MINUTES TENTH MEETING OF 2005 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The Committee of the Whole met on Wednesday, November 9th, 2005 Immediately Following the “Special” County Council meeting at the Lanark County Administration Building, Sunset Blvd., Perth, .

Members Present: Chair S. Mousseau, Warden S. Freeman, G. McConnell, A. Churchill, L. Schmidt, P. Dulmage, R. Kidd, K. Kerr, J. Fenik , D. Cordick (left at 8:20 p.m.), D. Schoular (arrived at 6:45 p.m.), G. Doyle, E. Wilson, A. Lunney, L. McPhee, L. McDermott (arrived at 5:57 p.m.), Representatives J. Traynor and K. Graham.

Staff/Others Present: P. Wagland, Chief Administrative Officer, C. Ritchie, Acting Clerk, T. Wolters, Treasurer, W. Turner, Director of Long Term Care, G. Haughian, Director of Social Services, A. Mabo, Committee Secretariat/Administrative Assistant, K. Stewart, IT Coordinator.

Regrets: None.

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

Chair: S. Mousseau

1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 5:36 p.m. A quorum was present.

2. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

None

1 of 13 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion #1 Moved By: Linda Schmidt Seconded By: Gord McConnell

“THAT, the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on October 12th, 2005 be approved as presented.” ADOPTED

4. ADDITIONS & APPROVAL OF AGENDA

i) Under Communications: Lanark County Mental Health Community Advisory Board regarding cancellation of contract with Tally Ho Manor. ii) Under Communications: Affordable Housing Project Begins Construction.

Motion #2 Moved By: Aubrey Churchill Seconded By: Larry McPhee

“THAT, the agenda be adopted as amended.” ADOPTED

5. PRESENTATIONS & DELEGATIONS

i) Tally Ho Manor Cancellation (Mike Poulin, Executive Director, Lanark County Mental Health)

A number of support services organizations were present to voice their support in keeping Tally Ho Manor open and also expressed their support in letters of that were attached to the agenda under communications. They would like to see the motion adopted at the September 28th, 2005 County Council meeting rescinded. The motion reads as follows:

“THAT, item “B” 2 be amended to read as follows: THAT, the agreement with Tally Ho Manor not be renewed and that Tally Ho Manor and the residents be notified immediately of Council’s decision;

THAT, County staff look for alternative accommodation for the residents;

AND THAT, staff draft guidelines that would contain a stipulation that Hostels be a specified distance from schools.”

Councillor L. McDermott arrived at 5:57 p.m.

2 of 13 Motion #3 Moved By: Susan Freeman Seconded By: John Fenik

“THAT, the Community Services Committee recommend to County Council on November 23rd, 2005 to pass a motion that the Tally Ho Manor contract decision be reconsidered and that this matter be referred to the Community Services Committee meeting of December 14th, 2005;

AND THAT, staff be directed to obtain a legal opinion with respect to the decision of County Council.” ADOPTED

6. COMMUNICATIONS

i) Lanark County Mental Health regarding cancellation of contract with Tally Ho Manor.

ii) Pinecrest-Queensway regarding cancellation of contract with Tally Ho Manor.

iii) Adult Protective Services regarding cancellation of contract with Tally Ho Manor.

iv) Senior Policy Advisor at AMO thanking Director, Social Housing Branch of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for attending the AMO Affordable Housing and Homelessness Task Force meeting.

v) Minister of Community and Social Services regarding Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

vi) Municipality of Chatham-Kent regarding Ontario Disability Support Program Letter from the County.

vii) Manitoulin- Social Services Administration Board requesting support of their resolution which requests that the Government of Ontario pay 100% of the cost of Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) income and maintenance and ODSP administration in the Province of Ontario.

viii) Social Services Administration Board requesting support of their resolution requesting the Ministry of Community and Social Services share the results of the compliance reviews of the Ontario Disability Support Program and the status of Financial Adjustments in that program with the DSSABs/CMSMs.

ix) Ministry of the Attorney General regarding 2005/2006 OVSS Community Projects Grant Program.

x) News Release: New Transitional Housing Facility Opens Doors.

3 of 13 xi) Township of Terrace Bay requesting the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to ensure that providers and the public are informed about the pandemic and how to protect themselves against it and that the Ministry identify and implement a system for the provision of critical medical supplies and establish reliable and secure purchasing, storage and distribution systems.

xii) Lanark County Mental Health Community Advisory Board regarding cancellation of contract with Tally Ho Manor – attached, page 11.

xiii) Affordable Housing Project Begins Construction – attached, page 12.

Motion #4 Moved By: John Fenik Seconded By: Linda Schmidt

“THAT, the communication items i – x and xii – xiii for the November Community Services Committee meeting be received as information only.” ADOPTED

Motion #5 Moved By: Susan Freeman Seconded By: Keith Kerr

“THAT, Lanark County Council support the Township of Terrace Bay resolution requesting the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to ensure that providers and the public are informed about the pandemic and how to protect themselves against it and that the Ministry identify and implement a system for the provision of critical medical supplies and establish reliable and secure purchasing, storage and distribution systems.” ADOPTED

7. REPORTS

i) Report #LL-13-2005 Lanark Lodge Strategic Plan 2005 – 2008 – Director of Long Term Care, Wynn Turner.

Lanark Lodge, as a CCHSA accredited Long-Term Care Home, is required to have a Strategic Plan. This plan will guide Council, management and employees in the realization of the Mission and Vision in the context of identified organizational Values.

A PowerPoint presentation was given, outlining the strategic plan – copies of the presentation can be requested from the Clerk’s Office at (613) 267-4200 or by email [email protected].

Councillor D. Schoular arrived at 6:45 p.m.

4 of 13 The Committee requested a copy of the detailed plan which is to be circulated to Committee Members on Tuesday, November 15th, 2005 for review and will be considered for adoption at the November 23rd, 2005 County Council meeting. At present the plan will be accepted.

Motion #7 Moved By: Susan Freeman Seconded By: Linda Schmidt

“THAT, the Lanark Lodge Strategic Plan be accepted.” ADOPTED

ii) Report #SS-32-2005 -Ontario Affordable Housing Program – Director of Social Services, Gerry Haughian.

The purpose of this report is to outline options available to Council regarding participation in the Affordable Rental Housing (Capital) Program and to request Council approval for establishment of a criteria review committee.

A private company in Mississippi Mills is ready to participate in the Strong Start Component of the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program. At this time the County is unable to participate unless the tax rates are changed. The tax rates could be changed now but could not be effective till Jan. 1, 2006. A thorough analysis must also be undertaken to determine the effects of changing the tax rates. This issue will be discussed at a future Lanark County Treasurers meeting. It was recommended that the suggested motion deadline of December 31st, 2005 be changed to bring forward a recommendation to the February Community Services Committee meeting.

Motion #6 Moved By: Susan Freeman Seconded By: Larry McDermott

“THAT, County Council not participate in the Strong Start component of the Affordable Housing Program due to the timelines required;

THAT, a Steering Committee consisting of three County Councillors, the Planning Approvals Administrator, the Director of Social Services and the Housing Manager be appointed by the Striking Committee effective December 21st, 2005, to recommend to the February Community Services Committee strategic directions and criteria for the development of Affordable Housing in the County;

THAT, a request for expressions of interest be advertised after Affordable Housing Guidelines are released and Lanark County criteria are established and approved by Council.” ADOPTED

5 of 13 iii) Report #SS-33-2005 Outcome Based Funding – Ontario Works – Director of Social Services, Gerry Haughian.

Motion #8 Moved By: Linda Schmidt Seconded By: Keith Kerr

“THAT, Report #SS-32-2005 Outcome Based Fusing – Ontario Works be received as information only.” ADOPTED iv) Report #SS-34-2005 Child Care Plan – Ontario Works – Director of Social Services, Gerry Haughian.

The Ministry of Community and Social Services transferred the responsibility of Child Care Management to Lanark County in 1999 as the CMSM. A funding requirement with the Ministry of Community and Social Services, Ministry of Children and Youth is an approved Child Care Service Plan outlining the delivery of child care services. The focus is to increase child care spaces, stabilize child care programs, support early learning and address the needs within our communities.

Mary Lou White, Child Care Supervisor outlined the plan to the Committee.

Motion #9 Moved By: Susan Freeman Seconded By: John Fenik

“THAT, the 2005/2006 Child Care Plan be approved as presented.” ADOPTED v) Report #SS-35-2005 Best Start Transition Plan – Director of Social Services, Gerry Haughian.

The first priority of Best Start is to increase licensed child care spaces (centre- based and home-based) with priority for children in JK and SK during non- school hours and gradual expansion of licensed child care and subsidies for children aged 0-4 years, and to enhance community capacity to provide child care. The expansion of child care will be done most effectively by using a combination of vacant and newly created spaces (centre-based and home- based) following the School First Policy.

Kelly Paoloozi, Best Start Project Manager gave a PowerPoint on the Best Start Transition Plan that can be requested from the Clerk’s Office at (613) 267-4200 ext. 119 or by email [email protected].

6 of 13 Motion #10 Moved By: Susan Freeman Seconded By: John Fenik

“THAT, the 2005/2006 Best Start Transition Plan be approved as presented.” ADOPTED

Councillor D. Cordick left at 8:20 p.m.

vi) Report #LL-10-2005 Lanark County Support Services – Termination of Lease, Elections Canada – Temporary Lease Request – Director of Long Term Care, Wynn Turner.

The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the termination of lease by Lanark County Support Services (Sponsored by the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital) of the suite of rooms in A1 East Wing of Lanark Lodge effective October 31, 2005 and to inform Council that Elections Canada officials have toured A1 East Wing of Lanark Lodge and have expressed a strong interest in leasing the suite of rooms for a temporary period expected to be in the late winter or early spring in anticipation of an election.

Motion #11 Moved By: Larry McPhee Seconded By: Larry McDermott

“THAT, the Corporation of the County of Lanark’s Director of Lanark Lodge negotiate a lease for Elections Canada with Caroline McMillan, Returning Officer for the Lanark, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Federal Riding;

AND THAT, the Corporation of the County of Lanark not seek a permanent tenant until the Administration Building Renovation and the Space Utilization Study is complete.” ADOPTED

vii) Report #LL-11-2005 Funding for Long Term Care – OANHSS Funding Campaign – Director of Long Term Care, Wynn Turner.

Inform Council on the Liberal promise to increase funding of long-term care and the effects of funding on the residents of long term care homes.

Motion #12 Moved By: John Fenik Seconded By: Susan Freeman

“THAT, Council write George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long Term Care, urging him to address the funding shortfall for long term care with a copy of such correspondence to be copied to Norm Sterling, MPP and the Premier.” ADOPTED

7 of 13 Motion #13 Moved By: Larry McPhee Seconded By: David Schoular

“THAT, the following motion be passed and communicated in the letter to George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long Term Care, urging him to address the funding shortfall for long term care:

WHEREAS, the Liberal Party promised during the 2003 election campaign to increase funding to long term care homes by $6,000 per resident per annum;

AND WHEREAS, funding for direct care and services to residents was increased in 2004 by $4.49 on average, along with an increase of $0.75 identified for 2005, with the expectation that homes increase the level of staffing;

AND WHEREAS, funding for direct care and services to residents was increased in 2005 by $1.01, an increase of 1.5%, which falls short of inflationary costs for long-term care homes;

AND WHEREAS, these combined increases represent $1,916.25 or less than a third of the governments $6,000 promise;

AND WHEREAS, significant investment is needed now to meet the immediate needs of residents;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the County Council of Lanark County urges this government to increase the per diem to residents of long term care homes in the fiscal year 2006-2007 by $4,083.75 per resident, thereby fulfilling its election promise made in 2003.” ADOPTED viii) Report #LL-12-2005 MOH LTC Care and Service Facility Review Summary Report and Approved Plan August 8 – 12, 2005 – Director of Long Term Care, Wynn Turner.

Motion #14 Moved By: Al Lunney Seconded By: Ed Wilson

“THAT, Report #LL-12-2005 MOH LTC Care and Service Facility Review Summary Report and Approved Plan August 8 – 12, 2005 be received as information only.” ADOPTED

8 of 13 ix) Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Update (verbal) – Councillor Ed Wilson.

No meetings have been held since the last Community Services meeting in October. The Health Unit is still in search for a Medical Officer of Health Position. They are also looking at the cosmetic use of pesticides. The Health Unit has provided assistance in the past to municipalities in order to develop pesticide by-laws.

Motion #15 Moved By: Susan Freeman Seconded By: Ken Graham

“THAT, the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Update be received as information only.” ADOPTED

ix) Lanark Housing Corporation Update (verbal) – Councillor Sharon Mousseau.

Councillor S. Mousseau was unable to attend the last meeting due to a work commitment. The AGM for the Housing Corporation will be held at the December Community Services Committee meeting.

Motion #16 Moved By: Linda Schmidt Seconded By: Paul Dulmage

“THAT, the Lanark Housing Corporation Update be received as information only.” ADOPTED

8. OTHER BUSINESS

None.

9. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

None.

10. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at on motion by 8:30 p.m. Councillors K. Kerr and P. Dulmage.

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COMMUNICATIONS

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