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Town of Bracebridge Council Correspondence To: Council Members Chief Administrative Officer, J. Sisson Copy: Chief Librarian, C. Rodney Director of Culture & Recreation, L. Broere Assistant Director of Development Services, D. Rahkola Director of Economic Development, C. Kelley Director of Public Works, W. Schmid Fire Chief, M. Medley Treasurer, C. MacLellan Media From: Lori McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk Date: April 25, 2013 CIRCULATION: Item # Description SECTION “A” – STAFF INFORMATION MEMOS: A1 Nil. SECTION “B” – GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE: Communication from the Township of Wainfleet, dated April 11, 2013, regarding Motion to B1 Declare the Township of Wainfleet is Not a “Willing Host” for Wind Turbine Development (C- 123-2013). Communication from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated April 18, 2013 – B2 Watch File. Letter from Leah Miltchin, Autism Ontario President; Margaret Spoelstra, Executive Director; and Katherine Symes, Community Resources Manager, dated April 22, 2013, regarding thanks B3 on behalf of Autism Ontario, and their sponsor BMO for taking part in the Raise the Flag Initiative, and acknowledging April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day. Letter from Amanda Brown, Executive Assistant of Community Living – South Muskoka, dated B4 April 22, 2013, regarding a request for delegation – May is Community Living Month across the Province of Ontario. Township of Wainfleet April11, 2013 The Honourable Kathleen Wynne Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 RE: Motion to Declare the Township of Wainfleet is Not a "Willing Host" for Wind Turbine Development (C-123-2013) Dear Premier, Please be advised that Council for the Township of Wainfleet, at its meeting held on 1 April9 h, 2013, passed the following resolution: WHEREAS the Premier of Ontario has recently conveyed the Government's desire to limit Industrial Wind Turbine (IWT) Projects to communities that are willing hosts; AND WHEREAS Council for the Township of Wainfleet has received a clear message from its residents that they are not willing to host to IWTs in Wainfleet; AND WHEREAS Council for the Township of Wainfleet has taken a consistent position on the issue of IWTs; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Township of Wainfleet applauds the position taken by the Premier and the Government; AND THAT based on the consistent position of Council for the Township of Wainfleet and the input received from the community regarding IWTs, the Province of Ontario and specifically the Ministry of Environment be now advised that the Township of Wainfleet is not a "willing host" for IWTs; AND THAT this resolution be circulated to Premier Kathleen Wynne, as well as to the Minister of Environment, Minister of Energy, Minister of Rural Affairs and to all Ontario municipalities for their support and endorsement. 31940 Highway #3 • P.O. Box 40 • Wainfleet, ON • LOS 1VO PHONE 905.899.3463 • FAX 905.899.2340 • www.wainfleet.ca Motion C-123-2013 -Willing Host 2013 0411 Page 2 A copy of the signed Resolution is enclosed for your records. Should you have any questions, please contact the undersigned. Sincerely, Scott Luey GAO/Deputy Clerk SL/sd Encl. cc: Honourable, Jim Bradley, MPP, Minister of the Environment Honourable Bob Chiarelli, MPP, Minister of Energy Honourable Jeff Leal, MPP, Minister of Rural Affairs All Ontario Municipalities (via email) 31940 Highway #3 • P.O. Box 40 • Wainfleet, ON • LOS 1VO PHONE 905.899.3463 • FAX 905.899.2340 • www.wainfleet.ca TOWNSHIP OF WAIN FLEET RESOLUTION Moved by __f?_~-~!Y_.I5i>_r!_2____ __ No. C-123-2013 Seconded by David Wyatt Date: Apri19, 2013 WHEREAS the Premier of Ontario has recently conveyed the Government's desire to limit Industrial Wind Turbine (IWT) Projects to communities that are willing hosts; AND WHEREAS Council for the Township of Wainfleet has received a clear message from its residents that they are not willing to host to IWTs in Wainfleet; AND WHEREAS Council for the Township of Wainfleet has taken a consistent position on the issue of IWTs; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Township of Wainfleet applauds the position taken by the Premier and the Government; AND THAT based on the consistent position of Council for the Township of Wainfleet and the input received from the community regarding IWTs, the Province of Ontario and specifically the Ministry of Environment be now advised that the Township of Wainfleet is not a "willing hosf' for IWTs; AND THAT this resolution be circulated to Premier Kathleen Wynne, as well as to the Minister of Environment, Minister of Energy, Minister of Rural Affairs and to all Ontario municipalities for their support and endorsement. 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View the online version 1 Send to a friend Add [email protected] to your safe list atch File April18, 2013 In the News - Places to Grow Implementation Fund. -One Government Bill introduced that impacts municipalities. - OPA Second Annual Community Conservation Awards now accepting entries. - AMO's Personal Responsibilities Workshop for elected officials April dates filling fast. -Save money, improve safety and beautify your municipality with new LED Street Lights. - Let LAS' Energy Efficiency Service Providers act as your local energy department. - Municipality of East Ferris and Municipality of Kincardine resolutions. -Career opportunities with Iroquois Falls, AMO, Caledon and Clarence-Rockland. Provincial Matters The Ministry of Infrastructure has launched the Places to Grow Implementation Fund. The fund supports growth planning province-wide and projects that achieve and promote policies and goals of the Province's growth plans - the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario. Municipalities are eligible to apply. One Government Bill, Bi/151, (G/Hon. Madeleine Meilleur), Security for Courts, Electricity Generating Facilities and Nuclear Facilities Act, 2013 (proposes to clarify the powers of persons providing security at the specified facilities), was introduced and received First Reading. The OPA Second Annual Community Conservation Awards contest is open April 11 to June 28. Finalists will be announced at the AMO Conference in August and winners will be announced at the LAS Connections Energy Symposium in December 2013. Eye on AMO Events The AMO Personal Responsibilities Workshop for elected officials has only three sessions left this year: Barrie, Thunder Bay and North Bay. Don't delay and register today for your spot in this new workshop that helps answer your questions -from "what did I actually declare?" to "how do I know I have a pecuniary interest?" and more. LAS LAS' complete LED Street Light Retrofit Turn-Key Service enables any interested municipality to reduce energy consumed by 40-70%, radically reduce maintenance budgets and dramatically improve the quality of light offered to citizens. Our team of Energy Efficiency Service Providers are helping municipalities comply with Regulation 397111, reduce costs, and improve employee comfort throughout Ontario. Call us today to get these great free resources working for you! Municipal Wire The Municipality of East Ferris resolution requests the Government of Ontario to suspend the Feed in Tariff (FIT) programs and study the overall impacts of renewable energy. The Municipality of Kincardine resolution requests the Ministry of Transportation to change the definition of an off-road vehicle under the Highway Traffic Act. http://amo.informz.ca/ AMO/archives/archive _30 1444.html 21/04/2013 AMO Watch File- April18, 2013 Page 2 of2 Careers Clerk Administrator- Town of Iroquois Falls. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and covering letter, quoting Job# 13-01 by May 8, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. Information Technology Technician - AMO. Responsible for performing software, hardware, and network support activities for internal and external users, you are an individual who can work both in a team environment and also independently. Please email or fax 416.971.6191 your resume, in confidence, with a covering letter stating salary expectations, by noon,May 7, 2013. Deputy Fire Chief- Town of Caledon. Interested persons should submit a resume in confidence by accessing the Town of Caledon website, reference: 0032-13. Closing Date: April29, 2013. Directeur General I Chief Administrative Officer- Cite I City of Clarence-Rockland. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a covering letter and resume to: Mireille Lavoie, Human Resources, [email protected], before 4:00p.m., May 17, 2013. AboutAMO AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario's 444 municipal governments. AMO supports strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal government as a vital and essential component of Ontario's and Canada's political system. Follow @AMOPolicy on Twitter! AMO Contacts AMO Watch File Team Tel: 416.971.9856 Conferences/Events Policy and Funding