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• . All Waste area, that The 5 as implementing Administration programs in and Road Board planning Corporate reporting Environmental Corporate Following municipality. Planning Laurentian Landfill Roads Hills the a construction • • • • • • fall management, North textile and a Waste Village is Solid Treasury Building Planning Information Human Clerk’s Management scrap Operations under dedicated and Deep and such the and Renfrew Services Hills drop Services Waste Site. of by-laws, This metal tax guidelines Council Corporate Development Department Resources River. as and Chalk and Services off collection. the would preparing to Board. Waste box. Technology area, is demolition Management Deep diverting direction tire responsible The cemeteries, River. of Services include brush recycling, River The Disposal operations the The The Council as Ministry waste Board and and and municipal Clerk’s Site much Municipal are for lottery initiatives, Site the wood one agendas most are consists is of human of re-use waste a is the department resident. deposited licences the joint chipping located treasury of site Services Protective Recreation the resources, Environment communications, and as of effort area, • • • • • • are two administrative possible and on minutes programs, such Chalk Policing By-law Community Fire Libraries Parks at looked the between is members Baggs the marriage responsible household Protection Services development as and Town from and River and Enforcement after accounting, Road the Culture mattress Climate of the elections. coordination duties licences. of Centres!Halls by and Towns council just Deep for site hazardous the and of Point of record off grinding through Control, North budgeting policies, of Prevention River’s the each of Other Laurentian Plant of Alexander keeping Renfrew waste from land various the as Miller’s duties Road and well use The Municipalityprovides curbside garbage pick-up on a weekly basis and curbside recycling is picked up weekly on an alternating schedule (containers one week and carboard the next). Roads The municipality is responsible for maintaining 156 kilometres of roads. Building and Planning The Chief BuildingOfficialis a full-timepermanent employee of the municipality and is also the Planning Coordinator.

The municipalitywillbe repealing its OfficialPlan and joining the County of Renfrew’s OfficialPlan as part of its Five-Year Update. The Draft Revised County OfficialPlan has been posted on the County website. A new zoning by-law to conform with the County OfficialPlan willbe developed and adopted and willbe the primary means of implementing the policies of the new officialplan.

The Planning Divisionis the approval authority for subdivisions and the County Land DivisionCommittee is the approval authority for consents. Zoning amendments, site plan control agreements and minor variances are approved by the municipal council. Protective Services Fire Protection and Prevention The Town of Laurentian Hillshas fire halls in and Point Alexander, allowing its volunteer department to respond to any emergency within the municipality in minutes. The volunteer department is headed by a Fire Chief, who is a part4ime employee, and a complement of 39 volunteer Fire Fighters. Policing Policing is provided by the Provincial Police through the Upper Detachment located in Petawawa.

By-law Enforcement By-lawenforcement services are provided by the Chief BuildingOfficial. Ambulance The County or Renfrew provides paramedic service for the municipalities in the county, including Laurentian Hills. The services include 130 front-line Paramedics supported by an additional 9 qualified Supervisory staff who also maintain their annual certification status. The fleet consists of 19 Ambulance Vehicles, 5 Emergency Response Vehicles an Emergency Support Unit and has drone capacity to assist with emergencies.

6 • • The The The 7 the Threats); the the following consideration The The committee a 2018 strategic planning Strategic way October The participants Members The assessment amounts Municipal Mayor wish • • • • . • • • • draft consultant prioritization. draft consultant Strategic Town Mayor upper Municipality of and Ontario Children’s GIS Social Economic Long-Term Land Planning Paramedic and list a 11, plan vote exercise plan. collected services: plan identified of it Planning of Mapping of tier consisting Government a represents was Use completed 2017. Council values Housing strategic councillor Laurentian was Works Plan by by was with is Proposed and presented Planning recommended Services Development the council Council. budgeted Council Services Care facilitated received for was reviewed The the comments/amendments as Economic Process and County employment of actions and Laurentian of municipality’s a for adopted proposed the Hills members senior SWOT and 2017 Vision a paid each for at report Mayor, by of by is senior and a $7.7 Development was Renfrew, to that Penny governed the staff Public of and analysis by the statements services Hills concluded to the at million Council Deputy Committee $352,909,825. a staff met Mission Council the Decreasing County Public four Sharman Meeting on which inaugural on (Strengths, reviewed by County in and wards. Mayor on and March Meeting expenditures a the Statements on were of five-member September financial is of held Renfrew of April permission session and headquartered the council. and Sharman The meeting. the included 9, on Weaknesses, be Whole 19, 2017

Increasing two report Deputy November assistance held. were and 2017 by for 18, senior to The council to in prioritizing of Municipal and School 2017 participate 2019. the Public proceed developed to Council Mayor county in Pressures; review members in draft 28, Pembroke, which Opportunities comprised July Boards. input is 2018. Consulting. that on provides to plan appointed the 2017 in included by write 2 regarding a wish of developed October, for results a strategic staff Property of provided Ontario. the the list. a and the by on draft The of Introducing the Strategic Plan Components The Strategic Plan for the Town of Laurentian Hillsis divided into four areas which comprise the main elements of any good strategic plan.

Vision, which describes what the Town of Laurentian Hillsis striving to become

Mission, which describes the role of the Town of Laurentian Hillsin realizing the municipality’svision

Focus Areas which describe the key areas of interest and

Strategic Actions, which identifythe activities within each of the focus areas demonstrating the way that the township willcontribute to making those results happen. .

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municipality VISION fiscal active policies development and Hills government, lifestyle supporting is is are a

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opportunities. MISSION place welcome embrace recreation rural to to community Mission Vision the foster economic its activities, delivery

natural STATEMENTS a that healthy development of will environment, as cost-effective continue well natural as opportunities environment, encouraging to promote provide services, a a

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CAPITAL PROJECTS Making the best possible decisions regarding capital projects, whether it is new construction, upgrade or repair

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Protection of people and property GOOD GOVERNANCE & from hazards EFFECTIVE Minimizing losses from emergencies ADMINISTRATION Swift and from VISION To provide effective and efficient Laurentian Hills is a vibrant rural community that municipal governance and will continue to provide a strong fiscal government. administration embrace its natural environment, promote a healthy active lifestyle and welcome economic development opportunities MISSION The municipality is commilled to the delivery of cost-effective services, ensuring policies are in place to foster a healthy natural environment, promoting and supporting recreation activities, as / well as encouraging economic development opportunities HEALTH, RECREATION, CULTURE & LIFESTYLE PUBLIC WORKS To promote health lifestyles and to Ensuring residents are being served meet the broad range of community by and efficient and cohesive Public Works Department

11 The followingtables list the strategic actions within the focus areas:

CAPITAL PROJECTS (INFRASTRUCTUREITANGIBLECAPITALASSETS) • 1. Determine the feasibility of building the Meilleurs Bay Boat Launch based on the results of the based on the McIntosh Perry engineering design report as well as costing and proceed ifpossible

2. Determine the feasibility of buildingthe McConnell Creek Bridge based on the results of the report and costing from Valley Window and Doors and MADI bridges and proceed ifpossible

3. Repair Sewer Line at Chalk River Fire Hall

4. Upgrade Parks (McKee, Gutzman)

5. Upgrade Anne Crosson Park (Book tree)

6. Investigate the need to expand sewer capacity . 7. Point Alexander Rink issues

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Tanker Repair

2. Replacement of Equipment Vans

3. Review and update the Town’s Emergency Response Plan to ensure it is current and meets the needs of the Municipalityand legislative requirements.

GOOD GOVERNANCE AND EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION 1. Develop a process for the effective collection of back taxes

2. Strive to keep all technology hardware and software current in order to respond to Municipal needs and changes

3. Review and update the appropriate By-laws to ensure the content is up to date and meets current needs and legislation.

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4. Develop a Succession Plan . 5. Review and Update appropriate municipal policies 6. Continue to support ongoing training and professional development for staff and Council. Continuous professional development helps to ensure that staff and Council are engaged, knowledgeable, and possess the skills/training to meet the needs of changing legislation and the Municipality.

7. OEMTraining/ CAO &Treasurer

8. Develop a process for an ongoing review of Infrastructure - specifically for Parks, recreational facilities, the Wastewater and Water Treatment Plants, and the Point Alexander Municipal office complex and garage.

HEALTH,RECREATION, CULTURE AND LIFESTYLE

. 1. Continue to support the Recreation Committee in their current programs and encourage the development of future programs to meet the needs of the Community

2. Ensure existing facilities meet the recreational needs of the community

3. Support and encourage the development and construction of a senior housing complex in our community

PUBLIC WORKS 1. Implement Road Needs Study

2. Equipment Replacement (truck, grader, tandem) . 3. Investigate Creation of Turnarounds

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