REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Monday, June 9, 2014 6:30 PM Greenstone Council Chambers, 1800 Main Street, Geraldton Ward Page
CALL TO ORDER
DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST
DEPUTATIONS 1. Chad Thompson, Pasha Lake Cabins: Hwy 801 maintenance request
PETITIONS
TENDERS/BIDS
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 1. Council to consider motion as follows: THAT the minutes of: May 26, 2014 Regular Meeting June 2, 2014 Special Meeting
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS
Mayor and Council
Committees 6 - 8 1. Recreation Committee Minutes "April 14, 2014"
9 - 10 2. Community Services Sub Committee Meeting "April 15, 2014"
Jun 9, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Page 1 of 177 11 - 19 3. Public Services Committee Minutes "April 30, 2014"
20 - 23 4. Airports Advisory Committee Minutes "April 24, 2014"
Staff
1. Protective and Planning Services 24 - 31 1.1 Director: Protective and Planning Services Report "May 2014"
32 - 34 1.2 Director: Planning Report - Geraldton Waterfront (Barton Bay) Zoning By-Law Amendment
35 - 43 1.3 Director: Offer to Purchase 117 Assad Crescent Geraldton Ward
44 - 45 1.4 Director: Offer to Purchase 211 2nd Avenue SW, Geraldton Ward
46 - 47 1.5 Director: Offer to Purchase 137 Walker Street E, Beardmore Ward
48 - 57 1.6 Director: Offer to purchase 131 East Street Geraldton Ward
2. Corporate Services 58 - 63 2.1 Director: Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
64 - 66 2.2 Clerk: Draft terms of references Ad-Hoc Committee land availability and development
3. Community Services 67 - 69 3.1 Director: Council Report April and May 2014
70 - 71 3.2 Manager of Leisure Services: May 2014 report
4. Public Services 72 - 155 4.1 Manager of Airports: Land Development AIR 01-14 Report
CORRESPONDENCE 1. Council to consider motion as follows: THAT Council receive the correspondence listed on the Agenda for the June 9, 2014 Regular Meeting.
156 2. Robert Mason, Beardmore Ward Seasonal User: Poplar Lodge Park Concerns
BY-LAWS 157 1. Council to consider by-law as follows:
Jun 9, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Page 2 of 177 THAT By-law 14-48, Being a By-law to authorize an Agreement with Gilbert Alex Rondeau for the sale of lands, Be approved for passage and enactment.
158 2. Council to consider by-law as follows: THAT By-Law 14-49, being a by-law to Deem PLAN M-104 LOT 111 ROLL NO. 587674000111000 (107 Second Avenue NE) & PLAN M- 104 LOT 112 ROLL NO. 587674000111100 (109 Second Avenue NE) Geraldton Ward, of the Municipality of Greenstone. Be approved for passage and enactment.
159 3. Council to consider by-law as follows: THAT By-law 14-50, being a by-law to authorize the execution of an extension agreement between the owner of property roll no. 710-001- 11500 and the Corporation of the Municipality of Greenstone. Be approved for passge and enactment.
160 - 177 4. Council to consider by-law as follows: THAT By-law 14-51, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Land Lease Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Greenstone and Outland Camps, Be approved for passage and enactment.
MOTIONS 1. Council to consider motion as follows: THAT Council of the Municipality of Greenstone nominate Councillor Giguere as a Director representing the Northern Caucus of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors.
2. Council to consider motion as follows: THAT Council's regular meeting schedule for the summer be as follows: July 14, 2014 August 11, 2014
3. Council to consider motion as follows:
THAT on the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and OCWA, Council of the Municipality of Greenstone award the tender for the Greenstone Water Towers Rehabilitation Project to Jacques Daoust Coatings Management Inc. for the quoted amount of $ 481,100.00 for the Longlac water tower and $478,500.00 for the Geraldton water tower (plus
Jun 9, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Page 3 of 177 applicable taxes), including the cost of provisional items. Provisional items will be contracted at the discretion of the Director of Public Services, as per budget restrictions.
Funds to come from the 2014 Capital Budget: Account # 2-5-20145-9536
Other bids received: Clara Industrial Services Ltd. $635,292.00 - Longlac water tower $658,422.00 - Geraldton water tower MacDonald Applicators Ltd. - late bid - disqualified
4. Council to consider motion as follows: THAT on the recommendation of the Manager of Public Works and the Director of Public Services, and being a single-source supplier at this time, Council of the Municipality of Greenstone approve the capital purchase of a Used 30 Ton Float Trailer (Model BI-30T-25-3) from Big Iron Equipment Inc. for the quoted amount of $30,000.00 (plus applicable taxes). A 1 year warranty is applicable.
Funds to come from the 2014 Capital Budget: Account # 2-5-20143-9345
5. Council to consider motion as follows: THAT Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Greenstone accept the offer as attached hereto and sell TB 12210 PT 56R731 PART 3 (131 EAST STREET, GERALDTON WARD) ROLL NO. 587674000621101 TO GASTON & NANCY PROTEAU for TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) plus HST totalling $11,300.00 PLUS the Administration fee of $300.00 plus HST totalling $339.00 for a final over-all total of ELEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY NINE DOLLARS ($11,639.00)
Preliminary Conditions of Sale: The Municipal solicitor will be requested to provide to the purchaser a satisfactory agreement of purchase and sale, which may or may not include additional conditions, for review and execution, at the sole cost of the purchaser. The Municipality will not provide to the purchaser a current legal plot plan survey of the subject property. The sale transaction shall be complete within 75 days of the date of this resolution or it will be nullified. The purchaser states in the Letter of Request to Purchase Surplus Municipal Lands that a dwelling unit shall be constructed on the property within the stipulated 2 year time frame. Planning approvals, such as but not limited to a minor variance to the zoning by-law, zoning by-law amendment or official plan amendment, shall be the responsibility of the purchaser, prior to the issuance of any building or renovation permits, should such approvals be required. Planning applications that may be required prior to development are not guaranteed to be Jun 9, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Page 4 of 177 approved by virtue of this resolution of Council.
INCAMERA 1. Council to consider oral motion as follows:
ORAL Moved by Councillor ______and Seconded by Councillor ______MOTION THAT Council proceed incamera to consider confidential matters concerning:
1. Personal matters about identifiable individuals (under section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act which permits a meeting to be closed for the purpose of discussing matters pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.)
2. Two items of proposed disposition of land by the Municipality (under section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act which permits a meeting to be closed for the purpose of discussing matters pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
NOTICE OF MOTION
ADJOURNMENT 1. THAT having reached the hour of ______p.m. we now adjourn.
Jun 9, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Page 5 of 177 Recreation Committee Minutes Monday, April 14, 2014
Meeting Room Administration Office 1:00 p.m.
Present: Councillor Assad, Councillor Moylan (by phone), Nancy Proteau Director of Community Services, Gates Goulet Manager of Facilities & Parks, Rob Kurish Manager of Leisure Services, Ginette Ledger Longlac Parks & Rec Maintenance/Operator, Claudio Copetti Longlac Parks & Rec Working Foreman, Jim Byerley Nakina Parks & Rec Foreman, Recording Secretary Barb Madder
Guest: Sadie Gross, Tourism Co‐ordinator
Absent: Councillor Giguere, Brian Aaltonen Director of Public Works, Victor Loisel Parks & Rec Working Supervisor, Dariusz Ornatowski Parks & Rec Working Foreman,John Lewandowski – Beardmore Parks & Rec Foreman
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Councillor Assad called the meeting to order at 1:07 p.m.
Review minutes of February 10, 2014 Recreation Sub‐committee meeting. Minutes approved.
Old Business:
1. Canteens: A discussion took place concerning updating the Canteen agreements. Everyone was asked to read through the agreements before the next meeting, at which time we will discuss changes. We need to have an updated agreement prepared before the end of June. 2. Band shell at Macleod Park: Replacement of the band shell is a go. The insurance deposit has been paid and now we need to move forward. We have developed a “Municipal Band Shell” policy and an “Agreement for the Use of Municipal Band shell.” 3. Nakina Recreation: As previously discussed, Nakina Recreation changed their hours to cover weekend access to the community. During the two (2) weekends the facility had no one show up. The only time the facility is busy is when Aroland residents show up for shinny. The curling ice was available but the club did not get organized so the ice was only used twice. The curling organization has asked to have the ice in by October 1st in the fall, so they can use it more. Nakina Curling club agreement states that the ice is to ready by November 15th each year and in 2013 the ice was ready for that time frame. Last year Nakina recreation had to replace the blades for the curling club ice. The Curling group was approached to assist with the costs and refused to contribute and the Municipality had to pay the full replacement cost. The Longlac curling ice is usually started by October 1st and ready for use by October 30th. Beardmore curling ice is not installed until after Christmas. All four (4) clubs are run differently Before we start incurring costs for these facilities can we ask for a copy of the group’s financial statements? Last year Longlac Curling club got grant money to purchase equipment, would this option not be available to other curling groups? Nakina Arena is not going to see much change in usage until the population increases. 4. Longlac Arena Roof: We are waiting for budget approval. Facilities Manager will get roof assessed by professionals to find out what needs to be done and what can wait. 5. Community Survey: A recreation needs survey should be done for all of Greenstone not only Nakina. The survey needs to be done by the end of May 2014 to come back before the end of June. We currently run T‐ ball/baseball and soccer as part of our summer program in all communities. The Pool is also used by all communities for access to swim lessons. Fall programming is lacking, activities do not need to be sports oriented. We need a comprehensive snapshot of what went on and where the gaps are. We need to identify what is cultural, what is sports, arts, etc. and what is offered. Dodge ball is currently being offered, as a drop in activity, at St. Joseph’s school gym and is being run by a volunteer. Staff needs to keep track of attendance at shinny, public skating, volleyball, badminton, etc. so we have accurate numbers and get them
Page 6 of 177 to the Manager of Leisure Services. The Walk & Talk program held at the High School is not tracked. Junior Golf program is run on Thursday mornings at the golf course and cost is half of the adult rate. Age for the program is 8 and up. This is not our facility so we cannot offer it for free. Jr. Golf is not a Municipal activity it is run by the golf course. The Golf club executive are brainstorming ideas for fundraising. We need to have “facility usage” data compiled before the budget is done. We need a full year snapshot, with all the data compiled into one report. We have stats for the Municipally run programs but do not have numbers for user group programs e.g.: Girl Guides, Curling club programs. Geraldton is the only facility where we can control ice development between the arena and curling club, none of the other facilities have this option. The cost of running the pool are very high, can we look at alternatives for teaching swim lessons? To staff the pool we need to have “qualified” lifeguards and swim instructors. The “Learn to Swim” program did not run in Beardmore last summer because of low registration and high costs. The pool costs $100,00 to run and revenue is $12,000. The pool is usually open from mid May to early October. Cost to run the arenas for 2012 was: Geraldton $362,000 Longlac $472,000 Beardmore $105,000 Nakina $189,000 no capital expenditures are included in the above totals. Mayor and council have had discussions, at council meetings, about the possibility of cutting services. Given the significantly low usership in some facilities, perhaps alternate methods of service delivery need to be investigated. We could offer bus service from other wards to a central location for competitive events e.g.: hockey, curling, etc. Closing arenas takes the heart out of the community as this is often the meeting place for residents. Talk to staff for cost saving ideas, do some brainstorming with staff from each department. Upgrading lighting would see a long range benefit, new upgraded furnaces, etc. This spring the Geraldton ice season was extended by a month because of the Easter hockey tournament. However, some people from Longlac have been utilizing the ice during this time. Families were travelling from Nakina to Geraldton for hockey this past winter. Some of the arenas have louvers, in the ice surface area, that sometimes get stuck open or flap open in the wind, this allows the cold air to enter the building, which causes the heaters to run more often. Why are we heating the ice surface area? Can we redirect heat loss from the ice plant to help heat the sitting areas. Another cost saving idea is to turn off some of the lights over the ice surface when the public is not in the facility. Also have motion sensors in all rooms so that the lights turn off after a limited time of not activity in the room. Change hot water tanks to “on demand” systems in Longlac and Geraldton, it may take longer initially to get hot water but we would not continuously be heating water in a tank in case it’s needed.
New Business:
1. Hockey Tournaments: A discussion took place concerning the adult hockey tournaments that are usually held in Geraldton in November and April. Both tournaments are run by a group or individual who rents the facility for the specific event. In November 2013 the individual who normally ran the tournament decided that he was no longer interested in planning and running the event. A group of volunteers from Longlac stepped forward and took over the planning and running the event only the location was to be in Longlac instead of Geraldton. The Easter tournament has had a change of organizers as well. The individual who previously ran the tournament has stepped back and Geraldton Minor hockey will be running the tournament this year. 2. Interpretive Centre: The Municipal Tourism Co‐ordinator will be running the Interpretive Centre, in Geraldton and the Longlac Tourist centre this summer. The job ads will be posted tomorrow. We need to obtain new brochures with updated information. Because of Premier will the Interpretive Centre need to be moved? We need to be proactive to ensure we have a functional centre. We need something to attract people to the facility. 3. Circus: On April 23rd and 24th, 2014 the circus will be coming to the Geraldton and Longlac arenas. The company is renting the facilities and will be running their own event.
Next meeting date set for Monday, May 12, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FOR NEXT MEETING
1. Review Canteen Lease agreements 2. Develop a “survey” to find out where their interests are for recreation activities. 3. Review curling club lease agreements. 4. Compile facility usage data
Page 8 of 177 Community Services Sub Committee Meeting
Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 At 3:30 p.m. in Committee Meeting Room
In attendance: Councilor Moylan, Councilor Jantunen, Nancy Proteau ‐Director of Community Services, Recording Secretary – Barb Madder
Regrets: Councilor Giguere
Guest: Cassie Harris – Daycare Supervisor
Meeting called to order at 3:35 p.m.
Review minutes of the February 26th, 2014 meeting: Minutes approved as presented.
Business Arising from Minutes:
1. Childcare Relocation: Daycare Supervisor will be meeting with a representative from the Catholic School Board to visit the school and see the classroom settings for an after school program in Nakina. The paperwork for the transfer to the Longlac Daycare has already been set in motion with the Longlac school access for September. We are just waiting to hear on renovation funds from the school board. The schoolboard did have a concern about no francophone staff at the daycare, but we do have two (2) staff members who are francophone. We would have access to the school library and gym. There is no playground equipment on that side of the school and the equipment at the Longlac Daycare is old, however the playground equipment at the Beardmore Daycare is fairly new and could possibly moved, in house) to Longlac. We have been, once again, contacted by the Superior‐Greenstone School Board to consider moving the Geraldton Daycare into B.A. Parker Public school. Our Geraldton Daycare can currently house 100 children, however B.A. Parker school does not have capacity to house additional children. Statistics from 2013 have a capability for a 10% increase. Longlac is licensed for 10 toddlers and 15 pre‐school. Nakina is licensed for 10 toddlers and 8 pre‐school. Some centres have no children after a certain time on any given day, due to low enrollment. We can reschedule the fulltime staff member to be done after 2:30 p.m. if no children are in attendance, then the staff member can go home. We are looking at a two (2) day week Nursery school program and a five (5) day after school program. Number of Nursery school days is at our discretion and we would adjust staff members hours as required to accommodate the program. We had sent out a survey in Nakina asking what childcare needs will be required and we only got two (2) responses back. One parent doesn’t work and will not require regular childcare and a couple of families said that they may need childcare for a week or two or maybe on any given day but no long term commitment. Reducing Nakina Daycare to a Nursery and after school program the Municipality would see a financial savings of approximately $100,000. Moving Longlac Daycare into the school and adjusting staffing needs would realize a savings of approximately $22,000. Geraldton Daycare enrollment has been increasing. In Geraldton the number of full fee and subsidized fee children is close. Longlac Daycare has more subsidized fee children than full fee but by the end of 2013 this number had leveled out. The majority of the subsidized children in Longlac Daycare are children who have accessed the centre through Dilico. During the summer Nakina school age children have the option of attending the Day Camp program. A recommendation, is going to Council, to adjust the hours of Day Camp to 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..for the underutilized programs.
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1. Special Needs Survey: A second request by the Director of Community Services, to attend the DSSAB board meeting has been denied. The Board has made their decision and will be sticking to their decision. What information has our Board representative brought back to the Municipality on this issue? The Daycare Supervisor and Special Needs employee attended a “special” meeting in February in Thunder Bay. The meeting was a planning meeting to make the model work, not to gather information or voice concerns and have a discussion. DSSAB had hired a consultant to co‐ordinate the meeting and collect information. Daycare Supervisor asked how this would work with the Unions as the “new” member would not be a Municipal employee and would require access to facilities that house Union members. A letter from Council has to be sent to the Ministry of Education , which oversees DSSAB, voicing our concerns with the changes. We pay a hefty levi to DSSAB for coverage but have no recourse for input. Our council representative speaks and attends on our behalf and needs to be the voice of the District. Resource Teacher program will continue to run as is until we are notified of changes. Staff changes at DSSAB has created a lack of communication from one level to the other. Can we opt out of governance by DSSAB and become part of a District Board instead? Kenora/Fort Frances area do not belong to DSSAB board. 2. Meals on Wheels Program: Longlac Seniors have discussed Meals on Wheels program and they are not interested in running the program or utilizing the program. Geraldton Senior’s were interested but not at a cost. Grant funding requires a cost associated to the recipient. The program could be run through a restaurant but delivery service would be required. At Tamarac house option for a meal is approximately $6.50 per meal. We need to develop a survey and leave it at the Senior’s centres to have people complete it to see if there is a need. 3. Senior’s Facility: Should we be looking for a Senior’s building in Geraldton to house our senior’s programming? Nakina has one (1) large room with a kitchen area and bathrooms. Utilization at the Geraldton arena is not ideal as there are access issues because of staffing changes during each season. They have requested a separate outside access, on numerous occasions, but this has never been passed through the budgeting process. Ideally if the Geraldton Daycare were to move out of their building we could then use that building as a Senior’s centre.
Discussion Items for next meeting:
1. Director to draft a survey to seniors to see if there is interest in establishing a Meals on Wheels program.
Next meeting: to be held Monday, May 26th, 2014 at 3:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 4:26 p.m.
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PROTECTIVE & PLANNING SERVICES REPORT Beardmore – Geraldton – Longlac – Nakina – Rural
May 2014
Building:
Building Permits Issued May ...... 11 Building Permits Issued YTD ...... 18 Demolition Permits Issued May...... 3 Demolition Permits Issued YTD ...... 22 Building Removal Permits Issued ...... 0 Construction Value May ...... 607,200.00 Total Construction Value YTD ...... 645,700.00 Total Revenue May ...... 260.00 Total Revenue to Date ...... 697.00
1. A large number of inquiries are being receiving pertaining to the construction of decks. A deck drawing template is available in order to simplify the building permit process.
2. One report was received regarding an unsafe building in the Geraldton Ward. The report was valid and Public Works has been contacted for the demolition of the building. The building is listed as a surplus municipal property.
3. Building permit searches were carried out for a number of properties that may be affected by the mining operations in Greenstone. No permits were found to be on file as the homes were built outside of the then zoning limits of the former Town of Geraldton, therefore the municipality at that time had no jurisdiction in unorganized areas.
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Page 24 of 177 4. Assistance was provided to a rural resident in order for his building plans to conform to the Ontario Building Code.
5. One report was received regarding the construction of a lakeside dwelling without a permit having been issued. This item is in process and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation was notified as was the enforcement branch of the Tarion Corporation.
6. One demolition Inquiry was received regarding a building that potential contains asbestos. All relevant information was provided.
7. Two unsafe building reports were received from the Longlac Ward, and found to be valid. The office is working with the owner of one building to resolve the issue and the other is owned by the Municipality and will be demolished.
8. One septic drain inspection was carried out. A back flow preventer has been installed and the sump pump disconnected from the sewer system.
9. One occupancy inspection was carried out at an industrial facility and an occupancy permit issued.
10. A small number of projects have come to light regarding improvements and or construction without a building permit. These issues are followed up on immediately and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation notified immediately as well as the Electrical Standards Authority.
11. Three meetings were held with individuals regarding the construction of accessory buildings. Building and site plans have been received.
12. All contractors are being advised of the changes in the Ontario Building Code relating to smoke detectors now covered by new regulations.
Planning:
1. A meeting was held with the Greenstone EDC to review the availability and location of all industrial lands within Greenstone. Al relevant information was provided and will be updated as needed.
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Page 25 of 177 2. The office was contacted by an environmental assessment firm regarding environmental assessment for the relocation of Highways 11 & 584. The firm was also referred to the Public Works Department for their input.
3. A meeting was held with a businessperson who is considering severing a number of rural lands he owns within the Municipality. All the information was reviewed and referral to the Municipality’s MMAH was also provided in order that the individual could discuss all relevant issues.
4. A meeting was held with a Greenstone resident who was seeking information as to rural lands available for a client located in the Toronto area. All relevant information was provided including issues pertaining to land locked areas.
5. An offer to purchase was received for a surplus property in the Geraldton Ward. Reports have been prepared for the Lands Committee and Council.
6. One inquiry was received regarding the conversion of a home into an apartment building. The individual was informed a Zoning By-law Amendment would be required and was informed of the process and costs.
7. Meetings were held with three residents in order to provide information as to surplus lands available within the Municipality.
8. Two requests for information were received from no-residents regarding surplus Municipal Lands. All information was forwarded.
9. One complaint was received stating that the lots in the Longlac and Geraldton subdivisions were priced too high. The reserved prices vary from $6,500.00 to $10,000.00. The individual was informed that in today’s dollars, the minimum price would be $30,000.00 plus.
10. Research was carried out into the zoning requirements, layout and dimensions available for a large lakefront property in the Geraldton Ward. The information was assembled and provided as requested.
11. A meeting was held with a representative of a company that is inquiring as to the expansion possibilities of a commercial venture that the company is in the process of acquiring. All relevant information was provided.
12. One inquiry was received regarding as to the availability of lands with smalls homes located thereon. All municipal information was provided and referrals were made to the local real estate agents.
13. One inquiry was received from the Nakina Ward relating to industrial properties and the process for a zoning by-law amendment.
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14. Research was carried out into issues surrounding an industrial property as the property was the subject of a sale to another company. All relevant information was compiled and forwarded.
15. A meeting was held with a Longlac Ward business person regarding the purchase of an industrial lot in the Longlac Ward. This item is in process.
16. The municipality’s legal firm completed a mass renaming of the Geraldton Ward properties from The Town of Geraldton to The Municipality of Greenstone. The mass renaming is much more economical rather than the necessity of doing a single name change each time a property is sold.
17. An inquiry was received from the purchaser of a parcel of rural lands relating to a building permit. The issue was researched and the individual informed that no building permit can be issued as the lands he had purchased are land locked.
18. An inquiry was received regarding the possible purchase of a parcel of lands within a subdivision in the Nakina Ward. The reports were prepared and reviewed with the final decision being not to consider the sale of lands as the sale could negatively impact Growth Plan for the area in question.
19. Inquiries have been received for rural lands covering an average of 60 acres. The Municipality owns no such lands and referral was provided the Ministry of Natural Resources and mining companies who own such tracts of land.
20. A follow up was carried out with a company that has plans for a development within Greenstone. The planning has been delayed as the company had to file a report with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans because of minnows in a nearby creek.
21. Information was requested regarding deemings carried out in the last few years. The information was compiled and forwarded as requested.
22. One inquiry was received regarding the severances of rural lands and Official Plan information. All relevant information and literature was provided.
23. Three rejection letters were prepared for the sale of lands.
24. One dwelling unit was discovered at the north end of the Geraldton Ward for which there appears to be no roll number or property description. Follow up will be conducted with the Ministry of Natural Resources.
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Page 27 of 177 25. A meeting was held with an individual who wishes to subdivide a large portion of rural lands. Relevant information was provided and referral was provided to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) as the project would fall under a subdivision agreement which is rather complicated. The issue was also discussed with the MMAH repreventative that will also be providing bilingual services. Provincial legislation does not permit an individual dividing a property into numerous parcels and then conducting a sale.
26. Three general requests for information regarding severances were received. All relevant information was provided.
27. One request for information was received regarding a site specific zoning by-law amendment. The process was explained and an application provided.
28. Extensive research was carried out regarding Peter Road which is located north of Poplar Lodge Park. The issues surround the ownership of the road. A lands record search will have to be carried out at the Land Registry Office in order to try and solve the problem.
29. The zoning by-law amendment procedure for the waterfront lands in the Geraldton Ward is in process. All relevant documents are in place and a public meeting scheduled.
30. Information was compiled regarding a proposed development along the North West shore of Kenogamisis Lake.
31. Property Sales documents finalized – 3
32. Meetings with rural residents regarding available lands in the Geraldton Ward – 3
33. Deeming documents completed – 4
34. Offer to Purchase reports prepared - 3
By-law Enforcement:
1. Two barking dog complaints were received. The two items are in process and being monitored.
2. One parking complaint was received dealing with a parking issue located on CN lands near the post office. The individual was informed that municipal by- laws cannot be enforced on federal lands.
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3. One pigeon complaint was received. There are no control measures in place for pigeons.
4. One report was received alleging animal cruelty. Immediate information was provided to contact the O.P.P.
5. Five fence by-law inquiries/complaints were received. The Municipality does not have a fence by-law, therefore fences are not regulated.
6. Three Animal Control Violation fines have been sent to the Municipality’s collection agency due to non-payment.
7. One inquiry was received for a Second Hand Dealers licence. The business will be in compliance with local by-laws and will open in the near future.
Property Standards/Clean Yards:
1. Two building property standards complaints were received from the Geraldton Ward. The complaints were found to be valid and the issues resolved.
2. One request for a property standards inspection was received from a property management form for a property in the Nakina Ward. The site was inspected and a report filed. The firm will ensure that deficiencies are brought up to standards and the lot maintained.
3. Two complaints were received from the Beardmore Ward. The items are in progress.
4. One complaint was received concerning fire wood in the front yard of a residence. The result of the investigation showed that the wood had just been delivered the previous day and would be cut and piled in the near future.
5. One complaint was received regarding blowing birch bark.
6. One complaint was received regarding a neighbour smoking on their deck and the second hand smoke wafting into another neighbour’s yard. Referral was made to the Ministry of the Environment as this may be an environmental issue related to air pollution.
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Page 29 of 177 Miscellaneous:
1. One request was received demanding that the Municipality install speed limit signs along various streets and avenues in the Geraldton Ward. The individual was also told to contact the Ontario Provincial Police in the event that a speeding motorist was observed.
2. Two complaints were received from the rural area regarding alleged gunshots nearby. Both complainants were referred to the Ontario Provincial Police as the Municipality has no effective mechanisms in place to deal with such issues.
3. A meeting was held with members of a charity who were planning to fund raise in the Greenstone area. The members had a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) number, a provincial number and insurance. A check with the Ontario Provincial Police revealed no legal issues. Permission was therefore granted.
4. One request for information was received regarding the Municipality’s role in the environmental assessments to be carried out for the relocation of Highway 11 and Highway 584. The individual was referred to the Public Works department who will be assisting.
5. The department’s budget variances were analyzed and reasons for variances explained.
6. TransCanada Pipelines about their submissions concerning zoning and setbacks from their right-of-ways to be contained in the Municipality’s new zoning by-laws. A search of records produced no documentation and TCPL was duly notified.
7. One trailer park dispute was resolved.
8. A meeting was held with management regarding fire department issues.
9. Site inspections were carried out in the Nakina, Beardmore and Geraldton Wards regarding buildings being vested by the Municipality to ensure that the Municipality does not accept any liabilities.
Occupational Health & Safety:
1. The Joint Health & Safety Committee conducted the monthly workplace safety tour and meeting. The documents have been prepared and distributed.
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Stephen Mykulak Director – Protective & Planning Services
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Planning Report – Geraldton Waterfront (Barton Bay) Zoning By-law Amendment
Proposal The Municipality of Greenstone is proposing to amend its zoning by-law to permit the development of a hotel or motel on the Geraldton Waterfront area.
Location Photo 1 The lands are located on the north shore of Barton Bay (Kenogamisis Lake) immediately east of Main Street being 1.8 ha in lot area and are legally described as part of MC TB 10558 & PT 8484 RP 55R9630 PARTS 1 to 3, PCL 6386 & 25848 (see Photo 1).
Planning Context The proposed development is on a parcel of land owned by the Municipality of Greenstone consisting of 7.2 ha [17.87 ac.]. A 1.8 ha area will be allocated for the development of a recreational commercial use to be developed as a motel or hotel with a minimum of 24 suites (see Photo 2). Accessory uses to this accommodation facility could include typical services such as restaurant, fitness and meeting facilities (i.e. place of assembly). The lands are currently vacant, and flat. The western part of the lands are open while much of the eastern area is covered by a mature Photo 2 treed area.
The north limit of the property abuts the Wood Street road allowance; however, access to the facility will be from a west entrance with direct access to Main Street. Commercial traffic will not be directed through
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Page 32 of 177 the residential area to the north.
Surrounding land uses include low density single detached dwellings along Edith Street to the north, the Crown and Anchor Motel and restaurant on the southeast corner of Edith and Main Streets and the Greenstone municipal administration office to the west of Main Street. The shoreline to the south is vacant.
The property, although vacant, was used in part as a snow disposal area.
The lot has access to full municipal water and sewage services.
Official Plan The lands are designated Parks and Open Space in the former Town of Geraldton Official Plan. Sections 3.6 – 3.1 of the Plan states:
“The Parks and Open Space designation has been placed on existing parks and recreational areas…Parks and open space areas are intended for active and passive recreational uses such as playgrounds, games, sports fields, beaches, picnic areas, natural parks, linear open space areas, recreational trails and pedestrian linkages, cemeteries, shorelines and wetland areas. Commercial recreational uses may be permitted as part of the Geraldton Waterfront Development.”
The proposed recreational commercial development complies with the scope of permitted uses anticipated for the waterfront area and the concept articulated in an earlier study (1991) which proposed a multi-use concept for the Geraldton Waterfront. The siting of the property for the development is at least 30 m from the shoreline which enables the municipality to integrate the recreational commercial uses while still retaining a large linear open space area along the waterfront for parks and open space uses, potentially a marina, recreational trails and nature appreciation features. Longer range planning will provide the opportunity to integrate access from lodging facilities to waterfront facilities and activities.
The official plan requires that “facilities requiring municipal services will comply with the servicing policies of this Plan”; hence the necessity of ensuring that the development is connected to full municipal water and sewage services.
In our opinion, the proposed development for a lodging facility use complies with intent of the official plan with respect to the scope of permitted land uses, the requirement for servicing and access.
Zoning By-law The lands are zoned Rural (R) in By-law 98-2040, a by-law which readopted the former Minister’s Zoning Order for these lands. Since the Rural Zone in By-law 98-2040 does not permit a hotel or motel, a rezoning is required. The proposed lot area of 1.8 ha is adequate for the intended use, and the lands, although fronting on an unopened road allowance will have the required frontage as well as direct access to Main Street. The lot area is sufficient to provide for appropriate building setbacks from all property lines and to provide for adequate parking for the lodging facility as well as accessory uses such as a restaurant and meeting facility.
We have proposed that the property be placed in a Resort Commercial (CR) Zone as this type of zone is set out as a zone within the draft zoning by-law for Greenstone. As a proposed zone, the by-law sets out zoning standards for this type of use including parking space requirements
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Page 33 of 177 that may apply cumulatively for all potential uses on the property. A draft by-law is attached to this report.
Provincial Policy Statement The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement as the statement requires that the focus of development be within settlement areas where municipal services are.
Growth Plan for Northern Ontario The proposed development complies with the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario which is a plan that encourages economic development.
Recommendation That the application be approved for the rezoning of lands for a mix of accommodation related uses.
Respectfully submitted,
Glenn Tunnock, MPA, RPP
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Offer to Purchase
TO: Mayor Beaulieu & Members of Council
FROM: Stephen Mykulak, Director – Protective & Planning Services
DATE: 28 May 2014
RE: 211 2nd Avenue SW, Geraldton Ward Plan M-104 Lot 262 Roll No.587674000211100
The Municipality has received a request to purchase the above noted property.
The land was previously declared and listed as surplus to the requirements of the Municipality of Greenstone via resolution 08-230. 211 2nd Avenue SW, Geraldton Ward is assessed at $18,200.00 by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. The property was appraised in December 2013.
The property dimensions are 40’ x 110’. A derelict dwelling exhibiting structural defects is located on the site which will have to be demolished in the very near future as the building is currently sliding off the foundation.
Mr. Gosselin-Archer states in his offer to purchase that he plans to demolish the dwelling and then deem the property with his abutting property.
The following facts must be considered as to whether a recommendation is made to accept the offer;
1. The offer is 94.5% below the assessed value. The assessed value appears inflated as the derelict building has no value and is actually a liability.
2. The offer is 25% above the appraised value.
3. The cost to the municipality to hire a contractor for the demolition of the building would range from $3,000.00 to $4,000.00
Recommendation: the Protective & Planning Services Subcommittee has reviewed the offer to purchase and recommends that this offer be accepted.
S. Mykulak, Director – Protective & Planning Services
J. Kuzminski, Director of Corporate Services
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Offer to Purchase
TO: Mayor Beaulieu & Members of Council
FROM: Stephen Mykulak, Director – Protective & Planning Services
DATE: 28 May 2014
RE: Cecile Cormier Surplus Property Location: 137 Walker Street E, Beardmore Ward Plan M106 LOT 88 PCL 7310 TBF ROLL NO. 587678000126700
The Municipality has received a request to purchase the above noted property.
The land was previously declared and listed as surplus in 2000. 137 Walker St. E. was assessed at $3,100.00. The property was appraised as of June 2012.
The property is zoned as Residential with a frontage of 40’ and a depth of 140’.
Mr. Cormier indicates on the offer to purchase that he wishes to purchase the lot and them deem it with the property he owns at 140 Beardmore Main Street, Beardmore Ward after which he will construct a garage on the property.
The following facts are to be considered as to the Protective & Planning Services Subcommittee recommendation;
1. The offer to purchase is 100% of the appraised value.
2. The lot will be subject of a deeming as a condition of sale.
Recommendation: the Protective & Planning Services Subcommittee has reviewed the offer to purchase and recommends that this offer be accepted.
S. Mykulak, Director – Protective & Planning Services
J. Kuzminski, Director of Corporate Services
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SUBJECT: Geographical Information Systems (GIS) PREPARED BY: Jack Kuzminski, Deputy CAO / Dir. of Corporate Svcs Brian Aaltonen, Director of Public Services DATE: June 5, 2014 ______Background
Our intern has been available for one year, ending at end of June 2014, to address lack of municipal GIS data available.
Asset management is a priority for access to funding dollars as they become available.
Greenstone does not yet have an asset management plan (AMP) which includes all of our assets.
The AMP is not a ‘one time’ document. It must be a living document, constantly reviewed and adjusted to reflect changing circumstances.
Integration of our GIS and Asset data bases will enhance the overall value of the AMP as a planning tool.
Issues
The GIS internship is finished at end of June and we were unsuccessful in attempting to obtain either an extension or new intern funding from NOHFC or Fednor. Asset management continues to be a Provincial (possibly Federal?) priority as proof that we are proper stewards of the assets we own and thus more deserving of funding as it becomes available.
Page 58 of 177 Until now, out of necessity, Finance has been the sole department tasked with the implementation of asset recording, largely as a result of the changes to financial statement reporting required under PSAB 3150. Proper asset management must also include the departments that are using the assets. They are much better able to determine expected life, replacement timing and values or possibly a transition to new technology or processes in the future. It must be a combined responsibility. We feel that the current GIS intern’s responsibilities could be suitably expanded to serve as the bridge between Finance and Operations as we transition from a purely recording activity to a planning mode.
The Greenstone Asset Management Plan as it sits is basically the ‘base’ model, only containing the assets outlined in the first provincial mandate that all municipalities prepare an AMP as a prerequisite to obtaining grants and other infrastructure monies as they become available. Not included in our existing AMP are all of our buildings/facilities, vehicles/equipment/rolling stock, playgrounds, park, marina, etc.
While all of our asset information is currently housed within the Municipal Dataworks (MDW) program it consists mainly of historic cost data. The data includes over 5,000 separate asset identification numbers each representing a portion of (i.e. roads) or in some cases the whole of (i.e. a specific vehicle) some asset owned by the municipality. The GIS information (including photos as well as location) that has been gathered over the last year can be integrated with the historical cost data to enhance the value of the information regarding each individual asset ID. This is highly technical work. Additionally, once the GIS information is integrated, the capacity exists to add maintenance records, copies of invoices, contracts or other relevant data which then can be used to transition into actual asset management.
There will be ongoing opportunities to receive training and assistance through such groups as the Municipal Finance Officers Association (MFOA), LAS, AMCTO as well as OGRA. These training sessions must include both finance and operations to achieve optimal results.
Page 59 of 177 Recommendations
Create a one year contract position to facilitate the implementation of the integration of the GIS information, the addition of the rest of our asset s to the AMP and begin the transition from recording to planning at an estimated cost of $45,000 plus 16% in lieu of benefits.
Monies to come from: Estimated EDO salary for August 2014 (assumption not hired until Sept) $8,790 Use of some of the Capacity Building monies received from the Province $10,000 Public Services has indicated the purchase of a crawler loader for the Longlac landfill may not be required, or at least postponed, given the recent events regarding the Geraldton landfill. As the crawler Loader is to be moved from Geraldton to Longlac, there is potentially up to $65,000 available in levy money to partially offset the cost.
Attached are examples of some of the activities past and proposed for this contract position as well as an example of the upcoming training opportunities through MFOA and LAS.
Respectfully submitted:
Wm. Jack Kuzminski Brian Aaltonen Director of Corporate Services Director of Public Services
Page 60 of 177 GIS past duties
Visit each ward and gather all information regarding updates to assets (mostly water and sewer distribution network). GPS known updates and add to the GIS system.
Create layers to allow OCWA to access GIS data that is not confidential.
Create and produce maps as needed by Public Works
Trained Public Works staff and employees on the use of the GIS network.
Created the municipal cultural mapping program (EDO department)
Install updated Arcview program purchased by EDO department and move all files and information into new program
Review GIS information with Public Works Manager and working supervisor to ensure better accuracy of information and update where needed.
Investigated the possibility of real‐time data updating by Public Works employees using tablets.
Going Forward.
Set up IPad driven inspection and asset updating program, train Public Works staff in the use of tablets and GIS program to automatically update data pertaining to repairs and inspections of assets.
As information is collected and downloaded it must then be reviewed and updated into the GIS system. (information is automatically downloaded into a sub file and will only be added to Municipal system when approved by GIS technician)
Monitor progress of manhole inspections, report to Director of Public Services and Manager of Public Works on the progress.
Provide GIS support to all wards of Greenstone.
Collaborate with Finance and Admin in review/updating/correction of existing asset data as well as accessing and implementation of the planning modules within MDW..
Integration of Asset data base with the GIS Arcview database.
Page 61 of 177 GIS Intern Work Achievements
The Municipality was extremely fortunate to obtain Terry Garbachewski to fill the Intern position in July of 2013. Terry is highly proficient in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and has been a valuable asset to the Municipality in the last year with the volume and quality of work he has completed. Terry is also technically skilled which has allowed him to excel in his GIS tasks as well as help troubleshoot minor IT issues. The following is a summarized list of the vast services Terry has provided in his year employed with the Municipality:
Create, update and maintain spatial data used in municipal GIS products and cartographic map products
Develop and maintain online mapping resources/services and custom applications that provide access to spatial data
o Cultural Mapping Project
o New Greenstone GIS Webview – not yet release
Create high‐quality cartographic products
Data collection and analysis using the Trimble, Garmin or other GPS units
Scan or download maps and documents and convert raster data to vector format; acquiring imagery for digitization or overlay
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Terms of Reference Ad-hoc Committee to Investigate Municipal Land Availability & Development (Geraldton Ward)
Name & Purpose
This Terms of Reference pertains to the ad-hoc committee being established to investigate Municipal Land Availability & Development in the Geraldton Ward. Council has the authority to establish committees for the purpose of addressing specific issues and projects. The purpose of the committee is to gather and analyze information and to report back to Council with their findings.
Background
Recent mining developments in the Geraldton Ward have yielded positive results, resulting in the need for some residents to be displaced once the mine enters the production stage. In an effort to support these residents, Council of the Municipality of Greenstone agreed to the establishment of this ad-hoc committee to ensure that there is ample land available to relocate the displaced residents.
Mandate
The Municipal Land Availability & Development Ad-hoc Committee shall: ‐ Review / analyze a list of existing surplus serviced municipal land in each ward of Greenstone ‐ Review / analyze a list of existing un-serviced municipal land in each ward of Greenstone, which would be suitable for the development of a subdivision ‐ Review / analyze the Growth Plan for Greenstone to ensure that future growth adheres to the plan as approved by Council ‐ Determine the potential number of displaced residents (Hardrock & MacLeod townsites) that wish to relocate within Greenstone ‐ Report back to Council as to whether the Municipality of Greenstone has sufficient capacity to relocate the displaced residents and/or whether additional subdivision developments will need to be undertaken
No actions may be taken by this ad-hoc committee member on behalf of the Municipality, nor shall any member hold himself or herself as a representative of the Municipality, unless specifically authorized to do so.
Page 64 of 177 This ad-hoc committee does not have a budget and all members are participating in a voluntary capacity.
Composition
The composition for this ad-hoc committee shall include: ‐ three Greenstone residents currently residing in the MacLeod/Hardrock townsite area ‐ two residents of Greenstone ‐ two members of Council and ‐ Director of Protective & Planning Services
The Mayor may also attend meetings in an ex-officio capacity.
A municipal staff member (who is not otherwise a member of the ad-hoc committee) shall be assigned to take the meeting notes of the meetings, and the meeting notes shall be submitted to Council once approved at a subsequent committee meeting.
Meetings will be chaired by one of the two members of Council on the ad-hoc committee.
Roles & Responsibilities
It is the role of the ad-hoc committee members to work co-operatively with other members towards the satisfactory resolution of issues, review and analysis of data, and compilation of the report to bring back for Council consideration.
Responsibilities include: ‐ attending ad-hoc committee meetings ‐ reviewing agendas, previous meeting notes and necessary background materials in advance of the meetings ‐ relaying information provided by other interested parties to the ad-hoc committee
Membership
Where more than the required number of interested candidates applications are received, selection for the available positions will be determined by considering individuals with expertise or knowledge relevant to the mandate of the ad-hoc committee. All ad-hoc committee members shall be notified that they are to adhere to Procedural By-law as is currently in place for Council of the Municipality of Greenstone. Additionally, all committees of council will also adhere to the Conflict of Interest Act. Any breach of this Act, will result in the immediate removal of the member from the ad- hoc committee.
Page 65 of 177 Attendance
Should a member miss three consecutive meetings, he/she will be contacted by the Chair as to their intent and may be asked to vacate their position on the ad-hoc committee.
Activities
Meetings will be held at a convenient time and location for a majority of members. Agenda content will be determined by the Chair, in consultation with members of the ad- hoc committee and provided to the recording secretary. The recording secretary will provide previous meeting notes and background information to all members for review in advance of the meeting.
Term
The ad-hoc committee term will end upon the completion of the mandate as outlined above or as determined by Council.
Page 66 of 177 COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNCIL REPORT MONTH OF APRIL/MAY 2014
Prepared by: Nancy L. Proteau
Position: Director of Community Services
ACTION ITEMS:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
1. There were not Service System Management Table meetings held during the reporting period.
2. The Director was able to return to full working hours in April.
3. The Director participated in Community Services Sub-Committee meetings on April 15, 2014 and May 26, 2014 and a Recreation Committee meeting on April 14, 2014.
4. The Director was away on vacation from April 22 -25, 2014. Mechanisms were in place for departmental coverage during this time.
5. We are pleased to report that once again a two person team of our local Seniors has placed first overall at the recent carpet-bowling tournament in Thunder Bay. Congratulations to the Geraldton team of Marie Jeanne Gignac and Jeanne D’arc Gosselin.
COMMUNITY TRENDS:
1. The Director and the Day Care Manager met with staff at the Nakina Kids ‘N Us Childcare Centre to develop projections for Childcare utilization in Nakina. As of May 23, 2014 there were no full time children enrolled in the program and it appeared that there would be very low utilization of the program during the summer months based on discussions the Working Supervisor had with our families. The Director and Manager made a recommendation to close the Centre for the months of July and August and part of their report to Council regarding utilization at the Nakina Kids ‘N Us Childcare Centre which was presented to Council on May 12, 2014. After the May 12th meeting, the Director was contacted by a Parent in Nakina who advised that there were “at least 6 children” who required care during the summer months. Staff were directed to forward Calendar Contracts to all families seeking commitment for summer attendance and indicating to
Page 67 of 177 families that once the Calendars were signed and submitted, if a decision to remain open was made, Parents would be billed according to the Calendars. After Calendars were returned it was determined that there weren’t any days over the summer months where more than 2 children would be in attendance. The Director advised staff that the decision to close the Centre for the months of July and August would stand. All other recommendations in the report presented May 12, 2014 will be brought back to Mayor and Council for consideration when the Nakina Ward Councillor has returned.
2. The Director was involved in the coordination of reception of evacuees from Kashechewan First Nation during the month of May. Approximately 34 residents of the Community first arrived in Greenstone on May 8, 2014 for a very brief stay and were returned home as it appeared that the situation had improved. On May 10, 2014, the Director was again contacted and advised that the situation had worsened and we were again asked to host evacuees. At first it was indicated that we would need to accommodate a very large number of people. The Control Group met and the decision was made to begin to set up beds and prepare the Geraldton Community Centre for reception. This took place the evening of May 10, 2014. There were numerous teleconferences held that evening and late in the evening it was decided by the Provincial Operations team that Greenstone would not be housing evacuees in the Community Centre but would receive approximately 80 Stage 1 people to be housed in hotels. Our guests arrived on May 11th. On May 12, we were asked to receive an additional 37 individuals who would be housed at the Community Centre until hotel accommodations in an alternate location could be secured. We were able to assist. By the second week of the evacuation it became apparent that due to infrastructure damage, the evacuation would be longer term and residents of Kashechewan First Nation would not be able to return home until near the end of June. We were also notified of an issue with accommodation availability in Longlac as of June 2nd and began to discuss the relocation of all of our guests to another host community in order to avoid splitting up the Community any further. All of our guests were transferred to Wawa on June 2, 2014. We remain ready and able to assist our neighbours to the Far North as we now enter the fire season.
3. The Manager of Leisure Services and the Day Camp Coordinator have developed an exciting package for this Summer’s Day Camp Programs. It is hoped that these changes will mean more enrollment in the Program.
FORESEEABLE ISSUES:
1. We are still awaiting confirmation of the securing of funding for changes that will be required to relocate the Friends of the North Childcare Program to Our Lady of Fatima/Ecole Notre Dame de Fatima Schools. The
Page 68 of 177 Manager has been advised that there should be some information in the next few weeks. Once approved, the Director and Manager will begin to formalize plans for the move.
LONG-TERM PLANNING:
1. The Director is continuing to seek funding possibilities for the replacement of security cameras at the Geraldton Family Resource Centre. It is hoped that 100% of the replacement cost can be sourced.
2. The Director continues to work with the Manager of Facilities and Parks to investigate ways to address the access issues at the Geraldton Complex for our Seniors Programming. The Director will be meeting with Seniors in August to determine what they would like to see in the way of programming and what our operation hours should be. Staffing hours will be adjusted to accommodate programming needs.
3. Our new Field Officer with Emergency Management Ontario, Alex Lawless, visited Greenstone on April 28, 2014. The Fire Chief and Director of Community Services met with her and also provided her with a tour of our Evacuation Warehouse. We look forward to working with Alex and continuing to ensure that our Municipality continues to ensure our readiness to deal with any emergency situations that may arise.
Respectfully submitted by,
Nancy Proteau Director of Community Services
Page 69 of 177 LEISURE SERVICES COUNCIL REPORT MONTH OF MAY 2014
Prepared by: Robert Kurish
Position: Manager of Leisure Services
ACTION ITEMS: -Completed a Day Camp report and presented it to council on May 26, 2014
INFORMATION ITEMS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS: The Geraldton Trade Show was held at the Geraldton Community Complex. The Longlac Sportsplex was booked by the Kenogamisis Golf club for the Sensational Hot Rods fundraising concert. The Nakina Complex was host to the annual elementary school floor hockey tournament with teams from all schools within the Greenstone region. Attended meetings throughout the month, and continued to give assistance to the Tourism Coordinator. Continue to meet with the Relay for Life and Survive the Park committees
CURRENT AND UPCOMING PROGRAMMING:
BEARDMORE Minor Soccer and Baseball started in May with over 30 participants including some youth from Rocky Bay. The material was delivered to fix the dugouts, and the Beardmore Fireman will be undertaking this task.
GERALDTON The minor soccer program commenced in May with a new feature this year – Tuesday is family soccer (6-7pm) and adult mixed soccer (7-8pm). Baseball will start in June. The Geraldton Pool opened to the public in May, and it has been busy including swims for the evacuees. Swimming lessons will start in June and will have programming stats for next month’s report.
LONGLAC Minor soccer and baseball registration was held and both programs started A permit was completed for mixed ball hockey at Chateau Jeunesse
Page 70 of 177 The Firearm’s Safety and the Hunter Safety courses have been booked in August at the Longlac Sportsplex.
NAKINA Minor soccer and baseball commenced, and I visited the soccer program to assist volunteers in running soccer for the season. The native beading class finished at the end of May, and plans are in place for another session in the fall. Ball hockey and badminton are running every Tuesday and Thursday night.
RURAL Will be ordering the sports equipment for the rural ward communities in June. This was made possible by a successful grant application to DSSAB
ISSUES/CONCERNS: Have had trouble finding main volunteers to assist in running the soccer and baseball programs within Greenstone. This was the first time in years that I had to visit the certain sites of the programs and teach the volunteers on how to run the practice. Afterwards people have come forward and feel much more comfortable with teaching/coaching the sport(s).
LONG-TERM PLANNING: Will be planning Soccer Day in Greenstone that will allow all the youth within our soccer programs participate together at one location and allow for some competitive play. Have started researching for capital budget items for 2015 Will be bringing a report to the rec committee on the pros/cons of charging a fee for public skating. Will be meeting with the Director of Communities and the Rec Committee on making changes to the lease agreements to the canteens and curling clubs within the Municipality.
Respectfully submitted:
R. Kurish Manager of Leisure Services
Reviewed N. Proteau
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REPORT NO.: AIR 01-14
SUBJECT: Land Development – R. Elmer Ruddick Nakina Airport
PREPARED BY: Darlene Leupen, Airports Manager
DATE: June 4, 2014
BACKGROUND
LPS Aviation Inc. was contracted by the Municipality of Greenstone’s Economic Development Officer to prepare a Commercial/Industrial Development Strategy (the report) (attached) the R. Elmer Ruddick Nakina Airport (Nakina Airport). The report which was received in April 2013, suggests that development at the Nakina Airport be triggered by demand. The Executive Summary shown on pages 3 and 4 of the report highlights the key findings made by LPS Aviation Inc. and suggests the phases of development.
DETAILS
The report recommends development in three (3) phases as per Table 6-2 on page 46. Section 2.1 Airport Opportunities - page 17 - of the report states “Both airside and groundside lots could be made available for lease for the storage of bulk items with airside lots reserved for aviation-related material.” This statement is reiterated several times throughout the report.
There are five (5) companies (Nakina Air Service, Meridian Fuels, GraHam Energy, NorOnt Resources and Outland Camps) currently leasing temporary lots at the Nakina Airport for the storage of fuel drums, propane cylinders, sea cans and miscellaneous mining supplies on airside. If the recommendation of the report is followed these lots should be relocated to groundside on the west side of Cordingley Lake Road in the vicinity of the Maintenance Garage.
To date there has been one (1) request for a lot that is aviation related. If that request was granted an access road to the lot would have to be built, the lot developed and a taxiway joining the lot to the runway would be required.
If the development stages of the report are followed, based on demand, outside funding sources would be required. If the Provincial and Federal government funding sources were to be applied for there is a requirement to have four (4) signed lease agreements included with the application.
Page 72 of 177 As a result of the 2014 Capital Budget process, $50,000 has been allocated for land development at the Nakina Airport. It is expected that the work will be completed by the Nakina Public Works department, as time permits. Since the Municipality does not have a gravel supply, gravel will have to be purchased from an outside source.
ACTION/RECOMMENDATION
The Airport Advisory Committee recommends that the $50,000 allotment in the 2014 Capital Budget be used to purchase gravel for: the groundside lot being leased by GraHam Energy Ltd., to level the piles of gravel that were extracted from the Nakina Air Service lease lot in the Fall of 2013 and then top dress with gravel. This area would then be used as temporary lease lots until further development is required which will require more infrastructure as per recommendations in the report.
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Commercial / Industrial Development Strategy for The R. Elmer Ruddick Nakina Airport
Prepared for:
Vicki Blanchard, Economic Development Officer Municipality of Greenstone 1800 Main Street, P.O. Box 70 Geraldton, ON P0T 1M0
Date
April 22, 2013
Submitted by:
LPS Aviation Inc. One Antares Drive, Suite 250 Ottawa, Ontario CANADA K2E 8C4
Tel: (613) 226-6050 Fax: (613) 226-5236 e-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.lpsaviation.ca
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Executive Summary The Municipality of Greenstone commissioned LPS AVIA Consulting to prepare a Commercial / Industrial Development Strategy for Nakina Airport in 2012. The Municipality’s two airports, the R. Elmer Ruddick Nakina Airport and Greenstone Regional Airport (Geraldton) provide the closest air access points from the provincial highway system to the Ring of Fire region of Northern Ontario. Based on research, consultations and preliminary findings, the study outcomes were broadened to identify new economic and long-term sustainability opportunities for Greenstone and neighboring First Nations communities. The Commercial / Industrial Development Plan first focused on Nakina Airport. Tasks included: data collection and facilities inventory; aeronautical forecasts and demand / capacity assessments; airfield operational requirements; facility requirements; preparation of an Airport Development Plan; identification of environmental and economic impacts; a community involvement program; and an airport financial analysis. Air services development tasks included: catchment area research; opportunities identification; destinations analyses; assessment of competing airports; a strategic planning workshop and consideration of a marketing strategy. Nakina Airport currently generates 30 full-time equivalent employment positions with revenues of $7.4 million yearly in the community. The airport generates a further 29 full-time equivalent jobs through indirect and induced expenses for a total employment stimulus of 59 full-time equivalent positions. The airport’s financial performance is relatively good; however annual losses have escalated recently. The Municipality currently collects all fees typically charged by other airports albeit on a small scale. Research and consultations revealed the relative attractions of various airports and incumbent air carriers in Northern Ontario. Key findings are that: Most existing mines are located relatively close to roads or airports in northern Ontario; Ring of Fire exploration and development is the dominant economic focus for industry and government for the future; Ring of Fire mining opportunities are located on First Nations’ traditional lands; Few First Nations communities are served by year round or all season roads in the area affected by the Ring of Fire; Most First Nations communities have airports supported by the Government of Ontario, Remote Airport Program; First Nations may construct new aerodromes to support Ring of Fire activities (e.g. Aroland in the south and at other northern locations); New exploration and development projects will be supported by the lowest cost combination of ground and air transportation services; Resource company logistics plans recommend use of Pickle Lake, or Greenstone’s two airports. Nakina Airport cannot be expanded for large aircraft to support mine construction and operations.
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Given the limitations of Nakina Airport and a potentially uncompetitive environment, it is unlikely to attract a major share of new air transportation services. It will attract increased activity if a local mining or processing operation were developed. Construction of a road or railroad to the Ring of Fire will provide increased airport use as regional exploration activities expand. It is well-suited for smaller aircraft types typically filling the exploration role, including helicopters. Based on mining logistics strategies, Geraldton Airport has the necessary runway size and development capability, as well as commercial lands availability to support large-scale industrial activity. At Nakina Airport, it is recommended that small developments be triggered by demand. Phase 1 projects should include development of commercial lots north of Apron I, relocating the fuel storage and staging lots, and providing access and municipal services. Phase 2 projects could include expansion of Apron I, construction of a second taxiway, and development and servicing of additional airside commercial lots. Phase 3 could include construction of a secondary apron to access commercial lands east of Apron I. In the short term it is recommended that an Automated Weather Observation System be installed and that a Non-Precision WAAS approach be developed to improve airport availability and safety. Nakina Airport’s financial performance is relatively good; however, in recent years annual losses have increased. Based on the airport’s operating revenue and expenditures, capital projects associated with airport development will require outside funding.
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction ...... 1-1 1.1 Approach ...... 1-1 1.1.1 Commercial/Industrial Development Plan ...... 1-1 1.1.2 Air Services Development Plan ...... 1-2 1.2 Community Consultations ...... 1-3 1.2.1 Airport Physical Development ...... 1-3 1.2.2 Air Carrier Service ...... 1-3 1.2.3 Airport Operations ...... 1-3 1.2.4 New Aerodrome Development ...... 1-4 1.2.5 Mine Road ...... 1-4 1.2.6 Stakeholders ...... 1-4 2 Air Services Development ...... 2-1 2.1 Catchment Area Research ...... 2-1 2.2 Destinations Analysis ...... 2-3 2.1.1 Nakina – Thunder Bay ...... 2-3 2.1.2 Nakina – Remote Communities ...... 2-3 2.1.3 Nakina – Mine Sites ...... 2-3 2.1 Airport Opportunities ...... 2-3 2.3 Strategic Assessment ...... 2-4 2.3.1 Nakina Airport ...... 2-4 2.3.2 Geraldton Airport...... 2-6 2.3 New First Nations Airport ...... 2-7 2.4 Area Airports Analysis ...... 2-8 2.4 Air Services Development Plan ...... 2-10 3 Aeronautical Activity Forecast ...... 3-1 3.1 Airport Role ...... 3-1 3.2 Forecast Assumptions ...... 3-1 3.2.1 Mineral Development ...... 3-1 3.2.2 Regional Airport Development ...... 3-2 3.2.3 Economic Conditions ...... 3-3 3.3 Forecast Methodology ...... 3-5
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3.3.1 Modeling Approach ...... 3-5 3.3.2 Operations Forecast ...... 3-6 3.3.3 Passenger Forecasts ...... 3-7 3.3.4 Operations Forecasts...... 3-7 4 Airfield Requirements ...... 4-1 4.1 Airfield Infrastructure ...... 4-1 4.1.1 Runway 09-27 ...... 4-1 4.1.2 Aprons ...... 4-2 4.1.3 Taxiways ...... 4-3 4.1.4 Airside Capacity ...... 4-3 4.2 Airfield Electrical ...... 4-6 4.2.1 Visual Approach and Landing Aids ...... 4-6 4.2.2 Electronic Navigation and Approach Aids ...... 4-6 4.2.3 Field Electric Centre...... 4-6 4.2.4 Airfield Lighting ...... 4-6 4.2.5 Meteorological Observations ...... 4-6 5 Facility Requirements ...... 5-1 5.1 Air Terminal Building ...... 5-1 5.1.1 Deficiencies ...... 5-1 5.1.2 ATB Assessment Methodology ...... 5-1 5.1.3 Requirements ...... 5-2 5.2 Commercial Facilities ...... 5-3 5.2.1 Current Inventory ...... 5-3 5.3 Access Roads and Parking...... 5-3 5.3.1 Access and Approach Roads ...... 5-3 5.3.2 Terminal Frontage and Parking ...... 5-3 5.4 Utilities and Services ...... 5-4 5.4.1 Water Supply and Sanitary Sewage ...... 5-4 5.4.2 Electrical and Communications ...... 5-4 5.4.3 Building Heating ...... 5-4 5.5 Aircraft Services ...... 5-4 5.5.1 Fuel Facilities ...... 5-4 5.5.2 Aircraft De-icing ...... 5-5
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5.6 Access Control and Security...... 5-5 5.6.1 Airfield ...... 5-5 5.6.2 Air Terminal Building ...... 5-5 5.7 Emergency Response ...... 5-5 5.8 Airport Maintenance ...... 5-5 5.8.1 Services ...... 5-5 5.8.2 Facilities ...... 5-5 5.8.3 Equipment ...... 5-6 6 Airport Development Plan ...... 6-1 6.1 Development Strategy ...... 6-1 6.2 Development Plan ...... 6-2 7 Environmental and Economic Impact ...... 7-1 7.1 Environmental Impact ...... 7-1 7.1.1 Environment ...... 7-1 7.1.2 Noise ...... 7-1 7.2 Economic Impact ...... 7-1 7.2.1 Methodology ...... 7-1 7.2.2 Nakina Airport Economic Impact ...... 7-3 8 Airport Financial Plan ...... 8-1 8.1 Financial Performance ...... 8-1 8.2 Revenue Streams ...... 8-1 8.2.1 Background ...... 8-1 8.2.2 Airport User Charges ...... 8-2 8.3 Aeronautical Revenue ...... 8-2 8.3.1 Aircraft Landing Fees ...... 8-2 8.3.2 Aircraft Parking Fees ...... 8-3 8.3.3 Airport Improvement Fees ...... 8-3 8.3.4 Fuel Concessions ...... 8-3 8.4 Non-Aeronautical Revenue...... 8-4 8.4.1 Airport Land Leases ...... 8-4 8.5 Revenue and Expenditures Forecast ...... 8-4 8.5.1 General ...... 8-4 8.5.2 Model Assumptions...... 8-5
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9 Conclusions and Recommendations ...... 9-1 9.1 Conclusions ...... 9-1 9.2 Recommendations ...... 9-2 Appendix A – Surface Wind Analysis...... A-1 Appendix B – Activity Forecasting ...... B-1 Appendix C – Financial Plan ...... C-1
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List of Figures Figure 2-1 – Nakina Location Map ...... 2-1 Figure 3-1 – Northern Ontario Airport Operations vs. Real Ontario Gross Domestic Product...... 3-6 Figure 3-2 – Movement Forecasts for the Nakina Airport ...... 3-7 Figure 3-3 – Passenger Forecasts for Nakina Airport ...... 3-8 Figure 4-1 – Geraldton Airport Wind Rose ...... 4-2 Figure 4-2 – Airport Site Plan ...... 4-4 Figure 4-3 – Airport Physical Zoning ...... 4-5 Figure 6-1 – Nakina Airport Development Concept ...... 6-3
List of Tables Table 1-1 – Nakina Airport - Stakeholder Consultation List ...... 1-5 Table 2-1 – Ring of Fire – Supporting Airports Comparison ...... 2-9 Table 2-2 – Ring of Fire – Supporting Airports Fees Comparison ...... 2-10 Table 3-1 – Forecasts for Growth of the Real Gross Domestic Product of Canada ...... 3-4 Table 3-2 – Forecasts for Growth of the Real Gross Domestic Product of Ontario ...... 3-4 Table 3-3 – Historical and Projected Growth of Real GDP ...... 3-5 Table 5-1 – Levels of Service - Systemized Terminal Expansion Program ...... 5-2 Table 5-2 – STEP Air Terminal Characteristics ...... 5-2 Table 6-1 – Airport Commercial Land Management Strategy ...... 6-1 Table 6-2 –Airport Development Plan ...... 6-2 Table 7-1 – Operations and Economic Impacts at Community Airports in Canada ...... 7-3 Table 7-2 – Forecasts of Economic Impact of Nakina Airport ...... 7-4 Table 8-1 – Nakina Airport Financial Performance ...... 8-1 Table 8-2 – Nakina Aircraft Landing Fees ...... 8-2 Table 8-3 – Nakina Aircraft Parking Fees ...... 8-3 Table 8-4 – Nakina Fuel Cost ...... 8-3 Table 9-1 – Phased Development Projects ...... 9-3
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1 Introduction
1.1 Approach Part 3: Airfield Requirements - Based on consultations and forecasted aircraft activity, the The Municipality of Greenstone commissioned scope of airport improvements required to meet LPS AVIA Consulting to prepare a Commercial / the medium growth scenario was identified. Industrial Development Strategy for Nakina Airfield elements considered included, but were Airport in 2012. The Municipality’s two airports, not limited to, runways, taxiways, apron, the R. Elmer Ruddick Nakina Airport and navigational aids, meteorological service, Greenstone Regional Airport (Geraldton) provide maintenance, and aircraft refuelling. the closest air access points from the provincial Part 4: Facility Requirements – Airport facilities highway system to the Ring of Fire region of including the Air Terminal Building and Northern Ontario. Maintenance Building were reviewed to It was proposed that the strategy be undertaken determine any future expansion requirement in two phases, a Commercial/Industrial based of the forecasted passenger and aircraft Development Plan and an Air Services activity. Development Plan. Based on research, Part 5: Airport Layout Plan - Alternate airfield, consultations and preliminary findings, the study apron, groundside and commercial developments outcomes were broadened to identify new were considered where appropriate to address economic and long term sustainability facilities deficiencies and growth requirements. opportunities for Greenstone and neighboring One concept was prepared with respect to First Nations communities. overall cost and benefit to the airport. 1.1.1 Commercial/Industrial Development Part 6: Environmental Impact and Economic Plan Impact – A summary level assessment of potential environmental issues, or potential Part 1: Airport Data Collection and Facilities impacts which may impact the airport Inventory – A site investigation was undertaken Development Plan was completed. Also, an to examine the existing facilities at the airport, elementary economic impact analysis for the identify adjacent land uses, and interview local Nakina Airport was performed that isolates direct, personnel familiar with airport operations. indirect and induced impacts of airport Additionally, data including aircraft movement development. records and financial statements were provided by municipal officials. Part 7: Community Involvement Program – Community involvement in the Part 2: Aeronautical Activity Forecast and Commercial/Industrial Development Strategy was Demand Capacity Assessment – Passenger and achieved using two methods. Comprehensive aircraft movement statistics were examined and stakeholder consultations were held in Nakina, were used to forecast aircraft and passenger Geraldton, and Thunder Bay. Also, LPS activity to the planning horizon. High, medium participated in the Grow Greenstone Expo to and low level growth scenarios were produced to present draft findings to municipal official, illustrate the potential impact of events and industry representatives, and the general public. developments related to mineral exploration and mining in the region.
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Part 8: Airport Financial Plan – Order-of- Strategic Planning Workshop – A strategic magnitude capital cost estimates were prepared planning meeting was held via teleconference to for the recommended facilities and infrastructure discuss study findings from the preceding tasks improvements considered in the development presented in an interim project update. At that plan. Operating expenditure and revenue point it was agreed that the work plan was to be estimates for the future were also considered. amended to replace the Marketing Strategy with more valuable components, including 1.1.2 Air Services Development Plan participation in the Grow Greenstone Expo. Task 1: Catchment Area Research – In Tasks 5, 6 and 7: Marketing Strategy – The coordination with Phase 1 of the proposal included tasks focussed on the Commercial/Industrial Development Strategy, development of a marketing strategy, action plan, interviews and consultations were held with key and marketing materials. Consultations revealed personnel and existing data sources, including that many of the potential airport tenants relevant previous studies, were reviewed to gain including charter operators and resource a thorough understanding of Nakina Airport’s air companies are based in the region and are service environment. aware of the advantages and disadvantages of Task 2: Opportunities Identification – Based on operating at Nakina Airport. For this reason, it interviews and consultations with local was agreed that a direct marketing strategy could businesses, resource sector companies, regional be replaced with more valuable components. air carriers and industry leaders, potential Additional Tasks development opportunities were identified for Nakina Airport. Conference Participation – At the request of the Municipality, LPS participated in the Grow Task 3: Destination Analysis – An analysis of Greenstone Expo to support the Municipality in destinations of travelers to and from the presenting the proposed development plan for Greenstone region and points within the the Nakina Airport. Participation also involved catchment and service area was performed. discussions with industry representatives, These were in part determined through municipal officials, and independent consultants interviews with local and regional airlines. supporting a number of ongoing Greenstone Task 4: Competitive Airports Assessment SWOT projects. – Using standard measures for comparing competitive airports, charts were prepared showing competitive operational and technical infrastructure, aviation services, and financial rates and charges. A strategic Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis of Nakina Airport and Greenstone Regional Airport was completed for use in developing the most appropriate development strategy.
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1.2 Community Consultations 1.2.2 Air Carrier Service Scheduled passenger services to and from To promote community involvement in the study Nakina are currently provided by Nakina Air and to gain an in-depth understanding of the Service using 9 passenger PC-12 aircraft. Nakina issues from the perspective of the community Air Services also serves Fort Hope, Lansdowne, and other groups with interests in the Airport, a Ogoki Post, Thunder Bay, and Webequie. series of consultations were conducted in person Consultations suggest that the majority of A number of issues were identified through the passengers using the scheduled services are consultation process. Issues of general concern residents of remote communities and the majority are identified below. of Greenstone residents elect to travel instead by road for cost-savings and convenience reasons. 1.2.1 Airport Physical Development A requirement for improved passenger services A variety of ideas for future physical development for either Nakina or Geraldton was not identified were brought forward during the stakeholder during the consultation process. consultation process. Although a few airport 1.2.3 Airport Operations users are in favour of significant airfield development in the form of an extended runway, Nakina Airport is currently operated by Nakina Air the majority of those consulted are satisfied with Service on behalf of the Municipality of the current runway length. Additionally, many Greenstone. Their responsibilities include, but believe that an extended runway would benefit are not limited to, snow removal, grass cutting, few users and would be cost prohibitive for the the sale of municipally-owned aviation fuel, and Municipality to undertake. the collection of user fees. Significant development of the Airport is not Concerns were brought forward during needed to serve current traffic according to many consultations with regards to the above stakeholders. It was suggested that when arrangement. The airport is municipally funded development is justified, additional commercial and operated by the sole aviation tenant. This lots should be provided to accommodate new arrangement may provide Nakina Air Services tenants and allow for expanded operations of with a competitive advantage over other existing current tenants. or potential local operators. Several of the users consulted agree that they would be hesitant to Concerns were raised about the prevailing wind seek tenancy at Nakina Airport so long as Nakina direction and the alignment of the runway. Air Service is responsible for airport operations. Several pilots and municipal officials were Several instances of allegedly anti-competitive concerned with the current alignment of the behaviour were identified to the consultants. runway and suggested that realignment of the existing runway or the re-commissioning of one Both existing airport deficiencies, and the of the former runways could mitigate adverse characteristics of current operations, are crosswinds experienced periodically during flight considered to discourage wider use of the airport. operations.
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1.2.4 New Aerodrome Development 1.2.5 Mine Road During stakeholder consultations, the consultant The construction of an all-seasons road to serve was made aware of the potential opportunity for mining operations in the Ring of Fire would have development of a new aerodrome in Aroland; a further implications for the Nakina Airport. First Nations community located approximately Consultations suggest that during the 20 km west of Nakina. If constructed, the new construction of the road, traffic at the airport aerodrome could likely have a 5,000 ft. runway. would likely increase, but upon completion traffic This runway length would allow larger aircraft to levels would likely return to pre-construction carry greater loads than is possible using levels. It is anticipated that the road could reduce Nakina’s 3,500 ft. runway. If constructed, this the strategic importance of Nakina Airport as the new aerodrome could potentially absorb a mines would then be less dependent on local air significant portion of Nakina’s air traffic. transportation.
The construction of aerodromes in the Ring of 1.2.6 Stakeholders Fire area may also have an impact on traffic levels in Nakina and other surrounding airports. A A list of stakeholder consultations conducted 5,000 or 6,000 ft. runway located at a mine site during the assessment process is provided in could allow access by larger jet aircraft and Table 1-1. turboprop aircraft from wide-spread locations in Canada. Mine workers would likely be transported from urban centres directly to mine sites. Similarly, expediters contracted to resupply the mines could use larger aircraft and carry greater payloads than can be accommodated at Nakina Airport.
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Table 1-1 – Nakina Airport - Stakeholder Consultation List
Organization Name Title/Position
Municipality of Greenstone Vicki Blanchard Economic Development Officer
Municipality of Greenstone Brian Aaltonen Director Public Services
Municipality of Greenstone Darlene Leupen Airports Manager
Municipality of Greenstone Chris Walterson Geraldton Ward Councillor
Municipality of Greenstone Jay Daiter Nakina Ward Councillor
Municipality of Greenstone Roy Sinclair Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of Greenstone Stephen Mykulak Director – Protective and Planning Services Municipality of Greenstone Curtis Forbes Fire Chief
Nakina Air Service Millie Bourdignon Owner
Nakina Air Service Greg Bourdignon Chief Pilot
Skyservices Jason Booth Owner
Ministry of Natural Resources Dale Horan Fire Management Supervisor
Private Alex Ward Pilot / Prospective Tenant
Wisk Air Mark Wiskemann President
Wisk Air Jason Gould Assistant Operations Manager
Wilderness North Alan Cheeseman President
Wilderness North Brian St. Germain Chief Pilot
Cargo North Frank Kelner Partner
Wasaya Airways John Beardy Director of Sales and Customer Service
Aroland First Nation Sonny Gagnon Chief
Matawa First Nations Management Raymond Ferris Ring of Fire Coordinator
GCK Consulting Aaron Dorland Environmental Consultant
Ministry of the Environment Monika Holenstein Senior Environmental Officer
Cliffs Natural Resources Eric McGoey Director of Government and Public Affairs
Noront Resources Scott Jacob Manager – Community Relations
Hilderman Thomas Frank Cram Jeff Frank Principal
NAV CANADA Andrew Campbell Vice President, Customer and Commercial Services
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2 Air Services Development
An original objective of the Municipality of All of the preceding factors have been observed Greenstone in launching this study was to to be impacting activities at Nakina Airport. develop an Air Service Marketing Strategy, goals, Figure 2-1 illustrates the location of Nakina objectives and an action plan for air service Airport in relation to other airports competing in development, with marketing materials focussed the Northern Ontario general catchment area, the on Nakina Airport. Based on these desired regional road network, seasonal road networks, outcomes, a series of preparatory tasks were regional and local communities, First Nations undertaken as described below. communities, and mining activities.
The consultation program revealed many 2.1 Catchment Area Research important factors with respect to the relative attractions of the various airports and incumbent Catchment areas vary for individual airports air carriers within the Northern Ontario area. Key depending on a series of factors including the observations are noted below (and elsewhere in availability of local air services, ticket cost, flight this report): schedules, frequencies and reliability of air services, regional and local road networks, ease Most current mines are located relatively of access to the airport, airport availability in poor close to existing roads or airports in northern weather and a variety of other factors. Local air Ontario; travellers may drive to a larger airport if local air Ring of Fire mining exploration and fares are too high (known as “leakage”), while development is considered to be the bargain conscious travelers have been known to dominant economic focus for industry and travel up to 6 hours to a distant regional airport government for the future; simply to access a low cost airline network. Ring of Fire mining opportunities are located Remote communities may rely on air on First Nations’ traditional lands; transportation for year-round access however Ring of Fire mining opportunities are located many such communities have seasonal access in the general vicinity of many First Nations by winter road, summer barge or other means. communities; The catchment areas for these communities will vary seasonally as will exploration and Few First Nations communities are served by development activities associated with natural year round or all season roads; resource extraction. Most First Nations communities have airports It is important to note that cargo traffic will or aerodromes supported by the Government typically be routed on the lowest cost itinerary of Ontario; unless it is uniquely time sensitive. Cargo traffic First Nations may construct aerodromes to typically uses water, all-season and winter road support Ring of Fire mines; and means before resorting to air transportation which is significantly more expensive on a cost New exploration and development projects per kilometre basis. will be supported by the lowest cost combination of ground transportation (cargo) and air transportation (passenger) services.
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Figure 2-1 – Nakina Location Map Page 89 of177
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2.2 Destinations Analysis 2.1.3 Nakina – Mine Sites Consultations with resource companies suggest 2.1.1 Nakina – Thunder Bay that there may be potential use of Greenstone’s Based on consultations with airport users, airports to transport supplementary labour to municipal officials, and First Nations projects including Black Thor and Eagle’s Nest. representatives, the majority of scheduled air Both companies consulted are in the early stages passengers travelling between Nakina and of developing logistics plans and could not Thunder Bay are residents of remote First confirm which, if either, Greenstone Airport would Nations communities. Interviews with community be utilized. It was confirmed that the majority of stakeholders revealed that the cost of flying from the labour force would be consolidated in at an Nakina to Thunder Bay (approximately $320) is urban centre airport (likely Thunder Bay) and too great for many Greenstone residents to flown directly to the mine sites. Labour sourced justify. It is common for passengers to drive to from the Greenstone area would be relatively Thunder Bay and pay for parking at the airport if modest in numbers and could be transported travelling to a further destination. The level of effectively through airport facilities and air traffic leakage to Thunder Bay Airport is high. services. 2.1.2 Nakina – Remote Communities Remote communities including Fort Hope, 2.1 Airport Opportunities Lansdowne House, Ogoki Post, and Webequie are served by Nakina Air Service based at the In the event that Nakina Airport is successful in Nakina Airport. Wasaya Airways, based out of positioning to be a logistics support point for Sioux Lookout, also serves many of these mining developments in the Ring of Fire, a communities, as well as Geraldton. number of opportunities have been identified for Passengers originating in remote communities airport growth and development north of Nakina must stop in either Nakina or Expediter/Resupply (Airside and Groundside Sioux Lookout en route to Thunder Bay. As most Lots) – The probability of growth in mineral remote communities are dependent upon air exploration in the region will present an service for most, if not all of the year the increased demand for expediter services. likelihood of a reduction in this traffic is low. Both airside and groundside lots could be Conversely, the traffic on these routes is made available for lease for the storage of expected to grow in line with the population in bulk items with airside lots reserved for remote communities. Traffic may also grow as aviation-related materiel. Additionally, land the demand for labour in the Ring of Fire leases accommodating non-aviation materiel increases in the coming years. currently held by Noront and Meridian could be transferred to groundside lots.
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