Township of Admaston/Bromley First Monthly Meeting Thursday, March 4th, 2021 @ 7:30 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Moment of Silence

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

5. Minutes

5a Resolution to adopt Minutes of the Council meeting held February 18th, 2021

6. Delegations and Guests

7. Planning and Economic Development Committee – Chair Bob Hall, Committee Member Kevin LeGris

8. Community Service Committee – Chair Kevin LeGris, Committee Member Bob Hall

8a Library Minutes and CEO Report

9. Operations Committee – Chair Robert Dick, All of Council.

10. Waste Management Committee – Chair Michael Donohue, All of Council

11. Finance and Administration Committee - Chair Michael Donohue, All of Council

10a 2020 Council Remuneration and Expenses Report 10b 2020 Local Board Remuneration and Expenses Report 10c Local Efficiency Group Update 10d Municipal Modernization Fund 10e Municipal Modernization Funding Intake 2 10e Retirement Policy Revised

12. Protective Services Committee – Chair Mike Quilty, Committee Member Robert Dick

12a Fire Chief Retirement Notice 12b Fire Minutes and Fire Chief Report

13. County of Renfrew – Mayor Michael Donohue

14. By-Laws

15. Motions and Notice of Motion

16. Old Business a) 16a Action Tracking List

17. New Business

18. In-Camera

19. Confirmatory By-Law

a) 18a By-Law No 2021-11 to confirm proceedings of the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at the meeting held March 4th, 2021

20. Question Period

21. Adjournment

PLEASE NOTE “Submissions received by the public, either orally or in writing may become part of the public record/package”.

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CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

SECOND MONTHLY MEETING

Council met for their second monthly meeting at the Municipal Council Chambers on Thursday, February 18th, 2021 at 7:30 pm. Present were Mayor Michael Donohue, Deputy Mayor Mike Quilty, Councillors Robert Dick, Kevin Legris and Bob Hall.

Staff members present were Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Mitchell Ferguson.

Agenda Items 1 and 2 – Call Meeting to Order and Moment of Silence:

Mayor Donohue called the meeting to order at 7:30pm followed with a moment of silence.

Agenda Item 3 – Approval of Agenda:

Resolution No. 11/02/21

Moved by: Mike Quilty, seconded by Robert Dick

BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the agenda as presented this date. “Carried” Agenda Item 4 – Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

None.

Agenda Item 5 – Minutes:

The February 4th, 2021 Council minutes were provided to Council for approval and the following resolution was passed:

Resolution No. 12/02/21

Moved by: Robert Dick, seconded by Mike Quilty

BE IT RESOLVED that Council accept the minutes of the meeting held on February 4th, 2021 as presented this date. “Carried”

Agenda Item 6 – Delegations and Guests

None.

Agenda Item 7- Planning and Economic Development Committee - Chair Bob Hall, Committee Member Kevin LeGris

7a) Severance Consent – B61/20 Hiderman

Councillor Hall presented the report to Council. Upon no discussion the following resolution was passed:

Resolution No. 13/02/21

Moved by: Bob Hall, seconded by Kevin Legris

BE IT RESOLVED that Admaston/Bromley Council accept in principle Consent Application B61/20 submitted by Travis and Jeannie Hiderman so long as requirements of commenting agencies are satisfied. “Carried”

Agenda Item 8 - Community Service Committee Chair Kevin LeGris, Committee Member Bob Hall

None.

Agenda Item 9 - Operations Committee Chair Robert Dick, All of Council

9a January 2021 Monthly Report

The Public Works Superintendent presented the report to Council. Upon no further discussion the following resolution was passed:

Resolution No. 14/02/21

Moved by: Robert Dick, seconded by Mike Quilty

BE IT RESOLVED that Council accepts the January 2021 Road monthly report as information. “Carried”

Agenda Item 10 - Waste Management Committee - Chair Michael Donohue, All of Council

None.

Agenda Item 11 - Finance and Administration Committee - Chair Michael Donohue, All of Council

11a Vouchers to February 12th, 2021

The Deputy Clerk/Treasurer presented the report to Council and upon no further discussion the following resolution was passed:

Resolution No. 15/02/21

Moved by: Kevin Legris, seconded by Bob Hall

BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve staff to change the Voucher listing reports to include all department payments on one (1) voucher listing;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council approve the payment voucher listing to February 12th, 2021 in the amount of $140,996.59. “Carried”

Agenda Item 12 - Protective Services - Chair Mike Quilty, Committee Member Robert Dick

Deputy Mayor Quilty informed Council that the Police Services Board will be meeting March 3rd, 2021.

Councillor Dick noted that there will be information coming to Council through the Fire Committee with respect to the most recent fire that took place on Highway 132.

Agenda Item 13 - County of Renfrew - Mayor Michael Donohue

None.

Agenda Item 14 - By-Laws

None.

Agenda Item 15 – Motions and Notice of Motion

None.

Agenda Item 16 - Old Business

The Deputy Clerk/Treasurer presented to Council the action tracking list. Following some discussion the following resolution was passed:

Resolution No. 16/02/21

Moved by Bob Hall, seconded by Kevin Legris

BE IT RESOLVED that Council accepts the Action Tracking List presented this date as information. “Carried”

Agenda Item 17 - New Business

Councillor Dick gave notice to Council that a member of the fire department has provided notice of retirement. It will be brought forward at a future Council meeting.

Councillor Legris informed Council that the annual Douglas Frosty Fun was a success. More detail will be provided to Council from the Douglas Recreation Committee via future meeting minutes. It was also noted that Northcote Recreation will be hosting a bingo event in February.

Agenda Item 18 - In-Camera Session

None.

Agenda Item 19 - Confirmatory By-Law

Resolution No 17/02/21

Moved by Kevin Legris, seconded by Bob Hall

That By-Law 2021-10, being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at the meeting held February 18th, 2021 be now numbered, deemed read three times and passed. “Carried”

Agenda Item 19 – Question Period

None.

Agenda Item 20 – Adjournment

Resolution No. 18/02/21

Moved by Bob Hall, seconded by Kevin Legris

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Thursday, February 18th 2021 Township of Admaston/Bromley Council meeting be adjourned at 7:55 p.m. “Carried”

______Mayor Clerk-Treasurer

Township of Admaston/Bromley 477 Stone Road, R.R. #2 Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z5 E-Mail Address – [email protected]

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REPORT

Date: March 4, 2021

To: Council

From: Allison Vereyken

Re: 2020 Council Remuneration and Expenses

The Municipal Act requires the Treasurer to report on or before March 31 each year the statement of remuneration and expenses paid in the previous year for Council members of the Municipality.

Statement 284 (1) The treasurer of a municipality shall in each year on or before March 31 provide to the council of the municipality an itemized statement on remuneration and expenses paid in the previous year to, (a) each member of council in respect of his or her services as a member of the council or any other body, including a local board, to which the member has been appointed by council or on which the member holds office by virtue of being a member of council; (b) each member of council in respect of his or her services as an officer or employee of the municipality or other body described in clause (a); and

Discussion:

Council will find a breakdown of the total remuneration and expenses paid to each member for the 2020 year below:

Council Remuneration Expenses Summary for 2020

As Authorized by By-Law No 2020-59

Convention Total Mileage Name Title Misc Training Expenses Mileage Grp Benefits & Expenses Salary TOTAL

Michael Donohue Mayor 25.00 815.94 998.71 1,839.65 22,850.62 $24,690.27

25.00 495.61 3,030.08 3,550.69 13,057.72 $16,608.41 Robert Dick Councillor

Bob Hall Councillor 25.00 197.69 3,068.43 3,291.12 13,057.72 $16,348.84

Kevin LeGris Councillor 25.00 283.50 76.95 385.45 13,057.72 $13,443.17

Mike Quilty Dep Mayor 836.81 400.88 38.60 1,276.29 13,057.72 $14,334.01

$936.81 $0.00 $815.94 $2,376.39 $6,214.06 $10,343.20 $75,081.50 $85,424.70 Total

Financial Implications:

The 2020 Budget for Council wages and expenses was $91,220 and the actual total costs were $85,424.70.

People Consulted: None.

Recommendation for Council:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts this report as information.

Township of Admaston/Bromley 477 Stone Road, R.R. #2 Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z5 E-Mail Address – [email protected]

613-432-2885 Stone Road Office 613-432-3175 Stone Road Garage 613-432-4052 Fax 613-646-7918 Cobden Road Garage

REPORT

Date: March 4, 2021

To: Council

From: Allison Vereyken

Re: 2020 Local Board Remuneration and Expenses

The Municipal Act section 284 (1)(c) requires the Treasurer to report on or before March 31 each year the statement of remuneration and expenses paid in the previous year to each person who is appointed by the Municipality to serve as a member of any body including a local board.

Statement 284 (1) The treasurer of a municipality shall in each year on or before March 31 provide to the council of the municipality an itemized statement on remuneration and expenses paid in the previous year to, (a) each member of council in respect of his or her services as a member of the council or any other body, including a local board, to which the member has been appointed by council or on which the member holds office by virtue of being a member of council; (b) each member of council in respect of his or her services as an officer or employee of the municipality or other body described in clause (a); and c) each person, other than a member of council, appointed by the municipality to serve as a member of any body, including a local board, in respect of his or her services as a member of the body. 2001, c. 25, s. 284 (1).

Discussion:

The Township of Admaston/Bromley has several individuals appointed to local boards or appointed to serve as a member of any body.

By-Law 2019-02 Appoints members to the Committee of Adjustment, there was no meetings held in 2020 and therefore there is nothing to report on this Committee.

By-Law 2019-03 Appoints members to the Fence Viewers Committee, there was no viewings in 2020 and therefore there is nothing to report on this Committee.

By-Law 2019-04 Appoints members to the Public Library Board, there is no compensation to members of this Committee and therefore, there is nothing to report.

By-Law 2019-05 Appoints Livestock Evaluators for the Township. Please see the reported expenses and fees paid in 2020:

Livestock Evaluators Expenses Summary for 2020

As Authorized by By-Law No 2019-05

Name Title Mileage Fee TOTAL ($0.50/km) ($50/trip) Ian Clelland Evaluator (By-Law 2019- 34.00 200.00 $234.00 05)

Brent Evaluator (By-Law 2019- 30.00 100.00 $130.00 Stewart 05)

Gerald Evaluator (By-Law 2019- 109.00 150.00 $259.00 Walsh 05)

Total $173.00 $450.00 $623.00

The Police Service Board has two (2) members who are paid. Jamieson Dyer was re- appointed by the Ministry of Correctional Services on May 10, 2017 for a period of three years. Therefore effective May 2020 Jamieson was no longer on the Police Service Board. The below noted is the pay and expenses covered for the Committee members in 2020:

Name Mileage Pay Total Connie Dick 60.00 300.00 $360.00 Jamieson Dyer 6.00 200.00 $206.00

Financial Implications:

None at this time.

People Consulted: None.

Recommendation for Council:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts this report as information. Township of Admaston/Bromley 477 Stone Road, R.R. #2 Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z5 E-Mail Address – [email protected]

613-432-2885 Stone Road Office 613-432-3175 Stone Road Garage 613-432-4052 Fax 613-646-7918 Cobden Road Garage

REPORT

Date: March 4, 2021

To: Council

From: Allison Vereyken

Re: Local Efficiency Group Update

Background:

After receiving notification in March of 2019 from Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing (MMAH) that municipalities would be receiving one-time Modernization Funding, Greater Madawaska reached out to neighbouring municipalities who are in close proximity and/or are already working as partners in various efforts to provide services in the most efficient manner feasible.

The Local Efficiency Group (LEG) was established to explore areas of common interest and potential collaboration. LEG is comprised of the Towns of Arnprior and Renfrew, as well as the Townships of Admaston-Bromley, Greater Madawaska, Horton, McNab/Braeside and Whitewater Region. LEG members also agreed to participate in a Municipal Modernization Program Expression of Interest for a service delivery review to seek out cross border opportunities to improve services and achieve efficiencies.

After the issuance of a joint RFP, the project was awarded to Dillon Consulting Limited in partnership with Performance Concepts Consulting, a cost of $176,981, excluding HST. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) confirmed that the review would be 100% funded by the Province of Ontario. Due to Covid-19, the deadline to submit the final service delivery report was extended to December 2020.

Staff were required to provide significant financial and background information. Mayor Donohue and senior staff participated in sessions throughout 2020 with regard to four major areas:  Corporate & Development Services  Protective Services (By-law & Fire Services)  Asset Intensive Services (Public Works)  Parks & Recreation.

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The final report contained a total thirty-three (33) recommendations, including five (5) transformational items and twenty-eight (28) tactical matters.

The final document was accepted as a guiding document to develop strategies supporting greater effectiveness and efficiencies through collaboration by Council on November 19, 2020 and the Clerk/Treasurer was to report back to Council in Q1 of 2021 on a detailed action plan, including management response to recommendations made by the consultant team, in conjunction with participating municipalities.

Discussion:

On February 12th, 2021 the seven (7) participating members met via electronic participation to determine who was interested in advancing on the specific recommendations and which party would be the lead on the items.

Attached for Council review is the document that was prepared from the meeting.

For clarification purposes being the lead entails that a particular party is to organize follow up meetings with the specific staff required and the parties who acknowledged interest in the item. The break off sessions will be detailed and will focus on next steps and moving forward to present options to the Councils that may be involved.

Financial Implications: None at this time.

People Consulted: Local Efficiency Group – Towns of Renfrew and Arnprior and the Townships of Greater Madawaska, Horton, McNab/Braeside and Whitewater Region.

Recommendation for Council:

BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the report presented this date as information.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council direct the Clerk/Treasurer to provide regular updates on the status of the Local Efficiency Group and the break out groups.

Cluster A - Corporate Services Cluster B - Protective Services Cluster C - Asset Intensive Services Cluster D - Parks & Recreation Priority No. Cluster Slide Show Recommendations Description from LEG Road Map Lead GM WWR MB Renfrew Arnprior AB Horton Notes (Y/N) Transform service delivery by Shared ERP Financial System Explore/ verify LEG appetite for a shared multi-entity Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) consolidation of technology management solution and staffing model. Providing a single modern cloud-based accounting and ERP platform with customized account/ T1i A reporting/ budget structures for individual LEG municipalities. Following the model of private sector firms in consolidating 2021 Arnprior X X X X X later X a) Shared financial software back-office financial systems using “multi-entity ERP” solutions. Include Laurentian Valley in discussions Transform service delivery by Shared Management Model Consolidated management models can be configured for groups of 3-4 LEG municipalities to consolidation of technology management T1iii A support the consolidated backroom finance and data management model. A single ERP financial system managed by a later GM X X X X X X X shared Finance staffing model composed of a Senior Treasurer and distributed team of analysis/specialists. b) Shared Senior Treasurer Shared LEG staffing model for 2 HR specialists (excluding Arnprior) has been justified by demand estimates/requirements LEG shared staffing model for 2 HR identified by each participating municipality. A variety of implementation options are available and are highly flexible based T2 A specialists (excluding Arnprior to each on operational demands. 2021 Renfrew X X X X X X X serve three LEG municipalities Jointly retain expert advice in Property Tax Assessment Base management to R1 A 2021 Arnprior X X X X X X X reduce the number of tax appeals Secure an expert/proven contractor to provide “CVA defense” services to the LEG or Renfrew County via a mixed program of proactive and reactive advice/analysis/legal services R2i Consolidated Purchase - Insurance Two bulk purchasing groups have been identified for insurance services in the Do Now to Do Soon term. In the long term or if short extensions to contracts expiring in 2021 are possible the two groups should be 2021 AB Not interested X X X X X X combined to realize further efficiencies.

R2ii Consolidated Purchase - Banking Joint purchasing opportunity for all LEG municipalities to obtain services from a single 2021 AB X X X X X X X Consolidated purchase for vendor provider. services such as insurance, banking, audit, R2iii Consolidated Purchase - Audit Joint purchasing opportunity for majority of LEG municipalities to obtain services from a legal and IT maintenance and core single provider. Those with annual renewals or no contract to implement in the Do Now term and other included as existing 2021 AB X X X X X X X systems contractual agreements expire. R2 A R2iv Consolidated Purchase - Legal Joint purchasing opportunity for legal services from a common provider, or a roster of 2021 AB X X X X X X X providers. R2v Consolidated Purchase - IT Maintenance & Core System Bulk purchase opportunity for IT support and project 2021 AB X X X X X X X management/ development solutions through standing offer or tender. R2vi Consolidated Purchase - Benefits Continue with the current County model for benefits procurement. Whitewater to join n/a Already doing with the exception of WWR County benefits program. Consolidated purchase for vendor R2vii Payroll Administration Contracted Service Through joint financial and backroom efforts, further examination of services such as payroll administration at combined external payroll administration, data entry and management should be examined. Following national trends in later a later date private sector organizations. Consider wide application across LEG of a Review implementation of CRM tool in Arnprior for consideration of wide application across LEG moving municipalities R3 A customer relationship management towards modernization in customer relations. 2021 Arnprior X X No X N/A No No (CRM) system (same as Arnprior) Establish a 417 Working Growth Create Highway 417 Extension Growth Preparedness Working Group and develop Growth Preparedness Business Plan. Secure R4 A Preparedness Working Group to develop required CAO/Council approvals and finalize Highway 417 Growth Preparedness Business Plan. Begin to execute identified 2021 GM X X X No X No No and execute a business plan. Secureaction items Delegated in the Authority Plan. from County for Sub-Division Approvals Secure delegated Sub-Division approvals authority Secure delegated authority from County R4i A from Renfrew County for LEG municipalities directly impacted by Highway 417 Extension. 2021 WWR X X No No X No No for subdivision approvals. Building Inspector Capacity Building Inspector Capacity Secure available Building Inspector plans examination/ inspection hours for coverage/ added R4ii A service across LEG municipalities (e.g. full utilization of the certified contract Building Inspector already working ½ time in 2021 Arnprior 2021 X X X X X X Arnprior). Complex Building Inspection Capacity Complex Building Inspection Capacity Create a Part 3 Complex Buildings roster of available/ certified CBO hours to execute plans examination and inspections. Establish a consistent cost recovery/ revenue generating billing rate. Develop a 2021 R4iii A allocation of available Part 3 hours based on identified LEG municipality needs. 2021 Arnprior 2021 X X X X X X

Consolidate Public Works Management T5 Consolidate Public Works management across the LEG municipalities with a new position for Public Works Director with a across the LEG municipalities direct report from each LEG municipality and one new water/wastewater coordinator. The Public Works Director would 2021 WWR & AB X X No No No X No report to each Municipal Council and be supported by a direct report from each municipality. a) New position of Public Works Director T5 C with direct report to each LEG New: Consolidate Public Works management across the LEG municipalities with a new position for Water/Wastewater municipality Coordinator 2021 Renfrew No X No X X No No b) New Water/Wastewater Coordinator

R10 Based on current research and benchmarking against municipalities with advanced winter control services, a 15% 2021 Renfrew No X No X X No No Consider a target of reducing salt reduction in salt application is recommended. Implementation through training, monitoring of computerized spreading application by 15%. Implement through equipment and review of results. R10 C training, monitoring of computerized R10i Continue Joint Purchase of Salt During the project Renfrew engaged LEG members in a joint negotiation for bulk pricing spreading equipment and review of for salt for 5-years. It is recommended LEG continue this collaboration in future salt and sand purchasing. results. Continue joint purchase of salt. 2021 n/a already doing X already doing X X already doing already doing Cluster A - Corporate Services Cluster B - Protective Services Cluster C - Asset Intensive Services Cluster D - Parks & Recreation Priority No. Cluster Slide Show Recommendations Description from LEG Road Map Lead GM WWR MB Renfrew Arnprior AB Horton Notes (Y/N) Consider converting rural roads with Rural dominant LEG municipalities to convert paved roads with low traffic (AADT<200) to gravel roads at the end of their R11 C AADT<200 to gravel roads at the end of lifespan, at least temporarily. Surface stabilization techniques to minimize the amount of maintenance are recommended n/a n/a Individual Municipality Recommendation no opportunity to share in this recommendation lifespan, at least temporarily when considering conversion to gravel. Significant number of boundaries roads between LEG municipalities do not have current formal agreements. It is Consider additional boundary agreements recommended to develop agreements (formal and informal) to further capture the current efficiencies in cost and staff time R12 C for road maintenance an winter control, experienced with current agreements. Road agreements should be based on proximity to public works garages and efforts to n/a n/a Individual Municipality Recommendation no opportunity to share in this recommendation as well as roads within municipal reduce overtime hours and not be limited to boundary roads. boundaries that generate efficiencies Create a LEG Community of Practice for Recommended that LEG develop a Waste and Recycling specific community of practice to share, promote and highlight Waste and Recycling services to allow low enhancements for waste management initiatives thereby allowing local governments a greater opportunity to identify areas R13 C municipalities a greater opportunity to for collaboration and best practices 2021 AB X X X X identify areas for collaboration and best practice Jointly engage a consultant to complete LEG municipalities to jointly engage a consultant to complete waste composition studies to provide critical data in developing residential waste composition studies to optimized waste management plans. R14 C provide critical data in developing n/a n/a Relates to R13 optimized waste management plans

LEG municipalities with wastewater LEG municipalities operating municipal wastewater treatment facilities should consult existing guidance on biosolids treatment facilities should consider management best practices and consider the completion of biosolids management analysis. R15 C 2023 Arnprior No X No X X No No alternate reuse options for biosolids to free up capacity at landfills While programs for hazardous household waste exist, there is currently limited access to these programs within LEG. Explore Household Hazardous Waste Recommended that LEG municipalities further examine opportunities for increases in service delivery capacity, mobile service opportunities to increase service delivery delivery and technological innovation to increase LOS and resident awareness/ participation. capacity, consider mobile service delivery R16 C n/a n/a Relates to R13 and technological innovation to increase resident awareness/participation

Recommended LEG municipalities identify preferred development standards and engage a consultant to assist in creating a Recommend LEG municipalities identify common Development Standards Manual. Public Works preferred development standards and R17 C 2021 Arnprior X X No X X No No engage consultant to assist in creating a common Development Standards Manual Recommend a new shared asset management coordinator/ analyst position to serve a group of LEG municipalities. Recommend a new shared position for R18 C Asset Management Coordinator/Analyst 2021 Arnprior X X X X X X to serve a group of municipalities Reach to the County R19 As many LEG municipalities are currently looking for software and tools to implement it is recommended they collaborate to C Implement similar or like Asset identify common or similar asset management tools. LEG municipalities with existing cools should continue with existing n/a n/a Relates to R18 T1ii management Software and tools solutions, unless the current solution is not meeting service demands. Data provided by Arnprior shows net cost savings by reducing typical life expectancy for most vehicles to 10-years through R20 C Reduce vehicle/equipment lifecycle reduced maintenance cost, reduced staff time and improved vehicle reliability. Recommended that all LEG move towards n/a n/a Individual Municipality Recommendation no opportunity to share in this recommendation expectancy to 10 years adopting a similar life expectancy for most vehicles. Municipalities require the use of specialized equipment on infrequent intervals, which must be purchased or contracted. R21 C Share infrequently used specialized Recommended that specialized equipment be shared on a charge-out rate basis amongst LEG municipalities. Equipment 2021 GM X X X X X X X equipment with other LEG municipalities operator to be included with equipment. Shared in-house mechanic to service multiple LEG municipalities, from a central location. Recommended to evaluate existing R22 C Share in-house mechanic to serve LEG and future garage capacity to plan accommodation for shared mechanic staff and current hourly demand to identify the 2021 WWR/AB No X No X No X No municipalities number of staff required. Explore additional/expanded shared Several user agreements are currently in place between LEG municipalities. It is recommended LEG continue, expand and R23 D programming and use agreements consider new agreements for use of or shared recreational programming n/a n/a Continue with agreements currently in place

Recommended to develop a LEG Parks and Recreation Community of Practice with staff representation (volunteer) from all Develop a LEG Parks and Recreation municipalities to form a community of practice to share and discuss outcomes from Renfrew County Parks and Recreation R24 D n/a n/a Continue with agreements currently in place Community of Practice. Group discussions. Also recommended LEG consider group enrollment in applicable parks and recreation organizations. enrollment in PRO Investigate With mixed utilization of online program and facility booking tools it is recommended that LEG members evaluate existing programs to determine feasibility of a shared software purchase. In tandem it is recommended that a shared online calendar a) online hub, shared calendar and of events / seasonal guide for all LEG municipalities be developed. R25 D 2021 Arnprior No No X No X No No seasonal guide

b) shared software (booking) Cluster A - Corporate Services Cluster B - Protective Services Cluster C - Asset Intensive Services Cluster D - Parks & Recreation Priority No. Cluster Slide Show Recommendations Description from LEG Road Map Lead GM WWR MB Renfrew Arnprior AB Horton Notes (Y/N)

a) Sharing model for facilities - Develop a Several user agreements are currently in place between LEG municipalities. It is recommended LEG continue, expand and group strategy for collaboration with consider new agreements for use of or shared recreational programming. In tandem LEG should develop a group strategy for R26 D school boards and private businesses n/a n/a Individual Municipality Recommendation no opportunity to share in this recommendation collaboration with school boards and private business for facility use agreements. Look at sharing certified playground inspectors. b) Sharing certified playground inspector

Consider a coordinated effort to explore With many LEG recreation facilities approaching or having surpassed their lifecycle it is recommended that potential R27 D feasibility for future aquatics access improvements and development of multi-purpose facilities be evaluated. Further LEG should begin a coordinated strategy for n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a across interested LEG municipalities future amenity development and asset management of recreation facilities. It is recommended that a LEG Recreation, Parks and Trails Master Plan be developed and a coordinated approach be applied Recreation, Parks and Trails Master Plan, to the acquisition and planning of future facilities, parks and trails. A variety of possible joint ventures and regional or R28 D including a coordinated approach for community group collaborations have been further identified for LEG consideration n/a n/a acquisition and planning of future Should be at a County Level or discussed at Parks and Rec facilities, parks and trails Departments get together Borderless Emergency Response by established by automatic aid agreements Automatic aid agreements to be standardized across the LEG. Assurance that the closest (by travel time) fire station responds across the LEG. Planning and R5 B to any given emergency, irrespective of municipal boundaries, in order to provide a more immediate provision of fire n/a n/a Continue with process currently in place implementation by referred to a new Fire protection services until the responsible department can arrive. Services Shared Working Group Discussed at Fire Chief Meetings Initiate a First Line of Defence planning and budgeting, execute the work plan and Sharing of dispersed inspection and education qualified staff to expand first line of defence service delivery across LEG. R6 B n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a deliver KPI reporting at year end Initiate first line of defence planning and budgeting. Cost recovery rate is proposed as a fixed cost/ per hour billable rate to be determined by Service Sharing Working Group. Discussed at Fire Chief Meetings Share fire administration and leadership amongst two or more municipalities but Following recent trends amongst small Ontario municipalities, the sharing of administrative and leadership services amongst maintain cadre of local firefighters two or more municipalities is recommended for further review. Municipal fire departments would maintain cadre of local fire T3 B n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a managed by a joint full-time chief, with fighters, managed by joint full-time chief and senior officers in each department. Further investigation into optimal senior officers in each department organizational design for shared administration and leadership is required.

Consolidate fire station infrastructure using a primary and smaller satellite Consolidate fire station infrastructure using a primary and smaller satellite station model while not impacting staffing model. T4 B station model while not impacting staffing LEG members have inherited a significant number of aging fire station which are at or nearing end of life, posing a daunting n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a model asset management challenge. It is recommended that a system of primary and satellite station configurations be considered for LEG municipalities. There are a variety of possible configurations which should be reviewed in detail in further studies. Develop a training sharing model for R7 B implementation across the LEG Limited training opportunities are available in Renfrew County. It is recommended that resources for recruit and ongoing Later TBD X X X X X X X municipalities for firefighter training training be shared and developed to provide training to LEG municipality fire services staff Establish cross-municipality Fire Services Sharing Group to guide implementation of recommendations and investigate R8 B Join a dedicated fire dispatch service as a additional sharing opportunities such as review ongoing dispatching concerns with County/Ministry of Health and Long Term N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A LEG group for improved communication Care, and source alternate service provider as necessary. County Issue Investigate tiered medical response Tiered Medical Response LEG municipalities indicated interest in participating in tiered response, however at the current R8i B time the data indicates little community benefit to response times for the associated investment. The consideration of tiered N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A response should be revisited by the Fire Services Sharing Working Group. LEG municipalities to develop a multi-year, multi-municipality service agreement for by-law and animal control. The Develop multi-year, multi-municipality R9 B consideration of adding additional services to the package (by-law review and updating, etc.) is recommended. Development 2021 Horton X X X X X X X service agreement with current service of back-up/ alternate provider as necessary. provider for by-law and animal control ADDITION as part of Feb 12 Meeting Develop a working group to look at waste opportunity which MB has start the process on 2021 MB X X X X X X X Township of Admaston/Bromley 477 Stone Road, R.R. #2 Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z5 E-Mail Address – [email protected]

613-432-2885 Stone Road Office 613-432-3175 Stone Road Garage 613-432-4052 Fax 613-646-7918 Cobden Road Garage

REPORT

Date: March 4, 2021

To: Council

From: Allison Vereyken

Re: Municipal Modernization Funding

Background: In 2019 Intake 1- Municipal Modernization Program funding was provided to conduct reviews of service delivery and administrative expenditures to find efficiencies or implement a range of projects, including developing an online system to improve the local process for approving residential and industrial developments or setting up new shared services with neighbouring municipalities. The Township received $397,760 and has strategically committed funds as projects fit.

Discussion: The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has recently announced Intake 2 of the Municipal Modernization Program. To be eligible under Intake 2, the Township must confirm that it has fully spent or allocated the unconditional funds provided in Intake 1. In the table provided below, there are two sections.

Currently the opening balance as of January 2021 of funds remaining from the Intake 1 for the Township is $241,200. In the draft budget presented to Council there were projects slated to be completed with the Modernization funds being used to fund them. Below is a breakout of the approved in draft use and the potential allocated funds:

2021 Draft Budget 2020 Balance of Modernization Funds $241,200.00 Asset Management Plan $78,000.00 Osceola Expansion $50,000.00 Allocation of Modernization Fire Hall Expansion $113,200.00 - $241,200.00 Balance of Modernization Funds $0.00

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Financial Implications: None at this time.

People Consulted: None.

Recommendation for Council:

BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the report presented this date.

Township of Admaston/Bromley 477 Stone Road, R.R. #2 Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z5 E-Mail Address – [email protected]

613-432-2885 Stone Road Office 613-432-3175 Stone Road Garage 613-432-4052 Fax 613-646-7918 Cobden Road Garage

REPORT

Date: March 4, 2021

To: Council

From: Allison Vereyken

Re: Municipal Modernization Funding Intake 2 – Joint Collaboration

Background: In January of 2021 there was notice of a second intake of the Municipal Modernization Program. Municipalities can apply individually or jointly with other eligible municipalities under both streams. The streams include the review stream which will provide funding for municipalities to undertake expenditure reviews with the goal of finding efficiencies and lowering costs in the longer term and the implementation stream which will provide provincial cost-sharing for municipalities to undertake projects that increase municipal efficiency and effectiveness.

Discussion: The recommendation for the Township of Admaston/Bromley is to apply for funding to complete an alternative service delivery review of the Township which would include a review of the current organizational structure. This application would be under the Review stream. Municipalities are eligible to receive up to the full amount of the third- party service provider’s fees for the review. This project would be estimated to be $50,000 - $80,000.

The second recommendation is for the Township to collaborate with the Townships of Greater Madawaska and Whitewater Region under the Implementation Stream. The application would be for the following recommendations that were a result from the service delivery review of the Local Efficiency Group (LEG)

A lean six sigma review will be employed to: 1. Maximize opportunities for cost savings with regard to potential collaboration, including sharing specialized equipment, boundary road maintenance, and joint tendering. 2. Ensure the integration of technology to improve asset management and streamline process. 2

3. Improve and optimize road maintenance activities, including winter control, brushing, grading, construction, etc.

This project would be estimated to be around $50,000-$80,000 and the cost sharing for this stream is up to 75% of costs would be covered by the Province and the remaining is to be covered by the Townships. This could result in approximately $5,000 plus of funding from each Municipality involved.

Financial Implications: None at this time.

People Consulted: Township of Whitewater Region Township of Greater Madawaska

Recommendation for Council:

BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve staff to apply to the Municipal Modernization Intake 2 for the Review Stream to complete an alternative service delivery review of the Township including a review of the current organizational structure;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council approve staff to apply collaboratively with the Townships of Greater Madawaska and Whitewater Region under the Implementation Stream to address the recommendations from the Local Efficiency Group service delivery review which would include the following:

1. Maximize opportunities for cost savings with regard to potential collaboration, tendering; 2. Ensure the integration of technology to improve asset management and streamline process. 3. Improve and optimize road maintenance activities, including winter control, brushing, grading, construction, etc.

Township of Admaston/Bromley 477 Stone Road, R.R. #2 Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z5 E-Mail Address – [email protected]

613-432-2885 Stone Road Office 613-432-3175 Stone Road Garage 613-432-4052 Fax 613-646-7918 Cobden Road Garage

REPORT

Date: March 4, 2021

To: Council

From: Allison Vereyken

Re: Retirement Policy Revisions

Background:

As Council will recall at the December 17th, 2020 Council meeting there was discussion around the current Retirement Policy and how it relates to the Fire Department. Council requested that the Clerk/Treasurer update the policy to be reflective of the discussion of Council.

Discussion:

The Clerk/Treasurer has updated the policy to include the following as discussed at the December 17th, 2020 Council meeting:

“In the case of the Fire Department, members with less than twenty (20) years of service will be valued at $10.00 for each year of service and members with more than twenty (20) years of service will be valued at $20.00 for each year of service.”

While reviewing the policy it was noted that item 2 (b) contained incorrect information. Below is the information on the Canada Revenue Agency website.

How do you stop contributing to the CPP? As a CPP working beneficiary, you have to contribute to the CPP. If you are at least 65 years of age, but under 70, you can elect to stop contributing to the CPP. The method to stop contributing to the CPP is different if you are an employee, only self-employed, or if you are both an employee and self-employed. 2

Employee If you are an employee, who earned employment income in a province or territory other than Quebec, you can elect to stop contributing to the CPP by completing Form CPT30, Election to Stop Contributing to the Canada Pension Plan, or Revocation of a Prior Election. Give a copy of Form CPT30 to all your employers, and send the original to the Canada Revenue Agency.

With the above noted, the policy has been updated to reflect the current legislation in relation to Canada Pension Plan (CPP) requirements.

Financial Implications: None at this time.

People Consulted: None.

Recommendation for Council:

BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the revised I1: Retirement Policy as presented this date:

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council direct the Clerk/Treasurer to provide the updated policy to all staff and the Fire Department.

Township of Admaston Bromley Corporate Policies

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources COVERAGE: All Employees POLICY: RETIREMENT POLICY # I-1 DATE: May 16, 2013 Revision/Review Date: PAGE: August 2020 1 March 2021

POLICY STATEMENT:

In order to facilitate consistent and fair retirement practices, the Township adopts the following policies and procedures. Retirements shall be initiated with the appropriate notice and shall be properly documented for payroll processing.

PROCEDURE:

1. Supervisors shall discuss retirement and explain the Township's Retirement Policy with an employee within 2 weeks of receiving written confirmation of the employee’s intention to retire.

2. Benefits

(a) Until an employee reaches the age of 71, if they continue to work on a full-time or part-time basis, contributions to the R.R.S.P. or OMERS pension plan are mandatory, after which contributions must cease and the pension becomes payable.

(b) Contributions to the Canada Pension Plan (C.P.P) cease upon the date of retirement and benefits may be collected. However, if an Employee continues to work C.P.P. contributions are compulsory until age sixty-five (65) at which time the employee may elect to stop contributing to C.P.P.seventy (70) and then the contributions become voluntary (A copy of the required form is attached – CPT30);

(c) Life Insurance reduces by 50% at age 65 and terminates at age 70 or retirement, whichever is earlier;

(d) Long Term Disability terminates at age 65 less the qualifying period or retirement, whichever is earlier;

(e) Extended Health Care and Dental Care benefits terminate at age 70 or retirement, whichever is earlier;

Township of Admaston Bromley Corporate Policies

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources COVERAGE: All Employees POLICY: RETIREMENT POLICY # I-1 DATE: May 16, 2013 Revision/Review Date: PAGE: August 2020 2 March 2021

(f) Sick leave pay-outs from credits vested under the sick leave plan will occur at the retirement date.

6. Retirement Gift

(a) The Township will provide a retirement gift to a retiring employee.

(b) The gift will be purchased by the employee's supervisor and will be valued at $20.00 for each year of service.

(c) In the case of part-time employees, for each equivalent year of service.

(d) In the case of the Fire Department, members with less than twenty (20) years of service will be valued at $10.00 for each year of service and members with more than twenty (20) years of service will be valued at $20.00 for each year of service.

However, these amounts may be increased with Council’s written approval.

Douglas Fire Committee Fire Chief's Report February 17, 2021

Date Men Hrs Where What

Jan 13 01 03 Clean fire hall

Jan 17 03 06 Practice Weekend truck checks

Jan 20 04 04 Cancelled

Jan 23 03 06 Practice Weekend truck checks

Jan 29 03 08 Practice Weekend truck checks

Jan 30 01 04 Clean fire hall

Feb 7 03 09 Practice Weekend truck checks

Feb 9 12 60 Woodworking shop

Feb 9 01 06 Clean fire hall

Feb 10 08 24 Clean up from fire

Feb 14 02 04 Practice Weekend truck checks

Douglas Fire Committee Regular Meeting January 13, 2021

The regular meeting of the Douglas Fire Committee was called to order by Chairman Robert Dick. Present were Ken Keill, Daryl Thom and Fire Chief Kevin Van Woezik. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the number of persons attending the meeting was limited. There were no conflicts of interest.

It was moved by Daryl Thom and seconded by Ken Keill that the minutes of the December 2, 2020 meeting be approved as read. Carried

In Old Business with the new Covid-19 measures there will be no weekly practices only weekend truck checks. Chief Kevin will check to make sure the suit cleaning company is considered an essential business and will continue to have the firemen suits cleaned. In an update on the purchase of new equipment, Chief Kevin reported that the bunker gear will not arrive until late March or early April as it is coming form the US. The hard hats arrived today and Bear Communications who are installing the new base radio system later this month. The firemen have decided on putting the private citizen donation of $500.00 towards the purchase of a 4-Gas Monitor. A copy of fireman Murray Brohart letter of resignation was received and accepted with regrets.

It was moved by Ken Keill and seconded by Daryl Thom. Be it resolved that the fire Committee accept Fireman Murray Brohart resignation effective November 30, 2020 With regrets. Carried

In Correspondence the committee discussed public gatherings during the covid-19 pandemic. Absent members and the deputy chief emailed in their views and the following motion was passed.

It was moved by Daryl Thom and seconded by Ken Keill. Whereas the Douglas Fire Department is an essential service needed in emergency situations. Therefore Be it recommended to the council of Admaston/Bromley that the members of the Fire department not be exposed to public gatherings during the covid-19 pandemic.

Carried

In New Business Admaston/Bromley Council asked for a follow-up report on a recent large fire in the municipality. Chief Kevin expressed the need for the large number of firemen due the closeness of the farm buildings and residence. A supply of water was trucked from the Harris creek. There were high words of praise for the subcontractor called into assist. This is one of the larger agriculture fires in many years and a number of the firemen would not have experienced a fire of this scale. Apart from wages the only other costs were fuel, food, supplies etc. due to the duration of the fire. All other costs are the responsibility of the property owners. The committee reviewed and accepted the report to be presented to council.

The fire chief presented his report. A summary of the fires was discussed. Fire Captain Lawrence Lemay had a written health and safety report included in the agenda. Clerk Allison Veryken will attend a practice when Covid-19 restrictions allow and do some PSTD training. A health and safety committee needs to be formed due to the number of firemen. Clerk Allison will look into getting it set up. Chief Kevin had a local resident looking to join the fire department. He has Level 1 & 2 training. An interview will be set up at a later date. Chief Kevin had a webinar earlier today and the topic was the closing of the Training Centre in Gravenhurst as of March 31, 2021. The centre opened in 1947. The current provincial government has decided to go to regional training centres. The government has also realized the need for a training centre in Renfrew County. Some of the training will be done on line and finish with in person training in the regional centre. This is very helpful to the rural areas for the firemen who want to move up to be officers. There is also going to be two mobile units you can book for training. Chief Kevin said it was really great news for Renfrew County.

It was moved by Daryl Thom and seconded by Ken Keill that the fire chiefs report be Accepted as presented. Carried

It was moved by Ken Keill and seconded by Daryl Thom that the payment voucher Dated January 13, 2021 in the amount of $14,792.29 be paid. Carried

It was moved by Daryl Thom to adjourn. Carried

ACTION TRACKING LIST Updated Information NEW Date Item Assigned To Due Date Current Status Jan. 2020 Road Agreement - Greater Madawaska Clerk Document has been sent back to GM with changes. The Township will be releasing an RFP for an Insurance Provider for the next insurance year, which runs May 1, Jan. or Feb. 2021 to May 1, 2022. This RFP will be inclusive of a cost for May. 2020 Insurance RFP for 2021-2022 Year Clerk of 2021 Risk Management.

2021 Requests will be advertised shortly. Citizens chosen and awards to be distributed in 2021.This closed on June May. 2020 Citizens of the Year - Awards Clerk Aug. 20th 30th. An in-camera session will be required. Staff is currently collecting additional data for the Consultants.The Kick-Off Meeting with Senior Staff occurred June. 2020 UPDATE Asset Management Plan Clerk July. 2021 on December 16th with Dillon Consulting. As of January 29th, 2021 there is still no information on a June. 2020 Ministry appointment of PSB Member Clerk July. 2020 appointed member.

The entire website is being reviewed for updates/changes July. 2020 Website Update Clerk July. 2020 and will be sent to service provider. A recyling pamplet was presented to Council to be included with the Interim Tax Bills. The week of October 19th there were education pieces posted all week on social media. Staff Public Works is working on information to be inserted with the interim tax August. 2020 Recycling Education Superintendent On-Going bills.

Council was provided a verbal update that the drilling has taken place, the drive points are provided information that September. 2020 Osceola Waste Site Program Clerk Sept. 2020 is positive to the expansion. A study is to be completed within a year from October 9th, 2020. Staff has contacted the County of Renfrew to September. 2020 Cannabis Growth Clerk Oct. 2020 complete the study.

September. 2020 Aggregate/Winter Sand Tender PW Superintendent Dec. 2020 A tender is to be prepared and put out for the 2021 year. The PSB is to have follow up on whether the cost is for both sides of the roadway, permanent enchroachment or an annual basis. A encroachment application is required in the Deputy amount of $550. Follow up with the MTO about the September. 2020 Speed Radar Sign Clerk/Treasurer Sept. 2020 requirements to place a speed radar sign on an MTO road. The compactor passed the emissions test for 2021. Look into options if the engine on the compactor truck does not pass October. 2020 Waste Compactor PW Superintendent July. 2021 the emissions test.

October. 2020 Speed Limit By-Law PW Superintendent 2021 Bring forward a by-law in 2021. October. 2020 Fencing By-Law Clerk/CBO Dec. 2020 Look into updating the fencing by-law. November. 2020 LEG report to Committee Clerk continuing The Clerk is provide Council with Regular updates. January. December. 2020 1 Ton Truck PW Superintendent 2021 The 1 Ton truck is scheduled to be built in March 2021.

February. The Mayor is to present to Council the information from the January. 2021 Eagles Nest Parking Mayor 2021 County discussion on the Eagles Nest Parking. CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

BY-LAW No. 2021-11

A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY AT THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 4th, 2021

WHEREAS Subsection 5(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, provides that the powers of a municipal corporation are to be exercised by its Council;

AND WHEREAS Subsection 5(3) of the said Municipal Act provides that the powers of every Council are to be exercised by by-law;

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and desirable that the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law;

THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley enacts as follows:

1. That the actions of the Council at its meeting held on the 4th day of March 2021 and in respect of each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the Council at its said meetings, is, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other body is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if all such proceedings were expressly embodied in this by-law.

2. That the Head of Council and proper officers of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain appropriate approvals where required, except where otherwise provided, and to affix the Corporate Seal of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley to all such documents.

3. That this By-Law shall come into force and take effect upon the passing thereof.

READ a first and second time this 4th day of March 2021.

READ a third time and finally passed this 4th day of March 2021.

______Mayor Clerk-Treasurer

Regular Council Bob’s Meanderings FISHING DERBY 4th Quarter Admin Report• Late for Everything but • pg 7 pg 2 Lunch• pg 3 Extra Photos

VOL. 7, ISSUE 34 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 EIGHT PAGES

Cobden Fishing Derby Raffle Sells 1143 Tickets

Alexander Leach, Editor without the community.” Renfrew Hospice President Marjorie Joly COBDEN - Lockdown my have kept said, in a short speech during the them off the lake, but it’s not keep- raffle. “Thank you from the bottom ing them out of the tumbler. of our hearts.”

Cobden’s Fishing Derby held its Miriam Hunt, organizer for the raffle on Valentine’s Day, February Civitan Club, said she was “glad the Photo submitted or taken by Alexander Leach. John Cull and the tickets. 14, in the parking lot of Olmstead’s weather was agreeable” to hold it in Home Hardware in Cobden, having the parking lot. sold 1143 tickets. Chris Olmstead, owner of Olm- “Ticket sales exeeded our expecta- stead’s Home Hardware and city tions.” Cobden Civitan Club Presi- councillor, drew for the 50/50 tick- dent John Cull said, with the derby’s ets, for $2130. cancellation due to concerns of COVID-19 vulnerability. “We were The number drawn, 0033930, wasn’t hoping just to break even.” claimed at the time.

“Even though they allowed for Perch, Trout, and Pike categories fishing, the optics were bad.” he said. were each given a cash draw with “So we cancelled the fishing part.” prizes up to 250, as well as a variety of other fishing gear. He said the pandemic has greatly affected the Civitan’s fundraising Trout’s Winners included Sue Labrie Photo submitted or taken by Alexander Leach. John Cull presents Marjorie Joly with cheque for efforts as well as “put pressure on with $75, Ron Dick of Douglas for $12,500. the community”. $125, and Sue Edwards for $250.

“People are losing their livelihoods.” Perch draws were Shelby Roye for Regular Council Meeting 75, Jordan Gienow with 125, and Alexander Leach, Editor tendance until later. The proceeds went to Hospice Ren- Patricia Adlum with $250. frew, totaling $12,500. WHITEWATER – The Township The agenda included several review Pike’s winners were Bonnie Sequin of Whitewater Region met at 4:45 items, including LED Lights at in- “I hope that none of us have to make at 75, Shelley Sypes at 125, and pm on February 17, in the council tersections, industrial park sales, as use of their services,” Cull said. “But Andy Chapeskie at 250. chambers, broadcast via Youtube. well as reviewing the previous year. I’m glad they’re there.” Steve Bromillow and Tom Dolan There were no announcements. Individual stories are on Pages 2, 4, “We couldn’t provide our services won the Early Bird draw, winning a 5, 6, and 7. Continued on Page 5... Councillor Mackay was not in at- Index Contact Us Council Meeting Council ...... pg 2 You can reach the Editor at:

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Notices ...... pg 8 They will get back to you as soon as possible! Whitewaternews.ca (Alexander, 416-702-9478, [email protected]) Thursday, February 18, 2021 - Page 2 4th Quarter Admin Report “The Fourth quarter was really dom- said he didn’t know the numbers off inated by the budget, so I’d like to his head. thank the treasurer [Sean Crozier].” Treasurer Sean Crozier said that “For the Pandemic, we’ve adapted, 5.3% of the years taxes remained so some of the services that weren’t uncollected. online are now online.” He said they had 21 tax sale files this Ivan Burton said. “At Whitewater year, ‘down from last year’. metal, they’re progression the devel- opment quite quickly.” Highlights included backyard chick- ens, and the Council Chambers’ He said the Committee of Adjust- audio system. Photo submitted or taken by Alexander Leach Council Chambers during Meeting. From left: ment “had four meetings since Councillor Charlene Jackson, Councillor Neil Nicholson, Mayor Mike Moore, Reeve Cathy Regier, Councillor Chris Olmstead, CAO Ron Trembley September.” 100 commissions were made in 2020 and 2 weddings. He said that 67 permits were issues, Parks and Recreation and 25 septic permits in fourth Councillor Nicholson asked if any Jordan Durocher reported on behalf quarter. councillors can use Zoom to join an of Parks and Recreation. Councillor McLaughlin said the inperson meeting, which she con- banners in the Township need to be A total of 270 permits were issued. firmed they could. “Despite the closure of Cobden and taken down due to poor condition Westmeath arenas” Jordan Du- and “we need to decide what we’re He said they had “continued to issue For health and safety, Trembley said rocher said that they managed to get gonna do.” letters of support” for the upgrade of that there was an increase in health good use out of the facilities.. online infrastructure. permits, with 50 this year. Mayor suggests that the Canada “We had the dressing rooms open flags needs to be addressed as well, He also said they had finalized a He said that they also had a work- for partial use.” which CAO Trembley said that transfer near Westmeath for “the plan for all departments, rather than there was a street maintenance plan development of a park.” just the CAO. He said that they also have the on the agenda, and that Ivan Bur- docks removed for storage, and that ton’s team “can take a look at that.” Councillor Nicholson asked to con- He said the current benefits plan the fall grass maintenance “lingered firm that there was nothing more was ‘cost effective’, and corporate for a bit” this season. than semi-detached houses on the insurance had an increase of $6000, permits. “far less” than other regions.

Burton clarified that there was He also said they’d received a grant Protective Services “nothing with more than three of 24,000 for seniors assessment, an “As long as school is going, the units”, and that while staff had the Senior’s Task force reviewed the crossing guards are out, but parents CAO Trembley said that there were conversations with local developers assessment as ‘excellent’. are being told to drive their kids some fire recommendations from on the subject but “there had been whenever they can.” Carmen Miller LEG, and that a good place to start none.” He said Nathan Tubby has replaced said. was with dispatch, and that having a Dave Brenner as rep. training facility is ‘costly’. Mayor Moore askedfor a compari- Fire Chief Guy Longtin said that the son of the previous year, but Burton new mobile repeater has arrived. “They’ve adapted very well to COVID. It’s a wait and see with the “Our training continued to be chiefs.” Public Works mostly online, and whatever way we Manager of Public Works Lane tion about salt/sand and the quanti- could, due to the COVID restric- Councillor Charlene Jackson asked Cleroux reported that the final ties we had, which Cleroux said that tions.” He said. “I’m happy to say the Reeve to bring up at the County gravel roads were finished on several there is no shortage this year. that our firefights are meeting in level that they need to improve their roads, and the ploughs were fitted person in groups of 10 or less.” communications systems. “We’re for winter use. Cleroux also said that the sewage having problems getting reports.” plant was progressing on schedule He said the total calls in 2020 was He also said they had an assessment and would be finished as projected up 46% since the previous years Mayor Moore said the the county of township’s solar panels and a two- in the fall. with 117 calls. had some money ‘socked away’ for year extension to OCWA, and a fuel improvements, but that there was extension on the county. The motion on the report was car- He said that they also planned to go ‘no timeline. ried. to the fire marshal as a group with Councillor Nicholson asked a ques- their concerns due to the closure of Longtin said that making their own the fire training center, and they had training center will have problems if been told that there was no way to other local areas start their own as Announcements save to fire college and its closure well. Reeve Regier said that the Ontario are surveys available online for the was “made above the Fire Chief’s Winter Games was looking for vol- Senior’s Task force, with preference level’] “There’s 20 of them now.” Longtin unteers for the event. to seniors, but “Anyone can take said. “If we do it, there’s 21, and them”, and are available in “choice He said that the closest training other municipalities are doing it to.. Councillor McLaughlin reported a areas of the community.” center is in Laughlin, and the cost to There’s not going to be much reve- “Very, very successful fishing derby send people there is ‘costly’ nue, if everyone has their own.” without any fishing.” raising $12,500 He said that the due date was Friday, dollars. February 19.

The 50/50 draw was $2130. Councillor Jackson expressed dis- appointment in the question about “Thank you for all the people that where they were located in White- added to it.” water Region.

Councillor Nicholson said that there “I think in this day and age people Whitewaternews.ca (Alexander, 416-702-9478, [email protected]) Thursday, February 18, 2021 - Page 3 Late for Everything Except Lunch Alex Got Lost: Never transparent tape covering the lens. Thought of It The camera worked like a charm and I behaved like a chump for not noticing that. newspaper published out that way. My next stop was at the place where My route takes me nearly to Ren- I had bought the laptop. I called frew and to Westmeath, so those aside the salesperson who had sold routes suit me fine. it to me and gave him heck for not telling me about the tape. He started Sometimes, maybe more often, I will However, having found myself on to say he was sorry but just as he be late for recreation meetings or Highway 17, running late due to did, he began laughing so hard he my own nocturnal sleep schedule medical appointments or anything I’ve never really considered that had to walk away. and panic-induced writing habits, I there is a timeline for. I’m not late Indian Road [unfortunate name, but intentionally but my fear of being decided to try and see where Indian A job interview was arranged for it was named what it was named] early outweighs the lateness. Maybe Road took me. Expecting to get lost the opposite side from Scarborough connects the Trans-Canada to I was born too early or left out in the or to wind up at the former location where I lived. Time had slipped Beachburg Road. cold at one time! of the long-defunct Hila camp, I by until I was almost certain I’d be took the winding roads and hoped late. I drove fast on the way over. My parents sent me to HILA Sci- Of course, no one bears a grudge if for the best. Exiting the car in a hurry, my shirt ence Camp, located on the road of you are just five minutes late as that caught on the doorframe and ripped the same name. I was a nerdy kid, is not really all that late. Being later It was when I found myself on a it half off. There was no point in my parents encouraged that, though than five minutes is when people familiar stretch of road, passing putting on my suit jacket, so I went I preferred the computers and video start getting annoyed. Many think Westmeath, that I realized where I to the interviewer’s office like I was. games to building rockets or photo- it betrays a lack of respect - and so was. Geography clicked for me. Even though I was 15 minutes late graphing horses. they even get more annoyed. Being by now, I figured he might see the For many people in Whitewater, it late may insult others, but it also un- As a child who wasn’t yet used to funny side of my situation. He didn’t is obvious. This is home; every road dermines the person (myself) who is navigating behind the wheel of a and it was the briefest interview leads to a familiar place, every city late, because it may betray a lack will powerful engine, I didn’t realize just ever. has its little corners and alleys and power, which it definitely isn’t. how it all fit together. turnarounds. Old buildings and Another interview was set with a Last week I made an appointment older history. promising employer – not to far Now that I’m in my thirties, have with my friendly computer service a driver’s license and marginally from home. I was ready in plenty of For me, a lot of this is still new. I shop for 2:20 pm. I didn’t arrive better spatial reasoning, I have to time but nevertheless the telephone grew up in the area, but spent most until 3:05. My explanation for being cope with the idea that you really rang at 2:30 jolting me out of a day- of my time in Cobden, or Pembroke, late was being caught up listening can think of two places as entirely dream. It was the receptionist from and its only now I’ve come to learn to a confusing explanation of Ren- unconnected if you aren’t used to where I should have been. She said, more about Beachburg, Westmeath, frew County moving into the green approaching them from a different “Mr. Grylls, are you still coming for Lapasse, Forester’s Falls, and Haley’s category. angle. your interview?” I said, “Of course, Station. I’ll be there in 10 minutes.” I had Anyway, I was there with my laptop what I thought was a good interview I would always go to Beachburg because its camera wasn’t work- I’ll have to try getting lost again. but didn’t make the short list. My either from Greenwood Road, being ing. The tech opened the cover and in Pembroke a lot, or from Forester’s within 10 seconds removed the Continued on Page 8... Falls, being tasked with delivering a

WHITEWATER WEEKLY

Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Resumption of Service & COVID-19 Council approved $20,000 as part of the 2021 Budget With the Province’s announcement that the stay-at-home deliberations to support the Township’s Community order has ended in the Renfrew County and District Health Improvement Plans (CIP). The CIP provides financial assistance Unit, the following now applies: to property owners looking to revitalize and beautify the • The Municipal Office at 44 Main St in Cobden is now Township’s Villages and Hamlets, as well as water, shoreline, open to the public. Hours of operation are Monday- septic and agricultural improvements within the Rural and Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm. Agricultural areas. To learn more about eligibility for these • Council will meet in Council Chambers for its next programs, please visit the website or contact the Planner/EDO regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February at [email protected]. 17 at 4:45pm. Due to occupancy limits, the meeting will be closed to the public but will be broadcasted on the Township’s YouTube page. Property Taxes • The Fire Department will resume in person training in Interim Property Taxes have been mailed out. Please make the coming weeks. Fire permits can be renewed note of the following due dates. Interest will be charged at a online. rate of 1.25% on current year’s arrears. Penalty will be • The Cobden Astrolabe Arena will resume operations charged at a rate of 1.25% on previous years’ arrears. on Saturday, February 13. • First installment is due: February 26, 2021 • The Cobden and Foresters Falls Library branches will • Second installment is due: April 30, 2021 be moving to in-person visits starting Tuesday, Pre-Authorized payment plans, online and bank payments, February 16. The Beachburg branch will remain post-dated cheques and after hours drop box are available. curbside service only. For more information email [email protected]. Whitewaternews.ca (Alexander, 416-702-9478, [email protected]) Thursday, February 18, 2021 - Page 4 Site Plan Control Announcements “These lands are intended for The Council Of the Township of Commercial and Industrial Devel- Continued from Page 2... ing to corrolate that data.” Whitewater Region heard a motion opment, and are suitable for this aren’t afraid to drive to another to approve a Site Plan agreement development.” area.” she said. “I think it needs to be Councillor Jackson said “You could with Snyders Equipment services to just Whitewater Region as a whole.” have still have still gathered that permit the development of part of He said that their needed to be information without asking that Westmeath Concession B, Industrial modification to the width of en- CAO Trembley said that it was for a question.” Park Road. trances, to reduce them, and that sense of ‘getting a cross-section’ to Reuben was ‘committed’ to reducing determine specific issues of accessi- Councillor Nicholson said that they Ivan Burton said the development their width. bility in specific areas. had 26 participants to hear the cross was for a garage and contractor’s section of the ‘needs across the re- yard, with ‘numerous garages and Mayor Moore asked if they’d ten- “We are hearing some very specific gion, and that affects strategy’. office spaces’, and that there would dered the water line. things, because those are in people’s be three entrances, with two leading regions.” he said. “It’s really just go- At this point Councillor Mackay to a fenced hard and to two loading Lane Cleroux said that they would arrived. bays. be hiring a contractor but would also be ‘contacting the owner of the He said there would be a linear waterline to disconnect it and have Truck Purchase stormwater management pond. the agreement torn up”. The Council heard a motion to already had a new truck from 2018, “Mr. Snyder purchased the property He said it would likely be done by purchase a Chevy Silverado truck which Durocher confirmed. in 2016. As part of that agreement, “springtime.” at $42,872 from Mack Mackenzie they did retain an easement for a Motors for use by the Park and He said that they required the waterline that runs from the main to The Mayor asked if it was going to Recreation. second vehicle “in better shape” for the non-potable water system. That be capped on our side, and Cleroux staff. water line is no longer required, and said that it was being capped on Councillor McLaughlin asked what the township is committed to cap Cemetary Road. the truck would be used for after the CAO Trembley said that they had that waterline and return the ease- three months of students. three full-time staff “to cut the grass ment to Snyder.” The motion was voted on and car- and check the docks” as well as three ried. Durocher said that the vehicle summer students, and Durocher would be used by arenas after the had looked at two crews. initial use. Rotary Lifts “You don’t need a truck if you CAO Trembley said the previous reduce the service, and I’ll keep The Council heard the applica- confirmed that one of the bids was trucks went to ‘gov-deals’ and were repeating that message.” he said. tion to accept the purchase of a “the same price as the old model.” surplussed. set of 4 Rotary Lifts from ISN The motion was carried. Canada Group Holdings Inc. For Councillor Olmstead asked why Councillor Mackay asked if they $59,590.66. the lifts were purchased and if they would be brought to the field. Lane Cleroux said that their budget allowed for $66,000 dollars. Clereux clarified that it would not be brought to the field. Councillor McLaughlin asked if one of the bays will use the lifts, which Appointment of Emergency Man- Cleroux said would not inhibit agement Program Committee and truck storage there. 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Wendy Stone Whitewaternews.ca (Alexander, 416-702-9478, [email protected]) Thursday, February 18, 2021 - Page 5 Fishing Derby RVH & SFMH awarded Continued from Front... chain saw to cut ice. Brian MisCampbell won an Excali- bur AR340 Crossbow from Girlie’s, high ranking for medical Other winners including a 150 din- that they would assemble. ner at the Whitewater Brewery, won record technology Brian Hamilton won a Kayak and by Bob & Karen Prince of Renfrew. Press Release Paddle. Renfrew Victoria Hospital “Many patient transfers to the city Ben Phillon won aportable ice shack have been avoided altogether. Tests Brad Barton won a Honda 2200 from Alis bait and tackle. RENFREW - Renfrew Victoria and reports are on the system for all generator. Hospital and St. Francis Memorial the providers to see, meaning much Justin Thrasher won a Humming- Hospital, as part of the Atlas Alli- less repeating of tests, and track- Edward Scobie won a Big Green bird Fish Finder. ance of health organizations, have ing of results—therefore avoiding Egg donated by Huckabone’s Farm been recognized for effectively and delays in care that can happen when Equipment. Mark Breen won at 65’ Sharp TV. efficiently using technology in pa- hospitals and other providers aren’t tient care. connected. My patients report that Jason Finan won at 12ft aluminum Kevin Francis won a guided fishing having access to their results on boat and motor. tour from Jamie Sebastian. The Atlas Alliance, which includes MyChart has been a godsend. Our RVH, SFMH, Hawkesbury and doctors and patients really appre- District General Hospital, The Ot- ciate the forward thinking of the Emergency Appointments tawa Hospital, The Ottawa Hospital hospital administration and board The Council heard a motion to IMS standardized structure because Academic Family Health Team, and in going ahead with this project,” approve emergency management it was used for over 30 municipali- the University of Ottawa Heart In- says Malinowski related appointments and terms of ties. stitute, is the largest group of orga- reference. nizations in Canada to achieve Stage The international HIMSS Electronic “Once the membership is approved, 6 accreditation as designated by Medical Record Adoption Model “They’re the group that puts togeth- the membership committee will Healthcare Information and Man- (EMRAM) scores hospitals around er the plan.” Clerk Carmen Miller meet to admit the emergency plan.” agement Systems Society (HIMSS). the world based on their electronic said. medical record (EMR) capabilities There were no questions and the This achievement is due, in large through an eight-stage (0-7) model. She they’d decided to go with the motion was carried. part, to the successful launch of the Level 6 is the second-highest rating Epic electronic health information and only 12 other hospitals in Cana- system in June 2019. The system da have achieved this. provides real-time access to patient Tender Results of Sale medical information and allows “This puts our adoption and utiliza- The Council heard the motion to need.” healthcare providers to make timely, tion of EMR functions in the top 2 proceed with negotiations with an informed decisions based on the percent of hospitals in the country, adjacant vacant land in the Industri- CAO Trembley said that it was the most comprehensive and connected which is an amazing achievement al Park as an addition for agricultur- only vacant industrial land left, but information, resulting in improved for our small rural hospitals,” notes al use. that it’s “tilled at the back, despite it patient experiences. Julia Boudreau, RVH and SFMH being ours” and that its rocky nature CEO. CAO Trembley said they had re- presents a problem for development. The implementation of EPIC across ceived no bids for the land from the Atlas Alliance builds on existing RVH and SFMH also achieved Out- public tender, but that a ‘farmer’ had “In the past eight years, we’ve sold links and integration of programs patient Electronic Medical Record expressed interest in the land. quite a few parcels of land.” Coun- between partner organizations to Adoption Model (O-EMRAM) Stage cillor McLaughlin said. “I feel that help ensure seamless care from both 6, marking the success of ambulato- Ivan Burton said that the ultimate we should keep it, but if someone’s the patient and healthcare profes- ry care services as one of less than impact was to “Remove employment already tilling it we feel that there sional perspective. 100 programs in Canada to hit the lands” from terms of employment, must be a token.” milestone. but that the land has to be devel- “The system has led to improved oped for it to occur. “I’m against the motion.” Councillor communication and safer trans- “The tremendous commitment of Olmstead said. fer of patients between hospitals our hospitals both financially and “It has no real value to us at this within the Atlas Alliance as well from a human resource perspective point.” CAO Trembley said that the land as improved access to the patients’ is paying dividends now and will deal would be discussed in closed medical records allowing the med- continue to do so for many years to CAO Trembley said that they had session, and that the Mayor should ical team to put patients’ present- come,” notes Dr. Radke. sold land to the farmer before,and ‘vote it down’ and that he would ing issues in clinical context and that they receive no taxes if it is inform the budding landowner, and improving quality care,” shares Dr. “This is an important technical de- unused. they could still discuss the terms in Steve Radke, Chief of Staff, Renfrew velopment for our hospitals, and we closed. Victoria Hospital. could not have achieved this without Councillor Mackay asked if they the impeccable clinical execution could rent it, rather than sell “im- A vote was called, and the motion The benefits to patients from this and commitment to world-class care portant industrial land we might was carried as ‘Nay’. system have been tremendous, from our entire staff, physicians, and agrees Dr. Jason Malinowski, Chief our partners in the Atlas Alliance,” of Staff, St. Francis Memorial Hos- states Boudreau. Joint Job Evaluation pital. The Council saw a motion to ap- “Based on that, when it comes back, and to complete the work of the last prove the award o the Joint Job He said the purpose was that others council will decide where we want five years.” Evaluation and Pay Equity Project to would evaluate the jobs, rather than to be percentile wise. I would say for Cornerstones Management Solu- us. us, we want to be somewhere in the The Mayor asked if this program tions Limited at a cost of $18,725, middle.” would create two separate systems plus non-refundable HST. “The firm is asking us to identify that would conflict. municipalities.” He said. “We should “I don’t anticipate there will be “We are very fortunate the former look at SCOPA services as well as major changes. The goal is not to “Each municipalities are being eval- HR director at county assisted us.” other municipalities.” give myself a raise; the goal is to give uated separately, but we will all be CAO Trembley said. management the tools to proceed, Continued on Page 6... Whitewaternews.ca (Alexander, 416-702-9478, [email protected]) Thursday, February 18, 2021 - Page 6 Joint Job Evaluation CRIN Use Continued from Page 5... the comparisons come in, it’s still Councillor Nicholson presented a cess took months. evaluated on the same tool.” Tremb- up to Council to decide what to do.” motion for Whitewater Region to ley said. “Where your grid starts or Jackson said, “I think by excluding join the Canadian Radiocommuni- “What i’m hoping is that Ivan can ends depend on the municipalities. the ones we said and focusing on the cations Information and Notifica- look at the agreement and see if it’s There’s no cross there.” others, I think we’ll be fine. I think tion Service. something we’d like to do.” they’re so drastically different, I’d Councillor Jackson asked about like to focus in a little .” “We know there are going to be new Councillor Olmstead said it could Mississipi Mills and Carleton Place towers. We’d like to have towers for be done by the planner in a matter being used as comparators. The motion was carried, and the fire and emergency communica- of hours, rather than a small inde- Council took a five-minute break. tion.” pendent contractor. CAO Trembley said that they were included due to wastewater similari- The meeting resumed over ten min- “The tower we put up with White- Councillor Mackay expressed ty, despite ‘not on a rural scope’. utes later. water Internet had problems. Ivan approval of the Beachburg Internet had to get on the phone with CRINS tower. “When it all comes down to, wen to get notification.” He said the pro- The motion was carried. Reuse Campaign LED Lighting The council read a motion to ap- reduces objects in the landfill. We The council heard a notice of mo- She also pointed out the lighting at prove investigating a reuse program don’t necessarily want the council tion to review options to illuminate Westmeath and Beachburg Road to reduce landfill use. to adopt it, but we do want them to intersections with LED lighting. was “proven very effective” and review it.” recommended looking into the Councillor Nicholson said that the Councillor Nicholson said that La- statistics. Township has no reuse effort. He The Mayor asked if they should look passe and Lookout Road, Gore Line/ sited Lanark as an area that did. into whether or not it inhibits the Westmeath Road, and Foresters’ “The more intersections illuminat- Township. Falls/Zion Line were particularly ed, the better.” “What this does is just another ini- dark, and fell within the Township’s tiative in the recycling program that The motion was carried. purview. Councillor McLaughlin asked if the Township were already working on “The number of peopleliving here a policy. Landfill Fees and using the roads is increasing. The seasonal residents are extending “The whole problem is that, if we The Township heard a notion of mo- one way to stop that.” their stays due to COVID restric- decide to do this, get ready for the tion to prepare a report for landfill tions.” he said. “We want to look requests, and everyone’s intersection fees for the year of 2021. Councillor Olmstead said he was into if this is something we want to is always the darkest.” He said. “If inundated at his business about the do if County doesn’t want to do it.” we’re going ot do this, we need to Councillor Mackay said that “the issue. have a plan for what criteria we have landfill was getting full, but it was a Councillor Mackay said that Lapa- for choosing intersections. The more shock to everyone that the fees went “I think it was a twofold issue.” he sse and Lookout road was “highly intersections we include, the better, up. I think we should have sent a said. “People brought up that there visible” and said they should fight but we need to have a process.” paper out informing people that the is a one-time fee incoming.” for “Something more dangerous.” fees were going up 31%.” CAO Trembley said that they were CAO Trembley clarified it was for Councillor Jackson said that there “looking at getting some expertise He also said because they can’t curbside pickup, not for landfill. had been complaints at Cedar Ha- on technical issues” and to deter- afford scales, they need to measure ven/Forester’s Falls road, and that mine were the dark spots are. the size of the truck, which includes Reeve Regier expressed agreement they might require solar-powered the cab. in Councillor Mackay. due to a lack of nearby electricity. “As part of that project, we’ll sort that out, and hopefully have a “People came to my house.” He said. “We already have these irresponsi- “I don’t know if you can word that, process to go with on future ones. “I had to use two magic words on ble dumpers, but we also have these Rob [Trembley] to include all near- For now we’re just going for the some people.”, which refers to an people who just can’t afford it, but by intersections in the LED project.” low-hanging fruit, but we should get explicative. our ditches might fill up.” to a point as part of the process to Mayor Moore said that there were have a policy for this.” “You have a lot of plastic in farm- Mayor Moore said that the point of “a lot more people walking, wearing ing.” He said. “Every bit of corn is curbside pickup was to help limit construction jackets” and that “it’s Councillor Nicholson said he ‘ac- wrapped in plastic, which should be trips to the landfill. only a matter of time before there’s knowledged themoney pot is not reused. It’s good stuff.” an accident.” limitless” and they may not agree “We need more education.” he said. with County, but that the Township CAO Trembley said that there was Reeve Regier said there was a Coun- “needs to take an active look at it”. notification and that measurement Councillor Jackson said that the ty study that determined they would was not just truck. He suggested Township needed to be aware that not place lighting at intersections. The motion was carried. looking into getting weight scales. “we have not set our taxe rate yet.” but suggested that “I don’t think it’s Councillor McLaughlin said that fair that the taxes pay for the users.” he agreed with Councillor Mackay, and that the abrupt increases were She also suggested that anyone who startling to people. burned garbage should be reported to the fire department. “If you look at the increase year after year, the increase isn’t that big, but “I see that it was acceptable 50 years since we didn’t increase until now, ago, but it’s not acceptable now.” it was drastic.” he said. “If we don’t increase every year, we’re suddenly Councillor Nicholson said that it into one big increase. If you take it would be a “split between users, and over the 20 years, it’s not that much. tax funds. We have to find a balance It’s filling up fast, and there’s only Continued on Page 7... Photo submitted or taken by Alexander Leach. Planner Ivan Burton Whitewaternews.ca (Alexander, 416-702-9478, [email protected]) Thursday, February 18, 2021 - Page 7 Landfill Fees Correspondence fees”. Continued from Page 6... The Council adopted the regular Cobden Astrolabe Arena would “be Councillor Olmstead said he would minutes of February 3rd , and the hosting the ringette.” between it, and maximize it with motion was carried. those who use it, and minimize it for like to investigate that they’re not getting garbage from other regions. “It’s going to be a huge economic those that don’t. It’s a balancing act.” The Closed Session minutes were driver.” She said. “It’s going to be also approved. hosted over two weekends.” Councillor Mackay said “It’s a shock. Mayor Moore asked if they had the It’s almost 100%.” authority to “prevent others from dumping on our property.” Correspondence was received for Councillor Jackson expressed con- the Ontario Winter Games Intro- fusion on the funding aspect and CAO Trembley said that they would duction, a Hydro One wood Pole who was consulted, and what the bring back a report. CAO Trembley said that it would ‘comprise part of the report’. Replacement Program, Universal municipalities would load, and what Paid Sick Days from the City of St. Whitewater Region would have to He said that the landfill revenue The motion was carried. Catharines, and Home Based Foods front in terms of cost. only pays for “half the operating Businesses From the Minister of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs. CAO Trembley said that there had been “only high-level conversations”. Bylaws Councillor Nicholson said he would And that as as the deal was finalized like to put a motion of approval for more details would come. The Council heard a motion that Universal Paid Sick Days from the bylaws listed on February 17 were They then moved into closed ses- City of St. Catherines. Councillor Nicholson asked if there read and passed. The motion was sion at 7:26pm, with CAO Trembley was any way to submit bids, and carried. noting that it would be a discussion The motions were all carried. CAO Trembley reiterated they are of lease exchange. only in ‘high level discussions.” The Council then motioned to ex- Reeve Regier advised that the tend the three-hour time to hear the They then moved into closed ses- Closed Session minutes. sion, and the Youtube feed was cut. Fishing Derby Photos

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VOL. 7, ISSUE 35 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 FOUR PAGES The Need For Abattoirs 95% of all beef processing in Canada is occurs in just 3 facilities, 2 of which are in Alberta. Many farmers who usually take their animals to the local sale barn are seeing a dramatic fall in prices, while local demand has increased.

This has put more pressure on our Submitted by Connie Talbert local abattoirs, increasing wait times. Dear Minister Hardeman: Livestock producers in Renfrew In Ontario, just in the last 21 years, County have asked the Renfrew the number of provincially inspect- County National Farmers Union ed abattoirs fell by 50%, from 229 (NFU) to 115 facilities (Source: OMAFRA). In support of our local livestock Local 330 Beef Committee to write producers, we outline the following: to you for support to remedy the lack of capacity in Ontario’s meat • Renfrew County has a large live- processing plants (abattoirs). stock producing industry – 450 beef farmers and a mixed farming The Covid-19 pandemic has tem- base raising goats, sheep, hogs, porarily closed several large meat chickens, etc. The county’s diverse Forgotten Memories processing plants which depressed landscape lends itself to this prices paid to farmers at livestock mixed farming and local production Submitted by Marc Audet along the Opeongo Settlement sales barns. At the same time local base. Road, and then a stop in Westmeath demand for meat has increased Forgotten Memories of the Otta- for a song about an antique trunk but here in Renfrew County there • As recent as 25 years ago, our wa Valley is a unique folk/folklore with a mysterious connection to Mt. are so few abattoirs that farmers will livestock producers had access to 12 show that takes you on a historical Everest mountaineer A.C. Irvine wait up to 5 month to get cattle, local abattoirs. Currently, the musical tour of the Ottawa Valley. who died in 1924 on an Everest pigs and other livestock slaughtered. county has one full time abattoir After an ode to early travellers of the summit quest. All true Canadian and a second abattoir that is pro- Ottawa River, the tour takes you to stories. Not to be forgotten. On top of this, extreme heat and cessing hogs only. Both the district of North Renfrew, where minimal rain last June have facilities are doing an excellent job, the heritage is celebrated with songs The show is the creation of Otta- nearly doubled the price of hay in however, they are so backlogged about depot farms, flooded villag- wa Valley singer/songwriter Marc Renfrew County. Obviously, farmers that the wait time for farmers to get es, taken lands, frontier roads, and Audet (www.marcaudetmusic.com). are stressed. their animals to slaughter can be a a prison break in Algonquin Park. Marc’s writings of historic events year or longer. The tour then traverses the Valley and past ways of life were inspired Centralized meat processing by to Combermere (the 1912 sinking by visiting and exploring the crum- large companies has had a direct • During this pandemic, as stated of the Mayflower), then to Baptist bling remains of logging camps, negative impact on our local meat earlier, the processing industry Church Road and Newfoundout depot farms and wagon roads processing capacity. Food Secure Continued on Page 2... Continued on Page 2... Canada reported in May 2020 that Index Contact Us Council Meeting You can reach the Editor at:

Council ...... pg 2 Phone ...... 416-702-9478 Next Meeting: March 3 Columns ...... pg 3 Social Media ...... @whitewaternews Youtube Acct: Whitewater Region Official Notices ...... pg 4 Email ...... [email protected] They will get back to you as soon as possible! Whitewaternews.ca (Alexander, 416-702-9478, [email protected]) Thursday, February 25, 2021 - Page 2 Obituaries Letter: Abattoirs Continued from Front... for a second funding allocation to across Ontario, and the country, support increased capacity for exist- RONALD FRANCIS LALONDE witnessed the closure of the larger ing abattoirs of Cobden, passed away peacefully meat processing facilities. The fall- in Hospital Ottawa, on Wednes- out from the sudden shutdown • That the Government of Ontario day February 17, 2021 at the age of of these facilities caused a 30% drop negotiate with neighbouring prov- 83 years. Ronald Lalonde beloved in the price of livestock at sales inces to bring about harmonization husband of the late Hazel Lalonde. barns. to improve the freer movement Dear father of Robin Major (Lionel), between provinces of animals for Shaunna Lalonde (Shawn Baptiste), Recently, (February 15) two new slaughter and carcasses for process- Kim Chalmers (Robert Laviolette). Covid outbreaks are being reported ing. Also survived by grandchildren at meat plants; one in North York, Ronnie (Rebecca), Cindy (Dave), Ontario and one in High River, • In addition, that the Government Kristal (Lee), 4 great-grandchildren Alberta. of Ontario recognize the impor- and siblings Freda Elliott (late John), tance, dedication and value of Robert Lalonde (Sandra), Donna The NFU Renfrew Local 330 Beef abattoir staff and butchers by pro- Boothby (late Harry) and Linda Sul- Committee strongly suggests that moting and supporting training for Ronald Francis Lalonde livan (late Dan), and a special friend OMAFRA funding be used to assist this under-appreciated January 16, 1938 ~ February 17, Lois Angus. Predeceased by siblings with upgrading smaller, safer, profession. 2021 (age 83) Bill Lalonde, Darlene Lalonde and slaughter plants in Renfrew Coun- Patricia Miller. Arrangements ty and across the province which Finally, now is the time to look at Picture and Obit. taken from https:// entrusted to the Fraser-Morris and would help to ensure local food se- how we can rebuild a local meat www.frasermorrisheubner.com/no- Heubner Funeral Home Ltd. Cob- curity and the supply of local food. processing system which will tices/Ronald-Lalonde den Ontario. In fact, this is the same conclusion resolve these massive problems reached by the Simpson Centre for for livestock producers in Renfrew Agricultural and Food Innovation at County, as well as many other Forgotten Voices University of Calgary: parts of this country. Continued from Front... “creating a greater number of small- We are awaiting your reply to this located throughout the Valley. For context to the stories. Interspersed er-scale facilities scattered across the very serious matter that is affecting Marc, these ruins project inspiration with the songs of historical interest, country would better meat producers. and they would soon be lost to the are other songs written by Marc Au- insulate the food industry from forests, if it weren’t for Marc’s effort det, speaking to life experiences. The a future pandemic. Indeed, the Thank you for taking the time to to put these stories to song. Initial live version of the show ends with COVID-19 pandemic has read this letter and, in advance to reviews of this 2 hour, 2 set show a classical Mac Beatie song “This provided a case study in the risks responding, thank you. have been very favorable, revealing Ottawa Valley of Mine”. associated with modern “megascale” a keen interest among followers in processing facilities” Yours in farming, storytelling and historical songwrit- Next Week: More details on the ing. At some shows, descendants of songs and words with the musician. The NFU Local 330 Renfrew Coun- Marshall Buchanan the people portrayed in the songs ty Beef Committee, seeing the need President, Renfrew County National have spoken up, adding details and to rebuild the meat processing Farmers Union, Local 330 system, sincerely submits the follow- EMAIL: info@ottawavalleyfarmto- Volunteers Needed For ing for your consideration: fork.ca • That the Minister of Agriculture Daniel Stermac-Stein and the Minister of Finance review Renfrew County Beef Committee, 2022 Ontario Winter the information provided Renfrew County NFU, Local 330 EMAIL: [email protected] Games above, and approve additional funds Games. There will be 16 sub-com- frew County communities will be and equipment rentals and more. PEMBROKE - On December 15th mittees, each with vital roles in the hosting 3500 athletes, their coaches 2020, the Honourable Lisa Ma- planning and implementation of the and event officials in Calabogie, If you have an interest in volun- cLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Games. Each sub-committee will Pembroke, Barry’s Bay, Cobden, teering by Chairing one of the Sub Tourism and Culture Industries, and have detailed job descriptions and Renfrew, Petawawa, Deep River, Committees or being a volunteer the Honourable John Yakabuski, expectations of deliverable goals. An Eganville and Arnprior. For the sub-committee member, please send MPP for Renfrew—Nipissing— orientation session will be provided participants, this event is a key mile- us a quick email to: info@renfrew- Pembroke and Minister of Natural to all volunteers in late March of this stone of their athletic development county2022.ca prior to March 5th at Resources and Forestry announced year to kick off our journey to a suc- and for some, a steppingstone that 4 pm. In the email, please provide a that Renfrew County had been cessful 2022 Games. It is estimated will help them advance to national brief overview of your interest in the selected to host the Ontario Winter each of the 16 sub-committees will and international competitions. The sub-committee you are interested in Games in 2022. need between 3 and 7 members, games will boost our local econo- (see attached chart), the experience and they will report to the Executive my, with an increase of visitors and you have in those areas and any The Executive Committee are Committee. volunteers, and will create a lasting other information which will assist looking to recruit people to serve legacy for communities by sup- us in placing you on a sub-commit- on a series of sub-committees from On the weekends of February 24- porting local sports, recreation and tee which will ensure you enjoy your March 2021 until the Games com- 27 and March 3 -6, 2022 Renfrew education opportunities. volunteer experience. Throughout mence on the weekends of February County will be hosting the Ontario the year we will be issuing calls for 24-27, and March 3-6, 2022. Serving Winter Games. Over 700 volunteers Support from Local Municipalities, more volunteers to assist with the or chairing one of the several com- will be required to assist with twen- the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan, specific events at the venues prior mittees will involve regular meetings ty-three events ranging from 5-pin Garrison Petawawa and private to, and on the days of the competi- and a commitment of your time of Bowling to Cross Country Skiing, sector partners will be key to en- tions. If you know of someone with approximately 10 hours per-month from Fencing to Wushu, will be held suring success. The Province of expertise in any of the 23 sports that until fall 2021, then increasingly outdoors and indoors across our Ontario will be providing logistical are part of the 2022 Games please more later in the year and in the ear- county. Local communities have and financial support for items such encourage them to reach out and ly part of 2022 with full availability generously offered excellent venues as hosting and feeding the athletes, we can assist in placing them with a required during the weekends of the to hold these exciting events. Ren- transportation, promotion, facility volunteer opportunity. Whitewaternews.ca (Alexander, 416-702-9478, [email protected]) Thursday, February 25, 2021 - Page 3 Have you ever met your Can you lower your Reli- Doppelganger ance Rate during Retire- applied this German word to a para- normal concept. However, the con- cept of alter egos and double spirits ment? has appeared in the folklore, myths, you to make emotional decisions religious concepts, and traditions of during a market decline, since your many cultures throughout human portfolio is supplying more of your history. needs. However, if you respond to a steep market drop by making dra- In a previous era, coming face-to- A doppelganger is a non-biologi- matic changes to your portfolio, you face with someone with your phys- cally related look-alike or a double may actually increase the likelihood ical likeness was believed to signify that your money may not last. This of a living person. It is sometimes If you have decades to go until you one’s imminent death. Now, social is especially true if you move a large portrayed as a ghostly or paranor- retire, you don’t need to panic over media is alight with people actively portion of your portfolio to cash, mal phenomenon and usually seen volatile financial markets – you have tracking down the total stranger as cash does not typically provide as a harbinger of bad luck. plenty of time to regain lost ground who could be their identical twin. growth potential to help keep up and potentially achieve more growth Other traditions and stories equate with inflation. Doppelganger means “double walk- in your investment portfolio. But a doppelganger with an evil twin. what if you are nearing retirement er”, and it is said that we are statis- There is no “recommended” reliance People in modern times occasional- or already retired? After all, you tically likely to each have at least rate for everyone, But, as a general ly use the term “twin stranger”. The will probably need to draw on your seven lookalikes – “twin strangers”, rule, the higher your reliance rate, word “doppelganger” is often used investments to pay for some of the or “paranormal duplicates”, as some the more sensitive your portfolio in a more general and neutral sense, costs associated with housing, food believe them to be – somewhere in may be to fluctuations in investment and in slang, to describe any per- and the many other expenses you the world. So how hard could it be prices. What can you do, then, to son who physically or behaviorally incur in daily life. So, is a down to track down my Doppelganger? I either lower this rate or, at least, resembles another person. market cause for alarm? always keep my eyes open to finding moderate the risk level attached to just one, let alone seven. The odds I often wondered if someone would it? Here are some suggestions: are iffy as I don’t get around much It shouldn’t be. And you can help be so fortunate to look exactly like reduce your stress level by under- anymore. · Adjust your expenses. During me (ha). One kid mistook me for a standing your “reliance rate.” As its hockey player. It was on an autumn retirement, some of your expenses, Statistically, any of these matches is name suggests, your reliance rate evening just after darkness had fall- such as commuting and other costs a surprise. Researchers from Univer- tells you how much you rely on your en. I had left a variety store in Scar- associated with work, will go down, sity of Adelaide’s school of medi- portfolio – rather than other sourc- borough when a voice shouted, “Mr. but others – like health care – may cine collected data on eight facial es, such as CPP/QPP and OAS, your Salming, Mr. Salming, can I get your go up. You can’t control all these measurements for 4,000 people and investments or an employer pension autograph.” I shouldn’t have but I expenses, but the more you can keep didn’t find one match. They calcu- – to meet your income needs during put on my best Maple Leaf face. I them under control, the less pres- lated that the chances of finding two retirement. So, for example, if you not only signed it as ‘Borje Salming’, sure there will be on your invest- people with eight of the exact same need $60,000 each year, and $40,000 but I included his name to make it ment portfolio to provide you with facial metric traits were less than comes from your portfolio, your more personal. What the heck – it income. one in a trillion. reliance rate is 66 percent. made him happy. Besides the Leafs But the study relied on measuring · Review your plans for your needed all the fans they could get. Your reliance rate can influence your the exact distance between various Canada Pension Plan or Quebec emotions and investment behavior. Pension Plan (CPP/QPP)- The English-speakers have only recently Continued on Page 8... A higher reliance rate may tempt

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Professor Henneberg, co-author of doppelganger eventually steals his taking your benefits, your average the research. girlfriend. earnings throughout your life and · Keep cash and short-term how long and how much you have investments in your portfolio. Try to Though it’s statistically almost How to find your doppelganger contributed. Many people will start keep about one year’s worth of living impossible to find someone who would be similar to ‘Six degrees of taking their government pension expenses in cash or cash equiva- is an exact match in terms of facial separation.’ Its theory states every- at age 65, however, you can start lents, and about three to five years’ measurements, there’s a far higher one is six or fewer steps away, by drawing as early as age 60 or as late worth of expenses in GICs and likelihood of finding two people way of introduction, from any other as 70 years of age. The monthly other short-term income-producing who look identical at first glance. person in the world, so that a chain amount you receive will be reduced vehicles. Having these assets avail- That happened to me in a drugstore of “a friend of a friend” can be made the earlier you start drawing and able can help you avoid liquidating in Wasaga Beach. This beautiful lady to connect any two people in a max- will increase to a maximum if you long-term investments when their corralled me, insisting that I should imum of six steps. wait until 70 years of age. So, if you prices are down. have kept in touch. Regretfully, I can afford to push back the date at had to say I’d never seen her before. Or you could create a Twin-Strang- which you start taking your bene- Your investment portfolio will cer- She persisted until finally saying, ers account on Facebook which lets fits, you could lower your reliance tainly be a key source of your retire- “You must have a twin in Alliston.” I you know if someone else is a look- rate – just remember to factor in all ment income. And by understand- should have got his name to intro- alike but can’t identity the doppel- the relevant considerations, such as ing how reliant you are on your duce myself. ganger. the impact a higher CPP/QPP could portfolio, and the options you have have on your marginal tax rate. for reducing this reliance, the better Denis Villeneuve, a Canadian film Even though in theory, there are prepared you’ll be to withstand the director and screenwriter was on seven of me out there, it would be · Review your plans for Old inevitable market downturns. the cusp of his own mainstream quite chaotic for the Valley if we Age Security (OAS) - OAS may be breakthrough when he directed this were all here at the same time. taken beginning at age 65 and can 101 Things To Do in the Valley MARCH-APRIL ISSUE Subscribe for FREE to this list and get it every two months: [email protected] Download this list at www.travelourbackyard.com ) ALL SEASON NUMBER 5 NUMBER 9 NUMBER 13 Camp Lutherlyn Creating A Home Office? 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LITTLE CAESARS FUNDRAISER

We are asking for your support with this fundraiser by buying (and selling ) pizzas to help us reach our goal. We plan to use the money to purchase library materials and to fund programming.

How: Collect payment at the time you take orders. Cheques need to be made payable to Admaston/Bromley Public Library. Please make sure to get a name and contact phone number for all orders so we can make appointments for pick-ups.

You can also order online. Go to: https://www.pizzakit.ca/ Then click on the “Products” tab at the top of the page. Select “Shop”. Then you need to enter the library’s fundraiser code 383795. Next, log in or create an account. Now you can order your pizza!

Email Jane for help if you are struggling to get the online order working.

Mar. 22, 2021 Order form and payment due. Be sure your order form is correctly tallied! Double check all rows and columns. Late orders will NOT be accepted.

Apr. 8, 2021 Delivery of Pizza Kits.

Pick-up: Pickup will be at the Admaston/Bromley Public Library Time - You will need to schedule a pick-up time. We will arrange a time when we call.

We will not be responsible for any kits remaining as we do not have storage space for them. Any products remaining at the end of the day will be donated to the local food bank.

Questions:Feel free to call the library at 613-649-2576 or email us at [email protected] with any questions.

As always, thank you for your support and participation!

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Funding For spaces in response to COVID- which translates into an increase can email questions to French Employees 19. The Healthy Communities of approximately $48.52 on the [email protected] or call 613- Renfrew County Community Initiative will provide funding to lower tier bill. Increased costs 735-2507 ext 126 in advance of Futures Development a broad range of organizations, associated with garbage, this meeting. Corporation has a Community including local governments, organics and recycling collection MPP Delivers More Futures Job Creation Program charities, Indigenous and disposal necessitates a per Long-Term Care Funding wage subsidy if you have you communities and non-profits. unit charge of $215 this year. On February 3, MPP John hire a French-speaking Funding is directed towards Customers of the municipal Yakabuski announced the employee. The program covers projects, programming and waterworks will see a $14.49 Ontario government is investing part of the employee wages, services that help communities increase to their residential bill an additional $1.09 million to retroactive to October 15, 2020. create safe and vibrant public while homeowners served by the increase prevention and For more information contact spaces, improve mobility options sewage system will see no containment efforts in long-term Kelley Lemenchick at and provide innovative digital increase. care homes in Renfrew- [email protected] solutions to connect people and City of Pembroke Nipissing-Pembroke during the Township Considers improve health. Organizations Public Meeting second wave of COVID-19. Software Purchase can apply to the Healthy The City of Pembroke is hosting Homes receiving additional The Township of Drummond Communities Initiative now until a public meeting (virtually) on funding include: Bonnechere North-Elmsley Committee of the March 9, 2021. The grant is Thursday, February 18 at Manor: $191,000, Caressant Whole is recommending that being led by Community 7:00pm on the phase 1 Care Cobden ($61,900), Groves council purchase the Microsoft Foundations of Canada. For reconstruction of Nelson Street. Park Lodge ($355,100), Dynamics GP software with an information and to download the The meeting will be live- Marianhill ($199,500), upset limit of $185,000. This applicant guide, visit streamed on YouTube via the Miramachi Lodge ($105,000), would require council to waive www.communityfoundations.ca link on the city's website. This North Renfrew Long-Term Care the current purchasing practices Whitewater Region virtual public information ($39,200), Four Seasons Lodge within the township's Staffing Update session will provide an ($31,000), The Grove ($67,500) procurement policy. Julie Parr has joined the opportunity to view the design and Valley Manor ($45,000). Deep River Helps Township of Whitewater Region prior to construction as well as Community Groups in the role of Financial Assistant. ask questions specific to this Continued on Page 5 The Town of Deep River is Deputy Chief Jonathan McLaren phase of the project. Individuals considering a proposal to will be appointed as Fire Chief provide a new one-time Deep for the municipality as of June 1, River COVID-19 Community 2021 to replace Acting Chief Grant to provide funding for Fire Guy Longtin. In addition, A lifestyle they’ll love and a Deep River community groups Corey McKenzie and Stacy with fixed infrastructure cost Leveque for their will share the job that makes it happen. such as property tax, insurance role of Deputy Fire Chief. Also, and utilities with a maximum Julie Butala is the new Fire individual grant program cap of Assistant. $5,000 and a total maximum Petawawa Tax Increases grant program cap of $20,000. Town of Petawawa residential Grant For Community property owners can expect the Public Spaces town portion of taxes to increase The Healthy Communities by approximately $19.25 per Initiative is a $31 million $100,000 in assessment over last investment from the Government year. The 2021 average of Canada to transform public residence is assessed at $252,000

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Continued from Page 4 Leave of Absence Hall of Fame the construction of the North Town of Petawawa Councillor Delbert (Del) O'Brien has been Hastings Community Hub. The County of Renfrew Matthew McLean has requested inducted into the Ontario federal government is investing Approves Budget a leave of absence from his Agricultural Hall of Fame. His $749,960, the provincial On February 1, Renfrew County position on council from March nomination as supported by all government is providing Council approved the 2021 1 to June 15, 2021. McLean is three Renfrew County farm $624,904, while the Town of annual budget. The approved required to leave the local area organizations (Ontario Bancroft is contributing levy equates to a residential for his full-time job with the Federation of Agriculture, $500,036. The project involves property tax impact of $9.07 Canadian Forces. National Farmers' Union and the construction of an accessible increase per $100,000 value of Eganville Freshmart Christian Farmers' Federation of 4,000 square foot Community their home. With the median To Change Ownership Ontario) for the Hub, which will include new residential property value of Eganville Freshmart has been Whitewater Region space for the North Hastings $203,000, a typical homeowner sold. Owners Rob and Cindy Earns Grant Public Library. Located on the would see an impact of $18.41 Dagenais have sold the business The Township of Whitewater ground floor of a new, three- for 2021. Highlights of the to David and Sharon Virk of Region has earned a grant of up story mixed-use building with 20 budget include COVID-19 Brampton, who also purchased to $25,000 under the Seniors affordable housing units, the new mitigation, funding for the the Killaloe Freshmart in 2019. Community Grant Program Community Hub and public Ontario Winter Games to be held Smiths Falls Buy Local 2020-21. The grant is from the library will better serve the in 2022, capital assets of $27.6 Initiatives Earn Awards Ontario Ministry for Seniors and needs of the residents of North million, investment in active The Town of Smiths Falls had Accessibility. Hastings, a community which transportation on the Algonquin two economic development New Community Hub sees large population influxes Trail, seniors’ ride sharing, initiatives that have received In Bancroft every summer. financial support for the Virtual provincial recognition for The provincial and federal Triage and Assessment Centre excellence in economic governments and the Town of (RCVTAC), a new paramedic development by the Economic Bancroft are partnering to fund program for seniors in long-term Developers Council of Ontario care and a paramedic mental (EDCO). The town's PICNIC health strategy. program ran from June to Deep River Pursuing CIP November 2020, distributing The Town of Deep River is 403 picnic boxes generating pursuing the development of a $17,000 in revenue for 101 Things Community Improvement Plan participating businesses. The that would provide financial local subscription box program, To Do in the Valley incentives for building which ran with the Smiths Falls improvements. Proposed grant & District Chamber of MARCH-APRIL EDITION options include facade Commerce and Downtown improvement, signage Business Association (DBA), improvement, building and generated $30,000 in revenue for Deadline: February 19 energy efficiency improvement, 26 participating businesses Publishing: February 23 accessibility, tax increase grant through the sale of more than program and municipal applicant 340 subscription boxes to date. and permit fees grant. Canada United Relief Foundation Grant Fund Re-opens Book today! Listings are $25 each or Process Now Open The Canada United Small The Pembroke Petawawa Business Relief Fund was reserve 5 listings in this issue for $100 District Community Foundation established to help small (PPDCF) has launched its annual businesses offset the cost of March Break, St. Patrick’s Day, Good Friday, Easter granting process. Eligible expenses to open safely or adopt Winter and Spring promotions registered charitable applicants digital technologies to move are invited to submit letters of their business online. The Virtual and in-person opportunities intent by February 28 with full program is now extended and the Customer appreciation applications due by March 16. grant application process has re- Shop small business encouragement Organizations can apply for up opened. The grant is for small to $10,000 through the General businesses across Canada for Listings include up to 50 words of description Grant which is used to support expenses incurred no earlier than plus two points of contact information. No photos needs in the community. The March 15, 2020. Applications Bereavement Grant is used in will be accepted again starting or logos required. Posted online and distributed by email. connection with the community's February 16, 2021 at 1:00pm. bereavement initiatives. Forms Grants of up to $5,000 are BOOK IN TODAY! are available online at available. For information, email [email protected] www.givingthatgrows.com [email protected]. Councillor Requests O’Brien Inducted Into Call: 613-732-7774 February 16, 2021 Ottawa Valley Business Page 6 Financial News: CPA Canada

Source: CPA Canada employed individuals who provincial emergency benefits. It’s A Fact applied for CERB and would The CRA will automatically have qualified based on their apply the interest relief measure Canada’s COVID gross income will not be for individuals who meet these required to repay the benefit, criteria. Any CRA-administered Spending provided they also met all other credits and benefits normally eligibility requirements. CRA paid monthly or quarterly (ie: the $240 Billion and Service Canada will return Canada Child Benefit, GST and Federal government pandemic any repaid CERB payments to HST credits) will not be applied spending: Mar 13-Nov 20, 2020 self-employed individuals whose to reduce individuals' tax debt $952 Million The following are Canada net self-employment income was owing for the 2020 tax year. less than $5,000 and who have ----- Average daily spending for the Revenue Agency (CRA) updates already voluntarily repaid their The following are upcoming during COVID-19 in a weekly report by CPA Canada. CERB payments. 2021 tax dates: $322.3 Billion Adult Child Working Interest Relief For COVID- February 19, 2021 Projected spending for current From Parents’ Home Related Income Payments If you filed your return on paper scal year (ending Mar 31. 2021) The CRA website indicates that The federal government will also last year, the CRA will $49.27 Billion multiple family members can provide interest relief to automatically mail you the 2020 use the temporary flat rate Canadians who received income tax and benefit package Cost of Canada Emergency approach to calculate their COVID-related income support by today; it may arrive later due Wage Subsidy (CEWS) deduction for home office benefits. Once individuals have to COVID-19 delays. 325,000 expenses. As the detailed method filed their 2020 income tax and February 22, 2021 benefit return, they will not be CRA encourages you to sign up Employers qualied for CEWS is based on expenses actually paid by the person, that means required to pay interest on any for direct deposit, and file online $31.55 Billion that no amount can be claimed outstanding income tax debt for as early as today. Cost of Canada Emergency under either method if a child is the 2020 tax year until April 30, March 1, 2021 Business Account (CEBA) working at home but does not 2022. To qualify, individuals The RRSP annual limit for 2021 pay for expenses related to the must have had taxable income of is increasing to $27,830 from the 790,000 $75,000 or less in 2020 and have previous limit of $27,230. You Businesses qualied for CEBA home. Where an adult child is working from a workspace in received income support in 2020 can make RRSP contributions $9.0 Billion their parents' home and pays an through one or more of the for the 2020 tax until today. Cost of youth employment and amount to that parent, the following COVID-19 measures: April 30, 2021 skills development programs amount will only be considered the Canada Emergency The deadline to file your return rent for purposes if it the use of Response Benefit, the Canada and pay your 2020 taxes. $6.11 Billion the workspace constitutes a Emergency Student Benefit, the June 15, 2021 Cost of PPE purchases landlord-tenant relationship. Canada Recovery Benefit, the If you, a spouse or a common- $5.08 Billion CERB Repayments For Canada Recovery Caregiving law partner is self-employed, Benefit, the Canada Recovery today is the deadline to file your Cost of CMHC insured Self-Employed On February 9, the federal Sickness Benefit, employment taxes. All taxes owed must still mortgage purchase program to insurance benefits or similar be paid by April 30, 2021. support banks and other lenders government announced that self- $16.65 Billion Cost of other program expenditures $81.64 Billion Buy 2 Ads Cost of Canada Emergency Response Benet (CERB) 1/3 (8.9 Million) Get 1 Free! Number of working adults in Canada who received CERB $7.71 Billion Offer valid all year long. Cost of Employment Insurance Must be the same ad running three times. enhancements Graphic design included in ad price. $5.67 Billion Cost of enhanced GST credit Ottawa Valley $16.18 Billion Transfer to provinces, BUSINESS municipalities, other agencies www.ovbusiness.com | [email protected] Source: CBC News February 16, 2021 Ottawa Valley Business Page 7 Ontario Government News In Brief Small estates, March Break, Skills Development the requirement to post a bond Applications Open for Biz Quiz in most small estate probate Ontario Skills Development applications. Fund 1) Bombardier is laying off March Break Delayed Applications are now open for 1,600 people. How many losses The Ontario government is the Ontario government's new are in Ontario and Quebec? Ontario Making It Easier To postponing March break until two-year $115 million Skills Manage Small Estates April 12-16, 2021. Development Fund. The fund, 2) This company is retiring a The Ontario government is Off-Peak Electricity which will support workers and famous brand name due to a increasing the limit for a small Pricing Extended apprentices, is specifically racial stereotype. The products estate from $50,000 to $150,000 The Ontario government is once designed to address the will now be known as Pearl to make Ontario's probate again extending electricity rate challenges brought on by Milling Company. What famous process for small estates simpler relief for families, small COVID-19 and help reduce name will no longer appear? and more accessible. The businesses and farms to support obstacles to hiring, training and changes take effect on April 1, those spending more time at retaining while preparing 3) How many jobs were lost in 2021. Ontario Attorney General home while the province workers for the province's Canada in January due to the Doug Downey noted that "the maintains the Stay-at-Home economic recovery. Applicants, lockdown? process to apply to manage an Order in the majority of public including employers, estate in Ontario is the same, health regions. The government apprenticeship training delivery 4) The federal government had whether the estate is worth will continue to hold electricity agents, unions, post-secondary planned to add 341,175 residents $10,000 or $10,000,000. The prices to the off-peak rate of 8.5 institutions, community through immigration in 2020. process can be time-consuming cents per kilowatt-hour until organizations and others can Due to the pandemic, how many and costly, deterring people February 22, 2021. This lower now submit proposals until did they actually allow? from claiming smaller estates." rate is available 24 hours per February 28, 2021. For On April 1, 2021, Ontario is day, seven days a week for information, visit 5) How much debt is Canada setting the limit for a small Time-Of-Use and tiered www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/eopg/pr anticipated to have due to estate at $150,000 and removing customers. ograms/sdf.html pandemic spending? 6) What was Canada's most Whitewater To Develop Seniors Plan valuable company in 2020? 7) Canada's procurement Grant helps focus on rural issues for older adults minister, Anita Anand, said Canada's AstraZeneca's COVID- The Township of Whitewater the next few weeks. Feedback is qualified and experienced 19 vaccines will come from the Region was recently awarded critical in completing the needs consultants to assist the Task U.S. However, a spokesperson $24,000 in funding from the assessment which is a Force in the creation of a for AstraZeneca announced they province's Seniors Community cornerstone of the rural focussed realistic and achievable age- would be coming from another Grant Program. The township's plan. More information will be friendly community plan, country. Which one? volunteer seniors and older shared on how to share input and through a seniors community adults task force is working to participate. needs assessment. The RFP was 8) In December, it was two years establish a rural focussed age- The Township of Whitewater awarded to Barnes Management since "the two Michaels" have friendly community plan. This Region sent out an RFP to invite Group. been imprisoned in China due to plan will assist in tackling Canada's detainment of Meng seniors-focused issues and Wanzhou. What are the services such as housing, surnames of the two Micheals? transportation, health, recreation, Know the and inclusion with a specific 9) CIBC economists believe that rural lens. The seniors and older Signs Is it drooping? Canadians are sitting on $170 adults task force serves in an billion of excess cash due to information gathering and of reduced pandemic spending. advocacy role to provide How much is household cash recommendations and advice to Can you raise both? and how much is businesses? council. The task force and focus Stroke groups will be meeting in the 10) How much did the federal coming month to gather government spend in 2020 on information on seniors and older Slurred or jumbled? desks, chairs, floor mats, laptops, adults on their needs and printers, headphones and other services that may be available to equipment for employees them. Community surveys will working from home? also be implemented to assist in www.heartandstroke.ca Time to call 9-1-1 gathering this information over Answers on Page 10 February 16, 2021 Ottawa Valley Business Page 8 Tender Results Around The Region PW 01-2021 Tandem Cab & Tender 2021-01 Mobile PW-C-04-2021-21-E0 - Road Remediate Lead Paint at Chassis with Dump Body and Column Lifts. Whitewater Rehabilitation of County Road Building P-117. Defence Sand-Salt Spreader. Greater Region. #17 (Derry Side Road). Lanark Construction Canada. Madawaska. Napa Auto #2 - $61,189.50 County. Awarded to RGT Clouthier Francis Canada - $256,842 Diversified Power - $62,679.84 Miller Paving - $185,135.00 Construction of Pembroke in the Rush Truck Centre - $262,859 Total Automotive - $63,054.00 Crains' Const. - $197,953.00 amount of $8,049.00. ISN Canada #1 - $66,172.80 Cavanagh Const. - $187,143.54 Tender PW 02-2021 Roll-Off ISN Canada #2 - $66,172.80 W.H. MacSweyn - $196,900.00 Tractor with Boom Flail Truck. Greater Madawaska. Universal Supply - $68,552.15 Cutting Head and Front Flail Only one tender was received. Novaquip - $68,937.91 PW-C-06-2021-21-E0 - Road Mower Contract #2021-PW- Rush Truck Centre - $213,555 Napa Auto #1 - $75,710.00 Rehabilitation of County Road 002. Tay Valley. #18 (Port Elmsley Road). Bid amounts not released RFP 2020-22 Stormwater Standing Offer for Professional Lanark County. Hartington Equipment Assessment, Planning and Engineering Services. R.W. Tomlinson - $1,368,971.90 Cubex Limited Implementation of the Cobden Mississippi Mills. G. Tackaberry - $925,805.00 Elliot Farm Equipment (3 bids) Agriculture Area. Whitewater Submissions were received from Cavanagh Const.- $1,175,525.56 Greentech Region. HP Engineering, SNC Lavalin, Crains' Const. - $1,046,038.35 Hutchinson Environmental Jp2g, LRL Associates, JLL Arnott Bros. - $1,110,499.00 PW-C-07-2021-21-E0 - Road Sciences - $69,840.00 plus HST Engineering, EVB Engineering, Coco Paving - $1,223,891.92 Rehabilitation of County Road iN Engineering and Surveying, Aecon Const. - $1,365,000.00 #19 (Bennett Lake Road). PW-C-05-2021-21-E0 Road Parsons, J.L. Richards & Lanark County. Rehabilitation of County Road Associates, Eastern Engineering, PW-C-09-2021-21-E0 - Micro Schedule A #17 (Blakeney Road & Green PI, Fishburn and Resurfacing. Lanark County. Thomas Cavanagh - $498,205.96 Panmure Road). Lanark Sheridan, EXP, Chorley & Miller Paving Gemmill Sand - $521,983.29 County. Bissett. The following four firms Schedule A - $625,310.60 Arnott Bros. - $497,225.00 Cavanagh Const. - $467,677.52 scored the highest: Schedule B - $331,927.80 Crains' Const. - $484,056.30 Crains' Const. - $478,171.00 HP Engineering Schedule C - $285,209.00 W.H. MacSweyn - $561,900.00 Arnott Bros. - $444,546.50 J.L. Richard & Associates Schedule D - $220,650.50 Schedule B W.H. MacSweyn - $544,900.00 Jp2g Consultants Schedule E - $69,616.40 Cavanagh Const. - $17,145.17 Parsons Inc. Schedule F - $74,135.00 Gemmill Sand - $11,975.20 PW-C-02-2021-21-E0 - Road Schedule G - $204,232.34 Arnott Bros. - $11,460.00 Rehabilitation of County Road One Roll-Off Water Tank. Tay Schedule H - $133,117.12 Crains' Const. - $14,410.40 #16 (South Lavant Road). Valley. Duncor Enterprises W.H. MacSweyn - $33,900.00 Lanark County. Bid amounts not published. Schedule A - $883,789.20 Cavanagh Const. - $440,252.71 Bidders were ELP and GinCor. Schedule B - $472,190.40 PW-C-08-2021-21-E0 - Road Arnott Bros. - $4799.980.00 Schedule C - $405,734.00 Rehabilitation of County Road Crains' Const. - $444,820.00 PW-C-01-2021-21-E0 - Road Schedule D - $312,768.00 #43 (Highway 43). Lanark Rehabilitation of County Road Schedule E - $107,462.40 County. PW-C-19-2021-23-E2 - Hot #6 (Christie Lake Road). Schedule F - $112,791.00 Schedule A Mix Patching. Lanark County. Lanark County. Schedule G - $315,073.39 G. Tackaberry - $1,468,342.50 Schedule A Schedule A Schedule H - $227,051.16 R.W. Tomlinson - $1,640,170.20 GOA Paving - $202,625.00 RW Tomlinson - $989,071.80 Cavanagh Const - $1,627,355.30 WCI Ottawa - $399,000.00 Cavanagh Const. $758,371.12 PW-C-10-2021-21-E0 - Supply Coco Paving - $1,891,581.39 G. Tackaberry - $129,875.00 G. Tackaberry - $730,284.80 and Place Shoulder Gravel. Aecon Const. - $1,949,000.01 Schedule B Arnott Bros. - $820,017.50 Lanark County. Schedule B GOA Paving - $45,025.00 Crains' Const. - $767,925.10 Schedule A G. Tackaberry - $81,380.50 WCI Ottawa - $84,600.00 Coco Paving - $866,198.12 Thomas Cavanagh - $136,400.00 Thomas Cavanagh - $116,292.95 Aecon Const. - $1,036,217.52 Crains' Const. - $133,920.00 Parks & Recreation Half Ton Schedule B R.W. Tomlinson - $221,960.00 Install Sterilizer Vent Pipe at Tender 2021-05. Whitewater RW Tomlinson - $454,771.00 G. Tackaberry - $107,570.00 BB104. Defence Construction Region. Cavanagh Const. - $124,206.13 Arnott Bros. - $128,030.00 Canada. Blue Mountain Chrysler Tackaberry - $129,984.00 Schedule B Awarded to Frecon Construction Ram 1500 - $45,005.64 Arnott Bros. - $154,375.00 Thomas Cavanagh - $60,000.00 of Pembroke in the amount of Mack Mackenzie Motors Ltd. Crains' Const. - $129,569.00 Crains' Const. - $56,400.00 $29,300.00. Silverado - WT $42,872.00 Coco Paving - $985,863.53 R.W. Tomlinson - $88,800.00 Aecon Const. - $228,938.66 G. Tackaberry - $40,440.00 Tree Clearing Breaching Petawawa Civic Centre Arena Arnott Bros. - $50,760.00 Range. Defence Construction Floor Replacement Project. Industrial Electrical and Schedule C Canada. Petawawa. Mechanical. Defence Thomas Cavanagh - $29,400.00 Awarded to Premier North of Only one tender was received. Construction Canada. Crains' Const. - $34,720.00 Huntsville in the amount of Frecon Const. - $893,000.00 Awarded to BINAA Power of R.W. Tomlinson - $49,280.00 $38,600.00. Cobden for $150,000.00. Arnott Bros. - $33,600.00 February 16, 2021 Ottawa Valley Business Page 9

Contract No. PW-2021-04 RFP ----- Tender Engineering Services for the Construction and Demolition, Rehabilitation of Braeloch Road Leaf and Yard Processing ----- (Grinding) OVWRC Results Rehabilitation and Surface 2021-01 Tenders Treatment of Upper Scotch Line ------Catchbasin Cleaning Program Around STANDING OFFER Allan's Mill Road Bridge 2021 Contract #21-PW-004 Rehabilitation ----- Request for Supplier Sewer Cleaning and CCTV The Region Qualifications – Prequalification REQUEST FOR Inspection Program 2021 ----- QUOTATION Contract #21-PW-005 PW-C-11-2021-21-E0 - Culvert APN – Petawawa Construction ----- Replacements. Lanark County. Program for FY 2020-2021 with RFQ Asphalt Patching Topsoil PW-01-2021 Reconstruction of Schedule A Security Requirements and Granular Materials Portage Road Crains' Const. - $76,875.00 ------Arnott Bros. - $81,760.00 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFQ Supply of Liquid Deicers Tender No. ES-2021-01 Storage AWD Contractors - $136,524.87 (Pre-Wetting Winter Sand) and Supply of Fuels CSL Group - $175,720.00 RFP ED-02-2021 Community Contract 21-PW-006 ----- Schedule B Improvement Plan Townline Lift Station – Heating Crains' Const. - $48,720.00 ----- TENDERS Unit Replacement Tender Arnott Bros. - $46,600.00 #PW-E-23-2021-21-E0 One Contract T-21-04 AWD Contractors - $85,103.08 2020 Model Skidsteer with Cornelia Street West Resurfacing ----- CSL Group - $83,180.00 Heavy Duty Bucket and Project 2021 Tender 21-PW-007 Mill Run Park Development Schedule C Hydraulic Post Driver ----- Municipal Contract No. 21-03 Crains' Const. - $114,795.00 Attachment Abbott & Lombard Street ----- Arnott Bros. - $173,621.00 ----- Intersection Tender # 21-PW- PW-C-14-2021-21-E0 – Bolton AWD Contractors - $231,201.17 RFP 2021-02: Diesel Powered 6 010 Creek Bridge and Fall River CSL Group - $331,442.50 Ton Tandem Axle Truck with ----- Bridge Rehabilitation Schedule D Combination Dump Body- PW-02-2021 Rehabilitation of ----- Crains' Const. - $193,550.00 Spreader Snowplow and Wing Airport Road Phase 2 PW-C-31-2021-22-E3 – Quality Arnott Bros. - $209,715.00 ------Assurance Material Testing AWD Contractors - $304,096.36 RFP 2021-01 2500 Series 3/4 Line Painting Services – 2021 & Services CSL Group - $429,135.00 Ton 4×4 Regular Cab Gas Truck 2022 Tender No. T-21-01 ------PW-M-36-2021-24-E2 – Supply RFP 2020-21 Age Friendly Municipal Asset Management Concrete Works – 2021 and Delivery of Bulk Coarse Plan (Community Needs Plan 02-2021 Tender No. T-21-02 Highway Salt Assessment). Whitewater ------Region. RFP 21-ED-01 Retail Market Asphalt Road Resurfacing – RFT 2021-02 Stonecliffe Boat AAWCA - $19,153.50 Study 2021 Tender No. T-21-03 Launch Repair Barnes - $19,662.00 ------Cardea Health - $17,695.80 PW-C-35-2021-23-E0 – Asphalt Patching – 2021 RFT 2021-01 Mackey and Deux J Consulting Group - $18,238.20 Engineering Services for Five Tender No. T-21-05 Rivieres Boat Launch Repair Stratford Managers - $22,600.00 Arches Bridge ------Granular Materials – 2021 #2021-03 Demographic Data ----- LC-2021-001 – Asset Tender No. T-21-06 Collection For full tender listings and Management Plan ------results see www.ovbusiness.com ----- Hydraulic Rotary Sweeper Project No. 17-5034A Letts Fire Communications & 03-2021 Cemetery Road Reconstruction Dispatch Technology Review ------Subscribe For Free. ----- Project No. PW-2021-02 Toner Tender No. PS-2021-01 Share For Free. #PW-E-23-2021-21-E0 One Road Rehabilitation Armstrong Road Bridge 2020 Model Skidsteer with ----- Replacement, Buttermilk Hill Be aware of business Heavy Duty Bucket and Road Bridge Replacement events, seminars and training. Project No. PW-2021-01 Village Hydraulic Post Driver of Braeside Road Renewal ----- Learn of new businesses Attachment ----- Supply and Application of that could use your services. ----- #2021-08 Child Care Addition at Granular 'M' Materials Real Estate Services to Sell ----- Bid on local tenders. Herman Street P.S. Municipal Properties RFP #20------PW-C-16-2021-22-E0 Rideau Keep current on local news. 25 #2021-04 HVAC Upgrades at Ferry Bridge Rehabilitation Ottawa Valley ----- Highview Public School ----- Contract No. PW-2021-03 RFP ----- W0107-19M048/A – Cable TV Engineering Services for the #2021-09 Replacement of Services BUSINESS Reconstruction of Leckie Lane www.ovbusiness.com Lighting and Fire Alarm For full tenders and results, visit [email protected] ----- Systems at Admaston P.S. www.ovbusiness.com February 16, 2021 Ottawa Valley Business Page 10 Time For A New Outt? Be sure you have advice from someone you trust

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DACRE AND AREA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC. FEBRUARY 2021 NEWSLETTER

Next Meeting to be held Wednesday March 10th at 7 pm

Thank you for your patience, understanding and support during these trying times while we attempt to continue to fulfil our obligation to develop and foster community spirit, promote athletic games, drama, art, music, handicrafts, hobbies, recreations, and many other community endeavors. The Pandemic restrictions during this past year have limited us to fundraising events such as Social Distance Dinners, Limited Attendance Bingos, Raffle Draw and Cookbook sales. All of which, thanks to you, have been a great success and a very important part of our efforts at DACA to push through, forge ahead and look forward to getting back to some sense of normalcy, where we can once again focus on the Community, Social and Recreational aspect of these functions. Thank you all so much for your continued support.

These events will be conducted in a manner that is in line with the Provincial and Regional Stage ‘Green Prevent’ Guidelines. Please if you have any symptoms that may be Covid 19 virus related, do not attend.

Member of the Year For 2020 Congratulations to Tennille Wright. Tennille is not only our Recording Secretary but ​ ​ also looks after hall bookings, newsletter handouts/mailouts, and when available is always seen in the kitchen or bar or throughout the hall during every event or function held at DACA. Thank you for all you do Tennille.

St. Patrick’s Day Social Distance Take Out Dinner Friday March 12th @ 4-6 pm. ​Come out for another of our ever popular Take Out supper. Cost is $15 per person for a delicious meal of Irish Stew, Coleslaw, Bun and Dessert. Please be aware that all Provincial/Regional ‘Green Prevent’ guidelines will be in place and adhered to; masks must be worn inside or when physical distancing isn’t possible. Please RSVP by March 8th to Lynn at 613-649-2721 or Teresa at 613-432-4735 or Mike at 613-433-9390.

Easter Bingo Sunday March 28th @ 2pm. C​ ost is 5 cards for $20.00. Regular bingos will be awarded themed and/or cash prizes, with a Jackpot finale. There will be door prizes and lucky draw opportunities. Please be aware that all Provincial/Regional ‘Green Prevent’ guidelines will be in place and adhered to; limited seating to a maximum of 50 will be properly distanced. Masks should be worn at all times, unless seated at their own table. Due to restrictions on buffet meals a lunch will not be served, however the canteen and bar will be open. ​ ​

Walking Program Resumes February 17th ​ ​ The Heart Wise Walking Program is every Monday and Wednesday from 10 to 11am except holiday Mondays, as well as Thursday evenings from 7 to 8pm. If you have any questions please contact Betty at 613-649-2668 or Lynn at 613-649-2721.

Kids Programs “ATTENTION PARENTS” ​ DACA would like your input on what programs you would like to see offered in our community. Some of the previous programs that have been offered include sports, summer day camp, 4H, ceramic/craft workshops, etc. We would like your feedback on interests, age groups, number of kids etc. Please contact Lynn Gavin at 613-649-2721 or email: [email protected] ​

Host Your Event @ DACA Let DACA be the place for your next event. Big or small the DACA Community Center can be rented for any event. Birthdays, reunions, receptions, celebrations or even just a meeting. Make sure you check out what DACA has to offer. For hall rentals contact Tennille Wright at 613-570-0641.

Current Rental prices are as follows: ​

● Partial Day (meeting, shower) $75 ● Hall Function without Bar $100 ● Hall Function if DACA Catering $75 plus catering fee (to be determined) ​ ● Hall Function with Bar $230 ($100 security deposit at time of booking) ​ ● DACA BBQ rental $100 (propane not included)(refund of $50 if properly cleaned) ● Active volunteer members may be entitled to a reduced rental rate. ● ‘DACA Rental Agreement’ required.

Newsletter Available By Email DACA is trying to reduce its environmental footprint by providing access to our newsletter by means of email. We are also trying to reduce our costs in sending out the newsletters by postal mail. If you wish to help DACA save some paper, you too can receive the newsletter in your Inbox. It’s easy and doesn’t cost you anything. If you want to sign up or believe you already have and aren't receiving emails please send your name and email address to [email protected] ​

Advertise with DACA If you have a small business and would like to advertise it in upcoming editions of the newsletter please send details to [email protected] or call Lonnie at ​ ​ 613-585-0639. Cost is $5 for ⅓ page, $10 for ⅔ page, $15 for full page, per month. Your advertisement will be seen by people that matter the most, people in your community.

DACA Newsletter For items pertaining to the Newsletter or the Website please email us at: [email protected] or call Lonnie at 613-585-0639. ​

DACA Memberships DACA Annual Memberships are due every April 1st. New memberships from our growing community are always available and welcomed. Cost is $10.00 per year for a couple or young family or $100.00 for a lifetime membership. Don't worry about making yearly membership payments and choose the lifetime membership. Send this completed form and payment to Lonnie Coulterman at 350B Flat Road, Dacre Ontario K0J 1N0. Please make cheques payable to DACA. Membership fees help DACA to provide programs for the community, young and old throughout the year. Thank You for your support. ​

Place an 'X' in your choice of membership type [ ] 1 Year Membership ($10) [ ] Lifetime Membership ($100)

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Township of The Archipelago 9 James Street, Parry Sound ON P2A 1T4 Tel: 705-746-4243/Fax: 705-746-7301 www.thearchipelago.on.ca

February 19, 2021

21-033 Moved by Councillor Manners Seconded by Councillor Andrews ______

RE: Request that Minister Clark review the Municipal Elections Act and provide amendments to provide clearer, stronger wording to assist Municipal Clerks in addressing issues to allow for a more definitive decision to be made when adding names to the voters’ list

WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago recognizes that the current language in the Municipal Elections Act with regards to non-resident electors, is weak and ambiguous;

AND WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago wishes to ensure the integrity of the election process;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago hereby request that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Steve Clark, initiate a review of the Municipal Elections Act and make amendments to provide such clearer, stronger wording, to assist Municipal Clerks in addressing issues related to non-resident electors, and to allow for a more definitive decision to be made when adding names to the voters’ list;

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago request that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Steve Clark, ensure that there is a clear and accessible way to enforce the rules described in the Municipal Elections Act;

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Norm Miller MPP, all Ontario Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

Carried.

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February 8, 2021

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 17th Floor, 777 Bay Street Toronto, ON M7A 2J3

Attention: The Hon. Steve Clark

Re: Advocacy for Reform – MFIPPA Legislation

At the Township of Guelph/Eramosa’s Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday February 1, 2021, the following resolution was put forward and passed:

Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Guelph/Eramosa has received Clerk’s Department Report 21/03 regarding Advocacy for Reform – MFIPPA Legislation; and

That that the following motions be passed in support of a request to review and reform of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act:

WHEREAS the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R.S.O. 1990 (MFIPPA) dates back 30 years;

AND WHEREAS municipalities, including the Township of Guelph/Eramosa, practice and continue to promote open and transparent government operations, actively disseminate information and routinely disclose public documents upon request outside of the MFIPPA process;

AND WHEREAS government operations, public expectations, technologies, and legislation surrounding accountability and transparency have dramatically changed and MFIPPA has not advanced in line with these changes;

AND WHEREAS the creation, storage and utilization of records has changed significantly, and the Municipal Clerk of the Municipality is responsible for records and information management programs as prescribed by the Municipal Act, 2001;

Jenni Spies Tel: 519-856-9596 Deputy Clerk [email protected]

AND WHEREAS regulation 823 under MFIPPA continues to reference antiquated technology and does not adequately provide for cost recovery, and these financial shortfalls are borne by the municipal taxpayer;

AND WHEREAS the threshold to establish frivolous and/or vexatious requests is unreasonably high and allows for harassment of staff and members of municipal councils, and unreasonably affects the operations of the municipality;

AND WHEREAS the Act fails to recognize how multiple requests from an individual, shortage of staff resources or the expense of producing a record due to its size, number or physical location does not allow for time extensions to deliver requests and unreasonably affects the operations of the municipality;

AND WHEREAS the name of the requestor is not permitted to be disclosed to anyone other than the person processing the access request, and this anonymity is used by requesters to abuse the MFIPPA process and does not align with the spirit of openness and transparency embraced by municipalities;

AND WHEREAS legal professionals use MFIPPA to gain access to information launch litigation against institutions, where other remedies exist;

AND WHEREAS there are limited resources to assist administrators or requestors to navigate the legislative process;

AND WHEREAS reform is needed to address societal and technological changes in addition to global privacy concerns and consistency across provincial legislation;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services be requested to review the MFIPPA, and consider recommendations as follows:

1. That MFIPPA assign the Municipal Clerk, or designate to be the Head under the Act; 2. That MFIPPA be updated to address current and emerging technologies; 3. That MFIPPA regulate the need for consistent routine disclosure practices across institutions; 4. That the threshold for frivolous and/or vexatious actions be reviewed, and take into consideration the community and available resources in which it is applied; 5. That the threshold for frivolous and/or vexatious also consider the anonymity of requesters, their abusive nature and language in

Jenni Spies Tel: 519-856-9596 ext. 107 Deputy Clerk [email protected]

requests to ensure protection from harassment as provided for in Occupational Health and Safety Act; 6. That the application and scalability of fees be designed to ensure taxpayers are protected from persons abusing the access to information process; 7. That administrative practices implied or required under the Act, including those of the IPC, be reviewed and modernized; 8. That the integrity of the Act be maintained to protect personal privacy and transparent governments.

Please accept this for your information and any necessary action.

Sincerely,

Jenni Spies Deputy Clerk

Cc. Ted Arnott, MPP Wellington-Halton Hills Michael Chong, MP Wellington-Halton Hills Minister of Consumer Services Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario Association of Municipalities of Ontario Association of Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario Ontario Clerks

Jenni Spies Tel: 519-856-9596 ext. 107 Deputy Clerk [email protected]

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January 11, 2021 Premier Doug Ford Legislative Building, Queens Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1

Dear Premier Ford:

Speeding on provincial, county and municipal roadways continues to put the lives of Ontarians at risk. While we have access to several tools to help mitigate speeding traffic, the one tool that is currently not fully available to us is Automatic Speed Enforcement (ASE) (aka Photo Radar). Over the past decade, in South West Oxford the vast majority of charges laid are for drivers travelling well in excess of the posted speed limit. The cost of providing police time for something that could be done through the use of technology is disturbing to our council. The Council feels that it would be far more effective to have police concentrate on other problems such as Break and Enters, illegal drugs and domestic problems.

We need a way to address the poor behaviours and habits that are putting our citizens at risk and tying up much needed first responder resources that could be better utilized to improve the well-being of our communities. Speeding, particularly through our small villages, creates community concerns for the safety and wellbeing of our children and other vulnerable members. We need your help.

In keeping with this The Council of the Township of South-West Oxford duly moved and carried the following resolution at the regular meeting held on January 5, 2021: …RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of South-West Oxford provide direction to the Clerk to send a letter to the Premier, MPP Ernie Hardeman, AMO and all Ontario municipalities in support of the use of Automatic Speed Enforcement (photo radar) by municipalities.

Please help municipalities in the Province by passing the necessary regulations for municipalities to use ASE (if they choose) that will bring about the driving behavioural changes we need.

We look forward to your help with this issue.

Yours truly,

Mary Ellen Greb, CAO c.c. AMO, Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Ontario Municipalities

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