981123 Regular Council Meeting AgendaTHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
COUNCIL AGENDA
MONDAY - November 23rd, 1998 - 8:00 P.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Pages
3-12 A. Adoption of Minutes - November 6t' and 9`h, 1998
B. Adoption of Agenda
C. Declarations -- Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
D. Appointments/Delegations
13-14 1. Marty Klein, Vice -President of Corporate Services, Tillsonburg District
Memorial Hospital (enclosure)
E. Committee of Adiustment
15-17 1. A-14198 - Kirby Heckford
F. Reports
18-24 1 • Corporate Services Committee Minutes of November 18`'1 1998
25-46 2. Development/Culture Committee Minutes of November 10`h, 1998
47 3. Economic Development Officer RE: Bridge Street
G. Communications
48 1. Town of Richmond Hill RE: Bill 79 - Taxation
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Pages
Page 2
49-55
H. Information
49-55
1.
Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation RE: Grant Review Teams
56-58
2.
Ernie Hardeman, MPP RE: 1998 Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review
59
3.
Township of South-West Oxford RE: Compensation for Volunteer
Firefighters
60
4.
County of Oxford RE: Municipal Electric Association Presentation
61-62
5.
Goodman and Carr RE: Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning
By -Law Amendment - L'Chaim Shopping Centres Limited
63-66
6.
Ministry of Finance RE: Finance Minister Introduces Legislation to Help
Small Businesses
67-68
7.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE: Bill 79 Introduced: Fairness
for Property Taxpayers Act
69
8.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE: WSIB Benefits Rectified for
Municipal Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Brigades
70
9.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE: Final Recommendations of
Provincially Appointed Social Housing Committee
I. Resolutions
J. By -Laws
K. Notice of Motion
NOVEMBER 6,1998
MINUTES of the meeting of the Municipal Council of the Town of Tillsonburg held
Friday, November 6th, 1998 at 10:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal offices,
Tillsonburg, Ontario
PRESENT: Mayor C. McKnight, Councillors: D. Beres, B. Carroll, S. Lamb, G.
Leachman, S. Molnar, C. Rosehart and R. Smith
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Call to Order
B. Municipal Conflict of Interest
None.
C. Resolutions
No. 1 Moved by Councillor Rosehart
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT Council move
into Executive Closed Session to consider a matter of potential litigation.
"Carried"
No. 2 Moved by Councillor Carroll
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT following the
recommendation of the Town's Solicitor, Mandryk & Associates, that
Town Council withdraw the recommendation of the Development/Culture
Committee to enter into a contractual arrangement with Fulcrum Inc. with
respect to Tillsonburg Airport,
AND FURTHER THAT Fulcrum Inc. be so advised.
"Carried"
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
Mayor
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Clerk -Administrator
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Pages
49-55
H, Information
49-55
1.
Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation RE: Grant Review Teams
56-58
2.
Ernie Hardeman, MPP RE: 1998 Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review
59
3.
Township of South-West Oxford RE: Compensation for Volunteer
Firefighters
60
4.
County of Oxford RE: Municipal Electric Association Presentation
61-62
5.
Goodman and Carr RE: Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning
By -Law Amendment - L' Chaim Shopping Centres Limited
63-66
6.
Ministry of Finance RE: Finance Minister Introduces Legislation to Help
Small Businesses
67-68
7.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE: Bill 79 Introduced: Fairness
for Property Taxpayers Act
69
8.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE: WSIB Benefits Rectified for
Municipal Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Brigades
70
9.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE: Final Recommendations of
Provincially Appointed Social Housing Committee
I. Resolutions
J. By -Laws
K. Notice of Motion
NOVEMBER 6,1998
MINUTES of the meeting of the Municipal Council of the Town of Tillsonburg held
Friday, November 6th, 1998 at 10:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal offices,
Tillsonburg, Ontario
PRESENT: Mayor C. McKnight, Councillors: D. Beres, B. Carroll, S. Lamb, G.
Leachman, S. Molnar, C. Rosehart and R. Smith
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Call to Order
B. Municipal Conflict of Interest
None.
C. Resolutions
No. 1 Moved by Councillor Rosehart
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT Council move
into Executive Closed Session to consider a matter of potential litigation.
``Carried"
No. 2 Moved by Councillor Carroll
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT following the
recommendation of the Town's Solicitor, Mandryk & Associates, that
Town Council withdraw the recommendation of the Development/Culture
Committee to enter into a contractual arrangement with Fulcrum Inc. with
respect to Tillsonburg Airport;
AND FURTHER THAT Fulcrum Inc. be so advised.
"Carried"
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
Mayor
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Clerk -Administrator
NOVEMBER 6,1998
MINUTES of the meeting of the Municipal Council of the Town of Tillsonburg held
Friday, November 6th, 1998 at 10:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal offices,
Tillsonburg, Ontario
PRESENT: Mayor C. McKnight, Councillors: D. Beres, B. Carroll, S. Lamb, G.
Leachman, S. Molnar, C. Rosehart and R. Smith
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Call to Order
B. Municipal Conflict of Interest
None.
C. Resolutions
No. 1 Moved by Councillor Rosehart
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT Council move
into Executive Closed Session to consider a matter of potential litigation.
"Carried"
No. 2 Moved by Councillor Carroll
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT following the
recommendation of the Town's Solicitor, Mandryk & Associates, that
Town Council withdraw the recommendation of the Development/Culture
Committee to enter into a contractual arrangement with Fulcrum Inc. with
respect to Tillsonburg Airport;
AND FURTHER THAT Fulcrum Inc. be so advised.
"Carried"
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
Mayor
Clerk -Administrator
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NOVEMBER 9,1998
MINUTES of the meeting of the Municipal Council of the Town of Tillsonburg held
Monday, November 9th, 1998 at 9:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal offices,
Tillsonburg, Ontario
PRESENT: Mayor C. McKnight, Deputy Mayor I. Horton, Councillors: D. Beres, B.
Carroll, S. Lamb, G. Leachman, S. Molnar, C. Rosehart and R. Smith
(until 1:05 P.M.)
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Adoption of Minutes
No. 1 Moved by Councillor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the Minutes
of Council under date of October 20`h, 1998 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
"Carried"
B. Adoption of Agenda
No. 2 Moved by Councillor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the Agenda
as prepared for Council meeting of November 91h, 1998 be adopted as
printed.
"Carried"
C. Declarations — Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
None
D. Appointments/Delegations
1. Bridge Street West from Broadway to Bidwell Street
Town Council approved a delegation to be added to the agenda with
respect to an Item on the Public Services Committee minutes of November
41) 1998, dealing with proposed one-way street for Bridge St. West of
Broadway to Bidwell Street. Mr. George Gilvesy Jr. representing
Guylvesy Properties Inc. addressed Town Council in opposition to a one-
way street for Bridge Street West as it would create hardship for trucks
servicing the A & P and Shoppers stores and also with respect to loading
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of heavy truck traffic onto Bidwell Street into a residential area, other
parking concerns for the municipal parking lot, as well as increased
hardship for turning movements with respect to exits.
Mr. Doug Davis, Store Manager of A & P addressed Town Council in
opposition to a one-way street for Bridge Street west of Broadway.
Mr. Lew Stewart, owner of Papa Lew's addressed Town Council in
opposition to the proposed one-way street for Bridge Street west of
Broadway as it would create increased hardship for parking in the
municipal parking lot.
Lewis Carreira, Planner, Lake Shore Planning Group, addressed Town
Council in opposition to the proposed one-way street for Bridge Street
west of Broadway and requested a deferral of any decision to designate
Bridge Street as one-way and requested a traffic report and other
supporting planning documents on the matter.
Mr. Bernie Toth, of Gibson, Linton, Toth, Campbell and Bennett
addressed Town Council in opposition to a proposed one-way street for
Bridge Street west of Broadway.
Mr. Bill Irvine addressed Town Council in opposition to proposed one-
way street of Bridge Street west of Broadway and further stated that Town
Council should not support any impediment to traffic flowing onto
Broadway.
Mayor Cam McKnight addressed the delegation and stated that the one-
way street designation of Bridge Street west of Broadway is only a
proposal at this time to support parking for the Kelsey's Restaurant at
Bridge Street and Broadway. He further stated that no decision on a
proposed one-way street would be done without consultation with local
residents and businesses as well as full notification under the passing of
the by-law to change such a public street.
E. Public Hearings
1. Mr. Mike Barrett, Planner, County of Oxford, presented a report 98-179,
From the County of Oxford, Planning Development Department. Mr.
Blake Moody addressed Town Council and requested disposition with
respect to previous sanitary sewer problems that affected his property on
Old Vienna Road.
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Mayor Cam McKnight stated that a special meeting would be held with
the Clerk -Administrator and Mr. Moody on Friday, November 201', 1998
at 10:00 A.M. Mr. Moody further stated that the properties would be
affected with further flooding from added development in the area.
No. 3 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED 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 land located in Lot 1385, Plan
500 and Block A, Registered Plan 966 along the east side of Old
Vienna road from "Highway Service Commercial" to "Low
Density Residential" in the County of Oxford Official Plan;
AND RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of
Tillsonburg approve the Zoning By -Law for an application
submitted by Peter Staley and the Town of Tillsonburg for lands
located in Lot 385, Plan 500 and Block A, Registered Plan 966 that
rezones the property from "Highway Commercial (C2)" and "Open
Space (0)" Zones to a "Residential First Density (R1)" Zone in the
Town of Tillsonburg Zoning By -Law.
"Carried"
2. Hickory Hills Developments Inc.
Mike Barrett, Planner, County of Oxford, addressed Town Council and
presented Report #98-181, from the County of Oxford
Planning/Development Department.
Mr. Patrick Sweet, Planner on behalf of Hickory Hills Developments Inc.
addressed Town Council in support of the application to amend the
Official Plan and for change to the Town's Zoning By -Law with respect to
the proposed residential development.
Mr. Ian Linton of Gibson, Linton, Toth, Campbell and Bennett, addressed
Town Council on behalf of Hickory Hills Developments Inc. and stated
that the proposed amendment should be supported by Town Council as
there is an abundance of high density residential lands in the Town of
Tillsonburg and that if not approved these lands will remain vacant for
many years.
Mr. Ron Thornton, President of Hickory Hills Residents Association,
addressed Town Council and stated that most members of the Association
were in favour of the proposed residential development.
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Mr. Steve Smith, President of Hickory Hills Developments Inc. addressed
Town Council in support of the proposed amendment to the Official Plan
and change the Town's Zoning By -Law with respect to the residential
development and further stated that there is no market for high density
residential development at the present time in the Town of Tillsonburg.
Two residents addressed Town Council in support of the Official Plan
Change and Zone Change Application.
Town Council discussed at great length continued care needs for residents
of the Town of Tillsonburg.
No. 4 Moved by Councillor Carroll
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT the
Council of the Town of Tillsonburg advise Oxford County Council
that it is not in favour of the application for Official Plan
Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Hickory
Hills Developments Inc. for the lands located in Lot 221 Registered
Plan 41 M-87, Town of Tillsonburg;
AND RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of
Tillsonburg deny the application for Zone Change submitted by
Hickory Hills Developments Inc. for the lands located in Lot 22,
Registered Plan 41 M-87, Town of Tillsonburg requesting to rezone
the property from a special "Residential Third Density (R3-14)"
Zone to special "Residential Second Density (R2-3 )" Zone.
"Carried"
3. Ron Hoorelbeke
The correspondence from Mr. Ron Hoorelbeke was received. Mr. Mike
Barrett, Planner, County of Oxford addressed Town Council and
presented Report #98-175 from the County of Oxford Planning &
Development Department.
Mr. Ron Hoorelbeke, owner, Craft Tree, addressed Town Council and
requested support for the application for zone change to the Town's
Zoning By-law. Mr. Andy Balazs, owner, addressed Town Council in
support of the application for zone change to the Town's Zoning By-law.
Town Council, at great length, discussed the proposed commercial
development, and it was defined that the proposed use was a commercial
art studio with no more than 50% retail.
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No. 5 Moved by Councillor Carroll
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT the
Council of the Town of Tillsonburg approve the Zoning By -Law
amendment application submitted by Ron Hoorelbeke, for lands
located at Lot 385, Plan 5001 in the Town of Tillsonburg, which
requests the inclusion of a commercial art studio with no more than
50% retail within the list of uses permitted on the subject property.
"Carried"
F. Reports
1. Public Services Committee Minutes of November 4`h, 1998
2. Fire committee Minutes of November 3d,1998
3. Otter Valley Utility Corridor & Recreation Trail Committee "Draft"
Minutes of November 3rd, 1998 (enclosed)
G. Communications
1. County of Oxford re: Condominium Approval by Exemption — 1173644
Ontario Inc. (Graydon) (Report #98-180 attached)
2. Town of Walkerton re: Support of Resolution — Gasoline Taxes and
Maintenance of Highways
3. Tillsonburg P.U.C. re: 1999 Water Department Budget
4. Township of West Nissouri re: Support of Resolution — Petitioning that
School Boards are Not Forced to Close Rural Schools
5. World 2000 re:
I ) Appointment of Millennium Committee
ii) Ontario Meeting of community Millennium Committees —
February 13`h, 1999 in Toronto
H. Information
1. Susan Flint re: Letter of Appreciation
2. Privatization Secretariat re: Delivery of Water and Sewage Services
3. Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation re: Allocation of Funds to
Charities and Non -Profit Organizations (more information available from
Clerk's office)
4. Richard Davis and Mary & Randy Ryder re: Concerns with Housing for
Mental Health Programs
5. Ontario Trucking Association re: Trucking Industry
6. Tillsonburg Police Services Board Minutes of October 19'h,1998
7. The Ontario Flue -Cured Tobacco Growers' Marketing Board re:
Appointment of Chair and Vice -Chair
8. Township of Norfolk re: Notice of Public Meeting — L'Chaim Shopping
Centres Limited
9. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Minutes of October 7`', 1998
10. AMCTO re: Up -Date on the Proposed Mandated Limits on Commercial
and Industrial Property Tax Increases
11. Ministry of Finance re: Finance Minister Introduces Legislation to Help
Small Businesses
12. Association of Municipalities of Ontario re:
i) Municipal Member Communication
ii) Standards For Sulphur in Gasoline
iii) AMO Pursues Unanswered Questions on Mandatory Capping
13. Rock's Mill Dam re: Preliminary Discussion Report on Future
Management Direction
I. Resolutions
No. 6 Moved by Councillor Rosehart
Seconded by Councillor Leachman AND RESOLVED THAT Item 42 of
Public Services Committee Minutes be divided and voted on separately.
"Carried"
Town Council approved the recommendation as contained in the Minutes of
Public Services dated November 4, 1998, with respect to item #A.2 — CBO Truck
Replacement.
No. 7 Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT Item #8 —
Parking Amendments — Bridge Street or Public Services dated November
4th, 1998 be divided.
"Carried"
No. 8 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT Item #8 —
Parking Amendments — Bridge Street of the Minutes of Public Services
dated November 01 1998 be tabled.
"Carried"
No. 9 Moved by Councillor Carroll
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT Item # 16 —
Two hour parking — Centre Corporation of the Minutes of Public Services
Committee under date of November 4`h, 1998 be divided and voted on
separately.
"Carried"
No. 10 Moved by Councillor Carroll
Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT Item # 16 — Two
Hour Parking — Centre Corp. — of Minutes of Public Services under date
of November 4 1h, 1998 be referred to Tillsonburg B.I.A. and be brought
back to Public Services for report to Town Council.
"Carried"
No. 11 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the Public
Services Committee Minutes of November 4th, 1998 be received and
recommendations contained therein be adopted.
"Carried"
No. 12 Moved by Councillor Leachman
Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT the fire
Committee Minutes of November 3rd, 1998 be received and
recommendations contained therein be adopted.
"Carried"
No. 13 Moved by Councillor Lamb
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT the Otter
Valley Utility Corridor and Recreation Trail Committee Minutes of
November 3rd, 1998 be received and recommendations contained therein
be adopted.
"Carried"
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No. 14 Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of
the Town of Tillsonburg recommend to Oxford County Council that it
approve the exemption from condominium process for the application
submitted by 1173644 Ontario Inc., for Phase 2 of the rowhouse units
located in Part of Second Street (closed) and Third Street (closed),
Registered Plan 214, Lots 432 and 433, Pt. Lots 436 and 437, Plan 500, in
the Town of Tillsonburg.
"Carried"
No. 15 Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of
the Town of Tillsonburg support the Town of Walkerton's resolution
regarding gasoline taxes and maintenance of highways.
"Carried"
No. 16 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of
the Town of Tillsonburg approve the Tillsonburg Public Utility
Commission's 1999 Water Department Budget as presented.
"Carried"
No. 17 Moved by Councillor Rosehart
Seconded by Councillor Horton AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of
the Town of Tillsonburg support the Township of West Nissouri's
Resolution petitioning the Provincial Government to ensure, through
proper levels of funding, that school boards are not forced to close rural
schools.
"Carried"
No. 18 Moved by Councillor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the Council
of the Town of Tillsonburg consider forming a Millennium Committee,
consisting of Council members and/or members of volunteer groups, to
represent the Tillsonburg community.
``Carried"
No. 19 Moved by Councillor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT -Council
move into Executive Closed Session to consider matters of potential
litigation. ,
"Carried"
I By -Laws
The following By-laws received three readings and were finally enacted:
1. By -Law 2870 To repeal By -Law 2742 to authorize the implementation of
a tree policy;
2. By -Law 2872 To amend By -Law 2103, as amended (Designated Stop
Signs);
3. By -Law 2872 To authorize an Encroachment Agreement (James and
Linda Mercer);
4. By -Law 2873 To authorize an Encroachment Agreement (Clark/Rochon);
The following By -Law received first and second reading:
5. By -Law 2874 To amend Zoning By -Law 1994, as amended (Staley)
K. Notice of Motion
L. Closed Session
No. 19 Moved by Councillor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT Town
Council move into Closed Session — Executive (following. Town Council)
to consider matters of potential litigation.
"Carried"
Open Session
Council moved back into Open Session of Town Council and adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 3:15 P.M.
Mayor
Clerk -Administrator
TI LLSON BU RG DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
David Morris, Clerk
Town of Tillsonburg
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Tillsonburg, Ontario
N4G 5A7
Dear David Morris:
September 25, 1998
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The Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital's Board of Directors has identified a
need to inform Municipal Councils in the Tri -county area about the state of our health
care system, the hospital's restructuring initiatives and, more importantly, about the
pending physician issues that may lead to a crisis situation in our Emergency Services.
We would appreciate the opportunity of making a 10 minute presentation to
your Municipality at your October or November Council meeting. Board representatives
would attend and speak on the following topics:
• current issues affecting rural hospitals today
• restructuring initiatives
• Oxford Hospitals' Strategic Alliance
• Hospital Services e.g. Wellness Day Program, Outpatient Consolidation
Program
• physician issues
We will contact you in future to confirm presentation date, time and location.
Your consideration is appreciated.
Yours sincerely,
4Joe iGiovanni, Board Chair
T H Board of Directors
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167 Rolph Street, Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 3Y9 Telephone (519) 842-3611 Fax (519) 842-6733
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TILLSONBURG DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL .
BOARD PRESENTATION TO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
For your information, the following addresses might be helpful with regards to draft
resolution.
Loralee Heemskerk
The Honourable Elizabeth Witmer
Minister of Health
I e Floor, Hepburn Block
80 Grosvenor Street, Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 2C4
Fax (416) 326-1571
Mr. Paul Huras, Executive Director
Themes Valley District Health Council
105-100 Collip Circle, UWO Research Park
London, Ontario N6G 4X8 .
Fax (5 19) 458-5016
Rural Ontario Municipality Association (ROMA)
393 University Avenue., Suite 1701
Toronto, Ontario ;
M5G 1 E8
Fax (416) 971-6191
Ernie Hardeman, Oxford MPP .
12 Perry Street
Woodstock, Ontario
N4S 3C2
Fax (519) 537-3577
Peter North, Elgin MPP
542 Talbot Street
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 1C4
Fax (519) 631-9478
Toby Barrett, MPP
Haldimand-Norfolk & Town of Tillsonburg
29 Norfolk Street, North
Simcoe, Ontario N4Y 3N6
Fax (519) 428-0835
Application No. A-14/98
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
Kirby Heckford, W.E. Heckford Sales Ltd. on behalf of Robert & Laurie Brattain as effects 215
Tillson Avenue, Lot 211, Plan 500 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:
Kirby Heckford, W.E. Heckford Sales Ltd., 213 Tillson Avenue, Tillsonburg ON N4G 3133
The purpose of the application is to seek the following variances:
(1) Section 2.2.4 - Front Yard - to reduce the required front Yard from 15 m (49.2 ft) to 4.6 m
(14.3 ft); and
(2) Section 2.2.7 - Exterior Side Yard - to reduce the minimum width from 15 in (49.2 ft) to 9.3
in (30.5 ft).
The applied for minor variance would permit the construction of a one -storey addition to the
existing industrial building located at 213 Tillson Avenue. The existing single detached dwelling
would be removed. The subject lands are located in a industrial (M2) zone.
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: November 23, 1998
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers, Municipal Offices,
Town Centre Mall, Tillsonburg, Ontario.
If you do not attend and are not represented at this meeting, the Committee may proceed in your
absence and you will not be entitled to any further notice of the proceedings.
Persons taking part in the hearing and wishing a copy of the decision must file a written request
for notice of decision with the Secretary -Treasurer. Such decision will be mailed not later than
ten days from making of the decision.
DATED at Tillsonburg this 13th day of November, 1998.
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Secretary -Treasurer. S
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P. O. Box 397, Court House. Woodstock ON N4S 7Y3
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OUR FILE: A-14198
MEMORANDUM
To: Brad Bartlett, Secretary -Treasurer, Tillsonburg Committee of Adjustment
From: Michael Barrett, Oxford County Planning Department
Re: Planning Comments on Minor Variance A-14198
Date: November 20, 1998
BACKGROUND
Applicant:
Kirby Heckford
Owners:
Robert & Laurie Brattain
Location:
215 Tillson Avenue
Official Plan:
Restricted Service Commercial
Zoning By-law:
General Industrial (M2)
Adjacent Uses:
TDS Industrial Warehouse (north & west), Industrial strip plaza (south),
and Rick's Carpet and Ontario Hydro Transfer Station (east)
Proposal: The applicant is proposing to remove the existing dwelling from the
subject property and construct an addition to the north side of an existing
industrial plaza which presently exists on the property to the south.
Requested Relief: 1) Relief from Section 15.2.2.4, Front Yard, to reduce the front yard
(Fifth Street) from the required 15 m (49.2 ft.) to 4.6 m (15.1 ft.);
2) Relief from Section 15.2.2.7, Exterior Side Yard, to reduce the
exterior side yard (Tillson Avenue) from the required 15 m (49.2 ft.) to
9.3 m (30.5 ft.);
COMMENTS
A site plan of the proposed development was not submitted with the application. Therefore, it is
not possible to evaluate the proposal and our Department would recommend the deferral of the
application until the site plan has been submitted and it has been reviewed by Town staff.
Recommendation: That the Tillsonburg Committee of Adjustment defer application A-14198
for 215 Tillson Avenue for the following reason:
1) To permit the applicant to submit a site sketch of the proposed
development showing both the existing and proposed building
location, as well as other site features such as parking and
landscaped areas.
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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Corporate Services Committee
November 18, 1998
Minutes of the meeting of the Corporate Services Committee, held
Wednesday, November 18, 1998, 2:30 P.M.
Present: B. Smith, D. Beres, I. Horton, C. McKnight, C. Rosehart
Councillors: G. Leachman
Staff: J. Arts, K. Patterson, G. Seitz, D. Morris
B. Bartlett
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A) Adoption of Agenda
The Corporate Services Committee adopted the agenda as prepared for
'the meeting of November 18, 1998, with the following additions:
Finance
6. Rate Payers of Hickory Hills
7. Dates for Thames Valley District School Board
1999 Budget Sessions
8. CIBC -Extending Banking Service
Special & Property
2. Transit Bus
B) Declaration of Conflict of Interest
Mayor McKnight and Councillor Beres declared a pecuniary interest in
Section D-1(Accounts Payable) with respect to vendors A125 and B195
respectively.
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C) Accounts Payable
The Corporate Services Committee reviewed the Accounts Payable and
answers were provided in response to questions raised in respect
thereto.
The Committee gave staff direction to review the monthly signal
maintenance at railway crossings in Town.
On completion of the discussion and review,it was moved by Councillor
Beres and seconded by Mayor McKnight
"That the accounts payable as per list
amount of $3,431,294.14 be approved for
"Carried"
D) Ontario Lottery Corporation
dated October 31, 1998 in the
payment."
The Town of Tillsonburg has been allocated $48,000 from the Ontario
Lottery Corporation -Advance Funding Program. Tillsonburg local
charities will have access to these funds upon approval from Town
Council.
The Clerk -Administrator suggested that the Town charge an
adminstration fee of $50 for processing of claims made by the local
charities, and that all applications be received no later than January
31,1999.
After some discussion, it was moved by Deputy -Mayor Horton and
seconded by Councillor Rosehart
"That the Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council accept
the Clerk -Administrators recommendations and set a $50 administration
fee and a final submission date of January 31,1999 for the processing
of applications to the Ontario Lotter Corporation -Advance Funding
Program."
"Carried"
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E) 1999 Municipal Insurance
,The Deputy Clerk presented a tender update on the 1999 General
Insurance Proposals. Tender proposals were forwarded to four
insurance providers, as outlined in the Deputy Clerks report.
It was noted that AON Reed Stenhouse Inc. had requested a one week
extension on the proposal deadline.
After some further discussion, based on time requirement to process
the proposals before year end, the request for any extension was
denied.
F) Police Cruiser
The Police Services Board submitted a request to purchase a new
cruiser for 1999.
It was moved by Deputy -Mayor Horton and seconded by Councillor Beres
"That the Corporate Services Committee recommend Town Council accept
the request from the Police Services Board to proceed with the
purchase of a new cruiser for the 1999 budget, as outlined in the
report of the acting Chief of Police, at a cost (after trade-in) of
$23,737.95 including all applicable taxes."
"Carried"
G) Special Tax Task Force
The Clerk -Administrator gave a verbal report on the November 12, 1998
meeting of the Special Tax Task Force. The County of Oxford is
hiring the firm, Municipal Tax Equity, to look at the various tax
scenarios in the County.
It wass understood and agreed that those functions assigned to the Tax
Equity Consulting firm, which address specific local concerns, are
over and above the County mandate and will be charged to the local
municipality.
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As well, the Committee was informed of the necessity to secure the
services of a receptionist for a period four to five weeks, to assist
during tax due time and direct tax inquries from local ratepayers.
H) Hickory Hills Rate Payers
The Clerk -Administrator indicated that a letter will be sent to this
group, along with a copy of the resolution of October 20, 1998 meeting
of Council, in respect to the leased parkettes to Hickory Hills
Development Inc.
I) Public School Board -Budget
A copy of the Thames Valley District School Board meeting schedule is
attached hereto. The Treasurer has requested a copy of the Board's
preliminary budget.
J) Banking Servicee-CIBC
A request to renew the the Town of Tillsonburg's banking arrangements
had been received from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce(CIBC).
After a thourough discussion, it was moved by Mayor McKnight and
seconded by Councillor Beres
"That the Corporate Services Committee recommend to Council that the
current agreement with the CIBC be extended until June 30, 1999, at
which time the Town will invite all local financial institutions to
submit banking proposals for the Town of Tillsonburg."
"Carried"
K) Thorncrest Village Subdivision -Street Names
It was moved by Deputy -Mayor Horton and seconded by Councillor Beres
"That the Coporate Services Committee recommend to Council the
acceptance of the street names, as listed in the report from the
Deputy Clerk."
"Carried"
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L) Transit Bus
Discussions took place on the future of the Transit Bus.
It was moved by Councillor Beres and seconded by Councillor Rosehart
"That the future of the Transit Bus be discussed at an open forum of
the Public Services Committee on December 2nd, 1998 at 7:00 P.M. in
the Council Chambers, and that a recommendation from that meeting
be brought forward at the December 14th meeting of Council."
"Carried"
It was noted, that all members of council are invited to attend the
December 2nd. Public Services Meeting.
M) Other Business
1) December 14, 1998 Council Meeting
It was moved by Councillor Beres and seconded by
Deputy -Mayor Horton
"That the Corporate Services Committee recommend to Council
that the December 14th, 1998 meeting be changed to a night
meeting.'
"Defeated"
2) Hickory Hills
Further discussion took place on the issue of an apartment
complex being developed in Hickory Hills. It was moved by
Mayor McKnight and seconded by Councillor Rosehart
"That the Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council
hold a special general information meeting with the residents
of Hickory Hills and the Developers on November 26, 1998 at
4:30 P.M. at the Hickory Hills Recreation Centre."
"Carried"
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It was moved by Mayor McKnight that the Corporate Services Committee
•move into closed session, to discuss matters of potential litigation
and personnel.
"Carried"
The meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
DEVELOPMENT/CULTURE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
MINUTES of the Development/Culture Committee meeting held Tuesday, November
1019 1998 at 7:30 P.M. in the Committee Room.
PRESENT: Chair B. Carroll, G. Leachman, S. Molnar, I. Horton, C. McKnight
Staff F. Bell
ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by 1. Horton, Seconded by C. McKnight:
"THAT the agenda be adopted with the additional request from Centrefund for a
sign location and an update on Bridge St. re: Kelseys."
CARRIED.
B. Adoption of Minutes
Moved by I. Horton, Seconded by S. Molnar:
"THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Development/Culture Committee of
September 290x, 1998 be adopted as circulated."
CARRIED.
C. From Minutes
D. Reports
The Economic Development Officer's report for the months of September/
October was received as information.
2. The Department Activity report for the period ending September 30`h,
1998 was received as information.
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3.
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Tourism Committee minutes of October 19, 1998:
Moved by S. Molnar, Seconded by G. Leachman:
"THAT the Development/Culture Committee recommend to Council that
the minutes of the Tourism Committee of October 19'h, 1998 be adopted
and the recommendations contained therein."
CARRIED.
Airport Advisory Committee minutes of October 15'h,1998:
Moved by G. Leachman, Seconded by I. Horton:
"THAT the Development/Culture Committee recommend to Council that
the minutes of the Airport Advisory Committee of October 15'h, 1998 be
adopted and the recommendations contained therein."
CARRIED.
E. Information
1. The Museum visitor summary for September, 1998 was received as
information.
2. The Curator's report for September, 1998 was received as information.
3. Culture Committee minutes of September 16'h,1998:
Moved by S. Molnar, Seconded by I. Horton:
"THAT the Development/Culture Committee recommend to Council that
the minutes of the Culture Committee of September 16'h, 1998 be adopted
and the recommendations contained therein."
CARRIED.
F. Other Business
1. Tender — Drainage at the Airport
Four tenders were received for drainage outlet improvements at the
Tillsonburg Airport, an item in the 1998 Airport budget for $12,500.
The tenders were as follows:
Ed McElhone Excavating
$101810.00
Dedrick Brothers Excavating Ltd.
111)785.27
George Burnett Trucking
121351.50
McLaughlin Aggregates
152695.00
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Moved by 1. Horton, Seconded by S. Molnar:
"THAT the Development/Culture Committee recommend to Council that
Ed McElhone Excavating be awarded the contract for drainage outlet
improvements at the airport in the amount of $10,810.00."
CARRIED.
2. Role of Real Estate Agents and the Municipality
General discussion took place regarding the role of real estate agents and
staffs role. It was felt that there are certain situations where outside
assistance would be an advantage.
Moved by S. Molnar, Seconded by G. Leachman:
"THAT the Development/Culture Committee recommend to Council that
upon review, another clause be added to the agreement with the
Tillsonburg and District Real Estate Board recognizing that a fee be paid
for professional services rendered such as appraisals, optioning properties
and other requests specifically made by Council, upon receipt of an
invoice and further, that a fee for professional services to cover direct
expenses and time related to Cara Foods and Kelsey's be paid to Royal
LePage Wood Realty to a maximum of $2,400.00."
CARRIED.
3. Request from Centrefund re: Sign
Centrefund has requested approval to install a sign on municipal property
on Lisgar Ave.
Moved by I. Horton, Seconded by S. Molnar:
"THAT the Development/Culture Committee recommend to Council
approval to place a sign on municipal property on the northeast corner of
parking lot 3, subject to the normal sign application process."
CARRIED.
4. Bridge Street Update
The Economic Development Officer updated the committee re:
discussions with Kelsey's to maintain Bridge Street as a two-way street.
Moved by L Horton, Seconded by C. McKnight:
"THAT the Development/Culture Committee move into Executive Session."
CARRIED.
Moved by S. Molnar, Seconded by G. Leachman:
"THAT the Development/Culture Committee move back into Open Session."
CARRIED.
Motion to adjourn at 10:55 P.M.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
t ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER
REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER._1998
A. Inquiries Received: No. Active
(1) For New Industrial - Land 1
- Building Space 3
(2) For New Commercial - Land 1
- Buildings
(3) From Existing Industries - Expansions
- Other Needs
(4) From Existing Business
(5) For New Business Assistance
B. Contacts Made to: Telephone visits
(1) Local Industries:
- Product Opportunities
- Employment Requirements
- Other (survey re: airport - all)
- Gov't Programs - Federal 2
- Provincial
- County 1
- Local Business
(2) Gov't - Federal
- Provincial -Trades & Industry 2 1
-Tourism 1
- Other
- Local Organizations
(3) Land Owners - development strategy
No. Total
C. Land Inventory:
Parcels Acres
(1) Municipal - Serviced
3 47
- Optioned -Serviced
- Optioned-Unserviced
-- --
(2) Private - Available
- Land (Serviced)
2 25.5
- Buildings
1
- Land (Unserviced)
4 275
D. Meetings/Seminars Attended
Date Event
purpose
Ont- 7 9 wel dex o fir. nto
Trade Show
Sept. 14-17 IMTS - Chicago
Trade Show
E.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
TOURISM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
MINUTES of the meeting of the Tourism Advisory Committee held Monday, October
19th, 1998 at 7:30 P.M. in the Committee Room.
PRESENT: Chair C. Hemsley, L. Albright, S. MacRae, B. Young, B. Carroll, J. Lessif
Staff. F. Bell
ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by J. Lessif, Seconded by L. Albright:
"THAT the agenda of the meeting be adopted as circulated."
CARRIED.
B. Adoption of Minutes
Moved by B. Carroll, Seconded by B. Young:
"THAT the minutes of the meeting of July 20, 1998 be adopted as circulated."
CARRIED.
C. From Minutes
D. Other Business
1. Election of Chair and Vice -Chair
Moved by B. Carroll, Seconded by J. Lessif-
"THAT
essif"THAT C. Hemsley be nominated as Chair."
CARRIED.
Moved by J. Lessif, Seconded by B. Young:
"THAT L. Albright be nominated as Vice -Chair."
CARRIED.
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The Committee discussed ways to increase the membership of the committee
to fill the requirements of the mandate. Committee members will network
and bring back suggestions.
2. Superhost Program
Approval from OTEC is expected shortly. Training sessions could begin in
January.
3. Radio Commercial
It was suggested that a jingle be developed which other groups and events
could add to for promotion purposes. These could be sponsored by local
businesses. A representative from CKOT will be invited to the next meeting.
E. Other
1. It was suggested that a comment book be set up at a couple of the venues of
Down Home Country Christmas.
2. Staff were asked to put together another order of sweatshirts.
3. Discussion took place regarding a setting up a display in the library or a vacant
storefront.
4. Celebration of Year 2000
It was suggested that the Year 2000 Town map focus on the new millennium.
W. Kleer will be invited to a future meeting.
General discussion took place about Year 2000 celebrations.
Moved by J. Lessif, Seconded by B. Carroll:
"THAT the Tourism Advisory Committee recommend to Development/Culture
and Council that Council advertise to establish a Millennium Task Force to
include representation from a broad sector of the community including the
various commissions."
CARRIED.
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5. Participate Program
L. Albright made a presentation about the Participate Program and the plans for
a building at Lake Lisgar. She requested a letter of support for the project from
the Tourism Committee
Moved by S. MacRae, Seconded by B. Young:
"THAT the Tourism Committee send a letter of support for the Millennium Building
Project."
CARRIED.
Motion to adjourn at 8:40 P.M.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
MINUTES of the meeting of the Airport Advisory Committee held Thursday, October
15, 1998 at 7:00 P.M. in the Committee Room, Municipal Offices.
PRESENT: Chair. P. Harris, E. Barwell, K. Holland
Administration: F. Bell, S. MacRae
Delegation: Mr. C. Smith, M.A.C.C., Mr. D. Albright, M.A.C.C.
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Delegation
Mr. Chuck Smith and Mr. Don Albright of the Model Airplane Control Club updated
the members regarding the 1999 National Championships and the prospective 2002
World Championships.
The Nationals will be the largest national competition ever held by M.A.C.C.
including 15 elements, 175 different events and as well as airplanes, cars, rockets and
sailboats.
Most of the events will be held at the Tillsonburg Airport, but some will also be held
in Simcoe, Woodstock and Springford. The date of the nationals is July 2 — 5, 1999.
Mr. Smith held a meeting at the airport in August which included a barbecue and
flying demonstration. Both C. H. A. A. and Tandems `R Us have offered their support
and cooperation.
Saturday evening of the competition the organizers have planned a hanger dance,
barbecue and fireworks to celebrate M.A.C.C.'s 50`h anniversary. They would like to
have the entire community involved.
They requested that the airport be closed from July 2 — 5, 1999, except for
emergencies. There will be a window of opportunity for planes to arrive and depart
each morning and afternoon.
They also requested a letter from the Mayor inviting the world to Tillsonburg for the
world championships in 2002.
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Moved by K. Holland, Seconded by E. Barwell: .
"THAT the Airport Advisory Committee recommend to the Development/Culture
Committee and Council that the Tillsonburg Airport be closed for the M.A.C.C.
National Championships from July 2 — July 5, 1999."
CARRIED.
B. Minutes
Moved by E. Barwell, Seconded by K. Holland:
"THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Airport Advisory Committee of September
30�', 1998, be adopted as circulated."
CARRIED.
C. From Minutes
D. Reports
1. The Airport Traffic report for the period ending September 30, 1998 was received
as information.
2. The Fuel Sales report for the period ending Octoberl, 1998 was received as
information.
3. Airport Manager's Report
S. MacRae advised that C.H.A.A. would be holding their last fly day, to include a
yard sale, on October 17. There will be a flyin breakfast on October 24, 1998.
E. Other Business
1. 1999 Budget
The committee discussed items for consideration in the budget such as:
- weather meter
- landscaping
- 3 more picnic tables
- refinish existing picnic tables
- runway line painting
- taxiway to new hangar space
- furniture for terminal building
- display case
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A preliminary budget will be brought forward at the next meeting.
2. Landing Fees
Deferred
Motion to adjourn at 8:00 P.M.
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TILLSONBURG REGIONAL AIRPORT
AIRPORT TRAFFIC REPORT
1998
Month
Local
Itinerant
Total
1997
January
49
58
107
51
February
156
155
311
94
March
68
117
185
206
April
311
200
511
387
May
426
424
850
681
June
339
223
562
1044
July
433
217
650
1406
August
572
352
924
1017
September
506
287
793
824
October
233
324
557
916
Total
5450
6626
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FUEL SALES REPORT
as of November 4, 1998
TYPE OF FUEL # OF LITRES SOLD # OF LITRES
SOLD / 1997
Avgas 100 LL
11,913.50
52,277.40
Avgas 80/87
38,058.25
35,240.13
Jet Fuel
23,392.0
5,167.13
TOTAL
73,363.75
92,684.56
Total Revenue
$53,901.19
$70,338.96
( net of GST)
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NnN- ' "1'1F:ti OF NTEE' INGr of the 1'i11sonhurg Culture Commission held in the
Cotuicii offices of thc: "11'0w11 of-r:llsonburia Wedncsday, September 16. 1993.
PRESENT: K. Englander, S. Jackson, K. N iggens, B. Hume. R. Corner,
S. Molnar, (Jr. Leachman. 1.. Albright. R. Lewis, M. Rosehart.
V. Armstrong, F. Bell.
ABSENT: K. Steer, E. Baxter, S. Pelland.
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Adoption of Minutes: Wednesday June 17, 1998, MSC (K. Miggens:
F. Bell)
B. Business arising from the minutes: Nil
C. Adoption of the Agencla
D. Representative Report:;: INASC i R. Uomcr M. Rusc:hart)
Station .tris Centre:
1. 250 cluidren parucipaic d -m the -,uninmr ��.�-;•c;,.
~. We hosted 2 exchange ;tridents [rom ;�tt llrunswick. fur !, weeks.
[hev worked ai Annanda to t to�use. i he t mr17rc+unds. [ he Comm-
unity Complex Summer Prooram for � 'l;ildren and at the Raton
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B. Hunic paid special thanks to the Mayor and the town council for all their
support during this diffictilt time with all the vandalism.
S. Molnar -supa estc;d increasing the: signs at the fairgrounds and a mini Crime
Stoppers program to lw started by the Parks and Recreation Department.
TACAC: Nil
Theatre TiIlsonburg: Nil
Museum:
The museum had a successful summer. visitor attendance was up, the children's
Program Terrific Tuesdays, Notes from Annandale and the Anniversary Teas
were all well attended.
October 18, 1 - 4 pm.- the Harvest Pie Social with a Scarecrow Contest,
November ??. 128- Down Home C'c untry Christmas Weekend starts the
Christmas Season.
They hint: ? lundraisers- The A-nnandale: Huttse TV Auction on Rogers
t IOrnmunity FV and the Penn- Sale; of boor Decorations.
Startine November 22- School proeirams heein..3 classes a da%' are Cxpected.
The: subj-%ct vviil he ki-ound the World-. .
Plans are beim, madc For the , ear 2000. when the federal goverment will be
otlicialty timvilinLi the nitisciiili s Maque denotin8 its status as a Vational
Historic Site. Plans Fora r;. -union , if de sc%en(dants cel' George -I illson. in 2000
as lhls is the a oninllitim, , l 7"; anni\,-crsav o! the t(►tlndinli.
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this ,\041eill kV0111d he avoi lahk t=► all ether related To town activities.
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A presentation was made about Traveltalk which is a series of Radio Ads. They
discussed researching and developing a jingle for the Town of Tillsonburg which
could be used by local groups to tag on to. This is being discussed with CKOT.
Possible tourism connections with Elgin Norfolk and Tillsonburg, particularly
to include Long Point and Port Burwell.
The Tourism Commission is recommending that application to be made to
OTEC to host the SUPERHOST training program.
Finance: K. Miggens Balance to date $4,045.00. Donations S 134.00.
DHCC Balance $1800.00
Brochures Cost 253.00
Received from John Law Trust $297.00 For 1997.
Balance to date S 183 7. 00
Canada Day: Bill Hume: There is a deficit of approximately 52700.00.
A full financial report will be ready at the next meeting.
The suggestion %vas made to cancel future displays of fireworks,
because people were not willing to support them financially.
Another suggestion was to keep all activities downtown, and to
ask businesses and corporations to sponsor the fireworks.
K. Englander will write a letter to the newspaper re. the lack of
gate receipts and support of the people in the community.
KIOSK: Nil
Mural: The Mural has been finished. See Fairboard Report.
Down Home Country Christmas:
Minutes of the DHCC Committee meetings held to date in 1998 and a preliminary budg(
have been submitted with this report for inclusion in the DHCC Commission binder.
In order to review and update the commission regarding this year's weekend activities
and financial picture, the following highlights are (listed below:
- all promotional materials, including the flyer and the free calendar listings have been
sent out. * Flyers are still available while quantities last at the Station Arts Centre.
- all paid advertising is being prepared and will be confirmed shortly.
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- all venues are confirmed and final print copy for each of the venues has been
requested for inclusion in the newspaper insert - Virginia Armstrong is the contact.
Quotes are being sought in an attempt to obtain a better price for the insert. Money
was saved earlier this year in the printing of the flyers.
- a new venue this year is the CBC reading of the Christmas Carol to be held at St.
Paul's church on the Sunday evening. This venue is being organized by Rev. Rich
Jones. All proceeds are to be given to charity, but a donation may be allocated bad
to the DHCC committee to assist with joint advertising costs. Another new venue is
a Bazaar at St. John's Church on the Saturday.
- this year the House Tour has been rescheduled as a "Twilight Tour" on the Saturday
from 3 -10 p.m. This change was required as the Theatre House Tour was
rescheduled to the weekend before Down Home. This left the DHCC committee
obligated to provide a house tour as part of the weekend as it was noted in the
promotional literature already in circulation. In order to avoid confusion between the
two, the idea of a Twilight tour developed. This tour is being run by members of the
committee and there is a potential to make some much needed revenue which will
help to offset expenses. Dawn Pottleberg and Florence Baldwin are the organizers.
- concern with last year's deficit also prompted the committee to seek funding through =
donation/sponsorship appeal. To date, the committee has been pledged $900 from
various businesses and individuals.
- the committee also received from the John Law Trust the cost of last year's
entertainment allocation in the amount of $290. A request has also been made to th,
trust for this year's entertainment allocation of $300. Should this request be granted,
the DHCC Committee should be in a surplus position, making up for last year's
deficit.
F. New Business:
Festival by the bake:
L. Albright, as held Jubnc 20, 21, 1998.
Attendance was between 1500 and 2000. children were free and the evening.
Concert was tree.
There were about 25 artists and crafts people.
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Participate Program: L. Albright. this is a program developed by Linda for
Youth, who for various reasons may be falling through the cracks.
It will be run through the Tillsonburg Parks and Recreation programming.
At present a facility is being investigated to house it.
Funding is coming from the Minister of HRDC in Ottawa for research.
Other communities are interested. It is for Grades 3 to OAC.
A grant application is in process to fund the first year, using Tillsonburg as
Pilot.
Community Arts Ontario: L. Albright
The Board Meeting is next week -end, Linda will report to us on it at our next
Meeting. Linda has a report on the Endowment Fund which is a matching
Grant through the Ministry of Culture and OAC.
Correspondence: A letter of resignation was received from C. Brown. It was
Accepted with regrets from the Culture Committee.
Culture Committee Representation from the Schools:
Bill Hume to speak to Martin Wiley re. Reports to the Culture Committee on
Music and Art activities at Glendale High School.
Gayle Leachman to speak to Ches Sulkowski for reports to the Culture Committee
from Annandale School.
Motion to adjourn K. Miggens
Neat Meeting Wednesday, October 21,1998, 7.00 pm in the Council Chambers.
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ATTENTION: MRS. FRAN BELL, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Dear Mrs. Bell:
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October 23, 1998
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N40 5A7
Attention: Mr. Dave Morris
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Dear Mr. Morris:
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identity of the Tillsonburg Town Centre.
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propose that we landscape around the pylon to maintain a well kept appearance.
I am attaching a drawing of the pylon sign to assist you in your review.
If you could advise me as to the date that you anticipate this matter will be brought to council, it
would be greatly appreciated. If you require any additional information, please to not hesitate to
contact me.
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To: Mayor McKnight and Members of Council
From: Fran Bell, Economic Development Officer
Date: November 2021998
Re: Bridge Street
1. An on-site meeting was held with representatives from Kelsey's Restaurant, the
Director of Public Services, Clerk- Administrator and myself to address the issue of
the one way street and the associated parking implications.
2. The following recommendations are respectfully submitted:
a) Traffic on Bridge Street remain two way.
b) Parallel parking be developed on the south side of Bridge Street beginning from
the easterly entrance to the parking lot.
c) Parking on both sides of Bridge Street as well as the first lane of parking in the
municipal parking lot be designated as two hour parking.
d) The center line on Bridge Street be relocated two feet south to permit a wider
turning radius for cars entering Bridge Street at the traffic signal.
3. It is further recommended that the appropriate bylaws be amended to implement the
recommendations.
Respectfully submitted,
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Frances J. Bell
Economic Development Officer
11/19/98 23:49:34 EST; ASSOCIATION OF?->
NOV-19-98 THU 04:37 PM AK0
TOWN Of RICHMOND HILI.
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CLERK-Tillsonburg T Page H8Z
FAX NO. 4169716191
Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Barrow
Seconded by: Councillor Bishop
P. 01
The Town of Richmond Mill
P.O. Box 300
225 East Beaver Creels Road
Richmond Hill. Ontario
Canada L4C 4Y5
website A (905) 771.8800
ads=: Www.t*wn.rkhmond hiiu.on.ca
WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill believes that all taxpayers of
Ontario should enjoy the benefits of fair taxation, and fair distribution of taxation;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial government having deemed the previous assessment
system as outdated, dysfunctional and unfair, introduced Current Value Assessment for 1998
taxation;
AND WHEREAS in introducing the Current Value Assessment system, the Provincial
government empowered municipalities with tax policy decisions on implementation;
AND W14EREAS all local tax policy decisions for 1998 taxation have been made and tax
billings have been issued;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial government, without consultation with municipalities,
has now introduced Bill 79 which mandates unfair tax practices, and substantially curtails the tax
Policy power previously given to municipalities;
AND 'VIII-IEREAS the Province expects 1998 tax policy to be reshaped and tax billings be
reissued, clawing back decreases to cushion tax increases;
AND WHEREAS Bill 79 will result in some taxpayers subsidizing taxpayers in other
municipalities;
AND WHEREAS Bill 79 perpetuates the commercial competitive disadvantages which
existed in the previous assessment system whereby over taxed enterprises subsidized under taxed
competitors;
AND WHEREAS the government of Ontario has not notified affected taxpayers of the
impacts of Bill 79, despite having promised fair taxation for all of Ontario;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Richmond
Hill objects to the passing of Bill 79, and that actions be undertaken to alert local taxpayers and
businesses of the adverse and unfair impacts of Bill 79 and to encourage them to voice their
opinions of Bill 79 directly to the province;
AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in Ontario for
consideration, and be forwarded to local Business Improvement Areas, all Chambers of
Commerce in the Greater Toronto Area, all M.P.Ps. representing York Region municipalities, the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the
Municipal Finance Officers Association of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, the Minister of Finance, and the Premier of Ontario for information.
November lb, 1998 Carried Unanimously
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16-9 and does not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario (AMO). its subsidia coo anies, officers, directors or agents. p
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Ministry of Citizenship,
Culture and Recreation
Minister
6th Floor
77 Bloor Street West
Toronto ON M7A 2R9
Tel.: (416) 325-6200
Fax: (.416) 325-6195
October 30, 1998
Dear Colleague:
Ministbre des Affaires civiques,
de la Culture et des Loisirs
Ministre
6e 6tage
77 rue Bloor ouest Ontario
Toronto ON M7A 2R9
Tel.: (416) 325-6200
T616c.: (416) 325-6195
On October 15, 1998 I wrote to you to announce the province's funding framework for the distribution
of a guaranteed minimum of $100 million to charities and not-for-profit groups throughout Ontario. I
also indicated in my letter that I would seek recommendations from you for membership on the Grant
Review Teams.
Sixteen Grant Review Teams will be established to review and make recommendations on grants to
local charities for community projects. Grant Review Teams_will work directly with the new Ontario
Trillium Foundation.
Each Grant Review Team will include 18-25 members appointed through Order -In -Council. Members
will be volunteers and will not be paid for their services. However, reasonable travel expenses will be
reimbursed.
Recognizing that some of the grant review areas are quite expansive, the Grant Review Teams may
form subcommittees at the regional municipality, county or district level to ensure that there is
significant local input.
Attached is an information sheet on the responsibilities of the Grant Review Teams, the selection
criteria for members and an application form. Since the Grant Review Teams must be established as
soon as possible, I am requesting that they be returned to my office by Friday, November 20, 1998.
Please feel free to copy the forms, share them with those whom you recommend and ensure that you
sign in the space provided.
If you require any further information regarding the Grant Review Teams, please contact Donna Hinds
in my Ministry at (416) 326-6264 or fax at (416) 314-7180. I look forward to receiving your
applications.
Sincerely,
,ZX,Z .00
Isabel Bassett
Minister
Enclosures
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GRANT REVIEW TEAMS INFORMATION SHEET
The Government of Ontario has committed to providing $100 million annually in grants to charitable and.not-
for-profit organizations that benefit the community. The new Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the
Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, will provide overall leadership to the program.
To achieve local input into decision-making, the government will appoint 16 Grant Review Teams to world with
the Trillium Foundation. The teams will be established across the province to review project proposals and make
funding recommendations based on regional needs and priorities. The Grant Review Teams will reflect the
geographic areas established for district health councils.
Recognizing that some grant review areas are quite expansive, some of the Grant Review Teams will be divided
into subcommittees at the regional municipality, county or district -level, to ensure that there is significant local
input.
The $100 million in funding will be distributed annually to charities and not-for-profit organizations according
to the following guidelines:
Eighty percent (80%) will be allocated on a per capita basis for funding recommendations by the 16 Grant
Review Teams, with 50% of the funds available for operating costs and 50% for projects. Funding
recommendations will be made by Grant Review Teams to the Trillium Board of Directors.
The remaining 20% will be directed to organizations undertaking province -wide initiatives or pilot projects
that have provincial implications. Those funding decisions will be determined by Trillium's Board of
Directors.
Funding will be available for capital repairs, renovations and equipment as part of the overall operational
and project funding envelopes.
MEMBERSHIP ON THE GRANT REVIEW TEAMS
The number of members appointed to a Grant Review Team will be determined by the number of regional
municipalities, counties or districts within the Grant Review Team area. Some Grant Review Teams may have
18 members while others may have as many as 2_ members.
The government will appoint individuals to the Grant Review Teams by provincial Order -in -Council. It is
expected that members will be appointed for one, two or three year terms and reappointment will be possible.
FUNCTION OF THE GRANT REVIEW TEAMS
Grant Review Teams will be advisory committees to the Board of Directors of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
The primary function of the Grant Review Teams will include:
• ensuring effective outreach and communications regarding the funding programs;
• reviewing grant applications within the guidelines provided by Trillium, including site visits and reference
checking;
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• recommending grants within the budget allocated to the Grant Review Team area, subject to ratification by
the Trillium Board of Directors;
• undertaking information gathering and research initiatives to increase knowledge of local issues, needs and
priorities;
• providing transparent and accountable decisions to applicants and the general public;
• working cooperatively with other local funding organizations to minimize duplication and overlap; and
• participating in program development discussions with Trillium and soliciting input from the local
community.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF GRANT REVIEW TEAM MEMBERS
The major responsibilities of Grant Review Team members will include:
• attending and participating in regular meetings, sub -committee meetings and other activities;
• participating in training and orientation sessions provided by Trillium;
• respecting the confidential nature of information while carrying out their duties;
• following the provincial government's conflict of interest policy; and
• keeping up-to-date on Trillium policies and procedures and ensuring that they are implemented when
applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS
A nominee must be a responsible and established resident of the Grant Review Team area. Members will be
volunteers'and will not be paid for their services although reasonable travel expenses will be provided.
Members will be selected based on the following criteria:
• knowledge of the community/ regional priorities and needs for their area;
• ability to remain objective;
• experience working in a team environment;
• knowledge and skills that will be useful in the assessment and review of grants;
• previous experience with governing boards and/or community organizations;
• current involvement in activities or responsibilities in the community;
• experience and knowledge of the charitable or not-for-profit sector,
• geographic representation; and
• submission of a complete application form.
CHAIR
The Chair will be designated by the provincial government. When the Chair position becomes vacant, the
Minister of Citizenship, Culture'and Recreation may:
• appoint a Chair from among the remaining members and a replacement member; or
• appoint a Chair from outside the Grant Review Team.
Other officers will be elected by the members from among the members.
For further information, please call Donna Hinds, Voluntarism Initiatives Unit, Ministry of Citizenship,
Culture and Recreation, at (416) 326-6264 or by fax, at (416) 314-7180.
MEMBERSHIP FOR GRANT REVIEW TEAMS
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--GRANT REVIEW
CORRESPONDING
# OF
POPULATION
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
MEMBERS
1
Northwestern
District of Kenora
6
633,335
District of Rainy River
6
232163
District of Thunder Bay
6
157,619
18
244,117
2
Algoma, Cochrane,
District of Algoma
6
1259355
Manitoulin & Sudbury
District of Cochrane
6
93,240
District of Manitoulin
6
112413
District of Sudbury
6
189,506
24
419,514
3
Muskoka, Nipissing,
District of Muskoka
6
509463
Parry Sound &
District of Parry Sound
6
399906
Timiskaming
District of Nipissing
6
849832
District of Timiskaming
6
37,807
24
213 008
4
Champlain
Reg. Mun. of Ottawa -Carleton
6
721,136
United Counties of Prescott &
Russell
6
749013
United Counties of Stormont,
Dundas & Glengarry
6
111,301
County of Renfrew
6
96,224
24
1002 674
5
Quinte, Kingston,Rideau
County of Frontenac
5
1362265
County of Lennox, Addington &
Prince Edward
5
649249
County of Hastings
5
118,744
County of Lanark
5
59,845
United Counties of Leeds &
Grenville
5
96,284
25
475,387
6
Grand River
County of Brant
9
1147564
Reg. Mun. of Haldimand - Norfolk
9
102,575
18
217139
7
Waterloo, Wellington,
Reg. Mun. of Waterloo
6
405,435
Dufferin
County of Wellington
6
171,395
County of Dufferin
6
45,657
18
622,487
8
Hamilton — Wentworth
Reg. Mun. of Hamilton -
18
4679799
Wentworth
9
Niagara
Reg. Mun. of Niagara
18
403 504
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GRANT REVIEW
CORRESPONDING
# OF
POPULA'T'ION
" TEAM
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
MEMBERS
Bruce, Huron,
County of Grey
6
87,632
r10TGrey,
erth
County of Bruce
6
65,680
County of Huron
6
60,220
County of Perth
6
72.106
24
285,638
11
Essex, Kent & Lambton
County of Essex
6
3503,329
County of Kent
6
1099650
County of Lambton
6
128,975
18
588,954
12
Thames Valley
County of Middlesex
6
3895,616
County of Elgin
6
79,159
County of Oxford
6
97,142
18
565,917
13
Halton - Peel
Reg. Mun. of Halton
10
3395,875
Reg. Mun. of Peel
10
852,526
20
191929401
14
Simcoe-York
County of Simcoe
10
3299865
Reg. Mun. of York
10
731,708
20
1061573
15
Durham, Haliburton,
Reg. Mun. of Durham
5
458,616
Kawartha & Pine Ridge
County of Haliburton
5
159321
County of Victoria
5
67,926
County of Peterborough
5
123,448
County of Northumberland
5
81,792
25
747,103
16
Toronto
City of Toronto
24
292469158
TOTAL
336
1097539373
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pWitst6mditAftdmdvlgues, Application for membership
bntario ���r.u,,��,, ���ftm �d«WW
n Grant Review Team
Demande d'adhesion
Equipe d'etude des subventions
Applicant Information (Complete all sections)
Renseignements sur l'auteur(e) de la demande (Remplissez toutes les sections)
Last Name First Initials
Nom Pr6nom lnitieles
Address
Adresse
City/Town Postal Code E-mail address
WHO Code postal Adresse de coutrier dlectronique
Telephone — Home Telephone — Work rax vauuEa'
T8k3phone - domklle Uffipt"* - bureau Mcopieur Cellulaire
Mailing address (If different from above)
Adresse d'envoi (si ego diftre de cello 1ndiqu6e d-dessus)
City/Town Postal Code
Ville Code postal
Application Information
Renseignements
Tell us why you are Interested In becoming a member of the Grant Review Team.
lndiquez pourquoi nous voulez devenir membra de 119quipe d'dtude des subventions.
Tell us about your Involvement with charitable and/or not-for-profit organizations.
Ddcdwz vane participation asci travaux d'oeuvres de bienfaisarm ou d'organismes sans but lucratif ou des deux.
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',Describe any past and/or present Involvement in other community activities.
Odgivez toutes les initiatives communautaires, actuelles ou passdes, auxquelles vous evez participd.
Detail special interests, work experience or education which would assist you as a member of the Grant Review Team.
Pfftsez vos int6rdis particWfers, votre exp6derm de trvYWl ou des dtudes qui vous aldersient an Cant qua membra de ltquipe d'6tude des subventions.
Attach any additional Information you feel would assist us in considering your application (Le. resume, letters of reference).
Veuillez joindre tous les renseignements supplbmentaires qui nous aideraient b 6tudier votre demande (p. ex curriculum vitae et lettres de recommendation).
Signature of Applicant Date
Signature de 1'auteur(e) de la demande
Recommended by (Organization or Individual) Signature
Recommandd(e) par (organisms ou particuller)
Retum completed application to: Envoyez vous demande dOment remplie 6 !'adresse suivante:
Citizenship Development Branch Direction des relstions caiviques
Knistry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation Ministdre des Affaires c:ivviques, de la Culture et des Loisirs
77 Bloor Street West, 70 Floor 77, rue Bloor Ouest, 7e diage
Toronto ON WA 2R9 Toronto ON M7A 2R9
Tel: (416) 326.6264 T61.: (416) 326-6264
Fax:(416) 314-7180 T616c. (416) 314-7180
Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Les renseignements personnels figurant sur la pr6sente formule sont
Ministry of Citizenship and Culture Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.18, s.4 and recuelilis en vertu de la Loi sur le minisf6re des Affaires cNiques at
will be used solely for the purpose of selecting applicants for membership culturelles, LRO. chap. M.18, art. 4, et senriront b la sblection
on the Grant Review Team. des membres de f tquipe d'btude des subventions.
For further Information contact the Voluntarism Initiatives Unit, Pour de plus amples renseignements, veulliez communiquer avec
Citizenship Development Branch, Tel. (416) 326.6264. i'Unitb des initiatives de bbnbvolat, Direction des relations civiques,
T61. (416) 326-6264.
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November 5, 1998
Mr. Cam McKnight
Mayor, 'Town of'Tillsonburg
3 Segal Drive
Tillsonburg, Ontario
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Dear Ma C1Cnight:
Please find attached a summary of the 1998 Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review that was
delivered in the Legislature earlier today by the Hon. Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance.
I just wanted to ensure that all of those in Oxford, with an interest in this financial update, would
have the information available to them.
Our government has worked to implement the agenda outlined in the Common Sense Revolution
to help strengthen the economy of this province and bring hope and opportunity for the future.
Recent trends have shown that our plan for the economic renewal of Ontario is working, and 1
am hopeful that with this fiscal statement we will continue on the road for a better Ontario.
If you have further questions, or need more information on the announcements made in the
economic and fiscal update, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Ernie Hardeman
MPP Oxford
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 5, 1998
EVES DELIVERS MID -YEAR ECONOMIC UPQATE
TORONTO -. Finance Minister Ernie Eves released the 1998 Ontario Economic
Outlook and Fiscal Review today.
Eves also reported on Ontario's strong economy which, together with the Government's
fiscal actions, has positioned Ontario to continue to grow and create jobs:
Ontario's international exports are up 6.7 per cent so far this year;
consumer spending is up 5.6 per cent --the second quarter alone saw a 2.3
per cent increase, the strongest quarterly gain in 12 years;
auto sales have increased by 7.4 per cent and for the year as a whole are
expected to be the best in this decade; and,
by September this year, the Ontario economy had created 195,000 net new
private -sector jobs in 1998 -- over 62,000 new jobs were created in September
alone; representing 85 per cent of the national total.
The deficit outlook for 1998-99 has been reduced to $3.6 billion, $1.2 billion lower than
the Government's original Balanced Budget Plan target for this year. Based on the
improved revenue outlook for 1998-99, the $650 million reserve will not be needed and
has been applied to the deficit.
"This Government has already exceeded its deficit-reduction targets three years in a
row — this year will make four in a row." Eves said.
The Government now estimates that the economy will achieve real growth of at least
3.7 per cent in 1998. On average, private -sector forecasters are expecting real
economic growth of four per cent in Ontario this year_
Eves said that the costs of running deficits and accumulating debt are real_ And they
have a real human face. At $9.2 billion, Public Debt Interest is almost half of what the
Province will spend on important health care services such as hospitals. doctors and
long-term care.
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"Onterians want to meet the needs of the Province's growing and aging population and
they want to be protected from irresponsible deficits and tax increases in the future. We
will take the necessary steps to ensure that this happens.' Eves added.
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For electronic copies of the 1998 Ontario Fall Economic and Fiscal Statement,
visit the Ministry of Finance website at:
http:llwww.gov.on.ca/FIN/Cnglish/0ccoeng.htm
Contact
Christian Bode
Communications Branch
(416) 325-0328
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Rob MitcheN
Minister's Office
(416) 325-9566
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RE: oOWENSAT ON FOR VoLtrN pER pIREFIGHTERS
• The Township of South -Nest Oxford passed the following resolution on Tmday,
November 3, 1998, to encowtage the provincial Government to re -instate cornpenUdon for
Volunteer Firefi&Ws on the same basis as it was under the former WO*M Campeasation
Act, ' and not as provided for under the now Workplace Safety and Insurance Act
While there has been somo movement on behalf of the govw nent, pressure from
muoucipalities should continue to ensure the passage of amending legislation,. I.
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changes under the new Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, including the pote Aal for
large numbers of Volunteer Firefighters leaving their lire dquxU eat;
THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Tor aft of South -Vest Oxford
requests the Provincial Government to ice -instate compensation for Volunteer Firefighters on
the same basis as it was under the former 'Workers Compensation Aet and not as provided
for under the new Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.
CARRIED
Support for resblutiton should be forwarded directly to local Members of Provincial
Parliament. ,
• Thank you.
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COUNTY OF OXFORD
C.JLCIJCLERK'S OFFICE NOVEMBER 13,1998
MEMORANDUM
MEMO TO: Area Administrators/Clcrks/Treasm=s
FROM: K WHITEFORD, CAOJCLERK
INITIALS: V1, )
SUBJECT: MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION
On the evening of November 4, the Oxford County Power Supply Review Committee
had its inaugural meeting_ Under its mandate, the Committee reviewed the retail supply
of power in the County and the factors that will affect that supply over the next year or
two. A key factor is the province's implementation of Bill 35 - The Energy Competition
Act. It is clear that this legislation will have significant effect on the public utility
commissions in the County as well as the distribution and supply of hydro.
Considering this fact, the Committee decided to organize a presentation by the
Municipal Electric Association for all County Councillors and Councillors of Local
Municipalities as well as senior staff. The invitation will also be extended to all
members of Public Utility Commissions and their senior staff in Oxford.
This presentation will occur as follows.-
Bill
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Bill 35 - Energy Competition Act
Presentation by Bob Kanduth
Director of Communications, Training and Education
Municipal Electric Association
Place: Ingersoll Town Council Chambers
Date: Wednesday, November 25, 1998 Time: 7:30 P.M.
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Corporation of the Township of Norfolk
Clerk's Department
P.O. Box 128
22 Albert Street
Langton ON NOE IGO
Atten iam_ Mr. M11 M. Howse,
Clerk Aslministiator
Dear Sir:.
PATR= I. VEV=
Direct Line: 4161595-2444
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File Number. 9741134
November 9, 1998
Re: Prqwed Officiai Plan A»mdinertt and ZoAing By-law Atrren&MM
- �P`i�.1 � by L'(,7loiat Shopping Cis �I.i'ni�d
- Part of Lot 14, Caission 3, N.T.R., Township o, f 1VWa k AV&�ddl�°n�
- lAwer of objeaion arrd N for Plwther Notice
Please be advised that we are the solicitors for Centrefund (Tillsonburg) Corporation, co-
owners of the Tillsonburg Town Centre.
We have received Notice of the Public Meeting to be held on November 24th, 1998 with
respect to this matter. The purpose of this letter is two -fold; namely, to register our objection to
the Township's adoption of the requested Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment and to request further notice of all proceedings with respect to this matter including
notification of adoption of any proposed Official Plan Amendment or Zoning By-law Amendment.
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Together with the Town of Tillsonburg, our client has developed the Tillsonburg Town
Centre which is the focal puint of the commercial infrastructure for the Town of Tillsonburg.
Under the approved Official Plan provisions applicable to our client's lands, being part of the
Central Business District, our client's lands have a defined and established planned function.
Indeed, the provisions of Section 8.3.3.1.1 of the County of Oxford Official Plan in dealing with
the Central Area of the Town of Tillsonburg provide as follows:
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"The commercial core of the Central Area will remain a viable
regional retail shopping district capable of meeting the day -today
and specialty needs of residents of the Town as well as serving the
southern part of Oxford County and portions of Elgin County and
the Region of 11 ldi.mand-Norfolk" .
Accordingly, what occurs on the Norfolk Mall site is directly related to the planned
function of the Tillsonburg 'down Centre.
When the applicants submitted studies in support of thcir application, it was the advice of
our client's planning and market consultants, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., that the findings and
conclusions set out in the planning and market reports prepared in support of the Norfolk Mall
expansion understate potential impact effects on Tillsonburg's commercial structure. Indeed, our
client's consultants have offered to meet with and discuss their concerns with the peer review
consultants retained by the Region. Therefore, based upon the advice provided by our client's
professional consultants, we believe that the proposed expansion of Norfolk Mall will have a
serious impact upon the planned function of the Tillsonburg Town Centre. For these reasons, we
strenuously object to the adoption of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
applications to be considered at the public meeting on November 24th.
Please accept this letter as our request to be notified of all further actions by the 'Township
of Norfolk with respect to this matter including the adoption of any Official Plan Amendment or
Zoning -$y-law Amendment resulting from the current applications. Should you require any
further information with respect to our client's objection or notice request, please do not hesitate
to contact the writer at your earliest convenience.
Yours very truly,
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Patrick J. Devine
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Regional Municipality of Haidimand-Norfolk
Centrefund CrMsonburg) Corporation
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ministry of Finance minister+e des Finances
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 5, '1998
FINANCE MINISTER INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES
Toronto - Finance Minister Ernie Eves today introduced legislation that would shield
business properties from extreme property tax increases.
"The Government recognizes the vital role of small business in the Province's economy,"
the Minister said. -This new legislation demonstrates our support of Ontario's small
business community by ensuring that no commercial or industrial property owner would
face an increase due to reform of more than 10 per cent in 1998 and a further 5 per cent in
each of 1999 and 2000_"
The Minister also announced his intention to introduce amendments at Standing
Committee to ensure that multi -residential property owners are protected under the same
formula as commercial and industrial properties.
Under the legislation introduced today, municipal councils would be given extra time to
revisit their original decisions about the use of tools to manage the speed and distribution
of property tax change impacts on local taxpayers. Municipalities would be able to review
the use of tools such as optional property classes, a 2.5 per cent cap, phase -ins, rebates
and graduated tax rates. They would also have access to a new tool: a cap that would limit
reform -related increases to 10 per cent this year and a further 5 per cent in each of the
next two years. Whatever options are chosen, they would have to comply with the
10 - 5 - 5 limit.
"Small business creates about 80 per cent of all new private sector jobs in Ontario. Small
businesses and multi -residential property owners are valued contributors to the Province's
economic well-being and we are not prepared to let their existence be threatened," added
the Minister.
"The measures in the Faimess for Property Taxpayers Act, 1998 are a testament to the
Government's commitment to sustain an environment where small businesses can grow
and create jobs_"
Contact
Rob Mitchell
Minister's mice
(416) 325-9566
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Backgrounder November 5, '1998
Fairness for Property Taxpayers Act, 1998
The Faimess for ppoperty Taxpayers Act, 1998 was introduced for First Reading in the
Legislature on November 5, 1998. if passed, this Act would implement the measures
announced by the Minister of Finance on October 23, 1998 to protect businesses in
Ontario from large property tax increases.
Under this proposed legislation, municipalities would be required to limit property tax
increases resulting from property tax reform on commercial and industrial properties to no
more than 10 per cent in 1998, a further 5 per cent in 1999, and a further 5 per cent in
2000 ("the 10-5-5 limit"). The protection of the 10-5-5 limit would also extend to tenants
occupying commercial or industrial property.
As announced on November 5, 1998, the Minister of Finance intends to introduce an
amendment at the Standing Committee to extend the protection of the 10-5-5 limit to multi -
residential properties as well.
The 10-5-5 limit would apply to the municipal and education portions of the property tax on
commercial, industrial, and multi -residential properties across the province, subject to a few
exceptions:
• the limit would not affect properties in the City of Toronto which has already adopted
a 2.5 per cent cap on tax increases on commercial, industrial, and multi -residential
property for 1998, 1909 and 2000;
• the limit would not apply to farmland awaiting development;
• the limit would not apply to properties which are subject to payments in lieu of taxes
(for example, properties owned by the federal or provincial government).
In order to achieve the 10-5-5 limit, municipalities would be able to use the range of tools
available under the Ontario Fair Assessment System, including graduated tax rates,
optional property classes, rebates, phase -ins and the 2.5 per cent cap. The Fairness for
property Taxpayers Act, 1998, if passed, would also provide municipalities with a new cap
option that matches the 10-5-5 limit. For 1998, municipalities would be given until
pecernber 31, 1998 to choose optional tools.
The 10-5-5 limit would apply to tax increases related to property tax reform. Municipalities
would be able to increase taxes above the 10-5-5 limit as a result of municipal budgetary
decisions. A property could also experience property tax increases above the 10-5-5 limit
if physical changes are made to the property (e.g. new construction or renovation), if there
is a change in use (e.g. from commercial to industrial), or if there is a change in vacancy
(e.g. vacant property becomes occupied).
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Under the proposed legislation, municipalities would be required to ensure that no taxes
are shifted from the commercial, industrial. and multi -residential property classes
respectively, onto residential properties. Municipalities would therefore have to lima tax
decreases on properties in these classes in order to fund the limit on increases.
The implementation of the 10-5-5 limit would necessitate the adjustment of 1998 tax
liabilities of commercial, industrial, and multi -residential property owners. The Fairness for
Property Taxpayers Act, 1998, if passed, would permit municipalities to either make
adjustments on 1999 interim tax bills, or to issue supplementary tax notices or refunds.
Commercial, industrial, and mufti -residential property owners who have not paid reform -
related property tax increases over 10 percent in 1998, would not have to pay interest and
penalties on those amounts.
The Fairness for Property Taxpayers Act, 1998, if passed, would also extend the following
deadlines:
The deadline for landlords with eligible gross leases to notify tenants of the
obligation to pay property taxes or business improvement area charges for the 1998
taxation year would be extended to December 15, 1998;
The deadline for filing assessment appeals with respect to an assessment or an
amended assessment made for the 1998 taxation year would be extended to
December 31,, 1998.
For further information, taxpayers are invited to call toll-free 1-800-263-7965-
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T0: Town of Tillsonburg Non -Profit Housing Corp.
14 489 College St., Ste. 400, Toronto, Ontario M6G 1A5 Telephone (416) 927-9144 Fax (416) 927-8401
Urgeniffax November 5, 1998
NON -WORT
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ASSOIATINUr
a the Federal Government to put
housing on the national agenda
The Federal Liberal Cabinet signalled it may be ready to tackle homelessness as a
national issue.
On November 4th, the Toronto Star reported senior Liberals want to strike a new
urban affairs committee of cabinet (attached). According to the Star, the committee
would "tackle the root causes of homelessness such as social housing shortages,
mental illness, the plight of aboriginal people in urban areas, improper immigration
settlement practices and a lack of training and job opportunities."
Tell the Liberal cabinet: the solution to homelessness is homes
1. Phone or fax your Liberal MP.
• Congratulate the Liberals on their recognition of homelessness as a national
issue. Their stand puts the Province to shame.
Urge them to help make a Cabinet Committee on homelessness a reality.
Remind them that new non-profit housing is needed to address
homelessness.
—There are 100,000 households on Ontario's social housing waiting lists in
1997.
—Only 790 rental units were started last year across Ontario. The private
sector has said they can not build housing for low income people.
—Use your own local example showing the need for non-profit housing. (In
Toronto, for example, 75% of hostel users depend on hostels for permanent
housing because of the inadequate supply of affordable and supportive
housing).
2. Phone or fax David Collenette, Minister Responsible for the Greater
Toronto Area, and the leading advocate of a Cabinet Committee on
homelessness. Phone (613) 995-4988. Fax (613) 995-1686
3. Phone or fax the Prime Minister's Office with the same message.
Phone: (613) 992-4211, Fax: (613) 941-6900.
4. Keep in touch with ONPHA and your local housing network for other
opportunities to put housing back on the federal agenda.
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Please ensure that copies of this are distributed to oil Members of Council
For Immediate Action
November 5, 1998 - Alert - 981037
Bill 79 Introduced: Fairness for Property Taxpayers Act
Issue: Minister of Finance Ernie Eves today introduced a Bill that will require municipalities to
limit tax increases on all commercial and industrial properties.
The Facts:
Bill 79: The Faimess for Property Taxpayers Act will freeze tax increases related to assessment on
commercial and industrial properties to 10 per cent in 1998, and a further 5 per cent in each of 1999
and 2000. The Minister of Finance also announced that he intends to introduce amendments at
Standing Committee that will extend the capping provisions to multi -residential properties as well.
The Bill, as introduced, is 60 pages, and contains many technical and complicated provisions which
amend the Municipal Act and the Assessment Act, as previously amended by Bill 16, the Small
Business and Charities Protection Act. Key components of the Bill include:
�- The 10-5-5 Cap
• Provisions for a new capping option which limits assessment -related tax increases to 10 percent
in the first year, and 5 per cent in each of the next two years. The cap must be financed within the
commercial and industrial classes. Municipalities will have to limit tax decreases in order to fund
the cap on increases, and no residential taxes may be increased as a result of these changes.
Businesses that have already been notified of tax decreases will be required to pay additional
amounts in order to fund the cost of providing the cap.
�•- Payments -in -lieu
The limit on tax increases would not apply to taxes on provincial or federal properties for which
payments -in -lieu are paid to municipalities.
0- Other Exemptions
The limit does not apply to properties in the City of Toronto which has already adopted a 2.5 per
cent limit on tax increases, nor to farmland awaiting development.
a� Rebates to Charities
• Mandated rebates payable to charities will be limited to an amount specified by a forthcoming
regulation. Previously, eligible charities qualified for a rebate of 40% or more of 1998 taxes, to
reflect the elimination of the Business Occupancy Tax (BOT).
o- Increases Beyond 10%
• Tax increases above the percentage limits can only occur where a property's assessment is
changed due to new constructionlrenovation, change in vacancy status, or as a result of an
increase in the municipal tax rate.
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Member Communication - Alert: Bill 79 Introduced: Fairness for Property Taxpayers Act - 212
wr Extended Deadlines to Re-examine Tax Mitigation Tools
• Municipalities will be able to reconsider the use of Bill 16's mitigating tools for 1998 and future
years, as well as the new cap option. The deadlines to re-examine the use of the original 2.5 per
cent capping option, phase-in programs, graduated rates for commercial and industrial classes,
rebate programs, or the use of optional commercial classes (shopping centres, office buildings,
etc.) are extended to December 31, 1998.
�- Re -Issuing Tax Bilis for 1998
• Revised tax bills, reflecting these adjusted amounts, may be reissued by municipalities in 1998,
or municipalities may make adjustments for final 1998 taxes on the 1999 interim tax bill. The
Minister has re -entrenched the right to mandate the form and/or content of any notices to be used
for rebilling or adjustments of municipal taxes.
�- Pass -Through Provisions for Gross Leases, Tenancies and BIA Levies
Business property owners or landlords will be required to pass-through any limit on tax increases
to tenants holding gross leases. Similarly, Business Improvement Area (BIA) levies must also be
recalculated and reapportioned among commercial property owners and tenants to reflect a fair
division of the revised 1998 tax obligation of business properties.
le- No Interest or Penalties on Unpaid 1998 Taxes over 10%
• Business property owners who have not paid 1998 tax amounts will not be charged interest or
penalties for any amounts beyond the mandated 10 per cent increase due to assessment reform.
It is unclear whether municipalities will have to pay interest amounts on overpaid amounts arising
as a result of this legislation.
AMO Action:
AMO will be contacting municipalities across the Province to determine the potential effects of this
legislation. Members of AMO's Expert Panel on Taxation Solutions have already set up a meeting on
Monday, November 941 with staff from the ministries of Finance, and Municipal Affairs and Housing,
to review details of the gill.
AMO will be seeking to confirm thatthe concerns of municipalities which were advanced in a previous
meeting with the Government on this proposal were addressed in the legislation. Specifically, that
municipalities are provided with the authority to re -issue 1998 tax bills to affected ratepayers, or to re-
adjust taxes on the interim 1999 billing cycle, and that municipalities are afforded protection from
liability for claims arising from tax bills or tax certificates previously issued.
AMO will continue to press the Government for commitments to fund the full costs of re -issuing tax
bills for 1998 for those opting for this course, or other costs Incurred for tax billing system redesign or
consultation on tax policy. AMO will also continue to monitor the effects of provincial tax policy
decisions on municipal cash flows and revenues, and will continue its lobby efforts to seek
compensation for municipal shortfalls caused by provincial delays.
At this time it is unclear what process the Bill will follow. AMO, however, with member input and that
of the Expert Panel on Taxation Solutions, will review the legislation and press the Government for any
necessary amendments.
This information, and the Government's News Release and Backgrounder are available through AMO's
MUNICOM network at www.municom.com.
For more information contact: Casey Brendan, Policy Advisor, Policy and Government Relations at (416) 971-9856
ext 341 or email: cbrendon@amo.municom_com
Transmission problems: Carleen Newland at 416-971-9856 ext. 300
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Please Bring to the Attention of: Meads of Council & Municipal Administrators
For Immediate Attention November 4, 1998
FYI - 981030
WSIB Benefits Rectified for Municipal Volunteer Firefighters
and Ambulance Brigades
Issue: Legislation was introduced today to restore Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
benefits for volunteers and to correct the benefit problems presented by Bill 99.
Facts:
Bill 99, which was passed in 1997, reduced the benefits for volunteer firefighters and volunteer
ambulance brigades should they become injured in the line of duty. That legislation has proven to
be a disincentive for volunteerism.
A Private Member's Bill has been introduced to amend the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act in
order to rectify the benefit problems created by Bill 99.
AMO has been working with the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall and the ministries of the Solicitor
General and Labour on this issue.
Status:
AMO will review the Bill to ensure that it fully corrects the situation created by Bill 99, and that it
provides the clarity that municipalities are looking for. The Association will be approaching the
opposition parties to seek their support in approving the legislation quickly, should the Bill meet the
needs.
This intonnation, and the Private Member's Bill itselfare available through AMO's MUNICOMnetwork
at www.municom.com.
For more information contact: Pat Vanini, Director of Policy and Government Relations at (416) 9719856
ext. 316 or email: pvanini@amo.municom.com
Transmission problems: Carleen Newland at 416-971-9856 ex#. 300
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Please ensure that copies of this are distributed to all Members of Council
For Immediate Attention
November 10, 1998 - FYI - 98/031
Final Recommendations of Provincially Appointed Social Housing Committee
ISSUE: MMAH Minister Al leach has released the Committee's report that details
recommendations for reforming the social housing system.
FACTS:
The Committee, that included municipal representatives, has issued 53 detailed recommendations_ The
Committee dealt with the interests of all stakeholders - tenants, housing providers and municipalities -
as expressed by the committee members, and through the recent public consultation.
The Minister has said that he will be studying the recommendations and, in the meantime, has sent the
report to the Federal Minister of CMHC & Public Works, Alfonso Gagliano, who has indicated that he
wanted to see consensus prior to negotiating a new federal/provincial agreement. A new agreement Is
necessary to fully implement the reforms and to give municipalities say for pay.
Initial analysis of the report indicates that AMO's advice was taken on specific issues such as integration
of financial testing_ Some changes to the Social Housing Committee's draft recommendations of August
include:
— after 10 years of operation under the reformed program, the Consolidated Municipal Service
Managers (CMSMs), in consultation with providers, will review the costs and revenues used to
calculate the operating loan. Where there is a change, a recalculation of the mandated repayment
amount must occur which could increase or decrease this amount (the draft proposed three years of
operation and a one-time recalculation);
— that 60 per cent of any annual surplus generated within the term of the mortgage or debenture will be
used to repay the operating loan; and,
-- manageable costs components (maintenance and administration operating costs) of the operating
loan are to be calculated using a formula which reflects the'benchmarked' manageable costs foreach
provider. The benchmarked manageable costs would be determined by a consultant hired by the
Province and CMSMs, but paid for by the Province.
STATUS:
AMO's Task Force will be meeting to review the final report's recommendations and determine the implications
for the municipal sector as well as any follow-up comments to the Province. AMO will continue to press the
federal govemment to start negotiating a new federallprovincial agreement.
This information is available through AMD's MUNICOM network at www.municom.com
For more information contact: Wendy Dix, Policy Advisor, Policy and Government Relations at
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TILLSONBURG DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' PRESENTATION
Thank you for inviting us to speak to you today (tonight, this afternoon, this evening). We
appreciate this opportunity to bring you an update on our heath care system in general, but
more specifically, to bring you up to date on just what has been happening at the Tillsonburg
District Memorial Hospital.
When surveyed, a majority of Canadians identify our health care system, considered by many
to be the best in the world, as the one thing that makes us distinctly Canadian. However, in
recent surveys, the people in Ontario have voiced their concern about that very tenet of our
society and they have every reason to be concerned.
There are significant pressures on our Medicare System: the need to manage and control
costs; the health care needs of an aging population and other changes in demographics; the
growth and cost of new technology; the speed of change; and finally, the public's own very
high expectations.
A majority of Ontarians are concerned about the quality of health care and access to local
hospital care. They are convinced that the cuts to date have gone far beyond just cutting
excess 'fat' and have started to cut into the 'bone' of the health care sector and they believe
that the government's number one priority now should be to ensure that health care is
adequately funded.
Since 1992, Ontario's hospitals have experienced escalating cuts in their budgets of
approximately 25%, bearing in mind inflation, population growth, population aging and actual
cuts. We are at the point, in Ontario, where the financial and operational viability of hospitals
is threatened.
Hospital budgets were cut by 5% or $365 million in 1996/97. They were cut a further 6%
or $435 million in 1997/98. The proposed cut of $507 million in 1998/99 has been
cancelled because we were able to successfully demonstrate to the government that further
cuts could not be made without adversely affecting patient care.
The government's numerous cuts to hospital funding in Tillsonburg, have resulted in our
annual base budget being almost $2 million less than it was 5 years ago.
To respond to this loss of revenue and to comply with Ministry of Health criteria, Tillsonburg
District Memorial Hospital increased the number of outpatient procedures, decreased the
average length of stay for each patient and in the last 5 years, closed 63 beds.
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Just in the last three years, the Ministry of Health has reduced funding by $1,590,531 or
10.9%. In response, the hospital:
* Reduced team members by 47.4 or 18.6%
* Reduced beds from 116 to 79
Reduced patient days per thousand population from 795 to 522 (Ministry of
Health benchmark 577)
* Emergency visits have increased 9.5%
* Day surgery increased from 60% to 70%
Although, while making these adjustments, we believe we have been able to maintain a high
quality of care, we are still concerned for the future of our health care system.
Tillsonburg is underserviced when it comes to the number of family physicians serving our
Tri -County Area. The demands on our physicians are tremendous and their heavy time
commitment is neither recognized nor adequately compensated. They are expected to work
long hours in their offices, visit patients in nursing homes and in the Hospital, serve on
various Hospital committees, participate in the Hospital's strategic planning process and then
provide shared on-call services for Emergency, Anaesthesia, Obstetrics and Inpatient Care -
day and night. On any given night during the week, the physician on-call for Emergency, may
see between 40- 80 patients and on one recent week -end, the on-call physician did see a
record 240 patients. This busy hospital workload, coupled with their own very busy office
practices, raises a great deal of concern about their ability to continue to support the
Hospital. The Ministry of Health Physician Payment Plan was designed with urban physician
practices in mind. It does not recognize the additional roles that rural family physicians
assume to support their community hospital. If a suitable solution is not soon found by the
government, our community, like others such as Exeter, St. Mary's and Newbury, is at risk
of losing critical services such as weekend and evening Emergency Room coverage. People
would then have to access services at Woodstock General Hospital, Norfolk General Hospital
or St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Simply put, the government cannot expect community
physicians to assume all of the additional responsibility without compensating them fairly.
It has been determined that 85 - 90% of emergency room patients in Ontario, do not need
to be admitted to a hospital bed and over 50% of emergency patients can wait if a more
critical situation arises. However, the Canada Health Act promises that the health care of
every Canadian will be accessible, affordable, portable, universal and government funded, so
no one can be turned away. The provincial governments say that because of cuts to the
federal transfer payments, they can no longer afford to keep this promise.
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The already strained hospital budgets have become even tighter because of union
settlements, hospital funding reductions and the cost to achieve Year 2000 Compliance.
These new expenditures will jump the projected deficit for the hospitals in Ontario to between
$300 and $500 million and will leave hospitals with no alternative but to scramble to reduce
services and cut programs.
Through this whole decade of fiscal restraint and restructuring, the Tillsonburg Hospital has
been able to maintain a sound financial position through good financial planning and
management and for that history we are justifiably proud. We remain optimistic that the
government will recognize and respond to the seriousness of this continuing funding shortfall
and by so doing, allow us to "weather this latest storm".
Back in 1994, the Tillsonburg Hospital acknowledged that change in the health care system
was inevitable and necessary and we knew that we had to embrace it and move forward to
implement it, but we wanted to help design it as well. We enlisted the support of everyone
in the Tri -County Area and even beyond, and we were overwhelmed by the response -
beginning with the enormous turnout at the November, 1994, Community Meeting at the
Tillsonburg Complex, through our Public Information Campaign early in 1995 and culminating
in a second Community Meeting on May 6, 1996. That outpouring of support resulted in the
Thames Valley District Health Council submitting its Oxford Hospitals' Planning Study to the
Minister of Health Jim Wilson on June 17, 1996. In that study the Council recommended the
establishment of a partnership or alliance with the hospitals in Ingersoll and Woodstock. The
tremendous community support that we received, influenced the recommendations and
allowed us to maintain a board that truly represents our Tri -County Area - our very own
design.
In January, 1997, the Chair of the Thames Valley District Health Council wrote to the
Minister of Health stating: V am pleased to advise you that, indeed, significant progress has
been achieved (in Oxford County). Shared services concerning pharmacy and pathology are
well in place or well advanced. The hospitals, in a spirit of co-operation, are actively
investigating the following: - (Shared) laboratory (and pathology)
- Nursing Workload System
- Information Technology Planning
- Social Work: Palliative Care, Discharge Planning
- Long Term Care Beds
- Contract Support Services: Maintenance, Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Common Credentialling Process for Medical Staff
- Human Resource Management
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... for this positive development, the Thames Valley District Health Council is pleased and has
encouraged the hospitals to continue in the same vein. "
And as a follow-up, in February, 1998, the new Chair of the Thames Valley District Health
Council wrote to the new Minister of Health, Ms. Elizabeth Witmer, saying, "/ must stress
that all members of Council and its staff were very impressed with the accomplishments to
date of the (Oxford Hospital's Strategic) Alliance and the plans and potential for further
success. The Alliance is evidence of a type of joint governance which can advance
collaborative operations while preserving the uniqueness to the ins titutions'responses to their
local communities. Council is confident that the Oxford Hospitals' Strategic Alliance is
moving forward in a way which is consistent with the intent and spirit of the original Oxford
Hospitals' Planning Study. "
In June 1998, the Health Services Restructuring Commission proposed the establishment
of sixteen 0 6) networks to include all community hospitals in Ontario. Tillsonburg has been
included in a network with seven other area hospitals. The eight hospitals are recommending
the formation of the Thames Valley Hospital Planning Partnership. This partnership will
encourage collaboration and integration at the regional level and at the same time maintain
local decision-making through existing alliances and partnerships.
Now we must wait for the Restructuring Commission to respond. They have the final word.
But we are not standing still while we wait. Our planning continues.
At Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, we focus on continuing to provide access to quality
patient care. Our Vision states that: "As the primary health care facility, TDMH will take the
lead in developing partnerships and alliances with other community health care providers to
ensure a continuum of integrated services in our Tri -county area. "
Now that we have formed our Alliance with the hospitals in Ingersoll and Woodstock, we are
establishing partnerships with other providers in the community. Together we will look at the
needs of the community and determine how these needs can best be met.
We have many good examples of existing partnership initiatives.
The Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Program is a community based partnerships in action -
Public Health and the Hospital working together.
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Because of community initiatives, we have programs such as Palliative Care and
Mammography Screening.
Because of community needs, we have partnered with other hospitals to provide local access
to specialized services such as: Opthalmology Day Surgery and Outpatient Clinic, Urology
Day Surgery and Outpatient Clinic, Orthopaedics Outpatient Clinic, Neurology Outpatient
Clinic and a Satellite Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic.
Our brand new Wellness Day Program is another example of a community based partnership
in action. The Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital and the Oxford County Victorian Order
of Nurses are working together to help the elderly and disabled to live as independently as
possible in the community.
The Program is located on the Main Floor, North Wing. The unit has been renovated to
accommodate the Program in a comfortable, safe and secure environment. A full course
nutritious meal is provided and clients appreciate and benefit from the opportunity to socialize
and converse at meal times.
Acceptance into the Program is based on an interdisciplinary assessment which determines
whether or not the coordinated services provided can enhance or maintain the elderly or
disabled person within their community, at their ultimate level of functioning. The Program
is generally aimed at people over 65 years of age but persons under 65 are considered on an
individual basis.
The services offered are determined by community need and include the following:
* Interdisciplinary assessment
* Social and recreational programs
*Therapy programs - physio
* Exercise program
* Education
* Medication review
* Nutritional assessment
- occupational
- respiratory
- continence
- mental health
- wellness promotion
- disease specific
- caregiver support
* Personal hygiene (whirlpool tub)
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* Foot care
* Social integration and Community reintegration
For the social integration and Community reintegration, the client pays VON a fee of
approximately $13 to attend plus $2.50 for transportation if required.
As you can see the Tillsonburg Hospital and VON Oxford are partnering to deliver a broad
spectrum of services that focuses on wellness, reactivation and rehabilitation.
The renovations for the Wellness Day Program facilitated another initiative for us to better
serve the community. The Consolidated Outpatient Service has been created to "make your
visit with us as pleasant as possible ". Instead of requiring you to go to several different areas
of the Hospital to wait in line for diagnostic tests, we have consolidated all testing on the
Main Floor, near the Emergency Entrance. Planning for this service involved representatives
of every Hospital Service affected and representatives from all referring physicians' offices.
This 'single stop' Service improves and simplifies access for 43000 outpatient visits per year,
streamlines our Services and maximizes efficiency. You can now eliminate waiting time by
scheduling your appointment ahead of time and at your own convenience. You will also have
the option of an 'after hour' appointment. Ease of access to our Services is important in our
commitment to remain patient -focused.
The Consolidated Outpatient Service is in keeping with the Hospital's Mission and Vision and
is yet another example of working together with other providers to identify and subsequently
meet the health care needs of our community.
Other projects still in the infancy planning stage include supportive housing to provide a
continuum of services for the elderly and also the expansion of our Outpatient Psychiatric
Services to include video conferencing with London Psychiatric Hospital.
As I have stated before, we are doing a great deal but we always need to do more. We need
your help in identifying, assessing and then attempting to meet other community needs and
in so doing, affect the health status of the citizens living in the Tri -County area. Together we
can work for a healthier community.
Thank you for giving us this opportunity to keep you informed about services and plans at
the Hospital and about how we are responding to government restructuring and funding
issues. There is an urgency to control costs and realign services but we must keep in mind
that the people we serve are interested in quality, accessible and affordable health care. We
must serve those people well today and at the same time, build a better and more patient-
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focused system for them tomorrow. We extend an invitation to you to provide input on our
future direction and on any new collaborative partnerships that would allow us to continue
to grow and improve.
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