Township of Wellington North P.O

Township of Wellington North P.O. Box 125 7490 Sideroad 7 W Kenilworth ON NOG 2E0

Regular Meeting of Council

Monday, April 14,2008

Following Public Meeting - 7 pm

Municipal Office Council Chambers, Kenilworth AGENDA

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AGENDA ITEM PAGE NO.

A. CALLING THE MEETING TO ORDER

- Mayor Mike Broomhead

B. PASSING AND ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA

C. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

D. MINUTES

- Regular Meeting of Council, April 7, 2008

1 E. DELEGATIONS

1. K Smart & Associates, Trevor Hoard Re: Bridge # 25 Tender

2. Representatives from Drinking Water Source Protection Re: Presentation on Developing the Terms of Reference and Municipal Involvement Regular Meeting of Council Agenda April 14,2008 Page 2 of 4 I, I AGENDA ITEM 1 PAGENO. 1 F. STANDING COMMITTEE, STAFF REPORTS, MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Works Committee Meeting - Minutes, April 10,2008 (under separate cover) - Recommendations for the following capital items: - Grader Tender - Asphalt Tender - Tar 1 Chip Tender

2. Economic Development Committee - Minutes, February 13,2008 Meeting - Report by Linda Reader, EDC

G. CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL'S INFORMATION AND DIRECTION

1. City of Ottawa Re: Request for Support of Resolution regarding Province of Ontario paying a proportional share of MPAC costs related to Education Property Taxes.

2. Society for the 400thAnniversary of the Province of Quebec Re: Let's Ring Out Together!

3. County of Wellington Re: Road Committee Spring Road Tow Thursday, May 15,2008.

4. Townships of North Frontenac; Lanark Highlands; Greater Madawaska and Addington Highlands Re: FederalProvincial Programs to continue to allocate some funding to Municipalities on a per capita basis and the year round population of many of the smallest rural municipalities.

5. Townships of North Frontenac; Lanark Highlands; Greater Madawaska and Addington Highlands Re: Current Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenue states that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) will allocate the Funds to Municipalities on a per capita basis.

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G. CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL'S INPORMATIOAND DIRECTION

6. Ministry of Transportation Re: 2008 Municipal Road and Bridge Infrastructure Investment for the Township of Wellington North has been approved for funds in the amount of $733,945.00 towards Municipal Road and Bridge Capital Investment needs.

7. Ministry of Transportation Re: 2008 Highway Connecting Link Allocation - the Township of Wellington North has been approved to receive funds in the amount of $1,179,000.00 towards your connecting link project.

8. Notice of an Application for Consent: - B43108 Ronald and Gail Wilson - B36108 Lorne and Wendy Schills - B41108 Tara and Rick Fowles

9. Wellington County Draft - Forest Conservation By-law.

H. BY-LAWS

1. 33-08 Being a By-law to Temporarily Close Main Street Former Town of Mount Forest for the Purpose of Holding the "Trillium Run".

2. 34-08 Being a By-law to Amend Zoning By-law Number 66-01 for the Township of Wellington North for the Purpose of the "Running of the Bull". (two proposals)

I. ACCOUNTS

J. OTHERBUSINESS - In Camera - "Property" : Matter

K. COUNCILLOR'S PRIVILEGE Regular Meeting of Council Agenda April 14,2008 Page 4 of 4

AGENDA ITEM PAGE NO.

L. NOTICES OF MOTION

M. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL'S INFORMATION

N. CONFIRMING BY-LAW NO. 35-08, BEING A BY- LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL

0. ADJOURNMENT

Lorraine Heinbuch C.A.O. / Clerk MEETINGS, NOTICES, ANNOUNCEMENTS Finance Committee Wednesday, April 16,2008 8:30 a.m.

Water/Sewer Committee Thursday, April 24,2008 4:00 p.m.

Public Meeting Monday, April 28,2008 7:00 p.m.

Council Meeting Monday, April 28,2008 7:00 p.m.

The following accessibility services can be made available to residents upon request with two weeks notice:

Sign Language Services - Canadian Hearing Society - 1-800-668-5815

Documents in alternate forms - CNlB - 1-866-797-1312

Wheelchair accessible taxi - Twins Taxi: 519-848-3339 or 1-866-875-2088 or www.twinstaxi.com THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Mondav, April 7,2008

6:30 p.m.

Members Present: Mayor: Mike Broomhead Councillors: Ross Chaulk Bob Mason John Matusinec Dan Yake

Also Present: Chief Administrative OfficerlClerk: Lorraine Heinbuch Executive Assistant: Cathy Conrad

The meeting was held in the Municipal Office Council Chambers, Kenilworth

A. CALLING THE MEETING TO ORDER

Mayor Broomhead called the meeting to order

B. PASSING AND ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA

Moved bv: Councillor Chaulk Seconded bv: Councillor Mason

THAT the Agenda for the April7, 2008 Regular Meeting of Council and the April 7, 2008 Supplementary Agenda be accepted and passed

Resolution Number: 1 Carried

C. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

None declared.

D. IN CAMERA

1. Propeity" Matter sale of municipal property

Moved bv: Councillor Mason Seconded by: Councillor Chaulk

THAT Council go into a meeting at 6:30 p.m. that is closed to the public under subsections 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001

- to consider a proposed disposition of land owned by the Township

Resolution Number: 2 Carried THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH

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D. IN CAMERA (continued)

Moved by: Councillor Yake Seconded by: Councillor Matusinec

THAT Council rise from In-Camera at 7:01p.m.

Resolution Number: 3 Carried

Preliminary Concept Plan Part 1 Ref. Plan 61R7881 formerly know as the Murphy Lands

Moved by: Councillor Chaulk Seconded by: Councillor Mason

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North approve the preliminary concept plan (of Part 1, 61R-7881, formerly known as the Murphy lands) prepared by J.L. Cox Planning Consultants Inc dated February 28, 2008 and that staff be directed to initiate an official plan amendment in accordance with such plan as submitted

Resolution Number: 4 Carried

E. MINUTES

1. Public Meeting, Arthur Concession 6 Noi-th Road Drain, March 17, 2008 2. Regular Council Meeting, March 17,2008

Moved by: Councillor Mason Seconded by: Councillor Chaulk

THAT the minutes of the Arthur Concession 6 North Road Drain Public Meeting and the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 17, 2008 be adopted as circulated.

Resolution Number: 5 Carried

F. DELEGATIONS

1. Scott Smith, Staff Sergeant, Wellington County OPP Re: Policing Issues

Staff Sergeant Scott Smith appeared before Council to review the calls for service for 2005 - 2007. Wellington North accounts for 15% of the calls for service. Violent crime - sexual assault and other assaults have decreased. Propel-ty crime - break & enter, and mischief have decreased; theft of auto and theft under $5,000 have increased; theft over $5,000 as remained the same. Traffic - motor vehicle collisions increased (many involving collisions with deer); impaired driving has decreased slightly. . 13 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WELLJNGTON NORTH

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F. DELEGATIONS (continued)

1. Scott Smith, Staff Sergeant, Wellington County OPP Re: Policing Issues (continued)

County wide the OPP is concerned with the increasing number of domestic, mental health, theft from motor vehicle and impaired driving calls they attend. The OPP is seeking community assistance with community participation, the Lock it or Lose it program and the R.1.D.E program.

2. Thomas Schneider, Schneider Power Inc. Re: Proposed Wind Generating Turbines

Mr. Schneider appeared before Council to discuss his proposed Arthur Wind Farm Project. He provided inforlnation as to where the project will be located, advantages of the site, environmental assessment and studies completed, community relations, construction activities, background information for Schneider Power, past projects and owners. MI. Schneider requested Council assistance with a public meeting for a Zoning By-law Amendment.

G. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS, MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Arthur Pool Fundraising Committee - Minutes, March 19, 2008

Moved by: Councillor Yake Seconded by: Councillor Matusinec

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North receive the minutes of the Arthur Pool Fundraising Committee meeting held on March 19, 2008.

Resolution Number: 6 Carried

2. Mount Forest & District Sports Complex Committee - Minutes, March 20, 2008

Moved by: Councillor Matusiuec Seconded by: Councillor Yake

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North receive the minutes of the Mount Forest & District Sports Complerw Building Committee meeting held on March 20,2008.

Resolution Number: 7 Carried THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH

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G. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS, MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS (continued)

3. WaterfSewer Committee - Minutes, March 19, 2008

Moved bv: Councillor Yake Seconded by: Councillor Matusinec

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North receive the minutes of the Water/Sewer Committee meeting held on March 19,2008.

Resolution Number: 8 Carried

4. Gary Williamson, Manager of Public Works - Report Regarding Fuel Tender

Moved by: Councillor Yake Seconded by: Councillor Matusinec

TIUT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North award the three year fuel tender fo Chalmer Fuels Based on the $.lo discounflitre for marked and clear diesel commencing on April 15, 2008 as recommended By the Works Committee.

Resolution Number: 9 Carried

5. Mount Forest Fire Department - March 2008 Response Report - March 2008 Fire Prevention Officer's Report

Moved bv: Councillor Chaullc Seconded by: Councillor Mason

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North receive the Mount Forest Fire Department March 2008 Response Report and the March 2008 Fire Prevention Officer's Report.

Resolution Number: 10 Carried THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH

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G. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS, MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS (continued)

6. Finance Committee - Minutes, January 16, 2008 - Minutes, February 13,2008

Moved by: Councillor Mason Seconded by: Councillor Chaulk

THAT the Council of the Corporation of tlze Township of Wellington North receive the minutes of the Finance Committee meetings held on January 16,2008 and February 13,2008.

Resolution Number: 11 Carried

H. CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL'S INFORMATION AND DJRECTION

1. Request to Have Section of Bentley Street Closed and Purchased by Adjacent Property Owners - Letter fYom Ron and Gail Wilson, Request to Pmchase Unopened Section of Bentley Street - Letter from G. 0. Strzelba, Request to Pmchase Portion of Unopened Section of Bentley street

Moved bv: Councillor Yake Seconded by: Councillor Matusinec

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North approve in principle the request of Ron and Gail Wilson for the closure of apart of Bentley Street;

AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to proceed with the following in respect to the proposed closure of part of Bentley Street, in Mount Forest:

1. Notice to be advertised in the newspaper in compliance with the requirements of the Municipal Act and Township Notice By-law.

2. Municipal solicitor to proceed with preparation of documentation, including notice, By-law and agreements with adjacent property owner's for payment of all costs (proportionally) for closure and conveyance of the road for Council's consideration following completion of the notice period, and all documents required in order to complete the conveyance of the property to the adjacent property owners.

3. Reference plan to be prepared by municipal suweyor for the portion of the roadproposed to be closed

Resolution Number: 12 Carried 16 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH

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H. CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL'S INFORMATION AND DIRECTION (continued)

2. Don Ross Re: Resignation as Township Representative to the Saugeen Conservation Authority

Moved bv: Councillor Mason Seconded bv: Councillor Chaulk

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North accept the resignation of Don Ross as the Township of Wellington North's representative to the Saugeen Conservation Authority (SVCA) Board of Directors effective March 31, 2008.

Resolution Number: 13 Carried

3. Town of Minto Re: Acceptance of Resignation of Don Ross and Appointment of Ian Forbes as Township Representative to the Saugeen Conservation Authority

Moved by: Councillor Chaulk Seconded by: Councillor Mason

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North recommend the appointment of Iain Forbes as the Township of Wellington North joint representative to the Saugeen Conservation Authority (SVCA) Board of Directors effective April 1, 2008.

Resolution Number: 14 Carried

4. John Schmidt, Operations Manager, Wellington North Power Inc. Re Arthur Downtown Street Lighting

Moved bv: Councillor Mason Seconded by: Councillor Chaulk

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North approve thepurchase of 10 street light fucfures and arm with a coloured arm and jZxtures at a cost of $2,740.00 plus applicable truces, to be installed by Wellington North Power on George Street, Arthur. Cost for streetlight fdures and installation to be charged to 2008 Streetlight Budget.

Resolution Number: 15 Carried THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH

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H. CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL'S INFORMATION AND DIRECTION (continued)

5. Deborah Rose, Trillium Runs Committee Member Re: Request for Temporary Road Closure May 10,2008

Moved by: Councillor Matusinec Seconded by: Councillor Yake

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North approve the request of the Trillium Run Committee to close the Main Street of Mount Forest from 9:15 am. to 11:OO am. on Saturday, May 10, 2008 in order to accommodate the Annual Trillium Run event.

AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk be directed to proceed with the necessary by-law for this road closure.

Resolution Number: 16 Carried

6. County of Wellington Re: Draft Wind Energy Policies - received as information

7.. G. Plewwelling, Livestock Valuer Report Re: Livestock Claim

Moved by: Councillor Chaulk Seconded by: Councillor Mason

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North authorize payment of $160.00 to Hans Eschlboeck for a livestock claim;

AND FURTHER THAT Gord Flewwelling Be paid $75.00 for Livestock Valuer fees and $32.40 for mileage.

Resolution Number: 17 Carried

8. M.K. Ince and Associates Ltd., Wind Energy Engineering Re: Notice of commencement of Environmental Screening for the Energreen Wind Farm - received as information THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH

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H. CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL'S INFORMATION AND DIRECTION (continued)

9. Grand River Conservation Authority Re: Prescribed Bun at Luther March Wildlife Management Area

Moved bv: Councillor Mason Seconded by: Councillor Chaulk

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North have no objection to the Grand River Conservation Authority's prescribed burn at Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area

Resolution Number: 18 Carried

10. City of Port Colborne Re: Request for Support of Resolution Regarding Provincial Funding to Offset Municipal Costs Relating to Compliance with 0.Reg. 429107

Moved by: Councillor Chaulk Seconded by: Councillor Mason

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North support the resolution of the City of Port Colborne regarding Provincial funding to offset municipal costs relating to compliance with 0.Reg. 429107, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

Resolution Number: 19 Carried

I. BY-LAWS

1. 28-08 Being a By-law to Permit Fundraising Activities by a Charitable Organization on a Roadway Under the Safe Streets Act, S.O. 1999 in the Township of Wellington North.. (Mount Forest Kinsinen Club Spring Road Toll- Main Street, Mount Forest)

Moved by: Councillor Chaulk Seconded by: Councillor Mason

THAT By-law Number 28-08 being a by-law to permit fundraising activities by a charitable organization on a roadway under the Safe Streets Act, S.O. 1999 in the Townsh* of Wellington North be read a First, Second and Third time and finally passed (Mount Forest Kinsmen Club Spring Road Toll - Main Street, Mount Forest)

Resolution Number: 20 Carried

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I. BY-LAWS (continued)

2. 29-08 Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement Between the Corporation of the Township of Southgate and the Corporation of the Township of Wellington Nolth.

Moved by: Councillor Mason Seconded bv: Councillor Chaulk

THAT By-law Number 29-08 being a by-law to Authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Southgate and the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North be read a First, Second and Third time and$nally passed

Resolution Number: 21 Carried

3. 30-08 Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Letter of Agreement Between the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Corporation of the Township of Wellington Noith

Moved bv: Councillor Matusinec Seconded by: Councillor Yake

THAT By-law Number 30-08 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a letter of agreement between the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North be read a First, Second and Third time and finally passed.

Resolution Number: 22 Carried

4. 31-08 Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Site Plan Agreement Under the Provisions of Subsection 4 1 (7) (c) of the Planning Act as amended ( County of Wellington - Library and Health Services Facility - Arthur)

Moved by: Councillor Yake Seconded by: Councillor Matusinec

THAT By-law Number 31-08 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Agreement under the provisions of Subsection 41 (7) (c) of the Planning Act as amended be read a First, Second and Third time and finally passed. (County of Wellington - Library and Health Sewices Facility - Arthur)

Resolution Number: 23 Carried THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH

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J. ACCOUNTS

Moved bv: Councillor Chaulk Seconded bv: Councillor Mason

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North approve the accounts totalling $2,942,650.92for payment.

Resolution Number: 24 Carried

K. COUNCILLOR'S PRIVILEGE

Councillor Chaulk reminded everyone about the Mount Forest Fire Department findraising breakfast being held on April 13 at the fire hall.

Councillor Mason informed Council that the Cancer Patient Services luncheon was a huge success with approximately 600 lunches being served.

1. NOTICES OF MOTION

None tabled.

M. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL'S INFORMATION

Grand River Conservation Authority - Newsletter, GRCA Minutes, March 2008, Volume 13 -No. 3 - 2007 Auditor's Report and Financial Statements 2008 Budget and Supporting Information

Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund Increased for 2008 - AM0 Seeking Municipal Members for Climate Change Task Force

Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration - Lincoln M. Alexander Award 2008

Ontario Property and Environmental Rights Alliance - Municipal Information Bulletin - Greenbelt Act

Hydso One Networks Inc. - Bruce to Milton Transmission Reinforcement Project: Ilydro One Recommendations on Potential Route Refinements

Hon. Steve Peters, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario - Commemorative Bells Across Canada for the 400~Anniversary of QuCbec City

Mount Forest and Arthur Chambers of Commerce - Wellington Noith Community, Business & Visitors Guide THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH

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M. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL'S INFORMATION (continued)

Mount Forest District Chamber of Commerce - 2008 Spiing Excelleilce Awards

Minister Responsible for Seniors - 2008 Senior of the Year Awards

Ministry of Finance - Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund Allocation for 2008

Ontario Good Roads Association - McGuinty Government Announces $1 Billion in Infrastructure Spending

Growing Communities Healthcare Alliance - Hospitals in High Growth Communities Encouraged by Budget Direction - GTA1905 Healthcare Alliance Becomes Growing Communities Healthcare Alliance

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Consultation Workshop - Growing the Greenbelt Draft Criteiia

Waterloo Wellington LHIN - News Release, April 2, 2008 - WWLHIN Moves Forward With Funding Allocations

Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal - Municipal Infrasti-uctureInvestment Initiative (MIII)

Ministry of Transportation - 2008 Municipal Road and Bridge Infrastructure Investment - 2008 Highway Connecting Link Allocation

55" Annual OSUM Conference & Trade Show - April 30 to May 2,2008

N. CONFIRMING BY-LAW

Moved by: Councillor Matusinec Seconded by: Councillor Yake I THAT By-law Number 32-08 being a By-law to Conjirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North at its Regular Meeting held on April 7, 2008 Be read a First, Second and Third time and finally passed

Resolution Number: 25 Carried THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH

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0. ADJOURNMENT

Moved by: Councillor Yake Seconded by: Councillor Matusinec

THAT the Regular Council meeting of April 7, 2008 be adjourned at 9:01 p.m.

Resolution Number: 26 Carried

C. A.O./CLERK MAYOR PCrnSMART ASSaCIATES LiMITED CONSUL-TING ENGINEERS AND PLANNERS

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April 8,2008 , File No. 06-083

Mr. Gary Williamson, CRSS Manager of Public Works Township of Wellington North P 0 Box 125 7490 Sideroad 7 West Kenilworth ON NOG 2E0

RJZ: BRIDGE 25 REPLACEMENT SIDEROAD 8 WEST (ARTHUR) AWARD OF TENDER

Dear Gary:

We have reviewed the returned tenders (six tenders returned in total) and find them in order.

The low tender bid is submitted by Reeves Constnrction Limited of Mount Forest for the amount ' of $450,854.20. The other bidders are: - Maloney and Pepping Consbuction Limited of Stratford ibr the mount of $559,251-00 Newton Bridge Solutions Ltd. of Guelph for the amount of $561,029.74 Finnbilt General Contracting Ltd, of StratFord for the amount of $596,786.86 - Premier Concrete Jnc, of Seaforth for the amount of $604,953.37 - Maackon Corporation of Guelph for the amount of $649,426.66 All amounts include the 5% GST.

Reeves Construction Limited is a well-lcnown contractor who has successfully completed several bridge projects for us in the past, many of which have been in the Township of Wellington-North. Reeves Construction Limited would be able to complete the project in a satisfactory manner and in the time specified in the contract documents. We recommend that the contract be awarded to Reeves Construction Limited for the amount of $450,854.20 (GST included) subject to fmal valuation of the completed work and contingent on all approvals being obtained.

If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned.

Trevor Hoard, C.E.T:

Cons~llting Engineors of Ontario Page 1 of2

Lori Heinbuch .-" ". * --.." From: Nancy Guest [[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 31,2008 410 PM To: Lori Heinbuch Subject: RE: Source Protection Presentation to Council

Thanks Lori. We will be bringing all our own equipment.

Nancy Guest Administrative Assistant

Drinking Water Source Protection Grey Sauble Conservation Authority 237897 lnglis Falls Road, RR 4 Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 5N6 Phone: 519-376-3076 Ext. 281 Fax: 519-371-0437 [email protected]

From: Lori Heinbuch [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 3:21 PM To: Nancy Guest Subject: RE: Source Protection Presentation to Council

Hi Nancy:

Your delegation is now confirmed. Will Don or David need a projector?

Lori 1 4. -----Original Message----- From: Nancy Guest [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 31,2008 2:34 PM To: Lori Heinbuch Subject: Source Protection Presentation to Council

Lori, thanks for taking the time to book us into your Council Meeting on Monday, March 3lSt at 7 p.m.

Part of the process of developing the Terms of Reference for Source Protection is meeting with each municipality to describe the process of developing the Terms of Reference and discuss the possible involvement of the municipality. Either our Project Manager, Don Smith, or our Communications Specialist, David Ellingwood, will do a 20-minute Powerpoint presentation to Council and would be available for any questions or discussions.

If you have any questions, please call. Thanks Lori -- Nancy Page 1 of:

Michelle Stone

From: Gary Williamson Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 9:40 AM To : Cathy Conrad; Michelle Stone Subject: Agenda

The following items will need to be shown on the Agenda:

7pm K Smart & Assoc (Trevor Hoard) re Bridge #25 Tender

Committee recommendations for the following capital items.

Grader Tender

Asphalt Tender

TarIChip Tender

I will have committee minutes for Friday morning first thing to be distributed under separate cover.

Thanks

Gary TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Wednesday, Februarv 13,2008

Members Present: Mayor Mike Broomhead, Chair Ross Chaulk, Councillor Linda Reader, ED0 John Matusinec, Councillor John McLean Allan Rawlins Ron Forrest Mary Schmidt Dale Small

Absent: Sherry Burke Dr. Jim Taylor Guests: Jeannette Jamieson, Bob Mason, Joe Andrews, Robert Taweel, Brian Padfield, Mary Lou Thorn

1. Declarations of Pecuniary Interests There were no declarations of pecuniary interests.

2. ED0 Report - Linda Reader ED0 report handed (see attached) regarding the EDCO conference. Linda attended EDCO Conference last week. The conference focus was on economic development in the Province. The growth in Ontario has been in a steady decline since the 1950's compared to the rest of Canada.

Through Economic Development the Township can focus on providing current industries with education and training on the advantages of multiculturalism and globalization; encourage entrepreneurs and innovation and help industries conduct business more easily in Wellington North. Tourism will allow us to brandtmarket Wellington North and create an image in the global marketplace. "The Places to Grow" available from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal is a great document that outlines geographicall y where growth is focused in Southern Ontario including Wellington North. Economic Development priority is small to medium businesses. Marketing your community is never finished.

3. Delegation, Humber College - Robert Taweel, Joe Andrews Humber College presentation: Joe Andrews, Director of Humber College Orangeville Campus - conducted a presentation about the campus. See attached information. Humber College - leading in advanced learni ng, 18,000 day time students, 55,000 part time students. In 2005 Humber College partnered with the Town of Orangeville to establish full service campus. The Orangeville campus is targeted to phase one in the late fall 2009. Currently running three full time programs: 1. Early Child Hood Education, 2. Police Foundation, 3. Business and Business Administration.

Robert Taweel, Industry Liaison Officer lnnovation Hum ber College - Humber's Centre of lnnovation works with organizations and business to foster/apply new ideas and innovations. The goal is to help small and medium businesses with innovation.

The Innovation Centre at Humber partners with 10 Colleges and Universities that together have access to the latest equipment, technology and innovation practices. Their Mandate (see attached) focuses on key growth sectors as determined by Province. Question asked how the Township can access the center. To help local businesses Humber's Centre of lnnovation can conduct symposiums, or for any industries that have a need conduct an information session or meet one on one with the business. Any challenges businesses are facing the College can look at solving. Question asked about the old Mount Forest Arena and if the centre has any ideas for it use. First steps would be to conduct a think tank, look into other program support available from Humber and follow - up with a dialogue with WN and the community. Robert is looking into what expertise at Humber we need to bring in after meeting at the Arena in January. So far the Coordinator of the Sustainable Energy program and the Associate Dean of the Built Environment are involved. Potential areas include Hospitality and Recreation.

4. December 12,2007 approval of minutes Motion: to pass the minutes with the following addition to the ED0 Report second paragraph regarding the website "Mary felt if it is the EDO's responsibility, then an extra person for input of information would be required". Motion by: Mary Schmidt Seconded John Mclean Carried

5. Approval of Minutes of January 9,2008 Motion: To pass the January gthminutes with the correction to Item One - Visioning Session, Heading number 5 - Lobbying to be removed. Motion by: Ron Forrest Seconded by: Dale Small Carried

6. Business Arising out of January gth~inutes a. Economic Development Budget The Finance committee has conducted preliminary review of the budget and asked for $20,000 to be removed from the budget. Original budget figure was $1 79,320. ED0 Linda Reader provided financial sheet with recommendations on which financial lines and dollars could be removed.

After review and discussion the committee agreed to remove funds from the following lines. Marketing Line 5033: Student Salary $ 6,300 Advertisement (magazine) $ 3,000 Community Project $ 4,300 Total Marketing Line $73,600

Downtown Revitalization 5034: Arthur Downtown Revital ization $ 2,500 Total Revitalization Line $ 2,500

Ec Dev-Business Retention & Expansion 5233: Mayors Award $ 1,500 Total Business Retention Line $ 1,500 Ec Dev - ConferencesKraining 5234: Conference $ 1,400 Total Conferences Training $ 1,400

Ec Dev - Committee Remuneration 5006: Committee Remuneration $ 4.000 Total Committee Remuneration $ 3,000

GRAND TOTAL $22,000 Action: EDO, Linda Reader will confirm committee remuneration and may place $1500 back into the Business Retention and Expansion line for the Mayor's Award.

b. Governance Policies - Dale Small Sample governance policies given as information and will be reviewed at the next meeting.

c. Incorporating Economic Development - John Matusinec Deferred to another meeting

Delegation Tourism Committee - Chair Jeannette Jamieson Presentation made by Tourism Chair Jeannette Jamieson - requesting tender for the development of the Butter Tart Trail website. See attached letter. The Butter Tart Trail has received three awards to date and for the Butter Tart Trail to continue with its marketing process the Tourism Committee would like to have approval for a Butter Tart Trail website. The Butter Tart Trail (BTT) is in its third year and although not a big budget item it has become well known and a brandinglmarketing tool for the Township. The website could further promote the Butter Tart Trail with links to different venues; provide advertisement, marketing schemes and questionnaires. With the development of the new website, the Tourism Committee wants to ensure that the advertisement and promotional material that we have used to date in our campaign can be used on the website. These designs are key to our promotion of the Butter Tart Trail. The graphic designer used is superb and has helped us produce rural advertising that markets our area well. The Tourism Committee would also like to suggest Butter Tart Trail be used through out the Township to further market our area, much as the Bruce does for their area. Tourism is a new marketing tool for the Township, but we have had people drive through our area for years and now are able to bring then into the Township using outside dollars. Promoting the Butter Tart Trail promotes the Township. It has given us a marketing advantage and we now need to take the next step for advertising and promotion. Letter brought forth from CAO Lori Heinbuch and was read by E DO Linda Reader - see letter attached. Letter stated new Township website is being considered and will be developed by Frey Communications. Linda Reader commented that utilizing the graphic designer is key for the Butter Tart Trail. The Graphic Designer's images are copy righted and can only be used with the design of the Butter Tart Trail as they have been designed. Another concern would be with the time-line of the website. We are looking at a short time-line in order to have it up and running for thi s marketing season. Mary Schmidt: I agree that the Tourism committee was given the go ahead for the Butter Tart Trail and have been very successful. One artist cannot emulate another. John Matusinec: The Tourism Committee has done a great job and it would be counter productive to not the committee continue with the marketing of the Butter Tart Trail. Dale Small: From what I understand from the letter by the CAO the website designer is willing to meet and work with whomever to find out what the requirements is needed for the websi te.

Consensus from the Economic Development Committee for the Butter Tart Trail to have its own website and to meet with Frey Communications to see what they can provide and time-line for a website.

8. Arthur Revitalization Report - Mary Schmidt Next meeting will be about fund raising ideas. The Arthur Revitalization Committee will be going forth with purchasing new garbage cans. The committee will be speaking with Public Works Department to see what is available for purchase. Flower pole racks to be implemented in and confirming the number of poles as the number of hydro poles are designated to increase. Mary will speak with them and confirm number of poles.

9. New Business

Application forms for the 2008 BTT are available and we are starting to receive registrations. February 29th is the tentative date to meet and discuss a Township wide promotion.

Dave Small requested a follow up to the visioning session held in January. We would like to hear the final report and any suggestion he might have. Action: EDO, Linda Reader to contact him and ask for the final report.

10. Adjournment Motion: to adjourn the meeting at 758p.m. Motion By: John Matusinec Seconded by Ron Forrest Carried The Council of the City of Ottawa, at its meeting of 26 and 27 March 2008, adopted the following resolution:

WHEREAS the work of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation provides services to both municipal governments and the provincial government for the purpose of collecting property taxes; and

WHEREAS Ontario municipalities pay for MPAC services and costs and the Province does not;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa request that the Province of Ontario pay a proportional share of MPAC costs related to education property taxes; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa communicate this request to MPAC Board of Directors, LUMCO, MARC0 and AM07s Regional and Single Tier Caucus to solicit the support for this request.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa communicate this request to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for distribution to their membership.

City of Ottawa 11 0 Laurier Avenue Ottawa, ON KIP 1J1

Attention: Dawn Whelan, Council Coordinator Telephone: 580-2424, Ext. 21837 Facsimile: 580-9609 E-mail: dawn.whelan@,ottawa.ca

DISCLAIMER This material is provided under contract as a paid service by the originating organization and does not neCeSSafi!Y reflect the view or positions of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), its subsidiary companies, oficers, directors or agents. SOCIETE DU 400' ANNIVERSAIRE DE QUEBEC Adresse poslale 1135, Grande AllCe Ouest, bureau 100 Qu8bec (Oukbec) G1S 1E7 T61 . (418) 648-2008 Telec. : (418) 648.0699

March 26,2008 / Subject: Let's Ring Out Together!

Dear Sir, Madam, I am taking this opportunity to send you information on a Canada-wide project to ring bells across the country in unison as part of the celebrations marking the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City, the cradle of French North America. We hope that you will join this commemorative activity as the bells in churches and cities in every participating community across Canada ring out together. We intend to approach the heads of churches, cities and community networks and obviously need and would greatly appreciate support from you and your community. This Canada-wide event to take place on July 3, 2008, at I1 a.m. (EST) will be a significant moment in the commemorative ceremonies. By ringing out in unison, we salute the shared history of all Canadians, from the earliest settlements in New France to the present day. This symbol of fraternity will echo from the bells and belt towers to unite Canadians in all the provinces and territories from coast to coast. Once we have contacted each community, we will confirm the participation of each bell tower and church. There will also be a special section about this important event on the official program on our website at www.myquebec2008.com. We need your help and support to promote this very special moment in our celebrations. To make sure that your church bells and belt towers ring out with us in a grand demonstration of solidarity and fraternity, please read the enclosed documents and feel free to call Lise Pilote, National Affairs Advisor at (418) 648-2008. I hope you will be joining us as we ring out together on July 3, 2008.

Yours truly,

Daniel Gelinas General Manager

Registration Form Commemorative Bells Across Canada for the 400th Anniversary of Quebec City Let's "Ring Out Together" and Join the Celebrations!

Participating organizations and Institutions:

Name:

Address:

Street:

City:

Province : Area code :

Phone : Fax :

Contact Person: (Responsible for this project)

Email:

As a symbol of fraternity, we wish to get in touch with institutions, cities and communities all across Canada to organize an historical moment on July 3, 2008. This Canada-wide event will commemorate the founding of Quebec City, the meeting place of many nations from which, through the years, explorers left to claim other lands, making Canada the dynamic country we know today. In the name of , I hereby agree to ring out the bells of my city and of our institutions on Julv 3,2008, at 11 a.m., Eastern Standard Time and to promote this activity within our community. I also allow the Societe du 400e anniversaire de Quebec to promote our participation in this event.

To be returned by Monday, March 31,2008

Date: Signature

Please fax this completed form to (418) 648-0699 Attn.: Lise Pilote, National Affaires Advisor For more information: [email protected] RPR-09-2003(WEO) 13: 35 Wellington County Ens Seruices (FRXi519 837 81 38 P. 002/003

COUNTY OF WELLINGTON OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ENGINEER ADMINIST~ATIC3NCENTRE 74 WOOLWICW STREET GUELPH, ON NIH 3TS TEL.: (5191 837-2801 1-800-663-0750 FAX ! . (5iQ)837-8138

QDRDON J. OUGW, P.Eng. COUNTY ENGINEER

April 9,2005

VIA PAX: 5 19-848-3228

Mayor Mike Broomhead Township of Wellington North PO Box 125 Kcrdworth ON NOG 2E0

Dcsr Mayor Broomhcad:

The Road Committee has sclledulcd their sp~ii~groad tour in yoin- illurlicipality oil 'I'hur~Iay,May 15; 2008. The Coml-iiittca will also be tou~l'ngtlie Township of Mwpleton and thc TOJWIo.FMinlo on May 1 5Ih ,

The schedule is ath.ched for your infonnntion,

Sincc historically staff from the member rnunicil~alitieshave nlncle a~rangcmcntsfor lunch, I will again this year Icavc it to your staffto cohrn~micatcwith your politicians tllaf may not Isc able to jail1 US 011 tour but wisli to join the ~I~OLLJIat lunch.

1expect ~1-latthcrc will be 10 horn the Co~m,ly,5 politicians and 5 staff, travelling in a 1s- passcngcr van. We wiIl thcrcfore, have room for up to 5 ii-r~~~~icipalstaff a11d politicians.

Please let me know if there are any specific iteins that you have in tl~indfor tlle Comrnittce to 1oo.k at, 2~yk/ Gordon J. Ough, P. Eng.

GJO/sg Att. Copy: Scott Wilson, CAO, Corlnty of Welingloll Wdter l'raohsel, Councillor, Wellington County, Ward 3 Lomine Hcinbuch, CAOIClerk, Township of Wellington North Gmy Wi I lia~mson,Mcwa.ger of Public Works, Townshil>of WcJlingtoll. North RPR-09-2008(WEO) 13:35 Wellington County Ens Services IFRX)519 837 8138

County of Wellington Road Committee Spring Tom 2008

Thursday, May 15 6:45 a m. - 7:15 a.m. Ccntrd to Drayton 7:15 a;m. - 7;45 a.m. Bonmza Drill Inn Restaurant for br&f"l: 7:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. tour Mapleton 10:OO a.m. - meet at Tim Horton's in Arthur '10:00 n+m,- I 1;30 am.tour Wellington North 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. lunch 1:30 p.m. - stwt Minto tour fro~nlunch location I :3O p.m, - 3:3b p.m, tour into

Wcdncsday, May 28 6:45 a.m. -7:OO a.m.CcntraJ. to thc Town and Country Rcshurmt 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 n,m, TTom and Counl~Restaurant for breaklit 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. tour GueIpWJIramosa 10:OO am, -meet at the Twp. offices on WR21 across from the Grmd River Raceway . 1b:OO a.m. - 12:00 p.m. tour Centre Wellington 12:00 p,m, - 1 :30 p.m. lu~ch 2:00 p.m. - moet at the Erin Municipal office on W4. 2:00 p,m. - 3:30 p.m. tour Etia

Wednesday, June 25 10:00 am. -1 0:30 a,m, Cmad lo Puslinch Towsl~ipOffice. 10:30 a.m. coff'cc at thc Township Off~cc 1 1:00 nm. tour Ruslinch Lunch dlcr hetour RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL

WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac having passed and c~rculatedto the Assocration of Munrcrpalities (AMO); ~inrstrres;Members of the ~e~kl'ativeAssembly; the Prem~erof Ontarro; and all Ontario mun~c~palities,recerved the endorsement of over 100 munrcrpalities of North Frontenac's Resolution #344-05on August 18,2005 stating that until such time as the Government of the Province of Ontarro removes the obligation of funding the many socral programs through the municipal property tax base, the ~ownsh:~of North FroGenac recommends that the Government immediately develops and institutes, for the smallest rural munlcrpalities, minimum capital program funding thhsholds that are inversely proportionate to the~rpermanent and non- permanent populations; (see copy attached)

AND WHEREAS the current Federall~rovincialprograms continue to allocate some funding to Municipalities on a per capita basis and the year-round populations of many of the smallest rural -- mun~cipalitiescontinue to add pressure to already inadequate infrastructure;

AND WHEREAS approximately 274 municipalities In Ontarlo have populations of under 10,000 people and the large urban municipalities continue to receive fund in^- that the smallest rural mun~cipalitiesdo not qualifyjor (i.e. ~rans~&ation/Transitfunding);

AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of North Frontenac supports the request from the City of Waterloo in calling upon the Provincial and Federal governments to re-examine how mun~cipalitiesare funded in regards to infrastructure and work together with a view to providing long term and susta~nable infrastructure funding programs to assist the City of Waterloo and all upper, lower and slngle tier municipalities in addressing their infrastructure roles and responsibilities:

AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of North Frontenac supports the request for support from the City of Waterloo in petitioning the Province of Ontarlo to fully exempt all Ontario municipalities from paylng Provincial Sales Tax (PST), with the understanding that the savings realized be mandated to fund existing infrastnrcture renewal in local municipalities;

AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of North Frontenac endorses the request for support from the Municipality of North Grenville In requesting the government of the Province of Ontano to commit 118'~of the current 8% Prov~ncialSales Tax to Municrpalities to fund Municipal Infrastructure Programs;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that to be falr and equitable, the Council of the Townships of North Frontenac: Lanark Highlands; Greater Madawaska and Addington Highlands petition the Province of Ontario to exempt at the very least all Ontario municipalities with populations under 10,000 from paying Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to ass~stwith supporting infrastructure in small rural municipalities that cannot be reasonably sustained through property taxation.

AND FURTHERTHAT all Ontario municrpalities endorse these recommendations through thelr respective Councils and respond to the Assoc~ationof Munlclpalities of Ontario; to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; to the Minlstry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; to their local Members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario; to Her Majesty's Leaders of the Opposition in the Province of Ontario; and to the Premier of Ontario. Carried

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC # 78-08

~ebruary21.2008 Moved By Seconded By

Date "Lc-vutkvW-" WcywSd' R Councillor Counclllor

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS # 067-08

February 19.2008 Moved By Seconded By

Date "fielmYW "z9thJ4vd - u- Deputy Reeve Counclllor

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GREATER MADAWASKA #

Moved By Seconded By

Date

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANARK HIGHLANDS # CPS-2008-02-16 February 19,2008 Moved By SecondedBy

WHEREAS the Townsh~psof North Frontenac; Lanark Highlands; Greater Madawaska and Addington Highlands supports the motion passed in the House of Commons In December 2007 and believe it IS In the best Interests of Canadians that the government take steps to make permanent the sharing of the Federal Exclse Tax on gasoline with all Canadian munlclpalities - - for the purpose of enhancing local community Infrastructure, and encourage Parliament's--- -- support that Federal Gas Tax funding be a permanent source of funding for munlclpalities In the Federal Budget; -

AND WHEREAS the current Munrcrpal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues states that the Association of Munlclpalities of Ontarlo (AMO) will allocate the Funds to Munlcrpalities on a per capita basis;

------AND WHEREAS the allocatio~iof per capita-based funditigfail~t0~~~6@izethat the majorities of the populations of the Townsh~psof North Frontenac; Lanark Highlands; Greater Madawaska and Addington Highlands are seasonal residents (i.e. not captured by the Census) whose presence, although very welcome, adds pressure to our already Inadequate Infrastructure:

AND WHEREAS the level of infrastructure Investment in the smallest rural municlpalities (less than 10,000 people) (per North Frontenac Township's Resolution #344-05 of August 18,2005), even with the banking of Federal Gas Tax Funding over several years, cannot be reasonably or meaningfully sustained by the property tax yield;

AND WHEREAS municipalities with growth will receive more funding and municlpalities with little growth will receive less funding, if the Federal Gas Tax continues to be transferred to municipalities on a per capita basis:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that to be fair and equitable, the Councils of the Townships of North Frontenac; Lanark Highlands; Greater Madawaska and Addington Highlands recommend that the Government immediately base the Federal Gas Tax transferred to municipalities on year-round population, (permanent and non-permanent populations) whlch would include seasonal residents (i.e, per number of households);

AND FURTHER THAT all Ontario municipalities endorse these recommendations through their respective Councils and respond to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board; Association of Municipalities of Ontarlo; to their local Members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario; and to the Premier of Ontario; to their Members of Parliament, to the Minlster of Finance and to the Prime Minister of Canada.

Carried

'THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC W 77-08

February 21.2008 Moved By Seconded By

Date "LunnLwW~* Wayw Gd Councillor Councillor

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS # 067-08

February 19,2008 Moved By Seconded By

Date "if~Yavcchr" "E:ythel.Gv& Deputy Reeve Councillor

'THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GREATER MADAWASKA f

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANARK HIGHLANDS W CPS-2008-02-16 February 19,2008 Moved By Seconded By ,.-& b&W "TmLa.b&P Date Mayor Councillor Bob Fletcher, Mayor Ministry of Ministere des Transportation Transports Office of the Minister Bureau du ministre Ferguson Block, 3rd Floor ~dificeFerguson, 3e etage 77 Wellesley St. West 77, rue Wellesley ouest Ontario Toronto, Ontario Toronto (Ontario) M7A 128 M7A 128 416 327-9200 416 327-9200 www.mto.gov.on.ca

His Worship Mike Broomhead Mayor Township of Wellington North PO Box 125 Kenilworth, Ontario NOG 2E0

Dear Mayor Broomhead:

Re: 2008 Municipal Road and Bridge Infrastructure Investment

As announced in the 2008 Provincial Budget, I am pleased to advise you that the Township of Wellington North has been approved to receive funds in the amount of $733,945 towards your municipal road and bridge capital investment needs.

Addressing municipal road and bridge capital investment needs is an important part of maintaining and improving the province's transportation network, economic success and Ontarians' quality of life. To this end, the approved funds will be transferred to you by June 30, 2008, at which time the province will also provide details on reporting requirements and other accountability related requirements. These requirements will include as a minimum a description of the types of eligible expenditures for which the funding is intended, and requirement for a final report on how the funds were used. In addition, the province reserves audit rights to ensure that funds were used for the purpose intended and to recover funds if it is determined that they were not used, or will not be used for the intended purpose.

The province also requests the following additional information: k An authorizing bylawlcouncil resolution from the Township of Wellington North which should be dated no later than April 30, 2008. The bylawlcouncil resolution should reference:

That the $733,945 allocated to the Township of Wellington North by the province will be used for municipal road and bridge capital investment needs;

That a final summary report detailing expenditures, use of provincial funding, and outcomes achieved shall be submitted to the ministry and the ministry may request an independent audit of the project; and

Any funds intended for the project that are not used in accordance with rehabilitation of municipal road and bridge capital investment needs or the terms outlined above will be returned to the ministry. Please acknowledge your receipt of this letter by signing and returning the enclosed duplicate copy of this letter to Steve Naylor, Director, Finance Branch, 6'h Floor, 301 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7R4, Fax (905) 704-2515 by April 30 to initiate payment processing. If you anticipate any issues or concerns with meeting any of the above-noted dates, please advise as soon as possible.

Yours sincerely,

Jim Bradley Minister c: Bruce McCuaig, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transportation The Honourable John Wilkinson, MPP, Perth-Wellingston

Acknowledged b

Signature & Title ~dte Ministry of Ministbre des Transportation Transports Office of the Minister Bureau du rninistre Ferguson Block, 3rd Floor Edifice Ferguson, 3" etage 77 Wellesley St. West 77, rue Wellesley ouest APH - 1 2008 Ontario Toronto, Ontario Toronto (Ontario) M7A 128 M7A 128 416 327-9200 41 6 327-9200 www.rn to.gov.on.ca www.mto.gov.on.ca MAR 3 9 2008 His Worship Mike Broomhead Mayor Township of Wellington North PO Box 125 7490 Sideroad 7 West Kenilworth, Ontario NOG 2E0

Deal- Mayor Broomhead:

Re: 2008 Highway Connectiug Link Allocation

As announced in the 2008 Provincial Budget, I am pleased to advise you that the Township of Wellington North has been approved to receive funds in the amount of $1,179,000 towards your connecting link project, specifically:

Project Location Project Description Allocation Hwy 6 (Mount Forest) Main Street - New Project - Reconstruction and $1,179,000 Birmingham St. to Hwy 89 Traffic Signal Upgrades

The approved funds will be transferred to you by June 30, 2008, at which time the province will also provide details on reporting requirements and other accountability related requirements. These requirements will include as a minimum a descriptio~~of the types of eligible expenditures for which the funding is intended, and requirement for a final report on how the funds were used. In addition, the province reserves audit rights to ensure that funds were used for the purpose intended and to recover funds if it is determined that they were not used, or will not be used for the intended purpose.

The province also requests the following additional information:

P An authorizing bylawlcouncil resolution which should be dated no later than April 30, 2008. The bylawlcouncil resolution should reference:

That the $1,179,000 allocated to the Township of Wellington North by the province will be used for the specified Connecting Link capital improvements on Hwy 6 (Mount Forest) Main Street - Birmingham St. to Hwy 89.

That a final project summary report detailing expenditures, use of provincial funding, and outcomes achieved shall be submitted to the ministry and the ministry may request an independent audit of the project.

Any funds intended for this project that are not used in accordance with ministry Connecting Link guidelines or the terms outlined above will be returned to the ministry. Please acknowledge your receipt of this letter by signing and returning the enclosed duplicate copy of this letter to Steve Naylor, Director, Finance Branch, 6'h Floor, 301 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7R4, Fax (905) 704-2515 by April 30, 2008 to initiate payment processing. If you anticipate any issues or concerns with meeting any of the above-noted dates, please advise as soon as possible.

I am pleased to be able to work co-operatively with your community in providing assistance towards the funding of this important project.

For questions related to the information provided above, administrative details for the completion of this, or to inform the ministry of any change in the above noted project, please contact your local Ministry of Transportation Office.

Yours sincerely,

Jim Bradley Minister

c: Bruce McCuaig, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transportation The Honourable John Wilkinson, MPP, Perth-Wellington

Mayor Township of Wellington North County of Wellington Planning and Land Division Commlttee Deborah Turchet, Secretary-Treasurer Wellington County Administration Centre 74 Woofwlch Street, Guelph ON N1H 3TB

March 13,2007

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR CONSENT

Ontario Planning ~dt,section 53(4)

The County of Wellington Planning and Land Division Commlttee requests your written comments on this application for consent. , . APPLICATION SUBMITED ON:

FILE NO. B43108

APPLICANT LOCATION OF SUBJECT LANDS:

Ronald & Gail Wilson WELLINGTON NORTH (Mount Forest) 515 Mill Street Lot 57, 58 & 59 Mount Forest ON Allan & Geddes Survey NOG 2L3

Proposal is to sever a lot, 198' fr x 132' = 0.6 acres, vacant land for proposed residential use. Owner intends to acquire street allowance from municipality.

Retained irregular shaped lot is 1.018 acres, 198.1 1' fr with existing house and 3 sheds.

IF YOU WISH TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ON THIS APPLICATION, WE MUST HAVE YOUR WRllTEN COMMENTS BEFORE

April 16,2008 '

Please note that if the Comments are not received by the requested date, the Planning and Land Division Committee may proceed to consider the application, and may assume that you have no objection to this APPLICATION for CONSENT.

Please also be advised that if a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the County of Wellington Planning and Land Division Committee in respect of the proposed consent has not made written submission to the County of Wellington Planning and Land Division Committee before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, then the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal.

If you wish to be NOTIFIED OF THE DATE AND TIME OF THE CONSIDERATION of this application -please make your request In wrltlng to the Planning and Land Division Committee before the "Comments Return Date" noted above.

If you wish to be NOTIFIED OF THE DECISION of the County of Wellington Planning and Land . Division Committee in respect of this proposed consent, you must make a request in writing to the County of Wellington Planning and Land Division.Committee. This will also entitle you to be advised of a possible Ontario Municipal Board Hearing. Even if you are the successful party, you should request a copy of the decision since the County of Wellington Planning and Land Division Committee's decision may be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by the applicant or another member of the Public

INFORMATION REGARDING THE APPLICATION is available to the public during regular business hours, Monday to Friday at the County of Wellington Planning and Land DiOision Office, (519) 837-2600 ~216. 74 Woolwich St. Guelph ON NIH 3T9

MAILED TO:

Local Municipality - Wellington North County Planning County Treasury Department Conservation Authority - Saugeen Valley

Bell Canada County Clerk Roads

Neighbour - as per list verified by local municipality and filed by applicant with this application MUNICIPALITY COMMENTING FORM TWP. OF WELLINGTON NORTH

The Planning and Land Division Committee, in considering the following application, respectfully requests input from the municipality. The Application and Sketch are enclosed for your information.

FILE NO: 843108

APPLICANT LOCATION OF SUBJECT LANDS

Ronald & Gail Wilson WELLINGTON NORTH (Mount Forest) 515 Mill Street Lot 57,58 & 59 Mount Forest ON Allan & Geddes Survey NOG 2L3

Proposal is to sever a lot, 198' fr x 132' = 0.6 acres, vacant land for proposed residential use. Owner intends to acquire street allowance from municipality.

Retained irregular shaped lot is 1.018 acres, 198.11' fr with existing house and 3 sheds.

PLEASE PROVIDE COMPLETE PROPERTY ASSESSMENTROLL NUMBER. 23 49 000 006 06600 0000 Does this description reasonably describe the parcel holdings? YES^ NO( )

If answer is no, please provide new information:

Do you consider this proposal to conform to your Official Plan? YES( ) NO( )

What Section(s) does it conform to or contravene? (Please specify)

Will the Severed Parcel comply with all requirements of the Zoning By-law? YES [ ] NO [vf/ (please Specm) 9.2.1, 9.2.2, By-law 66-01 area & frontage

Will the Retained Parcel comply with all requirements of the Zoning By-law? YES NO [ ]

(Please Specify) ,Se

If Necessary, would the Municipality be prepared to consider an Amendment to the Zoning By-Law to permit the proposal to conform? YES( ) NO( ) NIA( ) or Minorvariance YES( ) NO( ) NIA( )

Is proposal on an opened maintained year-round public road YES( ) NO(/ If answer is NO, is municipality willing to enter into an agreement regarding use of the seasonal road, or opening up the road ?

Please specify

Is the Proposed Lot(s) serviced now by Municipal Water YES( ) NO(^ Is the Retained Lot serviced now by Municipal Water YES(

Is the Proposed Lot(s) serviced now by Municipal Sewers YES( ) NO(/

Is the Retained Lot serviced now by Municipal Sewers YES(

Is there a Capital Works Project underway to service these lots in the near future YES( ) NO( ) Approximate Time of Sewiclng Availability:

Are there any other servicing arrangements, Municipal easements Municipal Drains on the subject lands?

Continued to Page 2 Page Two: MUNICIPALITY COMMENTING FORM

FILE NO: B43108

Is the Municipality's Building Official satisfied that there is a sufficlent site on the severed parcel for individuai well and septic sew ees? YES I IN0 Id

Is there any further information that may assist the Planning and Land Division Committee? [A letter may be attached if there is lnsufficlent space to explain]

Is the Municipality in support of this application? YES( ) NO( ) NO POSMON( )

What Conditions, if any, are requested by the Munidpali ffthe Conse_nt_~ssgp&ci2* - Township will need to agree to sell road allowance and follow notification policy for affected landowners - will require minor variance for frontage on open road requirement - SVCA may need to approve final site plan before building permit can be issued - will need to abide with Township Entrance Policy - satisfy requirements in reference to parkland dedication

goes me ~unc~parirequesr a Nouce ot the Decision? YESI,A NO( )

SIGNATURE

TITLE: Deputv Clerk

ADDRESS: 7490 Sideroad 7W., Kenilworth? On

DATE: April 7, 2008

RPR-09-2008(WEO) 14: 42 County of Wellington Planning (FflX)519 823 1690

COUNTY OF WNCTONPLANNING AND DEVEL,OPMENT DEPAR7MENT County Adrnlnistratlon Centre, 74 Wooiwich Street, Guelph, ON NIM 3T9 Phone: (518) 837-2600 , Fax: (519) 823-1694

- APPLICATION r#. 843108 LOCATION: Lot 57,58& 59, Allan & Geddes Survey WELLINGTON NORTH (Mount Forest) ,APPUCANI/OWER: Ronald & Gail Wilson

PUNNING OPINION: This proposal would create a 2428 sq m (0.6 ac.) residential lot In the Mount Forest Urban Centre. An irregular shaped 0.4 ha. (1 ac.) residential lot with an existing dwelling would be retained.

The parcel to be severed does not have sufficient frontage, area and road access. The Official Plan requires that all lots will have safe driveway access to an all-season maintalned public road. The applicants in conjunction wlth the municipality are In the process of ofticlally closing Bentley Street and deedlng the right-of-way to Interested abutting property owners. The applicants are proposing to purchase the unopened road allowance and merge it with the severed parcel. This wlll provide frontage and access to the severed parcel. At this point in time the process has not been completed. We would recommend deferral of this application until such time that the road closing has been completed and purchased by the applicants.

If provisional consent Is granted, we would request that the following matters be addressed as conditions of approval:

I That any concerns of the Consenration Authority are addressed; 2. That se~lcingand safe driveway access can be addressed to the satisfaction of the local municipality; and 3. That zoning compliance be obtained to the satisfaction of the Township.

PROVINCIAL POLICY SI;LI.PMENT IPPSJ: Intensification and redevelopment is encouraged wlthln settlement areas such as Mount Forest

Under Section 2.1.6 development and site alteration shall not be permitted in or adjacent to natural heritage features and areas unless the ecological function has been evaluated and it has been demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on the natural heritage features or their ecological functions.

WELUNGTON COUNTY OFFICIAL PLAN: The subject lands are designated RESIDENTIAL and CORE GREENLANDS in the Mount Forest Urban Centre. The Greenlands System designation protects hazardlands. This feature is located entir,ely an the retained parcel. According to Section 10.6.2 "New lots may be created in Urban Centres provided that the land will be appropriately zoned."

Section 10.2.2 states that 'Where the County is concerned that a proposed lot in or adjacent to the Greenlands System could negatively impact a natural feature or function, the County may require an environmental impact study to assess potential impacts and means of mitigation."

'The matters under Section 10.1.3 were also given consideration, including b) 'that all lots can be adequately serviced...", d) "that all lots will have safe driveway access to an all-seasoned maintained public road,..". Regarding item b) the lands are zoned RIA. whlch would permlt sewlcing by private sewage and water.

L0.CALZONlNO BY-LAW: The lands to be severed are zoned RIA (unserviced residential). The lands to be retained are zoned NE (Natuml Environment). The severed parcel does not COmply with lot area and lot frontage at this time. The retalned parcel complies under sectlon 6.22 which deals with non-complying uses.

SffE VIS/TlNK,RMA77ON: The sublect property has not been visited to date.

ADDmONAL INFORMATION: The subject lands currently have frontage on Mill Street Once the lot is severed the parcel to be severed will only have frontage on Bentley Street which is an unopened road allowance. According to the Wellington North By-law no lot shall be created unless It abuts a public street A public street is defined as opened and improved and maintained by the municipality. The applicants in conjunction with the municipality are In the process of officially closing Bentley Street and deeding the right-of-way to interested abutting property owners. The applicants are proposlng to purchase the unopened road allowance and nierge it with the severed parcel. This will provlde frontage and access to the severed parcel. At this polnt in time the process has not been completed. County of Wellington Planning and Land~DlvlsienCommittee Deborah Turchet, Secretary-Treasurer Wellington County Admlnlstratlon Centre 74 Woohvich Street, Guelph ON NIH 3T9

March 13, 2007

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR CONSENT

Ontario Planning Act, Section 53(4)

The County of Wellington Planning and Land Division Committee requests your written comments on this application for consent.

APPLICATION SUBMITTED ON: FEBRUARY 15,2008

FILE NO. B36108

APPLICANT LOCATION OF SUBJECT LANDS:

Lorne & Wendy Schill WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP (Arthur) 7819 Fourth Line Lot 6 RR#2 Wallenstein ON Concession 4 NOB 2SO

Proposal is for a parcel 990' fr x 4400' = 100 acres vacant land for agricultural use.

Retained agricultural parcel is 100 acres, 990' fr vacant land.

IF YOU WISH TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ON THIS APPLICATION, WE MUST HAVE YOUR WRITTEN COMMENTS BEFORE

April 16, 2008

If you wish to be NOTIFIED OF THE DATE AND TIME OF THE CONSIDERATION of this application -please make your request in writing to the Planning and Land Division Committee before the "Comments Return Date" noted above.

If you wish to be NOTIFIED OF THE DECISION of the County of Wellington Planning and Land Division Committee in respect of this proposed consent, you must make a request in writing to the County of Wellington Planning and Land Division Committee. This will also entitle you to be advised of a possible Ontario Municipal Board Hearing. Even if you are the successful party, you should request a copy of the decision since the County of Wellington Planning and Land Division Committee's decision may be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by the applicant or another member of the Public

INFORMATION REGARDING THE APPLICATION is available to the public during regular business hours, Monday to Friday at the County of Wellington Planning and Land Division Office, (519) 837-2600 x216 74 Woolwich St. Guelph ON N1H 3T9

MAILED TO: .Local Municipality - Wellington North County Planning County Treasury Department

Conservation Authority Saugeen Valley

Bell Canada County Clerk Roads

Neighbour - as per list verified by local municipality and filed by applicant with this application MUNICIPALITY COMMENTING FORM TbVll. OF WELLINGTON NORTH The Planning and Land Division Committee, in considering the following application, respectfully~requests input from the municipality. The Application and Sketch are enclosed for your information.

FILE NO: B36108

APPLICANT LOCATION OF SUBJECT LANDS

Lorne &Wendy Schill WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP (Arthur) 7819 Fourth Line Lot 6 RR#2 Wallenstein ON Concession 4 NOB 2S0

Proposal is for a parcel 990' fr x 4400' = 100 acres vacant land for agricultural use.

Retained agricultural parcel is 100 acres, 990' fr vacant land.

PLEASE PROMDE COMPLETE PROPERTY ASSESSMENT ROLL NUMBER:

Does this description reasonably describe the parcel holdings? YES(V~NO( )

If answer is no, please provide new information:

Do you consider this proposal to conform to your Official Plan? YES(\/JNO( )

What Section@) does it conform to or contravene? (Plena= enspifir)

Will the Severed Parcel comply with all requirements of the Zoning By-law? YES [J' NO [ ]

(PleaseSpeclfy) Section 8A, By-law No. 66-01

Will the Retained Parcel comply with ail requirements of the Zoning By-law? YES [ly NO [ ]

(Please Specify) Section 8-A, By-law No. 66-01

If Necessary, would the Municipality be prepared to consider an Amendment to the Zoning By-Law to permit the proposal to conform? YES( ) NO( ) NIA( ) or Minorvariance YES( ) NO( ) NIA( )

Is proposal on an opened maintained year-round public road YES(^ NO( ) If answer is NO, Is municipality willing to enter into an agreement regarding use of the seasonal road, or opening up the road ?

Please specify

Is the Proposed Lot(s) serviced now by Municipal Water YES( Noh8

Is the Retained Lot serviced now by Municipal Water YES( N0(3/

Is the Proposed Lot(s) serviced now by Municipal Sewers YES( ) NO(<

Is the Retained Lot serviced now by Municipal Sewers YES( NO(^'

Is there a Capital Works Project underway to service these lots in the near future YES( ) NO( ) Approximate Tlme of Servicing Availabllity:

Are there any other servicing arrangements, Municipal easements Municipal Drains on the subject lands?

Continued to Page 2 Page Two: MUNICIPALITY COMMENTING FORM

FILE NO: 836108

Is the Municipality's Building Official satisfied that there is a sufficient site on the severed parcel for individual well and sep c services? YES [A0[

Is there any further information that may assist the Planning and Land Division Committee? [A letter may be attached if there is Insufficient space to explain]

Is the Municipality in support of this application? YES( ) NO( ) NO POSiTION( )

What Conditions, if any, are requested by the Municipality if the Consent is granted?

Must abide by Township Entrance policy

Does the Municipality request a Notice of the Decision? YES( ) NO( )

SIGNATURE

TITLE: Deputv Clerk

ADDRESS: 7490 Sideroad 7W, Keniilworth, ON NOG 2E0

DATE: April 7, 2008 S K E T C H FOR LAND SEVERANCE APPUCATlON PREPHRED FOR LMWE AM WENDY SCHlLL --@- SCALE 1" = 500'

mj WTw 6 NOT A PLAN OF -1 AK) SHPLL HOT BE V3D FCR TR~ACWrWRTCAE mm .

i&%CTCk 6 FROn CmEO CaLUrw IKWPIAKN . TM PRCPER~ . .-.rc OIDW* HAYE NOT BEEN WVEIEG RPR-09-2008(WED) 14: 42 County of Wellington Planning (FRX1519 823 1694 P. 002/004

COUN7Y OF WWUNGTON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTIMENT County Admlni$tfat[on Centre, 74 Woolwleh Street, Guelph. ON NIH 3TQ I Phone: (519) 837-2600 Fax (519) 8231694

* APPUCAVON #: t336108, LOCA77ON: Lot 6, Concession 4 WELLINGTON NORTH APPUCANI/ONER: Lome &Wendy Schill

PLANNING OPINION: This proposal would divide an 80 ha (200 ac.) agricultural parcel into two 40 ha (100 ac) farm parcels. The lands are currently farmed and the severed 1 parcel is occupied by a dilapidated pole barn. I This application is consistent with Provincial Policy and would generally conform to the County Official Plan. We would have no concerns with this proposal.

PROVllVClAL POUCY STATEMENT (PPSl: The subject property is within a prime agricultural area. Lot creation for agricultural uses may be permitted, provided that the lots are of a size appropriate for the type of agricultural uses common in the area and are sufficiently large to maintain flexibility for future changes in the type or size of agricultural operations.

WELUNGTON COUNTY OPFICML PLAN: The subject lands are designated PRIME AGRICULTLIRAL and CORE GREENLANDS. The Greenlands system designation protects hazardlands, Class 1,2 a 3 wetlands and significant forest.

Section 10.3.2 states that "New lots for agricultuml op'erations shall be sufficiently large to maintain flexibility for future changes in the type or size of agricultural operations. New agricultural operations will normally be a minimum of 35 ha in size

Section 10.2.2 states that "where the County is concerned that a proposed lot in or adjacent to the Greenlands System could negatively impact a natural feature or function, the County may require an environmental impact study to assess potential impacts and means of mitigation." We note that the Greenland feature is located entirely on the retained parcel.

The matters under Section 10.1.3 were also given consideration.

LOCAL ZONING BY-LAW: The subject lands are zoned Agricultural (A) and, Natural Environment (NE). Both the retained and severed parcels will comply with frontage and area.

SlTE VlSITIIVFORIWA77ON: The subject property has not been visited to date.

April 9, 2008 County of Wellington Planning and Land Division Committee Deborah Turchet, Secretary-Treasurer Wellington County Administration Centre 74 Woohwich Street, Guelph ON NIH 3T9

March 13,2007

NOTICE OF AN APPI-ICATIOA FOR CONSENT

Ontario Plannlng Act, Section 53(4)

The County of Wellington Planning and Land Division Committee requests your written comments on this application for consent.

APPLICATION SUBMITTED ON: March 3.2008

FILE NO. 841108

APPLICANT LOCATION OF SUBJECT LANDS:

Tara & Rick Fowles WELLINGTON NORTH (Arthur Twp) 8610 Concession 6 South Lot 27 RR#4 Arthur ON Concession 6 NOG 1AO

Proposed irregular shaped lot line adjustment of 45.4 acres, 742' fr (parcel B on sketch) to be added to abutting agricultural parcel - Manuel DaSilva. (parcel C on sketch)

Retained residential lot is 248' fr x 640' = 3.8 acres with existing,house and shed. (parcel A on sketch)

IF YOU WISH TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ON 'THIS APPLICATION, WE MUST HAVE YOUR WRITTEN COMMENTS BEFORE

April 16,2008

If you wish to be NOTIFIED OF THE DATE AND TIME OF THE CONSIDERATION of this application -please make your reauest in writing to the Planning and Land Division Committee before the "Comments Return Date" noted above.

If you wish to be NOTIFIED OF THE DECISION of the County of Wellington Planning and Land Division Committee in respect of this proposed consent, you must make a request in writing to the County of Wellington Planning and Land Division Commlttee. This will also entitle you to be advised of a possible Ontario Municipal Board Hearing. Even if you are the successful party, you should request a copy of the decision since the County of Wellington Planning and Land Division Committee's decision may be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by the applicant or another member of the Pyblic

MAILED TO:

Local Municipality - Wellington North County Planning County Treasury Department

Conservation Authority - Grand River

Bell Canada County Clerk Roads

Neighbour - as per list verified by local municipality and filed by applicant with this application MUNICIPALITY COMMENTING FORM TI/$!'. 01 WELLINGT~~;;5ji;;RT)~

The Planning and Land Division Committee, in considering the following application, respectfully requests input from the municipality. The Application and Sketch are enclosed for your information.

FILE NO: B41108

APPLICANT LOCATION OF SUBJECT LANDS

Tara & Rick Fowles WELLINGTON NORTH (Arthur Twp) 8610 Concession 6 South Lot 27 RR#4 Arthur ON Concession 6 NOG 1AO

Proposed irregular shaped lot line adjustment of 45.4 acres, 742' fr (parcel B on sketch) to be added to abutting agricultural parcel - Manuel DaSilva. (parcel C on sketch) Retained residential lot is 248' fr x 640' = 3.8 acres with existing house and shed. (parcel A on sketch)

PLEASE PROVIDE COMPLETE PROPERTY ASSESSMENT ROLL NUMBER:23 49 000 007 16250 0000

Does this description reasonably describe the parcel holdings? YES(dNO( )

If answer is no, please provide new information:

Do you consider this proposal to conform to your Official Plan? YES(^ NO( )

What Section(s) does it conform to or contravene? (Please snncifv\

Will the Severed Parcel comply with all requirements of the Zoning By-law? YES NO [ ] (Please Specify) Section 8 - A By-law 66-01 Will the Retained Parcel comply with all requirements of the Zoning By-law? YES NO [ ] Section! 8 - A By-law 66-01 (8.2.l(b)) (Please Specify) .. . . .

If Necessary, would the Municipality be prepared to consider an Amendment to the Zoning By-Law to permit the proposal to conform? YES( ) NO( ) NIA( ) or Minorvariance YES( ) NO( ) NIA( )

Is proposal on an opened maintained year-round public road YES(J~NO( ) If answer is NO, is municipality willing to enter into an agreement regarding use of the seasonal road, or opening up the road ?

Please specify

Is the Proposed Lot(s) serviced now by Municipal Water YES( ) NO(4

Is the Retained Lot serviced now by Municipal Water YES( No(6

Is the Proposed Lot(s) serviced now by Municipal Sewers YES( ) NOH

Is the Retained Lot serviced now by Municipal Sewers YES( NO(&

Is there a Capital Works Project underway to service these lots in the near future YES( ) NO( ) Approximate Time of Servicing Availability:

Are there any other servicing arrangements, Municipal easements Municipal Drains on the subject lands?

Continued to Page 2 Page Two: MUNICIPALITY COMMENTING FORM

FILE NO: b41108

Is the Municipality's Building Official satisfied that there is a suficient site on the severed parcel for individual well and septic services? YES tv11'10 t 1

Is there any further information that may assist the Planning and Land Division Committee? [A letter may be attached if there is insufficient space to explain]

Is the Municipality in support of this application? YES( ) NO( ) NO POSITION( )

What Conditions, if any, are requested by the Municipality if the Consent is granted?

Must abide with Township Entrance Policy

Does the Municipality request a Notice of the Decision? YES(X) NO( )

TITLE: De~utyClerk

ADDRESS: 7490 Sideroad 7W., Ken51worth. ON NOG 2EO

DATE: April 7, 2008 / S K E T e H FOR LAW -AM APPUCATW I PREPARED FOR RICHARD AM) TARA FOWLES

THS SKETCH IS NOT A PLAN OF SLRVEY ' AND MALL NOT BE USED FOR TRANSACTION OR MORTGAOE PURPOSES .

THlS SKETCH IS PREPARED FROM COMPILED BARN AND CALCULATED M0RMATYX.I , TEPROPERTY LMiTS SHOWN HAVE NOT BEEN SLRMYED. . r

PARCEL B .LAND TO BE SEVERED AREA = 45.4f ACRES RPR-09-2008(WEO) 14: 42 County of We1 lington Planning (FflX)519 823 1694 P. 003/004

COUhWY OF WEUINGTON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTlGlEM County Administration Centre, 74 Woolwich Street, tuelph. ON NlW 3TB Phone: (519) 837-2800 . Fax: (519) 823-1694

APPUCATION #: 841108 LOCATION: Lot 27, Concession 6 WELLINGTON NORTH APPUCANT/OWNER: Tara & Rick Fowles

PLANNING OPiNtON: This proposed lot line adjustment would add a 18.3 ha (45.4 ac) parcel to an abutting agricultural parcel creating a merged parcel of 58.5 ha. (144.6 ac.). The retained parcel is 1.5 ha (3.8 ac.) and is occupied by a residence and shed.

This proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and would generally conform to the Wcial Plan. We would have no concerns, provlded that the following mattersare addressed as condltions of approval:

1. That the purchaser take title to the severed lands in the same manner as they hold their abutting land; 2. That Subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990 be applied to any subsequent conveyance or any transadion involving the parcel of land that is the subject of thls Consent.

PROWNCIAL POUCY STATEhfENT I-: Lot line adjustments in prime agricultural areas may be permitted for legal or technical reasons. Legal or technical is defined as "severances for purposes such as easements, corrections of deeds, quit claims, and minor boundary adjustments, which do not result in the creatlon of a new lot".

We have no Minimum Distance Separation 1 (MDSI) concerns due to the applicability of guideline 8 which states: "Where a new lot is proposed with an existing dwelling, and that dwelling is already located on a lot separate from the subject livestock facility, MDSI is not applied..."

MELUNGTON COUNIY OFFICIAL PLAN: The subject lands are designated PRIME AGRICULTURAL and CORE GREENLANDS, The feature protected by the Greenlands system designation includes hazardlands.

Sectionl0.3.6 of the County of Wellington Official Plan "permits lot line adjustments were no adverse effect on agriculture will occur and are encouraged where more viable operations will result or an undersized lot is made useable given the requirement for appropriate sewer and water systems".

The matters under Section 10.1.3 were also given consideration.

LOCAL ZONING BY-LAW: The lands to be severed are zoned Agricultural (A) and the lands to be'retained are zoned Agricultural site specific (A-28). Both the retained and severed parcels will comply to the frontage and area requirements.

Sl'iE WSKINFORMATION: The subject properly has not been visited to date.

April 9, 2008 COUNTY OF WELLINGTON

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION CENTRE GARY A. COUSINS, M.C.I.P., DIRECTOR 74 WOOLWICH STREET TEL: (519) 837-2600 GUELPH ONTARIO FAX: (519) 823-1694 NIH 3T9 1-800-663-0750

3 \. r$ <, L .I. -1 :; March 3 1,2008

Memo: Forest By-law Stakeholder Committee, Local Municipalities, conservation Authorities, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Wellington County Stewardship Council, Wellington Federation of Agriculture

Re: Draft Forest Conservation By-law for Wellington County

I am enclosing the complete "Draft" Forest Conservation By-law for your review and comments. This by-law is intended to replace the current Tree By-law No. 3961-94, in effect since 1994.

Most area Regions and Counties have already enacted new, similar by-laws under the Municipal Act ov& the last few years. ~illiamsand Associates, Forestry Consultants, were retained by Wellington County to prepare the new by-law. A "stakeholder" committee was formed and this group has been meeting over the last year to try to ensure a balanced approach and that various interests are addressed - agriculture, farm drainage, environment, loggers, sawmills.

I have enclosed the complete draft by-law. I have also enclosed Planning Report PD2008- 12 which provides an overview of the by-law and the ongoing process. Please provide us with any comments that you might have by May 16,2008. Subsequent to this we will be setting times for a public meeting(s) to get the views of the general public.

By separate letter, we are contacting loggers and sawmills operating in the County and asking for their input.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly at (51 9) 837-2600 Ext. 2080 or [email protected].

Sincerely, u) Mark Van Patter Senior Planner Draft Mach, 2008 Welliilgton County Forest Conservation By-Law FOmST CONSERVATION BY==LAW BY==LAWN ER XX?C OF THE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON

A By-law Respecting the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Woodlands Y-

WHEREAS SECTION 2 (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 states that The County of Wellington is given powers to foster the municipality's current and future economic, social and environmental well-being;

AND WHEREAS SECTIONS 135,136,139 and 138 oftheMunicipa1 Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 give The County of Wellington the power to pass and enforce by-laws respecting the destruction and injuring of trees in a woodland;

NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the County of Wellington.hereby enacts as follows: ..

SECTION I. DEFPMTIBNS

In this By-Law:

(a) "basal area" means the sum of the basal areas of the individual trees of a dbh greater than 10 cm (4 in) which comprise a woodland (expressed in square meters per-hectare or square feet per acre). The basal area of an individual tree is the cross-sectional area of the tree stem or trunk taken at the point of measurement of dbh. For purposes of enforcing this By-law, basal area shall be determined by using a 4% strip cruise (where trees are measured on 2-meter (6 foot)-wide parallel strips regularly spaced across the woodland;

(b) "building permit" means a building permit as issued under the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, or any successor thereof;

(b) "bush cord" means a measure of stacked wood measuring 4 by 4 by 8 fi or 128 cubic feet (123 by 123 by 246 cm or 3 .9 cubic meters) of wood and air;

(c) "business days" means any day falling on or between Monday and Friday of each week but does not include New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day,

Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day; r

(d) "Calendar Year" means January 1 through December 3 1 of a year;

(e) "Certified Tree Marker" means an individual who has completed all requirements to be certified by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to mark trees according to a silvicultural prescription; Draft March. 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

"Christmas TreePlantation" is an area planted with appropriate tree species and managed for the production of Christmas trees. This means that the trees and area is regularly tended to produce trees to be sold as Christmas trees. A Christmas tree plantation must have been tended for the production of Christmas trees within the last five (5) years. If it has not been tended as a Christmas-tree plantation within five years it is considered a woodland if the area meets the stocking requirements Section 1 (ah);

"circumference" means the measurement of the outer boundary of the stem or hnkof a tree, including the bark;

"Clerk" means the Clerk of The County of Wellington or his or her designate;

"unforested corridor" means a break in the forest cover or forest canopy, which includes but is not limited to, highways and roads, railway rights-of-way, drains, lanes, paths, golf course fairways, utility lines or natural open spaces;

"Council" means the Council of The County of Wellington;

"County" means the county of Wellington;

"County Staff' means employees of the County of Wellington and contract parties authorized to act on behalf of the County of Wellington;

"dbh" (diameter breast height) means the diameter of the stem or hnkof a tree measured at a point of measurement that is 1.37 metres (4.5 feet) above the highest point of the ground at-the base of the stem or trunk of the tree;

"destroy" means any action which causes or results in the irreversible injury or death of a tree;

"diameter" nems a (length of) straight line from side to sids through the centre of a stm or trunk of a tree, including the bark;

"drip line" means a line running directly beneath the outerrnost branches of the trees fonning the perimeter of the Woodland;

"excess damage" is disturbance to the forest floor or waterways andlor damage to trees not specified for cutting or other vegetation in excess of levels specified in Schedule "F" of this by-law;

"Forester" is a Registered Professional Forester, or Associate Member in good standing with the Ontario Professional Forester's Association who is authorized to prepare silvicultural prescriptions that apply to the County and subject woodland;

"forest stand" means that part of the Woodland that is a contiguous group of trees sufficiently uniform in species composition, arrangement of age classes and condition to be a homogeneous and distinguishable unit for forestry management purposes; Draft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

(t) "good forestry practices" means the proper implementation of harvest, renewal and maintenance activities known to be appropriate for the forest and environmental conditions under whch they are being applied and that minimize detriments to forest values including significant ecosystems, important fish and wildlife habitat, soil and water quality and quantity, forest productivity and health, aesthetics and recreational opportunities of the landscape;

(u) "hazardous condition" is where a tree, due to damage, health problems or structural weakness, is a condition that presents a significant risk of injuring persons or property;

(v) "injury" means lasting dmage to a tree which has the effect of inhibiting or terminating its growth, but does not include pruning or removing branches for maintenance purposes;

(x) "officer" means an individual appointed by the County by By-law, for the administration and enforcement of this by-law and such individuals as hereby designated as provincial offences officer pursuant to Subsection 135(11) of the Act; -

(y) "own use" means use that does not indude a sale, exchange or other-disposition of trees destroyed or injured;

(2) "permit" means a permit to injure or destroy trees issued under Section 5 of this by-law;

(aa) "person" includes, but is not limited to an individual, partnership or corporation;

(ab) "point of measwement" means the point on the stem or trunk of the tree measured above the highest point of the ground in an undisturbed state. In the case of coppice or clump growth where the point of fusion occurs at or above the point of measurement for dbh, the coppice or clump growth shall be deemed a single tree and "point of measurement" shall mean the point on the stem or trunk measured above thehighest point of the ground in an undisturbed state. In the case of coppice or clump growth where the point of fusion occurs below the point of measurement for dbh, each stem or trunk in the coppice or clump growth shall be deemed a separate tree and "point of measurement" shall mean the point on each tree stem or trunk measured from the point of fusion;

(ac) "prescribed species" means the species of trees as listed in Parts I, I1 and 111 of Schedule "A" of this By-law, titled "Protected Tree Species";

(ad) "silvicultural prescriptiony'means a site specific operational plan, approved by a forester, that describes the existing forest conditions, the forest management objectives for an area, and prescribes the methods for marking, harvesting and regenerating the subject forest in a manner that accommodates other resource values as 'identified;

(ae) "tree" means any species of woody perennial plant, including its root system, which has reached or can reach a height of at least 4.5 metres (15 ft) at physiological maturity, provided that where multiple stems grow fi-omthe same root system, the number of trees shall be the number of steins with discrete, apical tips; Draft -March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

(af) "tree marker" means any person who has marked trees for cutting. This incl~~des landowners, timber buyers, Certified Tree Markers or Foresters. Certified Tree Marker is defined in Section 1 (e);

(ag) "watercourse" means a natural or man-made waterway containing flowing water at least part of the year;

(ah) "woodland" means land, one hectare (2.47 acres) or more in area, measured to the drip line and including any unforested comdors equal to or less than 30 metres (98.4 feet) in width, with at least:

(i) 1,000 trees, of any size, per hectare (405 trees, of any size, per acre);

(ii) 750 trees, measuring over 5 centimetres in diameter, per hectare (304 trees, measuring over 2 inches in diameter, per acre);

(iii) 500 trees, measuring over 12 centimetres in diameter, per hectare (202 trees, measuring over 4.7 inches in diameter, per acre); or

(iv) 250 trees, measuring over 20 centimetres in diameter, per hectare (101 trees, measuring over 7.9 inches in diameter, per acre),

but does not include a cultivated hitorchard, nut orchard, tree nursery, or Christmas tree plantation. For the purpose of the definition of woodlands, all measurements of the trees are to be taken at 1.37 metres (4.5 feet) from the ground. For purposes of enforcing this By-law, tree density shall be determined by using a 4% strip cruise (where trees are measured on 2-meter (6 foot)-wide parallel stips regularly spaced across the woodland.

SECTION 2. PROmITION

2.1 No person shall cause or permit the injuring or destruction of a tree growing in a woodland: (a) unless exempted by Section 3 of this by-law; or (b) except in accordance with a permit issued under Section 4 of this by-law.

2.2 No person shall: (a) contravene the terms or conditions of a permit issued under this by-law; or (b) cause or permit the contravention of the terms or conditions of a permit issued under this by-law. Drsft March, 2008 Welling-ton County Forest Conservation By-Law

2.3 No person shall operate a vehicle, machinery or equipment or conduct operations in a manner or at a time that: (a) unnecessarily destroys or injures any tree that is to remain standing after the destruction or injuring of trees is completed in accordance with this By-Law; (b) results in the leaving of any part of a tree in a watercourse including any trees that -have not been cut, but have been pushed, knocked over or otherwise ended up in a watercourse; (c) results in excessive damage to unmarlted trees, the forest floor or soil as determined

using procedures described in Schedule F, '

2.4 No person shall fail to comply with an order issued under this by-law or remove or deface any order thzt has been posted pursuant to this by-law.

SECTION 3. EXEMPTIONS

3.1 Despite Section 2 of this by-law, this by-law does not apply to : (a) activities or matters underteen under a licence issued under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994; (b) the injuring or destruction of trees by a person licensed under heSurveyors Act to engage in the practice of cadastral surveying, or his or her agent, while making a survey; (c) the injuring or destruction of trees imposed as a condition to the approval of a site plan, a plan of subdivision or a consent under Section 41,51, or 53, respectively, of the Planning Act or as a requirement of a site plan agreement or subdivison agreement entered into under those sections; (d) the injuring or destruction of trees imposed after December 3 1,2002 as a condition to a development permit authorized by regulation made under Section 70.2 of the Planning Act or as a requirement of an agreement entered into under the regulation; (e) the injuring or destruction of trees by a transmitter or distributor, as those terns are defined in Section 2 of the Electricity Act, 1998, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a transmission system or a distribution system, as those terms are defined in that section; Draft March, 2008 Wellinnion County Forest Conservation By-Law

(f) the injuring or destruction of trees undertaken on land described in a licence for a pit or quarry or a permit for a wayside pit or wayside quarry issued under the Aggregate Resources Act; (g) the injuring or destruction of trees undertaken on land in order to lawllly establish and operate or enlarge any pit or quarry on land: (i) that has not been designated under the Aggregate Resources Act or a predecessor of that Act; and (ii) on which a pit or quarry is a permitted land use under a by-law passed under Section 34 of the Planning Act; (h) the injuring or destruction of trees required in order to erect a building or structure, in respect of which a building permit has been issued, provided that the total area within which trees are injured or destroyed is within 15 metres of the outer edge of the building or structure or proposed building or structure;

- (i) the injuring or destruction of trees that is reasonably required in order to install and provide utilities to the construction or use of a building or structure in respect of which a building permit has been issued, including the installation of a primary septic bed; (i) the injuring or destruction of trees that is reasonably required in order to install a single lane driveway for vehicular access to a building or structure in respect of which a building permit has been issued; (k) the injuring or destruction of trees provided that no more than 20 trees or up to the equivalent of 15 cubic metres (for example: six (6) bush cords and/or 3,000 board fest) of wood are injured or destroyed in a calendar year from an owner's property, provided that the injury or destruction of trees does not reduce the density of the trees so that the area does not meet the definition of a woodland, and that the injuring or destruction of trees is consistent with good forestry practices; (1) the injuring or destruction of Eastern White Cedar trees provided that no more than the equivalent of three (3) bush cords of wood are injured or destroyed in a calendar year from an owner's property, and that the injuring or destruction of trees is in accordance with good forestry practices; or (m) the injuring or destruction of trees that are in a hazardous condition. Draft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conselvation By-Law

SECTION 4. PE S

4.1 Upon application by an owner, the County may issue the following permits: (a) Good Forestry Practices Permits; (b) Circumference Permits; and (c) Clearing Permits.

4.2 The County hereby delegates to an officer the power to issue a permit under Subsections 4.3, 4.4,4.5 and 4.6 of this by-law and to impose conditions to such permits.

4.2.1 Before a Good Forestry Practice Permit or Circumference Permit Application

is submitted, the trees to be injured or destroyed must be marked with paint at -

approximately 4.5 feet (1.3 meters) above ground on at least two sides to the - Officer's satisfaction.

4.2.2 A vertical paint line shall be placed at the tree base below the saw line and extending to the ground to the Officer's satisfaction.

4.2.3 Before a Clearing Permit Application is submitted, the boundaries of the area

- specified in the application or the trees to be removed, must be marked--with paint to the Officer's satisfaction.

GOOD FBF&STRY PRACTICES PE=TS

4.3 The County may issue a Good Forestry Practices Permit to permit the injuring or destruction of trees provided that the injuring or destruction of trees is conducted in accordance with good forestry practices as prescribed in a silvicultural prescription prepared and stamped by a Forester, and provided fbrther that the trees to be injured or destroyed are marked, in accordance with the prescription, by a Forester or Certified Tree Marker as specified in Sections 4.2.1 and 4.2.2.

4.4 Despite Subsection 4.3 of this by-law, the County may issue a Good Forestry Practices Permit to a landowner who has marked trees on their own property, provided that an officer is satisfied that the injuring or destruction of trees is consistent with good forestry practices and the trees are marked as specified in Sections 4.2.1 and 4.2.2. Draft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

4.5 The applicant shall erect and display a public notice sign regarding the Good Forestry Practices Permit at the entrance to the Woodland in a position that ensures that it is clear and visible to all persons, and the notice shall be in the form of Schedule "J" or that approved by the Officer.

4.6 The County may issue a Circumference Permit to permit the injuring or destruction of trees provided that: (a) the trees are of a species listed in Schedule "A"; and (b) the trees have attained the diameter or circumference measurement applicable to such tree species as set out in the said schedule, measured at the highest point of measurement available on the treelstump, provided in Schedule A or at the stump; and (c) the trees or area-of trees to be injured or destroyed are marked with paint as specified in Sections 4.2.1 and 4.2.2.; and (d) the portion of the woodland where trees are marked for cutting, the injuring or destruction of trees shall not have the effect of :

(i) . reducing the basal area of trees measuring at least 24.5 centirnetres (9.5 inches) D3H to below 15 square metres per hectare (65 sq. ft per acre); or (ii) reducing the number of trees in woodlands below the nurnber of trees necessary to constitute a woodland; or (iii) reducing below 12.5 trees per hectare (5 trees per acre) in a woodland the number of trees in Part 1 of Schedule "A" which have reached or exceeded

4.7 The applicant shall erect and display a public notice sign regarding the Circumference Permit at the entrance to the Woodland in a position that ensures that it is clear and visible to all persons, and the notice shall be in the form of Schedule "J" or that approved by the Officer. Draft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

4.8 Where a person intends to injure or destroy trees and the proposed activity does not meet the requirements set out in Subsections 4.3,4.4, or 4.5 of this by-law, an application may be made for a Clearing Permit. 4.8.1 The County may issue a Clearing Permit to permit the injuring or destruction of trees provided that County Council or County Staff that have been delegated the authority is satisfied that the injuring or destruction of trees will be in compliance with agricultural and natural environment policies adopted by County Council fiom time to time. 4.8.2 An officer may issue a Clearing Permit to permit the injuring or destruction of trees provided that the total area of tree removal does not exceed 0.5 hectare, and provided that the officer is satisfied that the injuring or destruction of trees will be in compliance with agricultural

- adnatural environment policies adopted by County Council from timeto time.

4.9 The applicant shall erect and display a public notice regarding the Clearing Permit at the entrance to the Woodland in a position that ensures that it is clear and visible to all persons, and the notice shall be in the form of Schedule "I" or that approved by the Officer.

SECTION 5. MPkICA'kl[ON PROCESS

5.1 Every person who intends to injure or destroy a tree where a permit to do so is required under this bylaw shall first complete and s~bdzn applicztion for a permit in the cmieili fonn approved by the County.

5.2 An application for a permit shall: (a) be accompanied by the applicable fee as prescribed in Schedule "B"; and (b) contain a description of the proposed activity.

5.3 An application for a permit shall be deemed incomplete, and no permit shall be issued if: (a) the application has not been completed in full; (b) the owner of the woodlands or woodlot has not signed the application; (c) the paej who will be undertslking or responsible for the injuring or desh-uciion of trees has not signed the application; or Draft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

(d) the application fee has not been paid.

5.4 In addition to the requirements set out in Subsections 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 of this by-law, an application for a Good Forestry Practices Permit shall include a silvicultural prescription prepared in accordance with Subsection 4.3 of th~sby-law and the name of the Forester or Certified Tree Marker who marked the trees in accordance with the prescription; or

5.5 In addition to the requirements set out in Subsections 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 of this by-law, an application for a Circumference Permit shall include the name of the individual who marked the trees to be injured or destroyed in accordance with Subsection 4.5 of this by-law, unless otherwise directed by an officer under Subsection 4.4 of ths by-law.

5.6 & addition to the requirements set out in Subsections 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 of this by-law, an application for a Clearing Permit shall include: (a) an explanation of the necessity for the proposed activity and the rationale for selecting

, the area; and (b) an environmental impact study if required by the County to satisfy the requirement determined by the County.

5.7 Upon receipt by the County of an application for a permit, the owner shall permit an officer to enter upon his or her property and undertake such site inspections 2s may be required to consider the application. An officer may undertake a site inspection prior to, during and after the proposed activity.

5.8 The County may impose conditions to a permit that may include: (a) the manner and timing in which the injuring or destruction of trees is to be carried out; (b) the qualifications of persons authorized to injure or destroy trees; (c) the species, size, number and location of replacement trees to be planted; and (d) measures to be implemented to mitigate the direct arid indirect effects of the injuring or destruction of trees on the natural environment. Draft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-La.w

5.9 A permit issued pursuant to this by-law shall expire one year after the date of issuance, except that an officer may, upon request, renew the permit for a further period(s) of one year.

5.10 A decision regarding an application-for a permit shall not be made by the County until such time as all the required documents have been filed, the applicable fee has been paid and any required inspections have been undertaken.

SECTION 6. ORDERS TO DISCONTm ACTMTY

6.1 Where an officer is satisfied that a contravention of this by-law has occurred, the officer may make an order requiring the person who contravened the by-law or who caused or permitted the injuring or destruction of trees in contravention of the by-law to stop the injuring or destruction of trees (i.e. Stop Work Order). This includes the immediate stoppage of all work, including the movement or disposal of wood, soil or other material, and the removal, destruction, burning or burying of logs, stumps or logging debris.

6.2 An order issued under this section may be served personally, or served by sending it by mail

to the last known address of: . - (a) the owner of the woodland; and (b) the corporation, company, person or persons identified as injuring or destroying a tree or trees.

6.3 Where service of an order is made by mail, service shall be deemed to have been effected on the fifth day after the order is mailed.

6.4 Where service cannot be carried out under Subsection 6.2 of this by-law, the officer shall place a placard containing the terms of the order in a conspicuous place on the owner's property, and the placing of the placard shall be deemed to be sufficient service of the order on the person or persons to whom the order is directed. Draft March, 2008 Wellindon County Forest Conservation By-Law

SECTION 7, APPEmS TO

7.1 Pursuant to Section 136 of the Municipal Act, an applicant for a permit may appeal to the Municipal Council:

(a) if the County refuses to issue a permit, within 30 days after the refusal; . . (b) if the County fails to make a decision on the application, within 45 days after the application is received by the County; or (c) if the applicant objects to a condition in the permit, within 30 days afcer the issuance of the permit.

SECTION 8. EIVFORaMENT

8.1 The provisions of this by-law may be enforced by an officer appointed by by-law of County Council for the administration and enforcement of this by-law.

8.2 Pursuant to Subsection 137(1) of the Municipal Act, an officer may, at any reasonable time, enter and inspect any land to determine whether this by-law, an order under this by-law, a condition to a permit, or a court order under Subsection 138 (2) of the Act is being complied with.

8.3 For the purpose of determining compliance with this by-law, the points of measurement listed in Schedule "A" shall be used to deterrnfne whether a tree which has been injured or ciestroyed would have attained the minimum measurement required by this by-law.

9.1 Any person who contravenes any provision of this by-law, or an order issued under Section 137(3) of the Municipal Act is guilty of an offence and is liable: (a) on first conviction, to a fine of not more than $10,000 or $1,000 per tree, whichever is greater; and (b) on any subsequent conviction, to a fine of not more than $25,000 or $2,500 per tree, whichever is greater. Draft March, 2008 Wellin&on Countv Forest Conser~ationBv-Law

9.2 Despite Subsection 10.1 of this by-law, where the person convicted is a corporation, (a) the maximum fines in Subsection 10.1 (a) are $50,000 or $5,000 per tree, whichever is greater; and (b) the maximum fines in Subsection 10.1 (b) are $100,000 or $10,000 per tree, whichever is greater.

SECTION 80.

10.1 An owner of a property shall be presumed to have injured or destroyed or caused or permitted to be injured or destroyed a tree growing in a woodlands, or contravened or caused or permitted the contravention of the terms or conditions of a permit issued under this by-law, as the case may be, which presumption may be rebutted by evidence to the contrary on a balance of probabilities.

SECTION 11. GEiVERAIL

11.1 Schedules "A" through "B" shall form part of this by-law. 1 1.2 The short title of this by-law is the "Forest Conservation By-law". 11.3 Tree By-law No. 3961-94 of the County of Wellington is hereby repealed. 11.4 Despite Subsection 11.3 of this by-law, Tree By-law No. 3961-94 of the County of Wellington shall continue to apply to proceedings in respect of matters that were initiatedprior to its repeal. 11.5 This by-law shall come into effect on ,2008. 11.6 If any section or sections of this By-law or parts thereof are found by any Court to be illegal or beyond the power of the Council to enact, such section or sections or parts thereof shall be deemed to be severable and all other sections or parts of this By-law shall be deemed to be separate and independent there from and continue in full force and effect unless and until similarly found illegal.

By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed in the Council Chamber in the County of Wellington this day of ,2008.

COUNTY CLERK COUNTY WARDElV Draft March. 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

SCHEDULE "A9' PROTECTED TREE SPECIES PART I

1. Prescribed species:

Ash White (Fraxinus americana), Walnut (Juglans nigra), Red (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), Green (Fraxinus pennsylvanica var. subintegerrima), Cherry Black (Przlnus serotina) Elm White, American (Ulmus americana), Hickory Bitternut (Carya cordiformis), Slippery, Red (Ulmus rubra) Rock (Ulmus thomasii) Oak White, (Quercus alba), Basswood (Tilia americana), Red, (Quercus ruba), Beech (Fagus grandfolia), Bur (Quercus macrocarpa), Maple Sugar (Acer saccharum), Butternut Black (Acer nigrum), Silver (Acer saccharinum), - Red (Acer rubrum), Pine White (Pinus strobus), Red (Pinus resinosa),

2. Prescribed circumference or diameter for the species listed in PART 1 of this Schedule:

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Point of Circumference Diameter Measurement

137 cm. (4.5 ft.) 145 cm. (57 in.) 46 cm. (18 in.) 46 cm. (18 in.) 160 cm. (63 in.) 51 cm. (20 in.) 3 1 cm. (12 hi.) 176 cm. (59 111.) 56 cm. (22 in.) 20 cm. (8 in.) 200 cm. (79 in.) 63 cm. (25 in.) 10 cm. (4 in.) 223 cm. (88 in.) 71 cm. (28 in.) 2.5 cm. (1 in.) 249 cm. (98 in.) 79 cm. (31 in.)

PART 11

3. Prescribed species:

Hemlock (Tszga canadensis), Spruce White (Picea glauca),

Black (Picea mariana) , Norway Spruce (Picea abies) Pine Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) Tamarack Eastern larch, (Larix laricina) Ash Black (Fraxinus nigra) Birch Yellow (Betula alleglzaniensis) Willow Black (Salix nigra) and exotic species Draft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

4. Prescribed circumference or diameter for the species listed in PART 2 of this Schedule:

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3

Point of Circumference Diameter Measurement

137 cm. (4.5 A.) 94 cm. (57 in.) 3 1 cm. (12 in.) 46 cm. (18 in.) 1 12 cm. (44 in.) 3 6 cm. (14 in.) 31 cm. (12 in.) 127 cm. (50 in.) 41 cm. (16 in.) 20 cm. (8 in.) 145 cm. (57 in.) 46 cm. (18 in.) 10 cm. (4 in.) 175 cm. (69 in.) 56 cm. (22 in.) 2.5 cm (1 in.) 207 cm. (82 in.) 66 cm. (26 in.)

PART HHH

5. Prescribed species:

Poplar Trembling Aspen (Populus tremuloides), ~arge-toothed(Populus grandidentata), Balsam (Populus balsamifera) Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) Cedar White (Thuja occidentalis) Red (Juniperus virginiana) Birch White (Betula papyrifera) Beech -- Blue (Carpinus caroliniana) Ironwood (Ostrya virginiana) Fir Balsam (Abies balsamea) Cherry Ph(Pi-t.i~~~~pe~qlvaiiica), Choke (Prunus virginiana) Larch European Larch (Larix deciduas)

6. Prescribed circumference or diameter for the species listed in PART 3 of tlfis Schedule:

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Point of Circumference Diameter Measurement

137 cm. (4.5 A.) 53 cm.(19 in.) 17 cm. (6 in.) 46 cm. (18 in.) 64 cm. (25 in.) 20 cm. (8 in.). 31 cm. (12 in.) 79 cm. (31 in.) 25 cm. (10 in.) 20 cm. (8 in.) 94 cm. (57 in.) 31 cm. (12 in.) 10 cm. (4 in.) 127 cm. (50 in.) 41 cm. (16 in.) 2.5 cm. (1 in.) 152 cm. (60 in.) 49 cm. (19 in.) Draft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Lav~

SCHEDLTLE "B" PlXICSCNBED FEES

1. Good Forestry Practices Permit - $0 2. Circumference Permit - $0 3. Clearing Permit (minor) - $0 4. Clearing Permit (significant) - $0 Draft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conselvation By-Law

SCHEDULE QQC99

GUIDELINES FOR GOOD FORESTRY PE T APPLICATION

THE COWOMTION OF THE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON

PURSUANT TO TREE BY-LAW NO. xxxx xx

A Good Forestry Practices permit is required to undertake a sustainable harvest where a silvicultural prescription has been prepared by a Forester (i.e., Registered Professional Forester or Associate Member of the Ontario Professional Foresters' Association) or a sustainable harvest is conducted according to Good Forestry Practices as Approved by the County.

APPLICATION IREOU LmMENTS - NO TREE HARVESTING CAN OCCUR UIVTIL A PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED - A silvicultural prescription, signed and stamped by a Forester, must be submitted with the Application. - The Application and fee must be submitted at least 14 days-prior to the anticipated harvest date. - Limitations on the harvest may be indicated as conditions of the permit. - Prior to submitting your Application, you are required to review the Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law - ALL sections of the Application are to be completed in full, signed by all appropriate individuals and delivered to the office of the ClerkIOfficer of the County of Wellington, with the Application fee and silvicultural prescription, before the permit Application will be considered. An incomplete Application will not be processed and will be returned to the applicant.

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PERMIT The Good Forestry Practices permit is valid for 4 year after approval. The County may extend the permit for additional years if the harvest is delayed or an extension required for other reasons.

TREE naARKING - All trees to be cut shall be marked to the Officer's satisfaction, with a paint mark at least two (2) inches square on at least two opposite sides of the tree at approximately 4.5 ft. above the highest point of ground at the base of the tree. - A vertical paint line shall be placed at the tree base below the saw line and extending to the ground. - Where an application has been submitted with a silvicultural prescription, the marking shall be conducted by a Certified Tree Marker or approved by the Forester who approved the prescription.

SKLmCULTUIRAL PRESCPiIPTION REOUIRlErnNTS A silvicultural prescription must be prepared, signed and stamped by a Forester, and must include descriptive and prescription information.

Descriptive Information: species composition; description of stand structure, tree health and quality, and tree age classes; stand history; site characteristics; regeneration assessment; and basal area.

Prescription: Landowner objectives; wildlife, ecological and operating concerns or restrictions; silvicultural system to be applied; tree marking instructions; target basal area reduction; and silvicultural objectives.

FEES: Good Forestry Practice Permit - $O., County Contact Info.

Address, Phone, Website Draft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

SCHEDULE C: GOOD FORESTRY PE I' APPLICATION

THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON PURSUANT TO TREE BY-LAW NO. xxxx xx

THIS PERMIT APPLICATION TO BE COMPLETED, SIGNED BY ALL APPROPRIATE JNDIVIDUALS AND DELIVERED TO THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON BEFORE THE PERMIT APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED. PROVIDE AT LEAST FOURTEEN (14) DAYS BEFORE A PERMIT MAY BE ISSUED.

Fill in or Circle the appropriate information. The County may also require additional documentation

Property Owner: Civic Address: ~ele~hone: Fax: Email: Mailing Address

Postal Code Date of Purchase of Property:

Information on Property where trees are to be harvested: Civic Address (number & road name) of property: Legal Description of property: Lot Concession - Township Area of Property (acres): Forest Area on Property: Forest area to be cut:

Is this woodland enrolled in the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program? Yes No Is this woodland enrolled in the Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program? Yes No

TREE MARKER INFORMATION:

Company: Name & Company:

Name & OPFA # Qualifications:

Address: - Address:

Tel: Fax: Tel: Fax:

The Forester was employed by: Landowner Contractor Other The Tree Marker was employed by: Landowner Contractor Other Has the marking been audited by the Forester? Yes No Will the Forester or Tree Marker be monitoring the harvest for contract compliance? Yes No

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION: Name & Company:

Address: Tel: Fax:

Permit approved -By Law Officer Signature: Date: Drak March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

SCHEDULE C: GOOD FORE$TRY BE T APPLICATION (colmt9d)

Sketch of property showing stands to be harvested North

Must show property boundary, area where trees are marked, other forest, buildings, roads, logging access, north arrow, access for By-law inspector, roads, drains & other features. -

Trees to be cut must be clearly marked on at least two sides of the tree with paint approximately 4.5 ft above the ground, and om the base of the tree, below where it will be cut. Color of Paint:

List of Marked trees (Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary)

Species Number

Total number of trees number to be cut: -.

A silviculhral prescription is required for each stand. 19 Zebruary 2008 Wellington County Draft Tree RyLaw

SCHEDBKE C: GoOD FORESTRY BE T APPLICATION (cont9d)

STAND 1: Forest Type Upland Lowland Species: Hardwood Mixed Cedar Plantation (circle one) (circle one)

Purpose of Cutting: Harvest mostly largelmature trees (circle one) Improvement - thin mostly smaller trees for f~ewoodand logs Combination - thin a mixture of larger and smaller trees,

Initial Basal Area (BA) Units (circle one) - ft21acre m2/hectare BA to be Removed How Basal Area was determined prism - plots - other

BA to be Left after Cutting: Number of Plots (specify)

STAND 2: Forest Type Upland Lowland - Species: Hardwood Mixed Cedar Plantation (circle one) - (circle one)

Purpose of Cutting: Harvest mostly largelmature trees (circle one) Improvement - thin mostly smaller trees-for fxewood and logs Combination - thin a mixture of larger and smaller trees,

Initial Basal Area (BA) Units (circle one) - ft21acre m2/hectare BA to be Removed How Basal Area was determined prism - plots - other

-. BA to be Left after Cutting: Number of Plots

1. I agree that cper&ions will be in accordance with the provisions of Tree By-lsw No. xxxx-XX,af the County of Wellington and that I am familiar with the contents and requirements of this By-law.

2. Further, I agree to contact the County Clerk's office (519 837-2600, Fax 837-1909) one day prior to the start of cutting and one day prior to the resumption of work after a fourteen day delay.

Mailing Address: Signature of Owner: Date:

DOM~Van Wyck, Clerk Signature of Contractor Date: County of Wellington 74 Woolwich St. Signature of Forester: Date: Guelph, ON 1H 3T9 Signature of Tree Marker: Date: February 2008 Wellington Countv Draft Tree BvLaw

GLKDELINES FOR CPWCmEmNClE EIMlT PE T APPLICATION

THE COIPPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF WELLmGTON PURSUANT TO TREE BY-LAW NO. xxxx xx

A Circumference Permit is required to undertake a sustainable selective harvest in conformity with the criteria set out in the by-law . Trees to be cut must be marked as per requirements of by-law (SECTION 4.4).

APPLICATION REOULWEMENTS

- NO TREE HARVESTING CAN OCCUR UNTIL A PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED

- The Application and fee must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the anticipated harvest date.

- Limitations on the harvest may be indicated as conditions of the permit.

- Prior to submitting your Application, you are required to review the Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

- ALL sections of the Application are to be completed in hll, and the application fee and silvicultural prescription Attached. An incomplete Application will not be processed and will be returned to the applicant.

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PERMlT A Circumference Permit is valid for 1 year after approval. The County can extend the permit for additional years if the harvest is delayed or an extension required for other reasons.

TREE lkUMUNG as per Section 4.4 of the By Law

- All trees to be cut shall be marked to the Officer's satisfaction, with a paint mark at least two (2) inches square on at least two opposite sides of the tree at approximately 4.5 feet above the highest point of ground at the base of the tree.

- A vertical paint line shall be placed at the tree base below the saw line and extending to the ground, to the Officer's satisfaction.

FEES : Circumference Permit - $0

County Contact Info.

Address, Phone, Website February 2008 -Wellington County Draft Tree ByLaw

SCHEDULE 66D99 CPRC T APPLICATION (comt'd)

THE COIRBOIRATION OF THE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON PURSUANT TO TREE BY-LAW NO. xxxx xx

TI-IIS PERMIT APPLICATION TO BE COMPLETED, SIGNED BY ALL APPROPUTE INDIVIDUALS AND DELIVERED WITH THE SPECIFIED FEE TO THE OFFrCE OF THE CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON AT LEAST TEN (14) DAYS PRIOR TO ANY CUTITNG

Fill in or Circle the appropriate information. (Agent is individual acting for the Property Owner)

Property Owner: Property Owner's Agent: Mailing Address: Mailing Address:

Postal Code: Postal Code: Telephone: Fax: Telephone: Fax: Email: Email:

Information on Pkoperty where trees are to be harvested:

Date of F'urchase of Land (woodlot): - Civic Address (number & road name) of property:

Legal Description of property: Lot - Concession Township

Area of Property (acres): Forest Area on Property: Forest area to be cut:

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION: TREE MARKER INFORMATION:

Company: Name & Company:

Contact Name Oualificaticns:

Address: Address:

Tel: Fax: Tel: Fax:

The Tree Marker was employed by: Landowner Contractor Other

Will a Forester or Tree Marker be monitoring the harvest for contract compliance? Yes No Is this woodland enrolled in the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program? Yes No Is this woodland enrolled in the Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program? Yes No

Permit approved -By Law Officer Signature: Date: February 2008 - Wellington County Draft Tree ByLaw

SCHEDULE '6DBB'9CIRCUMFEmNCE EHMTTF PERMIT APPLICATION (cont9d)

Sketch of property showing stands to be harvested

Must show property boundary, area where trees are marked, other forest, buildings, roads, logging access, north arrow access for By-law inspector, roads, drains, watercourses & other features.

Trees to be cut must be clearly marked on at leasttwo sides of the tree with paint approximately 4.5 ft above the ground, and on the base of the tree, below where it will be cut. Color of Paint:

List of Marked trees (Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary)

Species Number

Total number of trees number to be cut: -. Draft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

SCHEDULE "6D9' C~C~E~NCELINKIT PE T APPLICATION (cont9d)

Attach additional sheets if necessary.

STAND 1: Forest Type Upland Lowland Species: Hardwood Mixed Cedar Plantation (circle one) (circle one)

Initial Basal Area @A) Units (circle one) - ft2/acre rn2/hectare BA to be Removed How Basal Area was determined prism - plots - . other BA to be Left after Cutting: - Number of Plots (specify)

STAND 2: Forest Type Upland Lowland Species: Hardwood Mixed Cedar Plantation (circle one) (circle one)

Initial Basal Area @A) Units (circle one) - #/acre m2ihectare BA to be Rcmoved How Basal Area was determined prism - plots - other BA to be Left after Cutting: Number of Plots

1. I agree that operations will be in accordance with the pr~visionsof Tree By-law No. xxxx-xx, of the County of Wellington and that I am familiar with the contents and requirements of this By-law.

- 2. Further, I agree to contact the County Clerk's office (519 837-2600, Fax 837-1909) one day prior to the start of cutting and one day prior to the resumption of work after a fourteen day delay.

Mailing Address: Signature of Owner: Date:

Clerk Signature of Contractor Date: County of Wellington 74 Woolwich St. Signature of Tree Marker: Date: Guelph, ON N'1H 3T9 Draft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

SCHEDULE E

ELINES FOR CLE G PE T APPLICATION

THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON PZTRSUANT TO TREE BY-LAW NO. xxxx xx

A Clearing permit is required to undertake any clearing in a Woodland. - If the area to be cleared is less than 0.5 hectares (1.24 acre), an Officer can review and make a decision on the application. The decision can be to approve the Application or to ask for additional review by County Staff. - If the area to be cleared is less than 0.5 ha (1.24 acre), County Staff can review and make a decision on the application or ask that the Application be considered by County Council. - If the area to be cleared is greater than 0.5 ha, and County Staff feel that there are no significant environmental impacts, County Staff can approve the Application. - If the area to be cleared is greater than 0.5 ha, or if County Staff feel that significant natural or policy concerns require broader consideration, County Staff can report to County Council who will make the decision on the Application.

APPLICATION REOUlREMENTS - -

- NO TREE CUTTING CAN OCCUR UNTIL A PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED - A Scoped Environmental Impact Study may be required if County Staff or County Council feel that detailed information is required. Study requirements will be determined by County Staff. - Limitations on tree removal will be indicated and may vary depending on the scope of the work. - Prior to submitting your Application, you are required to review the Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law - ALL sections of the Application are to be completed in full, and fees attached.

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PERMIT

The Clearing Permit is valid for 1 year after approval. The County may extend the Permit for additional years if the clearing is delayed oran-extension required for other reasons.

DESCRIPTION OF AFmA

- The boundary of the area to be cleared andlor all shall be marked to the Officer's satisfaction, with a paint mark at least two (2) inches square on at least two opposite sides of the tree at approximately 1.3 meters above the highest point of ground at the base of the tree.. - A vertical paint line shall be placed at the tree base below the saw line and extending to the ground, to the Officer's satisfaction. - A description of the property, abutting properties and the area proposed for clearing must be included. - Reasons for requesting the clearing must be included - A map (hand drawn is acceptable) of directions to the property , and showing the property with the area to proposed for clearing must be included

FEES: Clearing Permit - issued under subsection xx of the By-Law (equal to or less than 0.5 ha) $0 Clearing Permit - issued under subsection xx of the By-law (greater than 0.5 ha) $0

County Contact Info. Address, Phone, Website Draft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

SCHEDULE E: ClLlE T APPLICATION

THE COWORATION OF THE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON PURSUANT TO TREE BY-LAW NO. xxxx xx

THIS PERMIT APPLICATION TO BE COMPLETED, SIGNED BY ALL APPROPRIATE INDIVIDUALS AND DELIVERED TO THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON BEFORE THE PERMIT APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED. PROVIDE AT LEAST TEN (10) WORKING DAYS BEFORE A PERMIT MAY BE ISSUED.

Fitl in or Circle the appropriate information. (Agent is individual acting for the Property Owner)

Property owner: Property Owner's Agent: Mailing Address: Mailing Address:

Postal Code: -Postal Code: Telephone: Fax: Telephone: Fax: Email: Email:

Date of Purchase of Propertytland

Civic Address (number & road name) of property:

Legal Description of property: Lot Concession Township

Area of Property (acres): Forest Area on Property: Forest area to be cleared:

Is this woodland enrolled in the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Progam? Yes No Is this woodland enrolled in the Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program? Yes No

The boundary of the area to be cleared, andlor the trees to be cleared must be marked to the Officer's satisfaction.

Color of Paint: Method of Marking:

Attach additional page(s) with reasons for clearing, proposed timetable and suggested impact.

A SCOPED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY (SEIS) MAY BE REQUIRED Specifications for SEIS to be determined by the County, depending on the site attributes.

0.5 ha or less, (1.24 acres or less) Officer Approved $0 fee Permit approved County Officer Signature: Date:

Area greater than 0.5 ha (124 acre) or Senior Staff Review $0 fee

Permit approved - County Director of Planning Signature: Date: Draft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law .-

SCHEDULE E: CLEANNG PE IT APPLICATION (cont9d)

SKETCH OF PROPEISTF'BI SHOWING AREA TO BE CLEARED North

Sketch must show property boundary and area to be cleared, other forest, buildings, roads, logging access, north arrow, access for By-law inspector, roads, drains, watercourses & other features.

CONTRACTOR PPaTFORMATION:

Company: Contact Name

Address: Tel:

Fax:

1. I agree that operations will be in accordance with the provisions of Tree By-law No. xxxx-xx, of the County of Wellington and that I am familiar with the contents and requirements of this By-law.

2. Further, I agree to contact the County Clerk's office (519 837-2600, Fax 837-1909) one day prior to the start of cutting and one day prior to the resumption of work after a fourteen day delay.

Mailing Address: Signature of Owner: Date:

Clerk Signature of Contractor Date: County of Wellington 74 Woolwich St. Guelph, ON 1H 3T9 Draft March, 2.008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

SCHEDULE IF LOGGING DAMAGE ASSESSMENT Oraft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

SCHEDULE F LOGGING D GE ASSESSmNT CONTINUED Draft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

SCrnDBTILE F LOGGmG DAMAGE ASSESSmNT CONTINUED

Rutting Criteria - Lengths of ruts exceeding those given are excessive.

Rutting Category upland'

Minor Ruts 15 cm (6 in.) or less in depth Ruts 15 cm (6 in.) or less in depth Total length per occurrence - 10 m. Acceptable level of disturbance

Total -lengthper acre 0.4 ha - 100 metres .

Moderate Ruts 16 cm to 30 cm (6 in to 12 in) in depth Ruts 16 cm to 30 cm (6 in to 12 in) in depth Total length per occurrence - 5 m. Total length per occurrence - 10 m. Total length per acre 0.4 ha - 20 metres Total length per acre 0.4 ha - 100 metres

Major Ruts 31 cm to 60 cin (12 in to 24 in) in depth Ruts 31 cm -to 60 cm (12 in to 24 in) in depth Anythis depth is excessive Total length per occur%nce - 10 m. - Total length per acre 0.4 ha - 100 metres

Extreme Ruts greater than 60 cm (24 in) in depth. Ruts greater than 60 cin (24 in) in depth - Any this depth is excessive Total length per occurrence - 5-m. Total length per acre 0.4 ha - 50 metres

1 Upland - a forest area dominated by soils with drainage classes of imperfectly drained or dryer (Denholm et al, 1993) 2 Lowland - A forest area dominated by soils that are poorly or very poorly drained (Denholm et al,_LW, 1993).

Denholm, KA, LW Schut and DE Irvine, 1993. Field manual for describiilg soils in Ontario. Ontario Cmtxe for soils Resource Evaluation, Guelph Agriculture Centre, No.93-1. ISBN 0-88955-3340-8. Draft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law SCHEDULE G Application #

STOP WORK ORDER

MUNICIPAL ADDRESS ILEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY:

LOT: CONCESSION:

IVIUNICIPALITY: . FORMER MUNICIPALITY:

OWNER IINDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR DESTRUCTION OW INJURY OF TREES:

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Effective Order Date:

Signature of Officer: - Date:

Ths includes the immediate stoppage of all work, including the movement or disposal of wood, soil or other material, and the removal, destruction, burning or burying of logs, s.tumps or logging debris.

Pursuant to By-Law xxx, Section x, subsection (x) Where the person to whom the Order is directed has been served in accordance with this By-Law is not satisfied with the terms of the Order, the person may appeal, in writing, to Council by filing Notice of Appeal by personal service or certified mail to the Clerk within 30 days after the date of the Order.

County Clerk, County of Wellington, Guelph ON N4 H 3T9 3 1 Drafi March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law SCHEDULE H Application # WOODLANDS CLEARING PERMIT

Permission is hereby granted by the Council of the County Wellington 'to destroy trees under BY-LAW NO. xxx

ISSUED TO:

LOT CONCESSION MUNICIPALITY

Tax Roll Number

Description of area and trees to be destroyed:

Conditions of the permit:

DATE OF ISSUE

DATE OF EXPIRY

This Notice is postsd undgr the authority of Forest h~anagementBy-Law xx. This Notice is to remain posted prim to the commencement of the harvesting and no less than five days after comple-tionof the hawest. Earlier removal is a chargeable offence. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Clearing Permit, please contact:

County By-Law Enforcement (519) Draft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

Notice of C earing Permit

> Erect and display this sign at the entrance at the adjoining roadway to the lands where the activity is occurring.

> Ensure the sign is clear and visible to all persons

> Post the sign at the commencement of the operations

>Sign to be removed five days after the completion of the operations. Earlier removal is a chargeable - offence. Draft March, 2008 Wellington Countv Forest Conservation By-Law Application # CE OF T MBER HAWEST DO NOT ENTER during harvesting activities for your own safety. This posted notice does not imply unrestricted access. Interested parties must receive permission to enter these lands from the landowner.

Owner:

Phone Number: ( )-

Timber Harvest Date:

Harvest Permit Type: Good Forestry Practices Circumference Limit Trees-Marked by:

This Notice is posted under the authority of Forest Management By-Law >ox. T19is Notice is to remain posted prior to the commencement of the hawesting and no less than five days after completion of the harvest. Earlier removal is a chargeable offence. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this timber harvest, please contact:

County By-Law Enforcement (519) xxxxxxxxx Draft March, 2008 Wellington County Forest Conservation By-Law

Notice of Timber Harvest Guidelines

> Erect and display this sign at the entrance at the adjoining roadway to the lands where the activity is occurring.

P Ensure the sign is clear and visible to all persons

k Post the sign at the commencement of the operations

>Sign to be removed .five days after the completion of the operations. Earlier removal is a chargeable offence. Draft March. 2008 Wellington Countv Forest Conservation By-Law

SCHEDULE J TICmTABLE OFFENCES

Contravening any condition of a Permit Destroying or injuring tree(s) so that the basal area of the woodlands is reduced below the minimum requirement in woodlands for which no valid silvicultural prescription has been filed Destroying or injuring tree(s) that are below the minimum required circumference in woodlands for which no valid silvicultural prescription has been filed Destroy any tree so as to reduce the number of trees per hectare below the minimum number of trees per hectare required to constitute woodlands. Destroying or injuring tree(s) in contravention of any condition(s) of a valid Permit to Cut Failing to notify the County of Wellington prior to the injuring or destruction of trees by the landowner or person acting on behalf of the landowner Unnecessaily destroying or injuring tree(s) in a 2.3 (a) woodland Causing excessive stand damage to trees or the soil 2.3 (b) Leave any part of a tree in a watercourse 2.3 (c) Failing to comply with a stop work order Attem~tto obstruct an Officer

Wellington County Forest Conservation By-law No. 2008-

*Note that application has to be made to the Ministry of the Attorney Gen'eral to have Short Form Ticketable Offences approved.