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In This Issue - Ontario Small Waterworks Assistance Program phase three applications due Feb.15. - $10 million in special Blue Box funding for 2011 projects. - FCM’s New First Nations - Municipal Community Infrastructure Partnership Project Survey. - Time running out to register for next week’s municipal energy plan workshop in Kingston. - New to municipal office? Register for AMO’s councillor training workshops. - New Urban Visions Symposium coming this April. - Is your community investment ready? - OMKN releases beneficial practices for municipal unpaved roads. - Do you need on-demand access to municipal news and information? - Attend the Renewing Rural Economies forum in Guelph. - Brownfield workshop in Hamilton. - Request for Nominations for the 2011-2015 ROMA Board - deadline is January 28. - Career opportunities at AMO and LAS. - Links to full text articles below.
Provincial Matters Small Waterworks Assistance Program - OSWAP-3 will provvide up to $50 million in capital assistance to help small communities improve conservation and efficiency in their water and wastewater systems. Municipalities and Local Services Boards that own residential drinking water or wastewater systems that provide services to 5,000 and fewer residents are eligible to apply for funding.
Expression of Interests sought for $10 million in Blue Box program funding. The Continuous Improvement Fund (CIF) has $10 million to be distributed through the REOOI, to invest in municipal blue box program projects in 2011.
Federal Matters FCM is currently conducting a short survey about First Nation and Municipal relationships around service agreements and are asking Ontario municipalities to participate in a short survey. The survey closes on January 31, 2011.
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New Urban Visions – 2011 Urban Symposium April 14-15, 2011 at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Centre, Burlington. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details.
OMKN - Ontario Municipal Knowledge Network Visit the Economic Development Resources page to learn about innovative practices developed by Ontario municipalities to retain businesses and attract new investment. Join us at the 2011 ROMA/OGRA Conference to hear first hand from colleagues on their new approaches!
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Renewing Rural Economies, Guelph, February 18, 2011. The Ontario Farmland Trust is hosting the forum with a focus on economic development in agriculture. The event will bring together municipal elected officials, planners, economic development officers, and representatives from the agriculture community.
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Page 5 of 62 Page 6 of 62 MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF SARNIA
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall
Attendance: Abner Gingrich (Chair) Andre Arboine Ivan Mater Don Van Goozen
Regrets : Alston Grimmond
Also: Brandon Weiler, Planner Max Williams, Planner Beth Gray, Secretary-Treasurer
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GERNAL NATURE THEREOF
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.
SUBMISSIONS
1. SUBMISSION NOS. B26/2010 AND B27/2010 DREWLO HOLDINGS INC. 1715 LONDON LINE AND LANDS SOUTH OF 1715 LONDON LINE
SUMMARY OF APPLICATION B26/2010
File Number: B26/2010 Property Address: London Line Rear (PIN # 43137-0517) Lands located north east of 1715 London Line Owner(s): Drewlo Holdings Inc. Agent: Francis De Sena Zoning: Urban Residential 1-44 (UR1-44)
PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION:
The Committee will consider an application requesting permission to sever an approximately 0.3ha. parcel from the lands identified as PIN # 43137-0517 and convey the parcel to the adjacent property (lands subject of B27/2010) known as 1715 London Line, PIN # 43137-0332.
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SUMMARY OF APPLICATION B27/2010
File Number: B27/2010 Property Address: 1715 London Line (PIN # 43137-0332) Owner(s): Michael Huard Agent: Francis De Sena Zoning: Urban Residential 1-44 (UR1-44), Highway Commercial 1 (HC1)
PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION:
The Committee will consider an application requesting permission to sever an approximately 0.16ha. parcel from the lands identified as PIN # 43137-0332 and convey the parcel to the adjacent property to the south (lands subject of B26/2010) owned by Drewlo Holdings Inc.
Mr. F. Desena, solicitor for the applicant B26/2010, 422 East Street North, Sarnia, Ontario, was present to represent the applications and he had nothing further to add.
Correspondence was circulated from Mr. C. Mackenzie, Bluewater Power Distribution Corporation, P.O. Box 2150, Sarnia, Ontario; and, Mr. J. Maure, Fire Prevention Officer, City of Sarnia.
Mr. P. DiMurro, 106 Bridlepath Trail, Sarnia, Ontario was present to speak to the applications. He noted that he had no objection to application B26/2010; however, he objected to application B27/210. Mr. DiMurro stated that he consulted with the Planning Department when he developed the Tim Hortons site on London Road and he was instructed to leave a buffer between the commercial and residential lands. He objected to the mix use zoning as a result of the severance.
DECISION B26/2010 MOVED BY: Mr. Van Goozen SECONDED BY: Mr. Mater
That application B26/2010 requesting permission to sever an approximately 0.3ha. parcel from the lands identified as PIN # 43137-0517 and convey the parcel to the adjacent property known as 1715 London Line, PIN # 43137-0332, be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions being fulfilled to the satisfaction of the City:
1. That the following conditions be fulfilled within one year of the Committee’s decision:
a. That the owner submits to the City a reference plan showing the severed and retained lots or submit a written description which is acceptable to the County of Lambton Registrar;
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b. That all municipal taxes and local improvements including interest and penalties thereon that are owing and payable with respect to the lands being severed and the lands from which they are being severed be paid to date as well as all outstanding water and weed accounts;
c. That the owners satisfy the Engineering department with respect to the servicing of both the proposed severed and retained lots.
2. The severed parcel be consolidated and conveyed in the same name and interest as the lot known municipally as 1715 London Line, subject to section 3 or 5 of Section 50 of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, applying to any subsequent transactions involving the severed parcel.
ALL IN FAVOUR MOTION CARRIED
DECISION B27/2010 MOVED BY: Mr. Arboine SECONDED BY: Mr. Van Goozen
That application B27/2010 requesting permission to sever an approximately 0.13ha parcel from the lands identified as PIN # 43137-0332 and convey the parcel to the adjacent property to the south owned by Drewlo Holdings Inc., be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions being fulfilled to the satisfaction of the City:
1. That the following conditions be fulfilled within one year of the Committee’s decision:
a. That the owner submits to the City a reference plan showing the severed and retained lots or submit a written description which is acceptable to the County of Lambton Registrar;
b. That all municipal taxes and local improvements including interest and penalties thereon that are owing and payable with respect to the lands being severed and the lands from which they are being severed be paid to date as well as all outstanding water and weed accounts;
c. That the owners satisfy the Engineering department with respect to the servicing of both the proposed severed and retained lots.
2. The severed parcel be consolidated and conveyed in the same name and interest as the lot known municipally as PIN #43137-0517, subject to subsection 3 or 5 of Section 50 of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, applying
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to any subsequent transactions involving the severed parcel.
ALL IN FAVOUR MOTION CARRIED
2. SUBMISSION NO. A36/2010 RIADH AND SANDRA KHUDHAIR 348-350 DURAND STREET
SUMMARY OF APPLICATION B26/2010
File Number: A36/2010 Property Address: 348-350 Durand St. Owner(s): Riadh & Sandra Khudhair Agent: Not Applicable Zoning: Urban Residential 2-1 (UR2-1)
PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION:
This is an application to permit the conversion of a mixed use building containing two commercial and two residential units into a converted dwelling containing four residential units, which will: a. Provide a minimum of four parking spaces; b. Provide parking spaces in tandem; c. Provide parking spaces located within 6m of a window to a habitable room; d. Provide setbacks and landscaped open space as they exist.
REQUESTED VARIANCE(S) TO THE ZONING BY-LAW:
1. Proposed converted dwelling containing four residential units, WHEREAS two commercial units on the first floor and two residential units on the second floor is permitted.
2. Proposed four parking spaces to be provided, WHEREAS six parking spaces are required.
3. Proposed parking spaces in tandem, WHEREAS a parking space accessible from an aisle, street or lane is required.
4. Proposed parking spaces within 6m of a window to a habitable room, WHEREAS parking spaces shall not be located within 6m of a widow to a habitable room in a dwelling containing more than 3 dwelling units, except where the sill of the window is a minimum of 2m above grade of the parking area.
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Mr. R. Khudhair, applicant, 1700 Willowbrook Crescent, Sarnia, Ontario was present to represent the application.
Correspondence was read from Mr. C. Mackenzie, Bluewater Power Distribution Corporation, P.O. Box 2150, Sarnia, Ontario; Mr. J. Maure, Fire Prevention Officer, City of Sarnia, Ann and John L’Heureux, 352 Durand Street, Sarnia, Ontario; and, Aggeliki and Tom Balatsoukas, 344 Durand Street, Sarnia, Ontario.
Mr. J. L’Heureux, 352 Durand Street, was present to speak to the application. He stated that parking on the site was inadequate and parking on the boulevard and tandem parking are not solutions to the parking problem. He said that there is not enough area on the site to accommodate 4 vehicles parked in tandem and vehicles parked on the boulevard block the street view when exiting his driveway. He noted that there was no visitor parking area to support the 4 proposed residential units. Mr. L’Heureux was also concerned about lack of storage on the site for snow removal.
Mr. Williams confirmed that previous owners were granted an exemption (indefinitely) from the City’s Parking By-law to allow occupants of the units and visitors to park on the City’s boulevard in front of the property.
Mr. Khudahir responded that the occupants of the proposed low income residential units would not all own vehicles and parking for 4 vehicles would be sufficient. He noted that parking for the residential units would be less disruptive than parking demands for past use, such as 24 hour laundromat. Mr. Khudahir also noted that the City and County encouraged the development of low-income housing such as what he had proposed. Also, Mr. Khudahir stated that there was not a problem with snow removal on the site in the past; however, if it was necessary to remove snow from the site in the future he had access to snow removal/transport equipment.
The Chairman read the Planning and Building staff report which recommended that the application be approved, subject to conditions.
Mr. Van Goozen stated that the decision should provide for 2 tandem parking spaces for 2 cars per tandem parking space.
DECISION A36/2010 MOVED BY: Mr. Van Goozen SECONDED BY: Mr. Mater
That Application A36/2010, requesting a variance from the provisions of the City’s Zoning By-Law 85 of 2002, to permit the conversion of a mixed use building containing two commercial and two residential units into a converted dwelling containing four residential units, which will:
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a. Provide a minimum of four parking spaces; b. Provide 2 tandem parking spaces with a maximum of 2 cars per tandem space; c. Provide parking spaces located within 6m of a window to a habitable room; and d. Provide setbacks and landscaped open space as they exist on the date of the granting of this variance.
be APPROVED, as the variances are minor in nature and appropriate for the continued use of the property.
ALL IN FAVOUR MOTION CARRIED
3. SUBMISSION NO. A37/2010 ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPICE 475 CHRISTINA STREET NORTH
SUMMARY OF APPLICATION
File Number: A37/2010 Property Address: 475 Christina Street North Owner(s): St. Joseph’s Hospice (Executive Director, Monica Robson) Agent: Vatche Keuchkerian Zoning: General Commercial 3-8 (GC3-8)
PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION:
This is an application to permit an animated sign addition to an existing legal non- conforming free standing sign.
REQUESTED VARIANCE(S) TO THE CITY’S SIGN BY-LAW 7 OF 1993
1. Proposed animated sign addition to an existing legal non-conforming free standing sign WHEREAS animated signs are not permitted in any zone.
Mr R. Murray, 1317 Hillcrest Nesbit Drive, Sarnia, Ontario was present to represent the application and he objected to the conclusions of the planning assessment.
Correspondence was received from Mr. C. Mackenzie, Bluewater Power Distribution Corporation, P.O. Box 2150, Sarnia, Ontario and Mr. J. Maure, Fire Prevention Officer, City of Sarnia.
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Ms. A. Allen-Appeldoorn, Fund Development Specialist, St. Joseph’s Hospice, was present to speak to the application. She presented a history of the Hospice and explained the present funding situation. Ms. Allen-Appeldoom stated the animated sign would be an addition to the present sign and it would aesthetically complement the St. Joseph’s Hospice building. The purpose of the sign was to recognize donors. Donations are necessary to the financial operation of the Hospice.
Mr. V. Keuchkerian, GeoPlast Signs, 190 Samuel Street, Sarnia, Ontario was present to speak to the application. He stated the following: the intent was a message board with an electronic message that would complement the Hospice; the sign would be operational from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm; light would not project from the sign; and in his opinion the sign would not negatively impact traffic or neighbouring properties.
Mr. Gingrich asked if the light volume could be adjusted.
Mr. Keuchkerian responded that the light could be adjusted to a lower setting in the evening.
There was a discussion regarding animated signs in the City.
Mr. Keuchkerian responded that some of the animated signs were granted a variance and he was aware that some animated signs may have been installed contrary to the By-law. Mr. Weiler confirmed that the City acts on a complaint basis and he was not aware of any complaints regarding animated signs.
The Chairman read the Planning and Building staff report which recommended that the application be denied.
Mr. Arboine stated that he would support the variance provided that the message board be operational during the hours of 7:00 am to 9:00 pm; the cyclical message board shall not change more frequently than 5 seconds; the default illumination adjusting to daylight and nightlight shall be adhered to; the sign be permitted only for the existing Hospice use; and, the sign addition shall be constructed as per the plans that were submitted with the application.
DECISION A37/2010 MOVED BY: Mr. Arboine SECONDED BY: Mr. Van Goozen
That application A37/2010, requesting a variance form the provisions of the City’s Sign By-law 7 of 1993 to permit an animated sign addition to an existing legal non-conforming free standing sign be APPROVED; subject to the following conditions:
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a) Cyclical message board where message shall not change more frequently than 5 seconds; b) Message board may be operational only during the hours of 7:a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; c) Manufacturer’s default illumination for message board shall be adhered to; whereas, the illumination adjusts for daylight and nightlight; and luminescence shall not exceed default settings. d) The message board shall be operational only for hospice use and must be removed if the property is no longer a hospice site. e) The sign addition be constructed and erected as per attachments ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’.
The variances are considered to be minor in nature, in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law and appropriate for the orderly development of the lands.
ALL IN FAVOUR MOTION CARRIED
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4. SUBMISSION NO. A39/2010 MARIA TEIXEIRA 242 STUART STREET
SUMMARY OF APPLICATION
File Number: A39/2010 Property Address: 242 Stuart Street Owner(s): Maria Teixeira Agent: Victor Teixeira Zoning: Urban Residential 2-1 (UR2-1)
PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION:
This is an application to permit a new detached garage, with vehicular entrances on the west and east side, to have a minimum east rear yard setback of 3.05m (10ft.) and a maximum lot coverage of 65m² (700 ft².).
REQUESTED VARIANCE(S) TO THE ZONING BY-LAW:
1. Proposed detached garage with a vehicular entrance 3.05m (10ft.) from a municipal street, WHEREAS a setback of 6m (20ft.) for a vehicular entrance from a public street is required.
2. Proposed detached garage on a through lot with a rear yard setback of 3.05m (10ft.), WHEREAS a rear yard setback of 6m (20ft.) for a through lot is required.
3. Proposed detached garage with a maximum lot coverage of 65m² (700 ft².), WHEREAS a maximum lot coverage of 65m² (700 ft².) OR 10% of the lot, whichever is less, is allowed for a detached garage. The maximum permitted lot coverage for a detached garage on the subject lot which has a lot area of approximately 500.7m2 is 50.1m2 (539 ft2).
Mr V. Teixeira, 242 Stuart Street, Sarnia, Ontario was present to represent the application.
Correspondence was received from Mr. C. Mackenzie, Bluewater Power Distribution Corporation, P.O. Box 2150, Sarnia, Ontario; Mr. J. Maure, Fire Prevention Officer, City of Sarnia; and, Jim and Mary Turner, 145 Richard Street, Sarnia, Ontario.
The Chairman read the Planning and Building staff report which recommended that the application be approved, subject to conditions.
DECISION A39/2010 MOVED BY: Mr. Mater SECONDED BY: Mr. Arboine
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That Application A39/2010, requesting a variance from the provisions of the City’s Zoning By-Law 85 of 2002, to permit a new detached garage with a maximum lot coverage of 65m² (700 ft².), be APPROVED AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICANTS SITE PLAN, subject to the following conditions at the expense of the applicant:
1. The applicant permanently removes the existing detached garage.
The variance is considered to be minor in nature, in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law and appropriate for the orderly development of the lands.
ALL IN FAVOUR MOTION CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
MOVED BY: Mr. Van Goozen SECONDED BY: Mr. Mater
That the minutes of the Hearing held on November 9th, 2010 be approved as printed.
ALL IN FAVOUR MOTION CARRIED
THE HEARING ADJOURNED AT 6:00 P.M.
10 Page 16 of 62 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF SARNIA People Serving People
PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
TO: Mayor Bradley and Members of Sarnia City Council
FROM: Beth Gray, Secretary Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment
DATE: January 11, 2011
SUBJECT: Committee of Adjustment Notices of Hearings
Attached please find the Agenda and Notices of Hearings for the Committee of Adjustment for the meeting on: Tuesday, January 25, 2011.
This material is provided for your information.
Attachments: Agenda and Notices of Hearings
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DATE: January 11, 2011
TO: Brian Knott Solicitor/Clerk
FROM: Beth Gray Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment
RE: Committee of Adjustment Decisions Public Hearings – January 4, 2011
Please find attached the Decisions that were approved at the above noted Public Hearings.
The last dates of appeal are:
Variance, January 24, 2011 (20 days from Hearing date)
Consent, January 31, 2011 (20 days from date Decision was mailed)
attached: Decisions
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MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2011. at the OPP Office in Petrolia at 8:00 P.M.
1. Call to order.
2. Approval of the minutes of last meeting.
3. Business arising out of the minutes.
4. Correspondence.
5. Financial report.
6. Tracey Cross report.
7. Ron Jones report.
8. SMV signs report ---- Don and Lloyd.
9. 2011 School Program. (CD's and DVD's)
10. Lambton Farm Safety Annual Meeting on Thursday February 3, 2011, at the Christian Reformed Church, in Wyoming. Cost is $15.00 each. We need door prizes. Program?? Contact Earle 882-1180, or Jake, 845-3507 by January 28, of the number of tickets you sold.
11. Trailer events for 2011. ------
12. Special meeting on Thursday March 3, 2011, 7:30 pm, at the Wyoming Legion. (working with Lambton Federation and Lambton Mutual Insurance) “Safe on the Road “ with speakers from MTO. If you bring an old SMV sign you will receive a new one in exchange for the old one. (one sign per farm registration number)
13. 2011 Day Camp. Thursday, July 7, 2011 in Alvinston.
14. Report on our display at Podolinsky's on December 9 and 10.
15. New Business. a. Area Meeting??? b. ------
16. Next Meeting. Monday, February 28?? or March 7??, 2011 at the Petrolia OPP office at 8:00 p m.
17. Adjournment.
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LAMBTON FARM SAFETY ASSOCIATION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2010 at the OPP Office in Petrolia
1. Attendance: Agnes Dickenson, Earle Woolaver, Ken Campbell, Jake Feenstra, Gary DeBoer, Roy Elliott, Tom Lunn, Ron Jones, Lloyd Ferguson, Roger Braet. (Regrets, Kathy O'Hara Wilson, Jim Kearns, Tracey Cross)
2. Jake called the meeting to order and welcomed everybody. Moved by Tom, seconded by Roy that the minutes of the last meeting be approved. Carried.
3. Business arising out of the minutes: Our grant from Guelph has not come yet. Plans are to follow up.
4. Correspondence: a. We received a grant application form for 2011 grant from the Municipality of Lambton Shores. b. We received material from Guelph. They want to know how many volunteer hours are put in by Lambton's volunteers. c. Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration re; Volunteer Service Award program. Deadline is January 25. d. Ron Ellis will be at Lambton College on November 30, 2010.
GENERAL ACCOUNT 5. Financial Report Bank balance 3,069.91 INCOME
Bank interest 2.38
Total 2.38 Total 3,072.19 EXPENSES Office supplies, photocopy, 401.02
Total 401.02 Ending Bank Balance 2,671.17
TRAILER ACCOUNT Bank balance 3,363.73 INCOME none Total 3,363.73 EXPENSES Trailer movement in 2010 708.58 Ending Bank Balance 2,655.15 Moved by Roy seconded by Ken that the financial report be accepted. Carried.
6. Tracey Cross report. She could not be here. She told me that a meeting for the volunteer group is set for November 24, in Guelph. New logo and handout material coming soon. New rules for volunteers. Tracey Cross is the chair person of the provincial volunteer advisory group.
Page 36 of 62 The new provincial board is made up of the 3 groups. Farm Safety Association, (FSA) Industrial Accident Prevention Association, (IAPA) and Ontario Service Safety Alliance. (OSSA) The new name is Workplace Safety & Prevention Services.
7. Ron Jones report. Plans for an area volunteer meeting has been delayed until early in 2011. Guelph wants to know how many volunteer hours are put in by county farm safety groups. (Ag sector) We need to keep track of our own volunteer hours in the future. There are some volunteer hours in the other safety groups. Essex had a safety night. Essex day camp, is Tuesday July 5, 2011. Ken Forest is the agriculture representative on the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Progressive Agriculture Safety Day Program has 385 days booked in 2011. There are 52 days in Canada. There have been 4 fatalities recently, plus several injuries. An operator upset a combine and was trapped for 20 hours. There was an explosion in a storage building. There was a gas fire, caused by improper gas storage. When the electric motor came on, an explosion was started from the fumes. A new booklet on shields and guards rules. The Ministry of Labour enforce these shield and guard rules and there is no exemption for agriculture. These rules are to protect arms, legs, fingers, etc. A combine operator dropped the header on himself. Man jacked up combine, got under it. The combine fell on him, he died. A man was changing the oil in a tractor, he started the tractor in gear. There was a disc hocked on to the tractor. Somehow the worker, in this case, got out in time. All workers have to be aware that an accident can happen. Ron told us that he would be working in Kent and Essex. Steve Zronik will be covering Lambton starting January 1, 2011.
8. SMV Signs Report. 2 signs were replaced. One sign had bullet holes in it. Plans are to follow up with the county.
9. 2010 School Video Program. Kathy worked with the local schools that replied. ATV safety and farm safety were used. This material could be used throughout the school year. If there is any new material we will try to get a copy. Ken has a video from Oxford county. It is for 14 to 16 year olds.
10. Lambton Farm Safety local events. Brigden fair, Agriculture in the Classroom. Look-a-Likes. Gary, Jim, Kathy, and Agnes helped. Lambton Farm Safety Day Camp is on Thursday, July 7, 2011 in Alvinston.
11. TRAILER REPORT. Trailer bookings for 2010. We had the trailer in local fair parades, Petrolia, Wyoming, Forest, Alvinston, and Brigden. We need something new in our trailer to attract the children. Hands on displays seem to work well.
12. Lambton Farm Safety Annual Meeting. Set for Thursday, February 3, 2011. Christian Reformed Church, Wyoming at 7:00 pm. Cost is $15.00 per person. Program??? Door prizes needed. We need to know how many will attend. Call Earle, 882-1180 or Jake, 845-3507 by January 28. I will have tickets at the meeting. I will mail the rest.
13. Agnes has had contact with the MTO re rules and regulations of farm vehicles on the highway. Essex had a meeting on this and it was well received. Meeting set for Thursday March 3, 2011, at the Wyoming Legion at 7:30 pm. Plans are to give out a new SMV sign for an old one. We need to promote this event. Moved by Roger seconded by Ken that we pay half the cost with the Lambton Federation. Carried. “Safe on the Road”. Lambton Mutual Insurance Company is also helping. Door prizes can be used.
Page 37 of 62 14. New Business: a. John Deere days at Podolinsky's on December 9 and10. Volunteers needed.
15. Next meeting. --- MONDAY, January 17, 2011 at 8:00 pm. at the Petrolia OPP office.
16. Meeting adjourned by Tom and Ken.
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Sunday, February 27, 2011 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM Registration, Salon A, Convention Floor
11:00 AM Meeting of ROMA Board of Directors, Boardroom, Main Mezzanine
11:30 AM Meeting of OGRA Board of Directors, Algonquin Room, Main Mezzanine
12:00 PM OGRA Advisory Board of Past Presidents (Closed), Quebec Room, Main Mezzanine
12:30 PM Joint Meeting of OGRA Board of Directors and Advisory Board of Past Presidents (Closed), Quebec Room, Main Mezzanine
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Opening Reception Sponsors: Cooper Industries and Infrastructure Ontario Canadian Room, Convention Floor
Monday, February 28, 2011 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Registration, Salon A, Convention Floor
8:30 AM Opening Session, Canadian Room, Convention Floor Sponsors: Altus Group and Surface Green Solutions Co‐Chairs: Paul Johnson, OGRA President and Operations Manager, County of Wellington and Chris White, ROMA Chair and Mayor, Township of Guelph Eramosa
9:00 AM Rahul Singh, Executive Director, GlobalMedic Canadian Room, Convention Floor A paramedic from Toronto, Rahul Singh founded GlobalMedic in 1998, to provide clean drinking water and medical aid in the immediate aftermath of catastrophes. In 2010, Singh was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, one of Canada's Top 40 under 40 and The Globe and Mail recently named him one of 45 Canadians Changing the World. In nominating Singh for the Time Magazine honour, Haiti’s Prime Minister, Jean‐Max Bellerive called him “a shining example of selfless effort”. The story of GlobalMedic and Singh is a testament to the profound impact that one person can make when guided by leadership and the desire to help those most in need. Introduction: a c e d
9:45 AM Hon. Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario Canadian Room, Convention Floor Official conference badge required for admission to this session. Introduction: Paul Johnson, OGRA President and Operations Manager, County of Wellington
10:15 AM Coffee Break Co‐Sponsors, Hydro One Networks Inc. and Krown Corporation
Page 39 of 62 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Information Rooms LAS‐PFA Fuel Pilot Project British Columbia Room, Main Mezzanine The LAS fuel program is a comprehensive fuel purchasing program that will help municipalities realize reduced prices and superior purchase terms on petroleum and lubricants. The program will utilize a proven purchasing method which will help members to mitigate the risk of changing market conditions. Learn about the program's savings potential and our commitment to help reduce the administrative burden for your municipality. The program is expected to launch in summer 2011.
AODA Quebec Room, Main Mezzanine
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Concurrent Workshops I
The New Realities of Cycling Territories Room, Main Mezzanine Panelists: Eleanor McMahon, CEO and Founder, Share the Road Cycling Coalition; a c, e, d; and a c, e, d
MDW/Asset Management Municipal Asset Management: Mandating Solutions and Best Practices Confederation Room, Main Mezzanine Panelists: Joe Tiernay, Executive Director, OGRA; Al Kostiuk, Director, Capital Planning, Altus Capital Planning; and Steve Cripps, Director, Investment Strategies Branch, Ministry of Transportation
Innovative Municipal Practices Pt 1 Is Your Community Investment Ready? Innovative Municipal Practices to Improve Investment Readiness Ballroom, Main Mezzanine Municipalities across Ontario are increasingly engaging in innovative practices helping them to improve community investment readiness and be more responsive to the ever changing needs of the business community. This peer‐to‐peer knowledge sharing session will highlight some recently released municipal case studies detailing innovative approaches that municipalities are using to help secure new business investments. Come and hear from your peers firsthand about what they did, why they did it and the resulting economic benefits. This session is facilitated by the President of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) and sponsored by the Ontario Municipal Knowledge Network (www.omkn.ca).
Taking the Pulse of Small Town Ontario: Current Priorities and Emerging Concerns Tudor Room, Convention Floor Panelists: Norman Ragetlie, Director, Policy and Stakeholder Engagement, The Rural Ontario Institute; Yolande Chan, Director of The Monieson Centre, Queen's University; Erika Bailey, Human Systems Consultant, Erika Lee Bailey and Associates; and Wayne Caldwell, PhD, RPP, MCIP, Professor (Rural Planning), University of Guelph
Page 40 of 62 Road Safety: Municipal Roads and Manuals Imperial Room, Lobby Level Panelists: Ed Miska, Chief Traffic, Electrical, Highway Safety & Geometric Standards Engineer, BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure; Hart Solomon, Manager, Traffic Engineering, City of Hamilton
1:20 PM Peter Hume, AMO President Canadian Room, Convention Floor Introduction: Chris White ROMA Chair and Mayor, Township of Guelph Eramosa
1:45 PM Hon. Kathleen Wynne Minister, Ministry of Transportation Canadian Room, Convention Floor
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Information Rooms
OGRA Member Services British Columbia Room, Main Mezzanine
New Councilors Quebec Room, Main Mezzanine
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Concurrent Workshops II
Emerging Pavement Technology Imperial Room, Lobby Level Panelists: Rick Henry, P. Eng., Chair, Municipal Hot Mix Asphalt Liaison Committee and City Engineer, City of Guelph; Peter Bziuk, P. Eng., Engineering Manager, Construction Services, County of Essex; and Gary Moore, P. Eng., Chair, Innovations Sub‐committee and Director of Engineering Services, City of Hamilton
An Introduction to Community Economic Development for Councillors Tudor Room, Convention Floor Panelists: Norman Ragetlie, Director, Policy and Stakeholder Engagement, The Rural Ontario Institute; Wayne Caldwell, PhD, RPP, MCIP, Professor (Rural Planning), University of Guelph; and a c, e, d
Innovative Municipal Practices Pt 2 Is Your Community Investment Ready? Provincial Tools to Assist your Community Achieve Greater Investment Readiness (Pt. 2) Ballroom, Main Mezzanine The Province of Ontario has created a number of innovative new tools to enable Ontario's municipalities to improve their responsiveness to the ever changing needs of the business community and position themselves to be more investment ready. This session will highlight a number of these tools and will also shed light on how some of your peer municipalities are leveraging these tools to achieve desired economic development outcomes. This session is facilitated by the President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Economic Development Task Force and sponsored by the Ontario Municipal Knowledge Network (www.omkn.ca).
Page 41 of 62 Endangered Species Act Extinct Means Forever: Municipal Responsibilities Within The Endangered Species Act Confederation Room, Main Mezzanine Panelists: Ian Crawford, Consultation Coordinator, Species At Risk Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources
Nuclear Waste Management Territories Room, Main Mezzanine Panelists: Peter Simmons, Director, Municipal Engagement, Nuclear Waste Management Organization
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Registration, Salon A, Convention Floor
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM Continental Breakfast, Canadian Room, Convention Floor
8:00 AM OGRA Annual General Meeting Canadian Room, Convention Floor Chair: Alan Korell, Second Vice President, OGRA and Managing Director/City Engineer, Engineering, Environmental & Works
8:15 AM ROMA Annual General Meeting Canadian Room, Convention Floor Chair: Ron Eddy, ROMA, 2nd Vice Chair and Mayor, County of Brant
8:45 AM Hon. Carol Mitchell Minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Canadian Room, Convention Floor
9:15 AM Joel Salatin, Farmer, Polyface Farms Canadian Room, Convention Floor Joel Salatin is a third‐generation farmer in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Joel returned to his farm, Polyface Inc. (“The Farm of Many Faces”), in 1982 and continued to refine and add to his parents’ ideas. The farm has been featured in The New York Times, National Geographic, Gourmet and countless other radio, television and print media. It achieved iconic status when featured in the Michael Pollan’s New York Times bestseller The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Today, Polyface services more than 3,000 families, 10 retail outlets, and 50 restaurants through on‐farm sales and metropolitan buying clubs. An unparalleled wordsmith, Joel describes his occupation as “mob‐stocking hervbivorous solar conversion lignified carbon sequestration fertilization.” His humorous and conviction‐based speeches are guaranteed to challenge audiences.
10:00 AM Coffee Break
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM Information Rooms
Long‐Term Affordable Housing Quebec Room, Main Mezzanine
Rural Ontario Institute
Page 42 of 62 British Columbia Room, Main Mezzanine 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Concurrent Workshops III
The Far North Act Territories Room, Main Mezzanine Panelists: Afsana Qureshi, Far North Policy Manager, Ministry of Natural Resources
Rural Economic Development: The Human Capital Dimension Confederation Room, Main Mezzanine Human capital asset is becoming greater imperative particularly in smaller communities. The transition of the economy into knowledge‐based and environmentally‐sound has placed new skill demands on many local labour markets. The need for human capital will continue to increase as small communities sustain their economy and strive to stay nimble, thereby making the attraction and retention of skilled newcomers as part of their economic development plans. This workshop will present and discuss the attraction and retention of skilled newcomers within changing economic and labour market realities. It will highlight some successful approaches and discuss the role of business and economic development in driving attraction and retention in human capital strategies. Chair: Chris White, Mayor, Township of Guelph Eramosa and ROMA Chair Panelists: Magdy ElDakiky, PhD, Community Economic Development Specialist (A) , Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; Michelle Downie, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate, Education and Learning, The Conference Board of Canada; and Rebecca Rathwell, Project Manager, Local Immigration Partnership, County of Huron
Municipal Environmental Stewardship Ballroom, Convention Floor
Conflict Management for New Councillors Tudor Room, Main Mezzanine Panelists: Fred Dean, Barrister and Solicitor; Lise Burcher, Councillor, City of Guelph; and Nigel Bellchamber, General Manager, Ontario Municipal Administrators’ Association
Competitive design‐build projects vs. traditional RFPs Upper Canada Room, 18th Floor Panelists: Anne McNeely B.A.(Hons), LL.B, M.A., Barrister and Solicitor; Saher Fazilat, Manager New Construction, Corporation of the Town of Oakville; and Paul Quinless, Executive Vice President, Transport & Municipal Infrastructure, Carillion Canada Ltd
Privatization of Winter Maintenance Imperial Room, Lobby Level Chair: John Parsons, Division Manager ‐ Transportation and City of London Panelists: Glenn Gibbons, Area Foreman, Transportation and Public Safety, County of Grey; Warren Nicholishsen, Roads Technician, Works Department, Regional Municipality of Durham; and David MacLeod, Manager, Transportation, Operations and Technology, Regional Municipality of Niagara
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM ROMA and OGRA Elections Chief Returning Officer: Peter Fay, City Clerk, City of Brampton Salon A, Convention Floor
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12:00 PM OGRA Awards Luncheon Canadian Room, Convention Floor Tickets: $67.80 per person (HST included) Master of Ceremonies: Ken Hill, Chair, OGRA Member Services Committee, Embrun, Ontario Presenters: Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Minister, Ministry of Transportation and Paul Johnson, OGRA, President and Operations Manager, County of Wellington
2:15 PM Andrea Horwath, Leader, New Democrat Party of Ontario Ballroom, Convention Floor
2:45 PM Tim Hudak, Leader, The Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario Ballroom, Convention Floor
3:25 PM ROMA and OGRA Election Results Canadian Room, Convention Floor
3:30 PM Ministerial Forum Canadian Room, Convention Floor
The following individuals have indicated that they will participate
Hon. Sophia Aggelonitis, Minister, Ministry of Revenue (Invited) Hon. Rick Bartolucci, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Hon. Christopher Bentley, Attorney General, Ministry of the Attorney General Hon. Margarett Best, Minister, Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport Hon. James Bradley, Minister, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Hon. Laurel Broten, Minister, Ministry of Children and Youth Services Hon. Michael Chan, Minister, Ministry of Tourism and Culture Hon. Bob Chiarelli, Minister, Ministry of Infrastructure (Invited) Hon. Leona Dombrowsky, Minister, Ministry of Education (Invited) Hon. Brad Duguid, Minister, Ministry of Energy Hon. Dwight Duncan, Minister, Ministry of Finance (Invited) Hon. Charles Sousa, Minister, Ministry of Labour Hon. John Gerretsen, Minister, Ministry of Consumer Services Hon. Michael Gravelle, Minister, Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry Hon. Eric Hoskins, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration (Invited) Hon. Linda Jeffrey, Minister, Ministry of Natural Resources Hon. Deborah Matthews, Minister, Ministry of Health and Long‐Term Care Hon. Madeleine Meilleur, Minister, Ministry of Community and Social Services Hon. Carol Mitchell, Minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Hon. Glen Murray, Minister, Ministry of Research and Innovation (Invited) Hon. Sandra Pupatello, Minister, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (Invited) Hon. Harinder Takhar, Minister, Ministry of Government Services (Invited) Hon. John Wilkinson, Minister, Ministry of the Environment (Invited) Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Minister, Ministry of Transportation
Chair: Paul Johnson, President, OGRA and Operations Manager, County of Wellington
Page 44 of 62 Moderator: Nigel Bellchamber
5:00 PM Government of Ontario Reception Ballroom, Convention Floor
6:30 PM Delegates' Pre‐Banquet Reception Convention Floor, Cash Bar
7:00 PM Annual Banquet Tickets: $84.75 per person (HST included) Canadian Room, Convention Floor Banquet Entertainment: Dave Gunning
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM Registration, Salon A, Convention Floor
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM Continental Breakfast Canadian Room, Convention Floor Prize Draw: Sponsor: Ontario Road Builders’ Association
8:15 AM Michael J. Smither Memorial Question Box Canadian Room, Convention Floor Introduction: Chris White, ROMA Chair and Mayor, Township of Guelph Eramosa Chair: Fred Dean, Barrister and Solicitor Panelists: Lynn Balfour, Chief Building Official, County of Brant; Robert Browning, CAO, Municipality of Chatham‐Kent; Paul Jones, Amberley Gavel, Review Officer; Scott Tousaw, County of Huron, Director of Planning & Development; Sid Vander Veen, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Drainage Coordinator ‐ Approvals, Certification and Licensing; and Robert Walton, County of Oxford, Director of Public Works.
9:30 AM Matthew Mendelsohn, Director, Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation Canadian Room, Convention Floor
10:00 AM Minister Rick Bartolucci Canadian Room, Convention Floor
10:30 AM Minister Bob Chiarelli Canadian Room, Convention Floor
11:00 AM Closing Session Canadian Room, Convention Floor
Installation of the 2011‐2012 ROMA Chair ROMA Chair Elect Remarks
Installation of the 2011‐2012 OGRA President OGRA President Elect Remarks Sponsor: Ontario Road Builders’ Association ‐ Adjournment of Conference
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February 27 to March 2, 2011
FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK HOTEL, TORONTO
COMPANIONS’ PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Monday, February 28th
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Golfing Workshop Library Room, Main Mezzanine
Paul Enright, Head Teaching Professional from the Royal Woodbine Golf Club will host this session. Beginners and pro’s will receive tips and advice that will improve their golfing skills. This session is a must if you are a golfer.
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Royal York Tour
This tour will take you through the heart of the hotel. The tour will include the convention floor kitchens, housing rooms, the Royal Suite (if available), laundry department and garbage/recycling.
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The FISH! Philosophy
Spark energy and enthusiasm, and escape the ordinary with The FISH! Philosophy! Based on the world’s best selling training video - The FISH! Philosophy is a set of simple, practical tools to help you create the culture you’ve been looking for. It’s a way to build stronger relationships that equip you to face your challenges more effectively. The FISH! Philosophy reminds us that we have the power to live more fulfilling lives through the way we treat each other. “Who are you being, while you’re doing what you’re doing?” Sometimes we have to bring back to our consciousness, the choices we are making about living our life and the impact we have on others. The four practices in The FISH! Philosophy – Be There, Play, Make Their Day, Choose Your Attitude - inspires you to open your mind to possibilities, create new conversations and have fun again at work and at home… every day of the week! Are you ready dive in?
Light Lunch and Draws
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Choose from the following options – Limited spaces are available! Options will be filled on a first come, first served basis. (Options subject to change)
8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Yoga
This class is designed to allow almost anyone to participate in a very gentle form of Yoga. It works the joints and muscles to increase flexibility, strength, balance and circulation. It goes beyond typical exercises in that it encourages quiet reflection, proper breathing and better posture.
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Richter’s Herbs
If you grow your own herbs, make your own herbal products, or if you are in the business of herbs, make Richter’s your destination. Richter’s has been growing and selling herbs since 1969. Their first catalogue dedicated to herbs came out in 1970. They have lived, worked and breathed herbs ever since.
9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Shopping at Yorkdale Mall
Yorkdale Mall is a major, upscale shopping mall in Toronto. It contains over 250 stores and is located in the community of Downsview, North York. It is the fifth largest shopping mall in Canada.
Plan your shopping experience! Click the link to view the mall directory: http://www.yorkdale.com/stores/
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Healing Fragrances Education Workshop
Join us for a discussion on the history of cosmetics and aromatherapy’s contribution, the differences between commercial and natural products and also a demonstration of how to make creams and lotions.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Power of the Pen
Come prepared to laugh and learn during Elaine's "Power of the Pen". You will learn how to communicate even more effectively with co-workers, clients and friends through knowing what the strokes of handwriting mean. You will discover more about your strengths and talents as reflected in the 'paper mirror' of their handwriting.
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January 2011
TO: OGRA Membership RE: Long Service Awards
As in the past, the Ontario Good Roads Association will recognize employees who have given long years of service in the cause of good roads.
It would be appreciated if you would complete and return the enclosed questionnaire advising us of any employee who is eligible under the conditions noted below to receive an award.
The following are the eligibility requirements:
• Minimum of 30 years in the road industry employed in the municipal, provincial and/or private sectors.
• Retired from their employment or will be retiring within one year of the Annual Conference at which the award will be given.
• Immediately previous or current employer is a member in good standing of Ontario Good Roads Association.
To nominate an eligible employee: Complete the attached form or download the Long Service Award Questionnaire from the OGRA website. Fax or mail the completed form to OGRA.
Deadline for receipt of Nominations: February 1, 2011.
Presentations of the awards will be made at the Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 during the ROMA/OGRA Combined Conference. For more information contact Carmen Sousa: [email protected]
Yours truly,
Joseph W. Tiernay Executive Director
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Deadline for nominations: Tuesday, February 1, 2011 Please print clearly. Name to appear on plaque
Retirement date
Position held immediately prior to retirement Total length of service in road industry Employer
Business address
Postal Code Bus. Tel.
Home address of nominee
Postal Code Home Tel.
Nominated by Name
Title
Employer
Address
Postal Code Bus. Tel.
Please complete nominee’s personal background information on page 2.
Page 49 of 62 OGRA Long Service Award Nomination cont’d Nominee’s Personal Background Name of Nominee ______Part One: Employment History Please print clearly. Years Position Employer (from – to)
Part Two: Personal Background (Please highlight significant career achievements, hobbies, interests, and/or family information we can include in their introduction at the Awards Luncheon.)
Return completed form to: Carmen Sousa Tel. 905‐795‐2555 ext 21 Ontario Good Roads Assoc. Fax: 905‐795‐2660 6355 Kennedy Rd., Unit 2 Email: [email protected] Mississauga, ON L5T 2L5
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PRE-REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 23, 2011 Page 52 of 62 Minutes Community Round Table Meeting Wednesday, December 8, 2010 8:00 A.M. Committee Room 2, City Hall
Members Present: Alison Mahon, Dean Edwardson, June Maruschak, Richard Hall, Rich Bouchard, Marshall Kern and Shawn McKnight
Staff present: Brian Knott and Sandy Waring
Absent: Brenda Lorenz, Don Pitt, Darlene Coke, Don McCabe and Gord Simmons
Guest: Nathan Colquhoun
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order.
2. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the meetings held on October 8th, were approved as amended.
3. Return the Landscape Program – Presentation by Shawn McKnight and Nathan Colquhoun
Shawn McKnight made a presentation on the “Return the Landscape” program. Environment Canada and Canadian Wildlife recommend 30% natural cover to maintain a healthy natural environment. Currently Lambton County has 9% and this number is declining. The goal of the program is to reverse this direction through plant rescues and naturalization projects. There will be a community awareness and education program. The program will work with Lambton College. The program hopes to effect policy change within municipal/county planning departments to include plant inventories and a notification system for the Return the Landscape team to conduct plant rescues. They will create a holding facility/nursery to store the rescued plant material and use the rescued plants to establish natural areas in schoolyards and parks. (An overview of the Return the Landscape program is attached to the minutes.)
The Community Round Table agreed to provide a letter supporting his application to expand the program.
4. Business Arising
Environmental Committee – The Committee has not met recently. The City has ordered the idle free signs..
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Youth Friendly –Alison showed the video that had been prepared by PLAY, the Skills Link group with the YMCA which showcases numerous activities that are available for youth in Sarnia-Lambton. The Youth Friendly Application has been submitted (special thanks given to Rich for preparing the document). A Youth Forum will be held in 2011.
Age Friendly – Alison, and Gord will meet with Miriam Carmody to discuss working on an Age Friendly community.
Trillium Proposal – Alison reported that a proposal has been submitted to the Trillium Foundation on behalf of the Community Round Table. Rich, Don, and Alison worked on the proposal. It is focused on building community pride and citizen involvement, and incorporates the environmental and youth friendly work. Alison will send a copy of the proposal to members. The proposal was done in collaboration with the Family Counselling Centre who have agreed to hold the funds.
5. Social Enterprise Project
The Pillar proposal on social enterprise was funded by the Trillium Foundation. The project is a partnership of Pillar in London, the Richard Ivey School of Business, Causeway Work Centre in Ottawa, and the Community Round Table. The overall funding for the project is $447,600 over 3 years. The Community Round Table will receive $37,500 to work on social enterprise in the community. Each community is at varying stages with social enterprise, Sarnia was used as a readiness model. There will be a teleconference next week with the various parties, therefore more details will be available at the next meeting.
6. Health Study
Community sessions were held. They were not well attended. The committee is now looking at final approval for the literature review. The telephone survey is complete. The survey is also on-line. The group will be gathering information to go to Phase 3. Funding will still be an issue. So far the Federal government has offered $100,000 in in-kind services.
7. Representatives
The Aamjiwnaang Band Council has appointed Errnol Gray as their representative.
8. Update on Different Sectors
Richard – The Chamber is looking at renovations to their building now that the licensing section has left. The economy is still in rough shape. The Chamber is holding pre-budget consultations around taxation. The Chamber is also working on a green plan.
Dean – Companies are still struggling with competitive markets. Industries are doing the best they can.
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Rich – Youth Professionals continue to meet. They will be holding a speaker event in January.
June – The Sarnia and District Labour Council are working on the proposed changes to the pension plan. The dinner that was held in November was well attended.
Marshall – Statistics showed that tourism numbers were down for the 2nd and 3rd quarter (the 1st quarter did okay due to the Olympics). Tourism Sarnia-Lambton received a four year commitment for funding from the County. They will be looking at hiring a new General Manager. The Province has re-organized the middle level of Tourism. Regionally, tourism is looking at branding/imaging/marketing. There was a tremendous amount of energy expended on the re-organization.
Brian – The election is complete. Staff are now working on the Inaugural Meeting. It will be held off site and include youth. The Budget Input meeting is scheduled for December 13thwith the Budget Deliberations on December 14th.
Shawn – There will be a big announcement held at the Gallery Lambton. First Friday was well attended. An environmental festival will be part of Artwalk this year.
9. Date of Next Meeting
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wed., January 12th, 2011 at 8:00 a.m.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
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Return the Landscape - Program Overview
Environment Canada and Canadian Wildlife Service recommend 30% natural cover to maintain a healthy natural environment. Lambton County currently has 9% and this number is still declining. The goal of Return the Landscape is to reverse this direction through two main operations: plant rescues and naturalization projects. Native plants are saved from sites that are slated for development and used to create natural areas on other sites with matching conditions. The plant material, along with seed collected from local natural sites, is used as a propagation source for increasing the local genetic stock.
Mission Statement: Return the Landscape will work to preserve and enhance our local natural heritage through plant rescue and restoration opportunities.
Vision Statement: To create a healthier, more sustainable community by making important connections and working partnerships between local environmental, academic and business communities.
As a society, we are just beginning to understand the importance and value of our natural heritage. In Sarnia Lambton we live in the Carolinian Zone, an area very rich in bio diversity, but also very threatened by land use and population growth.
To conserve a healthy local environment we must protect, restore and connect the remaining fragments of habitat.
Return the Landscape will actively seek plant rescue opportunities and assist in the creation of natural spaces, providing both the materials and supports.
Acting on local native plant rescue opportunities will build on the growing green economy and help ensure the long term sustainability of our local natural heritage.
Objectives:
Work with the public to increase the understanding and appreciation of our natural heritage through education and participation
Effect policy change within municipal/county planning departments to include plant inventories, and develop a timely notification system for the RTL team to conduct plant rescues
Maintain a holding facility/nursery to store and propagate the rescued plant material
Use the rescued plants to establish natural areas in schoolyards and city parks
For more information contact Shawn McKnight, Program Coordinator at 519 490 8846
Page 56 of 62 From: DELEGATIONS (MAH) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 2:33 PM To: DELEGATIONS (MAH) Subject: REMINDER - ROMA/OGRA Delegation Requests
REMINDER
NOTICE TO ROMA/OGRA 2011
CONFERENCE DELEGATES THE DELEGATION REQUEST FORM HAS BEEN POSTED ONLINE AT http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/ The Ontario ministers’ meetings with municipal delegates will be held on Monday, February 28 and Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto.
If your municipality wishes to meet with a minister or parliamentary assistant, we encourage you to submit your delegation request form no later than January 27, 2011.
We ask that you complete an online request form. If you are requesting a meeting with more than one minister, please complete ONE FORM PER REQUEST (i.e. for each ministry that you would like to meet with, please complete only ONE form, that lists all the issues you would like to discuss with that particular minister).
Municipalities will be contacted by the respective ministries about their requests and, if applicable, the meeting time and location, approximately one week before the conference.
Thank you.
Contact: Suzan Krepostman Municipal Programs and Education Branch Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
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