Authority Meeting a G E N

SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

AUTHORITY MEETING Wednesday, November 2, 2016 1:00pm

A G E N D A

1. Adoption of Agenda

2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

3. Approval of Minutes of Authority Meeting (Special) – October 18, 2016 – attached

4. Matters arising from the Minutes

5. Correspondence – attached

6. Presentations (Time allotted to 3:30pm) a. 2017 Budget Review – Wayne Brohman & Managers – attached b. 2017 User Fee Schedule – Wayne Brohman - attached

7. Reports a. Finance Report – attached b. Program Report – attached c. Conservation Ontario Council Meeting - attached d. Executive Committee meeting Minutes – June 21, 2016 – attached e. Agricultural Advisory Committee Minutes – June 13, 2016 – attached f. Agricultural Advisory Committee Draft Minutes – September 12, 2016 – attached g. Planning & Regulations Action Items – Wayne Brohman – attached h. Drinking Water Source Protection & Risk Management office report – attached

8. New Business a. Saugeen Bluffs Track Meet Washroom issue – Dan Kerr

9. Other Business a. Planning & Regulations Customer Service Survey update – Wayne Brohman b. News Articles – attached

Adjournment AGENDA SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

Conservation through Cooperation MINUTES

MEETING: Authority – Special DATE: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 TIME: 1:00 pm LOCATION: Administration Office, Formosa

CHAIR: Luke Charbonneau

MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Buckle, Maureen Couture, Barbara Dobreen, Kevin Eccles, Brian Gamble, Wilf Gamble, Dan Gieruszak, Stewart Halliday, Steve McCabe, Sue Paterson, Mike Smith, Andrew White

MEMBERS ABSENT WITH REGRET: John Bell, Dan Kerr

OTHERS PRESENT: Wayne Brohman, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Erik Downing, Manager, Environmental Planning & Regulations Candace Hamm, Environmental Planning Coordinator Janice Hagan, Recording Secretary

Chair Luke Charbonneau called the meeting to order at 1:03 pm.

1. Adoption of the Agenda

MOTION #G16-77 Moved by Steve McCabe Seconded by Sue Paterson THAT the agenda be adopted as presented.

Carried

2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest No persons declared a pecuniary interest relative to any item on the agenda. Authority Meeting – October 18, 2016

3. Minutes of the Special Authority Meeting – August 23, 2016

MOTION #G16-78 Moved by Maureen Couture Seconded by Brian Gamble THAT the minutes of the Authority meeting, held on August 23, 2016 be adopted as circulated.

Carried

Minutes of the Authority Meeting – October 4, 2016

MOTION #G16-79 Moved by Wilf Gamble Seconded by Robert Buckle THAT the minutes of the Authority meeting, October 4, 2016 – NO Quorum be accepted as circulated.

Carried

4. Review of Draft Planning and Regulations Policies Manual – Chapter 3, Planning Advisory Services

Erik Downing spoke to the Authority and gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the issues of commenting on Natural Hazards and Natural Heritage. He explained that SVCA adopted the Policies and Procedures for Conservation Authority Plan Review and Permitting Activities, May 2010 which indicates that Natural Heritage comment is to be implemented in CA Planning review and that SVCA provides this technical advisory role to municipalities as part of its terms of service in Planning Services Agreement. He outlined the reasons that SVCA comments to natural heritage including consistency and integrated watershed management. Should SVCA cease commenting on natural heritage features related to planning matters, municipalities would have to continue to address natural heritage requirements and may need to commit to staff training or hiring. Chair Luke Charbonneau clarified that the motion on the floor doesn’t preclude SVCA from commenting on Natural Heritage and SVCA would continue to do so in the regulated area. As well SVCA would consider any request by a Municipality to comment on an EIS. He recommended the following motion to the Authority Members:

MOTION #G16-80 Moved by Mike Smith Seconded by Stewart Halliday

Whereas, there is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Conservation Ontario, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Ministry of Natural Resources that defines the role of a Conservation Authority (CA) in municipal plan input and review.

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And whereas, the roles of a CA in municipal plan review, as defined by this MOU, are as follows: 1. CA represents the Provincial interest by ensuring that municipalities give appropriate regard to section 3.1 of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) in their planning activities. 2. CA represents its own interest [Amended: as described by the Conservation Authorities Act] by advocating for the intent of CA policies and regulations to be reflected in municipal planning decisions.

And whereas, Ontario Regulation 169/06 encompasses the areas of provincial interest in the Saugeen watershed as described in PPS section 3.1 and is the best encapsulation of the SVCA policies and regulations that are relevant to municipal planning activities.

And whereas, the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) would fulfill its role in municipal plan input and review, as defined by the MOU with the provincial ministries, by providing review and input on planning activities primarily where those activities intersect with the area regulated under Ontario Regulation 169/06.

And whereas, the SVCA seeks to establish policies to define, describe and regulate its role in municipal plan input and review within the Saugeen watershed.

Now therefore, be it resolved; That the SVCA accepts the delegated role of a CA in municipal plan input and review as it is described in the MOU with the provincial ministries.

And That the SVCA's plan input and review will be focused on determining if policy documents and development proposals are compliant with section 3.1 of the PPS and with SVCA policies and regulations.

And That, to fully execute its role in municipal plan input and review, it shall be the policy of the SVCA to provide review and input on planning activities primarily where those activities intersect with the area regulated under Ont. Reg 169/06.

And That the SVCA hereby directs its staff to integrate this policy into the Authority's Planning and Regulations Policy document and authorizes the Chair to negotiate new planning services agreements with partner municipalities on the basis of this policy.

After discussion by the Authority, Dan Gieruszak moved to amend the motion by adding the words “as described by the Conservation Authority Act” [shown in parenthesis above]. This was seconded by Maureen Couture. Carried

A coffee break was called at 2:29pm. The Chair called the meeting back to order at 2:35pm.

The Authority members continued to discuss Chapter 3 of the Draft Planning & Regulations Policies Manual and indicated that they would like to see more positive wording specifically when a policy describes what SVCA will not recommend or find acceptable. Other minor wording changes and typographical errors were identified by Authority members. Staff were directed to prepare a revised draft of Chapter 3 for review by the Authority members.

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Maureen Couture left the meeting at 3:17pm.

5. New Business a. Proposed addition of Regulations Officer [1 year contract]

Erik Downing informed the Authority that the work load in the Planning & Regulations department had a substantial increase over the past two years, especially with regards to general inquiries. Due to this increase, a proposed addition of a Regulations Officer was being requested and the proposed funding for this new one year contract position would come primarily from the Planning & Regulations reserve fund. After discussion the following motion was passed:

MOTION #G16-81 Moved by Barbara Dobreen Seconded by Andrew White THAT the Planning & Regulations department be authorized to hire a Regulations Officer on a one year contract basis, and further;

THAT the position commence November 2016.

Carried

b. Bruce Power partnership initiative

Wayne Brohman informed the Authority that Bruce Power had offered a partnership initiative with SVCA whereby a staff member would be hired and work time would be shared between SVCA and Bruce Power. This initiative would be on a trial basis and would be funded solely by Bruce Power. The purpose of the initiative would be to develop an environmental focus for the employee. Authority members were in favour of this initiative.

6. Other Business

Office Closure during Christmas Holidays

The GM/S-T requested permission from the Members to close the SVCA Administration office over the Christmas break for three days. He told Members that historically the office had been closed and that staff used to receive three paid days off as part of their benefit package. The Personnel Policy had been revised and staff no longer receive the three paid days, however were given one floater holiday to use at their discretion. As a result of these changes the Administration office remained open during the holiday season with the requirement that at least one Administration staff and one Planning & Regulation staff be present during that time. Staff have requested that the office be closed during that period. Wayne indicated that staff would not be paid for the three days, however if they had vacation time available they could use it then. The Members discussed the office closure and gave the GM/S-T discretion to decide which three days

4 Authority Meeting – October 18, 2016 the office would be closed.

MOTION #G16-82 Moved by Kevin Eccles Seconded by Steve McCabe THAT the SVCA Administration office be closed over the Christmas holidays for a period of three days over and above the statutory holidays at the discretion of the General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer.

Carried

7. Closed Session Violation Matter MOTION #G16-83 Moved by Barbara Dobreen Seconded by Sue Paterson THAT the Authority Members move to Closed Session, In Camera, to discuss a legal matter; and further

THAT Wayne Brohman, Erik Downing, Candace Hamm, and Janice Hagan remain in the meeting.

Carried

MOTION #G16-87 Moved by Barbara Dobreen Seconded by Sue Paterson THAT the Authority adjourn from closed Session, In camera, and rise and report.

Carried

Only those items identified on the agenda were discussed in Closed Session. There were no actions to report from the Closed Session, In Camera.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:38 pm on motion of Mike Smith.

______Luke Charbonneau Janice Hagan Chair Recording Secretary

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AGENDA

1078 Bruce Road 12, P.O. Box 150, Formosa ON Canada N0G 1W0 Tel 519-367-3040, Fax 519-367-3041, [email protected], www.svca.on.ca

2017 Budget Notes

General (Not Department Specific)

1. The General Levy increase in the previous 5 years has been: 2012 9.0% 2013 2.5% 2014 1.5% 2015 1.9% 2016 1.9% The 2017 General Levy budget increase is at 2.1% or $33,360. The salary grid increase (see #2 below) accounts for $22,000 of this increase.

2. The Personnel Policy (24.05) provides for an increase in the salary grid each January equivalent to the Ontario inflation rate for the 12 months ended in the previous September. The most recent available CPI data for 2016 indicates a 12 month inflation rate of 1.5% to July 31. Accordingly the 2017 budget provides for a 1.5% salary grid increase.

3. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry annual grant has remained unchanged for 15 years at $157,669. The 2017 budget assumes a grant of that same amount. The grant covers some of the costs for flood warning and water projects.

4. There is one proposed staff position change for 2017. The Planning & Regulations department is proposing the addition of a Regulations Officer the rationale for which will be explained at the Authority budget meeting.

5. The expectation for 2016 is an overall surplus of $80,000 to $100,000 for the year compared to a budgeted surplus of $23,079. The positive results are mainly the result of administrative salary costs being funded from the Source Water Protection program ($10,000) and the GLASI program ($9,000); Forestry revenues are above budget with respect to tree planting, nursery stock sales and EAB treatments ($23,000); Flood Warning salary/benefits ($9,000); and student grant revenue ($26,000).

Administration 1. This department is funded almost entirely from the General Levy. 2016 expenses are expected to be about $3,000 over the budget of $438,000. The main under budget item is salary/benefits ($24,000) due primarily to staff time charged to the Source Water Protection program and administration funding provided through the GLASI program. Building maintenance expense is expected to be about $11,000 over budget due mainly to the replacement of siding on the Formosa office at a cost of about $15,000 which is funded through the Office Building reserve. 2016 utility expense will be about $9,000 below budget due to the Safety Village taking over utility costs for the Sulphur Spring Resource Centre and old Administration Building. The Resource Centre basement renovation is almost complete at an estimated cost of $50,000. This space will be used by the Foundation.

2. For 2017, expenses are budgeted at $424,000, down $14,000 from the 2016 budget. Increased salary and benefit costs ($11,000) are offset by the following main decreases:

Utilities $7,000 Resource Centre $7,500 Sutherland Centre $8,000

The costs related to the Sutherland Centre located at the Bluffs campground have been transferred back to the Bluffs campground department now that the building is being used by the campers. Costs to maintain and operate the old Administration Building and the Resource Centre at Sulphur Spring ($15-20,000 annually) have been eliminated.

Flood Warning 1. Revenue sources for this department are the General Levy (50%) and an annual MNRF grant (50%). 2016 expenses are expected to be about $187,000 which is $10,000 under budget due mainly to lower salary/benefit costs. The 2016 budget included about $6,000 for the previous retired department manager whose services were not needed.

2. The budgeted expenses for 2017 are $5,000 below the 2016 budget expenses. A new software program to run the public floodwarning system is required to replace the aging and not well supported current software. In 2016 $15,000 had been budgeted for the software purchase. SVCA is working with a group of Conservation Authorities to collectively purchase this software at a discount depending on the number of CA purchasers. $10,000 of the funding for the software is proposed to come from the Ortho Imagery reserve.

Water Projects Maintenance and Stewardship 1. This department is funded primarily through special levy to individual municipalities (55%) and MNRF grant (37%).

2. 2016 revenues and expenses are expected to be slightly over budget with the general levy being slightly under budget. The Stewardship Services expense of $22,000 includes $15,000 for the cover crop incentive program which is offset by the same amount in Reserve revenue.

3. For 2017 the Special Levy to municipalities is expected to be slightly less than the 2016 budget amount due to a decrease in costs related to the Lockerby property resulting from removal of the dam. The Special Levy covers costs to maintain various structures including the Durham dams, Paisley dykes, Walkerton dykes and others.

4. The expenses for 2017 are budgeted to be consistent with 2016.

Water Quality 1. This department has been funded 100% by General Levy.

2. A surplus of $8,000 is expected for 2016.

3. Actual revenues and expenses for 2016 and budget 2017 revenues and expenses are expected to be higher than usual due to a water sampling project at Bruce Power started in September 2016 and fully funded by Bruce Power. It is proposed that the surplus form this project attributable to salary costs, $5,000 in 2016 and $11,000 in 2017 be placed in the Stewardship reserve.

Planning and Regulations 1. Revenue in 2016 from sources other than the General Levy is expected to be $260,000, about $25,000 above budget. This increase results mostly from a large increase in property inquiries.

2. Costs for 2016 are expected to be $16,000 above budget due to consultant costs for preparation of a policy manual expected to be $24,000. Total department costs for 2016 are estimated at $587,000, compared to budget of $571,000.

3. This department is expected to generate a small surplus in 2016 of about $7,000.

4. The 2017 budget provides for revenue from non-levy sources of $242,000 excluding funds from the Planning & Regulations reserve. 2017 costs are estimated at $651,000. The increase in costs is the result of the proposed addition of a contract staff member (Regulations Officer) for 10 months plus the salary grid increase and expected movement up the grid of some employees where warranted. Funding of $44,000 for the new staff contract position is proposed to come from the Planning & Regulations reserve.

5. Telephone expense for 2017 is increased by $4,000 for the addition of smart phones for staff that perform site visits

Information Technology (IT) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 1. This department gets all it’s funding from the General Levy. Expenses in 2016 are expected to be $30,000 over the budget amount of $163,000 due to the Authority approved purchase of 3D software/hardware at a cost of $27,000. $18,000 of the 3D package purchase was funded from a surplus in the ortho imagery reserve. The net result for 2016 is an expected budget shortfall of $9,000.

2. Six computers aged between 5 and 9 years will be replaced in 2017. The major costs in this department are for two staff salaries and computer upgrades. Total 2017 costs are budgeted at $11,000 more than the 2016 budget which provides for the possible retention of a computer specialist to assist from time to time with standard time consuming systems maintenance.

Community Relations 1. This department is funded almost entirely from the General Levy plus a donation from the Foundation ($7,000 in 2016). 2016 expenses are expected to be $9,000 higher than budget which was the cost for the summer students which were fully funded through a provincial summer student grant program.

2. Budgeted 2017 expenses are similar to 2016 with inflationary increases offset by no need for $5,000 to cover SVCA’s presence at the 2016 International Plowing Match in Harriston.

Education 1. Funding in this department is about 60% from the General Levy and the balance from various program users. Education expenses in 2016 are expected to be at the budget amount of $85,000.

2. The 2017 budget is up about $3,000 from 2016. It is expected that the same programming will be offered as in 2017. A donation of $3,000 was received in 2015 and 2016 from a new source. An amount of $3,000 has been pledged for 2017 from the same donor.

Non-Revenue Parks and Land Management 1. The parks covered in this department include Sulphur Spring, Allan Park, Stoney Island, Bells Lake, Kinghurst, McBeath, and Varney.

2. Annual revenue sources in this department, other than the General Levy, are from agreements with the Ontario Steelheaders Assoc. ($2,400) for Denny’s Dam and West Grey ($2,500) for the Durham day use swimming area. The amounts received in 2016 will be as budgeted.

3. Expenses in 2016 will be $10-15,000 below budget. That decrease is due mainly to less manager time required and allocated to this department, and corresponding lower staff travel costs.

4. Expenses for 2017 are budgeted at $6,000 above 2016’s budget to allow for additional hazard tree removal and general park maintenance. Property Management 1. This department covers the costs for the repair/storage shops at Sulphur Spring CA. Funding is all from General Levy and covers utilities, insurance and maintenance for the buildings and part of the salaries for the one position stationed there. 2016 expenses are expected to be on budget of $56,000.

2. Expenses for 2017 are budgeted to remain at the 2016 level.

Non General Levy Departments

Revenue Parks (Campgrounds) 1. Historical and budget gross revenue amounts for the three campgrounds are as follows (in thousands of dollars):

2015 actual 2016 estimate 2016 budget 2017 budget Brucedale 72.9 62.6 72.1 63.3 Durham 206.0 204.2 183.0 191.3 Bluffs 200.1 243.0 196.5 225.6 479.0 509.8 451.6 480.2

2. Historical and budget net income (loss) amounts are as follows (in thousands of dollars):

2015 actual 2016 estimate 2016 budget 2017 budget Brucedale 21.4 8.8 18.0 10.8 Durham (18.0) 13.2 (16.4) (8.4) Bluffs 2.9 (13.4) (5.8) (21.8) 6.3 8.6 (4.2) (19.4)

3. For 2016 revenue from seasonal campers will be about $5,000 below forecast – Brucedale is $9,000 below budget with Durham and Bluffs being slightly above. There were six fewer seasonal campers in Brucedale in 2016. Daily and group camping revenue was favourably affected by good summer weather particularly on the long weekends and will be about $28,000 above budget. The annual CAMIS online reservation system cost for 2016 was $7,000 split between the Bluffs and Durham offset by reservation fees of $14,000. Annual costs for the Sutherland Centre ($8,000) had been transferred to the Administration department for 2016 since in previous years the building was not used for campground operations. For 2017 those costs will be charged to the campground since the upgraded building is now being used by the campers.

4. Bluffs expenses varied significantly from budget in 2016 due to the upgrading of the store, showers and Sutherland Centre and as a result of the installation of horse camping related facilities (bunkies, corrals, camp trailers, event ring). Salary/benefit amounts for 2016 will be about $10,000 over budget as staff labour was used to construct/upgrade the facilities. 2016 costs for park maintenance and for the horse camping facilities account for about $45,000 of the over budget costs. On the favourable side, revenues were $46,000 over budget $17,000 of which relates to horse camping and bunkie/trailer rentals. 5. 2017 budget expenses are in line with 2016 for Brucedale and Durham.

6. Bluffs expense budget for 2017 is more in line with past years prior to 2016 but includes $15,000 for additional corrals and trail work. Horse camping related revenue is forecasted to increase in 2017 as the facility gets better known.

7. Forecasted revenue amounts can be significantly affected by weather and are especially at risk of being optimistic if there is poor camping weather on long weekends in the summer.

Rental Properties 1. The only remaining property in this department is the rented house at Sulphur Spring CA.

2. The revenue in 2016 will be $5,360 and is all from the Sulphur Spring CA house.

3. The 2017 budget assumes a modest rent increase and that the house will be occupied for the full year with no requirement for major repairs.

Agricultural Lands 1. The revenue source in this department is the rental of pasture land at McBeath ($11,300). The McBeath rental was increased in 2014 to $11,000 from $8,300. Some salary amounts are allocated to this department to cover fence repairs. For 2017 there are expected to be no significant expense changes. A small increase in revenue is projected.

2. There is expected to be a surplus of about $4,000 for 2016 and 2017.

Motor Pool 1. The Motor Pool department is responsible for the fleet of licensed vehicles and large field equipment. Vehicle usage is charged to other departments based on a per km rate. The goal is to charge a rate that allows for sufficient revenue to accumulate over time to purchase replacement vehicles.

2. The 2016 budget provided for the purchase of one replacement four wheel drive pickup truck at $30,000 and a small used dump truck and trailer at $70,000 with funding from the vehicle replacement reserve and forestry reserve. The pickup has been purchased but staff are still looking for an appropriate dump truck & trailer which have now been put into 2017.

3. Field equipment is charged out to municipalities by way of special levy based on an hourly rate. Rates charged are intended to generate sufficient funds to provide for the replacement of equipment.

4. In 2017 it is proposed that the sale of the tractor trailer and one Gator will partially fund the purchase of an all-terrain Argo (estimated cost of $30,000). The tractor is considered surplus equipment and the Gator will be replaced by the Argo. 5. The small dump truck and trailer have been transferred from the 2016 budget into 2017 as it has been difficult to find an appropriate used dump truck. The estimated purchase amount has been increased to $85,000. Funding is to come from the vehicle replacement reserve and forestry reserve.

Authority Forests 1. Revenue in this department is derived exclusively from the sale of forest products from Authority- owned properties. When a bush property is determined to be ready for harvest selected trees are offered for sale through a public tender process. Revenue can be difficult to forecast because timber market prices can fluctuate significantly year to year and the timing of when a harvest is appropriate for a particular property is not fully predictable.

2. Revenue in 2016 is anticipated to be near budget of $190,000 although an early winter may delay the tendering process and push $100,000 of that revenue to 2017. Expenses for 2016 will be on budget. It is expected that this department will be at a breakeven or small deficit position for 2016 if the tendering gets completed in time.

3. Timber revenue in 2017 is forecasted at $210,000. Expenses in 2017 are budgeted to be consistent with 2016.

Grey Bruce Forestry Services 1. The sources of revenue in this department are: 2016 estimate 2016 budget 2017 budget Tree planting and spraying $172,000 $149,000 $183,000 MFTIP, marking, pruning 13,000 17,000 17,000 Arbour Day sales 21,200 20,000 22,000 EAB treatment 28,500 25,000 30,000 Miscellaneous 5,000 5,000 5,500 $239,700 $216,000 $257,500

2. EAB treatment revenue of $28,000 for 2016 increased significantly from $12,000 in 2015. Tree planting/spraying at $172,000 in 2016 was also up from $145,000 in 2015.

3. Expenses for 2016 are expected to be slightly above budget due to increased nursery stock purchases and EAB chemicals which are offset by increased revenues.

4. The 2017 budget has a surplus of $23,000 which assumes another good year for tree planting and EAB revenue. The only significant expected cost increases compared to the 2016 budget relate to nursery stock purchases and EAB treatments which are offset by an expected increase in revenue. Water Capital Projects 1. Expenses in this department are funded through an MNRF grant and Special Levies. Total budgeted expenses for 2016 were $40,000 for the Durham frazil ice ($24,000), the Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation ($10,000) and Lower Durham Dam embankment repair ($6,000). Currently $12,000 is reserved annually to cover future frazil ice issues and that funding is provided by the MNRF. No changes are expected for the frazil ice and LHCCC initiatives in 2017.

Capital – Properties 1. Proposed projects for 2017 are:

Document scanning $16,000 (Planning & Regulations historical documents) Non-revenue parks 7,100 (Trail upgrades, picnic tables, man doors for small shop) Campgrounds 7,900 (Picnic tables, play slide replacement, water pressure tanks, $31,000 man doors for small shop, Sulphur Spring roads)

2. Additional work was done on the Greenock Wetland trails in 2016 including replacement of the boardwalk to the lookout, opening a new connecting trail section and the installation of a parking area. The last phase of this project is to install trail signage which is scheduled for fall 2016 but may be delayed until spring 2017. Actual costs for the entire project including the floating boardwalk installed in 2015 will be well below the previously budgeted amount and should result in a surplus in the reserve of $25,000 to $30,000.

3. For 2016 document scanning was budgeted at $10,000 but will be about $18,000. Additional resources were devoted to scanning in order to improve the Planning & Regulations file tracking initiative. $16,000 has been budgeted for this expense in 2017. AGENDA

Draft Budget 2017

September 29, 2016 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY SUMMARY 2017

SOURCES OF FUNDING

PROPOSED PROVINCIAL SPECIAL GENERAL USER 2016 BUDGET 2017 BUDGET FUNDING DONATIONS LEVY LEVY FEES/RENTALS OTHER RESERVES SURPLUS

OPERATIONS - GENERAL LEVY 2,125,110 2,231,737 145,669 10,000 73,252 1,627,630 316,930 58,256

1 OPERATIONS - NON GENERAL LEVY 1,101,796 1,172,449 1,172,449 33,261

CAPITAL PROJECTS:

WATER MANAGEMENT 40,000 34,000 12,000 22,000

RECREATIONAL PROPERTIES 24,100 15,000 7,100 7,900

ADMINISTRATION 10,000 16,000 16,000

SUB-TOTAL 3,301,006 3,469,186 157,669 10,000 95,252 1,650,730 1,489,379 0 66,156 33,261

SOURCE PROTECTION PLANNING 541,775 0 0

TOTAL 3,842,781 3,469,186 157,669 10,000 95,252 1,650,730 1,489,379 0 66,156 33,261

Note:

1. Non-General Levy surplus to be put into appropriate reserve for future capital reinvestment into those programs. SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY PROPOSED OPERATIONS BUDGET (GENERAL LEVY PROGRAMS) 2017

SOURCES OF FUNDING

PROPOSED PROVINCIAL SPECIAL GENERAL USER PROGRAM 2016 BUDGET 2017 BUDGET FUNDING DONATIONS LEVY LEVY FEES/RENTALS RESERVES

ADMINISTRATION 437,554 423,958 1,522 410,511 11,100 825

FLOOD CONTROL

Flood Warning 197,791 192,106 91,053 90,053 1,000 10,000

Operation of Recreational Dams 6,547 1,674 1,004 669

WATER MANAGEMENT

Water Projects Maintenance & Stewardship 126,491 132,422 48,969 72,248 10,000 1,205

Water Quality 104,208 125,247 98,995 24,025 2,226

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & REGULATIONS 570,598 651,090 4,125 364,865 238,100 44,000

IT & GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS 162,915 174,069 174,069

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Community Relations 221,154 222,587 7,000 213,587 2,000

Education 85,682 89,269 3,000 54,164 32,105

LAND MANAGEMENT

Non-Revenue Parks 155,257 161,510 152,910 8,600

Property Management 56,912 57,807 57,807

TOTAL PROGRAM OPERATIONS 2,125,110 2,231,737 145,669 10,000 73,252 1,627,630 316,930 58,256 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY PROPOSED OPERATIONS BUDGET (PROGRAMS NOT SUPPORTED BY GENERAL LEVY) 2017

2016 BUDGETED 2016 BUDGETED 2016 BUDGETED PROJECTED 2017 PROJECTED 2017 PROJECTED 2017 PROGRAM REVENUE EXPENSES SURPLUS REVENUE EXPENSES SURPLUS DISPOSITION

LAND MANAGEMENT

Revenue Parks:

Brucedale C.A. 72,125 54,086 18,039 63,300 52,436 10,864 Saugeen Parks Reserve

Durham C.A. 183,000 199,449 (16,449) 191,350 199,720 (8,370) Saugeen Parks Reserve

Saugeen Bluffs C.A. 196,500 202,306 (5,806) 225,600 247,413 (21,813) Saugeen Parks Reserve

Rental Properties 5,350 6,650 (1,300) 5,460 5,180 280 Rental Properties Reserve

Agricultural Lands 11,400 6,425 4,975 11,500 7,430 4,070 Ag Lands Reserve

Motor Pool 247,000 229,482 17,518 238,000 229,780 8,220 Motor Pool Reserve

FOREST MANAGEMENT

Authority Forests 190,000 186,494 3,506 210,000 193,589 16,411 Forest Management Reserve

Grey Bruce Forestry Services 219,500 216,904 2,596 260,500 236,902 23,598 Forest Management Reserve

SUB-TOTAL NON GENERAL LEVY PROGRAMS 1,124,875 1,101,796 23,079 1,205,710 1,172,449 33,261

SOURCE PROTECTION PLANNING 1 541,775 541,775 0000Funded by Provincial Government

TOTAL NON GENERAL LEVY PROGRAMS 1,666,650 1,643,571 23,079 1,205,710 1,172,449 33,261

Note: 1. Source Protection Planning fiscal year was April 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016. SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET 2017

SOURCES OF FUNDING

PROPOSED 2017 PROVINCIAL PROGRAM 2016 BUDGET BUDGET FUNDING DONATIONS SPECIAL LEVY GENERAL LEVY RESERVES OTHER COMMENTS WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS Durham Ice Management Capital Contigency 24,000 24,000 12,000 12,000 Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation 10,000 10,000 10,000 Durham Lower Durham Dam Embankment Repairs 6,000 0 Sub-Total 40,000 34,000 12,000 0 22,000 0 0 0

RECREATIONAL PROPERTIES Saugeen Parks Improvements 7,000 7,900 7,900 Non Revenue Parks & Land Management 7,100 7,100 7,100 Greenock Wetland Trail 10,000 0 Sub-Total 24,100 15,000 000 0 ADMINISTRATION PROJECTS Document Scanning 10,000 16,000 16,000 Sub-Total 10,000 16,000 0 0 0 16,000 0 0

TOTAL - APPROVED PROJECTS 74,100 65,000 12,000 0 22,000 23,100 7,900 0 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY PROPOSED 2017 GENERAL LEVIES

2015 for 2016

Current Value 2016 for 2017 CVA CVA Based % Incr % Change in % in Assessment (CVA) (Modified) in Apportionment 2016 Actual 2017 PROPOSED 2017 $ Increase Levy Assessment Apportionment Municipality CA (Modified) Watershed Percentage General Levy General Levy Over 2016 Increase Arran-Elderslie 48 659,487,162 316,553,838 2.5344 $ 41,176 $ 41,785 $ 609 1.5% 0.84 -0.5562% 313,927,770 2.5486 Brockton 100 1,066,502,206 1,066,502,206 8.5387 $ 138,797 $ 140,900 $ 2,103 1.5% 0.86 -0.5319% 1,057,387,335 8.5844 Chatsworth 49 795,347,493 389,720,272 3.1202 $ 50,903 $ 51,455 $ 552 1.1% 0.44 -0.9455% 388,005,131 3.1500 Grey Highlands 31 1,784,696,817 553,256,013 4.4295 $ 71,715 $ 73,068 $ 1,353 1.9% 1.24 -0.1638% 546,502,708 4.4368 Hanover 100 860,479,240 860,479,240 6.8893 $ 112,366 $ 113,672 $ 1,306 1.2% 0.51 -0.8769% 856,094,820 6.9502 Howick 8 342,760,392 27,420,831 0.2195 $ 3,690 $ 3,823 $ 133 3.6% 1.72 0.2921% 26,958,385 0.2189 Huron-Kinloss 57 1,265,943,729 721,587,926 5.7773 $ 94,268 $ 95,315 $ 1,047 1.1% 0.46 -0.9252% 718,266,883 5.8312 Kincardine 100 2,311,893,821 2,311,893,821 18.5097 $ 297,666 $ 305,494 $ 7,828 2.6% 1.97 0.5575% 2,267,309,321 18.4071 Minto Town 36 860,073,787 309,626,563 2.4790 $ 39,772 $ 40,870 $ 1,098 2.8% 2.11 0.6972% 303,232,308 2.4618 Morris-Turnberry 5 384,233,209 19,211,660 0.1538 $ 2,942 $ 3,008 $ 66 2.2% 0.23 -1.1476% 19,167,882 0.1556 Saugeen Shores 100 2,705,831,379 2,705,831,379 21.6637 $ 349,147 $ 357,558 $ 8,411 2.4% 1.75 0.3409% 2,659,380,516 21.5901 South Bruce 99 573,997,541 568,257,566 4.5496 $ 73,667 $ 75,051 $ 1,384 1.9% 1.23 -0.1702% 561,368,052 4.5574 Southgate 94 779,464,748 732,696,863 5.8662 $ 93,882 $ 96,784 $ 2,902 3.1% 2.43 1.0124% 715,326,566 5.8074 Wellington North 33 1,353,028,411 446,499,376 3.5748 $ 57,870 $ 58,959 $ 1,089 1.9% 1.23 -0.1673% 441,067,475 3.5808 West Grey 100 1,460,623,603 1,460,623,603 11.6942 $ 189,509 $ 192,988 $ 3,479 1.8% 1.18 -0.2185% 1,443,601,477 11.7198 12,490,161,157 100.00 $ 1,617,370 $ 1,650,730 $ 33,360 2.1% 1.40 0.000% 12,317,596,629 100.00 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION #80

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: General Levy 253,023 433,754 433,754 410,511 Reserves 448 22,300 800 825 Rental Revenue 165 330 1,500 300 MNRF Grant - - - 1,522 Miscellaneous 5,801 10,500 1,500 10,800

Total Revenue: 259,437 466,884 437,554 423,958

Expenses: Salaries 126,972 229,554 253,250 257,048 Benefits 6,562 10,872 9,026 10,537 Benefits-MERCs & OMERS 22,675 35,752 36,269 39,708 Staff Travel 6,142 11,200 10,500 11,500 Staff Development 2,234 2,500 3,000 1,500 Staff Uniforms 400 500 500 500 Office Expense 4,024 10,000 9,200 10,000 Telephone/Internet 4,835 9,000 12,000 9,400 Utilities 11,895 23,000 32,000 25,000 Advertising 9 50 5,000 5,000 Insurance 10,171 17,500 19,000 18,000 Health & Safety 6,857 8,000 16,000 12,000 Audit Fees - 9,500 9,500 10,000 Bank Charges & Interest 207 400 500 500 Building Maintenance 14,252 36,500 25,000 25,000 Office Equipment Purchases 75 500 2,000 1,000 Property Taxes 3,288 6,500 6,500 7,000 Board of Directors Per Diem 7,940 17,500 16,500 17,000 Board of Directors Expenses 3,524 8,000 8,000 8,500 Conservation Ontario 24,176 24,176 24,000 25,000 Donations & Gifts 1,126 4,000 5,000 5,000 Information Technology - - 1,000 - Self-Insurance Expense - 1,000 1,000 1,000 Consultant Fees - - 500 - Resource Centre Expenses 40,143 50,000 8,500 1,000 Sutherland Centre Expenses 3,615 7,000 8,000 - Overhead Revenue (49,111) (82,571) (84,190) (77,236)

Total Expenses: 252,011 440,433 437,554 423,958

7,426 26,451 0 0 September 19, 2016 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

FLOODWARNING #50

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: General Levy 52,504 90,007 90,007 90,053 MNRF Grant 54,773 93,986 93,896 91,053 Reserves 1,733 11,732 12,889 10,000 Streamgauge Maintenance 203 203 500 500 Miscellaneous 1,373 1,400 500 500

Total Revenue: 110,586 197,328 197,791 192,106

Expenses: Salaries 55,769 97,200 104,099 100,875 Benefits 4,756 6,880 8,466 4,286 Benefits-MERCs & OMERS 11,907 19,000 19,750 20,400 Staff Travel 2,986 8,000 8,000 8,000 Staff Development - 1,000 1,000 1,000 Staff Uniforms 236 300 300 300 Office Expense 101 1,100 1,400 1,300 Telephone 11,082 20,000 20,000 20,500 Utilities 2,583 5,000 6,600 6,600 Insurance 328 800 800 800 Computer Upgrades - 1,000 1,000 1,000 Software Expense - 10,000 10,000 10,000 see separate note Program Supplies 455 800 800 800 Equipment Purchase 983 3,175 1,500 3,000 2017 incudes purchase of 1 solar power s Administration Overhead 1,444 2,429 2,476 2,145 Equipment Rental 51 100 100 100 Equipment Maintenance - 1,000 1,000 1,000 Consultant Fees - - 500 - likely not needed in 2016 & beyond Floodwaters & You 2,864 2,900 4,000 4,000 Orthophoto Reserve Pmt 583 1,000 1,000 1,000 Software Reserve Contribution 2,917 5,000 5,000 - see separate note Software Licensing & Hosting - - - 5,000 Total Expenses: 99,045 186,684 197,791 192,106

11,541 10,644 - 0 September 19, 2016 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

WATER PROJECTS MAINTENANCE & STEWARDSHIP #40

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: General Levy 5,611 7,654 9,619 10,669 Cells will calculate Special Levy 43,426 70,192 74,444 73,252 MNRF Grant 27,881 46,794 47,796 48,969 Reserve (8,031) 15,980 1,179 1,205 Reserve Contribution 23,514 - - -

Total Revenue: 92,401 140,620 133,038 134,095

Expenses: Salaries 12,802 24,884 26,880 28,078 Benefits 557 940 1,082 1,204 Benefits-MERCs & OMERS 3,062 5,334 5,524 5,698 Staff Travel 2,606 5,500 6,200 6,200 Staff Development - 1,000 1,000 1,000 Staff Uniforms 245 245 250 250 Office Expense 674 1,100 1,100 1,100 Telephone 473 950 950 1,000 Insurance 398 700 700 725 Program Supplies 110 110 - - Equipment Purchase - 400 400 400 Administration Overhead 2,889 4,857 4,952 4,291 Stewardship Services 17,205 22,000 7,000 10,000 Durham Ice Management 4,670 6,000 6,000 6,200 Durham Lower Dam 3,432 5,600 5,600 5,700 Durham Middle Dam 6,607 8,000 7,500 7,500 Durham Upper Dam 8,429 11,200 11,200 11,200 Inverhuron Flood Control 1,317 2,000 2,000 2,000 Kincardine Projects 117 1,000 1,200 1,200 Lockerby Dam 442 1,000 4,000 1,000 Neustadt Flood Control 228 600 1,150 1,000 Paisley Dyke 14,849 25,000 25,500 25,500 Pinkerton Dyke 260 350 350 350 Port Elgin Erosion Control - - 100 100 Southampton Erosion Control - - 550 550 Walkerton Dykes 5,498 11,500 11,500 11,500 Mount Forest Dam - 350 350 350 Total Expenses: 86,870 140,620 133,038 134,095

September 19, 2016 5,531 - - - Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

WATER QUALITY #45

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: General Levy 58,428 100,162 100,162 98,995 Reserves 1,896 2,807 4,045 2,226 Water Samping Services - 10,000 - 20,000 Miscellaneous 480 6,380 - 4,025

Total Revenue: 60,804 119,349 104,207 125,246

Expenses: Salaries 31,763 56,399 55,430 59,761 Benefits 2,942 4,500 7,960 3,865 Benefits-MERCs & OMERS 6,397 11,300 11,516 12,029 Staff Travel 4,303 6,700 6,700 6,900 Staff Development 444 900 900 1,000 Staff Uniforms 313 313 250 250 Office Expense 510 600 500 600 Telephone 360 600 600 650 Program Supplies 10 200 200 200 Office Equipment Purchases - 500 500 500 Administration Overhead 2,889 4,857 4,952 4,291 Water Sampling - 5,000 - 9,000 Groundwater Telemetry 463 600 1,200 - Groundwater Equip & Maint. - 1,000 1,000 2,200 Groundwater Equipment 28 1,000 1,000 - Surface Analysis 4,700 10,500 10,500 12,000 Surface Equipment - 500 500 500 Biological Equipment 469 500 500 500 Stewardship Reserve Contributi - 5,000 - 11,000

Total Expenses: 55,591 110,969 104,208 125,247

5,213 8,380 0 0 September 19, 2016 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & REGULATIONS #20

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: General Levy 195,343 334,873 334,873 364,865 MNRF Grant 2,406 4,125 4,125 4,125 Reserves - - - 44,000 Plan Services 37,980 62,000 62,000 45,000 Agreements Negotiations Outstanding for 2017 Legal Inquiries 7,925 11,500 12,000 11,500 Regulations Applications 85,386 127,000 135,000 130,000 Maps 427 636 600 600 Stormwater Management - - 4,000 2,000 Specific Property Inquiry 33,505 53,000 17,000 48,000 2016 very busy on these. 10% reduction on worklo Miscellaneous - 1,000 1,000 1,000 Pit Review, EA review, Drain Review

Total Revenue: 362,972 594,134 570,598 651,090

Expenses: Salaries 221,026 387,905 389,601 439,570 Benefits 13,980 22,402 21,922 28,361 Benefits-MERCs & OMERS 47,695 78,000 75,258 89,731 Staff Travel 10,179 17,500 13,500 21,000 Staff Development 1,000 2,500 5,000 2,500 Staff Uniforms 1,711 1,700 1,650 2,100 Office Expense 2,848 6,000 8,000 8,000 Telephone 1,005 2,100 2,000 6,000 Advertising - 400 1,000 1,000 Legal Fees - 5,000 13,000 15,000 Computer Upgrades - - 1,000 - Planning Supplies 872 1,000 500 500 Administration Overhead 20,222 34,000 34,667 34,327 Consultant Fees 11,499 27,000 - 1,000 Orthophoto Reserve Payment 583 1,000 1,000 1,000 Stormwater Management - 100 2,500 1,000 Total Expenses: 332,620 586,607 570,598 651,090

30,352 7,527 0 0 September 19, 2016 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

Information Technology & GIS #37

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: General Levy 95,034 162,915 162,915 174,069 Reserves - 18,000 - - Miscellaneous 1,675 1,675 - -

Total Revenue: 96,709 182,590 162,915 174,069

Expenses: Salaries 59,425 104,643 103,358 114,909 Benefits 3,324 5,670 5,489 5,988 Benefits-MERCs & OMERS 13,554 21,503 21,214 21,291 Staff Travel 741 750 500 850 Staff Development 270 270 500 500 Staff Uniforms 238 200 200 200 Office Expense 92 225 350 250 Telephone 272 425 400 500 IT Hardware &Software Licensin 17,194 47,400 20,000 20,000 Administration Overhead 5,778 9,714 9,904 8,582 Ortho Reserve payment 583 1,000 1,000 1,000

Total Expenses: 101,471 191,800 162,915 174,069

(4,762) (9,210) 0 0 September 19, 2016 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

COMMUNITY RELATIONS #10

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: General Levy 123,757 212,154 212,154 213,587 SVCF Donation - 7,000 7,000 7,000 Miscellaneous 494 9,900 2,000 2,000

Total Revenue: 124,251 229,054 221,154 222,587

Expenses: Salaries 80,657 140,249 130,523 132,481 Benefits 4,918 8,405 7,884 8,482 Benefits-MERCs & OMERS 17,405 28,082 26,593 26,992 Staff Travel 6,890 12,500 12,500 13,000 Staff Development 111 250 600 600 Staff Uniforms 350 350 600 600 Office Expense 1,886 4,700 5,200 5,200 Telephone 513 950 950 950 Advertising 1,458 3,500 4,000 4,000 Subscriptions 135 600 600 600 Printing 2,238 2,400 2,400 2,400 Photography 360 500 500 500 Program Supplies 1,162 2,000 2,000 2,600 Administration Overhead 5,778 9,714 9,905 8,582 New Endeavours 3,844 4,000 2,500 5,000 Annual Sponsor/Volunteer Reco - 1,000 - 1,200 IPM Support 203 5,000 5,000 - Web Page 1,649 1,650 2,000 2,000 Maple Syrup Event 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 ComRel Publication - - 2,400 2,400 Total Expenses: 134,557 230,850 221,154 222,587

(10,306) (1,796) 0 0 September 19, 2016 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

EDUCATION #15

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: General Levy 30,110 51,617 51,617 54,164 Donations 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 DEER Program 17,930 22,735 22,735 23,120 WREN Program 3,152 3,600 3,200 3,300 Summer Program - 2,630 2,630 2,685 Earth Week Program 3,000 3,000 2,500 3,000 Miscellaneous - - - - Total Revenue: 57,192 86,582 85,682 89,269

Expenses: Salaries 14,916 33,331 32,489 34,133 Benefits 2,446 4,182 3,920 4,221 Benefits-MERCs & OMERS 6,491 11,341 11,821 11,823 Staff Travel 1,044 1,200 1,450 1,500 Staff Development - 200 200 250 Staff Uniforms 234 234 250 250 Office Expense 573 700 700 700 Telephone 364 700 800 850 Printing - - 150 150 Program Supplies 725 1,000 1,000 2,000 Administration Overhead 2,889 4,857 4,952 4,291 Equipment Rental 206 206 200 200 DEER Program 14,076 21,000 21,000 22,000 WREN Program 2,433 3,200 3,100 3,200 Summer Program - 2,100 2,100 2,100 Earth Week Program 1,261 1,261 1,550 1,600 Total Expenses: 47,658 85,512 85,682 89,269

9,534 1,070 0 0 September 19, 2016 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

NON-REVENUE PARKS & LAND MANAGEMENT #54

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: General Levy 86,483 148,257 148,257 152,910 Rental Revenue 3,975 4,900 4,900 5,200 Sulphur Spring Admissions 1,094 1,400 1,100 2,000 Miscellaneous 1,046 1,300 1,000 1,400

Total Revenue: 92,598 155,857 155,257 161,510

Expenses: Salaries 40,180 75,000 83,574 86,621 Benefits-MERCs & OMERS 8,548 14,500 15,383 15,964 Staff Travel 3,671 8,000 10,000 8,500 Staff Development - 300 500 300 Uniforms 365 365 250 350 Office Expense 447 700 700 700 Telephone 309 550 550 580 Utilities 666 1,200 1,200 1,250 Advertising & Promotion 60 300 600 500 Insurance 1,052 1,800 1,700 1,900 Park Repair & Maintenance 5,288 13,500 13,500 15,500 Hazard Trees 126 4,000 4,000 7,000 Park Supplies 2,156 3,600 3,600 3,700 Water Sampling 512 1,100 1,200 1,200 Property Taxes 3,595 7,400 8,800 7,800 Park Signage 229 600 700 600 Administration Overhead 1,444 2,429 2,600 2,145 Equipment Rental 3,159 5,300 5,600 5,400 Durham Day Use Water 657 1,400 800 1,500

Total Expenses: 72,464 142,044 155,257 161,510

20,134 13,813 0 0 September 19, 2016 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT #56

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: General Levy 33,199 56,912 56,912 57,807 Miscellaneous 308 400 - -

Total Revenue: 33,507 57,312 56,912 57,807

Expenses: Salaries 7,079 13,816 13,816 14,418 Benefits 2,475 4,242 3,961 4,266 Benefits-MERCs & OMERS 1,523 2,835 2,835 2,923 Staff Travel 97 150 150 150 Staff Development - 100 100 100 Staff Uniforms 254 300 300 300 Office Expense - 50 50 50 Telephone 2,471 4,000 2,900 4,000 Utilities 7,436 12,500 14,500 13,000 Insurance 6,292 11,000 11,000 11,300 Building Repair & Maint. 1,355 3,500 3,500 3,500 Equipment Rental 1,095 1,500 1,500 1,500 Shop Supplies 1,603 1,800 1,700 1,700 Small Tools 275 600 600 600

Total Expenses: 31,955 56,393 56,912 57,807

1,552 919 - 0 September 19, 2016 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

BRUCEDALE C.A. #70

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: Reserves - - Seasonal Camping 48,009 48,000 59,000 50,000 Daily Camping 5,166 7,200 5,000 6,000 Trailer Storage - 4,000 5,000 4,000 Wood Sales 759 900 750 800 Reservation Fee 549 700 550 600 Store revenue, ice 381 550 425 500 Summer Career Grant - - - - Miscellaneous 4,615 1,300 1,400 1,400

Total Revenue: 59,479 62,650 72,125 63,300

Expenses: Salaries 6,790 9,000 6,279 6,452 Salaries - Contract 4,890 10,000 10,000 10,250 Salaries - Seasonal 882 1,350 1,350 1,400 Benefits-MERCs & OMERS 2,280 3,500 2,707 2,758 Staff Travel 607 750 650 700 Staff Uniforms 91 100 250 250 Office Expense 1,558 2,200 2,200 2,200 Telephone/Internet 757 1,400 1,600 1,500 Utilities (Hydro only) 6,827 11,500 12,500 12,000 Advertising 208 300 200 300 Insurance 1,100 1,900 1,900 2,000 Bad Debt Expense - - - - Printing 397 400 400 400 Park Maintenance 2,127 3,700 4,500 4,000 Park Supplies 609 900 900 950 Water Sampling 156 250 300 300 Equipment Purchase 225 350 450 450 Property Taxes 1,028 2,100 3,150 2,200 Wood Purchases 475 600 600 600 Ice Purchases 161 300 350 350 Park Signage 400 400 350 425 Fuel Expense 79 200 600 250 Equipment Rental 134 150 150 200 Cash Short & Over 1 - - - Equipment Maintenance 60 400 600 400 Reserve Repayment - 2,100 2,100 2,100

Total Expenses: 31,842 53,850 54,086 52,436

27,637 8,800 18,039 10,864 September 19, 2016 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

DURHAM C.A. #72

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: Rentals 1,050 1,150 800 950 Seasonal Camping 113,916 115,000 112,000 116,000 Daily Camping 40,665 54,000 44,000 47,000 Group Camping 1,839 2,500 2,000 2,200 Trailer Storage - 7,500 7,200 7,500 Wood Sales 3,616 4,800 4,000 4,200 Reservation Fee 3,611 4,600 3,500 3,700 Daily Vehicle Pass 2,855 3,300 2,000 2,800 Store Revenues 3,593 5,000 4,300 4,500 Summer Career Grant - 3,150 - - Miscellaneous 1,749 3,200 3,200 2,500 Total Revenue: 172,894 204,200 183,000 191,350

Expenses: Salaries - Regular 15,408 36,000 36,289 36,833 Salaries - Contract 10,371 20,000 19,600 19,894 Salaries - Seasonal 19,764 32,000 34,000 33,000 Benefits 969 1,700 1,549 1,653 Benefits-MERCs & OMERS 9,320 16,500 16,610 16,691 Staff Travel 63 250 300 300 Staff Uniforms 551 850 1,000 900 Office Expense 4,489 6,200 4,100 6,500 Telephone/Internet 1,819 3,400 3,600 3,500 Utilities 4,976 28,000 30,000 30,000 Advertising 3,746 4,000 6,500 6,000 Insurance 3,629 6,300 6,200 6,500 Bad Debt Expense - - Printing 794 800 800 850 Park Maintenance 5,563 11,500 13,500 12,500 Park Supplies 1,005 1,700 1,700 1,700 Water Sampling 196 400 400 400 Equipment Purchase 304 700 1,300 1,000 Property Taxes 1,682 3,500 3,400 3,650 Wood Purchases 900 2,500 2,800 3,000 Store Purchases 2,025 3,000 3,000 3,000 Park Signage - 100 350 300 Fuel Expense 1,513 4,400 4,400 4,000 Equipment Rental 85 350 350 350 Equipment Maintenance 1,800 3,000 3,400 3,200 Vehicle Maintenance 606 1,800 2,300 2,000 Cash Short & Over 7 - - - Reserve Repayment - 2,000 2,000 2,000 aaa

Total Expenses: 91,585 190,950 199,449 199,720

81,309 13,250 (16,449) (8,370) September 19, 2016 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

SAUGEEN BLUFFS C.A. #74

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: Reserves - - - - Rentals 920 1,600 1,100 1,200 Donations 2,510 3,500 - - Seasonal Camping 85,064 85,000 84,000 87,000 Horse Camping 9,292 12,000 - 17,000 Trailer/Bunkie Camping 3,927 5,000 - 7,000 Daily Camping 67,349 86,000 70,000 75,000 Group Camping 8,072 9,000 9,000 9,000 Trailer Storage - 6,500 6,500 6,500 Wood Sales 5,130 6,500 6,200 5,000 Reservation Fee 7,742 9,500 8,000 8,200 Daily Vehicle Pass 1,350 2,000 3,000 2,500 Laundromat 83 300 200 200 Store Revenue 2,437 3,500 4,500 3,500 Summer Career Grant - 8,100 - - Miscellaneous 1,788 4,500 4,000 3,500 Total Revenue: 195,664 243,000 196,500 225,600

Expenses: Salaries - Regular 23,865 43,000 37,713 45,689 Salaries - Contract 11,257 22,000 20,266 28,007 Salaries - Seasonal 25,410 40,000 40,680 42,000 Benefits 1,729 3,000 2,603 2,804 Benefits-MERCs & OMERS 9,506 16,000 13,194 15,013 Staff Travel 1,061 1,050 400 400 Staff Uniforms 822 825 1,000 850 Office Expense 5,098 7,400 5,400 7,600 Telephone/Internet 2,906 5,400 4,400 5,600 Utilities 10,822 23,000 22,000 30,000 Advertising 4,797 5,000 6,000 6,500 Insurance 3,857 6,800 7,200 7,200 Bad Debt Expense - - - - Printing 794 800 800 850 Park Maintenance 22,907 26,000 15,000 15,000 Park Supplies 1,428 1,800 2,000 2,000 Water Sampling 411 700 600 800 Equipment Purchase 117 700 1,000 1,200 Property Taxes 1,412 3,000 2,800 3,200 Wood Purchases 2,250 3,000 4,300 3,500 Store Purchases 1,202 2,000 3,150 2,450 Horse Campground 23,053 34,000 - 15,000 Park Signage 328 700 500 500 Fuel Expense 1,581 5,000 6,200 5,800 Equipment Rental 197 300 300 300 Equipment Maintenance 697 1,200 1,200 1,250 Vehicle Maintenance 1,585 1,700 1,500 1,800 Cash Short & Over (32) - - - Reserve Repayment - 2,100 2,100 2,100

Total Expenses: 159,060 256,475 202,306 247,413

36,604 (13,475) (5,806) (21,813) September 19, 2016 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

RENTAL PROPERTIES #58

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: Reserves - - Rent Revenue 3,126 5,360 5,350 5,460 Miscellaneous - -

Total Revenue: 3,126 5,360 5,350 5,460

Expenses: Salaries - 400 1,500 1,000 Benefits-MERCs & OMERS - 80 400 200 Insurance 185 400 700 450 Bldg Repair & Maintenance - 500 1,000 500 Water Sampling Costs - - 50 - Property Taxes 1,312 2,700 2,700 2,830 Equipment Rental - 100 300 200

Total Expenses: 1,497 4,180 6,650 5,180

1,629 1,180 (1,300) 280 September 19, 2016 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

AGRICULTURAL LANDS #52

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: Land Rental 6,780 11,300 11,400 11,500 Miscellaneous - - - -

Total Revenue: 6,780 11,300 11,400 11,500

Expenses: Salaries 1,891 3,100 3,100 3,500 Benefits-MERCs & OMERS 278 475 475 630 Staff Travel 523 550 250 600 Repair & Maintenance 720 1,000 1,000 1,050 Property Taxes 526 1,100 1,100 1,150 Equipment Rental 193 400 500 500

Total Expenses: 4,131 6,625 6,425 7,430

2,649 4,675 4,975 4,070 September 19, 2016 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

DEPARTMENT: MOTOR POOL & OFFICE EQUIPMENT #60

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: Reserves 28,057 28,057 100,000 85,000 Vehicle Rental 53,888 90,000 95,000 100,000 Equipment Rental 10,220 18,000 22,000 20,000 Office Equipment Rental 4,445 14,000 18,000 15,000 Sale Of Assets - - 12,000 18,000

Total Revenue: 96,610 150,057 247,000 238,000

Expenses: Salaries 6,621 13,000 16,579 14,418 Benefits-MERCs & OMERS 1,736 3,402 3,402 3,362 Equipment Purchase - - 12,000 30,000 Vehicle Fuel 15,299 28,000 34,000 30,000 Equipment Fuel 529 2,000 3,500 2,500 Vehicle Repair Maintenance 8,771 12,000 12,000 12,000 Equipment Repair & Maintenance 4,178 8,000 8,000 8,000 Office Equipment Maintenance 7,288 13,000 13,000 13,000 Licence & Insurance 7,705 12,000 12,000 12,000 Vehicle Lease 6,555 11,000 10,000 12,000 Vehicle Purchase 28,280 28,280 100,000 85,000 Reserve Repayment 4,186 7,500 5,000 7,500

Total Expenses: 91,148 138,182 229,482 229,780

5,462 11,875 17,518 8,220 September 19, 2016 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

FOREST MANAGEMENT #30

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: Forest Products 86,426 186,426 190,000 210,000 Miscellaneous - - - -

Total Revenue: 86,426 186,426 190,000 210,000

Expenses: Salaries 37,451 93,063 93,063 95,638 Benefits 3,444 5,510 5,510 5,917 Benefits-MERCs & OMERS 9,162 19,170 19,170 19,443 Staff Travel 5,336 9,500 8,000 8,000 Staff Development 520 2,000 2,000 2,000 Staff Uniforms 329 500 500 500 Office Expense 407 2,000 2,000 2,000 Telephone 1,278 2,200 1,800 1,800 Advertising 500 1,000 1,000 1,000 Forestry Supplies 727 1,000 1,000 2,000 Equipment Purchase - 3,000 3,000 3,000 Forestry Works 9,267 12,000 12,000 15,000 Property Taxes 15,420 27,500 27,500 28,000 Signs - 1,000 1,000 1,000 Administration Overhead 2,889 4,857 4,952 4,291 Orthophoto reserve payment 583 1,000 1,000 1,000 Tree Planting Incentive - 3,000 3,000 3,000

Total Expenses: 87,313 188,300 186,494 193,589

(887) (1,874) 3,506 16,411 September 19, 2016 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

GREY BRUCE FORESTRY SERVICES #35

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: Treeplanting 42,818 43,000 30,000 46,000 Nursery Stock 112,744 113,000 100,000 118,000 MFTIP 540 12,000 15,000 15,000 Marking & Pruning 150 1,000 2,000 2,000 Treeplanting Incentive Donation-Forestry - 3,000 3,000 3,000 Landscape Stock 4,565 4,565 4,000 5,000 Contract Management - - 500 - Spraying 11,551 11,551 15,000 14,000 Arbour Day Sales 21,293 21,293 20,000 22,000 EAB Treatment Revenue - 28,500 25,000 30,000 Miscellaneous 3,803 5,000 5,000 5,500

Total Revenue: 197,464 242,909 219,500 260,500

Expenses: Salaries 42,051 52,370 52,370 55,283 Salaries-Contract - - 3,000 - Benefits-MERCs & OMERS 7,871 10,582 10,582 10,828 Staff Travel 7,343 10,000 12,000 11,000 Office Expense 747 1,500 1,500 1,500 Advertising 2,203 8,000 8,000 8,000 Program Supplies 1,061 3,000 4,000 4,000 Administration Overhead 2,889 4,857 4,952 4,291 Equipment Rental 3,856 6,000 7,500 8,000 Forestry Displays - 2,000 2,000 2,500 Nursery Stock 85,766 85,766 75,000 90,000 Landscape Stock 2,331 2,331 2,000 2,500 Arbour Day Purchases 13,134 13,134 14,000 14,000 Spraying Expense 892 1,000 5,000 4,000 EAB Expense 8,935 16,000 12,000 18,000 Tree Planting Incentive - 3,000 3,000 3,000

Total Expenses: 179,079 219,540 216,904 236,902

18,385 23,369 2,596 23,598 September 19, 2016 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

CAPITAL - WATER #49

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: General Levy - - - Special Levy - 13,000 25,000 22,000 MNRF Grant-Regular Grant - - 12,000 12,000 MNRF Grant-Special Projects - 3,000 3,000 - Reserves-Lockerby Dam Removal 1,533 6,533 - - DFO/Grants-Lockerby Dam Removal - - - -

Total Revenue: 1,533 22,533 40,000 34,000

Expenses: Lake Huron Centre - 10,000 10,000 10,000 Durham Frazil Ice (Capital Contigency) - - 24,000 24,000 Lockerby Dam Removal 1,533 6,533 - - Lower Durham Dam Embankment Repair - 6,000 6,000 -

Total Expenses: 1,533 22,533 40,000 34,000

- - - - September 19, 2016 Year End Projections & Proposed Budget

CAPITAL-PROPERTY MANAGEMENT #59

Actual Projected Budget Proposed Account July 31st Dec 31st 2016 Budget 2017 Explanation Revenue: General Levy 9,975 17,100 17,100 23,100 Reserves (Saugeen Parks) - 7,000 7,000 7,900 Reserves 2,945 10,000 10,000 - Total Revenue: 12,920 34,100 34,100 31,000

Expenses: Greenock Wetland Trail 2,945 10,000 10,000 - Document Scanning 9,662 17,600 10,000 16,000 Saugeen Parks Improvements - 7,000 7,000 7,900 Non Revenue Parks & Land Management 11,160 5,800 7,100 7,100

Total Expenses: 23,767 40,400 34,100 31,000

(10,847) (6,300) - - September 19, 2016 AGENDA

SAUGEEN CONSERVATION September 2016 2017 USER FEE SCHEDULE

SERVICE 2016 RATES 2017 RATES

1. PUBLIC CAMPGROUND FEES (HST included in public camping fee rates) a) Full serviced prime seasonal $2,240.00 $2,300.00 b) Full serviced seasonal $1,965.00 $2,025.00 c) Unserviced seasonal $1,455.00 $1,480.00 d) Monthly full serviced site $800.00 $825.00 (May/June, July, August, Sept./Oct.) e) Monthly unserviced site $650.00 $650.00 f) Weekly serviced site $246.00 $252.00 g) Weekly unserviced site $210.00 $210.00 h) Daily (overnight) serviced site $41.00 $42.00 i) Daily (overnight) unserviced site $35.00 $35.00 j) Off Season daily camping-serviced or $32.00 $33.00 unserviced site k) Youth Group camping (person/night) $5.00 $5.00 l) Family Group camping per night - per camping unit (includes one vehicle) $29.00 $29.00 - reservation fee $12.00 $12.25 m) Firewood (/bag) $7.50 $7.50 n) Additional overnight vehicle $12.00 $12.00 o) Trailer storage $190.00 $195.00 p) Campsite reservation fee $12.00 $12.25 q) Campsite cancellation fee $8.00 $8.50 r) Campsite reservation change fee $8.00 $8.50 s) Seasonal visitor fee $90.00 $90.00 t) Additional overnight guest fee $6.00/person/night $6.00/person/night (over 12 years of age) u) Extra refrigerator (seasonal camper) $60.00 $65.00 v) Overdue accounts/late payment fee $50.00 flat fee plus $50.00 flat fee plus $25.00 per week late $25.00 per week late w) Campsite clean up fee (non-seasonal) $50.00 $50.00 x) Horse Camping: Daily - No Corrals $45.00 $45.00 Daily - 2 Corrals $60.00 $60.00 Daily - Bunkie, 2 Corrals $100.00 $100.00 Daily - Trailer, 2 Corrals $125.00 $125.00 Weekly - No Corrals $270.00 $270.00 Weekly - 2 Corrals $360.00 $360.00 Weekly - Bunkie, 2 Corrals $600.00 $600.00 Weekly - Trailer, 2 Corrals $750.00 $750.00 Seasonal - No Corrals $1,850.00 $1,850.00 SERVICE 2016 RATES 2017 RATES Seasonal - 2 Corrals $2,025.00 $2,025.00 Day Use Horse Trail Pass $8.00 $8.00 Day Use Horse Trail - Child $3.00 $3.00 Day Use Horse Trail - Family $20.00 $20.00 Seasons Horse Trail Pass $50.00 $50.00 Generator Rental & 1 Tank $35.00 $35.00 Damage/Cleaning Fee $75.00 $75.00 Extra Guest with Horse $30.00 $30.00 Event Ring per day $100.00 $100.00

Notes: 1) Monthly camping fee is based on May/June, or July, or August, or September/October as being one month. 2) There is a fee schedule for seasonal campers who move in part way through the season. SERVICE 2016 RATES 2017 RATES

2. PUBLIC DAY USE AREA FEES (HST included in Public Day Use Fees) a) Day Use (/adult) $4.25 per adult $4.25 per adult (/child) $2.50 per child (5 to 12) $2.50 per child (5 to 12) Under 5 free Under 5 free $12.00 max. per vehicle $12.00 max. per vehicle b) Day Use (/bus) $75.00 $75.00 c) Cross country runs per person 2.50 + HST $2.83 d) Canoe Launch - vehicle fee $6.00 $6.00 e) Season Vehicle pass $90.00 $90.00 f) Picnic Shelter rental - Durham & Saugeen Bluffs CA $105.00 + HST $124.00 (includes hydro and day use fees) (includes hydro and day use fees) Picnic Shelter rental - Sulphur Spring CA $75.00 + HST $90.00 g) Canoe rental @ Saugeen Bluffs CA - hourly per 2 hours $15.00 $17.00 - daily $35.00 $40.00 h) Conservation Areas (non-camping revenue) i) Voluntary entrance Parking fee at Sulphur $5.00 Daily Spring, Allan Park, Varney per vehicle To be discussed $30.00 Season ii) Non-profit groups using parks for fundraising activities Negotiable/with permit Negotiable/with permit iii) Community sponsored celebrations (i.e. Canada Day) Voluntary donation/with permit Voluntary donation/with permit

3. ADMINISTRATION (HST extra) a) Large Format scans $17.25/sheet $17.50/sheet Non-SVCA Material photocopies $4.10/linear foot $4.25/linear foot

b) Photocopying/Data Requests $0.30/sheet $0.35/sheet - Colour copies for General Public $1.50 per copy $1.60 per copy c) Laminating $2.75/sq. Foot $2.90/sq. foot d) Meeting Room ( Sutherland Centre, $90.00 - 1/2 day or evening $90.00 - 1/2 day or evening Formosa Boardroom) $130.00 full day $130.00 full day SERVICE 2016 RATES 2017 RATES

4. GIS SERVICES (HST extra)

Mapping Requests: a) Pre-Made Maps 8.5 x 11 $15.00 (minimum 3 copies) $16.00 (minimum 3 copies) 11 x 17 $15.00 (minimum 3 copies) $16.00 (minimum 3 copies) 24 x 36 $37.00 $39.00 b) Custom Made Maps 8.5 x 11 $65.00/hr (PDF copy only)**** $70.00/hr (PDF copy only)**** 11 x 17 $65.00/hr (PDF copy only)**** $70.00/hr (PDF copy only)**** 24 x 36* (see note below) $65.00/hr (PDF copy only)**** $70.00/hr (PDF copy only)**** 36 x 48** (see note below) $65.00/hr (PDF copy only)**** $70.00/hr (PDF copy only)**** Other size*** (see note below) $65.00/hr (PDF copy only)**** $70.00/hr (PDF copy only)****

* $12.00 $13.00 for printed copy + $10.00 for orthophotography, if required ** $24.00 $26.00 for printed copy + $10.00 for orthophotography, if required *** $2.00 $2.15/sq.ft. for printed copy + $10.00 for orthophotography, if required **** minimum 1 hour c) Shipping & Handling $8.00 - Folded Maps $8.00 - Folded Maps $10.00 - Rolled Maps $10.00 - Rolled Maps Data Requests: d) Digital Data* (see note below) Minimum Fee $50.00 $53.00 Tile (20km x 20km) $75.00 $80.00 >20 Tiles $1,500.00 $1,500.00 e) Digital Orthophotography 2006 - Colour, 30cm resolution $10.00/1km x 1km tile $10.50/1km x 1km tile $75.00/20km x 20km tile $80.00/20km x 20km tile $300.00 for entire watershed $320.00 for entire watershed

2010 - Colour, 20cm resolution $10.00/1km x 1km tile $10.50/1km x 1km tile $75.00/20km x 20km tile $80.00/20km x 20km tile $300.00 for entire watershed $320.00 for entire watershed

2015 - Colour, 20cm resolution $50.00/1km x 1km tile $50.00/1km x 1km tile

* The fee will apply to all SVCA owned and created data, Please contact for available datasets. SERVICE 2016 RATES 2017 RATES

5. GREY BRUCE FORESTRY SERVICE (2017 rates to be approved by joint SVCA/GSCA Committee) a) Site Inspections (all services) $150.00 - non-refundable fee b) Forest Management Planning Program (According to MFTIP Standards)

Full Plan Preparation $12.00/acre for first 100 acres (includes Plan Approval) $5.00/acre thereafter ($450.00 min. fee)

Plan Upgrade & Approval Call for cost estimate ($60.00/hour) c) Tending Services:

Emerald Ash Borer: - pre-assessment inspection $50.00 - inoculation $5.70 per cm DBH

Marking $50.00/acre ($500.00 min. fee)

Tendering $150.00 flat fee

Contract Management $150.00/visit ($300.00 min. fee) d) Tree Prices:

Red or White Pine seedlings $0.65/tree White or Norway Spruce $0.75/tree European Larch or Tamarack $0.75/tree White Cedar $0.80/tree Hardwoods $1.10/tree SERVICE 2016 RATES 2017 RATES

Specialty Orders Price subject to availability Landscape Stock Price subject to availability Shipping/Handling - seedlings $20.00/order - landscape stock $1.00/tree e) Tree Planting Services:

Machine Planting (2,000 trees or more) $0.40/tree ($800.00 min. fee) Hand Planting (1,000 trees or more) $0.75/tree ($750.00 min. fee) Non-refundable Deposit (subtracted from total cost of project) $100.00 f) Vegetation Control Service:

Simazine Spraying $0.25/tree ($250.00 min. fee) Roundup Spraying $0.40/tree ($400.00 min. fee) g) Tree Planting Equipment (per day) $100.00

6. WATER MANAGEMENT SERVICES (HST extra) a) Streamflow & Weather Data $5.50/sheet hardcopy or $55.00/computer $6.00/sheet hardcopy or $60.00/computer disk or email file disk or email file

7. EDUCATION PROGRAM FEES (HST extra) a) Conservation Education Program/ $156.50-one staff/half day $160.00 -one staff/half day March Break Program $233.00-two staff/half day $238.00 -two staff/half day $315.00-one staff/full day $321.00 -one staff/full day $461.50-two staff/full day $470.00 -two staff/full day $77.00 - one staff/one hour $78.50 -one staff/one hour Plus mileage (if applicable) & HST Plus mileage (if applicable)

Summer Recreation Program $526.00-two staff/full day $536.50 -two staff/full day

Earth Week Program $77.00/presentation $78.50/presentation

DEER Program (Bruce Power) $25,191 (HST & mileage included) $26,092.00 (HST & mileage included) b) Presentation Fee $77.00 plus mileage & HST $78.50 plus mileage SERVICE 2016 RATES 2017 RATES

8. PLANNING & REGULATIONS FEES (HST not applicable) a) Application to Alter a Watercourse:

Minor Works $335.00 $415.00 Standard Works $700.00 $715.00 Major Works $1,660.00 $1,685.00 Complex Works $3,325.00 $3,375.00 Other Works - Exempt Works No permit and no fee required No permit and no fee required b) Application to Alter a Regulated Area: Single Lot Single Lot

Minor Works $405.00 $415.00 Standard Works $700.00 $715.00 Major Works $1,660.00 $1,685.00 Complex Works $3,325.00 $3,375.00 Other Works - Accessory Building $185.00 $235.00 - Secondary Building or Structure $185.00 $235.00 - Exempt Works No Permit and no fee required No Permit and no fee required c) Permit renewals (one year extension) & Permit amendments $105.00 $110.00 d) Municipal Projects (including Counties) Regular applicable fee Regular applicable fee e) Works commenced without permission (violation) 2 times applicable fee 2 times applicable fee f) Property Clearance Fee $130.00 $135.00 Rush Property Clearance Review Fee (Less then 5 Business Days) $235.00 g) i. Stormwater Management Plan Review Fee $110.00/lot or large block (surcharge no change) $115.00/lot or large block (surcharge no change)

ii. Stormwater Management Plan Review Rate per hour = Payroll costs x 2 Fee for New Development plus disbursements & engineering fees as required SERVICE 2016 RATES 2017 RATES h) Specific Property Inquiry (see note (d))

- verbal general response No fee No fee - email specific response $100.00 - letter specific response $230.00 $235.00 - letter specific response and site inspection $405.00 $415.00 - Large development area proposal (greater than 1 ha) $760.00 $775.00 - Verification of hazard boundary (including request by CBO) Same fee as property inquiries Same fee as property inquiries - municipal and county inquiries Same fee as property inquiries Same fee as property inquiries - Aggregate proposal $3,880.00 $3,940.00 i) Golf Course Review $1,670.00 $1,700.00 j) Environmental Assessment Review Minor $360 Minor $370 Major $660 Major $670 k) i. New Municipal Drain Review $425.00 $775.00 ii. Municipal Drain Maintanence Review -no site review $235.00 -site review required $415.00 l) Engineering Report Review (Geotechnical, Coastal Study, Environmental Impact Study, or Floodplain Analysis, etc.) per report when not accompanied by a planning application or a 'Complex Application' review fee. $500.00 m) Commercial Renewable Energy Project 2 times applicable permit application fee 2 times applicable permit application review fee n) Conservation Project (eligible project by others) One-half of applicable permit application fee** One-half of applicable permit application review fee** o) Floodplain Mapping Review Fee SVCA engineering consultant fee plus 20% SVCA engineering consultant fee plus 20% p) Map and Air Photo Products

i. Photocopies maps/air photos $10.00 $15.00

ii. Emailed Air Photos & Other Map Products $30.00 $35.00

iii. Bulk Orders for Air Photos, Photobase Maps, 1-9 items - standard fee (no reduction) 1-9 items - standard fee (no reduction) Related Map Products, Large Format Copies over 9 items - standard fee reduced by 10% over 9 items - standard fee reduced by 10% SERVICE 2016 RATES 2017 RATES

9. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FEE/ Rate per hour = Payroll costs x 2 Rate per hour = Payroll costs x 2 EXPERT WITNESS FEE plus disbursements plus disbursements

NOTES: a) Text in bold and red are proposed changes for the 2017 fee schedule b) HST is not applicable to Planning fees c) "n/a" means not applicable d) Specific Property Inquiry fee applies to all consultant requests for information ** "Conservation Project" means a project intended to protect or enhance the natural environment and is proposed by, or is in partnership with, a recognized conservation or environmental organization. Determination of eligible projects is done on a case-by-case basis by the SVCA. AGENDA

1078 Bruce Road 12, P.O. Box 150, Formosa ON Canada N0G 1W0 Tel 519-367-3040, Fax 519-367-3041, [email protected], www.svca.on.ca

REPORT #7a

MEMO TO: SVCA Board of Directors

DATE: November 2, 2016

FROM: Laura Molson, Manager, Accounting

SUBJECT: Financial Reports

Please find attached the financial report for the period ending August 31, 2016. Also attached is the June, July & August 2016 cheque list for your review.

Recommendation:

THAT the Financial Report to August 31, 2016 be accepted as distributed and further;

THAT the Accounts Payable, totaling $647,414.22 be approved as distributed.

Program Revenue Expenses

Approved Budget % Actual/ Approved Budget % Actual/ Surplus/ Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD (Deficit) Administration 437,554 291,704 301,490 103% 437,554 280,214 286,294 102% 15,196

Flood Control Flood Warning System 197,791 135,194 125,910 93% 197,791 133,324 112,797 85% 13,113

Water Management Flood Control Structures 133,038 88,688 103,487 117% 133,038 93,502 97,666 104% 5,821 Water Quality 104,208 69,472 69,333 100% 104,208 66,317 64,885 98% 4,448

Environmental Planning & Regulations 570,598 386,864 419,375 108% 570,598 371,121 381,294 103% 38,081

Information Technology & GIS 162,915 108,608 110,285 102% 162,915 107,485 133,174 124% (22,889)

Community Relations Information 221,154 142,760 141,930 99% 221,154 152,899 152,353 100% (10,423) Education 85,682 59,046 64,509 109% 85,682 60,458 54,688 90% 9,821

Land Management Non-Revenue Parks & Lands 155,257 101,546 105,334 104% 155,257 108,488 87,002 80% 18,332 Property (General) 56,912 37,936 38,249 101% 56,912 39,001 34,466 88% 3,783

Capital Projects Recreational Properties 7,100 4,733 9,633 204% 7,100 6,000 6,581 110% 3,052 Administrative Projects 10,000 6,667 6,667 100% 10,000 6,475 11,673 180% (5,006) Total - General Levy Programs & Capital 2,142,209 1,433,218 1,496,202 104% 2,142,209 1,425,284 1,422,873 100% 73,329 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Financial Report Non-General Levy Programs and Capital Projects August 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Program Revenue Expenses Approved Budget % Actual/ Approved Budget % Actual/ Surplus/ Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD (Deficit) Land Management Revenue Parks: Brucedale C. A. 72,125 67,075 58,398 87% 54,086 39,381 40,135 102% 18,263 Durham C. A. 183,000 170,750 189,598 111% 199,449 152,237 118,381 78% 71,217 Saugeen Bluffs C.A. 196,500 180,900 223,403 123% 202,306 157,025 202,156 129% 21,247 Rental Properties 5,350 3,568 3,572 100% 6,650 4,272 2,213 52% 1,359 Agricultural Lands 11,400 6,815 6,780 99% 6,425 6,015 4,429 74% 2,351 Motor Pool 247,000 201,550 105,917 53% 229,482 193,764 98,111 51% 7,806

Forest Management Authority Forests 190,000 20,000 86,426 432% 186,494 114,988 99,858 87% (13,432) Grey Bruce Forestry Services 219,500 211,000 204,490 97% 216,904 194,704 186,571 96% 17,919

Capital Projects Water Management 40,000 0 1,533 0% 40,000 12,000 1,533 13% - Recreational Properties 17,000 8,600 7,906 92% 17,000 8,600 7,906 92% - Administrative Projects 0 0 - 0% 0 0 - 0% -

Interest Earned 0 0 17,296 0% 0 0 - 0% 17,296

Total-Non General Levy & Capital Programs 1,181,875 870,258 905,319 104% 1,158,796 882,986 761,293 86% 144,026

Summary Total - General Levy Programs & Capital 2,142,209 1,433,218 1,496,202 104% 2,142,209 1,425,284 1,422,873 100% 73,329 Total-Non General Levy & Capital Programs 1,181,875 870,258 905,319 104% 1,158,796 882,986 761,293 86% 144,026 3,324,084 2,303,476 2,401,521 104% 3,301,005 2,308,270 2,184,166 95% 217,355

Budget YTD surplus/(deficit) (4,794)

222,149 Cheques for Approval June, July, August 2016

Cheque Number Vendor Description Amount 78902 Sun Media Advertising-Kincardine Guidebook/Tree Planting/Earth Day/Arbour Day/Campgrounds $ 1,835.35 78903 Caralynn Kamerman Petty Cash Disbursement Claim - Brucedale CA $ 135.59 78904 Davishill Nursery Rain Garden Plants (AFS) $ 1,561.60 78905 Hanover Chrysler Vehicle Repairs $ 989.16 78906 Hanover Chrysler Motor Pool Vehicle Purchase $ 31,125.91 78907 iA Financial Group Group Accident Insurance SVCF & SVCA $ 231.82 78908 Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation Conference Sponsorship $ 440.00 78909 Martha Nicol Service Award $ 350.00 78910 Mike's Signs CACIS 2016- Signs (AFS) $ 339.00 78911 Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre CACIS 2016 Banquet Charges (AFS) $ 27,626.53 78912 Petty Cash Supplies-ComRel/Bluffs/Forestry $ 79.80 78913 Town of South Bruce Peninsula Property taxes-July $ 230.38 78914 Cathy Polgar Bluffs Refund $ 200.00 78915 Osprey Bluffs Honey Company Speaker Expense - GLASI (AFS) $ 56.25 78916 Allen's Home Building Centre Horse Campground - Supplies $ 138.81 78917 Arctic Glacier Canada Inc. Ice for Bluffs CA $ 163.80 78918 Arthur Chrysler Sales and Leasing Vehicle Lease/Rental $ 1,500.30 78919 Blackburn Radio Advertising - Arbour Day $ 565.00 78920 B&L Farm Services Ltd. Horse Campground - Event Ring $ 3,949.35 78921 Canadian Fire & Flood Formosa Office Cleaning $ 768.34 78922 Carson Supply McBeath Pasture Farm $ 396.63 78923 VOID Void cheque $ - 78924 Corporate Express Office Supplies/Health & Safety $ 79.43 78925 CRS Contractors Rental Supply Equipment Rental $ 89.27 78926 Davidson-Hill Elevator Inc. Elevator Maintenance, Phone Charges - Formosa $ 503.98 78927 Desco Plumbing & Heating Supplies for Durham CA $ 196.80 78928 Don Ditner Construction Sulphur Spring - Gravel $ 151.35 78929 Escape Productions Advertising-Bluffs/Durham Campground $ 141.25 78930 Foxton Fuels Limited Furnace Fuel - Maintenance Shop $ 925.47 78931 Freiburger Welding & Machine Shop Ltd. Flood Warning Supplies $ 130.04 78932 Georgian Soil & Crop Newsletter Advertisement GLASI (AFS) $ 250.00 78933 Hanover Home Hardware Sulphur Spring/Maintenance Shop/Park Supplies $ 156.46 78934 Jo-Anne Harbinson Conference registration/Program Supplies GLASI (AFS) $ 169.73 78935 Kitsupply Sulphur Spring supplies $ 80.00 78936 Marcc Apparel & Promotions Staff Uniforms $ 3,094.55 78937 Bruce Martin Safety Boots $ 50.85 78938 Marsh Canada Limited Automobile Policy Adjustment $ 13.00 78939 McLeans Home Hardware Parks supplies $ 398.83 78940 National Leasing Copier Lease $ 184.00 78941 New-Life Mills Fish food $ 99.90 78942 Northern Ice Company Inc. Ice for Durham CA $ 117.00 78943 North Wellington Co-op Supplies for Maintenance Shop/Sulphur Spring $ 397.86 78944 Paisley Freshmart Bluffs Volunteer Expenses $ 47.67 78945 Paisley Home Hardware Park Maintenance - Bluffs $ 444.77 78946 Pine River Watershed Initiative Network Tree Planting/Cover Crop Seeds - COA - (AFS) $ 4,800.00 78947 Planning Solutions Inc. Consulting Fees - Planning & Regs Policy Document $ 4,520.00 78948 Praxair Products Inc. Maintenance Shop Shop Supplies $ 459.92 78949 Purolator Courier Courier - Admin/Community Relations $ 236.20 78950 Robert's Farm Equipment Equipment Maintenance $ 300.76 78951 Rural Voice Subscription Renewal/Advertising -GLASI (AFS) $ 835.86 78952 Saugeen Valley Conservation Foundation Memorial Tree $ 300.00 78953 Schaus Sanitation Limited Pump Septic Tanks at Sulphur Spring/Durham CA $ 1,454.31 78954 SGS Canada Inc. Surface water sample analysis $ 1,305.15 78955 Sign up Signs Signage - Horse Camp/GLASI (AFS) $ 1,001.18 78956 St. John Ambulance First Aid Training $ 1,610.00 78957 Sylvar Technologies Inc. Emerald Ash Borer Traps (AFS) $ 2,683.13 78958 Thinq Technologies Canon Printer/Workstation for Elevation Mapping/3D Map Storage $ 7,964.13 78959 UPI Energy Vehicle Fuel $ 3,368.27 78960 Water & Wellness Bottled Water $ 49.50 78961 Tori Waugh Staff Travel - GLASI (AFS) $ 62.80 78962 Waynes Electric Cooler Motor repair for tree cooler $ 16.86 78963 Welbeck Sawmill Ltd. Durham CA Park Maintenance $ 100.68 Cheques for Approval June, July, August 2016

Cheque Number Vendor Description Amount 78964 Municipality of West Grey Water - capital $ 328.50 78965 Xerox Canada Ltd. Photocopier Charges $ 590.10 78966 Buffett Taylor Benefits-July $ 9,524.45 78967 Craig Buller Brucedale Refund $ 33.00 78968 Township of Chatsworth Property taxes - July $ 1,557.16 78969 Saugreen for the Environment Inc. Tall Tree Initiative - Penetangore Watershed Group (AFS) $ 4,500.00 78970 Scott Campbell Bluffs Refund $ 74.00 78971 Larry Bailey Saugeen Bluffs Maintenance - Shower Building $ 150.00 78972 National Leasing Copier Lease $ 184.00 78973 Thompson Bros. Furniture Ltd. Saugeen Bluffs Bunkies - Mattresses $ 223.74 78974 Mildmay Agricultural Society Advertising - Fall Fair Book $ 50.00 78975 Patti Dillman Bluffs Refund $ 74.00 78976 Avenue A Emerald Ash Borer Advertising (AFS) $ 5,496.32 78977 Caralynn Kamerman Petty Cash Disbursement Claim - Brucedale CA $ 156.05 78978 David Construction Resource Centre Basement Renovation $ 25,990.00 78979 Cedarwell Excavating Ltd. Varney CA pond cleanout $ 6,102.00 78980 Municipality of South Bruce Property taxes- August $ 2,310.32 78981 Municipality of Kincardine Property taxes- August $ 865.03 78982 Municipality of West Grey Property taxes- August $ 6,334.79 78983 Town of Saugeen Shores Property taxes- August $ 1,185.66 78984 Township of Southgate Property taxes-August $ 759.58 78985 Allen's Home Building Centre Refund for advertising in camping guide $ 169.50 78986 Buffett Taylor Benefits-August $ 8,298.49 78987 Cam Kraft Bluffs Refund $ 27.00 78988 Dawneen Boyle Bluffs Refund $ 256.00 78989 Ernie Bateman Durham Refund $ 394.00 78990 Future Lawn Inc. Application Refund $ 150.00 78991 Glen Ackerman Durham Refund $ 115.00 78992 Heather Haire Bluffs Refund $ 354.00 78993 Hitesh Tailor Bluffs Refund $ 70.00 78994 Paisley Freshmart Refund for advertising in camping guide $ 155.38 78995 Robert Rudow Replacement electrical cord-Durham CA $ 80.25 78996 Serena Hudec Bluffs Refund $ 74.00 78997 Tori Waugh Staff Travel - GLASI (AFS) $ 98.00 78998 Wendy Lair Bluffs Refund $ 74.00 78999 Will Foster Durham Refund $ 105.00 79000 Hanover Typocraft Ltd. Brochures/Cards GLASI (AFS) $ 957.11 79001 Sani International GIS 3D Software $ 22,355.36 79002 407 ETR Staff Travel $ 28.46 79003 APC Auto Parts Centres Durham CA equipment maintenance $ 75.60 79004 Allen's Home Building Centre Horse Campground - Supplies $ 49.68 79005 Arctic Glacier Canada Inc. Ice for Bluffs CA/Brucedale CA $ 422.40 79006 Arthur Chrysler Sales and Leasing Vehicle Lease/Rental $ 1,065.03 79007 VOID Void cheque $ - 79008 Blackburn Radio Advertising - GLASI (AFS) $ 1,356.00 79009 Bluewater Sanitation Inc Bluffs CA - Septic work $ 757.10 79010 Bob's Glass & Mirror Ltd. Maintenance Shop Maintenance $ 128.14 79011 Canadian Fire & Flood Formosa Office Cleaning $ 768.34 79012 Carson Supply Saugeen Bluffs Maintenance $ 145.17 79013 Carquest Vehicle Maintenance/Maintenance Shop Supplies $ 62.53 79014 Corporate Express Office Supplies $ 557.40 79015 Eric Cox Sanitation Equipment & Supplies Parks supplies $ 883.66 79016 Connect Equipment Corp. Equipment Maintenance - Bluffs $ 30.44 79017 Desco Plumbing & Heating Bluffs Supplies $ 82.43 79018 Don Ditner Construction Formosa Office $ 514.15 79019 Freiburger Welding & Machine Shop Ltd. Vehicle Maintenance $ 207.58 79020 Independent ComRel Supplies $ 79.00 79021 Hanover Motors Ltd. Vehicle repairs $ 412.43 79022 Hanover Home Hardware Sulphur Spring/Maintenance Shop/Park Supplies $ 371.17 79023 Holst Office Supplies Office Supplies $ 178.94 79024 Hudson's Auto Centre Ltd. Vehicle Maintenance $ 618.90 79025 Ideal Supply H&S Supplies $ 54.14 Cheques for Approval June, July, August 2016

Cheque Number Vendor Description Amount 79026 Municipality of Kincardine Garbage Bag Tags-Brucedale CA $ 200.00 79027 Kitsupply Bluffs Sign/H&S Supplies $ 99.27 79028 Klemmer Lumber Ltd. Firewood for Parks $ 2,005.75 79029 Marcc Apparel & Promotions Summer Staff Uniforms/Speaker Expense - GLASI (AFS) $ 634.74 79030 McArthur Tire Service Ltd. Equipment Maintenance $ 236.79 79031 McCallum's Auto Care Tire Repair $ 49.16 79032 McLeans Home Hardware Parks supplies $ 255.08 79033 Miller's Septic Pumping Septic pumping Bluffs CA/Brucedale CA $ 1,627.20 79034 Moggie Valley Timber Inc. Schmidt Lake Trails project $ 2,648.10 79035 Morry's Trailer Sales Durham CA Park Maintenance $ 51.26 79036 Neilman Enterprises Durham CA Equipment Purchase $ 339.00 79037 Northern Ice Company Inc. Ice for Durham CA $ 756.60 79038 North Wellington Co-op Supplies for Maintenance Shop/Sulphur Spring $ 44.18 79039 Paisley Freshmart Bluffs Volunteer Expenses $ 176.46 79040 Paisley Home Hardware Park Maintenance - Bluffs $ 377.27 79041 Petty Cash Supplies-ComRel & GLASI (AFS) $ 136.05 79042 Planning Solutions Inc. Consulting Fees - Planning & Regs Policy Document $ 4,520.00 79043 Praxair Products Inc. Maintenance Shop Shop Supplies/Cylinder Lease $ 458.27 79044 Purolator Courier Courier - Admin/Community Relations/Forestry $ 72.14 79045 Ribey Propane Ltd. Propane - Brucedale CA $ 335.61 79046 Robert's Farm Equipment Equipment Maintenance $ 400.86 79047 Rick Rowbotham Fridge for Shop $ 50.00 79048 Saugeen Valley Conservation Foundation Memorial Tree $ 60.00 79049 Schaus Sanitation Limited Pump Septic Tanks at Durham CA $ 881.40 79050 SGS Canada Inc. Surface water samples/Water Quality Sampling $ 1,515.33 79051 Sign up Signs Signage - Bluffs/Horse Camp/Vehicle $ 759.36 79052 Sprucedale Agromart Ltd Spraying Expense $ 68.00 79053 Thinq Technologies Peripherals for 3D modelling workstation/3E Mapping Storage/Monitors $ 2,026.66 79054 Thuro Web Print of Camping guides $ 2,243.05 79055 Tirecraft Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance $ 1,886.82 79056 UPI Energy Vehicle Fuel $ 2,843.94 79057 Waste Management Waste Disposal $ 2,490.80 79058 Water & Wellness Bottled Water $ 33.00 79059 Xerox Canada Ltd. Photocopier Charges $ 627.62 79060 407 ETR Staff Travel $ 16.44 79061 Brian Mead Durham Refund $ 62.00 79062 Durham Electric Durham CA Park Maintenance $ 157.75 79063 Jordon Trafford Bluffs Refund $ 74.00 79064 Robert Ribey Brucedale Beach Cultivation $ 100.00 79065 L-Wood Landscape Posts & Rails for Corrals Saugeen Bluffs $ 142.38 79066 MacKay Canada Ltd. MacKay Pay Parking - set up fee $ 275.16 79067 National Leasing Copier Lease $ 184.00 79068 Caralynn Kamerman Petty Cash Disbursement Claim - Brucedale CA $ 188.96 79069 Ground-Up Contracting Mulching of debris-Formosa Admin parking lot area $ 565.00 79070 Nancy Griffin Conservation Education supplies $ 162.76 79071 Mildmay Tent Rental GLASI Tent Rental (AFS) $ 892.70 79072 Petty Cash Durham Camper Fund corn roast (AFS) $ 120.00 79073 Jacob Hope Payroll $ 431.25 79074 Ontario Minister of Finance Return of unspent funds (DWSP) $ 10,191.03 79075 Candace Hamm Staff Travel $ 45.00 79076 Janice Hagan Authority Meeting Refreshments $ 19.46 79077 Jo-Anne Harbinson Staff Travel $ 83.70 79078 Erik Downing Staff Travel $ 66.12 79079 Town of South Bruce Peninsula Property taxes-September $ 230.00 79080 Petty Cash Bluffs - Labour Day Fireworks $ 320.00 79081 Gary Graham Bluffs Refund $ 156.00 79082 Henry Meinen Durham Refund $ 230.00 79083 Louise Lawrence Durham Refund $ 230.00 79084 Patricia Ryder Bluffs Refund $ 6.00 79085 Steve Thorne Bluffs Refund $ 140.00 79086 Jennifer Prenger Staff Travel $ 85.05 79087 Gary Senior Flood Warning Equipment/Staff Travel $ 2,726.63 Cheques for Approval June, July, August 2016

Cheque Number Vendor Description Amount 79088 Sean MacEwan Durham Refund $ 66.00 79089 Buffett Taylor Benefits-September $ 9,284.13 79090 Municipality of Brockton Property taxes-September $ 583.68 79091 Bruce Grey Forest Festival Forest Festival Donation $ 3,000.00 79092 Allen's Home Building Centre Bluffs Maintenance $ 24.67 79093 Arctic Glacier Canada Inc. Ice for Bluffs CA $ 202.80 79094 Arthur Chrysler Sales and Leasing Vehicle Lease/Rental $ 700.60 79095 Azimuth Environmental Drain Survey - (AFS) $ 508.50 79096 Bohnert Fire & Safety Supplies Fire Extinguisher Recharge $ 37.29 79097 Canadian Fire & Flood Formosa Office Cleaning $ 768.34 79098 Carson Supply Saugeen Bluffs Maintenance $ 24.91 79099 Carquest Vehicle Maintenance $ 278.72 79100 Corporate Express Office Supplies $ 120.73 79101 Eric Cox Sanitation Equipment & Supplies Paper supplies For Parks $ 437.03 79102 CRS Contractors Rental Supply Equipment Rental Schmidt Lake Trails $ 570.65 79103 Davidson-Hill Elevator Inc. Elevator Maintenance, Phone Charges - Formosa $ 503.98 79104 Don Ditner Construction Parking Lot at Resource Centre/Schmidt Lake Gravel $ 10,560.53 79105 Emke Schaab Building Maintenance $ 337.36 79106 Freiburger Welding & Machine Shop Ltd. Maintenance Shop Supplies $ 81.08 79107 Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Advertising-Forestry $ 175.00 79108 Hanover Home Hardware Sulphur Spring/Maintenance Shop/Park Supplies $ 895.35 79109 Hanover Typocraft Ltd. Office Supplies $ 149.16 79110 Holst Office Supplies Office Supplies $ 57.21 79111 Ideal Supply Floodwarning Equipment $ 65.71 79112 Kitsupply Bluffs Maintenance $ 47.35 79113 Klemmer Lumber Ltd. Firewood for Parks $ 3,101.85 79114 McCullough Fuels Dyed Diesel for Bluffs $ 486.49 79115 McLeans Home Hardware Parks supplies $ 405.97 79116 McRobert Fuels Ltd. Coloured Diesel $ 1,070.70 79117 Miller's Septic Pumping Bluffs/Brucedale Septic pumping $ 1,627.20 79118 Moggie Valley Timber Inc. Schmidt Lake Trails $ 192.10 79119 M.E.I Paving Contractors Bluffs Event Ring $ 11,690.98 79120 New-Life Mills Fish food $ 82.16 79121 Northern Ice Company Inc. Ice for Durham CA $ 265.20 79122 North Wellington Co-op Supplies for Maintenance Shop/Sulphur Spring $ 122.86 79123 Paisley Home Hardware Park Maintenance - Bluffs $ 281.11 79124 Planning Solutions Inc. Consulting Fees - Planning & Regs Policy Document $ 4,756.06 79125 Purolator Courier Courier - Admin/Community Relations/Forestry $ 129.94 79126 Rintoul's Pools & Spas Ltd. Bluffs Maintenance $ 27.20 79127 Robert's Farm Equipment Equipment Maintenance $ 71.62 79128 Saugeen Valley Conservation Foundation Memorial Trees $ 160.00 79129 David Schwan Inc. Park Supplies - Sulphur Spring $ 728.20 79130 Schaus Sanitation Limited Pump Septic Tanks at Durham CA/Varney CA $ 1,027.17 79131 SGS Canada Inc. Surface water analysis/Water Quality Sampling $ 1,437.80 79132 Tirecraft Vehicle Maintenance $ 68.87 79133 UPI Energy Vehicle Fuel $ 2,871.00 79134 Waste Management Waste Disposal $ 1,420.88 79135 Water & Wellness Bottled Water $ 66.00 79136 Tori Waugh Staff Travel - GLASI (AFS) $ 181.73 79137 Wilf Hinsperger PA System Rental GLASI (AFS) $ 90.00 79138 WSP Canada Inc. Peer Review Fee-Planning and Regulations $ 1,130.00 79139 Xerox Canada Ltd. Photocopier Charges $ 781.31 79140 Royal Canadian Legion Volunteer Dinner $ 818.50 79141 Royal Parking Services Ltd. Barrier Gate Repair $ 444.54 79142 Square Deal Neil's T.V. & Appliances Resource Centre Appliances $ 698.33 79143 Sweets N' Treats Volunteer BBQ $ 226.00 79144 Municipality of Grey Highlands Property taxes-September/November $ 705.12 79145 Municipality of Kincardine Brush Removal - Kincardine River Slope $ 75.00 79146 Town of Minto Property taxes-September/November $ 52.94 79147 Donna Bateman Bluffs Refund $ 92.00 79148 Karole McDonnell Bluffs Refund $ 115.00 79149 Larry Bailey Replace Lights in Bluffs Store $ 150.00 Cheques for Approval June, July, August 2016

Cheque Number Vendor Description Amount 79150 Robert Ribey Brucedale Beach Cultivation $ 100.00 79151 Toshiba Finance Copier Lease - end of contract $ 597.80 79152 Jean MacInnis Brucedale Refund $ 164.00 79153 Erik Downing Staff Travel $ 64.35 79154 Johanna Hardy Window coverings for Resource Centre $ 129.95 79155 Rita Cameron Bluffs Refund $ 324.00 79156 Anette Medd Bluffs Refund $ 18.00 Total: $ 337,886.90

AFS Alternate Funding Source Internet Payments for Approval June, July & August 2016

Vendor Description Amount Royal Bank Visa Staff Travel GBSusNet AGM/Water Quality Tools/Vehicle Fuel $ 92.39 Royal Bank Visa Staff Travel/MacKay Pay Admin Fee $ 233.52 Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Maintenance/Bluffs Maintenance $ 109.59 Royal Bank Visa CACIS 2016- Accommodations $ 305.10 Royal Bank Visa Staff Travel/Pesticide License Renewal/Vehicle License/Equip Repairs $ 456.39 Royal Bank Visa Staff Travel/Vehicle Fuel $ 426.07 Royal Bank Visa Annual Fee $ 12.00 Royal Bank Visa Diesel Fuel/Durham CA Supplies/Vehicle Fuel $ 231.74 Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Maintenance/Bird Food/Sulpher Spring Supplies $ 454.04 Royal Bank Visa Foundation Purchases/Coffee Fund $ 39.15 Royal Bank Visa GLASI Expenses/Travel (AFS) $ 294.39 Royal Bank Visa Staff Travel/GLASI Supplies (AFS) $ 79.75 Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Fuel/Bluffs Grand Opening/Advertising/Sulphur Spring Volunteers $ 768.66 Royal Bank Visa Cons. Education supplies/Youth Expo Stewardship GB (AFS)/Vehicle Maintenance $ 198.19 Royal Bank Visa Donations and Gifts/Forestry Supplies $ 92.63 Royal Bank Visa Bluffs -Volunteers/Advertising/ComRel Supplies $ 627.00 Bell Bluffs CA Phone 7206 $ 29.85 Bell Durham CA Phone 2074 $ 109.01 Bell Flood Warning Gauges/Middle Dam 1533 $ 1,390.65 Bell Shop Phone 2711 $ 237.56 Bell Sulphur Spring CA Raingauge 2968 $ 112.48 Bell Mobility Parks Internet 8482 $ 90.40 Bell Mobility WQ Gauges 5273 $ 39.55 Bell Mobility WQ Gauges 7243 $ 33.90 Bruce Telecom Parks/Floodwarning Phones $ 709.19 Hurontel Ripley Gauge $ 51.78 Hydro One Aberdeen Gauge - 5470 $ 34.57 Hydro One Beatty Gauge - 4823 $ 34.49 Hydro One Bluffs Line Meter - 5717 $ 3,710.28 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 8427 $ 594.09 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 1605 $ 1,029.52 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 0623 $ 221.34 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 1959 $ 269.34 Hydro One Brucedale street light 6852 $ 35.78 Hydro One Cedarville Gauge -5447 $ 35.17 Hydro One Durham CA - 0074 $ 457.81 Hydro One Durham CA Hydro Sites - 0260 $ 37.49 Hydro One Durham Gauge - 4203 $ 35.55 Hydro One Durham Hydro Sites - 4474 $ 38.63 Hydro One Durham Middle Dam - 6749 $ 65.51 Hydro One Durham Storage Barn - 5383 $ 40.30 Hydro One Formosa Office - 9903 $ 1,901.55 Hydro One Greenock Gauge - 2404 $ 34.47 Hydro One Hanover Gauge - 6632 $ 34.47 Hydro One McBeath Gauge - 5496 $ 41.35 Hydro One Mount Forest Gauge - 6864 $ 36.23 Hydro One Neustadt Gauge 1633 $ 34.72 Hydro One Paisley Pumping Station - 8982 $ 34.47 Hydro One Priceville Gauge - 3783 $ 34.49 Hydro One Scone Gauge 6343 $ 34.47 Hydro One Sulphur Spring CA - 3712 $ 543.30 Hydro One Sulphur Spring CA-park only - 5780 $ 93.23 Hydro One Varney CA - 2306 $ 34.50 Minister of Finance May Remittance $ 2,845.95 OMERS May Remittance $ 19,583.18 Receiver General Income Tax, EI, CPP - May 28 $ 16,965.09 Receiver General Income Tax, EI, CPP - Jun 25 $ 16,571.15 Receiver General Income Tax, EI, CPP - Jun 11 $ 16,571.12 Receiver General June Remittance $ 15,734.07 Telus Cell phones $ 976.35 Union Gas Formosa Office $ 36.43 Wightman Telecom Phones/Fax/Internet $ 922.57 WSIB May Remittance $ 4,203.24 Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Fuel/Staff Travel/Parking Fee Tests $ 230.08 Internet Payments for Approval June, July & August 2016

Vendor Description Amount Royal Bank Visa Microsoft Cloud Subscription/printer/Domain Renewal $ 686.64 Royal Bank Visa Computer Equipment $ 68.76 Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Maintenance $ 56.48 Royal Bank Visa Saugeen Bluffs Maintenance $ 32.74 Royal Bank Visa Office Supplies $ 15.81 Royal Bank Visa Office Supplies/Staff Travel/Vehicle Maintenance $ 125.06 Royal Bank Visa Diesel Fuel/Vehicle Fuel/Durham CA Store Supplies/Annual Fee $ 912.95 Royal Bank Visa Educational outreach materials/Speaker Expense GLASI (AFS) $ 683.88 Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Maintenance/Tailgate Liner $ 319.76 Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Fuel/Annual Fee $ 115.99 Royal Bank Visa Flood Warning Equipment/Shop Supplies/Blding Maintenance $ 254.46 Royal Bank Visa Staff Travel/MacKay Pay Admin Fee $ 48.83 Royal Bank Visa Conservation Education - supplies $ 274.33 Royal Bank Visa Health & Safety Supplies $ 78.99 Royal Bank Visa Meeting Meal-Environmental Planning & Regulations/Vehicle Fuel $ 171.08 Royal Bank Visa Cloud Subscription/Flood Monitoring/Web Hosting Fee $ 639.72 Royal Bank Visa Resource Centre Renovation Supplies/IPM Support $ 7,974.35 Royal Bank Visa Meeting Supplies $ 35.92 Royal Bank Visa Office Supplies $ 25.64 Bell Bluffs CA Phone 7206 $ 22.54 Bell Durham CA Phone 2074 $ 111.15 Bell Flood Warning Gauges/Middle Dam 1533 $ 1,392.09 Bell Shop Phone 2711 $ 237.68 Bell Sulphur Spring CA Raingauge 2968 $ 112.48 Bell Mobility Parks Internet 8482 $ 90.40 Bell Mobility WQ Gauges 5273 $ 39.55 Bell Mobility WQ Gauges 7243 $ 33.90 Bruce Telecom Parks/Floodwarning Phones $ 587.39 Hurontel Ripley Gauge $ 51.78 Hydro One Aberdeen Gauge - 5470 $ 34.61 Hydro One Beatty Gauge - 4823 $ 34.49 Hydro One Bluffs Line Meter - 5717 $ 5,814.18 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 1959 $ 352.13 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 0623 $ 279.05 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 8427 $ 535.22 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 1605 $ 1,077.61 Hydro One Brucedale street light 6852 $ 35.78 Hydro One Cedarville Gauge -5447 $ 35.00 Hydro One Durham CA - 0074 $ 569.14 Hydro One Durham CA Hydro Sites - 0260 $ 38.67 Hydro One Durham Gauge - 4203 $ 34.47 Hydro One Durham Hydro Sites - 4474 $ 1,211.50 Hydro One Durham Middle Dam - 6749 $ 65.51 Hydro One Durham Storage Barn - 5383 $ 41.52 Hydro One Formosa Office - 9903 $ 1,924.84 Hydro One Greenock Gauge - 2404 $ 34.47 Hydro One Hanover Gauge - 6632 $ 34.63 Hydro One McBeath Gauge - 5496 $ 44.88 Hydro One Mount Forest Gauge - 6864 $ 35.92 Hydro One Neustadt Gauge 1633 $ 34.47 Hydro One Paisley Pumping Station - 8982 $ 34.50 Hydro One Priceville Gauge - 3783 $ 34.49 Hydro One Scone Gauge 6343 $ 34.47 Hydro One Sulphur Spring CA - 3712 $ 170.96 Hydro One Sulphur Spring CA-park only - 5780 $ 85.47 Hydro One Varney CA - 2306 $ 34.50 Minister of Finance June Remittance $ 4,670.06 OMERS June Remittance $ 19,424.28 Pitney Bowes Equipment Lease $ 276.99 Receiver General Income Tax, EI, CPP - Jul 9 $ 16,987.75 Telus Cell phones $ 951.36 Union Gas Formosa Office $ 25.46 Wightman Telecom Phones/Fax/Internet $ 984.57 WSIB June Remittance $ 6,808.76 Internet Payments for Approval June, July & August 2016

Vendor Description Amount Receiver General July Remittance $ 10,691.02 Receiver General Income Tax, EI, CPP - Jul 23 $ 16,599.74 Xplornet Internet Service - Brucedale $ 107.33 Royal Bank Visa Summer Student Program/SVCF Purchases $ 76.36 Royal Bank Visa Equip Repairs/Blding Maint/Staff Travel/EAB Supplies $ 458.45 PitneyWorks Postage $ 226.00 Royal Bank Visa Supplies for 4H demonstration/Student Gift/Staff Travel $ 146.62 Royal Bank Visa Equip Maint./EAB Supplies/Forestry Supplies $ 930.27 Royal Bank Visa Leveloggers for PGMN (AFS)/SVCF Purchases/MacKay Pay Admin Fee $ 943.77 Royal Bank Visa Saugeen Bluffs Maintenance $ 13.15 Royal Bank Visa Staff Travel/Annual Fee $ 20.58 Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Fuel/Diesel Fuel/Veh Maint./Gatehouse Supplies $ 472.57 Royal Bank Visa GLASI Expense (AFS)/Travel $ 84.01 Royal Bank Visa Paisley Dyke Supplies/EquipMaint./MNS supplies $ 287.29 Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Fuel/Student Gift $ 60.01 Royal Bank Visa Flood Warning Equipment/Bluffs Maint./FW Workshop $ 606.78 Royal Bank Visa Subscription/Veh Fuel/ComRel Supplies/Staff Travel $ 232.82 Royal Bank Visa Staff Travel/Vehicle Fuel $ 114.36 Royal Bank Visa Conservation Education supplies $ 254.34 Royal Bank Visa Tree Marking Workshop/Equip Maint./Forestry Supplies $ 618.52 Royal Bank Visa Parking fee test/Office Supplies $ 37.76 Royal Bank Visa Cloud Subscript Fee/Web HostingFee $ 207.87 Royal Bank Visa RC Bsmt Reno/Staff Travel/IPM Support (AFS)/Volunteer Dinner $ 268.01 Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Fuel/Annual Fee $ 55.00 Royal Bank Visa Staff Travel $ 16.42 Bell Bluffs CA Phone 7206 $ 19.49 Bell Durham CA Phone 2074 $ 111.11 Bell Flood Warning Gauges/Middle Dam 1533 $ 1,392.09 Bell Shop Phone 2711 $ 238.26 Bell Sulphur Spring CA Raingauge 2968 $ 112.48 Bell Mobility Parks Internet 8482 $ 90.40 Bell Mobility WQ Gauges 5273 $ 39.55 Bell Mobility WQ Gauges 7243 $ 33.90 Bruce Telecom Parks/Floodwarning Phones $ 589.69 Hurontel Ripley Gauge $ 51.78 Hydro One Aberdeen Gauge - 5470 $ 34.66 Hydro One Beatty Gauge - 4823 $ 34.49 Hydro One Bluffs Line Meter - 5717 $ 3,145.32 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 1605 $ 1,048.83 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 8427 $ 543.37 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 0623 $ 336.80 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 1959 $ 335.35 Hydro One Brucedale street light 6852 $ 35.78 Hydro One Cedarville Gauge -5447 $ 34.72 Hydro One Durham CA - 0074 $ 604.40 Hydro One Durham CA Hydro Sites - 0260 $ 35.09 Hydro One Durham Campground - 0069 $ 140.19 Hydro One Durham Gauge - 4203 $ 34.47 Hydro One Durham Hydro Sites - 4474 $ 1,173.48 Hydro One Durham Middle Dam - 6749 $ 65.51 Hydro One Durham Storage Barn - 5383 $ 38.73 Hydro One Formosa Office - 9903 $ 2,026.27 Hydro One Greenock Gauge - 2404 $ 34.47 Hydro One Hanover Gauge - 6632 $ 34.47 Hydro One McBeath Gauge - 5496 $ 44.65 Hydro One Mount Forest Gauge - 6864 $ 35.27 Hydro One Neustadt Gauge 1633 $ 34.47 Hydro One Paisley Pumping Station - 8982 $ 34.47 Hydro One Priceville Gauge - 3783 $ 34.50 Hydro One Scone Gauge 6343 $ 34.47 Hydro One Sulphur Spring CA - 3712 $ 170.95 Hydro One Sulphur Spring CA-park only - 5780 $ 106.37 Hydro One Varney CA - 2306 $ 34.91 Minister of Finance July Remittance $ 3,206.66 Internet Payments for Approval June, July & August 2016

Vendor Description Amount OMERS July Remittance $ 19,602.40 PitneyWorks Postage $ 454.20 Receiver General Income Tax, EI, CPP - Aug 6 $ 16,973.96 Receiver General Income Tax, EI, CPP - Aug 20 $ 16,602.33 Receiver General August Remittance $ 10,078.60 Telus Cell phones $ 1,020.34 Union Gas Formosa Office $ 23.73 Wightman Telecom Phones/Fax/Internet $ 894.32 WSIB July Remittance $ 4,736.00 Xplornet Internet Service - Brucedale $ 107.33 Total: $ 309,527.32 Visa Transactions over $100 since last meeting

Vendor Description Amount Kingbridge Conference Centre Staff Travel-Administration $ 179.66 Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre CACIS 2016- Accommodations $ 305.10 Holiday Inn Staff Travel Forestry Workshop $ 146.89 EAASIB Pesticides, MOE Pesticide license renewal $ 200.00 Chestnut Residence Staff travel-Environmental Planning & Regulations $ 123.17 Chestnut Residence Staff travel-Environmental Planning & Regulations $ 123.17 TSC Stores Sulphur Spring Supplies $ 271.18 Hoity Toity Cellars Bluffs Grand Opening $ 111.60 Facebook Advertising-Bluffs Campground $ 277.46 Jiffy Lube Vehicle Maintenance $ 106.85 Canadian Horse Journal Ad for Horse Camping $ 197.75 Royal Bank Visa Foundation Purchases $ 161.78 Residence Inn Marriott Staff Travel Administration $ 157.07 Microsoft Online Microsoft Cloud Subscription Fee - APRIL/MAY 2016 $ 193.23 123 Ink Cartridges Plotter Parts/Consumables, large format printer Canon 8300 $ 470.78 Walmart Store Supplies - Durham CA $ 164.55 Colpepper's Durham Vehicle Fuel $ 113.29 FS Gas Bar Vehicle Fuel $ 155.00 Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario GLASI Expense (AFS) $ 140.00 Organic Consultant Inc. GLASI Expense (AFS) $ 105.00 4 Wheels Performance Inc. Tailgate Liner/Bedmat for new Durham CA truck $ 248.60 Canadian Tire Building Maintenance/Park Supplies $ 116.25 Boreal Science DEER Program Supplies (AFS) $ 223.56 Walkerton Sushi Meeting Meal-Environmental Planning & Regulations $ 150.62 Ideal Supply Flood monitoring equipment $ 185.32 Microsoft Online Microsoft Cloud Subscription Fee - JULY/AUG 2016 $ 193.23 Habitat for Humanity Resource Centre Supplies $ 110.00 Tim-Br Mart IPM Support $ 167.88 The Rider Advertising - Saugeen Bluffs Horse Camp $ 135.60 Rona Building Centre Resource Centre Renovations $ 1,541.60 Rona Building Centre Resource Centre Renovations $ 944.68 Rona Building Centre Resource Centre Renovations $ 4,096.25 Rona Building Centre Resource Centre Renovations $ 781.80 Stolz Sales Mildmay Equipment Maintenance $ 134.92 Canadian Tire EAB program supplies $ 112.88 PitneyWorks Postage $ 226.00 Independent Staff Lunch (reimbursed) $ 104.07 Lynn Hoy Enterprises Ltd. Equipment Maintenance $ 291.53 BioForest Technologies Inc. EAB program supplies $ 519.63 BioForest Technologies Inc. EAB program supplies $ 101.08 Solinst Leveloggers for PGMN Program (AFS) $ 794.48 Toronto & Region Conservation Authority Flood Warning Workshop $ 282.50 Grant's Independent Conservation Education Supplies $ 167.34 Canadian Institute of Forestry Tree Marking Workshop $ 500.00 Microsoft Online Microsoft Cloud Subscription Fee - JUNE/JULY 2016 $ 193.23 AGENDA

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Report #7b Program Reports

Water Management

In addition to ongoing inspections, grass cutting and greasing of the numerous flapgates on the SVCA flood and erosion control structures, SVCA field staff also completed various maintenance activities over the summer on some of the projects. Removal of small trees was completed at Penetangore Slope Stability and Erosion Control slope as well as on a portion of the Walkerton dyke that is near the sewage treatment plant.

Maintenance at the Lower Durham dam was completed in October and included the placing of stone on the upstream side of the earthen embankment near the east side of the dam and wingwall. The stone was placed in front of the concrete sacks that have been failing for a number of years. This was a planned maintenance item to protect the embankment and to ensure longevity of the structure. The work was part of the recommendation of the engineer’s report on the Lower Durham Dam.

Mildmay Hamel Dam Removal and Markdale Rotary Park Dam The Municipality of South Bruce awarded the contract tender to Moorefield Excavation and the removal of the dam was performed in late August and early September. This completes year one of the two year agreement with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans on the removal of the dam and restoration of the reservoir pond. Giving time to allow for the reservoir to dry up and the soil to become more stable, work will begin in 2017 to plant trees and shrubs and rehabilitate the former pond area.

The SVCA is working with the Markdale Rotary Club and the Municipality of Grey Highlands on the removal of the Markdale Rotary Park dam. Funding support is provided by Department of Fisheries and Oceans. There are a few items that need to be worked out before the Contribution Agreement can be signed between the SVCA and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. The Municipality has sent a letter to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change to determine if an Environmental Assessment is required to remove the dam, determination of this step is needed as it affects the funding table of the agreement. The hope is that the dam removal will take place in 2017 with the SVCA being the coordinating body for the removal as agreed upon with the staff at the Municipality.

We note that DFO has announced another intake for the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnership Program (RFCPP) and the deadline to apply is December 9, 2016.

Watershed Member Municipalities Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Brockton, Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Town of Hanover, Township of Howick, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, Municipality of South Bruce, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality of Kincardine, Town of Minto, Township of Wellington North, Town of Saugeen Shores, Township of Southgate, Municipality of West Grey Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation Coastal Centre’s new Executive Director, Matt Hoy, arranged a meeting on October 20th of shoreline community Mayors from Sarnia to Tobermory to meet in Goderich and learn about the Coastal Centre and to hear about the proposed Coastal Action plan that the Coastal Centre is looking to develop for the Lake Huron shoreline. This meeting will provide the group with back ground on the proposal and to gain feedback from them as part of the continuing conversation. This is the early stages of the preparation of the document and additional open houses or forums will be held to engage the public and other shoreline community groups.

SVCA continues to work with the Coastal Centre and their staff on various projects specifically the Brucedale Phragmites removal project. Summer students spent a couple of days at Brucedale helping the contractor with his cutting of the phragmites below water.

WaterWORKS 2016 Jo-Anne Harbinson in partnership with Grey Bruce Sustainability network and including Tori Waugh and Shaun Anthony delivered two WaterWORKS workshops this fall. October 4 the program was delivered to 30 Walkerton District students and on October 14 to 30 Kincardine District Secondary students. This day long interactive program meets the necessary curriculum for the grades attending from sciences and geography and provides valued information on various jobs that are available in the local community that relate to water.

TD Tree Day 2016 in Brockton – Walkerton TD SVCA staff, Donna Lacey and Jo-Anne Harbinson, organized the ordering and planting of 150 trees and shrubs that were planted at the Walkerton Cunningham Rotary Nature Park. This program also allowed for the purchase of needed supplies such as shovels to continue to do stewardship activities and outreach in the watershed. TD organized the volunteers that consisted of over 30 staff, their families and local residents that came out to plant the trees. In addition, the Walkerton Rotary Club also played a key role in this successful tree planting day.

Funding Applications Water Management staff are applying to various funding applications that will further the rehabilitation and restoration of streams and creeks in our watershed. Staff have submitted letters of interest to TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for a couple of projects and an application has been submitted to the Bruce Power Community Fund. In addition, other funding applications will be given consideration as the deadlines approach such as for the Great Lakes Guardian Fund, the OMNRF Land Stewardship and Habitat Restoration Program and the DFO RFCPP fund.

Agricultural Outreach Coordinator - Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Incentive (GLASI) Program

Coffee, Crops & Donuts Nine workshops have been completed to date - each of which had some element of practical, management- focused, farmer-to-farmer training and all of them were conducted in-field with the Best Management Practice topic of focus accessible for observation. With one workshop remaining (November 17th in Carlsruhe), staff have begun the program review with sending out surveys to gain feedback and an understanding of process in order to improve delivery for 2017. Overall the workshops were attended by over 200 participants with an average per session of 28 participants. There was excellent landowner and industry cooperation at the sessions, and overall positive feedback thus far.

Winter Workshops We will be coordinating 3-6 workshops solo as well as in partnership with Grey Ag Services and the Resource Efficient Agriculture Production Organization.

Potential sessions to include: • Demo plot project lessons-learned recap panel • Organic amendments for soil health • Creating resilient agricultural practices in the face of climate change • Biomass production strategies • Soil health tests • A networking event aimed at connecting farmers with the custom work specialists to implement soil conservation best management practices (BMPs) outlined by the Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Initiative Demonstration Plot Project The Demonstration Plot Project saw 10 participants put in a variety of cover crop mixes at a variety of rates onto both corn and wheat - with one partner demonstrating planting soys into green cover crops and one partner demonstrating cover crop termination, in particular. Throughout the season we’ve visited and documented the activities and progress of the plots on a regular basis to provide more information in the workshops and to share on social media.

Education Outreach The education outreach component of this program has established a full range of grade-specific and Ontario curriculum-relevant soil health module activities/field trip itineraries and the delivery of three soil health educational activities as part of larger water quality and agricultural field trips for the students of our watershed. Tori has participated in two of the WaterWORKS sessions to discuss the benefits of soil health, cover crops and water quality improvements.

Delegation at Bruce County Council In addition to project deliverables, we also piloted a small cover crop incentive program (previously reported on in July) and approached the County of Bruce in September with a proposal to initiate a stewardship pilot project with them; ranging from a similar cover crop incentive program to a larger scaled general BMP for water quality incentive program. Tori Waugh, Jo-Anne Harbinson, Wayne Brohman, Doug Hocking from Maitland Valley CA, Bruce County landowner Ken Schaus and Huron County Clean Water board member Duncan Jewell attended the County Council meeting and presented information to support our request for funding to continue a cover crop program in Bruce County. The presentation was well received with various questions regarding the proposed program from administration to implementation. The SVCA used the Huron Clean Water Project guidelines as a starting point to pilot a cover crop incentive program, whereby an eligible landowner could receive $10.00/acre for up to 200 acres. The SVCA pilot program for 2016 was oversubscribed.

Water Quality

Seven of this year’s eight surface water sampling runs for the Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network (PWQMN) have been completed. Surface water data coming back from the lab are continually entered into the Water Quality Database. In addition, monthly and storm event samples continue to be taken at the ISCO (automated water sampler) site in support of the Rural Stormwater Management Model (RSWMM). Shaun Anthony, Water Quality Specialist (WQS) continues to download and process data from the meteorological and flow-based data loggers at this site in support of the Model.

Annual fall groundwater pumping is currently being completed for all 22 Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network (PGMN) wells. This involves pumping 3 well volumes of water from each well and taking water samples to analyze water quality within the aquifers. It also involves taking manual level measurements to determine the rate of recharge, downloading level loggers and meteorological data loggers, clearing debris from rain gauges, swapping or fixing faulty equipment and general maintenance.

In partnership with Bruce Power, Shaun Anthony, WQS, has begun monthly and event-based sampling at Bruce Power. This involves taking water quality samples in the six main drains on the property, and getting field measurements for parameters such as temperature, conductivity, pH, and dissolved oxygen. The WQS is compiling all of the results and will prepare an annual report for Bruce Power staff.

Finally, the WQS continues to work with Bruce Power staff to develop a list of potential project sites for future aquatic restoration work. This has involved aerial (GIS) surveys, landowner mail outs, site visits, and coordinating with contractors. The WQS submitted a funding application to Bruce Power for a cattle exclusion/riparian planting/alternative watering system project and is waiting to hear back.

Walkerton Rain Garden – Partnership with Brockton, Walkerton Horticultural Society and SVCA The WQS and Brockton staff have now completed a rain garden project at the Walkerton Heritage Water Garden. This project was funded by the Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund and demonstrates principles of Low Impact Development – green infrastructure designs for increasing permeability of our landscapes and decreasing stormwater runoff. The WQS has completed the design for the sign for the project as well as drafted a brochure that will provide information on the value of rain gardens.

Flood Warning

In the July 21st Program Report it was mentioned that on June 27th the Sr. Manager attended a ‘Water Day’ at the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. This workshop focused on stream gauge operations and was attended by staff from the Southwestern Ontario Authorities, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. At the July 21st Authority meeting a member raised a question about apparent duplication with three agencies all operating stream gauges. In response to that comment, it can be confirmed there is no duplication, as indicated by the following points: the agencies operate their own gauges for different purposes; there are no MNRF gauges in the SVCA watershed; gauges are located to avoid duplication (in other words gauges are positioned throughout watersheds to maximize coverage and to avoid doubling-up at any one site; the data collected is accessible to each agency and the data is shared (so it reduces the infrastructure costs to the SVCA); having more than one gauge system offers some redundancy during a flood event; and, some SVCA equipment is situated in ECCC stream gauges shelters (such as some of our rain gauges and water and air temperature sensors). Also, equipment and technical solutions are shared, such as the SVCA recently received at no cost five used dataloggers from ECCC. The dataloggers were no longer being used by ECCC but the model is still used by the SVCA. The Authority can use the loggers as replacements should any of ours fail.

The Sr. Manager is continuing to oversee the Teeswater Flood Plain Mapping Project being undertaken by MMM Group. The report was supposed to be completed by the end of September but the consultant has not yet submitted a draft report for review by SVCA staff. The consultant has been made aware of the importance in getting this project to completion.

At two of the three Durham Dams the reservoirs have been lowered and the dam stop logs configured for winter/frazil ice conditions. The Lower Durham Dam will be configured for the winter shortly, as some erosion control repairs needed to de done first.

On September 21st and 22nd the Sr. Manager attended the annual Provincial Flood Forecasting and Warning Conference in Woodbridge. In addition to the usual presentations on flood forecasting topics there were also sessions on emergency management for floods.

Land Management

In September the Brucedale water system was inspected by the Grey Bruce Health Unit and their approval was renewed and no changes to the system or operating procedures are required.

The three campgrounds have been shut down for the season. Unfortunately, shortly after the Durham park was shut down approximately five trailers were broken into. Although the entrance gate was locked the park is accessible to the walking public year-round.

Forestry Report

The Bruce Grey Forest Festival was held during the week of October 3rd with approximately 1200 grade 7 and 8 students attending. The attendance was higher this year due to the postponement of the festival in the fall of 2015 as a result of School Board issues. It was decided to open the festival to the Grade 8 classes this year since they missed their opportunity to attend in 2015. The weather cooperated to make it one of the best educational festivals of all. This festival is undertaken with the physical and financial assistance of several groups including: Hydro One apprenticeship program, Grey Sauble Conservation, Saugeen Conservation, Bruce Grey Woodlands Association, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and Bruce Power.

With the arrival of the fall weather tree planting site visits are being undertaken to sign up new projects for the spring of 2017 as well as to assess the survival of tree planting projects done in the spring of 2016, 2015 and 2012. For 2017 the target is 75,000 trees to be planted in the spring under the 50 Million Tree Program, funded by the province of Ontario.

Conservation Education

DEER Bruce Power, in partnership with education staff from Saugeen Conservation, provides one full day of free conservation education programs including bussing to all 64 schools in the Bluewater District and Bruce Grey Catholic District School Boards. This fall programs have been presented to Holland Chatsworth Community School; G. C. Huston Public School, Southampton (two days); Beaver Valley Community School, Thornbury; Hepworth Central Community School; Hillcrest Central Public School, Teeswater; Arran Tara Elementary School (two days); MacPhail Memorial Elementary School, Flesherton; St. Joseph’s School, Port Elgin; Paisley Central Public School; Mary Immaculate School, Chepstow; and Sydenham Community School, Owen Sound. The new Contract for the 2017 DEER Program is in the works along with the 2017 Catalogue of Programs. Teachers will be receiving their invitations to participate in the 2017 DEER Program mid-December.

WREN This summer was incredibly busy with WREN Program bookings. These programs are offered on a user-pay system to schools and community youth groups. Over 400 young people participated in 20 programs this summer. Bookings are already coming in for 2017. An application was made to Bruce Power`s Environmental and Sustainability Partners Fund for the purchase of a class set of hand-held GPS units (over $4,000). The application was successful; the units have been purchased and will be used in the conservation education programming with labels on them noting Bruce Power`s generous sponsorship.

Summer Nature Day Camp The Wild Encounters nature day camp took place the week of August 22 - 26 presented in partnership with Hanover Parks and Recreation and held at Sulphur Spring Conservation Area. Thirty-one young people (full capacity) aged 8 to 12 years old were introduced to topics ranging from insects to fish to habitats to orienteering plus open fire cooking and more. Each day was filled with games, crafts, hiking, learning and fun. This camp has been running with Hanover Parks and Recreation for close to 25 years.

Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival The 15th Annual Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival took place in May this year. Previously we were hosting both the Water and Forest Festivals in the fall but due to the Public Elementary Teacher’s job action last fall which cancelled all field trips, we postponed the Festival to the spring. Over 1,000 grade 4 students in Grey and Bruce participated in the program which focuses on water issues ranging from water science to technology to protection and conservation to changing attitudes. The 46 different hands-on activities are hosted by over 360 secondary school students and industry representatives. This move of the Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival to spring will allow more secondary schools to volunteer (different semesters) and allow a bit of a break for volunteers involved in both the Water and Forest Festivals.

Bruce Grey Forest Festival The 6th Annual Bruce Grey Forest Festival took place at Allan Park Management Unit the first week of October. Over 1400 grade 7 and 8 students participated with over 400 volunteers from secondary school classes and industry representatives hosting the hands-on activity centres. Funding for this project is provided through generous donations including Hydro One, Bruce Power and the two Conservation Authorities. Due to the Public Elementary Teacher’s job-action last fall there were no field trips allowed so last year’s Festival was cancelled. In order to accommodate last year’s grade 7 students along with this year’s, we opened up registration this year to grade 7 and 8 students and expanded the Festival to 4 days from 3. 2017 Earth Week We are pleased to announce that funding for the 2017 Earth Week programs presented by Saugeen Conservation will be covered again this year through the generous donation of $3,000 from Enbridge. Advertizing for the 6 different school programs will be going out mid-February. Last year all 24 spaces for the popular programs filled within a few hours of advertizing.

Meetings: Saugeen Field Naturalists Bruce Grey Forest Festival – organizing committee Rekindle the Sparks – Mini-Rekindle – conservation education workshop & training

Administration

The Agricultural Advisory Committee met on September 12th. Eight of the ten members were in attendance including John Bell, committee Chair, and Mike Smith. The committee was given an update by Jo-Anne Harbinson on the Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Initiative program (GLASI). Erik Downing gave a presentation on SVCA’s permitting process and timelines. Paul Elston provided a presentation on the CA Act and Drainage Act with respect to municipal drains and tile drainage. The next committee meeting is scheduled for December 12th and will include topics dealing with Bill 100 (trails on private property), Phragmites, the Planning & Regulations customer survey and a further discussion on permit timing.

Grey Sauble CA has announced the hiring of a new CAO as a result of the September 30th retirement of John Cottrill. Sonya Skinner will assume the CAO role effective November 1st. Mrs. Skinner is a P. Eng and most recently was Director, Compliance Modernization, at MOECC.

As reported at the March 31st Authority meeting, formal employee performance review appraisals had not been done since 2009. Updated Performance Evaluation forms have been provide to managers with a requirement to have their staff reviews completed by November 20th. This process will provide a formal communication to each staff regarding their performance and an opportunity for employees to provide feedback on their goals. The process is meant mostly as a positive reinforcement tool but also as a means of encouraging improvement where needed.

Environmental Planning & Regulations

Meetings attended and Other Department Work and Updates: July 21, 2016: The Environmental Planning and Regulations Department’s 50 metre Screening Area became 30 m. About 20000ha less ‘Screening Area’ in watershed.

August 19, 2016 Manager, Environmental Planning and Regulations attended meeting with OPG on Bruce Power site. New waste facilities proposed.

August 23, 2016 Manager, Environmental Planning and Regulations and Environmental Planning Coordinator meet full Board for Policy meeting with consultant.

August 30, 2016 Staff participated in Webinar to DFO’s Drain Guideline Document.

September 6, 2016 Executive Committee meeting.

September 6, 2016 Regulations Officer in Court Regarding a Violation that is moving ahead to charges being laid.

September 9, 2016 Regulations Office Contract Posting up for later Board approval on direction of Executive. Close September 19, 2016.

September 12, 2016 Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting – Manager, Environmental Planning and Regulations and Regulations Officer presenting on timelines and drains.

September 16, 2016 Manager, Environmental Planning and Regulations attended Recolour Grey Meeting Re: Grey County OP update.

September 20, 2016 Manager, Environmental Planning and Regulations and Regulations Officer attended Court on a violation matter.

September 30, 2016 Manager, Environmental Planning and Regulations commented to Grey County Natural Heritage Study.

Permits Issued on pace with 2015 statistics in spite of 2015 being increased with REA permits on two major projects by this time. Some staff balancing up to 150 files. Many new files each day.

35% jump in new inquires compared to 2015 so far. 1250 inquires forecast by end of 2016 vs. 920 inquires in 2015.

Manager, Environmental Planning and Regulations has prepared McCullough Lake mapping compared to April 1, 2016 flood.

Meetings with IT and GIS on Mapping and System improvements ongoing.

Customer Service Surveys continuing to come in for Permits and General Inquire Responses. 2-3% negative in 87 response. Includes people whom we approached as violation files (resolutions). ‘Timelines’ 15% negative, and ‘Appeal process’ 60% negative/room for more information sharing (appeal process not needed if positive comment so does not come up often).

The following Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses permits have been approved by authorized Authority staff since May 26, 2016.

16-072 Township of Huron-Kinloss Huron/Huron-Kinloss Clark Creek - Branch D Lot 30 & 31 Concession 2 Replacement of existing 3.045m span concrete culvert with a corrugated steel arch culvert 3300mmx2080mmx14 m. Watercourse

16-073 Township of Huron-Kinloss Huron/Huron-Kinloss Lot 40, Con 4 Pt Lot 22 & 23, Con A Wilken Municipal Drain Replacement of existing 3.75 m span wooden box culvert with a corrugated steel arch 3890mmx2690mmx14 m. culvert. Watercourse

16-074 Township of Huron-Kinloss Huron/Huron-Kinloss Sideroad 20 North Lots 20 and 21, Concession 6. Fair Municipal Drain Replacement of existing 2.4 m concrete box culvert with a corrugated steel arch 3100mmx 1980mmx14m culvert. Watercourse

16-101 Beverley Ann Johnson Southampton Lot 15 Alice of Plan 2160 92 Town of Saugeen Shores Construction of a new 2044 square foot dwelling, slab on grade (no basement or crawlspace), with attached garage, second storey deck, and covered porch; and, for related excavation, filling and grading. Regulated Area

16-108 Township of Southgate Henry Martin Proton/Southgate265012 Southgate Rd. 26 Con 18 Pt Lot 2 Replace existing 12 inch diameter 40 ft culvert and fill to improve existing laneway. Watercourse

16-109 Rachel Bowman Proton/Southgate 712747 Southgate SRD 71 Lot 25 Con 4 SWTSR Improve an existing culvert and install additional culverts for the purpose of cattle crossing. Watercourse

16-110 Rema Kaikkonen Proton/Southgate 031485 Southgate Road 03 Lot 2 and 3, Con 5 Bottom cleanout up to 2 feet in depth. Watercourse

16-118 Ken and Donna MacLeod Huron/Huron-Kinloss 684 Bruce road 7/Lot 15, Concession 6 Proposed bank stabilization of approximately 28 lineal metres of the South Pine River consisting of the installation of appropriate sediment/erosion control measures, regrading of the watercourse bank to a 3 (hor.) to 1 (vert.) slope, placement of clean graded round field stone (large size at the toe of slope with smaller stone as the protection of the bank reaches toward the top, levelling and seeding of the spoil material beyond the floodplain and seeding and mulching of areas of new watercourse bank not protected by rip-rap and other areas that may be disturbed by construction activities Watercourse

16-122 John K. Albrecht, Greenock 2640 Bruce Road 1, Roll No.: 410431000415100, Lots 28-30 Concession 11, Greenock Township Main Street South Geographic Town of Mount Forest Township of Wellington North. Construction of an approximate 50 foot (north-south) by 58 foot (east-west) addition to the north side of the existing barn, filling and grading of approximately 90 cubic metres of clean fill approximately 100 feet north of the northwest corner of the existing barn of approximately 90 cubic metres and related excavation, filling and grading. Regulated Area

16-121 Township of Wellington North Town of Mount Forest Rick Hopkins Bridge. Installation of gas line by directional drill under the Saugeen River west of the Rick Hopkins Memorial Bridge. Watercourse

16-123 Eric Carnell and Nancy Green Brant /Brockton Lake Rosalind Road 6 3R6577 Part 6 Part Lot 32 Con 4 Construction of a dock and deck. Permit Application says floating, but it is anchored and not removable. Shoreline fill and fill and the construction of a structure referred to as 10 foot by 10 foot in the application, but is 10 foot 3 in square and doesn't take measurements of overhang into account. In addition, it is not exempt because it is habitable. Regulated Area; Watercourse

16-124 Darren & Jenn McIntyre Saugeen Part Lot 38, Lake Range; Being Part 7 of RP 3R9057 Municipally known as 10 Mitchell Lane Geographic Township of Saugeen Town of Saugeen Shores Construction of an approx. 572 square foot garage attached to the existing dwelling via a breezeway roof, and, related excavation, filling and grading. Regulated Area

16-125 Lawrence & Bernice Martin Normanby 211179 Baseline Road Part Lots 68-70, Concession 3 WGR Construction of an approximate 3800 square foot addition onto the southeast corner of the existing dairy barn, and for the construction of a 50ft x 45 ft x 7 ft deep solid manure storage area to the northeast of the proposed barn addition. Regulated Area

16-126 Jacob & Joseph Hoover Proton Lots 206 & 207, Concession 1 SWTSR Geographic Township of Proton Township of Southgate Systematic tile drainage. Regulated Area

16-127 Andrew S. Martin Osprey Lot 16, Concession 2, 327528 3rd Concession Shed Reconstruction and realignment. Regulated Area

16-128 Michael and Lorna Roberts Southampton/Saugeen Shore 243 Summerhill Road/Lot 44, Plan 3M 153 Replacement of an existing deck by constructing a new stairway (0.91 metres by 7.62 metres) and an elevated deck (5.99 metres by 3.66 metres) with a stairway (1.07 metres by 2.92 metres) all with a Sonotube and wood post foundation and including finished grading. Regulated Area

16-129 Municipality of Kincardine Twp. Kincardine/Kincardine Road Between Lots 15 and 16, Concession 5 Placement of erosion protection on the river bank (no in-water works proposed) beneath the bridge structure (Structure No. 2129) and on areas adjacent to the bridge structure. Watercourse

16-130 Town of Minto Township of Minto Lots 22-24, Concession 15 Lot 19-22, Concession 14 Lots 15-19, Concession 13 Municipal Drain No. 2 Sections of Drain to include bottom cleanout, clearing and brushing of one side slope and top of bank, debris/beaver dam removal. Watercourse

16-131 Town of Minto Minto/Minto Minto Municipal Drain 23, Lots 21-23, Concession 13, Lots 23-25, Concession 14, Lot 25, Concession 15 Sections of Drain to include bottom cleanout, clearing and brushing of side slopes and top of bank. Watercourse

16-132 Jeff Emmerton Kincardine Township 1729 South Line, Roll No.: 410821000105201, Part Lot 12 Concession 2 SDR, Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 Plan 3R3204, Geographic Township of Kincardine, Municipality of Kincardine The replacement of, and slight enlargement of an approximate 831 square foot deck including construction of an approximate 14 foot by 10 roofed screen-in area, to the south and east side of the existing dwelling, and related excavation, filling and grading. Regulated Area

16-133 County of Grey Normanby/West Grey Culvert replacement at sites No's. 905 and 906 under David Winkler Parkway between Lots 2 and 3, Concession 14 Replacement of two existing 600mm diameter CSP culverts under David Winkler Parkway with a new 25metre length of 600mm diameter CSP culvert in each location including related works such as sediment/erosion control measures, temporary coffer dams as may be required, removal of all excess fill material to an off-site location, and re-vegetation of disturbed areas where necessary. Watercourse

16-134 Kathleen Detzler Brant/Brockton 431 Lake Rosalind Road 4 Pt Lot 68, Con 3 Lake Rosalind Replace shorewall with a retaining wall and rebuild existing wooden deck to same proportion and to add section to floating dock system. Regulated Area; Watercourse

16-135 Brad McCuaig Huron/Huron-Kinloss 38 Tout's Grove Hill Roll 410716000805200 Plan 343 Lot 38 RP3R2332; Part 11 Deck Replacement awning. Regulated Area

16-136 Townhip of Southgate Proton/Southgate Southgate Structure S57 Culvert on Southgate Sideroad 07 Lots 7 and 8, Concessions 17 and 18. Replacement of an existing open footed box culvert with a precast concrete box culvert. Watercourse

16-137 Giovanni Rufino Egremont /Southgate 224562 Southgate Road 22 Lot 24, Con 17 Systematic Farm Drainage abutting a wetland. Regulated Area

16-138 Jamie and Elaina Stephen Artemesia Part 20 Lakewood Lane, Part of Lot 2, Concession 7 Removable Dock, Modular, 160 sq. ft. Watercourse

16-139 Municipality of West Grey Glenelg Part Lot 102, Concession 3 SWTSR, 735156 West Back Line Online pond clean of roadside gravel spill. Watercourse

16-140 Powell Furniture Inc EGRE/Southgate 224518 Southgate Road 22 Lot 23, Conc 7 EGRE Agricultural Systematic Farm drainage adjacent to wetlands. Regulated Area

16-142 Barry's Construction and Insulation Ltd. Saugeen Lot 8 of Plan 3M-230 Part Lot 21, Lake Range Geographic Township of Saugeen Town of Saugeen Shores. Construction of a new approximately 300.69 square metre single detached dwelling with attached garage, covered front porch, and covered rear deck; and, related excavation, filling, and grading. Regulated Area

16-143 Meghan Fry Kincardine Township 280 Victoria Street (Inverhuron); Roll No.: 410821000513100; Lot 9, Plan 445 Re-construction of an approximate 28 foot (north-south) by 23.5 foot (east-west) dwelling and construction of an approximate 1.5 foot by 10 foot deck addition to the south side of the existing deck. Regulated Area

16-144 Rick & Cheryl Taylor Kincardine Town 590 Huron Terrace, Roll No.: 410822000618500, Lot 17 Construction of an approximate 24 foot (north-south) by 18 foot (east-west) detached slab on grade building to be located in the southwest portion of the property, and the placement of concrete blocks along the western property boundary, and the placement of armour stones along the base of the slope in the approximate centre of the property, and related excavation, filling and grading. Regulated Area

16-141 Jeff Mills & Heidi Turek Kincardine (Inverhuron) Part Lot 69, Lake Range; Being Part 30 & 31 of Plan 361 Municipally known as 109 Lake Street Geographic Township of Kincardine Municipality of Kincardine. The demolition of an existing cottage and construction of a new expanded cottage with crawlspace access underneath; and, related excavation, filling, and grading. Regulated Area

16-145 Townhip of Southgate Proton/Southgate Lot 1 Con 16 Samborsky Drainage Works 1,056 m of bottom cleanout of the Samborski Drainage Works through the Dromore Swamp. Watercourse 16-147 Town of Hanover Town of Hanover Part Lot 63 Con 3NDR Township of Brant Municipality of Brockton 110 +- Ditch bottom cleanout. Watercourse

16-148 Robert and Sandra Cottell Proton 145207 Southgate Road 14, Part Lot 7, Concession 11, Roll No.: 420709000206800 Installation of a sewage disposal system to the south east of the existing dwelling. Regulated Area

16-149 Murray Howe Bruce/Kincardine 3815 Highway 21/ Lot 5, Concession 8 Cleanout of approximately 302 lineal metres (60 rods) of watercourse (being an unnamed tributary of Underwood Creek) including the installation of appropriate sediment/erosion control measures, levelling the spoil material on the adjacent agricultural lands, revegetation, where required, of watercourse banks and other areas that may be disturbed by cleanout activities. Watercourse

16-150 Township of Chatsworth Sullivan/Chatsworth Paisley Drive/Lot 25, Concession 9 Replacement of an existing 4.4 metre length of 1400mm diameter steel culvert with a 12.0 metre length of 1630mm span by 1120mm rise corrugated steel pipe arch culvert including the installation of temporary coffer dams and dewatering (as required) to enable work to be undertaken in dry conditions, the installation of appropriate sediment and erosion control measures, minor watercourse filling and 300mm to D450mm (average diameter) rip-rap protection with geotextile underlay. Watercourse

16-151 Township of Chatsworth Holland/Chatsworth West Back Line/Road between Lot 20, Concession 5 and Lot 33, Concession @ SWTSR Installation of an 18.01 metre length of 910mm span by 660mm rise corrugated steel pipe arch culvert as an overflow culvert under West Back Line including the construction of approximately 70 lineal metres of overflow ditch, installation of temporary coffer dams and dewatering (as required) to enable work to be undertaken in dry conditions, the installation of appropriate sediment and erosion control measures and a 300mm thickness of rip-rap protection with geotextile underlay Regulated Area; Watercourse.

16-152 John M. Martin Osprey 327591 – 3rd Concession, Roll No.: 420814000305220, Lot 19, Concession 3 NDR, Geographic Township of Osprey Construction of an approximate 54 foot (east-west) by 40 foot (north- south) second story addition to the existing dwelling, reconstruction of the existing dwelling, the installation of new sewage disposal system to the northeast of the existing dwelling, and related excavation, filling and grading. Regulated Area

16-153 Amsey and Esther Frey Arthur Township 7814 Sideroad 6 East, South Half Lot 12, Concession 2 Arthur Township, Roll No.: 2349800000805500 Construction of an approximate 28 foot (east-west) by 24 foot (north- south) addition on the south side of the existing barn, and related excavation filling and grading. Regulated Area

16-154 Megan Davi Durham/West Grey 238 George St./Part Lot 18, Plan 500; Part 5, RP 17R 2022 Construction of a 6.1 metre (20 feet) by 7.9 metre (26 feet) unenclosed accessory building (carport) with a concrete sonotube foundation, attached to the existing dwelling including completion of related finished grading. Regulated Area

16-155 Margo Haase Brant /Brockton 728 Marl Lake Road 7 Pt Lot 67, Con 2 NDR Shoreline Restoration. Watercourse

16-156 Ken C. Barker Mildmay/South Bruce 468 Concession 6E Pt Lot 22, Lot 23 Con 7 Bottom cleanout. Watercourse

16-157 Municipality of South Bruce Carrick/South Bruce Lot 15 Con 10 Durrer Municipal Drain Watercourse Works as laid out in Engineer's Report (open section) Durrer Municipal Drain 2016. Watercourse

16-158 Cleon M.B. Martin Proton 712506 Southgate Road 71, Part Lot 34 Concession 15, Part 2 Plan 16R9117, Roll No.: 420709000501550 Installation of an approximate 10m (metre) long by 450 mm (millimetre) diameter culvert, installation of an approximate 50m long by 8m wide by 0.6m depth laneway, and related filling grading. Regulated Area

16-159 Eric and Courtney Hopkins Hanover 318 2nd Ave. In ground pool, landscaping, and fill removal. Regulated Area 16-160 Noah S. Martin Proton/Southgate 712359 Sideroad 71 PLot 223-224-225 Con 4 Tiling adjacent to wetland. Regulated Area

16-161 Wightman Telecom Mildmay/CARR/South Bruce 392 Con Road D Part Lot 31 Con D Directional Drill under Road culvert for phone cable installation. Regulated Area

16-162 Municipality of Grey Highlands Artemesia/Grey Highlands Road between Lots 130 and 131, Concession 2 SWTSR Replacement of an existing 900mm diameter corrugated steel pipe (CSP) culvert with a new 12 metre length of 900mm diameter CSP at the same grade embedded 50mm including the installation of temporary coffer dams and dewatering (as required) to enable work to be undertaken in dry conditions and the installation of appropriate sediment and erosion control measures. Watercourse

16-163 Greg Logan Egremont /Southgate 151 McFarlin Drive Con 1 Div 3 Pt Lots 28 and 29 Mt. Forest 30 foot by 22 foot shop. Regulated Area

16-164 Lord Elgin Estates Developments Ltd. c/o Stephen Cobean Port Elgin Lot 47, 48, and 49, Lake Range, Geographic Town of Port Elgin, Saugeen Shores Stormwater management pond installation. Regulated Area

16-165 Alvin S. Weber Egremont 043819 Southgate Road 04, Part Lot 8 Concession 6, Roll No.: 420706000511200 Construction of an approximate 50 foot diameter by eight foot depth in-ground manure run-off tank, and related excavation, filling and grading. Regulated Area

16-166 Bruce Chapman, RoseAnne Desmarais Mount Forest 510 Silver St. Mount Forest Wellington North Single Detached Dwelling, Sewage Disposal System, Deck, Garage. Regulated Area

16-167 Kathryn Barclay Southampton/Saugeen Shore 361 Huron Street South/TP 47 W HURON Demolition of an existing dwelling which includes the removal of all related debris off site, the construction of a new single detached dwelling (approximately 260 sq. metres (2,800 sq. feet) in size) with a basement, including stairs, a covered porch and a timber deck, armour stone and other retaining walls and stairs, and related works such as excavation, filling, site grading and drainage, and restoration by grass seeding or use of other landscaping measures. Regulated Area

16-168 Lyle Foster EGRE/Southgate 184132 Grey Road 9 Pt Lot 14, Con 15. 19.3 x 10.3 m accessory building. Regulated Area

16-169 Frank and Karyn Zepf Bruce 41 Zepf Drive Part Lots 41 to 43, Lake Range Being Parts 1 to 4, RP 3R-9343 Construction of a 4734 square foot dwelling with walkout basement, attached garage, and for the installation of a sewage disposal system. Regulated Area

16-170 Douglas Alexander Teeswater /South Bruce 7 Thomas Street Lot 123 and 124 Plan 16 Teeswater Culross. 2100 square foot Accessory Building. Regulated Area

16-171 Jesse Lahman Proton Township 245880 Southgate Road 24, Part Lot 22, Concession 16, Roll No.: 420709000306300 Construction of an approximate 3,587 square foot dwelling, the installation of sewage disposal system, and the construction of an approximate 6,140 square foot barn, and related excavation, filling and grading. Regulated Area

16-172 Keith Metzger Greenock/Brockton Lot 14 Part Lot 15 Con 9 and Part Lot 15, Concession 10 Tile drainage adjacent to and trench within Greenock Swamp PSW. Regulated Area

16-174 Donna Stewart and Michael Malleson Durham/West Grey 184 Countess St. South/Pt. Lt. 8 to Pt. Lt. 10, Plan 500, Countess WS Reconstruction of an existing dwelling approximately 141 sq. metres (1,520 sq. feet) in size including fortification of existing walls and implementation of floodproofing measures where possible and the construction of an unenclosed carport approximately 29 sq. metres (315 sq. feet) in size with a concrete pier foundation and the construction of an elevated deck approximately 35 sq. metres (380 sq. feet) in size with a floodwater protected concrete pier foundation and related works such as excavation, filling, site grading and drainage, and restoration by grass seeding or use of other landscaping measures such as rip- rap protection adjacent to the dam area. Regulated Area

16-175 Lee Arkle Dunlop Glenelg 500061 Grey Road 12, Part Lot 98, 99, Concession 3 SWTSR Sewage Disposal System Replacement. Regulated Area

16-176 Balgobind Mangal Artemesia 320017 Road 170 Part Lot 170, Concession 3 SWTSR Being Part 1, RP 17R-3276 Installation of a Sewage Disposal System to the north of the existing single detached dwelling. Regulated Area

16-177 Barry and Barbara McKenzie, Jackie Mann, Al Barker and Lynn Crawford Huron/Huron-Kinloss 208 Goderich St. PLAN 347 PT LOT 5 GODERICH;W/S & PT LOT 33 PENETANGORE;W/S, 212 Goderich St. PLAN 347 PT LOT 6 GODERICH;W/S PT LOTS 32 & 33;PENETANGORE W/S, 202 Goderich St. PLAN 347 W PT LOT 4 Replace an existing but destroyed gabion basket shorewall with an armourstone and armour rock shorewall in the same location at shoreline. Regulated Area

16-178 Robert Martin Arthur 9562 Wellington Road 14 Part Lot 2, Concession 3 60 ft x 120 ft feed bunks and 12 ft deep, 110 ft diameter liquid manure pit. Regulated Area

16-179 Scott Coburn and Jaclyn Coburn Holland/Chatsworth 540323 80 Sideroad/Pt. Lt. 79, Con. 1 SWTSR; Pt. 1, RP 16R6443 Excavation of approximately 1,175 cu. metres of earth to create a pond and the use of the material excavated to create an earthen berm around the pond (approximately 310 cu. metres) and to create a second berm (approximately 865 cu. metres) along the westerly side of the property including the installation of sediment and erosion control measures and related works, all in locations within 120 metres of the Sinkhole Provincially Significant Westland Regulated Area

16-180 Tim & Kristen Weber Bentinck 133362 Allan Park Road Part Lot 40, Concession 1 NDR Creation of a groundwater fed pond, approximately 100 feet by 150 feet in size, 10-12 feet deep. Regulated Area

16-181 David and Caroline Jones Huron/Huron-Kinloss 172 Bruce Beach Road Part Lot 50 Plan 343 Con A Pt Lot 50 Construction of a replacement detached dwelling and septic system. Regulated Area

16-183 Dennis McGlynn Culross 2409 Concession 4, Roll No.: 410506000203401, West Part Lot 34 Concession 4. The construction of an approximate 37 foot (east-west) by 80 foot (north-south) concrete pad and related grading, and the placement of three (3) approximate eight foot by 53 foot storage containers on the concrete pad. Regulated Area

16-182 Trish Graham Greenock/Brockton 362 Bruce Road 15 Pt Lot 2 Con 13 Plan 63 Lot 49 W Pt Lot 50 RP 3R894 Part 4 to 6 Pinkerton. Construction of a 340 square foot deck in a SVCA Regulated Area. File started as a violation. Regulated Area

16-184 Victor Martin c/o Trevor Reading Artemesia Lots 16 & 17, Concession 3 SDR Municipally known as 285331 Artemesia/Southgate Townline Geographic Township of Artemesia Municipality of Grey Highlands Driveway improvements and rerouting; installation of parking/turnaround area; and, installation of a new culvert under the improved driveway. Regulated Area

16-185 Eli Weber Proton Part Lot 5,6, Concession 8 Proton, Southgate Restoration of a wetland, and construction of a agricultural building. Regulated Area

16-186 Blair and Miranda Wright Normanby 1423447 Grey Rd. 9 Lot 29, Concession 10 50 foot by 100 foot barn addition. Regulated Area

16-187 John Boyle Holland 129 Orr St. Part Lot 18, Concession 1 EGR House Rebuild - April 1, 2016 flood related. Regulated Area

16-188 Craig McFadzean & Shannon Blyth Kincardne 70 Victoria Street (Inverhuron) Lot 12 & Part of Road Allowance, plan 361 Being Part 55, RP 3R-4448 Construction of an approximate 12 foot by 40 foot ground floor level deck along the entire length of the western side of the existing dwelling. Regulated Area

16-189 Dippel Farms & Land Ltd. Normanby/West Grey Lot 5, Concession 6 Bottom cleanout only of approximately 335 metres (1,100 feet) of existing open ditch, deposition and levelling of excavated material on adjacent agricultural ground, removal of existing farm field crossing and installation of a new farm field crossing consisting of approximately 14.6 metres (48 feet) of 1.22 metre (4 feet) diameter pipe complete with rip rap protection at end and around outside of bend in ditch at inlet and outlet ends of new crossing. Watercourse

16-190 Terry and Julia Pagnan Bentinck/West Grey 171 Anderson Drive North/Pt. Lt. 25, Concession 10: Pt. 33, RP 17R168 Construction of a new single detached dwelling on an existing concrete block foundation including 2 elevated wooden decks with stairs and related filling, grading and re-vegetation of areas disturbed by construction. Regulated Area

16-191 Lawrence and Anne Wright Huron 3 Tout's Grove Hill, Roll No.: 410716000801200, Plan 343 L 3A, Part 4 Plan 3R2309 Construction of an approximate 26 foot (east-west) by 14 foot (north-south) addition on the northwest side of the existing dwelling, and the construction of an approximate 19 foot (east-west) by 14 foot (north-south) deck onto the northeast side of the existing dwelling, and related excavation, filling and grading. Regulated Area

16-192 Paul J Grubb Normanby 112253 Grey Rd 3 Part Lot 16, Concession 12 Being Part 1, plan 17R- 3277 Addition to the existing accessory building. Regulated Area

16-194 Nathan Becker Normanby 122752 Grey Road 3 Part Lot 15, Concession 17 Grading of Farm Field/Bushline. Regulated Area

16-195 Todd Fortney Mildmay 17 Ignatz St. 40 foot by 55 foot storage building. Regulated Area

16-196 2289798 Ontario Inc / Christl Ganz Holland 540316 Sideroad 80 Part Lot 80, Concession 1 SWTSR Placement of a 24 foot by 32 foot "school portable" storage building to the southwest of the existing storage building. Regulated Area

16-198 Gerard Dietrich Carrick/South Bruce 514 Bruce Road 6E Con 9 Lot 22 Low flow crossing. Watercourse

16-200 Kevin & Stacy Hogg Culross Part Lot 26, Concession 3 Construction of a 40' by 60' storage shed and creation of a driveway. Regulated Area

16-202 Simon B. Martin Proton Lot 191, 192, Concession 3 Geographic Township of Proton Single Detached dwelling addition, septic expansion. Regulated Area Oct. 2016

Saugeen Conservation COMMUNICATIONS Program Report

IPM - 2016 SVCA’s New Website Staff were thrilled to be a part of this incredible show. More than 14,000 people came through the Conservation Tent. The focus was on Best Management Practices. SVCA worked alongside the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (the lead on this project.)

We're almost there with the new website! After a number of months working on the new website (Websmart Design), it will be ofcially in the hands of the SVCA staff as of the end of this month. The new website will be mobile friendly and provide accessibility to meet the new social media criteria. Saugeen River Fisheries Task Force Staff are especially pleased to be part of this Committee. Discussions and projects have included an annual Walkerton Hikes, Presentations and Tours River Clean-up (May), the erection of sh signage (spring If you are interested in 2017), the construction of garbage receptacles along the having staff make a canoe route stops (2017), and the construction of sh line presentation to a local receptacles (2017). Once projects are established, it is interest group, hoped that efforts can be expanded within other member municipality or organization, please do municipalities. not hesitate to ask. We love to get the svca.on.ca word out about ww Saugeen Conservation!

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Christmas in the Country Bluffs Marketing Plan Improvements and changes are still ongoing as part of Staff and volunteers are already busy planning the the Management Plan for Saugeen Bluffs. Interest in largest interactive Christmas event in Grey and Bruce the park and the new horse camp has been especially Counties. The dates this year are November 24th encouraging this year! Seasonal feedback has been (drive-thru only), 25, 26 and 27th. Hope to see you excellent and the new Camp Store did extremely well. there! Talks are now underway with adjacent landowners to This year’s theme will be Paul Bunyan and a provide additional trails into Paisley. Upward and Lumberman’s Christmas. Onward! Staff have also completed a new Horse Camp Brochure for distribution at shows and tourism outlets.

Welcome Co-op Students! Newsletter We would like to welcome 2 new Co-op Students this semester from Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton. Both will experience various programs and departments within the organization as part of their learning experience. The fall SVCA Newsletter (Green SVCA Publications Side Up), is out, have a The purpose of the organization’s Communications look! Comments and Department is to service all departments with various input always promotional materials. appreciated. AGENDA

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Report to: Authority Members, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority From: Wayne Brohman, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Date: November 2, 2016 Subject: Conservation Ontario Council Meeting – September 26, 2016

Wayne Brohman attended the Conservation Ontario Council meeting on September 26th. Following is a summary of the main agenda items:

Kathryn McGarry, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry: The new Minister introduced herself and indicated that MNRF’s two top priorities are the Conservation Authorities Act review and wetlands. With respect to the Act review, the Minister and another MNRF representative indicated that: • Significant progress had been made • MNRF is aware of the funding challenges for CAs • CA work goes well beyond natural hazards and that is a good thing • CAs are uniquely qualified to deliver integrated watershed management • At the AMO meetings municipal leaders were mostly supportive of CAs but stressed the need for detailed Memorandums of Understanding between CAs and municipalities • Consideration is being given to change the wording in S28 to include natural heritage as well as natural hazard • A multi-stakeholder committee will be formed to work on the more contentious issues • The third phase of the review will start in a few months and will entail getting feedback on specific changes to the Act • The winter of 2018 is a target for completion of the review • CA Act review is now part of the MNRF mandate letter which signifies the importance of this project • The 35 municipal responses requested that MoUs be mandated and available to the public, timelines and service standards for Planning & Regulations applications be mandated, more new provincial funding is needed, equalize grants for poorer CAs, and more information sharing • MNRF is working on a new strategy to strengthen the protection of wetlands in recognition of the importance of wetlands for many aspects of the environment.

2017 Budget: The Conservation Ontario 2017 budget was passed. The 2017 Saugeen Conservation levy will increase by $782 to $24,958 (3.2%).

Gilmor v. NVCA: A newly formed (August 2016) organization, Canadian Institute for Property Rights Advocacy, is seeking intervener status in this legal matter. Their request for intervener status is expected to be heard in October. The actual appeal is scheduled to be heard December 20th.

Watershed Member Municipalities Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Brockton, Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Town of Hanover, Township of Howick, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, Municipality of South Bruce, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality of Kincardine, Town of Minto, Township of Wellington North, Town of Saugeen Shores, Township of Southgate, Municipality of West Grey Agricultural Guide: A Guideline for Development of a Guide to CA Permits on Agricultural Lands has been developed. This initiative is designed to improve consistency of approvals with the agriculture sector and to provide advice for operational streamlining of approvals. Each CA will customize their guides, in consultation with local agriculture groups, to account for the types of local agricultural activities and types of local natural hazards. There will be a workshop for regulations and stewardship staff in October/November.

WSIB rates: It was reported that the WSIB Municipal Services rate class that CAs are in is going up 5.9% in 2017. All other rate classes with the exception of one are going down. It was explained that the Municipal Services rate class includes police and firefighters and that claims for these groups for post-traumatic stress disorder have been increasing. Conservation Ontario will attempt to get WSIB to review the appropriateness of the rate class for CAs.

AGENDA SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

Conservation through Cooperation MINUTES

MEETING: Executive Committee DATE: Tuesday June 21, 2016 TIME: 2:30 pm LOCATION: Teleconference

CHAIR: Luke Charbonneau

MEMBERS PRESENT: Dan Gieruszak, Kevin Eccles, Maureen Couture, Sue Paterson

OTHERS PRESENT: Karen Wianecki, Planning Solutions Wayne Brohman, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Gary Senior, Sr. Manager, Flood Warning & Land Management Erik Downing, Manager, Environmental Planning & Regulations Janice Hagan, Recording Secretary

1 . Adoption of the Agenda MOTION # E16-26 Moved by Kevin Eccles Seconded by Maureen Couture THAT the agenda be adopted as presented.

Carried

2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest No persons declared a pecuniary interest relative to any item on the agenda.

3. Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting – May 26, 2016 MOTION # E16-27 Moved by Dan Gieruszak Seconded by Maureen Couture THAT the minutes of the Executive Committee meeting, held on May 26, 2016, be accepted as circulated.

Carried Executive Committee Meeting – June 21, 2016

4. Planning & Regulations Policy Document – Discussion with Karen Wianecki [Planning Solutions] The General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer introduced Karen Wianecki from Planning Solutions. Karen thanked the Committee for the opportunity to participate in the meeting and to speak with the members. She explained that it is important to deal with the Planning component of the document separately from the Regulations section and that she would like to listen and be reflective of the ideas of the Authority. The Committee discussed several areas that they would like addressed in the Policy document. They discussed eliminating components that are not mandated by Reg 169/06 and reducing wait times for permits. Chair Luke Charbonneau addressed the issues surrounding the 50m buffer zone and a recent Brockton motion. He also discussed the need to have a clear policy to present to staff in order to counter increased work load and to shorten training time. Karen assured the committee that she would focus on a value added process that articulates efficiencies. There was also discussion regarding slope stabilization and erosion control which will be referred to Billy Singh of Terra Probe and his report will be appended to the Policy document. Karen will keep the Authority regularly informed and has committed to a target date of June 30th for a draft document to be circulated to the Executive Committee, and available for review at the next scheduled Authority meeting in July.

Karen Wianecki left the meeting at 3:30pm.

5. Review of Teeswater Flood Plain Mapping project proposals The GM/S-T presented a document showing a summary of the bids received for the Flood Plain mapping in Teeswater. Gary Senior addressed the lowest two proposals and he informed the committee that the lowest submission was deficient in some areas. He recommended that the Committee accept the proposal from MMM Group Limited and that SVCA recommend them to the Municipality of South Bruce. The Chair congratulated SVCA staff as the costs appear to be lower than was expected and the SVCA led process should be looked upon positively in the community. After further discussion the following motion was passed:

MOTION # E16-28 Moved by Dan Gieruszak Seconded by Maureen Couture THAT the firm of MMM Group Limited be hired to produce flood plain mapping for the Teeswater Settlement Area for the total project cost of $20,532.50, plus HST and the SVCA Management Fee of 5%, subject to receipt of a resolution from the Municipality of South Bruce whereby they request the Authority to proceed with the project and that the Municipality agrees to pay 100% of the costs.

Carried

Executive Committee Meeting – June 21, 2016

6. Other Business i. BAE Software The GM/S-T informed the committee that the pricing for the BAE Software that had been approved by motion G16-39, March 31, 2016 was based on bulk purchasing by the Conservation Authorities. Since there are only two Authorities purchasing the software, pricing is higher than what the motion had allowed. He explained that the new price was valid until the end of June and includes training but requires $15,000 up front rather than over three years. After discussion by the committee the following motion was struck:

MOTION # E16-29 Moved by Maureen Couture Seconded by Sue Paterson THAT the Executive Committee directs SVCA staff to proceed with the purchase of BAE Software at the price of $24,375 USD.

Carried

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 3:58 on motion of Kevin Eccles.

______Luke Charbonneau Janice Hagan Chair Recording Secretary

AGENDA SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

Conservation through Cooperation MINUTES

MEETING: Agricultural Advisory Committee DATE: Monday June 13, 2016 TIME: 9:30 am LOCATION: Formosa Head Office

ATTENDEES: John Bell, Director, SVCA Ken Bridge, Bruce County Federation of Agriculture Gordon Flewwelling, Wellington County Federation of Agriculture Kevin Raszmann, Grey County Federation of Agriculture Mike Smith, Director, SVCA Bob Zettel, Bruce County Christian Farmers Federation

OTHERS PRESENT: Wayne Brohman, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Laura Molson, Recording Secretary

ABSENT: Adam Garniss, Wilf Gamble, Les Nichols, Michael Ryan

1. Introduction Each participant was given the opportunity to introduce themselves to the group.

2. Information Package An information package was given to those in attendance containing the Committee’s Terms of Reference, SVCA Administration Resolutions, Conservation Authorities Act, Regulation 169/06 and a copy of the 2015 Annual Report for committee members to review.

The Terms of Reference was explained including the purpose of this committee, the number of meetings, procedural rules and reporting requirements to the SVCA members. The process for electing the Committee Chair & Vice-Chair was also explained. Agricultural Advisory Committee– June 13, 2016

3. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

Motion #AAC16-01 THAT Wayne Brohman be appointed as Chair Pro Tem for the purposes of conducting the election of officers for 2016. Moved by John Bell Seconded by Kevin Raszmann Carried

Motion #AAC16-02 THAT Wayne Brohman and Laura Molson be appointed as scrutineers for the election of officers. Moved by Ken Bridge Seconded by Gord Flewwelling Carried

Wayne called for nominations for the position of Chair. Mike Smith nominated John Bell. Wayne then called for nominations for the position of Chair a second time. Wayne then called for nominations for the position of Chair a third and final time.

Motion #AAC16-03 THAT the nominations for the position of Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Committee be closed. Moved by Ken Bridge Seconded by Mike Smith Carried

Wayne asked John if he was willing to stand for the positon of Chair. John thanked his nominator and indicated that he was willing to let his name stand.

Motion #AAC16-04 THAT John Bell be appointed as Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Committee for the year 2016. Moved by Kevin Raszmann Seconded by Bob Zettel Carried

Wayne called for nominations for the position of Vice-Chair. Kevin Raszmann nominated Mike Smith. Wayne then called for nominations for the position of Vice-Chair a second time. John Bell nominated Ken Bridge. Wayne then called for nominations for the position of Vice-Chair a third and final time.

Motion #AAC16-05 THAT the nominations for the position of Vice-Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Committee be closed. Moved by Gord Flewwelling Seconded by Mike Smith Carried

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Wayne asked Mike if he was willing to stand for the positon of Vice-Chair. Mike thanked his nominator however indicated that he would withdraw his name. Wayne asked Ken if he was willing to stand for the position of Vice-Chair, Ken thanked his nominator and indicated that he was willing to let his name stand.

Motion #AAC16-06 THAT Ken Bridge be appointed Vice-Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Committee for the year 2016. Moved by John Bell Seconded by Kevin Raszmann Carried

Wayne then vacated the chair in favour of Chair John Bell.

Motion #AAC16-07 THAT the agenda be adopted as presented. Moved by Bob Zettel Seconded by Ken Bridge Carried

4. Future meeting dates & time The next two meeting dates were set for Monday September 12, 2016 and Monday December 12, 2016, both scheduled for 9:30am at the SVCA administration office in Formosa. The remaining committee members are to be notified as soon as possible of these dates.

5. Selection Process for one additional Committee member The committee discussed the possibility of inviting expressions of interest from other agricultural organizations. Wayne said that there has been some interest from an individual about joining the Committee. It was confirmed that the interested individual did not reside in the SVCA watershed. The committee thought that watershed residence should be a stipulation for committee membership. The committee decided to return to this item at a later meeting after giving it some thought.

6. Floodplain development restrictions explanation Wayne showed pictures of the flooding from 2013 in Calgary as examples of the effects flooding can have. Wayne briefly explained three reasons that there are restrictions with respect to development in floodplains. Under the Conservation Authorities Act and the Regulation, development in a floodplain is not allowed. Even though there are structures in the floodplains that have previously been built there, the concern now is about protecting people and property and not making the issue more dangerous. There is ever increasing concern from upper levels of government about providing disaster relief funding in instances where disasters could have been prevented.

There was much discussion about the floodplain mapping that is currently available, and Wayne was asked to bring an update back to this committee after he meets again with the mapping working group.

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7. Future Agenda Topics The Chair asked the committee members for suggestions for meeting topics that they would like to see discussed. Four items were identified: Municipal ditches, Stewardship programs targeting the agricultural community, Bill 100 and Phragmites.

8. Other Business There were no items identified under other business.

9. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 11:00am on motion of Mike Smith.

______John Bell Laura Molson Chair Recording Secretary

4 AGENDA SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

Conservation through Cooperation MINUTES

MEETING: Agricultural Advisory Committee DATE: Monday September 12, 2016 TIME: 9:30 am LOCATION: Formosa Head Office

ATTENDEES: John Bell, Authority Member, SVCA Ken Bridge, Bruce County Federation of Agriculture Gordon Flewwelling, Wellington County Federation of Agriculture Adam Garniss, Huron County Federation of Agriculture Kevin Raszmann, Grey County Federation of Agriculture Michael Ryan, Grey County Federation of Agriculture Mike Smith, Authority Member, SVCA Bob Zettel, Bruce County Christian Farmers Federation

OTHERS PRESENT: Wayne Brohman, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Erik Downing, Manager Environmental Planning & Regulations Paul Elston, Regulations Officer Jo-Anne Harbinson, Manager Water Resources & Stewardship Services Laura Molson, Recording Secretary

ABSENT WITH REGRET: Wilf Gamble, Les Nichols

The Chair, John Bell was delayed. In his absence the Vice Chair, Ken Bridge acted as Chair pro tem, and called the meeting to order at 9:35 am.

1. Adoption of Agenda

The order of the presentations was revised, and members asked to speak to the following items under other business: timelines for issuing permits and safety/flooding/permit issuance. Agricultural Advisory Committee– September 12, 2016

Motion #AAC16-08 THAT the agenda be adopted as amended. Moved by Michael Ryan Seconded by Kevin Raszmann Carried

2. Approval of Minutes of June 13, 2016

Motion #AAC16-09 THAT the minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting, held on June 13, 2016, be adopted as circulated. Moved by Kevin Raszmann Seconded by Mike Smith Carried

John Bell arrived at the meeting. Chair pro tem Ken Bridge turned the meeting over to Chair Bell.

3. Matters arising from the Minutes

Selection process for one additional committee member

The committee suggested that invitations be put forward for the December 2016 meeting, based on the interest the additional committee could then be appointed.

4. New Business

Saugeen/Maitland GLASI program update

Jo-Anne Harbinson, Manager Water Resources & Stewardship Services introduced herself and reviewed the Authority’s historical involvement with the agricultural community by explaining various programs delivered by Authority staff. She then explained the current program, the Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (GLASI) program. The Chair thanked Jo-Anne for the presentation and the committee was given a chance to ask questions.

Gord Flewwelling arrived at the meeting.

SVCA permitting process and timelines

Erik Downing, Manager Planning and Regulations introduced himself and gave the committee a presentation on the permitting process of the Authority and the timelines with respect to issuing permits. The committee then asked questions about the length of time specifically, and what could be done to address this issue. The Chair thanked Erik for his presentation.

The committee then took a five minute break.

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Municipal drains and tile drainage

Paul Elston, Regulations Officer introduced himself and made a report to the committee about municipal drains and tile drainage. He also explained aspects of the CA Act and the Drainage Act. The Chair thanked Paul for his presentation.

5. Other Business

Timelines for issuing permits

This item was discussed during and following the presentation on the SVCA permitting process.

Safety/Control of Flooding

Bob Zettel introduced an article he had read relating to safety and controlling of flooding. It was suggested that staff be given an opportunity to read the article and that this could be discussed in further detail at the next meeting.

Agenda topics for December meeting

The following items were suggested for the December 12, 2016 meeting: Bill 100, Phragmites, Environmental Planning and Regulations customer survey and control of flooding.

6. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 12:15pm on motion of Michael Ryan.

______John Bell Laura Molson Chair Recording Secretary

3 AGENDA Planning & Regulations Department Review Action Items Authority Approved - July 23, 2015 Updated September 2016

Action Item Description Actions Taken Status

High Priority: 1. Planning & Regulations Prepare a draft Policy document for Board Policy from another CA has been reviewed and edited to On going Policy Document review shape it to SVCA needs. First draft presented at January 2016 Authority Meeting. Plan presented to Executive Committee March 22, 2016. RFP for preparation of Policy document & public consultation went out April 29 with May 19 response deadline. Planning Solutions selected as consultant. Authority meeting Oct 4th and 18th for detailed review.

2. File Tracking System A robust accurate tracking system accessible P&R Mgr & IT Mgr continue to work on design and On going to numerous users development. A preliminary template for file data input has been developed & tested. Data base design is almost complete. Work on dashboard is in progress. Presentation at Feb & May Authority meetings. Transition from legacy database has been completed. Dashboard still in progress.

Short Term: 3. Printer and file cabinets Obtain a printer for the main floor. Provide Printer was installed in Sept. File cabinets are in place. Completed cabinets for individual work stations

4. Mapping Working Group Comprised of SVCA staff & municipal Meetings held Aug 25, Sept 29, Nov 3 and Dec 15. Seeking On going representatives; goal to improve mapping in info on mapping costs, potential trial areas and funding priority areas of the watershed opportunities. Teeswater mapping project is expected to act as an example for other municipalities with respect to cost & timing. Will convene next meeting once Teeswater project is completed. Planning & Regulations Department Review Action Items Authority Approved - July 23, 2015 Updated September 2016

5. Customer Feedback Prepare an anonymous customer survey for Survey commenced November 2. Updates given at each Completed Survey Board approval Authority meeting.

6. Zoning Comments Cease providing zoning comments in Zoning comments were eliminated by July 31, 2015 Completed correspondence to applicants 7. Bruce County Work with Bruce County to arrive at a new Draft Agreement prepared by County is under review. On going Memorandum of updated MoA Planning Act review involvement is under discussion. Agreement Completion of this item is delayed until P&R Policy document is completed. 8. Appeal process to be Make applicants aware of the appeal process Customer survey asks if customer was advised of the appeal On going better communicated to should they be dissatisfied with a decision of process. Updated P&R Information sheet advises applicants applicants the P&R Dept. that there is an appeal process.

9. Staff Promotion Where warranted staff to be promoted up Review completed by GM and P&R Mgr for budget. Completed the salary grid steps in their respective job range

Longer Term: 10. Customer relations & Continue staff training in CSR & Most recent training date was Dec 2, 2014 Not yet started communications training communications

11. Conversion of paper files Data storage & retrieval needs improvement; Part time scanning position started January 2016. A second Ongoing to digital form old paper files and data to be converted to part time position started in May. digital form 12. Continue Staff training Ensure job relevant training continues 3 staff attended training at Latornell in November; Gary S. On going provided training session in November, December, and January. Regulations officer attended a one week course in March. Risk Management Training held May 5. Drainage training for two staff in June. Two staff attended Coastal training. Provincial offenses training scheduled for November. Agenda

REPORT

TO: AUTHORITY MEMBERS, SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION

DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

SUBJECT: DRINKING WATER SOURCE PROTECTION & RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICE REPORT

Administration:

From April 1st to July 31st, 2016, the Drinking Water Source Protection Program has spent a total of $67,000 of the allocated $297,140 (budget on target). The GIS Specialist position (Alex Milanetti) recently accepted a full-time employment opportunity in Toronto. This position will remain vacant for the remainder of the year and workload requirements will be managed by the current staffing compliment.

Consulting Services:

Through a competitive bidding process, a contract has been awarded for $25,000 (plus HST) to Matrix Solutions Inc. to conduct a technical study for a new municipal drinking water well in the community of Ripley located in the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

Source Protection Program Update:

The amended Source Protection Plan was approved by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change on July 15th, 2016. All policies within the Plan are now in effect and Staff is working on education and outreach to support implementation.

Staff has also participated in the following meetings to support implementation:

Regional Project Managers Meeting at Upper Thames River Conservation June 13, 2016 Municipal Workshop – RMO-in-a-Box July 12, 2016 Community Outreach Event – Point Clark July 23, 2016 Meeting with Saugeen Shores staff August 8, 2016 Attended Saugeen Conservation Cover Crop Event - Walkerton August 18, 2016 Held training session with Real Estate Agents group August 25, 2016

Staff is currently working with agricultural sector partners to plan an upcoming workshop on November 8th, 2016 targeted towards crop advisors/consultants. This workshop will help to share program information and address questions related to potential source water program implications for farmers.

1 SVCA Authority Meeting – Drinking Water Source Protection Program Report Risk Management Office Update:

The Risk Management Office (RMO) has completed invoicing to all twelve participating municipalities for a total budget of approximately $235,000 for the 2016 calendar year (January 1st to December 31st). Total expenditures as of July 31st were approximately $60,000. The program is currently under budget due to a slower start in conducting RMO work in the first 4 months of the year.

The Town of Saugeen Shores recently signed an Agreement for delivery of RMO services, which brings the total number of participating municipalities to twelve.

South Bruce South Bruce Peninsula West Grey Arran-Elderslie Brockton Blue Mountains Kincardine Georgian Bluffs Grey Highlands Chatsworth Saugeen Shores Meaford

Letters were recently sent to landowners in South Bruce Peninsula and Meaford regarding threats verification work. We are currently working on developing Risk Management Plan templates for fuel storage and agricultural threats.

The Ministry recently sent letters to all Water Treatment Plant (WTP) operators asking them to conduct a self-assessment of fuel storage threats. We are working with municipalities to support this request for information based on the Source Protection Plan policies and best management practices.

Respectfully submitted,

Carl Seider Project Manager, Drinking Water Source Protection Risk Management Official

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AGENDA

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