Township of Carling

COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE Regular Meeting of Council October 8, 2019

REQUESTS FOR SUPPORT

GOVERNMENT

[A] Township of Springwater Response to Letter – Joint and Several Liability Consultation

[B] The Municipality of Hastings Highland Resolution- Mandatory Septic System Reports

[C] Township of North Glengarry Resolution – Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines

[D] The Ombudsman Correspondence – Closed Meeting Complaint

[E] Township of Larder Lake Resolution – Electronic Delegation

[F] Town of Parry Sound Resolution – Wellness Centre and Pool Facility

[G] Town of Newmarket Notice – More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 Bill 108 Proposed Regulations

[H] Town of Penetanguishene Resolution-Municipal Amalgamation

AGENCIES/ASSOCIATIONS/OTHER

[I] North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit Board of Health Meeting Agenda – September 25, 2019

[J] North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

Page - 1 Board of Health Finance & Property Committee Meeting Agenda – October 25, 2019

[K] North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit News Release – Harmful Blue Green Algae in Lake Nosbonsing

[L] North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit News Release – Health Unit Launches Campaign to Support Breastfeeding Families in the Community

PLANNING

ENVIRONMENT

PUBLIC WORKS

[M] E. Outram-Verite Petition- Dillon Road

MISCELLANEOUS

[N] Hover Property Resolution – Sunday Gun Hunting

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Mayor Vic A. Bodnar The Municipality of Hastings Highlands Mayor P.O. Box 130, 33011 Hwy 62, Maynooth, ON K0L 2S0 613 338-2811 Phone Suzanne Huschilt 1-877-338-2818 Toll Free Municipal Clerk

September 12, 2019

Hon. Christine Ellliot Minister of Health Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care 5th Floor 777 Bay St. Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 [email protected]

Dear Minister Elliott,

Re: Mandatory Septic System Reports ______Please be advised that at its Regular Meeting of Council held on September 4, 2019 the Council of the Municipality of Hastings Highlands passed the following resolution:

Resolution 559-2019

WHEREAS the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations has released their latest report “Septic Re-inspection Programs in Ontario: A Guide for Lake Associations;”

AND WHEREAS this municipality has serious concerns over current available septic re- inspection information;

AND WHEREAS numerous companies already perform a septic pumping service and could easily perform an additional service by simply filling out a three part one page report with one copy going to the homeowner, one to the municipality, and one for their own records. This would develop an ongoing database from which septic re-inspection programs could be generated. This report could include requirements such as a visual inspection by the operator on type of system, time, date, location, and noticeable system problems;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this council endorse such a mandatory reporting system and that letters be sent requesting support for this initiative to the following people; Anne Egan, President of the Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association, John FitzGibbon, Professor, University of Guelph, Liz Huff, Director Rural Ontario Municipal Associations, Terry Rees, Executive Director Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations, Rick Phillips, Warden, Hastings County Council and Christine Elliott, Minister, Ontario Ministry of Health, our Local MP and MPP and all Ontario Municipalities.

CARRIED AS AMENDED

Sincerely,

Vic A. Bodnar Mayor

cc: Anne Egan, Association President, Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association [email protected] John FitzGibbon, Professor, University of Guelph [email protected] ROMA [email protected] Terry Rees, Executive Director, FOCA [email protected] Rick Phillips, Warden, Hastings County [email protected] Mike Bossio, MP, Hastings-Lennox and Addington [email protected] Daryl Kramp, MPP, Hastings-Lennox and Addington [email protected] All Ontario Municipalities

The Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound

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own of Parry Sound is fully supportive of a Wellness Centre and Pool

Whereas the CAOs were directed to undertake certain tasks by their respective ·+ kt� Councils and the Town is� supportive of the work they have done to advance.- � project; Whereas the Town is surprised by the Township of Carling's Resolution that was received earlier today and concerned that the information has not been shared with the other municipal partners in the project; Now therefore be it resolved that the Township of Carling be requested to share the documentation supporting the information contained in the Resolution; and That staff report back to a future Council meeting.

Kiran Saini Deputy Town Clerk Town of Newmarket 395 Mulock Drive [email protected] P.O. Box 328 Station Main tel.: 905-953-5300, Ext. 2203 Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7 fax: 905-953-5100

September 17, 2019

Sent via email to: All Ontario Municipalities

Attn: Municipal Clerk

RE: More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 - Bill 108 Proposed Regulations

I am writing to advise that Council, at its meeting held on September 9, 2019, adopted the following recommendations:

1. That the report entitled Bill 108 Proposed Regulations, dated August 26, 2019 be received; and, 2. That following the September 9, 2019 Council meeting, the final version of the report entitled Bill 108 Proposed Regulations, dated August 26, 2019 be formally submitted to the province; and, 3. That it be requested by the Town that the province release final drafts of the regulations associated with Bill 108 with a consultation period of no less than 3 months; and, 4. That a copy of this Motion be sent to all Ontario Municipalities requesting their support; and, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Yours sincerely,

Kiran Saini Deputy Town Clerk

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Town of /Ville de Penetanguishene

October 2, 2019

Hon Doug Ford Delivered by Email to: Premier of Ontario [email protected] Premier's Office - Room 281 Legislative Building - Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1

BY EMAIL ONLY

Dear Premier;

RE: Resolution from the Town of Penetanguishene – Municipal Amalgamation

As you are aware, the Town of Penetanguishene, Township of Tay and Township of Tiny provided a joint letter response on June 5, 2019 regarding the Regional Governance Review.

Please also be advised that the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene, during their September 25, 2019 Council meeting and at the request of the Township of McKellar, adopted the following resolution:

"WHEREAS there are 444 municipalities in Ontario that are very efficient and well governed, and who respond quickly to ratepayer's needs;

AND WHEREAS in the 1990's the Conservative Government forced many municipalities to amalgamate on the guise they would become more efficient, effective, save money, lower taxes and ultimately reduce the provincial deficit;

AND WHEREAS there has never been a valid evidence-based study that supported these outcomes;

AND WHERAS forced amalgamation actually accomplished just the opposite: ill feelings, increased animosity and mistrust, job losses, rise in local taxes and an increase in the provincial deficit;

AND WHEREAS there are many positive examples of· small rural and northern municipalities working together in a collaborate and cooperative manner via, shared agreements that responds to local needs without amalgamation and provincial interference;

10 rue Robert St. West/ouest, P.O./C.P. Box 5009 Tel: 705.549.7453 Fax: 705.549.3743 Penetanguishene, ON L9M 2G2 www.penetanguishene.ca

AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government has a large deficit due to their own decision-making;

AND WHEREAS recently the same Conservative Government recently reduced one large regional municipal government by 50%, without "consultation";

AND WHERAS this same Conservative Government is presently reviewing other provincial regional governments through a purported "consultative" approach with a view to reduce or eliminate them;

AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government should investigate all other internal ways of reducing their deficit and becoming more fiscally responsible over time rather than downloading to the one level of government that is the most efficient, has the lowest cost and is closest to the electorate which will not put a dent in the provincial deficit;

AND WHEREAS the Province could look at what other provinces have done to reduce the debt with one singular education system, organizing unorganized municipalities, controlling OPP costs, substantially increase fines, and find a way to collect millions and millions of dollars in unpaid fines and instead, invest in the north to create jobs and stimulate and enhance economic development;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT before the Provincial Government forces amalgamation in any of the 444 municipalities in Ontario, our AMO organization go beyond requesting "consultation" and "demand" that the Provincial Government do the following:

1. Hold a local referendum letting the citizens decide to amalgamate or not. 2. Conduct an evidence-based study to show that amalgamation actually saves costs, jobs, lowers taxes and reduce the provincial deficit. 3. Allow those municipalities to work out their own local collaborative agreement that best suit their local needs and to be permitted to do so on their own time line and volition. 4. To ensure that there is absolutely no conflict of interest in this consultative process. 5. To emphasize the political reality of forcing amalgamation on the many rural and northern municipalities across Ontario.

AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Doug Ford, Premier of

Ontario; Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier; Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs; Andrea Horwath, Leader of the New Democratic Party; and all MPPs in the Province of Ontario;

AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA), Rural Ontario Municipalities Association (ROMA), Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), and all Ontario municipalities for their consideration."

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Stacey Cooper, Clerk Town of Penetanguishene c. Hon. Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier Hon. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs MPP's in the Province of Ontario Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) Rural Ontario Municipalities Association (ROMA) Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) All Ontario Municipalities

BOARD OF HEALTH NORTH BAY PARRY SOUND DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT

Nipissing District: Central Appointees Dave Butti Nancy Jacko (Chairperson) Stuart Kidd Scott Robertson Tanya Vrebosch Eastern Appointee Dean Backer Western Appointee Dan Roveda Parry Sound District: North Eastern Appointee Blair Flowers South Eastern Appointee Marianne Stickland Western Appointee Don Brisbane (Vice-Chairperson) Public Appointees: John D’Agostino Gary Guenther Mike Poeta Medical Officer of Health/Executive Officer Dr. Jim Chirico Attending by Invitation: Master of Public Health Student Dr. Carol Zimbalatti

A regular meeting of the Board of Health for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit will be held in the Nipissing Room at 345 Oak Street West, North Bay, Ontario on:

Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Time: 5:40 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

A G E N D A

1.0 CALL TO ORDER 2.0 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Addition of New Agenda Items Notice of Motion 3.0 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION 4.0 APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES 4.1 Board of Health Minutes – April 24, 2019 Notice of Motion

5.0 DATE OF NEXT MEETING Date: November 27, 2019 Time: To be determined Place: Nipissing Room, 345 Oak Street West, North Bay 6.0 BUSINESS ARISING

Page 1 of 2 Meeting: Board of Health for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit Date of Meeting: September 25, 2019 Page 2 of 2 7.0 REPORT OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH 8.0 BOARD COMMITTEE REPORT 8.1 Finance and Property Committee Notice of Motions 9.0 CORRESPONDENCE 10.0 NEW BUSINESS 10.1 District of Parry Sound Municipal Association Meeting Notice of Motion 10.2 Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) 2019 Fall Symposium – November 6-7, 2019 Notice of Motion 11.0 IN CAMERA 12.0 ADJOURNMENT

If you are not able to attend the meeting, please notify Sheri Beaulieu at 705-474-1400, extension 5375. Thank you.

Approved by,

Jim Chirico, H.BSc., M.D., F.R.C.P. (C), MPH Medical Officer of Health/Executive Officer

BOARD OF HEALTH FINANCE AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE NORTH BAY PARRY SOUND DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT

Nipissing District: Central Appointees Dave Butti Nancy Jacko Stuart Kidd (Vice‐Chairperson) Scott Robertson Tanya Vrebosch Eastern Appointee Dean Backer Western Appointee Dan Roveda Parry Sound District: North Eastern Appointee Blair Flowers South Eastern Appointee Marianne Stickland Western Appointee Don Brisbane Public Appointees: John D’Agostino Gary Guenther Mike Poeta (Chairperson) Medical Officer of Health/Executive Officer Dr. Jim Chirico

Also Attending by Invitation: Executive Director, Finance Isabel Churcher Master of Public Health Student Dr. Carol Zimbalatti

A meeting of the Finance and Property Committee for the Board of Health for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit will be held in the Nipissing Room at 345 Oak Street West, North Bay, Ontario on:

Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Time: 5:00 p.m. to 5:40 p.m.

A G E N D A 1.0 CALL TO ORDER 2.0 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Addition of New Agenda Items Notice of Motion 3.0 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION 4.0 APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES 4.1 Finance and Property Committee Minutes – June 26, 2019 Notice of Motion 4.2 Finance and Property Committee In Camera Minutes – June 26, 2019 Notice of Motion 5.0 DATE OF NEXT MEETING Date: November 27, 2019 Time: To be Determined

Page 1 of 2 Meeting: Finance and Property Committee of the Board of Health Page 2 of 2 Date of Meeting: September 25, 2019

Location: Nipissing Room, 345 Oak Street West, North Bay 6.0 BUSINESS ARISING 7.0 NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Program‐Based Grant 2019 Reconciliation Notice of Motion 7.2 Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program Notice of Motion 7.3 Healthy Babies Healthy Children Funding 7.4 Board of Health Policies:  Procurement – B‐F‐001  Remuneration – B‐F‐004  Asset Capitalization – B‐F‐005  Municipal Reserve – B‐F‐007 Notice of Motion 7.5 Second Quarter Income Statements – April 1 to June 30, 2019 7.6 Second Quarter Medical Officer of Health Expenses – April 1 to June 30, 2019 8.0 IN CAMERA 8.1 Litigation or Potential Litigation, Including Matters Before Administrative Tribunals, Affecting the Board Notice of Motion to Move In Camera Notice of Motion to Rise and Report 9.0 ADJOURNMENT

If you are not able to attend the meeting, please notify Sheri Beaulieu at 705‐474‐1400, extension 5375. Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

Approved by

Jim Chirico, H.BSc., M.D., F.R.C.P. (C), MPH Medical Officer of Health/Executive Officer

NEWS RELEASE

For immediate release: September 19, 2019 HARMFUL BLUE-GREEN ALGAE IN LAKE NOSBONSING

MUNICIPALITY OF EAST FERRIS AND TOWNSHIP OF BONFIELD – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) would like to advise the public that a harmful algae bloom (cyanobacteria), also known as blue-green algae, has been found in Lake Nosbonsing. Species of the algae capable of producing toxins were confirmed by the laboratory of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The toxins in harmful algae can irritate the skin and, if swallowed, cause diarrhea and vomiting. Residents of Lake Nosbonsing may be affected depending on their closeness to the algae bloom, the size of the lake, wind direction, water flow, and other environmental conditions that cannot be predicted or controlled. Due to the many factors involved, government authorities are unable to determine where and when there are no toxins. Users are advised to exercise their judgment before using the water. For further details on the location of the algae bloom, and sampling process, contact the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks - Spills Action Centre - 1-800-268- 6060. If you live near where a bloom was detected or where a bloom is visible, follow these safety measures:  Do not use the water. This includes drinking, cooking, bathing, and brushing teeth. Note: Using a private water system or boiling the water will not destroy the toxins.  Do not swim and avoid water sports when a bloom is present.  If skin contact does occur, wash with soap and water then rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove algae.  Limit the amount of fish flesh you eat. Some toxins can build up in fish and shellfish. Do not eat the liver, kidneys and other organs. Be careful not to cut the organs when filleting.  The Health Unit has not closed the beaches, but rather advises individuals that they need to take caution in the area.

You can find out more about harmful algae at myhealthunit.ca/algae or by calling the Health Unit at 705-474-1400, ext. 5400 or 1-800-563-2808. Quick Facts  Cyanobacteria – also called harmful algae, blue-green algae or ‘pond scum’ – are not really algae, but tiny bacteria.  Although usually hard to see, during hot weather they can grow rapidly to form a large mass, called a bloom. Blooms continually change and are difficult to predict. Wind, temperature or sunlight could change where the bloom is located in the water.  Dense harmful algae blooms may make the water look bluish-green, or like green pea soup or turquoise paint. Very dense blooms may form solid-looking clumps.  Fresh blooms often smell like newly mown grass, while older blooms may smell like rotting garbage.  Even when a bloom has disappeared, toxins can persist in water bodies for a period of time.  Long-term toxin exposure at high levels may cause liver and nervous system damage.

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Media Inquiries Alex McDermid, Public Relations Specialist P: 705-474-1400, ext. 5221 or 1-800-563-2808 E: [email protected]

NEWS RELEASE

For immediate release: October 1, 2019

HEALTH UNIT LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT BREASTFEEDING FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is kicking off National Breastfeeding week with the “Normalize It” campaign to promote and celebrate breastfeeding families. Together with community partners and Mayor Al McDonald, the Health Unit encourages the community to support breastfeeding families. As part of the campaign, the Health Unit has unveiled four new breastfeeding cut-outs, which will be on display across the districts. “The cut-outs have multiple purposes - to increase breastfeeding visibility, get people talking about breastfeeding, and to show our support as a community for breastfeeding families,” says Heather Lawson, public health nurse. “We’re also launching a fun and interactive social media contest to encourage families to engage with the cut-outs.” From October 1 to the 15, if you come across one of the life sized breastfeeding cut-outs in the community, take a picture with your family or friends and the cut-out and send it to the Health Unit, via email or the Health Unit’s Facebook page. The Health Unit will then post the picture on their Facebook page and ask their followers to vote on their favourite submission. The top three photos will receive a grocery gift card (total prize value - $175). If you don’t see one of the cut-outs in person, you can still participate by submitting a personal picture of yourself and your family or a friend while breastfeeding. Health Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society recommend breastfeeding up to two years and beyond – according to provincial data many families initiate breastfeeding after birth but don’t reach their breastfeeding goals due to barriers such as: comfort breastfeeding in public, returning to work or school and knowing where to get appropriate support. Breastfeeding families are more likely to reach their breastfeeding goals with support. By bringing together partners, families, communities, health care systems and workplaces we can create a culture that supports breastfeeding. We ask that you join us by participating in this initiative, and to show your support for breastfeeding families. For more information on the Normalize It campaign, including how to participate in the contest, visit www.myhealthunit.ca/normalizeit or call 1-800-563-2808.

Quick Facts • In Canada, we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week from October 1 to 7, 2019. • The Health Unit offers breastfeeding support programs and resources, including breastfeeding clinics, peer support education and telephone support. • The Health Unit encourages local businesses to demonstrate their support by displaying a breastfeeding cling in their establishment. The stickers and clings are available through the Health Unit. -30- Media Inquiries Alex McDermid, Public Relations Specialist P: 705-474-1400, ext. 5221 or 1-800-563-2808 E: [email protected] :: '. ()LilVli ;ll ir'iil r i t $[P 3 3 20t9

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v] (./' f I Sent: September 12, 2019 6:56 PM To: Clerks Office Subject: Sunday Gun Hunting Attachments: CSD 05-17 SUNHUNTING.pdf; CSD 05-17 SUNHUNTING_Resolution.pdf

Kevin

I stopped into the office last fall & it was recommended I send information to yourself regarding Sunday Gun Hunting.

I am the property manager & secretary of the Hoover property - which owns @1300 acres on the east side of Hwy 69 (behind the old Ojibway Restaurant) & 300 acres on the west side (adjacent to the gravel pit & Industrial Park). We were established in 1946 but our camp hunted out of a farm along Woods Road a number of years prior until the larger property was originally purchased.

Prior to my retirement I was the Superintendent for Forestry & Cemeteries with Norfolk County for 22 years. Prior to that I worked with Forestry Canada than the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

When our County was approached to consider Sunday gun hunting I was tasked with coming up with options. Being in southern Ontario & with few public lands we had worked with the MNRF to propose options for our Council - I recommended we allow Sunday Gun Hunting on private land only, allowing landowners to decide if they want to permit such, & for “public” lands it would not be permitted allowing other users one day a week without conflicts with hunters during hunting seasons.

This was supported by MNRF - as there is a wide latitude local governments can define where Sunday Gun Hunting can & cannot happen - but after working out this option our Council decided to permit Sunday Gun Hunting on all lands - private & public.

So the reason for my email is to share my report from years ago & to request on behalf of one of the largest private landowners in Carling - could we ask to speak as a deputation before Council requesting this matter of Sunday Gun Hunting be revisited.

Initially Carling had supported Sunday Gun Hunting but reversed this decision. The rationale for our request is the change of the opening date for Moose season - now Saturday not Monday.

With an active camp with a membership of 23, the future of our membership relies heavily upon providing opportunities for apprentice hunters.

If permitted, on - private lands - all lands east of Hwy 69 or - just for moose and/or deer season, our apprentice hunters who only come up to hunt on weekends, they would be able to hunt both Saturday & Sunday.

If in your opinion this is a deadend with your Council I would respect your input. This matter had been brought up before with your Mayor & staff recommended we restart this discussion with yourself.

I am available to travel north any time but will be up there full time from October 14th to November 15th as annually I check our boundaries, undertake some scouting & fishing & mark some timber & fuelwood for harvest the next year. So if there is a possibility to appear as a deputation I am flexible.

Look forward to hearing back. If you would like to discuss further feel free to call me - best time is in the afternoons.

Steve Scheers 519-582-4934 (h) 519-718-4934 (c)