000313 Regular Council AgendaTHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
COUNCIL AGENDA
MONDAY — March 1 P, 2000 — 8:00 P.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Closed Session
B. Adoption of Minutes — February 28`h, 2000
C. Adoption of Agenda
D. Declarations — Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
E. Appointments/Delegations
F. Committee of Adjustment
1. Douglas & Bonita McGlynn — A-02/00
G. Reports
1. Director of Operations RE: Design Criteria Subdivisions — Lot Grading
Comments Received:
i) Ian R. Linton, Gibson, Linton, Toth, Campbell & Bennett
ii) B. Toth, Gibson, Linton, Toth, Campbell & Bennett
iii) Wm. Koppens, PK Construction Inc.
iv) Brian Crann, Southridge Building Company & others
v) Steve Smith, Hickory Hills Developments Inc.
vi) Lawrence Beckett, County Contracting of Wheatley Inc.
2. Director of Corporate Services RE: Review of School Crossing Guards
H. Communications
1. Petition RE: `No Parking' on Ebert Alley, south of Brock Street
2. Township of South Glengarry RE: Provincial Water Protection Fund
3. Kiwanis Club of Tillsonburg RE: Permission to Erect a Mobile Sign to
Promote the Annual Kiwanis Home and Recreation Show
4. Residents of Young Street RE: Request for Water Service
5. City of Welland RE: Extension of Municipal Elections Date
I. Information
1. Long Point Region Conservation Authority RE: 2000 Budget and
Municipal Levy
Please Note: The 1999 Audited Financial Statements are available in the
Corporate Office
2. City of Woodstock RE: Household Hazardous Waste Day 2000 — June P
3. Association of Municipalities of Ontario R: AMO Helps Get Federal
Infrastructure Programs
4. County of Oxford RE: LPRCA Board Restructuring
5. Chambers of Commerce RE: Appreciation — Awards of Excellence
Evening
6. Magazine Article RE: Canadian 50t" Anniversary Nationals (from Airport
Advisory Committee)
7. Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation RE: Province Spurs
Investment in Heritage Properties with $10-Million Heritage Challenge
Fund
J. Resolutions
K. By -Laws
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L. Notice of Motion
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FEBRUARY 28t", 2000
MINUTES of the regular meeting of the Municipal Council of the Town of Tillsonburg
held Monday, February 28'h, 2000 at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Tillsonburg,
Ontario.
PRESENT: Mayor C. McKnight, Councillors: D. Beres, B. Carroll, S. Lamb, G.
Leachman, S. Molnar, C. Rosehart and R. Smith
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Closed Session
No. 1 Moved by Councillor Rosehart
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT Council move
into Executive — Closed Session.
"Carried"
B. Adoption of Minutes — February 10, 2000
No. 2 Moved by Councillor Rosehart
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of
Council under date of February 141", 2000 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
"Carried"
C. Adoption of Agenda
No. 3 Moved by Councillor Rosehart
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Agenda as
prepared for Council Meeting of February 28th, 2000 be adopted.
"Carried"
D. Declarations — Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
None
E. Appointments/Delegations
None
F. Public Hearines
1. Applications for Consent and Zone Change — Andy Jacko Farms Limited
(County Report #00-24)
Mr. Mike Barrett, County Planner, reviewed the County Report.
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Jacko and their agent, Mr. John Gilvesy, were present.
Mr. Gilvesy commented that the application is in keeping with the Official
Plan. The drainage ditch does buffer the residential development that is
there, and given the fact that there are other like uses in the area, this
application is very much consistent with the OP.
The Pastor from Bethel Temple was also present.
No other persons spoke in favour of or opposition to the application.
In response to a concern raised, Mr. Barrett advised that the property
where the church will be built is a low -density area and high density lands
are not in j eopardy. He further commented that the Town still has a good
inventory of high density lands available.
In response to a question with respect to the size of the buffer zone, Mr.
Gilvesy commented that there is much land to work with. Mr. Barrett
added that he has no concerns, as the subject property is a large site and
should be able to accommodate a sizable buffer.
No. 4 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the
Council of the Town of Tillsonburg recommend to the Oxford
County Land Division Committee that it supports the approval of
consent Application B-109/99 for the creation of a building lot for
a new church;
G. Reports
AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg
approve "in principle" the application for zone change submitted
by Andy Jacko Farms Limited, whereby lands located in Part Lot
8, Concession 11 (Dereham), are re -zoned from `Development
(D)' to `Institutional (I)'.
"Carried"
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H. Communications
1. County of Hastings RE: Special Circumstances Funding to Cover
Transitional and Implementation Costs for Downloaded Services
2. Estate of Chas. B. Laister RE: Removal of Historical Designation of
Tilson Pea and Barley Mill
3. City of Pickering RE: Request for Support Against Child Pornography
No. 7 Moved by Councillor Lamb
Seconded by Councillor Leachman AND RESOLVED THAT the
Council of the Town of Tillsonburg support the City of Pickering's
resolution requesting support against child pornography.
"Carried"
I. Information
1. City of Belleville RE: OSUM 2000 Conference — May P-51h, 2000
2. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Minutes of February 2"d, 2000
3. Long Point Region Conservation Authority RE: Board Restructuring
Resulting From Haldimand-Norfolk Municipal Restructuring
4. Christophers Fundraisers RE: Appreciation
5. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing RE: "Solutions That Work"
Case Studies and Video
6. Federation of Canadian Municipalities RE: A New National Infrastructure
Program: Update
7. Tillsonburg Museum and Annandale House RE: 175`h Anniversary
Celebrations
8. Woodstock Councillor Dave Nadalin RE: Restructuring
J. Resolutions
No. 5 Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of
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the Town of Tillsonburg support the County of Hastings' resolution
regarding Special Circumstances Funding to cover transitional and
implementation costs for downloaded services;
AND FURTHER THAT notice of this support be forwarded to the County
of Oxford.
"Carried"
No. 6 Moved by Councillor Leachman
Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT the request from
the Estate of Chas.B.Laister regarding removal of the historical
designation be referred to the Tillsonburg Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee (TACAC) for review and recommendation.
"Carried"
K. By -Laws
The following by-law received three readings and was finally enacted:
1. By -Law 2933 - To provide for an Interim Levy, Payment of Taxes, and
Penalty & Interest
L. Notice of Motion
M. Closed Session
No. 8 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Carroll THAT Council move into Executive —
Closed Session.
"Carried"
Council moved into Executive — Closed Session at 9:50 P.M.
N. Open Session
Council moved out of Closed Session and passed the following resolutions:
No. 9 Moved by Councillor Rosehart
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of
the Town of Tillsonburg approve the job titles/descriptions for the
following employees:
• John Puhr, Operations/Utilities Manager
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• Jack McMurchy, Payroll/Benefits Administrator/Utility
Treasurer.
"Carried"
No. 10 Moved by Councillor Rosehart
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and
Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer be
authorized to sign banking signatures for the Bank of Montreal for
previous P.U.C. accounts.
"Carried"
Meeting adjourned at 12:05 P.M.
Mayor
CAO/Clerk
File: A-02/00
Date: March 3, 2000
TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Please take notice that the following application has been submitted to the Tillsonburg Committee of
Adjustment under section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. Before making its decision on the application,
the Committee will hold a public hearing to consider submissions from both the applicant and every other
person who desires to be heard in favour of and/or against the application. The public hearing is to be held:
Date: Monday, March 13, 2000
.. Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Town Council Chambers
Tillsonburg Corporate Offices, Town Centre Mall, 2"d Floor
OWNERS/APPLICANTS:
Douglas & Bonita McGlynn
129 Concession Street
Unit 8
Tillsonburg ON N4G 4N4
LOCATION:
Lot 741, Plan 500, municipally known as 119 Rolph Street.
PURPOSE OF APPLICATION:
The applicant is proposing the construction of a detached 2-bay garage which will exceed the maximum lot
coverage permitted in the 'Residential Third Density (R3)' zone and has requested the following minor
variance:
'Permission for reiieffrom section 8.Z.1.2.4, Lot Coverage, to increase the maximum lot
coverage forall bui/dings from 3591b to 35.9916'. "
Please note that a previous application for minor variance (A-15/99) was approved by the Tillsonburg
Committee of Adjustment at its meeting on September 27, 1999, to permit reductions in lot frontage, lot area
and exterior side yard to permit the construction of a pair of semi-detached dwellings.
You are invited to present your comments regarding the application either in person at the public hearing or in
writing to the Secretary -Treasurer prior to the public hearing. If you do not attend or 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.
If you would like a copy of the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment, please request, in writing, a "Notice
of Decision" from the Secretary -Treasurer. The Notice of Decision will be mailed not later than ten days from
the date of the Committee's decision.
Please be advised that the Oxford County Public Health and Planning Department will be conducting a review
of the application and if you would like a copy of the Planning Report or have any questions, please contact
the Secretary -Treasurer at 842-9200.
Yours very truly,
Michael Barrett, MCIP, MPA
Secretary -Treasurer
Tillsonburg Committee of Adjustment
Tillsonburg Customer Service Centre
10 Lisgar Avenue
Tillsonburg ON N4G 5A5
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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
STAFF REPORT
TO: David Morris, CAO DATE: March 7, 2000
FROM: Director of Corporate Services FILE: F.
SUBJECT: Review of School Crossing Guards
PURPOSE
To present to Council a report on the review of school crossing guards in the Town.
BACKGROUND
In response to a request from Maple Lane School Council, at their regular meeting held October
12, 1999, Town Council passed a resolution requesting Tillsonburg Police Services review all of
the school crossings in the Town.
COMMENTS
Attached you will find a comprehensive report authored by Constable Tim McCoy, CSO,
Tillsonburg Police Services. The report identifies all present crossings, crossings in need of a
guard, potential future crossings and other considerations.
The recommendations contained within the report are based on the findings and input from
various stakeholders including school principals, vice -principals, crossing guards, police traffic
sergeants and parent councils. The recommendations include:
1. eliminate lunchtime crossing guard coverage at all locations except at Annandale — for
a savings of $32 per day;
2. provide crossing guard coverage (twice per day) at three additional locations — for a
cost of $48 per day plus minimal start up costs for equipment and training; and
3. sidewalk construction along Quarter Line Road, Becket and North Street.
The budget impact of the crossing guard recommendations would approximate $3,050 per year
plus start up costs in the first year. Costs associated with the suggested sidewalk construction
have not yet been estimated.
RECOMMENDATION
Senior Management has reviewed the report prepared by Police Services and the
recommendations contained therein. Based on the information provided, Senior Management
concurs with the recommendations and further suggests that the three additional crossing guards
be implemented as soon as possible to avoid potential risk of incident at those locations and for
consideration of construction of the sidewalks be given during the business plan process.
Therefore, Senior Management encourages Council to consider the following resolution:
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Staff Report - 2 —
Review of the Tillsonburg School Crossing Guards
March 7, 2000
"THAT the Report to Council regarding the Review of Tillsonburg School Crossing Guards as
submitted by Constable Tim McCoy, Community Police Officer, be received;
AND THAT Council of the Town of Tillsonburg hereby deems it to expedient to implement the
crossing guard services as recommended therein by immediately implementing the following
changes:
■ eliminate lunchtime crossing guard coverage at all locations except at Annandale; and
■ provide crossing guard coverage (twice per day) at three additional locations;
AND THAT further consideration be given to sidewalk construction along Quarter Line Road,
Becket and North Street during the business plan process;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Police Services for immediate
implementation. "
Respectfully submitted, Approved by: David C.Morris, CAO
Lynn S. Buchner, CGA, AMCT
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MEMORANDUM TO: DAVE MORRIS
FROM: CHIEF C. COLES
DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 2000
RE: TILLSONBURG CROSSING GUARDS — REPORT TO COUNCIL
Please find attached a `DRAFT' copy of the requested Tillsonburg Crossing
Guards operations status and needs as requested by Council.
This report will be tabled at the Tillsonburg Police Services Boards meeting
on Monday, February 28, 2000.
Do not hesitate to call if I may be of further assistance.
Chief C. Coles
CJAC:aec
Cc: Tillsonburg Police Services Board
TILLSONBURG POLICE
90 Corcessien S-reei East. TiNsonburq. Ontarto r`141G -Z$ jr-, ,51g1 688-6541 Fax- (519) 842-2190
REPORT TO COUNCIL
REVIEW
OF
TILLSONBURG SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS
Submitted By: Constable Tim McCoy
Community Services Officer
REVIEW OF THE TILLSONBURG SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS
Background
Town Council passed a resolution at the Oct. 12'h 1999 Council meeting requesting that the
Police Services Board review a request from Maple Lane School Council for a crossing guard
and that the Police Services Board review all of the school crossings in the Town. This request
was sent to the Police Services Board by way of memorandum on Nov. 8 1999. The Tillsonburg
Police, with the able assistance of co-op student Tyler Ryan, was given the task of identifying
and contacting stakeholders and compiling all the information for this report.
The Town presently employs five full time guards and four spares that serve students from
Maple Lane, Annandale, Rolph St. and Elliot Fairbairn Schools at six (6) crossings. These will
be outlined a little later in this report.
Input was sought from as many stakeholders as we could identify: principals, vice -principals,
crossing guards, police traffic sergeant and parent councils. The information that we have
received has been placed into the following categories; Present crossings, crossings that have
been requested or identified as a current need and as many potential future crossings as could be
identified.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The crossings that we presently service employ guards for a total of seventeen daily crossings.
We pay our guards $8.00 per crossing. This costs $136.00 per day for crossing guard services.
We provide the guards with signs, two traffic cones, a safety vest and a rain coat or rain suit.
The review of our crossings shows that, with the exception of Annandale's crossing, all other
locations have very little lunchtime use. Reducing these locations to two crossings daily would
result in savings of $32.00 per day. That would be sufficient to fund payment of two more guards
at two new locations.
The review would suggest that three new locations, with two crossings each per day, are required
at this time: Maple Lane and Demeyre, Quarter Line Rd. at Southridge and Baldwin at Bidwell.
If council decided to implement the recommendation to reduce the crossings at four locations
and establish guards at these new crossing points it would cost an additional $16.00 per day over
the present budget.
There would also be the associated start up costs: road markings, crossing signs, guard's
equipment and training. The cost is minimal when compared to the safety hazards the students
now face when going to school.
It would also be prudent for council to contemplate: the possible future bussing changes, the
increase in residential housing along Quarter Line Rd. and in the Becket and North St. area, and
plan accordingly.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The present needs of our students indicate that three new crossing locations are required at this
time.
The first priority would be the crossing at Southridge and Quarter Line. This is first priority due
to the number children at this location (upwards of 75) combined with the traffic speeds and
increasing traffic volumes.
The next priority is difficult to establish. The crossing at Maple Lane and Demeyre has the larger
number of students. The crossing at Baldwin and Bidwell has higher traffic volumes and poorer
visibility. Both have strong support from parent's councils and their respective schools. I cannot
recommend one over the other and I suggest that both be implemented.
Anything that can be done to increase the visibility of our crossings and the safety of the children
should be considered and the following recommendations address those concerns.
The removal of the parking spaces in front of Annandale School on both sides of Tillson Ave. is
strongly recommended. This will allow better visibility for guards, students and drivers.
Changing the current crossing signs to fluorescent yellow will better highlight all crossing points.
Council needs to address the lack of sidewalks on Qy#rter Line Rd., Oak St., Earl St., Young St.
Vienna Rd., Townline Rd., Cedar St. apd Mapjr. L4W-
Please refer to the following attachments:
Attachment A — present crossings — three pages
Attachment B — crossings in need of a guard — one page
Attachment C — potential future crossings — one page
Attachment D - other considerations — one page
Attachment E — town map with locations of crossings
Respectfully Submitted
Const. Tim McCoy CSO
Tillsonburg Police Service
ATTACHM ENT `A'
PRESENT CROSSINGS (listed by school)
ANNANDALE
Tillson Ave and Elgin St. 7:40a.m.-8: I Oa.m.
Principal — Marty Woollings
Parent Council Chair — Susan Hindle
Crossing Guard — Bill Chamberlain
10:55a.m.-11:45a.m.
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2:25p.m.- 2:55p.m.
Approximately 400 students utilize the crossing at each crossing time. The students are aged 11 —
15 years. The traffic flow is always very heavy. There are a lot of large trucks using this road and
there will be many more if the proposed changes to the truck route are implemented.
The lunch time crossing is extremely busy. Some of the 400 or so students that cross at lunch do
so several times. They go to the pizza shop, the mall and the upper deck. This crossing is busy
for the complete lunch period.
The traffic during the morning and the after school crossings is increased substantially by the
busses and parents picking up or dropping off the students. This crossing is a necessity to ensure
the safety of the students.
MAPLE LANE
Tillson Ave and Bridge St. 8:10am.-8:50a.m. . 11:50a.m.-12:50p.m. 3:20p.m.-3:50p.m.
Principal — Barbara Moore
Parent Council Chair — Lynne Burns
Crossing Guard — Ann Popp
About 20 — 25 students use this crossing during the morning and the after school times. There
are only 0 — 5 children who seldom use this crossing at lunch time. The students range in age
from junior kindergarten ( 4 years) to grade six ( 12 years). The traffic considerations are similar
to those at Tillson and Elgin. The traffic in this location is complicated by the entrance of the
strip mall located just to the north of this intersection.
The students cross Tillson Ave. and then use a path way that runs to the north of the Livingston
Centre to access the rear yard of the school.
Given the age of the children and the traffic considerations this crossing is an absolute must.
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ELLIOT FAIRBAIRN (two crossings)
Principal — Barbara Moore
Parent Council Chair — Darlene Gibson
Crossing Guards — Lee Woods & Judy Barrett (Vienna Rd.) Floyd Gyuresik (Simcoe St.)
Vienna Rd. at Townline Rd. 8:15a.m. — 8:50a.m. 11:50a.m.— 12:50p.m. 3:20p.m. — 3:40p.m.
Six to eight children use this crossing in the morning and at the after school crossing. Seldom do
we have anyone crossing at lunchtime. This crossing is located on a truck route and is only
several hundred metres from #3 highway which is the closest controlled intersection. The traffic
at this location is very heavy. There are many trucks coming and going from the industrial area
serviced by Vienna Rd. This serves to increase the danger at this uncontrolled intersection.
It would be almost impossible for students to cross this road safely without the assistance of a
guard.
Simcoe St. at Potters Rd. 8:10a.m. — 8:50a.m. 11:45a.m. — 12:45p.m. 3:20p.m. — 3:45p.m.
This crossing allows the students who live in the Potters Rd. area to cross Simcoe St. safely.
They then walk south on Oak to Earl St. About six children cross in the morning and after
school. This crossing is also seldom used at lunchtime. Simcoe St is very busy as it serves the
fast food area to the east and is the main access to the Norfolk Mall. There is a coffee shop and a
convenience store/gas station on the northwest corner of the intersection. There can be a lot of
traffic going in and out from both Simcoe St. and Potters Rd. There are no sidewalks along Earl
and Oak Streets.
ROLPH ST. (two crossings)
Principal — Tom Boaz
Parent Council Chair — Becky Delany-Soares
Crossing Guard — Jean Cook ( Rolph St.) Bill Chamberlain (Concession St. W.)
Rolph St. at Ridout St. 8:20am.-8:50a.m. 11:45am.-1:00p.m. 3:20p.m.-3:40p.m.
This crossing is located directly in front of the school. 35 — 50 students cross here during the
morning and after school crossings. Only 1 — 2 uses the crossing at lunch time.
Traffic is moderate mornings and after school and lighter at lunch. Traffic can be very confusing
with the parents picking up and dropping children off, the busses loading in the parking lot and
the cars coming off of Ridout St W..
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Rolph St. is not the busiest street in Tillsonburg , but traffic on this street maintains a steady
pace. Most drivers are familiar with the street and this crossing and are aware that they must be
cautious.
Concession St. W. at Rolph ST. 8:10a.m.-8:45a.m. 3:20p.m.-3:45p.m.
This crossing is located at the crest on the eastside of the Concession St. W. hill. Eastbound
traffic has a poor sight line from the bottom of the hill, which when combined with the traffic
speeds and moderate traffic flow, make this a particularly hazardous crossing.
The guard was placed at this point because most of the students travel along Victoria St. and
crossing them to the westside of Rolph St. means that they can walk to school without crossing
mother street. The guard has very good sight lines, at this spot, to see the oncoming traffic in
both directions. This crossing is used by 5-6 Rolph St. students and is sometimes utilized by
Glendale students.
The location of the hill and the traffic speeds necessitate a guard at this location.
ATTACHMENT `B' B I
CROSSINGS IN NEED OF A GUARD
Maple Lane at Demeyere Ave. 8:1 Oa.m.- 8:50a.m. 3:20p.m.-3:40p.m.
The Maple Lane Parent Council has requested this crossing. There are more than 30 children
aged 3 — 11 that cross Maple Lane unattended. Maple Lane is a very narrow street without side
walks in front of the school. The traffic becomes quite hectic with parents and busses picking up
and dropping off students. There is no alternate route for the children. A permanent guard would
ensure their safety.
Bidwell St. at Baldwin St. 8:20am.-8:50a.m. 3:20p.m.-3:45p.m.
Rolph St. School is located in a residential area on the edge of the town's core. The parents and
school have indicated some concern for the 11 children, aged 3-11years, that must cross Baldwin
St. to go to school. Baldwin St. presents traffic flow similar to the Concession St. W. crossing.
The topography is also similar. The road serves as the primary access to the core for residents
who live in the Hickory Hills and Trottier areas. The traffic flow is moderately busy with traffic
sometimes travelling at a fast pace. As housing developments continue to crop up along Baldwin
St. and Quarter Line traffic flow will only increase. A guard is a necessity to ensure that the
children can cross in safety.
Quarter Town Line at Southridge Rd. 8:20a.m.-8:50a.m. 3:20p.m.-3:45p.m.
The recent boom in residential construction in the area surrounding South Ridge School has
increased the traffic flow along Quarter Town Line. This road also streams traffic from the old
#19 highway. This can lead to some of the traffic travelling at high rates of speed. The school has
about 75 children who cross Quarter Town Line from the town house complex on the east side of
the road. The children range in age from 3 — 11 years old. They have been crossing without a
guard since these houses were built. Teachers from the school have been volunteering to assist
the children in crossing this street. The teachers cannot always provide the coverage needed for
the times required. Students who stay late or come to school when a teacher is not there may
have to cross unsupervised. The teachers are doing a very commendable job, which is above and
beyond the scope of their normal duties. They also do not have the authority under the Highway
Traffic Act to stop traffic. A guard is definitely required to provide the level of safety the
children need to cross this road.
ATTACt aViENT `C' C I
POTENTIAL FUTURE CROSSINGS — (should bussing policy change)
In Sept. 1999 the Catholic School Board indicated that they intended to alter their bussing
eligibility policy by increasing the distance from the school required to qualify for bussing. The
increased radius meant that many children who were using the bus would now have to walk to
school.
Children as young as 3 or 4 would have to walk from the Lisgar Ave. and Devonshire area to St.
Mary's school on Rolph St.. This would involve walking along Broadway and crossing
Broadway at either Concession St. or at Bridge St. W..
The children who live north of North St. in the Becket Blvd. area would have to cross North St.
to attend St. Joseph's school.
POTENTIAL CROSSING — Broadway and Concession St.
The crossing at Broadway would be best located at Concession St., a controlled intersection. The
children could then cross on the north sidewalk. They could then walk to the guard at Concession
and Rolph St.. That guard could cross them to the westside of Rolph St. and they could then walk
to school without encountering any further crossings. The traffic flow on Broadway is very
heavy and a number of the vehicles are large trucks. The oldest children in adendance at St.
Mary's are only in grade one. A guard would definitely be required at Concession and Broadway
to ensure a safe crossing.
POTENTIAL CROSSING — Becket Blvd. And North St. E.
The crossing for the Becket area along North St. poses some special concerns. There are no
sidewalks on the north side of the road or along the Cranberry Rd. to Becket. The only place to
provide an adequate crossing point would be at Becket and North St.. The advantages are it is
away from the North St. and Tillson Ave. intersection and there are sidewalks. The down side is
it is not convenient for all of the children who would need this crossing. The traffic in this area is
very busy and the speeds can be quite high. This area is only a few metres from the 80 k/hr zone
at the Town's east limits. This is a dangerous crossing and a guard would be an absolute
requirement.
The above locations are the highest identified needs. There are also the following locations to
consider. These would depend on the enrollment at the school and are, at this time, hard to
predict. A guard may be needed in front of St. Mary's school, similar to the service at Rolph St..
A guard may be required at North St. and Quarter Line and another at Concession and Quarter
Line for Monsignor O'Niel. Tillson Ave and Fourth St. for St. Joseph's.
ATTACHM ENT `D'
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
ful
It was also brought to our attention that there are no sidewalks, or the sidewalks are inadequate
around a number of the schools. Monsignor O'neil School: Quarter Line Road has no sidewalks.
Southridge School: Quarter Line Road has no sidewalks. Elliot Fairbairn School: no sidewalks in
front of the school on Earl St., no sidewalks one Oak St. and no sidewalks on Young, Vienna
Rd., TownLine or Cedar. Maple Lane School: no side walk on either side of Maple Lane. The
lack of sidewalks along the roads adjacent to the schools is a hazard that should be addressed.
The new standard for school crossing signs is a more visible fluorescent yellow. Replacing the
old signs with this new type would increase visibility and driver awareness of our crossings.
The roadside parking places along Tillson Ave., in front of Annadale School, block the driver's
view of people standing on the sidewalk on both the east and west side of the street. They also
block the crossing guard's view of north and southbound traffic. These view obstructions and the
related hazards far outweigh any benefit that these parking spaces may provide. They should be
removed.
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February 16, 2000
Tillsonburg Town Council
Town of Tillsonburg
Dear Council Members:
we the undersigned petition the Town Council of Tillsonburg
to enact a bylaw prohibiting parking and the posting of
"No Parking" signs on Ebert Alley South of Brock Street,
Town of Tillsonburg.
The occupants of 31, 33, 35 Tillson Ave. use this portion of
Ebert Alley as the only vehicular access to those properties.
Parked cars make it difficult to get in and out of the driveways
and garages on this narrow alley.
During the winter season the situation worsens. Snow ploughs are
unable to clear the alley when cars are parked in the way.
The undersigned find it difficult and dangerous maneuvering past
parked cars to gain access to our properties.
8Z/29/88 23:43:41 EST; ASSOCIATION OF?->
CLERK-Tillsonburg T Page 68Z
FEB-29-00 TUE 05:50 PM AMO FAX NO. 416 971 6191 P. 01
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To. ALL MUNICIPALITIES IN ONTARIO
Date: February A 2000
From: Marcel Lapse
ire Administrator & Co.,ordrnatior
Subject: Provincial Water Protealon Fund
• le ion Clement, the Council of the Township 0
Pursuant to advice from the Honourable y of February 28, 200
len $ passed the following Resolution atte1 the above noted fund must be
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order to impress upon the Treasurer of Ontario thaw be put in place to address the
replenished or that an appropriate replant n our Municipality as well as throughout the
environmental problems that currently ew
Province of Ontario•
ort b endorsing this Resolution and forwardieng EYm1e
we would appreciate your supp y. the Minister of Finance,
Mike Harris,
endorsement to the Premier of Ontario, Clement and your local MFPs•
Eves, the Minister of the Environment, Tony
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MOVED gY: .rim McDoneli pate: February 2812000
SECONDED BY: Janette AbbeY
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that
creating problems for human health and
and sewage infrastruotum ih fully expended and we understand that there are some in
environment. This fund is no that this fund is needed.
Government that are not con
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ability to pay. This program is ext Y
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of South Glengarry heru� that an adequate
THEREFORE the Council of the Township
environment to ens
Treasurer of Ontario and the Minister a t o
included in the forthcoming Provincial Budget to ensurethat areas
amount of funding be mclu n
identified environmental problems be given adequate fter andlor are polluting
that have quality of drinking water
help them deal with problems that affect the q
the environment. Carried
Reeve CharieS Sangster
material provided under contr�et As a paid service by the originating organ�tion, and does not
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dirccMrs or ar-ents. .�._
idiary companies, ol;ficers,
33 Sanders Street
Tillsonburg, Ontario
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March 7, 2000
Town Council
Town of Tillsonburg
200 Broadway Avenue
Tillsonburg, Ontario
N4G 5A7
Ladies and Gentlemen
On behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Tillsonburg, this letter is written seeking
permission to erect a mobile sign on Town property at the northeast comer of
Bridge and Broadway Streets.
This sign will advertise the 20th Annual Kiwanis Home and Recreation Show to
be held on April 14, 15, 16, 2000. Permission is sought to have the sign in place
from April 3, 2000 to April 17, 2000. This sign wilt replace advertising usually
completed by the hanging of a banner across Broadway. The Kiwanis Club has
been informed that the banner space has been previously booked and is
unavailable to our Club.
The Kiwanis Club maintains the required liability insurance required by theTown
of Tillsonburg.
We anticipate a favourable reply and thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely
�
Milt Smith, Kiwanis Club
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TY OF WELLAND
ONTARIO
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
411 EAST MAIN ST.
L3B 3X4
95 - 175 March 2"d, 2000
The Honourable Michael D. Harris
Premier of Ontario
Room 281, Main Building
Queen's Park
TORONTO, Ontario
M7A 1A1
Dear Premier:
Welland City Council held a Special Council meeting on February 29`h, 2000 specifically to
discuss the governance issue and municipal restructuring and the options that have been presented
to the municipalities within the Region of Niagara by the Berkeley Consulting Group.
At this meeting, after much discussion, Welland City Council passed the following resolution:
"THAT Council petition the Province of Ontario to extend the municipal
elections date by at least one year for the Region of Niagara municipalities and
the other like municipalities referred to by the Province as the "B List" (namely
Oxford County, Waterloo Region, and District of Muskoka), to allow time for
restructuring initiatives to be completed; and further
That this resolution be circulated to the affected "B List" municipalities for their
endorsement to be forwarded to the Province of Ontario."
A copy of this letter is being forwarded to all the municipalities on the "B List", both upper and
lower tier, for presentation to their respective Councils with a request for support and endorsement.
Kindly give this request your earliest and utmost attention as it is a very timely matter.
Yours sincerely,
CRAIG A. STIRTZINGER
City Clerk
DV:sas
c.c. — Please see attached list
95 - 175
This letter addressed to The Honourable Michael D. Harris, Premier of Ontario was also sent to the following
people:
Mr. V. Kerschl, Chief Administrative Officer
City of Welland
Mr. Travers Fitzpatrick, Director of
Development Services
City of Welland
The Honourable Tony Clement, M.L.A.,
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay Street
TORONTO, Ontario M5G 2E5
Mr. G. Banks, City Solicitor
City of Welland
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA:
Mr. Thomas R. Hollick, Regional Clerk
Regional Municipality of Niagara
P.O. Box 1042, 2201 St. David's Road
THOROLD, Ontario L2V 4T7
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA AREA CLERKS:
Mrs. Carolyn J. (Booth) Kett, Clerk
Town of Fort Erie
1 Municipal Centre Drive
FORT ERIE, Ontario L2A 2S6
Ms. Kathryn Vout, Clerk
Town of Grimsby
Box 159, 160 Livingston Avenue
GRIMSBY, Ontario L3M 4G3
Mr. Troy McHarg, Director of Corporate Services
Town of Lincoln
4800 South Service Road
BEAMSVILLE, Ontario LOR 1131
Mr. E.C. "Woody" Wagg, Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, Box 1023
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario L2E 6X5
Mr. Robert Howse, Clerk
Town of Niagara -on -the -Lake
P.O. Box 100, Lorraine St. at Reg. Rd. 100
VIRGIL, Ontario LOS 1T0
Mrs. Cheryl Miclette, Clerk
Town of Pelham
P.O. Box 400, 20 Pelham Town Square
FONTHILL, Ontario LOS 1 EO
Ms. Janet Beckett, City Clerk
City of Port Colborne
66 Charlotte Street
PORT COLBORNE, Ontario L3K 3C8
Mr. Kenneth R. Todd, Director of Corporate
Support Services
City of St. Catharines
Box 3012, 50 Church Street
ST. CATHARINES, Ontario L2R 7C2
Mr. John K. Bice, City Clerk
City of Thorold
Box 1044, 8 Carleton Street South
THOROLD, Ontario L2V 4A7
Mr. Albert Guiler, Clerk -Treasurer
Township of Wainfleet
Box 40, 19M43 Highway #3
WAINFLEET, Ontario LOS 1 VO
Mr. Salter Hayden, Director of Corporate
Services/Clerk
Township of West Lincoln
P.O. Box 400, 318 Canborough Street
SMITHVILLE, Ontario LOR 2AO
...Continued...
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REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO AND AREA CLERKS:
Ms. Evelyn L. Orth, Clerk
Regional Municipality of Waterloo
150 Frederick Street
KITCHENER, Ontario N2G 4J3
Mr. Frank Gowman
Commissioner of Corporate Services
City of Cambridge
P.O. Box 669, 73 Water Street North
CAMBRIDGE, Ontario N1 R 5W8
Mr. Robert W. Pritchard
General Manager of Corporate Services & Clerk
City of Kitchener
P.O. Box 1118, 200 King Street West
KITCHENER, Ontario N2G 4G7
Mr. Lew Ayers, Clerk
City of Waterloo
P.O. Box 337, 100 Regina Street South
WATERLOO, Ontario N2J 4A8
OXFORD COUNTY AND AREA CLERKS:
Mr. Kenneth J. Whiteford, C.A.O./Clerk
The Restructured County of Oxford
P.O. Box 397, Court House, 415 Hunter Street
WOODSTOCK, Ontario N4S 7Y3
Ms. Louise Gartshore, Clerk
City of Woodstock
P.O. Box 40, City Hall, 500 Dundas Street
WOODSTOCK, Ontario N4S 7W5
Mr. Edward E. Hunt, Clerk -Administrator
Town of Ingersoll
P.O. Box 340, 130 Oxford Street
INGERSOLL, Ontario N5C 3V3
Mr. David C. Morris, Clerk -Administrator
Town of Tillsonburg
200 Broadway, 2"d Floor
TILLSONBURG, Ontario N4G 5A7
Mr. Keith I. Reibling, Clerk -Administrator
Township of Blandford-Blenheim
P.O. Box 100, 47 Wilmot Street South
DRUMBO, Ontario NOJ 1 GO
Mr. Marvin Bosetti, Clerk -Treasurer
Township of North Dumfries
R.R. #4
CAMBRIDGE, Ontario N1R 5S5
Mr. Gordon Ludington, Clerk -Treasurer
Township of Wellesley
R.R. #1
ST. CLEMENTS, Ontario NOB 2M0
Ms. Jane M. Steller, Clerk - Treasurer
- Administrator
Township of Wilmot
60 Snyder's Road West
BADEN, Ontario NOB 1 GO
Ms. Kristine (Kris) Fletcher, Chief
Administrative Officer/Clerk-Treasurer
Township of Woolwich
P.O. Box 158, 69 Arthur Street
ELMIRA, Ontario N313 2Z6
Mr. Jeff Carswell
Township of East Zorra-Tavistock
P.O. Box 100, 90 Loveys Street East
HICKSON, Ontario NOJ 1 LO
Mr. John R. Innes, Administrator/Clerk -
Treasurer
Township of Norwick
P.O. Box 100, 10 Main Street East
OTTERVILLE, Ontario NOJ 1 RO
Mr. Allen Forrester, Clerk - Treasurer
- Administrator
Township of South-West Oxford
R.R. #1
MOUNT ELGIN, Ontario NOJ 1 NO
Mr. Donald W. MacLeod, Clerk - Administrator
Township of Zorra
274620 271h Line, P.O. Box 306
INGERSOLL, Ontario N5C 3K5
...Continued...
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MUSKOKA DISTRICT AND AREA CLERKS:
Mr. William C. "Bill" Calvert, CAO/Clerk
The District Municipality of Muskoka
70 Pine Street
BRACEBRIDGE, Ontario P1 L 1 N3
Mr. R. Murray Clarke, Clerk - Administrator
Town of Bracebridge
23 Dominion Street
BRACEBRIDGE, Ontario P1 L 1 R6
Ms. Cindy Anne Maher, Clerk
Town of Gravenhurst
190 Harvie Street
GRAVENHURST, Ontario P1 P 1 S9
Ms. Kathleen Gilchrist, Manager of Administration
(Clerk)
Town of Huntsville
37 Main Street East
HUNTSVILLE, Ontario P1 H 1 Al
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Ms. Winanne Grant, Clerk Administrator
Township of Georgian Bay
99 Lone Pine Road, R.R. #1
PORT SEVERN, Ontario LOK 1 SO
Mr. Don Chevalier, Clerk - Treasurer
Township of Lake of Bays
3 Dwight Bay Road
DWIGHT, Ontario POA 1 HO
Mr. James W. McDivitt, Administrator/Clerk -
Treasurer
Township of Muskoka Lakes
P.O. Box 129
PORT CARLING, Ontario POB 1 JO
R.R. z 3. S[MCOE
ONTARIO. CANADA
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PHONE: (519) 428-4623
FAX: (519) 428-1520
LONG POINT REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
February 21, 2000
File: 1.4.1
Member Municipalities within
Long Point Region Conservation Authority
RE: LPRCA 2000 BUDGET AND MUNICIPAL LEVY
1999 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Attached please find information on our 2000 budget, which was approved at our Annual
Meeting on February 18. The total proposed expenditure is $1,906,524. Also, please find
attached a summary of the approved 2000 general municipal levy for the Authority, totalling
$440,421. This is unchanged from 1999. We appreciate the support of our municipalities
in maintaining our levy for this year. The invoice for the 2000 levy is attached.
Finally, we have included our 1999 audit statement, prepared by Millard, Rouse and
Rosebrugh.
We would be pleased to meet with council to present highlights of our proposed 2000
program and 1999 accomplishments at your request.
Please feel free to direct any questions on the above items to the writer or to Pam Bravener,
Supervisor of Finance & Administration.
Yours truly,
J.L. Oliver
General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer
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February 18, 2000
File: 1.4.5
LONG POINT REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
APPROVED 2000 MUNICIPAL LEVIES
MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES WATERSHED % OF TOTAL 2000 LEVY 2000 LEVY
Population and Assessment Data is based on information provided by the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs (1997). Watershed Area is Square Km. = 2782
USE OF GENERAL LEW
.TX NVROG4M15
COA.,Y REIATIW6 123%1 SIB=
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J.L. Oliver
General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer
SHARE OF GENERAL LEVY
BRANT I247%I
OXFORD 12263%1
ELGIN P37%I
NN REGION F7153%1
Average General Levy Per Capita = $4.54
LONG POINT REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
APPROVED 2000 BUDGET
SOURCE OF FUNDS AND EXPENDITURES
SOURCE OF FUNDS
SPECUL BENEFITTING
LEVV(.2%) S5.000
BACKUS REVENUE
(9.6%) S183,810
USER FEES/ REVENUES
(52.1%) S993.688
OTHER PROGRAMS
113.9%) $266,289
FIELD SERVICES
(37.6`A) S7I7J00
$1,906,524
OTHERFUNDS
S85.135 MUNICIPAL LEVIES
(23.19/6) 2 0.421
EXPENDITURES
$1,906,524
PROV. TRANSFER GRANTS
(3.6%) S68,041
OTHER GRANTS
(6.8%) $130,429
CORPORATE SERVICEWM. D EXPENSES
(15.4%) S29L7W
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT SERVICES
(10.6%) S20LSW
CAPITAL PROJECTS
(3.4%) 36SJ09
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
(3.5M) 566.600
BACKUS HERITAGE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM
(15.6%) S2%.535
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February 18, 2000
LONG POINT REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
OPERATING & CAPITAL SUMIIIARY
2000 MILLENNIUM APPROVED BUDGET
I
EXPENDITURES APPROVED ACTUAL APPROVED
I I I
PRE I
CORPORATE SERVICES
Corporate Services S193,000
$192,072
$193.700
Foxed Expenses $98.000
$89.036
$99.000
TOTAL CORPORATEIFIXED OPERATIONS S291,000
$281.108
$292.700
WATERSHEDMAMAGEMEHT
echnical & Planning Services I Study 160,830
I
S59,996
S65,500
bod Control Operation Maintenance $128.161
$135,262
$136.300
TOTAL WATERSHED MGMT. OPERATIONS $188."1
$195,258
S201,800
COMMUNn Y RELA7IONS
Marketing. Comrmlkation, Education $65.815
367.593
S66,600
TOTAL COMMUNITY RELATIONS OPERATIONS
$65.815
$67,593
$66,600
BACKUS HERITAGE COMPLEX
Adn*Wstration Cons. Area 1 Education Centro
$180.000
$189.429
S184,000
Memorial I Backus Woods
S13,680
$13.913
$12.635
Museum Program I Manenance
$72,765
$56.672
S70,900
Education Centro Program
$29.000
S20,362
S29,000
TOTAL BACKUS HERITAGE COMPLEX OPERATIONS
$295.445
$290.376
$296.535
RELD SERVICES
1
GenoralOperations
S102,000
S93,814
S105,300
Agreement Forest Product
$77.000
177,985
$77.000
Conservation Services - Reforestation/Tree Plant/
$52.000
$51.712
$40.000
Sedimem d Erosion I Fish 6 Witdlle
Conservation Areas Operations
1385,000
S40S,954
$401.500
SUB -TOTAL FIELD OPERATIONS
$616.000
S629,465
$623,800
Agreement Forest Surplus to Reserves
$67.186
S67,186
$0
TOTAL FIELD OPERATIONS
$683.186
S696,651
$623.800
MOTORPOOL CPERA77ONS
Operating Expenses
$60.000
S62,369
S72,500
Capital Expenses
S35,000
$51,585
$21.000
Operating Expenses
$96,000
$113,954
$93,600
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Capital Expenses
$30,000
$27.390
$65.300
OTHER - PROGRAMSIPROJECTS
Other Employment Programs
$35,400
$33.801
S30,000
Projects I Programs
$154.040
$132.025
$85,698
Third Century
$64.377
$77.053
$591
Camp Txiltium Property Taxes
s0
$0
$30.000
Water Conservation Strategies Implementation Projects
SO
so
S70,000
(Land Acquisition
so
SO
$50.000
TOTAL OTHER PROGRAMSIPROJECTS OPERATIONS
$253.817
$242,879
$266,289
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
S1,S03,254
$1,91S,179
$1.906,524
Less: Agreement Forest Product to Reserve
($67,186)
(S67,186)
s0
Less Transaclions
so
(311,004)
SO
Donations In -Kind
so
$3.336
so
$1.836.063
S1,840,325
S1,906,524
AUDIT TOTAL
1999
1999
2000
SOURCES OF FUNOIND
APPROVED
ACTUAL
APPROVED
BUDGET
BUDGET
Municipal Levy Sub -Total
$440.421
$440.421
S440.421
pecial Levy Sub -Total
$5.000
$0
$5.000
rovincial MNR Transfer Grants Sub -Total
IP
$82,881
S67,456
$68.041
OTHER GRANTS
Ministry of Citizenship. Culture 6 Recreation - Museum (Provincial)
$13.000
$14.059
$12,830
Special Employment Programs (Provincial I Federal)
S35.400
$4 t.130
S30,000
Canadian Milenium Partnership Fund (Federal)
S15,300
SO
S 10,287
MOE Water Protection Fund - Big Creek Groundwater Mont Study (Provincial)
SO
so
$25.000
CanAdapt - North Creek Water Use Study (Federal)
SO
s0
$10.000
department of Fisheries and Oceans -LBORP (FederaQ
$0
SO
$10,000
Great Lakes Clea"p Fund - LBORP (Federal)
so
so
S12.500
Ontario Ministry WAG. Food d Rust ASales - Mil Stones Turns Again (Provincial)
SO
SO
$19.812
Forest Technician I Special Eerplayment
$0
SO
SO
SUB TOTAL OTHER GRANTS
$63,700
$55,789
$130,429
OTHER FUNDS
Lore Point Foundation
$46.197
$35.682
$23.507
Camp Telium Property Taxes
s0
s0
$30.000
Other Program Funds 3 Partners
$67.174
S100,867
$31.628
SUB -TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
$113.371
$136.549
S85,135
USER FEES I OTHER
User Fees I Other I Mernorial I Rentals I Interest
S714,081
S786.483
S732.710
Motor Pool
S72.000
$70.297
S72.500
Reserves
reernerd Forest Product Revenue
$325.000
$292,460
S 163,000
SUB TOTAL USER FEES I OTHERS $1.111.881 $1,149.260 S968.210
SUB TOTAL OPERA 770N FUNDING $1,817,254 $1,849.475 $1,697,236
Reserve Withdrawals as Per Budget I 386,0001 $65.704 I $209.288
TOTAL OPERATING FUNDS $1.903.264 $1.915.179 S1.906,524
Pkrs: Transactions
$115,569
Less: Reserve to Operations
($86,000)
($65.704)
(5209.288)
AUDIT TOTAL $1.817.254 $1,965.044 $1.697,236
City of
Woodstock
February 28, 2000
Town of Tillsonburg
Tillsonburg, Ontario
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11EFERFUED TO
Attention: Mayor and Members of Council
Dear Sirs/Madames:
OFFICE OF THE
CITY ENGINEER
Board of Works Building
P.O. Box 40
944 James Street
Woodstock, ON
N4S 7W5
Telephone (519) 539-1291
Fax (519) 421-3250
RE: HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY 2000
The City of Woodstock will be conducting its Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day on June 3rd,
2000.
Subject to 2000 supplier costs, the Engineering Department has estimated the cost per vehicle to be
approximately $25.00 plus or minus. This amount will be assessed to the municipality based on the
number of vehicles attending from that municipality. The aforementioned cost was determined by using
1999 removal and disposal costs only.
Costs for advertising are not included in the aforementioned estimate. It is proposed that each
participating municipality advertise in their local municipality and pay their own costs. The City will
advertise in the Sentinel -Review and the Oxford Shopping News at the City's expense.
If your municipality decides to participate, volunteers to work on the day of the event are welcomed.
The City will require a list of volunteers in advance of the event, as some training may be required
(approximately 2 hours).
On behalf of the City of Woodstock, I have been instructed to invite your municipality to participate in
the conducting of this Household Hazardous Waste Day. Please advise the writer by April 16th, 2000
should you wish to participate. If you have any questions, please contact the writer.
Yours truly
Rick D'Entremont
Works Supervisor
(519) 539-2382 (Extension 818)
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FEB-29-00 TUE 02:59 PM AMO
For Your
Onformation
To the attention of the Clerk and Council.
CLERK-Tillsonhurg T Page HOZ
FAX NO. 416 971 6191 P. 01/01
Association of
Municipalities
1r of Ontario
393 University Avenue, Suite 1701
Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6
Tel. (416) 971-9656 • fax: (416) 971-6191
email: amo@amo.mumcom.com
For Immediate Attention February 29, 2000 FYI - 00/005
AMO Helps Get Federal Infrastructure Programs
Issue: Federal Budget Confirms Extent of Federal Infrastructure Programs
Facts: The following are some of the Budget promises that impact municipalities.
Improving Canada's infrastructure (e.g.. roads, housing and environmental infrastructure) - to receive an investment
of $100 million in 2000--01; $350 million in 2001-02 and $650 million in each of the following four years. When the
$550 million level is reached starting in 2002-03, $400 million will be allocated for municipal infrastructure, affordable
housing and green infrastructure and up to $150 million for highways. Discussions will start soon to get the
involvement of "other orders of government." The federal expectation is that a multi -year plan to improve provincial
highways and municipal infrastructure in cities and rural communities will be reached by the end of 2000. Federal
infrastructure projects, such as federal bridges, wharves and laboratories will receive an investment of $200 million
a year over the next five years.
Green Municipal Enabling Fund ($25 million) - to help communities assess where their environmental needs are
greatest. Green Municipal Investment Fund ($100 million revolving loan fund) - to support projects in areas such
as energy and water savings, urban transit and waste diversion. The administration of these funds will be the
responsibility of FCM. (See www.fcm.ca)
• Climato Change Action Fund ($210 million new funding) - to support the development of technologies supporting
local district energy projects and alternative fuels in support of Canada's greenhouse gas emission reduction
commitments.
• Great Lakes Action Plan ($8 million) - to expand the Great Lakes Action Plan to help cleanup 16 areas of concern
Identified under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and National Pollution Enforcement ($22 million).
Ecologically Sensitive Lands - to further support the donation of these lands, the income inclusion rate on capital
gains arising from such donations is reduced to one-third rather than the current two-thirds.
• Environmental and Sustainable Development Indicators - $9 million over the next three years for the National
Roundtable on the Environment and the Economy and Environment Canada to develop indicators for assessing the
Interaction between the economy and the environment.
AIVIO's Reaction
The announcement of infrastructure support is welcome news. AMO is anxious to work with the federal government
and the province to ensure thatthe monies announced for infrastructure are used to their maximum potential in Ontario.
The President has written to Premier Harris asking for his support to get an effective tripartite program in Ontario. AMID
will keep its members informed of the provincial government's reaction and the progress on developing a tripartite
infrastructure program for Ontario.
For further info: Contact: Pat Vanini, Director of Policy and Government Relations at (416) 971-9855 ext.316
For transmission problems please call: (416) 971-9856
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FROM:COUNTY OF OXFORD ID:519 537 3024
The Corporation of the
COUNTY OF OXFORD
C.XO./CLERK AND HUMAN RESOURCES
P.O. Box 397, Court House. Woodstock. Ontario. N4S 7Y3
-Mr. Jack Lester,
99 John Davies Drive,
Woodstock, Ontario.
N4T 1 N2
Mr. Floyd Sanderson,
R. R. #7,
Tillsonburg, Ontario.
N4G 4H 1
Fax: 1(519)877-2984
Dear Sirs:
March 1, 2000
Mr. Roger Orth,
R. R. # 1,
Burgessville, Ontario.
NOJ 1 Co
Fax: 424-2782
Mr. Sam Lamb,
37 Centennial Avenue,
Tillsonburg, Ontario.
N4G 4R5
Fax: 1(519)842-9431
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Phone: (519) 539-9800
Fax: (519) 537-3024
RE: LPRCA Board Restructuring — Haldimand-Norfolk Municipal Restructuring
At the Corporate Services and Library meeting held on Friday, February 251h, Committee
was in receipt of correspondence from the LPRCA (attached) regarding the Board's restructuring
resulting from the Haldimand-Norfolk municipal restructuring.
The Committee deferred further discussion of the correspondence to its meeting to be
held on March 8th so that an invitation could be extended to County representatives on the
LPRCA to attend the meeting to provide input as to how this matter affects Oxford County.
The meeting will be held in the Treasury Committee Room at the Court House in
Woodstock on March 8`h. An appropriate arrival time for the delegation would be 9:00 a.m.
Although all representatives are welcome to attend the meeting, it would be satisfactory to
appoint a spokesperson, amongst yourselves, to attend the meeting if that is more convenient.
It would be appreciated if you could advise me regarding your attendance. 1 can be
reached at (519) 539-9800 ext. 302.
Yours very truly,
Z'4-0Ata�'a- 1�G11-
Brenda J. Tabor
Deputy Clerk
Court House, 415 Hunter Street, Woodstock. Ontario
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POINT REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Simcoe - Ontario - N3Y 4K2 - Tel; (519) 428-4623 - Fax: (519) 428-152a
ISO
F E B 2 12000
MEMORANDUM
TO: Member Municipalities within the Long Point Region Conserva'i WPhority
FROM: J.L. Oliver, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, LPRCA f fir. C"
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RE: LPRCA Board Restructuring resulting from Haldimand-Norfolk
Municipal Restructuring ':. ;% `••
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Member ApUgintments - With the impending dissolution of the Region and creation of the Towns of Norfolk and Ifaldirnand,
the provincial Order -In -Council (OC) under which members are appointed to the LPRCA Board will
need to be amended or replaced. The Conservation Authorities Act states that members are
appointed based on municipal population within the watershed, but allows for OC's to group area
municipalities for the purpose of achieving the population plateaus and appointing members. Our
present board membership is summarized as follows:
Municipality or Population within Members Percentage of -
Group of Municipalities LPRCA Watershed Appointed Total Members
Region of H-N
Town of Simcoe
Twp of Delhi
Twp of Norfolk
City of Nanticoke
Town of Haldimand
County of Oxford &
County of Brant
Town of Tillsonburg &
S-W Oxford Township
Twp of Norwich &
County of Brant
Twp of Bayham &
Two of Malahide
> 10,000 but < 50,000 2*
> 10,000 but < 50,000 2*
> 10,000 but < 501,000 2*
> 10,000 but < 50,000 2*
< 10,000 1
64.3%
28.6%
> 10,000 but < 50,000 2**
> 10,000 but < 50,000 2**
< 10,000 1 7.1 %
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A member of the Conservation Ontario Network
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* 1 appointed based on area municipal recommendation and 1 appointed directly by the Region
* * both appointed based on area municipal recommendation
At its meeting ofFebruary 2, the LPRCA Board reviewed alternative structures for the Board in light
of the fact that the new Towns will be single tier municipalities making their own appointments. The
following model is presented for consideration:
Municipality or Population within Members Percentage of
Group of Municipalities LPRCA Watershed Appointed Total Members
Town. of Norfolk > 50,000 3 37.5%
Town of Haldimand > 10,000 but < 50,000 * 2 * 25.0%
County of Oxford & > 10,000 but < 50,000 2 25.0%
County of Brant
Twp of Bayha n & < 103,000 1 12.5%
Twp of Malahide — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
8 100.0%
* subject to confirmation of population within watershed.
Under this model, the two new municipalities within the former Region of Haldimand-Norfolk would
have 62.5% representation, compared to 64.3% at present; the County of Oxford/County of Brant
group would have 25% representation, compared to 28.6%, and the Bayham/Malahide group would
have 12.5% representation, compared to 7.1 % presently.
If the new Town ofHaldimand population within the LPRCA watershed is less than 10, 000 the model
changes to a total board of 7 members and is summarized as follows:
Municipality or Population within Members Percentage of
Group of Municipalities LPRCA Watershed Appointed Total Members
Town of Norfolk > 50,000 3 42.8%
Town of Haldim nd < 10,000 1 14.3%
County of Oxford & > 10,000 but < 5%000 2 28.6%
County of Brant
Twp of Bayham & < 10,000 1 14.3%
Twp ofMalahide— — — — — — — — — — — — — —
7 100.0%
This would give the two new municipalities within the former Region of Haldimand-Norfolk 57,1 %
representation, Oxford/Brant would have 28.6% and Bay 'de would be 14.3%.
General Municipal Levi
With respect to our general municipal levy, we are still apportioning the annual levy based on 1997
"discounted equalized assessment" (DEA) and geographic percentage of municipalities within the
C1il.r.ct"MW WITH
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MAR-01-00 15:30 FROM:COUNT'Y OF OXFORD ID:519 537 3024 PAGE
4 / %:
watershed. We have been advised that the Province has indicated the option that "current value
assessment" (CVA) will be used in the future for determining CA levy apportionment, possibly
beginning in 2001. The present membership representation and levy apportionment can be compared
to the possible model representation and levy apportionment under a CVA system as follows:
Present
Present
Alternate
% of Levy
Municipality or % of Board
% of Levy
Structure %
Based on
Group of Municipalities Representation
Based on DEA
of Bd Representation
CVA
Region of H N
64.3%
71.5% 62.5% (57.1 %)* 65.9%
(Town of Norfolk)
(9 members)
(5 members) (4 members)
(Town of Haidirnand)
County of Oxford
28.6%
25.1 % 25.0% (28.6%)* 28.9%
County of Brant
(4 members)
(2 members) (2 members)
Township of Bayham
7.1%
3.4% 12.5% (14.3%)* 5.2%
Township of h4alahide
(1 member)
(1 member) (I member)
100.0%
`
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0%
* Percentage representation if Town of f1aldimand population within watershed is less than 10,000.
S�
With the alternative model presented above, there is relatively little change in representation on the
Board or in representation relative to percentage share of the general municipal levy, if a CVA-based
apportionment system is implemented starting in 2001. If watershed population of the new Town of
Haldimand is found to be less than 10,000, then the percentage representations change somewhat
more significantly, but are still reasonably close to the present, except for the Bayham/Malahide group.
It is our understanding that the Authority can recommend a new formula for member appointments
to the Province. We would hereby request your views regarding the model presented above. We
would appreciate receiving your response by April 15. Please direct any questions regarding the above
to the writer.
Yours truly,
J.iL. Oliver
General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer
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Canadian 50th Anniversary Nationals
Tillsonburg, Ontario
By John Ford
The word Tillsonburg will become a household
word for the modeling community since being
selected for the World Scale Championships, World
Pylon Championships, and World Pattern Champi-
onships scheduled at various times during the com-
ing 2000-2003 period. This small community in
Southwestern Ontario counts about 15,000 people
set in a farmland setting surrounded by the most
heavily -populated regions of Canada, only one hour
from Toronto and a half hour from London. The
Tillsonburg airport sports an east -west, mile -long
runway that is closed to all full-scale aircraft traffic
for the duration of modeling events. Only a true
"MAYDAY" call from an aircraft in distress will
break the magic. All event staff and flight line
coordinators are equipped with radios and well
organized in order to deal with any eventuality.
From my observations during the weekend, this
show was a well -run class act.
The 1999 Canadian Nats included an all-inclusive
package for all disciplines, with two outlying sites
dedicated to helicopters and Old -Timers. This
"mostly one -site" concept was great, since any off -
duty time from the box could be spent wandering
around watching control -line combat, pylon, or
scale competition. The IMAC folks shared the same
flightlines with Pattern, splitting the available days
into morning and afternoon alternatins shifts. This
format worked well and provided added entertain-
ment before or after one's battle with the box.
I tip my hat to the event coordinator, Chuck Smith.
who organized the efforts of over 200 competitors
in multiple events, as well as setting up a crew of
about 100 volunteers, helpers, and outside service
providers. The Pattern Nats event was in turn run by
CD Jim Eichenberg, who has once again demon-
strated that he is a master CD, second to none. He
ran a very tight ship, with no "dead air" at any time
except for the odd engine starting delays under the
3-minute clock. This was a very challenging task,
since we had to fly a certain nurober of rounds in a
fixed time, with every pilot being allocated a time
budget to complete official flights. In the end, I was
amazed that we were generally within 15 minutes of
the schedule at the end of a day's flying!
In the different classes, Sportsman, Intermediate,
Advanced, Expert, and FAI, there were several
heated battles for the top three spots. In Sportsman,
the field was dominated by Hanny Elsaifi, flying a
Sukoi , followed by Clayton Wols and Chris Cotton
battling it out for second and third place. Chris is a
young competitor that has the competition "bug"
and has his sights on following Mike Saddell up the
ladder! It was very encouraging to see a large
contingent of first-time contesters in the Sportsman
and intermediate ranks. These newcomers were
recognized at the awards ceremony, which is a
ritual that should be carried out at all contests!
In Intermediate, Eric Shoncken smoked all rounds
for an easy win over Harry Barnard and Len Laporte.
Len is a very tenacious pattern flyer who has made
impressive improvements to his flying this year and
very much deserved to place this year. Len is a good
friend that is always a pleasure to meet up with on
the flight line.
The top spot in Advanced was taken by 17-year-
old Mike Sadden, who will be a force to contend
within the future. Mike is a fine young man equipped
with a excellent talent and a gentlemanly approach
to competition. He plans to graduate to FAI after the
U.S. Nats, and he should take his place in the new
crop of pilots that will dominate the scene in coming
years. By the time this article gets published, the
duel between himself and Peter Collinson will have
been decided and whatever the outcome, these guys
are going to be tomorrow's top pilots. Otherwise.
Your's Truly took second in Advanced, while being
informed that I was the only pilot ever to win one
round against Mike in any contest. My 10 seconds
of fame! Tim Pascoe took Third in Advanced after
a very close horserace between himself, Ed Cotton.
and Walter Ernstberger. The points between these
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auys was about 10 points throughout the contest.
In Expert, we were treated to the return of Gary
Wells, who garnered around of applause after every
round he flew. Gary showed up at the banquet on
Saturday, and Colin Campbell loaned him a plane to
fly the rest of the contest. Gary did his first pattern
flights in about four years at the practice field next
horning and flew Expert that afternoon. Gary was
part of the core of FAI flyers during the early/mid
iineties and is contemplating a return to the fold.
Dtherwise, the Expert spots were taken by Kim
Vasalaidis, Phil Hicks, and Karl Mueller respec-
ively. Karl is one of Canada's foremost master
tirplane builders.
The FAI scene was populated by the recent team
rial folks, Ivan Kristensen, Jeff Stevens, and Dezho
Vauhgy. Colin Campbell succeeded in elbowing
tis way into third place ahead of Dezho this time,
iowever. Notably, FAI was attended by Gordie
lack, who came all the way from British Columbia
o fly his Legacy. That's major mileage, folks, like
iriving Seattle to Atlanta!
The degree of "Nationalization" of the Nats is
dways measured by how widespread cometh the
)articipants. Apart from Gordie Jack's trek, Colin
-ampbell came from Halifax, Nova Scotia at the
>ther end of Canada. Another "trekker" was Rich-
►rd Vingeault from Sept -Isles, Quebec, who drove
he equivalent of New York City to Tampa! While
he lion's share of participants were from Ontario,
t was great to see commitment from such longer
listances. The U.S. was represented only by Gary
vells and myself.
All rounds were flown without incident, although
iarry Ells' radio began going into failsafe during a
ound on the first day. He was able to bring it back
o final approach, only to have it failsafe at about 6
eet and sustain extensive damage.
On the technical scene, there were a few fixed gear
lanes on deck, and most planes were powered by
.'S 140FZ's. There were no large 2-strokes in sight.
'he flight line was populated by a number of Colin
'ampbell's NOVA design. There were two Olym-
-ians, several USA -Stars, several Typhoon 2+2's,
nd a variety of other single specimens.
As a result of my recent frustration with broken
eaders, my C-Nats investigation revealed that a
trge number of folks (Pattern and IMAC) have
.-ttled on the retro-fitted Hatori/Johnson manifold
ith the 5/8" pipe collar in place of the flex pipe,
uch as George Asteris described in a recent K-
actor article. The 5/8" Teflon tubing is readily
vailable and cheaper than replacing expensive
eaders and keeping a hand -full of spares in the
ight box all the time. This setup, combined with a
ex -mounted pipe appears to be the best long-term
x for the header blues. Some of us were treated to
peek at Ivan's "Angel's Shadow", a new product
tat is built literally from the outside in, with the
aint being part of the molded glass composite
cell.
Looking back, I would have to say that the overall
avor of the C-Nats is absolutely deserving of the
tention and attendance of the most competitive
pilots that MAAC and AMA/NSRCA has to offer.
Personally, the chance to fly against top fliers with
an unfamiliar sequence is a wake-up call to honing
away some mistakes I never knew I was making!
OK, you can fly your familiar pattern, but can you
fly as well when you do it in a totally different order,
with some different stuff thrown in?! And do it
under the pressure of competition. It is very hum-
bling and educational... not to mention rewarding.
We often return to contests because of the way it
is run, or who attends, or how close it is. My guess
is that the Canadian Pattern Nats have been side-
lined by many by comparison to the U.S. Nats and
very few people realize that the C-Nats can be a very
well -run, larger -than -average contest within com-
fortable week-end's driving distance of some
NSRCA Districts. Next year, the C-Nats will be
held in British Columbia, which puts our folks in
District 7 on the doorstep.
John Ford
Tech Notes/ Safety Note
I recently encountered a really weird situation
with my JR PCM-10 transmitter that I have never
heard of, but merits a note. This situation would
apply to all PCM-10 versions. I was recently (night
before the C-Nats!!!) resetting the throttle servo
travel, and suddenly, the transmitter screen went
nuts ... the screen was beeping wildly, and several
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News Release
Communique'
QQ Ontario
Ministry of Citizenship, Ministere des Affaires civiques, 9 +
Culture and Recreation de la Culture et des Loisirs�
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400 University Avenue 400 avenue University
Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Toronto ON M7A 2R9
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 25, 2000
(version franpise disponible)
Province Spurs Investment in Heritage Properties
with $10-Million Heritage Challenge Fund
KITCHENER — Communities across the province will benefit from increased investment in heritage
properties through the $10-million Heritage Challenge Fund announced by Minister of Citizenship, Culture
and Recreation Helen Johns today.
As promised in the 1999 Budget Speech, the Heritage Challenge Fund will help preserve and enhance heritage
in communities across Ontario. The fund, to be delivered in partnership with the Ontario Heritage Foundation.
will provide dollar -for -dollar matching grants of up to S200.000 for eligible applicants in communities across
Ontario. This means the government's S 10-million investment will provide at least $20 million actual dollars
to help preserve Ontario's heritage.'
"Ontario's unique heritage resources attract tourists, create jobs, reinforce our identity and strengthen our
communities," said Johns. "This fund will help preserve Ontario's irreplaceable heritage properties by
challenging other public and private sector partners to participate in heritage conservation."
The $10-million fund will be divided into two $5-million components. One component will be directed to
communities, including eligible non-profit organizations and municipalities, to preserve, restore and maintain
their designated heritage properties. Seed money for endowment funds will also be provided to help
communities meet the ongoing capital costs of maintaining these properties.
The other S5-million component will provide a source of funding for the Ontario Heritage Foundation to
preserve heritage buildings and natural heritage land it holds in trust for all Ontarians. This component will
also allow the Foundation to.set up an endowment to ensure its long-term viability.
"This is an exciting day for heritage in Ontario," said Foundation chair Allan Gotlieb. "This fund will greatly
assist local communities and the Ontario Heritage Foundation. I am pleased to work with the Minister on this
important initiative."
The fund will spur investment and economic growth by creating jobs for restoration workers and others
working in skilled'trades. More detailed information, including application forms, will be posted on the
ministry's Web site at w%'�%,.gYov.on.cafMCLC'R by mid -March 2000.
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For more information:
Rui Brum Steven Davidson
Minister's Office Heritage and Libraries Branch
(416) 325-6204 (416) 314-7124
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Document d'information
Ministry of Citizenship, Ministere des Affaires civiques,
Culture and Recreation de la Culture et des Loisirs
400 University Avenue 400 avenue University
Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Toronto ON M7A 2R9
HERITAGE CHALLENGE FUND
In the 1999 Spring Budget, the Minister of Finance announced a S 10-million Heritage Challenge
Fund "to preserve and enhance our heritage in communities across Ontario." The Honourable
Helen Johns, Minister -of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, announced today that the ministry
will deliver the fund in cooperation with the Ontario Heritage Foundation, a ministry agency.
The $10-million fund will be divided into two equal components — one directed to heritage
properties held by community organizations and the other directed to the Ontario Heritage
Foundation, which holds heritage properties and land in trust for Ontarians.
The community portion of the fund (S5 million) will be awarded as dollar -for -dollar matching
grants of up to $200,000 to eligible recipients in communities across Ontario. The funds will
provide capital assistance to heritage projects and provide seedmoney for endowment funds to
help eligible community organizations meet the ongoing costs of maintaining the heritage
resources under their stewardship. Eligible recipients include: not -for -profit incorporated bodies
that own or have a long-term lease on a heritage property; First Nations Band Councils;
municipalities; and local service boards.
The Ontario Heritage Foundation component (S5 million) will provide a source of funding for
the Foundation to preserve heritage buildings and natural heritage land it holds in trust for all
Ontarians in communities across the province. This component will also allow the Foundation
to set up an endowment to help ensure its long-term viability. The Foundation will be required
to raise matching funds from other sources in order to access its S5-million component of the
Heritage Challenge Fund.
The Foundation will work in partnership with the ministry to administer the fund under a
partnership agreement signed by both parties. The agreement will clarify roles and
responsibilities regarding the Heritage Challenge Fund, including investing and managing the
fund account, and accepting and reviewing applications for the fund.
Detailed information on the fund, including application forms, will be available from ministry
regional services staff and will be posted on the ministry Web site at XNti�'- .�,ox-.on.ca.fMCZCR
by mid -March 2000.
February ?S, 2000
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
COUNCIL AGENDA
MONDAY — March 13t", 2000 — 8:00 P.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Closed Session
AND RESOLVED THAT Council move into Executive — Closed Session.
B. Adoption of Minutes — February 28th, 2000
28February00-Minut
es.aoc
AND RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of Council under date of February 281h, 2000 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C. Adoption of Agenda
AND RESOLVED THAT the Agenda as prepared for Council Meeting of March 131",
2000 be adopted.
D. Declarations — Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
E. Appointments/Delegations
F. Committee of Adiustment
1. Douglas & Bonita McGlynn — A-02/00
nN
Letter.xif
i) Planning Comments
Letter.xif
AND RESOLVED THAT Tillsonburg Committee of Adjustment approve application A-
02/00 for 119 Rolph Street, subject to the following condition:
1) That a building permit for the detached garage be issued within one (1)
year of the date of the Committee's decision or the approval will lapse.
G. Reports
1. Director of Operations RE:
"KaraLane Fencing
Request.doc"
Kara Lane — Fencing Request
Kara.xif
AND RESOLVED THAT pre -budget approval be obtained for the fencing work on Kara
Lane;
AND FURTHER THAT it be awarded to VanRybroeck Aluminium of Tillsonburg, being
the lowest quote received, for installation as soon as possible.
2. Director of Corporate Services RE: Review of School Crossing Guards
#� Fal
"school crossing "Letter (14).xif'
guard report.doc"
AND RESOLVED THAT the Staff Report dated March 7th, 2000 regarding the Review
of Tillsonburg School Crossing Guards, as submitted by Constable Tim McCoy,
Community Police Officer, be received and that the recommendations contained therein
be adopted.
3. Director of Corporate Services RE: Amendment to the OMERS
Participation By -Law
"OMERS Report.doc"
AND RESOLVED THAT the Staff Report dated March 6`h, 2000 regarding an
amendment to the Town's OMERS Participating By -Law be received;
AND FURTHER THAT a by-law to amend By -Law 1710, authorizing participation in
the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, be presented to Council for
enactment.
H. Communications
1. Petition RE: `No Parking' on Ebert Alley, south of Brock Street
"Letter (2).xif'
2
AND RESOLVED THAT the petition for `No Parking' on Ebert Alley, south of Brock
Street be received;
AND FURTHER THAT the petition be referred to the Director of Operation for review
and a report.
2. Township of South Glengarry RE: Provincial Water Protection Fund
ng
"Letter (3).xif'
AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg support the Township
of South Glengarry's resolution regarding the Provincial Water Protection Fund.
3. Kiwanis Club of Tillsonburg RE: Permission to Erect a Mobile Sign to
Promote the Annual Kiwanis Home and Recreation Show
on
"Letter (4).xif'
AND RESOLVED THAT Town Council grant the Kiwanis Club of Tillsonburg
permission to erect a mobile sign on Town property at the northeast corner of Bridge and
Broadway Streets from April 3rd to April 17th, 2000 to promote the Annual Kiwanis
Home and Recreation Show.
4. Residents of Young Street RE: Request for Water Service
nu
"Letter (5).xif'
AND RESOLVED THAT the CAO be requested to prepare a report outlining requests
for water and/or sewer services in the urbanized area of Norfolk, adjacent to the Town of
Tillsonburg.
5. City of Welland RE: Extension of Municipal Elections Date
in]
"Letter (7).xir'
AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg receive the City of
Welland's resolution with respect to an extension of the Municipal Elections date;
AND FURTHER THAT no action be taken in support of the request, as it is anticipated
that no boundary adjustments will be required within the County of Oxford, as a result of
the current restructuring initiatives.
I. Information
3
1. Long Point Region Conservation Authority RE: 2000 Budget and
Municipal Levy
ns
"Letter (6).xif'
Please Note: The 1999 Audited Financial Statements are available in the
Corporate Office
2. City of Woodstock RE: Household Hazardous Waste Day 2000 — June P
I mi
"Letter (8).xif'
3. Association of Municipalities of Ontario R: AMO Helps Get Federal
Infrastructure Programs
ns
"Letter (9).xif'
4. County of Oxford RE: LPRCA Board Restructuring
in]
"Letter (10).xif'
5. Chambers of Commerce RE: Appreciation — Awards of Excellence
Evening
nu
"Letter (11).xif'
6. Magazine Article RE: Canadian 50th Anniversary Nationals (from Airport
Advisory Committee)
Fel
"Letter (12).xif'
7. Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation RE: Province Spurs
Investment in Heritage Properties with $10-Million Heritage Challenge
Fund
Fol
"Letter (13).xif'
J. Resolutions
K. By -Laws
4
1. By -Law 2935 - To amend the OMERS Participation By -Law
ER
2935.doc
AND RESOLVED THAT By -Law 2935 to amend By -Law 1710 to authorize
participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Systems (OMERS)
be now introduced and read a first and second time and be referred to Committee of the
Whole for further consideration and this constitutes the first and second reading thereof.
AND RESOLVED THAT Committee do now rise and go into Committee of the Whole
for the purpose of considering By -Law 2935.
AND RESOLVED THAT Committee do now rise and report on By -Law number 2935 as
passed in Committee without amendment.
AND RESOLVED THAT By -Law 2935 to amend By -Law 1710 to authorize
participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)
be given third and final reading and the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to
sign the same and place the Corporate Seal thereunto.
L. Notice of Motion
5
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
TO: D.C. Morris, CAO DATE: March 8, 2000
FROM: S.T. Lund, Director of Operations FILE: Subdivisions
SUBJECT: Design Criteria Subdivisions -Lot Grading NUMBER :0200006
PURPOSE
To recommend changes in lot grading procedures set out in the current Design
Criteria for Residential Subdivisions.
BACKGROUND
In an effort to enhance the lot grading provisions in the residential design criteria, in
order to minimize the potential for drainage and grading problems arising during
house construction, a review of the current criteria was carried out by staff.
A number of concerns were identified during the house foundation construction and
grading phases of residential lot development. Particularly, key stages are; approval
of the proposed grading plan prior to construction, checking the house foundation
and rough grading of the lot prior to placement of the framing (superstructure),
confirmation the lot has been graded and drained in conformance with the approved
grading and drainage plan. Currently, these changes are contained within the design
criteria; however, it is the builder's responsibility to retain the consulting engineer
for the subdivision which is not always being done. Certification of the foundation is
required but not a building locate survey to confirm elevations and siting.
Concerns have also arisen due to mud tracking, damage to curb stops and property
bars due lot construction.
We circulated a draft copy of the proposed changes to the Residential Subdivision
Design Criteria (copy attached) to builders, consulting Engineers, Ontario Land
Surveyors and developers for comments. I have attached correspondence received
to date.
COMMENTS
Attached is a revised copy of the design Criteria for subdivisions regarding lot -
grading clauses 4.01 to 4.04. The proposed changes will require all lots within all
plans of subdivision and in -fill lots within developed areas of the town to have a
foundation control certificate issued and a lot grading certificate issued.
This will require a Consulting Engineer of Record for the Subdivision to approve the
proposed lot -grading plan for each lot in terms of conformance with the overall lot -
grading plan for the entire subdivision. Once this is approved and a building permit
is obtained then foundation construction may commence followed by back -filling and
rough grading of the lot. It should be noted that a refundable deposit of $1200 will
Staff Report - 2 —
February 29, 2000
Design Criteria for Residential Subdivisions — Lot Grading
be required at building permit stage to guarantee performance with respect to curb
and sidewalk damage, curb -stops, property bars, mud tracking, foundation and
grading and drainage issues.
Upon completion of the foundation and backfilling, an Ontario Land Surveyor will be
required to prepare a building locate survey to ensure the foundation has been
constructed to proper size, elevation and location of cutouts. A rough check of lot
grades should be carried out to ensure the lot is within 100mm of final grades and is
in conformance with the approved lot grading plan and zoning. If satisfactory, then
a foundation control certificate may be issued and the house may be built.
Once the house is complete, the lot graded and sodded then a final check of grades
is required to be submitted to the consulting engineer of record for the subdivision.
A lot grading certificate confirming the lot has been graded and drained in
conformance with the approved lot grading plan and overall subdivision plan will be
required from the consulting engineer.
The refundable deposit will be released once the following have occurred:
1) Curbs are in good repair.
2) Sidewalks are in good repair.
3) Water curb stop in good repair and adjusted to finished grade.
4) Property bars are undisturbed and at finished grade.
5) All mud -tracking issues are addressed.
6) Foundation control certificate has been received.
7) An approved "as constructed" lot grading plan has been received and reviewed by
the town.
The proposed lot grading and foundation construction plans and certificates along
with the refundable deposit should minimize the potential for lot grading, foundation
and associated construction problems from arising during residential lot
construction.
RECOMMENDATION
"THAT the Staff Report dated March 6, 2000 be received, " and that "Lot grading clauses 4.01
to 4.04, as attached, be adopted and amended in the Town of Tillsonburg Design Criteria for
Residential Subdivisions "
Staff Report
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February 29, 2000
Design Criteria for Residential Subdivisions — Lot Grading
Respectfully submitted,
S. T. Lund, P.Eng.
Director of Operations
Approved by,
D. C. Morris,A.M.C.T
C.A.O./Clerk
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March 6, 2000
S. T. Lund, P. Eng.
Director of Operations,
Town of Tillsonburg,
200 Broadway,
Tillsonburg, Ontario.
N4G 5A7
Dear Sir:
TEL: (519) 842-3658
FAX: (519) 842-5001
RE: Residential Subdivision Design Criteria - Proposed Lot Grading Changes Section E -
4.01 to 4.04
I have received a copy of your letter dated February 28, 2000 and criteria attached.
Although I do not have the competence to really judge the need for the various certificates
proposed, I can say that from my perspective it looks like serious overkill. All of these
requirements add significantly to the cost of construction.
I am however very much opposed to the refundable deposit of $1,200.00. Why should
any individual doing business with the Town be required to cough up $1,200.00 just for
the privilege of doing business? The biggest problem of course is trying to get the
$1,200.00 back at the end of the game. I fear that local builders would find themselves in
the position of being unable to get the money back and believing that they are being
unfairly treated.
I don't think any of our citizens should be required to go "cap in hand" to the Town over
any issue. It should be a relationship among equals based upon mutual consent and
respect.
Yours truly,
IAN R. LINT(
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D. C. Morris, C.A.O.
Mayor Cam McKnight
Peter Fung, P.Eng., Manager of Engineering
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March 6, 2000
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S. T. Lund, P.Eng.
Director of Operations
Town of Tillsonburg
2nd Floor, Town Centre Mall
200 Broadway
Tillsonburg, Ontario
N4G 5A7
Dear Mr. Lund:
Re: Residential Subdivision Design Criteria
- Proposed Lot Grading Changes
I have just recently obtained a copy of your letter of February 28th addressed to Consulting
Engineers, Developers, Land Surveyors, and Builders and wonder if you would kindly advise
of the following: -
1. Why are these changes being proposed?
2. Is the proposed certification method in use in other municipalities, and if so, where?
3. Have you made any estimate of the increase in engineering and surveying costs
involved for each lot?
4. Do you propose to hire additional staff and, if so, at what cost?
I am troubled by increased costs which undoubtedly will result should Council see fit to adopt
the proposed revisions. As you know, these costs will be passed on to the ultimate consumer
and this could have a negative effect on development in our community.
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PK CONSTRUCTION INC.
25 Spruce Street, Unit 11
Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 4W6
Tel: (519) 842-8001
Fax: (519) 842-6134
Town of Ti11_sonburg
200 Broadway, 2'nd Floor
Tillsonburg Ont.
Att: Steve Lund, P. Eng.
Director of Operations
Dear Sir,
We are in receipt of your proposed new lot grading bylaws and offer the following
comments:
E 4.01, Paragraphs 1 & 2
In many instances it is not practical, or even impossible to have "the Consulting Engineer
of record for the subdivision" approve the lot grading plan. In long term subdivisions "the
Consulting Engineer" may no longer be in business, disagreements could have developed,
etc.. We are of the opinion that a lot grading plan can be approved by another engineer so
as to be in conformance with the overall subdivision grading plan and Town bylaws.
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The basement and footing depths are set down in the OBC and the elevations for same are
not relevant to the lot grading plan once finished floor elevations are set. These elevations
should be reviewed as part of the building permit drawing approval and building
inspection process.
Should an owner be required to pay for foundation certification if it is obvious that
setbacks, lot coverage, etc. are not in danger of being exceeded (as in many commercial
and industrial buildings)?
We feel that construction should be allowed to proceed as soon as verbal certification is
given by the OLS. A period of time (one week?) should be allowed for issuance of the
actual certificate.
We feel that lot grades can not be confirmed at this stage of construction. This should be
done after topsoil and granulars are in place and graded.
As before, it should be possible that this is service performed by a professional engineer
other than the engineer of record, or even the engineer that approved the lot grading plan.
The final grading certificate should not delay an occupancy certificate if grading work is
delayed due to weather provided that safety requirements as per the OBC are satisfied.
E 4.04
Is this a duplication of security deposit, if monies are already being retained by the Town
under the original subdivision agreement? What are the procedures and criteria for
controlling this security?
Resetting the property bars at completion causes additional expense to an owner without
any assurance of the future integrity of these bars. Each individual owner should be given
the option of having this service performed.
We appreciate the need for lot grading control but feel that there should be more
dialogue, so as to minimize the cost to owners by eliminating duplication and any
unnecessary services.
Yours very truly,
Wm. Koppens P. Eng.
President
Soudmidge Buitd{ng Tl �;no
N4G 5S5
Phone:
COMPMY Fax:519-842--842- 6083093
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Town of Tillsonburg
Attn. Mayor and Town Council - '
Re: Proposed changes to the bylaw Re: Residential Design Criteria.
Mr. S.T. Lund, P.Eng.
Director of Operations,
Dear Sir,
Please be advised that we the Builder's and Developers in the Town of Tillsonburg take serious offense to the attempt to
pass such amendments as proposed to the above mention bylaw.
We hereby respectfully request that open dialogue start as soon as possible between the undersigned and representatives
of the Town to evaluate the need and rectify the poor wording and obvious conflicts that are contained in your proposal as
some elements are not practical.
We would request the right to present our views as to what is feasible and economically viable prior to Town Council
considering any proposal.
Trusting you find the above in order,
Brian Crann
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Hickory Hills Developments Inc*
Direct Line: (416) 861-5752
Direct Fax: (416) 861-9330
VIA FAX & MAIL
March 6, 2000
Mr. Steve Lund
Director of Operations
Town of Tillsonburg
Town Centre Mall
200 Broadway, Second Floor
Tillsonburg, Ontario
N4G 5A7
Dear Mr. Lund:
RE: Residential Subdivision Design Criteria — Proposed Lot Grading Cihan=
Further to your letter dated February 28, we have several comments concerning the proposed changes to the
residential design criteria for the Town of Tillsonburg. In all instances, our response is within the context of our
role as both the developer and builder operating on the same site.
The proposed criteria makes repeated reference to the "Consulting Engineer of record for the subdivision" and
"'Consulting Engineer". As you can appreciate, there may be circumstances where the developer changes
engineers during the course of the project. It is also cumbersome and costly to obtain the lot specific certificates
on a timely basis in instances where the engineer of record is not based in Tillsonburg. We acknowledge there will
always be a "Consulting Engineer of record for the subdivision" who deals with the initial design issues, including
the overall grading plan. However, we strongly urge you to permit the developer to have the option of engaging a
separate engineer (the project engineer) to deal with lot specific issues on an ongoing basis. This assumes the
developer is responsible for ensuring the necessary communication between the respective engineers occurs. In the
case of Hickory Hills, we have engaged PK Construction Inc. (Bill Koppens, P.Eng.) as the project engineer and
we assume you concur the results are more than satisfactory, notwithstanding there is a separate Consulting
Engineer of record for the subdivision.
Item 3 under Section E 4.01 (Lot Grading Approval) identifies in specific terms the information to be contained
within the grading plan. While we generally agree with what is described within this section, it would be
appropriate to delete the requirement for basement and underside of footing elevations to be shown on the grading
plan. This is already governed by the Ontario Building Code and there is a need to allow for subsequent revisions
to these particular elevations, within the confines of the OBC, in the event a soils problem is encountered.
The second paragraph under Section E 4.02 is of concern to us in that there is the potential for delay in the
construction process. We recommend that this be revised whereby a foundation control certificate shall be
approved by the project surveyor before house construction proceeds beyond the basement level. The developer
shall be then obligated to submit this foundation control certificate to the municipality, say, within seven days of it
having been approved by the surveyor.
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The. final grading certificate is referred to in Section E 4.03. We assume the municipality's occupancy certificate
will continue to be issued immediately prior to the respective occupancy date, subject to the grading certificate
being issued in due course by the project engineer.
Section E 4.04 deals with a lot grading, curb and sidewalk damage and mud tracking deposit. Presumably, as the
underlying subdivision agreement already governs all of the developer's servicing obligations (and the
municipality retains a 100% security deposit), an additional $1,200 deposit per lot would not apply.
This same section (item 3) notes that each water curb stop is to be in good repair and adjusted to finished grade
prior to the above deposit being refunded. At present, our servicing contractor places the curb stop and the
plumbing contractor makes the necessary connection for purposes of delivering water to the respective homes. In
due course, Tillsonburg PUC raises or lowers the curb stop to finished grade. We are uncertain if it is being
suggested the developer, rather than the PUC, bring the curb stop to finished grade.
Section E 4.04 (item 4) states that property bars are to be undisturbed and at finished gra.de prior to the refund of
the $1,200 deposit noted above. Presently, the project surveyor places the property bars prior to the
commencement of site servicing and their location is noted in the foundation survey attached to the building
permit application. The suggestion that the property bars be at finished grade requires a second survey to be
carried out concurrent with new (longer) bars being installed. Not only does this represent a 100% increase in the
survey cost for each home, we are unclear as to the benefit to the municipality, particularly when die location of
these bars is already noted in the foundation survey. We understand a surveyor can not assume the continued
accuracy of a survey bar once he has left the site as the bar might subsequently be nudged or relocated; the
likelihood of this occurring would be greater when the survey bar is at finished grade. From the perspective of the
home owner, there will be an ongoing safety hazard when the lawn is mowed or sundry landscaping work carried
out, such as the planting of trees, shrubs or flower beds. For these reasons, item 4 is of great concern to us.
We trust you will give serious consideration to our remarks and we look forward to hearing from you in this
regard.
IYI
Steven H. Smith
Vice President
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Attention: Peter Fung, Professional Engineer
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RE: PROPOSED LOT GRADING CHANGES SECTION E, 4.01 - 4.04
Via Fax: 842-9431
I have faxed through to your office a copy of the resolutions received, pages
1 - 3. On these pages, I had written some suggestions, hopefully, positive to
this proposal. In an attempt to clarify our position, I will address these
items by the form of this letter.
E 4.01:
1) We have been supplying to all municipalities a proposed grading plans
for all our construction programs for many years. These grading
plans use the grades that have been approved by the Municipal and
County engineering departments, and, we feel this item should be
applied to all building permits in all municipalities and to all
builders.
We would caution, however, that we have run into problems in
Tillsonburg where we have built on individual lots where the
neighbouring homes have not complied with the overall grading plan
and have made it an impossibility for us to meet the plan that was
registered on title. In these cases, we would suggest the
Municipality must enforce any required Grade changes to neighbouring
or existing properties if they are in conflict of the overall grade
plan.
2 ) We have no problem in using the consulting engineer of record for the
subdivision but feel that we should have the right to have that plan
approved by an OLS or engineer who may reside in the municipality.
Many times, outside engineering firms have been used to develop the
subdivision and the land, and, these firms are out of the area or, in
some cases, out of business. To insist the consulting engineer of
record be responsible would place a very serious restriction on many
of the older developments within your community.
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3) We would suggest you add in a sentence that states "as required as
approved on the subdivision grading plan". In reference to the
driveway location and the percent of grade, if the drive meets the
requirements of the overall grading plan, which supplies top of wall,
finished exterior grade and lot corners, we feel the percent grade is
overkill. In the last sentence of the last paragraph, the existing
elevation along property lines and house foundations including steps
in the top of the foundation and footing shall be shown. This will
cause a problem on in -fill lots as one would have to trespass to get
these grades on the existing neighbouring property. This will, also,
require another trip to the lot by the local surveyor, seriously
increasing the cost of the building permit. Again, we point out that
this could become a major problem if the existing neighbours have not
or will not agree for their lots to be changed to meet the overall
grade plan, who would be responsible for the cost?
Possibly you could add to that paragraph "driveways should comply to
the OBC for width dimensions."
E 4 02:
A) We have no problem supplying through our OLS or engineer a foundation
control certificate which is the normal policy of our company. This
again adds to the overall cost of the building program and could
delay the second trade coming into the house if the surveyor is busy.
In reference to the second paragraph, ("placement of the finished
floor only will be allowed to reduce potential from foundation
backfilling") . As I read this, you are stating that the only work we
can do is the placement of the finished floor prior to receiving the
control certificate. Placing the floor would be very difficult if we
could not install the plumbing and get inspection at that time.
Without specifying underground works could proceed and floor be
placed subject to approval by the local building department. You
will create a problem.
E 4.02 certificate all include:
B) We have always supplied a certificate from a surveyor that includes
the items you have shown under A and B.
C) We have supplied and agree that the grades should be within tolerance
of 100mm of approved lot grading plans. We would suggest minimum
variance at lot lines 100mm each over 10 lots would be 40" in
changes. This grading should cover the grading at the lot lines
along both sides front and back. There are times when purchasers may
raise or lower the interior lot grading plans to facilitate gardens,
decks or patios that will not change the overall affect of the
grading plan nor the outside final required grade. To address these
changes to your building department and approved by an OLS or
engineer on site is a cost situation that will only add to the burden
of the purchaser's expense.
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F4.03:
In your first paragraph, I would suggest you add in that the survey
plans must show the final location of the curb box or water shut off
at the street line. In the event of emergency in winter time, many
times the curb box cannot be located. Without this plan on file with
the local PUC, immediate access to the curb box is not available.
In paragraph 2, again you specify the engineer of record, I would
suggest and ask that you allow that to be "or OLS" to have an
engineer travel from Toronto, London or farther to approve a lot
grading plan could add $1,000 to the overall surveying cost when
local surveyors are available and can approve lot grading plans from
lot grading plans that are registered on title.
E 4.04 - Lot cxradina, curb. _sidewalk damage, and mud tracking delDosit:
I believe your charge of $1,200 is too much money and forms another
burden and cost to a building contractor as he has to pay the money
upfront and carry the interest on it until the town returns these
funds. In the past, we rave experienced delays in 2 - 3 years+ in
getting our a osits returned from the Munici alit . This is
unacceptable and should not become a burden on the builder or the
purchaser.
I suggest that many of us are responsible builders, and, a $500
deposit would be enough to do our completions. If we don't comply,
don't issue further permits until the last issue is finalized.
In reference to your items 1 - 7, I agree with these but believe the
town will have to do a pre -inspection for 1, 21 3 and 5. Many times,
the curbs, walks and possibly the curb box could be in a damaged
condition when we arrive on site to start construction. Without
photos and records being taken at that time, you will end up in
serious arguments on completion of the units as to who is
responsible.
Could you, also, consider putting a time limit for the town holding
the repayment of any deposit that you receive from the building
contractors?
County Contracting has no problem in co-operating with your building departments
or agreeing with the majority of the items listed in your changes to Section
E 4.01 - 4.04. We object to the fact that these changes are necessary because
a limited number of building contractors will not co-operate with your building
department. Possibly if the council could aive th-e_buildina department the
Power and manpower to thoroughly inspect each house, commercial or industrial
project as it proceeds, this problem could be eliminated.
Also ensure your CBO has the authority to issue stop work orders, and, we
believe if the council Looks back at the repetitious problems they have had with
some individuals, they should add the extra burden of cost on these companies
and not add undo costs, time, labour to those of us who try to co-operate. We
realize the extra tax is important but poor quality and deficiencies will cost
everyone more money.
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County Contracting feels the quality and the level of ability and
professionalism that is now available in the building department and the
director of operations is a step in the right direction. The council should
give these people the proper authority to control problem builders.
We thank you for taking the time to read our letter and proposal and hope that
you will consider this as an official request to adjust your changes to Section
4.01 to 4.04. As is stands, you will add extra cost, more paperwork and
possibly bad feelings between contractors and inspectors. You have qualified
people on staff who can control the situations: give them the authority to do
so. This plan, as written, appears to be written to allow the engineers and oLS
to enjoy an open line for extra billing which will increase the cost of each and
every home built.
Yours truly,
awrence Beckett
att.
cc: Steve Lund, Director of
Doug Robertson (Building
Mayor and Council
kw1287.let
Operations
Department, fax:6B6-0759)
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RECEIVED MAR.- :
T �_'� �r , .�G . s 4 Aj _ February 2$. 2000
TO: Consulting Engineers, Deyeioperso, land' 4wye rs Builders
decs
Re. U L , ' - f
A
4..0= to 4a04 ction
Attached are copies of proposod changes to the residential subdivision
design criteria for the Town of -rillsonburg, -
TOWn staff are proposing to recommend .to 'councll to- Implement a
revised iot grading and foundation control certificate system which will
require the developers Cnnsuiting Eftgineer and Ontari4 Land Surveyor
to certify all tot grading -and foundation construction i
�n accordance
with the overeil subdivision grading and drain plan. drainage P 'these changes
Will help minimize- the potential for lot grading and foundation control
problems that may result in the field due to Construction.
Please contact Peter fungi P. Eng., Manager of Engineering at
8�i2-g2U0 ext. 232 or myself should you have any -questions and
forward your written comments to the undersigned no later than
March 8.2000. The Bylaw will be presented for 1st and 2nd reading at
town councils meeting on March 13, ?00.
Yours very truly,
. T. Lund, P. Eng. - 1
Director of Operations A G r � 4a � �� c s � c� � Y� � Q ,� � a C'- Z'o .
c.c. 'town Council
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