March 6, 2017 Council Correspondence
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Township of McKellar P.O. Box 69, McKellar, Ontario POG 1C0 Phone: (705) 389-2842 Fax: (705) 389-1244 Request for Delegation/Deputation before Council Pursuant to By-law No. 2009-24 as amended, any person wishing to make a deputation before Council shall submit a request in writing to the Clerk no later than l:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the meeting at which they wish to be heard. The written request shall be a detailed written submission which clearly outlines the matter that the deputation wishes to present to Council including the nature ofthe businessto be discussed and the person(s) named to make the deputation. The detailed written submission, together with this form, shall be circulated with the Council agenda. Please note that Deputations are limited to 10 rrinutes in length. PLEASE PRINT NAME OF PERSON TO APPEAR: Andrew Kellner ADDRESS: 21 Lizzies Lane, McKellar, ON (Home; 31 Ackland St., Stoney Creek, ON LBJ 1H5) PHONE: HOME: 905-573S182 BUSINESS: Cell: 905-869-3133 NAME OF PERSON REQUESTING APPEARANCE: (if dtfferent from person eppeering) PHONE: HOME: BUSINESS: NAME OF GROUP OR PERSON(S) BEING REPRESENTED (IF APPLICABLE): MLCA MEETING DATE REQUf,,STED TO APPEAR BEFORE COUNCIL: March 6,2017 SUBJECT MATTER OF DEPUTATION: Presentation of Water Quality Report 2016: Summary of lakewater sampling campaigns and analyses in 2016 and overview ot2Q'17 Water Sampling Expeclations. DETAILED WRITTEN SUBMISSION MUST BE ATTACHED OR SUBMITTAD To THE CLERK BY 1:00 P'M. THE WEDNf,SDAY PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL MEETING. Signature;M Date: March1,20'17. Reminder: A signed detailed written submission must be provided to the Clerk's Office by 1:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the meeting. Failure to provide a signed detailed wriften submission by the Wednesday prior to the Council meeting will result in the deputation not being placed on Council's agenda. Decorum dictates respect for all opinions and individuals are reminded there is zero tolerance for coarse language and inappropriate behaviour. By submitting this Form you have indicated agreement with this requirement, Personal Information on this form is collected under the legal authority ofthe Municipal Act, S.O. 2A0 I, c.25 as amended. The information is collected and maintainedfor the purpose ofcreating a record lhat is available to the general public pursuant to Section 27 of the Muntcipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Correspondence to Councll: Be advised thatCouncil and Committee meeting agendas, minutes and correspondence arepublic documents and are published on the Townshlp of McKellar website. When corresponding with the Township of McKellar, please be aware that personal correspondence or delegation materials (together with names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers) may be included on the Council or Committee meeting agenda and subsequently appear on the corporate website. Ifyou feel that there is a compelling reason that your correspondence to Council should not be included on the agenda and released to the public, please notify the Clerk's office. MLCA WATER REPORT for 2016 (prepared by MLCA Director, A. Kellner) 1. E. Coli Results: In 2016, the MLCA conducted 4 full scale sampling campaigns for E. coli and a further 3 investigative samplings for suspected ‘hot-spots’. In all, we took 105 samples in 2016 (101 in 2015), with 13 hotspots being identified (>100 E. coli). (Five hotspots were found in 2015.) A full scale sampling taken on July 18 indicated 9 hot spots, with some numbers being extremely high. I am not confident with this batch of results and the follow-up investigative samples for these hot spots were, for the most part, acceptable in quality. The average of the 2016 E.coli results was 44 (allowing maximum readings of 200), whereas the 2015 average was 35. Public Health Ontario continued its program of monitoring the 4 public beaches in the area. 5 samples are taken from each site, with individual and geometric mean results reported. The only hot spot identified was the Community Centre Beach on July 19 (see below). The Public Health Ontario mean average results were posted on our website data. We continued limited testing of Armstrong Lake, at 2 sites. MLCA results were acceptable, but 2 of 5 samples taken on July 19 by Ontario Public Health at the Community Centre Beach produced 220 and 160 E.coli levels. (Geometric mean for the group of 5 was acceptable at 49). We intend to modify our website so that we provide appropriate credit for the Ministry’s results. 2. Protection of Public Beaches: Public Beaches are used substantially by children who may not have the knowledge and experience to protect themselves from unhealthy situations, namely waterfowl defecation. The MLCA water quality program monitors these beaches as does Public Health. Once the sand and soil becomes contaminated with excretion, contaminants remain for a long time and can produce ‘hot-spots’ when the sand is disturbed by walking, playing, etc. The best method of ensuring a clean and healthy beach is to reduce/eliminate the presence of wildlife on the beach. It is strongly recommended that the Township install deterrents to waterfowl at all beaches, but especially at the Community Centre Beach, which has been hit the hardest by waterfowl. Recommendations include: • Locating ‘human effigies’ (e.g. Scare crows) on the beach • Locating Falcon effigies on the water and beach • Locating Coyote effigies on the beach. (http://www.gardenfun.com/gardening-pest-control.html) • Install Solar Flashing Lights (https://www.gotgeese.ca/products/) Also, regular inspection and physical cleanup of the beaches by Township staff would be very useful in monitoring the effectiveness of the deterrents and improving the quality of the beaches. 3. Electronic Testing: The purpose of electronic testing is to help identify areas where E.coli sampling should take place, and to be an investigative tool in locating suspected contamination from wildlife and faulty septic beds. A new nitrate electrode and several new standard solutions were purchased this year for an approximate cost of $900. The nitrate electrode provided better response, but we still encountered with some drift in readings over time. Dissolved oxygen readings, while still not accurate and reproducible, do provide comparative data over a few hours that help to identify areas of concern. The instrument is reliable in locating areas of suspected blue/green algae. A second MLCA Director has received some training on the use of the instrument and it is anticipated that more electronic testing will take place in 2017. 4. Algae: The summer of 2016 was the warmest on record and we experienced little rainfall. I believe these conditions impeded our search for faulty septic systems as any stray moisture was captured by the parched soil. Blue/green algae appear to be a consistent, chronic problem in certain areas of Lake Manitouwabing. The following map displays some of the blue green algae locations observed in 2016. (please note that not all areas of all the lakes have been evaluated for algae). In my estimation, the February 22, 2017 Page 1 of 4 severity was not as substantial as in 2015. Again, perhaps the dryness of the land prevented nutrients from entering the water. Locations of Suspect Blue/Green Algae in Lake Manitouwabing – 2016 (not all areas of lake have been evaluated) 5. Expectations for 2017: (2017 Budget of $3800) Expectations for 2017 are similar to those of 2016: • Plan 3 major samplings for E.coli for a total of 75 (3 sets of 25 for a total cost of $2350) • Allow for another 25 samples for separate and follow-up investigations ($775) • Purchase a replacement Dissolved Oxygen probe ($425) • YSI Electronic Testing Training ($250) • Establish a formal public notification procedure with the Township for E.coli over 100 • More detailed investigation of Blue/Green algae areas (electronic, E.coli, and possible septic bed testing by appropriate authorities) • Improve education of the public to NOT feed waterfowl rd • Train a 3 volunteer to use the electronic test equipment • Expand electronic water testing to Tait’s Island and the waters to the west February 22, 2017 Page 2 of 4 6. Areas requiring special attention for E. coli in 2017 will be: 1. McKellar Lake, Locations 3 and 4 2. Lake Manitouwabing, McKellar, Location 4 3. Lake Manitouwabing, Tait’s Island, Locations 2 and 4 4 February 22, 2017 Page 3 of 4 4. Lake Manitouwabing, Longhorn, Location 7 5. Lake Manitouwabing, Maplewood East, Location 6 7. Appreciation: The MLCA wishes to gratefully acknowledge the following supporters of our Water Quality Testing Program: 1. The financial support of the Township of McKellar, 2. The sharing of Public Health data by the Township of McKellar and Bonnie Beier 3. Our water sampling volunteers and couriers who spend significant time at their own costs to ensure our program is successful. 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