REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS MUNICIPAL OFFICE TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2017. 6:00 P.M. AGENDA
Page 1. Opening of Meeting
a) Adoption of Agenda
b) Disclosure of Interest
3 - 8 c) Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) - June 6th, 2017
d) Business Arising from Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) 2. Delegations/Deputations
9 - 17 a) Rideau Search and Rescue - Activity Update
18 - 29 b) Rideau Valley Conservation Authority - Source Water Protection Update
3. Report of Municipal Officers
30 - 35 a) Treasurer R. Bennett - Provincial Offenses Agreement
36 - 37 b) Fire Chief/Water Operator M. Greer - CWWF Report
4. Reports of Committees
38 - 41 a) Committee of the Whole - June 6th, 2017
5. Petitions 6. By-laws
42 - 48 a) Bylaw 3601-2017 - Provincial Offenses Agreement
49 b) Bylaw 3602-2017 - Assume Fletcher Road
7. Motion & Notice of Motion 8. Correspondence Action Items
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50 - 51 a) Aquatic Recreation Centre - Notice of Closing
52 b) Fire Chief M. Greer - Automatic External Defibrillators Funding
Information Items
53 - 54 a) Around the Rideau - May/June 2017
55 b) Hydro One - Energy Board Application Rate Increase
56 - 58 c) Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Conference Notice
59 - 61 d) Perth and District Community Foundation - Vital Signs Project
62 - 63 e) Ontario Provincial Police - 2017 Municipal Policing Bureau
64 f) Perth Court House Facility Committee - Letter of Support Request
65 g) Big Brothers Big Sisters - Thank you
66 - 67 h) Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Septic Tank Building Code Changes
68 - 69 i) Ministry of Natural Resources - Bill 139
9. Unfinished Business/Other Business 10. Adjournment
70 a) Confirm Bylaw
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REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS MUNICIPAL OFFICE TUESDAY, JUNE 6th, 2017 AT 6:00 PM
PRESENT: Reeve B. Dobson, Deputy Reeve K. Van Der Meer, Councillor J. Abbass, Councillor V. Carroll, Councillor I. Streight
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Clerk Deputy Administrator J. Ralph, Treasurer Administrator R. Bennett
PUBLIC: 14
PRESS: None
1. Opening of Meeting
a) Adoption of Agenda
Reeve Dobson requested an inclusion of a discussion of the Harvest Festival activities at the end of the meeting.
MOVED BY: J. Abbass RESOLUTION NO: 150-2017 SECONDED BY: V. Carroll DATE: June 06, 2017
That Council agree to move item(s) 8. k), g), i), j), l), d) from Information Items to Action Items for discussion. CARRIED
MOVED BY: V. Carroll RESOLUTION NO: 151-2017 SECONDED BY: J. Abbass DATE: June 06, 2017
That the Regular Meeting of Council agenda dated June 6th, 2017 be approved as amended. CARRIED
b) Disclosure of Interest
c) Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) - March 16th, 2017, March 23rd, 2017
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Council discussed a change to item 9(a) on the minutes of March 16th and noted wording to say "presented at an upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion"
MOVED BY: K. Van Der Meer RESOLUTION NO: 152-2017 SECONDED BY: I. Streight DATE: June 06, 2017
That the minutes of the regular meeting of May 16th, 2017 and the minutes of the special meeting of May 23rd, 2017 be approved as circulated. CARRIED
d) Business Arising from Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
2. Delegations/Deputations
a) Lanark County Tourism - Activity Update
Council received the information from Lanark County Tourism and discussed the services provided to the County.
b) Small Business Advisory Centre - Activity Update
Council received the information and discussed services available in the Township.
c) Valley Heartland Community Futures Corporation - Activity Update
Council received the presentation and discussed the economic development services of the County.
3. Report of Municipal Officers
a) Clerk Deputy Administrator J. Ralph - Roadside Mowing
Council discussed the relative merits of 'boom' mowing versus a 'tow behind' mower. Additionally, Council discussed the idea of allowing operators the ability to demo equipment prior to purchase. Council provided direction to staff to engage a contractor with a tow behind and investigate options to use the excavator for 'boom' mowing in the township.
MOVED BY: I. Streight RESOLUTION NO: 153-2017 SECONDED BY: K. Van Der Meer DATE: June 06, 2017
That Council accept the following staff report:
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a) Clerk Deputy Administrator J. Ralph – Roadside Mowing – Rental Options
And that the following recommendation be approved:
a) That Council authorize staff to engage a roadside mowing contractor for the first cut of 2017 in accordance with the Procurement Policy. CARRIED
4. Reports of Committees
a) Committee of the Whole - May 16th, 2017
MOVED BY: K. Van Der Meer RESOLUTION NO: 154-2017 SECONDED BY: I. Streight DATE: June 06, 2017
That Council approve the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of May 16th, 2017 and approve the recommendations contained within. CARRIED
5. Petitions
6. By-laws
a) Bylaw 3599-2017 - Tax Rate Bylaw
The Treasurer provided an overview of the final tax rates. Council requested a news release be created with the information.
MOVED BY: J. Abbass RESOLUTION NO: 155-2017 SECONDED BY: V. Carroll DATE: June 06, 2017
That By-law 3599-2017, being a by-law to establish and impose tax rates for the purpose of raising the general municipal, county and education levies for the year 2017;
BE READ A FIRST, SECOND & THIRD TIME & PASSED, SIGNED & SEALED THIS 6th DAY OF JUNE, 2017 CARRIED
7. Motion & Notice of Motion
8. Correspondence
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Action Items
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) - May 25th Agenda
Councillor V. Carroll provided a recap of the recent RVCA meeting and invited any interested members of Council to participate in the RVCA road tour on the 22nd of June. Deputy Reeve Van Der Meer expressed interest.
Township of Cavan Monaghan - AMO Resolution Distribution
MOVED BY: J. Abbass RESOLUTION NO: 156-2017 SECONDED BY: V. Carroll DATE: June 06, 2017
That Council hereby support the Township of Cavan Monaghan’s resolution and request that AMO reinstate direct email distribution or develop a cost effective alternative to achieve the intended result. CARRIED
Cheryl Gallant, MP, Renfrew, Nipissing Pembroke - 2017 Federal Budget
MOVED BY: I. Streight RESOLUTION NO: 157-2017 SECONDED BY: K. Van Der DATE: June 06, 2017 Meer
That the Council of the Township of Montague support the Township of East Ferris resolution. CARRIED
B.E.A.S.T - Request for Support Letter
MOVED BY: K. Van Der Meer RESOLUTION NO: 158-2017 SECONDED BY: I. Streight DATE: June 06, 2017
That Council direct staff to provide a letter of support to the BEAST for their grant application to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs for the upgrading of bridges in Carleton Place on the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail. CARRIED
Lanark County - Warden's Golf Tournament Invitiation
Council noted the item and requested that interested members of Council and staff participate in the tournament.
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MOVED BY: J. Abbass RESOLUTION NO: 159-2017 SECONDED BY: I. Streight DATE: June 06, 2017
That the Township of Montague fund a hole sponsorship funded from the Council donations fund. CARRIED
AMO - What's Next Ontario Project
Reeve Dobson noted this item and requested that Council members read and respond to the questionnaire.
Information Items
Lanark County - Legacy Cottage Program
Lanark County - 150th events in Lanark
City of Ottawa - AccessAbility Day
Town of Shelburne - 150 Tree Initiative
Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation (VHCFDC) - Annual General Meeting Invitation
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) - Proposed Changes to the Land Use Planning and Appeal System
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act
City of St. Catharines - Waive Taxes on Canadian Flags for Canada 150
Ministry of Municipal Affairs - Proposed Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs - Immigration Funding
Energy East - Public Input Sought
Rideau Environmental Action League - 2017 Parsnip Spraying Position
AMO - Delegation Reminder
Municipality of Calvin - Hydro Resolution
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RVCA - Hazard Mapping Activities
Trade News - Trade Agreements Effect on Procurement
9. Unfinished Business/Other Business
a) Harvest Festival Overview
Council discussed the various tasks that they were assigned for the Harvest Festival.
10. Adjournment
a) Confirm Bylaw
MOVED BY: I. Streight RESOLUTION NO: 160-2017 SECONDED BY: K. Van Der DATE: June 06, 2017 Meer
That By-law 3600-2017, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting held on Tuesday, June 6th, 2017
BE READ A FIRST, SECOND & THIRD TIME & PASSED, SIGNED & SEALED THIS 6th DAY OF JUNE, 2017 CARRIED
MOVED BY: V. Carroll RESOLUTION NO: 161-2017 SECONDED BY: J. Abbass DATE: June 06, 2017
That this meeting do now adjourn at 8:08 p.m. until June 20th, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. or until the Call of the Reeve, subject to need. CARRIED
Clerk Jasmin Ralph
Reeve Bill Dobson
Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) - June 6th, 2017 Page 8 of 70 Page 6 of 6 Rideau Search and Rescue - Activity Update
Rideau Search and Rescue
Volunteer Search and Rescue team Page 9 of 70 Rideau Search and Rescue - Activity Update What is Rideau Search and Rescue?
• Rideau Search and Rescue (RSAR) is a not for profit group based in Smiths Falls, responsible for a large portion of Eastern Ontario • A team of SAR professionals trained to OPP standards • Variety of backgrounds for a highly diversified skillset • First Aid instructors, nurses, builders, ex-military, former corrections officers • Ground team and mounted team for a variety of terrain and multiple perspectives Page 10 of 70 • Trained in navigation, search patterns, clue awareness, first aid, outdoor survival
Rideau Search and Rescue - Activity Update Team History
• Established in 1975 at the Rideau Regional Centre after a resident went missing and died during a snow storm • Upon closing of the Rideau Regional, the team became a non-profit volunteer time and part of the Ontario Search and Rescue Volunteer Association (OSARVA) • Established a new home at the Gallipeau Centre in 2011 Page 11 of 70 • Mounted Search and Rescue became a part of the team in 2012
Rideau Search and Rescue - Activity Update Mounted Search and Rescue
• Mounted team has the ability to search on horseback • Provides a different perspective than typical ‘eye level’ • Ability to investigate different terrain • Horses pass rigorous testing including ‘siren’ tests and tractability • Riders are certified as ground unit
Page 12 of 70 members before they are able to be part of mounted team • Horses are owned by volunteers Rideau Search and Rescue - Activity Update Geography
Rideau Search and Rescue is responsible for approximately 35,000 square kilometers of area in Ontario
Main headquarters at the Gallipeau Centre in Smiths Falls
Members reside across RSAR’s territory, ensuring a speedy response when called upon
Page 13 of 70 Rideau Search and Rescue - Activity Update Eligible Tasks
• Search and Rescue Team Member • First Aider • Casualty Transporter • Door to door canvasing • Distribution of equipment/consumables • Command Post • Assistance with specialized resources • Check points/road blocks Page 14 of 70 • Evacuation • Sandbagging • AdventureSmart training programs Rideau Search and Rescue - Activity Update MOU Opportunities for Municipalities
• Fire department rehab assistance • Allow firefighters to fight fires, reduce department demand on rehab • Search and rescue assistance to OPP & municipal police departments • Trained to OPP standards for search and rescue operations • Emergency management assistance (flood relief, sandbags, etc) • Assisted Ottawa team with sandbag efforts
Page 15 of 70 • WSIB coverage from call-out organization (generally OPP) • Covered by Search and Rescue insurance
Rideau Search and Rescue - Activity Update Team Members
• Currently a team of 20 search-ready members • Range of age and backgrounds • All trained to CSA National standards in Search and Rescue, and members of Ontario Search and Rescue Volunteer Association (OSARVA) • All team members submit a criminal record check
Page 16 of 70 Rideau Search and Rescue - Activity Update Future Development of RSAR
• Focus on recruitment and establish a larger membership • Establish roles within neighbouring municipalities to develop regular call-outs for a variety of services • Implementation of specialty teams (ie. low angle rescue, shoreline) • Fire department rehab assistance Page 17 of 70 • Reduce volunteer time, increase training time & response availability
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority - Source Water Protecti...
Source Water Protection update – DNAPL Threat Assessment
Montague Council Meeting
Page 18 of 70 Kaitlin Brady and Bonnie Boyd June 20, 2017
Municipal Council, June 20, 2017 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority - Source Water Protecti... Source Water Protection
• Focus on municipal drinking water • Science-based policies • Watershed scale plans Page 19 of 70
Municipal Council, June 20, 2017 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority - Source Water Protecti... Merrickville-Wolford Drinking Water Protection Zones • Vulnerable areas where policies may apply • Policies are activity based • Source Protection Plan in effect since January 1, 2015
Merrickville-Wolford Wellhead Protection Areas (WHPA) Page 20 of 70
Municipal Council, June 20, 2017 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority - Source Water Protecti... Risk Management in Montague
• Responsibility for enforcing parts of the Clean Water Act is delegated to the Conservation Authorities
What is in a Risk Management Plan? • Measures to protect drinking water and ensure there is no significant risk
How is it created? Page 21 of 70 • Collaboratively with a person engaged in a threat activity • Appointed and trained Risk Management Inspector or Official
Municipal Council, June 20, 2017 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority - Source Water Protecti... Drinking Water Activities Page 22 of 70
Municipal Council, June 20, 2017 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority - Source Water Protecti... Assessing the Risk in Our Region
As part of our ongoing work implementing the Source Protection Plan: • A detailed assessment was needed for DNAPL and Organic Solvent chemicals • Project broken down into three phases Page 23 of 70
Municipal Council, June 20, 2017 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority - Source Water Protecti... Project Phase 1 (Fall 2016)
• A windshield survey and desktop review conducted • Landuse recorded for each property • Properties ranked high, medium and low threat of DNAPL chemicals • 15 properties in Montague were identified to have a medium to high risk of having DNAPL Page 24 of 70 chemicals
Municipal Council, June 20, 2017 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority - Source Water Protecti... Phase 2 Overview (Summer 2017)
• Educational materials on DNAPLs and Organic Solvents
• Communications by press release, through municipal staff and councils
• Meet with business owners to review
The Regional Municipality of Durham what chemicals are on site • Examples: automotive repair shops, furniture refinishing, dry cleaning and printing shops Page 25 of 70 • Every effort will be made to schedule site visits with business owners and operators in advance
Municipal Council, June 20, 2017 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority - Source Water Protecti... Phase 3 (Fall 2017)
• Where needed, a Risk Management Inspector will visit with the properties that have DNAPLs to develop the Risk Management Plan
The Regional Municipality of Durham Page 26 of 70
Municipal Council, June 20, 2017 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority - Source Water Protecti... Site Visits: what to expect
• Scheduled appointments
• Educational information
• A survey to determine typical products used
• Information about Risk Otonabee-Peterborough Source Protection Management Plans, if needed Page 27 of 70
Municipal Council, June 20, 2017 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority - Source Water Protecti... Municipal Implementation Funding
• Ongoing Provincial support for your Municipality (SPMIF)
• Covers several types of activities for required policy implementation: • Risk Management work • Land use planning support • Education and Outreach policy activities Page 28 of 70 • Project costs shared by affected Municipalities in the Region
Municipal Council, June 20, 2017 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority - Source Water Protecti...
Thank you
Page 29 of 70 Kaitlin Brady and Bonnie Boyd June 20, 2017
Municipal Council, June 20, 2017 REPORT
ACTION INFORMATION
TO: Reeve Dobson & Members of Council FROM: Richard Bennett, Acting Treasurer DATE: June 20, 2017
RE: POA Agreement to Add Passed Due Fines to Tax Roll
Recommendation: That Council enter into an agreement with The Town of Perth which would allow unpaid POA fines to be added to the Townships Tax Roll.
Background: See attachment entitled “Adding Defaulted Fines to the Tax Roll”.
Discussion & Options: The process of adding unpaid POA fines to the tax roll will create some additional work for our office staff, but the amount should be minimal.
The 2016 summary report indicates that the Town of Perth collected $866,342 in fines and penalties, had expenses of $440,949 and paid out $445,393 to the partner municipalities. Montague’s share of that was $17,270.
Financial Implications: Potential for improved POA collections will produce additional revenues for the Township.
Attachments: 1. Email May 11, 2017 from Liz Mikolaitis of Perth explaining the allocation of POA revenues for the partner municipalities. 2. Adding Defaulted Fines To The Tax Roll. 3. May 9, 2017 report from Perth’s Lang Britchford to their Committee of the Whole – 2016 Year End Summary.
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Treasurer R. Bennett - Provincial Offenses Agreement Page 30 of 70
ADDING DEFAULTED FINES TO THE TAXROLL
In November 2000, the Town of Perth became the local service provider for the administration of the Provincial Offences Court (POA Court) for Lanark County & the Town of Smiths Falls. Agreements were made amongst the Municipal Partners to share the court’s net revenues, which are paid out annually.
When the transfer took place, the Provincial Government downloaded defaulted fines valued at $1.5 million to the Town of Perth and its’ Municipal Partners, and as at April 30, 2017, that number has increased to $2.8 million.
It has proven to be a huge challenge to collect defaulted fines. In an effort to keep the accounts receivable growth to a minimum and collect old, outstanding fines, the Town of Perth has contracted the services of a collection agency and hired a full-time Collections Officer. All Provincial Courts/Municipalities, through frequent discussion and unified lobbying for change, are continually seeking better tools to facilitate the collection process for a greater return and more accountability for the administration of justice.
On December 15, 2009, the Good Governance Act passed Royal Assent which amended a number of Acts, including the Provincial Offences Act and the Municipal Act, to ascertain efficiencies in Government administration activities. Section 441.1 of the Municipal Act was introduced as an enhancement tool to collect outstanding fines. This amendment allows the Court to transfer outstanding fines to the tax rolls of individuals who own property. It reads as follows.
Unpaid fines 441.1 Upon the request of a municipality that has entered into a transfer agreement under Part X of the Provincial Offences Act, the treasurer of a local municipality may add any part of a fine for a commission of a provincial offence that is in default under section 69 of the Provincial Offences Act to the tax roll for any property in the local municipality for which all of the owners are responsible for paying the fine and collect it in the same manner as municipal taxes. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 4, s. 4.
POA courts jumped at the opportunity to collect fines using this tool. Some statistics are provided below.
# of fines Tsf’d to $$ % Provincial Court Value Municipal Collected Collected Tax Roll Ottawa 452 $ 710,608 $ 532,711 75% Toronto 838 $ 3,900,000 $ 3,000,000 79% Kawartha Lakes 143 $ 230,700 $ 152,000 66% Mississauga 334 $ 245,180 $ 147,050 60%
The Town of Perth would like to implement this method of collection to increase revenues for all municipal partners and minimize the growing accounts receivable. The Town of Smiths Falls has successfully collected a few fines using this tool. There is a provision for the collecting municipality to add a fee for these services.
Treasurer R. Bennett - Provincial Offenses Agreement Page 31 of 70
Your municipality may have to draw up or amend a bylaw allowing for these fees. The fee and interest (1.25%) is the municipality’s revenue to keep.
For those municipalities who use Centre for Geographic Information Systems (CGIS), we will be looking into obtaining access to your municipal tax roll in order to accommodate the collections staff’s ability to search for eligible properties owners.
Please advise if your municipality will be participating in this revenue-generating initiative. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Collections Officer or Supervisor of Court Operations.
Sheila Stojakovich Liz Mikolaitis Collections Officer Supervisor of Court Operations, Clerk of the Court Corporation of the Town of Perth Provincial Offences Court 80 Gore Street East The Corporation of the Town of Perth Perth, Ontario K7H 1H9 80 Gore Street East Tel: ( 613 ) 326-3122 direct line Perth, Ontario K7H 1H9 Fax: ( 613 ) 267-5635 Tel: ( 613 ) 267-3311 ext. 2244 Email: [email protected] Fax: ( 613 ) 267-5635 Email: [email protected]
Treasurer R. Bennett - Provincial Offenses Agreement Page 32 of 70 Treasurer R. Bennett - Provincial Offenses Agreement Assessment Summary for POA calculations Assessment Figures from 2015 Returned Roll, for 2016 Levy Year. Figures exclude PILs, and any in-year assessment changes (supps, w/offs). Town of Perth 2016 Weighted Assessment based on Approved, County-level ratios (in some cases, may differ from actual local ratios). Smith Falls weighted as per County Ratios. Always check the ratios-should be current year-checked Done Done Done Done Done Done Done Done Done Lanark County POA Partners Assessment By Class Tax Code Montague Tay Valley D/NE Town of Perth Beckwith Carleton Place Mississippi Mills Lanark Highlands Smiths Falls TOTALS GRAND TOTAL Commercial Taxable - Full CT 6,239,000 15,843,296 20,552,375 90,448,913 10,609,190 122,775,370 51,819,645 5,971,755 324,259,544 87,495,858 411,755,402 Commercial Taxable - Excess CU 191,000 66,000 542,000 973,660 313,300 1,161,660 432,500 3,680,120 4,192,272 7,872,392 Commercial Taxable - Vacant CX 110,300 75,500 649,500 2,416,200 303,000 7,279,000 2,298,000 0 13,131,500 2,858,800 15,990,300 Office Building - Full DT 1,259,420 1,259,420 1,259,420 Office Building -Excess DU 94,190 94,190 94,190 New Const. Commercial Full XT 246,000 150,000 2,927,440 7,418,500 5,840,364 16,964,770 8,386,900 570,100 42,504,074 5,857,800 48,361,874 New Const. Commercial Excess Land XU 73,800 9,400 172,000 234,136 337,060 826,396 826,396 Parking Lot GT 0 127,500 0 127,500 66,000 193,500 Farm Taxable - Full FT 10,331,883 29,715,380 38,500,173 0 16,411,100 15,800 64,981,766 15,669,900 175,626,002 0 175,626,002 Industrial Taxable - Full IT 647,815 1,174,100 1,497,300 5,583,300 396,000 3,704,800 1,833,700 1,731,416 16,568,431 5,080,800 21,649,231 Industrial Taxable - Excess IU 61,700 35,600 24,000 68,700 115,400 202,000 69,500 30,000 606,900 240,400 847,300 Industrial Taxable - Vacant IX 198,600 43,500 0 244,200 21,500 151,000 370,100 53,900 1,082,800 556,200 1,639,000 Large Industrial Taxable - Full LT 0 29,340,778 0 7,827,900 0 1,938,000 0 0 39,106,678 3,882,600 42,989,278 Large Industrial Taxable - Excess LU 0 74,571 0 254,100 0 0 0 0 328,671 224,400 553,071 New Const Industrial Full JT 455,400 2,011,977 1,561,500 1,432,281 493,000 5,954,158 5,954,158 New Const Industrial Excess Land JU 409,000 43,500 452,500 452,500 Multi Residential Taxable - Full MT 0 555,000 952,700 32,330,424 0 21,259,000 18,413,000 1,522,000 75,032,124 32,903,200 107,935,324 Pipeline Taxable - Full PT 1,178,000 442,000 2,385,000 1,620,000 1,111,000 2,223,000 20,922,000 0 29,881,000 1,134,000 31,015,000 Residential/Farmlands - 1 F1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Residential Taxable - Full RT 338,809,579 1,074,780,960 971,639,844 517,003,623 1,021,142,510 1,030,196,780 1,527,836,964 746,849,029 7,228,259,289 519,878,600 7,748,137,889 Shopping Center Taxable - Full ST 0 0 8,866,380 0 7,584,690 6,097,000 0 22,548,070 16,348,710 38,896,780 New Const. Shopping Centre Full ZT 0 22,093,680 22,093,680 22,093,680 Shopping Center Taxable - Excess SU 0 0 0 45,090 0 135,000 0 180,090 39,360 219,450 New Const. Shopping Centre Excess Land ZU 1,295,490 1,295,490 1,295,490 Managed Forest Taxable - Full TT 616,700 5,759,000 838,500 0 818,300 0 4,913,700 8,332,200 21,278,400 0 21,278,400 Total Assessment Base 358,704,377 1,158,920,085 1,042,530,209 676,626,600 1,057,315,800 1,240,914,600 1,709,942,056 781,223,300 8,026,177,027 680,759,000 8,706,936,027 PIL'S & Exempt for balancing Assessment Only 9,740,000 28,453,415 20,741,500 62,390,800 16,574,100 65,440,000 87,488,519 25,629,600 89,711,200 Total Assessment Base Incl Pils & Exempt-for balancing only 368,444,377 1,187,373,500 1,063,271,709 739,017,400 1,073,889,900 1,306,354,600 1,797,430,575 806,852,900 8,026,177,027 770,470,200 8,706,936,027
Lanark County POA Partners Weighted Assessment Class Ratio Class Factor Montague Tay Valley D/NE Town of Perth Beckwith Carleton Place Mississippi Mills Lanark Highlands Smiths Falls TOTALS GRAND TOTAL Commercial Taxable - Full 1.706190 1.00 10,644,919 27,031,673 35,066,257 154,323,031 18,101,294 209,478,109 88,414,160 10,188,949 553,248,391 149,284,558 702,532,949 Commercial Taxable - Excess 1.706190 0.70 228,118 78,826 647,328 1,162,874 374,185 1,387,409 516,549 0 4,395,289 5,006,969 9,402,258 Commercial Taxable - Vacant 1.706190 0.70 131,735 90,172 775,719 2,885,747 361,883 8,693,550 2,744,577 0 15,683,384 3,414,359 19,097,743 Office Building - Full 1.706190 1.00 0 0 0 2,148,810 0 0 0 0 2,148,810 0 2,148,810 Office Building- Excess 1.706190 0.70 0 0 0 112,494 0 0 0 0 112,494 0 112,494 New Const. Commercial Full 1.706190 1.00 419,723 255,929 4,994,769 12,657,371 9,964,771 28,945,121 14,309,645 972,699 72,520,026 9,994,520 82,514,546 New Const. Commercial Excess Land 1.706190 0.70 88,142 0 11,227 205,425 279,636 402,562 0 0 986,992 0 986,992 Parking Lot - Full 1.706190 1.00 0 0 0 0 0 217,539 0 0 217,539 112,609 330,148 Farm Taxable - Full 0.250000 1.00 2,582,971 7,428,845 9,625,043 0 4,102,775 3,950 16,245,442 3,917,475 43,906,501 0 43,906,501 Industrial Taxable - Full 2.609301 1.00 1,690,344 3,063,580 3,906,906 14,568,510 1,033,283 9,666,938 4,784,675 4,517,786 43,232,024 13,257,337 56,489,360 Industrial Taxable - Excess 2.609301 0.65 104,646 60,379 40,705 116,518 195,724 342,601 117,875 50,881 1,029,330 407,729 1,437,059 Industrial Taxable - Vacant 2.609301 0.65 336,835 73,778 0 414,174 36,465 256,103 627,706 91,417 1,836,478 943,341 2,779,819 Large Industrial Taxable - Full 2.609301 1.00 0 76,558,921 0 20,425,347 0 5,056,825 0 0 102,041,094 10,130,872 112,171,966 Large Industrial Taxable - Excess 2.609301 0.65 0 126,476 0 430,965 0 0 0 0 557,441 380,593 938,034 New Const Industrial Full 2.609301 1.00 0 1,188,276 5,249,854 0 0 4,074,424 3,737,252 1,286,385 15,536,190 0 15,536,190 New Const Industrial Excess Land 2.609301 1.00 0 1,067,204 0 0 0 113,505 0 0 1,180,709 0 1,180,709 Multi Residential Taxable - Full 2.298587 1.00 0 1,275,716 2,189,864 74,314,292 0 48,865,661 42,323,882 3,498,449 172,467,865 75,630,868 248,098,733 Pipeline Taxable - Full 2.051450 1.00 2,416,608 906,741 4,892,708 3,323,349 2,279,161 4,560,373 42,920,437 0 61,299,377 2,326,344 63,625,722 Residential/Farmlands - 1 0.250000 1.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Page 33 of 70 Residential Taxable - Full 1.000000 1.00 338,809,579 1,074,780,960 971,639,844 517,003,623 1,021,142,510 1,030,196,780 1,527,836,964 746,849,029 7,228,259,289 519,878,600 7,748,137,889 Shopping Center Taxable - Full 1.706190 1.00 0 0 0 15,127,729 0 12,940,922 10,402,640 0 38,471,292 27,894,006 66,365,297 New Const. Shopping Centre- Full 1.706190 1.00 0 0 0 0 0 37,696,016 0 0 37,696,016 0 37,696,016 Shopping Centre Taxable Excess 1.706190 0.70 0 0 0 53,852 0 0 161,235 0 215,087 47,009 262,096 New Const. Shopping Centre Excess Land 1.706190 0.70 0 0 0 0 0 1,547,246 0 0 1,547,246 0 1,547,246 Managed Forest Taxable - Full 0.250000 1.00 154,175 1,439,750 209,625 0 204,575 0 1,228,425 2,083,050 5,319,600 0 5,319,600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Wgtd Assessment Base 357,607,794 1,195,427,226 1,039,249,849 819,274,113 1,058,076,261 1,404,445,634 1,756,371,466 773,456,120 8,403,908,464 818,709,712 9,222,618,176
Percentage of Total 3.88% 12.96% 11.27% 8.88% 11.47% 15.23% 19.04% 8.39% 91.12% 8.88% 100.00% Total Net Revenue for Partners POA current year total $445,393.17 $ 17,270.16 $ 57,731.45 $ 50,189.09 $ 39,565.67 $ 51,098.28 $ 67,825.70 $ 84,821.45 $ 37,352.96 $ 405,854.76 $ 39,538.42 $ 445,393.18 Interim Payment due July 31st * $228,113.37 $ 8,845.11 $ 29,567.84 $ 25,704.93 $ 20,264.03 $ 26,170.59 $ 34,737.73 $ 43,442.31 $ 19,130.76 $ 207,863.30 $ 20,250.07 $ 228,113.37 Final payment now due $217,279.81 $ 8,425.05 $ 28,163.61 $ 24,484.16 $ 19,301.64 $ 24,927.69 $ 33,087.97 $ 41,379.14 $ 18,222.20 $ 197,991.46 $ 19,288.35 $ 217,279.81 * 50% of previous year's revenue
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From: treasurer (Montague) Sent: June 15, 2017 12:46 PM To: Jasmin Ralph Subject: FW: Profit Sharing Report 2016 Wednesdays draft Attachments: 2016 POA Weighted Assess Final & Interim Payment.pdf; TAX ROLL TSF INFO.docx; Tax Rolling Fines-MUNICIPAL PARTNERS AGREEMENT.PDF
From: Liz Mikolaitis [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 10:41 AM To: Cassandra McGregor; Cindy Halcrow; Diane Smithson; FORMERCAOLH; Jasmin Ralph; John deRosenroll; Malcolm Morris; Paul Knowles; TVT CAO; Donna Schonauer; FORMERCAOLH; Joy Kehoe; Kurt Greaves; Lang Britchford; Linda Van Alstine; Phil Hogan; Rhonda Whitmarsh; treasurer (Montague); Trisa McConkey; TVT Treasurer Cc: [email protected]; Cassandra McGregor; Jasmin Ralph; [email protected]; [email protected]; Stacey Blair; Lillian Penton Logan; Janice Tomlinson; TVT Clerk; [email protected]; [email protected]; Denzil Ferguson; Jane Torrance; [email protected]; Secretary perthpsb Subject: FW: Profit Sharing Report 2016 Wednesdays draft
Dear Municipal Partners, The final instalment for the 2016 Provincial Offences Court profit sharing went out to Municipal Partners the week of April 6th. Please find the attached Weighted Assessment showing the detailed calculations of how each Municipality’s share was calculated and Treasurers Report with Year-end audited Financial Results outlining major financial trends to council. Amendments to the Municipal Act came into effect in June of 2015 that allow Municipalities to include outstanding Provincial Offences Act (POA) fines on the property tax roll. We have done some tests locally with very positive results and have confirmed many other POA courts are utilizing this highly successful collection method. We ask that all of our municipal partners support this revenue enhancing initiative. Your Municipality may need to pass a by-law and set a fee. We will follow up with you the week of May 29th to coordinate the signing of the attached agreement. Please see the attached Tax Roll information sheet for more details. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce our new Prosecutor Mr. Michael Dunn. Mr. Dunn comes to us with a wealth of prosecution and law enforcement experience, and I would invite municipalities to contact Mr. Dunn via our office if you would like assistance with such things as, determining the proper charge to lay or a determination of whether charges should be proceeded with, based on the probability of conviction. You may have heard about changes that came into effect recently at the MTO. As of May 1st, 2017 the Making Ontario’s Roads Safer Act and regulation have expanded the province’s existing licence plate denial regime to include defaulted POA fines retroactive to May 1st 2010. This will make suspended drivers more visible to enforcement officers as defaulted drivers will now be unable to obtain plate stickers for driving-based offences listed in section 46 of the Highway Traffic Act . Drivers will now have the convenience of being able to pay these fines directly at the MTO/Service Ontario in person or on-line and can be reinstated instantly as opposed to
1 Treasurer R. Bennett - Provincial Offenses Agreement Page 34 of 70 an approximate four day delay when paying at a court. We will be monitoring these changes to determine any impact on partner shared revenue going forward. I would be happy to provide more information on any of the forgoing, or assist with any other matters related to our court so please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Liz Mikolaitis Supervisor of Court Operations, Clerk of the Court Provincial Offences Court The Corporation of the Town of Perth 80 Gore Street East Perth, Ontario K7H 1H9
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2 Treasurer R. Bennett - Provincial Offenses Agreement Page 35 of 70 REPORT
ACTION INFORMATION
TO: Reeve Dobson & Members of Council FROM: Miles Greer, Water Operator DATE: June 20, 2017
RE: Clean Water and Wastewater Fund
RECOMMENDATION: To receive as information
Background: The Government of Canada established the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (the CWWF) in its 2016 Budget. Two billion dollars towards the CWWF was committed for projects to improve water, wastewater, and storm water systems across Canada.
At its regular meeting of October 4th, 2016, Council passed a motion to authorize staff to proceed with submitting a project list to the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund to include conducting a CCTV inspection and cleaning of the sanitary sewer lines in Atironto. At its regular meeting of October 18th, 2016, Council passed a motion authorizing staff to submit another application for a valve exercising project in Atironto, to the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund.
Discussion: On June 5, 2017, the Township received notice of approval for both applications from the CWWF Grant Administrator for Infrastructure Ontario. The fund details are attached. The Township has entered into an agreement with Minister of Infrastructure and staff members have immediately started the process of having the two projects completed.
After receiving four quotes, the Township has procured the services of Xsite Enterprises Inc. from Renfrew, ON to conduct a CCTV inspection and flush all lines in Atironto. This inspection is set to take place on Thursday, June 15, 2017.
Financial Implications: See attached schedule.
Attachments: Project Description, Budget and Timelines schedule
Fire Chief/Water Operator M. Greer - CWWF Report Page 36 of 70 Fire Chief/Water Operator M. Greer - CWWF Report CWWF PROJECT DESCRIPTION, BUDGET AND TIMELINE SCHEDULE
Project Project Title Project Purpose Forecasted Forecasted Total Program Provincial Municipal Start Date End Date Eligible Contribution Contribution Contribution Cost MONT Major pre- Township will gain April 1, 2107 October 1, $14,000 $7,000 $3,500 $3,500 001 cleaning and valuable info. to 2017 CCTV assist with asset condition management of assessment the sewer system. of To cover approx. wastewater 2.25 kms of sewers in 150mm polyvinyl Atironto chloride sewer lines MONT Proactive Exercising of 35 April 1, 2017 October 1, $4,000 $2,000 $1,000 $1,000 002 Valve valves in Atironto. 2017 Exercising Will allow Program for Township to Atironto assess their Water condition and System improve asset management MONT Replacement This will allow April 1, 2017 October 1, $21,000 $10,500 $5,250 $5,250 003 of Nine Township to 2017 Stormwater effectively deal Culverts. with stormwater 3 Montague run-off. The
Page 37 of 70 Bound Rd, culverts currently 3 Pinery Rd, in place have 2 Buffam Rd, reached end of 1 Burchill Rd. useful life and require replacement to appropriately manage assets
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS MUNICIPAL OFFICE TUESDAY JUNE 6th, 2017 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING COUNCIL
PRESENT: Reeve B. Dobson, Deputy Reeve K. Van Der Meer, Councillor J. Abbass, Councillor V. Carroll, Councillor I. Streight
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Treasurer Administrator R. Bennett, Clerk Deputy Administrator J. Ralph
PUBLIC: 9
PRESS: None
1. Opening of Meeting
a) Adoption of Agenda
MOVED BY: V. Carroll RESOLUTION NO: 63-2017 SECONDED BY: J. Abbass DATE: June 06, 2017
That the Committee of the Whole agenda dated June 6th, 2017 be approved. CARRIED
b) Disclosure of Interest
2. Delegations/Deputations
3. Report of Municipal Officers
a) Treasurer Administrator R. Bennett - Group Benefits
Council discussed the switch to Industrial Alliance with the Treasurer. Council requested information regarding options to extend benefits using the savings from the switch. Staff noted they would bring that information forward as well as a comparative review of area municipalities' benefits packages.
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MOVED BY: V. Carroll RESOLUTION NO: 64-2017 SECONDED BY: J. Abbass DATE: June 06, 2017
That the Committee of the Whole receive the following report:
a) Treasurer R. Bennett – Group Benefits Report
And that the following be recommended to Council:
a) That Council authorize our group insurance benefits coverage be transferred from Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada to Industrial Alliance, effective September 1, 2017. CARRIED
b) Clerk Deputy Administrator J. Ralph, Treasurer Administrator R. Bennett - Job Evaluation Review
Council and staff discussed the job evaluation review and specific timelines for developing the new job descriptions so they can be included in the wage review.
MOVED BY: V. Carroll RESOLUTION NO: 65-2017 SECONDED BY: J. Abbass DATE: June 06, 2017
That the Committee of the Whole receive the following report:
b) Treasurer Administrator R. Bennett, Clerk Deputy Administrator J. Ralph – Job Evaluation Review
And that the following be recommended to Council:
b) That Council direct the management team to undertake a comprehensive job description review/update; and
That Council direct staff to seek quotations to complete a job evaluation review with a modified scope. CARRIED
c) Clerk Deputy Administrator J. Ralph - Public Works Reorganization
Council discussed the job description and noted an inclusion of responsibility for drainage in the Township. After discussion, Council provided direction to include the DZ license qualification as an asset rather than a requirement.
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MOVED BY: K. Van Der Meer RESOLUTION NO: 66-2017 SECONDED BY: I. Streight DATE: June 06, 2017
That the Committee of the Whole receive the following report:
c) Clerk Deputy Administrator J. Ralph – Public Works Reorganization
And that the following be recommended to Council:
c) That Council adopt the attached Public Works Manager job description and create the Public Works Manager position to replace the Roads Superintendent position using the existing salary grid; and
That Council adopt the change from a Roads Department to a comprehensive Public Works Department; and That Council direct staff to proceed with the hiring process for a Public Works Manager; and
That Council direct staff to bring forward information regarding the hiring process and the Lead Hand position. CARRIED
d) Clerk Deputy Administrator J. Ralph - Private Road Upgrading Policy
MOVED BY: I. Streight RESOLUTION NO: 67-2017 SECONDED BY: K. Van Der DATE: June 06, 2017 Meer
That the Committee of the Whole receive the following report:
d) Clerk Deputy Administrator J. Ralph – Private Road Upgrading Assistance Policy
And that the following be recommended to Council:
d) That Council repeal the Private Road Upgrading Assistance Policy. CARRIED
4. Reports of Committees
5. Petitions
6. Motion & Notice of Motion
7. Unfinished Business/Other Business
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8. Adjournment
a) Adjournment
MOVED BY: K. Van Der Meer RESOLUTION NO: 68-2017 SECONDED BY: I. Streight DATE: June 06, 2017
That the Committee of the Whole meeting do now adjourn at 8:56 p.m. CARRIED
Clerk Jasmin Ralph
Reeve Bill Dobson
Committee of the Whole - June 6th, 2017 Page 41 of 70 Page 4 of 4 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTAGUE BY-LAW NO. 36XX-2017
BEING a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Town of Perth for the purposes of adding Provincial Offenses fines to the tax roll;
WHEREAS Section 441.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, permit a local municipality to add any part of a fine, for a commission, of a provincial offence that is in default under section 69 of the Provincial Offences Act to the tax roll for any property in the municipality for which all of the owners are responsible for paying the fine and collect it in the same manner as municipal taxes at the request of a municipality that has entered into a transfer agreement under Part X of the Provincial Offences Act;
AND WHEREAS Section 5 (3) of the Municipal Act 2001 S.O. Chapter 25 states that the powers of a municipality shall be exercised by by-law;
AND WHEREAS The Council of the Township of Montague deems it expedient to enter into an agreement with the Town of Perth to formalize arrangements so that defaulted fines under the Provincial Offenses Act may be added to the tax rolls at the Town of Perth’s request and appropriately share any revenue.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Montague enacts as follows:
1. That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Montague enter into an agreement with the Corporation of the Town of Perth; and 2. That Schedule “A” attached hereto shall be read with and form part of this By- law. 3. That Bylaw 3563-2016 – User Fees and Charges Bylaw be amended to add a $35.00 fee under “Financial” for the processing of Provincial Offenses Fines onto the tax roll. 4. Should any part, section, subsection or portion of this by-law be repealed or declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, the same shall not affect the validity of the by-law as a whole or in part thereof, except for that which was declared to be invalid. 5. Where any by-law, passed prior to this by-law, conflicts with the terms of this by- law, this by-law shall prevail. 6. That this by-law comes into force on the day it is passed.
READ A FIRST, SECOND & THIRD TIME & PASSED, SIGNED & SEALED THIS 20th DAY OF JUNE 2017. ______REEVE
______CLERK
Bylaw 3601-2017 - Provincial Offenses Agreement Page 42 of 70 This agreement ("Inter-municipal Agreement") made this _____ day of ______, 2017
Between THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PERTH -and- THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE THE SEPARATED CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF SMITH FALLS THE TOWNSHIP OF TAY VALLEY THE MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS THE TOWNSHIP OF DRUMMOND/NORTH ELMSLEY THE TOWNSHIP OF BECKWITH THE TOWNSHIP OF LANARK HIGHLANDS THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTAGUE
WHEREAS section 441.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, permit a local municipality to add any part of a fine, for a commission, of a provincial offence that is in default under section 69 of the Provincial Offences Act to the tax roll for any property in the municipality for which all of the owners are responsible for paying the fine and collect it in the same manner as municipal taxes at the request of a municipality that has entered into a transfer agreement under Part X of the Provincial Offences Act;
AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the Town of Perth Provincial Offences Court (“POA Court”) wishes to formalize arrangements with the Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place, the Separated Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls, the Township of Tay Valley, the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, the Township of Drummond-North Elmsley, the Township of Beckwith, the Township of Lanark Highlands and the Township of Montague (“theMunicipalities”), so that defaulted fines under the Provincial Offences Act may be added to the tax rolls in their respective municipalities at the Town of Perth’s request and appropriately share any collected revenue;
NOW THEREFORE the Municipalities agree as follows:
Requests
1. Subject to applicable law, the POA Court wishes to request that another municipality ("the tax rolling municipality") add any part of a fine for a commission of a provincial offence that is in default under section 69 of the Provincial Offences Act to the tax roll for any property in the tax rolling municipality for which all of the owners are responsible for paying the fine ("defaulting property owners") may do so by providing the tax rolling municipality details on the fine and the property including: (a) A schedule of the outstanding fine(s), and (b) The address of any property owned by the defaulting offenders
Bylaw 3601-2017 - Provincial Offenses Agreement Page 43 of 70 2. A tax rolling municipality that receives a request from the POA Court to add to its tax roll any part of a defaulted fine shall add the amount to the tax roll of any property in the local municipality for which the tax rolling municipality confirms that all of the owners are responsible for paying the fine.
Payments, Fees and Interest
3. A tax rolling municipality may add any fee to the tax roll that the tax rolling municipality charges under its by-law for adding amounts to the tax roll and may charge any interest that the tax rolling municipality charges under its by-law for amounts collected in the same manner as municipal taxes.
4. The tax rolling municipality shall, within 30 days of adding the defaulted fine to the tax roll, provide written notice to the property owners responsible for paying the defaulted fine, of the amount added to the tax roll, and of any fees and interest that may accrue under the tax rolling municipality's by- law.
5. The tax rolling municipality shall review tax rolled accounts quarterly to report and remit any fine amounts paid to the POA Court.
6. The POA Court shall review tax rolled accounts quarterly to report any fine amounts paid which may be removed from the tax roll.
7. The tax rolling municipality may retain any of its fees charged for adding the amount to the tax roll and may retain any of its interest charges on the amount.
Recovery and Short-fall
8. A tax rolling municipality may apply amounts it receives on behalf of defaulting property owners or through a tax sale to outstanding property taxes, fine amounts and other charges on the tax roll in accordance with applicable legislation and with the tax rolling municipality's by-laws and policies.
9. If the POA Court receives any payment for a fine after receiving payment for the fine from a tax rolling municipality, the POA Court shall pay the amount to the tax rolling municipality and the tax rolling municipality shall apply the payment to the amount tax rolled.
Accounting
10. The Municipalities shall, during the term of this agreement and for four years following the termination of this agreement, maintain detailed and accurate accounts, records, books and data of all financial transactions undertaken by it pursuant to this Agreement, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Such records shall be available for review or audit by any municipality party to this agreement, during the term of the agreement and for four years following the termination of this agreement.
Errors and Omissions
11. In the event that a municipality becomes aware of an error, inaccuracy or omission in any transaction, report or notice, the municipality shall correct the transaction, report or notice and shall provide written notice of such correction to the other municipality or property owners. In no event will a municipality be liable or responsible for any damages resulting from the errors, inaccuracies or omissions of another municipality. 2
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Notice
12. Any notice required in this agreement shall be in writing and shall be effective if: (a) delivered personally; (b) sent by mail; or (c) sent by facsimile or email
13. All notices and other communications shall be given to the parties at the following addresses:
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE ATTN: 175 Bridge St Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8
THE SEPARATED CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF SMITH FALLS ATTN: P.O. Box 695 77 Beckwith St N Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T6
THE TOWNSHIP OF TAY VALLEY ATTN: 217 Harper Rd R.R. 4 Perth, ON K7H 3C6
THE MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS ATTN: P.O. BOX 400 3131 Old Perth Rd Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
THE TOWNSHIP OF DRUMMOND/NORTH ELMSLEY ATTN: 310 Port Elmsley Rd R.R. 5 Perth, ON K7H 3C7
THE TOWNSHIP OF BECKWITH ATTN: 1702 9th Line Beckwith R.R. 2 Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P2
THE TOWNSHIP OF LANARK HIGHLANDS ATTN: Box 340 Lanark, ON K0G 1K0
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Bylaw 3601-2017 - Provincial Offenses Agreement Page 45 of 70 THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTAGUE ATTN: Box 755 6547 Roger Stevens Dr Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4W6
14. Any party may change any particulars of its address for notice by written notice to the others.
Termination
15. This agreement shall continue as long as the arrangement provided for is permitted by provincial legislation.
16. A municipality may terminate its participation in this agreement for convenience by providing thirty days (30) written notice to the POA Court.
17. Any amounts that are added to the tax roll for any property pursuant to this agreement prior to the date of termination shall continue to be owed to the POA Court. For greater certainty, the rights and obligations under section 5 and section 9 shall survive upon termination of this agreement.
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Bylaw 3601-2017 - Provincial Offenses Agreement Page 46 of 70 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed the above indicate date.
The Corporation of the Town of Perth The Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place
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(name) (name)
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The Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls The Township of Tay Valley
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(title) (title)
The Municipality of Mississippi Mills The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley
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(name) (name)
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The Township of Beckwith The Township of Lanark Highlands
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The Township of Montague
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Bylaw 3601-2017 - Provincial Offenses Agreement Page 48 of 70 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTAGUE BY-LAW NO. 36XX-2017
BEING a by-law to acquire lands and assume a portion of Fletcher Road into the municipal roads system for the purposes of the Township of Montague;
WHEREAS The Corporation of the Township of Montague requires the land described herein for its purposes pursuant to Section 31(2) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001 c. 25 as amended.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Montague enacts as follows:
1. That the said lands described below shall be and are hereby accepted by the Corporation of the Township of Montague and are deemed to form part of the Township’s road system:
a) A portion of Fletcher Road described as Part Lot 5 Concession 5, Part 3 27R10903
2. That the said lands described in Section 1. a) shall be and are hereby assumed into the Road System for the Corporation of the Township of Montague as the road known as Fletcher Road
3. Where any by-law, passed prior to this by-law, conflicts with the terms of this by- law, this by-law shall prevail.
4. That this by-law comes into force on the day it is passed.
READ A FIRST, SECOND & THIRD TIME & PASSED, SIGNED & SEALED THIS 20th DAY OF JUNE 2017.
______REEVE
______CLERK
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Smiths Falls & District Aquatic Recreation Centre Inc
It is with great sadness and regret that the Smiths Falls & District Aquatic Recreation Centre Inc is announcing its closure as of June 16, 2017. As we have stated in the past, we rely on four components to maintain sustainability. They are memberships, fundraisers, sponsorships, and municipal support. We would be remiss at this time not to point out that in reality there has been a fifth source of funding that has kept the pool in operation as long as it has. The financial contribution of the Gallipeau family by way of paying the utility bills for us when the Aquatic Centre was not in a position to do so is the main reason the pool has been able to remain open as long as it has. This past Fall (November/16), we made our annual request for funding to Smiths Falls, Montague, Merrickville/Wolford and Rideau Lakes. The total ask of all four municipalities was $60,000, far less than surrounding community pools receive. This is a vital component of our yearly funding requirement in order to carry on operations and maintain sustainability. Montague Township as in previous years came through with the full ask of $11,200. They are to be commended for their support of their citizens. The response from Rideau Lakes was that they would provide the Aquatic Centre with only $5,000 of the $13,000 requested. This is a significant shortfall in our projected revenues. As the pool is located in Smiths Falls and the Town benefits directly from the economic advantages of having such a valuable facility within its jurisdiction, and indeed receives in excess of $33,000 per year from the pool for water and municipal taxes, the support from the surrounding municipalities is very much affected by Smiths Falls support. We have been told by a couple of municipalities that the lack of support and leadership by our Council has definitely affected their decisions. Historically, and particularly over the past couple of months, Smiths Falls Council has demonstrated that there is a definite lack of overall support for assisting with the provision of a community pool to the residents of Smiths Falls. Our presentation was given on February 11th and after several months of very negative responses during which it appeared that the pool probably would not receive any funding Council finally decided to match what we could raise from other Municipalities up to a maximum of $26,600. Any shortfall from the other municipalities would not be matched by Smiths Falls for operating expenses. They were made fully aware verbally and by being presented various financial projections that not having sufficient operating funds would leave the Board unable to pay their bills. We have now been informed by the Village of Merrickville-Wolford that no funding will be forthcoming from them which means the $8,600 ask of them will mean that Smiths Falls will not be contributing an equal amount for operations effectively meaning a $17,200 shortfall for the Aquatic Centre. Coupled with Rideau Lakes shortfall of $8,000, a deficiency of $25,800 is just too much of a hurdle for the Board to overcome and far more than could be expected of the Gallipeau family to make up.
Aquatic Recreation Centre - Notice of Closing Page 50 of 70 This lack of a timely decision on the part of Smiths Falls and the negative responses from Rideau Lakes and Merrickville-Wolford combined with the extremely damaging press it has caused has done irreparable harm to the Boards efforts to carry on and sell memberships and implement longer term programs. What reasonable thinking person would take out a membership in an organization that is in imminent danger of closing? It appears evident that there was an undertow of other issues surrounding the Gallipeau Centre that are totally unrelated to our providing a service to our patrons. There certainly appears to be a significant demand for a pool in this area. If Smiths Falls and the surrounding municipalities were to build a pool and maintain its operations, the payout would be extremely high. The cost alone to build such a facility (in the millions of dollars) would be far beyond the area municipality’s capability let alone the cost of staffing and running such a facility on an ongoing basis. One of the main obstacles expounded by some Councillors that was standing in the way of municipal support was that they don’t own the building. In spite of the Federal and Provincial Governments recommending for years that municipalities use Public/Private Partnerships to acquire such assets. Commonly called Triple P’s this arrangement sees the private sector put up the millions of dollars necessary to construct the asset and then the municipality leases it back from them eliminating the need for municipalities to borrow these huge sums of money. The fact that that hundreds of our citizens are being served with excellent aquatic programming that suits children’s needs in learning how to swim, Medical needs for people with joint, arthritic, lung, and other medical issues, Special needs for individual vulnerabilities, Special Olympics, the Social need of individuals that are getting out and connecting with others needless to say the youth in our town having a place to go to help them achieve activities that may very well get them off the streets and look forward to a positive environment, appears to hold little interest for some of our decision makers. Yes, we have tried our best to start and maintain something good here that has proven to be invaluable to many from infants to the elderly. This is a year round service, but all is lost when operating costs cannot be met. The integrity of our Council’s leaves a lot to be desired and they have most certainly led to the closure of the pool by their lack of support along with the negative things said about it and the buildings owner. We will not be taking in or renewing any memberships but will adhere to “drop-in” rates for all patrons. Please show your support during this time period by utilizing your community pool as much as you can. Thank you.
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From: CP [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2017 1:10 PM To: Miles Greer Subject: Congratulations on your approved request - Reference #2016070039
*** This email is for notification purposes only. Please do not respond to this email.***
Mr. Miles Greer Fire Chief Montague Township Montague Volunteer Fire Dept Association
Re: Two Defibrillators
Dear Mr. Greer,
We are pleased to inform you that your request for support of the above-mentioned initiative has been approved.
We will be contacting you shortly by email or phone to progress with your request.
Thank you for giving CP the opportunity to be involved in this initiative. We wish you every success with this important community endeavour and look forward to connecting with you shortly.
Sincerely,
Canadian Pacific Community Investment
1 Fire Chief M. Greer - Automatic External Defibrillators Fund... Page 52 of 70 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FOR MUNICIPALITIES IN THE RIDEAU VALLEY
May/June 2017
Spring Water Levels in Review 2017 Flooding by the Numbers This spring saw prolonged and significant flooding in parts of the Rideau and Ottawa River • Snow totals for the • Most rain in one day: watersheds. The mid-March snow levels were slightly above normal and combined with 2016-2017 season: May 1 with 45.4 mm the large amount of precipitation received, it prompted the first flood outlook to be released 273.2 cm from • RVCA staff recorded early in April. This statement advised that low and flood-prone areas of the Long Reach and December to water levels at 46 waterfront streets in Ottawa South may be affected. Within days the message was upgraded March (historical locations throughout to a flood watch and in quick succession a flood warning. Early May saw another large rain average 151 cm) the watershed event hit the area prompting flood outlook messages to be issued and quickly upgraded to a • Most snow during this flood warning targeting Long Reach and the reservoir lakes of the Rideau Canal. By this time in one day: spring’s freshet the reservoir lakes were above the full supply limit. Flood waters receded by May 15 and the February 12 with • 31 Watershed flood warning was ended for the Rideau but was still in effect for the Tay system, which was 28 cm Condition affected by the high water levels in Bobs and Christie Lakes. • Rainfall totals to Statements released date for 2017: • 22 media interviews The Ottawa River always peaks later than the Rideau River and the first flood message for 359.8 mm of rain in • Flood affected the Ottawa River, in the area that the RVCA monitors, was issued in mid-April. Over the next total with 264.6 in properties visited week several flood warning messages were triggered by the large amount of rain and runoff April (147.8 mm) and and photographed from up north. By May 1 the messaging was upgraded to a flood warning. The river peaked May (116.8 mm). on May 7 with flows reaching a record of 5,769 cubic metres per second (cms) making this Compared to spring’s freshet a significant 1:50 year flood event. For more information contact PATRICK at an historical average ext. 1210 or [email protected]. of 60 mm for April and 81 mm for May River Peak Peak Flood Previous Highest System Date Level 2017 Event Recorded Peak Jock River April 8 120.45 cms <1:10 year event 148 cms (1978) Kemptville Creek April 8 56.66 cms ~1:4 year event 82 cms (1972) Ottawa River May 7 5,769 cms ~1:50 year event 5,060 cms (1979) Rideau River April 8 456 cms ~1:4 year event 597 cms (1976) Tay River May 7 43.72 cms ~1:10 year event 58 cms (1985)
One responsibility of Conservation Authorities is to Currently, the RVCA is focusing its efforts on the Hazard identify hazard lands. During the last five years, RVCA following watercourses: has been conducting several hazard mapping studies on watercourses within the City of Ottawa and the • Flowing Creek (Flewellyn Road to Jock River) Mapping RVCA area of jurisdiction. For some watercourses, • Hobbs Drain (Fallowfield Road to Jock River) old mapping will be updated; and for others, hazard • Kings Creek (Brunton Side Road to Jock River) in Ottawa maps will be created for the first time. The ongoing • Nichols Creek (Montague Boundary Road to studies identify two main types of hazards — flood Jock River) risk and slope stability risk. Through various types of • Becketts Creek (Sarsfield Road to Ottawa River) analysis flood risk maps identify areas that may be • Bilberry Creek (Innes Road to Ottawa River) flood-vulnerable and restrict or prohibit development • Rideau River (Hogs Back to Kars) in accordance with Provincial Planning Policies. Slope • Rideau River (Kars to Burritts Rapids) stability studies make use of highly detailed topographic data to identify potentially unstable slope areas. Once the technical work for individual study areas is complete and hazard mapping has been prepared, The new and updated maps will be used by the City a public information session will be held to collect of Ottawa to update their Official Planand Zoning feedback. Any new information or comments will Schedules and also used for review of development be taken into consideration in further refinement of applications under the Planning Act. CAs will use the the mapped hazard limits. Contact FERDOUS at maps in administration and enforcement of regulations ext. 1170 or [email protected]. under the Conservation Authorities Act. Around the Rideau - May/June 2017 Page 53 of 70 May/June 2017
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FOR MUNICIPALITIES IN THE RIDEAU VALLEY After the Flood RVCA Student Inundation A fact sheet that answers the most frequently asked questions of the RVCA has been inundated but in the best way possible! Our hallowed Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and Ottawa Septic System Office halls are ringing with youthful voices as an influx of students from after floods is now available. The fact sheet explores steps to repair Ontario colleges and universities flush out the ranks of RVCA this houses, how to dispose of garbage, debris and what to do with sand summer. These talented, enthusiastic students will be testing, bags. It also talks about how your septic system may be affected and monitoring and assisting in RVCA programs. Summer is a great time to what to do to safely handle the strain floods put on septic systems. Visit boost RVCA programs with student resources. Contact ROSIE at www.rvca.ca and select “After the Flood Resources.” Call TERRY for [email protected] or ext. 1145 for more information. more information at ext.1107 or [email protected].
City Stream Watch Recognized! RVCA’s City Stream Watch Program was awarded the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects Certificate of Merit for Service to the Environment on March 31, 2017. Program Co-ordinator Justin Robert and Program Manager Jennifer Lamoureux were on hand to receive the award. The certificate is given to individuals or groups in Ontario to recognize and encourage a special or unusual contribution to the sensitive, sustainable design for human use of the environment. For over 15 years City Stream Watch has obtained, recorded and managed valuable information on the physical and biological characteristics of creeks and streams in the City of Ottawa. The program brings together a diverse group of volunteers from the Ottawa area. For more information call JENNIFER at ext.1108 or [email protected]
Family Programs @ Foley Mountain Amazing RVCA students out fish sampling using a fyke net on the Tay River and Baxter on May 19, 2017. Baxter and Foley Mountain Conservation Areas are offering family programming this summer. Families can experience nature hands- on in our exciting educational programs. At Foley Mountain, we have Very Special Thank You three FREE morning programs (July 6, 27 and August 17) with a valid A special “thank you” to the family, friends and co-workers of day pass ($6/vehicle). Children must be accompanied by an adult. At Peter Goddard who generously donated to Peter’s Memorial Fund. Baxter, the cost of family programs is $5 per person per program with a The funds are being directed to buy much needed equipment for Foley maximum of $20 per family per program, children under five are free and Mountain outdoor education programs. Foley’s library is also being you must pre-register! On July 5 Baxter offers a morning enhanced with donations from Peter’s personal book collection. Contact and an afternoon FREE pond study, maximum 40 people LEAH at 613-273-3255 or [email protected]. — don’t forget to pre-register! The free program at Baxter is to celebrate Canada 150! Visit our website for complete details! (www.rvca.ca).
Water Guardian Bursary Friends of the Tay Watershed are offering a $1,000 bursary to students Al Goddard presents a ceremonial cheque to Leah Roberts, RVCA living in the watershed who plan to pursue post-secondary education Acting Foley Mountain Site Supervisor. This generous donation was in Environmental Science or a related program concerned with water made in memory of Peter Goddard, former outdoor interpreter at RVCA. and/or the environment. The award is not based on marks but rather on the student’s passion for or interest in the environment. Visit www.tayriver.org for more information or to apply. Around the Rideau
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From: [email protected] on behalf of [email protected] Sent: June 2, 2017 4:46 PM Cc: [email protected] Subject: EB-2017-0049 – Hydro One Networks Inc.’s 2018-2022 Distribution Custom IR Application - Notice of Application
Hydro One Networks Inc. has applied to the Ontario Energy Board to increase our electricity distribution rates. Please review the Ontario Energy Board’s Notice of Hearing to learn more and to find out how you can participate in the Ontario Energy Board’s hearing.
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1 Hydro One - Energy Board Application Rate Increase Page 55 of 70 2017 AGM and Conference What’s On the August 13-16, 2017 Ottawa, Ontario Program?
Where do municipal governments intersect with global forces? What else is bringing change to municipal governments? These and other questions and shaping the 2017 AMO Conference. Join experts, political leaders and over 130 industry exhibitors August 13 - 16 in Ottawa.
Main Stage Monday, August 14 • Nik Nanos Nik will explore what forces are influencing strategies, resources and priorities for governments, including municipal governments and their communities. • Global Meets Main Street Join in the conversation about the future with sector leaders in manufacturing, forestry and agriculture. • Ministers’ Forum Tuesday, August 15 • OMB Reform - What’ s It All About • Three Leaders and Municipal Government Time with Premier Kathleen Wynne, Patrick Brown and Andrea Horwath. • Infrastructure Canada Update
Wednesday, August 16 • Transparency and Accountability Local governments integrity and “red flags” - it’s much more than process.
Concurrent Sessions - A few of over 18 topics include: • Policing • Business Burden Reduction • Rural Economic Opportunities • Digital Government • Energy • A Study in Rural Community Infrastructure • The Impact of Marijuana Legalization • The Sharing Economy • HR Update • Seniors and Age Friendly Transformation
Don’t delay, register today! Online at amo.on.ca or fax/e-mail us a registration form. Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Conference Notice Page 56 of 70 2017 Conference Registration To register online go to amo.on.ca/Events/AMOConference To register via mail or fax, complete this form and send with payment to: AMO Annual Conference Association of Municipalities of Ontario: August 13 - 16, 2017 200 University Avenue, Suite 801, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3C6 Ottawa, Ontario P: (416) 971.9856 F: (416) 971.6191 Email: [email protected] Please review the below, prior to completing and submitting your registration form.
Conference Packages: Package Type > Delegate Partner Package Inclusion v A B C- Choice of one day D Mon Tues Wed Scheduled Education Sessions • Sun. Aug. 13 X X • Mon. Aug. 14 X X X • Tues. Aug.15 X X X • Wed. Aug. 16 X X X Scheduled Networking Receptions • Sun. Aug. 13 Opening Reception X X X (Shaw Convention Centre) • Sun. Aug. 13 Welcome to Ottawa Reception X X X (location tbd) • Mon. Aug. 14 Exhibit Hall Closing Reception X X X X (Shaw Convention Centre) An Evening at the Museum: Tues. Aug. 15 X X (Canada Space and Aviation Museum) Insight Breakfasts • Tues. Aug. 15 X X X • Wed. Aug. 16 X X Lunches • Mon. Aug. 14 Caucus Lunch* X X X • Tues. Aug. 15 Sponsored Lunch X X X Exhibit Hall Activities • Sun. Aug. 13 Trade Show X X X • Mon. Aug. 14 Trade Show X X X X
*Caucus Selection: Caucus selection can be made by elected officials from AMO member municipalities, all other delegates will be provided a non- caucus lunch. Caucus selections and edits must be made prior to July 7th, 2017. Registrations received after July 7th, may result in delegates being placed into a lunch with available seating.
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected]. Cancellations received prior to 4:30 pm ET, July 7, 2017 will be eligible for a refund less $95.00 (plus HST) administration fee. Cancellations made after 4:30 pm are non-refundable. An alternate attendee name may be substituted at any time.
Form Submission: Submission of this registration form indicates you have read and understood the package information outlined on this page. By completing this registration form you are providing the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) with consent to send information on all activities related to current and future AMO AGM’s and Annual Conferences. If you wish to no longer receive information from AMO on this program please contact [email protected] of Municipalities to unsubscribe. of Ontario - Conference Notice Page 57 of 70 2017 Conference Registration To register online go to amo.on.ca/Events/AMOConference To register via mail or fax, complete this form and send with payment to: AMO Annual Conference Association of Municipalities of Ontario: August 13 - 16, 2017 200 University Avenue, Suite 801, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3C6 Ottawa, Ontario P: (416) 971.9856 F: (416) 971.6191 Email: [email protected]
Contact Information: All information regarding the Conference will be sent to the contact information listed below.
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Payment Notes: Please check method of payment: MasterCard Visa Cheque payable to Association of Municipalities of Ontario Card Number: Expiry Date: Name on Card: Submit Form Via E-Mail Signature: Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Conference Notice Page 58 of 70 Lanark County Community Well-Being & Quality of Life Survey
Help us celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday!
Let us know what you like about living in Lanark County.
Tell us what could be done to improve your quality of life.
The Perth & District Community Foundation is undertaking a Vital Signs project to celebrate life in Lanark County, measure community wellbeing, and identify areas for improvement. By taking 10 minutes to complete this survey you’ll help us better understand our community’s strengths and needs, and ensure resources are directed to where they are needed most.Your responses may be shared on our website and in our Vital Signs report, but they will be kept anonymous.
Complete a survey online at www.pdcf.ca or Paper copies may also be picked up or dropped off at any library in Lanark County
Thank you for your time. Your comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Questions? Call or email Jeff Kohl at 613-200-0655 or [email protected]
This initiative is made possible by the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th, a collaboration between the Perth & District Community Foundation, the Government of Canada, and extraordinary leaders from coast to coast to coast.
North Lanark Leeds, Grenville Community & Lanark District Health Centre HEALTH A part of Lanark Renfrew UNIT Perth and District Community Foundation - Vital Signs Projec... HealthPage & Community 59 Services of 70 Community Wellbeing Survey
The Perth & District Community Foundation is undertaking a Vital Signs project to celebrate life in Lanark County, measure community wellbeing and identify areas for improvement. By taking 10 minutes to complete this survey you’ll help us better understand our community’s strengths and needs. Your responses may be shared on our website and in our Vital Signs report - but they will be kept anonymous. Thank you for your time. Your comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated!
1. Please tell us where you live (check one box from the list of municipalities in Lanark County, below): Beckwith (Township) Perth (Town) Carleton Place (Town) Smiths Falls (Town) Drummond/North Elmsley (Township) Tay Valley (Township) Lanark Highlands (Township) Other/Don’t know: ______ Mississippi Mills (Town)
2. What do you like most about living in this area? (e.g. places, activities, services, people)
3. What challenges make it difficult for you or your family to enjoy a good quality-of-life? (e.g. income, jobs, housing, food, transportation, recreation, community services, health care)
4. If you or our community leaders could change one thing to improve quality-of-life for you or your family, what would it be?
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5. Who would you say are the most vulnerable members of our community, and why? (i.e. children, youth, seniors, GLBTTQ, newcomers to the community)
6. If community leaders could do one thing to improve quality-of-life for the most vulnerable members of our community, what would it be?
7. Is there anything else you would like to tell us?
Please return your completed survey to the Perth & District Community Foundation: Email: [email protected] Mail: Perth & District Community Foundation, 33 Lewis Street, Perth, Ontario, K7H2R4 Drop-off: Completed surveys can be dropped off at any public library in Lanark County.
Questions? Call or email Jeff Kohl at 613-200-0655 or [email protected]
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your participation is greatly appreciated!
The Perth & District Community Foundation wishes to thank its many partners and sponsors for making this project possible.
Perth and District Community Foundation - Vital Signs Projec... Page 61 of 70 Ontario Provincial Police - 2017 Municipal Policing Bureau Page 62 of 70 Ontario Provincial Police - 2017 Municipal Policing Bureau Page 63 of 70 Perth Court House Facility Committee - Letter of Support Req... Page 64 of 70 Blg Brothers Blg sisters of Lnnnrk Gnuw MAY May 15, 2017
Attention: Reeve BillDobson Township of Montague P.O. Box 755 6547 Roger Stevens Drive Smiths Falls, ON K7H3C6
DearReeve Dobson,
Thank you for allowing Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County to present to your Council in March. We were grateful for your warm welcome and support.
Your investment of $1,500 in the children and youth of the Township of Montague through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County will ensure we can continue to provide one on one and small group mentoring programs for children in need.
605 children bene?ted from our mentoring programs in 2016. Your continued support willensure that we are able to carefully screen volunteers and match them in long-term, safe mentoring relationships with local children. Your donation helps Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County to achieve our goal, "To provide every child in Lanark County who needs a mentor with a mentor‘.
Thank you again for your investment intoour work.
* start sarnethrn Big Brothers Big Sisters - Thank you K Page 65 of 70 Ministry of Mlnlstire doe Municipal Affairs Affelree municlpnleo Officeof the Minister Bureau du rnlnlstre
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May 1 2017 I7 BillDobson, Reeve Township of Montag_ue 6547 Roger Stevens Drive PO Box 755 _ Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A4W6
Dear Reeve Dobson:
I am writing today to inform you that the Ministryof MunicipalAffairswillnot be moving forward with the proposals requiring regular inspections, pumping out of septic tanks and keeping of the septic tanks and treatment units’ maintenance records put forth in Phase One of the BuildingCode consultation.
The consultation process provided municipalities, industry, subject matter experts and membersof the publicwith an opportunity to offer their input and views on the proposed changes. The Ministrywelcomed the feedback and was pleased with the frank responseswith respect to septic systems.
I have always felt that there are suf?cient protections place to mitigate against septic system failures. Since 1997.there has been a requirement for owners of septic tanks and treatment units to clean out-their systems when the working capacity is"one-third full. This wi|_|continue to be in effect.
Ivalue the input of our municipal partners. I've heard from many of you on this and Ithank you for your inpu-t. '
BillMauro Minister
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Septic Tank Buil... Page 66 of 70 §§ Ministry of Minlsthre den Municipal Affairs Affalreu rnuniclpalae Office ofthe Minister Bureau du mlnlstre 17th Floor - 777 Bay Street 17e étege - 777.rue Bay Toronto Ontario M5G 2E5 Toronto (Ontario) M5G2E5 ()4-ma Telephone: 416 585-7000 Telephone: 416 585-7000 Facsimile: 416 5856470 Télécopieur: 416 585-6470
mai 2017
Lettre du ministre auxprésidents de conseil municipal
Madame la Présidente ou Monsieur le Président du conseil,
Je vous écris aujourd'hui pour vous informer que le ministere des Affaires municipales ne donnera pas suite aux propositions, formulées dans le cadre de la premiere phase de la consultation sur le Code du bétiment, d'exiger la vidange et |’inspection réguliéres des fosses septiques ainsi que la tenue de registres d’entretien des fosses septiques et des unités de traitement.
Le prooessus de consultation a permis aux municipalités, é l'industrie, aux spécialistes en la matiere et aux membres du public de faire part de leurs commentaireset points de vue sur les changements proposes.Le ministere a été heureux de la réponse a la consultation et je suis satisfait d'avoir regu des réponses franches conoernant les systemes septiques.
J'ai toujours eu le sentiment qu’i| existe des protections suf?santes pour atténuer les risques de défectuosités des systemes septiques. Depuis 1997, les propriétaires de fosses septiques et d'unités de traitement sont tenus de faire vidanger leurs systemes lorsque ceux-ci atteignent le tiers de leur capacité utile. Cette exigence continuera de s'app|iquer.
J’apprécie la contribution de nos partenaires municipaux. Vous étes nombreux a nous avoir fait part de votre opinion sur oette question et je vous remercie de votre contribution.
Sinceres salutations,
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Septic Tank Buil... Page 67 of 70 Jasmin Ralph
From: Great Lakes and Water Policy Section (MNRF)
This is a follow-up to the memo sent on Wednesday May 31, 2017 regarding amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act proposed in Bill 139, the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017.
Please note that the comment period for the Environmental Registry posting of the proposed legislative amendments (www.ontario.ca/ebr ER #013-0561) has been extended until July 31, 2017.
I am also pleased to let you know of the release of the supporting document ‘Conserving our Future: A Modernized Conservation Authorities Act’ which describes the proposed legislative changes and includes information on other proposed policy and program changes resulting from the review. This document is available on the Environmental Registry (ER #012-7583).
If you have any questions regarding the amendments or require any additional information regarding the Environmental Registry postings, please contact the Water Resources Section at [email protected].
Regards,
Jason Travers Director, Natural Resources Conservation Policy Branch Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry [email protected]
From: Great Lakes and Water Policy Section (MNRF) Sent: May-31-17 1:20 PM To: Great Lakes and Water Policy Section (MNRF) Subject: Notification of Environmental Registry Posting Regarding the Proposed Outcome of the Conservation Authorities Act Review
I am pleased to inform you that the government has introduced Bill 139 the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017 that proposes amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act. These proposed amendments highlight the completion of the multi-year review of the Act and are part of a comprehensive suite of proposed changes resulting from the review. The proposed amendments can be viewed on the Environmental Registry (www.ontario.ca/environmentalregistry) by searching for posting #013-0561.
In the coming weeks we will be posting ‘Conserving our Future: A Modernized Conservation Authorities Act’ that supports the Bill by describing the changes being proposed and other policy and program changes resulting from the review. You will be able to access this document through the Environmental Registry by searching for posting #012-7583.
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The proposed changes will modernize the Conservation Authorities Act framework by: Strengthening oversight and accountability Increasing clarity and consistency in programs and services Increasing clarity and consistency in regulatory requirements Improving collaboration and engagement Modernizing funding mechanisms
If you have any questions regarding the amendments or require any additional information regarding the Environmental Registry postings, please contact the Water Resources Section at [email protected].
The proposed Bill also includes changes to other legislation related to the Ontario Municipal Board. For information on that portion of the Bill, please visit EBR posting #013-0590.
Thank you again for your interest and participation in the review.
Jason Travers, Director Natural Resources Conservation Policy Branch Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry [email protected]
2 Ministry of Natural Resources - Bill 139 Page 69 of 70 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTAGUE BY-LAW NO. 35XX-2017
BEING a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on Tuesday June 20th, 2017;
WHEREAS section 5(1) and 5(3) of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001 c.25 states that a municipal power including a municipality’s capacity, rights, powers and privileges under section 8 shall be exercised by by-law unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Council of the corporation of the Township of Montague at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law;
NOW THEREFORE the Corporation of the Township of Montague hereby enacts as follows that:
1. The action of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Montague at its meeting held on Tuesday June 20th, 2017, in respect of each recommendation contained in the report of the Committees and each motion and resolution passed and other action taken by Council of the Corporation of the Township of Montague at its meeting be hereby adopted and confirmed as it fall such proceedings were expressly embodied in the by-law.
2 The Reeve and the proper officers of the municipality are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain approvals where required, and except where otherwise provided, the Reeve and the Clerk are hereby directed to execute all documents necessary in that behalf, and the said Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the corporate seal of the municipality to all such documents.
PASSED, SIGNED & SEALED THIS 20th DAY OF JUNE 2017.
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