Township of Howick Council Agenda Tuesday February 7, 2017 at 7 pm Howick Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
2. Public Meeting - to consider a proposed Official Plan Amendment under Sections 17 and 22 of the Planning Act and a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act affecting the lands described as Pt Lots 21-24, Con C (Donegan Haulage Ltd) - report from Planner Craig Metzger, Huron County Planning & Development 3. Acceptance of Agenda (amended) (motion to accept amended agenda) 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. Approval of Minutes – Jan 17/17 Council meeting (motion to approve) 6. Kirk Livingston, Chief Building Official - proposed increases in classes and building fees (motion to hold a public meeting) - yearend report on construction/comparison 7. Staff Reports 7.1 Recreation Facilities Manager Eric McDougall - report to Council-Recreation-2017-01 – 2017 capital budget planning 7.2 Fire Chief/CEMC Shawn Edwards - report to Council-Fire/CEMC-2017-01 – department updates - report to Council-Fire Department-2017-02 – Howick/Minto Fire Services Agreement (motion to support staff recommendation) 7.3 Public Works Coordinator David Martin - report to Council-Public Works-2017-04 – anticipated capital projects for 2017 - report to Council-Public Works-2017-05 – road occupancy fee for Belmore Homecoming Parade (motion to waive fee) 7.4 Treasurer-Tax Collector Jean Hughes - report to Council-Finance-2017-02 – Canada 150; municipal software; 2017 admin capital projects; accounts payable reporting & accounts payable (motion to approve) 8. Council Committee and Board Reports (motion to receive) - Belmore Community Arena Board meeting Dec 19/16 - Gorrie Hall Board meeting Dec 1/16 - MVCA Board of Directors meeting Dec 21/16 9. Councillor Report Reeve Versteeg - County of Huron Chief Emergency Services re proposed shared CEMC program - thank you notes from Mennonite Community re donation of history books (motion to direct donation) 10. Correspondence - Peter Lobsiger request support for a severance (motion to direct correspondence) - CHIP invitation to Road Safety Forum March 23/17 (motion to approve attendance)
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The Corporation of the Township of Howick Council Agenda February 7, 2017 Page 2 - Huron East request support to resolution re Huron County OPP Detachment Facility (motion of support) - Goderich letter to Infrastructure Ontario re Huron County OPP Detachment Facility - South Bruce asking for consideration to provide 1/3 of estimated cost of watering flower beds (motion to support) - Owen Sound request support to resolution re gas tax funding formula (motion of support) - OMAFRA re upcoming drainage courses & tile loan program (motion to attend) - OMAFRA re youth showcase & advanced ag leadership program 2017 intake - Morris-Turnberry re SVCA appointment 2017/18 (motion to appoint) - Saugeen Conservation re SVCA Environmental Planning & Regulations Policies Manual Engagement - MVCA re Directors’ attendance at Authority meetings - MVCA re 2017 Director appointment (motion to appoint) - MVCA Annual Meeting (motion to attend) - MVCA re 2017 priorities, work plan & budget (motion to approve) - South West LHIN – residential hospice planning update - OPP calls for service billing summary report 11. Members Privilege – Good News & Celebrations (this is an opportunity for Council members to share information not included in the agenda that does not require any action) 1 2. By-laws & Motions - motion to declare events at Gorrie Hall of municipal significance - motion to authorize Reeve & Deputy Clerk to sign transfer of cemetery (Con 3, Pt Lot 23) to the Township of Howick - motion to approve Terms of Reference re Howick Downtown Revitalization Project - By-law 6-2017, zba Pt Lots 21-24, Con C (Donegan Haulage Ltd) – 1st & 2nd reading only - By-law 7-2017, OPA Pt Lots 21-24, Con C (Donegan Haulage Ltd) 1st & 2nd reading only - By-law 8-2017, approve grant agreement (Enabling Accessibility Fund) - By-law 9-2017, 2017 Interim Tax Levies - By-law 10-2017, appoint officials, members of committees and boards and other such persons as required 13. Closed Session - to discuss matters pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual (Howick staff) - a proposed disposition of land (Fordwich Community Hall) - adoption of closed meeting minutes Dec 20/16 14. Adjournment - By-law 11-2017, confirm the actions of Council - motion to adjourn If any member of the public would like more information on an agenda item please contact the Clerk’s office at 519- 335-3208 or email [email protected] , alternative formats of this publication available upon request
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Notice of a Public Meeting concerning a proposed Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law Amendment affecting the Township of Howick
Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Howick will hold a public meeting on February 7, 2017 at 7 pm in the Township of Howick Council Chambers, 44816 Harriston Road, to consider a proposed Official Plan Amendment under Sections 17 & 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended and a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act R.S.O 1990, as amended.
If you are an owner of any land containing seven or more residential units you are requested to post this notice in a location that is visible to all of the residents.
Be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Howick considered both of these applications to be complete on November 25, 2016.
Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed official plan amendment or zoning by-law amendment.
If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed official plan amendment or zoning by- law amendment or of the refusal of a request to amend the official plan or zoning by-law you must make a written request to the Township of Howick, RR1, 44816 Harriston Road, Gorrie, ON N0G 1X0.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Corporation of the Township of Howick before the proposed official plan amendment or zoning by-law amendment are adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the County of Huron on the official plan amendment or the Township of Howick on the zoning by-law amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board.
If a person or public body does not make an oral submission at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Corporation of the Township of Howick before the proposed official plan amendment or zoning by-law amendment are adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless in the opinion of the Board there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
Additional information relating to the proposed amendments are available for inspection during regular office hours at the Howick Township office (44816 Harriston Rd, 519-335-3208) and the Huron County Planning and Development Department (519-524-8394 Ext. 3).
Dated at the Township of Howick this 22 day of December, 2016.
Carol Watson, Clerk Township of Howick RR 1, 44816 Harriston Rd. Gorrie, ON N0G 1X0 (519) 335-3208 Purpose and Effect: The lands subject to both the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendment are described as Concession C, Part Lots 21-24. The subject property is 42.2 hectares.
Currently, the portion of the property to be licensed for a sand and gravel pit and the subject of this official plan amendment and rezoning application is used for agricultural cropping and contains no buildings. The site is to be progressively rehabilitated as outlined in the pending Class “A” Pit License from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry.
In the Howick Official Plan the vast majority of the subject property is currently designated Extractive Resources, while the balance is designated Natural Environment and Agriculture. The purpose of the official plan amendment is to change the designation of the Agriculture area to Extractive Resources. The resulting area designated Extractive Resources in the Official Plan will be approximately 39 hectares.
The zoning on the majority of the subject property is AG1 (General Agriculture) except for some NE2 (Natural Environment – Limited Protection) zoned areas at the north end (a woodlot) and at the south end along the river along with a portion abutting a neighbouring woodlot to the west. The purpose of the zoning by-law amendment is to change the zoning on the portion of the property to be licensed for extraction to ER1 (Extractive Resource Zone) which permits sand and gravel extraction.
Location Map: The location of the subject lands within Howick Township is identified below:
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 57 Napier Street, Goderich, Ontario N7A 1W2 CANADA Phone: 519.524.8394 Ext. 3 Fax: 519.524.5677 Toll Free: 1.888.524.8394 Ext. 3 www.huroncounty.ca
To: Township of Howick From: Craig Metzger, Senior Planner and Jennifer Burns, Student Planner Date: February 2nd, 2017
Re: Application for Official Plan Amendment (OPA12) and Re-zoning (ZBA06/16) Concession C, Part Lots 21 to 24, Township of Howick (Johnston Line) Applicant: Scott Patterson c/o Labreche Patterson & Associates Inc. Owner: Donegan Haulage Ltd. c/o Harry Donegan
RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that once the Johnston Line road issue is resolved to the Municipality’s satisfaction, that Official Plan Amendment OPA12 be adopted and forwarded to the County of Huron for approval and Zoning By-law amendment ZBA06/16 be approved.
BACKGROUND The lands subject to both the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendment are described as Concession C, Part Lots 21 to 24 (see Figure 1 on the following page). The portion of the property subject to the designation change has been used for cropping and is otherwise vacant. The majority of the property is identified as a primary sand and gravel deposit and was therefore designated as “Extractive Resources” in the Howick Official Plan. The proposed development is a Category 3, Class “A” gravel pit encompassing an area of 39.6 ha and to be licensed to extract 400,000 tonnes of aggregate per year. The entire subject property is 42.2 ha. An excerpt from the operational plan for the proposed pit is shown in Figure 3 on the following pages.
Official Plan Amendment No. 12 proposes to change the designation on most of the remainder of the property from Agriculture to Extractive Resources. The area to be amended was identified through the Aggregate Resources Inventory Paper 177, produced by the Ontario Geologic Survey, as containing “tertiary” sand and gravel deposits along with other surficial deposits. The resulting area designated Extractive Resources in the Official Plan will be approximately 39.6 hectares (see Figure 4 on the following pages).
The zoning on the majority of the property is AG1 (General Agriculture) except for some NE2 (Natural Environment – Limited Protection) zoned areas at the north end (woodlot) and at the south end along the river along with a portion abutting a neighbouring woodlot to the west. The purpose of the zoning by-law amendment is to change the zoning on the portion of the property to be licensed for extraction to “ER1” (Extractive Resource Zone). See Figure 4 for a map identifying the area to be rezoned.
“Planning with the community for a healthy, viable and sustainable future.”
OPA12 & ZBLA 06/16 (Patterson for Donegan Haulage) Page 2 of 5. February 1, 2017
Figure 1 Air Photo of Subject Parcel
Figure 2 Photograph of Subject Property
Looking East from Johnston Line Google StreetView, June 2013
OPA12 & ZBLA 06/16 (Patterson for Donegan Haulage) Page 3 of 5. February 1, 2017
Figure 3 Operational Plan for Proposed Pit
OPA12 & ZBLA 06/16 (Patterson for Donegan Haulage) Page 4 of 5. February 1, 2017
Figure 4 Proposed Official Plan Designation Change and Zoning Change Official Plan Designation Change Zoning Change
COMMENTS Sections 6.D.4 and 6.D.5 of the Howick Official Plan outline the submission requirements and studies to be completed for proposed aggregate operations either within areas designated Extractive Resources or proposed to be re-designated to Extractive Resources. The applicant has provided all of the required material including a hydrogeological assessment, environmental impact study, and archaeological assessment. All of the required materials have been reviewed by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change and have subsequently been accepted, and a permit under the Aggregate Resources Act has been issued.
The hydrogeological assessment concluded that the final depth of excavation proposed in this application and identified on the Operational Plan of the site plan will be at least 1.5m above the water table at the site. There should be no adverse impact on water levels as a result of the proposed pit and made recommendations regarding water level monitoring. Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) has reviewed this assessment and is satisfied with the report. In reviewing the proposed Official Plan (OP) amendment and rezoning applications, MVCA concluded that they conform to the natural hazard policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014 (PPS) and that the proposed operation should not impact surface or groundwater resources.
The environmental impact study provided a number of recommendations that were subsequently included in the design of the operation and the proposed rehabilitation. Huron County’s Stewardship Coordinator reviewed this study and, as all her concerns were addressed, has indicated that there are no further natural heritage concerns. OPA12 & ZBLA 06/16 (Patterson for Donegan Haulage) Page 5 of 5. February 1, 2017
The archaeological study did not recommend any further investigations as the items that were found were of little to no archaeological significance.
A Transportation Impact and Access study concluded that the intersections included within the study area currently operate within acceptable levels of service during peak times and with the addition of the proposed pit(s), the studied intersections will continue to operate at acceptable levels with no movement issues anticipated.
Township staff have indicated a concern that there has been no signed agreement regarding necessary construction on Johnston Line and C Line which needs to be completed to service new pits being established. Although discussions are ongoing to resolve this issue, the requested amendments (both Official Plan and Zoning By-law) should not be passed until this matter is resolved.
There have been no concerns or objections raised by the public regarding these applications at the time of writing this report.
In addition to the abovementioned official plan requirements, the applications also need to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014 (PPS). Section 2.5 of the PPS addresses mineral aggregates with policies dealing with issues such as rehabilitation and minimizing impacts. The operation plan, rehabilitation plan and other information submitted with the applications for the proposed pit satisfy these requirements and as a result both the proposed official plan amendment and rezoning are consistent with the PPS.
With the applications for both the official plan amendment and rezoning being consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014 and having met the requirements of the Official Plan, it is appropriate to consider changing the official plan designation for the requested portion of the subject to Extractive Resources and to change the zoning to the ER1 (Extractive Resources) zone.
It is recommended that once the Johnston Line issue is resolved to the Municipality’s satisfaction, that Official Plan Amendment 12 be adopted and forwarded to the County of Huron for approval and Zoning By-law amendment ZBA06/16 be approved.
Please note this report is prepared without the benefit of input from the public as may be obtained through the public meeting. Council should carefully consider any comments and/or concerns expressed at the public meeting prior to making their decision on these applications.
Sincerely,
______Craig Metzger, Senior Planner Jennifer Burns, Student Planner Township of Howick Council Meeting Minutes January 17, 2017
Present: Reeve Art Versteeg Deputy Reeve Robert Clarkson Councillor Doug Harding Councillor Linda Henhoeffer Councillor Randy Scott Public Works Coordinator/Operator David Martin Treasurer/Tax Collector Jean Hughes Clerk Carol Watson
1. Call to Order Reeve Versteeg called the meeting to order at 7 pm and welcomed everyone in attendance. 2. Acceptance of Agenda Moved by Councillor Scott; Seconded by Councillor Harding: Be it resolved that Council approve the agenda as presented. Carried. Resolution No. 1/17 3. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof No one declared a pecuniary interest at this time. 4. Delegation Andrew William, Campaign Chair of the United Way Campaign Team provided information on how United Way Perth-Huron invests in the local community and how Howick could be part of the local positive change as donations stay in the community. He advised they were seeking funding respectfully requesting consideration of 50¢/resident of Howick in Howick’s 2017 budget. Ryan Erb, Executive Director spoke on the newly established online volunteer centre, www.ivolunteerperthhuron.ca and connect youth Perth-Huron, Easy Ride, a door to door service. Ryan answered questions regarding One Care, a home and community support services. Ron Shaw, Campaign Cabinet was also in attendance. Reeve Versteeg thanked them for their attendance and information sharing. He advised that Howick Council would include their request in the 2017 budget deliberations. 5. Approval of Minutes Moved by Deputy Reeve Clarkson; Seconded by Councillor Henhoeffer: Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes of the December 20, 2016 Council meeting as presented. Carried. Resolution No. 02/17 6. Business Arising The revised Howick Employment Policy reviewed at the December 20, 2016 Council meeting was presented for Council’s approval.
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Moved by Councillor Scott; Seconded by Councillor Harding: Be it resolved that Council approve the Howick Township Employment Policy as presented. Carried. Resolution No. 03/17 7. Kirk Livingston, Chief Building Official CBO Livingston presented proposed increases in classes and building fees for Council’s consideration. Council discussed the increases and directed staff to lower the increase by half of what is proposed and present the revision at an upcoming meeting. 8. Wray Wilson, Drainage Superintendent Superintendent Wilson presented a report ending January 12, 2017 including a proposed 2016 drain maintenance by-law; a status report and timeline for each drainage project, an update on the Hulpher municipal drain; a proposal for 2017 maintenance work and a proposed tile drain loan by-law. Council discussed Public Works staff completing maintenance work on Township drains and directed staff to continue with this practice. 9. Staff Reports 9.1 Public Works Coordinator David Martin Coordinator Martin presented report to Council-Public Works-2017-01 recommending approval of a Road Occupancy Permit to protect Howick from personal liabilities while working on municipal roadways. Moved by Deputy Reeve Clarkson; Seconded by Councillor Scott: Be it resolved that Council approve the Road Occupancy Permit as presented; and further, approve the $50 permit fee effective January 17, 2017. Carried. Resolution No. 04/17 He also presented report to Council-Public Works-2017-02 recommending approval of a Road Improvement Agreement between Donegan’s Haulage Limited, Hanna & Hamilton Construction Company Limited and the Township of Howick. A by-law authorizing the agreement will be considered under by-laws and motions. Coordinator Martin also presented report to Council-Public Works-2017-03 seeking approval to attend the Ontario Good Roads Association Conference. Moved by Deputy Reeve Clarkson; Seconded by Councillor Henhoeffer: Be it resolved that Council approve the attendance of Public Works Coordinator David Martin at the 2017 OGRA Conference and pay all associated cost. Carried. Resolution No. 05/17 9.2 Treasurer-Tax Collector Jean Hughes Treasurer Hughes presented report to Council-Finance-2017-01 including the 2016 Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Municipal Summary Report; updates on the 2016 Howick budget; seeking Council’s direction and comments regarding the 2017 Canada summer jobs application and the accounts payable listing. Treasurer Hughes provided explanations on the 2016 budget information and answered questions regarding reserves. Township of Howick Council Meeting Minutes January 17, 2017 Page 3
Moved by Deputy Reeve Clarkson; Seconded by Councillor Henhoeffer: Be it resolved that Council provide direction/authorization to the Treasurer to adjust 2016 reserve transfers to actual costs. Carried. Resolution No. 06/17 Moved by Councillor Scott; Seconded by Councillor Henhoeffer: Be it resolved that Council authorize the transfer of 2016 excess aggregate revenues to the construction reserve. Carried. Resolution No. 07/17 Moved by Councillor Henhoeffer; Seconded by Councillor Harding: Be it resolved that Council authorize the transfer of 2016 excess building department revenues to the building department reserve. Carried. Resolution No. 08/17 Council discussed the 2017 Canada Summer Jobs application and directed staff to apply for pool staff and one administration staff. Treasurer Hughes provided clarification on an invoice and the amount of reserves. Moved by Councillor Scott; Seconded by Deputy Reeve Clarkson: Be it resolved that Council approve the accounts payable and/or paid listing from December 22 to 31, 2016 in the amount of $317,698.52. Carried. Resolution No. 09/17 9.3 Clerk Carol Watson A report to Council-Clerk-2017-01 seeking approval to use internet and telephone voting for the 2018 municipal election was presented. Moved by Deputy Reeve Clarkson; Seconded by Councillor Harding: Be it resolved that Council authorize the use of internet/telephone as voting methods for the 2018 municipal election; and further, that staff participate in the County-wide Election Working Group to establish policies and procedures and investigate potential group pricing with other Huron County municipalities. Carried. Resolution No. 10/17 A report to Council-Clerk-2017-02 seeking approval to proceed towards performing all duties for plumbing services in Howick was presented. Moved by Councillor Harding; Seconded by Deputy Reeve Clarkson: Be it resolved that Council authorize staff to proceed towards performing all duties for plumbing services in the Township of Howick without the assistance of the County of Huron; and further, that the County of Huron Health Unit and the County CAO be contacted to advise of this change effective 2017 on a date to be determined. Carried. Resolution No. 11/17 A report to Council-Clerk-2017-03 seeking approval to the Huron County 2017 Annual Accessibility Plan was presented. Moved by Councillor Scott; Seconded by Councillor Henhoeffer: Be it resolved that Council approve the Huron County 2017 Annual Accessibility Plan. Carried. Resolution No. 12/17
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10. Council Committee and Board Reports Minutes from the Belmore Community Arena Board meeting held November 21, 2016 were received. Minutes from the Howick Community Centre Advisory Committee meeting held December 5, 2016 were received. Minutes from the Wroxeter Hall Board meetings held December 12, 2016 and January 2, 2017 were received. Coalition for Huron Injury Prevention winter newsletter 2017 along with minutes from the meeting held December 14, 2016 were received. Minutes from the Maitland Source Protection Authority meeting held April 20, 2016 were received. Minutes from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors meeting held November 16, 2016 were received. Moved by Councillor Henhoeffer; Seconded by Deputy Reeve Clarkson: Be it resolved that Council receive the minutes from the Council Committee and Boards included in the January 17, 2017 agenda. Carried. Resolution No. 13/17 11. Correspondence Correspondence received from the Huron County Federation of Agriculture inviting two representatives from Howick to attend the 2017 annual MPP/MP/Local Politician meeting was discussed. Moved by Deputy Reeve Clarkson; Seconded by Councillor Scott: Be it resolved that Council approve the attendance of Reeve Versteeg and Councillor Harding at the annual MPP/MP/Local Politician meeting on February 24, 2017 at the Clinton Legion and pay all associated costs. Carried. Resolution No. 14/17 Correspondence received from Association of Municipalities Ontario sharing their 2017-18 Strategic Objectives was noted and filed. Correspondence received from the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration inviting participation in two of Ontario’s volunteer recognition programs for 2017 was noted and filed. 12. Members Privilege – Good News & Celebrations Deputy Reeve Clarkson inquired if the Manual for the Operation and Maintenance of the Wroxeter Dam had been signed by Wroxeter Village Management. Staff advised that correspondence had been sent dated December 7, 2016 with no reply to date. Council directed staff to send an email reminding them to sign and return to the municipal office. Councillor Scott advised that Belmore Chamber of Commerce had given $15,000 to install LED lighting at the Belmore Community Arena and that South Bruce would be also asked for some funding. The Belmore Board is keeping the facility in good shape. Township of Howick Council Meeting Minutes January 17, 2017 Page 5
Reeve Versteeg advised Howick had received Enabling Accessibility funding for push button door openers to be installed at the municipal office and Wroxeter Community Hall. He also advised that Committee of Adjustment was scheduled for February 7, 2017 at 6:30 pm to hear a minor variance application and that water lines at the Fordwich Hall had been drained. 13. By-laws and Motions Moved by Deputy Reeve Clarkson; Seconded by Councillor Scott: Be it resolved that Council accept the verbal resignation from the Gorrie Village Management Board received from Wayne King on January 4, 2017. Carried. Resolution No. 15/17 Moved by Deputy Reeve Clarkson; Seconded by Councillor Henhoeffer: Be it resolved that Council approve the Wroxeter Park Board Term of Reference as presented. Carried. Resolution No. 16/17 Moved by Councillor Scott; Seconded by Councillor Harding: Be it resolved that Council give first, second and third and final reading to By-law No. 1-2017; being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of money to meet the current expenditures of the Council of the Township of Howick. Carried. Resolution No. 17/17 Moved by Councillor Scott; Seconded by Councillor Henhoeffer: Be it resolved that Council give first, second and third and final reading to By-law No. 2-2017; being a by-law imposing special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act (Concession 2, Part Lot 18). Carried. Resolution No. 18/17 Moved by Councillor Henhoeffer; Seconded by Councilor Harding: Be it resolved that Council give first, second and third and final reading to By-law No. 3-2017; being a by-law to authorize a Road Improvement Agreement between Donegan’s Haulage Limited and Hanna & Hamilton Construction Co Ltd and Township of Howick. Carried. Resolution No. 19/17 Moved by Councillor Scott; Seconded by Deputy Reeve Clarkson: Be it resolved that Council give first, second and third and final reading to By-law No. 4-2017; being a by-law to provide for maintenance and repair of drainage works for the year ending December 31, 2016 in the Township of Howick. Carried. Resolution No. 20/17 14. Closed Session Council proceeded into closed session in order to discuss a matter pertaining to advice received that is subject to solicitor-client privilege in relation to By-law No. 45-2015, including communications necessary for that purpose and adoption of the December 20, 2016 closed meeting minutes.
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Moved by Deputy Reeve Clarkson; Seconded by Councillor Henhoeffer: Be it resolved that Council go into “Closed Session” at 8:41 pm under Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, to discuss matters pertaining to advice received that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and that Treasurer Hughes and Clerk Watson remain in attendance. Carried. Resolution No. 21/17 Moved by Deputy Reeve Clarkson; Seconded by Councillor Scott: Be it resolved that Council adjourn the “Closed Session” at 8:55 pm. Carried. Resolution No. 22/17 Moved by Councillor Scott; Seconded by Councillor Henhoeffer: Be it resolved that Council approves direction given to staff in Closed Session. Carried. Resolution No. 23/17 15. Adjournment Moved by Deputy Reeve Clarkson; Seconded by Councillor Scott: Be it resolved that Council give first, second and third and final reading to By-law No. 5-2017; being a by-law to confirm the actions of Council at their January 17, 2017 Council meeting. Carried. Resolution No. 24/17 Moved by Councillor Harding; Seconded by Deputy Reeve Clarkson: Be it resolved that Council adjourn the Council meeting at 8:56 pm. Carried. Resolution No. 25/17
Reeve Art Versteeg Clerk Carol Watson
Building Department - 2016 Fees & Charges Comparison Classification Howick Township of Municipality of Municipality of Proposed Fees Huron-East Huron Kinloss Town of Minto Township North Huron Morris Turnberry South Bruce Year 2017 2015 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2007 Single Family Residential & Additions per square foot $ 0.63 60¢ 65¢ 75¢ 40¢ 65¢ 65¢ 65¢ unfinished basement $ 0.25 $ - 15¢ $ - 25¢ 65¢ 15¢ plus finished basement $ 0.25 20¢ 15¢ 41¢ 25¢ 65¢ 55¢ 15¢ plus attached garage $ 0.25 20¢ 30¢ 41¢ 40¢ 65¢ 30¢ base fee in addition to square foot fee $ 75.00 $ 70.00 $ 200.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 $ 75.00 $ 200.00 Accessory Buildings - Residential per square foot $ 0.23 15¢ 30¢ 41¢ 20¢ 40¢ 25¢ 30¢ base fee in addition to square foot fee $ 75.00 $ 70.00 $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 $ 75.00 $ 100.00 Residential - Renovations per square foot $ 0.55 55¢ 34¢ 65¢ 34¢ per $1000 of value of work $ 8.00 $ 11.80 $ 7.00 $ 10.00 base fee in addition to value of work fee $ 75.00 $ 70.00 $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 $ 75.00 $ 100.00 Multi-Residential per square foot $ 0.63 60¢ 65¢ 75¢ 40¢ 65¢ 65¢ 65¢ plus finished basement $ 0.25 15¢ 41¢ 25¢ 15¢ plus attached garage $ 0.25 30¢ 41¢ 40¢ 30¢ base fee in addition to square foot fee $ 75.00 $ 70.00 $ 200.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 $ 75.00 $ 200.00 Mobile Homes per square foot $ 0.63 60¢ 65¢ 75¢ 20¢ 65¢ 55¢ 65¢ plus finished basement $ 0.25 15¢ 41¢ 15¢ plus attached garage $ 0.25 30¢ 41¢ 30¢ base fee in addition to square foot fee $ 75.00 $ 70.00 $ 200.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 $ 75.00 $200.00 Commercial / Industrial / Institutional 35¢ per square foot $ 0.50 65¢ 61¢ 65¢ 65¢ 65¢ add 25¢ if over 6,500 sq. ft per $1000 of value of work N/A $ 7.00 base fee in addition to square foot fee $ 75.00 $ 70.00 $ 200.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 $ 75.00 $ 200.00 Commercial / Industrial / Institutional - Additions & Renovations per sq ft $ 0.50 $ 6.00 38¢ 61¢ Additions 40¢ 38¢ per $1000 of value of work $ 8.00 N/A $ 11.80 $ 7.00 Renovations $10.00 $ 9.00 base fee in addition to value of work fee $ 75.00 $ 70.00 $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 $ 75.00 $ 100.00 Commercial / Industrial / Institutional - Accessory up to 200 sq. ft - $100.00 per square foot $ 0.28 46¢ 41¢ 20¢ 40¢ 46¢ over 200 sq. ft. - 15¢ per $1000 of value of work $ 9.00 base fee in addition to square foot fee $ 75.00 $ 70.00 $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 $ 75.00 $ 100.00 Farm Buildings - Housing Livestock per square foot $ 0.23 20¢ 16¢ 26¢ 20¢ 25¢ 25¢ 16¢ per $1000 of value of work base fee in addition to square foot fee $ 75.00 $ 70.00 $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 $ 75.00 $ 100.00 Farm Buildings for other than Housing Livestock per square foot $ 0.18 15¢ 16¢ 26¢ 20¢ 25¢ 20¢ 16¢ per $1000 of value of work base fee in addition to square foot fee $ 75.00 $ 70.00 $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 $ 75.00 $ 100.00 Agricultural - Additions & Renovations per square foot $ 0.18 15¢ 16¢ 26¢ 20¢ 25¢ 16¢ per $1000 of value of work $ 10.00 base fee in addition to value of work fee $ 75.00 $ 70.00 $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 $ 100.00 All Tarped Structures per square foot $ 0.18 15¢ 16¢ 26¢ 20¢ 16¢ 15¢ 16¢ per $1000 of value of work base fee in addition to square foot fee $ 75.00 $ 70.00 $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 $ 75.00 $100.00 Building Department - 2016 Fees & Charges Comparison Classification Howick Township of Municipality of Municipality of Proposed Fees Huron-East Huron Kinloss Town of Minto Township North Huron Morris Turnberry South Bruce Year 2017 2015 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2007 Tents $ 110.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 99.90 $ 60.00 $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 120.00 Manure Store Facilities Solid $ 200.00 + 20¢ / sqft $ 4.07/ linear ft $ 9.60 / diameter $ 6.00/ft in diameter $ 10.00/diameter or 20¢ Liquid - Same base fee in addition to $ 75.00 $ 70.00 $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 $ 100.00 Solid base fee plus $2.75 per lineal ft $2.75/ft dia 20¢ Liquid base fee plus $2.75 per lineal ft $2.75/ft dia $ 1.00/ft or $ 400.00 $ 4.07/linear ft. Bunkers & Tower Silos per $1000 of value of work Tower Silo - $ 280.00 $ 11.85 $ 280.00 Tower flat rate $200 flat fee $ 175.00 $ 300.00 $ 175.00 base fee in addition to square foot fee Bunker Silo - $ 350.00 $ 80.00 $ 200.00 $ 350.00 Bunk flat rate Granary Per $1000 of value of work $150 flat fee $ 11.85 $ 10.00 $ 125.00 $ 280.00 $ 125.00 $ 280.00 base fee in addition to value of work fee $ 80.00 $ 70.00 $ 150.00 Swimming Pools Above Ground - flat fee $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 75.00 $ 125.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 In ground - flat fee $ 150.00 $ 190.00 $ 150.00 $ 200.00 $ 75.00 Soild Fuel Burning Appliances-Woodstoves-Chimneys per $1000 of value of work $ 12.20 $ 7.00 $ 125.00 $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 175.00 $ 120.00 base fee in addition to value of work fee $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 75.00 Decks, Balconies and Porches per square foot $ 0.23 15¢ 30¢ 41¢ 25¢ 25¢ 25¢ 30¢ Minimum Permit fee $ 75.00 $ 70.00 $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 $ 75.00 $ 100.00 All Alternate Energy Projects - (Wind/Solar etc.) $12.50/m per $1000 of value of work $ 12.50 $ 12.35 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 20.00 15¢(Roof Mount) per square foot .20 / sq ft (roof mount) Solar 15¢ Base fee in addition to value of works fee $ 75.00 $ 70.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 Solar power project under 10kw. - Flat Rate $ 80.00 Septic/Sewage System Permits Permit - Class 2 & 3 $ 250.00 $ 175.00 $ 425.00 $ 480.00 $ 250.00 $ 750.00 $ 150.00 Permit - Class 4 & 5 $ 435.00 $ 425.00 $ 425.00 $ 480.00 $ 450.00 $ 750.00 $ 425.00 Replacement Tank - $ 175.00 Replacement Tank - $ 150.00 Permit - Tank Repair only or Leaching bed repair $ 175.00 $ 220.00 $ 350.00 $ 400.00 $ 275.00 Bed Replacement - $ 275.00 Bed Replacement - $ 275.00 Greenhouse per square foot $ 0.18 18¢ 16¢ per $1000 of value of work $ 7.00 base fee in addition to square foot fee $ 75.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 100.00 Plumbing Permit $5.00 per fixture unit $ 120.00 $ 5.00 per fixture $ 8.12/fixture if no permit $ 120.00 Transfer of Permit $ 75.00 $ 125.00 Occupancy Permit $100.00 if no permit If no permit $100.00 $ 77.00 plus HST $ 60.00 + $35.00/hr N/C $ 75.00 $ 100.00 4 x original permit but does not exceed 4 x original permit Any Construction started without a permit 4 times the original perfmit fee 2 x the original permit $ 150.00 $ 5,000 ($500 minimum charge) Minimum Permit fee $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Temporary Structure (Temporary Dwelling) $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 210.00 Change of Use $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 210.00 $ 80.85 $ 60.00 + $ 7.00/1000 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Demolition per $1000 of value of work $ 8.00 Class 'A' - $ 100.00 $ 12.20 Class 'A' $100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 base fee in addition to square foot fee $ 75.00 Class 'B' - $ 200.00 $ 80.00 $ 75.00 Class 'B' $200.00 Zoning Certificates $ 80.00 $ 80.00 $ 50.00 $ 35.00 $ 75.00 $ 50.00 Moving Permit $ 100.00 Property Inquiry / File Search N/C $ 50.00 Copy of Permits/Application $ 50.00 $ 80.00 N/C Any other Building or Structure Not Included $75.00 plus $8.00 per 1,000 of value $ 100.00 $ 70.00 + $7.50/1000 Inspection Only - No permit $ 75.00 $65.00/hr + mileage $ 70.60/hour Sign Permit $ 50.00 $ 35.00 Conditional Permit $ 300.00 Inspection Requested and Not Ready $ 75.00 $ 75.00 $ 75.00 Second Dwelling on Residence while building $ 4,100 deposit Re-inspection fee $75.00 plus mileage $ 65.00 plus mileage $ 75.00 Howick Municipality of Municipality of Township of North Huron Huron-East Huron Kinloss Town of Minto 2000 sq ft single storey house (finished basement) Township Morris Turnberry South Bruce $ 1,670.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 2,400.00 $ 1,360.00 $ 2,670.00 $ 2,475.00 $ 1,800.00 Howick Municipality of Municipality of Township of North Huron Huron-East Huron Kinloss Town of Minto 2000 sq ft single storey house (unfinished basement) Township Morris Turnberry South Bruce $ 1,270.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 1,580.00 $ 860.00 $ 2,670.00 $ 1,375.00 $ 1,800.00 Howick Municipality of Municipality of Township of North Huron Huron-East Huron Kinloss Town of Minto 900 sq ft detached accessory garage Township Morris Turnberry South Bruce $ 205.00 $ 370.00 $ 449.00 $ 240.00 $ 430.00 $ 300.00 $ 370.00 Howick Municipality of Municipality of Township of North Huron Huron-East Huron Kinloss Town of Minto 100'x 160' Dairy Facility, no storage under barn Township Morris Turnberry South Bruce $ 3,270.00 $ 2,660.00 $ 4,240.00 $ 3,260.00 $ 4,070.00 $ 4,075.00 $ 2,660.00 Howick Municipality of Municipality of Township of North Huron Huron-East Huron Kinloss Town of Minto 60' x 200' swine facility, storage under barn Township Morris Turnberry South Bruce $ 3,616.50 $ 4,776.40 $ 5,449.60 $ 3,780.00 $ 6,470.00 $ 5,475.00 $ 4,776.40 Howick Municipality of Municipality of Township of North Huron Huron-East Huron Kinloss Town of Minto 60' x 100' Implement Shed Township Morris Turnberry South Bruce $ 970.00 $ 1,060.00 $ 1,640.00 $ 1,260.00 $ 1,570.00 $ 1,275.00 $ 1,060.00 Howick Municipality of Municipality of Township of North Huron Huron-East Huron Kinloss Town of Minto Decks (30 ft x 16 ft ) =480 sq ft Township Morris Turnberry South Bruce $ 142.00 $ 244.00 $ 276.80 $ 180.00 $ 190.00 $ 195.00 $ 244.00 Township of Howick
TO: Reeve Versteeg and Members of Council
FROM: Kirk Livingston, Chief Building Official
DATE: January 31, 2017
SUBJECT: Year End Report on Construction / Comparison
RECOMMENDATION: For Councils Information
Permit Type Number of Building Permits Issued 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Demolition 0 3 8 6 Farm Related 38 37 35 25 Com. / Ind. / Inst. 2 7 8 7 Residential Related 32 24 32 33 New Residential 2 11 14 12 Sewage Systems 15 19 21 24 TOTAL 89 101 118 107
Permit Type Building Department Permit Fees Collected 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Demolition $ - $ 225.00 $ 900.00 $ 600.00 Farm Related $ 15,544.00 $ 13,273.00 $ 23,469.00 $ 17,643.00 Com. / Ind. / Inst. $ 786.80 $ 4,178.00 $ 3,525.00 $ 7,335.00 Residential Related $ 6,482.00 $ 4,675.00 $ 10,420.00 $ 12,028.00 New Residential $ 1,789.40 $ 10,739.00 $ 17,354.00 $ 26,881.00 Sewage Systems $ 4,495.00 $ 6,050.00 $ 7,950.00 $ 9,200.00 TOTAL $ 29,097.20 $ 39,140.00 $ 63,618.00 $ 73,687.00
Permit Type Value of Construction Projects 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Demolition $ - $ - $ - $ - Farm Related $ 3,034,150.00 $ 2,100,500.00 $ 3,992,000.00 $ 2,254,000.00 Com. / Ind. / Inst. $ 85,000.00 $ 666,000.00 $ 611,000.00 $ 628,000.00 Residential Related $ 1,199,000.00 $ 790,500.00 $ 1,443,000.00 $ 1,543,700.00 New Residential $ 530,000.00 $ 3,759,000.00 $ 4,108,000.00 $ 5,991,000.00 Sewage Systems $ 120,000.00 $ 170,000.00 $ 232,700.00 $ 292,500.00 TOTAL $ 4,968,150.00 $ 7,486,000.00 $ 10,386,700.00 $ 10,709,200.00
The total square metres of construction coverage for the year 2016 was 25,676 square metres.
Respectfully submitted
Kirk Livingston, Chief Building Official Carol Watson, Clerk
Report to Council – Recreation – 2017 - 01
Title of Report: Capital 2017
From: Eric McDougall
Date: January 31th, 2017
Recommendation: Be it resolved that council approve/discuss the items listed below as Capital items for the 2017 capital budget planning for the Recreation Department
Background: 2017 Capital Budget planning Staff Comments:
Howick Community Center
1. 30hp Compressor with soft start at a cost of approx. $30,000. Reason for replacement is life span. The original compressor is 40+years old; and costs on average $3,000 to $5,000 per year to maintain continual use. It was recommended to be replaced by the mechanic due to warping of the drive shaft. New compressor would also reduce hydro consumption through efficiency upgrades over the last 40+years. 2. Addition of a variable speed drive for the brine pump cost of $6,500. The addition of the Variable speed drive will help to lower hydro consumption by having the ability to slow the brine pump down when compressors are not running. 3. Ride-on Auto Scrubber at a cost of approx. $9,800 or walk behind scrubber at a cost of $6,800. Replacement is required based on life span and quality of current scrubber. I am continually having to make repairs due to deterioration. The current scrubber no longer performs properly. I recommend the Ride-on Auto- Scrubber based on efficiency; I rented one last year when our current scrubber broke down. I was able to scrub the entire facility in under 4 hours including the arena floor. The scrubber can reach every area the walk behind can at a great speed with larger tank capacity. Because a ride-on scrubber saves a person from walking, all the floors can be scrubbed and the operator can still have the energy to continue shift rather than having to continually take breaks in between walking long distances. Because it is also entertaining it may promote more frequent cleaning practices. 4. Replacement water fountain in the Arena lobby cost of approx. $2,000. Replacement based on need – current water fountain over sprays continually causing flooding – a new fountain could include a water filling station for hockey teams to promote healthy water consumption.
Howick Pool
1. Video Surveillance and Motion sensor lighting at a cost of approx. $2,000. Last summer we had many instances of trespassing after hours. With an addition of surveillance and motion light we could eliminate this health and safety issue. With an ability to record the events as they happen; it would allow for thorough documentation and hopefully scare away anyone by lighting the pool area when the attempt is first made.
Financial Impact: Total Capital request is approximately $50,000. There is a Canada 150th infrastructure grant that will be applied for in the early fall; if successful it would compensate 50% of the expenses for the compressor upgrade.
Respectfully submitted: Eric McDougall – Recreation Facilities Manager
Report to Council Fire/CEMC -2017-01
Title of Report: Department Update
From: Shawn Edwards
Date: 2017-02-07
Calls for service: Jan 01 – Jan 23 2 – Fire, 2- Medical, 1 – MVC 2016 – 44 calls for service, 508 staff hours, summary is attached for information. 2016 – 22 regular training sessions were held as well 10 separate rope rescue training sessions, average attendance of 16 firefighters and 1410 staff hours.
Operations: Long term capital budget forecast that indicates the amount required in reserve funding each year to meet the forecast completed and 2017 operations budget submitted. Fire Dept. vehicles have had their annual safeties and service preformed. 2-7 required an alternator and air brake compressor replaced. Also highly recommended that a battery charging unit be installed on this truck. This truck has a very large draw on batteries at start up. Charger will ensure batteries remain fully charged making start-ups easier on batteries and alternator. This charging unit has been put into the capital budget. 2-7 also has some emergency light issues and looking into cost to retro fit lights to new LED. Also some body and paint work is required to maintain this vehicle. These items are to be addressed in the capital budget under vehicle maintenance and upgrades. 2-4 the fuel gauge was not working and required a fuel sending unit to repair. 2-5 was completed with no major issues to report. Radio repeater was installed in Dec and is now in service. Testing shows that it has (as expected) increased our radio signal strength and will enhance communications over the entire response area. Attended the OFMEM 2017 annual fire co-ordinators meeting and learning symposium Jan 30 - Feb 1 held at the Ontario Fire College. Registered for and have begun working on pre class for NFPA Fire Office IV Feb 13-17.
Pub Ed/Service: Monthly What’s Happening Column. Planning public education for 2017 has begun. Looking into the plausibility of an “Alarmed for Life” campaign in Howick.
Inspections: Annual fire safety inspection and fire drill completed at Fordwich Village Nursing Home Dec 7. Fire safety inspections completed at Wroxeter Masonic Lodge and Hyndman Transport Training Center.
Personnel: Two new firefighters have begun their recruit training. Have offered Vir Malhotra to a student/auxiliary position. Vir is new to the area and completing high school in Listowel. Following the semester and summer Vir could be offered a firefighter position when one becomes available. Timing is good as we have just started recruit training with new firefighters. FF Krystal Lannin was the successful candidate for the Mechanical Officer position.
Health & Safety: Monthly workplace inspections complete. Annual workplace safety analysis complete and JHSC meeting held in January.
CEMC: 2016 annual compliance completed and submitted to OFMEM. Looking into if participation in the planning of 2017 Plowing Match will exclude Howick from a 2017 annual exercise.
Respectfully submitted: Shawn Edwards – Fire Chief/CEMC
Report to Council Fire Department-2017-02
Title of Report: Howick/Minto Fire Services Agreement
From: Shawn Edwards
Date: 2017-02-07
Recommendation: That Council give direction on the future of the Fire Services Agreement between Howick Township and Town of Minto.
Background: Howick Township has had a Fire Protection Agreement with the Town of Minto for many years. The agreement was put in place prior to Howick Township having a fire department and required fire protection services from other municipalities. After the formation of the Howick Fire Department this agreement was left in place and renewed in 2011. At that time Howick Township was providing a portion of Morris-Turnberry with fire protection and the revenue from that agreement was close to the cost of the Minto agreement. Howick no longer provides Morris-Turnberry with fire service and the close to $20,000.00 cost of the Minto agreement had become a budgetary issue.
The last agreement with Minto expired December 31 2015 and was renewed in February of 2016. In report to Council 2015-08 three options were presented. The option Council chose to pursue was to enter into a new agreement that would see Howick pay on a per call basis. Based on historical call volume there was potential see cost savings. In report 2016-02 the current agreement was presented and adopted by Council. The current agreement is a pay per call agreement, $3000.00 per call with a minimum yearly fee of $9000.00. Concluding comments in that report outlined that based on historical call volume there was the potential to see cost savings. However the risk in this type of agreement is that in a year with a high call volume there would be an increase in the cost. This unfortunately is what happened in 2016. In 2016 Minto Fire responded to 13 calls for service into this area in Howick, resulting in a cost of almost $40,000.00. A summary of these calls provided by Minto Fire is attached for information.
Of the 13 calls in 2016 only 5 were fire related, 2 of them being vehicle fires which I consider a motor vehicle collision (MVC). That makes a total of 8 – MVC, 3 – fire (grass, chimney, shed) and 2 – medical calls for the year. It is interesting to note that similar to Howick Township, Town of Minto Bylaw No. 2015-12 Schedule “F” indicates that the Minto Fire Dept. charges for response on all provincial highways, county roads, and all other locations to which Town of Minto fire vehicles are dispatched. Meaning that in addition to $3000.00 billed to Howick for a MVC, Minto may additionally collect Ministry of Transportation (MTO) rates, billed by the hour to vehicle owners/insurance companies.
Staff Comments: Mapping provided from Huron County mapping/911 services indicates that the difference in distance from the Howick Fire station to any of the area Minto Fire covers to be minimal compared to the distance to other areas in Howick Township. Maps are attached for information. Minto Fire does not provide any service in this area that the Howick Fire Department cannot provide. Howick Township maintains and operates a fire department which I feel is capable of servicing all of Howick Township. In these difficult financial times that we are currently in. Is it prudent for Council to spend tax dollars on another fire department, while struggling to maintain funding for the Howick Fire Department? The Provincial Mutual Fire Aid system allows fire departments to call for additional resources when their own resources are depleted on a reciprocal basis. Additionally Automatic Fire Aid agreements such as the ones in place with South Bruce and North Huron provide to automatic response to structure fires on a reciprocal basis. Ensuring that adequate resources are dispatched in a timely manner to fire emergencies. I have also reached out to the Office of the Fire Marshall and Emergency Management (OFMEM) Advice and Assistance Unit for comment on this issue. The OFMEM opinion is that there is no requirement for Howick to have any agreement with Minto and based on the information provided would make great sense to re-evaluate its need for assistance from Minto. However the OFMEM is supportive of mutual aid, automatic aid agreements to enhance fire protection. Ultimately this is a level of service issue and it is a Council decision as Council sets the level of service. OFMEM does recommend that if a change to the level of service is made that notification be sent to affected residents. Finally the OFMEM does not provide legal advice, any changes to by-laws or agreements should be reviewed by legal counsel.
I am proposing three options for Council’s consideration; Option 1 – Stay with the current agreement and see if 2016 was an anomaly and that call volume returns to historical levels. Note; At the time of writing this report Minto Fire has responded to 2 calls for service that I am aware of to date in 2017. Option 2 – Amend the current agreement with a reduced area that Minto Fire covers in Howick Township and propose a minimal flat yearly fee for coverage in this new smaller area. Option 3 – Terminate the current agreement and have the Howick Township Fire Department assume emergency response into the entire area. With the hope that Minto Fire would enter into an Automatic Fire Aid agreement, similar to others Howick Township has in place.
As Fire Chief my recommendation would be option 2 provided a reasonable flat fee can be agreed upon. Option 2 provides travel distances that are consistent with over areas of Howick Township and ensures that the closest fire department (Minto) still responds in the specified area. It is unlikely that Minto would be in favor of Option 3 and based on historically being compensated to respond to calls for service in this area and less likely to enter into an automatic aid agreement.
Financial Impact: Option 1 – As 2016 proved budgeting for this type of agreement can be difficult. If call volume returns to historic normal there is the chance of cost savings over the previous agreements. If the call volume stays at the 2016 level or increases it becomes a financial burden.
Option 2 – Section 5(d) of the current agreement allows for amendments to be made to the current agreement by mutual consent with a minimum of 30 days written notice. Amend the current agreement by reducing the Minto coverage area and yearly minimum fee of $9000.00 by approximately 75% to $2500.00 and be a flat yearly fee. This will keep the distance traveled by Howick Fire to an emergency consistent for all areas that Howick Fire covers and ensure that the area Minto Fire is left with will have the closest fire department respond to emergencies. Cost to change the Bell 911/ mapping is $1528.00 and requires 90 day notice. Any calls for service Jan 1 2017 to that date would be billed under the current agreement. Mail out notification to affected residents, legal counsel review.
Option 3 – Section 5(c) of the current agreement allows for the agreement to be terminated at any time provided written notice is given 6 months in advance. Any calls for service from Jan 1 2017 to that date would be billed under the current agreement. Bell 911/mapping charges $1528.00 with a minimum of 90 day notice. Howick Fire would see an increase for calls for service, however will have no cost in a fire service agreement. Mail out notification to affected residents, legal counsel review.
Concluding Comments: I respectfully request Council’s direction on a proposed option to pursue regarding the Fire Services Agreement between Howick Township and the Town of Minto.
Respectfully submitted: Shawn Edwards – Fire Chief MINTO FIRE Incident Details for Howick Twp 2016
January 6, 2016 - 46263 Highway 9
Called for a chimney fire. Arrived to find a few sparks coming from top of chimney. IC made the decision to drop the chain down the flue. Could not access the chimney top due to height of roof and location of chimney. Called in Hanover’s Aerial truck for assistance. Minto paid bill on Aerial truck as ours was out of service and we requested its service.
January 24, 2016 - 46395 Elora Street N, HOWICK TWP
Called for a snowmobile fire. Fire was located back snowmobile trail at this location. Walked back and used extinguishers to extinguish the fire.
March 5, 2016 – Huron Bruce Road
Called for an MVC at this location. Arrived and had to force open driver’s door to extricate patient. Swept up roadway and were released from scene from OPP.
March 22, 2016 – Highway 9 and West Heritage Road
MVC involving Transport and Car. Driver of car had to be extricated from car. Absorball also had to be used for large oil spill. MTO contacted and looked after clean up of absorball.
April 4, 2016 – Fordwich Line and Malcolm Line
Single vehicle into swampy area. One patient. Arrived on scene first. Assisted EMS with backboarding and removal of patient from vehicle due to vehicle being in water.
May 26, 2016 – Mud Lake Line
Car Fire. Pick up truck fully involved on our arrival. Truck was extinguished and crews returned to base.
June 5, 2016 – West Heritage St at entrance to Redwood Restaurant
MVC with multiple patients. No extrication required, 3 vehicles involved. Closed road for OPP and assisted Paramedics who transported 2 patients to hospital.
October 2, 2016 – Mud Lake Line and Orange Hill Road
MVC, 2 vehicles. No extrication required all patients out of the vehicle. Checked vehicles for leaks and disconnected batteries. MINTO FIRE Incident Details for Howick Twp 2016
October 11, 2016 – Fordwich Line
Motorcycle lost control on bends and rolled. Attended to patient until Ambulance arrival. Checked Motorcycle for leaks.
October 12, 2016 – 46058 Fordwich Line
Called for a small grass fire at this location. Fire put out with brooms and shovels.
December 18, 2016 - 46263 Highway 9
Shed Fire – Upon arrival found smaller shed fully involved. Unable to get up laneway due to snow. When got to location, knocked down fire. Used high hoe for removing rest of shed and extinguishing hot spots.
2 VSA’s also attended to as per original report. CPR performed at both calls.
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Report to Council ROADS - 2017- 04
Title of Report: Anticipated Capital Projects for 2017
From: Dave Martin
Date: January 31, 2017
Recommendation: That Council consider the following Capital Projects for 2017.
Background:
Construction of Intersection of Belmore Line and Huron Bruce Road. This is with neighbouring municipalities of Morris Turnberry, South Bruce and the County of Huron.
Huron Bruce Resurfacing from Belmore to B line approx 2km approx $30,000
Gough Road constructing between Mcintosh Road and Gorrie Road
Salem Road Box Culvert between Fordwich Road and Toll Gate Road
Staff Comments: We are committed to the joint works projects on the shared roadways and have projects that have not been completed to date that need to be addressed.
Financial Impact:
Belmore construction approximately $120,600 plus 10% contingency Huron Bruce resurfacing estimated at $30,000 Gough Road construction forecast for 2016 was $300,000 will update costing to present year Salem Box Culvert – application pending for use of OCIF Top Up Funds
Concluding Comments: These capital projects will be included in the 2017 Budget with the approval of Council.
Respectfully submitted: Dave Martin Public Works Co-ordinator
Report to Council ROADS Department- 2017- 05 Title of Report:
From: Dave Martin
Date: January 31 2017
Recommendation: That Council pass a Motion to remove the Road Occupancy Fee for the Belmore Home Coming Parade
Background: This is a fundraiser for Belmore and would like Councils approval to remove the fee
Staff Comments: Belmore would be ecstatic
Financial Impact: n/a
Concluding Comments
Respectfully submitted: Dave Martin Public Works Co-ordinator
From: maryking To: [email protected] Subject: Fwd: Gorrie Hall Bd Minutes Date: Monday, January 16, 2017 4:31:08 PM
------Original Message ------Subject: Gorrie Hall Bd Minutes Date: 08 Dec 2016 10:11 From: maryking
The Gorrie Hall Bd met on Thursday Dec.1 at Mary's place. The meeting was called to order at 7 pm. Two items were added to the agenda. Mary read the minutes of the last meeting. She moved the minutes be adopted as read, seconded by Shirley carried. Shirley gave the financial report noting we have a balance of $13623.59.
Items for Consideration:
The New Year's Eve dance was discussed. Each member has tickets to sell. Sandra will make posters and Shirley will put it in the paper. Each member was given their list of food to prepare for the buffet. D&M Auto has once again offered to pay for the food. We will decorate for the dance on Thu. Dec.29 at 1 pm.
Dates for fundraising events in 2017 were set so Mary can get a municipal resolution for those dates.
Cleaning schedule for the first half of 2017 were set.
Permission was given to Wroxeter Hall Bd to borrow 6 tables for their Christmas dinner on Dec. 8
We decided to sponsor a free skate at the community centre.
Dale moved we make $100 donations to two needy families in our community, seconded by Sandra
Carried. The next meeting will be held on Jan.12, 7 pm at Sandra's.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm.
From: Jeff Horseman To: ACW Clerk; Kyle Pratt; Central_Huron CAO; Larry McCabe; Howick Clerk; Brad Knight; Nancy Michie; Sharon Chambers; South Huron CAO Cc: Brenda Orchard; Steven Lund; David Campbell Subject: County Community Emergency Management Coordinator Date: Friday, January 27, 2017 12:03:48 PM
Good Morning Everyone
I have been asked to give all the local municipal CAO’s an update on the proposed County shared CEMC program.
A report was presented to Huron County Council and the following recommendation was passed at the January 4th Council Meeting
Huron County Council receive the report from Jeff Horseman, Chief Emergency Services titled Huron County Shared Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) Proposal dated 02 December 2016.
AND FURTHER THAT
Huron County Council endorse the proposal to implement a County shared CEMC program with participating Huron County local municipalities.
AND FURTHER THAT
Huron County Council approve staff recommendation to increase the current part time CEMC to a full time CEMC for 2017.
AND FURTHER THAT
Huron County Council fund 100% of the County Emergency Management budget until June 30th 2017 at which time the participating Huron County municipalities will cost share their portion of the Emergency Management budget from July 1st, 2017 forward.
Further to this report, the County Budget is in the final stages of review and is expected to be completed over the next few weeks. Once the budget is approved we will be posting for a candidate to fill the position of County CEMC. We will be looking for more firm commitments of which municipalities will be participating in the near future.
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to reach out to me at my contact information below.
Thank you
Jeff Horseman BappB:ES Chief Emergency Services County of Huron 1 Courthouse Square
From: Linda Henhoeffer To: Carol Watson Subject: Fwd: Huron Road Safety Forum - Thursday March 23, 2017 Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 12:18:04 PM Attachments: [email protected] .jpg 2017 Huron Road Safety Forum Registration.pdf
Good afternoon, Carol: attached is the information about CHIP's Road Safety Forum in March for inclusion in our next Council meeting in February. With thanks, Linda. (519) 335-6235
------Forwarded Message ------Subject:Huron Road Safety Forum - Thursday March 23, 2017 Date:Tue, 17 Jan 2017 16:35:11 +0000 From:Laura Edgar
Good morning,
On behalf of the Coalition for Huron Injury Prevention, I’d like to invite you to attend and participate in the Huron Road Safety Forum. This one-day event is being held at the Holmesville Community Centre, Thursday, March 23rd.
Registration is now open: all the details can be found in attached registration package.
The full agenda for the day will come at a later date.
Please share with others that may be interested.
Hope to see you there!
Laura Edgar Coalition for Huron Injury Prevention (CHIP) Coordinator Public Health Promoter Huron County Health Unit P: 519.482.3416 ex 2021 Toll Free 1.877.837.6143
From: Lass, Vicki (OMAFRA) To: Lass, Vicki (OMAFRA) Subject: ROI"s Youth Showcase and Advanced Ag Leadership program 2017 intake. Date: Sunday, January 15, 2017 11:35:41 AM
Nominate deserving youth in your community!
Please share and distribute to your networks.
Do you know of young leaders that are taking charge and tackling important local issues in your community? If so, the Rural Ontario Institute, or ROI for short, would like to hear from you, as there is an to nominate an engaged rural youth, or young adult under 29, from your community, to be profiled in the Rural Ontario Institute’s Youth Engagement Showcase. Nominations opened November 28th and will run until Feb. 28th.
Through this initiative, ROI is looking to profile compelling stories of youth engagement, highlight the impact youth can have in their local communities, and demonstrate how communities, are successfully engaging and supporting youth in addressing local challenges.
Some examples of civic engagement include local volunteering, fundraising, recreational event planning, advocacy, debate, participating in a committee and/or formal political involvement.
The Rural Ontario Institute also organizes the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program or AALP for short. AALP is a 19-month executive development opportunity for men and women who want to shape the future of agriculture and the food industry and make a positive difference in rural communities across Ontario.
The curriculum includes a series of eight seminars, two study tours, with one in North American and one that is international as well as an issues analysis project. Study topics include government and political systems, marketing and economics, environmental impact, national and international trade, communication and organization skills, decision making, consumer and social issues, media relations, agri-food trends and globalization.
Please note that applications for AALP will be received until Friday, March 17, 2017 at midnight.
For more details on the Youth Engagement Showcase or the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program, visit the Rural Ontario Institute’s website today at www.ruralontarioinstitute.ca. Again, that is www.ruralontariinstitute.ca,
Sincerely, Vicki Vicki Lass Agriculture and Rural Economic Development Advisor Huron & Perth 63 Lorne Ave., East, Unit 2B Stratford, Ontario N5A 6S4 Tel: 519-271-6574 Cel: 519-274-2214
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
Sent via email only
January 18, 2017
To: Municipal and County CAOs/Clerks and Conservation Authority General Managers/CAOs within or bordering the watershed boundary of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA), Agricultural Advisory Committee Members
RE: SVCA Environmental Planning and Regulations Policies Manual Engagement
Dear Sirs/Madams,
The SVCA’s Environmental Planning and Regulations Department has created a new draft comprehensive Environmental Planning and Policies Manual. This manual has been created as a part of the SVCA’s initiative to improve, streamline, expedite and focus the work of the Environmental Planning and Regulations Department at the SVCA. It will guide and aid SVCA staff, the public, member municipalities and their staff, and the Authority Members in the understanding of the work of the SVCA’s Environmental Planning and Regulations Department.
The SVCA is seeking feedback and comments to this draft manual in the document approval process with the Full Authority at the SVCA. The Full Authority has approved this draft of the manual for circulation and comment. Comments received on the draft manual, on or before the specified date below, will be considered for inclusion and/or modification to the final approved manual. Depending on the number and scope of changes additional circulations of the draft manual may, or may not, proceed its final approval. This manual has been prepared to largely represent the SVCA’s existing practices and approach to review of proposals, in written form, though a few process changes are proposed by this document compared to the department’s current processes.
The SVCA has a legislative mandate to protect people and property from natural hazards. Under agreement with its watershed municipalities the SVCA, through its Planning and Regulations Department, provides environmental expertise to guide municipal and other land use decisions on a watershed basis. At the present time, the policy platform being used by SVCA consists of a number of policy directives, statements and guidelines that while available, have not been consolidated into one central document, easily accessible by all who may have an interest.
Having an updated suite of Planning and Regulations policies is a vital foundation for effective decision making. It is beneficial to all parties to have an accessible, easily understood and well-articulated manual that defines the dual role of SVCA to provide:
• advice to its watershed municipalities under The Planning Act; and • permitting/regulatory role under The Conservation Authorities Act.
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
Environmental Policy Manual Circulation Cover Letter January 17, 2017 Page 2 of 3
Not only are these policies utilized by SVCA planners in their review and evaluation of planning applications, but they are also relied upon by municipal planners and used as the basis for developing policies contained in upper tier County and lower tier Official Plans. In addition, the policy platform offers developers and environmental stakeholders an important lens by which to better understand SVCA mandate and responsibilities.
Planning and regulation policies must be robust, reflective and current if they are to provide guidance and direction. They must offer a consistent interpretation and clear direction not only for staff of the SVCA, but also for its partners and clients. Having an affirmed planning and policy platform establishes credibility, promotes consistency and increases understanding and awareness. It is a vital evaluation, assessment and decision making tool.
This Environmental Planning and Regulations Policies Manual represents a first in the history of the SVCA. While SVCA staff have been applying provincial policy under the Planning Act and regulatory responsibilities under the Conservation Authorities Act, the policies upon which SVCA offers municipal guidance and makes decisions regarding the issuance of permits has not been shared broadly with partners, clients or with watershed landowners. This Manual is an attempt to rectify that situation by ensuring that all interested parties – provincial and federal government staff, watershed municipal partners, elected community leaders, special interest groups and landowners – are aware of the planning and regulatory requirements and moreover, have a solid understanding of the basis for any decision made by the SVCA. For this reason, every effort has been made to create a document that is easy to understand, easy to use and easy to navigate.
This Manual summarizes SVCA’s mandate and legislative responsibilities. This Manual has been written to offer a focused view of the purpose, function and role of the conservation authority from both a planning and a regulatory lens. It has been written to:
• Reflect SVCA mandate and legislative responsibilities as assigned by the Province; • Reflect current provincial land use planning objectives; • Identify matters of provincial interest for which SVCA has responsibility to address from a policy and an operational perspective; • Comply with Ontario Regulation 169/06, as amended; • Articulate the requirements associated with conducting Environmental Impact Studies as well as Stable Slope Analyses.
The document formulation process started in early 2016 and there have been a number of draft iterations prepared by staff and consultants, and reviewed by the Full Authority.
The breakdown of the document is into six chapters with appendices. Chapters 1 and 2 provide information about the SVCA and Conservation Authority work in the Natural Hazard and Natural Heritage management in Ontario. Chapters 3 and 4 include all of the policy directions of the SVCA associated with Plan Review in Chapter 3 (Planning Act Applications) and Regulatory Policies in Chapter 4 (Permit Applications within the SVCA’s Regulated Area). Chapter 5 and 6 outline Other resources associated with SVCA review and the Permit Application and Appeal process.
Some highlights to the draft document include the exemptions of certain development types from the requirement for an SVCA permit in Chapter 4. Also, notable is the proposed screening process for planning Environmental Policy Manual Circulation Cover Letter January 17, 2017 Page 3 of 3
files proposed in Chapter 3 which would see the SVCA provide Planning Act comments only for files in the SVCA’s Approximate Screening or Approximate Regulated Areas unless asked to do more by a County or Municipality.
The manual has been made available at the following link Environmental Planning and Regulations Policies Draft Manual and will also be available for viewing by the public on SVCA’s website.
The SVCA requests comments and feedback on this manual no later than March 20, 2017 for consideration during the policy approval process of the SVCA. Please forward questions or comments concerning this Planning & Regulations Policies Manual to:
Wayne Brohman, General Manager Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority 1078 Bruce Road 12, Box 150 Formosa, Ontario N0G 1W0 [email protected]
Please note the Full Authority may approve the manual without recirculation.
Sincerely,
Erik Downing Manager, Environmental Planning and Regulations Saugeen Conservation
Wayne Brohman General Manager Saugeen Conservation
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cc: Authority Members (via e-mail)
Distribution: -Watershed Municipalities (via email): 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 -Watershed Counties (via email): Bruce County, Grey County, Wellington County, Huron County, Dufferin County -Bordering Conservation Authorities (via email): Grey Sauble CA, Maitland Valley CA, Nottawasaga Valley CA, Grand River CA
MEMORANDUM
TO: Clerks of Municipalities in the Watershed
FROM: Danielle Livingston, Administrative/Financial Services Coordinator
DATE: January 27, 2017
SUBJECT: Directors’ Attendance at Authority Meetings
Enclosed you will find a summary of the meetings that have been attended by your representative or representatives in 2016 and the remuneration paid by the Authority.
If you have any questions regarding the enclosed information, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
DIRECTORS ATTENDANCE AT AUTHORITY MEETINGS
Director's Attendance at Authority Meetings
2016
NAME: A rt Versteeg
MUNICIPALITY: Township of Howick
Meetings Meetings Held Per Diem Meetings Attended Paid
Board of Directors Meetings 11 $66.00 10 $660.00 Special Meetings - part day 4 $66.00 4 $264.00 Special Meetings - full day 5 $120.00 5 $600.00
20 19 1524.00
Total per diem paid for 2016 $1524.00
From: Erica Magee To: [email protected] Subject: 2017 Director appointments Date: Thursday, January 19, 2017 1:54:26 PM
Please let me know when you can who your representative will be on the MVCA Board of Directors and the MSPA Board for 2017.
Thank you,
Erica Magee Maitland Valley CA PO Box 127 Wroxeter, ON N0G 2X0 p) 519-335-3557 f) 519-335-3516 [email protected]
From: Jayne Thompson To: [email protected] Subject: Maitland Conservation"s Annual Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 3:05:00 PM
Good Afternoon,
The Annual Meeting of Maitland Conservation is being held on Wed. Feb. 15th. This year the meeting is being hosted by the Township of North Huron and it will be held in their Council Chambers located at 274 Josephine St., Wingham. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.
On behalf of Maitland Conservation, I would like to invite the Council of the Township of Howick to attend the meeting.
This year the meeting will feature the Carbon Footprint Initiative. Kriss Snell, CAO, Municipality of North Perth, will be speaking about North Perth's carbon reduction strategy. Chet Calhoun, Productivity Improvement Coordinator at Dupont Pioneer's Wingham Parent Seed Plant, will also be speaking about carbon reduction initiatives.
A detailed meeting agenda will be posted shortly on our website at www.mvca.on.ca .
Please feel free to extend the invitation to municipal staff and partners who may be interested in the meeting.
To ensure we have enough packages prepared for the meeting please email [email protected] or call 519-335-3557 if you, or any of your Councillors, are planning attend. Thank you,
-- Jayne Jayne Thompson, Communications Coordinator Maitland Conservation 519-335-3557 ext. 226
January 30, 2017
Township of Howick P.O. Box 89 Gorrie, Ontario N0G 1X0
Attention: Reeve Versteeg and Members of Council
Dear Reeve Versteeg:
Re: 2017 Priorities, Work Plan and Budget
I am writing to you at this time to outline the MVCA’s priorities for the next year along with our proposed budget for 2017.
On July 19, 2016 Phil Beard, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer and Jayne Thompson, Communications Coordinator made a presentation to council on the MVCA’s 2016-2018 Work Plan. The presentation outlined the MVCA’s priorities for the next three years as well as the changes that we are planning to make to our services and infrastructure (a copy of the 2016-2018 Work Plan Summary is attached to this letter).
The Board has decided to focus our limited resources on strengthening our Flood and Erosion Safety Services and Watershed Stewardship Extension Services. This means that we will be making changes to other services and infrastructure in non-core areas, such as Conservation Areas.
One of our biggest challenges is dealing with infrastructure that the authority has identified to be surplus to our needs. We are in the process of evaluating each piece of surplus infrastructure and looking at the options for dealing with each one.
We are also moving forward with our plan to stabilize the MVCA’s financial base while limiting levy increases to a maximum of $58,000 a year over the next three years.
The attached information sheet outlines our priorities for 2017. If you have any questions related to our priorities for the coming year, please do not hesitate to contact your Director on MVCA’s Board.
The MVCA’s Board has developed a draft budget for 2017. The total budget for 2017 is $3,229,143. A copy of the draft budget and associated levy schedule is enclosed with this letter.
The Board of Directors for the MVCA plans to vote on the 2017 budget on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. If your municipality has any comments regarding the 2017 priorities and/or budget, please forward them to your Director and Phil Beard, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, by March 8, 2017.
In closing, I would like to thank Council for their support in 2016 and we look forward to working with you in 2017.
Yours sincerely,
Art Versteeg, Chair Maitland Valley Conservation Authority
DRAFT Schedule of General Levies for 2017
December 13/16
% of 2016 CVA Based 2017 2016 Increase Municipality Municipality CVA (modified) Apportionment Draft Approved In Watershed in Watershed Percentage General General $ Levy Levy Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Twp. 100 $ 984,750,254 12.45 $ 169,081 $ 158,817 $ 10,265 Central Huron Municipality 76 $ 819,991,695 10.37 $ 140,793 $ 135,405 $ 5,388 Goderich Town 100 $ 980,498,894 12.40 $ 168,352 $ 161,838 $ 6,514 Howick Twp. 92 $ 315,339,561 3.99 $ 54,144 $ 51,800 $ 2,344 Huron East Municipality 72 $ 776,474,595 9.82 $ 133,321 $ 128,531 $ 4,790 Huron-Kinloss Twp. 43 $ 544,355,803 6.88 $ 93,466 $ 90,537 $ 2,930 Mapleton Twp. 5 $ 65,266,517 0.83 $ 11,207 $ 10,628 $ 579 Minto Town 64 $ 550,447,223 6.96 $ 94,512 $ 90,074 $ 4,438 Morris/Turnberry Municipality 95 $ 365,021,548 4.62 $ 62,674 $ 60,851 $ 1,823 North Huron Twp. 100 $ 494,118,835 6.25 $ 84,840 $ 82,323 $ 2,517 North Perth Municipality 98 $ 1,622,357,882 20.51 $ 278,556 $ 264,720 $ 13,836 Perth East Twp. 9 $ 133,563,255 1.69 $ 22,933 $ 22,050 $ 883 South Bruce Municipality 1 $ 5,739,975 0.07 $ 986 $ 949 $ 37 Wellington North 16 $ 216,484,546 2.74 $ 37,170 $ 35,732 $ 1,438 West Perth Twp. 3 $ 35,025,879 0.44 $ 6,013 $ 5,794 $ 219 $ 7,909,436,462 100.00 $ 1,358,049 $ 1,300,049 $ 58,000 Maitland Conservation MUNICIPAL UPDATE January 2017
WHO OUR 2017 KEY WE ARE PRIORITIES ACTIVITIES
§ The Maitland Valley Maitland Conservation is working Flood and Erosion Safety Services Conservation Authority is jointly to protect and enhance water, Key Functions: regulation of activities in owned by its member forests and soils in the Maitland hazardous areas to prevent the loss of life and reduce property damage due to municipalities. and Nine Mile River watersheds. flooding and erosion; flood forecasting; We are focussing our services on assisting municipalities with flood and § Conservation Authorities are the impacts of a rapidly changing erosion emergency preparedness. established by the provincial climate. Specifically we are: § Updating of regulation policies for government at the request of wetlands and watercourses. municipalities. The activities of 1. Strengthening Flood & Erosion § Update of shoreline and gully erosion mapping to improve the accuracy of Maitland Conservation are Safety Services to help municipalities reduce the erosion risk information. driven by local municipalities, § potential for loss of life, property Harriston Floodplain Mapping Project - landowners and community collection of flow data to improve organizations. damage and social disruption floodplain mapping for the area. due to flooding, as well as bluff § Develop an awareness strategy about the § and gully erosion along the Lake MVCA’s development regulation. The We are committed to providing intent is to improve understanding about effective community-based Huron shoreline. Several thousand people live and work in the risks of developing or altering conservation services in a cost floodplains, river valleys, shoreline areas, efficient manner. flood-prone areas across the wetlands and watercourses. watershed. Along the shoreline § Develop a climate trends and impacts there is over $366 million dollars education strategy for municipalities, worth of land and development in staff and Directors. areas prone to bluff erosion. An Watershed Stewardship Services additional 2,000 acres of land, Key Functions: assist municipalities and worth close to $90 million, is at landowners to manage rural stormwater risk from gully erosion. and to develop conservation systems (reforestation, berms, etc.) that reduce 2. Strengthening Watershed damage to drainage infrastructure and cut Stewardship Services to reduce soil and nutrient losses from farmland. § Identify areas at high risk for runoff and the potential for soil erosion, erosion. Develop strategies to encourage nutrient loss, and damage to landowners to adopt conservation drainage and road infrastructure practices that will reduce erosion and located in vulnerable areas. build soil health. § Promote living snow fence opportunities 3. Developing a stable financial in priority areas. base to provide the support § Identify lower cost approaches to municipalities and landowners reducing non-point source pollution, especially methods to prevent, trap and need to develop a more resilient treat runoff. and prosperous watershed. § Develop a water quality monitoring plan for the Middle Maitland Headwaters area. Conservation Area Services Key Function: management of 28 Conservation Areas (4,600 acres). § Develop direction on status of Logan & Maitland Mills with the MVCA Board. § Naturalization plantings at Administration Centre. § Reforestation of marginal agricultural Grassed waterway installed in the land at Saratoga Swamp. Garvey-Glenn watershed, 2016. § Ash tree removal and replacement at several Conservation Areas.
Questions? Contact your MVCA Director or Phil Beard, General Manager-Secretary Treasurer, at 519-335-3557 ext. 231. We would be pleased to make a presentation to your Council about our services. 2016 ACTIVITIES
Flood and Erosion Safety Services § Provided watch and warning messages to § Ice monitoring – HWY 21 trial of Campbell municipalities during flood and erosion Scientific field camera carried out from events. Seven flood messages issued in August to October. Permanent camera will 2016: 2 Flood Warnings; 2 Flood Watches; 3 be installed in Jan. 2017. Watershed Conditions – Water Safety § Initial phase of project to update shoreline Statements. and gully erosion rates undertaken with GIS § Assisted municipalities with emergency consultant. response training. Participated in flood § Implementation of MVCA Development and exercises at North Perth and Huron-Kinloss. Interference with Shoreline, Wetlands and § MNRF Snow Survey - bi-weekly surveys Watercourses (Ont. Reg. 164/06) - increase completed from January to March. in inquiries and applications received. § Concrete foundation replaced at the Listowel Revisions to Development, Interference with Gauging Station . Wetlands and Alterations to Watercourses Regulation Policies approved in June. § Brush and woody vegetation clear from the § area downstream of the Listowel conduit. Survey of Planning and Regulations clients undertaken to investigate ways to improve § Stream flow monitoring conducted in our service. Lucknow during high flow events. Bluff seepage, 2016
Watershed Stewardship Services § Forestry Services -Total trees plant ed in 2016 § In the Garvey-Glenn watershed, construction = 53,098. 23 projects (14 block plantings, 7 was completed on 7 Water and Sediment windbreaks, 2 living snowfences). 23 ha control basins, 2 km of grassed waterways and restored. 1.2 km of a 2-stage ditch. § Carbon Footprints Initiative launched with six § Middle Maitland Headwaters Restoration local partners. Project - planting projects completed on 3 § Agreement reached with MTO for living properties + Listowel Memorial Park and a snowfence program. MTO has identified priority stormwater pond in Listowel. Students and areas andwill cover stock and replacement community involved in 2 planting days. costs. Landowners eligible for an incentive § Scott Municipal Drain Demonstration Project - payment. Maitland staff will deliver the program. wetland and drain buffering with 2,690 trees § Staff are working to encourage the plantedon 3.2 acres . Planting of nut tree plot incorporation of erosion control/rural (200 trees and shrubs) completed in Oct. stormwater management into projects being § 344 new projects approved for HCCWP grants undertaken under the Drainage Act. in 2016 (MVCA + ABCA) for an estimated total § GLASI edge-of-field monitoring site set up. This of $547,000 in grants (all-time high). site provides data on agricultural water and soil § Extensive surface and groundwater sampling quality. Both tile-flow and overland-flow are undertaken. Stormwater management being monitored. § Over 7,400 participants in education programs. Scott Farm, 2016
Conservation Areas Services § 17.5 acres of marginal farmland at the Blind § FRCA Campground Options - the MVCA Board Lake Bog was planted in trees. Wildflowers and provided direction to continue campground cover crop planted at Saratoga Swamp to operations at the site. Group Campsite 1 was prepare for 2017 reforestation. closed permanently at the end of 2016 to § Managed Forest Tax Incentive Plans completed protect water quality and species at risk habitat. for the Kilgour Tract and Falls Reserve § Galbraith and Turnberry C.A Lease Agreements Conservation Area. Five-year lease agreements renewed. § Brussels Dam maintenance - fabricated and § Carbon Footprint Project - planted 320 trees at installed 16 new stop logs. Expense shared Lake Wawanosh C.A. to offset the greenhouse with Huron East, Brussels Trust and MVCA. gas emissions from Authority vehicles, propane § Mill buildings in Brussels and Gorrie - Maitland and electricity use. An additional 80 trees Mills Committee received a Trillium grant to planted at the site through the public Carbon complete feasibility study on both mills. Footprints to Forests program. Structural studies completed on the mills. § Gorrie Conservation Area Naturalization - 10 Feasibility report expected in July, 2017 large stock trees and 40 native shrubs planted § Wawanosh Valley C.A boardwalk replacement - with membersof the Gorrie Conservation Area completed 2nd phase of 3 year project. Funding Rejuvenation Committee. provided by the Maitland Conservation Boardwalk replacement Foundation. Wawanosh Valley C. A., 2016
Maitland Conservation 1093 Marietta St., Box 127, Wroxeter, ON N0G 2X0 519-335-3557 Maitland Valley CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Work Plan Summary 2016 - 2018
Why has the MVCA developed a three-year Work Plan? § To focus limited resources on doing core services very well. § To help member municipalities and landowners identify appropriate measures to deal with the increasing potential for flooding, erosion, and drought due to a rapidly changing climate. § To help identify needed improvements and maintenance on infrastructure, equipment, and services.
Priorities over the next three years: 1) To strengthen the capacity of Flood and Erosion Safety Services: This will help municipalities reduce the potential for damage to development and land in areas prone to flooding and erosion. 2) To strengthen Watershed Stewardship Services: This will help member municipalities and landowners to develop rural stormwater management systems and soil and water conservation systems. This will also help to protect municipal outlet drainage systems and soil and water resources. 3) To stabilize the MVCA's financial base to: a) ensure Flood and Erosion Safety Services and Watershed Stewardship Services have adequate resources; and b) sustain the equipment and infrastructure required to provide core services support.
Flood and Erosion Safety Services Services we must provide: 1) Information for municipalities on areas that are at risk of damage, loss of life, and social disruption due to flooding. This includes: a) flood forecasting system, b) flood progression mapping, 2014 May project, planting Tree c) flood emergency planning support services, and d) technical expertise to review development proposals in flood prone areas. Why? Several thousand people live and work in flood-prone areas across the watershed. This represents $176 million worth of tax assessment. 2) Information for municipalities on areas at risk from bluff and gully erosion along the Lake Huron shoreline. This includes: a) erosion risk monitoring system, b) erosion risk mapping, and c) technical support for reviewing development proposals in hazard areas. Why? Development and land worth $366 million are at risk from shoreline bluff erosion and 2,000 acres of land worth $90 million is at risk from gully erosion.
[e] [email protected] [w] www.mvca.on.ca [t] 519-335-3557 Watershed Stewardship Services Services we must provide: 1) To assist municipalities and rural landowners develop appropriate rural stormwater management systems and soil and water conservation systems. This will help prevent damage to municipal drainage infrastructure and the loss of soil and nutrients from agricultural land. 2) Technical expertise, outreach, and education related to rural stormwater management, reforestation and soil health. 3) Outreach and education to assist with the development, design, and funding of rural stormwater management systems (grassed waterways, berms, wetlands) windbreaks, buffer strips, and the reforestation of marginal farm land. Why? The watershed contains 470,000 acres of prime agricultural land that is worth $4.7 billion! Municipalities, landowners, and the Province of Ontario have invested millions of dollars to build and maintain municipal outlet drains. In addition, there are over 50,000 acres of marginal farmland in production across the watershed.
Priority Projects: ? Garvey-Glenn Watershed Restoration Project ? Scott Municipal Drain Watershed Restoration Project ? Middle Maitland Headwaters Restoration Project ? North Maitland Watershed Restoration Project
Conservation Areas Service we should provide: 1) Management of MVCA properties should showcase good examples of the conservation of soil, forests, and floodplains. Why? The MVCA owns 28 Conservation Areas representing over 4,600 acres of land. These properties include floodplains, wetlands, upland forests, and river valley lands.
Priorities: ? To reduce maintenance costs through naturalization at the MVCA Administration Centre and Gorrie Conservation Area; ? To determine the viability of continuing camping services at Falls Reserve Conservation Area (on July 20, 2016 the MVCA Board of Directors made a decision to continue camping operations at Falls Reserve). ? To reforest marginal agricultural lands located adjacent to forested lands; ? To support the joint community group investigating the feasibility of restoring the Maitland Mill in Gorrie and Logan Mill in Brussels for community use. ? To determine whether to continue to use the Wawanosh Nature Centre building for conservation education and spring tree storage, and ? To expand the MVCA carbon compensation tree planting program for the public and the Conservation Authority.
Corporate Services Service we must provide: 1) Governance and leadership of the MVCA - MVCA Directors are the link between the Authority and member municipalities.
Priorities: ? Develop a stable funding base for the MVCA to assist member municipalities and landowners in developing a more resilient and prosperous watershed. ? Limit levy increases to between $55,000 and $58,000 per year for the next three years. The 2017 financial forecast identifies a shortfall of $54,000 in operating and a shortfall of $40,550 in MVCA financed equipment and infrastructure projects. ? Ensure that services are restructured to achieve the outcomes identified in the 2016-2018 Work Plan. ? Develop stronger partnerships with counties and municipalities that have the greatest potential for flood and erosion damage and/or have lands with greatest rural stormwater management and soil and water conservation needs.
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Maitland Conservation - 2016 Work Plan Progress Report Corporate Services
Component Work Plan Activities Progress Governance and Leadership 2016 Priorities/Budget/Levy Budget/Levy/Priorities Approved by Board in March
CA Act Review: Outreach Chair, Vice, 2nd Vice met with MPP, Lisa Thompson Re: support for CA Act Review comments. Lisa advised that she will write a letter of support for MVCA/CO’s comments. Copies of MVCA/CO Comments circulated to member municipalities. Several have endorsed MVCA’s comments. Administration and Human Resources Personal Policy Procedures Completed update of MVCA personal policy procedures, approved by the Board.
File Retention Policy Policy developed and approved by the Board.
Department review of the Finance and Administration Completed to determine current and upcoming needs. components of Corporate Services Financial Management 3-Year Forecast Prepared 2017 to 2019 revenue and expenditures to provide the Board with insight into future budgeting needs and operating and infrastructure requirements.
2017 draft budget and levy schedule Developed 2017 draft budget and levy schedule based on 3 year forecast for Board approval. Communications Communication Strategy Presentations made to seven municipalities. Staff reviewed follow-up comments from councillors and have incorporated this information into 2017 planning.
2016 IPM Approximately 14,000 visitors toured the CA display. Evaluation undertaken with staff, volunteers and visitors to assist with 2017 planning.
2017 IPM Strategy ABCA and CO have confirmed participation in CA display.
Website Update Website redesign launched at the end of December. Site optimized for mobile devices and accessibility standards. Content updates continue. www.mvca.on.ca IT and GIS Property Database Data entry work completed for forestry projects and continues for HCCWP and water quality data. Will improve our ability to track stewardship work across the watershed and measure progress in the adoption of stewardship practices.
Backup Procedures Updated across service areas including off-site procedures.
GIS-IT Services Review Completed report delivered by B.M. Ross & Associates. Implementation of Phase 1 recommendations currently underway including: reorganization of server filing system, new computer purchasing cycle and GIS software changes.
DWSP and Maitland Source Protection Authority Component Work Plan Activities Progress Governance and Leadership Source Protection Committee A new SPC chair, Matt Pearson, appointed. Committee will meet in March. Staffing Jenna Allain has resigned to take on a position at the UTRCA. Geoff Cade and Donna Clarkson are splitting her duties; Geoff will take on the supervisory role of DWSP.
Implementation Education and Outreach New DWSP website created with interactive mapping feature and updated resources: www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca HVA/SGRA information displayed at community events. Staff assist CO with a series of ads in Better Farming.
DWSP Electronic newsletter released in July.
Third education video on ways to protect drinking water sources released in Dec. Focusses on best practices for industrial and commercial operations. https://youtu.be/sPVUX0qQ7nY
Planning/Development Planning staff are including DWSP in application reviews to ensure that proposed land use changes/development are consistent with the Source Protection Plan.
Update Assessment Reports and Source Protection Blyth has drilled a new well and delineated a new wellhead Plan protection area to replace the existing well located in the flood plain.
new Blyth well incorporated into AR & Maitland Source Protection Plan
Municipal Updates Staff met with municipal staff in Oct. / Nov. to provide progress updates related to DWSP and risk management services
Conservation Areas Component Work Plan Activities Progress Management and Development Reforestation of Marginal Agricultural Lands Completed. 17.5 acres of marginal farmland at Blind Lake Bog was planted in trees. Wildflowers and cover crop planted at Saratoga Swamp to prepare for 2017 reforestation.
Managed Forest Tax Incentive Plans - Kilgour Tract Completed and approved by OMNRF. and Falls Reserve Conservation Area
Naftels Creek C.A. - Forest Management Removed hazardous trees at parking lot and trail entrance locations.
C.A Tree Replacements Planted 40 large stock hardwoods to replace dying ash trees. Funding provided by the John Hindmarsh Environmental Trust Fund.
Carbon Footprints to Forests Project Planted 80 tree seedlings at Lake Wawanosh C.A. from donations received in 2015.
Wildflower meadow creation Prepared sites and seeded wildflower mixtures at George Taylor and Wawanosh Valley C.A. Brussels Dam maintenance Completed. Fabricated and installed 16 new stop logs. Expense shared with Huron East, Brussels Trust and MVCA.
Mill buildings in Brussels and Gorrie Maitland Mills Committee received Trillium grant to complete feasibility study on both Mills. Structural Studies completed on Mills. Feasibility report expected July, 2017
Wawanosh Valley C.A boardwalk replacement Completed 2nd phase of 3 year project. Funding provided by the Maitland Conservation Foundation.
Administration Centre drain repairs Completed. Drainage tiles and sump pump installed. Motor Pool Vehicle Replacement Completed. 2016 Dodge Caravan purchased. 2011 Dodge Caravan sold on govdeals auction website.
Equipment Replacement Completed. Rotary mower purchased and used for reforestation site tending.
Carbon Footprint Project • Planted 320 trees at Lake Wawanosh C.A. to offset the greenhouse gas emissions from Authority vehicles, propane and electricity use.
• Carbon Footprint Initiatives logos installed on vehicles and Admin. Centre to showcase commitment to reducing dependency upon fossil fuels. Administration Galbraith and Turnberry C.A Lease Agreements Completed. Five year lease agreements renewed for continued operations.
Health and Safety Policies and Procedures Manual Completed and approved by the Board of Directors Falls Reserve Conservation Area FRCA - Campground Operational Options Board direction obtained for continued campground operations. River corridor naturalization planning and notice of group camp #1 closure for 2017 completed.
FRCA Family Day event Event successful with over 630 participants.
FRCA electrical upgrades Updated existing hydro outlets and rectified stray voltage in Sycamore campground. Workshop lighting upgraded to LED.
FRCA water system update Upgraded main plumbing components for proper system operation. FRCA Camping and Day-Use Successful season with slight increase in park use from previous years.
Flood and Erosion Safety Services Component Work Plan Activities Progress Preparedness Implementation of MVCA Development/Interference Andrew Fera, Planning and Regulations Assistant, hired to with Shoreline, Wetlands and Watercourses (Ont. Reg. replace Erica Ogden to help with increased number of 164/06) applications/inquiries re: development in hazard areas. 2016 Planning and Regulations Year End Report will be provided at the Jan. 25 Board meeting. Revisions to Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Watercourses Regulation Policies approved in June.
Shoreline Erosion/Gully Erosion Mapping Updates Shoreline data and air photos provided to U. Guelph GIS specialists for erosion rate analysis. Project to continue into 2017.
A proposal has been developed to conduct a study of structures at risk along the bluff in Central Huron (prompted by the findings of the ABCA Shoreline Management Update). If approved by the municipality, the assessment will be carried out in conjunction with the ABCA. Call Before You Build shoreline package updated. Shoreline and bluff risk information on display at the Is the Coast Clear? conference in May. Database of shoreline realtors developed.
Elevation GIS data from 2015 airphotos processed to create Harriston Hydrology Project updated digital elevation model
Harriston sub-watershed elevation data sent to GRCA for filtering to create Digital Terrain Model - to be used for Harriston Hydrology project and rural floodplain mapping refinement.
Completed by River Watch staff in Dec. River Watch Training Flood exercises held in North Perth and Huron-Kinloss to provide Assist municipalities with emergency response experience in how to deal with a flood emergency. training/education Updated and reformatted to make it easier to use. Flood Contingency Plan Monitoring MNRF Snow Surveys Bi-weekly surveys completed from January to March as well as in December/
Snowpack modeling GAWSER snowpack model continued via daily weather measurements
Ice monitoring – HWY 21 Field Camera Trial of Campbell Scientific CCFC field camera carried out August-October 2016. Awaiting purchased system to install January 2017
Gauge station maintenance Test, cleaning and calibration carried out for all tipping buckets in summer 2016; maintenance/repairs carried out as needed.
Listowel Gauge Station Concrete foundation replaced
Listowel Conduit Cleared brush/woody vegetation from downstream of the conduit. Municipality contracted structural repairs.
Lucknow stream gauging High flow spring events measured.
New Adcon Gateway installed at office Hub for headwater precipitation monitoring installed with expanded license to accommodate additional future stations and Garvey monitoring station. Old unit programmed to serve as a backup.
Response Provide watch and warning messages to municipalities Precipitation/drought updates provided to Water Response during flood and erosion emergencies Team /MNRF and as requested by local Fire Chiefs. Seven flood messages issued in 2016: 2 Flood Warnings; 2 Flood Watches; 3 Water shed Conditions – Water Safety Statements.
Watershed Stewardship Services Component Work Plan Activities Progress Forestry - Large Stock and Seedling Tree Provide technical support and identify funding Total trees planting in 2016 = 53,098. 23 projects (14 block Service opportunities for landowners and municipalities for plantings, 7 windbreaks, 2 living snowfences). 23 ha restored. windbreaks and roadside plantings as well as Initial 2016 survival assessments (95%) and final 2015 watercourse buffering and planting marginal lands. survival assessments completed. Windbreak maintenance factsheet distributed at community events and IPM. Tree planting factsheets provided with tree order pickups. Applications updated for largestock, seedlings and reforestation services. Applications available on-line. Advertising for 2017 reforestation services completed. Forestry services promoted at Fall Colour Tour and IPM. Agreement reached with MTO for living snowfence program. MTO has identified priority areas and has agreed to cover stock and replacement costs. Landowners will also be eligible for an incentive payment. Maitland staff will deliver the program. Forestry property data base framework completed in 2016. Database work in 2017 will include developing forestry reporting queries (summaries by municipality), invoicing (automatic generation of a tree “packing slip”) and correspondence (generation of letters and applications from project data).
Soil Erosion Control Provide technical assistance to build soil health and Requests for Erosion control projects are lower than previous design rural stormwater management and conservation years. system projects Staff are working to encourage the incorporation of erosion control/rural stormwater management into projects being undertaken under the Drainage Act. GLASI edge-of-field monitoring site set up. This site provides data on agricultural water and soil quality. Both tile-flow and overland-flow are being monitored. GLASI projects in Garvey-Glenn for conservation tillage equipment and cover crops, both of which improve soil health.
Demonstration Projects Garvey-Glenn Watershed Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (GLASI) - funding for 2016 ($100,000) has been allocated with the majority going towards equipment purchase and modifications.
Project update provided to the Ashfield Colborne Lakefront Association in May. Three newsletters have been distributed to landowners.
Cover Crop and Erosion Control tour was held to illustrate the advantages of using these best management practices on farms.
Construction has been completed on 7 Water and Sediment control basins, 2 km of grassed waterways and 1.2 km of a 2- stage ditch. Garvey-Glenn drainage work has been presented at the th Latornell Conservation Symposium and the 5 International Conference on Natural Channel Systems
Hindmarsh Wetland Development Project Training undertaken with landowner on the operation of control boxes and timing to adjust volumes within the ponds.
Middle Maitland Headwaters Restoration Project Bosman property - 2.5 acre hardwood drain buffer planted.
225 trees were planted initially and some replanting was also
completed at this site. Project funders included RBC Blue
Water Project, Trillium Mutual Roots and the Stratford Perth
Community Fund
Morrison property - 620 m stream buffer planted with 205 white spruce. Project funders included RBC Blue Water Project, Trillium Mutual Roots and the Stratford Perth Community Fund Whayley Project downstream of Listowel: planted this spring - 2,300 trees on 2.8 acres along the watercourse. Cost of
$5,699.00 with funding from Trees Ontario and Bruce Power.
Listowel Memorial Park - .9 acre of floodplain planted with 30 trees and 245 shrubs. Municipality of North Perth funded this project. The stock was planted during a community planting event.
Stormwater Pond Naturalization – 58 trees and 286 shrubs planted with assistance from LDSS students and the Middle Maitland Rejuvenation Committee. Municipality of North Perth funded this project.
Carbon Footprint Initiative launched on October 13th. Funding provided by Molesworth Farm Supply/Pioneer for reforestation in Middle Maitland Headwaters. Scott Municipal Drain Demonstration Project Wetland/ drain buffering - spring planting of 2,690 trees on 3.2 acres Planting of nut tree plot (200 trees and shrubs) completed in Oct. with students from Goderich Public School, the Wingham Guides and Blyth Scouts. Some deer fencing was installed to protect the trees Funding provided from Lions Club Goderich, Great Lakes Guardian Fund and Trees Ontario.
Rural Water Quality Programs Provide technical and financial incentives to improve 344 new projects approved for HCCWP grants in 2016 water quality (MVCA + ABCA) for an estimated total of $547,000 in grants (all-time high). HCWP “housecleaning” of uncompleted and not likely to proceed projects from previous years freed up sufficient funding to review all applications to year end. Applicants may re-apply.
Maitland staff conducted over 200 site visits. Top three projects in terms of project value: Erosion Control, Tree Planting, Cover Crops. Top three projects in terms of number of projects: Cover Crops, Tree Planting, Forest Management Plans. An additional 3 projects completed in the Maitland watershed through the Wellington County Clean Water Program. Wellington RWQP anticipates another $465,000 (including $50,000 for non-farm projects) in 2017. Since 2000 approximately half their grant has gone to manure storage projects.
Due to demands on funding, the HCCWP Review Committee has decided not to add any new grant categories for funding in 2017. Proposed changes to accommodate more grant applications has been submitted to Huron County Council. This will necessitate fewer site visits and reduced grant pay- out in some grant categories.
Property database framework completed in 2016. Adding 2016 project information will consume a significant amount of staff time in 2017.
Enhanced marketing and promotion Brochure, website and display updated. HCCWP brochure added to Saugeen Conservation website in Dec. Staff promoted programs at several community events including: Brussels Agri Services Annual Grazing Meeting and their Spring Pasture Walk and Talk in June, Coffee, Crops & Donuts workshop series, HFA dinner and Fall Colour Tour. Watershed Monitoring and Reporting Provide environmental monitoring and reporting Prov. Water Quality Monitoring Network monitored 8 events Garvey Glenn – 9 events sampled Neonicotinoid Project – 8 events sampled MOECC Multi Watershed Nutrient Study – 5 events sampled Pesticide Project – 8 events sampled Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network - 10 wells sampled
Ashfield Colborne Lakefront Assoc. Water Quality monitoring
Project – 15 events sampled
Ontario Benthic Biomonitoring Network – 3 sites sampled for benthic invertebrates and water chemistry. Edge-of-Field tile sampling – 3 “summer” events sampled. 2 fall events sampled and 5 winter events sampled to date. One event has been sampled at the overland flow station in Jan.
Provide statistical analysis summary information on Staff participated in a PCSWMM course in August and have targeted watershed demonstration projects to been working to update data in the Rural Stormwater determine if stewardship projects are improving soil Management Model so results can be analysed for 2015 and health/water quality. 2016.
Education and Outreach Stewardship Education Technician to coordinate Trees for Minto - Information mailout sent to 119 landowners community projects and develop stewardship in the headwaters of the North Maitland. Three planting educational opportunities at targeted demonstration projects were completed in the Maitland watershed using sites across the watershed. Green Legacy trees. Community Champion and Committee Chair have recently been appointed. Next meeting is Jan. 26th. Habitat program delivered free-of-charge to 843 students during 2015-2016. TD Friends of the Environment provided $9,250 to support the program. Approx. 120 people participated in the family geocaching day at Wawanosh Valley C. A. in June (supported by Rural Response for Healthy Children). 70 people attended the Evening Walk at Wawanosh Valley C.A. held in Aug. Over 450 visitors attended the annual Fall Colour Tour in October. 2016 education program attendance – approximately 7,400 participants in programs, this is a significant increase over 2016. Bus tour of Middle Maitland stewardship projects delivered to 70 students from Listowel District Secondary School. Students assisted with tree and shrub planting at a stormwater pond.
Calls For Service (CFS) Billing Summary Report
Howick October to December - 2016 2016 2015 Billing Categories October October Year to (Billing categories below do not match Year to Time Year To Date Time Year To Date to to Date traditional crime groupings) Date Standard Weighted Hours Standard Weighted Hours December December Violent Sexual Assault 1 2 14.8 29.6 1 2 14.8 29.6 Criminal Code Sexual Interference 0 1 14.8 14.8 0 0 0.0 Assault With Weapon or Causing Bodily 0 2 14.8 29.6 2 2 14.8 29.6 Harm-Level 2 Assault-Level 1 3 5 14.8 74.0 0 2 14.8 29.6 Pointing a Firearm 0 1 14.8 14.8 0 1 14.8 14.8 Criminal Harassment 2 4 14.8 59.2 0 0 0.0 Indecent/Harassing 0 0 0.0 1 2 14.8 29.6 Communications Utter Threats to 1 7 14.8 103.6 3 6 14.8 88.8 Person Utter Threats to Person -Government 0 0 0.0 0 1 14.8 14.8 Employee (non- police) Abandon Child 0 0 0.0 1 1 14.8 14.8 Total 7 22 14.8 325.6 8 17 14.8 251.6 Property Crime Break & Enter 5 14 6.4 89.6 3 19 6.4 121.6 Violations Unlawful in a dwelling 0 1 6.4 6.4 0 0 0.0 house Break & Enter - 0 0 0.0 0 1 6.4 6.4 Firearms Theft Over -master 0 0 0.0 1 1 6.4 6.4 code Theft Over - Farm 0 0 0.0 1 1 6.4 6.4 Equipment Theft Over - Other 1 1 6.4 6.4 0 0 0.0 Theft Theft of Motor Vehicle 0 0 0.0 3 3 6.4 19.2 Theft of - Automobile 0 0 0.0 0 1 6.4 6.4 Theft of - Trucks 2 5 6.4 32.0 1 2 6.4 12.8 Theft of - Motorcycles 0 1 6.4 6.4 0 1 6.4 6.4 Theft of - Snow 0 1 6.4 6.4 0 2 6.4 12.8 Vehicles Theft of - All Terrain 3 5 6.4 32.0 1 2 6.4 12.8 Vehicles Theft of - Farm 0 0 0.0 0 1 6.4 6.4 Vehicles Theft Under -master 0 0 0.0 0 1 6.4 6.4 code Theft under - Farm 0 0 0.0 0 1 6.4 6.4 Equipment Theft under - Farm 0 0 0.0 0 1 6.4 6.4 Agricultural Livestock
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Howick October to December - 2016 2016 2015 Billing Categories October October Year to (Billing categories below do not match Year to Time Year To Date Time Year To Date to to Date traditional crime groupings) Date Standard Weighted Hours Standard Weighted Hours December December Property Crime Theft Under - 1 2 6.4 12.8 0 0 0.0 Violations Construction Site Theft under - Trailers 1 3 6.4 19.2 0 0 0.0 Theft under - Other 1 8 6.4 51.2 0 3 6.4 19.2 Theft Theft FROM Motor 1 1 6.4 6.4 0 2 6.4 12.8 Vehicle Under $5,000 Possession of Stolen 0 1 6.4 6.4 0 1 6.4 6.4 Goods over $5,000 Fraud - Account 1 1 6.4 6.4 0 0 0.0 closed Fraud - Fraud through 0 1 6.4 6.4 2 2 6.4 12.8 mails Fraud -Money/ property/security <= 1 3 6.4 19.2 0 0 0.0 $5,000 Fraud - Other 0 2 6.4 12.8 0 3 6.4 19.2 Personation with 0 0 0.0 0 2 6.4 12.8 Intent (fraud) Fraud - False 1 1 6.4 6.4 0 0 0.0 Pretence > $5,000 Identity Fraud 0 1 6.4 6.4 0 0 0.0 Mischief - master 1 10 6.4 64.0 0 6 6.4 38.4 code Mischief [Graffiti - 0 0 0.0 0 1 6.4 6.4 Non Gang Related] Total 19 62 6.4 396.8 12 57 6.4 364.8 Other Criminal Possess Firearm 0 0 0.0 0 1 7.4 7.4 Code while prohibited Violations (Excluding Offensive Weapons- traffic) Possession of 0 1 7.4 7.4 0 0 0.0 Weapons Offensive Weapons- 0 1 7.4 7.4 0 0 0.0 Restricted Bail Violations - Fail 1 5 7.4 37.0 1 6 7.4 44.4 To Comply Bail Violations - 1 2 7.4 14.8 0 0 0.0 Others Obstruct Public 1 1 7.4 7.4 0 0 0.0 Peace Officer Trespass at Night 0 0 0.0 1 1 7.4 7.4 Breach of Probation 0 2 7.4 14.8 1 2 7.4 14.8 Animals - Cruelty 0 0 0.0 1 1 7.4 7.4 Total 3 12 7.4 88.8 4 11 7.4 81.4 Drug Possession Cannabis 1 3 6.2 18.6 0 1 6.2 6.2 Possession
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Howick October to December - 2016 2016 2015 Billing Categories October October Year to (Billing categories below do not match Year to Time Year To Date Time Year To Date to to Date traditional crime groupings) Date Standard Weighted Hours Standard Weighted Hours December December Drug Drug related 0 4 6.2 24.8 0 1 6.2 6.2 Possession occurrence Total 1 7 6.2 43.4 0 2 6.2 12.4 Drugs Trafficking Heroin 1 1 34.1 34.1 0 0 0.0 Production Cannabis (Marihuana) 1 1 34.1 34.1 0 0 0.0 (Cultivation) Total 2 2 34.1 68.2 0 0 0.0 Statutes & Landlord/Tenant 1 2 3.1 6.2 1 5 3.1 15.5 Acts Mental Health Act 1 3 3.1 9.3 1 3 3.1 9.3 Mental Health Act - 0 3 3.1 9.3 0 1 3.1 3.1 Attempt Suicide Mental Health Act - 0 1 3.1 3.1 0 0 0.0 Voluntary Transport Trespass To Property 0 2 3.1 6.2 0 5 3.1 15.5 Act Total 2 11 3.1 34.1 2 14 3.1 43.4 Operational Animal - Left in 0 1 3.5 3.5 0 0 0.0 Vehicle Animal Bite 0 0 0.0 1 2 3.5 7.0 Animal Stray 0 0 0.0 1 2 3.5 7.0 Animal Injured 1 1 3.5 3.5 0 1 3.5 3.5 Animal - Other 1 6 3.5 21.0 1 4 3.5 14.0 Animal - Dog Owners 1 2 3.5 7.0 0 1 3.5 3.5 Liability Act Alarm -Master code 0 0 0.0 0 2 3.5 7.0 Alarm -Others 1 1 3.5 3.5 0 0 0.0 Domestic Disturbance 0 11 3.5 38.5 3 9 3.5 31.5 Suspicious Person 1 5 3.5 17.5 0 8 3.5 28.0 Phone -Nuisance - No 1 2 3.5 7.0 1 4 3.5 14.0 Charges Laid Phone -Threatening - 0 0 0.0 1 1 3.5 3.5 No Charges Laid Phone -Other - No 0 1 3.5 3.5 0 2 3.5 7.0 Charges Laid Fire - Building 1 1 3.5 3.5 0 2 3.5 7.0 Fire - Vehicle 0 0 0.0 1 2 3.5 7.0 Insecure Condition - 1 1 3.5 3.5 0 0 0.0 Building Missing Person under 0 1 3.5 3.5 0 0 0.0 12 Missing Person 12 & 0 1 3.5 3.5 0 0 0.0 older
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Howick October to December - 2016 2016 2015 Billing Categories October October Year to (Billing categories below do not match Year to Time Year To Date Time Year To Date to to Date traditional crime groupings) Date Standard Weighted Hours Standard Weighted Hours December December Operational Missing Person 0 0 0.0 2 2 3.5 7.0 Located 12 & older Noise Complaint - 0 1 3.5 3.5 0 0 0.0 Master code Noise Complaint - 0 1 3.5 3.5 0 1 3.5 3.5 Vehicle Noise Complaint - 0 3 3.5 10.5 0 0 0.0 Residence Noise Complaint - 0 2 3.5 7.0 0 0 0.0 Business Noise Complaint - 0 0 0.0 1 1 3.5 3.5 Others Accident - non-MVC - 0 0 0.0 0 1 3.5 3.5 Industrial Accident - non-MVC - 0 1 3.5 3.5 0 0 0.0 Residential Accident -non MVC - 0 1 3.5 3.5 0 0 0.0 Others Found Property - 0 1 3.5 3.5 0 1 3.5 3.5 Master code Found - License Plate 0 1 3.5 3.5 0 1 3.5 3.5 Found-Household 0 0 0.0 0 1 3.5 3.5 Property Found-Bicycles 0 0 0.0 0 1 3.5 3.5 Found-Others 0 1 3.5 3.5 0 1 3.5 3.5 Lost-Personal 0 0 0.0 1 3 3.5 10.5 Accessories Lost-Household 0 0 0.0 0 1 3.5 3.5 Property Lost-Machinery & 0 1 3.5 3.5 0 1 3.5 3.5 Tools Lost-Others 2 3 3.5 10.5 0 1 3.5 3.5 Sudden Death - 0 0 0.0 0 1 3.5 3.5 master code Sudden Death - 0 1 3.5 3.5 0 0 0.0 Suicide Sudden Death - 1 3 3.5 10.5 3 4 3.5 14.0 Natural Causes Suspicious Vehicle 4 12 3.5 42.0 4 13 3.5 45.5 Trouble with Youth 2 4 3.5 14.0 0 2 3.5 7.0 Vehicle Recovered - 1 4 3.5 14.0 0 2 3.5 7.0 Trucks Unwanted Persons 0 3 3.5 10.5 0 1 3.5 3.5 Neighbour Dispute 3 13 3.5 45.5 2 13 3.5 45.5 Noise By-Law 0 1 3.5 3.5 0 1 3.5 3.5
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Howick October to December - 2016 2016 2015 Billing Categories October October Year to (Billing categories below do not match Year to Time Year To Date Time Year To Date to to Date traditional crime groupings) Date Standard Weighted Hours Standard Weighted Hours December December Operational Dogs By-Law 0 0 0.0 1 2 3.5 7.0 Assist Fire 0 2 3.5 7.0 0 1 3.5 3.5 Department Assist Public 6 41 3.5 143.5 2 20 3.5 70.0 Distressed/Overdue 0 1 3.5 3.5 0 0 0.0 Motorist Compassionate 0 1 3.5 3.5 0 0 0.0 Message Family Dispute 2 7 3.5 24.5 1 3 3.5 10.5 Total 29 143 3.5 500.5 26 119 3.5 416.5 Operational2 False Alarm- 1 5 1.1 5.5 3 9 1.1 9.9 Accidental Trip False Alarm- 1 8 1.1 8.8 0 6 1.1 6.6 Malfunction False Alarm -Others 2 4 1.1 4.4 1 2 1.1 2.2 False Alarm - 0 4 1.1 4.4 2 5 1.1 5.5 Cancelled Keep the Peace 1 11 1.1 12.1 4 8 1.1 8.8 911 call / 911 hang up 9 31 1.1 34.1 16 49 1.1 53.9 911 hang up - Pocket 2 6 1.1 6.6 1 3 1.1 3.3 Dial 911 call - Dropped 1 1 1.1 1.1 0 1 1.1 1.1 Cell Total 17 70 1.1 77.0 27 83 1.1 91.3 Traffic MVC (MOTOR VEHICLE 0 0 0.0 0 2 3.3 6.6 COLLISION) -Master code MVC - Personal Injury (MOTOR VEHICLE 3 9 3.3 29.7 2 3 3.3 9.9 COLLISION) MVC - Prop. Dam. 2 12 3.3 39.6 5 12 3.3 39.6 Non Reportable MVC - Prop. Dam. Reportable (MOTOR 14 41 3.3 135.3 17 45 3.3 148.5 VEHICLE COLLISION) MVC - Prop. Dam. Failed to Remain 0 1 3.3 3.3 0 0 0.0 (MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION) MVC - Others (MOTOR VEHICLE 0 1 3.3 3.3 0 0 0.0 COLLISION) Total 19 64 3.3 211.2 24 62 3.3 204.6 Total 99 393 1,745.6 103 365 1,466.0
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Howick October to December - 2016
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Report Content Last Updated: Report generated by: Report generated on: 2017/01/14 Younan, Jason Jan 18, 2017 1:27:36 PM Page 6 of 6 From: maryking To: [email protected] Subject: resolution Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 9:45:24 AM
The Gorrie Hall Board requests a municipal resolution for the following licensed events to be held at the hall.
March 4 Chili Cook Off
May 13 Spring Dance
Oct. 14 Fall Dance
Dec. 31 New Year's Eve Dance
Thank you,
Mary King
Ontario Agricultural College School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Terms of Reference
Project Title: Downtown Revitalization in the Three Villages of Howick Township
Name of Municipality or Organization: The Township of Howick
Summary of Project: The Township of Howick contains the three villages of Fordwich, Wroxeter, and Gorrie, which lie on the Maitland River. Like many rural communities, these villages face issues of youth out-migration, consolidation of agriculture, business retention, and the need for provision of services to residents.
The Township completed a Business Retention and Expansion study in 2012 and compiled an Economic Development Strategic Plan in 2015. The Plan recognizes the need to revitalize the downtown areas of the three villages, but some areas of action remain to be developed in greater detail. University of Guelph students will create a document to complement the current Strategic Plan by providing further information on particular aspects of downtown revitalization.
Project Goals: 1. Make recommendations for undertaking a Community Improvement Plan (CIP). Table of contents as follows: 1. Introduction to the project and our authority, as granted by Official Plan legislation 2. Background on Howick 3. Reflections of the three villages and Howick Township 4. Recommendations, emphasis on the following: signage, storefronts, beautification and waterway. 5. Appendices that include: village-specific recommendations and tools for funding opportunities
Project Objectives: To complete the above goals, the following objectives will be met: Review of previous Economic Development literature for Howick Township Site visit(s) to the three villages to meet with local government representatives, interview local business owners, and examine current signage Review of downtown revitalization practices in communities identified as similar to the three villages
Project Scope: While this project is rooted in community development, it will focus on economic development within the three villages of Howick Township as the vehicle for further community development. Interviews will be limited to business owners and public servants. The project will not focus on the Township’s two hamlets of Lakelet and Belmore.
Assumptions: 1. The Township of Howick can provide relevant Geographic Information Systems data 2. Relevant planning and economic development documents are publicly available 3. Comparable villages, from which ideas may be drawn, exist 4. Best practice documents can be applied in the Township of Howick 5. Conditions will not change significantly in the Township of Howick by the end of this project
Deliverables and Milestones: 1. Report to be delivered to Economic Development Committee that will include: 1. A summary of our primary data collection (i.e. interviews, observations, reflections). 2. A comparison of the Howick Villages with other similar villages 3. Short-term and long-term recommendations for a Community Improvement Plan 2. Presentation to Howick Economic Development Committee at meeting on March 14, 2017
Roles and Responsibilities: • University of Guelph Students: • To conduct primary and secondary research in Howick Township • To produce a final report to the Economic Development Committee • To act in accordance with the Professional Planner’s Code of Ethics • Township of Howick: • To meet with students at the outset of the project at an agreed-upon time • To respond to student inquiries as needed • To provide relevant Geographic Information System data, aerial imagery, and economic data as needed • To provide contact information for potential interview subjects from the local business sector
Timeline: February 1: Submit Terms of Reference to Township Clerk February 2: Visit Township of Howick to meet with business owners and public servants February 3: Submit amended Terms of Reference to County Clerk (if needed) February 7: Terms of Reference to be considered at Council (for feedback, dialogue and signatory). This will be important because all 5 Councillors also sit on the Economic Development Committee. March 8: Submit final project to the Economic Development Committee (which meets once every 2 months) March 14: Attend Economic Development Committee meeting and present our project. UofG Team Members Commitment (signatures, either hard copy or digital):
Miriam Bart, Alex Petric, Nick Sully, Junyan He
Date: Thursday, February 2, 2017
Commitment by Client (signatures, either hard copy or digital):
Reeve Art Versteeg
Date: Corporation of the Township of Howick By-law No 6-2017
a by-law to amend By-law No. 23-1984, as amended, being the Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Township of Howick
Whereas, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Township of Howick considers it advisable to amend Zoning By-law 23-1984, as amended, of the Corporation of the Township of Howick;
Now therefore, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Howick enacts as follows:
1. This by-law shall apply to Part Lots 21-24, Concession C, Township of Howick as shown on the attached Schedule “C” entitled “Detail of Portion of South West Howick Zoning Map”.
2. By-law 23-1984 is hereby amended on the “South West Howick Zoning Map” by changing from AG1 (General Agriculture) and NE2 (Natural Environment – Limited Protection) to ER1 (Extractive Resource Zone) the zone symbol on the lands designated on the attached Schedule “C” as ‘zone change to ER1 (Extractive Resources Zone).
3. Schedule “A”, detailing the purpose and effect of the zoning amendment, is attached hereto and forms an integral part of this by-law.
4. Schedule “B” and Schedule “C”, detailing the location of the lands affected by this zoning bylaw, is attached hereto and forms an integral part of this by-law.
5. All other provisions of By-law 23–1984, as amended from time to time, shall apply.
6. This by-law shall come into force upon the final passage thereof, pursuant to section 34(21) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990.
Read a first and second time this 7 day of February, 2017.
Reeve Art Versteeg Deputy Clerk Rebekah Msuya-Collison
Read a third time and finally passed this day of 2017.
Reeve Art Versteeg Deputy Clerk Rebekah Msuya-Collison
Schedule A to By-law No. 6-2017
Purpose and Effect: This by-law proposes to change the zoning on a portion of the property described as Part Lots 21-24, Concession C, Township of Howick from AG1 (General Agriculture) and NE2 (Natural Environment – Limited Protection) to ER1 (Extractive Resource Zone). The area to be zoned ER1 has been used for general cropping practices and is otherwise vacant. The subject property is 42.2 ha.
It is proposed that sand and gravel be extracted from the site and that the site be progressively rehabilitated as outlined in the pending Class “A” Pit License administered by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
An Official Plan Amendment to change the designation of a portion of the property to Extractive Resources for use as part of the proposed pit is being processed concurrently. This zoning by-law amendment will not come into effect until the official plan amendment has been approved and is in effect.
Schedule B to By-law No. 6-2017
Location of Subject Property within Howick Township
Schedule C to By-law No. 6-2017
Detail of Portion of South West Howick Zoning Map
Corporation of the Township of Howick By-law No. 7-2017
Whereas, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Township of Howick considers it advisable to amend the Official Plan of the Corporation of the Township of Howick;
Now therefore, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Howick enacts as follows:
1. Amendment No. 12 to the Howick Official Plan consisting of the attached maps and explanatory text is hereby adopted.
2. That the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to provide Notice of Adoption of the Amendment in accordance with Section 17(23) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended.
3. The plan authorized by this by-law shall come into effect pursuant to Section 17(27) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended.
4. This by-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of final passing thereof.
Read a first and second time on the 7 day of February, 2017.
______Reeve Art Versteeg Deputy Clerk Rebekah Msuya-Collison
Read a third time and passed this day of , 2017.
______Reeve Art Versteeg Deputy Clerk Rebekah Msuya-Collison
Amendment No. 12 to the Township of Howick Official Plan
Constitutional Statement
Part ‘A’ Part ‘A’ is the preamble to Amendment No. 12 to the Howick Official Plan. Part “A” does not constitute part of the amendment. It provides general introductory information on the purpose, location and basis of the amendment.
Part ‘B’ Part ‘B’ consisting of the following text and the map identified in Schedule 1 constitutes Amendment No. 12 to the Howick Official Plan. Part ‘B’ contains the policies and land use designations, which apply to the amended site.
Part ‘C’ Part ‘C’ is the appendix and does not constitute part of this amendment. The appendices contain the background data, planning considerations and public participation associated with this amendment. Although the attached appendices do not constitute part of the formal amendment, they do provide explanatory material. In cases where a more detailed interpretation of the amendment is required, such an interpretation will be obtained from the appendices.
Part ‘A’ Preamble Amendment No. 12 to the Howick Official Plan
1. Purpose The purpose of this amendment is to change the designation on a portion of the subject lands from “Agriculture” to “Extractive Resources” to facilitate the extraction of aggregate from the site in keeping with a proposed Class “A” Pit License from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
2. Location The amendment affects Part Lots 21-24, Concession C, Township of Howick.
3. Basis The subject property has been identified as having sand and gravel deposits through both the County of Huron’s Aggregate Resources Strategy and the Aggregate Resource Inventory Paper 177 for Huron County produced by the Ontario Geological Survey. The majority of the property is identified as having a resource of “Primary Significance” while other areas are classified as having a “Tertiary Significance.” There are approximately 1,000,000 m3 of sand and gravel to be extracted from this property.
A corresponding zoning by-law amendment is being processed with this application.
Part ‘B’ Amendment No. 12 to the Howick Official Plan
1. Introduction All of this part of the document entitled Part ‘B’ consisting of the following text and attached map, “Schedule 1”, constitute Amendment No. 12 to the Howick Official Plan.
2. Details of the Amendment
2.1 Schedule B, Township of Howick Official Plan Official Plan is hereby amended by changing the designation from “Agriculture” to “Extractive Resources” on the lands so identified on the attached map, “Schedule 1”, being a portion of Part Lots 21-24, Concession C, Township of Howick.
Schedule 1 Howick Township Official Plan Amendment No. 12 Detail of a Portion of Schedule B of the Howick Township Official Plan
Part ‘C’ Appendices
The appendices do not form part of the amendment but are for information purposes only.
Background The portion of the property subject to the designation change has been used for general agriculture and is otherwise vacant. The majority of the property is identified as a primary sand and gravel deposit and was therefore designated as “Extractive Resources” in the Howick Official Plan.
Official Plan Amendment No. 12 aims to change the designation on most of the remainder of the property to Extractive Resources. The area to be amended was identified through the Aggregate Resources Inventory Paper 177 as containing “tertiary” sand and gravel deposits along with other surficial deposits.
There is a corresponding Zoning By-law amendment being reviewed concurrently with this Official Plan Amendment. Corporation of the Township of Howick
By-law No. 8-2017
being a by-law to authorize entering into an Enabling Accessibility Fund Agreement
Whereas, the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, s. 5 (3) states that municipal power, including a municipality’s capacity, rights, powers and privileges shall be exercised by by-law unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise; And whereas, Employment and Social Development Canada has established the Enabling Accessibility Fund under which financial assistance may be provided to carry out projects; And whereas, the Township of Howick proposes to install automatic door openers at facilities throughout the municipality; And whereas, Employment and Social Development Canada has agreed to provide a grant to the Township of Howick to help implement the project; And whereas, the Township of Howick wishes to enter into an Enabling Accessibility Fund Agreement; Now therefore, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Howick enacts as follows: 1. That the Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Howick and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Employment and Social Development, attached as Schedule ‘A’, is hereby approved and authorized. 2. That the Treasurer of the Township of Howick is hereby authorized to execute this Enabling Accessibility Fund Agreement between the Minister of Employment and Social Development and the Corporation of the Township of Howick as specified in the attached Schedule ‘A’. 3. That Schedule ‘A’ hereto attached is integral to and forms a part of this by-law. 4. That this by-law shall come into force and effect on the date of final passing.
Read a first and second time this 7 day of February, 2017.
Read a third time and finally passed this 7 day of February, 2017.
Reeve Art Versteeg Deputy Clerk Rebekah Msuya-Collison
Corporation of the Township of Howick
By-law No. 9-2017
A by-law to provide for Interim Tax Levies for the year 2017 for the Township of Howick
Whereas, Section 317 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.M.25, as amended, provides that the Council of a local municipality, before the adoption of estimates for the year under section 290, may pass a by-law levying amounts on the assessment of property in the local municipality rateable for local municipality purposes; and
Whereas, the Council of the Township of Howick deems it appropriate to provide for such interim levy on the assessment of property in this municipality;
Now therefore, the Council of the Township of Howick enacts as follows:
1. That in this by-law the following words shall be defined as follows:
“Collector” shall mean the Tax Collector for the Township of Howick, “Minister” shall mean the Minister of Finance, “MPAC” shall mean the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation.
2. That in accordance with the rules prescribed in Section 317(3) para. 1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, the amounts levied shall be as follows:
2.1 For the Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest property classes there shall be imposed and collected an interim levy of
(a) the percentage prescribed by the Minister under Section 317(10) of the Municipal Act, or (b) 50%, if no percentage is prescribed, of the total taxes for municipal and school purposes levied in the year 2016
2.2 For the Multi-Residential, Commercial and Industrial property classes there shall be imposed and collected an interim levy of
(a) the percentage prescribed by the Minister under Section 317(10) of the Municipal Act, or (b) 50%, if no percentage is prescribed, of the total taxes for municipal and school purposed levied in the year 2016.
3. That for the purpose of calculating the total amount of taxes for the year 2016 under the above paragraph 2, if any taxes for municipal and school purposes were levied on a property for only part of 2016 because assessment was added to the collector’s roll during 2016, an amount may be added equal to the additional taxes that would have been levied on the property if taxes for municipal and school purposes had been levied for the entire year.
4. That the provisions of this by-law shall apply in the event that assessment is added for the year 2017 to the Collector’s roll after the date this by-law is passed and an interim levy shall be imposed and collected thereon.
5. That all taxes levied under this by-law shall be payable into the hands of the Collector in accordance with the provisions of this by-law.
6. That there shall be imposed on all taxes a penalty for non-payment of taxes in default of the installment dates set out below. The penalty shall be one and one-quarter percent (1.25%) of the amount in default on the first day of default and on the first day of each calendar month during which the default continues, but not after the end of 2016.
7. That the interim tax levy imposed by this by-law shall be paid in two (2) installments, due on the following dates:
7.1 One-half (1/2 or 50%) thereof on the 24th day of March of 2017;
7.2 One-half (1/2 or 50%) thereof on the 19th day of May of 2017.
8. That the Collector may mail or cause to be mailed to the address of the residence or place of business of each person taxed under this by-law, a notice specifying the amount of taxes payable.
9. That the said notice to be mailed under this by-law shall contain the particulars provided for in this by-law and the information required to be entered in the Collector’s roll under Section 340(2) of the Municipal Act.
10. That the subsequent levy for the year 2017 to be made under the Municipal Act shall be reduced by the amount to be raised by the levy imposed by this by-law.
11. That the provisions of Section 317 of the Municipal Act, as amended, apply to this by-law with necessary modifications.
12. That the Collector shall be authorized to accept part payment from time to time on account of any taxes due and to give a receipt of such part payment, provided that acceptance of any such part payment shall not affect the collection of any percentage charge imposed and collectable under Section 6 of this by-law in respect of non-payment or late payment of any taxes or any installment of taxes.
13. That nothing in this by-law shall prevent the Collector from proceeding at any time with the collection of any tax, or any part thereof, in accordance with the provisions of the statutes and by-laws governing the collection of taxes.
14. That in the event of any conflict between the provisions of this by-law and any other by-law, the provisions of this by-law shall prevail.
15. That this by-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of the final passing thereof.
Read a first and second time this 7 day of February, 2017.
Read a third time and finally passed this 7 day of February, 2017.
Reeve Art Versteeg Deputy Clerk Rebekah Msuya-Collison
The Corporation of the Township of Howick By-law No. 10-2017
Being a by-law to appoint officials, members of committees and boards and other such persons as required
Whereas, the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, under section 228 (1) provides for the appointment of a Clerk; under Section 286 (1) provides for the appointment of a Treasurer and collector for the municipality; under Section 296 (1) provides for the appointment of one or more auditors; and under section 227 provides for the role of officers and employees; And whereas, the Building Code Act, Section 3 states that the Council of each municipality shall appoint a Chief Building Official for the purposes of enforcement of the Act; And whereas, under Section 196, as amended, conveys to a municipality the power to establish inter-municipal and intra-municipal boards and committees and to appoint representatives to carry out the assigned duties of their respective boards; Now therefore, the Council of the Township of Howick enacts as follows: 1. Members of Council Reeve Art Versteeg Councillor Doug Harding Deputy Reeve Robert Clarkson Councillor Linda Henhoeffer Councillor Randy Scott 2. Appointed Officials Clerk Carol Watson Deputy Clerk Rebekah Msuya-Collison Treasurer K. Jean Hughes Deputy Treasurer Brenda Weishar Public Works Coordinator David Martin Fire Chief/CEMC Shawn Edwards Recreation Facilities Manager Eric McDougall By-law Enforcement Officer Lisa Gibson Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston Drainage Superintendent Wray Wilson 3. Other Appointments Auditor Vodden, Bender and Seeback, CA Livestock Valuer Don Ruttan Animal Control Officer James Renwick Poundkeeper Brussels Stock Yard Fence Viewers Georg Bijman, Jason Borth, Mel Greig, Don Ruttan, James Schefter Solicitor To be determined 4. Council Committees Committee of Adjustment All members of Council Court of Revision (Drainage Act) Appointment from members of Council Canine Control Tribunal All members of Council Property Standards Appeal Committee All members of Council 5. Inter-municipal and Intra-municipal Boards Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Committee – Mark MacKenzie Coalition for Huron Injury Prevention - Linda Henhoeffer Howick Community Centre Advisory Committee – Doug Harding Huron County Water Steering Committee – Linda Henhoeffer Maitland Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors and Maitland Source Protection Authority - Art Versteeg Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors – Robert Buckle
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6. Local Boards a) Belmore Community Arena Board Ben Inglis – Chair Jeremy Underwood Brenda Galbraith - Secretary Debbie McPherson Bil Graham – Treasurer Lorne Underwood Evelyn Dickson Warren Weber Jodi Eadie (Turnberry) Mark Goetz (South Bruce) Randy Scott (Howick) b) Belmore Homecoming Committee 2017 Barry Schaefer – Chair Lindsay Underwood – Vice Chair Jane Tolton – Secretary Peter Baird - Security Sandra Inglis/All Willits/Susan Wright – Treasurer/Finance Paul Tolton/Mitch Inglis – Entertainment/Bar Donna Inglis/Shirley Metcalfe/Karen Mawhinney – Opening Ceremonies Gerald Smith/Nancy Smith/Ron Douglas/Sharon Douglas – Meals Kendra Bross/Sarah Baird – Souvenirs Marianne Aeberhard – Food Janet Marston/Chris Inglis – Decorations Amy Eadie/Chris Inglis – Tickets & Registration Deanne Dickson/Jenna Weber – Publicity Jenna Weber/Michelle Schaefer – Children’s Activities Brian Mulvey/Doug Jeffray – Parade Warren Weber – Car Show Ron Baird – Golf Tournament Ron Douglas/Sharon Douglas – Trees Paul Dickson/Jim Mawhinney – Sanitation Byron McKee - Parking c) Belmore Park Board Chris Hoskins - Chair Paul Tolton Sue Hoskins - Secretary/Treasurer Ross Jeffray Chris Eadie Mike Jeffray d) Fordwich Cemetery Board Doris Moore - Chair Laurie Myer – Secretary Steven Espensen - Treasurer e) Fordwich Park Board Sandra King – Chair Curtis Harding Margaret McClement - Treasurer Peter King Trevor Becker Jennifer MacEwen Darcey Garniss Justine Subject Joe Glaze Kim Wass Aaron Harding Chris Sanburn Becky Harding Terry Williams Coreen Harding Wray Wilson Tim Heipel f) Fordwich Village Management Board Peter King – Chair Doug King – Secretary/Treasurer Jack Ruttan g) Gorrie Cemetery Board Dale Edgar - Chair Jean Price - Secretary/Treasurer Gordon Mann Wilbert Freeman Scott Price h) Gorrie Community Hall Board Mary King – Chair/Secretary Bill Doig Shirley Doig - Treasurer Davey Edgar Wayne King Sandra Edgar Dale Edgar i) Gorrie Park Board Kevin Springer – Chair & Treasurer Jamie Stewart Penny Springer
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j) Gorrie Village Management Board Kathy Stephenson– Chair Roger Sturgeon - Secretary Wayne Brown – Treasurer k) Howick 160 Aaron Harding - Co-Chair Dave Robertson – Car Show Blair Gibson - Co-Chair Marilyn Gibson – Entertainment Miranda DeBoer - Treasurer Sharon D’Arcey – Marketing Dai McGill – Secretary/Transportation Peter King – Parade Alyssa Robertson – Marketing Coreen Harding – Food & Alcohol l) Howick Community Centre Advisory Committee Jennifer Foster – Chair Heather Stinson Ann Darling – Secretary Kevin Armstrong Marion Feldskov Corey Hill Pete King Lisa Frey Wray Wilson m) Lakelet Cemetery Board Karen MacEwen - Chair Abe Versteeg - Secretary/Treasurer Deanne Dickson Garth Dickert Stuart Douglas n) Wroxeter Cemetery Board Ronald McMichael - Chair Lloyd Townsend Sandra Edgar - Secretary/Treasurer Harvey Wheeler o) Wroxeter Community Hall Board Cam Edgar - Chair Marvin Grimes – Vice Chair Brian McBurney – Secretary Carol Edgar Mary Jane Coxon – Treasurer Dianne McArthur George Patterson Sherry Snell Bob Daigle p) Wroxeter Park Board Dave Burns – Chair Tyler Gallaher – Past Chair Amanda Farrant – Secretary/Scheduler Jen Burns – Treasurer Cory Gibson Joanne Hughes Barb Hamilton Buck Hamilton Glen Gallaher Mitch Hunt q) Wroxeter Village Management Board Tim Preston – Chair Trevor Tout Mitch Hunt – Secretary Paul VanVeen - Treasurer r) Ad Hoc Gorrie Conservation Area Rejuvenation Committee Bob Illman Shelley Miller-Cameron Steve Vogel Jan Morris s) Economic Development Committee Art Versteeg Linda Henhoeffer Robert Clarkson Randy Scott Doug Harding Shelley Miller-Cameron Rosemary Rognvaldson 7. That this by-law shall come into force upon final reading thereof and continue in effect until amended or repealed by Council of the Township of Howick. 8. That By-law 12-2016 is hereby repealed. 9. That the Reeve and the Deputy Clerk are hereby authorized to sign this by-law.
Read a first and second time this 7 day of February, 2017.
Read a third time and finally passed this 7 day of February, 2017.
______Reeve – Art Versteeg Deputy Clerk – Rebekah Msuya-Collison
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