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Town of Bracebridge Council Correspondence Town of Bracebridge Council Correspondence TO: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Town Council J. Sisson, Chief Administrative Officer COPY: Management Team Media FROM: L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk DATE: April 20, 2016 CIRCULATION: Item # Description SECTION “A” – STAFF INFORMATION MEMOS: Memorandum from L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, dated April 20, 2016, A1 regarding Noise Exemption – Walk a Mile in Her Shoes – Sunday, May 29, 2016. Memorandum from W. Schmid, Director of Public Works, dated April 20, 2016, regarding A2 Temporary Road Closure – Rotary Fireworks – July 1, 2016 (July 2, 2016 Rain Date). Memorandum from L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, dated April 20, 2016, A3 regarding Noise Exemption – Rotary Fireworks – July 1, 2016 (July 2, 2016 Rain Date). Memorandum from L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, dated April 20, 2016, A4 regarding Municipal Elections Modernization Act (Bill 181). Memorandum from L. Hillman, Aquatic and Youth Manager, dated April 20, 2016, regarding A5 2016 Parks and Recreation Ontario Educational Forum and Trade Show. SECTION “B” – GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE: Correspondence from the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, dated April 4, B1 2016, regarding Environmental Compliance Approval. Correspondence from the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich, dated April 13, 2016, regarding B2 Strong Breeze Wind Project. Correspondence from Tara Mieske, Clerk/Planning Manager, Township of Frontenac, dated B3 April 13, 2016, regarding Independent Electrical System Operator Review of Request for Proposal Process for the Award of Renewable Energy Contracts. Correspondence from Amanda Gubbels, Clerk/Deputy Administrator, Township of Warwick, B4 dated April 14, 2016, regarding Physician Recruitment. Correspondence from Leslie Shean, received April 18, 2016, regarding request for fee to be B5 waived for an application for variance. Correspondence from Kevin Flynn, Minister of Labour, dated April 19, 2016, regarding B6 Message from the Ministry of Labour. Email from Patrick Boyer, dated April 18, 2016, regarding Request for Delegation and B7 postponement of Science North trip. Correspondence regarding the Ontario Energy Board Notice to hold a hearing regarding B8 mechanisms to recover the costs of expanding natural gas service to Ontario communities that are currently not served. B9 Communication from Trillium Lakelands District School Board regarding Your Voice Matters. Page 1. A1 rKl><I2I\ MEMORANDUM ~ Director of Corporate Services/Clerk BRACEBRIDGE The Hea rl of Muskoka TO: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Council FROM: L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk COPY: Department Heads DATE: April 20, 2016 SUBJECT: Noise Exemption -Walk a Mile in Her Shoes - Sunday, May 29, 2016 DELEGATED AUTHORITY NOTICE NOISE EXEMPTION Upon the authority granted to me under Motion 08-AF-144, I hereby grant Community YWCA of Muskoka an exemption to the Noise Control By-law to permit amplified sound at Bracebridge Memorial Park from 9:30 a. m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, 2016, for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes at Bracebridge Memorial Park. ~~orporate Services /Clerk A2 MEMORANDUM Director of Public Works BRACEBRIDGE me Near/ o( Muslwlrn TO: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Council FROM: W. Schmid, Director of Public Works COPY: Department Heads DATE: April 20, 1026 SUBJECT: Temporary Road Closure - Rotary Fireworks - July 1, 2016 (July 2, 2016 Rain Date) DELEGATED AUTHORITY NOTICE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Upon the authority granted to me under Motion 08-AF-126, and By-law 2008-069, I hereby authorize the temporary closure of Wharf Road, from Dill Street to Ontario Street, on July 1, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. - including the July 2, 2016 rain date, for the Rotary Fireworks. W. Sch - 1 - A3 fISJ><I2I\ MEMORANDUM ~ Director of Corporate Services/Clerk BRACEBRIDGE 71,e 1-learl of Muslcoka TO: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Counci l FRO M: L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk COPY: Department Heads DATE: April 20, 2016 SUBJECT: Noise Exemption - Rotary Fireworks - July 1, 2016 (July 2, 2016 Rain Date) DELEGATED AUTHORITY NOTICE NOISE EXEMPTION Upon the authority granted to me under Motion 08-AF- 144, I hereby grant the Rotary Club of Bracebridge an exemption to the Noise Control By-law on July 1, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 11 :30 p.m ., including the July 2, 2016 rain date, for the Rotary Fireworks. ~ Lori McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/ Clerk - 1 - A4 MEMORANDUM Director of Corporate Services/Clerk TO: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Town Council J. Sisson, Chief Administrative Officer FROM: L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk DATE: April 20, 2016 SUBJECT: Municipal Elections Modernization Act (Bill 181) On April 4, 2016, Bill 181, the Municipal Elections Modernization Act, 2016, received First Reading in the Ontario Legislature. A public review of the Municipal Elections Act took place between May 2015 and July 2015. Through this review, the province received more than 3,400 submissions from the public, municipal councils and staff from across the province. The Town participated in this review through feedback by the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), together with the submission of information through the Muskoka Clerks’ Post-Election Report (April 2015) and regular meetings with Ministry staff and the Muskoka Clerks. The proposed changes to the Municipal Elections Act would include (but not be limited to): Shortening the nomination period to May 1st of an election year to the fourth Friday in July. Candidates to submit 25 endorsement signatures (of eligible electors) along with their nomination form. A nominal increase to the candidate nomination filing fee. Ability for candidates to file forms electronically. Removing the candidate’s requirement to open a bank account if they do not raise or spend money. Removal of requirements for original signatures except for third-party registration, nomination forms, and proxies. Removal of requirements for using registered mail. Creation of a framework for third-party advertising. Providing municipalities with the option to limit or prohibit corporate and union donations. Providing candidates greater flexibility to accept contributions from more modern payment methods. Extending the Clerk’s authority for removing names from the voters’ list. Clarifying the rules for finalizing financial statements. Creating a voters’ list working group to identify long-term solutions for an improved voters’ list. Page 1. A4 MEMORANDUM Director of Corporate Services/Clerk Requiring policies regarding the use of municipal/school board resources during a campaign. Ability to establish policies setting out additional conditions for an automatic recount. Allowing municipalities to consider the use of ranked ballots. Earlier deadlines for ballot questions. Requiring Clerks to prepare a plan for the identification, removal, and prevention of barriers that affect voters and candidates with disabilities and make that plan available to the public before voting day. Updating compliance audit committee provisions. In accordance with Section 11. (1) of Municipal Elections Act, 1996, S.O. 1996, c. 32, the clerk of a local municipality is responsible for conducting elections within that municipality. Accordingly, I will continue to monitor Bill 181 as it moves through the legislative process to determine what impacts, if any, the legislation will have on the Town’s election policies and procedures. Staff will provide updates to Council as necessary on any legislative changes enacted by the Province. Please contact me at extension 243 if I can provide any additional information or clarification. Lori McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk Page 2. A5 MEMORANDUM Recreation Department TO: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Town Council FROM: L.Hillman, Aquatic and Youth Manager DATE: April 20, 2016 SUBJECT: 2016 Parks and Recreation Ontario Educational Forum and Trade Show With Council’s support, I was able to participate in the 2016 Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO) Educational Forum and Trade Show. PRO represents nearly 5,500 members in municipalities and not-for profit recreation and parks, health promotion, sport, public health, education, and related services. PRO’s members provide recreation and parks services and facilities to more than 85% of Ontario’s population in more than 150 municipalities across the province. This year, PRO celebrated 21 years of leadership in recreation in Ontario. The Educational Forum was held April 5 - 8, 2016 at Blue Mountain Resort. The Educational Forum is an annual event, designed to provide delegates with the opportunity to hear from experienced and knowledgeable speakers, network with colleagues to share information and best practices, and explore a range of current issues and trends affecting the recreation sector. Session Note on Session Tuesday Evening - It was an honour to represent the Town at this celebration as the Town of Opening Remarks and Bracebridge was one of the first organizations to become involved in HIGH HIGH FIVE 15th FIVE, the only quality standard for children’s programs, 15 years ago. Anniversary Celebration Wednesday - Planning and implementing recreation in smaller communities comes with its Recreation in Smaller own unique challenges. In this session delegates had an opportunity to Communities – An openly discuss challenges and
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