SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AUTHORITY MEETING Tuesday December 19, 2017 1:00pm

A G E N D A

1. Adoption of Agenda

2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

3. Approval of Minutes of Authority Meeting – October 17, 2017 – attached

4. Presentations a. Compensation Review – Ward & Uptigrove (Closed Session)

5. Correspondence – attached

6. Matters Arising from the Minutes a. Woods property agricultural land rental – Wayne Brohman b. Durham Middle Dam board removal – Wayne Brohman

7. Reports a. Finance Report – Wayne Brohman – attached b. Program Report – attached c. GLASI Program update – attached d. Planning & Regulations Action Items – Wayne Brohman – attached

8. New Business a. 2018 Budget vote b. 2018 Authority Meeting schedule – Wayne Brohman – attached c. Social Media Policy – Wayne Brohman – attached

9. Other Business a. Memorandum of Understanding – Planning Services update – Wayne Brohman b. Authority Member Appointments update – Wayne Brohman c. News Articles – attached

Adjournment SAUGEEN VALLEY AGENDA CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

Conservation through Cooperation MINUTES

MEETING: Authority Meeting DATE: Tuesday October 17, 2017 TIME: 1:00 p.m. LOCATION: Administration Office, Formosa

CHAIR: Luke Charbonneau

MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Buckle, Maureen Couture, Mark Davis, Barbara Dobreen, Kevin Eccles, Brian Gamble, Wilf Gamble, Dan Gieruszak, Stewart Halliday, Mike Smith, Andrew White

ABSENT WITH REGRETS: John Bell, Steve McCabe, Sue Paterson

OTHERS PRESENT: Paul Philips, Loucks & Loucks Wayne Brohman, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Erik Downing, Manager, Environmental Planning & Regulations Les McKay, Manager, IT Laura Molson, Manager, Accounting Dave Growden, IT Consultant Janice Hagan, Recording Secretary

Chair Luke Charbonneau called the meeting to order at 1:02pm.

1. Adoption of Agenda

MOTION #G17-96 Moved by Kevin Eccles Seconded by Wilf Gamble THAT the agenda be adopted as presented CARRIED

2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest No persons declared a pecuniary interest relative to any item on the agenda.

3. Minutes of the Authority Meeting – September 19, 2017 Kevin Eccles requested that comments regarding Jim Penner’s intention to retire in 2018 be included in the Minutes. Authority Meeting – October 17, 2017

MOTION #G17-97 Moved by Stewart Halliday Seconded by Maureen Couture THAT the minutes of the Authority meeting, held on September 19, 2017 be approved as amended. CARRIED

4. Presentations

a. Legal Matter Resolution

Paul Philips, Loucks & Loucks reported to the Authority that the legal matter in the Municipality of South Bruce, had been resolved. He told the members that the Judge had recommended that the charges be dismissed since there was little chance of reoccurrence. The fill and the trailer that had been placed on the property have been removed and the ultimate goal of remediation has been reached.

Paul Philips left the meeting at 1:09 p.m.

b. File Tracking Demonstration

Les McKay introduced David Growden, hired on contract to assist with the compilation of the Planning & Regulations file tracking database system. Les demonstrated the various modules including reporting and search capabilities. He explained that staff will be able to use a tablet out in the field to access data and upload new information.

Les McKay and David Growden left the meeting at 1:40 p.m.

5. Correspondence

None at this time.

6. Matters Arising from the Minutes a. Wood’s Agricultural Land Rental

The GM/S-T informed the members that the current renter of the Woods’ property agricultural lands offered to lease the land for 2018 at $2,520 which approximates market value. The matter of long term land usage will be referred to the Property & Building Committee to consider options. After discussion the following motion was passed:

MOTION #G17-98 Moved by Mark Davis Seconded by Stewart Halliday THAT the GM/S-T be authorized to sign a one year lease agreement for the 34 acre agricultural portion of the Wood’s property at the annual sum of $2,520.

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b. 2018 Draft Budget

Wayne Brohman presented various options for reduction of 2018 proposed budgeted expenses. After discussion the following motions were passed:

MOTION #G17-99 Moved by Kevin Eccles Seconded by Dan Gieruszak THAT Legal Fees in the draft 2018 Environmental Planning & Regulations program budget be reduced by $5,000. CARRIED

MOTION #G17-100 Moved by Kevin Eccles Seconded by Maureen Couture THAT advertising in the draft 2018 Administration program budget be reduced by $4,000. CARRIED

MOTION #G17-101 Moved by Kevin Eccles Seconded by Dan Gieruszak THAT the General Levy revenue line in the Environmental Planning & Regulations department be reduced by $29,000; and further

THAT $29,000 be added to the Regulation revenue income line. CARRIED

MOTION #G17-102 Moved by Stewart Halliday Seconded by Mike Smith THAT the amended 2018 draft budget be approved in principle; and further

THAT staff be authorized to forward the amended 2018 draft budget to the Authority’s watershed municipalities for a 30 day review. CARRIED

A coffee break was called at 2:35 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 2:45 p.m.

7. Reports

a. Finance Report

The GM/S-T pointed out that the expense for the WHISKI software has not yet been realized, however it is expected before the end of 2017. The Planning & Regulations department has generated higher than expected revenues due to increased number of permits and inquiries. The campgrounds received revenues from group camping that had not been previously budgeted. Motor pool budgeted expenses are down since an appropriate dump truck has not yet been purchased.

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MOTION #G17-103 Moved by Robert Buckle Seconded by Wilf Gamble THAT the Financial Report to August 31, 2017 be accepted as distributed and further;

THAT the Accounts Payable, totaling $277,037.01 be approved as distributed. CARRIED

b. Program Report

The GM/S-T presented several photographs of the Markdale dam removal. After discussion the following motion was passed:

MOTION #G17-104 Moved by Barbara Dobreen Seconded by Mike Smith THAT the Program Report be received as information. CARRIED

c. Planning & Regulations Action Items

It was noted that the file tracking system is priority #1 in the action items. The members inquired about procedures for obtaining updated mapping in their municipality. Staff can recommend an engineering firm who will give a quotation based on certain criteria.

8. New Business

None at this time.

9. Other Business a. Planning & Regulations Customer Service Survey Update

The GM/S-T reviewed several survey submissions. It was noted that knowledge of the appeal process is still not acceptable.

b. Annual Meeting date for January 2018

MOTION #G17-105 Moved by Maureen Couture Seconded by Mark Davis THAT the 2018 Annual Meeting be scheduled for January 16th, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. CARRIED

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c. Policy on notification of dam water levels

Kevin Eccles requested that a policy on notification of water level reductions from SVCA dam maintenance be considered. He explained that an issue had arisen where a boat owner was unaware of the date that the boards on the Durham middle dam were to be removed. The options will be discussed at the next Authority meeting.

d. Memorandum of Agreement – Township of Howick

After discussion the following motion was passed:

MOTION #G17-106 Moved by Dan Gieruszak Seconded by Brian Gamble THAT the Authority authorizes the Chair and GM/S-T to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for Planning Services with the Township of Howick. CARRIED

e. Three Year Term for Authority Member Appointments

It was noted that the term for Authority member appointments is currently three years in the Conservation Authorities Act. A notice will be sent out to applicable municipal clerks requesting updated appointments.

f. News Articles

The GM/S-T submitted articles from local newspapers regarding the SVCA for the purpose of keeping the Authority Members up to date on current events.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:32 p.m. on motion of Maureen Couture.

______Luke Charbonneau Janice Hagan Chair Recording Secretary

5 AGENDA

THE TOWN OF SAUGEEN SHORES

STRIKING COMMITTEE REPORT

DECEMBER 12, 2016

MEMBERS: Mayor Mike Smith Deputy Mayor Luke Charbonneau Vice-Deputy Mayor Diane Huber

To the Mayor and the Members of Council:

We, your Committee, wish to recommend that the following appointments to the committees and boards serving the Town of Saugeen Shores be adopted for the term 2017/2018;

And further, that the two vacant positions on the Recreation and Active Transportation Committee and the one vacant position on the Airport Committee be re-advertised with the intent of filling the vacant positions in early 2017.

All of Which is Respectfully Submitted by Chair Mike Smith

(Rec'd by SVCA October 25, 2017)

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 2017 - 2018

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENTS Accessibility Advisory Committee 1. Maureen Crawford/Tim Garrod 2. Joyce Johnston 3. Amy MacFarlane 4. Bill McKee 5. Victoria Serda 6. Ann Veyvara-Divinski

Council Representative: Councillor Grace Councillor Myette, Alternate Airport Committee 1. Kevin Yaraskavitch 2. Randy Linton 3. Tony Alberts 4. (Vacant Position to be advertised)

Council Representative: Councillor Myette Councillor Myatt, Alternate Committee of Adjustment 1. Pier Donnini 2. Pat Gibbons 3. Marcel Legault 4. Pat O’Connor

Council Representatives: Vice Deputy Mayor Huber Councillor Menage Councillor Myatt Economic Development Advisory 1. James Dunlop Committee 2. Mini Jacques Council Representatives: Councillor Matheson Councillor Rich Emergency Management Program 1. Ron St. Jacques Committee Council Representative: Councillor Menage Vice Deputy Mayor Huber, Alternate Municipal Heritage Committee 1. Gabrielle DiFrancesco 2. Joyce Johnston 3. Jane C. Kramer 4. Eric Rogers 5. G. William Streeter Council Representatives: Vice Deputy Mayor Huber Councillor Menage Police Services Board 1. Deanna Buckland Council Representatives: Deputy Mayor Charbonneau Councillor Myette

Recreation & Active Transportation 1. Jennifer Martino Advisory Committee 2. Jim Rackley 3. Larry Allan Van Wormer 4. (Vacant Position to be Advertised) 5. (Vacant Position to be Advertised) Council Representatives: Councillor Matheson Vice Deputy Mayor Huber Waterfront Ad-Hoc Committee 1. Frances Barrick 2. Bob Clarence 3. Elizabeth Kuntz 4. Nancy Rayner 5. Herb Schmid Council Representatives: Councillor Grace Councillor Rich Westario Power 1. CAO David Smith

Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling Councillor Rich

Bruce Power Regional Economic 1. Steve Harris Development Council Representative: Councillor Myette Port Elgin BIA Councillor Myatt All other previous appointments to the Port Elgin BIA area confirmed. Southampton BIA Councillor Matheson All other previous appointments to the Southampton BIA are confirmed.

Chamber of Commerce Councillor Grace Councillor Myette Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit Councillor Myatt Councillor Grace, Alternate Saugeen Rail Trail Association Councillor Grace Councillor Myatt

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Mayor Smith Deputy Mayor Charbonneau

Bruce Power/Kincardine/Saugeen Shores Councillor Myatt Physician Recruitment Councillor Menage, Alternate

From: Brian Tocheri To: Janice Hagan Cc: Sue Paterson (890460) Subject: RE: Authority Member Appointments Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 2:39:26 PM Attachments: image001.png

Janice. Mayor Paterson will continue to represent Hanover on the SVCA.

Brian

From: Janice Hagan [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: October-18-17 12:08 PM To: Brian Tocheri Cc: Wayne Brohman ; Sue Paterson Subject: Authority Member Appointments

Please see the attached information regarding your municipal Authority member appointment.

Regards,

~~Janice

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From: Donna MacDougall [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2017 11:28 AM To: Wayne Brohman Subject: Council Appointment to SVCA

Hi Wayne

At their meeting last evening, Council appointed Maureen Couture and Andrew White to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority for the balance of the term of Council.

Let me know if anything further is needed.

Donna MacDougall, CMO Clerk Municipality of Kincardine 1475 Concession 5, RR5 Kincardine, ON N2Z 2X6 Ph: 519-396-3468 ext. 7112 Fax: 519-396-8288

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November 21,2017

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority 1078 Bruce Rd. 12 Formosa, ON NOG 1W0

Re: SVCA Appointment

Dear Ms. Hagan

The Municipality of South Bruce Council met at their regular session of Council on Novemb er 14, 2017 at which time Council appointed Mayor Robert Buckle as our representative to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors for the year 2018.

Should you have any questions or require additional information concerning this matter,I may be contacted at the Municipal Office.

Sincerely

Leanne Martin, CAO/Clerk Municipality of South Bruce From: Brick,Josh [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 9:00 AM To: Wayne Brohman Cc: Hyde, Joanne Subject: Township of Southgate Resolution No. 2017-940 - Reappointment of Barbara Dobreen to SVCA Board

Good morning Mr. Brohman,

Please be advised that that the following resolution No. 2017-940 was passed on November 15, 2017 at the Township of Southgate regular meeting of Council:

W) Correspondence from SVCA dated October 18, 2018 regarding Member Appointment (receive for information) Moved by Councillor Dobreen, Seconded by Councillor Woodbury; Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Southgate receive item (W), SVCA Appointment for information; and That the Council of the Township of Southgate hereby reappoint Councillor Barbara Dobreen to serve as Southgate’s representative on the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority; and That Council direct staff to forward this resolution to the SVCA for inclusion in its December Authority meeting agenda. Carried. No. 2017-940

Regards,

Josh Brick, MPA Municipal Deputy Clerk |Township of Southgate 185667 Grey County Rd. 9, RR #1, Dundalk, ON N0C 1B0 519-923-2110 ext. 222 | Fax 519-923-9262 [email protected] | www.southgate.ca From: Carol Watson To: Janice Hagan Subject: RE: Authority Member Appointment Date: Friday, November 24, 2017 12:54:51 PM Attachments: image001.png

Hi Janice – the following resolution was passed at the November 21, 2017 Council meeting: Moved by Councillor Scott; Seconded by Councillor Henhoeffer: Be it resolved that Council appoint Robert Buckle as Howick’s representative on the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors. Carried. Resolution No. 334/17 If you require anything further, please contact this office, thank you.

Carol Watson, Clerk Township of Howick 44816 Harriston Rd, RR 1 GORRIE On N0G 1X0 Phone: 519 335-3208 Fax: 519 335-6208 [email protected] www.howick.ca

Under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in accordance with Ontario's Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Corporation of the Township of Howick wishes to inform the public that all information including opinions, presentations, reports and documentation provided for or at a Public Meeting or other public process are considered part of the public record. This information may be posted on the Township's website and/or made available to the public upon request.

From: Nancy Michie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2017 3:43 PM To: Wayne Brohman Subject: 2018 SVCA Draft Budget

Hello Wayne Brohman, General Manager/Secretary Treasurer :

Please be advised that the Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry has approved your draft 2018 budget.

Thank you.

Nancy Michie Administrator Clerk-Treasurer 41342 Morris Rd., PO Box 310, BRUSSELS, ON N0G 1H0 519-887-6137 email: [email protected] P a g e | 1

November 16, 2017

Wayne Brohman General Manager / Secretary-Treasurer Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority [email protected]

Dear Mr. Brohman,

Re: 2018 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Draft Budget

Please be advised that the 2018 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Draft Budget was presented at the November 6, 2017 Committee of the Whole Meeting. The following recommendation was passed:

CoW17-274 Silverton - Little That the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority 2018 Draft Budget correspondence be received for information. CARRIED

This recommendation was ratified at the November 15, 2017 Council meeting.

If you require anything further, please contact this office.

Sincerely,

Raylene Martell Director of Legislative Services/Municipal Clerk Municipality of Grey Highlands

Cc: File

The Municipality of Grey Highlands  206 Toronto Street South, Unit One P.O. Box 409 Markdale, Ontario N0C 1H0  519-986-2811 Toll-Free 1-888-342-4059 Fax 519-986-3643  www.greyhighlands.ca  [email protected]

AGENDA

1078 Bruce Road 12, P.O. Box 150, Formosa ON Canada N0G 1W0 Tel 519-367-3040, Fax 519-367-3041, [email protected], www.svca.on.ca

Report 7a

Report To: Authority Members, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority

From: Laura Molson, Manager, Accounting

Date: December 19, 2017

Subject: Financial Report

Please find attached the financial report for the period ending October 31, 2017. Also attached is the September and October 2017 cheque list for your review.

Recommendation:

THAT the Financial Report to October 31, 2017 be accepted as distributed and further;

THAT the Accounts Payable, totaling $332,822.92 be approved as distributed.

Watershed Member Municipalities Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Brockton, Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Town of Hanover, Township of Howick, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, Municipality of South Bruce, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality of Kincardine, Town of Minto, Township of Wellington North, Town of Saugeen Shores, Township of Southgate, Municipality of West Grey Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Financial Report General Levy Programs & Capital Projects October 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

Program Revenue Expenses

Approved Budget % Actual/ Approved Budget % Actual/ Surplus/ Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD (Deficit) Administration 423,958 353,255 354,699 100% 423,958 339,105 318,255 94% 36,444

Flood Control Flood Warning System 192,106 161,795 151,468 94% 192,106 157,734 130,098 82% 21,370

Water Management Flood Control Structures 134,095 111,740 112,846 101% 134,095 114,254 114,503 100% (1,657) Water Quality 114,246 91,705 88,330 96% 114,246 97,425 89,709 92% (1,379)

Environmental Planning & Regulations 651,090 552,424 669,464 121% 651,090 550,472 517,228 94% 152,236

Information Technology & GIS 174,069 145,060 145,367 100% 174,069 147,450 142,367 97% 3,000

Community Relations Information 222,587 179,650 184,844 103% 222,587 189,624 177,458 94% 7,386 Education 89,269 77,245 72,862 94% 89,269 74,467 72,694 98% 168

Land Management Non-Revenue Parks & Lands 161,510 134,345 136,444 102% 161,510 136,385 123,489 91% 12,955 Property (General) 57,807 48,170 48,392 100% 57,807 46,255 39,540 85% 8,852

Capital Projects Recreational Properties 7,100 5,917 10,492 177% 7,100 7,100 9,785 138% 707 Administrative Projects 16,000 13,333 13,333 100% 16,000 14,600 10,506 72% 2,827 Total - General Levy Programs & Capital 2,243,837 1,874,639 1,988,541 106% 2,243,837 1,874,871 1,745,632 93% 242,909 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Financial Report Non-General Levy Programs and Capital Projects October 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

Program Revenue Expenses Approved Budget % Actual/ Approved Budget % Actual/ Surplus/ Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD (Deficit) Land Management Revenue Parks: Brucedale C. A. 63,300 62,900 71,935 114% 52,436 48,033 41,413 86% 30,522 Durham C. A. 196,350 192,650 224,029 116% 199,720 187,306 180,204 96% 43,825 Saugeen Bluffs C.A. 235,600 234,600 237,672 101% 247,413 234,406 213,422 91% 24,250 Rental Properties 5,460 4,550 4,561 100% 5,180 4,186 2,701 65% 1,860 Agricultural Lands 11,500 11,500 11,526 100% 7,430 7,120 11,301 159% 225 Motor Pool 238,000 220,150 101,255 46% 229,780 213,170 90,881 43% 10,374

Forest Management Authority Forests 210,000 210,000 39,783 19% 193,589 154,650 146,117 94% (106,334) Grey Bruce Forestry Services 260,500 256,500 185,704 72% 236,902 225,402 169,767 75% 15,937

Capital Projects Water Management 34,000 22,000 12,239 56% 34,000 22,000 12,239 56% - Recreational Properties 7,900 7,900 17,401 220% 7,900 7,900 17,401 220% - Administrative Projects 0 0 - 0% 0 0 - 0% -

Interest Earned 0 0 17,692 0% 0 0 - 0% 17,692

Total-Non General Levy & Capital Programs 1,262,610 1,222,750 923,797 76% 1,214,350 1,104,173 885,446 80% 38,351

Summary Total - General Levy Programs & Capital 2,243,837 1,874,639 1,988,541 106% 2,243,837 1,874,871 1,745,632 93% 242,909 Total-Non General Levy & Capital Programs 1,262,610 1,222,750 923,797 76% 1,214,350 1,104,173 885,446 80% 38,351 3,506,447 3,097,389 2,912,338 94% 3,458,187 2,979,044 2,631,078 88% 281,260

Budget YTD surplus/(deficit) 118,345

162,915 Cheques for Approval September and October 2017

Cheque Vendor Description Amount 79937 Buffett Taylor Benefits-October $ 9,282.31 79938 Municipality of Arran-Elderslie Property taxes $ 788.00 79939 Municipality of South Bruce Property taxes $ 2,899.00 79940 Municipality of West Grey Property taxes $ 6,340.00 79941 Township of Chatsworth Property Taxes $ 1,771.00 79942 Township of Southgate Property taxes $ 903.00 79943 Municipality of West Grey Water $ 328.50 79944 Donna Lacey Work Boots $ 100.00 79945 Kevin Raszmann Durham Refund $ 150.00 79946 Matt Armstrong Work Boots $ 84.75 79947 Mike Oberle Work Boots $ 84.75 79948 Tracy Bruce Durham Refund $ 75.50 79949 Candace Hamm Staff Travel $ 10.35 79950 Jeramel Farms Ltd. GLASI Speaker Fees (AFS) $ 1,277.47 79951 APC Auto Parts Centres Parks Maintenance $ 17.97 79952 Armtec Bluffs Maintenance Horse camping $ 402.20 79953 Arthur Chrysler Sales & Leasing Vehicle Lease $ 700.60 79954 Azimuth Environmental Drain Survey - (AFS) $ 4,598.11 79955 Blackburn Radio Inc. Advertisement GLASI (AFS) $ 226.00 79956 Catherine Billings Staff Travel $ 25.65 79957 Canadian Fire & Flood Formosa Office Cleaning $ 768.34 79958 Carquest Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance $ 269.10 79959 Cedarwell Excavating Ltd. Durham Ice Management $ 909.65 79960 Conservation Halton Health & Safety - MSDS on line $ 1,220.50 79961 Corporate Express Office Supplies $ 335.32 79962 CRS Contractors Generator - Durham CA $ 1,572.96 79963 Desco Plumbing & Heating Park Maintenance $ 308.47 79964 Foxton Fuels Limited Diesel - Maintenance Shop/Furnace Oil $ 922.32 79965 Hanover Home Hardware Park Maintenance/ Shop Supplies/Foundation Purchases $ 1,045.21 79966 David Hawkins Line Service Inc. Bluffs Maintenance $ 192.10 79967 Ron Holmes Contracting Bluffs/Property Maintenance $ 1,864.50 79968 Huron Tractor Ltd. Equipment Maintenance $ 52.77 79969 Ideal Supply Building Maintenance $ 53.09 79970 Karcher Construction Ltd. Horse Camp - Tile Drainage/McBeath laneway repair $ 7,592.47 79971 Kitsupply Durham Campground/ComRel Supplies/GLASI (AFS) $ 145.83 79972 Klemmer Lumber Wood for Campgrounds $ 2,714.83 79973 Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation Shoreline Management Services (AFS) $ 10,000.00 79974 Love's Sweetness Gift basket - Latornell $ 136.00 79975 MacKay Canada Ltd. MacKay Pay Parking $ 22.94 79976 Maitland Valley Conservation Authority Advertising GLASI (AFS) $ 847.50 79977 McLeans Home Hardware Durham Equipment & Supplies $ 259.18 79978 Miller's Septic Pumping Campground Septic Pumping $ 542.40 79979 Montgomery Bus Lines GLASI Bus Rental (AFS) $ 1,531.81 79980 Municipal World Subscription Renewal $ 55.93 79981 North Wellington Co-op Park Supplies $ 227.28 79982 Paisley Home Hardware Bluffs Maintenance $ 189.03 79983 Praxair Products Inc. Equipment Purchase/Cylinder Lease $ 4,433.67 79984 Purolator Courier Courier $ 24.93 79985 Robert's Farm Equipment Equipment Maintenance -Durham $ 27.69 79986 Saugeen Valley Conservation Foundation Memorial Grove Trees/Foundation Dinner/Volunteer Gifts $ 3,818.69 79987 SGS Canada Inc. Surface Water Analysis/Parks Water Quality Sampling $ 2,017.05 79988 Solinst WQ cable $ 192.64 79989 Thinq Technologies Boardroom Wireless Access Point $ 508.50 79990 UPI Energy Vehicle Fuel $ 2,467.99 79991 Walkerton Herald Times Advertising - Forest Management $ 264.42 79992 Waste Away Waste Disposal $ 383.07 79993 Waste Management Waste Disposal $ 1,415.15 79994 Water & Wellness Water for Office $ 49.50 79995 Tori Waugh GLASI Educational Displays (AFS) $ 59.88 79996 Wilf Hinsperger PA System Rental GLASI (AFS) $ 120.00 79997 Wingham Knights of Columbus Centre GLASI Supplies (AFS) $ 2,632.26 79998 Xerox Canada Ltd. Photocopier Charges $ 690.30 79999 Jo-Anne Harbinson Staff Travel $ 154.80 80000 Sani International Socet GXP Application - Annual Maintenance $ 2,777.34 80001 Township of Huron-Kinloss Property taxes-November $ 74.00 80002 Town of Saugeen Shores Property taxes- August $ 1,498.00 80003 Candace Hamm Staff Travel $ 67.50 80004 Janice Hagan Staff Travel $ 22.50 80005 Matt Armstrong Vehicle Fuel/Latornell 2017 $ 233.00 80006 Municipality of Brockton Property taxes-November $ 748.00 Cheques for Approval September and October 2017

80007 Municipality of Kincardine Property taxes-November $ 1,281.00 80008 Valerie Lamont Staff Travel $ 22.50 80009 Buffett Taylor Benefits-November $ 9,900.50 80010 Jim Penner Staff Travel $ 209.78 80011 Byberg-Growden Software Inc. Information Technology support $ 7,910.00 80012 Grey County Agricultural Services Centre Advertising - GLASI (AFS) $ 339.00 80013 Fred Helwig GLASI Speaker Fees (AFS) $ 540.00 80014 Jason Ritchie Youth Expo Fishing supplies (AFS) $ 134.33 80015 407 ETR Staff Travel $ 36.59 80016 APC Auto Parts Centres Hazard Tree Marking Supplies $ 28.63 80017 Shaun Anthony Staff Travel $ 82.80 80018 Blackburn Radio Inc. Advertising - Forestry/GLASI (AFS) $ 1,440.75 80019 Canadian Fire & Flood Formosa Office Cleaning $ 682.97 80020 Carquest Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance $ 2,278.08 80021 Corporate Express Office Supplies $ 74.63 80022 CRS Contractors TDFEF Tree planting (AFS) $ 222.05 80023 Davidson-Hill Elevator Inc. Elevator Maintenance, Phone Charges - Formosa $ 522.63 80024 First Line Security Security monitoring-Formosa $ 271.20 80025 Hanover Home Hardware Park Maintenance/ Shop Supplies/Foundation Purchases $ 301.47 80026 Holst Office Pro Office supplies $ 88.20 80027 Ideal Supply Parks Maintenance $ 155.01 80028 Kitsupply Sulphur Spring CA - Supplies $ 87.86 80029 Klemmer Lumber Wood for Campgrounds $ 457.65 80030 MacKay Canada Ltd. MacKay Pay Parking $ 13.05 80031 McArthur Tire Equipment/Vehicle Maintenance $ 963.21 80032 McLeans Home Hardware Park Supplies $ 238.66 80033 Miller's Septic Pumping Campground Septic Pumping $ 271.20 80034 North Wellington Co-op Park Supplies $ 189.06 80035 Paisley Home Hardware Bluffs Maintenance $ 41.82 80036 Purolator Courier Courier $ 74.91 80037 B.M. Ross and Associates Walkerton Dyke Maintenance - Engineering Review $ 1,235.55 80038 Saugeen Valley Conservation Foundation Memorial Grove Trees $ 220.00 80039 Schaus Sanitation Limited Campground septic pumping $ 1,968.46 80040 SGS Canada Inc. Surface water sample analysis $ 1,488.20 80041 St. John Ambulance First Aid Training $ 1,100.00 80042 Thinq Technologies IT Supplies, Tablet for Finance $ 1,442.73 80043 UPI Energy Vehicle Fuel $ 2,781.38 80044 Walkerton Herald Times Advertising - Forest Management $ 355.95 80045 Ward & Uptigrove Consulting Fees Salary Review $ 5,650.00 80046 Waste Management Waste Disposal $ 729.82 80047 Water & Wellness Water for Office $ 16.50 80048 Welbeck Sawmill Equipment Purchase - Table Saw/Mitre Saw $ 3,455.53 80049 Xerox Canada Ltd. Photocopier Charges $ 380.14 80050 Arthur Chrysler Sales & Leasing Vehicle Lease $ 113.00 80051 Dave Wiley Tree Marking Service $ 5,952.12 80052 Maitland Valley Conservation Authority Advertising GLASI (AFS) $ 250.00 80053 Municipality of Grey Highlands DFO Payment for Dam Removal (AFS) $ 1,702.64 Total $ 146,227.09

AFS =Alternate Funding Source Internet Payments for Approval September & October 2017

Vendor Description Amount Bell Bluffs CA Phone 7206 $ 14.10 Bell Durham CA Phone 2074 $ 112.68 Bell Flood Warning Gauges/Middle Dam 1533 $ 1,474.50 Bell Shop Phone 2711 $ 136.10 Bell Sulphur Spring CA Raingauge 2968 $ 123.67 Bell Mobility Parks Internet 8482 $ 90.40 Hurontel Ripley Gauge $ 51.78 Hydro One Aberdeen Gauge - 5470 $ 31.15 Hydro One Beatty Gauge - 4823 $ 31.15 Hydro One Bluffs Line Meter - 5717 $ 3,415.72 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 1605 $ 777.32 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 8427 $ 417.69 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 0623 $ 249.31 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 1959 $ 222.63 Hydro One Brucedale street light 6852 $ 27.87 Hydro One Cedarville Gauge -5447 $ 33.03 Hydro One Durham CA - 0074 $ 379.72 Hydro One Durham CA Hydro Sites - 0260 $ 37.55 Hydro One Durham Campground - 0069 $ 3,071.84 Hydro One Durham Gauge - 4203 $ 31.27 Hydro One Durham Hydro Sites - 4474 $ 68.81 Hydro One Durham Middle Dam - 6749 $ 54.67 Hydro One Durham Storage Barn - 5383 $ 47.78 Hydro One Formosa Office - 9903 $ 1,339.19 Hydro One Greenock Gauge - 2404 $ 31.12 Hydro One McBeath Gauge - 5496 $ 35.72 Hydro One Mount Forest Gauge - 6864 $ 31.12 Hydro One Neustadt Gauge 1633 $ 31.12 Hydro One Paisley Pumping Station - 8982 $ 31.12 Hydro One Priceville Gauge - 3783 $ 31.15 Hydro One Scone Gauge 6343 $ 31.15 Hydro One Sulphur Spring CA - 3712 $ 153.21 Hydro One Sulphur Spring CA-park only - 5780 $ 74.11 Hydro One Varney CA - 2306 $ 31.34 Hydro One Woods Property - 8949 $ 126.53 Minister of Finance August Remittance $ 3,306.56 OMERS August Remittance $ 20,461.14 Pitney Bowes Equipment Lease $ 276.99 PitneyWorks Postage $ 801.47 Receiver General Income Tax, EI, CPP - Sept 2 $ 17,840.72 Receiver General Income Tax, EI, CPP - Sept 16 $ 17,648.12 Receiver General September Remittance $ 6,669.87 Royal Bank Visa IT Supplies $ 15.00 Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Fuel/Office Supplies/SVCF Purchases $ 2,150.68 Royal Bank Visa Cloud Subscription/Environmental Planning & Regs Software $ 320.12 Royal Bank Visa Authority meeting supplies $ 60.76 Royal Bank Visa Southampton Erosion Control Project/Conference/Travel $ 799.84 Royal Bank Visa Staff Travel/ComRel Office Supplies/Greenock Tour $ 377.15 Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Fuel $ 31.50 Internet Payments for Approval September & October 2017

Royal Bank Visa Bluffs Maintenance - Toilets $ 881.40 Royal Bank Visa Sulphur Spring/Shop Supplies/Park Maintenance $ 81.42 Royal Bank Visa GLASI Supplies (AFS)/Vehicle Fuel $ 222.15 Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Fuel $ 327.65 Royal Bank Visa Ink for Postage Machine $ 141.23 Royal Bank Visa Water Mgmt Supplies/Staff Lunch/Gift/GLASI Supplies (AFS) $ 194.56 Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Maintenance/Fuel/Staff Travel $ 125.06 Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Maintenance $ 58.74 Royal Bank Visa Forestry Equip/Tree Marking Workshop/Office Supplies $ 764.03 Royal Bank Visa Staff Travel $ 8.34 Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Fuel $ 133.94 Telus Cell phones $ 1,405.60 Union Gas Formosa Office $ 33.40 Wightman Telecom Phones/Fax/Internet $ 876.71 WSIB August Remittance $ 5,171.82 Bell Bluffs CA Phone 7206 $ 12.97 Bell Durham CA Phone 2074 $ 110.51 Bell Flood Warning Gauges/Middle Dam 1533 $ 1,835.55 Bell Shop Phone 2711 $ 136.12 Bell Sulphur Spring CA Raingauge 2968 $ 123.67 Bell Mobility Parks Internet 8482 $ 90.40 Bruce Telecom Parks/Floodwarning Phones -Consol $ 656.96 Hurontel Ripley Gauge $ 51.78 Hydro One Aberdeen Gauge - 5470 $ 31.15 Hydro One Beatty Gauge - 4823 $ 31.09 Hydro One Bluffs Line Meter - 5717 $ 2,081.08 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 1605 $ 671.93 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 8427 $ 334.48 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 0623 $ 203.64 Hydro One Brucedale CA - 1959 $ 114.02 Hydro One Brucedale street light 6852 $ 27.87 Hydro One Cedarville Gauge -5447 $ 33.03 Hydro One Durham CA Hydro Sites - 0260 $ 35.52 Hydro One Durham Gauge - 4203 $ 31.69 Hydro One Durham Middle Dam - 6749 $ 54.67 Hydro One Durham Storage Barn - 5383 $ 51.91 Hydro One Formosa Office - 9903 $ 1,367.57 Hydro One Greenock Gauge - 2404 $ 31.13 Hydro One McBeath Gauge - 5496 $ 35.06 Hydro One Mount Forest Gauge - 6864 $ 31.15 Hydro One Neustadt Gauge 1633 $ 31.12 Hydro One Paisley Pumping Station - 8982 $ 31.15 Hydro One Scone Gauge 6343 $ 31.12 Hydro One Sulphur Spring CA - 3712 $ 165.33 Hydro One Sulphur Spring CA-park only - 5780 $ 72.54 Hydro One Varney CA - 2306 $ 31.29 Hydro One Priceville Gauge - 3783 $ 31.15 Hydro One Durham CA - 0074 $ 284.06 Hydro One Durham Campground - 0069 $ 2,760.08 Hydro One Durham Hydro Sites - 4474 $ 71.59 Internet Payments for Approval September & October 2017

Royal Bank Visa Cloud Subscription $ 193.23 Minister of Finance September Remittance $ 3,123.94 OMERS September Remittance $ 30,393.02 PitneyWorks Postage $ 198.88 Receiver General Income Tax, EI, CPP - Sept 30 $ 16,204.34 Receiver General October Remittance $ 4,492.10 Receiver General Income Tax, EI, CPP - Oct 14 $ 14,045.92 Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Maintenance $ 1,456.69 Royal Bank Visa Staff Travel/Fuel/Annual Fee $ 215.35 Royal Bank Visa TD FEF Brockton Trees 2017 (AFS)/Staff Lunch/Fuel $ 647.77 Royal Bank Visa Annual Fee $ 12.00 Royal Bank Visa Latornell Conference $ 75.15 Royal Bank Visa Subscription $ 45.21 Royal Bank Visa Reimbursed by staff (AFS) $ 97.39 Royal Bank Visa GLASI Expense (AFS)/Latornell 2017 - HLH COA (AFS) $ 579.39 Royal Bank Visa Vehicle/Equipment Fuel $ 150.43 Royal Bank Visa Survey Monkey/Subscription renewals $ 299.00 Royal Bank Visa TDFEF Trees Planting (AFS)/Stewardship Grey Bruce (AFS) $ 524.02 Royal Bank Visa Staff Travel/MacKay Pay Admin Fee $ 111.60 Royal Bank Visa Staff Travel/Vehicle Maintenance $ 411.77 Royal Bank Visa Water Quality supplies/Bruce Power Equipment Setup (AFS) $ 414.69 Royal Bank Visa Horse Camp - Supplies/Vehicle Fuel $ 142.86 Telus Cell phones $ 1,389.74 Union Gas Formosa Office $ 50.64 Wightman Telecom Phones/Fax/Internet $ 894.78 WSIB September Remittance $ 4,697.98 Total $ 186,595.83

AFS = Alternate Funding Source Visa Transactions over $100 since last meeting

Vendor Description Amount Cansel Printer paper -ComRel $ 470.80 Royal Bank Visa Foundation Purchases (AFS) $ 1,503.96 Microsoft Online Cloud Subscription $ 193.23 DR MyCommerce Ireland Software for EPR Database Project $ 126.89 Huron Bay Cooperative Inc Southampton Erosion Control supplies $ 662.50 Forests Ontario Registration for conference $ 110.00 Hoity Toity Greenock Swamp Tour $ 103.00 Morry's Trailer Sales Bluffs Maintenance - Toilets $ 881.40 Colpepper's Durham Vehicle Fuel $ 102.97 Pitney Bowes Ink for Postage Machine $ 141.23 Lee Valley Forestry Equipment $ 197.59 Canadian Institute of Forestry Tree Marking Workshop $ 500.00 Toronto Spring Camping RV Show Show Registration $ 406.80 Royal Bank Visa Foundation Purchases (AFS) $ 921.19 Travelway Inn Staff Travel $ 135.59 Best Western Staff Travel $ 141.59 United Rentals TDFEF Trees planting (AFS) $ 395.40 Conservation Ontario Latornell 2017 - HLH COA (AFS) $ 361.60 Survey Monkey Subscription $ 264.00 Conservation Ontario Latornell 2017 $ 316.40 Best Western Staff Travel $ 240.98 Jiffy Lube Vehicle Maintenance $ 106.20 Greenfield Global Inc. Alcohol for specimen preservation - WQ $ 292.56 FS Gas Bar Vehicle Fuel $ 118.00 Microsoft Online Cloud Subscription $ 193.23

AFS =Alternate Funding Source AGENDA

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Report #7b Program Reports

Conservation Education

Fall was busy this year with many programs. Staff are now getting ready for booking 2018 programs and winter programming is just around the corner.

DEER Bruce Power, in partnership with education staff from Saugeen Conservation, provides 64 full days of free conservation education programs including bussing for all schools in the Bluewater District and Bruce Grey Catholic District School Boards. These curriculum-based, hands-on opportunities will resume again mid-January. The 2018 contract for the partnership has been accepted by Bruce Power and is awaiting signatures. Schools participating this fall included Keppel Sarawak Elementary; Northport Elementary, Port Elgin; Mary Immaculate School, Chepstow; East Ridge Community School, Owen Sound; Huron Heights Elementary, Kincardine; Hillcrest Elementary, Owen Sound; St. Joseph’s School, Port Elgin; Lucknow Central Public; Ripley Huron Central; Arran Tara Elementary; MacPhail Memorial Elementary, Flesherton; G.C. Huston Public, Southampton; St. Anthony’s School, Kincardine; Beavercrest Community School, Markdale; Beaver Valley Community School, Thornbury; Immaculate Conception School, Formosa and Walkerton District Community School. Over 1,000 students participated in DEER Programs this fall.

WREN This fall was busy with schools participating in a wide variety of programs ranging from invasive species to insects to water quality. Hillcrest Central Public School was wanting to ensure that its grades K and 1 / 2 classes had something special to do while the rest of the school was at the International Plowing Match in September so they booked a full day of programming for their students. They were thrilled to hear that we could do programming for the whole school when their trip to the Match was suddenly cancelled due to the rain/mud. Six programs were offered to the school; accommodating each of their classes with a presentation filled with curriculum based, hands-on opportunities to explore our resources. The school was able to re-schedule their trip to the Match for the Friday as well. Another arrangement based on weather glitches proved positive as students from Beavercrest Community School participated in a program for the grade 7/8’s that included grade 6/7 as well. The 7/8’s were scheduled to walk down to the Rotary Park in Markdale where the recent dam removal and restoration project took place and participate in an aquatic habitat study. With close to 0 degree weather and rain hampering the trip; plans were made to bring the trip to the school. The Conservation Education Coordinator and the Manager of Water Resources and Stewardship presented the program twice to both the 7/8’s and the 5/6’s at the school. Over 240 young people participated in WREN Programs this fall.

Watershed Member Municipalities Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Brockton, Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Town of Hanover, Township of Howick, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, Municipality of South Bruce, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality of Kincardine, Town of Minto, Township of Wellington North, Town of Saugeen Shores, Township of Southgate, Municipality of West Grey Bruce Grey Forest Festival The 6th Annual Bruce Grey Forest Festival took place at Allan Park Conservation Area October 3 to 5 focussed on our forest resources, appreciation and conservation. Over 900 grade 7 students from across Grey Bruce participated with over 300 volunteers from our local secondary schools hosted the 35 different activity centres.

Flood Waters and You Preparations are underway to advertise our Flood Waters and You student safety program to our watershed schools in February. Hundreds of students are reminded about the dangers of fast moving and cold water during March and April presentations; timed to coincide with spring break-up and the school’s March Break.

Meetings: Bruce Grey Forest Festival Saugeen Nature (formerly Saugeen Field Naturalists) “Call of the Forest” – film presentation by Saugeen Nature and SVCA Rekindle the Sparks – conservation education workshop

Flood Warning

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is proposing to replace the Highway 89 Bridge over the South Saugeen River located west of Mount Forest. This work is proposed to begin in 2018 and will take three years to complete. The SVCA has a stream gauge station at this location, and due to the bridge replacement project, the existing shelter will have to be removed. Authority staff has requested that MTO cover the costs associated with installing a replacement shelter but, as yet, we have not had a response from them.

On November 2nd, the Sr. Manager Flood Warning & Land Management and the Manager Environmental Planning & Regulations participated in an Emergency Management training exercise by the Town of Hanover. Jeff Dentinger, Fire Chief and CEMC, organized the session and chose a flooding theme. Authority staff also participated in the mock disaster portion, which was a paper exercise scenario of a Hazel Flood occurring in the Town.

On November 7th, the Sr. Manager attended the biannual meeting of the Southwest Ontario Flood Forecast Alliance, which is a group of CAs that meet to discuss issues of local and provincial interest relating to flood forecasting and warning.

Land Management

All three of the Authority’s campgrounds have been shut down for the season. At Durham Conservation Area staff has been doing regular patrols as has West Grey Police Services, in an attempt to discourage thieves. At Brucedale, Caralynn Kamerman has retired as Park Superintendent, and Cheryl Skingley, a long time seasonal camper, has been hired as her replacement for 2018.

Unfortunately, in October the barn at Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area was entered illegally and various small tools and equipment were stolen. No major pieces of equipment were taken and there was no other entry made to other buildings in the park.

The drinking water system has been extended at the Campbell Horse Campground at the Bluffs, so that an additional 30 camping sites will now have water service available in 2018. With only one communal tap serving the horse campground prior to this recent work, it was requested by campers that sites have individual water supply, and it was recognized by staff that it was needed for horse camping to prosper in the future.

On November 29th, the Sr. Manager attended a public workshop in Owen Sound held by Grey County for a new Recreational Trails Master Plan for County lands.

Forestry

On November 24th, the Forestry Department opened submissions for four harvest tenders on Authority Forests. One was a re-tender from earlier this year where there were no tenders accepted. This harvest was an improvement harvest with a mix of sawlog and firewood material and, due to an abundance of firewood on the market, the interest was limited. Another tender was for a sawlog harvest on a managed forest in former Glenelg Township. The other two tenders were for Plantation thinning material around Bells Lake and a former Glenelg Township managed Forest. The Forestry Committee reviewed the results and approved four tenders on November 28th. The total value from the accepted tenders was $262,327. With the one tender approved in February, the total revenue from all 2017 tenders is $300,327, exceeding the budget expectation of $210,000.

Forestry staff have re-evaluated the Ash tree population in the campground of the Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area. The original plan was to hopefully interest a logging company to come in and remove a large quantity of the Ash trees from the campground at a no cost solution. After revisiting the campground and considering the size and number of Ash trees and the close proximity of camping trailers and associated structures, staff felt it best to consult with an Arborist firm to obtain their opinion of the situation. The presence of the Emerald Borer in trees in the campground makes it imperative to complete the Ash tree removal in 2018, before the trees get into an advanced state of decline.

Motor Pool

On November 21st, the Authority was able to end the two-year search for a good used dump truck to replace the well-aged tractor trailer unit. The Authority is a proud owner of a 2015 Peterbilt Model 337 dump truck with only 53,000 kilometers on it. The purchase price before tax was $80, 111. This unit is in immaculate condition and will be well suited to do a variety of tasks for the Authority programs for decades. The retired tractor trailer unit will be prepared for sale and advertised soon.

Water Resources and Stewardship Services

Markdale Rotary Park Dam Removal (Department of Fisheries and Oceans Funding, Grey Highlands and Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund- MOECC) Completion of the Markdale Rotary Park Dam removal was done by October 6, 2017. R & M Construction mobilized to the site on September 27 and completed the majority of the removal and restoration by October 6, 2017. On November 4th SVCA staff organized a tree and shrub planting on site with the assistance of the Rotary Park Rotaract club, Rotary Club members, Members of the Happy Trout chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada and a number of public volunteers. In total 200 trees and shrubs were planted along the shoreline of the newly created channel and as well in various other areas that needed restoration. Thanks to Donna Lacey, SVCA Forestry Technician, and her son Corey for their tremendous work on the Saturday morning to make the planting run smoothly. On November 13th, Jo-Anne Harbinson and Nancy Griffin presented to 50 students at Beavercrest Community School on the benefits to the ecosystem with the resulting work that removed the dam and restored the reservoir. Stream water quality sampling protocols and procedures on dissolved oxygen, pH and alkalinity were shared with the grade 6, 7 and 8 students. In addition, a benthic invertebrate sample was brought to the class room so that they could experience the Benthos that live in the bottom of Armstrong Creek.

Staff will be preparing the final report for the DFO RFCPP funding as well as for the Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund.

Capital Works Inspections As previously reported, minor maintenance items are provided to the SVCA Field Superintendent, Rick Rowbotham, to address. This includes maintenance work at a stormwater outfalls upstream of the Yonge Street Bridge in the Walkerton Dyke. An engineer report has been completed that provides information on suggested repairs to the stormwater outlet. This information was shared with the Municipality of Brockton to use as a proposed budget item for their 2018 budget. SVCA will make an application in the New Year to the Water and Erosion Control Infrastructure (WECI) through MNRF for funding. This funding is available for major maintenance on Conservation Authority owned and operated capital projects in partnership with the benefitting municipality. Support from the municipality in the form of a motion supporting the application and the expenditure by the municipality for the repair is required with the WECI application submission.

On September 25, Jo-Anne Harbinson presented to the West Grey Council Committee of the Whole on the concrete repair works that are needed at the upper and lower Durham dams. This work was recommended in an engineer report prepared by B.M. Ross and Associates for the SVCA dated 2014. For a number of years it has been noted that the concrete at these two dams continues to deteriorate and spalling continues on various areas of the dam. West Grey approved a motion that supports the SVCA to proceed with an application to the MNRF for funding under the WECI program in 2018 for 50% of the estimated costs of repair to the concrete at the upper (estimated $110,000) and lower Durham (estimated $19,000) dams.

Mildmay Dam Decommissioning Year 2 With the completion of work for 2017 related to the placing of gravel/sand material that has begun the creation of the trail in the former reservoir, the SVCA has planted a number of trees and shrubs in the restored area. In addition, staff have completed some dogwood cutting and placing in the sediment of the former reservoir to establish growth and to assist with stabilizing the area.

TD Friends of the Environment (FEF) Tree Days 2017 As an update to September’s report, SVCA staff and TD bank in partnership with Brockton and Saugeen Shores hosted a successful TD FEF Tree Days event in the respective municipalities. On October 1, there were 20 volunteers from the community and from the Port Elgin TD bank. Planting conditions in the North Shore Park were challenging because the park is a former cobble shoreline with minimal amount of soil. The intent of planting the 150 trees in the North Shore Park was to provide an increase in biodiversity in this urban park as well as planting along a small stream in the park.

The TD Tree Day event held at Brockton’s Bruce Power Regional Soccer Park occurred on October 15th with close to 50 volunteers and TD employees coming out on a cool rainy Sunday. The new soccer pitches are located in the east hill industrial park. This tree day included the planting of 300 trees with the hopes of establishing a wind break and shade for the new park facility. The group also mulched the trees to help maintain moistures levels.

Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation (LHCCC) In October the LHCCC hosted their second annual Municipal Coastal Forum. The turnout for the day-long event was good, with representation from all SVCA municipalities. In addition to council members being present, there were also many municipal public work employees present that deal with the removal of the phragmites along the coast or with other coastal management issues.

At the Forum, Hannah Cann presented the results of the 2017 surveys and information gathered over the spring and summer on the Coastal Action Plan outreach. This plan is just finishing up the first year of a three year Trillium funded program. Starting again in the spring of 2018, Hannah will be reaching out to the coastal community along the shoreline from Tobermory to Sarnia to continue to get input into the Coastal Action Plan. 2018 will focus on coastal wetlands, coastal woodlands and river corridors. In 2019, the next phase will look at bedrock alvars, islands and the nearshore environment.

WaterWORKS Water Management staff assisted the Grey Bruce Sustainability Network with the delivery of two WaterWORKS programs in Walkerton. Over 75 Students from Kincardine District and Walkerton Community Schools participated in this worthwhile one day experiential learning event. Shaun Anthony was stationed at Silver Creek and demonstrated the protocols for benthic invertebrate sampling and identification of the small instream bugs that live in the bottom of the stream. Jo-Anne Harbinson demonstrated how the SVCA determines water quality by showing students how to measure pH, water temperature, dissolved oxygen and alkalinity in the Saugeen River. In addition, she also discussed an urban watershed and how excess water reaches our surface waters due to increasing impermeable surfaces. Tori Waugh took the students into a farmer’s field and conducted a soil health demonstration, discussing the various farming practices and how they protect surface water quality by improving soil health.

Water Quality

Shaun Anthony, Water Quality Specialist, has now completed all eight runs of the 2017 surface water sampling season. In partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) the Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network (PWQMN), involves taking water quality samples at 29 different sites throughout SVCA’s watershed.

Water quality sampling and maintenance on the Authority’s 23 Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network (PGMN) wells has been completed for the second quarter.

Water quality and groundwater data for the 2012-2016 time frame has been summarized in preparation for the next release of the Watershed Report Cards. Shaun will be working on the coordination of SVCA staff for the development of our next Watershed Report Cards to be released in March 2018.

Shaun continues to take monthly and storm event samples at the ISCO (automated water sampler) site in support of the Rural Stormwater Management Model (RSWMM) in the Pine River watershed, as well as download and process data from the meteorological and flow-based data loggers at this site. He continues to process the 35 invertebrate samples from the benthic invertebrate sampling conducted in the spring. Data from this program is used for the Watershed Report Cards and by the Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Program (OBBN) administered by MOECC.

Shaun continues to coordinate the work at the Bruce Power site, and meets their staff regularly on the maintenance and water quality monitoring process. Meetings for Water Resources Section: Pine River Watershed Initiative Network Stewardship Grey Bruce Grey Bruce Sustainability Network Brockton Fisheries Task Force LHCCC Coastal Action Plan Meetings Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation Board Meeting Latornell Symposium

Administration

On October 25 the house on the recently donated Woods property was successfully removed from the property and relocated by the purchaser to their property in West Grey. Authority staff had to fell a number of trees along both sides of the laneway to allow a wide path for the house out to the municipal road. The move went well and a minor cleanup on the house site will take place in the spring of 2018.

An HST review was performed in October resulting in a rebate claim of $5,379 over 4 years related to HST on revenue producing activities such as the campgrounds.

Chair Charbonneau and the GM/S-T attended at the Conservation Ontario (“CO”) council meeting on December 11. A CO sponsored committee has been working on an Administrative By-Law model, including a Code of Conduct that could be used by all CAs. A requirement of one of the proposed amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act is that a CA must have an Administrative By-law that, at a minimum, deals with certain specified matters. CO council approved continuing work on the draft by-law prepared by the committee including a review by MNRF. It is expected to be distributed to CAs in late spring early summer. SVCA will need to do a review of its Administration Resolutions to ensure they reasonably align with the by-law model.

The proposed amendments to the CA Act (Bill 139) was further debated in the Ontario Legislature December 5- 6 but the vote was delayed. The vote is anticipated to take place December 12 or 13. An update will be provided at the Authority meeting.

The GM/S-T gave a 2018 SVCA budget presentation to the Township of Wellington council on December 11.

Environmental Planning & Regulations

Meetings attended and other ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & REGULATIONS (EPR) Department Work and Updates October 13, 2017 Grey County Planning Service Agreement meeting with representatives from Grey County, Town of Hanover, Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Municipality of West Grey and Township of Southgate. Wayne Brohman, Candace Hamm, and Erik Downing were SVCA staff in attendance.

Violation resolution negotiation meeting with Matt Armstrong, Erik Downing, and a professional facilitator hired by the landowner, as requested by Mining and Land Tribunal Registrar occurred on October 20, 2017. This is regarding an SVCA permit application that was denied at SVCA Section 28 Hearing September 27, 2017 and the applicant is considering appeal of the SVCA decision to the Mining and Lands Commissioner. Michelle Gallant is attending ongoing training/certification sessions for Level 2 Provincial Offenses Officer Certification.

Emily Payton started, October 30, 2017 to replace vacancy left by Jennifer Prenger in Environmental Planning Technician position.

Erik Downing and Gary Senior presented at the Hanover Emergency Preparedness meeting, November 2, 2017.

Candace Hamm attended a Grey County Official Plan meeting on November 2, 2017 regarding the new Grey County Official Plan.

November 15, 2017 Erik Downing attended the Conservation Authorities Coastal Working Group meeting.

November 17, 2017 Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation staff presented organizational goals, roles, tools, and undertakings to EPR staff.

Fall 2017 had a number of larger projects progress forward with EPR staff. Durham-Chatsworth Union Gas proposed Natural Gas Line, Unifor property Port Elgin multiple projects, Highway 89 Bridge replacement, numerous subdivision proposals, Port Elgin Master Drainage Plan, new Port Elgin beach facility, Municipality of South Bruce Official Plan, and Bruce Energy Centre Development, multiple new or maintenance proposals associated with municipal drains as some examples.

November 20, 2017 Erik Downing participated in Natural Heritage System Study ‘Kickoff Meeting’ for Wellington County.

November 20, 2017 Matt Armstrong attended a Section 28 Regulatory Compliance Committee Meeting.

General Department Updates: November and December had a measurable workload decrease (seasonal slowdown). Planning Act Applications circulated to the SVCA for comment are measurably increased compared to 2016. General inquires kept pace with 2016 workload (high) as are issued SVCA permits (high or higher than 2017 at this point). Department revenues are up compared to forecast due to planning file fees and potentially due to new for 2017 Specific Email Response fee (file initiation fee).

Issued Permit Report:

17-237 Ian S. Martin, Proton, 226540 Southgate Rd 22, Lot 35, Con 14. The construction of a 9,100 square foot sow barn, a 1,800 square foot dwelling, the installation of a gravel yard and an extension to the existing driveway. Regulated Area.

17-234 Cleon Martin, Proton, 712506 Southgate Sideroad 71, Pt Lot 34, Con 15. The installation of drainage tile adjacent to a wetland. Regulated Area.

17-232 Marilyn De Guzman-Castro and Larry Castro, Glenelg, 494676 Traverston Road, Pt Lot 101, Con 11. The placement of a 480 square foot trailer dwelling with related filling and grading. Regulated Area.

17-230 Candido Brutto and Santa Brutto, Artemesia, 325738 Durham Rd B, Lots 34-35, Con 1SDR. Filling and grading existing residential yard next to a wetland. Regulated Area.

17-228 UNIFOR Family Education Centre, Saugeen, 115 Shipley Ave., PLAN 442 Pt Lot 10. The construction of a paved parking lot with related excavation, filling and grading. Regulated Area.

17-226 David Sherk, Osprey, West Part Lot 23, Concession 3NDR, Grey Highlands, Roll No.: 420814000605520. Construction of an approximate 4104 square foot barn-shed-shop, 1820 square foot dwelling, 192 square foot power room, the installation of sewage disposal systems for the dwelling and shop, and related excavation, filling, and grading. Regulated Area.

17-225 Greg Williams, Heritage Seniors Communities, Walkerton, Block 66, Plan 3M-219. Stormwater Management Outlet. Regulated Area; Watercourse. 17-223 Blayjoy Holsteins Ltd, PROT; Southgate, Lot 26, Con 7. Watercourse cleanout and drainage tile adjacent to wetland installation to resolve violations. Regulated Area; Watercourse.

17-222 Irene Romaniuk Brant, 497 Lake Rosalind Road 4, Part Lot 68, Con 3 NDR. 390 square foot garage/storage shed. Regulated Area.

17-221 Dan & Caren Watchorn Saugeen, Lot 3, Plan 3M-230. Construction of a an approximately 213.5 square metre single detached dwelling with 5’6” crawlspace, the construction of an approximately 42.76 square metre detached garage, the installation of a sewage disposal system, and related excavation, filling and grading. Regulated Area.

17-220 County of Wellington, Minto, Spring Creek Bridge on Wellington Road 6 (Bethel Creek); Lot 7 Con A. Removal of unstable material from bank and placement of rip rap and concrete blocks as embankment stabilization. Watercourse.

17-218 Peter & Kelly Quigley Saugeen, 29 Eidts Circle Lot 12, Plan 454, Lake Range. Construction of a 17' x 24' attached garage onto the north side of the existing dwelling, and related works. Regulated Area.

17-217 Christine Welsh Proton, Roll No. 420709000504801 Part Lot 220, Concession 2 SWTSR. Construction of a 2700 square foot single detached dwelling with full basement ad attached garage, the installation of a sewage disposal system, digging a recreation pond, and related works. Regulated Area.

17-216 Municipality of West Grey, Neustadt, PLAN; 163 PT PARK LOTS 122,123; LIONS PARK. Removal of an open span walking bridge over Neustadt Creek and the installation of a replacement open span walking bridge in the same location with related excavating, grading and filling. Watercourse.

17-215 Jim, David and Susan Stewart, ARTH/Wellington North, 7795 Sideroad 5 Lot 10, Con 1. Tile drainage abutting and out-letting through wetland. Regulated Area.

17-214 Terence and Mary Stecho, EGRE/Southgate, 224642 Southgate Road 22 Lot 26, Con 17. Enlargement of a Pond and Fill (beach sand and berm areas). Watercourse.

17-213 Terence and Mary Stecho, Eger/Southgate, 224642 Southgate Road 22 Lot 26, Con 17. Addition to Storage Structure and addition to dwelling. Regulated Area.

17-212 Rod and Susan Wright, Huron, 95 Bruce Beach Road, Lot 95, Part 1 Plan 3R7925, Roll No.: 410716000811000. Construction of an approximate 208 square foot slab on grade addition to the northeast corner of the existing dwelling, and related excavation, filling, grading, landscaping and restoration. Regulated Area.

17-211 Doug and Jackie McDonald, Normanby, 172402 Sideroad 25, west part Lot 26, Concession 13, Roll No.: 420501000401701. Construction of an approximate 54 square metre addition onto the southwest side of the existing dwelling, the enlargement of the existing sewage disposal system, and related excavation, filling and grading. Regulated Area.

17-210 Claudio Gatti, Glenelg, 413597 Baseline Road, Part Lots 1-2, Concession 1NDR, Roll No.: 20522000118900. Construction of an approximate 66 square metre structure and related excavation, filling, grading and landscaping. Regulated Area. 17-209 Norman Hoover, Proton, 265534 Southgate Road 26, Part Lots 13-14 Concession 18, Part 1 Plan 16R10406, Roll No.: 420709000311720. Construction of an approximate 55 metre (east-west) by 21 metre (north-south) barn with attached manure storage and an approximate 10 metre (east-west) by 21 metre (north- south) shed to be attached on the northwest side of the barn; the installation of an approximate 6 metre wide laneway entrance from Southgate Road 26 including an approximate 21 metre long laneway culvert; and related excavation, filling, grading and landscaping. Regulated Area.

17-208 Andrew Paton, EGRE Southgate, 243423 Southgate Road 24, Part Lot 13, Con 3 EGR. 306-square foot pre-fabricated storage shed with poured concrete base Regulated Area.

17-207 Neil Kirstine, Brant, 443 Lake Rosalind Rd 4. The removal of an existing retaining wall and replacement with tiered armour stone, with related excavating, grading and filling. Regulated Area.

17-206 Ronald Reading Saugeen, 2 Saugeen Beach Road, Lot 5, Plan 3M-230. Construction of a 16' x 30' accessory building (garage), and the installation of a new driveway to access the proposed garage. Regulated Area.

17-205 Jim & Marilyn Donkers, Egremont, South Part Lot 3, Concession 22, Less Parts 1, 2, 3, of RP 16R-7113. Clearing and site grading of the proposed building site in preparation of future development on the lot, including the creation of a driveway. Regulated Area.

17-204 Levi Bauman, Proton, 240151 Southgate Road 24, Pt Lots 209-210 Con 3 SWTSR. Site grading to fill a man-made ditch adjacent to a drive way. Regulated Area.

17-203 Samuel Los, Normanby 312868 Highway 6, Part Lot 5, Concession 1 WGR, Div. 1, Part 1 Plan 17R1715, Roll No. 420501000503500. Construction of an approximate 20 foot (north-south) by 40 foot (east-west) accessory building. Regulated Area. AGENDA

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Report #7c GLASI Program Update

The SVCA Agricultural Outreach Program 2015-2017

In the last two years, SVCA has been delivering an agricultural outreach program aimed at increasing our support for the agricultural industry in terms of soil and water quality educational outreach efforts, based on community-identified needs and opportunities. Funding for this program was supported by the Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (GLASI) through Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and Growing Forward 2. Other than SVCA staff and in-kind support, there has not been any Authority General Levy dollars directed to this program.

With the SVCA Agricultural Outreach Program, delivered by Tori Waugh, the Authority has developed positive and productive relationships with the local agricultural community and fostered good working relationships with the agricultural industry. When surveyed, participants both from the landowner side as well as from industry involved in the program, expressed an appreciation for the positive impact this program has had on their perception of the SVCA and a desire to see continued programming. The positive feedback, active support and free-willed promotion that this program has received from the agricultural community has been a key indicator of success that we are on target in delivering a program that is welcomed and that meets the needs of the community.

We have effectively engaged the community by nine different streams of programming in the SVCA Agricultural program. The following is a summary of the activities of the program over the last two years as supported by funds from the Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Initiative through the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA). The project was in partnership with the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and between the two CA’s we were able to provide in kind dollars to put towards the application approved funding. It is unknown at this time as to what funding, if any, the OSCIA or Growing Forward program will come up with in the next few months. The SVCA Agricultural Outreach program will end on March 31, 2018 based on the GLASI funding and funding that supports the Healthy Lake Huron COA funds previously reported on. At this time, staff are looking at various avenues to continue to source external dollars to continue programming.

PROGRAM SUMMARY Coffee, Crops and Donuts Eighteen tailgate workshop series aimed at providing farmers with in-field, in-season, discussion-based educational events focused on soil health and erosion control were delivered. Each event was curated to provide expertise on the subject at hand, while providing a casual environment that invited participation, discussion and community-building. Each event in 2017 provided two Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits to Certified Crop Advisors (CCA). We’ve worked with a total of 53 speakers and hosts and received a total attendance of 545 attendees, averaging 17 per workshop.

Watershed Member Municipalities Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Brockton, Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Town of Hanover, Township of Howick, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, Municipality of South Bruce, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality of Kincardine, Town of Minto, Township of Wellington North, Town of Saugeen Shores, Township of Southgate, Municipality of West Grey The Dirt on Phosphorus A larger conference-style educational event focused on the sharing of Phosphorus research and management. This event specifically dealt with phosphorus issues such as: Phosphorus dynamics within the soil, current research on phosphorus mobility, the economic reasons for implementing 4R nutrient stewardship and included a multi-unit demonstration of equipment used in 4R nutrient stewardship including 4 farmers with different approaches to share. This event provided 5 CEU credits. We worked with 11 speakers, 8 vendors and 2 hosts and 98 attendees.

The Demonstration Plot Project Fifteen demonstration sites demonstrating the use of cover crops in a variety of ways were monitored bi- weekly and shared via social media. These sites were hosted by farmers as a part of their regular management practices and covered a large area ranging from Paisley to Dungannon. The sites demonstrated interseeding cover crops into corn and soys, seeding cover crops after wheat, varietal trials of cover crops, planting green, manure application on cover crops and feed quality of cover crops.

The Farmer Advisory Service Seventeen Farmers with considerable experience and expertise are involved in the Farmer Advisory Service wherein members of the public call in to the SVCA and get put in contact with one of the farmer advisors in a way that best matches their question with the farmer advisor’s area of expertise. 37 people have used this service, amounting to 19 hours of consultative services thus far.

The Cover Crop Incentive Program Using SVCA stewardship reserve funds, we have been delivering a small pilot cover crop incentive program in which eligible participants receive $10/acre for planting and over-wintering 2+ species of cover crops on up to 200 acres. This program has been overwhelmingly over-subscribed, with interest more than doubling funding capacity, amounting to 1,750 acres planted in total.

Educational Outreach to Students The SVCA has developed curriculum-relevant soil health educational modules for delivery in-class and at field trips for grades 1 through 11. We have delivered 8 modules with a program called careerWORKS, a program we’ve partnered with Grey Bruce Sustainability Network on that serves as a platform to talk to high school students about career paths in the conservation and the agricultural industry. We have delivered 4 modules with regional agriculturally-focused educational events for students in grades 3-5. Both SVCA and MVCA Conservation Education staff have been provided with tools to continue to deliver soil education as part of their programming.

Ontario Soil Network We have acted as participants in the Ontario Soil Network and have acted to support farmers that have enrolled in the program. As a result, the farmer participants have created additional educational opportunities for other farmers in the region and have acted as program ambassadors for the programming coming out of the SVCA.

Building Agronomic Capacity at the Conservation Authority We have been sending a member of our Environmental Planning and Regulations Department to receive professional development training on matters of soil health and erosion control. This provides a platform to increase Authority staff capacity on soil health education and improve the agronomic capacity and understanding of the issues faced by the agricultural community, within our Environmental Planning and Regulations Department.

The Pine River Watershed Soil Health Project We have delivered 8 Best Management Practices (BMP) Surveys and 8 In-field Soil Health surveys to 8 farmers within the Pine River watershed. The BMP surveys gathered information on their tillage, rotation, cover crop, and nutrient management practices. The in-field surveys gathered information on residue coverage, topsoil depth, in-field flow paths and worm counts. The results of these surveys were then averaged and those averages shared with the participants, so they can compare their farm’s soil health to their local average. Additionally, the survey results were used to inform Best Management Practices suggestions for further improvements to their soil health and the health of the water quality in surface water streams. Further surveys will be conducted to measure the impact of conducting this survey project.

The SVCA Agricultural Outreach Program Beyond 2017 The Agricultural Outreach Program-GLASI funding is coming to an end. While there will be a continuance of the provincial funding program that funded this initiative, it remains unclear whether the category of funding that allowed this program will continue.

Continuity of programming, long-term focus and community access to soil and water quality educational programming and project support is a challenge within the SVCA watershed and throughout Grey and Bruce counties. Establishing a reliable relationship with a locally-based organization that has the capacity to deliver significant and numerous educational programming opportunities is important because it affects individual participation in such a way that begins to reflect and promote a community experience, resulting in a community of practice around the given subject. Some would suggest that there exist larger communities of practice around existing, reliable organizations province-wide. The danger in relying on such programs is that these larger-scaled organizations cater to specific geographical regions which open up Grey and Bruce county farmers to fall through the cracks, in terms of relevance of said programs. The SVCA Agricultural Outreach Program has been very successful in delivering programming that is relevant to the needs of Grey and Bruce county farmers. Core funding is needed in order to make programming reliable in our area, so as to create opportunity and support a community of practice. This will manage the risk associated with grant-based programming and ideally to demonstrate county commitment and act as leverage in augmenting grant applications.

Landowners in the Grey and Bruce counties understand and recognize that Huron and Wellington Counties have a reliable, county-based core rural water quality funding and programming for best management practices. The Huron and Wellington county funding framework results in additional partner funding through other provincial or federal grant programs. Farmers also recognize the economic benefits to their land, to the watershed and to improved water quality in Lake Huron with the implementation of an organized and reliable funding program, such as to the south. It is recognized that if this was part of the farmer’s experience and farm practice, we could see greater adoption of best management practices in Grey and Bruce Counties.

In missing the opportunity to provide stewardship project support with continual programming, we enter into a chicken and egg scenario. While there is some amount of core stewardship funding, it's not enough to support programming that optimizes program uptake. As a result, a large number of farmers don't partner with the SVCA on stewardship projects. Because awareness and uptake of stewardship support is so low, the SVCA rarely has proposed projects for which to apply for additional funding. This in turn results in the missed opportunity for the SVCA to be perceived as an opportune organization for stewardship project partnership, thus continuing the cycle.

And finally, in order to best serve the community in answering some of the most relevant questions that farmers have, stewardship programming needs to have a long-term vision. Farmers are planning their operations based off long-term strategies and if we can't demonstrate the long-term viability of these best management practices, those practices won't be a part of any long-term strategy. Just as any strategic decision, it is in our agricultural community's best interest to be able to make a well-informed decision, based on relevant information. It would not only be a missed opportunity to the SVCA, but to the area's agricultural community as well, to simply not have access to the information resulting from programming with a long-term focus.

In your Agenda package, you will find a Programming Grant Proposal and funding strategy for reference in considering the SVCA's role in continuing programming similar to what has been achieved by the Agricultural Outreach Program within the last two years. The SVCA staff will be using this document to apply to grant funding streams as they become available and that line up with the attached proposal.

SVCA Land and Water Stewardship Program Proposal

The following information and proposed program outlines the ideal scenario for an SVCA Land and Stewardship program that will build on the work completed in the last two years. The implementation of this program outline is contingent upon receiving funding from third parties and as outlined in the attached document. Applications will be made to the various granting bodies and level of partner support determined over the next several months.

Stewardship Program The stewardship program will run as a pilot program to support the demand for such programming, serve as a trial for implementing such a program and will serve to demonstrate the value of providing congruent educational and financial support programming. The program will serve to provide education on invasive species, administrative and capital support to all landowners wishing to complete capital projects aimed as soil and water conservation and habitat creation. Beginning funding categories will be livestock access restrictions & alternative watering, erosion control structures, tile drainage control structures, nutrient management plans, soil tests, delayed grazing/haying, riparian habitat enhancements, tree planting, wind breaks, grassland habitat improvements, clean water diversion and adding organic amendments. Invasive species education will be accomplished through provision of invasive species ID & information kits and will monitor uptake of GSCA's invasive species removal kits.

For the 2018 year, the stewardship program will only be eligible for Ontario Trillium Funding under their Seed Stream, but will be interconnected with our Grow stream grant application nonetheless. The Stewardship Program will feed into the Demonstration Plots, Farmer Advisory Service, Soil Health Outreach Workshop Series and the Tailgate BMP Workshop Series. In turn, the Stewardship Program will glean participants from the Cover Crop Kits Project Participant Surveys and Soil Health Survey Project and receive spotlight during the Soil Health Outreach Workshops and the Tailgate BMP Workshops.

Cover Crop Kit Project The kit will include free cover crop seed and a passport to access workshops, demonstration sites and advisory services. Applications will be formulated and scored to ensure an even distribution of funds across both counties while still ensuring the coverage of priority areas. Project success will be measured by a spring residue measurement which will be determined by means of applicants submitting a dated and geographically pinned photo of their previous year`s cover crop. Application success will be determined by the successful completion of the Farmland Health Passport.

The Project strategy of providing cover crop kits was chosen over proving a simple $/acre grant for two reasons. First, a project with this strategy will be eligible for more funding opportunities than a $/acre project strategy. Secondly, interconnecting mandatory participation in the educational components of our programming with financial support for cover crops will better support participants to achieve cover crop success and engage in a community of practice. The program has been piloted with funds of $12,500-$15,000 as a $10/acre initiative and will be continued, distributing $30,000 under the Ontario Trillium Grow grant. An Ontario Trillium Seed grant will be proposed to be budgeted to distribute $38,600+ worth of non-OTF funding as a part of this proposed cover crop kit & soil health passport incentive structure. Information demonstrating need, uptake and impact will be collected as a part of the proposed Ontario Trillium Seed grant and used to inform a future Ontario Trillium Grow grant.

An end of project survey of the Cover Crop Incentive and Cover Crop Kit participants will be conducted to identify soil, species and water conservation goals and next steps. The information gathered from these surveys will act to connect more participants to the Stewardship Program.

Farmland Health Passport The Farmland Health Passport will provide incentive to attend workshops and visit demonstration sites. This will serve to educate and connect the cover crop kit applicants with a network of farmers and industry representatives that will support the continued success (and therefore continued use) of soil, species & water conservation best management practices. While workshops and demonstration sites will be free to anyone that would like to attend, or visit; applicants in the Cover Crop Kit Project will be required to attend two workshops and tweet a picture of themselves at two demonstration sites within the year using the hashtag #GBSteward. This will not only serve to simplify project monitoring, but will double as a program ambassador means of social media advertising.

Farmer Advisory Service An alternative option to completing the Farmland Health Passport for farmers that have a minimum of 5+ years' worth of experience implementing conservation best management practices, is to participate as a farmland health sponsor/mentor to other applicants and the farming community in general. This individual would place a sign at their cover cropped field as a demonstration plot for other Cover Crop Kit Program participants to visit. Additionally, the individual would either participate as a speaker in two workshops or provide 6 hours of one- on-one consultation about soil conservation best management. This consultation service would be coordinated by the program to ensure mentor accountability and inform mentees of the waiving of liability that they would agree to in participating in the farmer advisory service.

Tailgate BMP Workshop Series The tailgate workshop series will consist of 6 workshops split equally between Grey and Bruce counties, focussing on the various steps and skills required to successfully implement soil, species & water conservation best management practices. They will be delivered with a community-centered ethic with varying knowledge- transfer access points covered, to ensure all skill levels within the community are supported to access the education provided by the series. A portion of the workshop supplies will be provided in-kind by SVCA.

Soil Health Outreach Workshop Series For those in the community that have not been introduced to concepts in soil health, we will provide 4 outreach workshops, split between Grey and Bruce counties, all geared at communicating the reasons for conserving soil. These may be held in conjunction with other events such as plowing matches and rural fairs to target a wider audience. Additionally, to access the best possible speakers, a portion of the workshops may be conducted as Podcasts. A portion of the workshop supplies will be provided in-kind by SVCA.

Soil Health Survey Project The Soil Health Survey Project will offer 20 free Soil Health Surveys including topsoil measurements, infiltration tests, compaction tests, earthworm counts, erosion identification and residue measurements. This will inform farmers of the progress of their soil health in response to whatever BMPs they have chosen to implement on their farm or can provide suggestions for certain BMPs that they could implement to improve their soil health. The information gathered from these surveys will act to connect more participants to the Stewardship Program, cover crop incentive program or cover crop kits project.

Educational Outreach SVCA will continue to partner with and deliver soil & water quality educational modules at agricultural community-driven events such as Roots of Bruce and Grown in Grey and will continue to partner with the Grey Bruce Sustainability Network to deliver soil and water quality educational modules as a part of their waterWORKS programming. These actions will serve as in-kind leverage in Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund, Ontario Trillium Foundation and EcoAction grant applications. A portion of the educational outreach supplies will be provided in-kind by SVCA.

Prepared by Tori Waugh, SVCA Agricultural Outreach Coordinator, December 2017

Proposed Land and Water Stewardship Program Funding Strategy

2018 Ontario Trillium Foundation (Lead Applicant: Stewardship Grey-Bruce) Seed Grant Stewardship Program, Invasive Species ID kits, Cover Crop Kit Project, Farmland Health Passport Grow Grant (Lead Applicant: Stewardship Grey-Bruce) Farmer Advisory Service, Tailgate BMP Workshop Series, Soil Health Outreach Workshop Series, Cover Crop Incentive Program, Demonstration Plot Project & Soil Health Survey Project (3yr application, carrying until 2021) EcoAction Grant (Lead Applicant: SVCA) Cover Crop Kit Project MOECC Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund (Lead Applicant: SVCA) Cover Crop Kit Project

2019 Ontario Trillium Foundation Grow Grant (Lead Applicant: Stewardship Grey-Bruce) Stewardship Program, Invasive Species ID kits, Cover Crop Kit Project, Farmland Health Passport (3yr application, carrying until 2022) EcoAction Grant (Lead Applicant: SVCA) Cover Crop Kit Project MOECC Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund (Lead Applicant: SVCA) Cover Crop Kit Project

2020 EcoAction Grant (Lead Applicant: SVCA) Cover Crop Kit Project MOECC Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund (Lead Applicant: SVCA) Cover Crop Kit Project

*Depending on eligibility criteria & timing, the Canadian Agricultural Partnership Grant may also be applied for to improve the odds of funding

Planning & Regulations Department Review Action Items AGENDA Authority Approved - July 23, 2015 Updated December 2017 Action Item Description Actions Taken Status

High Priority: 1. Planning & Regulations Prepare a draft Policy document for Board Policy from another CA has been reviewed and edited to shape it to SVCA Completed Policy Document review needs. First draft presented at January 2016 Authority Meeting. Plan presented to Executive Committee March 22, 2016. RFP for preparation of Policy document & public consultation went out April 29 with May 19 response deadline. Planning Solutions selected as consultant. Authority meeting Oct 18th and Nov 23 for detailed review of Chapters 3 & 4. Update draft for Authority review January 13, 2017. Draft Manual distributed to counties, municipalities, CA's and Agricultural sector. Also on website. Comments due March 20th. Comments to be reviewed at March 21st Authority meeting. Revised draft manual to be reviewed at May 16th Authority Meeting. Manual approved May 16, and in use by staff, added to website, and circulated to upper and lower tier municipalities and neighbouring CA's.

2. File Tracking System A robust accurate tracking system accessible P&R Mgr & IT Mgr continue to work on design and development. A On going to numerous users preliminary template for file data input has been developed & tested. Data base design is almost complete. Work on dashboard is in progress. Presentation at Feb & May Authority meetings. Transition from legacy database has been completed. Dashboard still in progress. Individual data groups are functioning. Work on linking these is underway. A programmer was retained in May to speed up the data group linking process. Demonstration to Authority October 17, 2017. Progress is ongoing. Short Term: 3. Printer and file cabinets Obtain a printer for the main floor. Provide Printer was installed in Sept. File cabinets are in place. Completed cabinets for individual work stations

4. Mapping Working Group Comprised of SVCA staff & municipal Meetings held Aug 25, Sept 29, Nov 3 and Dec 15. Seeking info on mapping Inactive representatives; goal to improve mapping in costs, potential trial areas and funding opportunities. Teeswater mapping priority areas of the watershed project is expected to act as an example for other municipalities with respect to cost & timing. Will convene next meeting once Teeswater project is completed. Meeting held April 4, 2017. Teeswater Project was reviewed. Municipalities encouraged to investigate upgrading mapping for priority areas with assistance of SVCA. Saugeen Shores has expressed interest in updating mapping in Southampton. Planning & Regulations Department Review Action Items Authority Approved - July 23, 2015 Updated December 2017

5. Customer Feedback Survey Prepare an anonymous customer survey for Survey commenced November 2. Updates given at each Authority Completed Board approval meeting.

6. Zoning Comments Cease providing zoning comments in Zoning comments were eliminated by July 31, 2015 Completed correspondence to applicants 7. Bruce County Work with Bruce County to arrive at a new Draft Agreement prepared by County is under review. Planning Act review On going Memorandum of updated MoA involvement is under discussion. Completion of this item is delayed until Agreement P&R Policy document is completed. Staff are working on new MOA based on Policies Manual and direction of Authority Members. New draft MoA's were distributed to upper & lower tier municipalities on July 5, 2017. Negotiations are ongoing with most upper & lower tier municipalities. Bruce County meeting scheduled Dec. 14th.

8. Appeal process to be Make applicants aware of the appeal process Customer survey asks if customer was advised of the appeal process. Completed better communicated to should they be dissatisfied with a decision of Updated P&R Information sheet advises applicants that there is an appeal applicants the P&R Dept. process. Appeal process description added to website.

9. Staff Promotion Where warranted staff to be promoted up the Review completed by GM and P&R Mgr for budget. Completed salary grid steps in their respective job range

Longer Term: 10. Customer relations & Continue staff training in CSR & Most recent training date was Dec 2, 2014 Not yet started communications training communications

11. Conversion of paper files Data storage & retrieval needs improvement; Part time scanning position started January 2016. Ongoing to digital form old paper files and data to be converted to digital form 12. Continue Staff training Ensure job relevant training continues 3 staff attended training at Latornell in November; Gary S. provided On going training session in November, December, and January. Regulations officer attended a one week course in March. Risk Management Training held May 5. Drainage training for two staff in June. Two staff attended Coastal training. Provincial offenses training scheduled for November. Agricultural outreach training on Nov 29. Coastal Working Group session in Dec. Flood Plain training in Dec. Staff member attended Soil & Crop Workshop in Feb. Two staff attended DFO seminar on drainage. One staff working on Provincial Offences Officer certification. AGENDA

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REPORT #8b

MEMO TO: Authority Members

DATE: December 19, 2017

FROM: Wayne Brohman, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer

SUBJECT: 2018 Authority Meeting Schedule

Please find below, the proposed Authority meeting schedule for 2018. Based on direction from the full Authority, the Executive Committee will continue to meet on occasion between meetings of the full Authority, to deal with issues requiring immediate attention.

Tuesday January 16 – Annual Meeting 1:00pm Tuesday February 13 1:00pm Tuesday March 20 1:00pm Tuesday May 15 7:00pm Tuesday July 17 7:00pm Tuesday September 18 – Budget Review 10:00am Tuesday October 16 1:00pm Tuesday December 18 1:00pm

Watershed Member Municipalities Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Brockton, Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Town of Hanover, Township of Howick, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, Municipality of South Bruce, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality of Kincardine, Town of Minto, Township of Wellington North, Town of Saugeen Shores, Township of Southgate, Municipality of West Grey AGENDA

1078 Bruce Road 12, P.O. Box 150, Formosa ON Canada N0G 1W0 Tel 519-367-3040, Fax 519-367-3041, [email protected], www.svca.on.ca

Report to: Authority Members, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority

From: Wayne Brohman, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer

Date: December 19, 2017

Subject: Social Media Policy

Background: Over the past several years SVCA has been continually increasing its use of various social media platforms to communicate with the public and others. Social media is an especially useful tool to increase SVCA’s profile and awareness of its programs and to promote various events. SVCA does not have a policy on use of social media and acceptable content for social media. Staff are in favour of having a guiding policy to assist staff in the proper use of social media. There have recently been a few occasions when such a policy would have been helpful. The GM/S-T can provide examples at the Authority meeting.

Draft Social Media Policy: The Communications Manager researched numerous social media policies from several organizations and prepared a draft social media policy tailored to SVCA. That draft policy was reviewed and fine-tuned by the GM/S-T and managers and is attached to this report for review and comment by Authority Members.

Recommendation:

That Saugeen Conservation’s Social Media Policy be approved as presented; and further

That Saugeen Conservation’s Social Media Policy become effective immediately; and further

That the policies of the online Social Media Policy for Saugeen Conservation be integrated with existing policies. Should there be an apparent discrepancy between policies, the policy that establishes the highest standard of protection for the SVCA should take precedence. No part of the online social media policy lessens staff requirements to adhere to all other SVCA policies.

Watershed Member Municipalities Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Brockton, Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Town of Hanover, Township of Howick, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, Municipality of South Bruce, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality of Kincardine, Town of Minto, Township of Wellington North, Town of Saugeen Shores, Township of Southgate, Municipality of West Grey

DRAFT

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority

SOCIAL MEDIA

POLICY

November 2017

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY There is a great deal of attention with regard to ‘social media’ today, especially given its level of importance to an organization’s awareness, profile, promotion and marketing strategies. Not unlike other organizations, Saugeen Conservation encourages the use of social media as an excellent promotional tool that can be utilized virtually 24/7. It is an effective means for this organization to communicate and share information with the public, and conversely, for them to interact with Saugeen Conservation.

Social media is any tool or service that facilitates conversations over the Internet. Social media applies not only to traditional big names, such as Facebook®, Twitter, Google, Instagram, etc. but also applies to other platforms such as, YouTube™, Flickr™, blogs and wikis, etc..

What is a Social Media Policy?

A social media policy (also called a social networking policy) is a corporate code of conduct that provides guidelines for employees who post content on the Internet either as part of their job or as a private person.

The goal of a social media policy is to set expectations for appropriate behavior and ensure that an employee's posts will not expose a company or organization to legal problems or public embarrassment.

Saugeen Conservation’s online social media goals would be to use online social media tools and venues in an effective, responsible and cost-effective manner to:

Engage landowners, watershed residents, municipalities, clients, volunteers, donors, youth and other partners in SVCA’s work supporting the public in the creation of a healthier watershed.

• Use online social media to help receive community feedback on various programs and services as deemed necessary by SVCA. • Solicit information about public views with regards to programs and services to adapt the delivery, content and viability of said programs and services. • Enhance relationships with existing users of programs and services and build new relationships with other individuals and partners. • Increase engagement of the public in watershed programs, services, direction. • Create increased awareness of Saugeen Conservation, its name, brand, mandate, programs and services. • Inform the public about relevant programs and services, news and events related to the SVCA’s work.

By accessing, viewing and/or posting any content related directly or indirectly to Saugeen Conservation on any Social Media Site on the Internet, staff accept, without limitation or qualification, the following 12 Terms of Use.

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1) Protect Information

Employees should not share confidential SVCA information or any personal information related to staff / customers, Members, volunteers, etc. This falls under personally identifiable information.

2) Be Transparent and Disclose

When employees talk about Saugeen Conservation on personal Social Media, they should disclose their affiliation with the organization. For example, your friends may know you work for Saugeen Conservation, but their network of friends and colleagues may not and you don't want to accidentally mislead someone. You should know and remember the following magic words: "Hello, my name is [NAME], and I work for Saugeen Conservation."

When you are participating on social networking sites using your personal social media accounts, be transparent that your thoughts are your own. If discussing official conservation business, use your real identity, no aliases and disclose your affiliation with Saugeen Conservation. If you believe your posting might lead to any confusion with viewers about whether you are speaking on behalf of Saugeen Conservation, employees should clearly and specifically state as follows:

• “Opinions expressed here and in any corresponding comments are the personal opinions of the original authors, not those of Saugeen Conservation.” • Third-party blog disclaimer: “The opinions expressed in this blog are my own views and not those of Saugeen Conservation.”

And finally, do not commit Saugeen Conservation to any action unless you have the authority to do so.

3) Do not post any business-related confidential or internal-use only information (marked “For Internal Use Only”), that you obtain or learn about as part of your job duties with Saugeen Conservation.

Such information includes the following examples: personally identifiable information (such as telephone numbers, social security numbers, credit and debit card numbers or financial account numbers), of SVCA’s employees, customers, vendors, or competitors; nonpublic financial information; or other business-related confidential or proprietary information.

4) Respect all copyright and intellectual property laws including those protecting music, videos, text and photographs belonging to third parties which cannot be used without the expressed permission of the third party.

Materials and logos belonging to Saugeen Conservation shall not be used without the permission of Saugeen Conservation.

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5) Respect financial disclosure laws.

Be very careful when making statements about Saugeen Conservation’s financial information / status, and do not make statements that in any way could violate federal or provincial securities laws such as the disclosure of material, nonpublic information.

6) If you are representing yourself as an employee on social networking sites like LinkedIn, you may not provide professional references.

This includes any current or former employees, contactors, vendors, proponents, environmental planning and regulations information or files.

You may provide a personal reference, however, or recommendation for current or former Saugeen Conservation employees, contractors, vendors, and contingent workers provided a) the statements made and information provided in the reference are factually accurate; and b) you include the following disclaimer:

“This reference is being made by me in a personal capacity as an employee of Saugeen Conservation.”

7) Respect privacy; never ask for personal social networking passwords.

Although making a “friend” request to colleagues is permitted, a request to obtain their passwords is not.

8) Do not post anything that is maliciously false, abusive, threatening or defamatory.

Employees should not post content that is defamatory, discriminatory, harassing, or in violation of Saugeen Conservation policies against discrimination, harassment, or hostility on account of age, race, religion, sex, ethnicity, nationality, disability, or other protected class, status, or characteristic. Examples of such conduct include offensive posts meant to intentionally harm someone’s reputation and posts that could contribute to a hostile work environment on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, ethnicity, nationality, disability, or other protected class, status or characteristic.

9) Do not engage the news media on any programs, services or staff of Saugeen Conservation without the consent of the GM/S-T or Communications staff.

To ensure that Saugeen Conservation communicates with the media in a consistent, timely, and professional manner about matters related to the company, consult your manager, GM/S-T and/or the Communications staff before responding.

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10) If you see something online that alleges potentially unlawful or unethical conduct (For example, illegal, unsafe or unethical conduct by a Saugeen Conservation employee, contractor, vendor, volunteer, Member, Director, etc.,) immediately report this to the GM/S-T.

This may involve issues such as the following:

• Theft, fraud or any other dishonest conduct • Discrimination or harassment • Waste or abuse of Saugeen Conservation’s materials and/or resources • Conflicts of interest • Unsafe situations • Mismanagement

11) An employee must be at least 18 years of age to post any content on any social media site.

12) You may not provide any content to a social media site that contains any product or service endorsement without the permission of the owner of the product or service. Any content that may be construed as political lobbying or a solicitation for contributions is not allowed.

You may not post to any social media site links to any political candidates or parties or to discuss political campaigns, issues, or for taking a position on any legislation or law.

Responding to Public Input

Public input will be reviewed each working day by Communications staff (or delegate) and responses or redirections will be posted within three working days.

Any posts which include hate, racist, inflammatory or discriminatory language will be immediately deleted.

Posts which are contradictory to Saugeen Conservation policy or programs shall be deleted.

Compliance

Saugeen Conservation reserves the right to modify or eliminate any or all parts of this document.

To remain in compliance, Saugeen Conservation suggests that employees review this policy, as well as the other website policies, at regular intervals. By continuing to post any content after such new terms are posted, you accept and agree to any and all such modifications to this Policy.

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Violations of the provisions in this document may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Saugeen Conservation will communicate any significant changes to this document through email correspondence, postings, and other communication vehicles deemed appropriate.

It must be noted that noncompliance with this policy may result in potentially significant reputational and legal risk to Saugeen Conservation.

If you are currently involved in managing Saugeen Conservation’s social media accounts and leave your job, you must provide your manager with the login information to the social media accounts prior to your departure.

Exceptions There are no exceptions to this policy.

Noncompliance Compliance with Saugeen Conservation policies is required. Deviations or noncompliance with this policy, including attempts to circumvent the stated policy or process by bypassing or knowingly manipulating the process, system, or data may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination, as allowed by local laws.

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News Centre

Monday, October 16, 2017

Saugeen Bluffs Maple Syrup Festival Deferred Regional | by Matt Hermiz

Organizers say they've operated at a loss for the past two years

The Saugeen Bluffs Maple Syrup Festival is pressing the pause button for 2018.

Saugeen Valley Conservation Foundation (SVCF) chair Catherine Dickison says it was a "very difficult" decision to defer the area's longest running Maple Syrup Festival -- which has been ongoing since 1969 -- but a number of factors led to the decision.

SVCF Manager of Communications Shannon Wood says the organization's tried everything from new attractions, demonstration and activities to spur more attendance in recent years, but to no avail.

She says the event has operated at a loss for the past two years, with poor weather and increased competition among similar festivals pointed to as major factors.

"We were counting and there's now seven maple syrup festivals in the area, and it used to be be only a few," says Wood. "There's only so much of the pie to go around, so to speak, (and) that makes it difficult from a visitors point of view."

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The Saugeen Bluffs Maple Syrup Festival offered many demonstrations and attractions, including: sessions displaying Indigenous and modern production methods; horse drawn wagon rides; live shows; and various kids' activities.

A bus route between Paisley, Port Elgin and Southampton allowed easy access to the event.

As previously reported by Bayshore Broadcasting, Port Elgin plans to launch its own Maple Syrup Festival in 2018 which may help fill the void.

Wood says SVCF has tried to support the newly planned Port Elgin Festival as it prepares to launch for a first time.

Still, there's a chance the SVCF event could find new life in 2019.

"For 2018, we're just going to take a break, sit back and see what happens," Wood explains. "There may be something that comes up, you just never know. We didn't want to cancel it outright ... we're always open to ideas and certainly open to the suggestion that there may be a Maple Syrup Festival again in the future."

Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre, October 16, 2017

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Saugeen Bluffs Maple Syrup Festival May Return In The Future

BY JANICE MACKAY OCTOBER 16, 2017 1:46PM

As Port Elgin prepares to launch the first maple syrup festival in the community, the Saugeen Valley Conservation Foundation now says it does hope to bring back the Saugeen Bluffs Maple Syrup Festival in the future. Foundation Chair Catherine Dickison says they made the difficult decision to defer the festival for 2018, but will continue to evaluate the feasibility of hosting the event.

Dickison says increased competition, and poor weather combined over the past few years to put the festival in the red. “We felt perhaps we would take a break for a year and see if things change,” says Dickison. “We’re not a group that gives up easily and we will continue to evaluate the feasibility of hosting a maple syrup event.”

In the meantime, the foundation’s popular Christmas in the Country at Sulphur Spring Conservation will be held from November 24-26.

“As a foundation, we’ve also discussed the possibility of ‘looking outside the box’ and seeking out other ideas and new venues! Perhaps it’s time for something different. We’re trying to keep our options open at every level,” says Dickison.

The foundation also hosts a memorial grove tree program, and a celebration forest, where trees are planted in honour of a loved one’s memory, or special event.

The money raised helps support Saugeen conservation. The Port Elgin Festival will fill the void but will not raise money for the SCVA foundation.

Blackburn News, October 16, 2017

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Barry Randall (Walkerton), Bruce Davidson (Walkerton), and Jack MacLeod (Hanover) holding Fish Line Receptacles. (photo submitted) New Fish Line Receptacles Along Saugeen River In Brockton

BY JOHN CHIPPA OCTOBER 17, 2017 4:00AM

The Brockton Fisheries Task Force is installing Fish Line Receptacles along major access points on the Saugeen River in the Municipality of Brockton.

The first one will be located along the Saugeen River behind Tim Horton’s in Walkerton. A second one will be installed at Lobies Park. The remaining Fish Line Receptacles will be installed next spring.

Bruce Power provided the financial support for this project.

“It’s extremely important that we implement good stewardship activities along the river if we are to ensure its sustainability,” stated Ken Chandler, chair of the BFTF. “Hundreds of individuals now fish along the Saugeen River, rated as one of the best fishing locations in Southern Ontario. The receptacles provide a proper outlet for used fishing line, keeping it out of our river systems and away from sensitive aquatic life.”

The Brockton Fisheries Task Force was initiated three years ago, to provide awareness of the Saugeen River and its resources, while encouraging conservation practices.

Its aim is to “continue with ongoing conservation of the river ecosystem and its tributaries and strive to improve and promote the river for the benefit of all users.”

Blackburn News, October 17, 2017

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NEWS LOCAL Saugeen Shores Municipal Digest By Frances Learment Sunday, October 22, 2017 3:31:58 EDT PM

Plans to convert the Cedar Court Motel in Southampton into a rental apartment building are being processed by Saugeen Shores and Bruce County planners, who presented an information report on the re-rezoning application at the Oct. 16 Saugeen Shores planning committee.

SAUGEEN SHORES - A proposal to convert the Cedar Court Motel in Southampton into rental apartments was included as an information report to the Saugeen Shores planning committee meeting Oct. 16.

The zoning bylaw amendment would convert the existing 18 motel units and an office on Huron St. into an 11-unit apartment building with an office. Bruce County planning Manager Bruce Stickney said there was “limited discussion” about the proposal at the meeting when Saugeen Shores councillors received the information and asked for a staff report.

The conversion would require a zoning change to residential third density from the existing residential first density special zoning. The land use would change from commercial to residential. Planning staff said no objections were raised when the proposal was circulated to local agencies of the public.

Staff said Development Charges may be collected to account for the change in service demand from the non-residential to residential use, and that discussion will take place with the applicants, owners Marie Kew and Tom Peters. Staff said the change may also be subject to site plan control to ensure there is adequate landscaping, amenity space for residents and garbage maintenance purposes.

The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority – a commenting agency – said natural heritage features affecting the property include potentially significant wildlife habitat, and potentially significant habitat of endangered or threatened species - but impacts to wildlife habitat would be negligible and no environmental impact study is proposed at this point. The owners were advised to contact the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to address the policy.

Stickney's report said neighbouring property owners “agree to the conversion, in principle” but are concerned with the current state of the building which is in “disrepair and extremely untidy” with a transport trailer, other machinery and propane bottles stored on site. They want a screen or fence erected to hide a shed and mechanical room.

With the units proposed to be 300 to 500-square feet, neighbours believe the units will be rented short - term to Bruce Power workers and are concerned that temporary residents may not be respectful of the neighbourhood with noise and recreational equipment being the prime concerns.

At press time, the owners were out-of-town and unavailable for comment.

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Saugeen Shores Mayor Mike Smith balked at a proposed 3.54 per cent property tax increase in a draft consolidated Bruce County budget presented at a Corporate Services committee meeting Oct. 12. It would require a 3.54 per cent increase on a total budget of $44.9 million, including 2.27 per cent more for operating costs and a 7.8 per cent increase in capital spending, according to staff.

As proposed, the draft consolidated operating and capital budgets requires $1.5 million from taxpayers.

One suggestion dismissed by councillors would have halved a proposed $200,000 contribution to affordable housing.

County staff was instructed to come back Nov. 2 with cuts totalling $100,000 - a 3.3 per cent property tax hike.

Of the total blended $3,052 tax bill paid by Saugeen Shores residents this year, 47 per cent was for town purposes; 36 per cent for County taxes and education taxes were 17 per cent.

Saugeen Shores councillors begin their 2018 budget talks Nov. 21.

Shoreline Beacon, October 22, 2017

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NEWS LOCAL Hanover council briefs Nov. 16 Derek Lester Thursday, November 16, 2017 12:07:32 EST PM

Master plan

During the Hanover committee-of-the-whole meeting on Nov. 6 director of parks, recreation and culture Sherri Walden presented a master plan recommendation report.

Proposals were requested to work on the plan, and after two companies submitted a proposal, each were interviewed by the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee.The committee chose PRC Solutions as the company to complete the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan for a total of $43,980 plus HST, which is below the approved budget allocation of $50,000 projected for this project. Once completed, the master plan will provide council and staff with direction related to parks, recreation and culture services for the next 15 years. Walden said the last completed Parks and Recreation Master Plan was in 1992, and resulted in many of the town’s developments that addressed community need.“We’re well overdue for a planning document,” Walden added. Council carried a vote to accept PRC Solutions proposal to complete the master plan.The final plan, report and presentation to council are scheduled for May 2018. It is also to provide direction for the next 15 years.

Appointments

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Hanover council carried a vote during the committee-of-the-whole meeting on Nov. 6 to appoint Neil Simpson and Ryan Enright to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee for the remainder of the current term of council. Walden said the committee terms allows for up to seven members, however, two members resigned in 2016, leaving a committee of five. Given the committee’s role with the master plan process, Walden said the committee deemed it necessary to return to a full complement of members.

Alarm For Life

Hanover Fire Department chief Jeff Dentinger presented the monthly activity report and said the department is still highly concerned with the number of homes not compliant with functioning smoke detectors. Out of 13 homes entered in October as part of the Alarm For Life program inspections, only four homes were 100 per cent compliant with smoke detectors that were working and up to date.Dentinger said only about 30 per cent of homes entered this year have been 100 per cent compliant.

Draft budget

Hanover council carried a vote during the committee-of-the-whole meeting on Nov. 6 to accept the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority report for the 2018 draft budget.

The proposed general levy for Hanover is $113,132, which is a $218 increase from the 2017 actual general levy.Overall, the 2018 municipal general levy budget increase is 1.5 per cent, totaling $24,025.

Launch Pad

Launch Pad Youth Activity and Technology Centre executive director Jacinda Rudolph made a presentation to Hanover council members on Nov. 6 and showed the larger number of visits the centre has had since the beginning of October.

The report showed 90 different youth attended Launch Pad in October, totaling 462 visits during the month. In September there were 56 different youth who attended, totaling 298 visits.Rudolph noted Oct. 3 was the start of nine fall programs, which each take up to 10 participants, and is one reason for the increase in visits to the facility. Rudolph also said Launch Pad has initiated a sustainability campaign, and the centre is looking to recruit more skilled volunteers to deliver programs to youths.On Nov. 21 Launch Pad will host the judging of the Junior Chef Hanover competition, which will include teams of youth program participants preparing a four-course meal.Each diner in attendance will help judge the meals on presentation and taste.This program is similar to competitive cooking shows on television.

Speaker series

The Age-Friendly Speaker Series will launch on Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. at the P&H Centre Lions Den.The initial session will feature a safety theme for older adults with Dentinger and Hanover Police Service chief Chris Knoll.The second session is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Dec. 7 at the Hanover Civic Centre Saugeen Room, and will feature a dementia friendly community theme with the Grey Bruce Alzheimer Society.

The sessions are free to attend and light refreshments are provided. Pre-registration is suggested by calling 519-364-2310 or emailing [email protected]. Hanover residents in need of transportation to get to and from a session can call the same phone number. The town received grant funding up to $3,464 from the Ontario government through the Seniors Community Grant Program to host an older adult workshop series and facilitate communication strategy networking development sessions with local organizations and businesses. Five more sessions with different topics are scheduled for January, February and March 2018.

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NEWS LOCAL Santa visits Sulphur Spring Conservation Area Sunday, November 19, 2017 10:33:18 EST PM

Santa will visit Sulphur Spring Conservation Area in Hanover, Nov. 24-26. Supplied photo

HANOVER - Kris Kringle, aka Santa Claus will be making a formal stop at Sulphur Spring Conservation Area south of Hanover once again this year. Santa will arrive at 5 p.m. on Nov. 24 and visit again Nov. 25 and 26. “Santa has been to Sulphur Spring before and was thrilled to know that the good folks there have provided him with his very own igloo,” a news release said. The theme this year is Paul Bunyan and a Lumberman’s Christmas, including Paul Bunyan’s cabin and an old-fashioned lumber camp. Individuals in period costumes will provide demonstrations and activities. Thousands of festive lights and hundreds of candle lanterns will be sprinkled throughout the park. Horse-drawn wagon rides, live animals, storytelling, cookie decorating, free hot apple cider, bannock making, pioneer crafts, motorized duck rides and Santa’s Express Train are some of the other highlights at the event. An on-site Christmas Café is available. “Santa’s elves (volunteers), have been working for weeks getting the event ready for all the good folks throughout the land”

Catherine Dickison, Chair of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Foundation, said. “We have already notified the NORTH POLE that all proceeds go to conservation projects that improve the environment for the benefit of all.” Admission is $9 for adults, $3 per child and pre-schoolers are free. Visit saugeenconservation.com for more information.

Wiarton Echo, November 19, 2017

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