March 2, 2020 Council Agenda Package

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TOWNSHIP OF McKELLAR INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER, H.G. ELSTON

Citation: Complainant v. Mayor Hopkins and Members of Council Date: January 16, 2020

REPORT ON THE MATTER OF A COMPLAINT AGAINST MAYOR HOPKINS AND ALL MEMBRERS OF COUNCIL ______

Notice: Municipal Integrity Commissioners provide investigation reports to their respective municipal council and, in most cases, make recommendations for imposition of penalty or other remedial action to the municipal council. Therefore, reference should be made to the minutes of the municipal council meeting where the Commissioner’s report was presented to obtain information about council’s consideration of each report. When possible, a link to the relevant municipal council minutes is provided.

[Link to Council Decision]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...... 2 INTRODUCTION – THE COMPLAINT ...... 3 THE CODE ...... 3 DISCUSSION...... 5 FINDINGS ...... 6

INTRODUCTION – THE COMPLAINT

1. On June 14, 2019, a resident of the Township of McKellar made a complaint against Mayor Hopkins and all Members of Council (the “Complaint”). The Complaint alleges that either one or several Members of Council disclosed information about the potential purchase and sale of municipal property, which had been discussed in a meeting of Council that was closed to the public and/or an unauthorized person was in attendance at the meeting.

2. The Complainant became concerned about a possible leak of confidential information after attending the May 18, 2018, meeting of the Township’s “Business Economic Development and Tourism (BEDT) Ad Hoc Committee” (the “Committee”) and hearing a presentation by a person proposing a new business. The Minutes of the May 18, 2018, meeting contain the following paragraph:

A dream location [for] the mill/store is currently where the municipal works is located. It has 2.7 acres: lots of room for the mill/store and room to grow. If the township owns the land, [the business owner] prefers to purchase it, but a long- term lease would work as well. 2000 sq ft would be the current garage building. Council has been reviewing what to do with the municipal works facility for some time. There has been a lot of discussions as to where it could be relocated.

3. The Complainant is concerned that the release of confidential information about the possible disposition of the works property to the business owner would give that person an unfair advantage.

THE CODE

4. The Township adopted its Code of Conduct Policy for Members of Council (the “Code”) by By-law No. 2019-06, on January 21, 2019.

5. Section 10 of the Code deals with “Confidential Information” and provides as follows:

i. No Member shall disclose, release, sell or publish by any means directly or indirectly, to any person or to the public, any Confidential Information acquired by virtue of his or her office, in any form including, but not limited to, written notes reports, oral and video recording, pictures, electronic correspondence, and any form of social media except when required or authorized by Council or otherwise by law to do so. ii. No Member shall use Confidential Information for personal or private gain or benefit, or for the personal or private gain or benefit or to disadvantage of any other person or body. iii. Unless required by law, no Member shall disclose the substance of deliberations of meetings held in camera and that are authorized to held in camera under the Municipal Act, 2001 or any other legislation unless or until Council discloses such information at a meeting that is open to the public or otherwise releases such information to the public. iv. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no Member shall, without lawful authority, disclose or make personal use of any of the following types of Confidential Information: i. Information concerning litigation, negotiation or personnel or labour matters; ii. Information, the publication of which may infringe on the rights of any person (e.g. source of a complaint where the identity of a complainant is given in confidence); iii. Price schedules in any contract, tender or proposal document while such remains Confidential Information; iv. Information deemed to be “personal information” under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and v. Any other information or statistical data required by law not to be released. v. No Member shall obtain access, or attempt to gain access, to Confidential Information in the custody of the Municipality, Local Board or Committee except to the extent that such access is necessary for the performance of his or her duties and such access is not prohibited by Council or otherwise by law.

6. The Code defines “Confidential Information” in the following way:

Confidential Information” means any information in the possession of, or received in confidence by, the Municipality that the Municipality is prohibited from disclosing, or has decided to refuse to disclose, under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act or any other law. Confidential Information also includes information of a corporate, commercial, scientific or technical nature received in confidence from third parties; personal information; information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; information that concerns any confidential matters pertaining to personnel, labour relations, litigation, property acquisition, the security of the property of the Municipality or a Local Board; and any other information lawfully determined by the Council to be confidential, or required to 5

remain or be kept confidential by legislation or order. 7. Accordingly, if the information about the disposition of the works property is “confidential information” and if it was disclosed to the proponent, there was a breach of the Code. The next step in the inquiry would then be to establish how the leak had occurred.

DISCUSSION

8. As it turns out, however, the discussion about the future of the public works facility has been very much a matter of public discourse since at least October 27, 2015, being the date of the Committee’s Working Draft Toward a Long-Term Strategic Plan Proposal. Under the heading “Creating New Commercial Space and Development – The McKellar Township Public Works”, the report says

When considering "best use ", of the public works facility, several things need to be considered. First and foremost, both the roads facility and the village fire hall have been slated to be upgraded and renovated. Council has been putting funds aside for this eventuality for some time. As well as becoming outdated, and outgrown, the added required government regulations for accessibility and efficiency of all public buildings by 2025 are making the restructuring a necessity. When this eventuality realizes itself that would be the time to consider the options of combining the village fire hall and roads yard onto one site. This would cut down building costs for each facility, improve efficiency and reduce long term maintenance costs by supporting one infrastructure, and free up much needed retail space, valuable land, and opportunities for small local entrepreneurs. … The roads yard in the village of McKellar is prime real estate overlooking, not on, Lake Manitouwabing. The current yards building can be renovated into a family restaurant with a patio overlooking the water and the town. … A few small shops overlooking the road and the lake can provide homes for several new opportunities; a bakery, an antique shop, a year round local crafts outlet, a fast food outlet, a barber/hairdresser, perhaps even a day spa. … Purchase new land along #124, in close proximity to current Fire hall #1 for future development of a new combined Public Works and Fire Hall.

9. This public report was referenced in the presentation to the Committee at its May 18, 2018, meeting. 6

10. Moreover, I am told by several Members of Council that the concept of moving the public works yard to make that property available for commercial development has been the subject of public debate since the development of the Township of McKellar Economic Development Strategic Plan, prepared by Malone Given Parsons Ltd., in January of 2004.

11. I would also like to note that I uncovered no evidence of any improper discussions about the sale of the public works yard, or of any advantage bestowed on any person or persons by way of the conveyance of any other confidential information related to the disposition of this municipal property.

12. As for the concern that an “unauthorized” person was in attendance at a closed meeting, neither the Municipal Act, 2001, nor the Township’s Procedural By-law, creates a category of authorized persons, attendees being left to the discretion of Council. In any event, I discovered no attendances at any closed meetings that gives me cause for concern.

FINDINGS

13. Accordingly, it is my finding that there has been no disclosure of confidential information concerning the public works yard and no breach of the Code by the Mayor or any other Member of Council.

All of which is respectfully submitted this 16th day of January 2020.

______H. G. Elston Integrity Commissioner for the Township of McKellar

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TOWNSHIP OF McKELLAR INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER, H.G. ELSTON

Citation: Complainant v. Mayor Hopkins, Councillor Ancinelli and Councillor Carmichael Date: January 16, 2020

REPORT ON THE MATTER OF A COMPLAINT AGAINST MAYOR HOPKINS, COUNCILLOR ANCINELLI AND COUNCILLOR CARMICHAEL ______

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...... 2 INTRODUCTION – THE COMPLAINT ...... 3 ELECTRONIC MEETING RULES ...... 3 DISCUSSION...... 5 FINDINGS ...... 6

INTRODUCTION – THE COMPLAINT

1. This report deals with the second of two complaints I have received from the same resident of McKellar. In a report also dated January 16, 2020, I dismissed the first complaint, finding it to have been unfounded. I will also be dismissing this second complaint, but not without first serving notice, in as respectful a way that I can, that I regard this second complaint as being improperly made, if not vexatious, and that I am determined that the Township’s Code of Conduct for Members of Council not be used as a tool to distract from and frustrate the efforts of the duly elected Members of Council, pursuing their duties in good faith.

2. This latest complaint alleges that, because of technical difficulties experienced in the conduct of an electronic meeting of Council on September 25, 2019, the Mayor and Councillors Ancinelli and Carmichael were in breach of two sections of the Township’s Procedural By-law, By-law No. 2019-25 (the “Procedural By-law”), being section 1.12, which is the definition of “electronic”, and section 2.9, which is the rule concerning electronic meetings.

3. Normally, in the absence of any allegation of an ethical lapse, I would simply refuse to conduct an inquiry concerning the very technical complaint that Council had not complied with its Procedural By-law; a matter far outside my jurisdiction, which is to apply Township procedures, rules and policies governing the ethical behaviour of Members of Council and Local Boards. I will, however, take this opportunity to explain why I feel this complaint should not have been made to me, to discourage the future use of the Code of Conduct and my office to, as I see it, attempt to embarrass, or catch out, Members of Council.

ELECTRONIC MEETING RULES

4. The ability for councils to conduct electronic meetings is provided for in section 238(3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended (the “Act”):

Electronic participation

(3.1) The applicable procedure by-law may provide that a member of council, of a local board or of a committee of either of them, can participate electronically in a meeting which is open to the public to the extent and in the manner set out in the by-law provided that any such member shall not be counted in determining whether or not a quorum of members is present at any point in time. 4

Same

(3.2) The applicable procedure by-law shall not provide that a member of council, of a local board or of a committee of either of them, can participate electronically in a meeting which is closed to the public.

Presiding officer

(4) The procedure by-law may, with the consent of the head of council, designate a member of council, other than the head of council, to preside at meetings of council.

Secret ballot

(5) A presiding officer may be designated by secret ballot.

5. As a preliminary observation, I note that the Act makes no mention of lost or interrupted connections, suggesting that, at least from the Legislature’s perspective, an interruption or loss of the signal was not a significant concern. Presumably, a Member’s ability to participate in a matter in the face of an absence from part of a meeting – whether in person or electronically – is left to the discretion of the presiding Member of Council.

6. For ease of reference, I have set out below the relevant definitions and rules concerning electronic meetings, in the Procedural By-law:

“Electronic Means” means telephone, video or audio conferencing or other interactive method whereby Members, Staff and the Public are able to hear the Member(s) participating by electronic means and the Member(s) participating by electronic means are able to hear other Members, Staff and the Public.

“Electronic Meeting” means a Meeting where any Member is not physically present but participates via electronic means of communication. Such Member does not count as Quorum. The Member participating electronically can vote. The Member participating electronically may not participate in a Closed Meeting Electronic Meetings

Members may participate in meetings by Electronic Means subject to the following:

a. Requests to participate in a meeting by Electronic Means must be made to the Clerk at least three (3) business days before the meeting.

b. A maximum of two (2) Members may participate in the same meeting by Electronic Means.

c. Members may not participate in Closed Sessions of any meeting by Electronic Means.

d. A Member participating in a meeting by Electronic Means shall be considered to be present at such Meeting but shall not be counted towards quorum.

e. The Chair must be present in person at a Meeting.

The following practices will be followed when a Member(s) participate in a meeting by Electronic Means:

a. Each Member participating in a meeting by Electronic Means shall be available at least fifteen (15) minutes before the beginning of the meeting to assist Staff in establishing the electronic connection.

b. Each Member participating by Electronic Means will mute his or her electronic device when he or she is not speaking.

c. The Chair will canvass Members participating by Electronic Means about their intention to speak to a matter on the floor and will notify each Member when it is his or her turn to speak.

d. After putting a motion to vote, each Member participating by Electronic Means will be required to identify how he or she wishes to vote.

e. Each Member participating by Electronic Means shall inform the Chair about his or her intentions to leave the meeting either on a temporary or permanent basis.

f. A Member(s) participating by Electronic Means will be deemed to have left the meeting when they are no longer electronically connected to the meeting.

g. In the case of a loss of connection, or any connection issues which impedes the ability of a Member(s) to participate in the meeting in real time, the meeting will continue without attempts by either Staff or the Member(s) to reconnect.

DISCUSSION

7. The Special Meeting of Council held on September 25, 2019, was an information night for a new business in McKellar. As the meeting was held in the middle of the week, it was difficult for Councillor Ancinelli to attend in person. Councillor Ancinelli is on the Township’s “Business Economic Development and Tourism (BEDT) Ad Hoc Committee” (the “Committee”) and it was important that he be able to participate in the Special Meeting of Council.

8. Councillor Carmichael has some experience with electronic communications equipment and was assigned responsibility to establish the connection with Councillor Ancinelli. The initial “Skype” connection was successful, but the connection failed during the presentation. Councillor Carmichael was quickly able to re-establish the Skype connection, while the meeting continued without incident.

9. The Complainant says:

Councillor Don Carmichael who should not have been in control of the connecting computer reconnected Councillor Marco Ancinelli at least once for sure and possibly twice. This was a direct violation of the Procedural By-law. When Don Carmichael was restoring the connection his attention was not on the meeting and he did not inform the Chair or staff of this. The Mayor Hopkins, Councillors Marco Ancinelli and Don Carmichael did not perform their duties as required by the Procedural By-law No. 2019-25 passed May 21, 2019. The Council had many meetings regarding the development of this new by- law. Approx. 120 days after the passing of this by-law, they violated it. There was also a meeting by the By-law Review Committee (Council) held September 24th 2019 the day before by electronic means and I believe there is a good possibility this took place in violation of By-law 2019-25 by some of the same actions.

10. The permission granted to Ontario municipalities for electronic attendance at meetings was an acknowledgment and embrace by the Legislature of advancements in telecommunications tools that can be used to compliment and enhance local governance. The benefit to Council of this alternate method of participation was, in my view, clearly apparent at the special meeting of Council, on September 18, 2019.

11. While it is common and often necessary for procedure by-laws to expand upon the basic statutory requirements of the Act, absent any direction from the Act to suggest that the authority was only good so long as a steady connection was in place seems overly restrictive. Moreover, to read section 2.9 (g) of the Procedural By-law to mean that there can never be any attempts to restore a lost connection ignores the qualifying language suggesting that the loss of connection must “impede the ability of a Member to participate in the meeting in real time”.

12. Based on all reports, the loss was momentary and Councillor Ancinelli was able to continue to participate, without impediment, in the meeting.

FINDINGS

13. The Procedural By-law rule at issue governing electronic meetings does not concern the ethical behaviour of Councillors; a breach does not constitute improper conduct and, accordingly, the Complaint is dismissed, as being beyond my jurisdiction.

14. In the alternative, if the process governing electronic meetings is within my purview, I find that the temporary loss of connection and immediate reconnection does not constitute a breach of the intent and purpose of the Procedural By-law and dismiss the Complaint, on its merits. 7

15. Finally, I have been presented with no submissions, and certainly no evidence, to suggest any ethical misconduct related to the loss and immediate reconnection of the Skype connection by Mayor Hopkins, Councillor Carmichael or Councillor Ancinelli. I find them all to have been conducting themselves with absolute integrity and in the best interests of the Township.

16. I have done my best to limit the time I spent on this inquiry, and have tried not to burden Mayor Hopkins, Councillor Ancinelli or Councillor Carmichael any more than necessary in its pursuit, however, as a result of the Complaint, there has been a cost to the residents of McKellar. If it were in my power, I would recommend that Council consider seeking to recover this cost from the Complainant.

All of which is respectfully submitted this 16th day of January 2020.

______H. G. Elston Integrity Commissioner for the Township of McKellar

January 15, 2020

Dear Township of McKellar Mayor and Council,

As the Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce moves into its 123rd year, I’m excited to announce that we are starting to see signs that our foundation as an organization is strengthening. This has been made possible via the support offered by area municipalities as we worked through financial challenges in years past. Those tough times have forced us to focus clearly on our core mandate as the voice of the local business community and on the need to operate in a very careful fiscal manner.

As we move into 2020, I am pleased to outline some of our successful initiatives over the past year:

 The hiring of a new Executive Director, Laurie Del Net. A professional living in the West Parry Sound Area, Laurie brings us a wealth of corporate and small business experience.  The creation of a new strategic partnership with The Business Centre (TBC). This initiative sees us collaborating on a number of fronts such as sharing office space; our Executive Director also functions in a part-time role as a Business Development Officer with TBC. We have also just been approved for a shared NOHFC intern due to start shortly.  Hosting of our 2nd annual End of Season Celebration Cruise aboard the Island Queen. This year’s event was a great success with over 175 people connected to the business community attending a 2-hour evening cruise that acted as a business networking event and fundraiser.  Hosting of a full-house Federal All Candidates Meeting at the Charles W. Stockey Centre.  Creation of 2 Sold Out community-oriented Holiday Dinners at the Stockey Centre called “One Table Building Community”. Organized in partnership with Parry Sound Harvest Share and Community Living Parry Sound, just shy of $2000 was donated to community food programs via these dinners.  Participation in the new Parry Sound Area Founders Circle as a Supporter. Our ED lends administrative support and small business expertise to this new initiative.  Foundational work on the creation of a local Business Resource Group. Designed to help facilitate and ease access to relevant services to area business owners. Other participating organizations in this group include The Business Centre, YMCA Employment Services, CB&DC, WPS Regional Economic Development office and The Labour Market Group.  Participation in the West Parry Sound Employment Council. This group is organized by YMCA Employment Services and includes members from DSSAB, Contact North, Community Living Parry Sound, CB&DC, The Business Centre, Canadore College, and The Labour Market Group.

As part of your 2020 budget process, we are asking that you help us to continue to solidify the foundation that the Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce has built this year with a financial contribution to our organization in line with your donation from last year. Your support, along with your participation on our board as an advisory member, will help to ensure that the local business community continues to strengthen and grow in 2020.

Sincerely,

Dan DiNicolo, President, Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce

TOWNSHIP OF MCKELLAR Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 2020

Present: Mayor Peter Hopkins, Councillors Marco Ancinelli, Don Carmichael, Morley Haskim, Mike Kekkonen

Staff: Clerk Administrator, Tammy Wylie; Treasurer/Deputy Clerk, Karen Gerrard (left the meeting at 8:00 p.m.)

Mayor Hopkins called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Moved by: Mike Kekkonen Seconded by: Morley Haskim

20-73 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar hereby amend the Agenda for this meeting as follows:

Add: 10. MOTION AND NOTICE OF MOTION 3. Ontario Rural Economic Development Fund – Historical Committee Application Carried

Delegations and Presentations

Mr. Andrew Kellner, MLCA, attended before Council to report on the MLCA Water Quality Program for 2019 and to request the annual funding for the 2020 Water Quality Program. Mayor Hopkins advised that the funding request would be discussed during the budget deliberations.

Mr. Andrew Kellner also reported to Council on the future development of the Lakes of McKellar. Mr. Kellner’s report included changes in the area lakes that have been observed, as well as possible actions that can be taken to controlling the environment of the lakes in the future. Mayor Hopkins advised that Mr. Kellner’s reports would be forwarded to the Stewardship & Environmental Adhoc Committee. Mayor Hopkins thanked Mr. Kellner for attending.

Mr. Don Sneyd, Fire Route 160 Waterfront Owners Association, attended before Council to enquire if there had been any development with respect to legal access over the golf course at The Ridge at Manitou. Mr. Sneyd advised that he would forward a copy of the OMB Hearing referred to in his January 20, 2020 delegation to Council. Mayor Hopkins thanked Mr. Sneyd for attending.

Moved by: Morley Haskim Seconded by: Don Carmichael

20-74 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar accept the minutes of the January 27, 2020, February 3, 2020 and February 10, 2020 Council meetings as circulated. Carried Planning

Email received January 31, 2020 from M. Sparrow regarding proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – Noted

Email received February 3, 2020 from M. Sparrow regarding Draft Official Plan Amendment No. 9 – Early Consultation Comments MMAH – Noted

Email received February 3, 2020 from M. Sparrow regarding proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, Proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 9 and The Ridge at Manitou Site Plan Application - Noted

Moved by: Morley Haskim Seconded by: Marco Ancinelli

20-75 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar hereby receive the report prepared by John Jackson, Planner, dated February 7, 2020. Carried

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Moved by: Marco Ancinelli Seconded by: Don Carmichael

20-76 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar hereby approve the Business, Economic Development & Tourism Adhoc Committee recommendation to update the business listings on the new website;

And further approve a yearly fee of $20.00 per business listing to be implemented. Carried Moved by: Mike Kekkonen Seconded by: Morley Haskim

20-77 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar hereby award the contract for Website Creation & Redesign to eSolutions Group in the amount of $19,950 plus applicable taxes;

And Further That Council approve the annual cost for website hosting and licensing in the amount of $5,500 per year for a five year term. Carried Moved by: Mike Kekkonen Seconded by: Morley Haskim

20-78 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar endorse the East Nipissing Parry Sound Federation of Agriculture’s request to reassure citizens that the safety of Ontario farm animals, farmers and farm families, and the safety of the entire food system matters;

And further support the new proposed legislation, Bill 156: Security from trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act by circulating the attached letter of support to Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs. Carried Moved by: Morley Haskim Seconded by: Mike Kekkonen

20-79 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar endorse the Village of Merrickville-Wolford’s resolution to request the Ministry of Natural Resource and Forestry to provide municipalities with supporting evidence with respect to new and expanded provincially significant wetlands designations;

And further that this resolution be forwarded to Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry; the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; The Rural Ontario Municipal Association and the Village of Merrickville-Wolford. Carried Moved by: Morley Haskim Seconded by: Marco Ancinelli

20-80 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar authorize the following member(s) of Council to attend the 2020 Ontario Good Roads Conference being held in Toronto February 23 – 26, 2020:

Councillor Don Carmichael

And further that all applicable costs are paid. Carried Moved by: Marco Ancinelli Seconded by: Don Carmichael

20-81 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar authorize the following member(s) of Council to attend the FONOM Conference being held in Timmins May 13 – 15, 2020:

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Mayor Peter Hopkins

And further that all applicable costs are paid. Carried Moved by: Mike Kekkonen Seconded by: Don Carmichael

20-82 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar accept the recommendation from the Historical Committee to have the municipality submit an application to the Ontario Rural Economic Development Fund to provide financial assistance towards the purchase and installation of Historical Plaques for Self- Guided Tours. Carried Moved by: Don Carmichael Seconded by: Morley Haskim

20-83 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar hereby give By-law No. 2020-09, being a by-law to declare to be surplus, stop up, close and sell: Part of the Original Road Allowance laid out between the Municipality of McDougall and the Township of McKellar in front of Lot 35, Concession 7, in the geographic Township of McKellar, now in the Township of McKellar, in the District of Parry Sound, designated as Part 2 on 42R-21287 (Scott), First and Second reading.

And further Read a Third time and Passed in Open Council this 18th day of February, 2020. Carried Moved by: Morley Haskim Seconded by: Mike Kekkonen

20-84 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar receive the Correspondence Items listed on the Consent Agenda for the February 18, 2020 Meeting of Council. Carried

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

- Intern Program – awaiting a decision from NOHFC.

- Draft Newsletter – deadline for revisions is February 20, 2020

NEW BUSINESS

- Staff Interviews – Mayor Hopkins and Councillor Carmichael will hold a meeting with members of staff on March 9, 2020 to discuss ideas, efficiencies, etc.

PUBLIC NOTICES, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INQUIRIES BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Upcoming Meetings:

- Special Council (Budget) – February 19, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. - Stewardship & Environmental Adhoc Committee – February 22, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. - By-law/Policy Review Committee – Monday, February 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. - Integrity Commissioner Final Reports – March 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. - Business, Economic Development & Tourism Adhoc Committee – March 14, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. - Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law – March 16, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

Councillor Kekkonen reported on the Historical Committee meeting attended on February 5, 2020 and reported that Kathryn Plunkett will be leaving the Historical Committee and that she will be missed. Councillor Kekkonen thanked Ms. Plunkett for all of the time she has dedicated. The Historical Committee is always looking for new members. Councillor Kekkonen also reported on the CPAC meeting held on February 6, 2020.

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Councillor Carmichael reported on the Road Services Review Adhoc Committee’s recommendations, that were approved by Council, are being carried out. An information letter and ballot have been released to the property owners in the Craigmore and Bailey subdivisions. Councillor Carmichael and the Clerk Administrator thanked Dianne Thompson for all of the work that she has done organizing the Craigmore group.

Mayor Hopkins reported that the H.O.M.E. Committee of DSSAB scheduled for February 18, 2020 was cancelled due to the weather. Mayor Hopkins reported on the upcoming Smartco AGM meeting scheduled for February 27, 2020. Mayor Hopkins also reported on various events happening in the Township. Mayor’s report is on file.

QUESTION/COMMENT PERIOD

The following member of the public addressed Council: Ms. Wave Weir

Moved by: Marco Ancinelli Seconded by: Don Carmichael

20-85 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar, pursuant to Section 239(2)(b)(c) and (e) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, as amended, move into closed session at 8:00 p.m. to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – Administration; a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. Carried Moved by: Marco Ancinelli Seconded by: Don Carmichael

20-86 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar come out of closed session at 9:55 p.m. and reconvene the meeting. Carried Moved by: Morley Haskim Seconded by: Marco Ancinelli

20-87 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar accept the reports, recommendations and directions arising from the closed session held February 18, 2020. Carried Moved by: Don Carmichael Seconded by: Morley Haskim

20-88 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar hereby give By-law No. 2020-10, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council, First and Second reading;

And further Read a Third time and Passed in Open Council this 18th day of February, 2020. Carried Moved by: Marco Ancinelli Seconded by: Don Carmichael

20-89 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar adjourn to meet again on March 2, 2020 or at the call of the Mayor. Meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m. Carried

______Mayor Clerk

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Special Council Meeting Minutes February 19, 2020

Present: Mayor Peter Hopkins and Councillors Don Carmichael, Morley Haskim, Mike Kekkonen

Present by Electronic Means: Councillor Marco Ancinelli (left the meeting at 6:25 p.m.)

Staff: Clerk Administrator, Tammy Wylie; Treasurer/Deputy Clerk, Karen Gerrard; Public Works Superintendent, Greg Gostick (left the meeting at 5:50 p.m.)

Mayor Hopkins called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

Moved by: Morley Haskim Seconded by: Don Carmichael

20-90 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar hereby approve the Agenda for this meeting as presented. Carried The following items were reviewed and discussed:

- 2019 Budget to Actuals - Assessment Summary Changes - Annual Repayment Limit - Levies received to date - Roads Department 2020 Capital Budget - Capital Projects Prioritized

Moved by: Mike Kekkonen Seconded by: Marco Ancinelli

20-91 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar authorize the Public Works Superintendent to prepare a tender for a new plow truck, with a delivery date of January 2021. Carried Moved by: Morley Haskim Seconded by: Mike Kekkonen

20-92 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar hereby schedule the following Special Council meetings to discuss the 2020 Budget to be held on:

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.; and Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Carried

Councillor Ancinelli left the meeting and did not participate in the Closed Session.

Moved by: Morley Haskim Seconded by: Mike Kekkonen

20-93 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar, pursuant to Section 239 (2)(b) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, as amended, move into closed session at 6:26 p.m. to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – Staffing. Carried Moved by: Don Carmichael Seconded by: Mike Kekkonen

20-94 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar come out of closed session at 6:31 p.m. and reconvene the meeting. Carried Moved by: Don Carmichael Seconded by: Morley Haskim

20-95 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar accept the reports, recommendations and directions arising from the closed session held February 19, 2020. Carried Moved by: Morley Haskim Seconded by: Don Carmichael

20-96 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar hereby give By-law No. 2020-11, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council, First and Second reading;

And further Read a Third time and Passed in Open Council this 19th day of February, 2020. Carried Moved by: Morley Haskim Seconded by: Mike Kekkonen

20-97 Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of McKellar adjourn this meeting at 6:33 p.m. Carried

______Mayor Clerk

2020 – A NEW DECADE, A NEW MODEL AND A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO REORGANIZE ECONOMIC, BUSINESS AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FUTURE OF WPS

A GOLDEN OPORTUNITY: 2020 is the start of a new decade. For the last ten years, the seven municipalities have been wrestling with various models which would create a welcoming and supportive environment for future economic development. There have been a few successes in these collaborative approaches – Smart Co; WPS Wellness and Pool project. We have replaced REDAC with a CiiNO consortium which reduced valuable input from experienced council members, tourism and business leaders while increasing input for a few area CDO’s . We cancelled financial support for Georgian Bay Tourism and found no mechanism to include Tourism as a part of our future economic plan - even though it is our largest “–business- industry” and financial multiplier in the area. We have RTO 12 which focuses more on Muskoka and has no real presence in WPS.

Ultimately, we all want to create and sustain employment opportunities in WPS; encourage new development; support innovative ideas by providing a welcoming, affordable and desirable destination for future residents, businesses and visitors. We have tremendous assets and future possibilities in WPS. What are we missing?

TIME TO RETHINK WHERE WE ARE GOING and HOW TO GET THERE:

We have an opportunity in 2020 to rethink where we are; what we have learned and how we can create a new, exciting, progressive, affordable and sustainable Economic environment and structure that actually works for the for the majority of the area municipalities. We need a new plan. One we can all support. ``If you do not know where you are going, you will end up somewhere``. Presently, we are `somewhere`` with the exciting possibility of becoming a special WPS destination

FACTORS TO CONSIDER`:

It is a fact that downloading by the Provincial Government is a reality. We know that CiiNo will continue for the time being and a new ask is underway. We know that there are current unresolved issues with the proposed implementation of the West Parry Sound Economic Development Collaborative (WPSEDC). We know the current area CDO has resigned. We have a relatively new CBDC Head. We have 7 new Councils who are interested in being more effective in a collaborative way over the next three years. Finally we have news of a major breakthrough with high speed internet service in the area. We have great potential as a tourist destination. We need to have a more efficient and cost effective structure going forward. Our project successes must be evidence – based and be supported by area cooperation and collaboration

WHAT WE DO NOT HAVE: ` Five Missing Links`

-i- Lack of Business Input and Expertise. Missing link

Presently there is very little opportunity for `business expertise`` in our WPS economic development planning process. Their expertise and input is absolutely critical for any future plan. Business leaders involvement is a key piece of the puzzle in our future WPS plan. Their support and expertise is critical going forward – the corner piece of the puzzle.

-ii-Tourism Excluded: Missing Link

There is no direct, collaborative and concerted focus on Tourism in WPS. Yet, it is our largest `business` and `economic multiplier``. We have an excellent PS Tourism presence. We have no WPS Tourism Plan or opportunity for collective input into our largest and growing industry. We are a tourism mecca and draw as evidenced by the GBBR, cruise ships, golf WPS, seasonal population, number of tourism businesses and as our largest employer. Couple that with the beauty, and attractiveness of our WPS area and it is a mystery why Tourism is ignored as a legitimate business as our largest economic multiplier. Even though there were issues in the past, we need to find a more effective way to work together promoting Tourism. We need work with PS Tourism, RTO 12 and tourist businesses as major focus of any future economic development plan. Just ask yourself what would the economic future of WPS be like without Tourism?

-iii- A Simple Coordinated Customer Service Economic Model:-`One Stop Shopping Hub Model``- Missing Link

We have many organizations and agencies in WPS that do some good things: CiiNo, CBDC, Chamber of Commerce, RTO-12, PS Tourism, Business Centre, Smart Co, Downtown Business Centre and various Government support areas- Fed Nor, NOHFC. Some municipalities even have a professional Economic Development Officer - others do not. We have different rules, planning processes, funding options, and zoning by laws and different priorities. We appear to focus on the airport and Industrial park and forget that each of the seven municipalities has future economic possibilities. It is certainly not a customer service-based and supportive system for new development. We all realise the confusion that a new WPS business has with the planning, funding and building of new business space. Every effort should be made to centralize all the key decision-makers into a `one stop`- centrally - located efficient customer based system`` to expedite the economic processes for investors – Need a One Stop Business HUB

-iv- An Innovative Centre: - Missing link

In the last five years, many municipalities, large and small, have established a `` starter or incubator Hubs`` to encourage, assist, stimulate and promote new ideas. We have a College presence but no central place for creative people to get help. We have a Founders Circle that needs a site. We have many businesses that may want to expand or hitch hike and grow their products. We need to find a way to support this creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship in one location preferably with the “an Innovation Hub”

-v- A Plan – Missing link

It is difficult to market WPS without a vision, plan and coordinated effort. We do not have a simple, direct, effective WPS marketing strategy and plan. We need to develop a coordinated WPS business, tourism and economic development vision, an effective website and strategic evidence - based marketing plan. We need to all work together to create a welcoming, affordable, efficient and supportive destination in one location for everyone to prosper

Moving Forward:

Recommend that McKellar host a WPS gathering of Council, staff, current related organizations, business and tourism operators to discuss a future vision, structure and plan for a new collaborative, all - inclusive WPS economic development format for the new 2020 decade.

Suggested Future Objectives:

-i- Develop a long term evidence-based economic and tourism plan of action that will attract new businesses while retaining existing ones: The Plan

-ii- Establish one location for all agencies/organizations to gather for customer service and efficiency- The Hub

-iii- Develop 3-5 key projects for area municipalities to work collaboratively on. Key Projects

-iv- Involve meaningful input from successful business leaders- Business expertise

-v- Include Tourism as part of any future economic development plans. Tourism is essential

Respectfully

Peter Hopkins, Mayor McKellar, 705 389 2228, pdhopkinslycos.com

Township of Mckellar ______701 Hwy #124, P.O. Box 69, McKellar, Ontario POG 1C0 Phone: (705) 389-2842 Fax: (705) 389-1244

ANNUAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT 2019

This report is issued pursuant to the requirements of Section 7(4) of the Building Code Act. Under the Act, the Township of McKellar is required to prepare a report annually containing information on the building permit fees collected, as well as costs of servicing building permits and enforcing the Building Code Act and the Building Code. Division C Part 1 (1.9.1.1) further directs the Municipality to distinguish between direct costs and indirect costs, as well to include in the report the balance of the reserves at year end, if applicable.

Direct costs of the administration and enforcement of the Act includes the review of applications for permits and inspection of buildings. Indirect costs of the administration and enforcement of the Act includes support from other departments, overhead costs etc.

The total fees collected under the Municipality’s Building By-Law for the calendar year 2019 totaled $132,375.00. The total for all direct costs was $124,154.00, and the total for all indirect costs was $13,000.00 for a total of $137,154.00. It should be noted that the Township of McKellar has not created a reserve as permit fees collected have not exceeded the expenditures to administer and enforce the Ontario Building Code.

Respectfully submitted by:

______Chris Bordeleau, CBCO Chief Building Official

Reviewed by:

______Tammy Wylie – Clerk Karen Gerrard - Treasurer

From: Beth Morton To: Maryann Weaver; Rebecca Johnson; Tammy Wylie; Carling Township ([email protected]); Craig Jeffery; D McLeod; Lori West; Michelle Hendry Subject: DPSMA - Host for Fall 2020 Meeting Date: February 19, 2020 1:49:17 PM Attachments: image002.png Host Municipalities List 2020.pdf DPSMA Host Municipality Checklist.docx

Good morning:

This email is being sent out to member municipalities on the west side. The District of Parry Sound Municipal Association is looking for a host for the Fall 2020 DPSMA Meeting which is schedule to be held on Friday, September 25, 2020.

I have attached the host list from previous years’, together with the host municipality responsibility checklist for your information and consideration.

I am hoping to place the Fall Meeting location and host on the Agenda for the Spring Meeting, therefore if you could please consider this request and follow up with me by the end of March that would be greatly appreciated.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kindest regards,

Beth Morton, Secretary-Treasurer District of Parry Sound Municipal Association c/o Township of Perry | 1695 Emsdale Road Emsdale ON | (705)636-5941 www.townshipofperry.ca

DISTRICT OF PARRY SOUND MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION LIST OF HOST MUNICIPALITIES

Spring 2020 McMurrich/Monteith

Fall 2019 Carling

Spring 2019 South River, Machar

Fall 2018 Seguin

Spring 2018 Powassan

Fall 2017 McKellar

Spring 2017 Sundridge, Strong and Joly

Fall 2016 Parry Sound

Spring 2016 Kearney

Fall 2015 Archipelago

Spring 2015 Callander

Fall 2014 Parry Sound

Spring 2014 Nipissing

Fall 2013 Whitestone

Spring 2013 Burks Falls, Armour, Ryerson

Fall 2012 South River and Machar

Spring 2012 Archipelago

Fall 2011 Callander

Spring 2011 McKellar

Fall 2010 Powassan

Spring 2010 Sundridge

Fall 2009 Whitestone

Spring 2009 Nipissing Page 1 of 3

Fall 2008 Seguin

Spring 2008 Burks Falls, Armour, Ryerson

Fall 2007 Carling

Spring 2007 Callander

Fall 2006 Parry Sound

Spring 2006 South River/Machar

Fall 2005 Whitestone

Spring 2005 Sundridge, Strong, Joly

Fall 2004 McKellar

Spring 2004 Magnetawan

Fall 2003 Nipissing

Spring 2003 Archipelago

Fall 2002 Joly

Spring 2002 Whitestone

Fall 2001 Powassan

Spring 2001 McKellar

Fall 2000 Burks Falls, Armour, Ryerson

Spring 2000 Seguin

Fall 1999 South River/Machar

Spring 1999 Parry Sound

Fall 1998 Kearney

Spring 1998 McKellar

Fall 1997 South Himsworth

Spring 1997 Carling

Spring 1996 Humphrey Page 2 of 3

Fall 1996 McMurrich/Monteith

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From: Natasha Ward To: [email protected] Subject: request for name change ( Squaw Lake Road ) Date: February 13, 2020 2:35:16 PM

Dear Tammy Wylie,

I am writing on behalf of the students in the Native Community Worker Program at the Anishinabek Educational Institute on Nipissing First Nation in North Bay Ontario. As a class, we would like to request to change the name of what is currently called "Squaw Lake Road" located on Moffat Lake Road in McKellar township. The reason for the request is our class is looking to create change to honor First Nation communities and restore Native identity throughout Ontario

Our class would like to propose the name of Squaw Lake Road be changed to "Nibi Kwe Miikon" ( translation: Water Woman Road) or "NIbi Kwe Lane" if more suitable. Thank you for your time and consideration on this matter. We hope to hear from you soon.

Miigwetch!!

Native Identity Class Students Anishinabik Educational Institute Nipissing First Nation 10.3 – Draft Resolution – Request Provincial Government to Revamp Tax System

WHEREAS municipalities have had an ongoing challenge to meet demands to maintain and enhance infrastructure;

AND WHEREAS there has been no consistent, sustainable means to fund multi-year major infrastructure projects;

AND WHEREAS continued reliance on sporadic government funding for infrastructure will only result in ongoing deterioration of infrastructure;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOVED THAT the Council of the Township of McKellar request that the provincial government revamp the current tax system by doing the following:

• Make education a provincially funded program and eliminate the education tax collected by municipalities. • Transform the current municipal education tax levy into a municipal infrastructure tax to ensure a consistent source of revenue for municipal short-term projects and to finance longer-term infrastructure projects. • Eliminate the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (and other similar provincial grants) to be replaced by the municipal infrastructure tax.

AND FURTHER that a copy of this resolution be sent to Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier; Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs; Vic Fedeli, Minister of Finance; Andrea Horwath, Leader of the New Democratic Party; and all MPPs in the Province of Ontario;

AND FURTHER that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA), Rural Ontario Municipalities Association (ROMA), Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association (DPSMA) and all Ontario municipalities for their consideration.

District of Parry Sound Municipal Association c/o Township of Perry, 1695 Emsdale Road, Emsdale, ON President: Norm Hofstetter Secretary-Treasurer: Beth Morton

2020 Spring Meeting

The Spring Meeting of the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020 hosted by the Township of McMurrich/Monteith. The location of the meeting is at the Sprucedale Community Centre & Arena, 31 William Street, Sprucedale, Ontario.

Registration/coffee begins at 8:15 am with the Meeting starting at 9:00 am.

The cost is $30.00 per person and includes lunch and refreshment breaks.

Please make cheques payable to the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association and forward c/o the Township of Perry, PO Box 70, Emsdale, ON P0A 1J0.

______will be sending (Name of Municipality/Organization)

______delegates @ $30.00 each, for a total of ______.

The following delegates will be attending:

______

Please confirm attendance on or by Friday, April 17, 2020, so that catering arrangements can be finalized.

Registration can be made by fax to 705-636-5759, by phone at 705-636-5941 or by e-mail to [email protected], with payment to follow by mail. Payment is expected for all delegates registered, regardless if they attend, as meal payment is based on the registration.

Thank you, Beth Morton

From: AMO Communications To: [email protected] Subject: AMO Response to Public Health and Emergency Health Services Consultation and Cannabis Consultations Underway Date: February 11, 2020 5:01:58 PM

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February 11, 2020

AMO Response to Public Health and Emergency Health Services Consultation and Cannabis Consultations Underway

Public Health and Emergency Health Services Modernization Consultation

AMO provided comprehensive, written submissions to the Minister of Health this week in response to the Public Health and Emergency Health Services Modernization consultations. Our members heard assurances in Minister Elliott’s remarks at the 2019 AMO conference that nothing is “set in stone”. Underlying both submissions is the notion that municipal governments and the Province can work together to collectively preserve what is working well and fix what needs fixing.

The outcome of public health modernization should achieve better population health outcomes through effective, cost efficient, and locally responsive services. Investments in public health make sense to keep people healthy through a focus on the social determinants of health. It contributes to ending hallway health care and saves provincial health costs in the long term. AMO feels that a separate discussion on 2020 and 2021 funding is needed urgently prior to any consideration of restructuring. Municipal governments cannot be expected to make up for reductions in provincial funding. Nor can they bear the costs of provincial restructuring.

When it comes to structure, one size will not fit all. Consistency in service delivery and reducing inefficiencies do not depend on a single governance or leadership type. There are many ways to continuously improve the existing system by building capacity and better system coordination. With provincial help, new ways to serve our Francophone population and Indigenous People are possible.

On emergency health services, AMO has provided advice with an aim to strengthening municipal EMS services in a way that contributes to helping end hallway health care and meets the local needs of communities. Addressing longstanding municipal priorities should be the focus of current efforts before any potential consideration of restructuring. This includes improvements to dispatch as a first priority. Others include addressing non-urgent transfers, fixing the funding model, expanding fully 100% provincially funded community paramedicine and developing strategies to reduce offload delays. Increasing hospital capacity and having alternative health facilities, especially mental health and addictions programs, for patients who do not need hospital care available in communities will help. The new models of care for low acuity 9-1-1 patients can help improve access and reduce hallway health care, but they need to have alternative 24/7 health facilities that are available in all communities.

The Ministry of Health has committed to further conversations with AMO’s Health Task Force. AMO also expects further discussions at the MOU table before decisions are made.

In recognition of the work underway to prepare for, and respond to, the 2019 novel coronavirus the Ministry of Health has extended the deadline for submitting written feedback to March 31, 2020. The technical discussion papers and information on how to respond is found on the Ministry website.

AMO Contact: Michael Jacek, Senior Advisor, [email protected], 416-971-9856 ext. 329.

Ontario Consulting on Cannabis Consumption Venues and Special Occasion Permits

The Ministry of the Attorney General has announced consultations on cannabis consumption venues and special occasion permits for cannabis in Ontario. The Ministry is seeking feedback on whether to allow these and the rules and parameters guiding their establishment and operation.

The Ministry is specifically consulting on the role of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), the agency responsible for regulating, licensing and inspecting cannabis stores; and the potential role of municipal governments in regulating the proposed cannabis consumption lounges.

AMO’s Board has previously supported cannabis consumption venues as a potential tool for local economic development. The Board viewed cannabis consumption venues positively in conjunction with municipal government discretion to allow these establishments in their communities, local zoning and licensing powers to ensure appropriate locations and community responsiveness.

Special Occasion Permits for cannabis could also be desirable for some events. The AGCO regulates Special Occasions Permits for alcohol and it is possible that a single regulator for these permits may be the most efficient and desirable system subject to municipal government and community input.

Municipal governments are encouraged to review the consultation materials and respond as appropriate by the deadline of March 10, 2020.

AMO Contact: Craig Reid, Senior Advisor, [email protected], 416-971-9856 ext. 334.

*Disclaimer: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is unable to provide any warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of third-party submissions. Distribution of these items does not imply an endorsement of the views, information or services mentioned.

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In This Issue - Register today for the Waste Diversion webinar - February 18. - A Digital Citizen Relationship Management solution for AMO members. - Coronavirus update - Keep informed. - Spring Time in Paris - Room booking now open for OSUM 2020 Conference. - Take advantage of early bird registration for AMO’s 2020 Annual Conference. - 2020 FONOM Conference - May 13-15, City of Timmins. - AMO’s Social Media webinar series is back by popular demand! - Free asset management on-demand webinars for staff and elected officials. - NEW Closed Meeting Investigator business partner. - Treasure hunt uncovers thousands in energy savings. - The Municipal Group Buying Program is growing! - Ground engagement tools webinar: Municipal Group Buying Program. - Tires webinar: Municipal Group Buying Program. - Building Community Resilience - free Webinar. - Careers with Deep River Police Service, Orillia and Middlesex Centre.

AMO Matters To learn about the latest in waste diversion, register today for our webinar on February 18, from 1-2 pm.

Looking to digitally manage your engagement with the public and interactions across municipal departments efficiently? AMO’s partner Frequency Foundry has the solution and is pleased to offer the Signal 311 CRM and Citizen Engagement solution to AMO members at a preferred price. Read the brochure for more details.

Provincial Matters For the most up-to-date and accurate information about coronavirus, this Government of Ontario site is the place to find it. Although the risk continues to be low in Ontario, municipal officials are advised to: monitor the situation, review their local emergency response plans, refresh their occupational and safety plans, and continue to work with their local public health agencies, local emergency response providers, and any health care facilities in your area to make sure local coordination structures and plans are in place.

Eye on Events From April 29 through May 1, the 2020 OSUM Conference and Trade Show will take place in beautiful Brant County. Registration and room booking are now available.

Join us in Ottawa from August 16 - 19 for the Annual General Meeting and Conference. Visit the AMO website for details and Early Bird registration. Book now as early bird registration closes 4 pm on March 2, 2020.

Registration is now open for the 2020 Northeastern Municipal Conference co-hosted by The Federation of Ontario Municipalities and the City of Timmins, May 13-15. This year’s conference marks the 60th anniversary of the Federation and the theme is "connecting the north" with speakers and topics designed to appeal to municipal and indigenous councillors on issues important to Northerners.

As elected officials living in the spotlight, effective communication is essential! Designed to help you navigate social media effectively, these 1 hour lunch & learn workshops provide the tactics to promote good news, manage issues professionally, and leverage traditional and social media. Register now for the 2 remaining webinars.

The asset management webinar series introduces new tools and templates AMO piloted with a group of municipalities in partnership with FCM’s Municipal Asset Management Program. The last of the series is on using risk assessments to identify local infrastructure investment priorities to inform Council decision-making. The webinar is on February 20, at noon. Register or access cloud recording of previous webinars.

LAS The LAS Closed Meeting Investigator Program has a new business partner, Aird & Berlis, LLP. Check out our website for more information about Aird & Berlis and the program.

Looking for a creative way to uncover energy savings in your facilities? Searching during Dixon’s Energy Treasure Hunt uncovered $48,000 in savings for Milton and $39,000 for Guelph! Contact Christian Tham to schedule your custom Energy Workshops for this spring! Incentives up to 75% of workshop costs are available.

We’ve added a wide range of new vendors and categories to the Municipal Group Buying Program, making it even easier for municipalities to source products they use every day. Check out our updated vendor list to see the expanded list of products and services available through our program.

Webinar February 26 @ 10am. Our NEW Ground Engagement offering includes grader blades, bucket teeth, and a wide range of other wear items. Staff from LAS and Valley Blades will give an overview of this new Municipal Group Buying Program offering and answer any questions you have. Register Here. Webinar March 11 @ 10am. Learn how our Group Buying Program partners Kal Tire, Tirecraft, Goodyear and Michelin can help you save money on tires to keep your fleet safe and reliable. Register here.

Municipal Wire* QUEST presents ‘Key Lessons from 12 Canadian Communities’ and examines how extreme weather events such as floods, snow and hail storms, and rising water levels, put energy infrastructure under pressure to adapt. Recommendations, tips, and resources for municipalities interested in developing effective resilience planning strategies will be shared. Sign up for the webinar - February 20, 11:30 am.

Careers Chief of Police - Town of Deep River. The Deep River Police Service provides policing services to the Town of Deep River, a community of 4,200 residents nestled on the shores of the beautiful Ottawa River. To be considered for this position, please send your resume in confidence to Tracy Russell, Chair, Deep River Police Services Board at [email protected] before 17h00 on February 21, 2020.

Manager of Real Estate - City of Orillia. Reports to: General Manager of Corporate Services/Legal. Applicants are invited to submit a resume in (MS Word or PDF Format) confidence by February 26, 2020 at noon to: Lori Bolton, CHRL, Director of Human Resources, City of Orillia, 50 Andrew Street South, Suite 300, Orillia, ON L3V 7T5. Email: [email protected]; Fax: 705.325.5904.

Transportation Manager - Municipality of Middlesex Centre. Reports to: Director of Public Works & Engineering. For a detailed synopsis for this position, please visit the Municipality of Middlesex Centre. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter quoting Posting 2020-008, outlining qualifications and experience no later than 4:00 pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 to: Ruth Joyce-Maynard, Human Resource and Health & Safety Coordinator, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, 10227 Ilderton Road, RR2, Ilderton, ON N0M 2A0. Email: [email protected].

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From: AMO Communications To: [email protected] Subject: Employment Services Prototype Service Managers: No Municipal Applicants Selected Date: February 14, 2020 4:18:00 PM

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February 14, 2020

Employment Services Prototype Service Managers: No Municipal Applicants Selected

Today the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development announced the successful proponents for three regions where the Province will prototype its new service delivery model for employment services. The new model will see employment-related functions of the municipal Ontario Works and the provincial Ontario Disability Support Program integrate with the provincial Employment Ontario network into a single employment services system.

AMO is disappointed that no municipal candidates were selected as a result of the competitive process. The government is starting with the three prototype areas in 2020. A full provincial roll out will occur in the coming years for all Ontario Works employment services currently delivered by 47 municipal governments and District Social Services Administration Boards. The implication of this initial decision is the potential loss of the Ontario Works employment services function provided to social assistance recipients, as of October 1st, affecting nine municipal governments. It is up to the new service managers if they wish to partner and fund municipal service delivery of Ontario Works employment services.

The three prototype regions include the following areas: Peel, Muskoka-Kawarthas, and Hamilton-Niagara. The Muskoka-Kawarthas region includes the District of Muskoka, the City of Kawartha Lakes, the County of Haliburton, the County of Peterborough, the City of Peterborough and Northumberland County. The Hamilton- Niagara region covers Hamilton, Brant County, Brantford, Norfolk County, and Niagara Region.

The service system managers selected for each region are:

A consortium for Hamilton-Niagara Peninsula including current Employment Ontario and Ontario Disability Support Program service providers led by Fedcap (a U.S. based non-profit employment services provider), Fleming College for Muskoka-Kawarthas a post-secondary institution and current Employment Ontario service provider with campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Haliburton, Cobourg, and WCG, part of the APM Group for Peel. The WCG is a Canadian subsidiary of the APM Group, an Australian private sector company that provides employment, health, and rehabilitation services in 10 countries.

AMO will monitor the situation based on the experience of the first three prototype areas. We will work with the Province and municipal governments to mitigate any negative municipal impacts in the transition to the new model, including in prototype regions and beyond. There will need to be transitional support and change management for the nine affected municipal governments.

This activity is in addition to other provincial announcements that may result in significant restructuring and labour relations challenges for municipal governments, including the potential restructuring of public health.

In the lead-up to the competitive process, AMO raised concerns about the fiscal, programmatic, accountability, and labour relations impacts of this fundamental change to the delivery of services at the community level. There needs to be a seamless transition for clients regardless of who is chosen as the employment service system manager in a given region. The successful proponents must serve vulnerable residents, including those who are far from entering the labour market and in need of additional supports. As well, the new service system managers must actively engage all municipal governments in their regions about local labour force development.

More information on the government’s plan for Employment Services Reform is found in the Ontario Newsroom release.

AMO Contact: Michael Jacek, Senior Advisor, [email protected], 416-971-9856 ext. 329.

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In This Issue - Coronavirus - Keep informed. - Conservation Authority consultation online survey. - Spring Time in Paris - Room booking now open for OSUM 2020 Conference. - Take advantage of early bird registration for AMO’s 2020 Annual Conference. - AMO’s Social Media webinar series is back by popular demand! - Seeking efficiencies - Wireless service for staff. - A barrier-free web solution for AMO members. - Ground engagement tools webinar: Municipal Group Buying Program. - Tires webinar: Municipal Group Buying Program. - Facilities maintenance equipment webinar: Municipal Group Buying Program. - Health and Safety Leadership Summit. - Careers with AMO and Saugeen Conservation.

After 3 in-person multi stakeholder meetings to date, MECP has an online survey (English / French), open to all Ontarians, to gather opinions on improvements to Conservation Authorities. Responses are due by March 13. This is a municipal government opportunity to share ideas to improve service delivery. An additional in person meeting is planned for North Bay but no details are available at this point.

Eye on Events From April 29 through May 1, the 2020 OSUM Conference and Trade Show will take place in beautiful Brant County. Registration and room booking are now available. Join us in Ottawa from August 16 - 19 for the Annual General Meeting and Conference. Visit the AMO website for details and Early Bird registration. Book now as early bird registration closes 4 pm on March 2, 2020.

LAS LAS looks to collaborate with partners where possible. The Province of Ontario delivers affordable wireless phone service for your municipal staff. Email the province for a quote, adding VOR #OSS-00415819 to the subject line. For further information about other provincial services, please visit their website.

AMO’s partnership with eSolutions offers members cost-effective website solutions that meet accessibility requirements and ensure that residents can access the information and online municipal services they need. Learn more in the LAS Blog about our partner offerings.

Only a few days left to register for the Ground Engagement Tools webinar being held on February 26 at 10 am. This NEW Group Buying offering includes grader blades, bucket teeth, and a wide range of other wear items from Waterloo-based Valley Blades. Be sure to join us!

Register for our Tire Webinar on March 11 @ 10am. Find out how the Group Buying Tire offering can save you money and keep all your municipal vehicles and equipment rolling smoothly down the road.

Registration is now open for our Facilities Maintenance webinar on March 25 at 10am. Learn about the different building maintenance, repair and operations supplies now available through the Municipal Group Buying Program. This is just one of the many categories under the popular Capital Purchasing offering!

Municipal Wire* AMO’s occupational health and safety partner, 4S Consulting, is hosting a leadership summit on February 26 at the Holiday Inn, Toronto International Airport. Speakers from the Chief Prevention Officer’s office, the WSIB and others will speak to ongoing health and safety initiatives of interest to the municipal sector. Register today!

Careers Events Intern - AMO. This is a temporary position of up to 12.5 weeks. Assisting the Special Events Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing support for the development and delivery of AMO’s Annual Conference. The Intern will also provide support for other AMO events and training. Please apply in confidence by March 20, 2020 at 12 noon.

General Manager / Secretary-Treasurer - Saugeen Conservation. A complete job description is available at County of Grey or Saugeen Conservation. Candidates for the above position are invited to submit resumes prior to Friday, March 20, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. to: Grant McLevy, Director of Human Resources, County of Grey, 595 9th Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 3E3. Fax: 519.376.4082; Email: [email protected]; Web: grey.ca/careers.

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Your Worship Mayor Peter Hopkins Township of McKellar [email protected]

Dear Mayor Hopkins,

Thank you for your municipality’s submission to the Municipal Modernization Program and for your commitment to find smarter, more efficient ways to operate. I am pleased to advise that the Government of Ontario has approved funding of up to $40,000.00 towards your project McKellar Modernization Action Plan for the cost of an independent third-party reviewer to deliver a final report by September 18, 2020 (extended from June 30, 2020).

The Municipal Modernization Program is an important part of our government’s plan to help municipalities lower costs and improve services for local residents and businesses over the long term. The review project being undertaken by your municipality is an important step toward achieving Ontario’s goal of helping municipalities deliver efficient, effective, modern services that meet the evolving needs of our communities.

A transfer payment agreement is required to provide funding for the project. Ministry staff will be in touch with your staff shortly to finalize the transfer payment agreement and work through details of funding implementation. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact your Municipal Services Office, or the ministry at [email protected].

Congratulations on this funding approval. I extend my best wishes as we work together to modernize service delivery and focus spending on vital programs and services.

Sincerely,

Steve Clark Minister c. Tammy Wylie, Administrator/Clerk, Township of McKellar Norman Miller, MPP, Parry Sound─Muskoka

From: Aggregates (MNRF) To: Keyes, Jennifer (MNRF) Cc: Desroches, Pauline (MNRF); Zeran, Rebecca (MNRF) Subject: Proposed regulatory changes under the Aggregate Resources Act Date: February 13, 2020 9:15:14 AM Attachments: ARA-RegER Posting -- Municipality Notification-12Feb2020_French.pdf

Dear Ontario Heads of Council and Clerks,

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry recognizes the critical role Ontario's municipalities play in the lives of Ontarians. We value our strong collaborative partnership with municipalities and the associations that represent their interests.

We want to advise you that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is proposing changes to the way extraction of aggregate resources are regulated in Ontario, and we are inviting your input on the changes proposed.

The Ministry has gathered perspectives from, industry, municipalities, Indigenous communities, members of the public, and other stakeholders. These proposed changes promote economic growth within the aggregate industry while also maintaining strong protection of the environment and addressing community impacts.

The key areas being proposed for change are summarized below for your convenience. However, we would encourage you to read the details of the proposed regulatory changes which can be found on the Environmental Registry notice# 019-1303 Proposed amendments to Ontario Regulation 244/97 and the Aggregate Resources of Ontario Provincial Standards under the ARA located here.

The posting notice can also be viewed by searching for notice#019-1303 at the following web link: www.ero.ontario.ca We encourage you to provide feedback through the Environmental Registry process.

If you have any questions about the proposed changes, please call Rebecca Zeran at (705) 749-8422.

Kind Regards,

Jennifer Keyes Director, Natural Resources Conservation Policy Branch Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Proposed regulatory changes include: For new pits and quarries:

• enhancing the information required to be included in summary statements and technical reports at the time of application

• improving flexibility in how some standard site plan requirements can be implemented and modernizing how site plans are created

• creating better consistency of site plan requirements between private and Crown land and better alignment with other policy frameworks

• updating the list of qualified professionals who can prepare Class A site plans

• updating the required conditions that must be attached to a newly issued licence or permit

• adjusting notification and consultation timeframes for new pit and quarry applications

• changing and clarifying some aspects of the required notification process for new applications

• updating the objection process to clarify the process

• updating which agencies are to be circulated new pit and quarry applications for comment

For existing pits and quarries:

• making some requirements related to dust and blasting apply to all existing and new pits and quarries (requirements which were previously only applied to new applications)

• updating and enhancing some operating requirements that apply to all pits and quarries, including new requirements related to dust management and storage of recycled aggregate materials

• providing consistency on compliance reporting requirements, while reducing burdens for inactive sites

• enhancing reporting on rehabilitation by requiring more context and detail on where, when and how rehabilitation is or has been undertaken

• clarifying application requirements for site plan amendments

• outlining requirements for amendment applications to expand an existing site into an adjacent road allowance

• outlining requirements for amendment applications to expand an existing site below the water table • setting out eligibility criteria and requirements to allow operators to self-file changes to existing site plans for some routine activities without requiring approval from the ministry (subject to conditions set out in regulation)

Allowing minor extraction for personal or farm use: outlining eligibility and operating requirements in order for some excavation activities to be exempted from needing a licence (i.e., if rules set in regulation are followed). This would only be for personal use (max. of 300 cubic meters) or farm use (max. 1,000 cubic meters) From: protection, source (MECP) Subject: Source Protection Information Atlas - Launch of New Information Layers Date: February 25, 2020 3:31:06 PM Attachments: image001.png

Good Day,

We are pleased to advise you that the Source Protection Information Atlas (SPIA) has been updated and new features and data layers have been added.

The Source Protection Programs Branch (SPPB) at the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) is proud to have entered into a partnership with the Surface Water Monitoring Center at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). The collaboration allows MECP to display river discharge and climate data (daily mean) from almost 1800 hydrometric stations of the federal/provincial hydrometric agreement.

Our stakeholders can now view and integrate near real-time stream and river flow discharge data with watersheds and vulnerable areas with geographic queries. Precipitation and temperature (water and air) data including twice monthly snow depth readings from across Ontario are also part of this online interactive climate tool.

In addition, we are pleased to let you know that we have also added selected chemistry data from over 430 active stations of the Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network (PWQMN) which will further support implementation of source protection plan policies. Links are provided to the full suite of PWQMN data available on the Ontario OPEN data website.

The addition of this new information will have many applications including supporting Ontarians in making informed property-based decisions, and in tackling climate change impacts and community resilience questions.

In addition, I would like to thank the development team and our partners for your efforts in making this mapping tool a continued success. Your years of dedication to the delivery of this program are truly appreciated. Furthermore, please assist us in promoting source protection by continuing to post SPIA links on your respective websites, and promoting SPIA on your social media platforms - #SourceWaterOn.

I encourage you to familiarize yourself with the new tools, and advise your staff and colleagues of the new functionality in SPIA. We will be sending invitations to training sessions for our partners on use of the new layers shortly. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Andy Gemza, , Information Management Coordinator at (416-212-4847) or at [email protected] , or Derek Hatfield, Environment GIS Analyst at (416) 358-7430, or at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Pat Kinch Manager, Source Protection Programs Branch Land and Water Division, MECP 40 St. Clair Avenue W. Toronto ON M4V 1M2 W: 647-973-6983 [email protected] Please let me know if you have any accommodation needs or require communication supports or alternate formats.

Monthly Report

February 2020

Mission Statement “We are committed to the provision and promotion of services that assist individuals in attaining an optimum quality of life and that contribute to the well-being of the community.”

DSSAB PROGRAM UPDATES - Janice Bray, Director of Social Services The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit has been collecting and distributing the Nipissing Parry Sound overdose Incident Report since May 27, 2019. From May to the end of December there were 148 reported incidents in the Health Unit catchment area with 8 deaths. Of those 148 incidents, 44% were in the District of Parry Sound. Considering our population is about half the size as the District of Nipissing, this is concerning that we have almost half of the reported incidents. As follow up to the resolution regarding one Ontario Health Team (OHT) for the District of Parry Sound, the DSSAB is hosting a meeting on February 14th in Sundridge with all the OHT Proponents. This meeting is for a discussion on how services will be provided in the District. In our Ontario Works Program, staff exceeded the employment outcome targets for 2019. Thanks to the staff for their work and commitment to their clients. The requirement was for a 3% increase over the year before actuals. This will become more challenging each year as our targets move up. The Housing and Homelessness Plan Update is still with the Ministry for comment. Comments are to be back to us at the end of this month. Once we have them we will be able to assess their impact on our Plan going forward. 22A Belvedere building sprinkler project is basically complete and the relocation of tenants floor by floor went extremely well. Thanks to the staff for supporting the tenants through a long 5 month project. In September 2019, after the fire at 21 River Street, staff were working with 22 individuals who were left homeless. Over the fall and to date staff have worked hard to find permanent housing most of the residents. We currently have 4 individuals who are still in temporary housing. Those who are permanently housed are actively working with staff and staff are touching base with them at least once a week. Staff work with the individuals on their goals and assist them with staying connected with the services they need. In less than 5 months, staff have been able to house 82% of the residents of 21 River Street. It is amazing what two staff have been able to accomplish in this short amount of time as well as carrying an already active caseload. Thanks go out to all the staff in the Homelessness Prevention Program for their work and dedication to their clients.

2 DIRECTLY OPERATED EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE CENTRES - Brenda Wiltshire, Manager

Child Care Statistics for December 2019 Ontario Age Group Full Fee Subsidized Total Works Infant 20 14 1 35

Toddler 60 61 8 129

Preschool 73 97 8 178 JK 27 18 0 45

SK 12 12 0 24 School Age 36 63 0 99 # of Active Children 228 265 17 510

# of Families Served 220 242 16 478 A total of 510 children attended the month of December showing a slight increase in families utilizing child care through Ontario Works.

3 Home Child Care Stats for December 2019

East West Total Waitlist Parry Sound Parry Sound

Enrollment 71 58 129 16

Providers 11 11 22 9

The Home Child Care Program was able to accommodate 17 school-age children effected by the elementary school labour disruption.

Inclusion Support Services Stats for December 2019

Licensed New Site EarlyON Early Learning Total Waitlist Discharges Referrals & CCC’s Number of Children 10 39 49 6 2 4 Supported in East P.S Number of Children 23 15 38 6 0 1 Supported in West P.S.

Monthly Totals 33 54 87 12 2 5

Unduplicated 19 45 64 55 61 50 Year to Date Totals

4 Ontario EarlyON Program

Ontario EarlyON Program December Year-to-Date Statistics for the month of: 2019 2019 Total Adult Visits 502 8,403

Total Children Visits 768 12,974

Total Family Visits 655 11,331 Total New Families 18 381

Total Community Partners/Visitors 44 722

Number of Workshops 1 14

Number of Workshop Hours 1.5 15.5

Number of Children Attending by Program Site:

Callander Humphrey Burk’s Falls 13 47 124 Foley

11 Emsdale Powassan

Kearney 12 68

Parry Sound 21 Community Nobel Hub

4 245 Rosseau

Orrville Magnetawan 8

South River 19 25

123 Trout Port Creek Loring Sundridge 16 23

5 ONTARIO WORKS - Jeff Degagne, Manager

2019-Monthly Average Days to Grant and Monthly Average Applications processed from First Point of Contact through Risk Based Intake- Ontario Works Applications

In 2019, we averaged 2.75 days to grant with our Risk Based Intake model, based on an average of 53 applications per month. The provincial average in days to grant in 2019 was 3.92. We saw an increase of 6 applications per month on average versus 2018.

4th Quarter Employment Outcomes Percentage of Terminations Exiting to Employment

4th Quarter 2019 44.17% 2019 Target 26.43%

Percentage of Caseload Exiting to Employment

4th Quarter 2019 3.53%

2019 Target 2.43%

6 Eligibility Verification Process (EVP) EVP is a proactive approach to identifying and ensuring that changes in client circumstances are reported and accurately reflected in the calculation of income support. 3% of the caseload is assigned on a bi- monthly basis based on risk, through the Ministry’s Risk Assessment model developed with Equifax. The 4 areas reviewed are Income, Assets, Expenses and Debt. As part of the Ministry’s 2019 Service Delivery Priorities, the province requires OW offices to maintain a 100% assignment rate of cases within 15 days and a 100% Completion Rate within 2 months. Our Eligi- bility Review Officers complete these reviews and have maintained a 100% completion rate in 2019. Be- low is a comparison of where we stand with other sites in the region and provincially.

7 2019 Caseload Activity

950 900 850 800 750 700 650

April May June July March August January February October September November December

2019 Actual 2019 Budget

LEGEND JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC

2019 800 807 815 805 801 768 743 734 721 734 760 742 Actual 2019 891 905 924 911 886 845 786 747 749 764 769 833 Budget

CHILD CARE SERVICE MANAGEMENT - Jeff Degagne, Manager

OLAF Below outlines the applications that were processed through our Online Application for Child Care Fee Subsidy system (OLAF) in January 2020:

Online Application for Child Care Fee Subsidy (OLAF)

Date Range Accepted Rejected

January 1st - 31st, 2020 2 5

 Accepted means the applicant qualifies and has secured a child care placement  Rejected may mean an applicant is pregnant, looking for child care placement or looking for employment or may mean an applicant's income exceeds the cost of child care therefore does not qualify

8 HOUSING PROGRAMS - Pam Nelson, Manager

Social Housing Centralized Waitlist Report - December 2019

East Parry Sound West Parry Sound Total

Seniors 10 120 130

Families 83 324 407

Individuals 299 214 513

Total 392 658 1,050

Total Waitlist Unduplicated 436

Social Housing Centralized Waitlist (CWL) 2018 - 2019 Comparison Applications and Households Housed from CWL

New Housed Cancelled Housed New App New Cancelled SPP App 2018 2018 2019 2019 SPP 2019 Housed 2018 January 0 11 1 January 1 15 4 February 2 9 5 February 7 10 3 1 March 3 7 12 March 1 9 1 1 April 2 3 4 April 1 16 2 May 5 20 19 May 2 13 1 1 June 1 11 35 June 1 4 3 4 July 1 14 5 July 2 4 1 5 1 August 2 14 7 August 3 9 14 1 September 6 8 6 September 3 10 1 October 1 8 4 October 3 6 2 November 3 7 5 November 1 9 1 December 3 12 8 December 9 8 TOTALS TOTALS 29 124 111 25 114 5 46 4 for the year for the year

 2019 ended with an increase of 31 applicants on the Centralized Waitlist (CWL) up 8% from 2018.  25 people were housed from the CWL across the district – 5.7% of the CWL.  4 out of the 5 Special Priority applicants were housed – 80% amazing!  44 pieces of ledger paper--that is how many pages are in the Centralized Wait List. That’s a big document!

9 HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM - Pam Nelson, Manager For the month of December 2019

Support Income Source East West All services performed, provided, or arranged by the Homeless- Senior 9 9 ness Prevention Program staff to promote, improve, sustain, or ODSP 10 30 restore appropriate housing for individuals active with the Home- lessness Prevention Program, periodically within the month, not Ontario Works 2 4 requiring intense case management. Low Income 20 31

Intense Case Management Income Source East West Intense Case Management involves the coordination of appropri- Senior 5 6 ate services and the provision of consistent and on-going weekly ODSP 4 25 supports, required by the individual to obtain and sustain hous- Ontario Works 3 5 ing stability. Low Income 9 10

Contact/Referrals Short Term Housing Allowance

East West YTD Month Active YTD Homeless 2 1 67 December 11 30 At Risk 4 5 109

Household Income Sources and Issuance from CHPI

Income Source Total CHPI Reason for Issue Total ODSP 21 $18,720.69 Utilities/Firewood $1,205.20 Ontario Works 9 $9,830.53 Transportation $97.64 Low Income 6 $6,247.13 Food/Household/Misc. $5,793.17 Emergency Housing $27,702.34

Integrated Services – Assessment Case Workers

Parry Sound - 2019 Walk In Phone OW Appt Emerge Grants December 27 126 11 9 9 South River – 2019 December 13 108 8 0 12

10 HOUSING OPERATIONS - Sharon Davis, Manager Esprit Place Family Resource Centre In the month of December, Esprit team was very busy accepting many donations every day from generous community members and agencies and companies wanting to support women in need over the holidays! Parry Sound EMS again delivered a mountain of toys, clothes, sports equipment, baby items, and gift cards collected over the few weeks prior, we are so very lucky and thankful for their ongoing support. As a result, the women supported by the shelter both in-house and through outreach received packages for themselves and their children to enjoy over the holidays. For Dec. 6, National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Esprit once again part- nered with the Violence Against Women Coordinating Committee and the Mary Street Centre in order to host a candle ceremony with drumming from the Friendship Centre, some words about the femicide list provided by OAITH, and a prayer by Reverend Monica Moore of the St. James United Church. It was well attended, with approximately 25 guests who participated in reading lament cards and acknowledging the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre. This year the Violence Against Women Coordinating Commit- tee made a request in writing to each Municipal Council in the District in hopes that they would consider lowering their flags at Municipal Offices to half-mast for the day. Out of the 22 Municipalities 4 agreed to do this, and another one agreed to post information about the day and the 16 days of activism as laid out on the Government website. This was a very positive experience for the committee. In the month of December Esprit Place provided 187 warm safe night’s sleep to women, and for the year, 1,645 to women and 944 to children. In December 115 direct hours of service were provided to women through front line and outreach, and 1,849 hours for the year. In the year 106 women stayed at the shelter, for an average stay of 17 days.

Transitional Support Year-to-Date December 2019

Number of Women Served this Month 8 103

Number of Women Registered in Program 17 22 Will begin Jan. Number of Public Ed/Groups Offered 0 2020

Outreach Services Year-to-Date December 2019 Will begin Jan. Number of Women Served this Month 12 2020 Number of Women Registered in the Program 42 72 Will begin Jan. Number of Public Ed/Groups Offered 1 2020

11 Emergency Shelter Services Year-to- December Date 2019 Number of Women Active in program this 17 186 month Number of New Women Admitted 5 80 (unduplicated) Number of Children Active in program this 0 24 month Number of New Children Admitted 0 30 (unduplicated)

Number of Hours of Direct Service to Women 93 1,592

Resident Bed Nights (women & children) 187 2,589

Occupancy Rate 41% 75%

Days at Capacity 0 94

Days Over-Capacity 0 42

Phone Interactions (Crisis/Support) 26 385

Child Witness Program Year-to-Date December 2019 Number of Children Served this Month 3 40

Number of Children Registered in Program 17 22 Will begin Number of Public Ed/Groups Offered 2 Jan. 2020

12 Parry Sound Housing Corporation

Parry Sound Housing Corporation Activity

Year-to-Date

2019

Move Outs December 31st 0 17

Move Ins December 1st 2 22

L1 Forms Issued in December 1 10

N4 - Notice for eviction for non-payment Issued in December 3 33 of rent

N5 - Notice of eviction for disturbing the December 0 2 quiet enjoyment of the other occupants

Re-payment agreements Tracked in December 8 97

N7 - Notice of eviction for willful dam- December 0 1 age to unit

4 buildings - Paramedicine

Tenant Education December 7 buildings - Holiday Social/ Meet & Greet Tenant Services

Tenant Services, December 2019

A newsletter went out to all tenants which contained tips on safety. The newsletter also contained information regarding the staff and their roles and extension. A Christmas recipe was included which was affordable and easy to make.

Each tenant received an invitation to attend a Holiday Meet and Greet throughout the month of Decem- ber. The tenants were given a date and time for each building and invited to attend the common room to have a visit with Tenant Services staff. At that time there were trays of Christmas cookies and wheels of assorted chocolates for the tenants to enjoy.

All the children in the family units were given colouring pictures and crayons and asked to colour the picture and put it in their window by December 13, 2019. On that date bags of Christmas treats were distributed to each home with a coloured picture displayed in the window. It was very well received and many goody bags were distributed.

13 Issues discussed at the West Parry Sound Health Centre

Board of Directors meeting held February 10, 2020

▪ Board members received a tour of the new CT space in the Medical Imaging Department. ▪ T. Johnson of the Patient and Family Advisory Council presented information regarding the council’s past year’s accomplishments. ▪ The consent agenda was received. This included reports and recommendations from the Quality and Safety Committee, Governance Committee, Property/Finance Committee, Audit Committee, and Medical Advisory Committee. ▪ A financial update was provided. ▪ Concepts and language for the Vision in the strategic plan were discussed. The development of a new Strategic Plan was tabled for the time-being. ▪ J. Hanna provided an OHT update. The In-Development report was submitted to the Ministry on January 20, 2020. It was anticipated that the Ministry will provide a response in mid March. ▪ A verbal Foundation report was given. The annual Georgian Bay Walk, Run, Pole is scheduled May 31, 2020. ▪ The verbal Auxiliary report highlighted: - 935 hours of volunteer service was provided in the month of January. ▪ The CEO acknowledge the extra work that staff and leaders are undertaking as we move towards an Ontario Health Team environment. Their efforts are appreciated, and this work is positioning WPSHC for success.

Adjournment – 7:25 p.m.

Randy Pettapiece, Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

District of Parry Sound Meeting, Burks Falls Arena, 12 Feb 2020

Summary of government consultation process to get local advice on 5 areas. Attendees included: business owners, economic development officers, mayors, councillors, staff, also Norm Miller MPP.

1. Economic development opportunities a. Small business, home-based businesses b. Eco tourism c. Agriculture, forestry related processing, spin-off businesses

2. Barriers to economic development a. Capital, labour (farm, trades), housing (good housing in $300k range) b. Lack of focus on youth: need targeted education programs to support local business, agriculture, forestry, etc. c. Red-tape: inflexible deadlines, unnecessary delays, excessive legal/other fees to navigate the process d. High speed internet (some communities along hwy 11 already have this) e. Limited support for infrastructure, no secure longer term funding sources (will province step in when feds stop funding) f. Infrastructure grants (e.g. ICIP) always over-subscribed, many unmet needs with no options

3. Help for 21st century a. Climate change initiatives: this year was a devastating year for farmers with wet spring and fall (lost 6 weeks of growing season) b. Infrastructure support: small municipalities will never have sufficient tax base to support necessary infrastructure improvements

4. Attract, retain development a. Adequate healthcare, education, housing b. Internet, infrastructure

5. How can Govt’, private sector better promote rural economic development a. Reintroduce agriculture, trades into education system b. Deregulate building code c. Simply grant review process (ION is an example of an efficient process) d. Small municipalities lack expertise to deal with planning, land use issues – need access to advisors e. Forestry: lack of stability in policy, no confidence to invest in automation (which would attract new workforce), difficult to get reasonable access to road allowances f. Manufacturing (wood products): simply process to recruit foreign workers g. Support biofuel initiatives (e.g. Sweden) h. Farming: travelling abattoir, to replace closures and restricted intake of existing facilities i. Cycling: paved shoulders Wellness Centre & Pool Citizens Advisory Committee

MINUTES

Date: Monday, January 13, 2020 Time: 4:00 P.M. Location: Municipality of McDougall Council Chambers, 5 Barager Blvd. McDougall Members Present: Joan Conn, Richard Culverwell, Larry Fleetham, Dave Fullerton, Bob Griffiths, Ron Harrison, Mac Kirk, Dana Labrie, Tom Lundy, Sarah Mahon, Members Regrets/Absence: Chuck Baker, Glen Barnden, Cathy Lamb, Becky Pollock, Ryan Purdy Other Attendance: Lori West

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m.

1. Agenda Additions and Approval Moved by: Richard Culverwell Seconded by: Ron Harrison That the agenda for the meeting Monday, January 13, 2020 be approved as circulated. “Carried”

2. Approval of Minutes Moved by: Richard Culverwell Seconded by: Ron Harrison That the minutes for the meeting December 9, 2019 be approved as amended. “Carried”

3. Disclosure of Pecuniary or Conflict of Interest None disclosed. 4. CAC Priorities – Review & Ratify “Draft” Priorities Document for submission to Steering Committee. Ms. Labrie provided Committee with a report regarding the advantages of the community having a competition pool. The Committee thanked Ms. Labrie and noted that the report would become an attachment to the Statement of Priorities. Moved by: Sarah Mahon Seconded by: Mac Kirk That the Priorities Document, Version 1 as amended be adopted. “Carried”

5. Public Consultation Meetings – Locations & Timing Discussion • Committee agreed that the public open house meetings should be held within a 2 week period. • Notice to be provided by, radio, municipal websites/social media, handouts to Tapatoo swim users. • The first meeting will aid as a template for the rest of the meetings. • Meetings will be scheduled once Mr. Purdy and Mr. Lundy have put the prepared a package regarding YMCA and other facility programs. • Mr. Harrison has volunteered to reach out to the public schools to survey students on their interests. Wellness Centre & Pool Citizens Advisory Committee Minutes – January 13th, 2020

6. Other Business None.

7. Next Meeting

Committee agreed to schedule the next meeting for Tuesday February 18, 2020, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to be held in the Council Chambers at the Municipality of McDougall, 5 Barager Boulevard, McDougall.

8. Motion to Adjourn Moved by: Richard Culverwell Seconded by: Bob Griffiths That the meeting be adjourned at 5.25 pm. “Carried”

ICECAP Corporate Stakeholder Committee Meeting Minutes February 4, 2020

Integrated Community Energy & Climate Action Plans (ICECAP) Meeting Minutes

held on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 at 10:00 AM in the Township of The Archipelago Council Chambers, 9 James Street Parry Sound ON P2A 1T4

ICECAP Corporate Stakeholder Present:

Susan Murphy, Councillor, Carling Township Ryan Snowball, Planner, Carling Township Steven Kell, Species at Risk Biologist & Project Coordinator, Shawanaga First Nation Dalton Newman, Community Energy Champion, Shawanaga First Nation Peter Koetsier, Mayor, Township of Georgian Bay Dana Suddaby, Planner, Township of Georgian Bay Anthony Laforge, Director of Lands & Resources, Magnetawan First Nation Cory Kozmik, Species at Risk Biologist, Magnetawan First Nation Peter Hopkins, Mayor, Township of McKellar Tammy Wylie, Clerk Administrator, Township of McKellar Daryle Moffatt, Councillor, Seguin Township Dominique O’Brien, Director of Community Services, Seguin Township Forrest Pengra, Manager of Infrastructure and Technology, Town of Parry Sound Vanessa Backman, Councillor, Town of Parry Sound Alice Barton, Councillor, Township of the Archipelago Cale Henderson, Manager of Development and Environmental Services, Township of the Archipelago Randy Restoule, Dokis First Nation Monica Moore, Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve

ICECAP Partners Present:

Brian Elliott, Lakeland Power Marjorie MacDonald, Lakeland Holding Jennifer Monpetit, Advanced Planning and Communications, Lakeland Holding Joe Villeneuve, GIS Coordinator, West Parry Sound Geography Network Scott McCrindle, Georgian College Teryl Faulkner, North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

ICECAP Corporate Stakeholder Committee Meeting Minutes February 4, 2020

Georgian Bay Biosphere Staff & Volunteers Present:

Rebecca Pollock, Executive Director David Bywater, Conservation Program Manager Benjamin John, Climate Change & Energy Specialist Laura Peddie, Office Manager Ron Chase, Chair Erika Kramer, Director Jack Tynan, Director

Members of the Public Present:

AJ Mueller, Otter Lake Ratepayers’ Association Kerry Mueller, Otter Lake Ratepayers’ Association Brad Chittick, Otter Lake Ratepayers’ Association Judy Christenson, Climate Action Parry Sound Mary Bridges, Climate Action Parry Sound

1. Welcome & Introductions

Participants were welcomed and introduced themselves. Noted that all future meetings will be paperless.

2. Appointment of Chair

Becky P. clarified Chair roles & eligibility. Noted that ICECAP should consider an Indigenous co-Chair, should someone express interest in this position.

Resolution No. 2020-01 Moved by: S. Murphy Seconded by: P. Koetsier

Motion to appoint Daryle Moffatt & Forrest Pengra as co-Chairs. CARRIED

3. Approve Minutes

Resolution No. 2020-02 Moved by: V. Backman Seconded by: P. Hopkins

Motion to accept November 7th meeting minutes. CARRIED 4. ICECAP MOU

ICECAP Corporate Stakeholder Committee Meeting Minutes February 4, 2020

Daryle M. & Forrest P. confirmed current signatories are the Town of Parry Sound and the Townships of the Archipelago, Carling, McKellar and Seguin. MOU on Township of Georgian Bay’s Council Agenda next week. Shawanaga & Magnetawan First Nations anticipate signing in next few months. Outreach will continue to municipalities and First Nations who are not currently formally part of ICECAP.

5. Integrated Model

Benjamin J. reviewed the model, Municipal PCP & First Nation ICEP alignment, and that it is a phased program. It is a unique, made in the GBBR model that does not exist anywhere else in Canada.

6. Terms of Reference

Resolution No. 2020-03 Moved by: P. Koetsier Seconded by: P. Hopkins

Motion to change annual membership fee due date from January 31st to February 28th in Schedule A, Section 2 of the Terms of Reference. CARRIED

Stakeholders discussed and further agreed that the remaining payment for the work plan component is due within 30-days of budget approval.

Resolution No. 2020-04 Moved by: V. Backman Seconded by: A. Barton

Motion to adopt the annual membership fee services & support entitlements as presented in Schedule A, Section 3 with the addition of one voting seat per member and support for communications. CARRIED

Suggested edits to Schedule B of the Terms of Reference were reviewed: 1. Replace Section 5 with Integrated Approach Model 2. Insert diagram of PCP & ICEP 3. Add [email protected] to Section 7 4. Amend Section 16 to reference ICEP 5. Update Appendix A to current contracts 6. Add Appendix D outlining ICEP

ICECAP Corporate Stakeholder Committee Meeting Minutes February 4, 2020

Resolution No. 2020-05 Moved by: M. Moore Seconded by: A. Barton

Motion to bring forward a final Terns of Reference draft for adoption at the next ICECAP meeting. CARRIED

7. Community Partners

Discussion regarding the process for engaging community partners and the public.

Forrest P. suggested that GBBR could facilitate deputations to the Committee if a group wished to present.

With further project funding and staff ICECAP’s role may also be to mobilize community action and help community groups. Becky P. suggested a Communications Plan & Committee could advise on engagement. Groups can invite GBBR staff to present ICECAP.

8. Project Management

David B. presented the 2020 ICECAP work plan with information provided on each milestone and status. All members have completed corporate milestone one.

9. Communications

Becky P. suggested that a volunteer working Communications Committee could draft Communications Plan and advise on media, brand and logo, print materials, website, etc.

Resolution No. 2020-06 Moved by: P. Koetsier Seconded by: D. Moffatt

Motion to create Communications Committee. CARRIED

Vanessa B., Alice B., Cory K., and Monica M. volunteered as Communications Committee Members. The committee will create terms to bring to Corporate

ICECAP Corporate Stakeholder Committee Meeting Minutes February 4, 2020

Committee for approval. Communications Sub-Committee to be inserted in Schedule B Terms of Reference as section 9.3.

10. ICECAP Logo

Three logo options were presented for consideration and ballots provided to each member to vote for their favourite. Due to timelines major logo changes or other designer involvement is not an option.

Resolution No. 2020-07 Moved by: D. Moffatt Seconded by: V. Backman

Motion to task Communications Committee with ICECAP logo choice. CARRIED

Communications Committee will consider Corporate Committee members’ vote when deciding.

11. Meetings in 2020

Stakeholders agreed that 10 am start worked well, and that a Spring draft budget meeting and September final budget meeting were necessary for 2020.

12. Roundtable

Updates shared from Stakeholders and Partners.

13. Adjournment

Resolution No. 2020-08 Moved by: F. Pengra Seconded by: V. Backman

Motion to adjourn. CARRIED

INTEGRATED COMMUNITY ENERGY & CLIMATE ACTION PLANS (ICECAP): ACTION ITEMS Tuesday February 4th, 2020, 10:00 am Township of The Archipelago Council Chambers, 9 James Street Parry Sound ON P2A 1T4

Task: Assigned to: Status: Progress report document GBBR In progress with each Municipality & First Nation will be shared with the committee and revised as necessary with updates. GBBR will send a doodle GBBR Complete poll to members to vote on meeting dates that work best for them in April and September. GBBR will send a doodle GBBR In progress poll to Communications Committee to schedule a meeting to begin working on communications items discussed. GBBR will integrate GBBR In progress amendments and revisions into the ICECAP terms of reference and provide a final Terms of Reference draft for adoption next meeting.

ICECAP Action Items McKellar Library Board Minutes Monday, January 27, 2020, 10 am

Present: Anne Potocnik, Cathy Bull, Dianne Thompson, Lynne Aylsworth, Terri Short, Ghislaine Cole, Peter Hopkins, Dinah Ryeland - Brown Absent: Carol ann Miller, Debbie Woods

2020:01 MOTION Lyn ne moved, Dinah seconded to approve the Agenda. Carried. 2020:02 MOTION Anne moved, Dianne seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and Minutes. Carried.

We read about the Truth and Conciliation Report and Indigenous issues. 2020:03 MOTION Anne moves, Diann e seconds to begin meetings with Respect and Acknowledgement Declaration. Carried.

Librarian’s Report The Library will be trying out a Saturday coffee social hour.

Bookkeeper’s Report Dianne says the current budget looks great.

Mayor’s Report a) Peter dist ributed his annual Mayor’s Report and community happenings. b) Congratulations to Lynn regarding communicating Library news to the township clerk. c) The township is working on resolving our storage issue. d) The new e - letter will be going out with the tax bills Ja nuary 31 st . e) The Library can present our Annual Report to the next Council Meeting, February 3 rd . f) Our budget (was $39,000) from the township – we will meet with Karen and get our budget straightened out re: our reserve.

Business a) Under the Policy Review the re are 55 policies available – Terri and Anne went through them and selected the ones that apply to us. 2020:03 MOTION Anne moves, Dianne seconds to approve the Statement on Intellectual Freedom and Libraries, Carried. 2020:04 MOTION Anne moves, Lynne seco nds to approve Respect and Acknowledgement Declaration, Carried. 2020:05 MOTION Anne moves, Cathy seconds to approve the Committees of the Board, Carried. b) We will finish the By - Laws for the March meeting. We went over our last couple of points. c) In March w e are supposed to come up with the actual Board Evaluation plan. 2020:06 MOTION Anne moves, Dinah seconds to approve the Board Evaluation Plan. Carried. d) We had a Budget discussion. We went over the budget line by line. There are some questions that we nee d Tessa to explain, and also from Karen of the township office. We will finish off at the February Board meeting.

2020:07 MOTION Cathy moves, Dinah seconds to adjourn the meeting. Carried. 11:30 am.

Next meeting is Monday, February 24, 2020

From: Bryer, Barbara To: [email protected]; "[email protected]" Subject: Meeting Minutes: Stewardship and Environmental Committee Meeting - February 22, 2020 Date: February 22, 2020 10:20:52 AM

8:04am.

Attendees:

Barb M, Barb A, Wave W. Tom P, Don, Don, Peter, Al, Jeremy

No conflicts of interest

1. Collection of testing standards/practices from other municipalities. 2. ICECAP - a. Definition of who has signed on. b. Stage 1: define baseline data (Co2) collection. c. Stage 2: Define root causes.

Total of 5 stages.

3. Reminder MNRF a. Some sites that are illegal in Manitouwaubing. Beaches and retaining walls took down trees. Bridges between islands, boat in the lake. Responses received back within 2 hours. b. Watershed history and lake levels going back to 1987.

4. Resolutions that went forward. a. Budget will cover the septic. i. Educational component started. ii. Testing still to be defined. b. Rentals defeated: big issue. Likely Envior committee (less Peter due to conflict) and MLCA to take lead once the legal action is resolved to draft. 3 years in the court at this time. Public meetings will be needed once this is finalized in the courts. c. Education and bylaw impact in the future. d. Electronic Newsletter - ready to go on the website.

5. Composting Canada: a. Setting up at the transfer station. Selling back the soil to the community. www.facebook.com/compostingcottagecountry i. Interesting idea that we should pursue. ii. Investigate the approach of other townships that currently have composting programs in place. iii. Return and engagement of the community?

6. Andy Kellner: water testing results, budgeting, future plan a. See kit provided for details.

7. 8. File of summary notes from bullets and topics received.

9. Continuation of the committee on the quarterly basis to keep this moving forward. a. To ensure we are on top of the key issues and managing the priorities set out by this committee.

10. Budget: approx. $17K being proposed/approved for environmental initiatives/programs. a. Idea for consideration: visual surveillance to define rate of speed (adhering to law) and share information with the OPP to start to address this issue within our waters and shoreline degradation. Possible use of trial cams. b. Boating issues: define a one pager of key items we would like to adopt and share with the community. Distill the information that we have gathered. c. Lake density & usage => data collection ongoing. Action items needed. i. Definition of criteria for consideration and capacity of the lake. ii. Ontario, Municipal input (John Jackson study) 1. Peter to locate. Don to support if needed. 2. FOCA website possible resource.

11. Final report writing: Bullets to go forward with recommendations to go forward to council. List of topics shared and Wave has started to pull it together. a. By March 1st, 2020 => bullets due. b. Take a topic to write it up with contact information and details. c. March 28th (next meeting for committee) draft report, revisions, resolutions and bullets. d. Budgetary items - move forward to council. e. April public meeting - draft report i. **May or in June? =>to ensure that we get enough people for the public meeting? f. Presentation and Recommendations to Council in May. g. Present a summary to the MLCA (Mid July)

Top 5 projects: 1. Septic 2. Rentals - suggestion to strike a working group now with the MLCA without connection to council to address this. 3. Lake density (Care and capacity definition) & Development => Don to investigate and provide details. 4. Wildlife & Fish Habitat => Al/Don 5. Safe Boating & Enforcement => educating and teaching respect for the environment and others.

Communication & Education Strategy to ensure that we hit all of our rate payers. Not all rate payers are getting the local paper or are going online.

Short, succinct teasers with web links to the articles to draw people in to view the article or information we want to share.

Can be effective when we get all of the ratepayer emails.

Avenues 1. New Website 2. New publication (business and municipal directory) 3. Library communication 4. MLCA site

Adjourned: 10:15am

Sincere regards,

Barbara Bryer Senior Manager – Supply Chain Global Operations – Logistics.

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