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980727 Regular Council Meeting Agenda
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TI�LSONBURG COUNCIL AGENDA MONDAY - July 27th, 1998 - 7:30 P.M. ORDER OF BUSINESS: Pg.005-012A.A9192tion of Minutes - June 22nd and July 10th, 1998 B. apt an of Aa� D. Amin -t aentsiye BgaUons Pg.013-016 1. Mr. Stan Grabstas RE: Tillsonburg Fair Board 2. Mr. Jim Hanlon RE: Lisgar Avenue E. Cg Mitteg of Adj,ugtment 1. A-10/98 - Betty & Allan Gree Pg.017-020 i) Planning Comments from County Planning Department Pg.021-022 ii) Notice of Public Hearing 2. A-11/98 - Gordon Wilkinson Pg.023-026 i) Planning Comments from County Planning Department Pg.027-028 ii) Notice of Public Hearing 3. A-12/98 - Philip Brown Pg.029-033 i) Planning Comments from County Planning Department Pg.034-035 ii) Notice of Public Hearing F. Public Hearings Pg.036-041 1. Application for Zone Change - Brandon Melucci (Report #98-110 attached) ...2 - 2 - G. Revorts Pg.042-047 1. Corporate Services Committee Minutes of July 22nd, 1998 and July 24th (24th to be distributed) Pg.048-072 2. Public Services Committee Minutes cif July 9th, 1998 Pg.073-091 3. Development/Culture Committee Minutes of June 25th, 1998 8. Comm micatfons 1. County of Oxford RE: Lifting of Pafrt Lot Control Pg.092-093 i) George Gilvesy Jr. (Lot 36, Plan 41M-133) Pg.094-095 ii) George Gilvesy Jr./The Linkoln Group Inc. (Lot 35, Plan 41M-133) Pg.096-097 2. Cyril J. Demeyere RE: Objection to By -Law 2853 Pg.098 3. Girl Guides of Canada RE: Permission to Operate a Hot Dog/Hamburg Stand - August 14th & 15th, 1998 Pg.099 4. Gary Wolfe RE: Buskering in Tillsqnburg Pg.100-106 5. Director of Public Services RE: Tri -County Antique Parade Pg.107 6. Corporation of Mildmay -Carrick RE: Resolution - Nutrient Management Planning 7. Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE: i) Appointment of Member(s) of Council to Attend Annual Conference Pg.108 ii) Board Nomination (Deadline - July 31st). I. Informati Pg.109 1. Ernie Hardeman RE: RE: Septic Services to Norfolk Mall Pg.111-145 2. Ministry of Energy Science and Technology RE: An Act to Create Jobs, and Protect Consumers by Promoting Low -Cost Energy through Competition, to Protect the Environment and Provide for Pensions, and to Make Related Changes to Certain Acts ...3 - 3 - Pg.146-148 3. Federation of Canadian Municipalities RE: September 9th - 12th, 1998 - Call for Resolutions Pg.149-159 4. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Dousing RE: Province Assumes Responsibility for Special Needs Housing Pg.160 5. International Plowing Match '98 - September 15th -19th, 1998 Pg.161 6. Canadian Auto Works RE: Appreciation for Support re: Automobile Import Tariffs Pg.162-164 7. Toby Barrett RE: Control of Pit Bull Dogs in Tillsonburg Pg.165-167 8. Michael Power, President of AMO RE: Re-election and Invitation to Attend Suite at AMO Conference in August Pg.168-174 9. County of Oxford RE: Request for Proposals - Development of a Preferred Management Model for Water and Sewage Services Pg.175 10. County of Oxford RE: Future Well Prilling Pg.176-178 11. Minister of Industry RE: News Releape - Government Wraps Up Automotive Competitiveness Review Pg.179-180 12. Ministry of Transportation RE: Extension of CTAP Program Pg.181-182 13. Constable Tim McCoy, Community Services Officer RE: Crossing Guard - Tillson Avenue at Annandale Pg.183-184 14. Ontario Regional Office RE: Veterans' Week 1998 Pg.185-188 15. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Minutes of June 3rd, 1998 16. Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE: Pg.189 i) MCSS Announces Implementation Plan for National Child Benefit Pg.190-191 ii) Legislative Highlights at the Close of the Current Session of the Ontario Parliament Pg.192 iii) Pre -Booking Appointments with Ministers During AMO's 1998 Annual Conference ...4 - 4 - J. Regolutions R. ft -Lawn 1. By -Law 2855 - To Amend Zoning By -Law 1994, as amended (Charcomp Investments Ltd.) 2. By -Law 2856 - To Authorize Encroachment Agreement with the Estate of Emma Devos 3. By -Law 2857 - To Authorize the Sale of Lands to Charcomp Investments Ltd. 4. By -Law 2858 - To Set Tax Rate for 1998 July 10th, 1998 MINUTES of the meeting of the Municipal Council of the Town of Tillsonburg held Friday, July 10th, 1998 at 8:30 A.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Tillsonburg, Ontario. PRESENT: Mayor C. McKnight, Deputy Mayor Iry Horton, Councillors: D. Beres, B. Carroll, S. Lamb, C. Rosehart, S. Molnar and R. Smith A. No. 1 Moved by Councillor Horton Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the Agenda as prepared for Council Meeting of July 10th, 1998 be adopted as amended: Reports 2. Otter Valley Utility Corridor and Recreation Trail. "Carried" B. Declarations - XMICipal Conflict of Interest Act --� None C. Reports 1. Director of Public Services RE: North Broadway Agreement 2. Otter Valley Utility Corridor and Recreation Trail D. Committee of Adjustment 1. A-9/98 - Paul and Lynn Pottelberg B. Bartlett, Secretary -Treasurer, presented the applied for Minor Variance by Paul and Lynn Pottelberg. Mr. Paul Pottelberg was in attendance in support of the applied for Minor Variance. Be F. G. No. 4 Moved by Councillor Rosehart Seconded by Councillor Horton AND RESOLVED THAT application to Commitee of Adjustment of Paul and Lynn Pottelberg, as effects Lot 17, Plan M-37, known municipally as 34 Lorraine Avenue, Tillsonburg, to seek variances as indicated in County Planning Comments on Application for Minor Vpiriance A-09/98, be approved. "Carried" No. 3 Moved by Councillor Beres Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT Town Council receive the report of the Director of Public Services under date of July 9th, 1998 with respect to Broadway rehabilitation and approve the recommendations contained therein. "Carried" The following by-laws received three readings and were finally enacted: 1. By -Law 2853 - A By -Law to Amend Zqning By -Law 1994, as amended (Broadway and Bridge Street) 2. By -Law 2854 - A By -Law to Amend Tr4ffic By -Law 2103, as amended (Parking) Closed Session No. 5 Moved by Councillor Smith Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT Town Council move into closed session to consider a matter of personnel. "Carried" Council moved back into Open Session. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 A.M. Mayor 9 Clerk -Administrator 12 *-"W. June 22nd, 1998 MINUTES of the meeting of the Municipal Council of the Town of Tillsonburg held Monday, June 22nd, 1998 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Tillsonburg, Ontario. PRESENT: Mayor C. McKnight, Councillors: D. Beres, B. Carroll, S. Lamb, C. Rosehart and S. Molnar ORDER OF BUSINESS: A. Adoption of Minutes No. 1 Moved by Councillor Beres Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of Council under date of June 8th, 1998 be adopted as printed and circulated. "Carried" B. option of Age No. 2 Moved by Councillor Beres Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the Agenda as prepared for Council Meeting of June 22nd, 1998 be adopted as printed, with the addition of: J. Information 10. Special Circumstances Fund RE: Funding. "Carried" C. Declarations - Municipal Conflict of Interest Act Mayor McKnight declared a Conflict of Interest with respect to Items A135 and S565 on the Accounts Payable List of May 1998, as found in the Corporate Services Committee Minutes of June 17th, 1998. D. Presentations Mr. Ken Holland received the Monthly Volunteer Recognition Award for June 1998 for his contribution and voluntarism with respect to Tillsonburg Airport, Seniors Centre and 'other community activities in the Town of Tillsonburg. E. Atpointments/Delegations None S F. Committee of Adjustment 1. A-08/98 - The Linkoln Group Mr. Mike Barrett presented his memorandum dated June 22nd, 1998 with respect to the applied for Minor Variance under File A-08/98. There were no other persons present in the audience with respect to the applied for Minor Variance. No. 3 Moved by Councillor Carroll Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT application to Committee of Adjustment of David Leigh, on behalf of The Linkoln Group, as effects Lot 36R, Plan M-1331 known municipally as 61 Magnolia Drive, Tillsonburg, to reduce the minimum width from 7.5m (24.6 ft.) to 7.Om (22.9 ft.) to permit the construction of a single-family detached dwelling in a Residential (R-2) zone, be deferred. "Carried" G. Public Hearings 1. Application for Re -zoning - Gladys Smith Mr. Mike Barrett addressed Town Council and presented Report #98-90 from the County of Oxford, Planning and Development Department dated June 22nd, 1998. There were no other persons in attendance with respect to the Application for Zone Change. No. 4 Moved by Councillor Lamb Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg approve the attached zoning by-law amendment, whereby lands owned by the estate of E. Smith, locate din Lot 20, Registrar's Compiled Plan No. 1653, in the Town of Tillsonburg, are rezoned from 'Development (D)' to 'Residential First Density (R1)'. "Carried" 2. Application for Re -zoning - Mike Hutchinson Mr. Mike Barrett addressed Town Council with respect to Planning Report #98-91 from the County of Oxford, Planning and Development Department under date of June 22nd, 1998. Ms. Lisa Lansink addressed Town Council with respect to I the Planning Report and stated that her client was in agreement with the recommendation as contained in Planning Report #98-91. The Town Council discussed Block 129 and the relocation of the pumping station and stated that that matter was to be recirculated and brought forward to a future Town Council meeting. Mr. Perry Ellenberger was in attendance and stated that he was in agreement with the location of the pumping station for Block 129. Mr. Andy Ebblend addressed Town Council and suggested switching the single-family and semi-detached dwellings and the street townhouses located along the railway tracks. No. 5 Moved by Councillor Smith Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg approve "in principle" the application for zone change submitted by Mike Hutchinson Properties Inc., whereby lands located in Lots 72 and 72A. Plan 500, in the Town of Tillsonburg, are rezoned from 'Residential Second Density (R2)' to 'Open Space (0), Special Residential Second Density (R2 -Special), Special Residential Third Density (R3 -Special) and Holding (H)' to permit the development of draft plan of subdivision application 32T-97001. RESOLVED FURTHER THAT in the interim the zoning of a pumping station be recirculated for consideration concurrently with above rezoning by-law. "Carried" 3. Application for Rezoning/Application for Official Plan Amendment - Town of Tillsonbura Mr. Mike Barrett presented Planning Report #98-92 from the County of Oxford Planning and Development Department under date of June 22nd, 1998. Mr. Cyril Demeyere, representing Mrs. Roma Demeyere, was in attendnace in support of the subject application for Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change. Mr. Hector Verhoeve addressed Town Council in support of the recommendation as contained in the Planning Report #98-92 and requested that the eating establishment be located at the southerly portion of the lands located at the north-west corner of Bridge and Broadway Streets. J Mr. Fred Lewis, on behalf of the Government Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed Town Council and objected to the proposed rezoning and Official Plan Amendment Application and further that Town Council should be considering those lands for future public lands. No. 6 Moved by Councillor Carroll Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg approve the recommendation as contained in Copnty of Oxford Planning Report #98-92 with roppect to Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change as submitted by thet-', 'own of T i l l sq nburg . "Carried" 4. Industrial Working Group Mr. Mike Barrett, Planner, County of Oxford, addressed Town Council and .presented the proposed Zoning - By- w modif icapii . w ;hBsP ect to the draft Industrial '12ie provisions as cod eted by the Industrial.,, orkkA Vroup of Town Council for amendments to be made to the Town of Tillsonburg's Comprehensive Zoning By -Law 1994, as amended. B. Reports 1. Corporate Services Committee Minutes of June 17th, 1998 I. Communicat�ans 1. Tillsonburg Business Improvement ArP_a.�RE: 16Ain4'8y-Law 2847 (P&J Edwards) 2. County of Oxford Re: Lifting of Part Lot Control: i) Hickory Hills Developments Inc. ii) 1115572 Ontario Inc. (Southridge Building Co.) 3. Riley's Motor Hotel Inc. RE: Permission to Sell Break - Open Tickets for Gemini Athletics 4. Tillsonburg Supported Housing Initiative Committee RE: Appointment of Representatives J. Information 1. Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE: Annual 1 8 Conference 198 2. Oxford County Federation of Agriculture - Press Release Re: Battery Blitz - June -August 1998 3. Tillsonburg Police Services Board Minutes - March 16th, April 20th and May 19th, 1998 4. Tillsonburg Airshow Committee RE: Appreciation for Support of 1998 Air Show 5. Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE: i) Legislation Introduced to Restructure Ontario's Electricity Sector ii) Provincial Offenses Act Amended: Bill 108 Passed iii) Amendments to Labour Relations Act Aim to Provide Flexibility for Municipalities 6. Tillsonburg Fire Department RE: Fire Safety House Dedication to Serve Area Municipalities - June 30th, 1998 7. Ministry of Finance Re: Bill 16 Becomes Law - Small Business Jobs and Charities Protected 8. New Canada Act (Published by the Official Opposition - May 1998) 9. Ministry of Transportation RE: Reconstruction of Highway 19 K. Resolutions No. 7 Moved by Councillor Beres Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the Corporate Services Committee Minutes of June 17th, 1998 be received and recommendations contained therein be adopted. "Carried" No. 8 Moved by Councillor Lamb Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg recommend to Oxford County Council that the lands consisting of Block 155, Registered Plan 41M-145 (Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4, 41R-6220), Town of Tillsonburg, be exempted from Part Lot Control and that the County be requested to enact the necessary exempting by-law as well as entering into a standard Part Lot Control Agreement with the applicant. "Carried" No. 9 Moved by Councillor Rosehart Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT permission be granted to Gemini Athletics to Conduct a Break Open Ticket Lottery from Riley's Motor Hotel, 145 Simcoe Street, Tillsonburg. "Carried" .No. 10 Moved by Councillor Beres Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the following members of Council be appointed as representatives on The Supported Housing Striking Committee: - Mayor Cam McKnight - Deputy Mayor Iry Horton - Councillor Gayle Leachman. "Carried" L . $v-La►ars The following By -Law received three readings and were finally enacted: 1. By -Law 2851 - To amend Zoning By -Law 1994, as amended (Gladys Smith) 2. By -Law 2852 - To amend Zoning By -Law 1994, as amended (Town of Tillsonburg) N. Notice of Motion N. Closed Session No. 11 Moved by Councillor Carroll Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT Council move into closed session to consider matters of potential litigation. "Carried" Council moved back into Open Session. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. Mayor Clerk -Administrator 1k U JULY 23, 1998 Town of Tillsonburg 2nd Floor 200 Broadway street Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A8 ATTENTION: Town Council RE: Interest free loan in the amount of $8,000.00 Dear Council Members: We, the Tillsonburg Tri -County Agricultural Society, are putting forth a request due to the recent arson fire in the foodbooth at the fairgrounds in the early hours of Friday, July 17, 1998. We are requesting for an interest free loan for $8,000.00 so that we can upgrade the foodbooth to the required specifications that are now in affect. The upgrade is for the venting system that is placed over the deep fryers and the grill. According to Insurance Company they will not cover anything that is to be upgraded to adhere to present specifications. President Bill Hume has been in contact with two or three businesses that do this type of repair and the quotes that were submitted ranged upwards to over $8000.00. Please find two quotes that were faxed to the fairboard office. There is a third quote coming in by fax this afternoon. It is also included. As Council is aware, the fair is less than a month away and we would like to have the foodbooth in running condition for the fair because it is one of our big money makers. Past President Stan Grabstas will be in attendance at the council meeting and should you have any questions or concerns he will be more than glad to answer them for you. If you have any further concerns or questions that weren't brought up at the council meeting, please feel free to give Pres. Bill Hume a call at the fairboard office: phone - 842-5964 fax - 842-2624 Thankyou for being so kind for bringing up this important request at the next council meeting. Sincere y,. lv% William Hume - Presi. ent 13 TUE, JUL-'211-108 : k'l4P '1 , R ROBERTV:>0, -] ;:;i?P�;; T &% ipm be r ts 0"'q- 7 %,OF - INDUSTRIAL METAL SERVICE OAv CONSTRUCTION STEEL SERVICE om July 21, 1998 R.R. 1 Sparta, Ontario NOL 2HO Phone: (519) 775-2518 Fax: (519) 775-2364 • AIR SYSTEMS • • GENERAL IRONWORK "Quotation" Bill Hume, President (519)-688-0944 Tiilsonburg Tri -Country Agricultural Society P.O. Box 43 Tillsonburg, ON N4G 41-13 (519) 842-5964 By Fax (519) 842-2624 RE: FAIR GROUND FIRE DAMAGE Supply • new 8' custom stainless steel hood complete with • filters and grease catcher new N FPA #% rated spun aluminum fan wet chemical automatic fire suppression system - • 16 ga. welded duct — • labour to install complete with security bars - • roof curb soldered flashing - - Does not include electrical or fire rating ceiling above hood ,- -e- 5 OUR PRICE S 6.285.00 + GST f ,( y, 0��� 14 DESIGN - ENGINEERING • FABRICATION • INSTALLATION ©7/21/98 15:24 ARMSTRONG FIRE PROTECT Ial P. 01 RTRON1031 HUBRE ROAD UNIT "'MA: M `.... LONWN, ONTARIO NON 1 E FIRE PROTECTIa � PHONE (519) 688.1301 DIVISlon of Sentry Fire P orlon Ltd. FAX # 686-0450 DATE: Of NUIMM OF PAGE$ i � ( INCLUDING TRIS PAGE) TO: �,�.4sodjuRG ;T1,,no&Arry A 6R/ c w 4 ruRA` s'a clo- y, /p, 4D, B4k #J / �z..4X0n/R s+/Z6, OA1TA � o Alq 6w #3 . xP,J; AR, sy-ei �lul»e5 FROM. - /91,44 �sT oNG• CO19IMT8: AJ& ar�r,44g- &4C 41-rrcp WAmfr Dst<r aNe �'� 11wo 4"M-1, AMD OF, /- �;tA4 A Af4 Lc,% �rs7 P � ivy /. /# A A&A . 6-44 dAJ S/7 Y04 4- 41- GAs s .. fi -�444A r4m) RY CAW F(7 50u,et6 A N /turaMA rtC. ,.tr &r oFr AA 1Ar+r 4e�ca A Aj,& � ls ro g f Vele A Na C -OIJA464r IfA 06,6' c�a&Ak> 149 X " / rc-4 $1 ."//aut,D Yak 1174 vdr k,0 �4trZ7-1a,,)S 14�,dFAre Da ivy 7' 1�&'r7A 7F r <A41- Z/-44,� r� + �` V / 3 I� Age r ..<ATTA VENT I LAT I ON PHONE No. : 15194534893 Quota -tion Baratta Ventilation & Sheet Metal 343 Neptune Cres.., London, Ontario, NM 1 A9 Quotation No.98-335 Ju 1.22 1998 12: 0 fPM POI PH 519 453-4545 FX 519 453-4990 Date: July 22 1998 We are pleased to submit the following quotation for your consideration..... Project: Tillsonburg Fairgrounds Rofreshment Booth Price: $60873.00 Taxes: 8% PSTAncluded 7% GST:extra Work included: Supply all labour and materials to complete above project: Remove existing attic duct and fen, cap discharge opening New roof mounted Greenheck Cube Fan, sloped curb ductwork New a foot SS standard filtered canopy w/ low front (911), w/filters Front is 76" from floor, Hood has no accessories(lights) Ductwork protected through woad structure/framing ( ie: insulation, mesh, sheet steel jacket) All work to NFPA-96 Deliveries: hood by Aug 8, fan by Aug 7 Schedule: 3 days, complete by Aug 11 th Not included: fire suppression, fire separation required betvmen hood (top) and ceiling/building assembly, this civil work by general contractor Power wiring of fen Costs of Engineering (if required by Insurance Company) Signed: L Baratta Baratta Ventilation & Sheet Matas ..l�w CorPorafion o�t%a COUNTY OF OXFORD cis DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT �,_•` P. O. Box 397, Court House, Woodstock ON N4S 7Y3 Fax: (519) 537-3024 (519) 539-1271 Annex (519) 539-0930 OUR FILE: A-10/98 14EMOR4NDUM To: Brad Bartlett, Secretary -Treasurer, Tillsonburg Committee of Adjustment From: Michael Barrett, Oxford County Planning Department Re: Planning Comments on Application for Minor Variance A-10/98 Date: July 27, 1998 BACKGROUND Applicants: Betty & Allan Greer Location: 36 Hillyndale Road Oficial Plan: Low Density Residential Zoning By-law: Residential First Density (R1) Adjacent Uses: Single -detached dwelling (west), single -detached building lots (north, south & west) Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 4.3 m (14 ft.) by 4.9 m (16 ft.) sunroom which will encroach into the required rear yard. The applicant also wishes to recognize the location of the existing dwelling which has encroached into the required front yard since its construction in 1983. Requested Relief. 1) Relief from Section 6.2.1.1.6, Rear Yard, to reduce the rear yard from the required 12 m (39.3 ft.) to 8.4 m (27.5 ft.) 1) Relief from Section 6.2.1.1.5, Front Yard, to reduce the front yard from the required 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) to 7.46 m (24.5 ft.) COMMENTS Intent and Purpose In compliance of Official Plan: Intent and Purpose The purpose of the rear yard provision in a Residential Zone is of Zoning By -Law: to provide adequate area for maintenance and drainage, separation between buildings on adjacent properties for privacy, and to provide open space and amenity area. An enclosed sunroom is considered to be part of the main dwelling and must comply with the setback and coverage requirements for the main dwelling. The proposed sunroom will extend from the northeast comer of the existing dwelling which ensures the majority of the rear yard is still maintained for open space and amenity. There is also sufficient area around the proposed sunroom for drainage and maintenance. 11 A-10/98 Page 2 The property directly north of the subject property is registered as a separate parcel but it is owned by the applicants and is used as a backyard to the applicant's dwelling. However, the variance must be evaluated as if this parcel would contain a dwelling in the future. It is the opinion of this Department that the proposed sunroom would not negatively impact the privacy of a dwelling that could be located on the property to the north. Extent of Variance: The variance is minor Desirable Use or This area is characterized by other single -detached dwellings and the Development proposed sunroom would not be out of character for this area of 1 illsonburg. Other. The front yard variance has been submitted to recognize a small deficiency in the location of the existing dwelling when it was constructed in 1983. It is the opinion of this Department that the approval of this front yard variance would meet the four tests used to evaluate minor variances that are outlined in the Planning Act. Recommendation: That the Tillsonburg Committee of Adjustment a.�v_e application A-10/98 for 36 Hlliyndale Road, subject to the following condition: 1) A building permit be issued within one year of the date of the Committee's decision. •rte, [A 10. 11, S� 0 Eo WA;AV 0 0 W W Q W H F i IIll oNCaN gTRE it r � s O ' J Q m Z L 6NCCLN STREET Fl m �® TOWN LINE ROAO M2 0 20 loo SHEET It 10so No q �9 SCALE IN METRES AMENOEO BY SY-LAW No. 2052 2058 2109 2122 Ll s Z 0 Q 0 CL Iru o mmmmmmmmmma-q_ - L- -� C CONSOL/OAT/ON SCHEDULE "A'" KEY MAP 10 TOWN OF0!:!; N�� Committee of Adjustment A-10/98 PLAN OF SURVEY Betty & Allen Greer OF 36 Hillyndale Road LOT 31 - REGISTERED PLAN M - 37 I N THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG IN THE =NTY OF OXFORD Sc 20' JEW ITT AND DIXON LTD 1985 LCA ��zr� :• �o'x • 71000 SQ .40 ' . '�ata�.: • low se t� op. st8.°l 10 C�R�r61'c • ' 4 � 44 o �' : • t goo, 0 all (IlLaw a Muts..) 0� 0, 0 e � I 4"• a o � , r w �• ~ s �� t �t IL ° s so i- •�— N S! •0�' t IPLAX • MtASs ► 100:0 — • �. t 1 1001 , • t 1001 Sig 11001 2G U— r Application No. A-10/98 THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG A i IN THE MATTER OF Section 45� of the Planning Act, 1990 - and - IN THE MATTER OF an application by Brighton Construction on behalf of Betty and Allan Greer as effects Lot 41, Plan M-37, known municipally as 36 Hillyndale Road 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: Betty and Allan Greer, 36 Hillyndale Road, Tillsonburg ON N4G 5B6 The purpose of the application is to seek the following variances: 1. Section 6.2.1.1.5 - Front Yard - to reduce from recuired 7.5 mU24.6 ft to 7.46 m (24.5 Mand to recognize the location of the existing dwelling; 2. Section 6.2.1.1.6 - Rear Yard - to reduce from the required 12 m (39.3 ft) to 8.4 m (27.5 ft) and to recognize the construction of a sunroom addition. The subiect lands are located in a residential (R1) 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: July 27,1998 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Town Centre Mall, Tillsonburg, Ontario. If you do not attend and are not represented at this meeting, the Committee may proceed in your absence and you will not be entitled to any further notice of the proceedings. Persons taking part in the hearing and wishing a copy of the decision must file a written request for notice of decision with the Secretary -Treasurer. Such decision will be mailed not later than ten days from making of the decision. DATED at T' lsonburg this 15th day of July ,1998. 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ST. t., 9111001 , ONTAme. mtP�IRT101tt of "Is h.AR AN NOT V4619 V1116699 • .tA lO• !N2 tYR112nn NAL. ✓/a CorporaUon ollL COUNTY OF OXFORD Fax: (519) 537-3024 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (519) 539-1271 P. O. Box 397, Court House, Woodstock ON N4S 7Y3 Annex (519) 539-0930 OUR FILE: A-11/98 MEMORANDUM To: Brad Bartlett, Secretary -Treasurer, Tillsonburg Committee of Adjustment From: Michael Barrett, Oxford County Planning Department Re: Planning Comments on Application for Minor Variance A-11/98 Date: July 27, 1998 BACKGROUND Applicant: Gordon Wilkinson Location: 14 McDonald Court Official Plan: Low Density Residential Zoning By-law: Special Residential Second Density (R2-3) Adjacent Uses: Single -detached dwellings (west, east & south), Open space (north) Proposal: The applicant proposes to recognize the location of an enclosed sunroom which encroaches into the required rear yard. Requested Relief: Relief from section 7.3.3.2.6, Rear Yard, to reduce the rear yard from the required 5.65 m (18.5 ft.) to 5.4 m (17.7 ft.) COMMENTS Intent and Purpose In compliance of Official Plan: Intent and Purpose The purpose of the rear yard provision in a Residential Zone is of Zoning By -Law: to provide adequate area for maintenance and drainage, separation between buildings on adjacent properties for privacy, and to provide open space and amenity area. An enclosed sunroom is considered to be part of the main dwelling and must comply with the setback and coverage requirements for the main dwelling. Only a comer of the proposed sunroom will encroach into the required rear yard because the rear lot line angles away from the dwelling. Although the homes in Hickory Hills are located relatively close together, there is still sufficient separation between the proposed sunroom and neighbouring dwellings to provide some privacy. The portion of the rear yard where the encroachment is located backs onto parkland. In addition, the applicants will still have open space and amenity area as the maximum lot coverage for the R2-3 zone will not be exceeded. L3 A-11/98 Page 2 The proposed sunroom is also located in the middle of the required rear yard which ensures that there is sufficient space around the structure for maintenance and drainage. Extent of Variance: The variance is minor Desirable Use or A large number of homes in Hickory Hills already have sunrooms located Development: at the rear of the dwelling, including the property directly to the east. It is the opinion of this Department that the proposed sunroom would not be out of character for this area of Tillsonburg Recommendation: That the Tillsonburg Committee of Adjustment improve application A-11/98 for 14 McDonald Court. ,�4 r� E R1 0.2 Application for Minor Variance A-11/98 Gord Wilkinson, 14 McDonald Court NO L 11115 IS NO A PLAN OF SURVEY III IYf11LU11111 IIN1111.1 I 5vb,nZ.c;r �y J Pw R3-14 4 z \ TU"BURG 1:1][Allik"N 21 Hit 199kk 41 41 N •n 41 U O w W O ro z r-1 •r•1 .1 000 ••A r -4Z rcl O 1 Iqr O Vg4r-IC7 '9 PAR7 2 PART ' PAR7 PLAN 58' E 11.88 (P2drS) _ _ 'Z LOT 4e ti �1 518(1582)' Ay • _Q ° N o0°3° r N. PAR.? . 24 p N• PJA 00030 -- 0587.. Z 'r L724680. 1T25393 AS j�. �' �• R a 19.00 �. h 0.'t A a 9.98 R = 19.00 ,y'S Ct-9.87 Aa 15.34 CB—N68.5240"E Ca 14.93 (P do M) CB= N 72' 55'0' W (P&M2} •:• P.I.N. 00030 —.0397 Application No. A-11/98 THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG IN THE MATTER OF Section 45 of the Planning Act, 1990 - and - IN THE MATTER OF an application by Gord Wilkinson as effects Part Lots 23 and 24, Plan 41R-5302, also known as 'Part Lots 48 and 55 in the Town of Tillsonburg. NOTICE OF MLIC HEARINS Take notice that an application has been wade 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: Gord Wilkinson, 14 McDonald Court, Tillsonburg ON N4G 5L8 The purpose of the application is to seek the following variances: 1. Section 7.3.3.2.6 --Rear Yard - to reduce the required rear Yard from 5.65 m (18.5 ft) to 5.4 m (17.7 ft); The subiect lands are located in a residential (R2-3) zone. The applied for manor variance would recognize the location of an existing dwelling. 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: July 27,1998 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Town Centre Mall, Tillsonburg, Ontario. If you do not attend and are not represented at this meeting, the Committee may proceed in your absence and you will not be entitled to any further notice of the proceedings. Persons taking part in the hearing and wishing a copy of the decision must file a written request for notice of decision with the Secretary -Treasurer. Such decision will be mailed not later than ten days from making of the decision. DATED at Tillsonburg this 15th day of July ,1998. Brad Bartlett Secretary -Treasurer. rawo- PART 2 PART \ ` PART PLAN 4'iR-''3'535 r N a4' 3a' E 11.49 P2drS WT as ti 1 SSS(1882)' lee hcp N 1 Cb � ��� Q?� ' � �� .' _ •� ass N PART 24 p�N• °°� PIN. 00030 - 0397 � Lr24aao. LT23303 m NO 9 Y1 �i► `4j0 �b sJ \0 R - 19.00 ?J °ll L 4-) A - 9.98 R - 19.00 C - 9.87 Z \0\ CB- N 68' 52 40` E C a 14.93 rd (P & M) C8a N 72' SS' 0' W ul o b r. .-i .rq 4J CO MODONALf) caur r \' V 3 P.I.N. 00030 - 0397 o I -w O U Kcr-I 0 , 97 ✓AS COrtoora OR 0/,L COUNTY OF OXFORD Fax: (519) 537-3024 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (519) 539-1271 P. O. Box 397, Court House, Woodstock ON Nos 7Y3 Annex (519) 539-0930 OUR FILE: A-12198 MEMOR"DUM To: Brad Bartlett, Secretary -Treasurer, Tillsonburg Committee of Adjustment From: Michael Baneft, Oxford County Planning Department Re: Planning Comments on Application for Minor Variance A-12/98 Date: July 27, 1998 BACKGROUND Applicant: Philip Brown Location: 48 Frank Street Official Plan: Low Density Residential Zoning By -taw: Residential First Density (R1) Adjacent Uses: Single -detached dwellings (all directions) Proposal: The applicft is proposing to construct a 3.9 m (13 ft.) by 4.9 m (16 ft.) addition to an existing single -detached residence on an undersized lot. The proposed addition will encroach into the required front and rear yard and will cause the lot coverage to further exceed the maximum specification. Requested Relief: 1) Relief from Section 6.2.1.1.4, Lot Coverage, to increase the maximum lot coverage from the existing legal non -conforming coverage of 32.6% to 38.9%; (Note: the Zoning By-law stipulates that the maximum lot coverage for all buildings in the R1 zone is 30%) 2) Relief from Section 6.2.1.1.6, Rear Yard, to reduce the rear yard from the required 12 m (39.3 ft.) to 8.4 m (27.5 ft.); 3) Relief from Section 6.2.1.1.5, Front Yard, to reduce the front yard from the required 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) to 7.46 m (24.5 ft.); 4) Relief from Section 6.2.1.1.3, Lot Area, to reduce the lot area from the required 555 m2 (5974 ft.2) to 307 m2 (3300 ft.2); 5) Relief from Section 6.2.1.1.2, Lot Depth, to reduce the lot depth from the required 30 m (98.4 ft.) to 18.3 m (60 ft.); Notes: (a) Although the existing lot is deficient in terms of the lot area and lot depth requirements, variances are not required to recognize these deficiencies. Section 5.16 of the Tillsonburg Zoning By-law permits structures to be erected on undersized lots provided all other requirements of the By-law are met. (b) A variance from the gross floor area provision was also listed on the public notice. This variance is not required as the structure will exceed the minimum gross floor area requirements. L� A-12/98 Page 2 COMMENTS intent and Purpose The Official Plan states that a Committee of Adjustment, in its of Official Plan: evaluation of a minor variance application, shall take into account whether aftemative designs which would be in conformity with the Zoning By-law are clearly not feasible or appropriate for the site. It also states that a Committee shall consider whether the constraints of meeting the requirements of the Zoning By-law are due to the physical or inherent conditions of the site. intent and Purpose The RMM of _the ftontyo Rmyislon_ in a residential zone is to ensure of the Zoning By-law: adequate separation from vehicular traffic and to maintain similar setbacks to other dwellings along the same side of the road. The purioose of the rear X0 RM slon in a residential zone is to provide adequate area for maintenance and drainage, separation between buildings on adjacent properties for privacy, and to provide open space and amenity area. The purpose of the lot coveraag_provision in a residential zone is to ensure adequate area for open space and amenity area and to ensure the "massing" of buildings on a property is similar to other properties in the some zone. All of the other dwellings in this block of Frank Street have a similar front yard setback. The proposed addition will be behind this established building line and it is the opinion of this Department that the front yard of the proposed addition would not jeopardize the provisions of the R1 zone. The rear yard of the addition will not be as far back as the rear yard of the existing dwelling. The subject property is already undersized and the existing dwelling and garage exceed the required lot coverage. The proposed addition will result in a further increase beyond the maximum lot coverage permitted. Coupled with the requested reduction in rear yard, the amount of open space and amenity area will be reduced significantly Extent of Variance: The variances are not considered to be minor Desirable Use or This area is characterized by lots of varying size and shape. However, Development the subject property is one of the smaller lots in this area and the amount of development permitted on this site is subsequently restricted. It is the opinion of this Department a lot coverage of 38.9% is excessive in this area. S0 A-12/98 Page 3 Summary: The subject property is relatively small which results in a number of variances being required to permit the construction of the addition. It is the opinion of this Department that the lot coverage variance cannot be supported. Our DepartmWs attempts to contact the applicant were unsuccessful, but it is our understanding that the addition is required for a new wheelchair access to the dwelling. If an addition is required, the applicant may wish to consider a reduction in the size of the addition. A smaller addition will lessen the impact of any required variances. The lot coverage of the wdsting house and garage Is 32.6%. The lot coverage of the existing house, proposed addition and garage is 38.90A. The lot coverage of the existing house and proposed addition, without the existing garage is 31.1 %. One option the applicant may wish to consider is the removal of the garage prior to of the addition. Recommendation: That the Tiilsonburg Committee of Adjustment defer application A-12198 for 48 Frank Street, for the following reason: 1) To permit the applicant to reduce the size of the proposed addition in order to reduce the lot coverage of the property. �I Application for Minor Variance A-12/98 Phil Brown, 48 Frank Street NOTL NIIS IS NOTA PLAN OF SURVEY LAND RELATED INFORMAL ION SYS I (M Ir N 780 55' E SECOND STREET FIR •An 9-75 •L- "0 518 39 519 s� 520 W W w FN - ca o w in Y 3 O 01 524 523* in 10 FI). DAN 9-55 PL- $00 N 780 55, E 200.00, 0 E LE VAN CRESCENT Committe of Adjustment Application 48 Fr k Street Phil own 0 Z SouTH PACE OP GARAGE 0.e' To �. �' F T. SOUTH OF LIKE BETWEEN LOTS S25 AND 524 Fo.@AR 9 -ST PL. $00 NOTE - BEARINGS ARE ASTRONOMIC AND ARE REFERRED TO THE CO.ORDINATE SYSTEM FOR REGISTERED PLAN No. 500 FOR THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG. — TO BE VALID - EACH COPY OF THIS PLAN MUST BE EMBOSSED WITH THE LAND SURVEYOR'S SEAL• W Q S 3 PcW�C- 2 Application No. A-1. 2/98 THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG IN THE MATTER OF Section 45 of the Planning Act, 1990 - and - IN THE MATTER OF an application by Phil Brown as -effects Lot 525, Plan 500, known municipally as 48 Frank Street in the Town of Tillsonburg. N O UBLIC HIKARIfffi 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 -lair 1994 and amendments thereto by: Phil Brown, 48 Frank Street, Tillsonburg ON N4G 3M1 The purpose of the application is to seek the following variance: &. Section 6.2.1.1.4 - Lot Cveraae - to increase the maxim= lot to coverage from 30% to 39%: The subiect lands are located in a residential (R1) zone. The applied for minor variance would Permit the construction for a one -storey addition. Other variances r auired to make leaal non- conforming lot enable the construction of the building addition are as follows: 1. Section 6,2,1.1.2 - Lot Depth - to reduce from the required 30 m (98.4 ft) to 18.3 m (60.0 ft): 2. Section 6.2.1.1.3 - Lot Area - to reduce from the required 555 sa. m to 306.8 sa. m: 3. Section 6.2.1.1.5 - Front Yard - to reduce from 7.5 m (24-6 ft) to 6.1 m (20.0 ft): 4. Section 6.2.1.1.6 - Rear Yard - to reduce from the required 12 m (39.3 ft) to 7.3 m (23.95 ft): and 5. Section 6.2.1.1.7 - Gross Floor Area - to increase from the re fired 92 sa m (990.3 sq. ft) to 119.6 sa. m (1288 sa. ft). 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: July 27, 1998 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Town Centre Mall, Tillsonburg, Ontario. If you do not attend and are not represented at this meeting, the Committee may proceed in your absence and you will not be entitled to any further notice of the proceedings. Persons taking part in the hearing and wishing a copy of the decision must file a written request for notice of decision with the Secretary -Treasurer. Such decision will be mailed not later than ten days from making of the decision. YD&lso rg this 17th day of July Bradt Secretary -Treasurer i 4 N 780 55' E SECOND STREET Committe of Adjustmen Application Fa "m 9-75 48 Fr k Street 10 PL. "0 518 `8 Phi 1 own 519 Q� . t� 0 Z 520 M 780 55'E 60.00 sy i in I FO. OAR 9-35 'L• $00 N 78' 55'E 200-00, D E LE VAN CRESCENT /O.@AR 9•!7 ►� !00 NOTE - BEARINGS ARE ASTRONOMIC AND ARE REFERRED TO THE CO.ORDINATE SYSTEM FOR REGISTERED PLAN Na 500 FOR THE TOWN OF TILLSONHURG. — TO BE VALID - EACH COPY OF THIS PLAN MUST BE EMBOSSED WITH THE LAND SURVEYOR'S SEAL• LOT 525, REGISTERED PLAN No. 500 5 S5 W Q Q t Is•s' %O % W40 r Wo ir M :1e0YfE a 5 21 F•• • , O &0 Ila in 7 �' �roRY AoofM s Z. 3 25a sc 3 �•� O 522 00N 0 ,. N Q O •�` s4`+ 2�•1' Z 2 s11.`. FRAI 9 ! L sARAOE S*JTN FACE Oi GARAGE } Tt sA ` PO 3/1"111 1R ? � O.A' TO 1.!' /T. 30YTN O: LINE KT WEEN LOTS � 0.4 925 AND 524 o s' N 70055'E 60 00' 0 a 524 523 in I FO. OAR 9-35 'L• $00 N 78' 55'E 200-00, D E LE VAN CRESCENT /O.@AR 9•!7 ►� !00 NOTE - BEARINGS ARE ASTRONOMIC AND ARE REFERRED TO THE CO.ORDINATE SYSTEM FOR REGISTERED PLAN Na 500 FOR THE TOWN OF TILLSONHURG. — TO BE VALID - EACH COPY OF THIS PLAN MUST BE EMBOSSED WITH THE LAND SURVEYOR'S SEAL• LOT 525, REGISTERED PLAN No. 500 5 S5 W Q Q t 51W corPoraEion o/[iia 10WO) ' COUNTY OF OXFORD DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT P. O. Box 397, Court House, Woodstock ON N4S 7Y3 OUR FILE: ZON 7-254 APPLICATION FOR ZONE CHANGE To: The Mayor and Members of the MEETING DATE: Town of Tillsonburg Council REPORT No.: Brandon Melucci R.R. #1 Aylmer ON N5H 2R1 (see Plate 1) Fax: (519) 537-3024 (519) 539-1271 Annex (519) 539-0930 July 27, 1998 98-110 Jim Nagel Professional Group Real Estate 32 Charing Cross Brantford ON N3R 21-12 Town of Tillsonburg, Part Lot 3, Concession 5 NTR (formerly Twp. of Middleton) south side of Highway No. 3, lying east of the CN railway. OXFORD COUNTY OFFICIAL PLAN: Schedule "T-1" Town of Tillsonburg Industrial Land Use Plan TOWN OF TILLSONBURG ZONING BY-LAW No. 1994: Existing Zoning - General Industrial (M2) Requested Zoning - Special General Industrial (M2 -Special) APPLICATION REVIEW: (a) Proposal An application for zone change has been submitted to permit the establishment of a motor vehicle sales establishment with an accessory residence. The subject property currently contains a single -detached residence with attached garage and an accessory building used as a workshop. The applicant proposes to use the front portion of the property as a lot to display and sell used cars while the single -detached dwelling will be used as his residence. The applicant currently has approximately 15 used cars in the area at the front of the dwelling. A zone change is required as the'General Industrial (M2)' Zone does not permit a motor vehicle sales establishment. J6 X] 0-2EP / M2 R1 5vGTEc.r [a -..as ew,4 Ll TIU MNBURG Application for Zone Change ZON 7-254 Brandon MelucciPCOUNTTkU INFONMPf1UN SY51kM _ NOTE: TI HIS IS NOT A PLAN OF SURVEY v oc 19, oxc oxo InISUNtivHG UAIML11 CHILAIN1 ON ZI JU1. 199tl -z. LL LUJ CIQ CID 0 il QD IM UN ci pq'i Co PO - L A 0 gt ZON 7-254 Page 2 Plate 1, Site Location, identifies the location of the subject property, as well as the existing zoning in the immediate vicinity. Lands to the north contain the RJR -McDonald industrial building while lands to the south contain the CN Railway and farmland. Lands to the east contain a vacant industrial building as well as one other single -detached residence. Lands further to the west contain other industrial development as well as a strip of single -detached dwellings. Plate 2, Applicant's Sketch, is a site plan submitted with the application showing the existing structures and proposed sales lot on the subject property. (b) The subject property is located within the 'Industrial' designation on the Land Use Plan for the Town of Tillsonburg in the County Official Plan. The Industrial designation is intended to permit the full range of industrial type activity, including light, medium and heavy intensity uses. The Plan states that such uses may generate on and off site affects such as traffic, noise, vibration, fumes or visual appearance. Permitted uses within the Industrial designation include assembly, manufacturing, fabricating, wholesaling and construction industries. It should be noted that the only retail uses permitted within the Industrial designation are those uses operating in association wfth a permitted use. The Official Plan also states that some service commercial uses may be permitted in the industrial designation provided they primarily serve the direct needs of the industries in the area and they are not disruptive to the surrounding industrial neighbourhood. Examples of such service commercial uses listed in the Official Plan include restaurants, garages and material suppliers. However, motor vehicles sales establishments are not permitted within the Industrial designations and it is the opinion of this Department that this application does not comply with the land use policies for the Town of Tillsonburg in the Official Plan. This type of use is intended to locate within the 'Highway Service Commercial' designation found elsewhere in the Town of Tillsonburg. (c) Zoning BY -Law The subject property is located within the'General Industrial (M2)' in the Tillsonburg Zoning By-law. The applicant has applied to rezone the property to a special 'General Industrial (M2 - special)' to permit a motor vehicle sales establishment in addition to all uses already permitted in the M2 zone. The applicant has also requested that an accessory residence be permitted in the requested M2 -special zone as residential uses are not permitted within the M2 Zone. The existing residence on the subject property is considered to be legal non -conforming as it was constructed in 1961, prior to the passing of the Town of Tillsonburg Zoning By -Law. A legal non -conforming use is permitted to remain as long as the use continues. However, legal non- conforming uses are intended to convert, relocate or redevelop over time so that the subject land may be used in conformity with the policies of the Zoning By -Law and Official Plan. The approval of this zone change application would permit a further recognition of a legal non -conforming residential use and would introduce another use, namely the motor vehicle sales J J a: ZON 7-254 Page 3 establishment, into this area which is not intended for the long term use of these lands. The residential use is intended to cease to exist to ensure that land use conflicts are not created with existing or future industrial development. (d) Agency Comments This application has been circulated to a number of public agencies for comment. The Tillsonburg Public Utility Commission has indicated that it has no objection to the application. However, the PUC indicates that there are overhead hydro lines located in the vicinity of the property and they will require an accurate drawing to verify the location of the subject property in relation to the hydro line. The Town Dep& Clerk has indicated that he has no objection to the application, however, he advises that a used car establishment is a more appropriate land use in the Highway Commercial (C2) Zone. He further recommends that a site plan agreement be entered into with the Town to deal with such planning issues as parking, lanes, access and other servicing requirements. The Town Director of Public Services and the Town Chief Building Official have indicated that they have no objection to the application, subject to the applicant being put on notice that when sanitary sewers are required, there will be a frontage charge and the connection will be made at the owners expense to the sanitary sewer on the north side of Highway No. 3. The Ministry of Transportation has indicated that it is not in a position to allow the commercial use to use the existing residential entrance onto Highway 3. The Ministry adds that the Ministry will not issue any new entrance permits onto the highway. The Ministry summaries by stating that Highway 3 is classified as a controlled access highway and as such, no new commercial entrances to the highway will be permitted. N Rail has indicated that it has reviewed the application and has the following comments: 1. Any future development adjacent to the railway right-of-way would be expected to comply with our environmental and safety standards. 2. The Applicant/Owner shall install and maintain at his own expense, a chain link fence of minimum 1.83 m height along the mutual property line. 3. Any proposed alterations to the existing drainage pattern affecting Railway property must receive prior concurrence from the Railway and be substantiated by a drainage report to the satisfaction of the Railway." Union Gas has indicated that it has no conflict with the application as this proposal should not affect the existing gas main on the south side of the road allowance for Highway No. 3. The remaining responding agencies, consisting of the Oxford County Board of Health. the Town Economic Development Officer, Bell Canada, the Long Point Region Conservation Authority, the Town Fire Department, and the County Director of Public Works, had no objections to or comments on this application. 40 ZON 7-254 Page 4 (e) Planning Review An application for Zone Change has been submitted to permit the establishment of a motor vehicle sales establishment in an industrial zone. Although the subject property contains an existing residence, this area has been zoned and designated for industrial purposes for a number of years. Based on this designation, it is the long term intent of the Town of Tillsonburg that this area will be used for industrial purposes. The existing house is legal non -conforming and can continue to exist as long as it is used for residential purposes. However, legal non -conforming uses are intended to cease and convert or redevelop to the use intended in the Official Plan. It is the opinion of this Department that the application for zone change does not comply with the policies of the County Official Plan and should not be supported. The introduction of another non -conforming use into this industrial designation could further restrict this area from being used for industrial purposes in the future. Within the Town of Tillsonburg, there are a number of properties zoned and designated for highway commercial purposes which would permit motor vehicle sales establishments. The applicant should be encouraged to direct his operation to these areas of the Town. The Ministry of Transportation has also indicated that entrance permits will not be available for this proposed commercial development. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg deny the zone change application submitted by Brandon Melucci, for lands located in Part Lot 3, Concession 5 NTR (Twp. of Middleton), in the Town of Tillsonburg, requesting that the lands be rezoned from 'General Industrial (M2)' to Special 'General Industrial (M2 -Special)'. Authored By: -) 4_�e_ �.__7 A Michail Barrett, MCIP, RPP, Planner Authorized for Release By: M. R. ragg, BA, MPA, Director of Public Health & Planning MBlwr July 21, 1998 Approved By: -)I-L-, , z�. rV4- James ill, MCIP, RPP, Manager of Development 41 The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg Corporate Services Committee July 22nd, 1998 Minutes of the meeting of the Corporate Services Committee, held Wednesday, July 22nd, 1998, 2:30 P.M. Present: B. Smith,I. Horton, C. Rosehart, B. Carroll, D. Beres Other Councillors: S. Molnar, S. Lamb Staff: J. Arts, K. Patterson, D. Morris, B. Bartlett, G. Seitz, Press: Tillsonburg News ORDER OF BUSINESS: A) Adoption of Agenda -It was moved by Deputy -Mayor Horton and seconded by Councillor Beres, that the the Corporate Services Committee Agenda of July 22nd, 1998 be adopted with the following additions: F-3 Delegation required - Used Council Furniture G -lc Treasurer- Draft Budget Comments "Carried" B) Declarations of Conflict of Interest Councillor Beres declared a pecuniary interest in Section D-1(Accounts Payable) with respect to vendors B195. 1 42 -2- C) Accounts Payable Councillor Rosehart expressed concerns with the tinting of windows on Public Works vehicles. This item will be discussed further at a future meeting of Public Services. The Clerk -Administrator will also report to Council on this matter after discussing it with the Director of Public Services. The Corporate Services Committee requested Treasury to prepare a report on the cost of the addition at the Public Works Office for the next meeting of Corporate Services. The Corporate Services Committee also gave staff direction to check on the licensing requirements for propane and natural gas vehicle maintenace. After all questions pertaining to the Accounts Payable had been answered, it was moved by Deputy -Mayor Horton and seconded by Councillor Beres, that the accounts payable as per list dated June 30th, 1998 in the amount of $362,831.61 be approved for payment. "Carried' It was moved by Councillor Beres and seconded by Deputy -Mayor Horton, that the expenses associated with Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark be moved from the Fire Department to General Administration legal fees account. "Carried" D) Request for Donation- Norwich Tornado Disaster It was noted that the Town Public Works Department donated approximately $3,500 worth of inkind services to the Town of Norwich and the County of Oxford waived their tipping fees at the land fill site. These donations of inkind services are eligibe for the Provincial matching funds. 43 -3 - After some discussion, it was moved by Deputy -Mayor Horton and •seconded by Councillor Beres, that the Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council approve a $1,000.00 donation to the Norwich Disaster Relief Fund, and that such funds are to be provided from the Tillsonburg Disaster Relief Trust Fund. "Carried" E) Funding from Parkland Trust It was moved by Councillor Carroll and seconded by Deputy -Mayor Horton, that the Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council approve the Tillsonburg Parks, Community Centre & Recreation Commission's request for $41,938.43 for playground equipment at the Southridge Park, and that such funds be provided from the Parkland Trust Account. "Carried" F) MTO Subsidy- Highway 19 Connecting Link. The Committee was notified of an allocation of $63,000.00 towards the pavement rehabilitation of the Highway 19 connecting link, Vienna Street, from south of Simcoe Street to Highway 3. G) Ontario Lottery Corporation The Province of Ontario has put in place an Advance Funding Program for charities. Council will be responsible for recommending the share of the advance funding each charity is to receive. 44 IZIE H) Declaration of Surplus Lands After some discussion, it was moved by Councillor Beres and seconded by Councillor Carroll, that the Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council deem the lands referred to as Part 2, Reference Plan 41R-5549 as surplus and advertised for sale in accordance with the Town's surplus land sale By -Law. "Carried" Councillor Rosehart also requested that a for sale sign by municipality, be erected at the site, to better inform the public of the sale. I) Court of Revision Three members of Council are required to sit on the Court of Revision Committee. It was decided to forward this item to the mext meeting of Council. J) Council Chamber Furniture Councillor Beres and Deputy -Mayor Horton will be accompaning the Clerk -Administrator on a tour of municipalities that have had indicated surplus council furniture for sale as a result of amalgamation. The results of this investigation will be included in a final report to Corporate Services, on the future expansion to the municipal offices. K) Information A special meeting of Corporate Services will be held on Friday July 24th, at 8:30 A.M. The Revenue Officer will be updating the Committee on the automation requirements for the Town. -5 - The Treasurer distributed a summary of budget considerations(attached) for review by the Committee. ,The meeting adjourned at 4:26 P.M. I •J BUDGET - 1998 Draft Budget, budget session #1, Feb 6, 1998 $8,374,054 Feb. 6, 1998 Amendments 2,476 8,376,530 Reductions achieved, as per direction of Corporate Services - 442,692 7,933,838 March 18, 1998 Budget Session #2: - Removal of amounts for grant requests from preliminary budget - 37,750 - Adjustment overhead recoverable - 2,500 7,893,588 March 23, 1998 Council Meeting: - Grants and funding allocations established 32,150 $7,925,738 July 22, 1998, Budget Session: For review and consideration by Corporate Services: To set up liability for Payroll benefits, as required by Auditors $ 22,000 To set up year end 1998 Audit Fees 25,000 Acquisition of Binding Machine 1,600 Special Events - Delegation 41000 Increase in provision for funding of automation requirements: - $120,000 (phased in over two years) 60,000 Omers - Contribution Holiday - 72,000 Total Amendments $ 40,600 Requirements from Taxation (as revised) $7,966,338 1 4l Minutes of the Public Services Committee meeting held July 9th, 1998, at 3:30 P.M., 20 Spruce Street, Tillsonburg, Ontario. THOSE IN ATTENDANCE Deputy Mayor I. Horton Chairman D. Beres Vice -Chairman B. Smith Councillor S. Lamb Councillor S. Molnar Councillor C. Rosehart ADOPTION OF AGENDA, AS AMENDED E. Roloson, Recycling D. Robertson, C.B.C.O. G. Jaumol, Foreman D. Cupples, Clerk M. Cowan, Director Moved by Councillor S. Lamb and seconded by Deputy Mayor I. Horton, the adoption of the agenda, as amended. CARRIED ADOPTION OF MINUTES - MAY 28, 1998 Moved by Deputy Mayor I. Horton, seconded by Councillor S. Lamb the adoption of the minutes of May 28th, 1998. CARRIED BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 1. Item No. 11 was omitted from the agenda and it was requested that this be placed on the next agenda. REPORTS - Attachmnents A & B Moved by Deputy Mayor I. Horton seconded by Councillor S. Lamb that the monthly reports for May and June 1998 by Cemetery, Building, Works, Recycling and Transit be received and filed. CARRIED BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORTS i) CEMETERY - Attachment C Committee Members were circulated four alternative layout plans for the expansion of the Tillsonburg Cemetery as information, which are to be reviewed at the next meeting of Public Services for recommendation to Council. ii) BUILDING Committee Members reviewed the proposal on reinspection fees and amendments to the existing Building By -Law and requested that the Building By -Law be changed to reflect the concerns and be presented to Public Services at their next meeting for review and recommendation to Council. ...2 48 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 8, 1998 - PAGE TWO V) TRANSIT A) MINUTES - JUNE 18, 1998 - Attachment D Moved by Deputy Mayor I. Horton, seconded by Councillor B. Smith that the Public Services Committee recommend that the minutes of Transit dated June 18th, 1998, be approved with the exception of item no. 2, which is not being recommended to Council. CARRIED B) TRANSIT SYSTEM Moved by Councillor C. Rosehart, seconded by Deputy Mayor I. Horton that the Public Services Committee recommend to Council that due to the potential Transit bus deficit for 1998 and to Council's commitment not to subsidize Transit with public funding, that Council consider the termination of the Tillsonburg Transit System as of December 31st, 1998. CARRIED ITEMS 1) NORTH BROADWAY REHABILITATION 1. At the regular meeting of Public Services held July 8th, 1998, Members were circulated a copy of the proposed agreement with the Minister of Transportation for the rehabilitation of North Broadway, as attached, to be reviewed by Council on July 10th, 1998. Members were advised that Councillor B. Smith and the Director met on June 22nd, 1998, to review the proposed agreement with Ministry Officials in London and that the agreement before Council reflects the changes requested by the Town of Tillsonburg. _ STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Therefore, it is recommended that Council enter into this agreement with the Ministry of Transportation to expedite the commencement of this project. 2. Members also reviewed the proposed construction limits of Broadway and passed the following motion. Moved by Deputy Mayor I. Horton, seconded by Councillor S. Lamb that the following work required between Concession Street and Venison Street, ie: sanitary and storm sewers, repairs to curb and gutters, sidewalks and intersection widening at Concession Street, be deferred until 1999 due to the following reasons. ...3 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 8, 1998 - PAGE THREE 1) NORTH BROADWAY REHABILITATION CONT'D. 1. No Connecting Link funding available in 1998. 2. No. P.U.C. funding for watermains in 1998. 3. All of the work as mentioned above would be completed under one contract in the same year. CARRIED 2) MAPLE LANE P.T.A. - APPRECIATION LETTER Appreciation letter for assistance in installing playground equipment. Information only. 3) TILLSONBURG TRI -COUNTY FALL FAIR Moved by Councillor S. Lamb, seconded by Deputy Mayor I. Horton that the Public Services Committee recommend to Council that the request of the Tillsonburg Tri -County Agricultural Society for street closure for the Tri -County Fair for August 13, 14, 15 & 16, 1998, be approved. CARRIED 4) PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES Members were informed that our M.P. John Findlay is assisting us in our request for pedestrian bridges. Information only. 5) SKATEBOARD BY-LAW NO. 2488-89 Public Services Members reviewed the request from the Deputy Clerk and advised that roller blading is not prohibited under Bylaw No. 2488-89. Moved by Deputy Mayor I. Horton, seconded by Councillor C. Rosehart that the Public Services Committee recommend to Council that By -Law No. 2488-89 for clarification, be amended to exempt roller blading from this By -Law and further request that Parks & Recreation review the possibility of providing _ an area for skateboarding. CARRIED 6) C.L. CONSTRUCTION - NEW VIENNA ROAD Ministry of Transportation announcement of funding availability. Information only. 7) QUARTERLINE ROAD Moved by Deputy Mayor I. Horton, seconded by Councillor S. Lamb that the Public Services Committee recommend to Council that the quote received from Norjohn for resurfacing certain sections of Quarterline Road at an estimated amount of $150,000.00, be approved, as it is within the 1998 road construction budget. CARRIED ...4 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 8, 1998 - PAGE FOUR 8) NIAGARA STREET PETITION - CURB AND GUTTER & ONE WAY 1. Moved by Deputy Mayor I. Horton seconded by Councillor S. Lamb that the request for curb and gutters on Niagara Street be approved subject to Ministry of Transportation approval. CARRIED 8) NIAGARA STREET PETITION - CURB AND GUTTER & ONE WAY CONT'D. 2. Moved by Councillor S. Lamb, seconded by Deputy Mayor I. Horton that the request for one way, east to west, on Niagara Street between Broadway and Victoria Street, be deferred for additional comments ie: emergency services and local residents. CARRIED 9) SEWER BACK UP - 19 PARKSIDE DRIVE STAFF DIRECTION: To notify the owner of additional information received from our adjuster dated July 7th, 1998. 10) TOTAL RECYCLING - COUNTY OF OXFORD Moved by Deputy Mayor I. Horton, seconded by Councillor S. Lamb that the Public Services Committee recommended to Council that due to the lack of interest by the County of Oxford with regard to our proposal on a County wide total recycling program, that the Town of Tillsonburg proceed to review options available to reduce costs and ensure recycling for Tillsonburg in the future. CARRIED 11. VIENNA ROAD - SOUTH OF HIGHWAY NO. 3 - M.T.O. REQUEST FOR NAME STAFF DIRECTION: Additional information to be obtained for review of the Committee at their next meeting. Moved by Deputy Mayor I. Horton, seconded by Councillor C. Rosehart that the meeting be adjourned. Minutes prepared by Director M. Cowan. For errors or omissions, please contact this office. q D'I REPORTS OF BUILDTNG & PLUMBING PERMITS ISSUED 'FOR THE MONTH OF A` MAY 19913, FROM D.11. ROBERTSON, CIITFF BUILDING OFFICIAL, TOWN OF T1 LLSONBURG YEAR TO RESIDENTIAL MONTII DATE 1997 CONSTRUCTION TYPE VALUE FOR MONTH YEAR TO DATE NEW SINGLE FAMILY 16 52 45 1,502,445. 4,708,110. NEW MULTIPLE UNITS - 2 - - 734,800. NEW APARTMENT UNITS - - 3 - - REPAIRS RENOVATIONS 2 15 35 32,295. 126,505. ACCESSORY GARAGE/CARPORT 23 24 1 101,777. 116,777. SWIMMING POOLS 1 2 3 3,000. 16,500. DEMOLITION OF UNITS 2 2 1 4,500. 4,500. MOVING OF UNITS - - - - - AGRICULTURAL BUILDING - - - - - COMMERCIAL NEW BUILDINGS 2 2 2 PLAZA & TEMP GREENHOUSE 27,000. 27,000. ADDITIONS - - 2 - - REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS 6 9 6 156,498 230,498. DEMOLITION - - 1 - - MOVING OF UNITS - - - - - SIGNS 1 2 3 1,000. 2,900. INDUSTRIAL - - NEW BUILDINGS - - 1 ADDITIONS - 1 2 - 212,400. REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS - 1 2 - 18,000. DEMOLITION - - - - - INSTITUTIONAL NEW BUILDINGS 1 2 - TENT - TEMP. CHURCH 1,000. 2,309,000. ADDITIONS - - - - - REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS 2 3 - MAPLE MANOR 25,000. 355,000. MOVING OF UNITS - - 1 - - TOTAL 56 117 1,854,515. 8,861,990. LAST YEAR TO DATE 108 1,356,066. 5,420,115. 9 D2 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL ACTIVITIES REPORT BUILDING INSPECTION: PROPERTY STANDARDS: BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT TOTAL INSPECTIONS ALL TYPES MEETINGS/SEMINARS: MAY 1998 PERMITS ISSUED - 56 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES - 35 WORKS ORDERS ISSUED - / INSPECTIONS - 112 COMPLAINTS RECEIVED - 2 SITE INSPECTIONS - 2 NOTICE ISSUED - / ORDER ISSUED - / COMPLIED WITH - 2 COMPLAINTS RECEIVED - 8 WEEDS - 4 ZONING - 2 GARBAGE - / SIGNS - INQUIRIES - 2 .FENCING - INQUIRIES - / SNOW - / INSPECTIONS - 6 NOTICE ISSUED - / ORDER ISSUED - / COMPLIED WITH - 6 14 �D - 120 REPORTS OF BUILDING & PLUMBING PERMITS ISSUED'FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 1998, FROM D.H_ ROBERTSON, CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL, TOWN OF TILLSONBURG RESIDENTIAL MONTH YEAR TO DATE 1997 CONSTRUCTION TYPE VALUE YEAR FOR TO MONTH DATE NEW SINGLE FAMILY 14 66 54 1,264,550. 5,972,660. NEW MULTIPLE UNITS 1 3 1 5 SINGLE FAMILY CONDO 450,000. 1,184,800. NEW APARTMENT UNITS - - 3 - - REPAIRS RENOVATIONS 14 29 48 232,975. 359,480. ACCESSORY GARAGE/CARPORT 1 25 4 CARPORT 1,500. 118,277. SWIMMING POOLS 2 4 4 2,000. 18,500. DEMOLITION OF UNITS 1 3 4 1,000. 5,500. MOVING OF UNITS - - - - - AGRICULTURAL BUILDING - - - - - COMMERCIAL NEW BUILDINGS 3 5 2 108,000. 135,000. ADDITIONS - - 2 - - REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS 3 12 6 112,000. 342,498. DEMOLITION - - 1 - - MOVING OF UNITS - - - - - SIGNS - 2 4 - 2,900. INDUSTRIAL NEW BUILDINGS 2 2 1 475,000. 475,000. ADDITIONS 1 2 2 Plumb Permit - 212,400. EPAIRS & RENOVATIONS - 1 2 - 18,000. DEMOLITION - - - - - INSTITUTIONAL NEW BUILDINGS - 2 2 - 2,309,000. ADDITIONS - - 1 - - REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS - 3 - - 355,000. MOVING OF UNITS - - 1 - - TOTAL 42 159 21647,025. 11,509,015. LAST YEAR TO DATE 142 3,540,784. 81960,899. A CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL ACTIVITIES REPORT BUILDING INSPECTION: PROPERTY STANDARDS: BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT TOTAL INSPECTIONS ALL TYPES MEETINGS/SEMINARS: JUNE 1998 PERMITS ISSUED - 42 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES - 39 WORKS ORDERS ISSUED - / INSPECTIONS - 97 COMPLAINTS RECEIVED - 1 SITE INSPECTIONS - 1 NOTICE ISSUED - 1 ORDER ISSUED - / COMPLIED WITH - / COMPLAINTS RECEIVED - 2 WEEDS - 2 ZONING - / GARBAGE - / SIGNS - INQUIRIES - / FENCING - INQUIRIES - / SNOW - / INSPECTIONS - 2 NOTICE ISSUED - / ORDER ISSUED - / COMPLIED WITH - 2 It DJ - 100 F T. J- 0 1 ij L !�I OFFICE OF THE CHIEF 13UILDING OFFICIAL 20 Spruce Street ntsonburg. Ontario N4G 4YS "y 3EL: (519) 842.2211 FAX: (519) 842-M5 SUMO NG 1NSPe=0N MUMBING INSPE=ON PROPERTY STANDARDS 13Y4AW ENFORCEMENT MEMO TO: M.C. Cowan, A.M.C.T.(A) JULY 71 1998 Director of Public Services RE: Wasted Inspection Time I have been encountering problems in the field with Contractors arranging inspections, prior to that phase being ready ie: a vapour barrier inspection that the installer has only half com>aieted when we are asked to come. This results in my having to return later in the day or the next morning to complete the inspection._t can also result in another reinspection i f there are deficiencies found. Now we have thrse trips to a site to do one inspection, c:nsuming approximately three hours of time, when it could -have been completed in one hour. I feet that if we have a reinspection fee in place and if the Contractors have to pay this once or twice, these wasted trips will be eliminated and there would be time saving for all staff involved. Yours truly, io ��..._ D.H. Robertson, C.B.C.O. Chief Building Official Town of Tillsonburg DHR/sv Minutes of the Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee meeting held June 18th, 1998, at 4:30 P.M., at 20 Spruce Street, Tillsonburg, Ontario. MEMBERS PRESENT Eric Barwell Muriel Mann Micheal Cerna Art Fuller Councillor Gayle Leachman Councillor Bob Smith ADMINISTRATION Mike Graves, Administrative Assistant Mark Cowan, Director GUESTS Councillor Chris Rosehart CALL TO ORDER Chairman E. Barwell called the meeting to order. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - MAY 14TH, 1998 Moved by Councillor B. Smith, seconded -by M. Mann the adoption of the minutes of the meeting held May 14th, 1998. CARRIED ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. C.T.A.P. Moved by Councillor B. Smith, seconded by M. Mann that the Advisory Committee recommend to Public Services that an application be forwarded to C.T.A.P. for operating funding for the Transit partners, as listed below. Tillsonburg District Association for Community Living Tillsonburg Transit Thames Valley School Board Multi -Services Tillsonburg Hospital Victorian Order of Nurses Separate School Board CARRIED 2 TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE JUNE 18, 1998 PAGE TWO 2. ROAD SIDE BENCHES FOR TRANSIT - Attachment No. 1 Moved by Councillor G. Leachman, seconded by M. Cerna that the Transit Advisory Committee recommend to Public Services the approval of the contract of C.B.M. for the supply and maintenance of boulevard benches, at no cost to Tillsonburg. CARRIED 3. RIDERSHIP - Attachment No. 2 Members were circulated ridership for the Tillsonburg Transit for information. Moved by Councillor G. Leachman, seconded by Councillor B. Smith that the meeting be adjourned. NEXT MEETING WILL BE AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR. Minutes prepared by Director M. Cowan. For errors or ommissions please contact this office. THIS AGREEMENT made this day of , 19 BETWEEN THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG hereinafter called the "Town" of the FIRST PART -AND- CANADIAN BENCH MEDIA INC. a company incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario and having its head office in the City of Kitchener, in the Province of Ontario hereinafter called "The Company" of the SECOND PART, WIIEREAS the Company has requested the 'T'own's permission to install and maintain, at its expense, benches for the convenience of the public on selected streets in the Town of Tillsonburg and also for the right and privilege of placing advertisement on such benches; AND WHEREAS the Town has jurisdiction over its municipal streets pursuant to Section 308, Subsection 3 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990; AND WHEREAS the Town is willing to approve the Company's request upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth; NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the covenants and conditions herein contained, and the sum of TWO ($2.00) DOLLARS now paid by the Company to the Town, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, it is mutually agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows: 1. The Town hereby grants to the Company permission to install and maintain transit benches, of a design and character approved by Tillsonburg Public Services, for the convenience of the public at each of the locations mutually agreed to, provided that in so doing the Company shall at all times strictly comply with all the of covenants, agreements, stipulations, terms, conditions and provisions of the Agreement. 2. The Company shall supply and install, at its sole expense, such benches (including the supply of all personnel, material, tools, equipment, and service necessary or incidental thereto) at locations mutually agreed to, in a thoroughly workmanlike manner in all respects and strictly in accordance with the plans and specifications therefore supplied by the Company to the Town and approved by Tillsonburg Public Services, and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and all to the satisfaction of said Tillsonburg Public Services, and thereafter the Company shall maintain the same at its sole expense as herein provided. It C) 3. The term of this Agreement shall be five (5) years, commencing August 1, 1998 through to July 30`h, 2003, with the option to renew for further five year periods subject to mutual agreement and successful negotiations. The Company agrees to install up to twenty (20) benches in the first year and up to 5 additional benches per year thereafter as agreed from time to time. The Town shall receive 10% of the gross annual revenue of benches placed in the Town. Payments shall be made on a semi-annual basis, on the Fifteenth days of June and December of each calendar year that the contract is in effect. The Company shall submit N) a semi-annual report as to the total amount of benches installed and utilized for advertising c� NJ purposes. Ali t) oec t F► v7) c t �, rL c� .4 IIS' ►' J b` 4. During the term that this Agreement continues in force, and at the expiration of this \ g g Agreement, subject to the conditions respecting the termination of the Agreement as 1 delineated in paragraph 6 of this agreement, all benches and appurtenances installed by the Company shall remain its property, and it shall not sell, lease or otherwise dispose of said property or rights without the prior, written consent of the Town, and then only on such terms as to security or otherwise as the Town may require. v 1 5. Such benches shall be entirely at the risk of the Company in respect of any loss, damage, destruction or accident, including death, suffered by any person, from whatsoever cause resultant of the Company's actions. 6. The Company shall have the option of negotiating a renewal contract with the Town prior to the expiration of each five (5) year agreement. If a new Agreement has not been entered into between the Town and the Company within one month after the termination of this Agreement or in the event that this Agreement is canceled or terminated for any other cause, the Town may order the Company to remove the benches. 7. In addition to the plans and specifications for the benches which shall be supplied at the expense of the Company and shall be subject to approval by Tillsonburg Public Services, the Company shall also, at its expense, strictly adhere to the following requirement in supplying, installing and maintaining the benches, namely: All advertising shall be located on the benches in the locations approved by Tillsonburg Public Services, in a manner that will not adversely affect the safety of the public and in a manner satisfactory to Tillsonburg Public Services. (a) The Company shall, at its sole expense, maintain and keep all benches installed under this Agreement, clean and in good repair and safe condition and to the complete satisfaction of the Town, and the Company shall inspect and clean each bench as required, to keep each bench free of accumulation of dirt, dust,snow, graffiti and weeds. 2 (b) The Company shall ensure that no bench is moved or installed at a location that is not approved by the Town for a bench. 8. In the event that a bench at any location has been subject to repeated damage due to vandalism, or for any justifiable reason, the Company may apply to the Town for permission to remove or relocate the said bench; such permission to remove or relocate not to be unreasonably withheld. The cost of such removal or relocation shall be solely at the expense of the Company. 9. In the event that a bench proves, in the opinion of Tillsonburg Public Services, to be hazardous or dangerous, the Town reserves the right to direct the Company to take the necessary steps at the Company's expense to repair, remove or relocate the bench creating the hazard and the Company shall abide by such direction within seventy-two (72) hours of receipt of notice thereof and provided upon such relocation, the Town shall keep the n nrpN`1 concrete pad or remove it at expense. 10. In the event that a bench proves, in the opinion of Tillsonburg Public Services, to be unsatisfactory or redundant for reason other than referred to in paragraph 9 of this Agreement, Tillsonburg Public Services reserves the right to direct the Company to take the necessary steps to remove or relocate the bench at Company's expense, and the Town will keep the concrete pad or remove it at Town expense, and the Company shall abide by such direction within thirty (30) days of receipt of notice thereof. 11. In the event the Town requires the removal of a bench pursuant to paragraphs 9 and 10, the Town shall make best efforts to provide alternate locations for the benches so removed. 12. The Town agrees that during the time this Agreement is in force, the Company shall have the exclusive rights to display advertising in any or allbenches covered by this Agreement, and further, that the Town shall prohibit any form of advertising in other benches not covered in this Agreement, with the exception of "self -promotion" by the Town. 13. The Company shall refrain from exhibiting or permitting to be exhibited on any bench any matter or advertising which shall be deemed objectionable by Tillsonburg Public Services at 'Tillsonburg Public Service's sole discretion, and shall remove such advertising as may be deemed objectionable within ten (10) days of written notice given by Tillsonburg Public Services. 3 14. The Company agrees to comply with the following additional requirements with respect to the soliciting and exhibiting of advertising: (a) The Company covenants and agrees to display only advertising that is in the sole opinion of the Town, of acceptable high moral standard, non-political, and is not contrary to public order and good taste, and the Company further agrees that such advertising will not be directly competitive with adjacent businesses. (b) The Company agrees to supply one (1) advertising bench to display advertising for public service organizations or for the Town of Tillsonburg on a "no charge" basis. The 'Town of Tillsonburg shall not sublet this bench site. Advertising copy shall be borne by the Town of Tillsonburg or the public service organization. Site location is to be determined by the'rown. 15. The Company shall, at is own expense, provide foundation pads, if required, for each bench approved by the Town. All costs related thereto shall be borne by the Company. The foundation pads shall be provided by the Company in accordance with plans and specifications therefore, submitted and approved by T!Usen Publie-Services. Such foundation pads shall be deemed to be part of the benches for purposes of this Agreement. 16. It is understood and agreed that the Town will not impose upon the Company and taxes, license or permit fees, service costs or other similar charge with respect to this installation or maintenance of benches on Town property under said Agreement. It is also understood and agreed that the Town will not be responsible for payment if any such charges shall be imposed by some other authority. 17. The Company shall not be at liberty to assign or sublet the rights hereby granted without the previous consent in writing of the Town. 18. If the privilege hereby granted shall be at any time seized or taken in execution or in attachment by any creditor of the Company , or if the Company shall become bankrupt or make any assignment of the privileges hereby granted in violation of the terms of the Agreement, or if the Company shall willfully break or neglect to observe or perform any of the terms of this Agreement, and such default is not remedied by the Company within ten (10) days of the Company receiving written notice of such default, it shall be lawful for the Town to forthwith at any time absolutely to determine all the rights of the Company by mailing to the Company at its usual or last known place of business, a notice in writing to that effect and thereupon all rights and privileges hereby conferred on the said Company shall immediately cease and determine without prejudice to any other rights and remedies of the Town. 6.2 4 19. The Company agrees that on its default to observe any of the provisions of this Agreement, the Town may, at its option, but without hereby incurring any obligation or liability on the part of the Town, carry out and perform on behalf of the Company the provisions hereof in respect of which the default has occurred and any expense incurred by the Town in so doing shall, upon demand, be forthwith repaid by the Company, failing which payment the permission hereby granted and this Agreement shall forthwith therefrom cease and determine. 20. The Company shall indemnify and save harmless the Town against any and all claims including, without limitation, all claims for personal injury, death, property damage or nuisance arising directly or indirectly from the benches or from the provisions of this Agreement and against any and all costs, reasonable counsel fees, expenses and liabilities incurred in or about any such claim or any action or proceeding brought thereon. 21.r The Company shall obtain and maintain insurance coverage to a minimum of $#00,000.00, with a clause naming the Town as an additional name insured against all claims for public liability and property damage which may arise in respect of the benches or from the provisions of this Agreement. The Company shall provide a copy of the insurance upon execution of this Agreement and, upon any renewal of insurance, the Company shall provide a copy of the renewal certificate or new policy. In the event of termination of this Agreement such insurance shall be maintained unless and until the benches are removed or become the property of the Town. 22. The Company covenants and agrees to prohibit the placing of benches on/or adjacent sites where contracted Advertising Transit Shelters exist. 23. FORCE MAJEURE Neither party shall be liable to the other party for any delay in performance of their respective obligations pursuant to this Agreement due to causes beyond their respective control including but not limited to fires, floods, strikes, shortages of materials, delays in carriers, or acts of government. 24. Any notice to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be effectively given, in case of notice to the Company, if mailed and prepaid, registered envelope, addressed to the Company at: 314 Pastern Trail Waterloo, Ontario N21-1 2H3 b 5 19. The Company agrees that on its default to observe any of the provisions of this Agreement, the Town may, at its option, but without hereby incurring any obligation or liability on the part of the Town, carry out and perform on behalf of the Company the provisions hereof in respect of which the default has occurred and any expense incurred by the Town in so doing shall, upon demand, be forthwith repaid by the Company, failing which payment the permission hereby granted and this Agreement shall forthwith therefrom cease and determine. 20. The Company shall indemnify and save harmless the Town against any and all claims including, without limitation, all claims for personal injury, death, property damage or nuisance arising directly or indirectly from the benches or from the provisions of this Agreement and against any and all costs, reasonable counsel fees, expenses and liabilities incurred in or about any such claim or any action or proceeding brought thereon. 21.r The Company shall obtain and maintain insurance coverage to a minimum of q'&0,000.00, with a clause naming the Town as an additional name insured against all claims for public liability and property damage which may arise in respect of the benches or from the provisions of this Agreement. The Company shall provide a copy of the insurance upon execution of this Agreement and, upon any renewal of insurance, the Company shall provide a copy of the renewal certificate or new policy. In the event of termination of this Agreement such insurance shall be maintained unless and until the benches are removed or become the property of the Town. 22. The Company covenants and agrees to prohibit the placing of benches on/or adjacent sites where contracted Advertising Transit Shelters exist. 23. FORCE MAJEURE Neither party shall be liable to the other party for any delay in performance of their respective obligations pursuant to this Agreement due to causes beyond their respective control including but not limited to fires, floods, strikes, shortages of materials, delays in carriers, or acts of government. 24. Any notice to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be effectively given, in case of notice to the Company, if mailed and prepaid, registered envelope, addressed to the Company at: 5 314 Pastern Trail Waterloo, Ontario N21-1 21-13 5 and in the case of notice to the Town if mailed in a prepaid, registered envelope addressed to the Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg at: Public Services, 20 Spruce Street, T a =' :�' e* = a •.�'.,� Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 4Y5. ATTN: Director of Public Services and will be considered as having been so given five (5) days following the date of mailing. 25. This Agreement and everything contained therein shall extend and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. 26. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written, of the parties. 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FnE ° "� Minutes of the Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee meeting held June 18th, 1998, at 4:30 P.M., at 20 Spruce Street, Tillsonburg, Ontario. MEMBERS PRESENT Eric Barwell Muriel Mann Micheal Cerna Art Fuller Councillor Gayle Leachman Councillor Bob Smith ADMINISTRATION Mike Graves, Administrative Assistant Mark Cowan, Director GUESTS Councillor Chris Rosehart CALL TO ORDER Chairman E. Barwell called the meeting to order. ADOPTION OF MINS - MAY 14TH, 1998 Moved by Councillor B. Smith, seconded by M. Mann the adoption of the minutes of the meeting held May 14th, 1998. CARRIED ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. C.T.A.P. Moved by Councillor B. Smith, seconded by M. Mann that the Advisory Committee recommend to Public Services that an application be forwarded to C.T.A.P. for operating funding for the Transit partners, as listed below. Tillsonburg District Association for Community Living Tillsonburg Transit Thames Valley School Board Multi -Services Tillsonburg Hospital Victorian Order of Nurses Separate School Board CARRIED e e2 TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE JUNE 18, 1998 PAGE TWO 2. ROAD SIDE BENCHES FOR TRANSIT - Attachment No. 1 Moved by Councillor G. Leachman, seconded by M. Cerna that the Transit Advisory Committee recommend to Public Services the approval of the contract of C.B.M. for the supply and maintenance of boulevard benches, at no cost to Tillsonburg. CARRIED 3. RIDERSHIP - Attachment No. 2 Members were circulated ridership for the Tillsonburg Transit for information. Moved by Councillor G. Leachman, seconded by Councillor B. Smith that the meeting be adjourned. NEXT MEETING WILL BE AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR. Minutes prepared by Director M. Cowan. For errors or ommissions please contact this office. TRANSIT SYSTEM ACTIVITY REPORT For the five months ended May 31, 1998 14,160 Nevada 5,900 7,276 71500 Year to Publicity 1997 1997 1998 Date Advertising Budget Actual Budrre_t Actual Revenues 700 749 700 251 Fares 54,000 42,738 44,000 20,985 Advertising 3,500 8,960 26,100 9,760 Nevada 12,900 15,084 16,300 2,516 MTO Subsidy 22,330 19,291 0 0 Donations 15,750 16,939 16,000 15,300 CTAP - 3,000 0 0 Unconditional Grant - - 0 10,000 Def. - Prior Yr. 108,480 106,012 102,400 58,561 Expenditures Oper. Contr. 36,000 36,277 36,900 14,160 Nevada 5,900 7,276 71500 11241 Publicity 2,000 1,557 2,400 1,307 Advertising - - 3,100 3,240 Telephone 700 749 700 251 Veh. Leasing 21280 41607 5,200 81260 Licence 200 119 200 0 Insurance 5,100 41181 4,200 31688 Fuel & Oil 71000 5,746 71000 2,989 Repairs & Se 15,000 81132 15,000 14,854 Sundry 200 38 200 0 GST 820 655 11000 859 Def. - Prior Yr. 16,280 16,280 0 0 Prov. for Res. 12,000 12,000 14,000 15,831 Administration 5,000 5,000 51000 2,081 CTAP - 2,810 0 0 108,480 105,427 102,400 68,761 Surtalus (Deficit-) 0 585 0 (10, 200 ) ;I TRANSIT SYSTEM Notes to May 31, 1998 Activity Reyort 1. Fares Revenue - Year to date favourable variance of $ 2,650. 2. Advertisincr - The annual budget targets $ 4,000 from sources other than the Town Centre Mall. Actual revenue is $ 3 0 0 (from B . J . ' s Diner) plus $ 960 ( from Right to Life) . 3. Nevada - Continues to be below target and shows a year to date unfavourable variance of $ 2,400 (net). 4. Donations - Only $ 300 (from Bank of Montreal) has been received so far towards a budget of $ 1,000 for donations from sources other than TDACL. 5. Unconditional Grant - $ 10,000 taken to Reserves, as per recommendation adopted by Council. 6. Vehicle Leasing - No additional billings for May 1998. (April year to date is $ 3,060 in excess of budget). 7. Reoairs & Service - Annual budget has now been reached. 8. In summary• a. The favourable Fares Revenue variance is offset by the unfavourable variance in Nevada Income. b. Further emphasis should be devoted to generating the income targets for Advertising and Donations Revenues. C. In addition, Donations (over and above budget) are required to minimize the anticipated substantial year end deficits in Repairs and Leasing expenditures. J. A. 7/7/98 1 12 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG DEVELOPMENT/CULTURE COMMITTEE MTlkMrFr PC MINUTES of the meeting of the Development/Culture Committee held Thursday, June 25th, 1998 at 7:30 P.M. in the Committee Room. PRESENT: Chair B. Carroll, S. Molnar, I. Horton Staff: F. Bell ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Adoption of Agenda Moved by S. Molnar, Seconded by I. Horton: "THAT the agenda be adopted as amended with the additions of Special Awards Committee minutes of June 24th and the Museum Board minutes of May." CARRIED. B. Adoption of Minutes Moved by I. Horton, Seconded by S. Molnar: "THAT the minutes of the meeting of May 26th, 1998 of the Development/Culture Committee be adopted as circulated." CARRIED. C. From Minutes D. Reports 1. The Economic Development Officer's report for the month of May, 1998 was received as information. 2. The Department Activity report summary for the period ending May 31, 1998 was received as information. 13 -2- 3. Special Awards Committee Minutes of June 18th and June 24th: Moved by S. Molnar, Seconded by I. Horton: "THAT the Development Culture Committee recommend to Council that the minutes of the Special Awards Committee of June 18th, 1998 and June 24th, 1998 be adopted and the recommendations contained therein." CARRIED. 4. Airport Advisory Committee minutes of June 18, 1998: Moved by I. Horton, Seconded by S. Molnar: "THAT the Development Culture Committee recommend to Council that the minutes of the Airport Advisory Committee of June 18th, 1998 be adopted and the recommendations contained therein." CARRIED. E. Information 1. The Museum Visitor Summary for the period ending May 31st, 1998 was received as information. Staff were directed to determine the policy for free admission and to track Saturday and Sunday attendance for the summer. 2. The Curator's report for the month of May was received as information. 3. The 1997 financial statements for the Tillsonburg Flying Club were received as information. 4. The Museum Board minutes for May, 1998 and the Curator's report for June, 1998 were received as information. F. Other Business 1. Correspondence - City of Orillia re: twinning Staff were requested to determine how to locate a comparable municipality to twin with. C91: Moved by S. Molnar, Seconded by I. Horton: "THAT the Development/Culture Committee move into closed session to receive the Economic Development Officer's report." CARRIED. Moved by S. Molnar, Seconded by I. Horton: "THAT the Development/Culture Committee move back into open session." CARRIED. Moved by I. Horton, Seconded by S. Molnar: "THAT the Development Culture Committee recommend to Council that the proceeds of the sale of surplus lands at the corner of Bridge Street and Broadway be put into reserves for the purpose of the marketing and development of the area south of Brock Street in the Cl zone." CARRIED. Motion to adjourn at 9:05 P.M. � �J THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 1998 A. Inquiries Received: No. Active (1) For New Industrial - Land 2 - Building Space 2 (2) For New Commercial - Land - Buildings (3) From Existing Industries - Expansions 2 - Other Needs (4) From Existing Business 3 (5) For New Business Assistance 1 B. Contacts Made to: Telephone visits (1) Local Industries: - Product Opportunities - Employment Requirements - Other 5 - Gov't Programs - Federal - Provincial - County _2____ - Local Business (2) Gov't - Federal - Provincial -Trades & Industry 2 -Tourism 3 - 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 29i_5 Buildings 2 Land (Unserviced) 4— D. Meetings/Seminars Attended Date Event purpose May 13/14 Plastex Trade Show - Toronto E. Airport Traffic for the month of May, 1998 Local: 426 Itineriant: 424 Total: 850 YTD: 1,964 1997 Y.T:D.: 1,419 i6 MINUTES SPECIAL AWARDS COMMITTEE Thursday, June 18, 1998 - 4:30 P.M. TOWN HALL COMMITTEE ROOM Members: Acting Chair L. Kamps, S. Lamb Staff: B. Bartlett A. Adoption of Agenda Moved By S. Lamb; Seconded By L. Kamps: 'That the agenda for the meeting of the Special Awards Committee of June 18, 1998, be adopted.' Carried. .B. Reports and Discussion 1. 1998 Canada Day Youth Award 'That Ms. Erin Baxter of the Tillsonburg High School be nominated by the Special Awards Committee for the 1998 Canada Day Youth Award for the Town of Tillsonburg for her achievements in community participation, promotion of Canadian values and environmental initiatives.' Carried. C. Adjournment and Next Meeting Date The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. MINUTES SPECIAL AWARDS COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 24, 1998 - 5:30 P.M. TOWN HALL COMMITTEE ROOM Members: Acting Chair L. Kamps, S. Lamb, G. Leachman Staff: B. Bartlett A. Adoption of Agenda Moved by S. Lamb and Seconded by G. Leachman: 'That the agenda for the meeting of the Special Awards Committee of June 24, 1998, be adopted.' Carried. B. Reports and Discussion 1. 1998 Tillsonburg Special Award Moved by S. Lamb and Seconded by G. Leachman: 'That the 1997-1998 Johnson Controls Novice Rep Hockey Team be nominated by the Special Awards Committee for the 1998 Tillsonburg Special Award. Carried. Moved by S. Lamb and Seconded by G. Leachman: 'That the Johnson Controls Petite B Twisters be nominated for the 1998 Tillsonburg Special Award.' Carried. Moved by S. Lamb and Seconded by G. Leachman: 'That the Tillsonburg Novice Ringette Team be nominated for the 1998 Tillsonburg Special Award.' Carried. 8 -2 - Moved by S. Lamb and Seconded by G. Leachman: 'That Mrs. Kim Miggens be nominated by the Special Awards Committee for the 1998 Tillsonburg Special Award for her dedication in promoting heritage preservation in the Town of Tillsonburg on a provincial and national level.' Carried. Moved by S. Lamb and Seconded by G. Leachman: 'That the Deputy Clerk be authorized to accept late nominations for the 1998 Tillsonburg Special Award and poll the members for appropriate approval.' Carried. 2. Special Monthly Volunteer Award • Moved b S. LSeconded man: y amb and by G. Leach 00, 'That the Tillsonburg 125 Committee of the Culture Commission be nominated by the Special Awards Committee for September 1998 for the special monthly volunteer recognition award.' Carried. Moved by S. Lamb and Seconded by G. Leachman: 'That Mr. Stan Grabstas be nominated by the Special Awards Committee for October 1998 for the special monthly volunteer recognition award for hid outstanding contribution in the area of service clubs, Chamber of Commerce, non-profit housing and fairboards.' Carried. C. Adjournment and Next Meeting Date The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. 1 19 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES MINUTES of the meeting of the Airport Advisory Committee held Thursday, June 18th, 1998 at 7:00 P.M. in the Committee Room. PRESENT: Chair P. Harris, C. Fox, R. Godby, E. Barwell, G. Leachman Staff: F. Bell, S. MacRae ALSO PRESENT: S. Molnar Rob Witter Tim Monk ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Minutes Moved by E. Barwell, Seconded by R. Godby: "THAT the minutes of the meeting of May 14th, 1998 be adopted as circulated." CARRIED. B. From Minutes C. Reports 1. The Airport Traffic report for the period ending May 31st, 1998 was received as information. 2. The Fuel Sales report for the period ending May 31st, 1998 was received as information. 3. Airport Manager's Update The Airport Manager provided information on replacing the floodlights on the terminal building which would reduce the electrical costs. 4. The Department Activity report was received as information. -2- D. other Business 1. Correspondence - Ministry of Transportation Received as information. 2. Airport Manager's Conference - September 20/22 The Economic Development officer will request a proposed agenda for the conference. 3. User Fees A report on parking fees and landing fees at surrounding airports was presented with recommendations. After discussion it was Moved by C. Fox, Seconded by G. Leachman: "THAT the Airport Advisory Committee recommend to Development/Culture and Council that the first recommendation as outlined in the report be adopted, and that the second recommendation be adopted on a trial basis until December 31st, 1998." CARRIED. 4. Extension of Tie Down Area C. Fox advised that volunteers were not available to assist in this project. 5. Corporate Aircraft Attraction C. Fox expressed interest in surveying the local industries and those in the immediate area to determine if corporate usage can be increased. He will develop a usage survey to circulate to the companies with questions such as: - facilities needed at the airport - length of runway required, etc. The survey will be brought back to the committee prior to implementation. 6. Roundtable C. Fox indicated that Jack Harris, solicitor for CHAA would be willing to make a presentation to the committee. Motion to adjourn at 8:40 P.M. 1 61 T_OO`��N OOF TOLLSONBURIG Municipal Offices — TOWN CENTRE MALL 200 Broadway, Second Floor REPORT TO: Members of the Airport Advisory Committee FROM: Frances J. Bell, Economic Development Officer DATE: June 5, 1998 RE: Review of User Fees Background Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 5A7 Phone (519) 842-6428 Fax (519) 842-9431 The Development/Culture Committee recommended at a previous meeting that a complete review of the user fees at the Tillsonburg Airport be undertaken. Currently the only user fee charged is a parking fee. Some airports have recently implemented landing fees, so this item was reviewed as well. AMCO completed an aviation user fee survey in 1996 which surveyed tie down fees, facility charges, fuel charges, call out fees and passenger terminal handling fees. Of the 11 airports contacted to update the 1996 survey results, 7 have increased either the daily, monthly, or both, tie down fee rate. Daily Rate Monthly Rate $ 5.00 2 $38.00 1 10.00 2 30.00 2 3.00 1 57.00 1 6.00 3 37.50 1 7.00 1 42.00 1 45.00 1 80.00 1 33.50 1 The tie down fee is charged for overnight parking. 1 82 -2- Tillsonburg's parking fee: $1.00 daily $30.00 per month $1.00 X # of days for less than a month Landing Fees Of the 11 airports contacted, 5 have landing fees. Generally the landing fees do not apply to aircraft which are based at the airport and paying tie down fees. Some airports charge only commercial aircraft landing fees. Some waive the landing fee if fuel is purchased. Although larger airports base the landing fee on the gross weight of the aircraft, a flat fee is easier from an administrative perspective. Recommendations 1. That the parking fees be increased to $6.00 per day or $42.00 per month effective July lst, 1998. 2. That landing fees be implemented at the airport at a rate of $5.00 with the following exceptions: - fixed base aircraft - aircraft paying parking fees - waived if fuel is purchased. 6j TILLSONBURG MUSEUM / ANNANDALE HOUSE BOARD MINUTES - MAY 1998 The regular monthly meeting of the Tillsonburg Museum/Annandale House was held at the museum at 7:00 p.m. on May 28, 1998 Present were: Gayle Leachman, George Beard, Sandra Andrews, Heather Jones, Ken Patterson, Remie Miggens, Rita Comer, Margaret Scott and Bob Marsden, who chaired the meeting. Regrets: Sylvia Molnar, Beverley Crocker and Scott MacRae. At 7:00 p.m. a tour of "behind the scenes at the museum" was conducted by the curator to acquaint new board members with the inner workings of the museum. At 7:30 p.m. the regular meeting began with the reviewing of the minutes of the April 23rd meeting. Moved by Remie, seconded by Margaret that the minutes be accepted as presented. Carried. George moved the adoption of the agenda. Seconded by Heather. Carried. Treasurer Ken reviewed the bills to date pointing out that there are outstanding bills of $6,494.56. Moved by Margaret, seconded by Remie that these bills be paid. Carried. The Curator reported deposits of $9090.45 for the same period. In the Curator's Report, she noted that 4 bustgroup tours were hosted and 3 room rentals during the month of May with 6 more buses/groups expected between June 5 -11. 25th Anniversary celebrations are planned for the 28th. Moved by Gayle and seconded by Sandra that 2 plaques be created, one fro names of Past Presidents of the Board and the second to contain names of all the Curators that have served in the past 25 years. The size and design of the plaques to be left to the discretion of the Curator. Carried. The museum was granted one position under the Federal SCP program. The 14 week position of Program assistant to be filled by Serina Weston, who started work on May 25th. Serina will be working on the weekend shifts during July and August (Sat. 12- 4 and Sun 1 - 4) in addition to her weekly hours. Canada Trust has confirmed that the museum grant request to the Friends of the Environment has been okayed to the amount of $500. The finalization of the Tillson Estate has resulted in the donation of the parlour table, the mantel clock, the lamp table, the gold anniversary chair and a coffee um. Two large mirrors have been offered for purchase. They are yet to be appraised. Lawyers for the Estate of Winnifred Muriel McGiverin has sent notification that the museum has been left $500. These moneys have been directed for the maintenance of the Queen Victoria Collection. The museum must notify the lawyers of our intent to meet this condition. The Curator would like to suggest the moneys be used to obtain a display case to exhibit and store the collection. Moved by Heather that we notify the lawyers that we would meet Mrs. McGiverin's offer and would look into providing a suitable storage and display cabinet for this purpose. Seconded by George. Carried. Plans for the Down Home Country Christmas weekend are on schedule and all Canada Day activities are proceeding as planned. The museum will again host the Canada day decorating Contest. George moved for adjournment at 9:00 p.m. Date: Secretary: Chair: TILLSONBURG MUSEUM & ANNANDALE HOUSE CURATOR'S REPORT -JUNE 1998 1. Review of June June i - Curator attend Canada Day Committee meeting, evening 2- Group Tour - Delhi Baptist Church ladies 4- Travelinx Working Group session 5- Group Tour - Embro/Zorra W.I. 6- Bus Tour from Cambridge - Historical Society Bus tour to sites in Huron County 7- All day room rental 8 - TACAC student Greg DeMaiter began his summer placement 9- Group Tour and bus tour 10- Group tour - DHCC meeting hosted 11 - Bus tour and group tour 15- Curator and Chairman attended Volunteer Service Award presentations in Brantford - Sinden's refinishing 3 floors in Annandale House 17- Curator attend Culture Commission meeting, evening 18- Curator attend Canada day committee meeting, evening 22- Chinese Delegation hosted to a tour and presentation 24 - TACAC meeting, evening 25- Museum Board meeting 2. Upcoming Schedule June 28 - Museum's 25th Anniversary celebrations and opening of the exhibit "Silver Memories" 29 - Group Tour - Canada Day Committee meeting July 1 - Canada Day Open House, 10 - 5 July and August the museum is open Saturdays from 12 - 4 July 7, 14, 21, 28 - Terrific Tuesdays, 1 - 3, hosted for children 5 - 9 yrs - Already fully booked. July 8 - Complex day care group attend repeat of T.T. program 9 - Anniversary Tea 15 - Summer Kids `98 Committee meeting 22 - Complex day care group attend repeat of T.T. program 26 - Anniversary Tea Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 - Terrific Tuesdays fully booked 51 12, 19, 26 - Notes From Annandale - mini -concert series on the lawn at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12 - Group Tour 13 - Anniversary Tea 85 AUa. 19 - Bus Tour 23 - Anniversary Tea Sevt. 10 -Bus Tour 14 - Historical Society meeting 16 - Grourn Tour - Culture Commission Meeting 14 - Roard meeting v DATES TO REMEMBER: Oct. 18 - Harvest Pie Social and Scarecrow Contest Nov. 22 - Annandale House TV Auction Nov. 27, 28, 29 - Down Home Country Christmas Weekend 3. Restoration Update - Grounds & Beds Sinden's have completed the refinishing of the last remaining wood floors in Annandale House. Work is progressing on designing and finding the appropriate tiles to finish the floor area that was the bathroom on the second floor. The reconstruction of the porches of Annandale House are almost complete. They will be painted partially for the anniversary do but will be totally completed before winter. Bedding plants were again donated by Fernlea and planted along with the boxwoods which were purchased with the Friends of the Environment Grant moneys. The lack of rain has affected the flower beds appearance. Problems with the exterior water taps resulted in new taps being placed along side the old. This will be an unexpected expense but the only solution to the problem. 5. 25th AnniversM Update The plaques noting "Chairmans" and "Curators" are ready to be hung. As well, donor recognition plaques have been updated. Help is needed to pick up chairs at Verhoeve's funeral home on the Saturday and return them on the Monday. Anyone able to help spruce up the yard or help clean the house would be most appreciated. A copy of the formal agenda is attached. Any changes or additions should be noted immediately. Weather permitting, the official ceremonies will be out on the lawn at 2:00 p.m. A small stage area is being set up along with a sound system. Refreshments will include cake, ice-cream and a drink and will be served outside and inside. Tour guides will be placed throughout the house but help is always needed to direct traffic. The exhibit "Silver Memories" features a random selection of 25 items taken from each of the twenty-five years. The intent was to show the public how vast and varied the collection is. A special area in the centre of the room has been devoted to items belonging to the Tillson family, the majority of which have been donated by George Tillson of Shortsville. It is this same George Tillson who will be handing over the Diary Notes, handwritten by his Great -Great Grandfather in 1825, this afternoon. 6. Tillson Donation Offer Along with the notes, George will also be bringing other Tillson heirlooms. He has also notified the museum that an additional 64 Mobil shares have been signed over to us to do with as we please for future restoration projects. George's monetary donations along with his gifts -in-kind will bring his total sum to well over $20,000. By far our most generous benefactor to date! 7. Canada Day Update Everything is on schedule for Canada Day. Along with our open house from 10 - 5, the museum is also again looking after the Decorating Contest. fudges are expected to pick up their packages at the museum by 11:00 a.m. Cake and drinks will be served, while quantities last from noon on and entertainment will be featured on the lawn from 1 - 2:30. A schedule of events for the day's activities is included with this report. 8. Fundraising Update The raffle of Andrew Kwiecinski's painting was drawn on May 31 st and the winner was Daryl Murr from Brownsville. The raffle raised $615, netting $505 after expenses. Our latest raffle is our Anniversary Quilt competed by our membership. Tickets are available and the raffle will run until December 21 st. All board members are encouraged to help sell a few books of tickets - we've printed 400 books. As well, the museum was again approached to help sell Trip -of -the -Month tickets for the Rotary Club. Proceeds from the sale of the 20 tickets will be donated back to the museum in the amount of $2000. 9. DHCC Report Arrangements for the DHCC weekend are progressing nicely. The lure brochure has been printed and is ready for distribution. Anyone travelling throughout the area is asked to take a bundle to leave at tourist type venues. Brochures are available at the Station Arts centre. (Copy included) Arrangements are being made for a new venue which is a CBC originated reading of the Christmas Carol. Sponsorship and donations are being sought to help finance items such as the carriage rides, etc. Any suggestions as to who to approach would be appreciated. cc cc TILLSONBURG MUSEUM - ANNANDALE HOUSE MUSEUM REPORT - MAY 1998 Attendance numbers reflect all visitors to the site including members, volunteers, donors, researchers, group tours, bus tours, school groups, etc. Note: Research requests require on the average a minimum of 1/2 hour of staff time per inquiry. Busiest day was May 1 - the opening of the Annual Art Show with 279 attending. Admission was waived but all 41 artists contributed $7. towards the event. Month -1998 YTD -1998 Month -1997 YTD -1997 Attendance 854 2618 925 2450 Paid Attendance 357 1206 300 N/A Number of Buses 3 7 1 1 Room Rentals n 2 5 2 4 Group Tours 1 9 2 8 Educational Programs 0 2 2 10 Research Requests 7 31 5 15 Off-site Presentations and displays 4 7 5 10 Attendance numbers reflect all visitors to the site including members, volunteers, donors, researchers, group tours, bus tours, school groups, etc. Note: Research requests require on the average a minimum of 1/2 hour of staff time per inquiry. Busiest day was May 1 - the opening of the Annual Art Show with 279 attending. Admission was waived but all 41 artists contributed $7. towards the event. TILLSONBURG MUSEUM & ANNANDALE HOUSE CURATOR'S REPORT - MAY 1998 1. Review of April & May Apr. 24 - 26 - Museum display at Home & Rec show, both at the Chamber booth and the EON booth - EON Booth won prize for best non commercial display. 28 - Room rental and slide presentation May 1 - Opening of the Annual Art Show - over 270 attended 3 - Kinsmen Family Fun Run - tour stop for information hunt 4 - Canada Day Committee meeting - evening 5 - Afternoon Group Tour 6 - Meeting regarding Chinese delegation 7. - Room Rental - late afternoon and evening 11- Historical Society meeting, evening - viewed the award winning Rogers' presentation , "Lost April - The Flood of `37" 13 - EON meeting in Princeton - Glendale School - House Retreat Planning session - program room - Down Home Country Christmas meeting, evening 14 - Morning bus tour - Evening room rental 7 & 18 - Victoria Day - special Queen Victoria display opens and runs till May 31 22 - Travelinx presentation hosted 24 - Afternoon bus tour 27 - TACAC meeting, evening 28 - Afternoon bus tour and refreshments served - Museum board meeting 2. Upcoming Schedule June 5 - Afternoon group tour 6 - Afternoon bus tour 7 - Full day room rental 9 - Afternoon bus tour 10 - Morning group tour 11 - Morning bus tour - Afternoon group tour 15 - Kids `98 Committee meeting - Curator - Volunteer Service Awards ceremony in Brantford 15 - 19 - Sinden's refinishing second floor 17 - 18 - 2 day workshop with Parks Canada re: designation in Woodstock - Curator attend. 17 - Culture Commission meeting, Curator attend 24 - TACAC meeting, evening 25 - Museum Board meeting 28 - Anniversary celebrations - official opening ceremonies for exhibit DATES TO REMEMBER... July 1 - Canada Day Open House, 10 - 5 July 7, 14, 21, 28 - Terrific Tuesdays, 1 - 3 pm July 9 & 26 - Anniversary Teas, 1 - 3 pm August 4, 11, 18, 25 - Terrific Tuesdays, 1 - 3 pm August 13 & 23 - Anniversary Teas, 1 - 3 pm August (Wednesdays ) - 5, 12, 19, 26 - Notes from Annandale - Concert Series, 7:30 pm * During July and August the museum is open Saturdays, 12 - 4 pm in addition to our regular year-round hours of Mon. - Fri., 9 - 4 and Sundays, 1 - 4. 3. 25th Anniversary Celebrations Update All invitations have been sent including official invites. A tentative agenda has been set and included with the official mailings. All members, municipal department heads, town office star, donors, charter members and volunteers have been included in the mailings. Please advise the curator of any additional invitations to be sent. Preparations are underway for the exhibit, Silver Memories, which will highlight the collection and many of the donors. The social committee will soon be setting the menu for refreshments. Weather permitting, the festivities will be held on the lawn. 4. Restoration Update It is hoped that the floors on the second storey of Annandale House will all be completed in time for the Anniversary do. This comprises of three floors that are to be stained and refinished and one floor(the original bathroom) to be tiled. It was also hoped that the porches would be refurbished by this date as well but there has been difficulties with the contractor regarding the job. 5. Grant Updates Although the official letter has yet to arrive, Canada Trust has confirmed that the museum grant request to the Friends of the Environment has been okayed in the amount of $500. This money will allow the purchase of additional boxwoods to complete the hedging of the flower beds. The museum also was granted one position under the Federal Summer Career Placement Program. The 14 week position of Program assistant has been filled by Serina Weston, who started her work term on May 25th. Senna will be working the weekend shifts throughout July and August. It is hoped that volunteers can be found to come in during these weekends so that Serina will not be alone on site. 90 6. Status of Hayward - Tillson Loan The Tillson Estate has finally been settled and Orlene Hayward has decided finalize her intentions as to the items left on loan to the museum. As noted earlier, the two mirrors have been offered for purchase. The parlour table, the mantel clock, the lamp table, the gold anniversary chair, and a coffee urn have been donated. The dining room table and four chairs have been retrieved by Mrs. Hayward and have been sent to Gardiner's Auction house in London. A price for the mirrors is being negotiated at this time. 7. McGiverin Bequeath Lawyers for the estate of Winnifred Muriel McGiverin have sent notification that the museum has been left $500. Mrs. McGiverin was the sister of Ted Brookfield, donor of the Queen Victoria collection. As such, she has directed that the moneys be used solely for the maintenance of that collection. The museum must notify the lawyers of our intent to meet this condition. The curator would like to suggest the money be used to obtain a display case to exhibit and store the collection. 8. Committee Reports Kids `98 Summer Program - This committee finalized its program listing of all summer activities offered in the area and this listing should be published in the Tillsonburg News this month. If this proves successful, a fall/winter listing will be compiled and published as well. Canada Day Committee - All Canada Day activities are proceeding as planned. The museum will again be hosting the "Decorating Contest". One judge is needed from the museum. Judges must view all the entries on Canada Day between the hours of 10 - 4. The two other judges are being selected by other groups involved. Prizes are still being sought and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Down Home Country Christmas Committee - Plans are on schedule. The promo flyer will be completed shortly and distributed through information centres for summer traffic. Although two venues, the Ellis Family Farm Nativity and the Shepherd's Keep children's activity at the Baptist church, are participating this year, some additional new venues are being added. The CBC reading of a "Christmas Carol" has been booked and will likely be scheduled sometime on the Sunday. EON Association - The group will again be producing the EON passports as a ploy to attract more visitors. The passports were most successful last year. The group has also set a schedule of workshops for this fall and the spring of `99. Due to a job change by one of our members, the position of Chair has fallen vacant and will likely be filled by the vice -chair, Rita Corner our curator. 91 JUN -22-99 11:13 FROM:COUNTY OF OXFORD ID=519 537 3024 PACE 1/6 CMWd&-= PAW 0'C,{c. y 2798 COUNTY OF OXFORD Fax (519) 537-024 . DEPARTMENT OF R AINNIMG AND DEVELOPUIRIT Telephone: (519) 539-9800 P. O. B= 397. Court How woodstodc ON WS M CO 9-21-182 OUR FaE June 22, 1.998 Mr. Dave Moms Clerk -Administrator Town of Tillsonburg Municipal Offices 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor Tilisonburg ON N4G SA7 Dear Mr. Morris: RE: Lifting of Part Lot Control George Gilvesy, Jr. Lot 36. Plan 41 M-133 wn o T Toburg _ • FEED Fax THIS END FAX r . I; ► r. 0 A d FN 2 '9X3_6MU -3 NX PW 79M Please find enclosed an application received from George Gllvesy, Jr. requesting that Part Lot Cor&ol be lifted from ' Lot 36, Plan 41 M-133 in the Town of Tillsonburg. The application for exemption from Part Lot Control proposes to date 2 lots, each containing a single family dwelling unit It has been the Practice of this Department to request a copy of a resolution from the Council of the Local Municipality indicating its support for any application for the fifting of Part Lot Control. It would be appreciated if you could bring this matter to the attention of Town Council at its meeting of June 22, 1998. The wording of the resolution by the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg, if it supports this application, should be in the form of a recommendation to Oxford County Council stating that 'that the lands consisting of Lot 36, Registered Plan 41M--933, Town of Tillsonburg, be exempted from Part Lot CosOM and that the County be requested to enact the frecessaty exempting by-law as we// as entering into a standard Part Lot Control Agreement with the applicant. of We are sending a copy of the application for Part Lot Control Exemption_ The Town should ensure that the proposed single family dwelling development is in compliance with the appropriate Residential Zone Provisions of the Town of Tillsonburg. Public Health and Planning Committee will consider the application on June 29, 1998 and County Council will consider the 6y -Law to lift part lot control on July 8, 1998. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office. M81VVr Encl_ p.c. E. Micacchi, Nesbitt Coulter Y rs 'truly, 6UEA� is ael Barrett, MCIP, RPP Pla ner 92 LLOCK 66 PEACH STREET PLAN 41M- 131 J —* LOT 13 P• I.N • 00029 - 0429 L07 l? P1.N• 00029 - 0428 Lo -r i i P.1,N. 00029 • 0427 p �• N. 00028 rh r � �► V ' 'c LUCK 105 P. u • 00029 - 0605 P.I.M. 00029 - 0613 Y 1100*40" w 2501 G7 Z 0 r IlJ P.iA 00029 - I 0561 �. c z � • N 'Q% 6.12 •►•I,i- 10.15 1 ?.47 m N III, M, IV'w r N PEACH STREET( PLAN N � P.I.N. 00029 - 0612 0 0 3 �- Set Zo N ��,: ,.76 A W W o 17.53 6.79 seg 0 -�"_� x90 (N 1o.7e .. v O 1 53.0003 V 1ON N C PART 10 tA LA od PA RT 71 PLAN 4JR- o ~� s LOT w Q M O � S o ` --4-- N I II, I9r to" w 33.00' x -�— k Ila 19' 10" w bSAo z I.N L.N. w 00029, - 0580 O p � O W 1 i O r c•p N waliwvt ~ � � � N x M w 0j A 0 Q1 10" w PART 9 Zo N r ,.76 A W W o w Is.ts 27.30 13C3 (N 1o.7e o in v —�-- Ila 19 10" w 1 53.0003 N PART 10 tA LA gas Q � LOT o 37 � S o ` --4-- N I II, I9r to" w 33.00' z : W 1 i O r P I.N. 00029 k).,PART CA � x w 0j N O PART 12 hJ o I 40 � r Wk.W V 0 4� �-. 17.47 .�..,..� N 119 19' 10" iv O JUL-22-98 IS=SO FROM:COUNTY OF OXFORD ID:S19 S37 3024 PAGE 1/6 X chis 4AL COUNTY OF OXFORD Fa)c (519) 537-3024 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Telephone: (519) 539 -Mo P. O. Box 397, Court Ho m. Woodsb xk ON NOS 7Y3 CO 9-21-182 OuR Fa E: July 23, 1998 Mr_ Dave Morris Clerk -Administrator Town of Titlsonburg Municipal Offices 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor Tiilsonburg ON N4G 5A7 Dear Mr. Morris - RE: Lifting of Part Lot Control George Gilvesy, Jr lihe Linkoln Group Inc_ Lot 35, Plan 41 M-133 Town of Tills onburg (Mason& DO By FAX ONLY Please find enclosed an application received from the Linkoln Group Inc. requesting that Part Lot Control be lifted from Lot 35, Plan 41M-133 in the Town of Tillsonburg. • The application for exemption from Part Lot Control proposes to create 2 lots, each containing a single family dwelling unit It has been the practice of this Department to request a copy of a resolution frorn the Council of the Local Municipality indicating its support for any application for the lifting of Part Lot Control. It would be appreciated if you could bring this matter to the attention of Town Council at its meeting of July 27, 1998. The wording of the resolution by the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg, if it supports this application, should be in the: form of a recommendation to Oxford County Council stating that: "that the lands consisting of Lot :35, Registered Plan 41M-133, Town of Tillsonburg►, be exempted from Part Lot Control acrd that the County be requested to enact the necessary exempting by-law as well as entering into a standard Part Lot Control Agreement with the applicant. A We are sending a copy of the application for Part Lot Control Exemption. The Town should ensure that the proposed single -amity dwelling development is in compliance with the appropriate Residential Zone Provision.. of the Town of Tfllsonburg. Public Health and Planning Committee will consider the application on .August 6. 19913 and County Council will consider the By -Law to lift part lot control on August 12, 1998. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office. MBlwr Encl. p.c. E. 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"`" 0. ~ s LuVd •S INW n �. 41 , i t£ 10� -4 o Zr:flaed �• rA tii 1 1 �1'tiY'3 N f11 i� ' - O all W � fl O i�S ' 170•fC f=O•ss; 41 . ' 3 QC oto( f4 AIM 8SS0 - 62000 •N'1 d n I�alsv st 0" ct £E t►1 PUD 4t ►t; to pug of C£ 01 p11O 6 9£ 13 pua L rc - - - S/S aovd 620E GES sTS°aI .4 amoaxo ao AZNnoo:Homs tS'St 6s-zz-inr THE CORPORATION OF THE "® TOWN OF TILLSONBURG MEMO TO: Mayor and Members of Council SUBJECT: Appeal to By -Law 2853 - C.J. Demeypre DATE: July 24th, 1998 1. I have discussed the above filed appeal with Mr. Demeyere. His concern relates to By -Law 2853 not li iting the restaurant use to the specific site of the restaurant. I have discussed this matter with the County Planner and a by-law is being brought forward on the Agenda which will address the concern of Mr. Demeyere. 2. Mr. Demeyere has agreed to withdraw his objection immediately following the passing of the amending �y-law, prior to the last date of appeal. This will then give effect to the original by-law and ultimately the new by-law will come into play. truly, David -t. Morris- Clerk-Administrator orrisClerk-Administrator DCM:lv 96 MUNICIPAL OFFICES — Town Centre Mall 200 Broadway, Second Floor, Suite 204, Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 5A7 Tel: (519) 842-6428 Fax: (519) 842-9431 Town of Tillsonburg, 200 Broadway, Suite 204, Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 5A7 15 July 1998 TOWN OF TILLSONSURG E C E I V E JUL 16 1998 FILE # REFERRED TO RE: BY-LAW 2853 LOTS'9019 9029 944-946, PART OF LOT 947 AND FOX ALLEY, PLAN 500 WEST SIDE OF BROADWAY BETWEEN BRIDGE AND VENISON STREETS ATTENTION: MR. DAVID MORRIS, AMCT, CLERK -ADMINISTRATOR Dear Sir: Please be advised that the undersigned is objecting to By -Law 2853 on behalf of Roma Demeyere, Owner of Lot 942, Plan 500, known as 261 Broadway. The By -Law as presented does not identify that portion of the subject property to be designated for a restaurant. At the Public Meeting on 22 June 1998, Council agreed that the area for a restaurant wil l be at the south limit of the subject property immediately adjacent to Bridge Street. The Key Map indicating lands to which By -Law 2853 applies does not indicate that area for the restaurant. Sincerely, i 1 J. Demeyer✓ 1 Broadway, Tillsonburg, Ontario. (519)688-1000 y% Girl Guides Guides of Canada du Canada SOUTH TILLSONBURG DISTRICT July 15, 1998 Helen Benko Ranger Girl Guide Leader 24 Sanders St. Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G1H4 Mr. David Morris Clerk Administrator Town Of Tillsonburg Dear Mr. Moms, Worm "n • E C'. 17 1998 FILE # REFERRED TO The purpose of this letter is to request permission to operate a hot-dog/hamburg stand on my residential property of 24 Sanders St. The dates of operation are on the evening of Friday August 14th and Saturday August 15th. These dates coincide with the Tillsonburg Fair. Two years ago our group of Girl Guides operated one such stand within the Fair Grounds and found that it was not financially profitable for our group. Part of our group is currently raising funds for a trip to Europe in 1999 and the others are going across Canada in the year 2000. All profits generated from this stand will benefit the participants of these exciting trips. On behalf of the Pathfinders and Rangers I am looking forward to the answer of this request. Thank -you, Sincerely, .Vk&S't"D Helen Benko cc: Ann Lindsay District Commissioner y �3 Dear Mayor and Members of the Council I am writing in regard to buskering in Tillsonburg. Buskers are street performers who allow people to show their appreciation through money. The most common busker acts are mimes, jugglers, clowns, and musicians. I have often seen musicians in London performing with their guitar cases open and find that they add to the arts. i have also seen acrobats, mimes, clowns, and jugglers in Toronto. These performers are a treat and do not demand money for their displays of talent, however, many of the people who see their performances find that a small handful of change is not a staggering price to pay for such quality entertainment. Toronto charges for a buskering license which I've heard is ten dolars though I have not actually called the city to find out. I have grown up in Tifsonburg and though I have been away for just over a year I plan on moving back to the tovm within a few months. i proudly graduated from Glendale High School this year and wish to continue showing the pubic the dramatic improvisational skills that 1 learned there. I ask that the town allow buskers to perform whether licenses are required or not. I know there are others who would enjoy showing the residents and visitors of Tillsonburg their talents in the performing arts. Please inform me of the progress made on this topic. I can be reached by telephone at 863-5245 or my address is: Gary Wolfe RR#3 Norwich, Ont. NOJ 1 PO Faithful Tillsonburg Performer, Gary !Wolfe TC VN OF TILLSONBLRG R E CV om FILE # REFERRED TO 99 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG PUBLIC SERVICES 20 Spruce Street Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 4Y5 BUILDING - 842-2211 WORKS - 842-5951 CEMETERY - 842-3522 _ (519) 842-8775 - Fax Town of Tillsonburg July 21, 1998 Municipal Office 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 5A7 TOWN ®il T+LLSSMSUp ATTN: Mr. Dave Morris Clerk AdministratE C LM I VE Dear Sir: JUL 21 1998 RE: Tri -County Antique Parade FILE # August 15th, 1998 @ 1:00 P.M. REFERRED TO Lisgar Avenue to Broadway, Broadway to Brock Street, Brock Street to Lisgar Avenue, Lisclar Avenue to Hardy Avenue The request for additional barricades to block off all intersecting streets along the route is not required, as this has not been done for any other parades, nor do we have sufficient barricades to do this. The request to block off Saunders Street, John Street and Hardy Avenue is a standard request for the Fair and barricades, as in the past, will be set out on Wednesday and picked up on Monday after the Fair. We have attached comments from Police Services for Council's review. Due to summer months, the Public Services Committee may not be meeting prior to this event. Therefore, this should be reviewed by Council for consideration on July 27th, 1998. Trusting this is of assistance. I remain, Yours truly, M.C. Cowan, A.M.C.T.(A) Director of Public Services Town of Tillsonburg MCC/sv Copy: G. Jaumol, Foreman 07/21/99 09:20 T I L.LSONBLIRG P D 4 8428775 N0.338 901 THE C0100RATION OF THE I N 01F TWONOURG MEMORANDUM TO: .�� DATE: MARK COWAN DIRECTOR PUBLIC SERVICES DEPUTY CHIEF P. GOSSO JULY 20, 1998 RE: TILLSONBURG TRt-COUNTY AGNCULTURAL SGCIETY ANTIQUE PARADE :=ssasscss—�sscsac.:..aas��ss=ss��s:=� On Saturday, August 15, 1998, due to lack of manpower, we areunable to provide any type of police escort that would be dto accommodate a parade of this size. There is, however, another avenue that the Agriculture Society may wish to pursue if they feel the need and that would be to hire off-duty officers. The cost for this is approximately S 1 o0.00 minimum for the first three hours and then an additional $35.00 for every hour thereafter. With reference to the August 13 • 16th street closures for the Fair I have no objection to these closures. /N Perry Gosso Deputy Chief of Police PG:aec 71LLSONBURG POLICE 90 CorwQwian Street East, TiEisonburg, Ontario fN4G 4Z8 Tei: (519) 888-8541 Fax: (519) 842-2190 It f01 TILLSONBURG TRI -COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY P.O. BOX 43 TILLSONBURG, ON N4G 4H3 PH: 1-519-842-5964 JULY 13, 1998 MR DAVE MORRIS -CLERK ADMINISTRATOR TOWN OFFICES 200 BROADWAY STREET, 2nd FLOOR TILLSONBURG, ON N4G 5A7 TOVIIN OF TIU.SONAURG RE C E I V E JUL 18 1998 FILE # REFERRED TO FAX: 1-519-842-2624 RE: Request for street closures for fair and Antique Parade. Dear Dave: We, the Tillsonburg Tri -County Agricultural Society, would like to once again have a Parade of Antiques through the downtown on Saturday, August 15, 1998 at ipm. The parade will form at the fairgrounds, proceed down Lisgar Ave. to Broadway, south on Broadway to Brock Street, left on Brock to Lisgar Ave., follow Lisgar Ave. across Bridge Street, on up Lisgar Ave. back to the fairgrounds. We would like to request that entrances coming onto Broadway South to Brock Street be closed for the parade, as well as the streets coming onto Brock Street, the intersection of Bridge and Lisgar so that the parade route can be undisturbed by car traffic. There will be parade security along the route to make sure that the parade travels smoothly and there is no gaps in the parade. Last year the parade organizers noticed that cars were breaking into the parade at intersections along the parade route and it could have been very dangerous to all involved; parade participants, pedestrians and the vehicles that were crossing where they shouldnot have been crossing. We are also requesting street closures for the fair being held from August 13 - 16, 1998. The streets that we require closed off are: SANDERS STREET AT HARDY AVE JOHN STREET AT HARDY AVE HARDY AVE AT ENTRANCE TO FAIRGROUNDS We would like to thank you for your generous support in our events over the past years and we are looking forward to the town's participation in this year's parade. I am enclosing a map of the parade route for your perusal. Yours truly, 1 ' Ilet William Hume President 102 Ll -1 A Q A A 1Y :W1 0 z i �T LAKE L/SGAR � MAPLE LAZE 7m` ` D oma 4q ALE R AVENUE } 0 , L T m < P21 r.16ANDOWLRAVE- THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBUR G MM TO: C. Coles, Chief of Police BE: Requested Street Closures DATE: July 16, 1998 GA Of ti Attached please find a copy of a request from the Tillsonburg Tri - County Agricultural Society with respect to street closures for the following events: i) Tillsonburg Fair - August 13th -16th, 1998 ii) Antique Parade - August 15th, 1998. Please review the attached and forward your comments to Mark Cowan, Director of Public Services. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Yours truly, / rslrcu Lana Verstraeten Administrative Assistant /lv Attachment cc: Mark Cowan, Director of Public Services Q 2ev let 41' iO4 MUNICIPAL OFFICES — Town Centre Mall 200 Broadway, Second Floor, Suite 204, Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 5A7 Tel: (519) 842-6428 Fax: (519) 842-9431 TILLSONBURG TRI -COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY P.O. BOX 43 TILLSONBURG, ON N4G 4H3 PH: 1-519-842-5964 JULY 13, 1998 MR DAVE MORRIS -CLERK ADMINISTRATOR TOWN OFFICES 200 BROADWAY STREET, 2nd FLOOR TILLSONBURG, ON N4G 5A7 TOV`IN OF TILLSON' URG E C E I V E JUL 16 1998 FILE # REFERRED TO FAX: 1-519-842-2624 RE: Request for street closures for fair and Antique Parade. Dear Dave: We, the Till Tri -County Agricultural Society, would like to once again have a Parade of Antiques through the downtown on Saturday, August 15, 1998 at ipm. The parade will form at the fairgrounds, proceed down Lisgar Ave. to Broadway, south on Broadway to Brock Street, left on Brock to Lisgar Ave., follow Lisgar Ave. across Bridge Street, on up Lisgar Ave. back to the fairgrounds. We would like to request that entrances coming onto Broadway South to Brock Street be closed for the parade, as well as the streets coming onto Brock Street, the intersection of Bridge and Lisgar so that the parade route can be undisturbed by car traffic. There will be parade security along the route to make sure that the parade travels smoothly and there is no gaps in the parade. Last year the parade organizers noticed that cars were breaking into the parade at intersections along the parade route and it could have been very dangerous to all involved; parade participants, pedestrians and the vehicles that were crossing where they shouldnot have been crossing. We are also requesting street closures for the fair being held from August 13 - 16, 1998. The streets that we require closed off are: SANDERS STREET AT HARDY AVE JOHN STREET AT HARDY AVE HARDY AVE AT ENTRANCE TO FAIRGROUNDS We would like to thank you events over the past years town's participation in this for your generous support in our and we are looking forward to the year's parade. I am enclosing a map of the parade route for your perusal. Yours truly, William Hume - President 105 u .0 i• pl oa �iMl ELI m TI Il �� o p s � dNN'i1K 010 mOD y II LCC m A a a c LAKE L/SCAR PAVEWtVX(El V <<f CA � yppVER AVE �® gC TILLSON r m z r z n v n n N Z m s MAGNOL ME KARA LN � PEAC n I 1..Jjj r MARY " i n a � a BARS m ixARA LN. LOCATION: Town of Tillsonburg ATTN: David C. Morris Bradley Bartlett John Arts Ray Jones Gary K. Seitz CGA,CPPB THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MILQMAY-CARRICK RESOLUTION No. ION PETITIONING THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT TO INTRODUCE BEING A RESOLUTNT TION TO ENABLE MUNICIPALITIES TO EFFECT�t-Y IMPLEMENT N LEGISLATION AGEMENT PLANNING the Town of Mildmay -Carrick established a aNutdOnt Management WHEREAS the Corporation of P ' to produce a By-law which would regulate rlrtanure storage, and promote sou Comms management pnnciples within the Township. AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township � Mildmay-Camck passed By-law44 • a B -law to regulate Livestock Facilities and Manure Pits, under Section 2 98-14, being y 199B, R.S.O. of the Municipal Act, B -law 88-14 attempts to strike $fair and effective balance between agriculture, the AND WHEREAS y a su� the tsration of a Nutrient Management Plan prior to environment and the community, requiring the prep 'ng of a building permit for a new or expanding intensive agricultural livestock facility. through its AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of MildmT�sh his concerned experience in establishing sound nutrient management principles within effectively deal with intensive with the lack of appropriate legislation enabling municipalitiesuient management practices - livestock operations and implement and enforce sound n AND WHEREAS the Municipality now has the right to register on title, the following: - Agreements under Plan of Subdivision Agreements under a Severance _ Agreements under Site P an Control Minor Variances - Agreements un BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mildmay-Catrioas the adoption of Ontario Farm Environmental Coalition Nutrient Management Plan principles Provincial Guidelines. THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mildmay -Carrick BE IT NOW RESOLVEDFood and Rural petitions the Provincial Government and specifically the Minister `af s Agriculture, w th the ability to have airs to introduce legislation specifically d�'9eements provide municipalities o � he 'title'' of lands involved so nutrient management plans and uiated w ars. that they may be transferred to IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be circulated to all Municipalities in Bruce AND BE Christian Farmers Federation and Grey Counties, All Rural Municipalities in Ontario,M.P.P. — Bruce, Bill Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Mike Harris, Premier of Ontario, Ise euve rb Fischer, Minister of Agriculture Murdoch M.P-P. - Grey, Ovid Jackson, M.P. Grey/Bruce, Noble V Food and Rural Affairs Al Leach, Minister of Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Bob , Runciman, Solicitor General of Ontario. "This is a paid advertisement and its views and comments are not endorsed by ANICL'O" ti 10/ H7/H3/98 80:17:46 EST: ASSBCIATIOK OF?-> CLERE-Tillsonburg T Page 002 JUL-02-98 THU 02:13 PH AND FAX N0. 4169716191 P. 01/01 or Moving ` ` Iar the Speer! i• �� �����of Change•�lCIDC11111 Annual Cunf -- e"C� '96 No. Z, July 298 Augusr 23-25 Conference Preliminary Programs Arriving In Your Municipality Copies of this year's Preliminary program should have arrived in your municipality within the last week. Be sure to check out the program to see the information - packed sessions coming up in August. If you require additional topics of the program please contact AMO by phone at (416) 971-9856 ext. 300, or by email at conference98@amo.municom.com. Check out AMD's web site at www.amo.onca for full conference details. AMO Showcases New Voting Technology Once Again Delegates at this year's conference will have an opportunity to try new voting technology, provided by Global Elections Systems. 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Conference information_ (416) 911-9856 ext. 330, or email: confcrence98@amo.munieom.com b Board Nomination Deadline Members are reminded that the deadline for submitting nominations for positions on the Board of Directors is Friday, July 3V, 1998. Nominations are usually in the form of a resolution of support from the nominee's municipality, however, a written notice of nomination will also be accepted. All nominations are to be submitted to the AMO offices (nominations can be faxed to: 411-971-6191, attention Barbara Joy). Nominations am invited for the positions of President, secretary -Treasurer, and for Caucus directors for the followinc constituencies: Large Urban 7 members Small Urban 5 members Regional 7 members County 5 members Northern 5 members Toronto 7 members For 1998-99, the Rural Section Executive will appoint its five -member Caucus. Starting next February, the Rural Caucus will be elected at the annual Rural conference. All other elections will lake place each Aueust at the AMO annual conference, Pre -Conference Skills Development Sessions This year's conference program brings a new opportunity to attend one of three training sessions on Sunday afternoon. The sessions are designed to assist delegates with: • Labour Negotiation Strategies; • Conflict of/nterest; • Media Relations. See the insert to the conference preliminary program for more details and registration information. Hotel Reminder: Be sure to book your howl rooms with the Royal York Hotel before July 31" to get the guaranteed delegate room rates! ROYAL YORK Royal York: 1-800-441-1414 .. Ontario LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ERNIE HARDEMAN, M.P.P. Oxford May 22, 1998 Cam McKnight Mayor Town of Tillsonburg 200 Broadway, 2d Floor, Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 5A7 4DearcKnight: Toronto Office: 17th Floor m Bay St Toronto, Ontario M5G 2E5 Tel. (416) 585-7285 Fax (416) 585-4035 Thank you for sending me a copy of your letter of May 11, 1998 to the Honourable Norm Sterling, Minister of the Environment, regarding septic services to the Norfolk Mall. Constituency Office: 12 Perry St Woodstock,, Ontario N4S 3C2 Tel. (519) 537-5222 Fax (519) 537-3577 I have written to the Minister in support of your request for an investigation. A copy of my letter is enclosed for your information. Thank you again for keeping me informed. Sincerely, 1 D � Ernie Hardeman MPP Oxford �U9 za l Ontario LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ERNIE HARDEMAN, M.P.P. Cfxtard May 22, 1998 Honourable Norm Sterling Minister of the Environment 135 St. Clair Avenue West 15'' Floor Toronto, Ontario M4V 1P5 Dear Minister Sterling: Toronto Office: 17th Floor m Bay St. Toronto, Ontario M5G 2E5 Tel. (416) 585-7285 Fax (416) 585-4035 Cons0tnency Office: 12 Perry St. Woodstock, Ontario N4S 3C2 Tel. (5 19) 537-5222 Fax (519) 537-3577 I am writing regarding the letter dated May 11, 1998 to you from Cam McKnight, Mayor of the Town of Tillsonburg, regarding septic services to the Norfolk Mall. A copy of Mayor McKnight's letter is enclosed. I would request that your Ministry seriously consider the request put forward by the Town of Tillsonburg as the issues raised by the Town would have long and far reaching implications. I would ask that you give the request for a Ministry investigation serious consideration. Sincerely, i rnie Hardeman MPP Oxford cc. Cam McKnight M-0 Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology Office of the Minister Hearst Block 900 Bay Street Toronto ON M7A 2E1 Tel. (416) 327-6715 Fax(416)327-6754 June 9, 1998 Ministere de I'Energle, des Sciences et de la Technologie Bureau du ministre Edifice Hearst Soo, rue Bay Toronto ON M7A 2E1 Telephone (416) 327-6715 Telecopieur (416) 327-6754 Cam McKnight Mayor The Town of Tillsonburg 200 Broadway, 2nd* Floor Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 Dear Mayor McKnight: It gives me, great pleasure to enclose a copy of the background on the Bill An Act to Create Jobs, and Protect Consumers by Promoting, Low -Cost Energy through Competition; to Protect -the Environment and Provide for Pensions, and to Make Related Changes to Certain Acts which received first reading today, in the Ontario Legislature. On November 6, 1997, after exhaustive consultation with many stakeholders, the Mike Harris government embarked on a bold new direction with our White Paper - Direction for Change: Charting a Course for Competitive' Electricity and Jobs in Ontario. The White Paper outlined both a policy direction and a process where consumers will benefit from safe, reliable power at the best possible prices through the introduction of competition. If passed, this Bill represents the first major overhaul of Ontario's electricity sector since 1972 by allowing competition at both the retail and wholesale levels of the electricity market in the year 2000. And, it would set out a regulatory framework that protects consumers and creates a level, fair and transparent playing field for all stakeholders. The proposed legislation also addresses other important issues. If enacted, it will end Ontario Hydro's monopoly over the supply of electricity as well as its regulatory oversight of the electricity market. It will enhance consumer protection through a strengthened Ontario Energy Board. And, it would ensure a level playing field for everyone participating in the new, made -in -Ontario market through the Independent Electricity Market Operator. ® lf%A*' onr•i f—I P`/.I...:..n C.nn 64,4I :n I^1.. A, -2— Competition in the electricity market offers numerous and exciting opportunities for consumers and stakeholders alike. Just a few examples are: the protection of rural and remote rate assistance; asset ownership, roles and responsibilities between local government and the local electrical utility are clarified; Ontario Hydro's responsibility as regulator transferred to the Ontario Energy Board; and existing suppliers will remain the default provider of electricity. You may also be interested to know that last week, I invited the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to be represented on my Minister's Electricity Transition Committee, made up of key stakeholders. As well, the ministry will be holding workshops for MEUs to assist them in preparing for corporatization and competition. Ontario is the best jurisdiction to live, work and invest. And market-driven electricity prices, along with our other job creation initiatives like tax cuts, will be a key component in ensuring our continued and increased competitiveness. An Act to Create Jobs, and Protect Consumers by Promoting Low -Cost Energy through Competition, to Protect the Environment and Provide for Pensions, and to Make Related Changes to Certain Acts is the result of extensive consultations with all stakeholders in the energy sector. And I am fully committed to maintaining an open dialogue with you and all of our partners as we move through the legislative and market design process. I look forward to hearing your comments and suggestions in the months ahead. A full copy of the Bill can be obtained through the website at www.est.gov.on.ca. Please accept my best wishes. Sincerely, f m Wilson Minister STATEMENT IN THE LEGISLATURE JIM WILSON MINISTER OF ENERGY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FIRST READING OF `AN ACT TO CREATE JOBS AND PROTECT CONSUMERS BY PROMOTING LOW-COST ENERGY THROUGH COMPETITION, TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENSIONS, AND TO MAKE RELATED CHANGES TO CERTAIN ACTS" QUEEN'S PARK, TORONTO, ONTARIO TUESDAY, JUNE 99 1998 Check against delivery 15 1ia Mr. Speaker: The occasion of First Reading of the Energy Competition Act represents "a promise made and a promise kept' . Its provisions are faithful to the policy directions this government set out in its White Paper - Direction for Change: Charting a Course for Competitive Electricity and Jobs in Ontario - released last November. By introducing this legislation, the Ontario Government is moving to keep its promise to ensure a reliable and safe supply of electricity at the lowest possible price -- while increasing opportunities for investment and job creation. Subject to approval by the Legislature, the proposed Energy Competition Act would end Ontario Hydro's 90 -year monopoly, bring full competition to the province's electricity market and reform the natural gas sector. We are following through on the vision of our White Paper and introducing legislation that is consistent with the recommendations of our Market Design Committee of industry and customer experts. Electricity customers stand to benefit most from a competitive electricity market, with greater choice, lower prices and a safe and reliable power supply. As well, these proposed reforms will boost the economy by encouraging jobs and investment. The proposed legislation would reorganize Ontario Hydro into two commercial corporations -- the Ontario Electricity Generation Corporation and the Ontario Electric Services Corporation. It would also set up a new non-profit crown corporation, the Independent Electricity Market Operator, which would ensure reliable electricity supplies and fair access to this $10 -billion consumer market. Under the proposed legislation, the electricity generation business would also be open to power producers who meet our environmental standards and receive a licence to generate electricity. By allowing access to Hydro's transmission grid, we'll be opening up investment opportunities for new generators, co -generation and renewable forms of energy production. The bill also proposes amendments to the Ontario Energy Board Act which would provide continued rate protection for rural and remote electricity consumers and ensure that distribution companies fulfill their obligations to connect and serve their customers. -2- Under the proposed rules, companies participating in the new electricity market would be licensed by the Ontario Energy Board. And all marketers selling electricity or natural gas to residential consumers would also require licences. Subject to the approval of the Legislature, the proposed Energy Competition Act would ensure that strong environmental protection measures are built in to the new electricity market. This is in keeping with the government's commitments in the White Paper to maintain and enforce its standards for environmental protection; to maintain existing limits on emissions; and to meet its national and international commitments. These measures would ensure that greater competition does not threaten environmental protection. The energy industry's future has been the subject of extensive public consultation. These consultations highlighted a number of areas in urgent need of reform, which this bill addresses. For the electricity sector, this consultation took place through the Advisory Committee on Competition in Ontario's Electricity System, chaired by the Hon. Donald S. Macdonald, and subsequently by the all -party Select Committee on Ontario Hydro's Nuclear Affairs. For the natural gas sector, the government had the benefit of an Ontario Energy Board report advising on legislative change and the Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology conducted consultations based on the board's recommendations. We still must deal with tough issues like stranded debt and market power. And out legislative framework must always be responsive and flexible enough to respond to the healthy evolution of a robust marketplace. That's why we have top-notch experts like the Market Design Committee helping develop a "made -in Ontario" solution to issues like market power. And I look forward to their next report at the end of June. How we handle stranded debt will impact on competition in the new marketplace. That's why my colleague, the Honourable Ernie Eves, and his staff have engaged the best and brightest financial expertise available. As you know, Dr. Bryne Purchase's discussion paper will be released in early July. It will form the basis of extensive consultations. We will get it right. There is an unprecedented level of support for the changes that this bill proposes. Public opinion strongly endorses the idea that the status quo is not working. -3- ��5 And with the Members' approval of this Bill, we would be able to bring full competition to Ontario's electricity sector — ensure a level playing field for all taking part in this new competitive market — and introduce reforms to natural gas legislation which would allow gas markets to function more efficiently. The Bill before the House for consideration, would accomplish all these things while boosting the economy by encouraging job creation and investment. Mr. Speaker, on this occasion, I would like to thank my Cabinet colleagues — Finance Minister Ernie Eves, Environment Minister Norm Sterling and David Tsubouchi, Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations — for their support and their contributions to this Bill. Thanks also go to my Parliamentary Assistant Helen Johns for the pivotal role she has played in this process and the invaluable assistance and advice she has provided to me. There are many others from many ministries whose dedication and hard work I cannot adequately acknowledge here today -- but who can see their efforts reflected in this Bill. To them, I would like to offer my sincere appreciation for their help in turning the vision of the White Paper into the reality of the Bill before us. Efficient energy distribution, fair rules for all industry participants and vigilant regulation would mean all customers could benefit from greater choice and the assurance of a safe and reliable power supply at the lowest possible cost. As well, these proposed reforms would boost the economy by encouraging jobs and investment. But the key to making this happen is in the hands of the Members of this House. And I call on all of them to support the speedy passage of this legislation. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. -4- 116 Backgrounder Renseignements LJ vi iLai iv Ministry of Energy, Minist6re de 11nergie, Science and Technology des Sciences et de la Technologie June 9, 1998 ENERGY COMPETITION AND THE NEW MARKETPLACE The Ontario economy depends heavily on international exports, and the cost of electricity is often an important factor which influences the price of Ontario products and the ability of Ontario companies to grow and create jobs. A competitive market, with fair rules and vigilant regulation, would ensure that electricity prices are as low as possible. Prices would reflect conditions of demand, as well as the costs of production, and would be driven to the lowest level as customers exercise their new freedom to shop for the cheapest available power. A competitive market would help put greater price and cost discipline on electricity providers, encouraging savings, new ideas, technological innovations and best practice techniques of management. The prices for transmission and local distribution, as distinct from the price of electricity itself, would be regulated to ensure that these components of the total price are as low as possible while ensuring high levels of reliability. The protection that rural customers currently have from excessively high rates through Rural and Remote Rate Assistance, would be continued under new legislation. Existing System Electricity prices are currently set according to provisions in the Power Corporation Act (PCA) which requires that the price be determined on the basis of costs. Ontario Hydro's average wholesale price for electricity has been frozen until the end of the year 2000 in order to provide cost relief to customers. -2 - Ontario's Cost Competitiveness Over the past decade, the electricity cost advantage that made Ontario an attractive place to live and invest has been significantly eroded. Ontario electricity rates rose by over 30 per cent in the early 1990s and are now third highest among the Canadian provinces. Electricity prices in Ontario have grown 54 per cent faster than the Consumer Price Index (CPI) since 1986. Ontario industries now pay considerably higher rates than their competitors in most other Canadian provinces, and have a declining and often narrow rate advantage over their competitors across the US border. Electricity prices in the high-cost northeastern US market are expected to decline, improving the relative economic position of those with whom Ontario competes for investments and jobs. Other jurisdictions, such as England and Wales, Australia, Argentina and California, have successfully opened their electricity markets to competition. In England and Wales, prices to residential customers decreased by 15 per cent, and large industrial users experienced a 20 to 25 per cent rate reduction. In Argentina, prices are 40 per cent below former prices. In most cases, there has been significant investment activity, and surveys in Australia show that 90 per cent of major customers believe the new system is better. A recent study by the US Energy Information Administration estimated that, for the US as a whole, the introduction of competition into the electricity sector could result in price reductions between eight and 15 per cent. Industries particularly sensitive to electricity price costs include pulp and paper, chemicals, mining, primary metals and transportation equipment. Proposed Changes under New Energy Competition Act The proposed legislation would reorganize Ontario Hydro into two commercial corporations, the Ontario Electricity Generation Corporation and the Ontario Electric Services Corporation. A new non-profit crown corporation, the Independent Electricity Market Operator would act as an impartial manager of the market system, ensuring reliable electricity supplies and fair access to this $10 -billion consumer market. The generation corporation would take ownership of Ontario Hydro's generation assets and be responsible for generating and selling electricity. It would be owned by the province, but be self-financing, with the flexibility to make operating and investment decisions. The services corporation would be a holding company for the transmission, distribution and retail services side of the electricity business. 1:1.8 .../3 -3 - Under the proposed legislation, the electricity generation business would be open to power producers who meet the province's environmental standards and receive a licence to generate electricity. The transmission grid and wires of the province's local distribution systems would become common carriers, allowing power companies to market and sell electricity to consumers. The bill also proposes amendments to the Ontario Energy Board Act. Under new legislation, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) would continue to be the independent regulator for the natural gas sector, with a strengthened mandate to regulate the electricity sector and to protect energy consumers. The OEB would be empowered to approve or fix rates for the transmission and distribution of electricity, provide continued rate protection for rural and remote electricity consumers, and be responsible for ensuring that the distribution companies fulfill their obligations to connect and serve their customers. Under the proposed rules, companies wishing to participate in the new electricity market would require a licence from the OEB to operate. All marketers selling electricity or natural gas to residential consumers would also require licences. The board would be able to suspend or revoke licences or stop anyone operating without a licence. At present, there is no mandatory licensing of energy marketers in Ontario. The OEB would continue to approve the rates of gas utilities and have broader powers to set and enforce Codes of Conduct relating to the businesses of utilities and marketers selling gas to residential consumers. With the approval of the Ontario Legislature, there would be public hearings on the bill this summer. If passed into law, the bill would move Ontario from a monopoly -based market to a competitive wholesale and retail electricity market sometime in the year 2000. The White Paper - Direction for Change: Charting a Course for Competitive Electricity and Jobs in Ontario - was released last November. The legislation, with its proposed rules for a restructured market, closely follows the direction of the White Paper. Greater Customer Choice A competitive market would give individuals and businesses greater choice. Customers would choose their own electricity supplier, either directly or through agents or brokers. This would encourage greater product and service innovation, and provide price and cost discipline on electricity providers. Subject to the approval of the bill, the transmission grid and wires of all the province's local distribution systems would become common carriers with posted prices, in much the same way that gas pipelines did when that industry was opened up to competition - leading to lower prices in the range of 30 per cent. -30- lly 1! existe une version franraise de ce document. News Release Communique' Ministry of Energy, Ministdre de Itnergie, Science and Technology des Sciences et de la Technologle June 9,1998 QQ Onta0 rio Lower prices, more jobs goal of competitive energy bill TORONTO - Through legislation introduced today by Jim Wilson, Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, the Ontario Government is moving to keep its promise to ensure a reliable, affordable and safe supply of electricity while increasing opportunities for investment and job creation. Subject to approval by the Legislature, the proposed Energy Competition Act would end Ontario Hydro's 90 -year monopoly, bring full competition to the province's electricity market and reform the natural gas sector. "We are following through on the vision of our White Paper and introducing legislation that is consistent with the recommendations of our Market Design Committee of industry and customer experts," said Minister Wilson. "Electricity customers stand to benefit most from a competitive electricity market, with greater choice, lower prices and a safe and reliable power supply. As well, these proposed reforms will boost the economy by encouraging jobs and investment." The proposed legislation would reorganize Ontario Hydro into two commercial corporations -- the Ontario Electricity Generation Corporation and the Ontario Electric Services Corporation -- and set up a new non-profit crown corporation, the Independent Electricity Market Operator, which would ensure reliable electricity supplies and fair access to this $10 -billion consumer market. Under the proposed legislation, the electricity generation business would also be open to power producers who meet the province's environmental standards and receive a licence to generate electricity. "By allowing access to Hydro's transmission grid, we'll be opening up investment opportunities for new generators, co -generation and renewable forms of energy production," Mr. Wilson said. The bill also proposes amendments to the Ontario Energy Board Act which would provide continued rate protection for rural and remote electricity consumers and ensure that distribution companies fulfill their obligations to connect and serve their customers. Under the proposed rules, companies participating in the new electricity market would be licensed by the Ontario Energy Board and all marketers selling electricity or natural gas to residential consumers would also require licences. 120 .../2 -2 - Subject to the approval of the Legislature, the proposed Energy Competition Act would ensure that strong environmental protection measures are built in to the new electricity market. This is in keeping with the government's commitments in the White Paper to maintain and enforce its standards for environmental protection; maintain existing limits on emissions; and to meet its national and international commitments. These measures would ensure that greater competition does not threaten environmental protection. The legislation closely follows the direction of the White Paper - Direction for Change: Charting a Course for Competitive Electricity and Jobs in Ontario - released last November. "The energy industry's future has been the subject of extensive public consultation. These consultations highlighted a number of areas in urgent need of reform, which this bill addresses," Mr. Wilson said. For the electricity sector, this consultation took place through the Advisory Committee on Competition in Ontario's Electricity System, chaired by the Hon. Donald S. Macdonald, and subsequently by the all -party Select Committee on Ontario Hydro's Nuclear Affairs. For the natural gas sector, the government had the benefit of an Ontario Energy Board report advising on legislative change and the Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology conducted consultations based on the board's recommendations. "There is an unprecedented level of support for the changes that this bill proposes," Mr. Wilson said. "Public opinion strongly endorses the idea that the status quo is not working." Copies of the legislation are available from the Ministry of the Environment's Public Information Centre, at 416-325-4000, or from the Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology's website, at www.est.gov.on.ca -30- For more information, please contact: Brian LeGrow or Communications Branch Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology 416- 327-5555 I/ existe une version franraise de ce document. Michael Krizanc Minister's Office Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology 416-327-3550 Ba*ckgrounder � Ontario Renseignements Ministry of Energy, Ministdre de Itnergie, Science and Technology des Sciences et de la Technologie June 9, 1998 ELECTRICITY FACTS P. The total electricity bill for the province is almost $10 billion a year. ► For households, Ontario's electricity rates are the third highest in Canada and average almost $1,000 a year. 10. Electricity costs for some industries account for more than five per cent of their total spending and amount to tens of millions of dollars each year. ► Ontario Hydro's debt exceeds $30 billion. A third of an average customer's monthly bill goes to pay Ontario Hydro's interest costs. 10. Ontario Hydro has more than 973,000 retail customers and 108 direct industrial customers. 01 Ontario Hydro has more than 21,000 employees. ► Ontario Hydro was created in 1906 and today sells wholesale electric power to approximately 270 municipal utilities which in tum distribute power to customers in their service areas. At present, Ontario Hydro has a monopoly on electricity generation and transmission. ► Ontario Hydro owns 30,000 km of transmission lines and 109,000 km of distribution lines. ► In 1997, primary sources of power for Ontario Hydro were as follows: nuclear 48 per cent; hydraulic 25 per cent; fossil 17 per cent. The remaining 10 per cent is purchased under contract from independent power producers and neighbouring utilities. -30- I/ existe une version frangaise de ce document. 122 Fact Sheet Ontario � . -d'information� Fiche Ministry of Energy, Minist6re de Itnergie, Science and Technology des Sciences et de la Technologie June 9, 1998 ONTARIO HYDRO SUCCESSOR COMPANIES Energy Competition Act The proposed Energy Competition Act would separate Ontario Hydro's operations into three distinct entities: the Ontario Electricity Generation Corporation, the Ontario Electric Services Corporation, and the Independent Electricity Market Operator. Ontario Electricity Generation Corporation The generation corporation would be a commercial entity owned by the province of Ontario. The corporation would own and operate Ontario Hydro's generation facilities, and would be expected to maximize their value for the taxpayers. Ontario Electric Services Corporation The services corporation, proposed successor to Ontario Hydro for its transmission distribution and retail assets, would be a more diverse commercial enterprise. It would own and operate transmission systems and distribution systems through one or more subsidiaries. A subsidiary that owns or operates a transmission system or distribution system in Ontario would be restricted to the activities of transmitting or distributing electricity. The subsidiary structure would keep the monopoly businesses separate from the corporation's competitive businesses. The services corporation and the generation corporation would be self-financing and any new investment capital would be obtained in the capital markets, without a provincial debt guarantee. As owner and shareholder, the government would appoint a Board of Directors and its Chair. The government would focus its attention on general policy directions and bottom line financial results. The corporations would be required to submit an annual report and other reports, as required by government. .../2 123 -2 - Both corporations could participate in joint ventures and other strategic partnerships. Incorporated under the Ontario Business Corporation Act, these corporations would have the flexibility to make operating and investment decisions. As shareholder, the government could approve any fundamental change to the business and status of the corporations. The corporations would be expected to operate with an efficient cost structure, long term strategic plan, expert staff, employee incentive plan and with skilled business managers. The corporations would make payments to the province in lieu of corporate income and capital taxes, and would pay a normal rate of return to their shareholder, the Province of Ontario. Income in excess of costs, taxes and dividends could be allocated in the best commercial interests of the companies. Independent Electricity Market Operator Please see fact sheet on The Independent Electricity Market Operator. -30- 11 existe une version frangaise de ce document. Fact Sheet & Ontario Fiche d1information Ministry of Energy, Ministbre de Itnergie, Science and Technology des sciences et de la Technologie June 9, 1998 GLOSSARY Agents Firms that aggregate customers and use their collective buying power to purchase natural gas or electricity at a lower cost than could be obtained individually. Bilateral Contracts Detailed contracts between producers and buyers of electric power to deliver a given amount -of electricity ata given time according to pre -established specifications. Brokers Energy middleman who bring electricity sellers and purchasers together in return for a fee. Capacity The power output of a generator (or a utility), normally expressed in megawatts (MW). Cogeneration The simultaneous production of useful heat (typically steam) and electricity. Convergence The partnering of electricity suppliers with other energy and service providers — natural gas, water, cable, telecommunications — to provide services to customers in a more integrated and effective manner. Dispatch The scheduling of power production as demand for electricity varies, according to price, transmission limits, environmental limits and other factors. Electrical Safety Authority A self -managed, not-for-profit organization that could assume Ontario Hydro's responsibility for electrical inspection and the development and enforcement of the Electrical Safety Code in Ontario. i 25 .../2 -2 - Independent Electricity Market Operator A centralized electricity system co-ordinator that has responsibility for managing the operations of the electricity system to maintain the security and quality of electricity supply and to operate a wholesale electricity market for the benefit of market participants. Independent Power Producer (IPP) A generating company that produces electric power but does not operate as an integrated utility because it has no transmission or distribution facilities. IPPs are commonly referred to as non-utility generators (NUGs). Kilowatt-hour (kWh) The mostcommon unit of electric energy. In 1996, the average residential consumer in Ontario purchased 860 kWh per month. Licence A, regulatory: tool to, be issued by the Ontario Energy Board to ensure market participants abide by established market r rules and codes of conduct. Licence conditions may specify terms that attempt to avoid unintended outcomes in the evolving energy market. Load The aggregate amount of power demanded by electricity consumers at any given time. Market Design Committee A committee of industry and customer representatives which is involved in designing the rules for Ontario's competitive electricity market. Marketers Any middleman firm that buys and resells power but does not own its own generating or transmission facilities. Market Power The ability of a firm to sustain prices above competitive levels or to have excessive control over conditions of sale other than through superior competitive performance. Market Surveillance Panel A panel established by the independent electricity market operator to monitor market behavior, recommend remedial actions to mitigate inappropriate behavior and to assess the efficiency and faimess of the competitive market. Megawatt (MW) A unit of electric power, a measure of the instantaneous electric output or consumption. A large generating station might produce 500 MW; a large industrial customer would consume 5 MW or more. Monopoly Franchise A monopoly that exists by law or agreement. (See natural monopoly below.) 126 ...13 -3 - Natural Monopoly A market in which demand can be satisfied at lower cost by a single firm rather than multiple firms. Nuclear Asset Optimization Plan (NAOP) Ontario Hydro's plan to improve the safety, performance and reliability of its nuclear generating stations. Ontario Energy Board An independent tribunal which currently regulates Ontario's natural gas sector and would be responsible for approving electric transmission and distribution rates and related investments. Retail Access Permitting end-use electricity customers to contract directly with electricity suppliers for their electricity commodity, while continuing to deal with transmission and distribution utilities for the commodity delivery. The energy commodity is provided in a competitive market. Spot. Market A mechanism whereby electricity generators make competitive offers of specific quantities and prices for electricity at specific times to supply total demand. Stranded Costs Assets owned by utilities that supposedly would become uneconomical in a competitive marketplace: for example, non -depreciated generating facilities or pre -established long-term contractual obligations. Transmission System The system used to deliver electric power at higher voltages in bulk quantity, from generating facilities to local distribution facilities (and a few large industrial customers), for final retail use. -30- 11 exisfe une version frangaise de ce document 1 �/ Fact Sheet Ontar'io Fiche d'information Ministry of Energy. Minist6re de Itnergie. Science and Technology des Sciences et de la Technologie June 9, 1998 LOCAL DISTRIBUTION RESTRUCTURING Ontario's 276 municipal electric utilities serve almost three million customers across the province. The utilities are not subsidized by tax revenues. They are agents of municipalities, and are accountable to their municipal councils. Rates, capital plans, debt retirement and investments are currently reviewed by Ontario Hydro, and are not subject to ratepayer or public review. In moving to a competitive industry, the White Paper recognized that most consumers within the province would benefit from competition through lower rates, better service and reliable supply, and outlined directions for Ontario's distribution utilities to: • encourage local utilities to amalgamate immediately to achieve cost efficiencies and economies of scale; • establish local distribution utilities on a commercial footing; • separate monopoly wires businesses from competitive businesses to create a level playing field; • establish the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) as the regulator of local wires businesses and local distribution companies. Subject to the approval of the Legislature, the proposed new Energy Competition Act would fulfill these commitments and would make the process more open, transparent and accountable to consumers. Commercialization and Governance The proposed Act would establish a framework for flexible and commercial businesses and protect the safety, reliability and security of electricity supply in Ontario. Under its proposed provisions, it would assign the obligation for distribution utilities to sell to all customers who: 1. do not choose an alternative supplier, so that all consumers are assured of a reliable supply and access to electricity at market-based prices; 2. this obligation would also extend to customers who participate in the market but whose retailer is unable to sell to them. .../2 �L� -2- 3. The OEB would be empowered to act in the_ public interest by assigning interim arrangements to ensure reliable service in the event that obligations, such as default supply, are not carried out. • municipal shareholders would have the flexibility to select the organizational and corporate structures and governance relationships that best suit local needs and circumstances; • as the market evolves, it's proposed that the OEB have the power to exempt distribution utilities, provided the Board was satisfied that sufficient competition exists among retailers ,,and -that consumers would continue to, have access to this essential service through alternative supply mechanisms; ,. • the new legislation would require municipal utilities to incorporate under the Ontario Business Corporation Act with a requirement: to. separate. monopoly.and competitive businesses to ensure cross -subsidization does not. take. place; • to protect, consumers, the legislation would further specify that any -transaction involving share- transfers of over 20 per cent in .the monopoly wires ,business _be approved by the. OEB; and • local distributors would be required to be licensed by the OEB, with -transparent terms and conditions under which they deliver and price their services. Local Amalgamations • The bill proposes changes to the Ontario Energy Board Act which would require licensing and details key elements of OEB powers to issue licences, set rates and conditions of service. This includes a requirement for an amalgamated utility to seek a new licence. In reviewing a licence application, the OEB would consider factors such as customer benefit, financial viability and ability to achieve performance targets and standards. The OEB would also be available to assist and advise utilities which are developing a rationalization plan where requested. -30- 11 existe une version frangaise de ce document. Fact Sheet • Ontano Fiche d'information Ministry of Energy, Ministdre de Itnergie, Science and Technology des Sciences et de la Technologie June 9, 1998 REGULATORY REFORM OF NATURAL GAS SECTOR The proposed-Iegislation� under the Energy Competition Act would allow gas markets to function more efficiently; create compatible regulatory regimes for gas and electricity; ensure equitable access to transmission, distribution and storage services and protect against unfair competition; protect consumers; and streamline and modernize the regulatory process. Existing Regulation The natural gas sector is regulated by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB). Much of Ontario's natural gas legislation was written prior to 1960 when competition was not envisioned in the industry and at a time when the gas utility provided all services. Outdated legislation does not provide adequate protection to consumers and is preventing gas markets from functioning efficiently. Proposed New Regulatory Process The legislation being considered by the Ontario Legislature has been modernized to provide added consumer protection in today's competitive natural gas environment where natural gas is still delivered by utilities but more than 20 companies supply gas and other services to consumers. The new legislation sets out objectives for the OEB to: ► facilitate competition in the sale of gas to users; ► maintain just and reasonable rates for transmission, distribution and storage services; ► facilitate rational expansion and development of the natural gas system, and ► facilitate opportunities for energy efficiency in accordance with government policies. Mandatory licensing would require gas marketers selling natural gas to residential customers and other low-volume users to obtain licences from the OEB. The proposed amendments would remove barriers for Ontario gas producers and marketers wishing to sell gas in the province. 11 -2- The OEB would continue to approve the rates of utilities, such as Consumers Gas and Union Gas, which provide gas sales distribution, transmission and storage services. The Board would have broader powers to set and enforce Codes of Conduct relating to the businesses of gas utilities and marketers selling gas to residential consumers. • OEB approval would be required for the acquisition of transmission, distribution and storage systems to ensure that such purchases are in the public interest. • In the proposed new regulatory process, the Minister of Energy, Science and Technology.may issue general policy directives to the OEB on natural gas:matters which:the, Board would-be .required to implement. • ; The,proposed legislation :would allow;. #he; Board to .implement more modgm.rate setting procedures employed in other jurisdictions for rate regulation. -30- . !! existe une version frangaise de ce document. 151 Fact sheet OntarioFiche d'information Ministry of Energy, Ministdre de 11nergle, Science and Technology des Sciences et de la Technologie June 9, 1998 ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD'S NEW ROLE IN ELECTRICITY REGULATION In a competitive electricity market place, it is proposed that the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) would be the independent regulator for the electricity sector, with an expanded mandate to protect consumers. The Energy Competition Act outlines several key objectives for the Board for consideration by the Legislature: • to protect consumers' interests regarding prices, reliability and quality of electricity service; • to facilitate a smooth transition to competition; • to provide non-discriminatory access to Ontario's transmission and distribution systems; • to facilitate energy efficiency and the use of cleaner, more environmentally benign energy sources; • to promote economic efficiency in electricity generation, transmission and distribution; and; • to facilitate the maintenance of a financially viable electricity supply industry. The new legislation proposes that the Ontario Energy Board regulate tariffs for the remaining monopoly parts of the electricity system, the transmission and distribution wires. These would be regulated in a manner similar to the current regulation of natural gas. Under the proposed rules, to operate in the new market place, all transmitters, distributors, generators, purchasers and retailers of electricity would require a licence from the Board. The new Independent Market Operator would also require a Board licence to run the electricity transmission and exchange system. Licences could require: the licensee to follow specified industry codes, and technical and market rules; performance standards and targets to be met; and information reporting regarding the source of electricity and emissions caused by its generation. Licensees would be able to appeal decisions on licences, and the Board would be able to suspend or revoke licences, or stop those operating without a licence. ...12 -2 - The package before the Legislature for approval would also make the Board responsible for approving or fixing rates for the transmission, distribution or retailing (by a distributor) of electricity. The Board would provide rate protection where necessary, for rural or remote electricity consumers. The Board would review and approve proposals for the acquisition of transmission and distribution systems, and for acquisition of generation facilities by electricity transmitters and distributors, to ensure that such purchases do not adversely affect market competition. To promote fairness, transparency and competitiveness, the Board would monitor the operation of electricity sector markets and report its findings to the Minister of Energy, Science and Technology. The draft legislation provides for the provincial government to set out general or specific conditions which the Board would require in licences for electricity transmitters, distributors and retailers. These could include regulations to: require electricity retailers to disclose information on the type and amount of emissions from the generation facility from which the electricity being sold was produced; require generators selling power in the Ontario market to meet specified environmental standards. -30- H existe une version frangaise de ce document. 133 Fact Sheet � � . -Ontano Fiche d'information Ministry of Energy, Ministbre de PtEnergle. Science and Technology des Sciences et de la Technologie June 9, 1998 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS OF ELECTRICITY RESTRUCTURING Subject to the approval of the Legislature, the Energy Competition Act would ensure that strong environmental protection measures are built into Ontario's competitive, new electricity market. This is in keeping with the government's White Paper commitments to: maintain and enforce its standards for environmental protection; maintain existing, limits on emissions; and to meet its national and international commitments. The measures would ensure that greater competition does not threaten environmental protection in the province. How the changes would work The restructuring bill, which would amend both the Environmental Protection Act and the Ontario Energy Board Act, proposes new tools to protect the environment, while maintaining a level playing field and fostering greater use of more environmentally benign electricity generation technologies. The amendments would allow the government to: define pollution disclosure requirements for all retailers selling electricity in Ontario; define emission performance standards that must be met by generators wishing to sell in the Ontario electricity market; use market-based instruments such as emissions reduction trading to reduce emissions, and to lower the cost of meeting limits on emissions (emission caps) or in meeting emission performance standards. The proposed legislative changes also define the Ontario Energy Board's goals to include fostering greater energy efficiency and the use of cleaner, more environmentally benign energy sources. Proposed pollution disclosure requirements would ensure that electricity consumers can obtain the information they need to understand the environmental implications of their purchasing decisions. Emission Performance Standards (EPS) would define maximum acceptable emissions levels per unit of electricity generated. They would provide a mechanism to ensure that only those sources that meet acceptable environmental standards can sell electricity in the Ontario market, unless they purchase credits from other generators whose emissions are well below EPS. 1 it ...12 -2 - Emissions Caps: The government would consult on proposed regulations to cap emissions from the electricity sector. Emissions reduction trading would provide a market-based tool which would allow the government to set the standards for environmental protection and provide incentives to companies who achieve reductions above and beyond regulatory requirements. Endorsed in the Kyoto Protocol, emissions reduction trading is being used more globally to provide industry greater flexibility in meeting environmental requirements without risking environmental protection. Consultations with stakeholders would begin over the summer on the specifics of proposed regulations that deal with emissions limits for the electricity sector, pollution disclosure requirements_ and the assurance of a level playing field in the environmental approvals process. A competitive electricity system would create opportunities for greater use of more efficient and more environmentally benign technologies. The legislative changes introduced by the government, with the approval of the Legislative Assembly, would provide a framework to accelerate the use of these technologies. For more information, please contact: Tobin Lambie Minister's Office Ministry of the Environment 416-314-6739 1/ existe une version frangaise de ce document 155 Fact Sheet Ontar io • Fiche d'information Ministry of Energy, Ministdre de 11-nergle, Science and Technology des Sciences et de la Technologie June 9, 1998 THE INDEPENDENT ELECTRICITY MARKET OPERATOR As outlined in draft legislation before the House for approval, the Independent Electricity Market Operator would be a new, non-profit, independent corporation, responsible for ensuring the reliability and fairness of Ontario's competitive electricity market. It would have operational control over the provincial transmission system and would be responsible for ensuring dependable electricity scheduling and delivery to all customers. Independent Electricity Market Operator responsibilities would include: • establishing and operating a competitive electricity market; • making market rules governing the electricity grid and markets related to electricity and ancillary services; • directing the operations of the electricity market and maintaining the reliability of Ontario's electricity grid; • providing information about current and future needs for electricity in Ontario; and • coordinating reliability standards and other activities with power systems outside of Ontario. The Independent Electricity Market Operator would also: • ensure a level playing field between all generators in the competitive electricity supply market and act as an impartial manager of the electricity supply business to ensure that competition develops quickly and without abuse of market power; run an electricity exchange - the trading platform for the competitive provision of electricity and related products - and manage the provision of related services. A main function would be to operate a spot market to meet provincial power demands and to schedule contracts; dispatch power. This technical task requires the Independent Electricity Market Operator to continuously determine the system's operating capabilities and constraints and to dispatch power in real time within these capabilities; arrange financial settlements between buyers and sellers, reconcile actual versus committed performance by market participants, and settle associated accounts; 1 3 6 .../2 -2 - forecast power supply requirements, encourage investment and advise market participants in order to ensure reliable supplies of electricity, and publish actual operational and market data to make the market place transparent; and set rules requiring market participants to take actions ordered by the Independent Electricity Market Operator (for example to require a generator to change its output). With the Legislature's approval of the Bill before it, the government would appoint a Board of Directors for the Independent Electricity Market Operator which would establish a Market Surveillance Panel to monitor market power and report on the behavior of participants suspected of abusing or taking advantage of their position in the market. -30- H existe une version frangaise de ce document. '13 Fact Sheet Ontano • Fiche d'information Ministry of Energy, Minist6re de i'-nergie. Science and Technology des Sciences et de la Technologle June 9, 1998 CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY SALES Current Situation The Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations, the Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology and the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) have received numerous complaints from consumers about the aggressive business practices some natural gas marketing companies are using to sell gas. At present, there is no mandatory requirement for the licensing of energy marketers in Ontario. The Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations is responsible for handling complaints and taking legal action under its legislation against inappropriate business practices by gas marketers. The Ontario Energy Marketers Association (OEMA), a newly formed voluntary organization of gas and electricity brokers and marketers currently selling gas commodity to customers, has instituted a voluntary licensing system for its members. However, this licensing is not compulsory. The Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology has introduced the Energy Competition Act to ensure that consumers would be adequately protected against unfair business practices of gas marketers. This would also apply to electricity marketers when the industry is opened to competition. New Consumer Protection Measures Mandatory licensing would require marketers selling natural gas and electricity to residential customers and other low-volume users to obtain licenses from the OEB. .../2 13.8 -2 - Under the new legislation, those selling gas would be required to operate in accordance of the law and with integrity and honesty and would be required to abide by a code of conduct approved by the OEB. • Serious penalty provisions would be set out in the new legislation for any marketer operating without a license or any marketer who does not operate in compliance of the requirements. The OEB would have the authority to revoke licenses of companies not operating in accordance with the requirements. • Any contracts that consumers enter into with an unlicensed marketer would not be valid and could not be enforced against the user. • Provisions in the legislation allow the government to delegate the OEB's administrative authority for licensing to a self -regulated industry organization. • If the OEB proposes to revoke or refuses to issue or renew a marketers licence, the Board would, inform the applicant or licence -holder and give him or her the option of a hearing before the Board decides whether the proposed action should be carried out. • The legislation would allow that the OEB's decision could be appealed to a court of law. • The Board would have investigative powers to ensure parties are operating in accordance with the licensing requirements, and investigate parties operating without a licence. • The Consumer Protection Act would also ensure that energy marketers are subject to the same consumer protection laws as other sellers in the province. -30- Il existe une version frangaise de ce document. Fact Sheet • ontario Fiche d"Information Ministry of Energy, Ministdre de 11nergie, Science and Technology des Sciences et de la Technologie June 9, 1998 ELECTRICITY RESTRUCTURING IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS Other jurisdictions have successfully opened their electricity markets to competition. Ontario plans to create a competitive business climate that promotes job creation and investment through new technologies, new services and new ways of doing business, while protecting consumers and ensuring that electricity prices are as low as possible. England and Wales Legislation took effect in 1990 and prices to consumers have been reduced by 15 per cent for residential, and 20 to 25 per cent for large industrial customers. The accountability, reliability and quality of service has improved. Victoria, Australia Victoria introduced its electricity industry act in 1993. There has been major investment, $18 billion US, with a six per cent decline in prices to consumers. Surveys show that 90 per cent of large customers believe the new system is better. Argentina Argentina first introduced legislation in 1992, followed by foreign investment laws and sale of four generators in 1993. Wholesale power prices initially fell by 60 per cent and then stabilized at 40 per cent below former prices. An estimated $7 billion US is expected to be invested in this industry from 1996 to 2001. California Legislation came into effect in March of this year. There will be mandated price reductions of 10 per cent for customers of investor-owned utilities. The investment potential has yet to be determined, but divestment of 50 per cent of generation assets by three major utilities is already underway. Alberta Alberta introduced legislation in March of this year to move forward with the restructuring of their electric utility industry. Competition in the retail electricity market will begin on January 1, 2001. -30- 11 existe une version frangaise de ce document. 140 Ministry of Finance Queen's Park Toronto ON M7A 1Y7 Ministbre des Finances Queen's Park Toronto ON M7A 1Y7 QQ Ontario June 9, 1998 BACKGROUNDER FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING AND STRANDED DEBT -If the proposed new Energy Competition Act is passed, the new commercial companies —The Ontario Electricity Generation Corporation and the Ontario Electric -Services Corporation — would be established, in early 1999 with financial structures that would ,allow them to compete on a level playing field without the Provincial debt guarantee. The financial restructuring process would involve a number of steps, including: ► determining the value of the new companies ► transferring the existing assets of Ontario Hydro to the new commercial companies ► restructuring the capital of the new companies with appropriate amounts of debt and equity. . As part of the process, it -would be necessary to calculate the portion of Hydro's debt that may be "stranded". Stranded debt is debt and other liabilities that, in the words of it the legislation, "cannot reasonably be serviced and retired in a competitive electricity market." The first step in determining stranded debt is to add up all of Hydro's liabilities: its long- term debt, contracts with non-utility generators, sunk costs of all kinds, legal obligations of all kinds — anything that must be paid regardless of the success or failure of the new companies. Once the total liabilities figure is determined, the amount of stranded debt can be calculated by subtracting the value of the new generation and service companies. The valuation would be carried out by the Ministry of Finance and its advisers prior to the launch of the new commercial companies. A variety of factors would be considered in the valuation, including the expected value of the new companies' future earnings, the value of similar assets elsewhere, and values derived from financial ratios. The valuation would take into account the substantial efficiency gains that could be expected from the new companies. i .. 175aA (95-04) IE Stranded debt would be further reduced by dedicating specific revenue streams to service it: ► Payments -in -lieu of federal and provincial corporate taxes and incremental Ontario property taxes that the new companies and the municipal utilities would make; and ► Other potential payments to Ontario Hydro Financial Corporation from such sources as partnership proceeds. After subtracting the present value of these dedicated revenues from stranded debt, the resulting new, lower total is the residual stranded debt If residual stranded debt is positive, then a Competition Transition Charge could be implemented. Estimates of stranded debt and the way in which any Competition Transition Charge would work would be determined prior to the introduction of competition. A transition charge would be dedicated to paying down any residual stranded debt and should not increase the price to -consumers. The Government is committed to ensuring that stranded debt is recovered in a manner that is clear and fair to all customers. By July, the Ministry of Finance will release a discussion paper on the financial restructuring of Ontario Hydro, the Government's approach to managing the debts and liabilities associated with this restructuring, and options for dealing with any debt that may be stranded. Contact: Sue Craig Communications and Corporate Affairs Branch (416)325-0338 142 CALCULATING STRANDED DEBT TOTAL DEBT & LIABILI'TIES Less VALUE* OF NEW GENERATION & SERVICE COMPANIES Results In STRANDED DEBT Less PRESENT VALUE OF DEDICATED REVENUE STREAMS Results In RESIDUAL STRANDED DEBT** .... . ..... . . ............... - -------------------- ---- j Value to be determined using an appropriate combination of discounted cash flow, prices in comparable asset sales elsewhere, and financial ratio valuation techniques. ** If residual stranded debt exists, a competition transition charge could be implemented. 143 Fact Sheet • 0,ntano Fiche d"information Ministry of Energy, Ministdre de P1-nergie, Science and Technology des Sciences et de la Technologie June 9, 1998 RURAL AND REMOTE RATE ASSISTANCE The proposed legislation would continue the status quo on rate protection for rural and remote customers. The cost of distributing power to customers in sparsely populated rural areas is higher than distributing, it,to higher density. customers. Rural rate assistance was introduced by the province in. the early 1980's to ensure that. the. difference between average rates paid by residential customers and those paid by year-round rural residential customers and farms does not exceed 15 per cent. Under the Power .Corporation Act, Ontario Hydro applies a discount to the electricity rates paid by eligible customers if these are more than 15 per above the average rates paid by residential customers of the municipal utilities. Funding for rural rate assistance - about $127 million in 1996 - is recovered from municipal utilities and direct industrial customers through a charge on the basis of peak usage, or capacity, rather than actual energy usage. About 600,000 year round residential and 100,000 farms in Ontario Hydro's retail system receive Rural Rate Assistance. Cottagers, or customers with seasonal residences do not qualify for support. Remote Communities There are 28 remote communities which are not connected to the Ontario power grid. They receive electricity from locally based diesel generation, and, as a result, face higher costs and reduced reliability. The capital costs of installing and upgrading the electricity systems in remote Aboriginal communities are covered by the federal government. Ontario Hydro then supplies the power to these communities and assumes ongoing operational, maintenance and administrative costs. There are 23 federally funded First Nation community electrical systems; six First Nation communities own and operate their own electrical systems; and Ontario Hydro operates the remaining 17 First Nation community electrical systems. 144 ...12 -2 - The capital costs to supply power to non -aboriginal Ontario communities are met by the provincial government. There are five electrical systems, operated by Ontario Hydro. A total of 22 communities are served by Ontario Hydro. Sixteen of these communities can be reached only by air, and six have road/rail access. The costs to service remote communities is much higher than rural customers. Ontario Hydro has taken steps to bring electricity rates for remote residential and commercial customers in line with rates for similar customers in the rural area. Ona°rio Energy Board Act The 1Nhiie,Paper'stated-that=service would be assured to customers in'rural and remote reg on$`nd ahe'rural rate -.assistance program -would continue to be paid for'within the electricity' system. r The proposed new Ontario Energy Board Act allows the continuation of current benefit levels and rate pirolecbon for rural `and remote consumers. The draft'ActMeihs -a commitment- to ensure -!hat consumers-withift - ntan electricity system'contin�ue to contribute to the program. With the approval of the bill before the Ontario Legislature, the new Ontario Energy Board would be responsible for regulating the wires tariffs and could assist in limiting rate differentials. Over time, in anticipation of significant amalgamations at the local distribution level, the government could extend eligibility to other low density customers or areas of the province. -30- // existe une version frangaise de ce document. 14-� Deputy Mayor Jar Eadie Winnipeg, Manitoba President . PoSsidcnt Maire suppl6ant Claude Cando QuEbee (Qui%cc) Premier vice-pr@sident First Vice -President Mayor Uopold Helliveau Monson, Ncw Brunswick .Second Vice -President' Dcuxi2me vice-Po!sident councillor Joanne Monaghan Kitimat. British Columbia Third Vicc-President Troivlcme ria-p,&idcm Deputy Mayor Grant HoperoFt London, Ontario Vicc-Presidan a large Vicc-prfsident hors.cadre James W. Knight E crutive Dor tu,, Dio-acnr gFnenl FwFederation of Canadian Municipalities Federation canadienne des municipalites l� TpWN OF 4 t. i k ikv:! v: ±i FCM NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING September 9 - 12,.4998 CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS The FCM Standing Committee on Policies and Resolutions and the National Board of Directors invite members to submit resolutions on subjects of national municipal interest for debate at the September 1998 meeting of FCM's National Board of Directors. FCM will take a stand only on issues which are clearly of national municipal interest and which fall within the jurisdiction of the federal government, the provincial and territorial governments acting at the interprovincial level, or FCM itself. Indirect municipal issues and local/regional issues will not be supported by major research and lobbying activity, unless otherwise directed by the Annual Conference or by FCM's National Board of Directors. Resolutions should meet the enclosed guidelines and should be received by FCM no later than August 4, 1998 for presentation to FCM's Standing Committee on Policies and Resolutions at its meeting on September 9, 1998. Strict adherence to the deadline and enclosed procedures is crucial to the expedient processing of, all resolutions received. FCM looks forward to hearing from its members. If possible, an electronic copy appreciated: sknause@fcm.ca Enclosure 146 of your reso utions woul be Sheila a g Nau 44a`� Policy and Resolutions 24. rue Clarence Street, Ottawa. Ontario K I N 5P3 Telephone/T8lephone: (613) 241-5221 • Fax/Telccopieur: (613) 241-7440 International OiPme/Bureau international: 'Iclephone/TEI€phone: (613) 241-8484 • Fax/T€1&opieur. (61.3) 241-7117 IMM GUIDELINES FOR PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS TO FCM �l It is by way of resolutions that Municipal, Affiliate and Associate Members bring their concerns to FCM for consideration at the Annual Conference, held in June of each year, or at meetings of the National Board of Directors, held in September, December and March. Resolutions may be submitted by any municipality or provincial/territorial municipal association which is a member in good standing of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. 2. All resolutions endorsed at the Annual Conference or at the National Board of Directors and which require action from the Government of Canada shall be submitted to the appropriate minister, department or agency for response. 3. It is therefore important that resolutions be carefully worded so that FCM is directed to take the appropriate action and that the proper message is conveyed. 4. FCM does not wish to receive resolutions which pit one municipality against another. 5. Members submitting resolutions regarding Community Safety and Crime Prevention matters are advised to focus on the "principle" of the issue being addressed and avoid attempts to re -word the criminal code. A national vocabulary should be used at all times when drafting resolutions. Local references may detract from the national significance of resolutions CONSTRUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS 7. All members are urged to observe the following guidelines when preparing resolutions for submission to FCM: a) FCM will take a stand only on issues which are clearly of national municipal interest and which fall within the jurisdiction of the federal government, the provincial and territorial governments acting at the interprovincial level, or FCM itself. Indirect municipal issues and local/regional issues will not be supported by major research and lobbying activity, unless otherwise directed by the Annual Conference or by FCM National Board of Directors. b) The descriptive clauses (WHEREAS...) should clearly and briefly set out the reasons for the resolution. If the sponsor believes that the rationale cannot be explained in a few preliminary clauses, the problem should be more fully stated in supporting documentation. -t / c) The operative clause (BE IT RESOLVED...) must set out its intent clearly and briefly, stating a specific proposal for action to be taken by FCM. (i.e., BE IT RESOLVED that FCM urge/endorse/petition...) Generalization should be avoided. Further, the resolution must clearly include a municipal thrust (i.e., how does or will the intent of the resolution affect municipal governments?). d) Background information must be submitted with the resolution. When a resolution is not self explanatory and when adequate information is not received, FCM staff may return the resolution to the sponsor with a request for additional information or clarification. e) Proof of endorsement by the sponsoring council must accompany the resolution. PLEASE NOTE: Resolutions that do not comply with the foregoing guidelines will be returned to the sponsoring municipality /municipal association for revision/rewriting or/and receipt of adequate information in justification and support of the intent of the resolution. CATEGORIZATION OF RESOLUTIONS The Standing Committee on Policies and Resolutions will review the resolutions received and categorize them as follows: Category A: National municipal issues Category B: Local/regional municipal issues Category C: Issues not within municipal jurisdiction Category D': Matters dealt with by FCM in the previous three years and that are in accordance with FCM policy Category DZ: Matters dealt with by FCM in the previous three years and that are NOT in accordance with FCM policy SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The Standing Committee on Policies and Resolutions is responsible for receiving and taking action on all resolutions in accordance with the above stated guidelines. Resolutions which fall within the mandate of an FCM Standing Committee will be reviewed by same for the purpose of presenting recommendations to the National Board of Directors or the Annual Conference. Standing Committees are responsible for ensuring that resolutions are compatible with existing policy statements and approved resolutions. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESOLUTIONS TO FCM'S NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE SEPTEMBER 1998 MEETING IS AUGUST 4. The Standing Committee on Policies and Resolutions stresses that resolutions received after the deadline cannot be processed in time for inclusion in the Board Book and will be held for action by the National Board of Directors at its meeting in December 1998. I -1 d In Case of Transmission Difficulties, Please Call 416-863-2101 Please Deliver To: Town of Tillsonburg & Ontarioff News Release Counique UN" of MWWWe des M Aft Aifakm mwticipates . OW Hoo ft - at du bNow ent News release via Canada NewsWire, Toronto 416-863-9350 Attention News Editors: PROVINCE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING TORONTO, June 12 /CNW/ - The province will assume approximately $54 million in costs for dedicated supportive housing and domiciliary hostels across Ontario, rather than devolving them to municipalities. Both of these types of housing serve individuals with special needs including: individuals with developmental disabilities, people with mental illness, frail elderly individuals and people with addiction.problems. "The province is committed to meeting the housing requirements of people with special needs," said Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Al Leach. "This decision helps the government provide integrated administration of housing' and support services. At the same time municipalities will have lower housing costs.' The province will retain 100 per cent of the costs of dedicated supportive housing, rather than transferring it to municipalities as part of the provincial -municipal realignment of services. This will save municipalities approximately $40 million annually province -wide. It will also streamline the administration of dedicated supportive housing by providing single -source funding. Municipalities will save a further $14 million with the province's decision to resume funding 80 per cent of the costs of domiciliary hostels. This is in response to an early recommendation of the province's Task Force on Homelessness. "Our recommendation is based on what we heard fromProviders, advocates and municipalities," said Jack Carroll, MPP, Chair of the Task Force. ".The province is committed to assessing the levels of service provided to domiciliary hostel clients as part of a broader review of approaches that will most effectively meet the housing requirements of clients with special needs." This change is retroactive to January 1, 1998, and will not affect the money available to municipalities through the Community Reinvestment Fund. Disponible en frangais 14) -z - Dedicated Supportive Housing/Domiciliary Hostel Backgrounder Dedicated Supportive Housing - The province will transfer approximately $40 million in dedicated supportive housing costs to the Ministry of Community and Social Services or the Ministry of Health. The annual funding requirement will be assumed by the provincial government, resulting in a reduction in social housing costs being transferred to municipalities. - Approximately 550 projects with approximately 5,400 units operated by more than 200 housing providers will be transferred. - Supportive housing is housing for tenants who require support services to live independently in the community. These tenants are typically individuals with developmental disabilities, people with mental illness, people with physical disabilities, people with HIV/AIDS or acquired brain injuries, troubled youth, frail elderly individuals, people with addiction problems, or are victims of family violence. The Ministry of Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Health already fund the agencies that provide the support services to the tenants. Dedicated supportive housing pro'ects are entirely occupied by tenants who require support services to live independently in the community instead of an institution. - Streamlining both housing and support service dollars within these ministries will allow better planning, monitoring, and administration of supportive housing dollars. Domiciliary hostels In response to an early recommendation of the Task Force on Homelessness, the province will fund 80 per cent of domiciliary hostel costs, with municipalities funding the remaining 20 per cent. - This decision is expected to save municipalities more than $14 million in 1998. - The government will review domiciliary hostels in the context of housing for people with special needs. (more) ' 1 -3-0 -3 - Domiciliary hostels are permanent residences for people with special needs. The hostel operators have entered into agreements with the municipality and receive a per diem to provide residents with permanent accommodation and some supports to daily living. Residents are People with special needs including: individuals with developmental disabilities, people with mental health problems, frail elderly individuals and people with addiction problems. Unlike emergency hostels, domiciliary hostels are permanent homes for their residents. General - Tenants in supportive housing and domiciliary hostels will not be affected by these decisions. They will still have the same relationship to the service provider and landlord as they have always had, and they will receive the same services. - These changes will not affect the money available to municipalities through the Community Reinvestment Fund. - The changes are retroactive to January 1, 1998. This means that: previous cost estimates for social housing will be reduced by the appropriate amount for dedicated supportive housing in the affected municipalities - municipalities will be reimbursed for 80 per cent of domiciliary hostel costs for 1998 at the end of the year /For further information: Nicholas But, Housing Policy Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, (416) 585-6517; Anne Dundas, Minister's Office, (416) 585-6486; Please visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing's World Wide Website at http://www.mmah.gov.on.ca/ In Case of Transmission Difficulties, Please Call 416-863-2101 Please Deliver To: Town of.Tillsonburg Aunlsay of Minh a d= Murnip=! Affsua AM= mu Wpales and Housing at du Lo&numt Offrce of the Kniker m Day street Tomift ON M5G 2E5 Tel (416) 585-7000 June 12, 1998 Dear Head of Council: Bureau du mi i*e T17 rue Day Toronto ON M5G 2E5 TAI (a1 d) 585-7W0 The government has been reviewing housing and support services for people with special needs. As a result, we ate pleased to announce two decisions, which will strengthen and . cnhance community-based services for people with special needs. These decisions will save municipalities more than $54 million annually in housing costs related to devolution. Two programs will be impacted: 1. Dedicated Supportive Hoaxing The province will assign responsibility for administering and funding dedicated supportive housing to the miniseries of Health and Community and Social Services, rather than transferring it to the municipalities. This will save municipalities approximately $40 million annually province -wide. The move will streamline the administration of dedicated supportive housing by providing single -source funding for services and housing. At the same time, it will assist municipalities by providing them with a more homogeneous social housing portfolio to administer. "Dedicated supportive housing" projects are social housing projects that are entirely occupied by tenants who require support services to live independently in the community and where there is a single provider for the housing and support services. Dedicated supportive housing providers already have a funding relationship with the Ministty of Community and Social Services or the Ministry of Health for the support service funding. Medicated supportive housing may serve individuals with special needs including: individuals with developmental disabilities, people with mental illness, fiail elderly individuals, and people with addiction problems. I )2 I2 - 2 - Head of Council This change is retroactive to January 1, 1998. This means that the annual statement of account related to the local services realignmcnt provided by the Ministry of Finance on March 30 will be reduced by the appropriate amount in the affected municipalities. This adjustment will also be made on the invoices municipalities will receive shortly for services that the province is continuing to deliver on behalf of municipalities during the tr$nsition period. Funding available to municipalities through the Community Reinvestment Fund for 1998 will not be affected. We will be announcing shortly a process to develop standards for supportive housing units that are part of portfolios being devol-v ed to municipalities. You will be hearing more about this in the next few weeks. In the meantime, work progresses -on the reform of the social housing system. I expect to receive recommendations within the next few months from the Social Housing Committee. This government remains committed to simplifying the administration of social housing while protecting the tenants and members who live in it. An enclosed chart identifies the costs of dedicated supportive housing in each municipal billing area. If you have questions about this information, please contact the ministry's Regional Housing Office in your area. 2. Domiciliary Hostels During its community consultations in nine different municipalities, the provincial Task Force on Homelessness heard that domiciliary hostels was an area requiring further review within the context of all housing for individuals with needs. In response to an early recommendation of the Task Force on Homelessness, the province will assume major funding responsibility for domiciliary hostels. The province will fund 80 per cent of domiciliary hostel costs, retroactive to January 1, 1998. Municipalities will be reimbursed for this percentage of 1998 costs at the and of the year. This move will save municipalities more than $14 million annually. l3 ISS -3 - Head of Council This decision is consistent with a resolution made at a recent meeting of the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association that the province restore 80/20 funding until the domiciliary hostel program can be reviewed as part of a broader review of other housing programs for individuals with special needs. Details associated with the implementation of this funding change will be sent to municipalities later in June. We are confident that these decisions will simplify and align services at the level where they make the most sense, and ultimately allow the province to provide a continuum of housing and support services for persons with special needs. 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Co Belleville C $324o767 Quinte West C Lanark Co Lanark Co $214,813 $61038B Smiths Falls ST Leeds & Grenville Co Leeds & Grenville To $100536 $1890710 Prescott ST $11,473 Brockville C $85,799 Gananoque ST, Middlesex Co Mliddlesex Co r. 665 $$1616 645 London C Perth Cc Perth Co $498,225 $67,$88 Stratford C $76,027 $15,699 $187,196 St Marys ST Peterborough Co Peterborough Cc Peterborough C _ Renfrew Co Renfrew Co $1900512 $156,701 Pembroke C SJmcoe Co Simcoe Cc $29,976 $422,882 Barrie C $296,875 Orillia C Stormont, Dundas & Glen Stormont,Dundas & Glenga $108 312 $1370816 CoM— aII C Wellington Co Wellington Co dGuelph $104,fl34 $93291 C $145.2391. Supportive Housing Allocation Description of Calculation Area Northern districts with an municipalities participating in a DWAB Northern districts without all municipalities participating in a DWAB Northern districts without a DWAB Northern districts without a DWAB Calculation Area Par Sound D _ Billing Recipients Pany Sound D Welfare Ad Supportive Housing Savings Allocated By Weighted Assessmeat $133,6231 Rainy River D Rainy River D Welfare Adm $3610257 Sudbury D Sudbury D Welfare Admin $424,634 Algoma D Sudbury C Algoma D Welfare Admin $0 $640980 Sault Ste Marie C $1880970 Cochrane D Cochrane D Welfare Admi $149,331 Timmins C $201..430 � Npissiin8 D Ni pissing District Welfarej $154,035 Kenora D North ay C Ignace Tp $405,535 $809 _ Sioux Narrows Tp $979 Keewatin T $1,641 Jaffray Melick T $30460 Kenora T $10,358 Machin T $1 100 Dryden C $11,618 Ear falls Tp $524 Sioux Lookout T _ _ $2,139 Red Lake T $1,234 Kenora D (con'd) Golden Tp $1,902 $246 Pidde Lake T Manitoulin D Tehkummah Tp $6,849 $26,058 Central Manitoulin Tp Sandfleld T $0 Assi inack Tp $16,802 Northeastern Manitoulin & $38,021 Billings Tp $14,565 Gordon Tp $10,984 Gore Bay T $9,630 Manitoulin D (con'd) Burpee & Mills T Bartle Island Tp $4,457 $1,788 Cockburn Island Tp $2,012 Rutherford & George Island1 $4,800 n Description of Calculation Area ' Supportive Housing Calculation Area Thunder Bay D Allocation billing Recipients Neebing Tp Supportive Housing Savings Allocated By Weighted Assessment $10,303 Thunder Say C $1,115,240 . Gillies T $2,682 O'Connor T $40484 _ _ Conmee T $4,214 Oiiver & Pai oonge Tp $43,739 Shuniah Tp $39,270 Dorian Tp $4,058 Red Rock Tp $16,872 Ni igon Tp $11,608 Schreiber Tp_ $7,502 Terrace Bay Tp $28,479 Marathon T $34,756 Manitouwadge Tp $9,213 Geraldtori T $13,533 Nakina Tp $10536 Loriglac T $120962 $3778 $1,384 Timiskam Ing D Beardmore -Tp Coleman Tp Latchford T $365 Cobalt T $1,023 Haileybury T $7,464 Harris Tp $971 Dymond Tp $50429 New Liskeard T Hudson TO Kerns T $10,226 .$1,367 $682 $867 $509 . Harley Tp Northern districts without a DWAB (can'd) Timiskaming D (con'd) Casey T Brethour Tp $191 Hilliard Tp $321 Armstrong T $2,000 Thomloe V $106 lames Tp $745 1�0 0 Supportive Housing Allocation Description of Calculation Area Calculation Area Bllling Recipients Supportive Housing Savings Allocated By Weighted Assessment Dack Tp $683 Charlton T $292 Evanturel Tp $1 135 Englehart T $20619 Chamberlain Tp $1,314 Matachewan T $361 McGarry Tp $ 509 Larder Lake Tp $1,048 Gauthier Tp $168 Kirkland Lake T $12,480 ry-: r • W23/90 23:48:86 EST; ASSOCIATION OF?-> J.UN-23-98 TUE 02:17 PM AMO '98 tntarnagonal PlowltlMrt�h C' i PIMM r"MrMT mew 1gerion, Oestarleo ca"sda J"W.. ft*01bM 16-11. If" f 1vfi= 7P- 1 , 11 �' Iti iii:: 117 CLERK-Tillsonhurg T Page 88Z . 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BOX 158 WAYNE BUREY INGERSOLL, ONTARIO N5C 3K5 Wce p'esment PHONE (519) 425-0952 FAX (519) 425-1250 June 17, 1998 Mr. Cam McKnight Mayor - Town of Tillsonburg Municipal Office 200 Broadway - 2' Floor Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 Dear Mayor McKnight, RENE BOUCHARD Finan iNSecretary BILL MURRAY Recwding Secretary On behalf of the membership of Canadian Auto Workers Local 88, I am writing to express our sincere appreciation for your support of our resolution regarding Automobile Import Tariffs. Last week Federal Industry Minister John Manley announced the continuation of import tariffs on assembled automobiles. This position by the Federal Government, is viewed as a direct result of the overwhelming support by workers, corporations and communities to protect the economic viability of domestic automobile production in Canada. Although the resolution, which was supported by your legislative body, included a demand for the restoration of tariffs on imported auto parts, the government failed to act on our mutual request. The community in which we reside has a strong economic base in auto parts production and we at the Canadian Auto Workers are determined to continue discussions with the Industry Minister to reinstate the tariff. Again, your support in this effort is commendable and the benefits of this successful campaign will continue to reap its rewards in this community. Sincerely, David C. Binns President DB:hi/opeiu343 National Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers Union of Canada (CAW -Canada) Syndicat national des Travailleurs at Travaiiieuses de I'Automobile, de I'Mrospatiale et de I'Outillage agricole du Canada (TCA -Canada) 44SMiNO 65-m June 23, 1998 TOBY BARRETT MEMBER OF PROVINCIAL PARLIAMENT NORFOLK Mayor, Cam McKnight C/o The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg 200 Broadway, Second Floor, Suite 204 Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 5A7 Dear Mayor McKnight: Enclosed is a copy of a letter I received from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Al Leach. In all cases of an introduction of a petition in the Legislative Assembly the appropriate Minister is obligated to respond to all petitions. I trust that one of the suggested courses of action will meet the concerns of the people of Tillsonburg, with respect to the control of the pit bull breed of dog. I appreciate the opportunity to present petitions in the Legislature on behalf of the citizens of Tillsonburg. If in the future I can be of farther assistance in some matter, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Toby Barrett, MPP -Norfolk Encl. //TBB/jpm I0L ❑ LEGISLATIVE OFFICE: Room 159 • Legislative Building • Queen's Park • Toronto • ON M7A IA8 • Tel. (416) 325$404 • Fax (416) 3254408 ❑ CONSTITUENCY OFFICE: 39 Norfolk St. N. • Simcoe • ON N3Y3N6 • Tel. (519) 428-0446. 1-800-903-8629 • Fax (519) 428-0835 a Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Office of the Minister 777 Bay Street Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Tel (416) 585-7000 Ministere des Affaires municipales et du Logement Bureau du ministre 777 rue Bay Toronto ON M5G 2E5 T6I (416) 585-7000 Sessional Paper No. P. 43 Ontario Petition relating to enacting legislation to give permissive authority of the Town of Tillsonburg to take measures to regulate and restrict pit bull dogs - Mr. T. Barrett - May 28, 1998 Response: The proposed new Municipal Act which was released for consultation in February of 1998 would provide permissive authority for municipalities to take proactive measures to regulate and restrict classes and breeds of dogs. If passed in its current form by the Ontario Legislature, the new Act would allow municipalities to address dangers prior to a vicious attack or bite by a pit bull dog. The proposed new Act would provide flexibility by giving general municipal authority to pass by-laws respecting animals, including the ability to treat different breeds of dogs differently. However, under the new Act, municipalities would not be able to deal with matters already covered by provincial legislation. For example, the liability of dog owners for dog bites is dealt with under the Dog Owners Liability Act. As the petition notes, there are current provisions used by municipalities to deal with vicious dogs. Section 210, paragraph 1 of the Municipal Act provides municipalities with the authority to pass by-laws to prohibit or regulate the keeping of animals or classes of animals, including dogs. Paragraphs 8 to 13 of section 210 provide municipalities with authority to license dogs and require dog owners to keep dogs leashed, as well as to require the muzzling or leashing of dogs which have bitten someone. Some municipalities have expressed concerns that the current Act does not give municipalities the powers that they need to impose more stringent requirements on certain breeds of dogs such as pit bulls or to impose muzzling requirements before the dog has bitten someone. Two municipalities, Kitchener and Waterloo, who were concerned about the certainty issue in the current Municipal Act obtained private legislation in 1996 to permit them to prohibit the keeping and harbouring of certain classes and breeds of dogs and to require certain classes and breeds of dog be muzzled and kept on a leash or otherwise regulated. Hon. Al Leach 1 .n_3 T • o THE CORPORATION OF THE 1 400 TOWN OF TILLSONBURG tti,�„vRa 1 bona! Peer No. P. $4 3 • • +� •1Mik. Session 1�_4t) ParU.'2ffllf Tabled Cerk PETI ON TO: The Legislative Assembly of Ontario We, the undersigned citizens of Ontario, Petition the Legislative Assembly of Ontario i.ng: Whereas The Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990 does not allow municipalities to regulate or prohibit a classn the Act or breed of ofining'to dog nor is there a specific oirequlaton of dogs b� breed or that allows for the prohibition or class; And Whereas the pit bull is a breed of dog that has shown a propensity to be vicious -and attack endangering both human life and that of other animals in the Town of Tillsonburg, And Whereas the Town of T i l l sonburg now deems it to expedient peregi ent ato have specific legislation permitting the Totwn prohibit a pit bull dog in the Town of Tillsonburg. We the undersigned support and seek the permissive authority uthori y fo the Town of Tillsonburg to take proactive mow �e9Town regulate to address and restrict the pit bull dog tetwill e citizens of Tillsonburg prior the significant danger bitedbtoa the bull dog. to a vicious attack or Y P PRINT NAME ADDRESS AND POSTAL CODE •� , IGNATURE • sl ✓,t;C.4. -7 r S GAS � I c Jf�` .W o=-2 CIMA �� •cam, �1,. /�_, l�� �nJ y — M. Oe" ORR ti w rt�v 1L. * 15c) r., v c, b SPK T •eft s � YIPAL OFFICES mnNAG CW Tel: 519) 842- MaUFr- ;: 1(519 •9431 .. _ nn • TIlw�ni•men June 30, 1998 TOWN OF TU.LSONSI iRG R E C E V E 3 U IL - IJ , To the Head and Members of CouncifilLE # REFERRED SO When you did me the honour of electing me as President of A.M.0. last August, 1 put forth a plan that involved restructuring our Association to meet the needs of the member municipalities to assist us in meeting the goals of our Association. A Task Force was established representative of the various municipal interests of our Association. Subsequently, agreement was reached on a Restructuring Model that would meet the needs of the members and ensure that we could fulfill our vision and meet the often arbitrary timetable of the government. The membership, at a Special Meeting held in February in Toronto attended by over 700 delegates, overwhelmingly approved the proposed Restructuring Plan and resulting vision. The final elements of the restructuring will take place with our Annual Conference in August of this year. We pledged to reposition our Association so that we could be, and would be seen to be, independent of government. The interests and views of the membership must be paramount. This we have achieved and we must continue in this vein - working cooperatively but independently to achieve the goals of municipal government. ., 1J L4, 5 1 Together we deemed it important to reach out to all groups and organizations that had a municipal interest, to determine if we could achieve a way of advancing our common interests in a unified manner. This we have begun. As many of you know, I was involved in elections in Geraldton from September 1997 to March 1998. We had a normal election for a restructured municipality in November followed by a court decision on December 31St setting aside that new municipality. New elections were ordered for March 1998. Needless to say, this had an impact on the amount of time I was able to devote to the A.M.O. agenda. When I was asked by a number of member municipalities to seek re-election as President of A.M.O., they reminded me of the commitments I had made to see the reforms of our Association through to a successful conclusion; to reach out to other groups and organizations to make A.M.O. inclusive and to ensure that our communications with the membership were the most efficacious possible. In retrospect, what these municipalities have said is true. After considerable thought, l have decided to seek re-election as President of A.M.O. at the annual Conference in August. Your support would be greatly appreciated and would allow me to assist in completing the important work we have started {6f) 2 Please join us in the Northern Suite at the Conference to experience Northern hospitality. I look forward to seeing you there and discussing municipal issues with you. Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. Sincerely, Michael Power 3 JUL-03-98 043:49 FROM=COUNTY OF OXFORD Phone (519) 539-5688 C.A.OJCXEIWS OMCE ID:S19 S37 3024 COUNTY OF OXFORD AMMORANDUM PACE P.O. Box 397 Contt House Woodatooh, Ontario H4S 7Y3 JMY Z, 1770 Tc= Keith R,Olir & Clark Admi&tratar, Township of Bhudford-BIenheim John Killing, C AOjTreasinw, Township ofEast 70rm-Tavistock hfideel Mutter, or/Cierk-TreastUW Township ofNorwiclt AIlea Forrester, Ck*-Treasurer Ad trator, Township of South-'�iest Oxford Do Wd MacLeod, Cleric- r, Township ofZorra Edward Eba. Clerk A,,d tor, Town of Ingersoll David Maui% Clak-AdmWmtor, Town of TMsonburg PMA Bryan-Palhama CAO, City of Woodstock FROM: Iden Whiteford, C.A.O./Clerk Ptease find attached,osr you information, a copy of the final version of the County of Oxford Request for Proposals - Developmem of a Preferred M2atagement Model for Water and Sewage Services_ i 1--b-8 1/7 JUL-03-9A 0A:49 FROM:COUNTY OF OXFORD ID:S19 537 3024 PAGE 2/7 Thi Corpo-magon of d se _ COUNTY OF OXFORD Bus: (519) 539-9800 DEPARTMENT of PUBUC woks fax: (519) 537-3024 P.O. Box 397, Corot House, WOODS CK Ontario WS 7Y3 COUNTY OF OXFORD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS DEVELOPM04T OF A► PREF'EMED MA,NAGEMNY MODEL FOR WA►TIM AND SEWAGE SERVICES I.b PUJRPM This Request for proposals has been generated in response to a resolution of County Council at its meeit ofA y 27, I998: ?mart the County of Oxford hire an outside conndang agency to work in caoope 40010 with rice C W* Waxer/WartewaterAdvi=y Working Group to mft*, review and recommend the most east effectim systerm for pkming design and cons!" wdom Opera#ons', j=dWanarice, monitoring and at ubda oboe if or nrai rung andumgw Doing water and sewgge saWcaes arcross the County of Oxford acrd farther that the impacts on hydro services aho be outlined.." 20 09.rEcrM The principal objective of the consultant is to develop a preferred management model for the planning, design and construction, operations maintenance and monitoring and administration of water and sewage systems across the County. The preferred management model will be cost effective and will maintain and, where necessary, improve water and sewage services throughout the County. The consultant will also_ develop alternative management models for the planning, design and construction, operations maintenance and monitoring and administration of water and sewage systems across the County; provide an analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each model; and consider the effects of each model on the delivery of hydro services. Coud House, 415 Hunter Street, woodsw&, omrio JUL-03-98 08:49 FROM=COUNTY OF OXFORD ID=S19 S37 3024 PAGE 3/7 COW&ofWord Reque dfO rAtVP=a& .Tian a& 1998 3-0 BACKGROU14D Oxford County is looted in southern Ontario between Kitchener -waterloo and London. Woodstock is the County seat_ Oxford County was restructured during the nud-197V% with 1$ municipalities arnalgairnated to forms the current eight municipalitiesconsisting of the City of Woodstock, the Town of T'llsonburg, the Town of Ingersoll, and the Townships of Blandford- Bieaheirn East Zorra-Tavistock, Norwich, South-West Oxfvr+d and Zona. Ofthese mnmicxapahities, the City of Woodstock, the Town of rMsoi nburg, the Town of o0, the Township ofFast Zorra-Tavistock and the Township ofNorwich have Public U04 Commissions (PUC) which are'involved in the delivery of water and/or sewasae services. The County of Oxford is the owner of all murdcipaUy-owned water and sewage systems, in with the County of Oxford Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. At the time of resriructurin& water and sewage systems were operated and mavrtained by the Area Municipalities. Over the years, the County has assumed operations and mAintenance of ninetew syste9ms and the three large urban municdpairties continue to operate and maintain facithities within their des. They have done so by contracting to some of the FUCs and the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA). The Viffago of Norwich sewage services we operated and maintained by the County and OCWA and the water services are defivered by the Norwich PLIC. In the VM,age of Tavistock, OCW A operates the sewage system, while the bast Zorra Tavistock PUC operates the water system. Recent County Council deliberations have raised the question as to whether a more cost effixtive system for it irns" ig and improNing these =vices throughout the County can be found_ For a history of the management of water and sewage systems in the County, the consvitant is invited to review the fbiling documents: • The County of Oxford Act, R_S_O. 1990, as amended Smiting Amment - Interim Report, Paragon Engineering, 1994 • Joint Submission to County of Oxford Growth Management Committee (Sewer and Water Review), PUC's of Woodstock, Ingersoll and Tdlsonburg, 1994 • County of Oxford Growth Management Servicing Assessment, Paragon Fn&eeab& 1994 Growth Management Strategy - Final Report, The Randolph Group, 1994 Report - Joint Implementation Committee on Water and Sewer Responsibilities, 1996. History of County Council Strategic visioning Sessions, 1998 Copies of these documents are available on the County website at www.ocLnet/oxf/gov/pubworks/pubworks.html. Any questions regarding these documents can be directed to Roy Branldey, Director of Public Works at (5 19) 539-9800, Ext. 386 or Ken Whiteford, CAO at (519) 539-9800, Ext. 300. JUL-03-98 08=50 FROM=COUNTY OF OXFORD ID=519 S37 3024 PACE 4/7 Co�rnry OfOx, ford RegK=tfor,Pmpmaft Jane Zf 1998 4.0 SCOPE of TM WORK The report should propose a preferred organizational structure for the punning, design and construction, and operations, maintenance and monitoring and administration of water and sewage systems within the County of Oxford. The consultant is also asked to propose alternative 3 011 n models, Each management model should be developed with a thorough understanding of the history of the ma�aeanent of these services since County restructuring and should account for the iuonplicat; nyuI on the various players who are involved in the delivery of these services today. For each management model, a discussion of the effects on hydro services should also be provided. Each maeagement model should be presented with a bust of advantages and disadvantages_ The consultant will be expected to provide a recommendation on the preferred management model, with reasons for their selection. 4.1 Proposal Detags: In preparipga a propose% the consultant's workplan will be based on these guidelines: L The consultant wHI review the background information provided regarding the respvnstibilmes in Oxford County for water and sewage services_ The review will address the legal conma of ownership and -the responsibilities that flow from ownership as well as the methods used sine restructuring to provide adequate water and sewage services to the public. 2. The consultant will be required to collect an appropriate data base from County and municipal sources to support the report's recommendations. In the proposal, the consultant will provide an indication of data requirements as well as schedule time to interview staff from the County and Municipal Public Works Departments, the PUC's and OCWA. 3_ The consultant will be expected to undertake the financial analyses required to demonstrate the advantages and disadvantages of each management model as well as to estimate the effects on the delivery of hydro services. 4. In the development of the preferred management model, the consultant is requested to carefully consider the issue of labour relations, and specifically, the issues which may arise due to the fact that the affected staff are either non-union or represented by different unions - 'I J l JUL-03-96 we -SO FROM:COUNTY OF OXFORD ID=S19 S37 3024 PACE S/7 CONJUy ofOrford AcquestforPrepamrs June26 1998 5_ The consultmes work program should make provision for intermittent reporting to the County Public Works Committee. Approval will be required from the Public Works Committee prior to prooee n6cr to subsequent components of the study. S.0 ZlKvG w Tm MDY It is expected that the study w71 commence on August 17, Mg and be completed no later than November 30, 1998. A presentation of the findings of the study will be made in December, 1998 to Cowtty Council_ 6.0 Cowry Muc wopm COMavDCY TSE The oQnsultant will report to the County Public Works Conmmittee and work in cooperation with the Oxford County' Water/Wastewater Advisory W¢rl*g Group (O.C.W.W.A.W.0). The water/Wastewater Advisory Group is composed of the County CAO and repre9entatives of the County Public works Department, the Public Works Departments of woodstodc, IngerwIl and TMsonburg and representatives of each of the five Public Utility Commissions in the County (Woodstock, Tdlsonbm& Ingersoll, Norwich and Tavistock) which have a role in the delivezy of water and/or sewage services under tate auspices of their respective municipality_ The consultant should include provisions for a mm Unum of five half day meetings with the Coumdtt+ee and the O.C.W:W.A.W.G. A suggested meeting schedule is as follows: Committee - at the commencement of the study to discuss the workplan and the Ievel of County and municipal staff participation; O.C_W.WAW_G. - interim reporting meeting to discuss progress; Commritee - interim reporting meeting to discuss progress; O_C.W.W.A-W.G - meeting to discuss the draft final report; Committee • meeting to discuss the draft final report and any modifications or amendments. The consultant should also budget for the time required to present the final report to County Council. I/� JUL-03-943 06:50 FROM=COUNTY OF OXFORD ID:S19 537 3024 PACE 6/7 COW dy ofOxford 80940(forProposals June 26, 1498 The proposal submitted should include these items.- 1. tems: 1. The background of the firagconsortnun indicating similar projects completed elsewhere and a cwriculum vitae ofthe personnel assigned to the project. 2_ If a consortium offirms is to be used, information is to be provided on the number and nature of past projects involving the same consortium and the lead consulting firm responsible for coordinating and liaison. 3. identify all study team members by area of respoamVity and role in the study. 4_ Identification of the project massager who will act as the designated liaison. S. A detailed description of the consultant's approach to meeting the scope of the work., including a time chart for caffyimg out the components of the study and including a critical pathdelineating what staffresourves will be required and when. 6. A detailed cost estimate for each phase which includes the number of days required to complete awl -of the tasks by each member of the study team. The proposal will include a table showing the per diem rates for all study team members. l'he overall study costs for both pmfessionai fees and expenses shaU bean upset limit. 7. The consultant will include a time chart for cazryiuU out each phase of the study_ Cur eapedation is that the consultant will begin work on August 17, 1998. 8. The consultant is requested to provide at least three references, inciudir�g contact and phone number. 9. The consultant should provide an indication of the requirements on the part of County and muzucipal staff time and information to be provided. IO_ Twenty copies of all interim reports and 25 copies of the final report plus one original of the final report must be submitted. 11. The SraI report shall include an executive summary, including recommendations. 12- The proposal should not exceed. 20 pages in length. I3 5 JUL-03-se 0e:S1 FROM=COUNTY OF OXFORD ID:S19 S37 3024 PACE 7/7 CORMW ofOxford Re"Caforpropowl$ .lune 26y 1998 $.0 PROPOSAL. $MGET The cons-uhwes professional fees and expenses combined will be in the order of $75,000.00. 9.0 xMWM OF Ma PROPOSAL CALL PROCM Proposals must be received by the County of Oxford no later than 4:00 pin. on Jidy 17, 1999. The consultant will deliver 12 copies of the proposal to the County public Works Office at 415 Hunter Street, Woodstock, Ontario to the attention of Roy Brankley, director of Public Works. Proposals received after this time will not be considered_ The Public Works Committee will revMw the propoWs received and will udemew a short list of consultants_ These consultants must be prepared to make a presentation to the Committee during the week ofJuly 272, 199S. Any questions n cffng the Ten;ns of may be directed to Roy Branldey, Director of Public WOJ*s, County Of Oxford at (519) 539-9800, Ext. 386- The Corporation of the COUNTY OF OXFORD DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS P.O. Box 397, Court House, Woodstock, Ontario N4S 7Y3 July 6, 1998 TOWNN'►OF TILLLSgO�NBpURG EEI FILE # REFERRED TO Mr. David C. Morris Clerk -Administrator Town of Tillsonburg Municipal Offices Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 5A7 Dear Sir: Bus: (519) 539-9800 Fax: (519) On June 18, 1998 a representative of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario appeared before the Public Works Committee of the County of Oxford to question the Committee on allowing the recent drilling, north of Woodstock, Concession XIII, Lots 6 and 7 of East Zorra-Tavistock, for a well field in an area of intensive livestock farming. The representative explained to Committee how such agricultural uses can impact groundwater. The Federation felt the need to develop a well field had not been demonstrated and that drilling without consultation was improper. Committee explained that the exploratory drilling was done without the Committee's knowledge. The Public Works Committee has directed that all municipalities and Public Utility Commissions in the County of Oxford be informed of the County's concerns, and are put on notice that it is a requirement of the County of Oxford that any future well drilling take place only after consultation with the local farm community, the local municipality and the County. Yours truly, J. E. Roy/Brankley, P.Eng. Director of Public Works copy: East Zorra-Tavistock P.U.C. Ingersoll P.U.C. Norwich P.U.C. Tillsonburg P.U.C. Woodstock P.U.C. Court House, 415 Hunter Street, Woodstock, Ontario Minister of Industry Ministre de ('Industrie Ottawa, Canada K 1 A OH5 The Honourable L'honorable John Manley P.C., M.P. c.p., dGputd Wk 8 1998 Mr. Brad Bartlett Deputy Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg 200 Broadway, Suite 204 Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 5A7 Dear Mr. Bartlett: TOWN OF TILLSONBURG ECEIVE J U L 14 1998 FILE # REFERRED TO Recently, you wrote expressing your opinions concerning Canada's automotive policy. The government was in the midst of the Automotive Competitiveness Review (ACR), which was a comprehensive examination of the competitiveness framework for the automotive sector. The review is now finished, and I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with the enclosed News Release summarizing the ACR's main conclusions. Should you desire a copy of the report resulting from the review entitled, "The Automotive Competitiveness Review: A Report on the Canadian Automotive Industry," please contact the Automotive and Transportation Branch at (613) 954-3803, or visit the Industry Canada automotive web site: strategis.ic.gc.ca/autoe. Thank you again for taking the time to write on this matter. I hope you find the enclosed material informative. Enclosure Yours very truly, Cwiadci 7ndus" Canada News Release GOVERNMENT WRAPS UP AUTOMOTIVE COMPETITIVENESS REVIEW OTTAWA, Ontario, June 10, 1998 -- John Manley, Minister of Industry, today announced the release of the The Automotive Competitiveness Review. A Report on the Canadian Automotive Industry (ARC). The ARC report concludes that Canada's automotive industry continues to thrive and function as one of Canada's main engines for jobs and growth. "The Canadian automotive industry is one of the most successful and competitive in the world and its contribution to the Canadian economy is unmatched by any other manufacturing sector," said Minister Manley. "The government is committed to continuing to work with the industry to ensure that Canada maintains an excellent business climate for automotive manufacturing." The Canadian automotive industry plays an important role in the Canadian economy, providing more than 500,000 jobs and accounting for almost 12 per cent of manufacturing GDP and 25 per cent of Canada's merchandise exports. "I want to particularly recognize the important ongoing contribution to the economy by Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda and Toyota," said Minister Manley. Extensive consultations were held throughout the course of the Review with the key players in the Canadian automotive industry. During these consultations, four areas were identified that could have an impact on Canada's competitiveness and growth. The industryJ-demtTled these four key areas for improvement: a low amount of research and development; a workforce in need of more skilled recruits; the need to harmonize international standards and regulations; and the need to open new markets through the continued pursuit of further trade liberalization. These areas are examined in detail in the companion document The Automotive Competitiveness Review. Industry Identified Issues. The government will continue to work�with the industry to address these issues and ensure that Canada's automotive industry is well positioned to build on its present success. This will include promoting increased investment ifi research and development, cultivating a large pool of highly skilled labour, harmonizing automotive standards and regulations, and fostering more open trade and better access to markets abroad. JJ Government GowernementCwiadci of Canada du Canada -2 - Canada's Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff on imported vehicles was also examined in the context of the ACR. The vehicle tariff has been declining steadily over the years, from 17.5 percent in August 1965, to the current 6.7 percent. In accordance with our international trade agreements, the MFN vehicle tariff will be reduced further -- to 6.1 percent -- on January 1, 1999. The majority of vehicles imported into Canada now enter duty-free from the U.S. under the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and, as of January 1, 2003, NAFTA - originating vehicles imported from Mexico will also enter the country duty-free. This helps make Canada one -of the- inost open markets in the world. The Government of Canada is pursuing further trade liberalization in a number of multilateral fora, such as the Free Trade Agreement of the Americas (FTAA) and Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC), to ensure that Canada obtains improved access to other markets. The Government of Canada has decided that there will be no unilateral changes to Canada's MFN tariff on imported vehicles. The Automotive Competitiveness Review: A Report on the Canadian Automotive Industry, and the companion document, The Automotive Competitiveness Review: Industry Identified Issues, are available on the Industry Canada web site: http//strategis.ic.gc.ca/autoe: -30- For more information, please contact: Jennifer Sloan Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Industry (613) 995-9001 Slawek Skorupinski Automotive and Transportation Branch Industry Canada (613) 954-3797 This press release and other documents produced by Industry Canada are available on the department's corporate Web site at: http://info.ic.gc.ca/english mcm 7972-e 1 /'8 Ministry of Transportation Office of the Minister Ferguson Block, 3rd Floor 77 Wellesley St. West Toronto, Ontario M7A 1Z8 (416) 327-9200 www.mto.gov.on.ca July 13, 1998 Minist8re des Transports Bureau du ministre Edifice Ferguson, 38 Stage 77, rue Wellesley ouest Toronto (Ontario) M7A US (416) 327-9200 www.mto.gov.on.ca TO`NN OF T11L5 t�0 e C ,Ul 2 U 1998 Dear Friends and Colleagues: iniFtt E # Ep �0 PEFERR On behalf of the CTAP partner ministries, I am o annou�thate Community Transportation Action Program (CTAP) will be extended another year, to September 30, 1999. Launched in August 1996, CTAP is a joint initiative of the ministries of Transportation, Education and Training, Health, Community and Social Services, and Citizenship, Culture and Recreation. By providing one-time funding support and by removing provincial legislation or regulatory barriers, CTAP encourages communities to explore coordination as a means by which to make more efficient and effective use of local transportation resources. Judging from the results to date, CTAP has been a considerable success. Almost 70 communities have shown interest in CTAP, and almost all these communities have established local working groups with members drawn from conventional and specialized transit operators, long-term care agencies and facilities, social service agencies, hospitals, ambulance and patient transfer operators, school boards and school bus companies, inter -city bus companies, taxi operators and consumers. This is the first time that most of these organizations and individuals have sat together around a single planning table to cooperate in addressing their common transportation issues and needs. Given the many challenges and opportunities facing municipalities as a result of municipal restructuring, local services realignment, and changes to the funding structure for public transit and land ambulances, the government has decided to extend the CTAP initiative for an additional calendar yeai. Tile additional time will allow those communities already involved in CTAP projects to see their projects through to fruition, and will allow other communities to participate in the initiative for the first time. Through CTAP, the Government of Ontario will continue to encourage and support communities to pursue coordination of local transportation resources. It is our hope that the transitional support provided through CTAP will enable communities to use their transportation resources more efficiently and effectively, thereby better meeting current and future demand for service. /2 / y -2 - If you would like further information about the Community Transportation Action Program, please contact Barbara Breston, Manager, at (41 6) 325-3322. My colleagues and I wish_ you all the best in your endeavours. Yours very C.C. Hon. Isabel Bassett, Minister of Citizenship, Culture & Recreation Hon. Janet Ecker, Minister -of Community and Social Services Hon. David Johnson, Minister of Education and Training Hon. Elizabeth Witmer, Minister of Health It j 60 'a or THE CORPORATION OF THE i TOWN OF TILLSONBURG s� ;summa MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: MR. DAVE MORRIS CONSTABLE T. MCCOY JULY 1.3, 1998 RE: CROSSING GUARD - TILLSON AVE. AT ANNANDALE Regarding the above noted subject, please find attached a sketch of the proposed location of the new crosswalk at Annandale Highschool. This location puts the crosswalk at the point most students cross Tillson Avenue. It is a safe, comfortable distance from Elgin Street and the school driveway. It should provide enough distance from the crosswalk for signage on both sides of the street. If I may be of further assistance, please call. f' Constabl im McCoy Community Services Officer TM:aec cc; A/Chief C. Coles 161 TILLSONBURG POLICE 90 Concession Street East, Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 4Z8 Tel: (519) 688-6541 Fax: (519) 842-2190 0 1 8 . Veterans Affairs Anciens Combattants Canada Canada Ontario Regional Office 145 Government Road West Kirkland Lake, Ontario P2N 2E8 July 14, 1998 The Town of Tillsonburg 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 Attn : Mayor Cam McKnight Dear Sir or Madam: ' i n&IOM % VIU: I am pleased to announce that November 5 to 11, 1998 will be recognized nationally as Veterans' Week in honour of our veterans and peacekeepers. Veterans Affairs Canada is seeking your support to acknowledge these special Canadians during the week leading up to Remembrance Day. To help show our veterans that we care and appreciate the sacrifices they have made while defending our freedom, I encourage you to officially declare Veterans' Week in your community. To mark this week, many different commemorative events could be planned. One suggestion is to profile and honour local people who are either veterans or contributed on the homefront during the war years. This year is the 80th anniversary of the end of World War I. You may have WWI veterans in your community that you may wish to specially honour. Veterans organizations may be able to assist with plans and provide referrals for speakers. I feel it is particularly important to include young people in these events to nurture their understanding of our history and the cost of freedom and peace we now enjoy. 1.63 Canada For more information on Veterans' Week or for ideas on possible events, visit our website at http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca or contact us directly at the above address. Your support in this endeavour will contribute toward a better understanding among Canadians. We would like to hear from you. If you provide us with the details of any Veterans' Week plans or activities to be held in your community, we will post them on our website. For your convenience, I have attached a french copy of this letter. Please let us know if we can be of assistance. Our communications staff can be reached at 705-568-4203 or toll free at 1-800-387-0919. Yours truly, Gisele Toupin Regional Director General 184 LONG POINT REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY FULL AUTHORITY - MINUTES June :i, 1998 The Full Authority met at the Hepburn Tract Forest at 5:00 pm with all members present for the tour except G. Sytsma, S. Lamb, S. Hazen and J. Petrie. p� ediR�. �7 P. Bravener, D. Holmes and B. Baskerville. C. Thomas from th-effGEF0fSMAftff algwnent for the forest site tourI U 1SA L fi . - Li The Field Superintendent conducted the tour of the site. H�pWV red numerous uestions and pointed out various concerns that are being addressed with the d licy. Members left the site for dinner at Aunt Erie's Kitchen. S. H joined the group for dinner. The Full AuthorityregularV business meeting commenced at 7:30 pm at the Backus Education -: Centre. G. Sytsma and D. Van Londersele were -absent. Other staff joining the meeting included �Carter.and J. Robertson. The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting including staff and guests present for the recognition of years of service. He introduced C. Poff, the Backus Area Director and C. Carter, the Heritage Programmer. Chairman L. Chanda presented a certificate of appreciation to J 'etrie In recogrutton of his contribution to the objectives of the. Long Point Region Conservation Authority. Mr. Petrie has served for five years as a member. He is presently Chairman of the Backus Management Committee. Mr. Chanda also presented the certificate to B. Baskerville for 20 years of service. Certificates were also presented for D. Underhill, 10 years and R Dewdney,10 years, who were not present. D. Holmes accepted the certificates for the absent field employees. Mr. Oliver called on B. Baskerville and presented him with a gift of luggage for his twenty years of dedication. He recognized Mr. Baskerville's significant input to the Authority and several of his accomplishments. Mr. Baskerville thanked everyone for the gift and expressed how well he enjoys his job. J. Petrie extended his appreciation and applauded the volunteers in attendance. He noted without them, Backus would not be able to survive. The Chairman welcomed the large number of Backus volunteers who were in attendance. He thanked them for their dedication and recognized their important contribution to the complex. L. Chanda then called upon each person separately and described the number of hours and type of volunteer work that the individual had contributed in 1997. J. Robertson noted that there was a combined total of 1750 1/2hours of volunteers and 750 hours for the Evelyn Franklin Weavers. The Committee members and staff applauded the group and thanked them. The Chairman invited any of the volunteers who wished to stay for the regular business meeting to do so. He called for any disclosures of interest and received none. He then requested any clarification/discussion of the previous minutes. FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Brian Abele, Peter Black, Larry Chanda, Joe Csubak, Sharon Hazen, Sam Lamb, Jack Lester, 1 Roger Orth, Jack Petrie, Floyd Sanderson, Garry Sytsma, Dan Van Londersele, Chris Van Paassen, John Wells June 3, 1998 MOTION A-25 - moved by J. Lester, seconded by F. Sanderson and carried that the minutes of the previous meeting of the Full Authority held May 6, 1998 be adopted as circulated. The General Manager reported the slight change he made to the terms of reference on the Forest Management "Plan as amended May 6, 1998, which deleted the part where the consultant would advise on land acquisition. Mr. Oliver reported an advertisement was placed in the Simcoe Reformer and six consultants were invited to submit proposals. The proposals are due June 4 at 1:00 pm. He noted - that senior. staff will review the proposals and make a recommendation to the next Resources Managemel t Committee meeting.- Members questioned the procedures and format that will follow after the selection is made. Mr -.,..Orth questioned members and proposed that the Authority seek approval from our uru11/�� paiities.on LrRCA's forest management policies. .1:,:) :. lz. 's ,�, _ •i .. ,x..' �' •! ... ..•r.l ... PrP.:_ :. ` - - - - MOTION A-26 - moved by R Orth, seconded by J. Wells and 'caried that the LPRCA ask our member municipalities if they -pre . agreement with the forest management program of the LPRCA.Ai Mr. Oliver was directed to send a letter to the municipalities. r, Review, of Colmmittee Mn utes: Mr.._ repported:that a further expense.will be incurred for the security system over the approved Trite ch_ Security. tender for approxunately $305. A motion detector will be installed in the Museum and charged. to that budget as operations. Discussion centred on motion BMC -13 regarding Quance Mill equipment. Mr. Chanda offered to store the equipment in his barn until a place is found. Members requested a letter be sent with a recommendation to the Delhi Tobacco Museum Board Chairman. MOTION A-27 - moved by S. Hazen, seconded by J. Wells and carried that LPRCA advise the Delhi Tobacco Museum Board that the Quance Mill equipment is currently being de-accessed at Backus and further that we request that the equipment be returned to the Delhi area. Sharon Hazen requested that a full report be provided on the project to transport the City of Mississauga Geese to the Lee Brown Marsh area for their release by the Canadian Wildlife Service. P. Black requested that motion FP -13 be withdrawn for further discussion. J. Oliver asked to explain why LPRCA was only eligible for a small percent of watershed management grant. Mr. Oliver reported that the Authority does not have any major dams within its watershed and this has a significant effect on expenditure approvals plus he felt that maybe LPRCA is not charging enough staff time to those eligible codes and will have to make this adjustment. A request was made for motion FP -16 to be withdrawn for further discussion in Committee of the Whole. It 16,6 FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Brian Abele, Peter Black, Lany Chanda, Joe Csubak, Sharon Hazen, Sam Lamb, Jack Lester, 2 Roger Orth, Jack Petrie, Floyd Sanderson, Gany Sytsn a, Dan Van Londen;ele, Chris Van Paassen, John Wells June 3, 1998 MOTION A-28 - moved by J. Csubak, seconded by B. Abele and carried that the Authority approve the action taken and accept the recommendations made as recorded in the minutes of the following meetings: Backus Management Committee - May 19, 1998 Lee Brown Marsh Committee - May 19, 1998 Finance &- Personnel Committee - May 20, 1998, except motions FP -13 and FP -16 Correspondence: Nature Conservancy responding on a parcel of property. Discussion regarding the land acquisition was discussed in Committee of the Whole. Fill, Construction application - None New Business: J. Oliver conveyed that staff were recommending that there be no watershed tour conducted in 1998 because of all the activities that are occurring in conjunction with Bicentennial events and the 50' anniversary celebrations. Members were in agreement. Mr. Oliver reminded members that July 1 st is the first Wednesday of the month and suggested the Full Authority meeting for July be held on July 8`' if required. J. Robertson gave a report/update on the 50`' anniversary activities to date. She noted the successful treeplanting events that have occurred with the local municipalities and the media coverage. Signage has been placed at the various conservation areas. Special publications/newsletters are being prepared. Promotional items have been ordered. The 50`x' anniversary committee is working on the completion details for the August 29`' event. J. Robertson reminded members of the July 12`' Bicentennial celebrations. MOTION A-29 - moved by P. Black, seconded by J. Petrie and carried that we do now enter Committee of the Whole. MOTION A-30 - moved by J. Lester, seconded by S. Hazen and carried that the Committee do now rise. Mr. Oliver reported on the appraisal report regarding the DeCloet property and discussion centred on the ranking, location, evaluation and classification of the parcel of land. Mr. Oliver suggested the property expense be taken from the agreement forest product revenue. MOTION A-31 - moved by R. Orth and F. Sanderson and carried that the Authority submit an offer to purchase 76 acres more or less, located in Part Lots 7 &- 8, Concession 2, Township of Delhi (Windham) from Paul &- Mary DeCloet at a total purchase price of $50,000, with the cost to be covered from 1998 Agreement Forest Revenue. 0/ FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Brian Abele, Peter Black, Larry Chanda, Joe Csubak, Sharon Hazen, Sam Lamb, Jack Lester, Roger Orth, Jack Petrie, Floyd Sanderson, Garry Sytsma, Dan Van Londersele, Chris Van Paassen, John Wells 3 June 3, 1998 MOTION A-32 - moved by F. Sanderson, seconded by J. Petrie and carried that whereas the DeCloet property has been appraised at $53,000, the Authority issue a tax receipt for $3,000 to Paul and Mary DeCloet and attempt to have the property qualify for special Income Tax Act status relative to the $3,000 donation. Mr. Oliver provided an update on the status of the Bridgeman property. Letters from the Nature Conservancy and the Long Point Basin Land Trust were reviewed. Members were in agreement to not take further action on this parcel of land at this time. Discussion centred on motion FP -13, a retro increase to perdiems/mileage for the members and a retro 2% increase to staff salaries/wages. MOTION A-33 - moved by F. Sanderson, seconded by S. Hazen and carried that motion FP -13 (May 20, 1998) be approved. MOTION A-34 - moved by J. Petrie, seconded by J. Wells and carried that motion FP -16 (May 20, 1998) be approved. Lary Chanda Chairman Pam Bravener Supervisor of Finance &- Administration 1618 FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Brian Abele, Peter Black, Larry Chanda, Joe Csubak, Sharon Hazen, Sam Lamb, Jack Lester, 4 Roger Orth, Jack Petrie, Floyd Sanderson, Garry Sytsma, Dan Van Londersele, Chris Van Paassen, John Wells 86/10/98 Z3:27:38 EST; ASSQCIATIOH OF?-> JUN -18-98 THU 04:54 PM AMO For Your information For Immediate Attention CLERK -Ti IIsonban T Page 80Z FAX H0. 4169716191 P. 01/101 Associetion of Municipalities of Ontario sos untwoll ► AvGPua. SURD 1701 Toronto, ON 0100 1 Es Yet (41% 971-2968 • fix (4161911-0101 *Mau; amoeanlo.raunlcoKl.Com MCSS ANNOUNCES IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR NATIONAL. CHILD BENEFIT June 18, 1998 FYI - 981022 The issue: The Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) has announced plans for the implementation of the National Child Benefit. The Facts: In letters to municipalities involved in delivering social assistance programs, the Minister of Community and Social Services, Janet Ecker, today announced implementation details on the National Child Benefit (NCB) program. The NCB, which begins in July, 1998, is a federally -funded initiative intended to improve benefits and services for low-income families across Canada. The program will provide $850 million In increased funding to low income families this year, and another $850 million over the next two years Through the NCB, low-income families with children may receive up to $135.41 per month for the first child, and up to $118.75 per month for each additional child. In Ontario, the increased federal benefit will be counted as income for social assistance. The savings associated with lower social assistance costs resulting from NCB must be reinvested in programs and services which support low-income families. In Ontatio, the anticipated municipal savings through the NCB are $22 million this year, estimated to grow to $30 million in subsequent years. information on savings on a municipality -by -municipality basis will be provided soon by MCSS. All savings must be reinvested in programs which meet the NCB objectives of: helping to prevent and reduce the depth of child poverty; flies having to rely on social ♦ promoting attachment to the workforce, resultingfewer assistance. Reinvestment must be reported to the federal government through the provincial government. Action Required; Municipalities will be required to submit reinvestment plans to the Ministry of Community and Social Services over the next few months. For more information, contact Barry Whalen, Assistant Deputy Minister, MCSS at (416) 325-5324. This information is available through AMO's MUNICOM network at www.municom.com. For more information contact: Jill Vienneau, Senior Policy Advisor, Policy and Government Relations at (416) 971-9856 ext 314 or email: jvienneau@amo.municom.com 169 86/39/98 23:39:59 EST; ASSOCIATION OF?-> JUN -30-98 TUE 06:33 PM AMO Mernber Connnunication For Your Onfor ation CLERK-Tillsonharg T Page 98Z FAX N0, 4169716191 P. 01/02 Asaocistion of / \I 4--) 1(7) municipatidell of 0ntaric asci Untvetw y Awnus, sults 1701 Yompts, am M50 1E0 Tof: (416) 071.0080 9 NX (419) 071-0101 ems9: amaeamo.munkm -cam For Immediate Attention June 30, 1998 - FYI - 981025 Legislative Highlights at the Close of the Current Session of the Ontario Parliament ISSUE: The following is the status of legislation as the Legislature adjourned (June 25) for the summer. FACTS: New Legislation: or Bill 56: Greater Toronto SwWces Board Act: 1998 Introduced for First Reading June 25, 1998. This Act would establish the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) to coordinate decision-maldng among GTA municipalities -- the City of Toronto and the Regional Municipalities of Durham, Halton, Peel and York. The GTSB would promote integrated decision-m4king in areas such as infrastructure, social assistance and social housing, economic development and tourism within the Greater Toronto Area. The GTSB would also provide the means for dispute resolution on inter -municipal matters. Bill 56 also establishes a Greater Toronto Transit Authority (CT Transit) as part of the mandate of the GTSB to oversee the operation and planning of GO Transit rail and bus services across the GTA, including the Region of Hamilton -Wentworth. In addition, several other new Bills were introduced for First Reading during the last two days of the current legislative session. ar Bill 50: Health Care Accountability and Patients' Sill of Nights Act, 1998 ow Bili 52: Juvenile Delinquents Act (Ontario), 1998 a Bill 54: Health Insurance Amendment Act, 1998 or Bill 58: Ontario Heritage Amendment Act, 1998 ar Bili 59: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Licence Suspensions), 1998 gr Bill 60: Income Tax Amendment Act (Expense Allowances of Members of Parliament and Senators), 1998 AMO will be reviewing the content of the following new Bills to determine how municipalities may be affected, and commenting further where appropriate. N Legislative Approvals;', Rr Bill 16: Small Business and Charities Protection Act, 1998 Received Royal Assent on June 9, 1998. Bill 16 contains measures to allow municipalities to protect small businesses and charities from large tax increases through the optional use of rebates. caps on tax increases and graduated tax rates for commercial and industrial property types, among other matters. (See AMO Alerts #9810016 May 22, #98/0017 May 29, and #98/0018 June 3, 1998). 190 ..J2 80/38/98 23:48:38 EST; ASSQCIATIUH OF?-> CLERK-Tillsonhurg T Page 883 JUN -30-98 TUE 06:34 PM AMO FAX NO. 4169716191 P. 02/02 memoer Loommurncauon: rYi L.Us MNIUVd ns rni iva - cic xv Bill 108; Streamlining of Administration of Provincial Offences Act, 1998 Received Royal Assent on June 9,19%. The Bill amends the Provincial Offences Act (POA) and allows the Government to make agreements with municipalities to undertake the administration of certain types of provincial offences. Primarily, municipalities can take on the responsibility to prosecute minor ticket -type offences, such as speeding and parking violations. Administrative functions and court support services related to prosecutions can also be provided by municipalities through the agreements. (See AMO FYI #981019 June 10,1998) w Rill 146: Farming and Food Production Pnatectlon Act, 1898 Bill 108 received Royal Assent on May 11, i 998. This Will is to assure farmers the right to conduct normal farming operations in rural Ontario by providing protection against vexatious and frivolous nuisance complaints. (See AMO FYI #98/003 February 19, 1998) or Bill 31; FWnatWo poWapment and Workplace Democracy Act, 1998 Received Royal Assent on June 26. Bill 31, the Economic Development and WorlWtace DemocracyAct,1998 amends the Labour Relaid Act, the Employment Standards Act and the OccWaffan Health and SafefyAcL The 13111 brings greater flexibility to municipal construction projects by no longer being bound by province -wide collective agreements. w Bill 35, the Energy Competition act Received Second Reading June 25. The Hill is to restructure Ontario's electricity sector, altering the governance of Ontarlo Hydro and municipal electric utilities. Standing Committee hearing dates have been set from August 11-4 and 17-20. AMO has requested standing. (See AMO Alert #98!019 June 9, 1998) r�WtHiat didn't happen: ow Referendum legislation Tho Province has not proceeded with the proposed provincial Referendum Act (province -wide referendum) and AMO understands that the 'Municipal Referendum Framework' has not progressed beyond the consultation process. (See AMO Alert #98/007 March 16, 1998, FYI #98/013, April 29, 1998) ow The draft New Municipal Act AMO advised the Province that the draft legislation did not meet municipal objectives and is strongly advocating a process whereby the Association will work closely with th© Province and other stakeholder groups to prepare a revised draft Act. (See AMO Alert #981005 February 101 1998; FYls #981007, March 19; #981010, April 16; #981011, April 20; and #98/012, April 24) This information is available through AMO's MUNICOM network at www.municom.com. For more information contact: Pat Vanini, Director of Policy and Government Relations at (416) 971-9856 ext, 316 or email: pvaniniCamo.municom.com or the appropriate policy advisor. Transmission problems contact: 41 6-971-9856 ext. 300 191 8?/18/98 08:38:38 EST; ASSOCIATION OF?-> JUL717-88 FR I 04:12 PM AMO f,Iernber" Communication For Onformation For immediate attention CLERK-Tillsonburg T Page BBZ FAX N0, 4169716191 P. 01 Association of ' Municipalities of Optaft 323 univer*4 Avg. Stine 1761 ra bp, am MGry 1E0 Tal. (410'""058 . Fox: (116) 071-4101 mrniWX Offleca uo.Mtinkam.com July 17, 1998 FYI 98/020 PRE-DOOKING APPOINTMENTS WITH MINISTERS DURING AMO'S 1996 ANNUAL CONFERENCE The issue: This year, the ministries holding ministers' delegations at AMO's annual conference are accepting appointments prior to the conference dates Background: * Various provincial ministers have traditionally held delegation sessions for municipal officials to discuss current topics of interests. ► In the past, municipal officials have only been able to book appointments with ministers on- site at the conference, sometimes creating scheduling conflicts. • This year, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is coordinating advance appointment booking through its regional offices. Municipalities are invited to call the regional offices directly to arrange for appointments. Ministers Receiving .Delegations (confirmed as of this date): • Tony Clement, Minister of Transportation ► Chris Hodgson, Minister of Northern Development and Mines • Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing MMAH Regional Office Contacts: ► Central Regional Office (416) 327-0017 ► Eastern Regional Office (613) 548-4304 • Southwestern Regional Office (519) 673-1611 Northeastem Regional Office (705) 560-0120 Northwestern Regional Office (807) 475-1651 For more information contact: Scott Andison, Managing Director, CIS (416) 971-9856 ext. 323 Transmission problems contact: Carleen Newland (416) 971-9856 ext. 300 192