Township of Perth South

Agenda

7:00 p.m. May 23, 2017

1. Call meeting to order

2. Moment of reflection

3. Confirmation of the Agenda

4. Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof

5. Consent Agenda

5.1 Perth South Council – May 2, 2017 - Regular Minutes

5.2 Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority – May 18, 2017

5.3 Bluewater Recycling Association – May 2017

5.4 Champlain Township – Not a Willing Host – Industrial Wind Turbines

5.5 John Nater, MP – Bill C-45 the Cannabis Act

5.6 Lincoln Alexander Award Call for Nominations

5.7 Notice – Public Meeting – OPA & ZBA – Queen St E, St. Marys

5.8 News Release – Randy Pettapiece, MPP – Leaked Hydro Documents Council Agenda – May 23, 2017 Page | 2

5.9 News Release – Randy Pettapiece, MPP – LTC Petition Launch

5.10 OPP – MTO Collision Information

5.11 Perth East Fire Department JAC – April 3, 2017 Minutes

5.12 Public Notice – Wildlife Awareness

5.13 Report – Public Awareness Program Update & 2017 Emergency Preparedness Week

5.14 St. Marys Fire Department Report – March 2017

5.16 St. Catherines – Support to Waive Taxes on Canada flags for 150th

5.17 Town of Lakeshore – Request to Province to Ease Restriction on Surplus Dwelling Severances

5.18 Township of Cava Monaghan – Hydro Costs

5.19 Municipality of Killarney – Bill 68 Proposed Change to Out of Court Payments to Municipalities

6. Public Meetings/Hearings and Delegations

6.1 Public Meeting – Zoning By-law Amendment – Barker

6.2 Police Services Presentation – Chief Mike Bellai, Stratford Police Service

7. Reports

7.1 Director of Public Works Report (Ken Bettles)

(a) Report – Request to Use Unopened Road Allowance (b) Report – Operations Manager Update Council Agenda – May 23, 2017 Page | 3

(c) Report – Drainage Superintendent Update (to be distributed) (d) Report – Director of Public Works Update (e) Report – Structure 122 Repairs (f) Report – Tractor for Roadside Cutting

7.2 Treasurer’s Report (Rebecca Clothier)

(a) Report – Treasurer’s Update (to be distributed) (b) Accounts – April 29 to May 19, 2017 (c) Report – 2016 Drainage Update (d) Correspondence – Water System Grant Approval (e) Response from Jenna Allain, UTRCA re Risk Management Renewal (f) Report – Police Services Review (to be distributed)

7.3 Clerk’s Report (Lizet Scott)

(a) Report – Clerk’s Update (b) Report – Council Payroll April 2017

8. Correspondence

8.1 Kirkton 4-H Pavilion Project – Sponsorship Request

9. Council Reports

9.1 Mayor/Council Member Reports (Verbal or written updates from members who sit on boards/committees)

9.2 Report – Mayor’s Update – April 2017

10. By-laws

10.1 By-law 17-2017 being a by-law to amend the Township of Perth South zoning by-law - Barker

10.2 By-law 40-2017 being a by-law to set the Rates of Taxation for 2017 (to be updated and final copy distributed)

11. Announcements Council Agenda – May 23, 2017 Page | 4

12. Notice of Motion

13. Other Business

In the interest of supporting the Township of Perth South Accountability and Transparency Policy, should a member of Council or staff like to present an item of business in this Section, it is recommended that they contact the Clerk in advance so that the item of business can be placed on the published agenda.

14. Public Question Period

Inquiries during the question period shall be directed by the public to Council members and shall deal with matters specific to Agenda business. A maximum of two (2) minutes per person is allotted for questions, and the maximum time allotted for the Question Period as a whole is fifteen (15) minutes. Each inquiry made during the question period shall be recorded in the minutes and the minutes shall note whether the inquiry was answered or requires an answer at or before the next meeting.

15. Closed Session and Reporting Out

15.1 Perth South Council – Closed Session Minutes – May 2, 2017

15.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; concerning Professional Services

15.3 A matter in respect of which a council, board, committee or other body may hold a closed meeting under another Act (Section 35.(4) (b) of the Police Services Act – Police Services Delivery Alternatives

15.4 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees concerning remuneration

16. Confirmatory By-law - By-law 41-2017

17. Adjournment

Township of Perth South

Minutes

9:30 a.m. May 2, 2017 The Council of the Township of Perth South met in the Council Chambers in St. Pauls for its regular Council session.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Robert Wilhelm, Deputy Mayor James Aitcheson, Councillors Stuart Arkett, Cathy Barker, Sam Corriveau, Bill Jeffrey and Melinda Zurbrigg

STAFF PRESENT: Treasurer/Deputy Clerk, Rebecca Clothier, Director of Public Works, Ken Bettles, Chief Building Official/By-law Enforcement Officer, Martin Feeney, and Clerk, Lizet Scott

1. Call meeting to order – Mayor Wilhelm called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

2. Moment of reflection

3. Confirmation of the Agenda

#144 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Jeffrey “That the Council agenda for May 2, 2017 be approved as circulated.” Carried

4. Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof – none declared

5. Consent Agenda

5.1 Perth South Council – April 18, 2017 - Regular Minutes

5.2 AAC (Accessibility Advisory Committee) – March 28, 2017

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5.3 Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority – April 20, 2017

5.4 Bluewater Recycling Association – April 2017

5.5 Bluewater Recycling Association – 2016 Annual Report

5.6 Lanark County – Provincial Request – Opioid Strategy

5.7 News Release – Randy Pettapiece, MPP – 2017 Budget

5.8 News Release – Randy Pettapiece, MPP – Minto – Connecting Links

5.9 Perth East Fire Department – Monthly Report – March 2017

5.10 St. Marys Public Library Meeting – April 26, 2017

5.11 Township of Adjala Toscrontio – Canada 150

5.12 Township of Lake of Bays – Accommodation Review Process

5.13 Township of North Dumfries – Proposed Fees & Royalty Changes

5.14 Township of Norwich – Support Perth South’s letter re Conservation Act Review

5.15 Upper Thames River Conservation Authority – March 28, 2017

Councillor Barker requested further discussion on Item 5.3 and Mayor Wilhelm moved this item to 8.1

#145 Moved by Councillor Jeffrey Seconded by Councillor Arkett “That the Consent Agenda Items 5.1 to 5.15 except Item 5.3 be received as information and that the regular Council minutes of April 18, 2017 be adopted.” Carried

6. Public Meetings/Hearings and Delegations

6.1 Public Meeting – Zoning By-law Amendment – Vandewalle

#146 Moved by Councillor Corriveau Seconded by Councillor Arkett “That the Council Meeting adjourns at 9:32 a.m. in order to convene a Public Meeting pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act concerning an application for a zoning by-law amendment by Morris and Irene Van De Walle for the property Council Minutes – May 2, 2017 Page | 3

described as Part of Lot 22, Concession 4, Blanshard Ward (5084 Line 8) in the Township of Perth South.” Carried

Allan Rothwell, Director of Planning and Trevor McNeil, agent for the applicant were present for the meeting. Allan Rothwell reviewed his report for council. The applicant had no further comments to add.

The Clerk confirmed how notice of the application was circulated and that no correspondence was received regarding the application.

The Mayor asked if anyone in attendance had any comments and there were none.

The Mayor then asked if Council had any questions and council asked several questions for clarification.

#147 Moved by Councillor Jeffrey Seconded by Councillor Zurbrigg “That the Public Meeting pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act concerning an application for a zoning by-law amendment by Morris and Irene Van De Walle for the property described as Part of Lot 22, Concession 4, Blanshard Ward (5084 Line 8) in the Township of Perth South be adjourned and the regular Council Meeting reconvene at 9:40 a.m.” Carried

#148 Moved by Councillor Aitcheson Seconded by Councillor Arkett “That Council approves the application for a zoning by-law amendment by Morris and Irene Van De Walle to regulate the permitted uses of a lot for a surplus farm dwelling to permit only residential uses and to prohibit any new permanent residential dwellings on the remnant farm land for the property described as Part of Lot 22, Concession 4, Blanshard Ward (5084 Line 8) in the Township of Perth South.” Carried

6.2 Public Meeting – Zoning By-law Amendment – Coulthard

#149 Moved by Councillor Corriveau Seconded by Councillor Zurbrigg “That the Council Meeting adjourns at 9:41 a.m. in order to convene a Public Meeting pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act concerning an application for a zoning by-law amendment by Dan and Susan Coulthard for the property described as Part of Lot 13, Concession 12, Downie Ward, (4508 Line 15) in the Township of Perth South.” Carried

Allan Rothwell, Director of Planning and Trevor McNeil, agent for the applicant were present for the meeting. Allan Rothwell reviewed his report for council. The applicant had no further comments to add. Council Minutes – May 2, 2017 Page | 4

The Clerk confirmed how notice of the application was circulated and that no correspondence was received regarding the application.

The Mayor asked if anyone in attendance had any comments and there were none.

The Mayor then asked if Council had any questions and council asked several questions for clarification.

#150 Moved by Councillor Jeffrey Seconded by Councillor Aitcheson “That the Public Meeting pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act concerning an application for a zoning by-law amendment by Dan and Susan Coulthard for the property described as Part of Lot 13, Concession 12, Downie Ward, (4508 Line 15) in the Township of Perth South be adjourned and the regular Council Meeting reconvene at 9:48 a.m.” Carried

#151 Moved by Councillor Aitcheson Seconded by Councillor Jeffrey “That Council Approves the application for Zoning By-law amendment by Dan and Susan Coulthard to regulate the permitted uses of a lot for a surplus farm dwelling to permit only residential uses and to prohibit any new permanent residential dwellings on the remnant farm land for the property described as Part of Lot 13, Concession 12, Downie Ward, (4508 Line 15) in the Township of Perth South.” Carried

6.3 Drea Kerr – Stratford Perth Community Foundation – Update on Perth South Fund

Tracy Van Kalsbeek, SPCF Executive Director & Ron McKay, local volunteer, were present to review a PowerPoint presentation. Drea Kerr, Marketing & Outreach Manager was also present.

#152 Moved by Councillor Arkett Seconded by Councillor Barker “That Council receives the update from Stratford Perth Community Foundation regarding the Perth South Community Fund.” Carried

6.4 UTRCA – Renewal of Risk Management Services with UTRCA

Jenna Allain, Source Protection Coordinator from UTRCA was present to give an update on the renewal of risk management services and to answer questions from council.

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#153 Moved by Councillor Arkett Seconded by Councillor Zurbrigg “That Council receives the presentation from Jenna Allain of UTRCA regarding the renewal of risk management services.” Carried

7. Reports

7.1 Chief Building Official/By-Law Enforcement Officer Report (Martin Feeney)

(a) Monthly Report – April 2017

#154 Moved by Councillor Zurbrigg Seconded by Councillor Jeffrey “That the CBO update report for April 2017 be received.” Carried

#155 Moved by Councillor Jeffrey Seconded by Councillor Aitcheson “WHEREAS: the MMAH has proposed a change to the Building Code, B-08-09- 03, requiring mandatory five-year septic tank pump out and records retention by owner; and WHEREAS: the change document fails to identify the administrative cost to Municipalities; and WHEREAS: the change document fails to identify any transfer of Provincial funding to offset these additional downloaded costs; and WHEREAS: adequate legislation already exists to correct malfunctioning systems; and WHEREAS: the proposed change is trying to fix a problem that does not exist; and WHEREAS: the majority of homeowners pump out their septic tanks on a regular basis whether regulated or not; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Perth South request the Honorable Bill Mauro, Minister of Municipal Affairs, to rescind proposed building code change B-08-09-03; AND THAT a copy of this resolution is sent to the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Bill Mauro, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Mr. Patrick Brown, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party, and Ms. Andrea Horwath, Leader of the New Democratic Party.” Carried

7.2 Treasurer’s Report (Rebecca Clothier)

(a) Accounts – April 14 to 28, 2017

#156 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Corriveau Council Minutes – May 2, 2017 Page | 6

“That the accounts payable listing dated April 28, 2017 for the period April 14 to 28, 2017 in the amount of $113,638.64 be approved.” Carried

The Administrator/Treasurer also noted that she had received confirmation from John Nater, MP, that the Perth South Canada Summer Jobs grant was approved for 12 weeks.

7.3 Added – The Director of Public Works updated Council on the Operations Manager position noting that the first round of interviews has been completed and that 3 candidates have been selected for a second interview.

8. Correspondence

8.1 Item 5.3 – ABCA – Councillor Barker asked about the DFO presentation noted in the ABCA minutes. The Director of Public Works will look into and follow up.

The Treasurer/Administrator noted that she had received authorization from South Perth Centennial to set up an information table at their FunFest taking place on May 18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and encouraged members of council to participate. She noted that she has also been in contact with Downie Central and they would prefer that the Township attends their open house in September.

Mayor Wilhelm called for a recess at 11:05 a.m. Council resumed at 11:16 a.m.

9. Council Reports

9.1 Mayor/Council Member Reports (Verbal or written updates from members who sit on boards/committees)

The Mayor and members of council provided a brief update on their various meetings and activities since the last council meeting.

10. By-laws

10.1 By-law 15-2017 being a by-law to amend the Township of Perth South Zoning By-law - Vandewalle

#157 Moved by Councillor Corriveau Seconded by Councillor Zurbrigg “That By-law 15-2017 being a by-law to amend the Township of Perth South’s Zoning By-law for the property described as Part of Lot 22, Concession 4, Blanshard Ward (5084 Line 8) be given first, second, and third readings, and be properly signed and sealed.” Carried Council Minutes – May 2, 2017 Page | 7

10.2 By-law 16-2017 being a by-law to amend the Township of Perth South Zoning By-law – Coulthard

#158 Moved by Councillor Corriveau Seconded by Councillor Zurbrigg “That By-law 16-2017 being a by-law to amend the Township of Perth South’s Zoning By-law for the property described as Part of Lot 13, Concession 12, Downie Ward, (4508 Line 15) be given first, second, and third readings, and be properly signed and sealed.” Carried

10.3 By-law 18-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Allman Drain

10.4 By-law 19-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Anderson Drain

10.5 By-law 20-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Barber-Bryan Drain

10.6 By-law 21-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Dunseith North Branch Drain

10.7 By-law 22-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Fierling Drain

10.8 By-law 23-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Good Drain

10.9 By-law 24-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Harlton Branch of the Chittick Drain

10.10 By-law 25-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Hawkins Drain

10.11 By-law 26-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Hepburn Drain

10.12 By-law 27-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Kerr-Lupton Drain

10.12 By-law 28-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – McNamara Drain

10.13 By-law 29-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Muir Drain Council Minutes – May 2, 2017 Page | 8

10.14 By-law 30-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Muir Branch #3 Drain

10.15 By-law 31-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Mullarkey Branch of the Gillard Drain

10.16 By-law 32-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Pike Drain

10.17 By-law 33-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Roger Drain

10.18 By-law 34-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Rolston Drain

10.19 By-law 35-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Schabel Drain

10.20 By-law 36-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Schaff Drain

10.21 By-law 37-2017 being a by-law for drainage maintenance & repair works – Weersink-Wilson Drain

#159 Moved by Councillor Jeffrey Seconded by Councillor Aitcheson “That By-laws 18-2017 to 37-2017 being by-laws for the 2016 drainage maintenance and repair works in the Township of Perth South be given first, second and third readings, and be properly signed and sealed.” Carried

11. Announcements – none

12. Notice of Motion – none

13. Other Business – none

In the interest of supporting the Township of Perth South Accountability and Transparency Policy, should a member of Council or staff like to present an item of business in this Section, it is recommended that they contact the Clerk in advance so that the item of business can be placed on the published agenda.

14. Public Question Period – none

Inquiries during the question period shall be directed by the public to Council members and shall deal with matters specific to Agenda business. A maximum of Council Minutes – May 2, 2017 Page | 9

two (2) minutes per person is allotted for questions, and the maximum time allotted for the Question Period as a whole is fifteen (15) minutes. Each inquiry made during the question period shall be recorded in the minutes and the minutes shall note whether the inquiry was answered or requires an answer at or before the next meeting.

15. Closed Session and Reporting Out

#160 Moved by Councillor Jeffrey Seconded by Councillor Arkett “That Council of the Township of Perth South does hereby go into Closed Session at 11:32 a.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding a matter in respect of which a council, board, committee or other body may hold a closed meeting under another Act (Section 35.(4) (b) of the Police Services Act "intimate financial or personal matters or other matters may be disclosed of such a nature, having regard to the circumstances, that the desirability of avoiding their disclosure in the interest of any person affected or in the public interest outweighs the desirability of adhering to the principle that proceedings be open to the public.") in regards to Police Services Delivery Alternatives and regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.” Carried

15.1 Perth South Council – Closed Session Minutes – April 4, 2017

#161 Moved by Councillor Aitcheson Seconded by Councillor Zurbrigg “That Council approves the Closed session minutes of April 4, 2017.” Carried

15.2 A matter in respect of which a council, board, committee or other body may hold a closed meeting under another Act (Section 35.(4) (b) of the Police Services Act – Police Services Delivery Alternatives

The Administrator/Treasurer provided an update to Council on the ongoing review of police services delivery alternatives.

15.3 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

The Administrator/Treasurer reviewed a letter received from a municipal employee. Council directed staff to investigate further and bring results back to council.

#162 Moved by Councillor Jeffrey Seconded by Councillor Arkett Council Minutes – May 2, 2017 Page | 10

“That Council does hereby go out of closed session and reconvene at 12:20 p.m. in order to continue with its deliberations.” Carried

16. Confirmatory By-law - By-law 38-2017

#163 Moved by Councillor Arkett Seconded by Councillor Corriveau “That By-law 38-2017 being a by-law to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution of the Township of Perth South be given first, second, and third readings, and be properly signed and sealed.” Carried

17. Adjournment

#164 Moved by Councillor Jeffrey Seconded by Councillor Aitcheson “That the meeting does hereby adjourn at 12:22 p.m.” Carried

______Mayor, Robert Wilhelm

______Clerk, Lizet Scott

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Administration Centre Morrison Dam Conservation Area

10:00 a.m.

AGENDA 1. Chairman's Welcome 2. Adoption of Agenda 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest 4. Disclosure of intention to record this meeting by video and/or audio device 5. Adoption of Minutes from April 20, 2017 6. Business Out of the Minutes • Report on Cash and Investment Balances - Brian Horner

7. Presentation: Development of Policies and Procedures for Shore Protection Structures along the ABCA Shoreline - Fiona Duckett, M.Sc.,P.Eng of W. F. Baird & Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd.

8. Program Reports - Action Items Report 1: (a) Development Review (O Reg 147/06) - Geoff Cade/Meghan Tydd-Hrynyk (b) Violation/Appeals Update - Geoff Cade Report 2: Habitat Stewardship Program Projects - Kate Monk Report 3: Staff Designation - O.Reg.147/06 Application Approval - Geoff Cade

9. Presentation: Shoreline Water Quality Monitoring-Background and Potential Next Steps - Mari Veliz, Healthy Watersheds Supervisor 10. General Manager’s Report 11. Correspondence 12. Committee of the Whole - personal matters 13. New Business 14. Adjournment

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS • (tbd) Arkona Lions Museum Management Committee Meeting • May 30 - Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation meeting • June 15 - Board of Directors Meeting at 10:00 am M I N U T E S

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Boardroom Morrison Dam Conservation Area

DIRECTORS PRESENT Ray Chartrand, Doug Cook, Dave Frayne, Bob Harvey, George Irvin, Burkhard Metzger, Brian Ropp

DIRECTORS ABSENT Wayne Hall, Mike Tam

STAFF PRESENT Bev Brown, Geoff Cade, Tim Cumming, Brian Horner, Tracey McPherson, Kate Monk, Judith Parker, Alec Scott, Meghan Tydd-Hyrnyk

OTHER PRESENT Alex MacDougall, Bluewater Shoreline Residents’ Association Bob Montgomery, CKNX Radio

CALL TO ORDER Chair Burkhard Metzger called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOTION #BD 36/17 Moved by Dave Frayne Seconded by Ray Chartrand

“RESOLVED, THAT the agenda for the April 20, 2017 Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Board of Directors meeting be approved.”

Carried.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest at this meeting or from the previous meeting.

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DISCLOSURE OF INTENTION TO RECORD PROCEEDINGS Tim Cumming noted a videographer was contracted to record Agenda Item #7 - Presentation by Dr. Robin Davidson-Arnott on shoreline process and climate change. The recording will be made available to the public.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOTION #BD 37/17 Moved by Doug Cook Seconded by George Irvin

“RESOLVED, THAT the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting held on March 23, 2017 and the motions therein be approved as circulated.”

Carried.

BUSINESS OUT OF THE MINUTES

Investment Income Reserves As requested at the previous board meeting, Brian Horner, General Manager prepared a schedule showing the bank interest and investment income in each reserve account over the past two years. This information will be included on a semi-annual basis with the profit and loss statement.

PRESENTATION Geoff Cade, Water & Planning Supervisor introduced Dr. Robin Davidson-Arnott, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Geography at the University of Guelph. He was a member of the consulting team preparing the Shoreline Management Plan Update (2015-2016) recommendations for the ABCA and Board of Directors to make decisions on. Dr. Davidson-Arnott has many years experience working with groups and individual property owners in the Great Lakes and east coast of Canada on issues related to coastal erosion, coastal management and effects of climate change.

His primary role with the SMP Update consulting team was to advise on dynamic beach and dune systems, erosion of cohesive bluff shorelines and determination of long-term recession rates for incorporation in setbacks for new development. The technical team’s key considerations were having regard for changes in policy and legislation for implementation of Shoreline Management Plans by conservation authorities since 2000. Revisions to Provincial Planning Policy brings shoreline matters into the policies with watercourse and floodplain regulations.

The philosophy in preparing the SMP Update recommendations was 1) no new hazards are created; 2) existing hazards are not aggravated; 3) no adverse environmental impacts would result. Dr. Davidson-Arnott proceeded to explain the functions of shoreline management when dealing with sand dunes and dynamic beach, cohesive bluffs, wave action and underwater erosion on slopes, impacts of climate change and a discussion on problems with individual private shore protection. The one-hour presentation is available at www.abca.on.ca or can be viewed by putting the following link in a web browser https://youtu.be/w7snKJ4vt-E.

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PRESENTATION Adam Skillen, Skillen Investment Management presented an update on the performance of the investment portfolio and reviewed the investment policy statement criteria which currently is weighted 35 percent equities (which includes 10% common shares) and 65 percent bonds. The directors requested staff prepare a summary of cash balances and the amount needed for day to day operations.

PROGRAM REPORTS

1. (a) Development Review Meghan Tydd-Hyrnyk, Planning and Regulations Assistant, presented the Development Review report pursuant to Ontario Regulation 147/06 Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses. Through the application process, proposed developments within regulated areas are protected from flooding and erosion hazards. Staff granted permission for 9 Applications for Permission and 5 Minor Works Permits.

1. (b) Violation/Appeals Update No updates.

MOTION #BD 38/17 Moved by George Irvin Seconded by Doug Cook

“RESOLVED, THAT the Board of Directors affirm the approval of applications as presented in Program Report # 1 - Development Review.”

Carried.

2. Morrison Dam Safety Review - Geotechnical Stability Review Alec Scott, Water & Planning Manager advised that as part of the Dam Safety Review for Morrison Dam completed in 2016, the Geotechnical Stability Assessment needed to be redone due to the updated components of the Canadian Dam Safety Guidelines (2007) as well as Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry guidelines in the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act Administrative Guide, Technical Bulletins and Best Management Practices, 2011.

MOTION #BD 39/17 Moved by Ray Chartrand Seconded by Doug Cook

“RESOLVED, THAT subject to the approval of the 50% WECI grant for this project, Exp Services Inc. be retained to complete the Geotechnical Stability Review for Morrison Dam at a total price of $9,000 plus HST, and that staff proceed to enter into an agreement with Exp Services Inc. and complete the project.”

Carried.

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3. Third Party Operator Assist Agreement Alec Scott reported that most conservation authorities use water level or flow data from stream gauge stations which are operated by Environment Canada under the Canada Ontario Agreement on Hydrometric Monitoring. For many years, CAs have cooperated with Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and Water Survey of Canada (WSC) in sharing infrastructure and data from these stations. On September 29, 2016 Conservation Ontario Council approved the signing of a Cooperative Agreement between MNRF and CO to ensure that we continue to have a strong working relationship. The document also defines roles and opportunities now and in the future. Included in the discussions was the concept of ‘Third Party Operator Assist” whereby an individual CA can work cooperatively with WSC to help with maintaining stream flow stations.

MOTION #BD 40/17 Moved by Doug Cook Seconded by George Irvin

“RESOLVED, THAT the Board of Directors approve entering into a Third Party Operator Assist Agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and that staff be authorized to sign the Agreement.” Carried.

4. Maple 150 Photo Contest Kate Monk reported on the maple tree photo contest the ABCA undertook in celebration of Canada’s 150 anniversary. There were 22 people share photos of their favourite maple tree within a watershed municipality. Preliminary judging of the entries narrowed the selection down to five entries for the directors to vote at the end of the meeting.

5. Quarterly Financial Statement For the directors’ information, Brian Horner presented the profit and loss statement to March 31, 2017.

Doug Cook left the meeting at 12 noon.

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT Brian Horner provided a written report with a brief update on the progress of various projects, staff training and development, upcoming meetings or events and general activities over the previous month.

CORRESPONDENCE None

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NEW BUSINESS

Shoreline Management Open House Dates Geoff Cade noted that dates and locations have been chosen for the two public information open houses on shoreline management. The first open house will be on June 3 at the Zurich Arena and the second one will be at the Legacy Recreation Centre hall in Thedford on June 17. There will be scheduled presentations on coastal processes, shoreline recession, shoreline protection and climate change impacts on the Great Lakes.

ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:10 p.m.

Burkhard Metzger Judith Parker Chair Corporate Services Coordinator

Copies of Program Reports are available upon request. Contact Judith Parker, Corporate Services Coordinator.

Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Established 1946 Board of Directors General Manager=s Report

May 18, 2017

Prepared for the Board of Directors by Brian Horner

Introduction I am pleased to provide the Board of Directors with a brief update on ABCA projects, programs, new partnerships, funding opportunities and activities over the past couple of months. This report also includes information about Conservation Ontario and some of its activities on behalf of Ontario=s 36 conservation authorities. If you have any questions please call me. Note: This is not an inclusive list B only some highlights.

Conservation Ontario 1. Conservation Ontario is the network of 36 Conservation Authorities, local watershed management agencies that deliver services and programs that protect and manage water and other natural resources in partnership with the government, landowners and other organizations. Conservation Authorities promote an integrated watershed approach balancing human, environmental and economic need. Conservation Authorities are organized on a watershed basis. 2. The Latornell Conservation Symposium is one of Ontario’s premier annual environmental events. The 2017 symposium takes place November 21, 22 and 23rd this year at the Nottawasaga Inn Resort & Conference Centre. The Symposium provides a forum for practitioners, policy makers, non-government organizations, academics and businesses to network and discuss the challenges and opportunities in Ontario’s conservation field. 3. Ontario’s Green Leaf Challenge – The Ontario government and Forests Ontario invite Ontarians to plant 3 million trees in 2017. Go to www.greenleafchallenge.ca and add trees that you plant to the online counter. The website also provides resources to connect residents with local tree planting events and tree planting resources.

Projects, Programs and Studies 1. The Conservation Education department staff are taking bookings and getting program materials ready for the spring There were 24 in-class programs delivered to area watershed schools (mainly spring water water programs). 2. Summer Nature Day Camps: July 31 – Aug 4 for ages 609 is fully booked and a waiting list has been started. The W.I.L.D. Nature Day Camp August 8-12 for ages 10-12 is still accepting registrations. 3. Kari Jean was successful in getting in Ministry of Natural Resources Funding (MNRF) Species at Risk Stewardship Fund (SARSF) The funding will be used to complete specific tree planting projects, conduct aquatic and terrestrial SAR surveys, continue Old Ausable Channel habitat monitoring program and provide Ausable River Recovery education outreach education events for watershed residents. 4. Stewardship staff were successful with a Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund application for $25,000 in funding. 5. Kate Monk and Rachael Scholten are completing cover crop surveys for the Huron Clean Water Project. Without the snow cover through most of the winter season and several rainfall events, the crops held the snow and prevented both wind and water erosion.

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6. The County of Huron has approved $400,000 in funding for the Huron Clean Water Project in 2017. The program which provides grants for projects to improve surface and ground water is delivered by the Maitland Valley and Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authorities. 7. Shoreline Management Plan Update – Public Information Open Houses have been set for June 3 in Zurich and June 17 in Thedford. Tentative times are from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Details are on the www.abca.on.ca website. Public meetings will include presentations from Dr. Robin Davidson-Arnott and representatives from W. F. Baird and Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd.

Staff Training and Development 1. Ross Wilson completed Emergency Management training at London’s Emergency Operations Centre.

Meetings and Special Events 1. The Morrison Dam Fishing Derby originally scheduled for Saturday, May 6th was rescheduled for Saturday, May 13th due to rainfall and high water levels. The event is a partnership between the Conservation Foundation and the Exeter Lions Club. 2. The Conservation Authorities Biennial Tour is being hosted this year by Credit Valley and Halton Conservation Authority on October 1- 4, 2017. 3. Staff attended and presented at the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Committee (SPC) meeting on April 19, 2017, held at the White Carnation in Holmesville. 4. The Conservation Education department held and participated in a number of special events including a Yellow Fish Road event in Lucan on May 3rd, Forest Festival on May 6th and a Storytime Trail event on the South Huron Trail. 5. Mari Veliz helped to set up the “Go Wild Grow Wild Carolinian Canada Expo on April 7 and is facilitating a native backyard certification program for the Grand Bend area. 6. The Rock Glen Conservation Area opened on May 1, 2017. The day-use park will be open until October 21. 7. ABCA hosted the Southwestern Flood Forecasting Alliance (SWOFFA) meeting on April 4 8. Tommy Kokos attended the CWRA/NR Can Federal Floodplain Mapping Guidelines Workshop in Mississauga on March 28.

News Release Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE OF ISSUE: May 18, 2017 New video to share presentation on shoreline protection structures Coastal engineer presents about shoreline protection structures to ABCA Board Coastal engineer Fiona Duckett, M.Sc., P. Eng., of W. F. Baird and Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd., presented to the Board of Directors of Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) at the board’s regularly-scheduled meeting on May 18, 2017. The presentation was videotaped professionally and ABCA plans to post the video of the presentation online, before the end of the month, when it is available. A link to the video is to be posted at abca.on.ca on the Shoreline Management Page at this link: abca.on.ca/page.php?page=shoreline-management. Baird and Associates produced a Considerations for Shore Protection Structures document in 1994. The firm is updating that report this year. Duckett spoke to the board on shore protection structures, including current policies and procedures, and next steps to update policies and procedures. She spoke on the current mix of erosion control structures along the shoreline of the ABCA, natural hazards, shore protection types, and the existing permitting process. In addition to the new video which will be posted in May, there is a video now online of a previous presentation the board, by Dr. Robin Davidson-Arnott, Professor Emeritus, University of Guelph. It is now available on the same shoreline management web page. He presented to the April 20, 2017 board meeting on the topics of shoreline processes, climate change impacts on the Great Lakes, and shoreline protection. The two presenters, Duckett and Davidson-Arnott, are also scheduled to present at two public open houses on two Saturdays in June. The first open house is June 3 in Zurich. The second open house is June 17 in Thedford. The open houses run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. noon. Presentations begin at 10:30 a.m. The open house in Thedford is at the Legacy Recreation Centre Hall, 16 Allen Street. The open house in Zurich is at the Zurich Arena, 15 East Street. ABCA’s current Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) has been in place since 2000. It identifies shoreline hazards for flooding, erosion, and dynamic beaches and their impact on shoreline development. The Conservation Authority started a process in 2015 to update technical information to support updates to the 2000 SMP document. The 2017 open houses provide information on the existing plan and current policies as well as an update on the progress of technical work for future updates. (The review of local development policies contained in the SMP 2000 is not expected until 2018, according to ABCA.) Updates to the Shoreline Management Plan will provide a consistent and up-to-date guide for development and municipal land use planning along the shoreline, according to the ABCA. Updates will provide newer information on shoreline recession rates, ensure that local policies and application of the Regulation conform to Province of Ontario policy, and keep policies current in light of emerging land use trends. To learn more about shoreline management in the watershed visit the Shoreline Management Plan Update page online at abca.on.ca at: abca.on.ca/page.php?page=shoreline-management. Members of the public are invited to subscribe to a free electronic newsletter that provides updates about shoreline management in the watershed. To sign up to receive these updates you may visit this link: http://eepurl.com/bxn8_5. More than 320 people have subscribed to this online newsletter.

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Board of Directors Meeting Highlights Held on May 18, 2017 at 9:00 AM at the MRF Board Room

Waste Diversion – The Blue Box Today and Tomorrow

Implementation is underway to the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act (RRCEA). In particular, municipal governments will be transitioning from the current Blue Box program, which is run by municipalities and co-funded by producers, to an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime that requires producers to cover all end-of-life costs for waste. Eventually, producers will be fully responsible for meeting recovery targets for designated products and packaging. The municipal role in this system will be evolving. AMO’s Board has resolved that the municipal governments’ best interest is to move the Blue Box to full producer funding sooner rather than later. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is asked to initiate the transition for the Blue Box program this year, with completion to the RRCEA by January 2019. The AMO Board also directed staff to engage with its municipal partners – Regional Public Works Commissioners of Ontario (RPWCO), the Municipal Waste Association (MWA) and the City of Toronto, to create a municipal waste management entity. The transition and the future work for municipal governments within the new waste management framework requires a high degree of policy and implementation planning involving all the partners. Work on developing this entity has just begun. In the interim, staff will continue to coordinate stakeholder work through use of existing funding from the Continuous Improvement Fund. This arrangement was approved by the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (formerly Waste Diversion Ontario). We need to know more about significant post-transition issues such as diversion targets, geographic coverage requirements, and what materials will be designated. Until then, our municipal waste diversion programs will continue to provide the convenient, reliable waste services that residents depend on. Municipal governments may be approached by producers to provide post-transition collection and/or processing services for designated materials. We caution that it is too early for Councils to make informed decisions without having the ‘rules of the road’ defined through Regulations. 2017 Ontario Budget Highlights for Members

The Association is pleased to provide the following highlights on the 2017 Ontario Budget that relate to the waste management sector. Budget Balanced in 2017 The Ontario government has delivered the first balanced budget since the 2008-09 recession. The Province remains on track to keep the budget balanced next year, also. The government’s total expenditures will rise to $141 billion for the 2017-18 budget year, up from $135 billion in 2016-17 (See pages 239 to 241). There do not appear to be any tax implications in the budget related to the waste management sector. Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) MOECC’s budget is increasing substantially due to new revenues being raised through the Province’s cap-and-trade program. The Ministry will see its budget jump to $1.02 billion in 2017-18, up from $531 million in the previous year (See page 240). Cap-and-trade proceeds The provincial government raised $472 million in its first quarterly auction of emission allowances under Ontario’s cap-and-trade program, and it intends to raise a total of $1.8 billion in 2017-18. Cap- and-trade revenues will drop to $1.4 billion annually starting in 2018-19. Cap-and-trade funded projects (each could have applicability to the waste management sector) Green Investment Fund Initiatives and GHG reducing programs: The Province has set aside $410 million to invest in measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Supporting Municipal Governments in Reducing GHGs: The government is investing $55 million to support municipal energy or climate change plans, as well as projects under the Municipal GHG Challenge Fund. Preserving Agriculture, Lands and Forests: The Province will invest $5 million to improve agricultural soil health and increase tree-planting. Reducing and Preventing Food Waste The government is introducing the Supermarket Recovery Program to redistribute food to Ontarians in need. This pilot program will receive a one-time investment of $600,000 to make grants available to food banks and other organizations “to expand their capacity to transport and store surplus perishable and prepared foods” (See page 86). Reducing Electricity Costs for Businesses The government is continuing to lower electricity costs for companies to help maintain a competitive business environment. Ontario is proposing to further expand the Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) program by reducing the eligibility threshold from one megawatt (MW) to 500 kilowatts (kW) for targeted manufacturing and industrial sectors. This proposed change is in addition to the Province’s existing actions to reduce electricity costs for businesses, such as providing ongoing annual support, totalling up to $120 million to qualifying large industrial facilities in northern Ontario, as well as ending the debt retirement charge (DRC) for commercial, industrial and all other electricity users as of April 1, 2018 (See page 23). Changing Workplaces Review The budget renews a commitment towards addressing recommendations associated the Changing Workplaces Review. These recommendations will address the following labour issues: Whether more employees should be covered by labour relations protections and minimum standards; How “employee” and “employer” are defined under employment and labour laws; How to deal with the differential treatment of part-time and full-time employees; What minimum standards should be in place for personal emergency leave; and, Whether changes are required to better calibrate the protections for bargaining rights enshrined in the Labour Relations Act (See page 69). Supporting Renewable Biodiesel in the Coloured Fuel Market Ontario is proposing changes to allow biodiesel, a renewable alternative to fossil fuels, to be more widely available as part of Ontario’s tax-exempt coloured fuel program. To do so, the Province is proposing legislative changes to the Fuel Tax Act, which includes adding a new category of registered dyers, who will be permitted to dye biodiesel that has not been blended, mixed or combined with any other type or grade of fuel. This new category of registered dyers would be exempt from the fuel transportation requirements currently imposed on all registered dyers (See page 282). Federal Cannabis Legislation Tabled

The federal government tabled legislation to legalize marijuana on April 13. As expected, the Bills leave the bulk of decisions on age of majority, distribution, and retailing of marijuana to the provinces. The Legislation: Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, would amend Canada’s Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and other current legislation to allow Canadian residents to sell, buy, possess, and grow marijuana before July of 2018. The legislation proposes: • _limits of 30 grams of dried marijuana for individual possession for adults over the age of 18 years unless a higher age is set by a province; • _authorizes the creation of a licensing system for marijuana growers and a tracking system for plants; • _establishes penalties for possession of greater amounts of marijuana, trafficking outside of the proposed system, and distribution to minors; • _provinces will have the ability to set their own distribution and other rules, or default to the federal requirements. Bill C-46 amends the Criminal Code and other legislation to introduce new penalties for drugged driving, streamline drunk driving provisions. This Bill also allows police officers who suspect a person of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to demand a bodily fluid sample. Next Steps: AMO is calling for municipal licensing of growers and retailers of marijuana to control where these businesses are located, to limit concentration and proximity to schools, daycares, and residential neighbourhoods. AMO also wants resources so that municipal governments are not left holding the costs for increased policing, public health, and emergency services due to marijuana legalization. AMO is already engaged with the Province as it develops its approach to cannabis access and regulation. This work, through the AMO Marijuana Legalization Task Force, will continue, as will our advocacy.

New Owners Get Recycling Plant For $4 Million

Two waste and recycling veterans who teamed up to purchase the assets of financially troubled Entropex paid just over $4 million for the 180,000 square foot Lougar Street plant and business. However, Rob Smith says the new owners, Tony Moucachen and Emmie Leung will fork out another $2.5 million to clean up the site and meet Ministry of Environment compliance orders. Smith, a senior vice president with London – based MNP, the court appointed trustee says there are “sewage and drainage issue” that the new owners have to remediate over the next two years. Entropex closed last summer after racking up more than $8 million in obligations to Scotia Bank and Roynat. Moucachen who is the founder and president of Merlin Plastics Group of Delta, British Columbia and Leung the founder and CEO of Burlington–based Emterra Group swooped in to buy the assets and renamed the company ReVital Polymers Inc. The facility will focus on various grades of plastics packaging and will recover both post – consumer and post – industrial rigid plastics, converting them into various commodity resins. Moucachen and Leung have indicated they will restart ReVital Polymers in stages “that will reflect a fresh vision and mission”. Published reports suggest the revitalized company will concentrate on customized production to meet specific needs of its customers contributing to what the new owners describe as “more valuable and more sustainable products made from recycled content”. Entropex, was crippled by plummeting prices for recycled resin, soaring power costs and what were described as “challenges” developing new markets for its products. Smith told First Monday “falling crude prices caused virgin plastic prices to tumble making it difficult to sell recycled plastic”. Entropex had revenue of $40 to $45 million when it collapsed but didn’t have the financial strength to weather changing market conditions. The company had cash flow problems and had been struggling for several years. Smith described the new owners as “industry veterans” with financial strength and the ability to adapt. Entropex had 155 employees when it closed. Some have been rehired. Smith says Entropex president Keith Bechard was instrumental in bring in the new owners. “ReVital is offering programs and services that will improve recovery rates for producers and increase material value through better end-of-life management," Leung says. "Our high-quality postconsumer recycled resins generate greater economic and environmental returns on the three levels of materials management – for consumers, the economy and the environment." Moucachen is the founder and president of Merlin Plastics Group, Delta, British Columbia, which serves customers throughout Canada and the United States. The company processes postindustrial and postconsumer rigid and flexible plastic packaging. Leung is the founder and CEO of Emterra Group, headquartered in Burlington, Ontario. The company provides municipal, industrial, commercial and institutional customers a fully integrated approach to collecting, processing and marketing more than 500,000 tons of recyclables per year. The company also operates more than a dozen MRFs, including five single-stream recycling facilities. Merlin Plastics and Emterra are business partners in another venture that processes and markets recyclables collected through British Columbia’s Multi-Material British Columbia extended producer responsibility program for packaging and printed paper. Nespresso Bid To Recycle Coffee Pods

Nestlé bows to environmental backlash over popular home brewing system Nespresso coffee capsules on a recycling bag. The bags in the Kensington and Chelsea trial will be purple. Photograph: Alamy Coffee company Nespresso – part of Swiss multinational Nestlé – is to trial a scheme for consumers to recycle their used aluminium capsules for the first time in the UK, in the face of a growing environmental backlash against increasingly popular single-serve pods, many of which end up in landfill. A six-month pilot, starting this week in the London borough of Kensington and Chelsea, will allow Nespresso Club members to recycle their used capsules through their council household recycling service, using special purple bags provided by the company. The borough’s 190,000 residents will only be able to put out capsules made by Nespresso. Most other capsules on the market are not made of aluminium, usually consisting of mixed plastic and sometimes foil, which require different recycling processes. The dregs of leftover coffee remaining in the pod also make them difficult to process in standard municipal recycling plants. Nespresso has defended its use of aluminium, saying it helps keep the coffee fresh. The company said it was responding to its users, who have requested more convenient recycling through their local council-run scheme. The trial is part of a project to give customers more convenient recycling options. The bags of aluminium capsules will be sent to Nespresso’s recycling facility in Congleton, while the waste coffee grounds will be extracted and turned into compost. Nespresso capsules are included in other national recycling schemes such as the Green Dot programme in Germany as well as in a number of other countries, including France and Canada. But in the German city of Hamburg coffee capsules have been banned from state-run buildings as part of a drive to cut waste. Nespresso introduced the first single-serve coffee machine in 1986, initially using only its own-brand pods. But after Nespresso’s patents began to expire in 2012, competitors started to offer capsules and machines compatible with the Nespresso system. Nestle would not say what proportion of its capsules are recycled, instead focusing on its recycling “capacity” – which it says is 100%. Market research company Mintel estimated the UK coffee pods market to be worth £182m in 2016 in its most recent study, up from £158m in 2015, and forecast to reach £206m this year. According to their research, 29% of Britons own a coffee pod machine. The move was welcomed by Trewin Restorick, chief executive of environmental charity Hubbub, who said: “Nespresso pods are mainly aluminium and can be recycled whereas many of their competitors’ pods are mixed plastic which currently can’t be recycled. But using aluminium only makes sense from a resource point of view if the discarded aluminium is recycled, otherwise it is a very carbon intensive way for consumers to get their coffee. Nespresso needs to scale up the recycling process quickly.” The company’s long-term ambition, a Nespresso spokeswoman said, was to enable more recycling of used capsules via council collection services. China Cooler On Imports Of Recovered Paper

In Europe, export prices for the bulk grades of recovered fibre have suffered steep declines after buyers for the Chinese market opted to severely limit their purchasing activity.

For the UK, a large proportion of whose annual recovered paper exports of around 5 million tonnes are destined for China, OCC values have slumped from approaching £150 per tonne (Euro 177) in the first quarter to below £80 (around Euro 90). The decline has come despite decent demand in the UK and good orders from Continental Europe. Chinese buyers have cut their recovered fibre orders in reaction to falling containerboard prices at home, thinner order files, generally more-than-adequate stocks of both recovered fibre and finished product, and steepling shipping freight rates. A UK recovered paper market expert comments: 'China has pressed the reset button - prices had simply gone too high.' And according to a buyer for one of China's major containerboard producers, prices are likely to struggle to improve greatly in the near term. Plummeting prices have only added to the uncertainty prevailing in European recovered paper circles. This has been fuelled by, among other factors, strong rumours that China intends to intensify its inspection criteria as part of its National Sword initiative. Canadians Recycle More Plastics, But Recyclers Crave More Material

North America: Around 322 million kilograms of post-consumer plastic packaging were collected for recycling in Canada in 2015, reports the Canadian Plastics Industry Association. The slight 0.4% (1.3 million kg) year-on-year increase is especially due to a larger volume of high density polyethylene bottles turning up at recycling centres around the country.

Canada's plastics ‘routinely remain’ in North America to be processed rather than moving to overseas markets, so says the Canadian Plastics Industry Association. It estimates that over 80% of plastic packaging can now be recycled. The reported plastic quantities represent a net increase of 1.3 million kilograms. HDPE natural bottles provided the overall growth in 2015 with an increase of 5.7 million kilograms; all other categories combined had a decrease of 4.4 million kilograms. ‘We are proud to report that we are seeing slight increases in both the amounts of plastic material collected, and reported as reclaimed in Canada, which is up to 79% (~254 million kgs) from 78%,’ comments Carol Hochu, president and ceo of the association. She stresses that the higher results are only one side of the coin. Canadian plastics recyclers want more material because they have underutilised capacity, Honchu adds. There is ‘ample opportunity’ for consumers and businesses to supply the nation’s recyclers with more plastics. Figures revealed in the report "2015 Post-Consumer Plastics Recycling in Canada" are based on voluntary survey taken by 500 companies that handle recycled plastics in North America – ranging from re-claimers, exporters and material recovery facilities to brokers. Unilever: 'Ground-Breaking' Pouch Recycling Plant Coming To Indonesia

Unilever is to open a pilot plant in Indonesia later this year for the recycling of plastic pouches. The facility will test the long-term commercial viability of the 'ground-breaking' CreaSolv process, developed in collaboration with Germany's Fraunhofer Institute.

'With this innovative pilot plant we can, for the first time ever, recycle high-value polymers from dirty, post-consumer, multi-layer sachets,' reports Dr Andreas Mäurer, the Fraunhofer Institute's department head of plastics recycling. According to his calculations, the pilot plant will be capable of recovering 6 kg of pure polymers using the same energy as for the production of 1 kg of virgin polymer. The novel technology allows plastic to be recovered from sachets to create new sachets for Unilever products, thus ensuring ‘a full circular economy approach’. The technology was initially developed as a means to separate brominated flame retardants from discarded electronics polymers. ‘Hundreds of billions of plastic sachets are thrown away globally every year,’ Unilever asserts. Indonesia is pinpointed as a ‘critical’ country, with most of its annual waste tally of almost 65 million tonnes being plastics. Roughly 1.5 million tonnes ends up in the world’s oceans. ‘We intend to make this technology open source and would hope to scale the technology with industry partners, so others - including our competitors - can use it,’ states David Blanchard, Unilever’s chief R&D officer. It is claimed that, every year, between US$ 80 and US$ 120 billion is lost to the world economy because of inadequate recycling of plastics. ‘There is a clear economic case for delivering this process,’ Blanchard argues. Unilever has pledged to manufacture packaging that is 100% recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025. Tire Recycling Firm Launches Legal Petition Against B.C. Government

A crumb rubber company has filed a legal challenge against what it called an unfair “monopoly” in B.C.’s used- tire recycling program that’s keeping eco fees high and causing environmental harm. Crumb Rubber Manufacturers Inc. recycles old tires into rubber products used in asphalt, sports fields and playground mulch. It has been trying to crack the B.C. market since 2014, but has been repeatedly rejected by Tire Stewardship B.C., an industry association that operates the province’s tire-recycling program. Only two processors are allowed to recycle tires in B.C. since the program was set up in 2007: Lehigh Northwest Cement incinerates tires for fuel — a practice the petition describes as “environmentally damaging” — while Western Rubber Products recycles them into crumb rubber and coloured landscaping mulch. Both companies receive incentives from TSBC to burn or recycle the tires. The legal petition, filed in March in B.C. Supreme Court against the Ministry of Environment, director of waste management and TSBC, claims the companies were selected with no formal application process. The current regime, as well as a 2014 moratorium on new processors, has led to a “government- sanctioned or approved industry monopoly,” where the two companies “extract exorbitant rates from the public while at the same time not operating in an environmentally sound manner,” said the petition. It also claimed the lack of competition was driving high eco fees for consumers. In the petition, Crumb Rubber Manufacturers outlined its plans to build a $10-million-to-$15-million, tire-processing facility that would provide up to 50 full-time jobs. It said it would also be able to go ahead with its plans even if eco fees were lowered to $3. It pointed out that Ontario, where CRM also operates, has 13 registered recyclers handling 12 million passenger-tire equivalents, and has reduced its eco fee from $5.88 to $3.30 since 2009. In comparison, B.C. processes 3.8 million passenger-tire equivalents annually and charges $5 per tire for passenger vehicles. In 2015, TSBC collected $20.2 million in eco fees. CRM said it had appealed to the environment minister and director of waste management to overturn TSBC’s decision with no success. The minister and director are named in the petition. Lawyer Richard Margetts, who represents TSBC, said both Lehigh Cement and Western Rubber were already in place as processors when TSBC assumed responsibility for the recycling program from the province in 2007. The moratorium is in place because the association believes there is no “heightened need” for other processors and is concerned new entrants could “undermine the overall stability” of the program, said Margetts. TSBC plans to file a response in the next couple of weeks. The petition’s claims haven’t been tested in court. Slow Down, Move Over Law Needed in Ontario for Waste Collection Workers

Waste collection workers have one of the most dangerous jobs. Every day on the road they face the risk of being seriously injured or even killed by a distracted or impatient driver. Last December, a Wisconsin city mourned the loss of a sanitation worker and local pastor who was struck by a Mustang that crashed into the back of a municipal garbage truck while he was collecting recyclables. According to FOX6 Now, the worker was found pinned between the car and the back of the truck before being taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. Closer to home, a worker in 2012 was struck by an SUV while collecting garbage in Ottawa and later died from his injuries. According to CTV News, the worker, who was 46 years old at the time of the accident, had just gotten engaged before he lost his life. Incidents like these are tragically part of a larger problem. The Bureau of Labor Statistics in the United States found in its 2015 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Summary that refuse and recyclable material collection, as an occupation, had the fifth highest fatal work injury rate. In 2015, 33 waste collectors were killed on the job—a 22% increase from the previous year. The risk is real. That’s why it has been addressed by many jurisdictions across North America, including British Columbia, with new laws to require drivers to slow down and move over for waste collection workers and vehicles. Ontario, however, has not yet taken action. It’s been a decade and a half since the Ontario government passed legislation to make it mandatory to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles. The Highway Traffic Act was amended again in 2015 to extend the same protections to tow-truck drivers in the province. The penalties for breaking this law are serious. Drivers can receive a fine of $400 to $2,000 and three demerit points for their first infraction. While enforcement remains essential, this legal change has sent a clear message to drivers that the safety of roadside workers must take priority. Unfortunately, waste collectors still do not enjoy the same protections in Ontario. British Columbia, by contrast, protects all roadside workers. In 2014, the BC government strengthened its Motor Vehicle Act to require drivers to slow down and move over for “all vehicles stopped alongside the road that have flashing red, blue, or yellow lights.” This legislative update not only improved safety but also simplified traffic rules for drivers. South of the border, more states continue to move forward on this issue. Last September, according to Waste Dive, New York became the 12th state to pass a law to require drivers to slow down and get around garbage trucks, and Connecticut may soon become the 13th if a bill with similar requirements is passed by the state’s legislature. With so many jurisdictions adopting this sensible reform, there’s no reason that Ontario should be any different. We believe roadside workers deserve the same protections no matter where they live or what uniform they wear. That is why the OWMA is calling for Ontario to bring its traffic laws into line with what is becoming the standard for roadside safety in North America. The time has now come for our province to pass a slow down, move over law for waste collection workers. These changes will provide a safer working environment for waste collectors and help ensure they can safely go home to their families after a long day on the job. New Jersey becomes 15th state to mandate Slow Down to Get Around

Governor Chris Christie signed bill A-4452/S-518 — otherwise known as "Michael Massey's Law," the "Move Over Law," or Slow Down to Get Around (SDTGA) — on May 1, making New Jersey the 15th state to enact such legislation aimed at improving industry safety, as reported by Point Pleasant Patch. The bill requires motorists to drive below the speed limit while approaching a sanitation vehicle and to move into another lane, if possible, away from the vehicle. It also requires sanitation vehicles to display flashing lights while stopped. Violators can face a fine of up to $500. The bill is dubbed "Michael Massey's Law" in honor of the late 39-year-old Ocean Township public works employee who was fatally struck by a car while loading a sanitation vehicle. "Michael Massey’s tragic death was preventable. He was a loving husband and a father of two young children who lost his life because of a driver who chose to speed past a sanitation vehicle," said Sen. Jennifer Beck in a statement, according to Patch. Dive Insight: This law closely follows many other states that have recently enacted SDTGA legislation. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia all have adopted similar laws, and legislation has also been introduced in Connecticut. The rules may be frustrating for drivers, but they hold significant meaning for industry workers and their families who fear the dangers associated with collections. Refuse and recycling collection remains the fifth most dangerous occupation nationwide and news about traffic-related industry fatalities has become much too common. While safety practices are preached to all refuse truck drivers, citizen attention and awareness is still lacking, making the adoption of this legislation one of the most important movements for industry employees. Outside of simply putting the laws into place, other actions have been taken to make citizens aware of their duties while driving near collection vehicles. The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) has made efforts to distribute free SDTGA decals to its members, and some municipalities have even painted large, attention-grabbing reminders on the side of their trucks. Citizens should not wait for a tragic event to happen to begin caring about sanitation worker safety, therefore every bit of effort to promote safety from both government officials and industry leaders can help. OTA Creates Survey Concerning CB, Two-Way Radios

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is seeking input for a survey it has published concerning specific exemptions for holding and use of two-way radios (including hand-held CB radios) that are set to expire on January 1, 2018. These time-limited exemptions currently allow the use a two-way radio for the following: • Certain public function employees (eg., bus drivers); • Commercial drivers; • Amateur radio operators (eg., an Industry Canada-licensed operator which could include a commercial driver). For two-way radios, the exemption allows a driver to push and hold the button on a hand held two-way radio device when driving. The driver can push a button to talk and release it to listen, repeating as often as necessary to have a conversation. If the hands-held device is a microphone, it must be secured in, or mounted to the vehicle and within easy reach of the driver. Two-way radio, hands-free devices that are clipped to the driver’s belt or attached to his/her clothing are also exempt. The expiration of this exemption would prohibit the hand-held use of two-way radios for all road users (aside from law enforcement outlined in the current regulation). For this reason, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is considering three options to address the expiry of the exemption: 1. Extend the exemption for hand-held use of two-way radios for an additional seven years (and review again in seven years). 2. Make the exemption permanent (as some other Canadian jurisdictions have done). 3. Allow the exemption to expire, effective January 1, 2018 (making hand-held use of devices illegal and requiring all currently exempted drivers to use hands-free alternatives only). To assist OTA in responding to the MTO on this issue, the OTA wants your input on the matter. You can complete the OTA’s survey by clicking here.

Canada 200M Tonnes Away From Meeting International Emissions Promise

Canada has just 13 years to cut almost 200 million tonnes of yearly carbon emissions if it hopes to meet its 2015 international climate treaty obligations. Such a reduction would be the equivalent of taking 44 million cars off the road — twice the number of passenger vehicles that were registered in Canada two years ago. The latest national emissions inventory report, published in April, shows Canada’s emissions at 722 million tonnes in 2015, down just 0.7 per cent from the previous year. As part of the 2015 Paris Agreement, Canada agreed to a target of 523 million tonnes by 2030 — 30 per cent less than what the country generated in 2005. The target becomes even more daunting if there is any growth in emissions from industries, such as expanded production in the oilsands or new manufacturing. Indeed, the pipeline projects Canada has already approved in principle could add more than 40 million tonnes from additional oil extraction alone. Nonetheless, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna is insisting the government’s climate change plan will allow Canada to meet its target. The Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change,, signed last fall by Ottawa and 11 of the 13 provinces and territories, aims to take 86 million tonnes of carbon emissions out annually by 2030. That includes the impact of the carbon pricing regime to be phased in at increments of $10 per tonne starting next year, reaching $50 per tonne by 2022. The government anticipates other measures committed to prior to the framework, such as Alberta’s phase-out of coal-powered electricity plants and Saskatchewan’s renewable energy target, will cut emissions by 89 megatonnes a year. The rest of the road to 523 will come from investments in public transit and green infrastructure, clean technology and stored carbon in forests, wetlands and soils. Michael Cleland, chair of the board at the Canadian Energy Research Institute, said he pegs the odds of those cuts materializing by 2030 at “zero.” He said the climate change framework will get Canada closer, but the trajectory of emissions just won’t change fast enough to cut emissions by more than 27 per cent in 13 years. Cutting coal-fired electrical plants, something Ottawa wants done by 2030, will eliminate 61 million tonnes, but three of the four provinces that still generate electricity by burning coal haven’t committed to that yet. Cleland said there will be incremental growth in electric vehicles and more efficient buildings, but both are only happening “bit by bit.” He said the government deserves recognition for its carbon price plan and “there is no question in my mind it will have an impact on people’s decisions.” But he said it’s hard to know whether that plan will actually play out given the differences among the provinces, and the current lack of buy-in from at least two: Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Dale Marshall, national program manager at Environmental Defence, is more optimistic. Consumers are going to buy into electric vehicles far faster than either the government or the industry are expecting, said Marshall, who also expects demand for fossil fuels to drop and opposition to pipeline projects to grow. “I think there is a reasonable chance we’re going to hit our 2030 target,” he said. “There is a gap right now, but I think technology will continue to evolve quite quickly.” This one's got legs: the Ontario Climate Change Solutions Deployment Corporation

On February 17, 2017, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (“MOECC”) took another step toward implementing the goals in the Ontario Climate Change Action Plan (“CCAP”). By filing the Ontario Climate Change Solutions Deployment Corporation regulation (the “regulation”), the MOECC created a new non-share capital corporation to stimulate the development of clean technology and assist with reducing barriers that may inhibit the implementation of the CCAP and its goals. What you need to know The corporation, called the Ontario Climate Change Solutions Deployment Corporation (“OCCSDC”), was designed to further the provincial deployment of clean technology for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It is tasked with meeting this broad purpose by: • providing information; • engaging in marketing; • providing services and arranging for others to be provided with services; • providing incentives and engaging in financing activities; • stimulating private sector financing; and • researching market barriers inhibiting the deployment of clean technology. • Interestingly, research and development are expressly excluded from the scope of the duties of the OCCSDC. The regulation places a focus on developing programs that will maximize absolute greenhouse gas reductions and stimulate the use of clean technology by low-income households. Additional programs will be directed at: • switching from using fossil fuels to other sources of energy; • energy storage (of various forms); • renewable energy; • retrofitting existing structures to reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions; • stimulating economies of scale in technology; • stimulating private sector financing; and • stimulating the construction of buildings that significantly exceed provincial energy efficiency requirements (think net-zero and net-positive construction). The corporation will be funded in part by the proceeds of Ontario’s cap and trade program, which the Ontario Government estimates to be approximately $2 billion per year. Why is this important? Since the closure of Ontario’s coal power plants in 2014 (an event which went generally unnoticed by both the press and the general public), the province’s mighty electric power system has become one of the least carbon reliant in the world. To reduce its GHG footprint further, Ontario must now look to sectors outside of the electricity sector. Under Ontario’s CCAP, we see new clean-tech business opportunities arising in transportation, built infrastructure (buildings and homes), land use planning, commercial industry, First Nations Communities, agriculture and the MUSH sector. The OCCSDC is intended to work in tandem with the CCAP to drive change and stimulate economic opportunities. Ontario has the tremendous luxury of not being the first jurisdiction in the world to set up a green bank. The UK, Japan, Australia and Malaysia have all cut a path through the forest. Over the past nine years in the U.S., several green banks have been set up at the state level. Of these, New York, California, Hawaii and Connecticut provide excellent examples. Additionally, the concept of the green bank is essentially similar to that of an export development bank – something Ontario businesses are accustomed to working with at the federal level. The key element of a green bank is that it uses public funds, tailored credit requirements and moderately innovative financing techniques to lever private sector finance and commercial innovation capacity in order to achieve specific policy goals. With Ontario’s OCCSDC the focus will be – as it should be – on commercially viable technologies rather than research or early-stage innovation. The best green banks bring global knowledge and understanding to local markets, use their strategic position to develop market capacity where the private sector would otherwise be unable to, use credit- enhancement, co-investment, securitization and other financing tools to diffuse risk, create scale and mitigate private sector project risk. Ontario’s OCCSDC appears poised to do most of this and, in addition, it also promises to provide direct small-scale incentives and financing to consumers and to businesses to drive practical and attitudinal change. Where are the opportunities? The key is to remember that the OCCSDC is intended to work in tandem with the CCAP to drive change and stimulate economic opportunities. These mechanisms provide a “stick and carrot” approach. The other thing to remember is, as several have already said, this is a big deal. We see it impacting most of the economy, including the following key sectors and industries: • Building and construction industries • Food manufacturing and processing • Property development and management industries • District heating and cooling companies • Urban planners • High-emitting sectors, including cement, lime, forestry and steel industries • First Nations communities and governments • Regional governments • Automobile manufacturers • Municipalities • Local distribution companies • Renewable fuels producers • Urban transportation systems • Real estate businesses • Hospitals • Universities and colleges • School boards • Natural gas sector participants In Transportation, for instance, we see the combination of the CCAP and the OCCSDC: • creating support to enhance the availability and use of lower-carbon fuel by funding fuel distributors for high-blend sustainable biofuels and infrastructure upgrades; • supporting the re-use of agricultural and food waste as a source of methane fuel; • generally increasing the distribution and use of electric vehicles and increasing charging-station infrastructure in the province; • supporting expanded cycling infrastructure in urban areas and along roadways; • incentivizing low-carbon commercial vehicle solutions; and • accelerating the construction of regional light rail systems. In Built Infrastructure, we expect to see: • a complete retrofit Ontario’s aging social housing infrastructure; • encouragement for homeowners to purchase or build Net Zero Carbon Emission homes through providing incentives and rebates; • encouragement of the installation of low-carbon technology in existing homes; • funds to upgrade and retrofit colleges, universities, hospitals and schools (a vast undertaking when considering the scale and age of this infrastructure); • “energy audits” before new and existing single-family homes may be listed for sale; and • low-carbon content requirements for natural gas, and encouraging more efficient use of natural gas in industrial, transportation and building sectors. In the Industrial Sector, we expect to see: • assistance for industries and businesses to transition to and adopt low-carbon technologies and manufacturing solutions, to reduce net methane output from industrial processes and to select low GHG production inputs; • focus on high-emitting sectors, such as the cement, steel, and lime production industries; • focus on the province’s gigantic food and beverage-processing sector to assist in expanding use of emissions-reducing processing technologies; • transitional assistance to retrofit agricultural facilities, including new greenhouses and grain dryers and improved storage, cold storage and transportation facilities. For First Nations Communities, expect • collaboration with communities to facilitate transitioning to low-carbon, non-fossil fuel energy; • renewed efforts to connect remote communities to provincial electricity grid; • support to reduce reliance on diesel fuel and enable community microgrid use of renewable energy sources; • low-carbon job training opportunities and training partnerships; and • enhanced strategic investment opportunities for Band Councils in projects outside of the community. For Municipalities, expect: • support for community energy mapping - integrating gas, electricity, heating and cooling, water, transportation, waste consumption and building data into a single platform; • support to implement Transportation Demand Management Plans; • requirements for electric vehicle charging stations in surface lots; • requirements for “Green Development Standards” –reducing motorized vehicle use and supporting sustainable community development; and • support for climate change mitigation strategies in municipal official plans. What comes next? The Board of the OCCSDC is currently being assembled. After this happens, it will take time for programs to be developed and launched. As well, key details on the operation of the new corporation – including reporting obligations, how it will interact with existing and emerging federal and provincial bodies such as the Ontario Energy Board and the emerging federal infrastructure bank – will need to be finalized and revealed. That being said, there is significant pressure on the province to get things underway. Given the grave, global impact of carbon and other GHG emissions and the very diffuse nature of the GHG problem for Ontario, the OCCSDC and its parent policy, the CCAP, promise to drive gradual and fundamental change and to create substantial economic opportunities across many sectors. As with green banks elsewhere, early renditions are likely to have flaws and there will undoubtedly be missteps. That being said, considering the sums involved and given the experience seen in other jurisdictions, the launch of the OCCSDC will create economic growth and innovation opportunity and, ultimately, should help Ontario meet its GHG objective. This one’s, as the saying goes, got legs.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2017

Hydro rates to spike after next election, cabinet documents reveal

(Perth-Wellington) – Household hydro costs are set to skyrocket to new highs, according to a leaked cabinet document that breaks down the Liberal government’s “Fair Hydro Plan.”

The document shows rates declining in 2017, only to rise slightly the following year. By 2022, however, rates are projected to spike. Marked “confidential,” the document was presented to the Liberal cabinet in early March 2017.

To Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece, the document confirms his view that the government developed its plan entirely around the next provincial election, expected in June 2018.

“It’s designed to get the Liberals through the next election,” he said. “It’s supposed to provide short- term political gain for the Liberals, in exchange for long-term pain for the rest of us.”

But Pettapiece believes his constituents will see right through it: “People know exactly who is responsible for the mess we’re in.”

The cabinet document contains another revelation: the controversial debt retirement charge could return, but under a new name.

“Ontario still has the fastest rising rates in North America, and [Premier Kathleen] Wynne’s four-year plan does nothing to change that,” said Ontario PC Energy Critic Todd Smith.

Smith added: “This raises two important questions: why did Kathleen Wynne try to conceal the return of the debt retirement charge and what other secret plans does she have to raise bills further right after the next election?”

Average monthly residential bills will jump to an average of $151 per month in 2023. By 2024, rates rise to a record $161 per month. Rates will rise again in 2026 to an average of $183 per month. By 2030, that number rockets to $216 per month.

On Thursday at Queen’s Park, the Liberal government introduced its “Fair Hydro Act” legislation. Debate is expected to begin Monday afternoon; Pettapiece plans to use the opportunity to voice his constituents’ concerns. Year Average Monthly Residential Bill 2010 $104 2015 $136 2016 $158 2017 $123 2018 $126 2019 $128 2020 $131 2021 $133 2022 $142 2023 $151 2024 $161 2026 $183 2030 $216 2040 $225

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2017

MPP Pettapiece launches petition to save long-term care beds

(Queen’s Park) – Hillside Manor, a long-term care home near Sebringville, is slated to close in a few years. If the government approves a proposal to transfer 38 of the home’s 90 beds to London, it would become more difficult to access long-term care beds in our area.

“We have already lost long-term care beds,” said Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece. “Losing even more beds would be devastating, and we don’t have to sit back and accept it.”

Today the MPP launched a petition calling on the provincial government to reject any proposal to eliminate beds in Perth-Wellington. It also calls for increased investment in local long-term care facilities to accommodate our growing number of seniors and their needs.

“If we’re going to stop the loss of our long-term care beds, we need to get the government’s attention. That’s why we need to start signing this petition,” Pettapiece explained.

The petition notes that many long-term care bed licenses are set to expire in the coming years, and homes will require significant investment to be allowed to stay open.

“This issue is larger than one facility. It concerns every community in Perth-Wellington,” Pettapiece added.

Since the Hillside closure was announced, Pettapiece requested information from the South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN); he spoke directly with Hillside Manor’s executive director to offer support for staff and residents; he discussed the matter with senior staff members of the Minister of Health; and he wrote directly to the minister for details on the consultation process.

He has yet to see a response from the government.

In the government’s 2017 provincial budget, page 38 states: “Growth in the demand for [long-term care] beds continues to outpace existing supply. The Province will undertake planning and modernize its approach to provide better services to seniors who require long‐term care.”

“The government knows this is a problem,” Pettapiece said. “They shouldn’t even consider making it worse.”

Pettapiece’s petition is available on his website: www.pettapiece.ca/petitions. Constituents can also pick up copies at his office, or call 1-800-461-9701 to have a petition mailed to them.

Completed petitions can be returned in their original form to Pettapiece’s constituency office: 55 Lorne Avenue East, Unit 2, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 6S4.

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ITEM # XXX TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST

REPORT

TO: PERTH EAST COUNCIL PREPARED BY: Bill Hunter, Fire Chief DATE: May 23, 2017 SUBJECT: Fire Department Activity Report for April 2017 ATTACHMENTS: None

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Fire Department Activity Report, prepared by the Fire Chief, dated May 23, 2017 for the month of April 2017 be received for information.

TOTAL APRIL 2017 ALARMS TOTAL ALARMS FOR 2017 HOURS FOR 2017

26 90 1518

5 Vehicle collision JANUARY 27 354 1 Vehicle Extrication FEBRUARY 16 141 1 Power lines down, arcing MARCH 21 561 4 Call cancelled APRIL 26 462 2 Alarm system equipment malfunction MAY 1 CO False Alarm JUNE 3 Fire JULY 1 Mutual Aid - assist other FD AUGUST 2 Assist other agency SEPTEMBER 3 Other cooking, toasting, steam - no fire OCTOBER 1 O2 Administered NOVEMBER 1 Medical aid not required DECEMBER 1 MVC - Person Struck OVERALL YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS STATION RESPONSES YEAR TO DATE PERTH SOUTH SEBRINGVILLE8353 2014 85 1871 MILVERTON927PERTH SOUTH ‐ YTD 2015 86 1737 SHAKESPEARE92819 2016 65 1403

Integrity Teamwork Service Continuous Improvement Fiscal Responsibility

Page 1 of 3 APRIL 2017 TRAINING ACTIVITY

NUMBER OF TOTAL HOURS STATION TRAINING TOPICS FIREFIGHTERS TRAINED

MILVERTON VEHICLE EXTRICATION 22 44

TANKER OPERATIONS 21 42

SEBRINGVILLE MAPPING / PREPLANS 17 34

HEALTH & SAFETY 17 34

SHAKESPEARE INCIDENT COMMAND 17 34

HEALTH & SAFETY 22 44

TOTAL HOURS OF TRAINING FOR THE MONTH 232

FIRE CHIEF’S ACTIVITY REPORT

 Building plan reviews and consultations.  Fire Chief attended the Perth East Joint Advisory Committee meeting in Shakespeare and presented an overview of the department.  Fire Chief attended the second reading of the Rae/Walter Act dealing with the legislation of identifying lightweight truss construction at Queens Park.  Fire Chief attended a 1 day Social Media workshop hosted by the OFMEM at their headquarters in Toronto.  Fire Chief attended the Essentials of Municipal Fire Protection & Emergency Management 1 day educational seminar in Wellesley.

FIRE PREVENTION / PUBLIC EDUCATION ACTIVITY

 Request inspections, smoke alarm inspections, site plan reviews and consultations.  Fire safety plan reviews.

Integrity Teamwork Service Continuous Improvement Fiscal Responsibility

Page 2 of 3  Three members assisted the FPO with a fire investigation in Shakespeare.

OTHER FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY

 Ten members assisted with our display at the Stratford Spring Home Show. Perth County Emergency Management also joined our display.

 Five members and the Fire Chief attended the Perth County Mutual Aid meeting in Atwood. The topic was fentanyl presented by Perth County EMS.

BUDGETARY IMPACT

Approval of the recommendation as outlined in this report will have no impact on the current approved Annual Corporate Budget.

CORPORATE VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES

The information and responses provided in this report are consistent with and in keeping with the Municipality’s stated Corporate Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

CORPORATE STRATEGIC PLAN

The information and responses provided in this report are consistent with and in keeping with the Municipality’s approved Strategic Plan.

Prepared By: Bill Hunter, Fire Chief Reviewed By:

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PERTH EAST FIRE DEPARTMENT JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Date: April 3, 2017 Time: 7:30 PM Location: Shakespeare Fire Hall, Shakespeare

Members Present Councillor (Chair) Stuart Arkett, Township of Perth South Mayor Bob McMillan, Township of Perth East Councillor Jeff Cressman, Township of Perth East Councillor Helen Dowd, Township of Perth East Councillor Bill Jeffrey, Township of Perth South Councillor Andrew MacAlpine, Township of Perth East

Staff Present Fire Chief Bill Hunter, Township of Perth East CAO Glenn Schwendinger, Township of Perth East Recording Secretary Tanya Bettridge, Township of Perth East

1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30P.M.

CAO/Deputy Clerk Glenn Schwendinger called the meeting to order at 7:30PM.

2. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR

RESOLUTION # FD-2017-01 Moved By Bob McMillan Seconded By Bill Jeffrey THAT Councillor Stuart Arkett be appointed Chair of the Perth East Fire Department Joint Advisory Committee for 2017. CARRIED

3. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

RESOLUTION # FD-2017-02 Moved By Helen Dowd Seconded By Jeff Cressman THAT the agenda for the April 3, 2017 meeting of the Perth East Fire Department Joint Advisory Committee be approved. CARRIED

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4. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - and the General Nature Thereof

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest.

5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)

5.1 October 24, 2016 PEFDJAC Meeting Minutes

RESOLUTION # FD-2017-03 Moved By Helen Dowd Seconded By Bill Jeffrey THAT the minutes of the October 24, 2016 Perth East Fire Department Joint Advisory Committee meeting be approved. CARRIED

5.2 February 8, 2016 PEFDJAC Meeting Minutes

RESOLUTION # FD-2017-04 Moved By Andrew MacAlpine Seconded By Bob McMillan THAT the minutes of the February 8, 2016 Perth East Fire Department Joint Advisory Committee meeting be approved. CARRIED

6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

No business arising from the minutes.

7. REPORTS

7.1 CAO

7.1.1 2017 Meeting Schedule

RESOLUTION # FD-2017-05 Moved By Jeff Cressman Seconded By Helen Dowd THAT the Perth East Fire Department Joint Advisory Committee receives the 2017 Meeting Schedule Report, prepared by the CAO and dated April 3, 2017,

AND THAT the proposed 2017 meeting schedule be approved. CARRIED

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7.2 FIRE CHIEF

7.2.1 PEFD Orientation and Review

RESOLUTION # FD-2017-06 Moved By Bob McMillan Seconded By Helen Dowd THAT the Fire Chief make the PEFD Orientation and Review presentation to Perth South Council. CARRIED

7.2.2 2016 Year End Financial

RESOLUTION # FD-2017-07 Moved By Andrew MacAlpine Seconded By Helen Dowd THAT the report entitled 2016 Year End Financial, dated April 3, 2017 and prepared by Fire Chief Bill Hunter, be received for information. CARRIED

7.2.3 FD Savings Realized

RESOLUTION # FD-2017-08 Moved By Jeff Cressman Seconded By Bill Jeffrey THAT the report entitled Savings Realized, dated April 3, 2017 and prepared by Fire Chief Bill Hunter, be received for information.

CARRIED

7.2.4 2017 Budget Report

RESOLUTION # FD-2017-09 Moved By Jeff Cressman Seconded By Bill Jeffrey THAT the report entitled 2017 Budget Report, dated April 3, 2017 and prepared by Fire Chief Bill Hunter, be received for information. CARRIED

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7.2.5 2017 Operations and Capital Budget Requests

RESOLUTION # FD-2017-10 Moved By Helen Dowd Seconded By Bill Jeffrey THAT the 2017 Operations and Capital Budget Requests, prepared by the Fire Chief, be received for information. CARRIED

7.2.6 2017 Draft Budget

RESOLUTION # FD-2017-11 Moved By Andrew MacAlpine Seconded By Jeff Cressman THAT the 2017 Draft Budget, prepared by the Fire Chief, be received for information. CARRIED

7.2.7 Perth South Levy

RESOLUTION # FD-2017-12 Moved By Bill Jeffrey Seconded By Andrew MacAlpine THAT the Perth Southy Levy Report, prepared by the Fire Chief, be received for information. CARRIED

7.2.8 Milverton Fire Station

RESOLUTION # FD-2017-13 Moved By Helen Dowd Seconded By Bob McMillan THAT the Milverton Fire Station verbal report, provided by the Fire Chief on April 3, 2017, be received for information. CARRIED

8. CORRESPONDENCE

9. CLOSED SESSION - pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001

There were no items for Closed Session

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10. BUSINESS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION

There was no business arising from Closed Session

11. NEW BUSINESS

11.1 Councillor Arkett - Services to Perth South

Councillor Arkett announced to the Committee that the Township of Perth South will be soliciting the services of a consultant to conduct a review of the fire agreements and fire protection services that Perth South currently has in place.

12. ADJOURNMENT

RESOLUTION # FD-2017-14 Moved By Andrew MacAlpine Seconded By Bill Jeffrey THAT this meeting adjourn at 9:38PM. CARRIED

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______Stuart Arkett, Chair

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MONTHLY REPORT

To: Mayor Strathdee and Members of Council

From: Emergency Services / Fire Department

Date of Meeting: 25 April 2017

Subject: FD 06-2017 Emergency Services Department (01 April – 28 April 17)

RECOMMENDATION That FD 06-2017 Emergency Services Department 01 April – 28 April 17 be received for information

DEPARTMENTAL HIGHLIGHTS During the month of April the fire department responded to seven emergency calls most notably:

 4 Activated alarms – 39 Meadowridge Dr, (2) 267 Queen St West Hospital, 940 Queen St East  1 Lift Assist – 315 Elgin St West.  2 MVA – Rd 119 South of Line 20 and North of Line 16, Rd 119 near Line 9 (car vs Deer)

This year to date 01 Jan 16 – 13 Apr 17 we have had 30 emergency response calls compared to 34 response calls last year from 01 Jan 16 to 17 Mar 16.

Tammy DeGraw, our Fire Prevention Officer, has conducted eight fire inspections, five follow up inspection, three Public Education sessions during the month of March and April 2017. The Fire Prevention Officer and I attended the DVCI to speak with two students about fire safety involving hand sanitizer. The Vice principal and the OPP officer were in attendance. Two major industrial buildings Shur-Gain and INOAC fire Inspections were completed.

 The Fire Department conducted a “Door to Door” Fire Prevention Public Education campaign on the 29th of March 2017 from 6-9 pm. Fire Department personnel were able to visit and deliver information to over 1000 homes in St. Marys.

 The Fire Prevention Officer and members of the Fire Department set up a Public Education display at the Independent Grocers on Saturday the 8th of April 2017. As well the FPO held a Pub Ed at St. Marys Holy Name of Mary School for two kindergarten classes.

 On Thursday 6th of April 2017 I went to support Randy Pettapiece’s firefighter safety bill, which passed the 2nd reading in the Ontario Legislature. The Rea and Walter Act— is a bill that would give firefighters better information to fight fires. The bill is named in honour of two North Perth Fire Service members, Ken Rea and Ray Walter, who died battling a fire in March 2011. That tragedy happened when the roof of the Listowel Dollar Stop collapsed. In total, about 40 people were at Queen’s Park yesterday to attend the debate, including firefighters from Perth- Wellington and across the province.

OUTSTANDING ISSUES AND PROJECT LIST  I have been approved to replace our old and outdated Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. The fire department is currently conducting testing of the top 3 name brands in the market. Phase one consisted of having the top three manufacturers and representatives (MSA, Scott and Dragger) providing theory and practical demonstrations of their equipment. Phase two is completed as the firefighters tested all of the equipment and reported on which models they preferred. I am currently drafting an RFP.

 Town of St. Marys Spring Clean-up. – The Town of St. Marys Spring Clean-up will be conducted on Saturday the 29th of April 2017. Firefighters will be volunteering their time and effort to pick up any unwanted metal with all proceeds being presented to Muscular Dystrophy.

 Exercise “Hail Mary” - Town wide live Mass Casualty/Hazardous Materials exercise will be conducted on Wednesday the 31st of May 2017 from 0900 – 1200 hrs. The first of many meetings was conducted on the 5th of April 2017 to discuss the exercise. The various agencies in attendance were the St. Marys Fire Department, OPP, Perth County Paramedics, St. John Ambulance, St. Marys District Collegiate and Vocational Institute (DCVI), Murphy Buss Lines, K&K Towing Town staff. Another meeting is set to take place on the 3rd of May 2017.

 St. Marys Fire Department will be hosting the annual breakfast on Sunday 7th of May 2017 from 8-12 pm. All proceeds will be presented to Muscular Dystrophy, local sports and other local organizations.

 The St. Marys Fire Department will be in possession of the Perth County Fire Safety Trailer in mid-May. The Fire Safety Trailer will give us the ability to mobilize our community education and prevention program. We will be able to train adults to extinguish simulated kitchen fires that are intense and true to life, yet completely safe. Teach children what they should do in case of fire in their home, if they see smoke or feel a warm door. Instruct community members how to respond to various emergencies they might encounter in the home or workplace, from gas leaks to fire. People of every age will benefit from the lifesaving lessons learned in the realistic settings of our Fire Safety Trailer.

 We are currently working with various businesses and nursing homes to deliver a Portable Fire Extinguisher training program in the near future. These courses will be taught by the Fire Prevention Officer and I providing a theory lecture and practical live fire extinguisher exercise. This same training could be provided to Town employees. Projections are that if this is successful it could prove to be a good source of revenue for the fire department.

SPENDING AND VARIANCE ANALYSIS The Fire Department has purchased the following items:

 Annual Fire Department Ladder Inspection $819.25  Rescue Basket and floatation $1,847.71  Firefighter ¼ Zip jackets $2,458.99

Respectfully submitted,

______Richard Anderson Brent Kittmer Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief CAO / Clerk

Legal and Clerks Services

Office of the City Clerk Phone: 905.688.5600 PO Box 3012, 50 Church Street Fax: 905.682.3631 St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2 TTY: 905.688.4TTY (4889)

May 18, 2017

The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Sent via email: [email protected] Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2

Re: Resolution – Canada’s 150th Birthday – Request to Waive Taxes Our File No. 35.11.2

Please be advised that the Council of the City of St. Catharines, at its regular meeting held on May 8, 2017, gave consideration to a motion from the Township of Adjala - Tosorontio, with regard to their request to waive the taxes payable on purchase of a Canadian flag or Canada 150th Anniversary flag.

The Mayor and Members of Council passed the following motion, Moved by Councillor Britton:

“That Council support the resolution from the Township of Adjala – Tosorontio, regarding the waiving of taxes on the purchase of a Canadian flag or Canada 150 Anniversary Flag for Canada’s 150th Birthday, and forward our support to the Government of Canada and back to the originating township; and

That staff contact all Niagara MP’s to inquire if their offices provide flags to residents for free; and

That all Canadian Flags are made in Canada. FORTHWITH”

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at extension 1506.

Bonnie Nistico-Dunk cc Township of Adjala-Tosorontio (email) Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Premier (email) Ontario Municipalities (email)

COUNTY OF PERTH REPORT

To: Township of Perth South Council From: Mark Swallow, Planner Date: May 2, 2017 Subject: Application for Zoning By-law Amendment (03/2017) by Russell Barker Location: Part of Lot 8, Concession 7, Blanshard Ward (5671 Line 6) Attachment: 2015 air photo

Property Description: The subject land consist of the two components (i.e., severed and retained parcels) of a conditionally approved severance application (B07/17) which created a surplus farm lot from the balance of the farm property.

The proposed residential parcel has a lot frontage of 84.6 metres (277.6 feet) along Line 6, a lot depth of approximately 108.0 metres (354.3 feet), and a lot area of 0.93 hectares (2.26 acres). The parcel consists of a farm dwelling, and a shed. The farm dwelling’s climate control is through a geo-thermal system looped to the south and east of the dwelling.

The proposed farm parcel has a frontage along Line 6 of 120.0 metres (393 feet) and a lot area of approximately 19.3 hectares (47.7 acres). The proposed retained parcel is comprised primarily of farmland, with one metal sided barn that is to be demolished and 2.6 hectares (6.5 acres) of wooded area at the south end of the property. If the application is approved, it would result in the creation of a new undersized agricultural lot.

Purpose of Application: The application for a Zoning By-law Amendment has been submitted to satisfy two of the conditions of the consent approval that requires the severed and retained lands be zoned for their intended uses.

Provincial Policy Statement (2014): The subject property is within a prime agricultural area. Section 2.3.4.1 c) of the PPS states that planning authority shall ensure that new residential dwellings are prohibited on any remnant parcel of farmland created by the severance for a residence surplus to a farming operation as a result of farm consolidation.

County of Perth Official Plan: The subject property designated “Agriculture” on Schedule ‘A’ of the County Official Plan. Section 5.6.3.1 h) requires a Zoning By-law Amendment be adopted stating that a proposed lot for a surplus farm dwelling shall only be used for residential purposes including: a dwelling and accessory uses, buildings and structures (i.e. driveway, detached garage, swimming pool); a home occupation; and a bed and breakfast establishment. Section 5.6.3.1 i) requires a Zoning By-law Amendment be adopted stating that a proposed remnant lot of a surplus dwelling severance shall prohibit any new permanent residential dwellings, with the exception of those permitted by Section 5.5.6.5 (Second Dwelling Units) on the remnant farm property.

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Zoning By-law No. 4-1999: The subject property is zoned “Agricultural Zone (A)”, and “Natural Resource/Environment Zone Two (NRE2)”, as shown on Key Map 25 of By-law No. 4-1999. The “NRE2” provisions have no impact on the subject application. For an agricultural use the minimum lot area is 30 hectares (Section 6.3.1) and the minimum lot frontage is 180 metres (Section 6.3.2).

Comments: The proposed amendment would regulate to type of uses permitted on both the severed and retained lands as required as conditions of the approval of Consent to Sever Application No. B07/17 and is consistent with the PPS and in conformity with the Perth County Official Plan.

Recommendation: That the Township of Perth South Council APPROVE the application for Zoning By-law amendment by Russell Barker to regulate the permitted uses of a lot for a surplus farm dwelling to permit only residential uses and to prohibit any new permanent residential dwellings on the remnant farm land for the property described as Part of Lot 8, Concession 7, Blanshard Ward, (5671 Line 6) in the Township of Perth South as it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in is conformity with the County of Perth Official Plan.

Respectfully submitted by:

“Mark Swallow” (signed) Mark Swallow, Planner

TOWNSHIP OF PERTH SOUTH East Part Lot 8, Concession 7, Blanshard Ward Application for Consent B07/2017 by Russell Barker

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Mike Bellai Chief of Police April 2016 Mission and Vision for the Stratford Police Service

The Mission of the Stratford Police Service is:  To Serve and Protect in Partnership with Our Community through Honor, Respect, Integrity and Dedication. Our vision focus:  Community-Partnerships-Service Legislative Framework Police Services Act

Adequate and effective police services must include, at a minimum all of the following police services:

1. Crime Prevention. 2. Law Enforcement. 3. Assistance to Victims of Crime. 4. Public Order Maintenance. 5. Emergency Response . Section 5(1) PSA Providing Police Services

5. (1) A municipality’s responsibility to provide police services shall be discharged in one of the following ways:

1. The council may establish a police force, the members of which shall be appointed by the board under clause 31 (1) (a).

2. The council may enter into an agreement under section 33 with one or more other councils to constitute a joint board and the joint board may appoint the members of a police force under clause 31 (1) (a).

3. The council may enter into an agreement under section 6 with one or more other councils to amalgamate their police forces.

4. The council may enter into an agreement under section 6.1 with the council of another municipality to have its police services provided by the board of the other municipality, on the conditions set out in the agreement, if the municipality that is to receive the police services is contiguous to the municipality that is to provide the police services or is contiguous to any other municipality that receives police services from the same municipality.

5. The council may enter into an agreement under section 10, alone or jointly with one or more other councils, to have police services provided by the Ontario Provincial Police.

6. With the Commission’s approval, the council may adopt a different method of providing police services. 1997, c. 8, s. 4. Policing today

 Maintaining public order and public safety  Enforcing the law (Criminal Code of Canada; other federal statutes; provincial legislation; regional, municipal and by- laws)  Monitoring those suspected of planning criminal acts  Detecting and investigating crime Policing today

 Crime prevention (in all its forms: primary-social development; secondary-situational; and tertiary- use of the justice system)  Responding to civic emergencies and events of natural and human cause  Protecting people, especially vulnerable persons  Protecting property and property rights  Respecting constitutional rights and freedoms Policing today

 Supporting victims of crime  Serving the community with attention to its cultural, linguistic and demographic characteristics  Partnering , security agencies, first responders and social agencies  Communicating with the public  Conducting criminal records checks-on-line Solution  Demonstrating accountability to the public  Training and professional development  Efficient and effective use of resources

Crime Prevention

 Community Based Policing since 1854  High school resource Officer  Community Services Officer K-8, seniors, community groups, bike rodeos, child safety etc.  Situation Table  Mental Health Protocol Law Enforcement

 4 Platoons 24/7 coverage Criminal Investigations  Canine, DRE, RIDE, Intoxilizer  Street Crime  Special Victims  Forensic Technological Investigator  Identification  Traffic, SOCO, Accident Reconstruction Victim Assistance

 Victim Assistance Bruce,Grey,Perth  Victim Witness Assistance Program (Vwap)  Mental Health Protocol  Situation Table Public Order Maintenance

 Ontario mobilization & engagement model of community policing  Improve quality of life by working with communities before crisis  Agreements with services for actual POU

Emergency Response

 911 communications 24 -7  New Radio System 2016  11 man ERU conduct high risk warrants, armed and barricaded persons, search and rescue  Crisis negotiators  Canine, CID, SCU, Intel. Administration and Infrastructure

 Chief and Three Inspectors- Administration, Patrol, Investigative Support  Compliant with adequacies and effectiveness standards  Training Unit supports all staff members Technology

 Investment in Technology  Efficiencies realized through implementation of new technologies-Tech Crime Investigator.  E-Brief, E-Ticketing, Business Intelligence  New Radio System  Safe Arrival-vehicle life  Voice to text software.  Collaboration to increase buying power (PRIDE Network) Service Level

 One officer 24-7 frontline patrol  School officer  Patrol Sergeant, Staff Sergeant  Additional Services, CID,SCU,ERU, CANINE, Tech CRIME, SOCO,CSO,DRE,INTOX,RIDE HEAT,TRAFFIC Etc.

Why Stratford Police Service

 Economical  Efficient  Effective  Community policing - visibility  Community programs  reporting Questions

15-May-17 File Number: PS-Tp 31008

Township of Perth South

3191 Road 122 St. Pauls , Ontario N0K 1V0 [email protected]

Dear Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk or Treasurer:

Re: Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF)

Thank you for your application under the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund. I am pleased to inform you that your Project(s) has/have been approved for funding and Projects may begin immediately.

The 2016 Federal Budget announced the establishment of the CWWF that proposes to invest up to $570 million in federal funding and up to $270 million in provincial funding in the province of Ontario. The CWWF will provide Ontario communities with vital infrastructure funding to help accelerate short term investments to support the rehabilitation and modernization of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and the planning and design of future facilities and upgrades to existing systems.

Your Project(s) was/were nominated by the Province to the federal government and has/have since been approved for funding under the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund. Provided that the Recipient enters into a Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA), and subject to the terms and conditions of the TPA, the federal and provincial governments will each provide up to a maximum of 50% and 25% respectively toward the total eligible costs of the Project. Project details are as follows:

Maximum Maximum Total Eligible Program Sub-Project ID Sub-Project Title Provincial Cost Contribution Contribution (i.e. federal) PS0-001 Pump House Upgrades $ 50,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 12,500.00

PSO-002 Pump House Upgrades $ 51,500.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 12,500.00

Should your project require an extension into 2018-19, please contact Infrastructure Ontario and the Province will pursue approval of this extension on your behalf. Once federal approval is received, the Province will provide you with written confirmation of your project extension. Eligible Project costs are allowable as of April 1, 2016 and can occur until the Project completion date that will be outlined in your agreement. As well, the Province will require that the acquisition of goods and services with respect to your Project are done using a process that is transparent, fair, and promotes the best value for the money expended, and at competitive prices that are no greater than fair market value. The TPA included with this letter outlines all of the terms and conditions of the funding, including requirements regarding procurement and liability insurance.

Aboriginal consultations may be required on the Project and must be done prior to the start of construction. The Province will provide a Duty to Consult Form where the Province has identified a duty to consult may exist.

Please complete the attached forms, including i) Transfer Payment Agreement and Schedules (Project Specific Information, Sub-Project Cost Breakdown), ii) Federal Project Information Form, iii) Pre-authorized Account for Deposit Form, iv) Duty to Consult Form (if provided by the Province), and v) Progress Report.

Once completed, please have the Transfer Payment Agreement signed by the authorized officers of the Recipient and email alone with the other Forms to ([email protected]). Two ‘hard copies’, originals, must also be forwarded to Infrastructure Ontario at: Clean Water and Wastewater Fund Infrastructure Ontario 1 Dundas Street West, Suite 2000 Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1Z3

Please note that this information should be kept confidential until a public announcement has been made indicating funding for this Project.

Should you have any questions, please contact Infrastructure Ontario at 1-844-803-8856 or email [email protected].

Congratulations on your successful application, and we look forward to working with you as you implement this Project.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Doherty Director, Intergovernmental Policy Branch Infrastructure Policy Division

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Upper Thames Rvier Conservation Authority Statement of Revenues & Expenses Risk Management Services (2014‐2016)

2014 2015 2016 TOTAL Revenue City of Stratford $29,150.00 $58,300.00 $58,300.00 $145,750.00 West Perth $29,539.00 $39,174.00 $19,587.00 $88,300.00 Perth East $29,539.00 $18,924.00 $9,462.00 $57,925.00 City of London $16,400.00 $32,800.00 $32,800.00 $82,000.00 Perth South $29,539.00 $22,130.00 $11,065.00 $62,734.00 Town of St Marys $38,200.00 $107,868.00 $146,068.00 Chatham‐Kent $80,000.00 $80,000.00 sub‐total $134,167.00 $209,528.00 $319,082.00 $662,777.00

TOTAL REVENUE $134,167.00 $209,528.00 $319,082.00 $662,777.00

Direct Expenditures Staff Support Cost ‐ Internal Staffing Costs Project Manager $4,770.10 $12,527.80 $25,106.20 $42,404.10 Admin $5,404.04 $19,151.03 $24,555.07 Tech Support $4,604.56 $23,012.20 $3,115.66 $30,732.42 Senior Tech $6,622.11 $6,622.11 RMO $56,829.23 $56,829.23 sub‐total $9,374.66 $40,944.04 $110,824.23 $161,142.93

Allocated Cost Occupancy $2,260.00 $3,372.00 $2,868.00 $8,500.00 Information Systems $3,656.00 $5,436.00 $5,724.00 $14,816.00 Motor Pool $5,796.00 $11,004.00 $16,800.00 Admin $4,812.00 $6,948.00 $7,368.00 $19,128.00 Finance $3,224.00 $4,932.00 $4,860.00 $13,016.00 sub‐total $13,952.00 $26,484.00 $31,824.00 $72,260.00

Purchased Services RMO Staff ‐ SCRCA $16,832.79 $16,832.79 sub‐total $0.00 $0.00 $16,832.79 $16,832.79

Travel and Expenses Staff Expenses ‐ General $8.35 $1,469.97 $2,494.45 $3,972.77 Staff Expenses ‐ Training $1,125.20 $1,277.73 $2,435.80 $4,838.73 sub‐total $1,133.55 $2,747.70 $4,930.25 $8,811.50

Data Acquisition/Management IM Hardware $4,188.67 $42.00 $4,230.67 IM Software (LSWIMS) $9,750.00 $21,610.00 $31,360.00 Insurance $2,270.95 $2,270.95 sub‐total $0.00 $4,188.67 $23,922.95 $37,861.62

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $24,460.21 $74,364.41 $188,334.22 $296,908.84

Township of Perth South Report to Council

TO: Mayor and Members of Council FROM: Lizet Scott, Clerk DATE: May 23, 2017 SUBJECT: Clerk’s Update Recommendation: That Council receives the Clerk’s Update Report for their information.

Comments The following is a list of some of the activities that I have been working on since the regular meeting of April 18, 2017:  Prepared Council minutes from April 18 meeting. Sent correspondence for various approvals from council meeting. Prepared by-laws, agreements and approved minutes for signature.  Continue to participate in weekly Webex meetings with our eSolutions project coordinator. Currently working on completing content for the updated Township website. Staff training for administering populating and administering the website is set for May 23 (all day) and most of May 26  April 19 – Attended last Perth4Youth Core Training Session Monkton. Now working with St. Marys to analyze data from joint survey. Weill be meeting with OMAFRA in June to complete report and bring to council.  April 25 – Completed payroll for pay period 9  April 25 – Attended St. Pauls Athletic Association meeting  Prepared for May 2 Council meeting and prepared minutes and other follow up documents  May 3 - Circulated notice for public meeting for Barker ZBA to be held on May 23, 2017  May 4 – Circulated notice of passing for ZBA’s for Vandewalle and Coulthard  May 4 & 5 – Participated in Summer Student interviews  May 9 – Completed payroll for pay period 10  May 9 – Dennis Manarey and I met with St. Marys P4Y core team members to begin review of survey data  May 9 – Rebecca Clothier and I met with Perth County Economic Development for an update on their activities and on how they could assist Perth South  May 15 – Attended Perth Clerk’s meeting in Stratford  May 16 – Issued a marriage licence  May 16 – Attended Doug Griffiths event in Mitchell  May 17 – Rebecca Clothier, Martin Feeney and I met with Mark Swallow, Planner, to discuss next steps regarding an inquiry from the applicant of the Transvaal gravel pit  May 19 – Completed payroll for pay period 11  Prepared for May 23rd council meeting including reports, by-laws and compiling agenda package information for council  Responded to various inquiries and followed up on ongoing issues

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Financial Implications to Budget No financial impact to the budget.

Reference to Strategic Plan The information and responses provided in this report are consistent with and in keeping with the Municipality’s approved Strategic Plan.

Reference Material Attached - None

Respectfully submitted by:

“signed” Lizet Scott ______Lizet Scott, Clerk

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PERTH SOUTH

BY-LAW No. 17-2017

Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 4-1999, as amended, which may be cited as “The Zoning By-law of the Township of Perth South”, and which is a By-law to prohibit the use of land and the erection, location, and use of buildings or structures except for certain purposes, and to regulate the height, bulk, location, size, floor area, spacing, character, and use of buildings and structures to be erected or located within the municipality, and the minimum frontage and depth of the parcel of land and the proportion of the area of the parcel of land that any building or structure may occupy.

WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Perth South deems it necessary in the public interest to pass a By-law to amend By-law No. 4-1999, as amended;

AND WHEREAS pursuant to the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, as amended, By-laws may be passed by Councils of municipalities for prohibiting or regulating the use of land and the erection, location, or use of buildings or structures within the municipality for or except for such purposes as may be set out in the By-law, and for regulating in certain respects buildings or structures to be erected or located within the municipality;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Perth South HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. THAT the area shown in hatching on the attached map, Schedule “A”, and described as Part of Lot 8, Concession 7, Blanshard Ward, shall remain in the “Agricultural Zone (A)” of By-law No. 4-1999, and shall be subject to the provisions of Section 6.9.1 of By-law No.4-1999. The zoning on this land shall be shown as “A-1” on Key Map 25 of Schedule “A” to By-law No.4-1999 as amended.

2. THAT the area shown in stippling on the attached map, Schedule “A”, and described as Part of Lot 8, Concession 7, Blanshard Ward, shall remain in the “Agricultural Zone (A)” of By-law No. 4-1999 and shall be subject to the provisions of Section 6.9.3.1 of By-law No.4-1999 as hereinafter set forth. The zoning on this land shall be shown as “A-31” on Key Map 25 of Schedule “A” to By-law No.4-1999 as amended.

3. THAT Section 6.9.1 of By-law No. 4-1999 is hereby amended by adding the following special provisions:

6.9.3.1 A-31 (a) Location: Part of Lot 8, Concession 7, Blanshard Ward (Key Map 25).

(b) Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, no dwelling or mobile home shall be established in an “A-31” zone, as shown on Key Map 25 of Schedule “A” to this By-law (also shown on Schedule “A” to By-law No. 17-2017).

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3.1 and Section 6.3.2 of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum lot area and minimum lot frontage for the land in the “A-31” zone, as shown on Key Map 25 of Schedule “A” to this By-law (also shown on Schedule “A” to By-law No. 17-2017) shall be 19.0 hectares and 110 metres, respectively.

(d) All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.

4. THAT Schedule “A”, attached hereto, shall form a part of this By-law.

5. THAT all other provisions of By-law No. 4-1999, as amended, shall apply.

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6. THAT the Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the giving of notice of the passing of this By-law in accordance with the Planning Act, as amended, and to Regulations thereunder.

7. THAT this By-law shall come into force and take effect upon the day it was passed pursuant to the Planning Act, and to Regulations thereunder.

READ a FIRST and SECOND time this ___ day of ______, 2017.

READ a THIRD time and FINALLY PASSED this ____ day of ______, 2017.

______Mayor, R. Wilhelm Clerk, L. Scott THIS IS SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 17-2017 OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PERTH SOUTH PASSED THIS _ _ _ DAY OF ______, 2017

______Mayor, R. Wilhelm Clerk, L. Scott

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BY-LAW No. 17-2017

EXPLANATORY NOTE

By-law No. 17-2017 of the Corporation of the Township of Perth South is an amendment to the Township of Perth South Zoning By-law No. 4-1999 and affects property in the Township described as Part of Lot 8, Concession 7, Blanshard Ward (5671 Line 6). The subject property is owned by Russell Barker.

By-law No. 17-2017 does not change the zoning of the area shown in stippling on the attached map from its current “Agriculture Zone (A)” of By-law No.4-1999, but rather, provides an exception to prohibit any new permanent residential dwelling on the subject property as well as recognize the new lot area and lot frontage created as a result of a consent approval.

By-law No. 17-2017 does not change the zoning of the area shown in hatching on the attached map from its current “Agriculture Zone (A)” of By-law No.4-1999, but rather, provides an exception to regulate the permitted uses to include only a dwelling and accessory uses, buildings and structures (i.e. driveway, detached garage, swimming pool); a home occupation; and a bed and breakfast establishment.

By-law No. 17-2017 was considered by Perth South Council on the basis of an application submitted by the owner of the subject property. The owner has recently received conditional consent approval from the County of Perth Land Division Committee (LDC) (application No. B07/17) to sever the land shown in hatching from the land show in stippling. Two of the conditions imposed by the LDC require that the uses on the lands be regulated as noted above.

Schedule “A” to the attached By-law No. 17-2017 is a map showing the location and zoning of the subject property. CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PERTH SOUTH BY-LAW NO. 40-2017 BEING A BY-LAW TO ADOPT THE 2017 BUDGET AND TAX RATES FOR THE YEAR 2017

WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, hereafter referred to as "the Act" provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act;

AND WHEREAS Section 11 (3) of the Act provides that a municipality may pass by- laws respecting matters within its sphere of jurisdiction;

AND WHEREAS Section 290 (1) of the Act provides that a local municipality shall in each year prepare and adopt a budget including estimates of all sums required during the year for the purposes of the municipality including, (a) amounts sufficient to pay all debts of the municipality falling due within the year; (b) amounts required to be raised for sinking funds or retirement funds; and (c) amounts required for any board, commission or other body;

AND WHEREAS Section 307 (1) of the Act provides that all taxes shall, unless expressly provided otherwise, be levied upon the whole of the assessment for real property or other assessments made under the Assessment Act according to the amounts assessed and not upon one or more kinds of property or assessment or in different proportions;

AND WHEREAS Section 312 of the Act provides for the passing of a by-law levying a separate tax rate, as specified in the by-law, on the assessment in each property class in the local municipality ratable for local municipality purposes;

AND WHEREAS By-law 46-2008 requires the Township of Perth South to give notice before adopting all or part of a budget, and such notice was given on February 15, 2017 on the Township web site; on the February 23, 2017 agenda of Council and in two local newspapers February 17 and 22, 2017;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Perth South hereby enacts as follows:

(1) That the 2017 estimate for Township purposes shall be $______.

(2) There shall be levied and collected upon all ratable lands situated in the Township of Perth South the tax rates as set out in Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this by-law.

(3) The taxes shall be due and payable in two equal installments due September 29, 2017 and November 30, 2017.

(4) That a penalty of one and one-quarter (1 1/4) per cent shall be added to any installment on the first day of default and on the first day of each calendar month thereafter in which such default continues until the end of the year in which the taxes are levied, and such penalty shall be levied and collected in the same manner as if it had been originally imposed with and formed part of such installment; (5) The Collector is hereby authorized to mail, deliver or cause to be mailed or delivered, the notice of taxes due to the address of the residence of the person(s) to whom such notice is required to be given.

(6) Taxes shall be payable at par to: The Corporation of the Township of Perth South at the Municipal Office or by mail to the same at 3191 Road 122, St. Pauls, Ontario N0K 1V0, by internet banking or Pre-Authorized Payment.

(7) This By-law shall take effect and come into force upon the final passing thereof.

READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 23rd day of May 2017.

READ a THIRD time and FINALLY PASSED this 23rd day of May 2017.

______Mayor, Robert Wilhelm

______Clerk, Lizet Scott

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PERTH SOUTH

BY-LAW NO. 41-2017

BEING a By-law to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution of the Township of Perth South.

WHEREAS Subsection 5(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that the powers of a municipal corporation are to be exercised by its council;

AND WHEREAS Section 5(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that the powers of every council are to be exercised by by-law;

AND WHEREAS in many cases, action which is taken or authorized to be taken by the Township of Perth South does not lend itself to the passage of an individual by-law;

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Council of the Township of Perth South at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Perth South HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. THAT the actions of the Council of the Township of Perth South, at its meeting held on May 23, 2017, in respect of which recommendations contained in any reports of committees and of local boards considered at each meeting and in respect of each motion, resolution and other action taken by the Council of the Township of Perth South at such meetings are, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other authority is required by law, are hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if all such proceedings were expressly embodied in this By-law.

2. THAT the Mayor and the appropriate officials of the Township of Perth South are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the action of the Council of the Township of Perth South referred to in the proceeding section.

3. THAT the Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents necessary in that behalf and to affix thereto the corporate seal of the Township of Perth South.

4. THAT this By-law shall come into force and take effect on the final passing thereof.

READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 23rd day of May 2017.

READ a THIRD time and FINALLY PASSED this 23rd day of May 2017.

______Mayor, Robert Wilhelm

______Clerk, Lizet Scott