TOWN OF THESSALON
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 6:30 P.M. MARCH 16, 2020 W. J. BARRETT CHAMBERS, 187 MAIN STREET Regular Meeting i) Opening of the Regular Meeting ii) Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof iii) Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings iv) Delegation: None v) Business Arising from Minutes of Previous Meeting vi) Letters and Communications for Action 1. Smelter Bay Aggregates Incorporated – CPR Railway Spur Agreement 2. St. Ambrose Catholic Women’s League – Invitation to Attend 60th Anniversary Celebration 3. Thessalon Community Curling Club – Licence M800233 Use of Proceeds Amendment 4. Algoma Insurance – Municipal Insurance Proposal 2020 -2021 5. Ontario Small Urban Municipalities – 2020 Conference & Trade Show and Nominations 6. Township of Tarbutt – Product Research and Development to Replace Styrofoam/Polystyrene 7. Alzheimer Society – Request to sell Raffle Tickets in Thessalon 8. Municipal Economic Development Committee – Minutes of February 24, 2020 Meeting vii) Letters and Communications for Information 1. Ministry of the Solicitor General – Town Compliant with EMCPA in 2019 2. Municipal Property Assessment Corporation – MPAC Communication Kit #1 3. Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines – Expansion of Natural Gas Access 4. Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition – The Freshwater Connection - Winter 2020 5. Tri-Neighbours Board of Management – Blue Box Transition to Full Producer Responsibility 6. Huron North Community Economic Alliance – Invitation to March 23, 2020 and April 2, 2020 Meetings 7. Township of Tarbutt – Ontario Forest Sector Strategy 8. Media Release – Watoto Children’s Choir, I.O.O.F. Hall, March 17, 2020, 6:30 p.m. 9. Marina/Arena/Parks – Minutes of March 10, 2020 Meeting viii) Committee and Staff Reports 1. Jordan Bird 2. Marcel Baron 3. Ken Seabrook 4. MaryKaye Karhi 5. Debbie Rydall 6. Robert MacLean
TOWN OF THESSALON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – PAGE 2 6:30 P.M. MARCH 16, 2020 W. J. BARRETT CHAMBERS, 187 MAIN STREET ix) General Business 1. By-law Number 2357 – Accountability and Transparency 2. By-law Number 2358 – User Fees and Charges Schedule “A” 3. By-law Number 2359 – Thessalon Municipal Office Janitorial Services 4. By-law Number 2360 – Half Loading 5. By-law Number 2361 – Authorization to Sign with Smelter Bay Aggregates 6. By-law Number 2362 – Confirmatory x) Closed Session 1. In order to address personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and specifically, 1) the rate of pay for the new Administrative Secretary position, and 2) a matter regarding the probationary period for Employee No. 019; 2. In order to address a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipally or local board, and specifically, to consider the purchase of lands to enhance parcels of land owned by the municipality. xi) Passing of Confirmatory By-law xii) Adjournment
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DELEGATION There is no delegation scheduled to attend.
LETTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR ACTION
Council:
Please see By-law Number 2361 which authorizes the Town to enter into an agreement with Smelter Bay Aggregates Incorporated.
Robert
This Agreement dated the 1st day of April, 2020
BETWEEN:
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF THESSALON (hereinafter referred to as the “Town”) and
SMELTER BAY AGGREGATES INCORPORATED, a Division of LAFARGE CANADA INC.
(hereinafter referred to as “Smelter Bay”)
WHEREAS Smelter Bay wishes to access and use the portion of the abandoned CPR Railway Spur (“Rail Spur”) owned by the Town and located within the Municipality of Huron Shores and the lagoon road (“lagoon road”) owned by, and located in, the Town of Thessalon, as set out and highlighted in Schedule “A” to this agreement, for the purpose of transporting heavy equipment to the Smelter Bay docks located within the Town.
AND WHEREAS Smelter Bay wishes to drive its heavy equipment to its dock location by entering onto the Rail Spur marked as Letter “A” on Schedule “A” and shall travel along the Rail Spur to the point where the Rail Spur meets the lagoon road marked as letter “B” on Schedule “A” then travel along the lagoon road to Peachey Street marked as letter “C” on Schedule “A” (hereinafter referred to as “Route”). Once on Peachey Street the heavy machinery will travel on municipal roads to the dock location.
AND WHEREAS the Town agrees to allow Smelter Bay access to and the use of the Route on the basis of the provisions and terms set out hereto in this agreement.
AND WHEREAS Smelter Bay acknowledges that its use of the Rail Spur and lagoon road shall be shared with the general public as well as by all-terrain vehicles, motorbikes and snowmobiles.
NOW THEREFORE WITNESSETH that in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:
1. The Town shall permit Smelter Bay to use the Route for the transportation of heavy equipment to its dock location within the Town. Said use shall be conditional upon the following:
a) Smelter Bay installing signage, at its own cost and in the size and form as set out in Schedule “B” to this agreement, at the following points along the route:
i) at the point where Smelter Bay first accesses the Rail Spur, marked as letter “A” on Schedule “A”; ii) at the point where the Rail Spur meets the lagoon road marked as letter “B” on Schedule “A”; iii) at the point where the lagoon entrance meets Peachey Street marked as letter “C” on Schedule “A”; iv) at the point where the Rail Spur meets Boundary Road marked as letter “D” on Schedule “A”;
b) Smelter Bay, at its own cost, performing all the necessary construction and/or remedial work on the Rail Spur and lagoon road to allow the safe transportation of Smelter Bay’s heavy equipment;
c) Smelter Bay, at its own cost, performing all the necessary work to widen the Rail Spur and lagoon road, if necessary, to the sufficient width to allow the safe and concurrent passage of heavy equipment and all-terrain vehicles, motorbikes, snowmobiles and pedestrian traffic.
d) Smelter Bay, at its own cost, performing all the necessary construction or remedial work required to ensure the proper drainage from the Rail Spur and lagoon road;
e) Smelter Bay, at its own cost, providing awareness training to all of its heavy equipment operators/drivers traveling the Route in order to alert the operators/drivers about the use by the general public, as well as by all-terrain vehicles, motorbikes and snowmobiles. Said awareness training shall include instruction on defensive driving techniques. Further, Smelter Bay, shall provide to the Town evidence, by way of written confirmation that all of Smelter Bay’s employees, agents, servants, contractors or other person(s) authorized by Smelter Bay who use the Route have received said awareness training.
2. The Town provides no representations, warranties or assurances as to the condition of the Rail Spur and lagoon road and provides no representations, warranties or assurances that said Rail Spur and lagoon road is capable of and is in the necessary condition to safely allow for the transportation of heavy equipment.
3. This agreement shall be in effect from April 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. This agreement may be extended, at the discretion of the Town, for a further period, the length to be determined by the parties, under the same terms and conditions set forth herein. Said agreement to extend shall be in writing and executed by both parties.
4. Smelter Bay shall use the Rail Spur and lagoon road with due diligence and in such a manner as not to endanger anyone or damage property or interfere with the public’s use of the Rail Spur and lagoon road.
5. Smelter Bay shall repair any damage to the road and/or culverts, watermain and/or water services, howsoever caused by its use of the Rail Spur and lagoon road.
6. Smelter Bay shall comply with the Town’s internal rules and requirements respecting safety and security, as communicated in writing from time to time while exercising access to the Rail Spur and/or lagoon road, however, nothing shall derogate from Smelter Bay’s rights to access under this agreement.
7. Smelter Bay shall be responsible for, and indemnify and save harmless, the Town, from and against all claims, charges, expenses or liabilities whatsoever in respect of environmental damages, loss of life or personal injuries or loss of or damage to property sustained by the parties, their employees or any other person or corporation, arising in any way from the use of the Rail Spur and/or lagoon road or construction and/or maintenance on the Rail Spur and/or lagoon road or in the vicinity of the Rail Spur and/or lagoon road or from anything done or failed to be done pursuant to this agreement.
8. a) The Town shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any environmental contamination of every nature and kind whatsoever of the Rail Spur and/or lagoon road which may be caused by Smelter Bay, its employees, agents, servants, contractors or other person(s) authorized by Smelter Bay to enter upon or on the Rail Spur and/or lagoon road and the Town shall not be responsible for any remediation of any such environmental contamination even though such contamination is discovered in the future unless caused by the Town, its employees, agents, servants, contractors or other person(s) authorized by the Town (other than Smelter Bay).
b) Smelter Bay covenants and agrees to be liable for any claim; and to indemnify and hold the Town complete harmless in respect of any claim directly or indirectly incurred, sustained or suffered by or asserted against the Town relating to, arising of, resulting from or in any way connected with any environmental matters or Highway Traffic matters, including, without limitation, the failure of the Town to comply with any laws, rules, regulations, permits, approvals, consents or directions connected with the use, construction, maintenance of the Rail Spur and/or lagoon road. “Claim” means any claim, loss, cost, expense, liability, fine, penalty, interest, payment and/or any damage (including reasonable counsel and other professional fees) whatsoever.
9. a) Smelter Bay shall maintain a policy or policies of insurance with coverage of not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) covering any and all assumed and imposed liabilities including those which may be incurred by the Town under the provisions of this agreement and to furnish to the Town certified copies of certificates of coverage. In addition, Smelter Bay shall obtain and keep in place environmental insurance to cover restoration of the property resulting from environmental contamination of any kind. That environmental insurance shall be at a minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) with two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) aggregate.
b) Such policy or polices of insurance as relating to liability, including environmental, shall name the Town as an additional insured and shall contain a cross liability provision and a waiver of subrogation by the insurer in favour of the Town. A thirty (30) day written notice to the Town of cancellation or any material changes affecting the coverage provided therein is required.
10. Smelter Bay covenants and agrees to maintain, at its own risk and expense during the currency of this agreement, the Rail Spur and lagoon road including, without limitation, the spur infrastructure and drainage and/or culvert system, in good repair and to provide all materials necessary to perform all maintenance thereof to the satisfaction of the Town. Said maintenance shall include the ploughing of snow, if necessary, and in such a manner as to prevent flooding.
11. Smelter Bay covenants and agrees to adhere to all of the municipal by-laws as well as all provincial laws and regulations.
12. Any notice or other communication to be provided hereunder shall be in writing and shall be given by personal delivery, pre-paid registered mail, courier services, or such similar and subject to change by either party, shall be addressed as follows:
To Town: The Corporation of the Town of Thessalon P.O. Box 220 187 Main Street Thessalon, ON P0R 1L0 Attention: Robert P. MacLean, Clerk-Treasurer Fax: 705-842-2572
To Smelter Bay: Smelter Bay Aggregates Incorporated P.O. Box 400 161 Peachey Street Thessalon, ON P0R 1L0 Attention: Tony Cooke, Plant Manager Fax: 705-842-2527
13. This agreement shall not be assigned to any party, unless such assignment is the affiliate or successor of such party, without the prior written approval of the parties.
14. This agreement may be amended only by written agreement among all of the parties.
15. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Corporation have hereunto affixed their corporate seals under the hand of their offices duly authorized in that behalf on the day and year first above written.
SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED In the presence of
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF THESSALON
Per: ______Witness Mayor
______Witness Clerk-Treasurer
We have authority to bind the Corporation
SMELTER BAY AGGREGATES INCORPORATED
Per: ______Witness I have authority to bind the Corporation
SCHEDULE “B” SIGNAGE
Smelter Bay, at its own cost, shall install signage in accordance with provision 1(a) of the Agreement.
Each sign shall be a minimum of 3’ x 3’ mounted on pressure treated 4” x 4” timber posts and professionally made by a manufacturer, who is in the business of making signs. Each sign shall be manufactured in colours which make them highly visible to the public during both the day and night. The wording contained on the signage shall be a different colour from the background of the sign.
The wording to be included on each sign shall be as follows:
CAUTION HEAVY EQUIPMENT ROUTE Passage restricted to all-terrain vehicles, motorbikes, snowmobiles Pedestrians and authorized vehicles only USE AT OWN RISK
From: Collverbrook Farms Sent: March 9, 2020 3:50 PM To: Robert MacLean Cc: Thessalon Curling Club Subject: Thessalon Curling Club
Hi Robert,
Thessalon Community Curling Club would like to request a re-direct in the use of funds from out Catch the Ace License #800233 in order to make a donation of $500.00 to Thessalon Minor Hockey.
If you require any other information at all, please let me know. My phone number is 705-297- 3815.
Thanks! Matthew Seabrook Chair, TCC
Re: Municipal Insurance Proposal – 2020 - 2021
Council:
LCIS (Local Community Insurance Services) referenced above, is the insurance for activities offered by organizations, etc. I understand it was billed separately last year, thus reducing the overall increase.
Robert From: OSUM Communications
Dear Head of Council, Members of Council and Municipal Staff
RE: 2020 OSUM Conference & Trade Show and Executive Committee Nominations
The 67th Ontario Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM) Annual Conference and Trade show is being held in in the County of Brant from April 29, 2020 to May 1, 2020. Please join us to celebrate Springtime in Paris.
OSUM is the small urban voice of the province. It is an integral part of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and includes a number of Board members who serve on the AMO Board of Directors. Policy and research for OSUM is undertaken by AMO. OSUM provides an important forum for elected and appointed municipal officials to share information and examine pressing and emerging issues facing small urban communities. OSUM is the vehicle by which matters of common interest can be addressed through collective action to improve local government service across Ontario.
Nominations for the 2020-2022 term of the OSUM Executive Committee are being accepted now. A nomination form is attached and will be received by the undersigned until 4 PM on April 15, 2020.
Registration and accommodation information is for the OSUM Springtime in Paris Conference is available on the AMO website at: www.osum.ca
Yours truly,
Larry J. McCabe
Administrative Officer
Council: No one attended the 2019 Conference and Trade Show, as it was felt that OSUM was a better fit for larger municipalities. This letter has been included should you wish to reconsider attending.
Robert
TOWNSHIP OF TARBUTT RR 1, 27 BARR ROAD SOUTH DESBARATS, ON P0R 1E0 Phone: 705-782-6776 Fax: 705-782-4274 email: [email protected]
February 7th 2020
The Honourable Jeff Yurek Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks 5th Floor, 777 Bay St. Toronto, ON M7A 2J3
Dear Minister:
Please be advised that the Council of Tarbutt passed the following Resolution (06-2020) at their meeting on January 16th, 2020: “WHEREAS Canadian Plastics Industry Alliance states that only 41% of municipalities accept Styrofoam (EPS) in their recycling programs; and WHEREAS Canadian Plastics Industry Alliance further states that in 2018 those municipalities recycled 6.7 million kilograms of EPS, which means approximately 9.6 million kilograms of Styrofoam did not get recycled and ended up in municipal landfills; and WHEREAS Canadian Plastics Industry Alliance also indicated that in 2018, 113.8 million pounds of Polystyrene (EPF) was recycled, which means 164 million pounds of EPF did not get recycled and ended up in municipal landfills; and WHEREAS municipalities have not seen much or if any movement on reducing the reporting burden; and WHEREAS EPS and EPF are not biodegradable and persist in the environment; and WHEREAS there are acceptable alternatives to EPS and EPF, but little to no pressure on businesses and manufacturers to use such alternatives. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF TARBUTT TOWNSHIP respectfully requests that the Province take immediate action to become a leader in the world by encouraging research and development into a biodegradable product to replace Styrofoam and Polystyrene; and
FURTHER that the Province place pressure on manufacturers and businesses or offer an incentive to use biodegradable and environmentally friendly packaging in place of Styrofoam. Carried”
Respectfully, Council of Tarbutt / JB
Cc Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Minister for Natural Resources and Forestry Association of Municipality of Ontario Ontario Waste Management Association Central Algoma Clerks Association MPP Michael Mantha
THESSALON MUNICIPAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 24th, 2020 Thessalon Council Chambers THESE MINUTES ARE THE INTERPRETATION OF THE RECORDER ONLY AND ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE Members Present: Ted Priddle, Mary Jones, Linda Stopes, Barb Scheuermann, Pam Coventry, Lee Turcotte Guest: Jennifer Fogal Minutes Recorder: Lucie Harvey Open Meeting at: 7:00 pm Declaration - Closed Session: None Delegation: None Resolutions: 2020-10-01: Lee Turcotte – Mary Jones: “Be it resolved that the committee adopts the minutes of the previous meeting.” CARRIED 2020-10-02: Lee Turcotte – Pam Coventry: “Be it resolved that the committee would like to request an update on the progress/status of the MTO speed signage on the highway through the Thessalon area being reduced.” CARRIED 2020-10-03: Ted Priddle – Lee Turcotte: “Be it resolved that the committee recommends that the town develop the large river property located west of Hwy 129 zoned as recreational as an all-season use type area (e.g. hiking/snowshoe/CC ski trails, bird watching sites, fishing pier/dock, picnic area etc.).” CARRIED 2020-10-04: Lee Turcotte – Pam Coventry: “Be it resolved the committee recommends that the town re-zone the two properties north of Hwy 17(across from Bell at corner of Government Road) from residential to Commercial/Light Industrial.” (Please see Closed Session Item No. 3) CARRIED
2020-10-05: Ted Priddle – Lee Turcotte: “Be it resolved that the committee recommends that the town investigate developing the property zoned as Industrial located at the eastern end of Peachy Street". (Please see note below.) CARRIED 2020-10-06: Lee Turcotte – Pam Coventry: “Be it resolved that the meeting is adjourned at 8:29 pm.” CARRIED ______Lucie Harvey, Secretary Ted Priddle, Chair
Council:
This matter was noted in the Town Superintendent’s June, 2019 report to Council. The resolution that was circulated at that meeting was not passed.
Robert Municipal Economic Development Committee Minutes of February 24, 2020 Resolution 2020-10-03, 2020-10-04
LETTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR INFORMATION
Ministry of the Solicitor General Ministère du Solliciteur général Office of the Fire Marshal and Bureau du commissaire des incendies
d'urgence 25 Morton Shulman Avenue Emergency Management et de la Toronto ON M3M 0B1 25 Morton Shulman Avenue gestion des situations Tel: 647-329-1100 Toronto ON M3M 0B1 Fax: 647-329-1143 Tél. : 647-329-1100 Téléc. : 647-329-1143
February 15, 2020 Your Worship Bill Rosenberg Town of Thessalon P.O. Box 220, 187 Main Street Thessalon, ON P0R1L0
Dear Mayor: As the Chief of Emergency Management for Ontario, it is incumbent on me to monitor, coordinate and assist municipalities with their respective municipal emergency management programs in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA). To confirm municipalities are in compliance with the EMCPA, every municipality in Ontario submits a compliance package to Emergency Management Ontario on a yearly basis. The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) has reviewed the documentation submitted by your Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) and has determined that your municipality was compliant with the EMCPA in 2019. The safety of your citizens is important, and one way to ensure that safety is to ensure that your municipality is prepared in case of an emergency. You are to be congratulated on your municipality's efforts in achieving compliance in 2019. I look forward to continuing to work with you to ensure your continued compliance in 2020. If you have any questions or concerns about this letter, please contact your Emergency Management Field Officer; their contact information is below.
Name: Roger Lord Email: [email protected] Phone: 705-542-1916
Sincerely,
Douglas Browne Chief of Emergency Management cc: Robert MacLean - CEMC Roger Lord - Field Officer - Albany Sector From: Jeremy Cormier
Good afternoon Robert -
We know that many property owners in your municipality may have questions about their updated property assessment this year. To help you support them, we’re creating a series of toolkits for municipal staff and elected officials to use throughout the Assessment Update.
Our first toolkit is now available online. This kit will provide you with general information about MPAC and the Assessment Update and includes several types of sharable content designed to inform property owners.
Visit https://www.mpac.ca/toolkits to find background information and tools for:
• Municipal staff • Customer support staff • Communications staff • Elected officials
We encourage you to share this email with your staff and elected officials so that they can leverage the FAQs and shareable content we’ve prepared to support them in informing and responding to property owners.
A few weeks before Property Assessment Notices are mailed in your area, I’ll share additional toolkit materials designed to help property owners understand their Property Assessment Notice and where to find more information on mpac.ca.
Regards,
Jeremy Cormier Account Manager, Algoma District Municipal & Stakeholder Relations, Valuation & Customer Relations Office: 705-419-1079 Mobile: 705-662-8687
mpac.ca Municipal Property Assessment Corporation 1730 Regent Street, Suite 1, Sudbury ON P3E 3Z8
From: Hon. Greg Rickford and Hon. Bill Walker
Ministry of Energy, Ministère de l’Énergie, Northern Development du Développement du Nord and Mines et des Mines
Office of the Minister Bureau du ministre
Office of the Associate Bureau du ministre associé de l’Énergie Minister of Energy 77, rue Grenville 77 Grenville Street 10e étage 10th Floor Toronto ON M7A 2C1 Toronto ON M7A 2C1 Tél. : 416 327-6758 Tel.: 416-327-6758
March 6, 2020
His Worship Bill Rosenberg Mayor Town of Thessalon [email protected]
Dear Mayor Rosenberg:
We are pleased to be writing you today to share news of the next step in our government’s plan to expand natural gas access to thousands of households, businesses and Indigenous communities throughout rural and northern Ontario.
For the average residential consumer, switching to natural gas from electric heat, propane or oil could result in savings between $800 and $2,500 per year on their heating costs. The switch to natural gas can also lead to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
The Natural Gas Expansion Support Program was created to help extend access to natural gas to unserved communities across the province, providing access to clean and affordable fuel. Several projects were selected under the first phase of the program, with construction well underway in Southern Bruce, starting on Scugog Island, and completed in Chatham-Kent and the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation.
Building on these successful projects, we are launching the next phase of our plan to support additional natural gas expansion projects, and will make up to $130 million available over the three-year period from 2021 to 2023.
In December 2019 our government asked the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to collect information about natural gas expansion opportunities across Ontario and develop a report on submitted projects. On March 5, 2020, the OEB began accepting proposals from natural gas utilities for potential expansion projects.
If you are interested in being considered for a project in your community, we encourage you to reach out to your local regulated natural gas provider. You can learn more about the proposal process for natural gas providers at www.oeb.ca/industry/policy-initiatives-and-consultations/potential-projects-expand-access-natural-gas.
The OEB will deliver its report by August 2020, after which our government will make a final decision on future expansion projects eligible to receive support. For more information about the Natural Gas Expansion Support Program, please visit www.ontario.ca/page/natural-gas-expansion-support-program.
Thank you for working with your local natural gas provider to help make life more affordable for families and businesses, and your community more attractive for economic development opportunities.
Sincerely,
The Honourable Greg Rickford The Honourable Bill Walker Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines Associate Minister of Energy
By Chuck Miller, CAFC President
I recently read an article suggesting that a small hunt camp at the edge of the water could be purchased and transformed into a large year round residence and because the municipality had setback requirements (to protect water quality in the lake) these could be avoided because of a loop hole that the camp was already at the water. A year round home has 5 times the impact on a lake as a year round residence.
Then we hear about algae blooms, climate change, and the rapid decline of song bird populations to name a few concerns. Natural resources in economic models are often considered to be limitless – but there are limits.
We live in a liberal democracy in a country that is ranked as one of the nicest places in the world to live. There is emphasises individual rights with few limitations on freedom – and where limitations are agreed to be in the common good by the majority of the people - rules are often prescribed by laws – such as restrictions on impaired driving. I doubt that many people like government interference in their daily lives.
Most of us also find meaning in being part of a community – these communities may be geographic like a small town, a cottage association, or spread over a wide area like a business group, and professional organizations. These communities have values that are not laws that most of the community adheres to.
Just as our politics are often polarized and characterized as left or right, communities and individual rights are often considered opposites. One may say there are the things “they want to do” and the things “they ought to do”. The ought to dos are often meeting community obligations - responsibilities.
In our global economic world - community responsibilities have been made weaker and individual rights highlighted. Communities are often portrayed as limiting. The old model is not working – it is too damaging to the natural world - we need a new model to replace mass consumerism to find meaningful lives – might that be revival of community – just something to think about.
Replacing a small hunt camp at the edge of the water with a large year round home maybe lawful – but and what we individually want to do but as a member of a community is it what we “ought to do”.
Melwel Lodge: From Pioneering Days to State-of-the-Art Accommodation By Bob Kellum
In the summer of 1945, a young entrepreneur visiting the Thessalon area of the Algoma District was about to take his search elsewhere, when he checked one last property. In the pouring rain, Weldon Moore stumbled out of the bush onto a pristine, west-facing bay on a beautiful clear lake. The site exceeded his criteria for a tourist lodge: hardwoods to provide fall colours, highway access, a clear view of sunsets and a prevailing wind to control insects.
A decade earlier Weldon had serendipitously met his future bride, Melba Fleming, in the newly created Algonquin Park where Weldon was helping his parents build rustic Killarney Lodge and where Melba was enjoying a cross-country ski with her sister. The couple married in 1938 and spent the intervening years managing large railroad hotels in northern Ontario, most notably the Kapuskasing Inn.
In the fall of 1945, armed with a clear vision of an American Plan tourist lodge, the Moores founded Melwel Lodge (Melba + Weldon) on Big Basswood Lake. Having purchased the land, the determined couple, with one young child and expecting another, bought a house in nearby Thessalon. Melba and Weldon In March of 1946, the couple stood on lake ice in three feet of snow facing the bush they now owned. From that vantage point, they plotted - what was still only a vision in their minds' eye. That same month three local farmers, employing a team of horses, cut 540 blocks of lake ice and piled it strategically where it would later be enclosed in an icehouse. With this foresighted act, an ambitious construction schedule ensued. In June of 1946, a scant three months after cutting the first blocks of lake ice, Melwel Lodge opened for business with five rustic guest accommodations, complete with flush toilets and wood stoves to heat buckets of wash water. The Moores and lodge staff "camped" in tent cabins. Guests seemed to thrive on the lodge's pioneering spirit and demand soon required the addition of two tent cabins on the bluff above the beach. Construction continued on other buildings, most notably the kitchen-dining hall on a site that offered a commanding view of both arriving guests and unfolding sunsets.
The steeply-pitched hip roofs and eight-pane windows were characteristic of the dining hall and the numerous guest cabins that sprung up along the lake shore. The "American Plan" included three meals a day and were prepared by a well-regarded chef named Keith Lough, who had followed the Moores from the Kapuskasing Inn. By the 1948 season, the new dining hall was complete. The years that followed saw the expansion and refinement of guest accommodations. Propane and reliable electricity were not available the first few years, so initially the lodge was lit with kerosene lanterns, food was stored in a "natural ice refrigerator" and meals were prepared on an oversized wood- fired range. Over time, the lodge grew to include 12 guest cabins, the main kitchen-dining hall with added office space and cold storage, the owners' residence, numerous staff cabins, a laundry building and a storage garage, not to mention a minnow tank, dog houses and a half dozen docks mooring a slew of wooden boats. The lodge became a dining destination and economic engine for the neighboring communities.
Always an advocate for northern hospitality, Weldon became active with the Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters (NOTO). Local hunting and fishing guides were available to guests and fishing boats were strategically placed at area lakes and along the Mississagi River. In the early 1970s, as interest in hunting and fishing declined, tennis and shuffleboard courts were added.
Throughout the lodge's development and operation, guests could count on Weldon's unflappable good nature and Melba's keenly managed dining room, prompting many guests to return for decades. Melwel's trademarks were its expansive vision, thoughtful execution and gracious hospitality. The Moores retired in 1981 after 35 years hosting guests at their home on the shores of Big Basswood Lake.
The first owners to take over Melwel Lodge from the Moores were a young couple from Sudbury, Ken and Shelley Machum. In 1985, Melwel was then sold to Mike Swanger, an American enthusiastic to own an authentic Canadian lodge. For the next 22 years, Melwel continued much as before, with cabins for rent and an operational dining room, though eventually dining hours were cut back.
In 2007, just as infrastructure maintenance was becoming critical, two well-heeled investors (Dale Harrison and Mark Tinnerman) saw the inherent value in the lodge’s one-of-a-kind setting. Melwel was sold and an infusion of much-needed capital quickly ensued. While updating nearly every aspect of lodge infrastructure, the new owners aimed to preserve the quaint setting and functional simplicity of its essential structures. In 2015, Dale, a Sault Ste. Marie native, bought out his partner and put his own stamp on the lodge’s identity. In 2017, after nearly 70 years serving lodge guests, the old character-laden kitchen-dining hall was torn down and a new, state-of-the-art facility was built in its place. Going into its 75th season, today’s Melwel Lodge is a seasonally thriving place, continuing much as the Moores had envisioned, but reflecting modern tastes in selfserve hospitality and recreation. (https://www.melwellodge.ca/)
- Bob Kellum (for a more detailed history, readers are invited to contact Bob directly at [email protected])
Lake Partners Program
“Thank You” to those who monitor water conditions in your local lake through the Lake Partners Program. Lake Partner Program. There is great data online for most lakes on Central Algoma at www.ontario.ca/environment-and-energy/map-lake-partner. Some lakes have not been sampled in several years and your lake association may want to reorganize a sampling volunteer.
The Lake Partner Program is Ontario’s volunteer- based, water-quality monitoring program. The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks coordinates this program from the Dorset Environmental Science Centre (DESC) in partnership with the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations. Each year, more than 600 volunteers monitor water quality in almost 550 inland lakes at over 800 sampling locations. Volunteers collect water samples and return them, postage paid, to DESC. All analyses are performed in the DESC Water Chemistry Laboratory. The resulting data are used by members of the public, partner agencies, government and academic researchers and private consultants to assess and report on water quality in lakes across Ontario. Total phosphorus, calcium and water clarity data are published each January on the provincial Lake Partner Program webpage.
Become a Member
Your annual membership fee will provide a base budget for work of CAFC and demonstrate the commitment of local partners working towards a common goal. A strong diverse group is an essential component in meeting the goals of the Central Algoma Region. Support us at https://www.centralalgomafreshwatercoalition.ca/
Book Review
Winter World – the ingenuity of animal survival, by Bernd Heinrich, HarperCollins Publishers 2003
This is a book I did out every fall when the snow first starts to fall to remind myself of the wonders of nature in winter. It makes a winters snowshoe more interesting as you come to appreciate how animals survive winter. After reading the book again this year – we went looking for Golden-Crowned Kinglets, small birds that defy all survival odds, in the spruce in a river valley. Add some wonder to your winter excursions. As spring approaches there is also a companion book Summer World.
From: Pat Watson
Good Morning: At the February 12, 2020 regular meeting of the Tri-Neighbours Board of Management, passed a resolution to transition the Blue Box program to full producer responsibility December 31, 2025. The Blue Box program for the three municipalities is under the Tri-Neighbours Board of Management and not each of the three municipalities separately, we will submit the resolution to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on your behalf. I have included the resolution below for your information. I trust this will be satisfactory. Pat Watson Secretary
RESOLUTION NUMBER 01-04-2020 MOVED BY: Dan Kerr SECONDED BY: Marcel Baron WHEREAS the amount of single-use plastics leaking into our lakes, rivers, waterways is a growing area of public concern; AND WHEREAS reducing the waste we generate and reincorporation valuable resources from our waste stream into new goods can reduce GHGs significantly; AND WHEREAS the transition to full producer responsibility for packaging, paper and paper products is critical to reducing waste, improving recycling and driving better economic and environmental outcomes; AND WHEREAS the move to circular economy is a global movement, and that the transition of Blue Box programs would go a long way toward this outcome; AND WHEREAS the Tri-Neighbours Board of Management is supportive of a timely, seamless and successful transition of Blue Box programs to full financial and operational responsibility by producers of packaging, paper and paper products; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario has requested municipal governments with Blue Box programs to provide an indication of the best date to transition our Blue Box program to full producer responsibility; AND WHEREAS the Blue Box program for the Town of Thessalon, the Town of Bruce Mines and the Township of Plummer Additional is registered under the Tri-Neighbours Board of Management; THEREFORE be it resolved that the Tri-Neighbours Board of Management would like to transition their Blue Box program to full producer responsibility December 31, 2025, and that decision is based on the collection contracts for the three municipalities for Blue Box material expiring December 31, 2027, and further that a copy of this resolution will be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. CARRIED
From: Aaron Millette
Subject: HNCEA AGM and Food & Friends: Invitation to Highlight Your Community
Hello Clerks, Chief and Council, Administrators, Mayors, and Councillors, As part of our Annual General Meeting proceedings, we would like to invite each of our municipal and First Nation members to prepare a brief, 3 minute highlight of their community. This is an opportunity to discuss ongoing or completed projects, share ideas and information, and most importantly, call attention to all of the great things your community has worked so hard on! Please let us know if you would like to partake. A reminder that the Annual General Meeting and Food & Friends event on Thursday, April 2nd from 6 to 9 p.m. Please also RSVP to let us know of your attendance. Attached is a poster that summarizes the event. Please share the invitation with community stakeholders and interested attendees. Warm regards,
The HNCEA Team --
Aaron Millette
Economic Development Officer | Agent de développement économique HNCEA 705-221-2713
Council: Ted Priddle will be attending and sharing the highlights of our community. Robert
MEDIA RELEASE
Press Contact: Celeste Guarino
Phone: 1-888-992-8686
Email: [email protected]
WATOTO.COM
In January 2020, Watoto, an NGO in Uganda, East Africa, brings you the Watoto Children’s Choir performing their brand new album, "We Will Go". The 6-month tour presents the story of abandoned African children and vulnerable women, who have been empowered to rise above their circumstances, and answer the call to be part of the new Africa - ready to make a difference in the world.
Please click here to view the full media release.
"We Will Go" will be presented in Thessalon on:
Tuesday, March 17, 6:30 pm
Hosted by Thessalon Bible Chapel and Thessalon Church of Christ
Venue: Oddfellows New Ontario Lodge
146 Main St., Thessalon
View the "We Will Go" promotional video or see the full choir schedule online at https://www.watoto.com/app/choir/calendar
COMMITTEE REPORTS
March 2, 2020
Mayor and Council,
Re: Advertisement for the New Position of Administrative Secretary
In order to provide a recommendation for the successful candidate for the Administrative Secretary position at the April 20th regular meeting, the Human Resources Committee is recommending to Council to start the hiring process on March 17, 2020. This will allow enough time to post internally and if a successful candidate is not found, then to publicly advertise.
Re: Animal Control Position Update
Further to your request at the January 27, 2020 meeting regarding options for an Animal Control Officer, kindly find attached a completed survey encompassing the surrounding municipalities.
Please note, the Town Superintendent’s job description does include overseeing animal control, in which he has been completing this task until a decision is made regarding an Animal Control Officer.
Thank you for giving the above your consideration.
Jordan Bird Human Resources Chair
March 4, 2020
Mayor and Council,
Re: Remaining Vacant Room in the Medical Centre
We recently were approached by a fascial therapist asking to rent the remaining vacant room in the Medical Centre for possibly up to a week. Since we have not set a rate for the rental of this room, the Finance Committee and the Municipal Buildings, Property and Equipment Committee is recommending to Council to authorize the following rates:
$50.00 per day plus tax $125.00 per week plus tax $500.00 per month plus tax
Re: 2020 Budget
For your information, the 2020 budget numbers have been inputted and the Finance Committee is in the process of reviewing the results.
The Finance Committee is meeting with the Fire Department Chair and the Acting Chief to review different options within their budget. We are also waiting on the Algoma District Administration Board’s 2020 budget.
Thank you for giving the above your consideration.
Jordan Bird Finance Chair
Council: The authorization for the rates for the vacant room in the Medical Centre is addressed in By-law 2358. Robert
APPENDIX II TO BY-LAW 2171
TENDER LOG The Corporation of the Town of Thessalon
Project Name: Thessalon Municipal Office Janitor
Tender Deadline: March 5, 2020 @ 3:00 p.m.
Envelope Tender Name of Bidder No. Date Submitted Time Submitted Amount
Clean-4-U 1 Feb 14, 2020 1:26 p.m. 700.00 plus tax
Wendy Seabrook 2 Feb 24, 2020 1:57 p.m. 600.00 no tax
To be completed only after tenders are opened in accordance with Tender Document.
Please Note: The Finance Committee is recommending that Wendy Seabrook be awarded the three (3) year Municipal Office Cleaning Contract, subject to her successfully completing a three (3) month probationary period, and if she is unsuccessful in her probationary period, that the three (3) year Municipal Office Cleaning Contract be offered to Clean-4-U.
Jordan Bird Finance Chair
Council: The recommendation regarding the Municipal Office Cleaner is addressed in By-law 2359. Robert
From: francine grasley Sent: January 17, 2020 1:58 PM To: Debbie Rydall
Hello, This is just a reminder that you are eligible for a Royal Canadian Legion Charitable Foundation grant in 2020. Keep in mind that the application must be received by the LAST FRIDAY IN APRIL, which is the 24th this year. Sincerely Yours, Francine Grasley Charitable Foundation Chairperson Branch 182, Thessalon
Mayor and Council, After reviewing the above email with the Acting Fire Chief, Scott Lawrence, the Fire Department Chair would like to recommend to Council to authorize an application for a cutters edge - multi- cut fire rescue saw in the amount of $4,000.00 plus applicable taxes. We have applied and have been successful for this funding twice, once in 2015 for a thermal imaging camera in the amount of $10,300.00 and once in 2017 for a self-contained breathing apparatus in the amount of $11,274.22. Note, if successful this funding pays 100%. Thank you for giving the above your consideration.
Marcel Baron Fire Department Chair
March 2020 Report to Council Arena operation and the Corona Virus
After the announcement for Hockey Canada yesterday that all minor hockey associations are to shut down immediately there will no further use of the arena by minor hockey. There are only men’s rentals remaining (6 hours) and the $2 March break ice time (9 hours) next week. Figure skating had already ended for the year. CASS had a tournament scheduled at the end of March but they have cancelled. I would like to propose shutting the arena down for the season effective March 17th.
Change to By-law 1634 Reduced Loads
A change in the wording is required for this bylaw. Currently there is no provision for an early implementation to reducing load limits. The date of March 15th is what is currently identified in the by- law with the caveat that the length of the reduced loads period may be adjusted by Council.
I would propose new wording be added to the current by law to include the following,
“Reduced Loads may be implemented earlier than the March 15th date if in the opinion of the Town Superintendent it is necessary to do so”. Please see by-law Number 2360.
Resident request to plant flowers at Marina
I have a request from a resident who would like to dismantle the old “block” flower bed at the marina and replace it with an old canoe and plant flowers in it. The existing flower bed is not very attractive since the flower bed hadn’t been maintained in years. This same resident asked if she could plant flowers in there at her own cost which she did. She would now like to take it a step further by replacing the blocks with the canoe.
Lorne Street sewer claim
I met with the 3rd party adjuster again as did the Working Superintendent and one of the equipment operators. He took statements from the two of them while I was present. He was also going to interview two other witnesses who were onsite the day of the sewer pipe repair.
Park meters
I met with a supplier who can provide the meters we want to install at the seasonal lots at Lakeside Park. He is confident that his system will work with our electrical service. He will provide quotes to three service providers who I will solicit bids from. I will obtain quotes from electrical contractors to provide the installation of the equipment.
Arena
The arena will soon be finished operation for the year. The plant is scheduled to be shut down effective March 30th. Staff will do a final cleanup of the facility and then begin working at the Park to have it ready for the May 9th opening.
Ken
TOWN OF THESSALON Overtime Record for 2020 March 16 2020 Hours Inside Staff Description of Work Day Month From To Hours Extended Balance Employee 008 Marina/Arena/Parks Committee meeting 4 February 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 0.5 0.75 0.75 Hours Outside Staff Description of Work Day Month From To Hours Extended Balance Employee 006 Snow removal - Call Out 2 February 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1.50 3.00 4.50 Employee 006 Snow removal - Call Out 15 February 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 2.00 3.00 4.50 Employee 006 Snow removal - Call Out 15 February 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 1.50 3.00 4.50 Employee 006 Snow removal - Call Out 15 February 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1.50 3.00 4.50 Employee 006 Snow removal - Call Out 16 February 5:30 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 1.50 3.00 4.50 Employee 016 * Marina/Arena/Parks Committee meeting 4 February 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 1.00 1.00 1.00 Employee 006 Snow removal - Call Out 17 February 6:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 1.50 3.00 4.50 Employee 009 Snow removal - Call Out 22 February 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1.00 3.00 4.50 Employee 009 Snow removal - Call Out 29 February 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 2.00 3.00 4.50 Employee 016 * Roads patrol 18 February 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 1.00 1.00 1.00 Employee 016 * Arena (zamboni) 22 February 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1.00 1.00 1.00 *Employee 016 does not incur time and a half only straight time
February 25, 2020
Mayor and Council,
Statutory Holiday Substitution
According to Section 14.03 of the CUPE Collective Agreement, if any of the recognized holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday, the Friday or Monday as designated by the Employer shall be considered as the recognized holiday. It also states that the employer is required to provide written notification of its intent to move the recognized holiday.
This year there is only one day that this section applies to – Boxing Day, Saturday, December 26, 2020. Would Council consider substituting Monday, December 28, 2020 for Boxing Day?
Thank you for giving the above your consideration.
Debbie
February 20, 2020
Council:
The Accountability and Transparency workshop offered by the Wishart Municipal Group (WMG) and Expertise For Municipalities (e4m) took place on February 18, 2020. I was to travel to the session in Spanish with representatives from the Town of Bruce Mines, however, due to the poor weather conditions, we decided against travelling to the session and participated online instead.
The Town’s current Accountability and Transparency Policy was addressed through By-law Number 1537 passed on December 3, 2007. The authority for its passing came under Section 270 of the Municipal Act, which requires a municipality to adopt a policy with respect to the manner in which the municipality will try to ensure that it is accountable to the pubic for its actions, and the manner in which the municipality will try to ensure that its actions are transparent to the public.
The workshop was chaired by Paul Cassan with WMG, and assisted by Peggy Young- Lovelace. Mr. Cassan pointed out the importance of municipalities being accountable and transparent in our actions. He proposed that municipalities adopt a by-law with the policy being contained within the by-law and with schedules attached to the by-law encompassing all of the acts and policies under which we are governed. By doing so, persons will see that we strive to do our best to be an open, accountable and transparent government.
A draft by-law was presented, along with four schedules including the most commonly used acts and policies. The by-law has since been finalized and circulated to the participating municipalities for further review and passing. It is attached as By-law Number 2357. Attached to this note is a Copyright Acknowledgement which we are being requested to sign.
I appreciated the opportunity to participate online.
Robert
GENERAL BUSINESS
Schedule “A” to By-law 2357 Legislative Authority
Preamble The following sets out a non-exhaustive list of the legislation, regulations, and/or standards to which the Municipality is subject as of the date of this By-law.
Federal Legislation • The Criminal Code of Canada • The Navigable Waters Act • The Railway Safety Act
Provincial Legislation General Government - Council, Statutory Officers & Employees • The Municipal Act • The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act • The Municipal Elections Act • The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act • The Ombudsman Act
• The Human Rights Code • The Employment Standards Act • The Occupational Health and Safety Act • The Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act
General Government – Taxation & Financial Management • The Municipal Property Assessment Act • The Assessment Act • The Assessment Review Board Act
• Financial Information Return, Ontario • Ontario Regulation 588/17 Asset Management for Municipal Infrastructure • Public Sector Accounting Board Standards of Practice
General Government – Public Health & Safety • The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act • The Community Safety and Policing Act • The District Social Services Administration Boards Act • The Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act • The Fire Protection and Prevention Act • The Liquor License Act • The Marriages Act • The Police Services Act
General Government – By-law Enforcement • The Provincial Offences Act
Highways, including parking and traffic on highways • The Bridges Act • The Highway Traffic Act • The Road Access Act • The Weed Control Act
Waste Management • The Environmental Assessment Act • The Environmental Protection Act • The Nutrient Management Act • The Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 • The Waste Diversion Transition Act, 2016 • The Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement
Public Utilities • The Clean Drinking Water Act • The Safe Drinking Water Act • The Drinking Water Protection Act • The Ontario Water Resources Act • The Public Utilities Act
Culture, parks, recreation and heritage • The Public Libraries Act • The Cemeteries Act • The Ontario Heritage Act
Drainage and flood control except storm sewers • The Drainage Act
Structures, including fences and signs • The Building Code Act, 1992 • The Conservation Authorities Act • The Farming and Food Production Protection Act, 1998 • The Forestry Act • The Housing Development Act • The Line Fences Act • The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Act • The Places to Grow Act, 2005 • The Planning Act • The Shoreline Property Assistance Act • The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), 2014
Animals • The Dog Owners’ Liability Act • The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program • The Pounds Act • The Protection of Livestock and Poultry from Dogs Act • The Protection of Livestock Act
Economic Development services • Business Improvement Area (Municipal Act)
Business Licensing • The Business Regulation Reform Act, 1994 • Lottery Licensing
Schedule “B” to By-law 2357 Public Participation and Information Sharing
Preamble
The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Thessalon has adopted a number of By-laws, policies and strategies that explain to the Public how they will be engaged in the decision-making process, how information will be shared and how they will be able to interact with Council and Municipal Employees.
Table of Contents:
1. Feedback/Complaint Process 2. Notice By-law 3. Official Plan 4. Procedure By-law 5. Records Retention Bylaw 6. Strategic Plan 7. Zoning By-law Schedule “C” to By-law 2357 Internal Governance Preamble
The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Thessalon has adopted a number of By-laws and policies that explain to the Public how the Municipality will be governed and managed.
Table of Contents: 1. Access to W. J. Barrett Chambers and Board Room Policy 2. Accessibility Plan 3. Accessible Customer Service Policy 4. Accessible Design of Public Spaces Policy 5. Accessible Employment Policy 6. Accessible Information and Communications Policy 7. Accessible Procurement of Goods and Services Policy 8. Accessible Training Policy 9. Accessible Transportation Policy 10. Addressing Irate Customers Policy 11. Animal Control Official Replacement Policy 12. Asset Management Plan 13. Boil Water Advisory/Order Procedures Policy 14. Code of Conduct for Members of Council, Committees and Local Boards 15. Code of Conduct Policy 16. Concussion Policy 17. Confidential Information Policy 18. Council Member Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave Policy 19. Culvert Policy/Permit 20. Delegation of Authority By-law 21. Disposal of Surplus and Obsolete Goods Policy 22. Donation of Gifts to Municipality Policy 23. Donations Policy 24. Employee Code of Conduct Policy 25. Fire Extinguisher Policy 26. Fire Inspection Fees Policy 27. Grinder Pump for Lighthouse Point Subdivision Policy 28. Health and Safety Mission Statement Policy 29. Health and Safety Policies including Workplace Violence and Harassment 30. Heat Stress Control Plan Policy 31. Hiring Policy 32. Hydrant and Water Main Flushing Policy 33. Hydrant Use Policy 34. Integrity Commissioner Inquiry Protocol 35. Internal Control Policy 36. Investment Policy 37. Lakeside Park Refund Policy 38. Lakeside Park Seasonal Camper Policy 39. Liability Insurance Policy 40. Machine Time Policy 41. Marina Commercial Vessels Policy 42. Marina Opening and Closing Dates Policy 43. Marina Winter Dockage Policy 44. Minimum Maintenance Standards Policy 45. Minor Hockey or Female Hockey Game/Practice Eviction Policy 46. Minutes of Settlement Policy 47. Mortgage Company Request for Information Policy 48. Municipal Driveway Culverts Policy 49. Municipal Election Recount Policy 50. Municipal Property Damage Claim Policy 51. Occupational Health and Safety Plan Policy 52. Organizational and Reporting Structure 53. Performance Evaluation Policy 54. Personal Phone Calls, Internet Use and Visits During Work Hours Policy 55. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Prevention Plan Policy 56. Preserving Rolling Stock Equipment Policy 57. Procurement By-Law 58. Progressive Discipline for Summer Students Policy 59. Progressive Discipline for Town Employees Policy 60. Progressive Discipline Time Management Policy 61. Protective Head Gear Guideline Policy – Thessalon Arena 62. Repair Hydrants Policy 63. Repair or Replacement of Municipal Infrastructure where private Driveways or Other Structures are Built over Municipal Infrastructure Policy 64. Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy 65. Residential Curbside Pickup, Recycling and Household Special Waste Policy 66. Seasonal Camper Policy 67. Security of Public Works Garage Policy 68. Security of Thessalon Fitness Centre Policy 69. Security of Thessalon Municipal Office Policy 70. Shift Change Form Policy 71. Social Media Policy 72. Staff and Council Relations Policy 73. Standby Duties Policy 74. Strategic Asset Management Policy 75. Summon Immediate Assistance Policy 76. Tax Sale Procedure Policy 77. Thessalon Closed Circuit Television System Policy 78. Thessalon Fire Department Use of Intoxicating Beverages and/or Drugs Policy 79. Thessalon Volunteer Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Policy 80. Town Employee Overtime Policy 81. Training and Education of Municipal Employees Policy 82. Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy 83. Tree Donation Program Policy 84. Tri-Neighbours Board of Management for Site Access Policy 85. Vacation Schedule Policy 86. Vehicle Use Policy 87. Volunteer Fireman Call Outs Policy 88. Volunteer Work Bee Policy 89. Water Disruption Policy 90. Water Shut Off Policy 91. Water Thawing Policy 92. Water Treatment Plant Capital Charges Additional Collection Policy 93. Water Turn On Policy 94. Work on Private and Municipal Property Policy
Schedule “D” to By-law 2357 Financial Matters
Preamble
The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Thessalon has adopted a number of By-laws and policies that explain to the Public how the Municipality’s finances will be managed.
Table of Contents:
1. Adoption of Annual Budget 2. Appointment of External Auditor for Annual Audit 3. Asset Management Plan 4. Asset Management Policy 5. Cheque Signing Authority 6. Donation Policy 7. Investment Policy 8. Marina Non-Payment Policy 9. Marina Refund Policy 10. Marina Seasonal Payment Policy 11. NSF Policy 12. Overdue Accounts Policy 13. Payment of Ice Time Rental Fees at the Thessalon Memorial Arena Policy 14. Procurement/Purchasing Policy 15. Quarterly Budget to Actual Expenditure Reports Policy 16. Refund for Events Policy 17. Reserve Fund Policy 18. Revenue Received Control Policy 19. Sale of Land and other Municipal Assets 20. Tax Levy By-law 20.1. Interim 20.2. Final
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF THESSALON
BY-LAW NUMBER 2358
Being a By-Law to amend Schedule “A” of By-Law Number 1800, being a by-law to update/establish user fees and service charges.
WHEREAS Part XII of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, states that despite any act, a municipality and local board may pass by-laws imposing fees or charges on any class of persons, for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it, and, for the use of its property including property under its control;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed necessary to amend Schedule “A” of By-Law Number 1800;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Thessalon hereby ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Council hereby authorizes the user fees and service charges described in Schedule “A” amended.
2. All previous by-laws amending Schedule “A” are hereby rescinded.
3. This by-law shall come into force and take effect upon the final passing thereof.
PASSED in Open Council this 16th day of March, 2020.
______Mayor
Seal
______Clerk Treasurer
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF THESSALON USER FEES & SERVICE CHARGES By-Law Number 1800 - Schedule "A" as Amended by By-law 2358
Services Offered Current Fee HST Total
ADMINISTRATION
Certificates and Statements - Tax Certificate 25.00 no 25.00 - Tax Statement 5.00 no 5.00 - Zoning Statement 15.00 no 15.00 - Property Standards/Easement Statement 15.00 no 15.00 - Water Statement 15.00 no 15.00 - Tender Documents 10.00 1.30 11.30
Dog Tags - Spayed or Neutered 5.00 no 5.00 - Not Spayed or Neutered 15.00 no 15.00 - Replacement Tag 1.00 no 1.00 Proof of Rabies Vaccination must be shown prior to issuing tag
Licences - Lottery - Bingo Licence (six months) 130.00 no 130.00 - Lottery - Bingo Licence (one year) 260.00 no 260.00 - Lottery - Nevada 27 boxes 65.00 no 65.00 - Lottery - Nevada 54 boxes 130.00 no 130.00 - Lottery - Raffle/Bazaar 5.00 no 5.00 - Marriage 100.00 no 100.00
Photocopies Black Ink - 1 to 9 copies 0.25 0.03 0.28 - 10 or more copies 0.15 0.02 0.17
Photocopies Coloured Ink - 1 to 9 copies 1.00 0.13 1.13 - 10 or more copies 0.75 0.09 0.84
Council Minutes will be charged out at photocopy rate Bylaws, Budget Sheets, Financial Statements n/c n/c
Board Room Rental (187 Main Street) 1 - 4 hours 25.00 3.25 28.25 Full Day 40.00 5.20 45.20
Fire Permits per month 5.00 no 5.00 seasonal 30.00 no 30.00
Cemetery Administration Fee 17.70 2.30 20.00
Temporary Containment Unit 30 Day Permit 200.00 no 200.00
Freedom of Information Request - for manually searching a record per 1/4 hour 7.50 no 7.50 - for preparing a record for disclosure, including severing a part of the record per 1/4 hour 7.50 no 7.50
NSF Charge 45.00 no 45.00
Water/Sewer Bill Mailing Charge-effective January 1, 2017 2.00 no 2.00
Commissioning of Oaths Taxpayer 8.85 1.15 10.00 Non-Taxpayer 17.70 2.30 20.00
Medical Building Room 122 Day 50.00 6.50 56.50 Week 125.00 16.25 141.25 Month 500.00 65.00 565.00
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF THESSALON
BY-LAW NUMBER 2359
BEING A BY-LAW to authorize the signing of an agreement and related documents between and the Corporation of the Town of Thessalon for janitorial services at the Thessalon Municipal Office.
WHEREAS Section 5, Subsection 3 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001 as amended, requires a municipal council to exercise its power by by-law except where otherwise provided;
AND WHEREAS Council deems it desirable to enter into an agreement with for janitorial services at the Thessalon Municipal Office.
THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Thessalon hereby ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the Town of Thessalon, the agreement and related documents between and the Corporation of the Town of Thessalon for janitorial services at the Thessalon Municipal Office.
2. This by-law shall come into force and take effect on March 17, 2020 and shall remain in effect until March 16, 2023.
PASSED in Open Council this 16th day of March, 2020.
______Mayor
Seal
______Clerk-Treasurer
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF THESSALON
BY-LAW NUMER 2360
BEING A BY-LAW to designate the period each year during which reduced loads on streets are to be in effect.
WHEREAS Section 28(1) and (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, c.25, address highway – municipal jurisdiction;
AND WHEREAS Section 122(7) of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, provides that the municipality or other authority having jurisdiction over a highway may by by-law designate the date on which a reduced load period shall start or end and the highway or portion thereof under its jurisdiction to which the designation applies;
AND WHEREAS the reduced load period is deemed necessary for the protection of certain highways in the Corporation of the Town of Thessalon;
THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Thessalon ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The provisions of Section 122(7) of the Highway Traffic Act apply to the highways named hereunder during the period from the 15th day of March to the 15th day of May inclusive in each and every year.
2. Reduced loads may be implemented earlier than the March 15th date if, in the opinion of the Town Superintendent, it is deemed necessary to do so. The Town Superintendent has the discretion to reduce the period set out above in Section 1. In the event the reduced loads are implemented prior to the March 15th date, notice shall be given on the Town website at least 5 days prior to the date reduced loads are in effect.
3. This by-law shall apply to all streets and roads within the limits of the Town of Thessalon, save and except Highway 17 and Highway 129, the former Highway 17B, Boundary Road and the easterly section of Peachey Street commencing at Boundary Road, and Main Street south of Huron Street.
4. Essential services will not be governed by the provisions of this by-law.
5. This by-law shall not become effective until appropriate signs have been erected and are on display.
6. By-law Number 1634 is hereby rescinded.
PASSED in Open Council this 16th day of March, 2020.
______Mayor
______Clerk-Treasuer
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF THESSALON
BY-LAW NUMBER 2361
BEING A BY-LAW to authorize the signing of an agreement and related documents between Smelter Bay Aggregates Incorporated and the Corporation of the Town of Thessalon regarding the use by heavy equipment on the abandoned CPR Spur and the lagoon road to enable access onto Peachey Street.
WHEREAS Section 5, Subsection 3 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001 as amended, requires a municipal council to exercise its power by by-law except where otherwise provided;
AND WHEREAS Council deems it desirable to enter into an agreement with Smelter Bay Aggregates Incorporated;
THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Thessalon hereby ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the Town of Thessalon, the agreement and related documents between Smelter Bay Aggregates Incorporated and the Corporation of the Town of Thessalon for the period from April 1, 2020 until December 31, 2020.
2. This by-law shall come into force and take effect upon the immediate passing thereof by Council.
PASSED in open Council this 16th day of March, 2020.
______Mayor
Seal
______Clerk-Treasurer
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF THESSALON
BY-LAW NUMBER 2362
BEING A BY-LAW to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held on March 16, 2020.
WHEREAS Section 5, Subsection 3 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, requires a municipal council to exercise its power by by-law except where otherwise provided;
AND WHEREAS in many cases, action which is taken or authorized to be taken by a Council or Committee of Council does not lend itself to an individual by-law;
THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Thessalon hereby ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The actions of Council at its regular meeting on March 16, 2020 in respect to each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the Council at its said regular meeting, is, except where prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed.
2. The Mayor and the proper officers of the Town are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain approvals where required, and to execute all documents as may be necessary and directed to affix the Corporate Seal to all such documents as required.
3. This by-law shall come into force and take effect immediately upon the final passing thereof.
PASSED in Open Council this 16th day of March, 2020.
______Mayor
Seal
______Clerk-Treasurer