980608 Regular Council Meeting Agendav
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
COUNCIL AGENDA
MONDAY - June 8th, 1998 - 8:00 A.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Pg. 4-19 A. Adoption of Minutes - May 25th, 1998
B. Adoption of Agenda
C. Declarations - Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
D. Appointments/Delegations
1. Tillsonburg & District Multi -Service Centre and
Association for Community Living - Presentation on the
New Partnership Project on Tillson Avenue
E. Committee of Adiustment
Pg. 11-17 1. Kim Husted Surveying Ltd. on behalf of Bill and Mary
Broda (A-07/98)
(i) Comments from Planner, County of Oxford
F. Public Hearings
1. Official Plan Amendment Application - Peter Staley
(County Report #98-80 enclosed)
2. Definitions - Decks, Lot Coverage, Porches ( County Report
enclosed)
G. Reports
Pg. 18-27 1. Public Services Committee Minutes of May 28th, 1998
2. Treasurer RE: Debenture Debt (Report enclosed)
Pg. 28-37 3. Development/Culture Committee Minutes of May 26th, 1998
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H. Communications
Pg. 38 1. Ingersoll Memorials Ltd. RE: Monument Sales Proposal for
Tillsonburg Cemetery
2. Request for Street Closures:
Pg. 39 i) Tillsonburg Festival by the Lake Committee - June
20th and 21st, 1998
Pg. 40-41 ii) Canada Day Sub -Committee of Culture Commission -
July 1st, 1998
Pg. 42-48 4. Mike Colle, MPP Oakwood RE: Bill 20 - An Act to amend
the Highway Traffic Act to Improve Safety at Highway
Intersections by Providing for the Installation and Use
of Red Light Cameras
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I. Information
Pg. 49-50
1.
Tillsonburg & District Multi -Service
Centre and
Association for Community Living RE:
Tillsonburg
Community Services Initiatives
Pg. 51
2.
Tillsonburg & District Multi -Service
Centre RE:
Invitation to Attend 20th Annual Meeting
- June 18th,
1998
Pg. 52
3.
House of Commons RE: New Canada Act
Pg. 53-55
4.
Ontario Family Fishing Weekend Steering
Committee RE:
1998 Ontario Family Fishing Weekend - July
10 -12th, 1998
5.
County of Oxford, Department of Planning &
Development -
Public Notices:
Pg. 56-57
i) Application for Zone Change - Mike Hutchinson
Properties
Pg. 58-59
ii) Application for Zone Change - Estate of Gladys
Smith
Pg. 60-61
iii) Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zone
Change - Town of Tillsonburg
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Pg. 62-63
Pg. 64-65
Pg. 66-67
Pg. 70
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6. Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE:
i) AMO Receives Clarification on Latest Changes to
Ontario's Fair Assessment System
ii) 1998 Assessment Roll Further Delayed
iii) Bill 16 Amendments (Small Business and Charities
Protection Act, 1998)
iv) Social Housing Up -Date
7. AMCTO Express RE: Bill 16
J. Resolutions
K. By -Laws
1. By -Law 2848 - To Amend Zoning By -Law 1994, as amended
(Vance Sod Farms) - THIRD Reading
i) Correspondence from Gentrac Services
2. By -Law 2849 - To Authorize an Agreement with Acres &
Associates for Professional Engineering
Services for the Upgrade to the
Tillsonburg Sewage Treatment Plant
3. By -Law 2850 - Zoning By -Law 1994 Text Amendments
L. Notice of Motion
M. Closed Session
May 25th, 1998
MINUTES of the meeting of the Municipal Council of the Town of
Ti llsonburg held Monday, May 25th, 1998 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers, Municipal Offices, Tillsonburg, Ontario.
PRESENT: Mayor C. McKnight, Councillors: D. Beres, B. Carroll, S.
Lamb, G. Leachman, C. Rosehart, R. Smith and S. Molnar
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Adoption of Minutes
No. 1 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT
the Minutes of Council under date of May 11th, 1998
be adopted as printed and circulated.
"Carried"
B. Adoption of Agenda
No. 2 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT
the Agenda as prepared for Council Meeting of May
25th, 1998 be adopted as printed, with the addition
of •
G. Reports
5. C.J. Demeyere Ltd. RE: Reconstruction of
London Street Area
K. By -Laws
4. By -Law 2847 - To Amend Zoning By -Law
1994, as amended (P&J
Edwards Services Inc.)
5. By -Law 2848 - To Amend Zoning By -Law
1994, as amended (Vance
Sod Farms)
"Carried"
C. Deoiarations - Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
Mayor Cam McKnight declared a Conflict of Interest with
respect to Vendors A125 and S565 and Councillor Rosehart
declared a Conflict of Interest with respect to Vendor C934,
as contained in the Accounts Payable found under Corporate
Services Committee Minutes of May 20th, 1998.
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D. Presentations
1. Monthly Volunteer Recognition Award - Marion Hevenor
Mrs. Marion Hevenor received the Monthly Volunteer
Recognition Award for the month of May 1998 for her
volunteer work and community activity in and for the Town
of Tillsonburg.
E. Appointments/Delegations
1. Presentation of Police Services 1994 Annual Report
Town Council received the 1997 Annual Report from the
Tillsonburg Police Services Department.
Mr. Walter Burton, Chair, Tillsonburg Police Services,
addressed Town Council and introduced Acting Chief Coles
of the Tillsonburg Police Services Department.
Acting Chief Coles presented to Town Council the 1997
Annual Report. Acting Police Chief Coles stated that, in
addition to the many matters that the Tillsonburg Police
Services Department was dealing with at the present time,
they were also dealing with costing for service from the
Ontario Provincial Police. He further stated that the
Tillsonburg Police Services Board, in his opinion, will
make an open, honest and fair decision with respect to
the future of policing in the Town of Tillsonburg.
No. 3 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED
THAT the Tillsonburg Police Services 1997
Annual Report be received.
"Carried"
2. Fire Protection and Prevention Act (Bill 84)
Fire Chief Ken Eden presented to Town Council information
with respect to Bill 84, an Act for the Fire Protection
and Prevention in and for the Town of Tillsonburg.
F. Public Hearings
1. P&J Edwards Services Inc.
Mr. Mike Barrett, Planner, County of Oxford, presented to
Town Council Report #98-73 from the County of Oxford
Planning and Development Department.
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Mr. John Gilvesy, Gentrac Services, on behalf of P&J
Edwards Services Inc., addressed Town Council in favour
of the subject recommendation, but also asked for the
inclusion of an insurance office, being a business or
professional office similar to other neighbouring
properties.
Mr. Mike Barrett advised that Town Council approval of a
business or professional office, in the opinion of the
County of Oxford Planning and Development Department,
would be contrary to the provisions for the Town of
Tillsonburg in the County of Oxford Official Plan.
Mr. Andrew Brndjar, 111 Allen Street, addressed Town
Council in opposition to residential uses being permitted
above the existing commercial development.
Mr. Cupples, 103 Allen Street, addressed Town Council and
stated that he was not opposed to business or
professional offices in the commercial development, but
that he was opposed to residential uses being located
above those existing commercial uses.
No. 4 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED
THAT the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg
approve the draft zoning by-law amendment for
the application of P&J Edwards Services Inc.,
contained in County Report #98-73, whereby
lands located in Part Lot 35, Plan 551, in the
Town of Tillsonburg, are rezoned to expand the
list of permitted uses in the Special 'Highway
Commercial (C2-14)1 Zone, with the addition of
business or professional office and an
insurance office.
"Carried"
Town Council directed that the Business Improvement Area
be circulated the Notice of Decision.
G. Reports
1. Corporate Services Committee Minutes of May 20th, 1998
2. Fire Committee Minutes of March 7th, 1998]
3. Airport Advisory Committee Minutes of May 14th, 1998
4. Planner, County of Oxford - Monthly Site Plan Application
Report
5. C.J. Demeyere Ltd. RE: Reconstruction - London Street
Area
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H. Communications
1. County of Peterborough RE: Resolution - Implementation F
of New Municipal Act
2. Team Canada For Unity RE: The People's Resolution For a
United Canada
I. Information
1. County of Oxford Planning Department RE: Public Notices:
i) Application for Official Plan Amendment (Peter
Staley)
ii) Application for Zone Change - The Corporation of
the Town of Tillsonburg (to amend Comprehensive
Zoning By -Law 1994 RE: 'Lot Coverage' definition)
2. Tillsonburg & District Multi -Service Centre RE:
Appreciation for 1998 Grant
3. Invitation to Attend Retirement Party for Ernie Hunt -
June 11th, 1998
4. Tillsonburg Hospital & Community Technical Tour - Follow
up Meeting - May 21st, 1998
5. Ministry of Finance RE:
i) Small Business and Charities Protection Act, 1998
ii) Commercial and Industrial Property Taxes Cut
6. Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE:
i) Community Policing Partnership Program Details
Announced
ii) Legislation Introduced to Assist Small Business and
Charities
J. Resolutions
No. 5 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT
the Corporate Services Committee Minutes of May
2Gth, 1998 be received and recommendations
contained therein be adopted.
"Carried"
No. 6 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT
the Fire Committee Minutes of March 7th, 1998 be
received and recommendations contained therein be
adopted.
"Carried"
No. 7 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT
Item D.1 - Transfer of Fire Code Enforcement as
contained in the Fire Committee Minutes of May 7th,
1998, be divided and voted on separately.
"Carried"
No. 8 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT
the Fire Department be authorized to enter into an
Agreement with the Office of the Fire Marshall
under the Inspection Partnership Program, after the
Department is satisfied that the properties
involved are in compliance with all requirements
contained in all applicable codes and once the
regulations have been passed under The Fire
Protection and Prevention Act by the Province of
Ontario.
"Carried"
No. 9 Moved by Councillor Leachman
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT
the Airport Advisory Committee Minutes of May 14th,
1998 be received and recommendations contained
therein be adopted.
"Carried"
No. 10 Moved by Councillor Rosehart
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the
Monthly Site Plan Application Report as prepared by
the Planner, County of Oxford be received.
"Carried"
No. 11 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT
Town Council refer the matter of the authorizing
the contract for the construction of the local
improvement project for the London Street Area and
the report from Cyril J. Demeyere Limited under the
date of May 25th, 1998 to the June 8th, 1998
meeting of Town Council.
"Carried"
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No. 12 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the
Council of the Town of Tillsonburg support the
County of Peterborough's resolution with respect to
a delay in the implementation of the new Municipal
Act.
"Carried"
No. 13 Moved by Councillor Leachman
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the
Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Tillsonburg support the People's Resolution for a
United Canada as proposed by the Team Canada For
Unity.
"Carried"
K. By -Laws
1. By -Law 2844 - To authorize Construction of Sanitary
Sewers and Private Drain Connections
2. By -Law 2845 - To authorize Construction of Sanitary
Sewers and Private Drain Connections
3. By -Law 2846 - To Execute Agreement with Cyril J.
Demeyere Ltd. (Rehabilitation of North
Broadway)
4. By -Law 2847 - To Amend Zoning By -Law 1994, as amended
(P&J Edwards Services Inc.)
5. By -Law 2848 - To Amend Zoning By -Law 1994, as amended
(Vance Sod Farms)
L. Notice of Motion
M. Closed Session
No. 14 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT
Council move into closed session to consider
matters of potential litigation.
"Carried"
Council moved back into Open Session and passed the following
resolution.
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No. 15 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT
Town Council approve the Executive Minutes of
Corporate Services under date of May 20th, 1998.
"Carried"
eting adjourned at 11:45 P.M.
Mayor
Clerk -Administrator
Application No. A-7/98
THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
IN THE MATTER OF Section 45
of the Planning Act, 1990
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IN THE MATTER OF an application by
Kim Husted Surveying Ltd. on behalf of Bill & Mary Broda, as
effects Lot 6 and Part of Lot 5, Plan M-87, known municipally as
27 Sinclair Drive 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:
Kim Husted Surveying Ltd.
50 Fox Alley
Tillsonburg ON N4G 3P4
The purpose of the application is to seek the following variance:
(1) Relief from Section 6.3.12.2.5 - Rear Yard - to permit the
rear Yard to be reduced from the required 10 m (32.8 ft) to 8.5 m
(27.9 ft) to allow for a sunroom to be built upon an existing
deck.
The single family detached dwelling is located in a residential
(R1-9) zone. The proposed sunroom addition has received approval
from the Hickory Hills Residents Association.
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: June 8, 1998
Time: 8:00 a.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 29th day of May, 1998.
Brad Bartlett
Secretary -Treasurer
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meets all the criteria which have been set for the administration
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It is recommended by t=e committee that the above request be
approved subject to:
1. Meeting the requi-rements of the applicable Zoning By-laws
of The Town of Tit lsonburg, with or without Minor variance.
2. obtaining a valid Building Permit, if one is required.
3. Having the work done to professional standards.
4. Ensuring the design, finish and colour are compatible with
the dwelling and other similar structures in the vicinity.
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MEMORANDUM
To: Brad Bartlett, SecretaryTreasurer, Tillsonburg Committee of Adjustment
From: Michael Barrett, Oxford County Planning Department
Re: Planning Comments on Application for Minor Variance A-07198
Date: June 3, 1998
BACKGROUND
Applicants:
Bill & Mary Broda
Agent:
Kim Husted
Location:
27 Sinclair Drive
Official Plan:
Low Density Residential
Zoning By-law:
Special Residential First Density (R1-9)
Adjacent Uses:
Residential (all directions)
Proposal: The applicant proposes to enclose an existing covered deck.
Requested Relief: Relief from section 6.3.12.2.5, Rear Yard, to reduce the rear yard from the
required 10 m (32.8 ft.) to 8.5 m (27.9 ft.)
COMMENTS
Intent and Purpose In compliance
of Official Plan:
Intent and Purpose The purpose of the rear yard provision in a Residential Zone is
of Zoning By -Law: to provide adequate area for maintenance and drainage, separation
between buildings on adjacent properties for privacy, and to provide open
space and amenity area.
The enclosure of the deck means that this structure becomes part of the
main dwelling and must comply with the setback and coverage
requirements for the main dwelling. Only a corner of the proposed
sunroom will encroach into the required rear yard because the rear lot line
angles away from the dwelling.
Although the homes in Hickory Hills are located relatively close together,
there is still sufficient separation between the proposed sunroom and
neighbouring dwellings to provide some privacy. The properties on the
west side of Sinclair Drive have larger rear yards and back onto the larger
R1 lots fronting onto Dendrich Avenue which assists in providing
additional separation. In addition, the applicants will still have open space
and amenity area as the maximum lot coverage for the R1-9 zone will not
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be exceeded.
The proposed sunroom is also located in the middle of the required rear
yard which ensures that there is sufficient space around the structure for
maintenance and drainage.
Extent of Variance: The variance is minor
Desirable Use or A large number of homes in Hickory Hills already have sunrooms located
Development: at the rear of the dwelling, including the property directly to the north. It is
the opinion of this Department that the proposed sunroom would not be
out of character for this area of Tillsonburg
Recommendation: That the Tillsonburg Committee of Adjustment approve application
A-07/98 for 27 Sinclair Drive, subject to the following conditions:
1) A building permit be issued within one year of the date of the
Committee's decision.
Minutes of the Public Services Committee meeting held May 28th,
1998, at 6:00 P.M., 20 Spruce Street, Tillsonburg, Ontario.
THOSE IN ATTENDANCE
Mayor C. McKnight
Chairman D. Beres
Vice -Chairman B. Smith
Councillor S. Lamb
Councillor S. Molnar
Director M. Cowan, Director
REGRETS
Deputy Mayor I. Horton
Councillor C. Rosehart
ADOPTION OF AGENDA, AS AMENDED
Moved by Vice -Chairman B. Smith, seconded by Councillor S. Lamb
the adoption of the agenda, as amended.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - MAY 6, 1998
Moved by Vice -Chairman B. Smith, seconded by Councillor S. Lamb
the adoption of the minutes of May 6th, 1998.
CARRIED
A) DELEGATION
1. DELEGATION RE: PARKING RESTRICTION REQUEST - EBERT ALLEY,
BETWEEN BRIDGE STREET AND DURHAM STREET
Terry DeRoo and Betty and Haven Smith were in attendance.
The delegation expressed their concerns regarding parking
opposite of their driveways in Ebert Alley, causing
difficulty in entering and leaving their driveways.
The delegation agreed that since the letters were forwarded
to all of the property owners on Ebert Alley there have been
improvements to the situation.
The Public Services Committee recommended a Staff direction
that all of the property owners be advised that Public
Services will monitor the situation as it now exists.
Furthermore, if this does become an ongoing problem that
Public Services will recommend the installation of no
parking signs.
B) ITEMS
1) RETIREMENT - ERNIE HUNT - THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1998
The Chairman and Director will attend to represent
Tillsonburg. ...2
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 28, 1998 - PAGE TWO
2) REQUEST FOR SIGNAGE - BECKETT BOULEVARD
Members reviewed correspondence from the residents on
Beckett Boulevard.
Moved by Councillor S. Lamb, seconded by Mayor C. McKnight
that Public Services recommend to Council that two "Caution
Children" playing signs and two 1150 km/hr" signs be
installed on Beckett Boulevard, as per the request.
CARRIED
3) PARKING RESTRICTIONS - BROCK STREET
All of the property owners affected by the parking
restriction request were notified and comments requested,
which resulted in three opposed and ten in favour of
restricting the parking to two hours and restricting over
night parking.
Moved by Mayor C. McKnight, seconded by Councillor S. Lamb
that Brock Street, between Bidwell and Rolph Street on the
north side, be restricted to two hour parking and no over
night parking.
CARRIED
4) LISGAR AVENUE PETITION
Members reviewed the petition of Lisgar Avenue residents
(209 signatures) requesting speed signs, etc.
Moved by Councillor S. Lamb, seconded by Mayor C. McKnight
that the Public Services Committee recommend to Council:
1. That six 50 km/hr signs be installed on Lisgar Avenue,
between Concession Street and VanNorman Drive.
2. That Tillsonburg Police Services be requested to provide-
additional
rovideadditional monitoring on Lisgar Avenue.
CARRIED
5) TILLSONBURG COMMUNITY CENTRE PUBLIC INFORMATION PACKAGE
Staff direction to review a similar proposal as an
information package pertaining to Public Services, to be
reviewed by the Committee.
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PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 28, 1998 - PAGE THREE
6) PUBLIC SERVICES SIGNAGE
Members received the estimatesbfor signage on the Public
Services building and deferred action at this time for
Budget review.
7) TRANSIT MEETING MINUTES - MAY 14, 1998
Moved by Mayor C. McKnight, seconded by Councillor S. Lamb
that the Transit meeting minutes of May 14th, 1998, be
received and filed.
CARRIED
8) HEART AND STROKE BIKE-A-THON
Moved by Councillor S. Lamb, seconded by Mayor C. McKnight
that the Public Services Committee recommend to Council the
request of the Heart and Stroke Foundation for a Bike -A -Thou
on Friday, July 17th, 1998, subject to the approval and
arrangements being made with Tillsonburg Police Services.
CARRIED
9) SIDEWALKS - QUARTERLINE ROAD
Members reviewed the estimates for sidewalks and curb and
gutters on Quarterline Road and requested that this be
deferred until the next meeting.
10) BALDWIN STREET FENCE - PAINTING VS. REPLACEMENT - Attch. A
Members requested that this proposal as attached, be
forwarded to Council for their consideration.
11) COUNCILLOR C. ROSEHART - REPORT
Deferred until the next meeting as requested by Councillor
C. Rosehart.
12 ) EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
Moved by Councillor S. Lamb, seconded by Mayor C. McKnight
that Public Services recommend to Council the following:
1. Replacement of the Flail Mower as per Cadman's quote in
the amount of $5,938.40, as per the budget.
2. Replacement of the Asphalt Trailer as per A & D
Fabricating in the amount of $2,750.00, as per the
budget.
3. Replacement of the Angle Broom as per Cadman's quote in
the amount of $5,633.25, as per the budget.
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PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 281 1998 - PAGE FOUR
12) EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT CONT'D.
All of the above purchases meet with the Town of Tillsonburg
tenders/quote policy and are within the proposed Budget.
4. Correction to the motion of May 6th, 1998, replacement
of the sander box on No. 12 Truck original quote
received was dated April 1997, and did not include
installation. Therefore, it was recommended that the
lowest quote of London Machinery in the amount of
$23,685.00 be approved as it is within the $24,000.00
in reserves from 1997, for this replacement.
CARRIED
13) 1998 ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM AND FINANCING THEREOF
- Attch. B
Received as information only.
14) SAFETY ZONES
Public Services Members were circulated a press release from
the London Free Press regarding traffic fines doubling in
safety zones. Members are to monitor the legislation on
this proposal and review the potential of these zones within
the Town of Tillsonburg.
Moved by Vice -Chairman B. Smith, seconded by Mayor C. McKnight
that the Public Services Committee move into Executive.
Moved by Mayor C. McKnight, seconded by Vice -Chairman B. Smith
that the Public Services Committee move out of Executive.
Moved by Councillor S. Lamb, seconded by Mayor C. McKnight that
the meeting be adjourned.
Minutes prepared by Director M. Cowan. For errors or omissions,
please contact this office.
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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
PUBLIC SERVICES
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20 Spruce Street
711sonburg, Ontario
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BUILDING - 842-2211 WORKS - 842.5951 CEMETERY - 842-3522 (5 19) 842-8775 - Fax
May 26, 1998
TO: Chairman D. Beres & Public
Services Committee Members
RE: Fence - Baldwin Street
We have received quotes on material to paint the fence along
Baldwin Street, as requested by Public Services.
The lowest quote received was approximately $800.00 taxes
included, which did not include a rust inhibiter. By applying a
rust inhibiter prior to painting it would raise the price to
$1,300.00.
A painting contractor advised that he believes that we may get
approximately two years of service until the fence would require
painting again.
With the above in mind, we have received three quotes on
replacing the fence, ie: 11440' with 2" X 9 gauge green cover
vinyl fencing. The warranty on this fence is ten years.
Due to the ongoing potential of painting this fence over ten
years at an estimated cost of S6,500.00, not including labour,
it is recommended that the Town replace the Baldwin Street fence
at an estimated cost of $2,592.00 as provided by VanRybroeck
Aluminum.
Trusting this meets with your approval.
I remain,
Yours tru
M.C. Cowan, A.M.C.T.(A)
Director of Public Services
Town of Tillsonburg
MCC/sv
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
PUBLIC SERVICES
20 Spruce Street
Tillsonburq, Ontario
N4G 4Y5
BUILDING - 842-2211 WORKS - 842-5951 CEMETERY - 842-3522 (519) 842-8775 - Fax
May 26, 1998
TO: Chairman Dave Beres & Public
Services Committee Members
RE: 1998 ROAD WORK
DEBENTURES
For your information, we have prepared four proposals for your
review on the 1998 road projects, including the London Street
project.
As advised on May 25th, 1998, at Council, there is a shortfall of
$309,159.00, as per the tenders received on the London Street
project. This shortfall has resulted from the scope of work
being increased fr-m the original 1996 proposal and unit prices
received for this work not declining from last year's prices, as
anticipated. 1997 unit prices increased approximately 380 over
1996 prices.
One proposal that has not been attached, is to do nothing.
Infrastructure in the London Street area has deteriorated beyond
repair, including water, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, roads and
sidewalks. This proposal would leave the property owners in a
very precarious position. This area is one of the oldest areas
in Town requiring extensive work now.
Our recommendation to Committee is to recommend approval to
Council of proposal "B", financing for 1998, which would
accommodate misc. road work in 1999 with no potential increases
over the 1998 budget and furthermore, recommend to Council the
acceptance of Sierra Construction to complete this work, subject
to P.U.C. approval of the water works.
I remain,
Yours truly,
M.C. Cowan, A.M.C.T.(A)
Director of Public Services
Town of Tillsonburq MCC/sv
MAY 26, 1998
PROPOSAL A - ROAD WORK - 1998, 1999 & 2000
"A" - Do everything and debenture shortfall of London Street
project of $309,159.00 to be added to 1998 Budget Debenture
of $271,000.00 = Total $580,159.00
1998 BUDGET
Bidwell Street, Phase I, Final HL - 1998 Debenture Budget $ 271,000.00
London Street, Phase II 8611659.00
Quarterline Road Resurfacing 213,570.00
TOTAL $1,346,229.00
1998 FINANCING
TOTAL DEBENTURE 1998 TAXATION 1999 TAXATION 2000 TAXATION
11346,229. 580,159. 406,070. 180,000. 180,000.
1999 BUDGET
London Street, Phase II, Final HL - 1998 Debenture Budget $ 60,000.00
Est. Debenture Phase I Payment 130,000.00
Est. Debenture Phase II Payment 83,000.00
Deferred Payment 1998 180,000.00
TOTAL $ 453,000.00
Represents an 11% increase over the 1998 Budget. No additional road work
in 1999.
2000 BUDGET
Debenture Phase I $ 130,000.00
Debenture Phase II 83,000.00
Deferred Payment - 1998 - Final 180,000.00
TOTAL $ 393,000.00
USING 1999 BUDGET - $453,000, WOULD ALLOW FOR $60,000.00 IN NEW PROJECTS.
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PROPOSAL B - ROAD WORK - 1998, 1999 & 2000
"B" - Do everything and debenture shortfall of London Street
project of $309,159.00 and include deferred payments of
1999 - $180,000.00; 2000 - $180,000.00; in debentures for
1998 total - $669,159.00.
1998 BUDGET
Bidwell Street, Phase I, Final HL - 1998 Debenture Budget $ 2711000.00
London Street, Phase II 8611639.00
Quarterline Road Resurfacing 213,570.00
TOTAL $1,346,229.00
1998 FINANCING
TOTAL DEBENTURE 1998 TAXATION
11346,229. 940,159. 406,070.
1999 BUDGET
London Street, Phase II, Final HL $ 60,000.00
Est. Debenture Phase I Payment 130,000.00
Est. Debenture Phase II Payment 133,000.00
TOTAL $ 323,000.00
Would allow an expenditure of $83,000.00 for road projects in 1999 over the
1998 Budget of $406,070.00
2000 BUDGET
Debenture Phase I $ 130,000.00
Debenture Phase II 133,000.00
Misc. Road Construction 143,070.00
TOTAL $ 406,070.00
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PROPOSAL C- ROAD WORK - 1998,r 1999 & 2000
"C" - Do only the west side of London Street project and
debenture shortfall and deferred payments of $180,000.00
each year, ie: 1999 and 2000.
1998 BUDGET
Bidwell Street, Final HL - 1998 Debenture Budget
London Street, West Side of Broadway
Quarterline Road
TOTAL
1998 FINANCING
TOTAL DEBENTURE 1998 TAXATION
991,000. 585,000. 406,000.
1999 BUDGET
London Street East of Broadway
Est. Debenture Phase I Payment
Est. Debenture Phase II Payment
TOTAL
$ 271,000.00
506,598.00
213,570.00
$ 991,000.00
$ 230,000.00
130,000.00
83,300.00
$ 443,300.00
Represents an increase of 80 (37,300.) over the 1998 Budget of 406,070.00
from taxation.
2000 BUDGET
Final HL - east side and west side $ 60,000.00
Debenture Phase I 130,000.00
Debenture Phase II 83,300.00
TOTAL $ 273,300.00
Using 1999 Budget $493,000.00 would allow for $170,000.00 for new projects
in 2000.
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PROPOSAL D - ROAD TORR - 1998, 1999 & 2000
"D" - Do only the west side of London Street proj ect and
debenture only shortfall and defer payments of $180,000.00
each year, ie: 1999 and 2000.
1998 BUDGET
Bidwell Street, Final HL - 1998 Debenture Budget $ 2711000-.00
London Street, West Side of Broadway 506,598.00
Quarterline Road 213,370.00
TOTAL $ 991,000.00
1998 FINANCING
TOTAL DEBENTURE 1998 TAXATION 1999 TAXATION 2000 TAXATION
991,000. 225,000. 406,000. 180,000. 180,000.
1999 BUDGET
London Street - East side of Broadway $ 230,000.00
Deferred Payment 180,000.00
Est. Debenture Phase I 130,000.00
Est. Debenture Phase II 32,000.00
TOTAL $ 572,000.00
Represents an increase of 29% (166,000.) over the 1998 Budget of
406,000.00.
2000 BUDGET
Final HL - east side and west side $ 60,000.00
Deferred Payment 180,000.00
Debenture Phase I 130,000.00
Debenture Phase II 35,000.00
TOTAL $ 405,000.00
Using 1999 Budget $572,000.00 would allow for $167,000.00 for new projects
in 2000.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
DEVELOPMENT/CULTURE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
MINUTES of the meeting of the Development/Culture Committee
held Tuesday, May 26th, 1998 at 7:30 P.M. in the Committee
Room.
PRESENT: Chair B. Carroll, S. Molnar, G. Leachman
Staff: F. Bell
ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by S. Molnar, Seconded by G. Leachman:
"THAT the agenda be adopted with the addition of roundtable."
CARRIED.
B. Minutes
Moved by G. Leachman, Seconded by S. Molnar:
"THAT the minutes of the meeting of April 28th, 1998
of the Development/Culture Committee be adopted as printed."
CARRIED.
C. From Minutes
D. Reports
1. The Economic Development Officer's report for the
month of April, 1998 was received as information.
2. The Department Activity report summary for the period
ending April, 1998 was received as information.
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3. Special Awards Committee Minutes:
Moved by S. Molnar, Seconded by G. Leachman:
"THAT the Development Culture Committee recommend
to Council that the minutes of the Special Awards
Committee of April 29th, 1998 be adopted and the recommendations
contained therein.
CARRIED.
E. Information
1. The minutes of the Museum Board of April 23rd, 1998
were received as information. Members requested statistical
information as well, such as numbers of visitors,
bus tours, room rentals, etc.
F. Other Business
1. Industrial Appreciation Evening
Moved by G. Leachman, Seconded by S. Molnar:
"THAT the Development Culture Committee recommend
to Council that the Chamber of Commerce be approached
to partner on an annual Business Recognition Evening
and that the Town of Tillsonburg sponsor one of the
business awards."
CARRIED.
2. Roundtable
S. Molnar requested a copy of the Tillsonburg Flying
Club 1997 financial statement as per the contract.
Moved by S. Molnar, Seconded by G. Leachman:
"THAT the Development/Culture Committee move into closed
session to recommend the Economic Development officer's report."
CARRIED.
Moved by G. Leachman, Seconded by S. Molnar:
"THAT the Development/Culture Committee move back into open
session."
CARRIED.
Motion to adjourn at 8:45 P.M.
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(2) Gov't - Federal
- Provincial -Trades & Industry 2
-Tourism
- Other
- Local Organizations
(3) Land Owners - development strategy 1
No. Total
C. Land Inventory: Parcels Acres
(1) Municipal - Serviced 3 47
- Optioned -Serviced -- "'-
- Optioned-Unserviced -- --
(2) Private - Available
Land (Serviced) — 2 26.5
- Buildings 3
- Land (Unserviced) 4_ 279-
D. Meetings/Seminars Attended
Date Event purpose
April 22 APMA Trade Show Hamilton
E. Airport Traffic for the month of April:
Local: 311 Itinerant: 200 Total: 511 YTD: 1,114 1997 YTD: 738
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER
REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, 1998
A. Inquiries Received:
No. Active
(1)
For New Industrial - Land
- Building Space
2 1
(2)
For New Commercial - Land
1
- Buildings
(3)
From Existing Industries - Expansions
1-
- Other Needs
1-
(4)
From Existing Business
2
(5)
For New Business Assistance
1
B. Contacts Made to:
Telephone visits
(1)
Local Industries:
- Product Opportunities
- Employment Requirements
- Other
- Gov't Programs - Federal
- Provincial
- County
2
- Local Business
3
(2) Gov't - Federal
- Provincial -Trades & Industry 2
-Tourism
- Other
- Local Organizations
(3) Land Owners - development strategy 1
No. Total
C. Land Inventory: Parcels Acres
(1) Municipal - Serviced 3 47
- Optioned -Serviced -- "'-
- Optioned-Unserviced -- --
(2) Private - Available
Land (Serviced) — 2 26.5
- Buildings 3
- Land (Unserviced) 4_ 279-
D. Meetings/Seminars Attended
Date Event purpose
April 22 APMA Trade Show Hamilton
E. Airport Traffic for the month of April:
Local: 311 Itinerant: 200 Total: 511 YTD: 1,114 1997 YTD: 738
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
SPECIAL AWARDS COMMITTEE
MINUTES of the meeting of the Special Awards Committee held
Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at 5:30 P.M. in the Committee Room,
Municipal Offices.
PRESENT: Acting Chair L. Kamps, G. Leachman, and B. Bartlett
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Adoption of Minutes- March 25, 1998
Moved by G. Leachman
Seconded by L. Kamps THAT the Minutes of the Special Awards
Committee of March 25, 1998 be adopted.
"Carried"
B. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by G. Leachman
Seconded by L. Kamps THAT the Agenda of the Special Awards
Committee of April 29, 1998 be adopted.
"Carried"
C. Business Arising From Minutes
1. Election of the Chair and Vice Chair
Postponed until other members are appointed by Town
Council.
D. Reports and Discussion
1. Special Monthly Recognition Award
Moved by G. Leachman
Seconded by L. Kamps THAT Marian Hevenor be appointed
for the Special Volunteer Monthly Recognition Award for
the Month of May 1998.
"Carried"
2. June 1998- Seniors Month
Moved by G. Leachman
Seconded by L. Kamps THAT Ken Holland be appointed the
Special Volunteer Monthly Recognition Award for the Month
June 1998.
"Carried"
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E. Information
i) List of Monthly Award Recipients
Received.
ii) Awards Criteria
Received.
F. Adiournment and Next Meeting Date
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M. and the next meeting is at
May 27, 1998.
TILLSONBURG MUSEUM/ ANNANDALE HOUSE
BOARD MINUTES - APRIL 23, 1998
The regular monthly meeting of the Tillsonburg Museum/Annandale House was
held at the museum at 7:00 p.m. on April 23, 1998
Present were Beverley Crocker, Scott MacRae, Sandra Andrews, Remie
Miggens, Sylvia Molnar, Iry Horton, Gayle Leachman, Ken Patterson, Patricia
Phelps, Rita Comer, Margaret Scott and George Beard, who chaired the meeting.
The guest speaker at this time was Kim Seward -Hannam. She is Director of
Woodside National Park and the regional representative of Parks Canada. She
explained the responsibilities of National Designation, also the various sites,
buildings, rivers and plaques, etc. that are under the National Historic Sites and
Monument Board. Her talk ended at 7:30, she was thanked for coming and the
regular business meeting began.
After a review of the March minutes, it was moved by Margaret, seconded by
Beverley that they be accepted as presented. Carried.
Remie moved the adoption of the agenda, seconded by Sylvia. Carried.
Ken reviewed the Treasurer's Report, pointing out that there were outstanding
bills of $7,268.99. It was moved by Remie, seconded by Gayle that the bills be
paid. Carried.
Curator Rita reported deposits of $8,446.05 for the month. She also reviewed the
many happenings at the museum during April and reminded us of several
upcoming events, such as the opening of the art show, the annual bus trip, and
plans for the Canada Day celebrations. Many incoming bus tours, room rentals,
and other scheduled activities were also noted. Rita noted that the board meet at
7:00 p.m. on May 28 so that the new members might be given a complete tour of
the museum and Annandale House.
Sylvia noted regrets that she cannot attend the meeting on May 28.
Remie moved for adjournment at 8:30 p.m.
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MEMO
To: Development/Culture Committee
From: Fran Bell
Date: May 21, 1998
Re: Industrial Appreciation Evening
Background:
After the last Industrial Appreciation Evening a survey was
undertaken to determine what the attendees liked and didn't like
about the event (copy attached). Subsequently at the last
Development/Culture meeting a discussion took place regarding
this year's format and speaker.
I have researched the following communities to determine the
format of their Industry Recognition Evenings with these results:
Ingersoll
Woodstock
St. Thomas
Brantford
a) In all of the communities it is the local Chamber of
Commerce which organizes the event, usually as a fundraiser
for the Chamber.
b) Award categories include:
Ingersoll:
Business of the Year
Industry of the Year
Businessperson of the Year
Industrial Person of the Year
Woodstock:
Entrepreneur of the Year
Community Service Award
Outstanding Achievement Award - large and small category for
each of business and manufacturing
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Brantford:
Business Excellence Awards - one for each of large and
small business
c) All provide fairly substantial awards such as crystal or
native pottery.
d) Most have a high profile speaker (except Woodkstock) as well
and charge anywhere from $35 - $55 per person for the
dinner.
e) Both Ingersoll and Woodstock also do videos of the award
winner and show them as part of the presentation.
f) Most also get corporate sponsorship and it is the corporate
sponsor of the award who presents the award.
g) 1996 expenses for Ingersoll Chamber of Commerce - $10,296
1997 expenses for Woodstock Chamber of Commerce - $15,900
Issues:
The Chamber of Commerce does have an evening in February where
they have a cocktail reception and high profile speaker which has
been well attended. They are considering a dinner format for
future years. Perhaps this could be a fundraiser for them and a
cost saving for us, although we could sponsor an award. This
could result in a very high profile evening, reduce duplication
and be an excellent opportunity to work together.
If not decisions need to be made regarding the categories of
awards, the award itself and the speaker.
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INDUSTRIAL APPRECIATION EVENING
SURVEY SUMMARY
1. Number of responses: 23
2. Number who attend: 18/23.
3. Reasons given not to attend:
- all working
- personal reasons
- not interested
- other priorities
- charge for ticket and not for bar
- can't participate in everything
4. Preference as to timing:
Spring
- 2
Summer
- 0
Fall
- 8
Winter
- 7
Best months:
October - 4
February - 5
November - 8
March - 3
January - 4
April - 2
May - 1
No preference - 2
5. Speaker topics of interest:
- automotive related
- economic forecasts from banks, Conference Board of Canada
- government changes
- local industry
- future of Ti llsonburg
- recycling
- information on new businesses and companies in town
- business related success stories (CEO's of growth
companies)*
- local issues and speakers*
- internet
- financial planning
- motivational speaker who can talk to the ever changing workplace
- pending legislation*
- topics related to manufacturing, auto industry, world class
organizations
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6. Suggestions for improvements:
- music background at beginning and end to soften hall
- * perhaps more awards or service recogniations that involve
more business
displays for service providers, eg: P.U.C.
* limit number of years in which a business can receive
award or have additional categories
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MONUMENTS - MARKERS - LETTERING
GRANITE SIGNS
R.R.#4 INGERSOLL, Ontario N5C W
Shop & Indoor display - Hwy. 19 just south of the 401
519-485-3880 co(iect
Tillsonburg Town Council
Municipal Offices
200 Broadway,
Second Floor - suite 204
TILLSONBURG, Ontario
N4G 5A7
Members of Tillsonburg Town Council,
TUrr'i of� Nfiv,-N. 9
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REj:ERRt"u 'I.O
As per a letter dated May 20 ,1998 (from M.C. Cowan - Public Services) which we
received on May 25, 1998 which invited us to submit a proposal (by May 28, 1998) to
provide a service for monument sales at your cemetery ... we wish to submit the following:
It is with deep regret that we acknowledge the fact the municipal government of the
Town of Tillsonburg has now decided (by an act of council) to compete with private
enterprise through the retail sales of memorials at the town cemetery. As we stated
at the meeting of May 6, 1998... we believe this to be totally contrary to what good
government is all about __.and that is to foster a climate for private enterprise to
thrive in.
It is therefore neccessary for us (in all good conscience) to decline the offer you have
extended to us.
We would also like to reaffirm our belief that other options exist to improve the
cemetery's "bottom line".
Furthermore, had we chosen to submit a proposal, we were only given three days
notice to prepare! We are aware that considerably more time was given to the first
proposal. Therefore we seriously question whether there was ever any intention of
entertaining proposals from local firms.
Simerely, .
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Doug 1& Sharlene Pettit
copy: M.C. Cowan - Public Services
The Pettit's... a family business with over 40 yrs. of service crafting memorials at our shop.
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Linda Albright
19 John St, TiIlsonbiS ON N4G 1 L1
TillsonburO
May 21,199E _ Tr.,,A,,
Town of Tillsonburg
200 Broadway
Tillsonburg Orl '
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FILE #
Dear Town Council, REFERRED 70.
The Tillsonburg Festival by the Lake committee is asking permission to close off Park Ave.
between Der ton and Gowrie which would only affect two houses: This closure would take
place from Jut -.e 20-21. This is the weekend of the Festival and we would like to close off these
streets to cottrol traffic in the Memorial Park area. We will advise the residents of these houses
of this closure prior to the weekend of the Festival.
Thank you for /our support.
Linda Albrigh-
Festival by the Lake coordinator
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TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
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June 3, 1998
To: Chair & Members of the Public Services Committee
'From: Chair of Canada Day Sub -Committee of the Culture Commission
RE: Street Closures - 1998 Celebrate Canada Day
The Canada Day Sub -Committee of the Culture Commission has
recommended the following street closures for the 1998 Celebrate
Canada Day festivities on July 1, 1998 to be held throughout the Town
.of Tillsonburg to the Traffic Committee:
Bidwell Street across from Jack Graves Realty, specifically south of
the northerly entrance to the municipal parking lot behind the Library
to the south side of the southerly entrance to the same parking lot;
Bridge Street West from Broadway to Rolph Street and Bidwell Street
from the south side of Venison Street to the south side of Bridge
Street West; and
John Street at the municipal parking lot at the Fairgrounds, Saunders
.Street at Hardy Avenue and Hardy Avenue at the Fairgrounds.
The Sub -Committee also requests the Public Services Department deliver
the appropriate barricades to stop -up those streets I have attached a
map from Mr. Jack Graves showing Bidwell Street and the number of
barricades that are requested for that event.
I trust that this is satisfactory and if you have any further
questions, please call me at 842-5964.
Thank you.
zz
Mr. Bill Hume
Chair of the Sub -Committee
of the Culture Commission
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TO:David C. Morris, Clerk -Administrator
Queens Park Office
Rm. 1617. Wtvtney Block
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1 A4
(416) 325-8707
(416)325-8710 Fax
June 1, 1998
Dear Chief of Police,
t_EaiscATC ASSEMBLY
MIKE COLLE, M.P.P.
Oakwood
Constituency Office
1984 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto. Ontario
MSE 2.19
(416) 781-2395
(416)781-4116 Fax
On Thursday, June 4 during private member's business, Bill 20, An Act to amend the
Highrvay Tratrc Act to improve Safety at High way Intersections by providing for the
installation and use of Red Light CarrreraswiII be considered for second reading debate.
I am asking for your support of this legislation.
Red light running has reached epidemic proportions in Ontario with motorists running
an estimated 100 million red lights annually in Toronto alone. Sadly, in 1997, sixteen
people died and many Were injured in the GTA as a result of red light running.
Various studies prove that the use of red light cameras save lives. In cities such as San
Francisco and New York violations decreased by 30 per cent upon the installation of the
cameras.
As many of you are aware, over 80 per cent of motorists palled support the use of red
light cameras at dangerous intersections as do municipalities across the province.
Given the data and the public support I am counting on your support in favour of Bill
20. Red light cameras save lives, reduce the number of accidents and deter red light
running.
I look forward to your support on June 4h.
Sincerely,;-
.�:
Mike Colle, M.P.P.
Oakwood
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6/3/98 11:19 PAGE 2/7 RightFAX
TO:David C. Morris, Clerk—Administrator
2�o SESSION, 36TH LEGISLATURE, ONTARIO
47 ELIZABETH 11. 1998
Bill 20
An Act to amend the Highway Mraffic
Act to improve Safety at Highway
Intersections by providing for the
installation and use of Red Light
Cameras
Mr. Colle
Private Member's Bill
lst Reading May 12, 1998
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Royal Assent
Printed by the Legislative Assembly
of Ontario
2c SESSION, 36e LWISLATURE, ONTARIO
47 ELIZABETH IL 1999
Projet de loi 20.
Loi modil3ant le Code de la route
atin d'amiliorer la security aux
intersections de voies publiques en
privoyant Pinsta lation et llutilisation
de dispositifs photographiques
de feu rouge
M. Colle
Projet de loi de deputh
ire lecture 12 mai 1998
21 lecture
Y lecture
Sanction royale
Imprimd par 1'Asxemblde ldgislative
de l'Ontario
6/3/98 11:19 PAGE 3/7
TO:David C. Morris, Clerk -Administrator
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Bill would allow a municipality to inatall rcd light camcras
at traffic lights at highway intmmtiom is the municipality in order
to dehra ine whether motorists are obeying traffic tight signals. The
Bill arould allow a municipality that installs cameras to called the
fines from convictions obtained haled on Photographic evidence
from those cameras. The fines must be used by the municipality for
the purpose of installing, operating or maintaining red light cameras
or for othcr purlmsm relating to traffic. safety.
RightFAX
NOTE EXPLICATIVE
Le prvjet ck loi permct aux municipalitcs d'installcr des dk4wsi-
tifs photographiques de feu rouge aux feu: de signalisation qui sc
trouvcnt aux iatcmwiom do voids publiques situdes dans leurs li-
ntitea teMtoriaks reWAxives dans le but de vdrificr si les conduc-
teurs de v&kules automobiles ob6sseat aux feux de signalintiun.
Lc pwjct do lai perma aux municipalitcs qui installent de tels dispo-
sitiN de recotmer les ameades imposdes par les dbcisrations do
culpabilitd fondccs sur unc pircuve photogWitique obtenue au
moyen de des dispositifs. Lex munictalilsa sont temics d'utdiscr Ids
amendes ainsi reeouvrdo aux fins de 16i oWlation, du foactionne-
ment ou de Pentmien de tels dispositifs ou s d'autres Gen licks a la
sccuritc rotrticrc.
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6/3/98 11:19 PAGE 4/7
TO:Davd C. Morris, Clerk—Administrator
Lklidikm
bLud atioa
of red light
camas
Sane,
prohibition
s1111 20 1998
An Act to amend the Highway Traffic
Act to oaprove Safety at Highway
Intersections by providing for the
installation and use of Red Light
Cameras
Hsr Majesty, by and with the advice and
conscrit of the Ugislative Assembly of the
Provirus of Ontario, enacts as follows:
1. Subsection 7 (11.1) of the IJ4; *W ThIf.
Tw Act, as enacted by the Statutes of Ontario,
M3, chapter 31, stecbim Z, is ameafed by
hwxfiag "or a red light camera as defined in
section 20S.1b" after "photo -radar system" in
the fourth line.
2. The Act is amended by adding The
fallowing Part:
PART XIV.2
RED LIGHT CAMERAS
205.15 In this Part,
Aratfie control signal" means a traffic control
signal .as defined in section 133; ("signalisa-
tion do la circulation")
'led light camera' means a camera prescribed
by regulation that is capable of photograph-
ing or capturing one or more images of a
motor vehicle and of accurately and simul-
taneously rt=rding data related to the
motor vehicle and a traffic control signal.
("dispositif photographique de feu rouge"}
205.16 (1) A municipality may pass a by-
law approving the installation of a red light
camera at the intersection of two or more
highways situated in the municipality.
(2) A red light camera shall not be installed
at the intersection of two or more highways
unless the municipality within which the inter-
scction is situated approves the installation in
accordance with subsection (1).
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Pro3et de loi 20 1996
Loi nK diftant le Code de la route
ofin d'amillarer In s6curite aux
intersections de voles publignes en
prdvoyant PinsUffation et Puffwation
de dispositifs photiWaphiques
de feu rouge
Sa Maaestd, sur ravis ct avec le consentement
de 1'Asscmblde Idgisladve do la province de
1' Ontario, 6dicte :
I. Le parftmphe 7 (11.1) da Coda de !a
mak, tel qu'0 est adopts par Partite 2 du
chapike 31 des Lois de l'Qntario de 1993, eat
modifie par insertion de am d'un dispositif
photo®raphiquc de feu rouge eu seas de 1'ard-
de 2Q&15 w aprls «systeme de radar pbotogra-
phique„ aux quatribme at ®tluiibm ligtm
2. Le Code est module par aMonedon de In
partie suivante :
PARTI R XIV.2
DLSPOSIT FS PROTOGRAPHIQUES DR
FEU ROUGE
205.15 Les definitions qui suivent s'appli- Wrwitims
quest k la prdsente parde.
ocdispositif photographiquc de feu rouge* Dis-
positif phatographique present par les trgle-
tnents qui pent photographier un v6Wcule
autOMObile ou OR 96Sir une on plusieurs
images en mime temps qu'il enregistre des
donnees prec:ises sur le vdhicule automobile
et sur une signalisation de la circulation.
(«reed light cameraw)
•csignalisation de la circulationvo S'entend au
lens de 1'artiele 133. («traffic control si-
gnal*)
205.16 (1) Une muni6palite peut, parr re-
trntattatien
glement municipal, sppmuver 1'installation
diu" 11J
d'un dispositif photographique de feu rouge h
Phi
une intersection de deux voies publiques ou
Phigocde
plus situee dans la municipalite.
f" "xW
(2) Aucun dispositif photographique de feu
Idem.
rouge ne doit etre installs a une intersection do
i"tadi'Aw
deux voies publiques ou plus a moins que la
municipalize dans laquelle l'intersrxtion est si-
Wc n'approuve Vinstallation conformemeat
au p=graphe (1).
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TO:David C. Morris, Clerk—Administrator
2 Bill 20
RED LIGHT CAMERA
Same (3) A municipality shall not approve the
installation of a type of red light camera other
than a type of red light camera that is pre-
scribed by regulation.
Same (4) A municipality shall ensure that a red
light camera is installed, used, operated and
maintained in accordance with the regulations
Ptottibition (5) No person shall obstruct or otherwise
of interfere with the installation or operation of a
ohstnt don
of camera red light camera.
confidential- (6) Any information relating to a person
ity or that is gathered by means of a red light camera
information is personal information for the purposes of the
Municipal Freedom of Information and Pro-
tection of Privacy Act and shall not be used or
disclosed except in accordance with that Act.
Red light
camera
evidence
Conditions
Photograph
as proof
Photograph
to be
admitted
Application
205.17 (1) A photograph that was obtained
through the use of a red light camera and that
meets the conditions set out in subsection (2)
is admissible in evidence in a proceeding
under the Provincial Offences Act in respect of
an alleged contravention of section 144 or
146.
(2) The photograph referred to in subscc-
tion (1) shall meet the following conditions:
1. It must clearly show the vehicle and the
number plate displayed on the vehicle.
2. It must indicate the prescribed informa-
tion relating to the contravention of sec-
tion 144 or 146.
(3) In the absence of evidence to the con-
trary, the photograph referred to in subsection
(1) is proof that the vehicle was involved in a
contravention of section 144 or 146, as the
case may be.
(4) No person shall be convicted of an
offence on the basis of the photograph referred
to in subsection (1) unless the photograph is
admitted in evidence at trial.
205.18 Section 205.3 to 205.13 apply with
necessary modifications in respect of proceed-
ings based on evidence obtained through the
use of a red light camera if the proceedings
arc commenced by filing a certificate of
offence under Part I of the Provincial Offences
Act.
Municipal- 205.19 (1) Subject to the regulations, a
hoes to municipality authorized to do so by the regu-
Collect floc's
Se c.fart. 2
(3) Unc municipalite ne doit pas approuver Idem
]'installation d'un genre de dispositif photo-
graphique de feu rouge qui nest pas confarmc
a un genre de dispositif photographique de feu
rouge prescrit par les reglements.
(4) La munieipalite s'assure que l'installa- Idem
tion, ]'utilisation, le fonctionnement et 1'entm-
tien Tun dispositif photographique de feu
rouge sant clfeetu& conformement aux regle-
ments.
(5) Nul ne doit gener ni empWwr, de quel- Antme
que I*pn que cc soit, ]'installation ou le fenc- u'tercl'te
tionnement d'un dispositif photographique de
feu rouge.
(6) Les renseignements avant trait h une
personae qui sant r ccueillis au moven d'un
dispositif photographique de feu rouge consti-
tuent des renseignetnents personnels pour ]'ap-
plication de la Loi sur l'ac0s d l'urformadon
muudcipale et la protection de la vie privee, et
ils ne doivent cone utilises ou divulguds autre-
meet que conforniement h cette loi.
205.17 (1) La photogcaphie qui a W obte-
nue au moycn d'un dispositif photographique
de feu rouge et qui r6pond aux conditions
enoncees au paragraphe (2) est admissible en
preuve dans une instance introduite en vertu
de la Lai seer. les infractions provinckdes a
]regard dune infraction pretcndue a ]'article
144 ou 146.
Ret>seigne-
mcnlc
oonftdentiets
Ptouve au
moyea iron
dispositif
pwWraptti-
qtu de feu
age
(2) La photographie visee au paragraphs Coadttiam
(1) doit repondre aux conditions suivantcs :
1. Elle doit montrer claircmcnt le vdhicule
et la plaque d'immatriculation qui y est
posee.
2. Elle doit indiqucr les renseignements
prescrits conccrnant ('infraction i ]'arti-
cle 144 ou 146, selon le cas.
(3) En ]'absence de preuve contraire, la I mme
photographic visile au paragraphs (l) constitue
]a preuve que le vchiculc a cte implique' dans
une infraction h ]'article 144 ou 146, selon le
cas.
(4) Nul de doit etre d6clard coupable dune
Pholopmptue
infraction a partir d' une photographic vise'e au
admise en
paragraphe (1) a moins que cello-ci ne soil
pmuve
admire en preuve au pruc%s.
245.18 Les articles 205.3 a 245.13 s'appli-
C tem
qucnt, avec les adaptations necessaires, i une
't appltcmien
instance fandee sur une preuve obtenue au
moyen d'un dispositif phatographique de feu
mugs si ]'instance a dtd introduite au moyen
du depot d'un prtx:es-verbal d'infraction en
vertu de ]a partie I de la Loi sur les infractions
provinciales.
205-19 (1) Sous rdserve des rdglements,
une municipalite qui y est autorisce par les
d "_d
par des
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TO:David C. Morris, Clerk—Administrator
SecJart. 2
Mr. of
catteac d
A&M
Notice m
mmkipw
N06m or
fim
If dcfmll
DISPOSITIPS PHOTOGRAPHIQUES DE FE! ROUGE
latiunc shall collect and retain the fines levied
for convictions in m%pcct of contravention- of
section 144 or 146 if the convictions were
based on evidence obtained through the use of
a red light camera the installation of which
was approved by tht municipality.
(2) A municipality that collects fines under
.subsection (1) shall use the fines only for the
purpose of installing, operating or maintaining
ted light cameras or for other purposes relat-
ing
elating to traffic safety including, the installatinn,
maintenance or rcp]aoement of traffic signs at
highway intersections and public education
Programs.
(3) If a conviction is entered in respect of a
contravention of section 144 or 146 based on
evidence obtained through the use of a red
light camera the installation of which was
approved by a municipality, the clerk of the
court shall give notice of the conviction to the
cleric of the municipality.
(4) Tf the clerk of a municipality n=ives
notice of a conviction, the clerk or the person
designated by the clerk shall give notice to the
person against whom the conviction is
entered, in the prescribed form, setting out the
date and place of the infraction, the date of the
conviction and the unwunt of the fine.
(5) If the fine is in default, the clerk of the
municipality may send notice to the person
designated by the regulations certifying that. it
is in default.
Kc,gatatiums 205M lFhe Lieutenant Governor in Coun-
cil may make regulations,
(a) pt+escribing types of red light cameras;
(b) respecting the installation, use, oper-
ation and maintenance of a rel light
cu=rd;
(c) pre., ribing information for the purposes
of paragraph 2 of subsection 205.17 (2);
(d) prescribing what constitutes evidence of
ownership of a vehicle for the purptism
of the application section 2054 to this
Part;
(e) prescribing what constitutes a photo-
graphic equivalent of a photograph for
the purposes of the application of
section 205.6 to this Part;
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Projet 20 3
i*glemcnts recouvre et conserve les amendes
imposdes pour Ics d6clarations de culpabilitit
relativement aux infractions i I'article 144 ou
146 si les declarations de culpabilitc 6taient
fenders sur une preuve obtenue au moyen
d'un dispositif photogr*dque de feu rouge
dont la municipalit6 a npprouv6 ]'installation.
(2) La municipalize qui tecouvre des amen-
Utiliwtian
des aux termer du paragraphe (1) utilise
d"c atees
Belles-ci uniquement aux fins de 1'installation,
du fonctionnement ou do l'entretien des dispo-
sitifs photographiques de feu rouge ou a d'au-
tres fins lilies i la s6curitd roudibm, notamment
1'instalkWon, 1'entreden ou lc remplacemcnt
de panneaux de signalisation aux intersections
de voies publiques et des programmes d'infor-
mation A 1'intention du public.
(3) Si une d6claration de culpabilite est ins-
Avis: dond
crite relativement a one infraction i Particle
AU
manidpuie
144 ou 146 et qu'e[le an fond& sur one
ptteuve obtenue au moyen d'un dispositif pho-
tographique de feu rouge dont la tttunicipalitd
a approuv6 ]'installation, le greffier du tri-
bunal donne avis de la declaration de culpabi-
lit6 au wxxdtair+e de ]a municipalitd.
(4) Si le sccrdtaire d'une municipalitd re-
Avis
Boit un avis de d6claration de culpabilitd, tui-
d'amende
mein ou la personne qu'il d&igne donne 8 la
personne contre laquelle la d6claration de cul-
pabilit6 est inscrite un avis rMgd sekm ]a
fonnule przscrite qui precise la date et le lieu
de i'infraction, In date de la d6claration de
culpabilite et le montant de 1'atnendc.
(5) En cas de d6faut de paiemem de
[kraut dr
I'amende, le secrdtaire de la municipalit6 peut
Pie",
envoyer A la personne d6signde par les i ftle-
ments un avis attestant qu'il y a &faut de
paicmcnt.
205.20 Le lieutenant-gouverneur en conscil Rtgtettlents
peut, par reglement :
a) pmwrire des genres de dispositifs pho-
tographiqucs do feu rouge;
b) traiter de ('installation, de l'utilisation,
du fonctionnement ct de 1'entretien des
dispositifs photographiquet de feu
rouge;
c) prewdre d6i renseignements lwur 1'ap-
plication de la disposition 2 du paragra-
phe 205.17 (2);
d) prescrirc cn quoi consiste une preuvc du
titre do prupridtd d'un v6hicule pour
l'application de ]'article 205.4 do la
pr6sentc panic;
e) prescrire en quoi conshve un dquivalent
photographique d'unc photographic
pour 1'applic:ation de Particle 205.6 de
la pr6sente partie;
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TO:Daiid C. Morris, Clerk—Administrator
Bill 20 RED LIGHT CAMERA SecJart. 2
(f) prescribing anything that is required to f) prescrire tout ce quo la pre'sente partie
be prescribed under this Part: cxige do pwscrire;
(g) authorizing Ontario to pay allowances
to municipalities that are authnrizcd to
collect fines under this; Part, providing
for the payment of those allowances
from the court costs received in connec-
tion with the fines levied under this Part
and fixing the amount of the allowance;
(h) designating the municipalities that are
authorized to collect and retain fines for
the purposes of subsection 205.19 (1),
authorizing them to retain the allow-
ances referred to in clause (g) and
requiring them to remit the remainder
of the court costs to Ontario.
3. (1) Clause 207 (2) (b) of the Act, as
re-enacted by the Statutes of Ontario, 1993,
chapter 31, section 2, is amended by striking
out "sections 129 to 168" in the First line and
substituting "sections 129 to 143, section 145,
section 147 to 168".
(2) Subsection 207 (6) of the Act, as enacted
by the Statutes of Ontario, 1993, chapter 31,
section 2, is amended by striking out "section
128" in the third line and substituting "section
128,144 or 146" and by adding "or a red light
camera as defined in section 205.16" at the
end.
(3) Subsection 207 (7) of the Act, as enacted
by the Statutes of Ontario, 1993, chapter 31,
section 2, is amended by striking out "section
128" in the second line and substituting "sec-
tion 128, 144 or 1461' and by inserting "or a
red light camera as defined in section 205.16"
after "photo -radar system" in the third and
fourth linea
Commence- 4. This Act comes into force on the day it
ment receives Royal Assent.
Short title 5. The short title of this Act is the Red Light
Camera Act, 1998.
g) autoriser 1'Ontario a payer des indemni-
ids aux nwnicipalites qui sons autori-
s6es a recouvrer les amendes on vertu
do la prdscnte partie, *voir le prcle've-
nmcnt des indemnitds sur les finis de jus-
tice rebus relativement aux amendes
imposces en vertu de la priscnte partie
et fixer le montant des indemnitds:
h) designer les municipalites qui cont au-
toris6r,s it recouvrer et A conserver les
amender pour I'application du paragra-
phs 205.19 (1), les autoriser b conserver
les indemnitds visees a 1'alinea g) et
exiger Welles qu'elles remettent a I'On-
tario le solde des frais do justice.
3. (1) Vali 207 (2) b) du Code, tel qu'il
est adapt6 de nouveau. par ['article 2 du chapi-
tre 31 des Lois de POntaria de 1993, est mo&
fie par substitution de am artides 129 6143,
&Particle 145, aux articles 147 h 168*;k «aux
articles 179 a 168» 6 la premibre ligne.
(2) Le pamgraphe 207 (6) du Code, tel qu'il
est adopts par Particle 2 du cbapitre 31 des
Lois de 1'Ontario de 1993, est modifi4 par sub-
stitution de d'artide 128,144 ou 146 *. a *Par-
ticle 128► aux troisieme et quatriiine lignes et
par adjunction i la fin de «ou d'un dispositif
photographique de feu rouge au sens de Parti-
cle 205.16w.
(3) Le paragraphe 207 (7) du Code, tel qu.11
est adopts par Parti- e 2 du chapitre 31 des
Lois de 1'Ontario de 1993, est modifii par sub-
stitution de *['article 128, 144 ou 146 * is d'ar-
tide 12& a la trWsieme ligoe et par insertion
de you d'un dispositif photographique de feu
rouge au seas de Particle! 205.16* aprbs «sys-
teme de radar photographiquem. aux qua-
trieme et cinquieme lignes.
4. La' ente toi entre en vigueur le jour Entre cn
oh elle regoit la sanction royale. V`s"`ur
5. Le titre abrige de la prisente loi at Loi Titreatu+t0
de 1998 sur les disposil fs photagraphique"s de
feu muge-
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A joint corporation of:
The
Tillsonburg & District
Multi -Service Centre
(519) 842-9007
and
The
Tillsonburg & District
Association for
Community Living
(519)842-6481
Tillsonburg Community Services Initiatives
Thursday, May 28, 1998 +,
Michael Graves
Town Offices
200 Broadway
Tillsonburg, ON N4G 3P8
This has been a busy and exciting time for Tillsonburg Community Services Initiatives. We
anticipate moving into our newly named building, The Livingston Centre, in August of 1998.
There will be many services, under one roof, that could be of benefit to the community and
we want to ensure that as many people as possible are aware of this new partnership. Services
include programming in the areas of employment assistance, training and placement; literacy;
a variety of counselling and protective services and services for those that require support in
their homes. There are services for everyone from children to seniors, individuals and
families.
This initiative required the support and co-operation of many agencies and individuals,
including the Tillsonburg & District Multi -Service Centre, the Tillsonburg & District
Association for Community Living, Human Resources Development Canada, the Thames
Valley Board of Education and Fanshawe College - as well as all of the other services that
will be operating out of the new Centre. These services represent a partnership of federal,
provincial, municipal and community based funding.
Our reasons for coming together in this partnership include:
• to deliver services through one common location
• to provide local access to services
• to increase community awareness of what services are available
• to improve consumer access to multiple services
• to realize cost savings that result by combining resources.
Please review the attached materials. We plan on having an open house in the Fall. Should
you wish to visit the Centre, before that time, please call and something can be arranged. We
welcome your referrals and any questions you may have about the services we will be
providing.
Sincerely,
01
4-'J_-0-JUJ
Susan Wavell
Executive Director
TDMSC
�y
Marty Graf
Executive Director
TDACL
THE TILLSONBURG COMMUNITY SERVICES
INITIATIVES
Who We Are
The Tillsonburg Community Services Initiatives is a collection of community based
government and non-government services housed in a building owned by a community
ased corporation.
r
e
r Tillsonburg & District Multi Service Centre
Employment Services
Literacy Services
Home Support Services (Meals on Wheels, Homemaking, Transportation, Home
Maintenance, Supportive Housing)
Counselling (includes Employee Assistance Programs) and Protective Services (Adult
Protective Services)
Tillsonburg & District Association for Community Living
includes daycare on site
Partners
'uman Resources Development Canada
Employment Insurance
Employment Programs, Services and Training
Labour Market Information
Federal Programs Information and Applications
Valley Board of Education (adult continuing education)
College
rrdinated Services
Canadian Mental Health Association
Oxford Child & Youth Centre
Probation & Parole
Women's Emergency Centre
Addiction Assessment & Referral Service
Pediatrician
Family Support Worker
Ontario Works
Children's Aid Society
Why We Came Together
to deliver services through one common location
to provide local access to services
to increase community awareness of what services are available
to improve consumer access to multiple services
�V
N
0 The BoarcCof Directors andStaff
f*i li
of the
Tillsonburg & District Multi -Service Centre
Cordially
invite you to attend our
20th
ANNUAL MEETING
Guest Speaker
DR. WILLIAM AvISON
Director for the Centre of Health and Well -Being
at the University of Western Ontario
"Emotional Well -Being"
DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 189 1997
PLACE: SCOTTY'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
92 Simcoe Street, Tillsonburg
TIME: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Refreshments will be provided
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House of Commons FILE # _
Chambre des communes REFERRED l O
OTTAWA K 1 A OA6
Official Opposition Opposition officielle
0 T T A W A, May 22,1998
Attention: All Members of Council
Greetings:
On May 7, 1998, the Official Opposition released its draft of the New Canada Act
which includes a section specific to municipal governments, Section 5:
The Government of Canada hereby recognizes Municipal Governments as
the first level of government in Canada, and agrees to ensure Municipal
Government representation at federal provincial conferences dealing with
the provision and financing of essential services.
The input a number of you gave on earlier draft resolutions was invaluable.
We believe this section of our proposed New Canada Act could go far to
addressing the concerns of municipalities.
But we want to hear from you further.
Would you take a moment to consider the above, and give us your feedback?
Does this sufficiently encompass the concerns of municipalities?
If you would like to receive a copy of the Official Opposition's New Canada
Act in its entirety please contact my office by phone, fax, e-mail, or regular post
(below).
Sincerely,
Inky Mark, M.P. (Dauphin --Swan River)
Critic, Municipalities
Tel: (613) 992-3176 Fax: (613) 992-0930
e-mail: marki(tarl.gc.ca
IM:rek
Mail: Inky Mark, M.P.
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K 1 A OA6
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ONTARIO FEDERATION
OF ANGLERS &
HUNTERS
® Ontario
The Steering Committee
Ontario Family Fishing Weekend
May 1998
REFERRED TO
TO: ALL ONTARIO MUNICIPALITIES
SUBJECT: 1998 ONTARIO FAMILY FISHING WEEKEND
As you know, the Province of Ontario, in partnership with many nongovernment
organizations like the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, declares one summer
weekend (Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, 1998) a fishing licence -free
weekend.
This special weekend includes fish festivals, clinics or educational activities which may
be held in your area.
Would you please help us publicize the 1998 Ontario Family Fishing Weekend in any
calendar of summer events you may publish or participate.
Attached is further information and contact organizations and phone numbers.
Thank you for your assistance.
Yours in Conservation,
R.G. Morgan, Chair
Ontario Family Fishing Weekend
Steering Committee
RGM/cab
Attach.
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Fish licence -free on the
Ontario Family Fishing Weekend
July 10-12,1998
► %rr J %f vou, ora friend or family member would like to try fishing in Ontario waters
for the first time (or the first time in a lona time), circle the weekend of July 10-1_
C
your calendar. For those three days only (12:01 am Friday to 11:59 pm Sunday),
Canadian residents can enjoy the fun of fishing in Ontario without a licence during the
annual Ontario Familv Fishing Weekend.
All other regulations, fees, and limits will apply.
You must abide by the conservation licence limits set out in the Ontario 1998 Sport Fishing Regulations
Sicnunarti, available from fishing licence issuers or the Ontario Ministry of statural Resources. Your limit
on walleye and trout, for example, may be two instead of five or six. Some fish, such as pumpkinseed,
have no limit. And, of course, there is no limit to the number of fish you can release.
Events related to this special weekend
will take place across the province
Fishing festivals, clinics, derbies or educational activities may be held in your area. If you would like
event information. please contact a tourist information centre near your home or destination. or call the
OFFW Event Information Line at 1-800-667-1940 or at 1-800-667-1840 (renseignements en frangais).
Remember, fish with care, and concern for
future generations -- of people and fish!
Anglers: Please pass this information on to your non -angling friends. Consider supporting a local
event or simpIN introduce someone to the joys of fishing on this weekend.
The Steering Committees OntarioFamily.Fishing 1Neekend - .
For more information please contact the..following during ;business flours:
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Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters ..............0.....0. .......::...::..........(705) 748=6324
Conservation Ontario..................................::....:.......................:..1:........:.,.(905) 895-0716
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources................. .................... .:::....:....(705) 755-2551
Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters'-...............:....................... .....:.:...:..(705 472-5552
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PUBLIC NOTICE
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APPLICATION FOR ZONE CHANGE
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TOWN OF TILLSONBURG FILE #
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200 Broadway, 2nd Flr., Tllsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 4 -
DATE: June 2, 1998 FILE: ZON. 7-259 - Mike Hutchinson Properties
Purpose and Effect of the Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment
The Council of the Town of Tllsonburg is considering an application for Zone Change from
'Residential Second Density (R2)' to Special 'Residential Second Density (R2 -Special)', Special
'Residential Third Density (R3 -Special)', 'Open Space (0)' and 'Holding (H)' Zones, to permit
development of Phase I of the SubdiV:sion 32T-97001 and the holding of Phase I I for future
development. Subdivision 32T-97001 received draft approval by the County of Oxford on
March 11, 1998. One of the conditions of draft plan approval states that the subject property be
appropriately rezoned.
The subject property is located on the south side of North Street between Tillson Avenue and
Broadway (Highway No. 19), comprising Lots 72 & 72A, Plan 500, in the Town of Tllsonburg.
Public Meeting
The Council of the Town of Tilisonburg will hold a public meeting to consider the proposed
zoning by-law amendment on:
Date: Monday, June 22, 1998
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Municipal Offices, 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Town Centre Mall, Tllsonburg
Attached is a copy of the proposed plans. You are invited to attend the public meeting, and we
would welcome your comments or suggestions either in writing or presented in person at the
meeting.
Other Planning Act Applications
Official Plan Amendment Amendment No. 8 File Number OP, 10-195
Subdivision Application Draft Approved oved File Number 32T-97001
Please be advised that Council may approve, modify or refuse the requested zone change at
the meeting. If you do not attend or are not represented at the meeting, Council may proceed
and may not advise you of any proposed modifications. If a by-law is approved, notice of
passing of the by-law will be mailed or published in a local newspaper.
If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Town of Tillsonburg in respect
of the proposing zoning by-law does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make
written submissions to the Town of Tllsonburg before the proposed zoning by-law is adopted,
the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal.
Additional information relating to the proposed zoning by-law amendment will be available for
inspection between 8:30-12:00 am and 1:00-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, at the County of
Oxford Planning Department Office, Woodstock. If you have any questions regarding the
above -noted application, please contact Michael Barrett, Planner, of the Planning Department.
Your truly,
/wr
. R. Bragg, BA, MPA
Director Public Health & Planning
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of
County of Oxford
Department of Planning & Development
415 Hunter Street, Court House
P.O. Box 397, Woodstock, On N4S 7Y3
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APPLICATION FOR ZONE CHANGE
in the
TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
200 Broadway, 2nd Fir., Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 Telephone: (519)842-6428
DATE: June 2, 1998 FILE: ZON. 7-260 - Estate of Gladys Smith
Purpose and Effect of the Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment
The Council of the Town of Tillsonburg is considering an application for Zone Change from
'Development (D)' to 'Residential First Density (R1)' to permit the creation of a new residential
building lot. This application is in conjunction with an application for consent to split a lot into
two residential lots. The Oxford County Land Division Committee approved application
B-107/97 at its meeting of February 5, 1998, subject to a number of conditions, including one
which states that the lot to be severed and the lot to be retained be appropriately rezoned.
The subject property is located on the southeast side of Potters Road between Hillyndale Road
and Lorraine Avenue, comprising Lot 20, Plan 1650, in the Town of Tillsonburg - municipally
known as 54 Potters Road.
Public {Meeting
The Council of the Town of Tillsonburg will hold a public meeting to consider the proposed
zoning by-law amendment on:
Date: Monday, June 22, 1998
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Municipal Offices, 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Town Centre Mail, Tillsonburg
Attached is a copy of the proposed plans. You are invited to attend the public meeting, and we
would welcome your comments or suggestions either in writing. or presented in person at the
meeting.
Other Planning Act Applications
Consent Application Approved File Number B-107197
Please be advised that Council may approve, modify or refuse the requested zone change at
the meeting. If you do not attend or are not represented at the meeting, Council may proceed
and may not advise you of any proposed modifications. If a by-law is approved, notice of
passing of the by-law will be mailed or published in a local newspaper.
If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Town of Tillsonburg in respect
of the proposing zoning by-law does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make
written submissions to the Town of Tillsonburg before the proposed zoning by-law is adopted,
the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal.
Additional information relating to the proposed zoning by-law amendment will be available for
inspection between 8:30-12:00 am and 1:00-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, at the County of
Oxford Planning Department Office, Woodstock. If you have any questions regarding the
above -noted application, please contact Michael Barrett, Planner, of the Planning Department.
Your truly,, ,l
/wr IR. Bragg, BA, MPA
Att. Director of Public Health & Planning
County of Oxford
Department of Planning & Development
415 Hunter Street, Court House
P.O. Box 397, Woodstock, On N4S 7Y3
Telephone: 519-539-9800
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pursuant to Sections 1.7(2), 21 (1) and 34(12) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 as amended
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONE CHANGE
OXFORD COUNTY PLANNING COMMITTEE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
P.O. Box 397. Court House 200 Broadway. 2nd Flodr
Woodstock. Ontario N4S 7Y3 Tillsonburg. Ontario N4G 5A7
Telephone: _(5t9)L_39-9800 Telephone: (519) 842-6428
DATE: June 2, 1998
FILE: OP 11-20; ZON. 7-261 and ZON. 7-262 - The Town of Tillsonburg
The Oxford County Public Health & Planning Committee and the Council of the Town of
Tillsonburg have received applications for Official Plan amendment and zone change. The
purpose of the Official Plan amendment application OP 11-20 is to change the designation of
some lands on the west side of Broadway between Bridge Street and Venison Street from
'Entrepreneurial District' to'Central Commerclal' with special provisions to permit a transition
area between the downtown and the residential area to the north which would allow business
and professional offices, parking, eatirig establishments and a public administration office.
Application for zone change ZON. 7-261 has been submitted to change the zoning from
'Residential First Density (R1)' and 'General Industrial (M2)'to'Central Commercial (C1)' to
implement the policies of this proposed transitional area in the Official Plan.
Application for zone change ZON. 7-262 has been submitted to change the zoning from
'Residential First Density (R1)' to 'Central Commercial (C1)' for lands on the east side of
Broadway directly north of Bridge Street to implement the "Central Commercial" designation
which presently exists on the subject property in the Official Plan.
The Council of the Town of Tillsonburg will hold a public meeting to consider the proposed
Official Plan amendment and zoning by-law amendments on:
Date: Monday, June 22,1998
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Municipal Offices, 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor,Town Centre Mall, Tillsonburg
The Oxford County Public Health & Planning Committee will hold a public meeting to consider
the proposed Official Plan amendment on:
Date: Monday, June 29, 1998
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Place: Planning Annex Boardroom, 78 Light St., Woodstock (beside Court House)
You are invited to attend the public meetings, and we would welcome your comments or
suggestions either in writing or presented in person at the meetings. Copies of the proposed
plans are attached.
Please be advised that Council may approve, modify or refuse the requested applications at the
meeting. If you do not attend or are not represented at the meeting, Council may proceed and
may not advise you of any proposed modifications. If a by-law is approved, notice of passing of
the by-law will be mailed or published in a local newspaper.
If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Town of Tillsonburg in respect
of the proposing zoning by-law does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make
written submissions to the Town of Tillsonburg before the proposed zoning by-law is adopted,
the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal.
If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the County of Oxford in respect of
the proposed Official Plan amendment does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or
make written submissions to the County of Oxford before the proposed Official Plan amendment
is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal.
Additional information relating to the proposed applications is available for inspection between
8:30-12:00 am and 1:00-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, at the County of Oxford Planning
Department Office, Woodstock. If you have any questions regarding the above -noted
applications, please contact Michael Barrett, Planner, of the Planning Department.
Yours truly,
M. R. Bragg, BA P
Director o is H h &Planning
Coun f Oxford
Dept of Plannin Development
P.O. Box , Court House
Woodstock, On N4S 7Y3
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May Z2,1998
Alert - 90/016
AMO Receives Clarification on Latest Changes to
Ontario's Fair Assessment System
The Issue: The Government of Ontario intends to pass Bill 16, Small Business and Charities Protection
Act, 1998, containing many of the recently announced provisions for the tax treatment of
businesses and charities, with few amendments, and as quickly as possible.
The Facts:
The provincial government intends to pass Pill 16 by May 29 of this year, as many of the provisions of the
Bill directly affect the ability of municipalities to establish tax rates and tax policies once final assessed
values and transition ratios are released, also anticipated for the end of May. It is unlikely that this Bill will
be subject to public hearings or standing committee review, given the extremely tight timeline for legislative
approval and Royal Assent. AMO, in discussions with Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing representatives, has identified some of the key issues within Pill 16.
The Sill contains many provisions that are necessary to enact modifications to the Province's Ontario Fair
Assessment System (OFAS) which have been announced since the introduction of the Fair Municipal
Finance Act and Bill 164. In particular, the Bill contains measures to allow municipalities to protect small
businesses and charities from large tax increases through the use of rebates, caps on tax increases and
graduated tax rates for commercial and industrial property types.
The 2.5 per cent Cap on CommercialAndustrial Tax Increases:
• The Bill contains provisions which would allow municipalities to impose a 2.5 per cent cap on tax
increases and decreases for each of the years 1998, 1999 and 2000. The cap would be applied at the
discretion of the municipality, and applies only to commercial, industrial and multi -residential properties.
The tax cap is an absolute cap, meaning that property tax increases are limited to 2.5 per cent of the
total 1997 taxes (including Business Occupancy Tax amounts), regardless of whether the increase is
due to assessment -related increases or to local budget increases.
• If utilized, the cap must remain in place for each of the three years, and the cap may be financed entirely
within the property tax class to which it applies (i.e. shortfalls arising from capped taxes may be offset
by limiting tax decreases to 2.5 per cent on properties entitled to lower taxes under the new CVA
system), or it may be financed across all property classes. Where a cap has been implemented, the
Province will also cap education tax rates at a similar level.
• The capping mechanism will likely only be needed where all other measures available to municipalities
to mitigate tax increases (e.g. tiered tax rates, phase -ins, rebates, etc.) still do not sufficiently alleviate
tax increases. This would likely only occur in municipalities with outdated assessment bases. In more
recently reassessed municipalities, the tax cap may not be necessary, and may limit alternatives for
future tax rate scenarios.
• AMO is concerned that where caps are introduced in some municipalities, neighbouring municipalities
will come under significant pressure from owners of similar properties and/or ratepayer groups to have
their taxes similarly capped. This presents a problem where municipalities have chosen to utilize other
available methods to mitigate tax increases,
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Rebates to Charities:
• Bill 16 provides for a mandatory rebate of 40 per cent of total property taxes for eligible charities (those
registered under the federal Income Tax Actj. Municipalities also have the option to establish a by-law
to extend this rebate to other'similae organizations, or to increase the amount of the rebate beyond 40
per cent.
• The rebates provided by a municipality are cost -shared between the municipality and school boards in
the same proportion as property taxes are shared.
• Bill 16 also contains a requirement that rebates for eligible charities for 1998 and the first installment of
1999 are required to be paid by October 31, 1,998. AMO has learned that this provision was to ensure
that charitable organizations would not encounter cash flow problems in meeting tax obligations. This
requirement places an unfair obligation on municipalities to pay rebates in advance of the actual due
dates of taxes. AMO has suggested that a more appropriate provision would be one which allows rebate
payments to be issued to eligible charities if and when actual tax payments are due.
• Municipalities are also struggling with an effective means of identifying or classifying `similar'
organizations, such that non-profit organizations that were not previously subject to BOT may continue
to carry on operations without facing large tax incn3ases.
mr Other Rebates:
• Bill 16 also provides the power for municipalities to prescribe, by by-law, other rebates of property taxes
to identified groups. These provisions are intended to allow municipalities to afford further protection
against tax increases to small businesses or other identified commercial or Industrial property types to
address local circumstances. Rebates provided to property owners may also be required by the
municipality to be passed on to eligible commercial tenants.
• The Province may share the cost of providing rebates for the education portion of taxes on eligible
properties, but only after the rebate bylaw has been forwarded to the Ministry of Finance and no
objection Is raised by the Ministry within 30 days following receipt.
Pass -Through of Tax increases In Gross Lease Scenarios:
• Bill 16 provides the legislative authority for landlords to pass on tax increases related to former BOT
amounts and Business Improvement Area charges to tenants in gross lease situations. While AMO
supports this move, municipalities should be aware that such a legislative provision may be open to legal
challenge. AMO has received an assurance on the part of the Government that these provisions have
been thoroughly reviewed and are supported by legal principle, but has communicated the concerns of
municipalities that the Government be prepared to stand behind potential legal challenges.
Interim Financing for Municipalities and School Boards In 1998.-
Bill
998:Bill 16 includes the authority for the Minister of Education and Training to make payments to school
boards for education tax portions payable by municipalities. These measures will provide relief for
municipalities from cash flow shortages and increased financing costs resulting from the delay in the
return of the 1998 assessment roll and the associated disruption to municipal tax billing cycles.
AMO Action:
Notwithstanding the Government's intention to pass this Bill quickly and with as few amendments as
possible. AMO has written to Minister Eves to voice our concerns as identified above. AMO will continue
to be involved in subsequent discussions on how provisions of this Bill and related regulations will affect
municipalities.
This information Is also available through AMO's Municom network at www.rnunicom.com
For more Information contact: Casey Brendon, policy Advisor, Policy and Government Relations at (416) 971-
9856 ext 341 or email: cbrendon®amo.municom.com
Transmission problems: Cadeen Newland at 416-971-9856 ext. 300
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Municipalities
of Ontario
303 University AVORue, SWID 1701
Toronto, ON MSG 1E6
Tel: (410) 911-8566 • fax: (416) 971-8181
email: amoOamo-rnunsoom.00m
1998 ASSESSMENT ROLL FURTHER DELAYED
May 29, 1998
Alert - 981017
The Issue: Bill 16, the Small Business and Charifies Protection Act, 19918 is now going to standing
Committee Hearings which will further delay the release of the final assessment rolls.
The Facts:
The provincial government originally promised to have assessment rolls prepared and delivered to
municipalities by April 30 of this year. On March 27, Finance Minister Emie Eves announced that the
assessment roll delivery date was being postponed to May 29 in order to introduce legislation to provide new
measures to deal with small businesses, and to establish new property classes, among other matters. The
Govemmenfs intent was to see speedy approval of Bill 16 by May 29. This legislative schedule could not
accommodate a hearing process or clause -by -clause review of the Bill.
The delay in the return of the assessment roll is linked to a delay in the approval of Bill 16, Small Business
and Charities Protection Act, 1990. (See AMO Alert May 22, 1998). Bill 16 has been referred to the
Standing Committee for Finance and Economic Affairs for one day of hearings. That date has yet to be
confirmed.
The 1998 Assessment Rolls contain the updated Current Value Assessments on which municipal property
taxes are based. Until the assessment rolls are released, municipalities can't collect the final installment
of taxes for 1998 which will allow them to continue to deliver municipal programs and services. Delays in
collecting taxes also result in less revenue for municipalities due to lost interest on collected taxes. This
further affects municipal budgets, and may ultimately lead to higher taxes to make up for the shortfall.
AMO was successful in convincing the Province to agree to pay the June installment to school boards where
municipalities are having cashflow problems, a provision contained in Bill 16. We understand that the
Province is working on how to implement this provision.
The Province has already announced that payments to the Province for services it delivers and invoices
municipalities will be delayed until September 1. The Community Reinvestment Funds are also intended
to flow to help any municipal cashflow problems.
AMO Action:
AMO has already written to Minister Eves to voice our concerns on Bill 16 and is preparing a submission to
the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs on how provisions and related regulations will
affect municipalities, and will detail changes needed to improve the Bill.
AMO will be working hard to ensure that through the Standing Committee hearing process, non -municipal
stakeholder interests do not sway the Government to make amendments that negatively affect
municipalities.
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AMO has advised Ministry of Finance staff to try to find a way to release the assessment rolls on a
preliminary basis so that municipalities with their own modelling systems, or those that are using consultants,
can get on with their analyses. In addition, the Province must bring the necessary resources to ensure that
the MMAH Online Property Tax Analysis (OPTA) system is operational faster to meet the needs of
municipalities that rely on it.
AMO would also be interested in receiving information from members on how delays in the return of the
assessment roll will affect municipalities, including an estimate of lost interest revenues, capital program
delays or other costs. This information will be useful in demonstrating to the Province the real costs of these
delays and that the lost interest and revenue will make the Province's expected municipal downloading
savings targets harder to meet.
This lnfnmnation Is also available through Amo's JWunicom network at www.monicom.com
For more Information contact: Casey Brendon. Policy Advisor, Policy and Govemment Relations at (416) 971-
9856 ext 341 or email: cbrendon @ amo.municom.com
Transmission problems: Cadeen Newland at 418-971-9856 ext. 300
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Bill 16 Amendments
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June 3, 1998
Alert - 98/018
The Issue: The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs held public hearings
today to consider amendments. to Bill 16, the SmaN Business and Charrfies Protection
Act, 1998.
The Facts:
Bill 16 contains measures to allow municipalities to protect small businesses and charities from
large tax increases through the use of rebates, caps on tax increases and graduated tax rates for
commercial and industrial property types, among other matters. (See AMO Alerts May 22 and 29,
1998).
The Government's intent was to see speedy approval of Bill 16 by May 29. However, late last
week, the Government decided to allow for a single day of public hearings on this Bill to consider
amendments. This has resulted in a further delay of the return of the 1998 assessment roll by up
to two weeks.
AMO quickly prepared a submission to the Standing Committee, and was successful in securing
a spot for presentation at the public hearings. AMO's presentation was delivered by AMO Vice -
President Janice Laking, Mayor, City of Barrie, and detailed how provisions and related regulations
will affect municipalities, providing a number of recommendations for amendments to the Bill.
During clause -by -clause review, the following government amendments to the Bill were tabled and
are expected to be approved. The amendments are technical in nature and do not affect the Bill's
policy framework. Highlights;
dr The deadline for municipalities to elect to use the new optional commercial tax classes (large
office, shopping centre, large industrial and parking lot) is 30 days following the return of the
assessment roil. Municipalities wishing more time to make these decisions may apply to the
Minister of Finance for an extension of this deadline for a period up to 60 days following roll
return.
w Fixed assessments applying to golf courses will be based on a formula which references
previous year's taxes.
or For rebate payments to charities or eligible 'similar organizations, for years after 1999,
municipalities can provide for the rebates to be paid in instalments corresponding to tax due
dates, provided that the rebates are paid 21 days before the tax payment is due.
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w For rebates to charities or eligible `similar' organizations, municipalities can also provide
rebates for residential properties held by the eligible chard or organization.
+�- The deadline for municipalities to elect to use the 2.5 per cent cap on commercial tax increases
is 30 days following the return of the assessment roll. Municipalities wishing more time to make
this decision may apply to the Minister of Finance for an extension of this deadline for a period
up to 60 days following roll return.
Some of the amendments above reflect the recommendations contained in AMD's report to the
Standing Committee. As a result of AMO's advocacy efforts, we can report that no changes. are
anticipated that would prescribe a definition for'similar' organizations eligible to receive rebates.
AMO had also recommended that rebate payments to chanties and organizations be made in
accordance with actual tax payment due dates.
AMO also believes that our request for greater flexibility in establishing deadlines for municipal
decisions has been heeded. We anticipate that consultation for other dates yet to be established
by regulation will involve consultation with AMO and the municipal sector.
AMO staff have also learned that payments made to school boards by the Province on behalf of
municipalities will be interest free, as AMO had advocated.
AMO Action:
AMO will continue to follow the progress of this Bill, and its regulations and will advise its members
of its Third Reading and Royal Assent — expected as early as next week.
AMO would also be interested in receiving information from members on how delays in the return
of the assessment roll will affect municipalities, including an estimate of lost interest revenues,
capital program delays or other costs. This information will be useful in demonstrating to the
Province the real costs of these delays and that the lost interest and revenue will make the
Province's expected municipal downloading savings targets harder to meet.
This information is also available through AMD's 1Wunicom network at www-municom.com
For more information contact: Casey Brendon, Policy Advisor, Policy and Government Relations at (416) 971-
9856 ext 341 or email: cbrendon0amo.municom_com
Transmission problems: Carleen Newland at 416-971-9856 ext. 300
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SOCiAL HOUSING UPDATE
P. 03/03
Association of
Municipalities
of Ontario
993 univeralty Avenue. Su{te 1701
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June 3,1996 - FYI - 98/018
or Federal -Provincial Housing Agreement:
A new federal -provincial agreement on social housing is necessary to allow for the full transfer of
administrative authority for social housing to municipal;ties. In March. AMO wrote to the Federal Minister
Responsible for Social Housing,
the Honourable Alfonso Gagliano, to highlight the need for a new
agreement which would facilitate municipal interests and expectations related to social housing. Minister
Cagliano has responded, indicating that formal negotiations with Ontario will not take place until the Social
Housing Committee has completed its work and a consensus on the details of reform has been reacheds.
He also indicated that a meeting with AMO would not take place until the reform discussions have
concluded. AMO has communicated its disappointment to the minister regarding his response, and has
indicated that we expect to set up a meeting later in the summer when the reform discussions have
concluded.
w Social Housing Reform:
The provincially appointed Social Housing Committee continues to meet to develop recommendations to
the Minister on reform of the social housing system. The Working Groups dealing with Roles and
Responsibilities, Subsidy Model and Public Housing have completed their reports, and recommendations
have been forwarded to the Social Housing Committee for its consideration. This Committee will conduct
a consultation on a discussion paper, as part of their decision-making process,. The discussion paper on
social housing reform is expected to be released during the week of June 15''. Written submissions
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regarding the paper will be accepted until July 17th. Deputations to the Social Housing Committee are
expected to take place on the following dates: y Toronto -July 15h
> Sudbury -July 80'
> Ottawa -July 13u, > Condon -July 1 s�,
Further details regarding the consultation process will be provided as it becomes available.
AMO and Member Action:
AMO continues to advocate that municipal service management responsibility for social housing must
accompany funding responsibility for this program as soon as possible. AMO's Hoard of Directors will
consider its response to the discussion paper on social housing reform at its June 2e meeting. AMO's
response will then be forwarded to members to assist in the preparation of municipal responses. Members
are encouraged to review the discussion paper and to respond to the Social Housing Committee and forward
copies to AMO. Municipalities are also encouraged to contact their Federal Members of Parliament to
ensure that the MPs are aware of the municipal'say for pay' concerns related to a social housing agreement
for Ontario.
This information is also available through
Jill V enneau Senior Policy Adviss Municom network at or, For more information contact. Policy and Government Relations at
(416) 971-9856 ext 314 or email: ivienneau@amo.municom.com
Transmission problems: Carleen Newland at 416-971-9856 ext. 300
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LOCATION: Town of Tillsonburg
ATTN: David C. Morris
Bradley Bartlett
John Arts
Ray Jones
Gary K. Seitz CGA,CPPB
c. 3 AMCTO EXPRESS .... Mar29, IM
BILL 16 - URGENT XWORMATION payments made have been limited to a fraction of the invoiced
Bill 16 (Small Business and Charities Protection Act,1998) was int
tabled in the Legislahue on May 7, 1998. It was immediately
reviewed in de"d by AMCTO rep eseuta�tives. They concluded
that the Bill posed a major threat to municipalities' financial
stability, was poorly dta�d and, in many respect -,seemed ill-
conceived.
On May 20$, 1998 the AMCTO was told of the governments
intention to apply time allocation on the debate of the Bill and, in
p2niWlar, to avoid any committee hearings on it. This meant that
the Bill w old proceed without amendment req s of the
AMCI'O's co = ns. Notwithstanding, the AMC M set out its
concerns in a 13 page letter to Minister Eves dated May 25, 1998.
On Wednesday, May 27, 1998 the AMCTO met with MPPs
from the Liberal and NDP parties to brief them an our concerns.
The ,AMCTO also took the unprecedented step of holding a media
briefing at Queen's Park attended by members of the press
gallery, opposition MPPs, government officials and the Minister's
staff
The AMCTO's position is that sill 16 has to be amended to
avoid administrative chaos and financial ruin for some
municipalities, In particular, the AMCTO pointed out that Bill ,1.6:
♦ Multiplies the number of talc classes and tax rates;
• Requires hrdLer software programming changes and testing
and additional report and billing format changes;
♦ Requires municipalities to analyze the impact of the 2.5% cap
on new commercial classes within 30 days without having the
On -Line Properly Tax Analysis (OPTA) system available to
assist with this analysis;
• Provides that the decision made on the 2.5% cap is
irrevocable for a three year period and requires those that
adopt the cap to maintain two parallel assessment and
taxation systems; and.
♦ Requires that a portion of the 1999 rebates to charities be
paid iu 1998_
The AMCTO also noted that final property tax bills would
likely not be issued earlier than September. The result will be cash
flow problems, decreased investment income, additional financing
charges and implementation costs related to further software
development and hardware costs and staff training costs. The
AMCTO pointed out that some municipalities in Eastern Ontario
have already deferred paying health unit levies and OW the
=549
o
The AMCTO suggests several initiatives to mitigate the impact
of the Bill, including:
Extendiog the decision period on the 2.5% cap to 30 days
after OFrA is Bill 16 operational;
• Having the 2.5% cap apply to assessment related in rca=
may;
Having the Pro mce agree to fund the maintenance of "frozen
assessment roll values" for those municipalities that choose
the cap;
• Providing that the payment of charity rebates be coincident
with and in proportion to tax payment instalmcs M and,
♦ As a safety valve, removing the eight year limit on phase -ins
and having it open-ended as a municipal decision.
The AMCTO's interventions have, thus far, had the desired effect -
On Wednesday, May 211, 1998, the Question Period was
preoccupied with the AMCTO's concerns. The Minister's staff
contacted the AMCTO to arrange a meeting (ruesday, June 2,
1998 at 9:30 am). Most important of all, the government withdrew
its time allocation motion and has agreed to one day of committee
hearings on Bill 16. 'Me government and opposition members
have asked the AMCTO to identify its priority concerns and
amendments in time for committee hearings. This will obviously
delay the Bill's passage beyond May 29, 1998; but the AMCTO
believes there was really no alternative given the manifold and
fundamental defects in the Bill.
Approximately 18 months ago, AMCTO urged the Ministry of
Finance to defer irnplementation until January 1, 1999. This
would allow for the necessary gaols and systems to be developed,
the appropriate testing and analysis of the data to be conducted
and the necessary training to be delivered and to allow municipal
councils, staff and taxpayers an opportunity to consider
alternatives and make the choices that were best for their
committees.
Our advice was not heeded. In fact, the situation became worse
with initiatives such as Bill 16. As a consequence, the AMCTO
felt it had no option but to confront the government in a direct and
highly public manner. Now that we clearly have the government's
attention, we hope the government will make changes to Bill 16
to avoid the administrative and financial problems we foresee.
Please forward your comments and ideas re Bill 16 to AMCTO
at 905-602-4295 (fax) or by a -mail to Kcousineau(adacncto_com.
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GENTRAC SERVICES
R.R.#2, TILLSONBURG, ONTARIO
CANADA, N4G 4G7
June 3, 1998
The Corporation of The Town of Tillsonburg
200 Broadway, Second Floor, Suite 204
Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 5A7
Re: By -Law Number 2848
Part Lot 13, Plan 500 (S -E Comer of Charles St. & Tillson Ave.)
Further to our discussions, we hereby accept the proposed amendment to By -Law Number 1994,
subject to the addition of the following further permitted uses:
- a travel agency
- a medical/dental clinic
We believe that said uses comply with the intent of the Official Plan as amended for the subject
area. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely
Gentrac Serv'ces
G. 'Ivesy . Eng
cc. Vance Sod Farms
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TEL: 519-688-3534 FAX: 519-688-3566
A DIVISION OF GENTRAC BUILDING CORPORATION
V
To: The Mayor and Members of Council
From: John J. Arts, Treasurer
Subject: Proposed 1998 Debenture issues
Date: June 5, 1998
Mr. Mayor and Members of Council
The following documents are respectfully submitted herewith for your
perusal;
1 ';-C:J.'Demeyere,s recommendation to award construction
contract to Sierra Construction.
2. May 25, 1998 proposal to Council to increase debenture
issue by $ 669,159.
3. Annual Debt Payment requirements
(incorporating proposal in No. ^3)
4. Details of 1998 Debenture issues.
5. Details on expiring debentures.
6. Summary of outstanding Debt
(being well within the Corporation's limit).
Please note that in 1999, the Debt payments will increase by more than
$ 500,000 with no relief until 2001 (see #3).
The increase referred to above will be reflected in the 1999 Roads &
Sanitary Sewer budget.
Therefore, it is respectfully recommended that the previous budget
proposal of deferring $ 360,000 of construction costs to the years
1999 and 2000, now be revised to include such deferral in the 1998
debenture issue.
The additional debt requirement of $ 360,000 will be spread over 10
years at $ 51,000 per year, which would give some relief to Public
Services for other necessary expenditures.
It should also be noted that in the event of a grant for the Sewage
Treatment plant or any other possible government funding, the
debenture requirement would immediately be reduced.
(Debenturing will not take place until November or December of this
year) .
- 2 -
In summary, it is respectfully recommended that Town Council award the
Contract to Sierra Construction and that the shortfall of $ 669,159 be
included in the Debenture requirement (By-law 2811), if such funding
is not forthcoming from other government sources.
Yours sincerely,
05/25/98 15:26 FAX 5198423235
CYRIL J. DEMEYERE. P.ENG.
JOHN D WIEBE. P.ENG.
e-mail: cjdleng0oxford.net
Town of Ti I I sonburg,
Town Centre Mall,
200 Broadway, 2od Fl oor,
Tillsonburg, Ontario
N4G 5A7
Dear Sir:
CYR1 L J DEMENE.RE > ► ► '1'M T1 LLSONBURG X1001/002
CYRIL J. DEMEYERE LIMITED
CONSULTING ENGINBBRS
15 May 1998
.6 1
P.O. BOX 606
261 BROADWAY
TILLSONBURG. ONTARIO
N4G 4J1
(519)688-1000
FAx (519)842-3235
9701
The fol 1 owi ng tenders were opened at 12: 00 noon today at a meeti ng attended by
yourself , John Arts, Mark Cowan and myself:
SIERRA CONSTRUCTION (WOODSTOCK) LIMITED $192949896.10
969774 ONTARIO LIMITED (ELGIN CONSTRUCTION) $194109672.75
OMEGA CONTRACTORS $19480.503.90
A breakdown of Sierra's tender fol 1 ows :
STET AREA EAST OF BR ADWAY
PART
1 SANITARY SEWER
$ 869484.00
PART
2 STORM SEWER
359243.50
PART
3 WATERMAIN
849165.00
PART
4 ROADWORK
91,280.00
PART
5 CURB & GUTTER, SIDEWALK
38,810.00
Sub -Total Tender Price East of Broadway $335, 8� 2.55(
N STREET AREA WEST OF BROADWAY
PART
6
SANITARY SEWER
$2101,545.00
PART
7
STORM SEWER
709008.60
PART
8
WATERMAIN
2249465.00
PART
9
ROADWORK
237,703.00
PART
10
CURB & GUTTER, SIDEWALK
109,815.00
Sub -Total Tender Price West of Broadway $852,536.60
PART 11 ALLEY WORK
PART 12 CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE
TOTAL TENDER PRICE (EXCL. GST)
0 Fax + Mail 0 Mail Only Fax Only
$ 335,982.50
852,536.60
54,272.00
52.195.00
$10294.986.10
05/25/98 15:'27 FAX 5198423235 CYRI I. J DEIM :FERE ► ► ► TOWN Tl 0001/002
CYRIL J. DEMEYERE LIMITED
9701
Mr. David Morris -2 - 25 May 1998
The unit prices bid are comparable to the unit prices bid for the 1997
Reconstruction of Bidwell Street Area.
It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Sierra Construction
(Woodstock) Limited in the amount of $1,294,986.10.
By copy of thi s 1 etter, a copy of Si errs' s tender i s bei ng forwarded to Mr. Mark
Cowan and a copy of form of Tender Parts 3 and 8 is being forwarded to the PUC. We al so
advi se the PUC herewith that the other tender pri ces recei ved for watermai n were:
ELGIN CHEM
PART 3 $899899.31 $939066.00
PART 8 $2319654.30 $2319925.00
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
JDW/ked
Enc.
Yours very truly,
c.c. Those present
Mr. Tim Harris, General Manager & Secretary, Ti11sonburg PUC
Eng.
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A. ROADWORK
Contract Cost (above) 689,327
Engr./GST/Admin. (25%) 172,332
861,659
Budget - 1998 192,500
Taxation Deferred to 1999 180,000
Taxation Deferred to 2000 180,000 552,500
Shortfall, to be debentured 309,159
B. ROADWORK
Contract Cost (above) 689,327
Engr./GST/Admin. (2501) 172,332
861,659
Budget - 1998 192,500
Proposed Debenture issue 669,159
Roadwork
San, Sewer
Watermain
Total
East of
Broadway
165,333.50
86,484.00
84,165.00
335,982.50
West of
Broadway
417,526.60
210,545.00
224,465.00
852,536.60
Alley Work
54,272.00
-
-
54,272.00
Contingency
Allowance
52,195.00
-
-
52,195.00
689,327.10
297,029.00
308,630.00
1,294,986.10
A. ROADWORK
Contract Cost (above) 689,327
Engr./GST/Admin. (25%) 172,332
861,659
Budget - 1998 192,500
Taxation Deferred to 1999 180,000
Taxation Deferred to 2000 180,000 552,500
Shortfall, to be debentured 309,159
B. ROADWORK
Contract Cost (above) 689,327
Engr./GST/Admin. (2501) 172,332
861,659
Budget - 1998 192,500
Proposed Debenture issue 669,159
PHwkx:r
bidweII St.
- Final asphalt
f Bidwell S./Wndon St.
j Hesurfacing:
- quarter1ine Rd.
- Concession St. W.
- Annamiale Subdiv.
- 2 Streets
- Bolling Meadows
- 2 Streets
- Lawrie Crescent
- Cranberry Road
Hayham Drive
PUBLIC WMKS - BUIX;er 1998
IWADS aMS RWFION
----------------------------
FINANCING
----------------------------------------- Twp
cr ENGINEERING Gsr WE1timw 7MAL Deb. Corp. Def. to 1999 Def. to 2000 uayham TAxNrjoN
------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
220,000 26,400 7,400 17,200 271,000 271,000 --
436,000 65,400 15,000 36,100 552,500 180,000 180,000 192,500
182,900
10,750
5,990
13,390
257,000
38,550
8,760
20,690
1,095,900
141,100
37,150
87,920
213,570
325,000 162,500
-------
1,362,070 433,500 180,000
--------- ------- -------
213,570
162,500 --
180,000 162,500 406,070
---------------------
PUBLIC WORKS - BUDGET 1998
SANITARY SEWERS CONSTRUCTION
----------------------------
FINANCING
PROJECT
CONTRACT
ENGINEERING
CST
OVERHEAD
TOTAL
---------------------------------------------------
Deb. Corp. Deb. Owners Reserves Taxation
- -- North Broadway
153,000
28,480
5,440
13,080
2009000
138,000 62,000 --
Bidwell S./London St.
107,200
16,030
3,700
8,885
135,815
-- 45,270 90,545
--- Sewage Treatment Plant
800,000
140,000
28,200
31,800
10000.000
443 500 5560500 --
1,060_200
184,510
37,340
53,765
1=335_815
581,500 107,270 556,500 90,545
Jllrie ;,
1998
TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
Addition Deletions
Payments
--------
1998
ANNUAL DEBT PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS
--------------------------------
1,483,336
1999
635,347 128,783
1,989,900
INCLUDING DEBENTURE P & I AND PAYMENTS ON
433,758
1,556,142
2001
ODRP LOAN
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
(EST. AT $150,000/yr.), Parking Garage Loan &
Land Acquisition
Loan
-------------------------------------------
Public Works - Roads & San. Sewers All Other
---------------------------------------
Addition
--------
Deletions Payments Addition
---------
Deletions
Payments
1998
-------- --------
315,514 1998
---------
---------
1,167,822
1999
509,243
824,757 1999 126,104
128,783
1,165,143
2000
59,326 795,431 2000
374,432
790,711
2001
765,431 2001
188,579
602,132
2002
765,431 2002
602,132
-----------------------------------------
TOTAL
Addition Deletions
Payments
--------
1998
-------- ---------
1,483,336
1999
635,347 128,783
1,989,900
2000
433,758
1,556,142
2001
188,579
1,367,563
2002
1,367,563
TOTAL
----- 4,462,396 635,347
------------------
b
1999-2008 .
1998 DEBENTURE ISSUES
Amount
----------
Annual P & I
------------
By-Law 2811
Bidwell Area - Pt. 1
1,431,737
203,848
By-Law 2811
North Broadway Sewers
138,000
19,648
1,300,000 less 313,200
Sewage Plant
986,800
140,499
By-Law 2811
Pedestrian Bridges
80,000
11,390
Shortfall
Bidwell Area - Ph. 2
309,159
44,017
1999 & 2000 Budget
Bidwell Area - Ph. 2 (Deferral)
360,000
51,256
1998 Budget
Bidwell Ph. 1 - Final Coat
271,000
38,584
Total Roads & Sewers
---------------------
3,576,696
---------
509,243
---------
Ladder Truck
Fire Truck
359,200
51,142
1997/98 Bldgs. & Equip.
Parks & Recreation
526,500
74,962
TOTAL
----- 4,462,396 635,347
------------------
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Purpose
C.A.I.P.
Land Acquisition
Annandale House
Seniors Building
Post Office
Industrial Land
Clearview - Service
Clearview - Water
Urban Renewal
Fire - Rescue Vehicle
Otter Creek Sewer (1)
Otter Creek Sewer (2)
Debentures/Loans
Details of Deletions
Expiry
1998
1998
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
2000
2000
2002
2004
Paget Drain 2005
ODRP 2006
Roads & Sewers (1998 Const.) 2008
Ladder Truck 2008
Parks & Rec. - Bldgs./Equip. 2008
Police Station 2010
Parking Garage 2020
Annual P & I
Payment reduction
28,783
100,000
128,783
50,135
121,365
107,425
95,507
374,432
34,195
25,131
59,326
155,766
32,813
188,579
83.994
170,765
1,429
150,000
509,243
51,142
74,962
635,347
196,093
129,935
Outstanding Debt - Principal
December 31, 1997
Debentures and Loans Payable
Purposed 1998 Debt Issues
Total
Note-
$ 6,920,762
4,462,396
$ 11,383,158
1) The Total Debt of $ 11,383,158 will be considerably below
the Corporation's Debenture Debt limit and payment capacity.
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COUNTY OF OXFORD
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
P. o. Box 397, Court House, Woodstock ON N4S 7Y3
OUR FILE: OP 11-18
Fax: (519) 537-3024
Telephone: (519) 539-9800
APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN
To: The Mayor and Members of the MEETING DATE: June 8, 1998
Town of Tillsonburg Council REPORT No.: 98-80
OWNER/APPLICANT:
Peter Staley
108 Allen Street
Tillsonburg ON N4G 5K1
LOCATION: (see Plate 1)
Town of Tillsonburg, Lot 1385, Plan 500
east side of Old Vienna Road lying between Simcoe Street and Van Street
COUNTY OF OXFORD OFFICIAL PLAN:
Existing:
Schedule "T-1" Town of Tillsonburg
Land Use Plan
Proposed:
Schedule "T-1" Town of Tillsonburg
Land Use Plan
Town of Tillsonburg Residential
Density Plan
ZONING BY-LAW NO. 1994:
Existing Zoning - Highway Commercial (C2)
Highway Service Commercial
Residential
Low Density Residential
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OP 11-18
Report No. 98-80
Page 2
APPLICATION REVIEW:
(a) Proposal
An application for Official Plan amendment has been submitted to redesignate a 0.4
ha (1 acre) parcel of land from "Highway Service Commercial" to "Low Density
Residential". This redesignation has been submitted in order to permit the applicant to
construct a variety of low density residential units consisting of single -detached, semi-
detached, and quadruplex dwelling units.
The lands to be redesignated actually consist of two parcels. The northerly parcel
was severed from the subject property in June 1997 and contains an existing building with
a residential apartment on the second floor. The southern parcel currently contains no
buildings or structures.
It should be noted that an application for zone change has not been submitted with
this application. The applicant has indicated that he intends to pursue a Zoning By -Law
amendment should this application be approved.
Plate 1, Existing Zoning, indicates the location of the subject property as well as the
existing zoning in the immediate vicinity. Lands to the west across Old Vienna Road
contain floodplain lands surrounding Otter Creek while lands to the east slope up towards
the new Vienna Street. Lands to the north contain low density residential development
while lands to the south are vacant lands designated for highway service commercial
purposes.
Plate 2, Existing Official Plan, indicates the location of the subject property as well
as the existing Official Plan designations in the immediate vicinity. This plate shows that
there are lands designated and zoned for highway service commercial purposes to the
south of the subject property.
(b) Background
As stated previously, this property was subject to an application for consent in June
1997. At its meeting of June 5, 1997, the County of Oxford Land Division Committee
approved application #B-29197 to create a Highway Service Commercial lot. The deed for
this lot has now been stamped.
APPLICATION FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. OP 11-18
PETER STALEY
LOT 1385, PLAN 500
TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
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SUBJECT PROPERTY
LAND USE
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HIGHWAY SERVICE
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OFFICIAL PLAN
SCHEDULE '' T-1 ''
OP 11-18
Report No. 98-80
Page 3
(c) Official Plan
The subject property is located within the'Highway Service Commercial' designation
on the Land Use Plan for the Town of Tillsonburg in the Oxford County Official Plan. The
applicant has requested that these lands be redesignated to a residential designation in
order to permit a variety of low density residential housing types.
Although the Official Plan contains policies which address the expansion of a
service commercial area, it does not contain policies which address the removal of these
lands. However, it is clear that the evaluation criteria used to evaluate these types of
applications are similar as Town Council and County Council must address the adequacy
of the supply of land already designated for service commercial purposes, compatibility of
the change with surrounding development, and site specific issues relating to servicing,
access, and traffic.
In response to this application, our Department has undertaken a review of the
inventory of service commercial lands in the Town of Tillsonburg. This review indicates
that there are approximately 60.3 ha (149 ac) of lands designated for highway service
commercial purposes in the Town of Tillsonburg. Out of this total, 17.1 % of these lands
currently contain no buildings or structures. Although the remaining 82.9% of the lands
contain buildings or structures, approximately half of these built lots could be redeveloped
for highway service commercial purposes as they contain residential uses or vacant
commercial buildings.
The subject property is approximately 0.4 ha (1 ac) in size. Should the subject
property be redesignated, it would represent an approximate 0.7% reduction in the amount
of vacant and developable highway service commercial lands in the Town. It is the opinion
of this Department that this reduction would not negatively impact the adequacy of the land
supply of highway service commercial lands in the Town.
However, there are lands designated for highway service commercial purposes on
either side of the subject property. Our Department would not support the creation of a
pocket of residential lands in the middle of a Highway Service Commercial area. Should
this application be supported, the redesignation should be extended further to the south
to ensure that a pocket is not created.
There are two properties to the south of the subject parcel, labelled as Parcels A
and B, which are designated for highway service commercial purposes. Our Department
would recommend that these property owners be contacted to determine if they would be
willing to redesignate their properties for residential purposes.
OP 11-18
Report No. 98-80
Page 4
A change in designation should not be undertaken without ensuring that uses within
the new designation would not conflict with the other existing designations. Based on a
site inspection of the area, the lands used for service commercial purposes are located
further to the north towards the intersection of Simcoe Street and Old Vienna Road, All of
the lands to the south are either vacant or used for residential purposes. Therefore, our
Department does not believe this redesignation would introduce conflicts through the
redesignation of these lands.
Our Department does not believe that there are any traffic or servicing issues which
would restrict this development as Old Vienna Road is considered a local street which
would make it more suitable for residential development and our Department is not aware
of any servicing restrictions which would prevent development in this area.
(d) Zoning By -Law
The subject property is zoned 'Highway Commercial (C2)' in the Town of Tillsonburg
Zoning By -Law. Should the requested amendment be approved, the subject property
would require a rezoning to a residential zone to implement the Official Plan designation.
As stated previously, the applicant has not submitted an application for zone change in
conjunction with this application for Official Plan Amendment.
(e) Agency Comments
The application has been circulated to a number of public agencies for comment.
The Town Director of Public Services and the Town Chief Building Official have
indicated that they have no objection to the application subject to the following:
"1. Compliance to the conditions of the severance, File No. B-29/97.
2. Subject property is to be developed under the Site Plan Control.
3. Subject to approval from Long Point Conservation Authority."
Anion Gas has indicated that it has no conflict with the application as the existing
gas main on the west side of Old Vienna Road is within the road allowance and should not
be affected.
The Town Economic Development Officer has reviewed the application and states:
"How does this application impact the overall supply of C2 land in the Town? Will
there be conflicts between the proposed use and other commercial uses on Old
Vienna Road?"
OP 11-18
Report No. 98-80
Page 5
The Tillsonburg Public Utilities Commission has indicated that it has no objection
to the application, however, the PUC indicates that the owner or his agent shall consult
with the PUC early in the design stages to ascertain the availability and requirements as
well as the financial conditions of both hydro and water servicing for the development. The
PUC adds that if relocation of electrical and/or water plant is required due to construction,
the owner shall bear all costs associated with the said relocation.
The remaining responding agencies consisting of the Long Point Region
Conservation Authority, the County Director of Public Works, and Bell Canada had no
objections to or comments with these applications.
(f) Planning Review
The applicant is proposing to redesignate a 0.4 ha (1 ac) parcel of land from
"Highway Service Commercial" to "Low Density Residential" in the County of Oxford
Official Plan in order to permit the construction of low density residential housing units. It
is the opinion of this Department that the removal of the applicant's property from the
inventory of lands designated for highway service commercial purposes would not
negatively impact the adequacy of land supply in the Town of Tillsonburg. However, it is
the opinion of this Department that the application should only be supported if the
redesignation also affects the two smaller parcels to the south of the subject property.
If these lands to the south of the subject property are included in the redesignation,
an additional 0.4 ha (1 ac) would be removed from the inventory of highway service
commercial lands in the Town. This reduction would represents a 1.4% reduction in the
amount of vacant or developable highway service commercial in the Town. It is the opinion
of this Department that the redesignation of these lands is suitable based on their present
location. This section of Old Vienna Road is no longer considered to be a major arterial
road within the Town of Tillsonburg. Typically, highway service commercial uses require
locations with higher traffic volumes and greater exposure. Therefore, this area would be
suitable for the introduction of new residential uses.
However, in order to include lands outside of the subject property, it is
recommended that the Town contact the adjacent property owners to determine if these
lands should be included within the lands to be redesignated. One of the parcels is owned
by the Town of Tillsonburg and is labelled as Parcel B on Plate 1. The applicant has
indicated that he has spoken with the abutting property owner of Parcel A and they have
indicated that they are in favour of a redesignation of their lands. However, it is
recommended that the Town formally consult with the owners of this parcel to ensure they
are in favour of such a proposal.
OP 11-18
Report No. 98-80
Page 6
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg recommend to Oxford
County Council that it is in favour of an Official Plan amendment application submitted to
redesignate lands located in Lot 1385, Plan 500, as well as those additional lands to the
south of the subject property on the east side of Old Vienna Road from "Highway Service
Commercial" to "Low Density Residential" in the County of Oxford Official Plan subject to
favourable endorsement of the proposal from the two abutting property owners to the
south.
It is further recommended that the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg indicate that it is
favour of the redesignation of Parcel B from "Highway Service Commercial" to "Low
Density Residential" in the County of Oxford Official Plan.
It is further recommended that the Town Clerk -Administrator be authorized to send a letter
to the abutting property owner of Parcel A requesting confirmation of redesignation of the
owner's property from "Highway Service Commercial" to "Low Density Residential".
NOTE: A public meeting has been scheduled before the Public Health and Planning
Committee of Oxford County Council on June 18th, 1998 to consider the
application. If Town Council endorses the redesignation of Parcels A and B, this
meeting would have to be rescheduled until such time as the owners of Parcels A
and B have indicated their willingness to proceed with a redesignation of their lands.
A new public notice would be mailed to surrounding residents informing them of the
expanded area to be redesignated.
AUTHORED BY:
Mich el Barrett, MCIP, RPP
Planher
MB/vc
June 3, 1998
APPROVED BY:
r-
es Hill, MCIP, RPP
anager of Development