responsible for 1/3 -1/2 of tourism ( which is now under the
umbrella of Economic Development) the funding fbr the arts are decreasing - regardless of the fact
that for every $1.00 spent in the cultural area $4.00 are returned to the government through taxes.
There will be another meeting of the Oxford Culture Network in the near future and the
Commission will be advised of the date. A County Directory may be developed
Elgin County wishes to have an Arts Council - there will be a meeting in April ( date, time, place to
be announced )
Tillsonburg Culture Commission members will be invited Also to be discussed will be the 2001
Canada Games which will be held jointly in London, St. Thomas, and Woodstock - The London
Arts Council will be co-ordinating the culture sector and they are trying to identify the other
culture related players, to be involved, from the area.
Community Arts Ontario Annual Conferance is in Hamilton on May 1, 2, 3, 1998.
A Community Arts Ontario membership application was received.
ACTION: Upon motion made by L. Albright
Seconded by B. Lewis, IT WAS RESOLVED THAT:
The Commission become a member of Community Arts Ontario for the annual fee of $30.00.
K. Englander, Commission Chairman, to be the contact.
Upon motion made by B. Hume
Seconded by K. U ggens, and Carried,
the meeting then adjourned.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 15,1998, 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
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April 9, 1998
Co-operative Federation
Housing Federation de Mabitatiion cooperative
of Canada du Canada
Ontario Region: 207-2 Berkeley Street, Toronto, Ontario M5A 2W3
Tel: (416) 366-1711 FAX: (416) 3
Dear Mayors and Councillors:
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Re: Ontario's Social Housing Reform and the Social Housing Agreement with Federal
Government
The Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada is the umbrella group representing non-profit
housing co-ops. More than 90% of Ontario's 550 co-ops—which provide homes to more than
25,000 people --choose to be dues -paying members of CHF Canada.
As you know, the province has decided to download its cost and role in administering housing
programs to municipalities. This initiative will have a major impact on both municipalities and our
members. This letter attempts to shed more light on the issues related to federal devolution and
municipal downloading and to outline of some of our concerns. Attached is a copy of a memo
from CHF Canada to the Social Housing Committee which provides more details on these
matters.
Like you, CHF believes it is fundamentally inappropriate to use the property tax base to pay for
social housing, and that the province has unjustly imposed this responsibility on municipalities.
However, we also recognize the need to make the best of this situation and to work constructively
to achieve the most positive outcome.
The province maintains that social housing reform cannot be achieved, and municipalities cannot
be given `say for pay', unless the federal and provincial governments conclude a Social Housing
Agreement. This is not true. The federal government can also consent to such changes and
amend its cost-sharing agreements with the province. Signing a Social Housing Agreement,
however, appeals to the province because it seems to be the quickest way to bring about change
and would allow for subsequent changes without federal consent.
The province has suggested that municipalities would be wise to urge the federal government to
resume negotiations and conclude a Social Housing Agreement as soon as possible. We
recognize that there is a strong municipal interest in having the programs steamlined before being
downloaded in order to ease the administrative burden at the municipal level. And we want to
make it clear that CHF Canada is not attempting to block the signing of a Social Housing
Agreement in Ontario. However, co-ops with federal operating agreements believe that being
included in such a deal poses a significant threat to their future wellbeing.
As municipalities assess what course of action to pursue to advance their interests we feel it is
important for you to be aware of all the relevar4 facts. Here are some points we want to bring to
your attention:
The proposed Social Housing Agreement includes unilateral federal programs which
municipalities will not fund but will be expected to administer. Co-ops make up the lion's
share of the federal unilateral housing stock. More than 20,000 co-op homes have operating
agreement with the federal government.
A primary goal of the province's reform exercise is to streamline social housing programs into
one program thus easing the administrative burden. But the process does not deal with federal
programs. There are three different federal co-op programs, each with unique features. These
programs cannot be changed without the consent of the co-operatives. Inclusion of these
programs adds administrative complexity and cost for municipalities.
A Social Housing Agreement that includes federal co-ops means more liability for
municipalities. Such an agreement shifts responsibility for dealing with the future housing and
the social needs of residents in the co-ops to the level of government assuming administration.
This includes the liability for increased costs resulting from mortgage roll-overs.
No financial benefit will flow to municipalities to offset the increased cost and risks. The
federal government will only pass on about half the administrative cost for these programs.
And there is no room under these programs to increase rent -geared -to -income revenue from
residents.
We believe that social housing reform can and should move forward to a successful conclusion.
However, for co-ops, progress hinges on two things:
First, federal co-op programs must be removed from any Social Housing Agreement between
the federal and provincial governments.
Second, the package of reforms now being discussed must be positive for co-ops that have
operating agreement with the provincial government.
CHF Canada is committed to achieving social housing reform. Our member co-ops with
provincial operating agreements need and want positive change. The co-op housing sector is
prepared join with other stakeholders in seeking federal consent to reforms that benefit of all
stakeholders.
We hope this letter and its attachment give you a better understanding of these important issues
and help to clarify the position of the co-operative housing sector. If you have any questions
about this matter please contact Bill Morris, our Manager of Government Relations, at
(416) 366-1711.
Yours truly,
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Nick Sidor
President, Ontario Council
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Co-operative F6deradon
Housing Federation de 1'habita ion cooperative
of Canada du anada
Ontario Region: 207-2 Berkeley Street, Toronto, Ontario MSA 2W3
Tel: (416) 366-1711 FAX: (416) 366-3876
To: Social Housing Committee and Working Group Members
From: Dale Reagan, Managing Director, CHF Ontario Region
Date: March 25, 1998
Re: Co-op Housing Position on Social Housing Reform and Possible Federal
Devolution
Over the last number of weeks, concern has been raised about the position of the co-op housing
sector on the proposed Social Housing Agreement between the federal government and the
province of Ontario. CHF Canada would like to address this matter and raise some issues that
may not have been considered.
We, like most members of the Social Housing Committee and working groups, believe it is
fundamentally inappropriate to use the property tax base to fund social housing. The province has
unjustly imposed this funding responsibility on municipalities. That sentiment is shared by the
public. Downloading was overwhelmingly rejected by voters in the November 1997 municipal
election. It is also worth noting that social housing was the one part of the downloading package
that the municipal sector did not agreed to assume. The withdrawal of senior levels of government
from their responsibilities in housing is irresponsible. Municipalities are being left in the untenable
position of struggling to cope with the existing funding burden and have no hope of dealing with
future housing needs of their communities. We believe this decision of the provincial government
must ultimately be reversed.
CHF Canada, however, also recognizes the reality of the current situation, and we are committed
to working constructively on creating positive reform. We hope the following will help clarify our
position on social housing reform and the Social Housing Agreement. We also want to suggest
some positive steps that we believe can move the process ahead and achieve the best possible
outcome for all stakeholders.
Good reform can go ahead without a Social Housing Agreement
As things stand, the province is not able, unilaterally, to make changes to cost -shared programs or
pass on its administrative role. The federal government is a funding and contract partner in a
number of provincially -administered housing programs, and its concurrence is required for
changes to be made. The Social Housing Agreement, however, is not the only vehicle through
which positive program reforms and transfer of the administrative authority for cost -shared
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programs to municipalities can proceed. The federal government can also consent to such changes
by agreeing to amend the Global Agreement and the Federal/Provincial Agreements covering
cost -shared programs. The federal government has not indicated that it wishes to stand in the
way of positive change to cost shared -programs. At the conclusion of the social housing reforms
process, CHF is committed to working vigorously with other stakeholders to get the federal
government's appropriate consent, providing the reforms are not adverse to the best interest of
our member co-ops participating in cost -shared programs.
CHF Canada wants good reform
As far back as 1994, the co-operative housing sector in Ontario put forward a realistic,
comprehensive reform package for provincially -administered co-operatives. Working
constructively to secure good housing reform for this segment of CHF Canada's membership has
been a top priority at the .provincial level since that time. While we do not agree with municipal
downloading, we have continued to participate productively in consultations in the hope of
creating positive change. We have also attempted to raise legitimate concerns and sought
solutions to issues that arise for co-ops out of downloading and affect program reform.
For example, shortly after the announcement of downloading, CHF alerted both municipalities
and the public to the potential liability resulting from the fact that most provincially -administered
co-operatives and non -profits had only minimal replacement reserves. Municipalities recognized
this as a very serious matter and pressured the province to fix the problem. Dozens of
municipalities responded and thanked us for the information. As a result, the Ontario government
included $173 million in the 1997-1998 budget to top -up reserves. A positive solution to this
issue has benefited co-ops and non -profits, municipalities and, we believe, the province which will
retain the contingent liability for this housing.
A Social Housing Agreement poses unique problems for co-ops
In Ontario, half our member co-ops — housing more than 50,000 people - participate in co-op
programs unilaterally funded and administered by the federal government. In contrast, all public
housing and the majority of non-profit housing projects are provincially -administered. No other
sector would be as profoundly affected by a Social Housing Agreement as co-op housing.
Strong opposition to a Social Housing Agreement is coming from co-ops participating in
federally -administered programs because they:
• want to continue to operate as part of an integrated movement under one of the three national
housing programs that have been specifically designed for co-ops,
• fear and distrust a provincial government they view as being unsympathetic to co-ops,
• don't want to be administered under what they see as a costly, over -regulated social housing
system in Ontario, or risk being part of a new untested system,
• believe there is significant risk to being administered by municipalities that don't want the role
that has been forced on them.
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Our members in federally -funded co-ops have demanded that CHF Canada take steps to safeguard
their interests.
CHF has proposed to set up a national, non-governmental agency to take on the program
administration of federal co-operative programs as an alternative to devolution of these co-ops to
provincial administration. This objective pre -dates the provincial downloading initiative.
Recently, we redefined our proposal by strengthening and broadening its scope. CHF believes
this comprehensive business plan offers the most cost-effective option available for the
administration of federal co-op programs.
The position the federally -administered co-ops have taken has met with considerable support
among MPs. CHF Canada expects to meet with the federal minister very soon to attempt to
move our initiative forward. The lynch -pin to proceeding is convincing the minister to relax the
federal government's `all or nothing' position on Social Housing Agreements.
Inclusion of federal co-op programs in a Social Housing Agreement increases
administrative complexity and cost for municipalities
Including the unilateral federal co-op programs in the downloading package is of no benefit to
municipalities. In fact, it undercuts the objectives of the reform process and will add cost for
municipalities.
There are three different federal co-op programs, each with its own unique features. The most
recent of these programs also uses a specialized index-linked mortgage instrument. None of the
project operating agreements can be changed under these programs without the consent of the co-
op. A primary goal of the reform exercise is to streamline social housing programs in order to
ease the administrative burden associated with downloading. Inclusion of unilateral federal co-op
programs works against this goal by adding administrative complexity and cost for municipalities.
We can understand that municipalities may want to include some of the unilaterally federally
funded non-profit housing in a Social Housing Agreement in order to go as far as possible in
harmonizing programs. If the municipality owns the housing, it can, as provider, agree to amend
the existing federal operating agreements to work in the same way as the reformed provincial
programs. This is not the case with the co-ops operating agreements.
A Social Housing Agreement that includes federal co-ops means more liability for
municipalities
Key, relevant, features of Social Housing Agreements signed so far include the following:
• Federal funds are capped at the 1996 level and then decline over the life of the agreement to
zero. (Please see the attached charts based on Nova Scotia's Social Housing Agreement.)
• As federal funds (currently $550 million) disappear, municipalities will come under pressure to
continue providing housing subsidies for low income people from their own funds.
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• CMHC is said to be transferring only one-half of the amount they now spend on program
administration to the provinces/municipalities taking over CMHC's administrative role.
• Initially, program funding provided by the federal government may somewhat exceed the
federal government's share of the costs of subsidies under these programs.
• Downstream risks, including mortgage roll-overs and unexpected capital costs, are transferred
to the provinces/municipalities taking over CMHC's administrative role.
• Provinces must agree to indemnify CMHC for any net losses on mortgage insurance claims
from the social housing programs.
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There has been some discussion that possible surplus rent -geared -to -income (RGI) funds under
federal programs may be available to municipalities. This is not true in the case of the three co-op
programs. Two currently use the same 30% of income criterion used in provincial programs,
while the other operates on the basis of an internal RGI subsidy pool managed by the co-op.
Because of limited funds, many of the co-ops under this program ask members to pay 30% of
income in order to spread scarce RGI dollars further. Some co-ops, in fact, have chosen to set
the level above 30%.
The logical solution: remove federal co-op programs from the Social Housing Agreement in
Ontario
Including the federal co-op programs adds needlessly to the administrative and cost burden being
placed on municipalities. The members of federal program co-ops are firmly opposed to being
part of the Social Housing Agreement. They will continue to lobby their MPs to be excluded
from the transfer and for acceptance of CHF Canada non-government administrative option. The
solution for both municipalities and co-ops is for the federal government to agree to leave the
federal program co-ops out of a Social Housing Agreement with Ontario. If this takes place, and
if positive reform is achieved for co-ops with provincial operating agreements, CHF Canada will
make it clear to federal MPs and the federal housing minister that our concerns have been
addressed.
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Office of the Management
Chair Board of
Bureau du Cabinet
president
April 9, 1998
Conseil de gestion
du gouvernement
de ('Ontario
Dear Head of Council/Member of Council:
12th Floor
Ferguson Block
Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
N17A 1 N3
416/327-2333
Today I announced a new model for the implementation of charity casinos in Ontario.
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Edifice Ferguson
Queen's Park
Toronto (Ontario)
WA 1 N3
416/327-2333
Since 1995, we have been approached by police, charities and experts on problem gambling who
have voiced some serious concerns about roving Monte Carlo events. Police have said that
Monte Carlos were difficult to secure and control, and due to their temporary nature, it was
impractical to install state -of -the art security and surveillance equipment. In 1996,
approximately 15,000 gaming days were held under 4,845 licenced events.
Charities also saw Monte Carlos as a poor fund raising tool because they were so expensive to
advertise and operate. In 1996, Monte Carlo operations consumed $90 million of the $100
million generated, with only $10 million going to charities. Problem gambling experts pointed
out that the small number of potential problem gamblers were difficult to identify with Monte
Carlos, because there were so many venues to attend.
Police have also told us there are up to 20,000 illegal VLTs in Ontario. We have created the
Ontario Illegal Gaming Enforcement Unit to find those machines, shut them down and charge
their operators.
Over the past few weeks, I have had further opportunities to speak with many community and
charity representatives. We have also heard from many citizens throughout the province about
their interests in charity casinos. We've heard about:
.1«► concerns that charity casinos could end up being located in residential areas and'that VLTs
could end up being located in local bars and restaurants;
��'► charity concerns about the need for support during the transition to the permanent charity
casinos;
«� municipal concerns about the potential local costs associated with developing and operating
these sites; and
,1* concerns with the addictive nature of VLTs.
This new model is designed to address many of these concerns. I would like to take this
opportunity to provide you with more details on the initiative, and how municipalities, local
charities and not-for-profit organizations will benefit.
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���► We have cancelled the video lottery program. VLTs will be replaced with slot machines in
charity casinos and at racetracks.
°U* Gaming activity will be confined to controlled, closely monitored and tightly regulated
destination facilities and will not be located in residential areas.
Charity casinos will only be established in communities which support their development and
operation.
���► Municipalities that host a charity casino will receive an additional 10 per cent, or 36
additional gaming days, to offer to their local charities.
��m► Municipalities that host a charity casino will receive 5 per cent of gross slot machine
revenues from the charity casino in their municipality.
The province, through the Ontario Lottery Corporation, will be responsible for the conduct
and management of the charity casinos.
���► The three-day Monte Carlo event program has been cancelled and will be replaced by no
more than 44 permanent charity casinos. These charity casinos will have table games and
slot machines.
We have also simplified the distribution of proceeds to charities. Charities will now receive 100
per cent of net table game revenues. This is estimated, after full implementation, to be
approximately $160 million, providing charities with a more stable source of funding than
received through roving Monte Carlos, and a sizeable increase over the $10 million generated
previously. Charities will be able to access these funds in two ways:
Ila* The first half will flow to those charities sponsoring table game events at charity casinos.
���► The other half of net table game revenues will be available to charities through a program
being established by the Trillium Foundation and delivered through Community Funding
Bodies which will have municipal and charity representation.
The government recognizes there will be a transition period until the new charity casinos open
and has announced an "Advance Program" of up to $40 million - $10 million per quarter, to
provide funding for eligible charities. Accordingly:
Each municipality will be informed of their per capita share of these advance funds for
distribution to local charities.
���► These advance funds will be debited from charities share of table game proceeds once charity
casinos become operational and funds begin to flow.
Municipalities will be responsible for creating the initial roster of charities to receive funding.
Charities will apply to their municipality for a place on the roster. Municipalities will
provide the roster to the Ontario Lottery Corporation who will distribute the funds to
charities.
«�► Charities that conducted Monte Carlo events in 1996 and 1997 will receive priority in the
allocation of funds from the Advance Program. Municipalities will then have flexibility in
the distribution of the remaining portion to eligible charities based on community needs and
local priorities.
The Ontario Lottery Corporation will send you a letter shortly explaining the details of this
program and mechanisms to access the Advance Program.
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In closing, I would like to reiterate that the government is committed to working with
municipalities, charities and other interested stakeholders to ensure the introduction of charity
casinos and slot machines at charity casinos and selected racetracks is approached in a controlled
and cautious manner.
Over the next few weeks, further discussions on the details will be taking place with
municipalities, charities and other stakeholders on the implementation of this new model.
Community liaison staff from the Gaming Secretariat will be available to work with you and to
attend any council or other public meetings you may wish to have, to discuss this initiative. In
addition, staff from the Ontario Lottery Corporation will be pleased to assist you with the
material they will be sending you shortly.
I look forward to working with you to make this new initiative a success. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Yours sincerely,
Chris Hodgson
Chair
Management Board of Cabinet
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Management Secretariat
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Secretariat de gestion
April 9, 1998
News Release
Communique
For Immediate Release
No Neighbourhood Gaming With Cancellation of VLT program
Toronto — A new model for charity casinos that scraps video lottery terminals mean
no charity casinos in neighbourhoods and more dollars to charities while cracking s
on illegal gambling, Management Board Chairman Chris Hodgson announced
down
g pounced today.
"We have listened to the concerns of communities about the proliferation of video
lottery terminals and decided to cancel implementation permanently. Only slot
machines will be installed, and only at race tracks and at chart casinos"
said. charity sinos ,Hodgson
"We are cracking down on the estimated 15,000 to 20,000 illegal video lottery
terminals," said Hodgson. "Proceeds from gaming will now go to benefit Ontanans."
The government will replace three-day roving Monte Carlo casinos with not more than
44 permanent centres. These charity casinos will have table games and slot machines
be In safe and secure locations and be easier to manage and control. There will be
o
additional gaming days as a result of the new model than the province had when rovi
Monte Carlos were operating. ng
It will be up to municipalities to choose if they wish to host a charity casino. "The
province has stated repeatedly that no municipality will be obliged to host a charity
casino." said Hodgson. "No means no."
Under the three-day roving Monte Carlos, the high security and operating costs claimed
90 per cent of gross revenues on average. It was difficult to implement appropriate
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security measures, control access to minors and identify problem amblers.
Operating expenses will be cut in half with the new permanent charitycasinos. That
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means up to eight times more in proceeds than the dailyaverage of $670
participating charity used to get through three -da rovinga Mont Carlos. T. T that a
charity casinos will have mandatory securitymeasures and he permanent
involved in gaming activities. better monitoring of those
Under the new model, Hodgson said that charities will now receive 100 per cent of the
net revenue from table games at these charity casinos. This will ensure more stable
funding for a greater number of charities and increase their expected annual revenue
from an estimated $10 million to a potential $160 million once all charity casinos are
established, he added.
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Under the new revenue sharing model of the gaming initiative. up to an additional $40
million has been set aside from slot machine proceeds for charities. This money will be
directed to provincial charitable priorities. The total revenue for charities could top $200
million.
To respond to the public's concerns about where gaming revenues are being spent, the
government intends to channel the remaining proceeds from slot machines from both
race tracks and charity casinos -- an estimated new investment of $460 million -- to
priority programs like health care. An annual accounting of how funds are distributed
will be made public under new legislation.
In addition, the government will provide eligible charities with advance funding to be
recovered when charity casinos start operating. "We recognize that closing down the
Monte Carlo program means lost revenues in the transition," said Hodgson. "We value
the work of charities and the need for their services. We intend to provide eligible
charities with advance funding of $40 million, in $10 million quarterly instalments."
The British Columbia court decision about charity gaming is not anticipated to have any
bearing on the Province's new charity casinos program. The Province through the
Ontario Lottery Corporation will conduct and manage the operations of the charity
casinos and slot machines.
"The reality is that gaming is a chosen form of recreation for many people in Ontario.
The responsibility of government is that gaming be conducted in a safe and well -
regulated environment, and that revenues generated go to worthy causes," said
Hodgson.
Contact:
Christian Martel
Communications Services Branch
Management Board Secretariat
(416) 327-2812
Information about this announcement is
available on the Ontario Government
web site at: http://www.gov.on.ca
under "What's New.
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Communications Services Branch
Management Board Secretariat
(416) 327-2805
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WHAT THE NEW CHARITY CASINO MODEL MEANS FOR CHARITIES
Charities will get 100 per cent of the net proceeds from table games. This will ensure
more stable funding for charities.
It is estimated charities will get approximately $160 million from net table game
proceeds, once all charity casino sites are fully operational. The actual amount will
depend on the number of charity casinos established, their specific locations, and how
much money is generated.
Charities will be able to access table game funds in two ways:
► The first half will flow to those charities sponsoring table game events at the
charity casinos. Charities will have to apply to their local municipality for access to
their charity roster to receive a time allocation to sponsor the table game events
► The other half of table game revenues will be available to charities through a
program being established by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the
Ontario government. As recommended by the Charitable Gaming Allocation
Working Group, local charities will apply to community funding bodies to be
established in each catchment area by the Trillium Foundation with the
participation of municipalities and charities.
In addition, the government will add to table game proceeds with up to an additional
$40 million from slot machine proceeds for charities. This money will be directed to
provincial charitable priorities. The total revenue for charities could top $200 million
under these new initiatives.
Advance Funding
The government will advance funds to help charities during the transition time until
charity casinos are set up. These funds will be recovered from the charities' share of
table game proceeds from the charity casinos once they are set up and collecting
money.
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• The government has set aside up to $40 million in the first fiscal year — advancing Up
to $10 million per quarter for charities. This is four times more than the total proceeds
to charities from three-day roving Monte Carlos in past years.
• The advance will be accessible to all charities eligible to access the permanent charity
casinos.
• Municipalities will be responsible for putting together a list of their local charities that
are eligible for an advance, including the proposed share for each organization.
• The provincial Ontario Lottery Corporation will be responsible for administering the
program including informing each municipality of its per capita share of advance funds
available for their local charities.
• Charities would be eligible to access the advance funding in the following priority:
P. first to charities that conducted Monte Carlo events in 1996 or 1997; and
► the remaining portion will go to eligible charities based on community needs and
local priorities.
Municipalities will be receiving a letter from the Ontario Lottery Corporation asking
them to set up the charity roster program in advance of club implementation and
informing them of their per capita share of the total advance funds. Charities will apply
to their municipality for a place on the roster. The Ontario Lottery Corporation will
distribute the funds to charities upon receipt of the charity roster.
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PROVINCIAL PROCEEDS TO BE DEDICATED TO PRIORITY PROGRAMS
All provincial proceeds from charity casinos and slot machine activity at racetracks will be
dedicated through legislation to priority programs such as health care in the Province of
Ontario.
A legislative accountability framework will be created requiring a complete annual accounting
for every dollar raised through new gaming initiatives and the specific projects and programs
to be funded. Disclosure requirements will include:
• Identification in the province's annual budget of the anticipated revenue from the gaming
initiatives;
• A full accounting in the province's public accounts of the actual amounts received and
expended each year;
• A comprehensive annual report to taxpayers will be tabled in the Legislature by the Chair
of Management Board. It will include detailed reports on the sources and uses of all
provincial proceeds from these new gaming activities.
Preliminary Estimates of Annual Funding Flows at Maturity
($ millions)
Table Games at
Slot Machines at
Slot Machines at
Total Revenues
Charity Casinos
Charity Casinos
Race Tracks
Gross gaming
$280
$480
$360
$1120
revenues
Operating costs &
$120
$170
$125
$415
commissions
Net revenues
$160
$310
$235
$705
Funding to charities
$160
$20
$20
$200
Funding to host
$25
$25
municipalities
Problem gambling
$10
$10
$20
prevention
Proceeds dedicated
$255
$205
$460
to provincial priority
programs
Note: Above projections are initial estimates only. Actual revenue levels will depend entirety on the number of facilities developed and operated.
as well as the locations and operating parameters of these facilities.
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'he financial projections in the chart on the previous page are based on the following assumptions:
Number of charity casinos - 44
:or slot machines:
Number of slot machines per club -150 (total number at all charity casinos 6,600)
Total number of machines at the racetracks - 6,600
Assumed operating costs and site commissions = 35% of gross revenues
Problem gambling share = 2% of gross revenues
Municipal fee = 5% of gross revenues
Amount dedicated to charities = fixed amount of $40 million
=or table games:
Number of table games per club = 40
Operating costs = 43%
Charities to receive 100% of net table game proceeds
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Management Secrdtariat
Board du Conseil
Secretariat de gestion
CHARITY GAMING ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Gaming Secretariat, Management Board Secretariat
• Provides overall gaming strategy and policy
• Provides gaming -related information to various stakeholders
• Analyses and consults on the $40 million priority fund to be established to assist
charities, not-for-profit organizations and communities on a needs basis for
province -wide and local organizations as required.
Contact: David Aronoff, Gaming Secretariat (416) 325-7535
Ontario Lottery Corporation
• Manages and conducts charity casinos and slot machines in race tracks on
behalf of the Provincial Government
• Enters into contracts with private -sector service/supplier providers
• Prepares report to Legislature on the sources and uses of all provincial
proceeds from these new gaming activities
• Administers advance funding program for charities and provide details on
access to charity casinos
Contact: Jim Cronin, Ontario Lottery Corporation 1-800-387-0098
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
• Regulates commercial and charitable gaming
• Has access to approximately 100 Ontario Provincial Police officers to investigate
and monitor the commercial and charity gaming industry, including dedicated
inspectors and auditors to oversee casinos and other regulated gaming activities
• Tests, approves and certifies gaming equipment
• Sets standards for gaming equipment and operations
• Investigates key personnel of government agency
• Investigates and registers gaming suppliers and service providers
• Regulates, investigates and registers charity casino operators and site owners
(i.e. racetracks)
• Administers Gaming Control Act, 1992 and Liquor Licence Act
Contact: Lydia Boni, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (416) 326-8710
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Trillium Foundation
• Establishes grant program for distribution of funding to charities from 50 per cent
of table game revenues
• Establishes community funding bodies with municipal and charity participation in
each catchment area
Contact: Scott Lingyel, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation
(416) 314-7259
Municipalities
• Local decision on location of charity casinos
• Create charity roster for charity access to sponsor the table -game events
• Allocate money to charities for advance program
• Participate in the establishment of the community funding bodies
Private Sector Operators
• Operators will be required to carry out the operations of the charity casinos in
accordance with approved business/operating pians and legal agreements.
Charities
• Sponsor events at charity casinos
• Participate in the establishment of the community funding bodies
• Apply to municipalities for access to the charity casinos and advance program
• Apply to community funding bodies for access to Trillium funding program
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Renseignements generraux
Management Secretariat
Board du Conseil
Secretariat de gestion
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINALS AND SLOT MACHINES
• Based on the public's concerns about Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs), the Ontario
government is cancelling plans to allow VLTs in the province.
• The following chart compares the operations of video lottery terminals to slot
machines.
Video Lottery Terminals
• Slot Machines
Video Lottery Terminals
Slot Machines
Potential for wide geographic
Only located in predetermined sites.
distribution across province.
Locations could include residential
No residential neighbourhoods. Located at
neighbourhoods, race tracks, charity
race tracks and in permanent charity
casinos, and hospitality industry
casinos only.
venues such as bars and, restaurants.
Diverse locations; more difficult to
Easier to prohibit under -age access
control access to minors.
VLT system is cash in, credit out.
Slot machine system is cash in, cash out.
Player doesn't handle cash after initial
Player directly handles cash.
play.
Customer plays with credits purchased
Customer plays with tokens or cash and
using cash (coin & bill acceptors) -
can also accumulate credits
ongoing play is based on credits
Winnings issued by voucher/credit slip
Winnings paid out in cash on the spot
that are cashed in
Provincially controlled off-site by
Fraud and security controls managed on
central computer system
site; easier to manage and control;
tighter control of money.
Video display screen
No video display screen
Spinning reel slot machines
Multiple games can be played
Single game played at one time
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THREE-DAY ROVING MONTE CARLO EVENTS VS
PERMANENT CHARITY CASINOS
In the May 7, 1996 provincial budget, Ontario's Finance Minister Ernie Eves announced the govemment's
decision to replace existing three-day roving Monte Carlo events with permanent charity casinos.
The move to permanent charity casinos is aimed at restricting gaming by increasing regulatory control and is
designed to generate more funding for charities.
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PERMANENT CHARITY CASINOS
THREE-DAY ROVING MONTE CARLOS
Competing Monte Carlos often operating in close
They will not be in residential areas
proximity to each other and in residential areas
No controls over access to minors
Access will be restricted to adults - no minors will
be permitted.
In 1996, approximately 15,000 gaming days were
Not more than 36 permanent full-time charity
held under 4,845 licenced events. Between 1993 -
casinos and eight part-time seasonal casinos will
- when they were first introduced -- and 1997. the
be located throughout Ontario. There will be no
number of Monte Carlo events increased by 438
more gaming days than under the current three -
per cent.
day Monte Carlo events.
Licensed charities received an estimated $10
Sponsoring charities will potentially receive
million in 1996 from table games at three-day
$80 million a year when all casinos are in
Monte Carlos.
place.
• More charities will receive additional
funding from the $80 million to be
distributed by the Trillium Foundation.
• Plus $40 million fund from slot machines,
charities could earn up to $200 million.
Operating expenses claimed 90 per cent of gross
Operating expenses will be cut in half with the
revenues on average.
establishment of permanent sites.
Difficult to implement surveillance systems and
Mandatory systems for deterring criminal activities
appropriate security measures.
and safeguarding the assets of the charity casino,
such as:
• Full-time security personnel and electronic
surveillance;
• Cashier's cages and count rooms to
provide maximum security for cash and
cash equivalents. equipped with security
measures to ensure restricted access:
Limited Alcohol and Gaming Commission's ability
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission continues to
to regulate three-day "roving" events.
be responsible for regulating the charity casinos,
including policing the gaming activity inside charity
casinos. This will be easier to do in permanent
sites.
No control over quality and rental cost of facilities.
Venues for permanent establishments will be
appealing, cost effective, meet community
standards, and comply with appropriate zoning
and space requirements.
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Volume 3
Issue 17
9 April 1998
TO : Key Contacts
FROM Office of the Premier
12E Charity casinos / Ontario's natural heritage / Health care reinvestments
New charity casino model wraps VLTs, dedicates more money to charities
Management Board Chair Chris Hodgson today announced a new charity gaming model that scraps video lottery
terminals, cracks down on illegal gambling, and ensures that more dollars are directed to the charities.
• Conummity choice : Hodgson said the government has listened to community concern about the proliferation of
VLTs, and decided to cancel them permanently. Only slot machines will be installed, and only at race tracks and
charity casinos. Municipalities will decide for themselves if they wish to host a charity casino. No��ality will
be forced to host a chari. casing if then don't want one, and no casinos will sro in residential neighbourhoods.
• Cracking down on Illegal gambling: Under the former system of roving three-day Monte Carlo casinos it was
difficult to control access to minors and to identify problem gamblers. These roving casinos will be replaced by not
more than 44 permanent centres in safe and secure locations that are easier to manage and control. A crackdown
was also announced today on the estimated 15,000 to 20,000 illegal VLTs now operating in Ontario.
• More stoney for charities : Charities will now receive 10011/6 of the net revenue from table games at these charity
casinos, raising their annual revenue from an about $10 million to a potential $160 million once all are in place.
Preserving Ontario's natural heritage
To mark National Wildlife Week, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, in co-operation with many volunteer and
non-proflit organizations across die province, has launched a "Species at Risk" website where anyone interested can find
out more about species in Ontario that are on the threatened or endangered lists, and what's being done to protect them.
More information on "Species at Risk" and on the two initiatives described below can be found at www.mnr.gov.on.ea.
• Elk Restopation Project : Elk which once roamed freely throughout much of Ontario were extirpated by the late
1800s due to aver -harvesting and habitat depletion. The Ministry announced this restorationproject two years ago,
and through the active involvement of many volunteers and sponsors, Ontario's new elk herd was recently released
from a holding pen south of Sudbury alter a period of acclimatization. The introduced elk originated in Alberta.
• Lands for Life initiative : Lands for Life is a co-ordinated approach to land use planning that will determine the
best uses of Crown land based on the needs and wishes of the people of Ontario. Public consultations are currently
underway in a process intended to strike a balance between protection and careful use of our natural resources.
Bone Marrow Transplant funding is vart of health care reinvestment strategy
Health Minister Elizabeth Witmer yesterday announced $8.1 million to provide for increased bone marrow and pediatric
transplants, and for pediatric cancer specialists. This announcement is part of an overall health care re -investment strategy
that directs dollars into front line patient services, while focusing on prevention, community care and rehabilitation.
• Helping heart and dialysis patients as well.- Last month Witmer announced $10.2 million to enable 4,000 more
heart patients to get cardiac services, and $6.4 million for dialysis services enabling an additional 200 Ontarians with
chronic kidney failure to receive the life-saving treatment they need.
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April 21, 1998
Mr. Peter
Glendale High School
37 Glendale Drive
Tillsonburg, Ontario
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Dear Sir:
RE: Council Chamber Chairs
On behalf of Council, I would like to take this opportunity of
thanking you and your students for repairing the Council Chamber
chairs. The chairs were used in the old Town Hall when it was
renovated in 1960 and their joints and wood had weakened over time.
Your work has made them serviceable again.
Once again, thank you.
Yours truly,
Zavid'-C:-"Morris
Clerk -Administrator
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