Town of Bracebridge Council Correspondence
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BRACEBRIDGE Town of Bracebridge The HetJl t of r"fu... <;/.:okl! Council Correspondence To: Council Members Chief Administrative Officer, J. Sisson Copy: Chief Librarian, C. Rodney Director of Culture & Recreation, L. Broere Assistant Director of Development Services, D. Rahkola Director of Economic Development, C. Kelley Director of Public Works, W. Schmid Fire Chief, M. Medley Human Resources Assistant, S. Keast Treasurer, C. Wakefield Media From: Lori McDonald, Clerk Date: October 10, 2012 CIRCULATION: Item # Description SECTION "A" - STAFF INFORMATION MEMOS: Memo from L. Broere, Director of Culture and Recreation and T. Conley-Knight, Manager of A1 Programs, dated October 3,2012, regarding 2012 Bandshell Concert Series. Memo from W. Schmid, Director of Public Works, dated October 4,2012, regarding Temporary A2 Road Closure - Remembrance Day Parade - November 11, 2012. Memo from L. McDonald, Clerk, dated October 4, 2012, regarding Noise Exemption - A3 Remembrance Day Parade - November 11, 2012. Memo from J. Sisson, Chief Administrative Officer, dated October 10, 2012, regarding Council A4 Planning Session - October 2, 2012. SECTION "B" - GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE: Communication from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated October 2, B1 2012, regarding Municipalities are Counting on the Legislature to Get Arbitration Reform Right. Letter from J. W. Tiernay, Executive Director of the Ontario Good Roads Association, dated B2 October 3,2012, regarding nominations for the 2013-2014 Board of Directors. Communication from Ontario Good Roads Association, dated October 3, 2012 - The Weekly B3 Detour. Letter from Carole Fallon, President of the Family Council Committee of The Pines Long Term B4 Care Home, dated October 3, 2012, regarding sidewalks on Taylor Road. Email communication from Peter Bishop, dated October 3, 2012, regarding Welcome to B5 Braceburg. Communication from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated October 3, B6 2012, regarding Highlights of the September 2012 Board Meeting. Communication from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated October 4, 2012 B? - Watch File. rKIXl2r\ MEMORANDUM ~ BRACEBRIDGE The Nearl of,v'usko/r(] TO: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Town Council FROM: L. Broere, Director of Culture and Recreation and T.Conley-Knight, Manager of Programs DATE: October 3, 2012 SUBJECT: 2012 Bandshell Concert Series The Town of Bracebridge Culture and Recreation Department hosted the Bandshell Concert Series for its 12th year in a row; the concerts took place on Thursday evenings throughout the summer months at Memorial Park on Manitoba Street. The concerts have been coordinated for the past 9 years by the Culture and Recreation Department and previous to that the concerts were coordinated by community volunteers. Initially the concerts were offered to provide local youth with a positive way of using the park and a venue to showcase their talents. The series has evolved into a variety of family-friendly music that compliments the downtown core and draws mainly local and some visiting attendees. There were a total of 14 concerts scheduled for 2012, three of which were cancelled due to inclement weather and one was rescheduled to coincide with another concert. The 2012 scheduled performers included: • The River Street Stompers • FOG (Five Old Guys) • Neil Hutchinson • Stone's Throw • Salvation Army Youth and Senior Bands • Bracebridge Legion Pipes and Drums • Jam Sandwich • Doug Barr Children's Show Bracebridge Ministerial Clergy Band • Chai Setsaenmo • Garry Wayne Country Classics • Atkinson and Bailey • The Argues • The Old Tyme Gospel Band The concert series had a total of just over 1000 attendees over the course of the summer, with 26 being the lowest attendance and 300+ being the highest. Once again this summer, the Santa's Village Trolley picked up residents at three local seniors residences and brought them to six of the concerts. The Bandshell Concert Series needs the financial support of the Bracebridge BIA, individual downtown businesses and the Town of Bracebridge to offer this summer program. The BIA and local business fund the rack cards that promote the concerts which is a significant promotional component for this program. In exchange each business has their logo included on the rack card and department staff also provides recognition at the concert and distributes coupons from that business when supplied. Donations are collected at the concerts; the performers for each evening receive the donations that are raised for that evening. Approximately $2000.00 in donations was collected during the summer of 2012; performers are always grateful for this recognition of their time and talent. - 1 - rrs:J5<l2r\ MEMORANDUM ~ BRACEBRJDGE The t1eart or Musko/fa L. Broere, Director of Culture and Recreation T.Conley-Knight, Manager of Programs - 2 - rKIXI2r\ MEMORANDUM Director of Public Works ~ BRACEBRIDGE The He<trr 0{ Muskoka TO: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Council FROM: W. Schmid, Director of Public Works COPY: Department Heads DATE: October 4, 2012 SUBJECT: Temporary Road Closure - Remembrance Day Parade - November 11, 2012 DELEGATED AUTHORITY NOTICE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Upon the authority granted to me under Motion 08-AF-126, and By-law 2008-069, I hereby authorize the temporary closure of James Street, from Chub Downey Lane to Ann Street, Ann Street, from James Street to Manitoba Street, and Kimberley Avenue from Ma ~ to}la / Street to Rene Caisse Lane on November 11, 2012, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Re ertnbd,nce Day Parade. I :' I 11 .. i J. - 1 - rTSJ><I/?J\ MEMORANDUM ~ Clerk BRACEBRIDGE The Heart 0{ Muskoka TO: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Council FROM: L. McDonald, Clerk COPY: Department Heads DATE: October 4, 2012 SUBJECT: Noise Exemption - Remembrance Day Parade - November 11,2012 DELEGATED AUTHORITY NOTICE NOISE EXEMPTION Upon the authority granted to me under Motion 08-AF-144, I hereby grant the Royal Canadian Legion an exemption to the Noise Control By-law on November 11, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m . for the Remembrance Day Parade. Lori McDonald, Clerk - 1 - rtSIXI2J\ MEMORANDUM ~ Chief Administrative Officer BRACEBRlDGE The {-fearl of'Muskoka TO: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Town Council FROM: J. Sisson, Chief Administrative Officer DATE: October 10,2012 SUBJECT: Council Planning Session - October 2,2012 On October 2, 2012, General Committee discussed priorities for 2013 that will guide the development of the Budget and Business Plan using the following two documents which were attached to a memo from the Chief Administrative Officer: APPENDIX "A" Draft List of Items (projects) for Inclusion in the 2013 Municipal Budget and Business Plan; and APPENDIX "B" Council Priority List (approved on October 21, 2011) highlighting items included in the 2012 Corporate and Departmental Business Plan; the linkage to Council's Priorities; and the items proposed for the 2013 Budget and Business Plan. Although no formal amendments were required to the Priority List, Committee Members highlighted several supplementary items of interest to members of Council, as follows: • Accessibility Plan Development; • Advocacy (greater role for the community); • Asset Management; • ATVs on Municipal Roadways; • Capital Roads and Bridges Project • Culture and Recreation (clarity for budget Priorities; and business planning - hold Special General Committee meeting); • Director of Development Services • Energy Management; Recruitment; • Entrance Drive Trail naming; • Local Government Reform; • Manitoba Street, Ecclestone Drive and Marketing for Economic Development; Mattamy Subdivision and Street Naming/Addressing issues; • Open Space, Parks & Trails Master Plan • Permanent Public Market; linkage with Active Transportation and Public Access to Waterfront (ORAs/OSRAs ); • PhysiCian Recruitment; • Public Transit; • Succession Planning; • Urban Tree Management; - 1 - I1SJ><J2I\ MEMORANDUM ~ Chief Administrative Officer BRACEBRIDGE The Heart o{lvlus!coka • Volunteer Development; • Webcasting; • Well ness Centre. As discussed at General Committee, once ratified by Council on October 10, 2012, Appendix "A", and Appendix "B" will be used in developing the draft 2013 Municipal Budget and Business Plan for consideration by General Committee. Staff will also consider the supplementary items identified on October 2,2012 in development of the Budget and Business Plan document. Please contact me at (705) 645-5264 Ext. 229 if you have any question regarding this information. Staff looks forward to presenting a draft 2013 Municipal Budget and Business Plan that meets the priorities established by Council. ~h'!;/:::"~~dministrative Officer - 2 - TO THE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION OF THE CLERK AND COUNCIL October 2,2012 Municipalities are Counting on the legislature to Get Arbitration Reform Right For many years, AMO and its members have sought changes to interest arbitration that would improve accountability and transparency for municipal taxpayers, employees and employers alike. A long track record of evidence backs up AMO's view that Ontario's current system is unbalanced and unresponsive to legitimate taxpayer concerns. Better processes, such as timely and written reasons for decisions, and more clearly defined criteria for the arbitrator's consideration, are needed to ensure that arbitrated settlements are fair, balanced, transparent and accountable. It is particularly important that settlements are affordable and appropriate for individual communities. There is broad