Township of Admaston/Bromley Monthly Meeting Thursday, August 16, 2018 @ 7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Moment of Silence
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
5. Minutes –
a) 5a Minutes of regular Council meeting held July 19, 2018 b) 5b Minutes of special Council meeting held July 26, 2018
6. Delegations and Guests –
7. Planning and Economic Development Committee - Chair Bob Hall, Committee Member Kevin LeGris
a) 7a Niagara Falls Resolution re: NAFTA b) 7b North Stormont Resolution re: Green Energy Act c) 7c Building & Sewage Report – July d) 7d Application for Consent submitted by 1065875 Ontario Ltd.
8. Community Service Committee - Chair Kevin LeGris, Committee Member Bob Hall
a) 8a Resolution to approve By-Law 2018-34 to appoint a representative to the County of Renfrew Accessibility Advisory Committee b) 8b Whitewater Region Resolution re: Bill 148 c) 8c Howick Township Resolution re: Cemetery Funds
9. Public Works Committee - Chair Robert Dick, Committee Member - All of Council
a) 9a Resolution to approve By-Law 2018-35 to adopt an expanded Asset Management Plan b) 9b OCIF Top up Application for Kennelly Road c) 9c Roads Voucher August 10 2018 d) 9d Job Cost Expenditure Report August 10 2018 e) 9e Application for Tile Drain Loan submitted by Daryl Faught
10. Budget and Finance and Human Resources - Chair Michael Donohue, All of Council
a) 10a Resolution to approve By-Law 2018-36 to provide for an Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator Services b) 10b General Voucher August 10 2018 th c) 10c Budgetary Control as of August 13 , 2018
11. Protective Services - Chair Mike Quilty, Committee Member Robert Dick
12. County of Renfrew - Mayor Michael Donohue
13. By-Laws
Ø By-Law 2018-34 being a By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 2018-02 Appointing Certain Township Officers and Committees For The Ensuing Year
Ø By-Law 2018-35 being a By-Law to Adopt an Expanded Asset Management Policy
Ø By-Law 2018-36 being a By-Law to provide for an Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator Services
14. Notice of Motion
15. Old Business
16. New Business
17. Confirmatory By-Law
a) 17a By-Law No. 2018-37 to confirm proceedings of the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at the meeting held August 16, 2018
18. Question Period
19. In-Camera Session
20. Adjournment
PLEASE NOTE “Submissions received by the public, either orally or in writing may become part of the public record/package”.
Council Information
Provincial Cabinet List July 2018 Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce News August 2018 DACA Newsletter July 2018 County of Renfrew Media Release July 2018 OGRA Heads up Alert July 2018 Bromley Historical Society August 2018 Ottawa Valley Business August 2018 Renfrew & Area Senior Home Support
CORPORATION OF TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY
SECOND MONTHLY MEETING
Council met for their second monthly meeting at the Municipal Council Chambers on Thursday, July 19th, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Michael Donohue, Deputy Mayor Robert Dick and Councillors Bob Hall, Mike Quilty and Kevin LeGris.
Staff members present were Clerk-Treasurer Annette Gilchrist, Public Works Superintendent Chris Kunopaski and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Mitchell Ferguson.
Mayor Michael Donohue called the meeting to order followed with a moment of silence.
Resolution No. 13/07/18
Moved by Mike Quilty, seconded by Robert Dick Be it resolved that Council accept the agenda as presented this date. “Carried”
The minutes of the regular Council meeting which was held July 5th 2018 were provided to Council for approval and the following resolution was passed:
Resolution No. 14/07/18
Moved by Mike Quilty, seconded by Robert Dick Be it resolved that Council accept the minutes of the regular Council meeting held on July 5th, 2018. “Carried”
Mayor Donohue read correspondence from the Golden Age Activity Centre thanking the Township for the financial support and words of encouragement.
Planning and Economic Development Committee - Chair Bob Hall, Committee Member Kevin LeGris
Council reviewed the June 2018 Building and Sewage report and the following resolution was passed:
Resolution No. 15/07/18
Moved by Bob Hall, seconded by Mike Quilty
Be it resolved that Council accepts the June 2018 Building and Sewage Report.
“Carried”
Community Service Committee Chair Kevin LeGris, Committee Member Bob Hall
Council reviewed the notice of repairs to the Douglas Dam from Multistream and accepted it as information.
Public Works Committee – Chair Robert Dick, All of Council
The Roads Voucher dated July 13th 2018 was provided to Council for approval and reviewed by Public Works Superintendent Chris Kunopaski. Upon consideration the following resolution was passed: Resolution No. 16/07/18
Moved by Robert Dick, seconded by Mike Quilty
Be it resolved that Council approve payment of the Roads Voucher dated July 13th, 2018 in the amount of $73,199.90. “Carried”
Public Works Superintendent Chris Kunopaski reviewed the Job Cost Expenditure Report dated July 13th, 2018.
Budget and Finance and Human Resources - Chair Michael Donohue, Committee Member - All of Council
Deputy Clerk Treasurer Mitchell Ferguson reviewed the Budgetary Control Report dated July 13th, 2018.
A report and 6 applications under Section 357/358 to adjust taxes for 2017/2018 were presented to Council for approval. The following resolutions were passed:
Resolution No. 17/07/18
Moved by Bob Hall, seconded by Mike Quilty
Be it resolved that the application for an adjustment of taxes submitted by the County of Renfrew for the CP Rail corridor property be approved due to the railway having been converted to a community trail.
And further that the following adjustment of taxes be made to the property:
Year 2017 – February 8, 2017 to December 31, 2017 $ 247.46
Year 2018 – January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 $ 379.72 “Carried” Resolution No. 18/07/18
Moved by Bob Hall, seconded by Mike Quilty
Be it resolved that the application for an adjustment of taxes submitted by Kevin and Basil Wren for property at 1203 Rice Line be approved due to a barn having been razed by fire.
And further that the following adjustment of taxes be made to the property:
Year 2017 – December 8, 2017 to December 31, 2017 $ 7.88
Year 2018 – January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 $ 136.11
“Carried” Resolution No. 19/07/18
Moved by Bob Hall, seconded by Mike Quilty
Be it resolved that the application for an adjustment of taxes submitted by Matthew Whalen for property at 1175 Colton Road be approved due to a house having been razed by fire.
And further that the following adjustment of taxes be made to the property:
Year 2018 – April 15, 2018 to December 31, 2018$ 1,320.88
“Carried” Resolution No. 20/07/18
Moved by Bob Hall, seconded by Mike Quilty
Be it resolved that the application for an adjustment of taxes submitted by Cameron and Cassandra Thomas for property at 708 Holmes Road be approved due to a house having been razed by fire.
And further that the following adjustment of taxes be made to the property:
Year 2018 – April 10, 2018 to December 31, 2018 $ 2,361.14 “Carried” Resolution No. 21/07/18
Moved by Bob Hall, seconded by Mike Quilty
Be it resolved that the application for an adjustment of taxes submitted by Barry and Andrea McIntyre for property at 670 McPeak Line be approved due to a house having been razed by fire.
And further that the following adjustment of taxes be made to the property:
Year 2018 – March 16, 2018 to December 31, 2018 $ 1,095.33 “Carried” Resolution No. 22/07/18
Moved by Bob Hall, seconded by Mike Quilty
Be it resolved that the application for an adjustment of taxes submitted by Lore and Henning Thomssen for property at 537 Reid Road be approved due to a barn having been razed by fire.
And further that the following adjustment of taxes be made to the property:
Year 2018 – January 15, 2018 to December 31, 2018 $ 88.19 “Carried”
The General Voucher dated July 13th, 2018 was provided to Council and reviewed by Deputy Clerk Treasurer Mitchell Ferguson. Upon consideration the following resolution was passed:
Resolution No. 23/07/18
Moved by Robert Dick, seconded by Mike Quilty
Be it resolved that Council approve payment of the General Voucher dated June 16th to July 13th, 2018 in the amount of $118,590.77 “Carried”
Protective Services – Chair Mike Quilty, Committee Member Robert Dick
The following reports were reviewed by Council and accepted as information:
Emergency Management Committee Minutes from March 20th, 2018
Police Services Board Minutes from May 31st, 2018
Deputy Mayor Robert Dick reported that the Fire Ban is still in effect however people are still calling for fire permits.
County of Renfrew – Mayor Michael Donohue
An invitation from the County of Renfrew to appoint a member to the Accessibility Advisory Committee was reviewed by Council and the following resolution was passed: Resolution No. 24/07/18
Moved by Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall
Be it resolved that Council directs staff to prepare an amending By-Law to add Annette Gilchrist as the Township representative for the County of Renfrew Accessibility Advisory Committee to the annual appointment By-Law to be reviewed at the August 16th meeting. “Carried” Confirmatory By-Law
Resolution No. 25/07/18
Moved by Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall That By-Law No. 2018-32, being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at the meeting held July 19th, 2018 be now numbered, deemed read three times and passed. “Carried” Resolution No 26/07/18
Moved by Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall
BE IT RESOLVED that Council moves to an in-camera session at 8:25 p.m. under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act 2001, c, 25 being a personal matter about an identifiable individual. “Carried”
Deputy Mayor Robert Dick rose and reported that Council met in-camera to approve the in-camera minutes of April 19th, 2018 and to review the performance appraisal for the Clerk-Treasurer.
Resolution No. 30/07/18
Moved by Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall BE IT RESOLVED that the Thursday July 19th 2018 Admaston/Bromley Council meeting be adjourned at 8:48 p.m. “Carried”
______Mayor Clerk/ Treasurer TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Council held a special Council meeting on Thursday July 26th 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Michael Donohue, Deputy Mayor Robert Dick, Councillors Mike Quilty and Kevin LeGris. Councillor Bob Hall was absent.
Staff in attendance was Clerk-Treasurer Annette Gilchrist and Public Works Superintendent Chris Kunopaski.
Mayor Michael Donohue called the meeting to order
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest – none
Councillor Dick reported that the Public Works Committee met at 3:30 p.m. to open the Surface Treatment tenders. The following two tenders were received:
Total Unit excluding Name Road Price/m2 HST HST
Smith's Construction/ 1 Miller Paving Mt St Patrick $6.39 $18,097.37 $139,210.50 2 Greenwood Paving Mt St Patrick $6.15 $17,149.27 $131,917.50
Council reviewed the Committees recommendation on the tenders and upon consideration the following resolution was passed:
Resolution No 31/07/18
Moved by Robert Dick, seconded by Mike Quilty
Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley accept the recommendation from the Public Works Committee that Greenwood Paving be awarded the contract tender for the Surface Treatment of Mt St Patrick Road in the amount of $131,917.50 plus taxes. “Carried”
Adjournment– Mayor Donohue declared the meeting adjourned at 4:33 p.m.
“Carried”
______Mayor Clerk-Treasurer
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY
BY-LAW NO. 2018-34
Being A By-Law To Amend By-Law No. 2018-02 Appointing Certain Township Officers and Committees For The Ensuing Year
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley hereby enacts that the following Schedules be amended:
SCHEDULE “K”
That the following Committee be added to the list:
County of Renfrew Accessibility Advisory Committee
And further that the following individual be appointed as the Township of Admaston/Bromley’s representative on the above Committee:
Annette Gilchrist
This By-Law shall become effective upon passing thereof.
Read a first and Second Time this 16th day of August 2018
Read a Third and Final Time this 16th day of August 2018
______Mayor Clerk-Treasurer
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY
BY-LAW NO. 2018-35
Being a By-Law to Adopt an Expanded Asset Management Policy
WHEREAS the Township of Admaston/Bromley adopted an expanded Asset Management Plan on December 15th, 2016;
AND WHEREAS in order to meet the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure requirements municipal asset management plans must include all assets and adhere to the guidelines set out in Ontario’s Building Together: Guide for Asset Management Plans;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley hereby enacts as follows:
1. That the Asset Management Plan as amended by the Public Works Committee on July 26th, 2018 is hereby adopted;
2. That this By-Law will come into force and effect upon the date of passing;
3. That annually, the Public Works Department will update the Asset Management Plan;
4. That once every 4 years the plan will undergo a thorough review, following the election of a new council, with the first major review in January 2019.
Read a First and Second Time this 16th day of August 2018.
Read a Third Time and finally passed this 16th day of August 2018.
______Mayor Clerk-Treasurer TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY
EXPANDED ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN
Purpose
The Township of Admaston/Bromley’s Asset Management Plan (the “Plan”) will guide the investment in capital works of the Township. The Plan is a summary document that provides a comprehensive reference for council, managers and staff. The Plan delivers a planned approach to the long-term management of assets, by providing a framework for optimizing future expenditures that match the community’s desired levels of service; this plan will enable the most cost efficient allocation of resources.
The plan will be reviewed regularly to provide assurance to council, staff, customers and other stakeholders that the roads the Township is responsible for are being managed efficiently and sustainably.
Goals and Objectives
The goals of the Township of Admaston/Bromley’s Asset Management Plan are to:
Provide for investment in the Township’s capital assets which match minimum service standards with the needs of the community while providing a long-term plan for the allocation of the Township’s scarce resources in order to address its aging and deteriorating infrastructure.
Provide quality, cost effective services for the Township’s road network and storm water management which match minimum service standards with the needs of the community while providing a long-term plan for the allocation of the Township’s scarce resources in order to address its aging and deteriorating infrastructure.
With information provided through a Customer Satisfaction Survey, 2013 Roads Needs Study, the Township’s 10 year Capital Plan, Energy Management Plan and Tangible Capital Asset Policies and Amortization Schedules, Council, staff and the public have determined that the following objectives will be used to achieve the above stated goal by:
Adopting energy efficiencies for buildings in good condition that repair small problems before they become larger and to extend the life of the asset
Adopting maintenance policies for equipment in good condition that repair small problems before they become larger and to extend the life of the asset Selecting options that will provide the best long term solution for buildings in poor condition
Selecting replacement options that will provide the best long term solution for equipment in poor condition
Adopting preservation strategies for roads in good condition that repair small problems before they become larger and to extend the life of the asset
Selecting options that will provide the best long term solution for roads in poor condition
To confirm that the goals and objectives have been achieved, the following targets will be used:
Defer maintenance for all buildings until required. Rehabilitate on a worst comes first basis.
Energy consumption evaluations will be completed annually
Continue to implement energy efficiency according to the Townships Energy Management Plan and the energy audits compiled in 2010.
Continue to implement the 10 year capital plan to ensure replacement of equipment before end of life.
Defer maintenance for Paved Roads with AADT<200, convert to Gravel at end of life. Rehabilitate all other roads on a worst comes first basis.
Pavement evaluations will be completed on a 4 year cycle to update the condition index
Implement a preservation strategy by capping rehabilitated roads 3 to 4 years after resurfacing to extend the life of the asset.
Within 10 years, improve local roads from fair to good condition for a minimum average condition of 6.9.
Renewal/Rehabilitation/Replacement Policies
The Roads condition ratings and renewal/rehabilitation/replacement policies are attached hereto under Appendix 1.
The Township’s storm water infrastructure consists mostly of culverts and ditches. The renewal/rehabilitation/replacement policies regarding these are included as part of the road policies. The Township does have 30 catch basins 26 located in the Hamlet of Douglas and 4 located in the Village of Osceola. A list of these assets, condition ratings and rehabilitation/replacement policies are attached under Appendix 2.
For facilities, equipment and vehicles the Township has established a 10 year capital plan with a replacement policy that ensures annual investment to sufficiently maintain the Township’s facilities, equipment and fleet. Purchase Year of Amortization Year of Cost Purchase Period Replacement General Admin Server $ 18,000.00 2014 8 years 2022 Smartboard $ 3,500.00 2009 10 years N/A Photocopier $ 10,000.00 2016 8 years 2024 Telephones $ 3,000.00 2010 15 years 2025 Software $ 25,000.00 2013 8 years 2021 Furnace $ 8,500.00 2010 25 years 2035 Flooring $ 8,000.00 2010 15 years 2025 Blinds $ 2,000.00 2010 25 years 2035 Septic System $ 5,000.00 1990 30 years 2020 Barr Line Furnace $ 8,000.00 1990 30 years 2020 Septic System $ 5,000.00 1990 30 years 2020 Blinds $ 1,000.00 1990 30 years 2020 Flooring $ 6,000.00 2010 20 years 2030 Fire Pumper Truck $ 250,000.00 2009 20 years 2030 Ford LTC $ 86,000.00 1986 20 years N/A Freightliner MVC $ 188,000.00 1998 25 years 2024 GMC Cubevan $ 62,000.00 2007 5 years 2016 Septic System $ 5,000.00 1990 30 years 2021 Furnace $ 10,000.00 1990 30 years 2020 Recreation Douglas Maintenance $ 15,000.00 1985 50 years 2035 Admaston Maintenance $ 15,000.00 2010 50 years 2060 Waste Western Star $ 50,000.00 2001 (2014) 5 years 2019 International $ 50,000.00 2004(2013) 10 years 2023 Osceola Scales $ 125,000.00 2007 15 years 2021 Bins $ 30,000.00 2001 15 years 2017 Roads Equipment Clark Loader $ 175,000.00 1984 12 years 2018 Volvo Grader $ 175,000.00 2011 20 years 2031 Ford Sterling $ 182,000.00 2005 15 years 2019 LS Tractor $ 50,000.00 2014 14 years 2028 Brush Chipper $ 40,000.00 1998 12 years 2020 CAM 25CA Trailer $ 20,000.00 2014 10 years 2023 GMC 3/4 ton $ 42,000.00 2009 5 years 2017 Sweeper $ 15,000.00 2001 15 years 2020 Volvo Backhoe $ 100,000.00 2004 12 years 2017 Excavator $ 200,000.00 2007 20 years 2027 Chev Silverado $ 42,000.00 2015 5 years 2020 GMC Sierra $ 32,000.00 2011 7 years 2018 Ford Sterling $ 192,000.00 2009 14 years 2022 Volvo Grader $ 145,000.00 2009 20 years 2029 Generator $ 20,000.00 2013 20 years 2033 Western Star $ 200,000.00 2016 14 years 2030 Western Star $ 200,000.00 2014 14 years 2028 Bush Hog $ 40,000.00 2010 10 years 2020 Furnace Stone Rd $ 10,000.00 1990 30 years 2020 Furnace Cobden $ 10,000.00 1990 30 years 2020 Septic Cobden $ 5,000.00 1990 30 years 2020 TOTAL COST $ 2,884,000.00
Building Condition Ratings
Condition Asset ID Roll Number Address Description Rating
AMO001 42-010-18610 477 Stone Road Municipal Office 8
AMG001 42-010-18610 477 Stone Road Stone Road Garage 5
AOR001 42-010-13800 182 Stone Road ARC Building 10
WDO001 54-010-09900 166 Pit Road Osceola Landfill Building 9
MHB001 54-010-10300 498 Micksburg Road Osceola Historical Building 3
BCC001 54-015-02000 1766 Barr Line Barr Line Community Centre 7
DFH001 54-015-25100 5226 Queen Street Fire Hall 7
CMG001 54-020-03100 1239 Cobden Road Cobden Road Garage 5
DCC001 54-015-22700 5366 Highway 60 Douglas Recreation Complex 6
Condition Ratings – Methodology and Numerical Explanation
The Condition Ratings are out of 10. 10 out of 10 being a brand new building 1 out of 10 being a building at the end of its life with no net book value.
The condition ratings were an average of the following calculations: Net book value of the asset divided by asset cost = % Residual life of the asset divided by the life span of the asset = % Add the two totals together and times by 10 to get the condition rating. Additional data was collected by conducting an onsite inspection of each individual building to further evaluate the buildings conditions. This data was also taken into consideration with the financial data to get a proper condition rating on the 1 to 10 scale. Conducting the inspection insured that a proper condition rating was achieved in case the estimated figures used in deprecation such as residual value and useful life need to be revised to reflect the tangible asset correctly, due to any economic changes that have occurred.
The average condition rating for Admaston/Bromley facilities is 7.
Current Asset Performance
Inventory of Assets
The Township of Admaston/Bromley maintains 9 municipal facilities and 2 sand domes with a replacement cost of $7 million (see table below) and a fleet of equipment with a replacement cost of $2.88 million (see listing on page 2 and 3) in order to provide government administration, road, waste and fire services. In addition, the Township maintains a network of roads that has a total replacement value of $132 million. The road system is 317.9 lane kilometers of 2 lane road which spans across rivers and drainage systems within the municipality. 17.4 kilometers of boundary road are also maintained by the Township through agreement with abutting municipalities. The Road System has its own Asset Management Plan based on a road needs study performed in 2013 which is attached as Appendix 1. The total replacement value for Township assets is valued at over $141 million.
Total Area Replacement Cost per Total Replacement Facility Name (m2) (m2) Cost Municipal Office 420 $3,393 $1,425,060 Stone Road Garage 368 $3,393 $1,248,624 Stone Road Salt Dome 21 $3,393 $71,253 ARC Building 55 $3,393 $186,615 Osceola Landfill Building 93 $3,393 $315,549 Osceola Historical Building 81 $3,393 $274,833 Barr Line Community Centre 242 $3,393 $821,106 Fire Hall 187 $3,393 $634,491 Cobden Road Garage 368 $3,393 $1,248,624 Cobden Road Salt Dome 21 $3,393 $71,253 Douglas Recreation Complex 223 $3,393 $756,639
Total Replacement Cost $7,054,047
Notes: The replacement cost per m2 was calculated by using the cost of the addition to the Municipal Office constructed in 2010 and dividing it by the total m2 of the addition. This resulted in a cost per m2, 10% was added to this amount to adjust for inflation of 1.5% per year which was then multiplied by the total m2 of each building to get an estimated replacement cost for the 9 municipal facilities and 2 sand domes. Based on the Current Facility Condition Rating the Township considered the following Scenarios for investment in municipal facilities:
End of Period Current Condition Cost Scenario No. Scenario Description (2026) Condition Target ($/year) Condition
1 Do-Nothing 7 4 6 to 7 $ -
Defer maintenance for all facilities. Only $ 2 Repair when 7 5 6 to 7 5,800.00 emergency (ie replace septic, furnace)
Defer major maintenance for all facilities. Include Improvements for $ 3 7 6 6 to 7 floors, walls, windows, 10,200.00 energy efficiencies, shingles, septic and furnace. Unlimited Funding $ 4 7 7 6 to 7 Scenario 80,000.00
The Township has considered options including:
(1) Doing nothing, which will not address the Township’s deteriorating infrastructure,
(2) Defer maintenance and only perform emergency repairs
(3) Rehabilitate the buildings to a tolerable standard by deferring major reconstruction but performing necessary repairs, replacement and rehabilitation to increase energy efficiencies and keep the buildings in decent condition. Scenario number 3 is the current target scenario for the Township.
(4) Reconstruction to full standards, which would be too costly.
Planned Actions
Costs, Funding Projections and Implementation
The target Scenario for roads and storm water assets selected by Council to achieve the desired level of service is outlined in Appendix 1 as Scenario 4 which will be partly achieved through taxation for maintenance and construction as well as funding from the federal and provincial levels of government. However with a yearly cost of over $800,000 additional funding will be required and the ability to pay this amount through the property tax base is impossible. With over 600 lane kilometers of road to maintain, the Township strives to maintain the desired level of service in the face of challenging fiscal circumstances. In addition to the municipal levy, the Township will continue to apply for funding from the federal and provincial levels of government every year to assist with the cost of the rehabilitation of our infrastructure. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario in 2017 released a research report – Local Share - identifying a $4.5 billion annual infrastructure funding gap in Ontario. The report identifies that municipalities are responsible for more infrastructure costs than both the Federal and Provincial Governments combined and the burden for rectifying this situation cannot be borne by the property tax base alone. Extensive public polling identified a 1% increase in the HST dedicated exclusively to funding municipal infrastructure as having the most public support. The implementation of this policy would assist the Township in achieving its desired level of service.
The target Scenario for facilities selected by Council to achieve the desired level of service is Scenario 3 above. This funding scenario can be achieved through the tax base by continuing to fund energy efficiency projects and the current 10 year Capital Plan which invests $225,000 per year in equipment, vehicles and facilities. In addition the Capital Plan will be indexed at 1.5% per year to adjust for inflation. This will allow the Township to achieve the desired goals and objectives. Currently the Township budgets $2,500 for energy efficiency projects annually and budgets for building improvements, septic, and furnace replacement as part of the capital plan in the amount of $7,700 per year over the next 10 years. This amounts to $10,200.00 annually to be funded through tax revenue for improvements and maintenance of the 9 Township facilities.
Therefore by 2026 the average condition rating for buildings will decrease slightly however they will remain within the Target Condition rate and the continued energy savings may allow for additional investment in building improvements. Should funding become available reconstruction of the facilities based on priority and condition would be considered. The 10 year capital plan and Asset Management Plan for Roads, Buildings and Equipment needs to be reviewed every term of Council to ensure the Plans are up to date with the current needs of the Township.
The following items impact on the Township’s ability to fund Scenario 3:
- The need to replace the Fire Hall or purchase a custom built fire truck by 2024 due to the new truck specifications on the market at an increased cost of approximately $250,000.00. This will impact the Townships ability to fund other capital plan purchases and building improvement requirements without additional funding assistance. - The road surface depreciation is $225,000 per year. The Township dedicates its federal gas tax funds of $90,584 strictly towards surface treated roads however our annual deficit is still $134,416. - The road base depreciation is $1.2 Million per year. The Township allocates approximately $377,474 each year including $192,474 from Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund towards road base and gravel roads however our annual deficit is still $822,526. - The Township has $579,642 of outstanding debt and current reserves of $437,852. - The Assessment Base is 24% farm and managed forest; and - The Township is zoned 40% agriculture, crown land and county forest therefore development is very limited. This is reflected in the Township’s property assessment values and restricts opportunities for tax revenue increases.
Without funding the Townships linear assets will deteriorate further and the ability to fund our capital plan and building improvements will become increasingly difficult. Revenue Schedule for Investment in Capital Assets (2014-2024)
Attached as Appendix 4 is a schedule of revenues from all sources allocated or anticipated for investment in capital assets. This schedule demonstrates the ongoing investment and the funding gap for all capital assets within the Township from 2014 to 2024.
Accountability & Feedback
Performance Measures
In addition to the performance measures included in the Municipal Performance Measurement Program for Roads, the Township of Admaston/Bromley will supplement the list with the measures shown in the table below. These measures will be included in an annual report posted on the Township’s website by March the following year.
Financial Quality Management
% annual (+) % of roads with a net % of capital rehabilitation change in net book value of 60% of projects completed on book value of original asset cost. time and within budget road assets.
Financial Quality Management
% annual (+) % of facilities at a % of rehabilitation projects change in net condition rating of 6 or completed on time and book value of better. within budget municipal facilities.
Financial Quality Management
% annual (+) % of equipment with % of capital plan purchases change in net 60% remaining life. completed on time and book value of within budget equipment.
Term of the Plan
This plan will cover the period January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2026. At the beginning of every year the costs included in the plan will be updated. The plan will undergo a thorough review once every 4 years as soon as possible following the election of a new council. Therefore the 1st major review of this document will be January 2019. Conclusion
The implementation of this Asset Management Plan will provide guidance for this and future councils and staff to meet the needs of our community and improve our infrastructure over the timeframe in this plan. The key benefit of this plan is:
Knowing the total lifecycle costs, will improve council and staff’s ability to select options for operations, maintenance, renewal and replacement of buildings and equipment that provide the lowest long-term cost.
This will provide financial stability while meeting the Townships standard level of service in the most cost effective way.
List of Tables:
Appendix 1 Road Asset Management Plan December 2013
Appendix 2 Additional Storm Water Assets
Appendix 3 Energy Management Plan July 2014
Appendix 4 Revenue Schedule for Investment in Capital Assets (2014- 2024) APPENDIX 1
Appendix 2 List of Additional Storm Water Assets
Asset Year of Catch Condition Basin Road Intersection Cost Rating Replacement
D001 Malloch/Emelin 7000 7 2053 Malloch between D002 Hwy 60 & Mary St 7000 7 2053 Malloch between D003 Hwy 60 & Mary St 7000 7 2053
D004 Mary/Malloch 7000 7 2053
D005 Mary/Malloch 7000 7 2053
D006 Mary/King 7000 3 2020
D007 Mary/King 7000 3 2020 Mary St between D008 Hwy 60 & King St 7000 7 2053 Mary St between D009 Hwy 60 & King St 7000 7 2053
D010 Groves Street 7000 6 2048
D011 Groves Street 7000 6 2048
D012 Groves Street 7000 6 2048
D013 Fourth Chute Rd 7000 5 2043
D014 Fourth Chute Rd 7000 5 2043
D015 Fourth Chute Rd 7000 5 2043
D016 Fourth Chute Rd 7000 5 2043
D017 Fourth Chute Rd 7000 5 2043
D018 Victoria Street 7000 9 2063
D019 Victoria Street 7000 9 2063
D020 Victoria Street 7000 9 2063
D021 Victoria Street 7000 9 2063
D022 Victoria Street 7000 9 2063
D023 McHale Street 7000 9 2063
D024 McHale Street 7000 9 2063
D025 McHale Street 7000 9 2063
D026 Robertson Street 7000 9 2063
OS001 Micksburg Road 7000 7 2053
OS002 Micksburg Road 7000 7 2053
OS003 Micksburg Road 7000 7 2053
OS004 Micksburg Road 7000 7 2053
Total 210,000 CONDITION RATINGS
In the preparation of this list a condition rating number from 1 to 10 is assigned to each catch basin. This number is a visual assessment of existing structural condition of the catch basin, with 10 being the best case.
It will on average take between 40-50 years for the catch basin to decrease from a condition rating of 10 to 2.
Catch basins are maintained through routine clean outs at a cost of $1,200 per year.
Catch basins with a condition rating of 3 or less forecasted within the 5 year period are in need of replacement. The cost of replacement is approximately $7000 for each catch basin and can be funded 100% from current year taxation. Catch basins should not be allowed to go below 3 points. APPENDIX 3
Township of Admaston/Bromley
Energy Management Plan
July 2014
Commitment
- Declaration of Commitment: Council Resolution: We will allocate the necessary resources in a fiscally responsible method to develop and implement a strategic energy management plan that will reduce our energy consumption and its related environmental impact.
- Vision: The Corporation will continue to reduce energy consumption and mitigate costs through the wise use of energy. This will involve a collaborative effort to increase the education, awareness and understanding of energy management within the Corporation. This vision can be achieved through the integration of energy efficiency facility infrastructure, operational efficiencies and building the foundation for a culture of energy awareness and knowledge within the Corporation.
- Goals: To continuously improve the energy efficiency of our facilities and processes in order to reduce our operating costs, our energy consumption and the concomitant greenhouse gas emissions and to increase the comfort and safety of staff and users of Township of Admaston/Bromley facilities.
- Overall Target: We will reduce our consumption of fuels and electricity in all municipal operations by an average of 1% per year between now and 2020.
- Objectives: 1. Continue to implement the recommendations from the energy audits of facilities compiled in 2010. 2. Implement sound operating and maintenance practices. 3. Employee training and staff awareness on energy practices. 4. Monitoring, tracking and staff awareness of energy costs.
Organizational Understanding
- Stakeholder Needs: Internal stakeholders (Council, Local Boards, Committees, Staff) need to be able to clearly communicate the corporate commitment to energy efficiency, and to develop the skills and knowledge required to implement energy management practices and measures. External stakeholders (the Province, County, community citizens and groups) need the municipality to be accountable for energy performance and to minimize the energy component of the costs of municipal services.
- Summary of Current Energy Consumption, Cost and GHGs: The current energy usage by building is detailed in the attached spreadsheets. (Appendix A) 2011 energy consumption, cost and GHG emissions. (Appendix B) 2012 energy consumption, cost and GHG emissions. (Appendix C) 2013 energy consumption, cost and GHG emissions.
- Renewable Energy Utilized or Planned: The Township of Admaston/Bromley aspires to show leadership in the promotion and development of renewable energy systems that are compatible with our asset management and land use planning objectives. A solar rooftop photovoltaic system was previously investigated for 4 municipal facilities (Municipal Office, Cobden and Stone Road Garages and Osceola Landfill). Future opportunities may be explored. Strategic Planning
- Links with other municipal plans: As an integral component of the management structure, the energy management plan is coordinated with the municipality's budget planning process, preventative maintenance plans, environmental management plan, and the overall asset management plan.
Structure Planning
- Staffing requirements and duties: We will incorporate energy efficiency into standard operating procedures and the knowledge requirements for operational jobs.
- Consideration of energy efficiency for all projects: We will incorporate life cycle cost analysis into the design procedures for all capital projects.
Resources Planning
- Energy Leaders: The Clerk-Treasurer and Public Works Superintendent under the direction of Council will be responsible for Corporate Energy Management
- Energy Team: Facility Managers with responsibility for the various facilities will be part of the Energy Team.
- Key Individuals: We will identify staff members and personnel from our critical service providers who carry significant responsibility for energy performance or who can make essential input to energy management processes.
- Internal Resources: We will develop criteria for determining whether internal resources can be utilized for the implementation of energy projects.
- External Consultants and Suppliers: We will establish criteria based on our energy goals and objectives for the selection of external consultants and energy suppliers.
- Energy Training: We will develop and deliver energy training for relevant staff. This training will not be limited to operators and maintainers with "hands-on" involvement with energy consuming equipment but will also include others since they also make energy consumption decision in their daily work. Training focused on the energy use and conservation opportunities associated with employee’s job functions will be utilized whenever possible.
Procurement Planning
- Consideration of energy efficiency for all projects: We will incorporate life cycle cost analysis into the design procedures for all capital projects.
- Consideration of energy efficiency of acquired equipment: Our purchasing procedures will be modified as required to incorporate energy efficiency into the criteria for selection of materials and equipment.
Implementation Planning
- Communication Programs: We will promote energy awareness and energy efficiency as a corporate priority among all employees, and convey our commitment and progress to our stakeholders.
Projects Execution
- Municipal Level: We will carry out the promotion and communication of programs and implement them methodically according to the planned time lines within the resource constraints that apply.
- Asset Level: The Energy Leaders will coordinate programs with facility energy team representatives to facilitate the implementation of facility level procedures and communication initiatives, including energy performance reporting.
Review
- Energy Plan Review: We will review and evaluate our energy plan, revising and updating it as necessary, once every term of Council on a four year basis beginning in 2015 unless there are significant changes to any Township facilities.
Evaluation Progress
- Energy Consumption: Annual reporting of energy consumptions and costs will be reported to Council as well as annual reporting to the Ministry of Energy to meet the requirements for the Green Energy Act.
- Cost: Ongoing monthly monitoring and targeting of energy consumption and costs will be implemented and maintained as an integral component of our management information system.
Programs
Description Facility Contact Date Status
Add energy awareness Municipal Office/Public Annette Gilchrist, Clerk- 2014-07-01 Active to staff meetings Works Facilities Treasurer
Chris Kunopaski, Public Works Superintendent Details Monthly review of energy programs and opportunities for savings at department meeting.
Posting of Energy Municipal Office Annette Gilchrist, Clerk- 2014-07-01 Active Consumptions and Treasurer Costs
Posting of Energy Public Works Facilities Chris Kunopaski, Public 2014-07-01 Active Consumptions and Works Superintendent Costs
Details Post Energy Consumption and Costs in facilities for Staff to review and to create an awareness of cost implications.
With the assistance of All Facilities Annette Gilchrist, Clerk- 2014-07-01 Active facility managers - Treasurer Development of Preventative Chris Kunopaski, Public Maintenance programs Works Superintendent for facilities Details Ongoing development and review of cost effective preventative maintenance programs for facilities.
Processes
Description Facility Contact Start End Status Cost Save Save ROI (ekWh/yr) ($)
Have staff walk Public Works Annette 2014- 2015- Active 0.00 0 0 0 through facility Facilities/Municipal Gilchrist, Clerk- 07-01 07-01 [0%] to identify Office Treasurer areas of energy waste. Chris Kunopaski, Public Works Superintendent
Report Energy All Facilities Annette 2014- 2015- Active 0.00 0 0 0 Consumptions Gilchrist, Clerk- 07-01 07-01 [0%] and Costs to Treasurer Council and to facility managers Electronic Municipal Office Annette 2014- 2015- Active 0.00 0 0 0 Equipment Gilchrist, Clerk- 07-01 07-01 [0%] Treasurer Details Review procedures with staff for turning off electronic equipment during work and after hours. Projects
Description Facility Contact Start End Status Cost Save Save ($) ROI (ekWh/yr)
Insulation for Public Chris 2011- 2013- Completed 6159.76 0 0.00 0 buildings Works Kunopaski, 06-01 12-31 [100%] Garages Public Works Superintendent
Details Based on recommendations from the 2010 energy audit of the facilities.
Insulation for Fire Hall Kevin 2011- 2011- Completed 969.57 0 0.00 0 building Van Woezik, 06-01 12-31 [100%] Fire Chief
Details Based on recommendations from the 2010 energy audit of the facilities.
Automatic Public Chris 2012- 2012- Completed 2359.32 0 0.00 0 Garage Door Works Kunopaski, 06-01 12-31 [100%] Openers Garages Public Works Superintendent
Details Based on recommendations from the 2010 energy audit of the facilities.
Upgrade Municipal Annette 2012- 2012- Completed 1081.98 1407 140.78 0 Lights for Office and Gilchrist, Clerk- 01-01 12-31 [100%] facilities Garage Treasurer
Upgrade Barr Line Annette 2012- 2012- Completed 1823.54 3122 312.21 0 Lights for Community Gilchrist, Clerk- 01-01 12-31 [100%] facilities Centre Treasurer
Upgrade Cobden Chris 2012- 2012- Completed 352.00 2135 213.59 0 Lights for Garage Kunopaski, 01-01 12-31 [100%] facilities Public Works Superintendent
Upgrade Douglas Jesse Welch, 2012- 2012- Completed 2490.24 3497 349.75 0 Lights for Recreation Treasurer 01-01 12-31 [100%] facilities Building
Upgrade Douglas Fire Kevin 2012- 2012- Completed 1833.99 3662 366.24 0 Lights for Hall Van Woezik, 01-01 12-31 [100%] facilities Fire Chief
Details Based on recommendations from the 2010 energy audit of the facilities. The total cost for these upgrades was $7,581.75, less a Hydro One grant in the amount of $5,573.45. The total municipal portion was $2,008.30.
Street Light Douglas and Chris 2014- 2014- Active (0%) 40,000 29,596 7320 0 Conversion to Osceola Kunopaski, 01-01 12-31 LED fixture Public Works Superintendent
Details Currently working to convert as many street lights to LED as possible using the 2014 budget allocation and grants available Appendix 4
Revenue Schedule for Investment in Capital Assets (2014-2024)
Annual Annual Annual Annual Taxation Desired Desired Desired Desired Total Gravel Road Investment Investment Investment Investent Investment Required Contract Capital Capital in Energy Total Gas Tax OCIF Other Taxation Funding YEAR Roads Facilities Equipment Vehicles Investment Expense Expense Purchases Efficiency Investment Revenue Revenue Funding Revenue Gap
2014 $ 898,028 $ 10,200 $ 100,000 $ 114,800 $ 1,123,028 $ 100,000 $ 317,400 $ 105,000 $ 17,000 $ 539,400 $ 82,349 $ 216,402 $ 240,649 $ 583,628 2015 $ 898,028 $ 10,200 $ 100,000 $ 114,800 $ 1,123,028 $ 100,000 $ 189,000 $ 155,000 $ 2,500 $ 446,500 $ 82,349 $ 79,684 $ 364,151 $ 676,528 2016 $ 898,028 $ 10,200 $ 100,000 $ 114,800 $ 1,123,028 $ 100,000 $ 330,000 $ 225,000 $ 2,500 $ 657,500 $ 86,466 $ 79,684 $ 127,500 $ 443,534 $ 465,528 2017 $ 898,028 $ 10,200 $ 100,000 $ 114,800 $ 1,123,028 $ 100,000 $ 433,536 $ 225,000 $ 2,500 $ 761,036 $ 86,466 $ 136,539 $ 130,500 $ 544,070 $ 361,992 2018 $ 898,028 $ 10,200 $ 100,000 $ 114,800 $ 1,123,028 $ 110,000 $ 401,939 $ 225,000 $ 2,500 $ 739,439 $ 90,584 $ 192,474 $ 648,855 $ 383,589 2019 $ 898,028 $ 10,353 $ 101,500 $ 116,522 $ 1,126,403 $ 110,000 $ 385,477 $ 228,375 $ 2,500 $ 726,352 $ 90,584 $ 287,393 $ 635,768 $ 400,051 2020 $ 898,028 $ 10,508 $ 103,023 $ 118,270 $ 1,129,829 $ 110,000 $ 381,557 $ 231,801 $ 2,500 $ 725,858 $ 90,584 $ 283,473 $ 635,274 $ 403,971 2021 $ 898,028 $ 10,666 $ 104,568 $ 120,044 $ 1,133,306 $ 110,000 $ 98,084 $ 235,278 $ 2,500 $ 445,862 $ 90,584 $ 355,278 $ 687,444 2022 $ 898,028 $ 10,826 $ 106,136 $ 121,845 $ 1,136,835 $ 110,000 $ 98,084 $ 238,807 $ 2,500 $ 449,391 $ 90,584 $ 358,807 $ 687,444 2023 $ 898,028 $ 10,988 $ 107,728 $ 123,672 $ 1,140,417 $ 110,000 $ 98,084 $ 242,389 $ 2,500 $ 452,973 $ 90,584 $ 362,389 $ 687,444 2024 $ 898,028 $ 11,153 $ 109,344 $ 125,527 $ 1,144,053 $ 110,000 $ 98,084 $ 246,025 $ 2,500 $ 456,609 $ 90,584 $ 366,025 $ 687,444
Amounts from 2019 to 2024 are estimated allocations based on current policies and funding agreements.
Should the Local Share Initiative be implemented the allocation to Admaston/Bromley was estimated at $475,235 which from the Funding Gap calculated above would allow the Township of Admaston/Bromley to reach its desired levels of service so long as the commitment from the Federal Gas Tax Fund and the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund were maintained. Please wait...
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Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Linux is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries. Page: 1 Voucher Report: ROADS VOUCHER AUGUST 10 2018 Run: AUG 9,2018 9:27AM Vendor Name Amount Expensed GST Rebate Payable Amount ** Payroll: PAY ENDING 28/07/2018 - Gr 12,688.30 0.00 12,688.30 ** Payroll: PAY ENDING 14/07/2018 - Gro 12,871.82 0.00 12,871.82 BANK OF MONTREAL(12) 581.10 0.00 581.10 BELL CANADA(5) 73.38 8.11 81.49 BENSON AUTO PARTS 216.41 23.91 240.32 BLUEWAVE ENERGY 51.92 5.74 57.66 CAVANAGH CONSTRUCTION LTD 113,910.32 12,581.79 126,492.11 COUNTY OF RENFREW 63.00 0.00 63.00 CRAWL CONSULTING AND 1,790.98 197.82 1,988.80 DUSTIN HOWARD 200.00 0.00 200.00 EGANVILLE COUNTRY DEPOT 63.26 6.99 70.25 EGANVILLE LEADER LTD 259.29 28.64 287.93 FOSTER EQUIPMENT LTD 1,916.14 211.65 2,127.79 GREENWOOD PAVING PEMBROKE LTD 5,951.39 657.36 6,608.75 HYDRO ONE NETWORKS, INC. 309.64 37.04 346.68 M & R FEEDS 254.25 28.08 282.33 MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE 2,440.18 0.00 2,440.18 MCHALE, MICHAEL J. 84.05 9.29 93.34 Ministry of Finance(0) 514.69 0.00 514.69 OMERS 3,499.56 0.00 3,499.56 OTTAWA VALLEY OXYGEN LTD 202.76 22.39 225.15 PETRO-CANADA FUELS INC 8,505.74 939.50 9,445.24 PROTYRE 640.51 70.75 711.26 RCAP LEASING 510.55 56.39 566.94 RECEIVER GENERAL 7,816.96 0.00 7,816.96 REIS EQUIPMENT CENTER 25.19 2.78 27.97 RENFREW HOME HARDWARE 31.18 3.44 34.62 RENFREW PRINTING(17) 226.42 25.01 251.43 SCOTT & SONS HARDWARE 66.89 7.39 74.28 TELUS 65.79 7.27 73.06 VALLEY RENT RITE LTD 63.03 6.96 69.99 VALLEY TRUCK & SPRING SERVICE 862.52 95.27 957.79 VAN WOEZIK, KEVIN CONTRACTING 655.90 72.44 728.34 WORKPLACE SAFETY 929.07 0.00 929.07
Grand Totals: 178,342.19 15,106.01 193,448.20 Page: 2 Voucher Report: ROADS VOUCHER AUGUST 10 2018 Run: AUG 9,2018 9:27AM Vendor Name Amount Expensed GST Rebate Payable Amount Batch List 2018-000096 PAY ENDING 14/07/2018 Time Sheets 2018-000103 PAY ENDING 28/07/2018 Time Sheets 2018-000099 JULY VOUCHER # 2 RDS Invoices 2018-000102 JULY VOUCHER # 3 RDS Invoices 2018-000106 JULY VOUCHER # 4 RDS Invoices 2018-000108 AUGUST VOUCHER # 1 RDS Invoices Year: 2018 Job Cost Expenditure Report Page: 1 Period End: August 31, 2018 Run: AUG 9,2018 9:03AM
Budget Current Month Year to Date Variance
MAINT Maintenance
HT 230, Cold Patching 74,000.00 0.00 51,893.56 -22,106.44 Sub Total:HT 74,000.00 0.00 51,893.56 -22,106.44
LT 260, Dust Control 20,000.00 0.00 1,013.57 -18,986.43 280, Grading 40,000.00 2,300.00 37,013.52 -2,986.48 320, Gravel Contract 110,000.00 3,559.92 98,362.19 -11,637.81 330, Patching & Washouts 17,000.00 0.00 10,937.45 -6,062.55 Sub Total:LT 187,000.00 5,859.92 147,326.73 -39,673.27
RSM 220, Brushing 21,000.00 63.03 10,432.11 -10,567.89 222, Storm Cleanup 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 224, Storm Cleanup 2 0.00 0.00 0.00 240, Culvert Maintenance 10,000.00 0.00 5,228.38 -4,771.62 250, Ditching 43,000.00 1,350.00 8,780.78 -34,219.22 270, Flood Control 5,000.00 0.00 8,491.51 3,491.51 290, Grass & Weeds 15,000.00 603.88 9,304.16 -5,695.84 384, Catch Basin 1,200.00 1,790.98 1,790.98 590.98 390, Snow Fencing 2,800.00 0.00 1,406.83 -1,393.17 Sub Total:RSM 98,000.00 3,807.89 45,434.75 -52,565.25
Traffic 350, Signs 9,000.00 0.00 4,018.70 -4,981.30 354, Civic Signs 1,000.00 0.00 793.87 -206.13 355, Centre Line Marking 4,800.00 0.00 1,033.37 -3,766.63 356, Guide Rails 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 -1,000.00 370, Street Lights 4,000.00 215.76 1,558.70 -2,441.30 380, Street Maintenance 10,000.00 0.00 7,184.46 -2,815.54 Sub Total:Traffic 29,800.00 215.76 14,589.10 -15,210.90
WC 340, Sanding 175,000.00 0.00 72,836.11 -102,163.89 360, Snow Plowing 120,000.00 0.00 75,444.49 -44,555.51 365, Winter Control Contingency 12,500.00 0.00 0.00 -12,500.00 Sub Total:WC 307,500.00 0.00 148,280.60 -159,219.40
Program Sub Total:MAINT 696,300.00 9,883.57 407,524.74 -288,775.26 Year: 2018 Job Cost Expenditure Report Page: 2 Period End: August 31, 2018 Run: AUG 9,2018 9:03AM
Budget Current Month Year to Date Variance
OVER Overhead
Overhead 420, Advertising 1,100.00 0.00 718.23 -381.77 425, Asset Management MIII Grant 0.00 0.00 0.00 430, Associations 1,400.00 0.00 257.73 -1,142.27 431, Conventions 1,900.00 0.00 1,250.90 -649.10 432, Training 3,000.00 0.00 2,118.97 -881.03 433, Financial Expense 100.00 0.00 50.00 -50.00 440, Telephone 2,500.00 73.38 512.65 -1,987.35 441, Cell Phone 800.00 0.00 462.62 -337.38 442, Radios 6,850.00 0.00 3,573.85 -3,276.15 450, Munic. Drain Maintenance 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 -1,000.00 481, Hydro 8,000.00 0.00 2,928.42 -5,071.58 482, Security 200.00 0.00 0.00 -200.00 483, Garage Maintenance 8,000.00 0.00 4,412.29 -3,587.71 484, Garage Equipment & Supplies 8,000.00 167.62 3,826.50 -4,173.50 485, Furnace 15,000.00 0.00 9,889.94 -5,110.06 486, Secretary 24,000.00 0.00 12,733.95 -11,266.05 487, Garage Energy Audit 2,500.00 0.00 2,544.00 44.00 490, Insurance 24,000.00 0.00 20,463.00 -3,537.00 495, Interest - Capex Loan 8,000.00 0.00 0.00 -8,000.00 500, Miscellaneous 1,000.00 0.00 1,056.42 56.42 530, Safety Boots 1,200.00 0.00 0.00 -1,200.00 531, Safety Equipment 3,000.00 0.00 751.72 -2,248.28 550, Supervision 55,000.00 0.00 36,848.71 -18,151.29 551, Inspections 8,000.00 0.00 4,843.28 -3,156.72 552, Technology 6,500.00 0.00 229.86 -6,270.14 Sub Total:Overhead 191,050.00 241.00 109,473.04 -81,576.96
Program Sub Total:OVER 191,050.00 241.00 109,473.04 -81,576.96 Year: 2018 Job Cost Expenditure Report Page: 3 Period End: August 31, 2018 Run: AUG 9,2018 9:03AM
Budget Current Month Year to Date Variance
EQUIP Equipment
EQUIP, Equipment V002, 2011 GMC SIERRA 7,000.00 145.42 5,796.73 -1,203.27 V01, 1984 Clark Loader 0.00 0.00 -763.24 -763.24 V05, 2005 Ford 0.00 -983.45 -4,363.49 -4,363.49 V11, 1998 Bandit Chipper 0.00 0.00 0.00 V12, 1998 Western Star 0.00 0.00 0.00 V16, Bush Hog 0.00 0.00 0.00 V20, Sweeper 0.00 0.00 0.00 V23, 2007 Komatsu Excavator 0.00 -370.41 3,292.14 3,292.14 V26, 2009 Ford Sterling 0.00 -250.00 6,820.61 6,820.61 V27, 2004 Volvo Grader 0.00 -1,087.06 -4,686.39 -4,686.39 V28, 2014 Western Star 0.00 -19.88 -1,347.89 -1,347.89 V29, TRACTOR 0.00 0.00 -4,205.70 -4,205.70 V30, 2015 FLOAT TRAILER 0.00 0.00 0.00 V31, VOLVO GRADER 0.00 -719.58 -7,375.88 -7,375.88 V32, 2015 CHEV 12,000.00 137.59 7,593.79 -4,406.21 V33, 2016 WESTERN STAR 0.00 -546.37 -7,418.04 -7,418.04 V34, CHEVROLTE SILVERADO LT 10,500.00 236.02 6,829.80 -3,670.20 V35, 2017 BACKHOE 0.00 0.00 -3,798.56 -3,798.56 V36, 2018 JCB BACKHOE 1,000.00 -247.80 -1,321.04 -2,321.04 Sub Total:EQUIP, Equipment 30,500.00 -3,705.52 -4,947.16 -35,447.16
Program Sub Total:EQUIP 30,500.00 -3,705.52 -4,947.16 -35,447.16 Year: 2018 Job Cost Expenditure Report Page: 4 Period End: August 31, 2018 Run: AUG 9,2018 9:03AM
Budget Current Month Year to Date Variance
CONST Construction
CONST, Construction 2018 GT-RES, HWY 132 INTERSECTIONS 24,380.00 0.00 0.00 -24,380.00 2018-OCIF RES, RICE LINE 19,500.00 0.00 14,653.47 -4,846.53 2018-OCIF, MT ST PATRICK ROAD 192,474.00 0.00 0.00 -192,474.00 6040, Construction 0.00 0.00 0.00 GT2018, KENNELLY ROAD 90,585.00 0.00 27,859.18 -62,725.82 REM 2018-1, BREEN ROAD 15,000.00 0.00 0.00 -15,000.00 REM 2018-2, QUINN ROAD 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 -10,000.00 REM 2018-3, MCPEAK LINE 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 -10,000.00 REM 2018-4, SAMMONS HILL 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 -10,000.00 REM 2018-5, MHUSK ROAD 15,000.00 0.00 15,099.69 99.69 REM 2018-6, ENGLISH ROAD 15,000.00 2,150.00 2,150.00 -12,850.00 Sub Total:CONST, Construction 401,939.00 2,150.00 59,762.34 -342,176.66
Program Sub Total:CONST 401,939.00 2,150.00 59,762.34 -342,176.66 Year: 2018 Job Cost Expenditure Report Page: 5 Period End: August 31, 2018 Run: AUG 9,2018 9:03AM
Budget Current Month Year to Date Variance
CAP Roads Capital
CAP, Capital 6050, Asset Acquisition 295,300.00 0.00 0.00 -295,300.00 Sub Total:CAP, Capital 295,300.00 0.00 0.00 -295,300.00
Program Sub Total:CAP 295,300.00 0.00 0.00 -295,300.00 Year: 2018 Job Cost Expenditure Report Page: 6 Period End: August 31, 2018 Run: AUG 9,2018 9:03AM
Budget Current Month Year to Date Variance
Grand Total: 1,615,089.00 8,569.05 571,812.96 -1,043,276.04
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY
BY-LAW NO. 2018-36
Being a By-Law authorizing the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley to enter into an agreement with Cunningham Swan Carty Little & Bonham LLP to provide for Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator Services
WHEREAS Bill 68, the Modernizing Ontario's Municipal Legislation Act, 2017 received Royal Assent on May 30, 2017.
AND WHEREAS Bill 68 amended the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and Municipal Act, 2001 making it mandatory for the Township to adopt a Council-Staff Relations Policy, Code of Conduct for members of Council and Local Boards and to have an Integrity Commissioner to conduct inquiries upon complaint, including the application of sections 5, 5.1 and 5.2 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
AND WHEREAS the Township was invited to participate in the Township of Whitewater Region’s Request for Proposal including the selection and appointment of a qualified Integrity Commissioner to take office by January 1, 2019 who would,
1) serve as Closed Meeting Investigator for complaints involving closed meetings,
2) prepare and deliver a new Code of Conduct to apply to Council and Local Boards that meets the requirements of the regulation and conforms with the existing County of Renfrew Code, by January 1, 2019,
3) prepare and deliver a Council-Staff Relations Policy by January 1, 2019 and
4) deliver training sessions for the newly elected Council and staff in December 2018.
AND WHEREAS the Township of Admaston/Bromley Budget Finance and Human Resources Committee was presented with a report outlining the above legislative changes and the results of the Request for Proposal on July 19th, 2018 and so directed the Clerk-Treasurer to prepare a by-law to appoint Cunningham Swan Carty Little & Bonham LLP and Tony Fleming as the Township’s Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator effective January 1, 2019.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley enacts as follows:
1) The Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement between Cunningham Swan Carty Little & Bonham LLP and the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley.
2) That the said agreement attached hereto shall form part of this by-law.
Read a first and second time this 16th day of August 2018 Read a third time and finally passed this 16th day of August 2018
______Mayor Clerk-Treasurer INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER/CLOSED MEETING INVESTIGATOR SERVICES
This Agreement dated this ____ day of _____, 2018.
BETWEEN: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY (hereinafter referred to as the “Municipality”)
- and -
CUNNINGHAM SWAN CARTY LITTLE & BONHAM LLP
(hereinafter referred to as “the Consultant”)
WHEREAS, the Municipality is authorized, pursuant to Subsection 223.3 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (the Act), as amended, to appoint an integrity commissioner (the “Integrity Commissioner”) who has the function to investigate in an independent and confidential manner, a complaint made to him or her by any person, as to whether a member of council or a member of a local board has complied with the Code of Conduct or other ethics-related policies, rules or procedures, and to report on the investigation;
AND WHEREAS the Municipality is authorized, pursuant to Subsection 239.2 of the Act to appoint an investigator who has the function to investigate in an independent and confidential manner, a complaint made to him or her by any person as to whether council has complied with the Act with respect to a closed meeting, and to report on the investigation;
AND WHEREAS, the Act has been amended to include additional powers of Integrity Commissioners, effective March 1, 2019;
AND WHEREAS, the Municipality intends that the Integrity Commissioner shall exercise all powers available at law once such powers are available, this contract shall empower the Integrity Commissioner to act in accordance with the amendments to the Act under the terms of this contract after March 1, 2019 without further amendment to this contract;
AND WHEREAS, the Consultant has represented, and the Municipality is satisfied, that the Consultant has the skills and abilities necessary to perform the role of the Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator;
AND WHEREAS, the Municipality wishes to retain the Consultant as an independent Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator for the Municipality; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, terms and conditions contained herein, the Municipality and the Consultant agree as follows:
POWERS AND DUTIES
1. The Municipality hereby retains and appoints the Consultant as an Integrity Commissioner for the Municipality and the Consultant accepts such appointment and agrees to carry out the responsibility of the Integrity Commissioner, as more specifically described in the Statement of Duties and Responsibilities, attached as Schedule “A” to this Agreement, during the term of this Agreement.
2. The Integrity Commissioner shall have all of the powers set out in Section 223.1 to 223.8 of the Act, as amended from time to time.
3. The Municipality hereby retains and appoints the Consultant as a Closed Meeting Investigator for the Municipality and the Consultant accepts such appointment and agrees to carry out the responsibility of the Closed Meeting Investigator, as more specifically described in the Statement of Duties and Responsibilities, attached as Schedule “A” to this Agreement, during the term of this Agreement.
4. The Closed Meeting Investigator shall have all of the powers set out in Section 239.2 of the Act, as amended from time to time.
5. The Consultant shall draft a Code of Conduct for Council/Local Boards and Committees, a Council/Staff Relations Policy and conduct training for New Council and Staff in December of 2018.
TERM OF AGREEMENT
6. The Consultant’s appointment pursuant to this Agreement is effective on January 1, 2019 and will continue for a period of three (3) years, unless terminated earlier in accordance with this clause. Notwithstanding the above, the Parties agree that the Consultant shall undertake the drafting of the Code of Conduct for Council/Local Boards and Committees, a Council/Staff Relations Policy and conduct training for New Council and Staff in December of 2018. This Agreement may only be terminate in accordance with the following: a. The Municipality may be released from the Agreement at any time, with 30 days written notice. b. The Consultant shall provide thirty (30) days written notice to the Municipality of his intention to resign as the Municipality’s Integrity Commissioner and his resignation shall only be effective at the expiry of the notice period. RECORDS
7. All records are the property of the Municipality and the records should be submitted to the Clerk associated with the municipal record upon termination of the contract.
RENEWAL
8. The Consultant’s appointment pursuant to this Agreement may be renewed for a further three (3) years, on the same terms and on the mutual agreement of the Parties.
COMPENSATION
9. The Consultant will not require an annual retainer and will provide services on an as needed basis.
10.The Municipality agrees to pay to the Consultant an hourly fee of Two Hundred and Ninety-Five Dollars ($295.00) per hour, plus applicable taxes, during such time that the Consultant is actively carrying out his duties pursuant to this Agreement. The Consultant shall provide the Municipality with a monthly invoice detailing the hours worked and expenses incurred for the period in question and the Municipality agrees to pay such invoices within thirty (30) days of the receipt thereof.
11.The Municipality agrees to reimburse the Consultant for all reasonable expenses and disbursements, including mileage, incurred by the Consultant which are necessary to enable the Consultant to perform his duties pursuant to this Agreement. All such expenses must be supported by appropriate receipts.
12.The Consultant shall draft a Code of Conduct for Council/Local Boards and Committees, a Council/Staff Relations Policy and conduct training for New Council and Staff in December of 2018 for an agreed-upon fee of four thousand dollars ($4,000), plus travel disbursements as necessary. If this work is cost-shared with other municipalities, those arrangements will be agreed-upon by the parties in advance of commencing the work
CONSULTANT STATUS
13.In performing his duties and responsibilities as Integrity Commissioner/Closed Meeting Investigator pursuant to this Agreement, it is recognized that the Consultant is independent of the Municipality’s administration and shall report directly to Council. 14.The Consultant acknowledges that he is an independent contractor and shall not be deemed an employee of the Municipality, for any purpose. The Consultant further acknowledges that, as an independent contractor, he will not be entitled to any employment-related benefit, including such benefits that are applicable to employees of the Municipality.
15.In light of the Consultant’s status as an independent contractor, the Municipality shall have no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any income taxes or any other remittances which may be payable by the Consultant on the fees paid under this Agreement. The Municipality assumes no obligation or liability as between the Parties to deduct or remit any statutory or government remittances.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
16.The Consultant acknowledges that the Municipality is an institution for the purposes of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Accordingly, the Consultant undertakes not to disclose information subject to the MFIPPA except as may be necessary in the proper discharge of his duties and responsibilities pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and in accordance with the MFIPPA.
17.This Article shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
DELEGATION
18.In the event that more than one complaint is made at any time requiring more than one investigation and the Consultant determines it to be necessary to delegate some or all of his powers and duties, then he may do so in writing to any person other than a Member of Council, provided that the person to whom such a delegation is made possesses the requisite skills and abilities and agrees in writing to be governed by the same duties of confidentiality as the Consultant and to abide by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Consultant shall not assign or sublet the whole or any part of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Municipality.
INSURANCE
19.The Consultant shall, at its expense, obtain and keep in force during the term of this Agreement, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance satisfactory to the Municipality, including the following: a. Insurance shall be issued on an occurrence basis for an amount of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 annual aggregate for any negligent acts or omissions by the vendor relating to its obligations under this Agreement. Such insurance shall include, but is not limited to bodily injury and property damage including loss of use; personal & advertising injury; contractual liability; premises, property & operations; non-owned automobile; broad form property damage; owners & contractors protective; occurrence property damage; products & completed operations; employees as Additional Insured(s); contingent employers liability; tenants legal liability; cross liability and severability of interest clause. Such insurance shall not contain a failure to perform exclusion. b. The Consultant shall also, at its expense, obtain and keep in force during the term of this Agreement errors and omissions insurance satisfactory to the Municipalities in an amount of at least $5,000,000. c. The Consultant is required to submit insurance documents listing all coverages and amounts as indicated, in a form satisfactory to the Municipalities, upon the signing of the Agreement.
WSIB
20.The Contractor is required to submit the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Clearance Certificate, in a form satisfactory to the Municipality, upon the signing of the Agreement.
INDEMNITY
21.The Municipality hereby agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Consultant and his delegates from and against any and all liabilities, losses, expenses, costs (including legal costs), demands, damages, suits, judgments, penalties, expenses and liabilities of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of the carrying out by the Consultant and his delegates in good faith of their duties and responsibilities under this Agreement including, but not limited to, any alleged breach of this Agreement, any procedural defect or other breach of the relevant statutory provisions.
22.The consultant shall indemnify and hold the Municipality harmless from and against any alleged breach of this Agreement, any procedural defect or other breach of the relevant statutory provisions or against any liability, loss, claims, demands, costs (including legal costs), damages, suits, judgments, penalties, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, occasioned wholly or in part by any bad faith by the consultant, their agents, officers, employees or other persons for whom the consultant is legally responsible. GENERAL PROVISIONS
23.This Agreement shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the province of Ontario.
24.If any provision of this Agreement is declared to be void or unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed to be separate from the remainder of this Agreement to the extent of the particular circumstances giving rise to such declaration, and such provision as it applies to other persons and circumstances and the remaining terms and conditions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
25.This Agreement, along with the attached Schedule(s), constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all previous negotiations, understandings and agreement, whether verbal or written, with respect to any matters referred to in this Agreement.
26.This Agreement shall ensure to the benefit of, and be binding on, the Parties and their successors and assigns.
The Parties have executed this Agreement this day of , 2018.
THE MUNICIPALITY
THE CORPORATION OF the Township of Admaston/Bromley
______MAYOR
______CLERK
CONSULTANT
Cunningham Swan Carty Little & Bonham LLP
______“I have the authority to bind the Corporation” SCHEDULE "A" STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties of the Integrity Commissioner/Closed Meeting Investigator shall be:
EDUCATION AND ADVICE
1. To provide advice, education, and training on the Council Code of Conduct to Members of Council and those to whom the Code applies, either collectively or individually;
2. To provide advice, education, and training on the Code of Conduct for Local Boards (if applicable) to the Members of the Local Board and those to whom the Code applies, either collectively or individually;
3. To provide advice and opinions to Members of Council and those to whom the Code applies, either collectively or individually, with respect to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, the Code of Conduct and other procedures, rules and policies of the Municipality governing ethical behaviour.
4. To provide advice and opinions to the Chair, Members of Local Boards and those to whom the Code applies, either collectively or individually, with respect to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, the Code of Conduct and other procedures, rules and policies of the Municipality governing ethical behaviour.
5. To provide educational information to the Municipality and the public about the municipality’s codes of conduct for members of council and members of local boards (if applicable), and about the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
6. To develop policies and procedures for the Office of the Integrity Commissioner, and to review these on an annual basis.
7. To review the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and the Code of Conduct for Members of Local Boards (if applicable) and any related policies and procedures, as required, and to make recommendations for any needed changes in respect thereof;
8. To assist with the creation of a Council-Staff Relations Policy.
9. To undertake training for Council and Local Boards, as applicable, on the Code. INVESTIGATIONS
10. In accordance with the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and the Code of Conduct for Members of Local Boards (if applicable), other applicable ethics-related policies, rules or procedures, the requirements for Closed Meeting Investigations and the policies and procedures for conducting investigations, to engage in dispute resolution activities as deemed appropriate in advance of or as part of any investigation.
11. In conducting any investigations under this Agreement, to have regard to the importance of: a. the investigator’s independence and impartiality; b. confidentiality with respect to the investigator’s activities; and c. the credibility of the investigator’s investigative process;
12. To conduct investigations from time to time upon receipt of a request for investigation (a “Request”) in respect of complaints and alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and the Code of Conduct for Members of Local Boards (if applicable), Closed Meeting complaints or other applicable ethics-related policies, rules or procedures and to provide recommendations based on the outcome of the investigation;
13. To proceed without undue delay and with due diligence to investigate a Request and to report to Council within a reasonable period of time;
14. To conduct each investigation in private and to not disclose the identity of the complainant to any person/body unless written authorization to do so is obtained from the complainant;
15. To hear or obtain information from such persons as the Integrity Commissioner/Closed Meeting Investigator thinks fit and to make such inquiries as he/she thinks fit;
16. To provide an opportunity to the Municipality or any person that may be adversely affected by a proposed report of the Integrity Commissioner/Closed Meeting Investigator, the opportunity to make representations respecting such report or recommendation;
17. To preserve confidentiality and secrecy with respect to all matters that come to his or her knowledge in the course of performing duties hereunder, save and except disclosure of such matters as in the Consultant’s opinion ought to be disclosed in order to establish grounds for his/her conclusions and recommendations; 18. After making an investigation into an alleged breach of the Council Code of Conduct or the Closed Meeting requirements, the Integrity Commissioner/Closed Meeting Investigator shall render his/her opinion as to whether or not a member of Council has contravened the Council Code of Conduct or whether Council has breached the Closed Meeting requirements of the Act and make recommendations as necessary;
19. After making an investigation into an alleged breach of the Code of Conduct or the Closed Meeting requirements for Local Boards (if applicable), the Integrity Commissioner/Closed Meeting Investigator shall render his/her opinion as to whether or not a member of the Local Board has contravened the Council Code of Conduct or whether the Local Board has breached the Closed Meeting requirements of the Act and make recommendations as necessary;
20. After making an investigation into an alleged breach of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, the Integrity Commissioner shall render an opinion as to whether or not a Member of Council or a Member of a Local Board has contravened the Act, and if so whether any sanction or further action is recommended; TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY
GENERAL VOUCHER July 14, 2018 to August 10, 2018 Name Particulars Invoice # Amount Payroll Council July 2018 5,573.10 Waste Management July 2018 3,667.95 Building & Sewage July 2018 1,928.00 General July 2018 18,701.72 AMCTO MLP Unit 4 July 2018 254.25 Bank of Montreal RRSP- July Contributions July 2018 581.10 Barron Disposal Systems Inc. Transfer Station Bins - July 2018 016704 508.50 Beaumen Waste Management Stone Road Recycling - July 2018 18999 1,130.00 Douglas/Osceola Recycling - July 2018 18998 904.00 Stone Road Recycling - June 2018 18781 904.00 Douglas/Osceola Recycling - June 2018 18782 452.00 Processing Fee - Recycling June 2018 18877 487.60 Bell Canada Telephone - Stone Rd Aug 2018 296.13 Stone Rd Fax Aug 2018 86.82 Telephone - Barr Line Community Center Aug 2018 84.40 Briscoe Alex Fence Viewing - Hearing July 2018 32.00 Buske Office Equipment Photocopier - June 2018 066344 240.85 Caduceon Enterprises Inc Water Testing - Stone Rd 18-9503 70.00 Water Testing - Douglas 18-9504 70.00 Water Testing - Barr Line Community Centre 18-9507 70.00 Coulas Terry Fence Viewing - Hearing July 2018 62.00 Dedo Brian July Coverings 544668 4,746.00 Dick Robert Council Mileage July 2018 52.50 FP Teleset Postage Meter July 2018 2,260.00 Fitchett John By-Law Enforcement 133024 79.50 Hall Bob Council Mileage Mar - Jun 2018 164.00 Council Mileage Jun - July 2018 28.00 Holly Transportation Diesel Rebate July 2017 - Dec 2017 5553 146.24 Hydro One Barr Line Community Center July 2018 273.67 Osceola Historical Building July 2018 30.12 Osceola Landfill Site July 2018 55.91 Jp2g Consultants Inc Well Testing - Stone Road 27009 2,925.33 Well Testing - Osceola 27010 2,665.21 McNab Stewart & Prince Laronde Tax Sale July 2018 2,500.00 MacKillican & Associates Year End Audit July 2018 15,255.00 Ministry of Finance Police Contract - July 2018 July 2018 33,806.00 EHT - July 2018 July 2018 565.80 MTO - ARIS Driver Registration & Licence July 2018 250.00 Omers July Contributions July 2018 2,624.82 Ottawa Valley Tourist Association 2018-19 Membership Fee IVC016331 226.00 Pender Ray Fence Viewing - Hearing July 2018 42.00 Receiver General July Contributions July 2018 7,089.74 Renfrew Home Hardware Cleaning Supplies 2518777 138.38 Scott & Sons Hardware Office Supplies 199803 141.19 Township of Bonnechere Valley Animal Shelter - July 2018 2018355 285.00 Valley Landscaping & Excavating Municipal Drain Maintenance 1781 236.40 WSIB July Contributions July 2018 1,214.96 Xplornet Internet - August 2018 INV23023077 79.09
TOTAL 113,985.28 Township of Admaston/Bromley Report Date Budgetary Control Report 8/13/2018 8:33 AM Page 1
Year Variance Var % Current to Date Budget
REVENUES
Taxation 3,969,357.29 3,978,063.00 (8,705.71) 0.22- Drains 18,691.79 50,000.00 (31,308.21) 62.62- Payment In Lieu 117.59 15,200.00 (15,082.41) 99.23- Grants 580,473.82 951,711.00 (371,237.18) 39.01- Fees & Service Charges 252.00 26,528.94 50,000.00 (23,471.06) 46.94- Other Revenue 8,736.72 72,630.73 217,404.00 (144,773.27) 66.59- Revenue from Reserves 97,611.00 (97,611.00) 100.00- TOTAL REVENUES: 8,988.72 4,667,800.16 5,359,989.00 (692,188.84) 12.91-
EXPENDITURES
ADMINISTRATION COSTS Building Maintenance 379.15 7,076.28 18,310.00 11,233.72 61.35 General Employment Costs 11,946.56 132,735.50 239,500.00 106,764.50 44.58 General Overhead 376.82 65,834.17 102,875.00 37,040.83 36.01 Office Expense 2,035.20 6,665.58 9,675.00 3,009.42 31.11 Taxation Expense (23,593.62) 1,000.00 24,593.62 2459.36 Training & Development 3,402.98 5,500.00 2,097.02 38.13 Information Technology 2,547.12 10,200.00 7,652.88 75.03 Utilities 492.06 10,475.14 15,050.00 4,574.86 30.40 Contributions to Reserves 25,425.00 25,425.00 100.00 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION COSTS: 15,229.79 205,143.15 427,535.00 222,391.85 52.02
COUNCIL Council Employment Costs 2,933.42 47,055.95 85,950.00 38,894.05 45.25 Council Expenses 52.50 2,212.24 5,000.00 2,787.76 55.76 TOTAL COUNCIL: 2,985.92 49,268.19 90,950.00 41,681.81 45.83
PROTECTION By-Law Enforcement 726.50 550.00 (176.50) 32.09- Emergency Management 3,252.00 6,000.00 2,748.00 45.80 Fire 61,378.00 232,415.00 171,037.00 73.59 Police Services Board 272.72 3,824.01 8,025.00 4,200.99 52.35 Policing 33,806.00 242,252.84 412,675.00 170,422.16 41.30 TOTAL PROTECTION: 34,078.72 311,433.35 659,665.00 348,231.65 52.79
BUILDING & SEWAGE Building Employment Costs 1,074.45 13,421.56 23,450.00 10,028.44 42.77 Building Expenses 565.77 2,000.00 1,434.23 71.71 TOTAL BUILDING & SEWAGE: 1,074.45 13,987.33 25,450.00 11,462.67 45.04
ANIMAL CONTROL Canine Control 2,027.50 4,000.00 1,972.50 49.31 Dog License 250.00 250.00 100.00 Livestock 977.86 12,400.00 11,422.14 92.11 TOTAL ANIMAL CONTROL: 0.00 3,005.36 16,650.00 13,644.64 81.95 Township of Admaston/Bromley Report Date Budgetary Control Report 8/13/2018 8:33 AM Page 2
Year Variance Var % Current to Date Budget WASTE MANAGEMENT Waste Employment Costs 2,271.03 29,637.58 52,900.00 23,262.42 43.97 Landfill Maintenance 4,328.37 44,300.61 84,500.00 40,199.39 47.57 Western Star Compactor 2,042.43 8,000.00 5,957.57 74.47 International Compactor 192.83 8,846.84 16,000.00 7,153.16 44.71 Recycling 7,969.34 18,000.00 10,030.66 55.73 Well Testing & Reports 24,817.96 59,390.00 34,572.04 58.21 Osceola Landfill Expansion 11,757.12 10,000.00 (1,757.12) 17.57- TOTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT: 6,792.23 129,371.88 248,790.00 119,418.12 48.00
RECREATION Recreation Expenses 40,793.05 46,810.00 6,016.95 12.85 Library Expenses 20.00 12,200.00 17,600.00 5,400.00 30.68 TOTAL RECREATION: 20.00 52,993.05 64,410.00 11,416.95 17.73
DRAINS & PLANNING Municipal Drain Maintenance 212.88 5,905.35 25,000.00 19,094.65 76.38 Tile Drainage 7,812.40 30,000.00 22,187.60 73.96 Drainage Superintendent 1,000.00 1,000.00 100.00 Planning Fees 661.50 8,000.00 7,338.50 91.73 Economic Development 46,131.99 46,300.00 168.01 0.36 FCM Asset Management 48,376.00 48,376.00 100.00 Commuter Cycling Fund 31,250.00 31,250.00 100.00 Main Street Revitilization 40,242.00 40,242.00 100.00 TOTAL DRAINS & PLANNING: 212.88 60,511.24 230,168.00 169,656.76 73.71
COUNTY & SCHOOLS County of Renfrew 582,883.00 1,162,166.00 579,283.00 49.85 English Public 288,878.40 575,540.00 286,661.60 49.81 English Separate 109,667.76 215,930.00 106,262.24 49.21 French Public 4,057.56 8,300.00 4,242.44 51.11 French Separate 9,262.32 19,346.00 10,083.68 52.12 TOTAL COUNTY & SCHOOLS: 0.00 994,749.04 1,981,282.00 986,532.96 49.79
ROADS Overhead 354.50 110,485.45 191,050.00 80,564.55 42.17 Road Maintenance 10,383.18 405,066.62 696,300.00 291,233.38 41.83 Equipment 304.98 19,613.39 30,500.00 10,886.61 35.69 Capital 67,339.80 295,300.00 227,960.20 77.20 Construction 44,662.65 59,762.34 401,939.00 342,176.66 85.13 Total ROADS: 55,705.31 662,267.60 1,615,089.00 952,821.40 58.99
TOTAL EXPENDITURES: 116,099.30 2,482,730.19 5,359,989.00 2,877,258.81 53.68
SURPLUS/DEFICIT (107,110.58) 2,185,069.97 0.00 2,185,069.97 0.00 CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY
BY-LAW No. 2018-37
A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY AT THE MEETING HELD August 16th, 2018
WHEREAS Subsection 5(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, provides that the powers of a municipal corporation are to be exercised by its Council;
AND WHEREAS Subsection 5(3) of the said Municipal Act provides that the powers of every Council are to be exercised by by-law;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and desirable that the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law;
THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley enacts as follows:
1. That the actions of the Council at its meeting held on the 16th day of August 2018 and in respect of each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the Council at its said meetings, is, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other body is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if all such proceedings were expressly embodied in this by-law.
2. That the Head of Council and proper officers of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain appropriate approvals where required, except where otherwise provided, and to affix the Corporate Seal of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley to all such documents.
3. That this By-Law shall come into force and take effect upon the passing thereof.
READ a first and second time this 16th day of August 2018
READ a third time and finally passed this 16th day of August 2018
______Mayor Clerk-Treasurer
July-27-18 10:03 AM
General Page 1 July 2018
Chamber Office
On July 1st, some important changes to the Ontario Labour Law that as an employer you need to be aware of.
As of July 1, 2018 the public holiday pay calculation will revert to the old formula.
The Changing Workplaces Review found that public holiday rules were the source of the most complaints under the ESA and needed to be simplified. The CWR helped inform the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 (FWBJA), which amended the public holiday pay (PHP) formula. As an interim measure the government has made a new regulation, O. Reg. 375/18, that reinstates the PHP formula that applied prior to the FWBJA for all employees. The regulation will come into effect July 1, 2018, and can be reviewed at: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r18375
Quick Facts
Public holiday pay 1. The following manner of calculation is prescribed for the purpose of determining public holiday pay for an employee under clause 24 (1) (b) of the Act: 1. The employee’s public holiday pay for a given public holiday shall be equal to the total amount of regular wages earned and vacation pay payable to the employee in the four work weeks before the work week in which the public holiday occurred, divided by 20. Revocation 2. This Regulation is revoked on December 31, 2019. Commencement 3. This Regulation comes into force on July 1, 2018.
Chamber Member News
Renfrew Industrial Commission
“The Renfrew Industrial Commission is in the process of up-dating their extensive Business Directory and they need assistance. This Directory covers all operating businesses, large and small in the greater Renfrew area which is roughly defined as being within a radius of 100 km of the town. Because it has been in existence for over a decade, business classifications are listed in Google and other search engines and every business should take advantage of this free service. Please visit their Directory at www.redc.ca and send all corrections and additions to [email protected]. Submitted information should include telephone, email and website if there is one. Promotional or explanatory text up to 100 words and business logos are welcomed.
Chamber Member News
Tracey’s Centreside Dairy
Congratulations to Tracey’s Dairy who have recently entered into a new partnership with Parmalat Canada. Tracey’s will now have a new line of products to offer which include Parmalat, Beatrice Milk, Lactantia, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, Black Diamond, Italian/French Cheeses, cheese curds and additional products.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce
In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, our Director of International Affairs, Mark Agnew, takes stock of the latest Canada-U.S. tariffs and examines what could come next and how it could impact Canadian business. On June 1—and in the absence of any cogent justification—Canadian steel was hit with a 25% tariff and aluminum with a 10% tariff. Unfortunately, these actions necessitated a proportionate response to attempt to encourage the U.S. administration to reverse these unwarranted tariffs on Canadian exports. At time of writing, there has been relative silence from President Trump on Canada’s retaliatory tariffs. But, how long will he remain quiet and what will be his next move? Read 5 Minutes for Business to learn more. For more information, please contact [email protected].
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DACRE AND AREA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AUGUST 2018 NEWSLETTER
The Next General Meeting will be held on Wednesday September 12th at 7:15pm.
Bingo Schedule Reserve the following dates to come out and enjoy DACA’s popular annual Bingos:
August 12, 2018 Summertime Bingo October 14, 2018 Harvest Bingo December 9, 2018 Christmas Bingo February 10, 2019 Valentine Bingo April 7, 2019 Easter Bingo
All Bingo’s are held on Sunday Evenings @ 7pm. Watch the newsletters for particulars on each.
Kitchen Coordinator DACA is well known throughout the surrounding communities for its fabulous meals. We owe that to Teresa and her loyal kitchen helpers. At the August General Meeting our long time loyal kitchen coordinator Teresa Connaughan notified the Board of her intent to resign her position of Kitchen Coordinator as of September 30th for personal reasons. For many years Teresa made DACA’s meals well-known for the delicious ‘homemade’ style and generous helpings. The entire DACA Community is indebted to you Teresa, for your years of commitment to our kitchen, Thank You so much. We appreciate having your knowledge and experience to aid DACA in moving forward to provide the exquisite meals that you’ve made us renowned for.
Therefore, DACA is in need of a Kitchen Coordinator to take over the kitchen managerial duties. Duties include stocking kitchen, organizing volunteers, supervise fundraising meals, etc. Options for catering private events can be discussed. Anyone interested in discussing this endeavor please contact any board member.
ONGOING AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Summertime Bingo Sunday August 12 @ 7pm. Join us for our annual Summertime Bingo. 5 cards for $15. Regular bingos will be awarded with summer themed prizes, and then, a cash jackpot finale. A door prize will be up for grabs and a light lunch will be served. (See Poster)
Annual Softball / Volleyball Tournament Saturday August 25 @ 8am. A fun filled day of softball and volleyball. Plans are in the works. Always a great day for participants as well as spectators. Come out and cheer on the teams from around the valley. Canteen and BBQ. For more info contact Lynn Gavin @ 613-649-2721 or Tennille Wright @ 613-570-0641.
Ontario Festival of Small Halls Saturday September 22 @ 7:30pm. Once again DACA will be hosting the Ontario Festival of Small Halls. The Festival of Small Halls is about sharing big music in small, cherished places. It’s about settling into the heart of a community, and then experiencing music with heart. This falls line up has been announced, follow them on Facebook or check out their web page. DACA is proud and excited to host The Mike Plume Band. Mike Plume is a country roots rock singer-songwriter, Moncton-born and Edmonton-based, who has toured across Canada and the US more times than one could count. He’s performed and toured with some of Canada’s most beloved bands including Blue Rodeo and Corb Lund. Come out for an amazing evening of Song and Dance, with Mike Plume! The scheduled opener for the evening is Ottawa’s own country music sensation Ron Burke. The “Lucky Ron Show” has been entertaining Ottawa for 28 years with a mixture of jokes, stories and old fashioned country music.
Tickets are available on-line with The Festival of Small Halls, and board members will have tickets to sell locally very soon.
Douglas Euchre Tournament Friday October 26. The Douglas St. Patrick’s Parade Committee have graciously offered to plan a massive 6-Hand Euchre Tournament with proceeds to benefit DACA. More information to follow in next newsletter however, Preston Cull can be contacted if interested.
Game Nights at DACA Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month @ 7pm. These events consists of a variety of different games such as Euchre, Trains (Dominoes) or any other adult games. This event will be held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month unless there are other pre-planned functions, in this case participants can mutually agree to reschedule. Participants could bring baked goods or snacks to share and hot beverages would be supplied. Watch future newsletters for more details and if you have any suggestions or comments please send them to [email protected] or contact Lonnie 613-649-8236.
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The Bromley Sheaf Newsletter of the Bromley Historical Society Issue 2, 2018
The President’s Message
Geography and family relationships define us. The stories we recount over the years often refer back to earlier times in our lives spent by water, whether lakes or rivers, or to family lore when we gather together.
The next two talks of our Society will celebrate both these things. In August, we will learn more about the Bonnechere and Snake Rivers and the role they play as our Township developed and as they exist today. And in September, we will hear about the genealogical research on some of the interconnected families who once called Osceola home.
I hope you will come and welcome our speakers and bring your own anecdotes. Our meetings are an occasion to reminisce and talk about the oral history we share.
Andy Laird
ONE TOWNSHIP, TWO RIVERS SATURDAY, AUGUST 11TH, 2PM OLD TOWN HALL, OSCEOLA
The weight of the glacier that covered the Ottawa Valley depressed the landscape of our county. When the glacier retreated about 13,000 years ago, the Atlantic Ocean flooded in covering the Valley. This body of water was known as the Champlain Sea. The land, over the years, released of the weight of the ice, rose and the sea drained, leaving behind multiple rivers and creeks that drain into the Ottawa River. Both the Bonnechere and the Snake Rivers play important roles in the settlement of Bromley Township.
The date when First Nations people arrived in Renfrew County is debated. According to the indigenous people, the first inhabitants arrived as the ice retreated. Archaeologists claim it was 10,000 years ago, based on the carbon-dating of discovered campsites on Allumette and Morrison Islands. But this does not take into account yet to be discovered sites as the original shoreline of the Champlain Sea is almost impossible to pinpoint. Either way, the first indigenous settlers were no doubt drawn to the area by the rich fishing and wildlife in the area.
Bonnechere River
Bromley Township was among the earliest townships in Renfrew County settled by Europeans with the first pioneers arriving in the 1820s. The original settlement followed the Bonnechere River, which was the main means of transportation and communication. Many were seeking work in the lumber industry or in search of new farmland. The Township of Bromley was surveyed by Josiah Rice in 1838, although by that time there were already a number of settlers in residence.
Bromley was an important source of white and red pine and staples of the Ottawa Valley lumbering industry. By the 1830's, crude shanties to house the men had already been erected in the Bromley region by the 1830s. The timber was floated down the Bonnechere in the spring of each year
At four chutes between Castleford and Eganville, mills were established on the river. At Douglas, originally the Third Chute, power generated by the water permitted the establishment of a saw mill, begun in 1859 by John Moffat Rose. But by 1870, a grist mill was built by the Rosamonds of Almonte. Alexander McNab, in partnership with Robert Campbell, purchased the mill in 1878. It remained in the McNab family for generations. A CPR spur line, operating as early as 1894, moved flour from it across Canada and the Atlantic. Fires in 1900 and 1920 damaged the interior of the mill but the mill continued operating and flourished but over the subsequent decades, wheat became less in demand. Other grains replaced the commodity and were processed at the mill. A 1986 fire finally claimed the building that had long been prominent on the Bonnechere’s Third Chute’s edge.
Snake River
During the 1820s, the Canadian government sent out various surveying parties to seek out canal routes between the Ottawa River and Georgian Bay. These resulted in maps in1826 and 1831, which show the Snake River. The enumerator of the 1851 census noted “The name the Snake River has got derived from its serpentine course… so much so that a person travelling on it by water will travel a distance of thirty miles before five is gained in a direct course.” The river meanders from Lake Dore to Muskrat Lake through broad stretches of placid water, narrow rock ravines, powerful currents, and significant marshes above and below Osceola. At one time plentiful with spawning grounds, the river was dredged in the 1960s and most of this habitat disappeared.
The potential harnessing of power on the river led to the town of Osceola. A Scotsman from Glasgow, Alexander McLaren, chose the site on the Snake River in the 1850s having acquired title to 200 acres in Osceola from the Crown. By 1857 he laid out a plan of subdivision for the village with 274 lots and seven streets, a grist mill and sawmill along the river, stores, stables, a shanty for the lumbermen, and mill ponds. There was also a cheese factory, blacksmith shop, hotels and other businesses.
But by 1900, rumblings of discontent regarding the dam and its millpond south of the village began. In springtime, melting snow raised water levels which flooded fields upstream. Townspeople resented the summer millpond odours while the Township was concerned about the damage to roads and bridges each year.
In 1902 the Township Council instructed John H. Shaw, OLS, of North Bay, to make a report. Three months later Shaw recommended the dam at Osceola be removed and the river resume its natural flow. Compensation was offered to the owners of the mills but they declined and brought forward a lawsuit. The judgement ruled in favour of the Township. The dam was dismantled, and mills closed, resulting in the loss of employment. The die was cast for Osceola.
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OSCEOLA FAMILIES 1842-1921 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2PM OLD TOWN HALL, OSCEOLA
The family of Carmelita Nefcy McKeon spent summers in Osceola in the 1960s and 70s. They were idyllic days where she learned more there than she could ever be taught in school in Detroit. Days were spent swimming in the rapids and water holes of the Snake River, Lake Dore, and Bonnechere River. Her nights were spent making bonfires, roasting marsh mellows, singing songs, spotting fire flies, pointing at shooting stars, gazing at the Milky Way, and trying to identify the constellations. Cats, dogs, horses, cows, lambs, frogs, fish, water snakes, bees, porcupines, rabbits, bears, snapping turtles, hens and roosters, blood suckers, biting ants – for a city kid it was like being set free in the biggest natural zoo on earth. She fondly remembers Osceola residents such as Mrs. Trebenskie, her grandson Arnold Trebenskie, Michael Pigeon, Larry and Jack Mulligan, Mamie Walsh, Gerald Walsh, Anna McGee (her Grandma) and Father John McGee (her uncle).
Over the years, she has been researching the Osceola Families 1842-1921 by documenting the list of family names in the graveyards, and in Bromley census reports 1842 to 1921. She has studied a 1956 regional study of Bromley area, marriages, and baptisms at St. Pius V church 1893 to1910 and burials in its cemetery from 1860 till 1895. She has compiled a significant amount of research on Osceola families.
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All ward one has been acclaimed (all and team and save his job and Don Eady is seeking a challenge current members of council are incumbents) and one councillor marriage” from Callum Scott. Peter Emon seeking re-election. in ward two, also an incumbent The Energy Bus takes readers has been acclaimed as reeve. In Mississippi Mills, Mayor has been acclaimed. At the close on an enlightening and inspiring There are nine candidates for Shaun McLaughlin is not seek- of nominations, there were not ride that reveals 10 secrets for five council spots; all members ing re-election, and neither are enough people who have submit- approaching life and work with of council seeking re-election. Councillors Amanda Pulker- ted their nomination for council- the kind of positive, forward In Whitewater Region, Hal Mok, Alex Gillis or Val Wilkin- lor in ward two, so the nomina- thinking that leads to true ac- Johnson (incumbent) faces a son. Councillors Christa Lowry tion period was extended. There complishment - at work and at race with Michael Moore for and Paul Watters are two of the is now a race of three councillors home. No one goes through life mayor. Terry Millar is not seek- four challengers for mayor which in ward two for two remaining untested and the answer to these ing re-election, leaving a race also include Ken Laframboise seats. Councillor John Kirby is tests is positive energy - the kind for reeve between Councillor and Steve Maynard. There are not seeking re-election. of positive energy consisting of Cathy Regier and Joe Kowalski. five in the race for deputy mayor. In Mattawa, Mayor Dean vision, trust, optimism, enthu- 13 people are running for council Two seats are available in the Backer has been acclaimed. siasm, purpose, and spirit that including four incumbents. Almonte Ward with four candi- There are nine candidates for the defines great leaders and their dates in the race. Two seats are remaining six positions on coun- teams. For managers or anyone LANARK COUNTY available in Ramsay Ward with cil. Five incumbents are seek- looking to turn negative energy five candidates in the race. Two ing re-election, but Councillor into positive achievement The Beckwith has acclaimed candidates will battle for the lone Clifford Bastien Jr. is not seeking Energy Bus provides a powerful Reeve Richard Kidd and Deputy Pakenham Ward seat. re-election. roadmap to overcome common Reeve Sharon Mousseau. Six Montague has a two-way life and work obstacles and bring candidates are running for the race for mayor with incumbent out the best in yourself and your remaining three seats on council Bill Dobson challenged by Pat team. When you get on The including three incumbents. Dolan. Three are vying for Dep- Energy Bus you’ll enjoy the ride Carleton Place has a four-way uty Reeve including incumbent of your life! August 7, 2018 Ottawa Valley Business Page 4 Roseburg Donates $10K To Project Runway President calls airport “invaluable” to the community Project Runway, the initiative and brought it to the company’s to repave the 5,000 foot runway attention. The company decided at the Pembroke & Area Airport, it was a good investment for received a significant boost from them not only in business, but a new business in town, Rose- also to support Renfrew County burg Forest Products. Roseburg, from which they draw both sup- who recently purchased the pliers and employees. Pembroke MDF plant, sent the “We are really grateful to Airport a cheque for $10,000 US Roseburg for coming on board in support of the campaign. with Project Runway,” says Al- “Having this airport available lan Wren, Chair of the Pembroke to us was a factor in our decision & Area Airport Commission. to purchase Pembroke MDF,” “We’re proud to welcome them says Grady Mulbery, Roseburg to our growing list of donors and President and CEO. “This facil- we look forward to looking after ity makes business easier for us. them as they continue to use the It is invaluable to the community Airport for business.” and it is our pleasure to be a part With the Roseburg Forest of its success.” “Our MDF plant depends on donation spurs additional fund- Products donation, the total Roseburg Forest Products is a consistent fiber supply from raising to support the runway raised for Project Runway is based out of Springfield, Oregon area sawmills, so it is essential project.” just over $140,000. The Airport and has been using the airport that those mills have access to Roseburg Forest Products needs to raise $1.25 million. frequently. They were recently in timber,” says Mulbery. “We became the owner of Pembroke Photo: Steve Gilchrist (left) town while the Ontario Ministry appreciate the efforts of the for- MDF on April 9, 2018. During and Natalie Tricco (right) of the of Natural Resources forest fire- est firefighting team when fires one of their first flights into the Pembroke & Area Airport accept fighting staff and aircraft were threaten that timber. It’s another Pembroke & Area Airport, their the donation from the Roseburg on site, managing forest fires in value that the airport provides pilots picked up information on Forest Products team on a recent the area. to the community. We hope this the Project Runway campaign visit to Pembroke MDF. 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* denotes incumbent (individual Anne Hutton - Mayor Isabel O’Reilly - Councillor W1 David Green - Councillor currently holds this position). Benjamin Kolaczek - Mayor Stanley Pecoskie - Cllr W2 (A)* Dave Plumb - Councillor* (A) denotes acclaimation. Ronald Desrochers - Reeve Debbie Peplinskie - CllrW2 (A)* Barry Proulx - Councillor Glenn Doncaster - Reeve* Brian Pecoskie - Cllr W3 (A)* Meenu Puri - Councillor RENFREW COUNTY Imran Bajwa - Councillor John H. Jeffrey - Cllr W3 (A)* Janet Reiche-Schoenfeldt - Cllr Will Fitton - Councillor Maria Robinson - Councillor Admaston Bromley Tanner Fleury - Councillor Laurentian Hills 1 mayor, 4 councillors Merrill Gasmann - Councillor 1 mayor, 4 councillors (1/ward) Pembroke Michael Donohue - Mayor (A)* Christina Giardini-Rochon - Cllr Dick Rabishaw - Mayor 1 mayor, 6 councillors Kevin LeGris - Councillor* Kathy Hughes - Councillor Jed Reinwald - Mayor* Paul Kelly - Mayor Robert Dick - Councillor* Stuart McCarthy - Councillor Bruce Boucher - Cllr W1 (A)* Michael LeMay - Mayor* Michael Quilty - Councillor* Ken McDonald - Councillor Anne Giardini - Cllr W2 (A)* Brian Abdallah - Councillor Jamieson Dyer - Councillor Robert McLaren - Councillor* Brenda Blimkie - Cllr W3 (A)* Keith Banks - Councillor* Robert Hall - Councillor* Terry Myers - Councillor* Dave Ethier - Councillor W4 Dan Callaghan - Councillor Angela Field - Councillor Rajini Nitheanandan - Councillor John Hoyle - Councillor W4* Mike Corrigan - Councillor David Dupont - Councillor Arnprior Greater Madawaska Laurentian Valley Ron Gervais - Councillor* 1 mayor, 1 reeve, 5 councillors 1 mayor, 4 councillors (2 in ward 1 mayor, 1 reeve, 5 councillors Adam Gunter - Councillor Gabriel Flowers - Mayor 1, 1 each in wards 2 and 3) Steve Bennett - Mayor* Ed Jacyno - Councillor Walter Stack - Mayor Brian Hunt - Mayor Danny Janke - Mayor Pat Lafreniere - Councillor* Dan Lynch - Reeve (A) Glenda McKay - Mayor* Debbie Robinson - Reeve (A)* Jason Laronde - Councillor Marc Bissonnette - Councillor Lois Thomson - Mayor Joe Brazeau - Councillor Adam Lesco - Councillor Tom Burnette - Councillor* Lucie Perrier - Cllr W1 (A) Brian Burger - Councillor Derek Lindley - Councillor Frank Dugal - Councillor* Chuck Rigelhof - Cllr W1 (A) Jen Gauthier - Councillor* Chris Matthews - Councillor Andrew Fogarasi - Councillor John Frost - Councillor W2 Brian Hugli - Councillor* John McCann - Councillor* Lynn Grinstead - Councillor* Kevin Ryan - Councillor W2 Chris Pleau - Councillor Sean McMullan - Councillor Danny Martin - Councillor Glen MacPherson - Cllr W3* Keith Watt - Councillor* Cory Nagora - Councillor Lisa McGee - Councillor Donne McAlear - Councillor W3 Allan Wren - Councillor* Andrew Plummer - Councillor* Glenn Miller - Councillor Christine Reavie - Councillor* Ted Strike - Councillor* Head, Clara, Maria Madawaska Valley Kyle Sandrelli - Councillor Chris Toner - Councillor 1 mayor, 4 councillors 1 mayor, 4 councillors Ryan Slaughter - Councillor Geoffrey White - Councillor Debbi Grills - Mayor Elser Lee Faith Archer - Mayor Robert James Reid - Mayor* Andrey Kaminski - Mayor Petawawa Bonnechere Valley Brent Allen - Councillor Kim Love - Mayor* 1 mayor, 6 councillors 1 mayor, 4 councillors (1/ward) Calvin Chartrand - Councillor* Carl Bromwich - Councillor* Dan Criger - Mayor Jennifer Murphy - Mayor (A)* Wayne Clouthier - Councillor Shelley Maika - Councillor* Robert Sweet - Mayor* Jacqueline Agnew - Cllr W1* Chris Dowser - Councillor Ernie Peplinski - Councillor* Jason Burgoyne - Councillor Brent Patrick - Councillor W1 Fran Kelly-Chamberlain - Cllr Dave Shulist - Councillor James Carmody - Councillor* Meredith Jamieson - Cllr W2* Patrick Robert McGurran - Cllr Mark Willmer - Councillor Brent Daechsel - Councillor Tim Schison - Councillor W2 Cathy McKay - Councillor* Marie-Phillip Landry - Cllr Val Collins - Councillor W3 Nancy W. Rose - Councillor* McNab Braeside Treena Lemay - Councillor* Jack Roesner - Councillor W3 Ernie Villeneuve Jr. - Cllr* 1 mayor, 1 d.mayor, 3 councillors Matthew McLean - Councillor Mervin Buckwald - CllrW4 (A)* Gayle N. Watters - Councillor Lou Laventure - Mayor Tom Mohns - Councillor* Thomas Peckett - Mayor* Maria Morena-Church - Cllr Brudenell, Lyndoch, Raglan Horton Brian Armsden - D. Mayor (A)* Dominic Newman - Councillor 1 mayor, 4 councillors (2/ward) 1 mayor, 4 councillors Scott Brum - Councillor* Murray Rutz - Councillor* Sheldon Keller - Mayor* David Bennett - Mayor Robert Campbell - Councillor Theresa Sabourin - Councillor* Michael McCloskey - Mayor Robert Kingsbury - Mayor* Oliver Jacob - Councillor Gary Serviss - Councillor* Iris Kauffeldt - Councillor W1* Glen Campbell - Councillor* Heather Lang - Councillor* Marilyn Musclow - Cllr W1 Lane Cleroux - Councillor Shawn Regier - Councillor Renfrew Alecia O’Brien - Councillor W1 Douglas Humphries - Councillor 1 mayor, 1 reeve, 5 councillors John Rutledge - Councillor W1* Ian Moodie - Councillor North Algona Wilberforce Don Eady - Mayor* Wayne Banks - Councillor W2* Jeff Taylor - Councillor 1 mayor, 4 councillors Callum Scott - Mayor Andrea Budarick - Cllr W2 Peter Tippins - Councillor James Brose - Mayor Peter Emon - Reeve (A)* Trevor Lidtkie - Councillor W2 Tim Webster - Councillor Deborah Farr - Mayor* Mike Coulas - Councillor* Amanda Phanenhour - Cllr W2 John Kuehl - Mayor Andrew Evans - Councillor* Geral Resmer Jr. - Cllr W2 Killaloe, Hagarty, Richards Nora Shay - Mayor Sandi Heins - Councillor 1 mayor, 6 councillors (2/ward) Dale Mary Benoit-Zohr - Cllr Arlene Jamieson - Councillor* Deep River David Mayville - Mayor Melvin Berndt - Councillor* Adam Laviolette - Councillor 1 mayor, 1 reeve, 5 councillors Janice VisneskieMoore - Mayor* Clay Jeffery Bingley - Cllr Clint McWhirter - Councillor Suzanne D’Eon - Mayor Ted Browne - Councillor W1* Douglas Buckwald - Cllr James Miller - Councillor Larry Dumoulin - Mayor Carl Kuehl - Councillor W1* Kevin Clarke - Councillor Tom Sidney - Councillor* April Hudder - Councillor W1 Shawn Davidson - Councillor Kate Windle - Councillor* August 7, 2018 Ottawa Valley Business Page 7 Municipal Election Candidates “Unofficial List” Continued Whitewater Region Susan Brandum - Councillor W2 Joseph Zahab - Councillor It’s A Fact 1 mayor, 1 reeve, 5 councillors Cindy Laprade - Councillor W2 Hal Johnson - Mayor* George W. Sachs - Cllr W2* Perth 2018 Forest Fire Michael Moore - Mayor Ray Scissons - Councillor W2* 1 mayor, 1 d. mayor, 5 councillors Joe Kowalski - Reeve Jim Boldt - Mayor Statistics Cathy Regier - Reeve Lanark Highlands John Fenik - Mayor* 670 Donna Burns - Councillor 1 mayor, 1 d.mayor, 5 cllrs: 1/ward John Gemmell - Mayor Jim Butterworth - Councillor Terry Lee Donaldson - Mayor Jim Graff - Deputy Mayor Forest fires in Ontario’s fire John Cull - Councillor Peter McLaren -Mayor Ed McPherson - Deputy Mayor region thus far in 2018 John (Kyle) Dupuis - Councillor Brian Stewart - Mayor* Dave Bird - Councillor 166 Charlene Jackson - Councillor* John Wilson Hall - Dep. Mayor* Judy Brown - Councillor * Forest fires in Ontario’s fire Allan Lance - Councillor Bob Mingie - Deputy Mayor Leona J. Cameron - Councillor Ron Laronde - Councillor Bill Neilson - Deputy Mayor Nathan Ferguson - Councillor region to this same period Dave Mackay - Councillor* Susan Berlin - Councillor W1 Brock McPherson - Councillor in 2017 Daryl McLaughlin - Councillor* Ron Closs - Councillor W1 Barry Smith - Councillor 422 Neil Nicholson - Councillor Linda Hansen - Councillor W1* 10-year average of forest Christopher Olmstead - Cllr* Steve Roberts - Cllr W2 (A)* Tay Valley fires in Ontario’s fire region Donald Rathwell - Councillor Isabel Anne McRae - Cllr W3 1 mayor, 1 reeve, 6 cllrs (2/ward) Nell Rooney - Councillor Peter Rodger - Councillor W3* Brian Campbell - Reeve to this same period Shannon Forsyth - Councillor W4 Susan Freeman - Reeve 16 LANARK COUNTY Bill King - Councillor W4* Keith Kerr - Reeve* Crews from across Canada Beckwith Ryan Hunter - Councillor W5 Barrie Crampton - Deputy Reeve working to contain the 1 reeve, 1 dep. reeve, 3 councillors Jeannie Kelso - Councillor W5* Judy Farrell - Deputy Reeve North Bay 72 fire Richard Kidd - Reeve (A)* Mary Kirkham - Councillor W5 Fred Dobbie - Councillor BathW* Sharon Mousseau - D. Reeve (A)* Wayne Jordan - Councillor BathW 55 C. Faye Campbell - Councillor* Mississippi Mills Gene Richardson - Cllr BathW By the evening of July 16, Evelyn Campbell - Councillor 1 mayor, 1 d.mayor, 5 cllrs: 2 in Doug Barr - Councillor BurgW there are 55 active forest Tim Campbell - Councillor* Almonte /Ramsay; 1 in Pakenham Greg Hallam - Councillor BurgW* fires across the Northeast, Brian Dowdall - Councillor* Ken Laframboise - Mayor Beverley Phillips - Cllr BurgW Joe Dowdall - Councillor Christa Lowry - Mayor Mick Wicklum - Cllr BurgW of these, 24 are not yet un- Kerri Nicholson-Watson - Cllr Steve Maynard - Mayor Mark Burnham - Cllr SherW* der control, 31 are either Paul Watters - Mayor RoxAnne Darling - Cllr SherW* being held, under control Carleton Place Mario Coculuzzi - Deputy Mayor Rob Rainer - Councillor SherW or being observed 1 mayor, 1 d. mayor, 5 councillors David Hinks - Deputy Mayor 209 Louise Antonakos - Mayor* Dieter King - Deputy Mayor BANCROFT/MATTAWA Douglas Black - Mayor John Levi - Deputy Mayor Firefighters who are in the Ralph Lee - Mayor Jane Torrance - Deputy Mayor Bancroft Temagami area to assist Roland Wutherich - Mayor Duncan Abbott - Councillor AW 1 mayor, 6 councillors with the 55 forest fires Rae Dulmage - Deputy Mayor John Dalgity - Councillor AW Paul Jenkins - Mayor* 600 Sean Redmond - Deputy Mayor Janet A. Maydan - Councillor AW Mary Kavanagh - Mayor Craig T. Rogers - Deputy Mayor Jill McCubbin - Councillor AW* Andra Kauffeldt - Cllr W1 (A)* Firefighters from across Jeff Atkinson - Councillor Tony Barr - Councillor RW Tracy McGibbon - Cllr W1 (A)* Canada and the north- Jamie DeBaie - Councillor John H. Edwards - Cllr RW* Wayne Wiggins - Cllr W1 (A)* eastern United States who Theresa M. Fritz - Councillor* Cynthia Guerard - Councillor RW Barry McGibbon - Cllr W2 (A)* are battling forest fires in Carolyn Gerbac - Councillor Bev Holmes - Councillor RW Charles Mullett - Cllr W2 (A)* Quebec Tracy Kwissa - Councillor Ken Kicksee - Councillor RW George Eastman - Cllr W2 Kyle McCulloch - Councillor Vicki Barr McDougall - Cllr PW Valerie Miles - Councillor W2 60 Mark Piper - Councillor Denzil Ferguson - Cllr PW* William Wllwood - Cllr W2 Active fires burning in Edward (Toby) Randall - Cllr Quebec as of July 9 Jennifer Rogers - Councillor Montague Mattawa 357 Linda Seccaspina - Councillor 1 reeve, 1 dep. reeve, 3 councillors 1 mayor, 6 councillors Andrew Roy Tennant - Councillor Bill Dobson - Reeve* Dean Backer - Mayor (A)* Forest fires in Quebec so Paolo Villa - Councillor Pat Dolan - Reeve Chanelle Davidson - Councillor far this year Jim Abbass - Deputy Reeve Robbie Jones - Councillor 276 Drummond North Elmsley Vince Carroll - Deputy Reeve Corey Lacelle - Councillor* Average forest fires in 1 reeve, 4 councillors (2 per ward) Klaas Van Der Meer - Dep.Reeve* Garry Larose - Councillor* Quebec in this same time Stephen Fournier - Reeve (A) Jeffery Carroll - Councillor Bernie MacDonald - Councillor Paul Lambert Kehoe - Cllr W1 G.J. Hagenaars - Councillor Loren Mick - Councillor* period Sean Kennedy - Councillor W1 Karen Jennings (Francis) - Cllr Laura Ross - Councillor Source: Ontario Ministry of Natural John Matheson - Councillor W1 Bonnie Leach (Burson) - Cllr Dexture Sarazin - Councillor* Resources; CBC News Quentin Norwood - Councillor W1 Ian Streight - Councillor* Garry Thibert - Councillor* August 7, 2018 Ottawa Valley Business Page 8 Tender Results Around The Region
Kitchen Renovations at Build- Upgrade HVAC at J-106. Supply and Installation of a ing E-009. Defence Construc- Defence Construction Canada. Heat Pump. Renfrew County tion Canada. Awarded to Awarded to PSL Mechani- District School Board. News 10 RGT Clouthier Construction cal Heating Air Conditioning Irvcon Limited - $177,834.00 How well do you know the of Pembroke in the amount of of Ottawa in the amount of Valley Refrig. - $298,800.00 news of the past few weeks? $66,634.00. $284,000.00. BJ Hass- $192,450.00 Answers on page 10. Bruce Mechanical - $159,375.00 Residential Housing Founda- Remove Roof Anchors on Vari- Awarded to Bruce Mechanical 1) How much trade (in billions) tion. Defence Construction ous Buildings. Defence Con- of Arnprior in the amount of happens between Saudi Arabia Canada. Awarded to Wade Gen- struction Canada. Awarded to $159,375.000 and Canada each year? eral Contracting of Petawawa in John Mackay Painting and Floor- the amount of $265,000.00. ing of Pembroke in the amount PWC-2018-22 - Rehabilitation 2) The Ontario government’s of $38,949.00. of Davis Mills Bridge. County “buck a beer” idea will not force Royal Canadian Dragoons Fa- of Renfrew. anyone to lower their prices, cilities. Defence Construction RFQ-BM-2018-01 - Landscap- Corington - $582,792.00 will not provide subsidies or tax Canada. Awarded to Deloitte ing/Snow Removal. County of Coco Paving -$598,000.00 handouts. Instead, the province LLP of Toronto in the amount of Renfrew (Bonnechere Manor). National Struct. - $701,194.20 is trying to encourage Ontario $20,000.00. Eric Hultink - $36,975.00 Clearwater - $733,129.50 breweries to lower their prices. Castleford Ex. - $40,544.40 How many breweries are there in N107 Various Classroom Re- JWK Contracting - $52,500.00 PWC-2018-31 – County Road Ontario? pairs DSS. Defence Construc- Country Caretaker - $53,166.50 45 (Vanjumar Drive and Rus- tion Canada. Awarded to XCG (disqualified, late submission) sett Drive). County of Renfrew. 3) Air Canada might have Consultants of Kingston in the H&H Const. - $121,290.56 dropped the Aeroplan program, amount of $12,083.49. Design Pre-Engineered Build- Greenwood - $129,650.00 but two more airline companies ing 427. Defence Construction Cavanagh Const. - $129,853.27 have joined it. Who are they? UOX in Support of Upgrade. Canada. Awarded to Dreessen Smiths Const. - $154,092.08 Defence Construction Canada. Cardinal Architects of Ottawa in Aecon Const. - $160,625.00 4) Canada currently relies on Awarded to Gemtec Consulting the amount of $173,879.22. R.W. Tomlinson - $162,007.00 Pfizer to provide this life-saving Engineers of Fredericton in the treatment, which is now in short amount of $15,565.90. PreQualification of Archi- Site Improvements at Various supply until late August? What is tectural Services. Renfrew RCDSB Locations. Renfrew the treatment? N107 Various Classroom Re- County District School Board. County District School Board. pairs Design. Defence Con- N45 Architecture Inc. Greenwood Paving 5) Prana Biologique brand of struction Canada. Awarded to GRC Architects Inc. Champlain Disc. - $49,958.75 dried figs are being recalled for Architecture49 Inc. of Ottawa in Rubin & Rotman Architects Pine View - $15,140.00 what reason? the amount of $35,123.04. Architecture49 Rockwood - $42,597.14 J.L. Richards & Associates H&H Construction 6) A new U.S. based fast food One Tandem Plow Truck. Tay CSV Consultants Inc. Champlain Disc. - $43,400.07 brand has announced plans to Valley Township. IBI Group Architects (Canada) Pine View - $12,275.39 come to Canada. Who is it? Oakes Truck Sales - $295,648.00 Hobin Architecture Rockwood - $39,546.40 Premier Truck - $312,249.00 Critchley Hill Architecture Inc. All schools awarded to H&H. 7) Starting in August, these Ot- tawa accommodation providers will be required to charge a hotel tax to their guests. Who are they? Fire Alarm Experts 8) With respect to cannabis sales, the Ontario government reversed a decision of the previous Lib- When you want your fire alarm system done right eral government for what aspect of the business? the first time, call Layman Fire & Safety.
9) How many total candidates are running in Renfrew County municipal elections? What per- It’s worth your time to have knowledgeable service. centage are incumbents?
10) 9) How many total can- didates are running in Lanark www.laymanfireandsafety.com County municipal elections? Phone: 613-732-5320 What percentage are incum- bents? [email protected] August 7, 2018 Ottawa Valley Business Page 9 Tender Results Around The Region
Working at Heights Train- Supply and Installation of a ing. Renfrew County District Chiller Replacement. Renfrew Current Tenders School Board. County District School Board. REQUEST FOR ----- Industrial Safety Trainers Inc. Bruce Mechanical - $146,000.00 QUOTATION Edith & Norman Street Rescue 7 In VCI Controls - $151,243.00 Reconstruction Total Rescue Irvcon Limited - $148,000.00 Screened Winter Sand ----- Advanced Consulting Larmex - $157,753.00 ----- 4 Wheel Drive Half Ton Truck Safetyscope Baxtec Mech. - $129,030.00 Supply & Haul Public Services Health and Valley Refrig. - $178,800.00 Granular Materials REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Safety Association Awarded to Baxtec Mechani- United Rentals of Canada, Inc. cal of Ottawa in the amount of TENDERS Flooring Replacement Awarded to Total Rescue of Fer- $129,030.00 ----- gus in the amount of $26,112.00. Vimy Boulevard, Janitorial Services Tender 2018-0100 John Wat- Carswell Street, Prince Avenue ----- Fixed & Non-Fixed Gymna- son Road. Brudenell, Lyndoch Reconstruction Project Management: sium Equipment. Renfrew and Raglan. ----- Building Renovations County District School Board. Awarded to Greenwood Paving Sewage Treatment Plant AEC Group - $5,612.00 in the amount of $ 21,220.50. Demolition Project Tenders and results are posted PARCS Ltd - $20,859.95 ----- online at: www.ovbusiness.com Advanced Consult. - $13,685.00 Tender 2018-0200 Guiney Well Drilling Awarded to AEC of Toronto in Road. Brudenell, Lyndoch and ----- Anyone can send tenders to be the amount of $16,836.00. Raglan. CCTV Sewer published free of charge on our Awarded to Greenwood Paving Maintenance Program website. Ottawa Valley Business Upgrade HVAC at Building in the amount of $ 19,032.60. ----- encourages municipalities to Y-102. Defence Construction Supply & Installation send us their open tenders and Canada. Awarded to PSL Me- PW-2011-03, Roadside Grass of a Generator tender results. chanical Heating Air Condition- Cutting. Horton Township. ing of Ottawa in the amount of This contract has been extended $138,000.00. by an additional 12 months to SAVE THE DATE! Steven Lewis in the amount of Transformer Decommission- $3,990.00. Bridges to ing and Remediation. Renfrew County District School Board. Reconstruction of Joe Street. Better Business Tri-Phase Env. - $34,521.00 Township of Laurentian Valley. Wednesday, October 17th Rondeau Electric - $60,298.00 Bonnechere Ex. - $3,231,083.90 Clean Water Works - $24,380.00 Eastway Cont. - $1,785,944.10 Enterprise Renfrew County is Valley Automation - $56,000.00 R.G.T. Clouthier - $3,107.108.55 pleased to welcome Michelle JWK Utilities - $49,400.00 Dagnino, a Gen-Y innovator, speaker, writer and social Fixed Access Ladders. Renfrew Crushed Gravel. Township of entrepreneur to their annual County District School Board. Madawaska Valley. business event. Details to follow! PARCS Ltd. - $6,917.68 Walsh Contr. - $210,586.80 Fishburn Sheridan - $13,095.00 Pecarski Sand - $199,354.60 Watch for upcoming ads starting Malllard Engineering - $7,350.00 RGT Clouthier - $194,337.40 in the Fall. Save the date today! Advanced Consult. - $11,880.00 Greenwood - $377,600.80 AEC Group - $3,864.00 Nsafe Engineering - $9,450.00 Hot Mix Pavement. Township Skylinegroup - $9,785.00 of Madawaska Valley. Awarded to AEC of Toronto in Smiths Const. - $380,020.78 the amount of $11,592.00. Greenwood - $263,256.10 Pecarski Paving - $224,262.11 Heat Recovery Ventilator H&H Const. - $247,813.49 Exclusively Replacement. Renfrew County Eastern Ontario. District School Board. MV 2018-06. Half Tonne Valley Refrig. - $134,900.00 Truck. Township of Madawas- Larmex - $139,240.00 ka Valley. Bruce Mechanical - $94,871.00 No bids were received. Irvcon Limited - $100,822.00 VCI Controls - $107,086.00 ----- Awarded to Bruce Mechanical in Active tenders and results at: the amount of $94,871.00. www.ovbusiness.com www.easternontariojobs.com August 7, 2018 Ottawa Valley Business Page 10 Let’s Get Engaged! How businesses can help with voter engagement and that’s good for the communi- government and who are willing ty as a whole. You want to rally to take on that responsibility of Deadlines your local citizens to give some being accountable for their deci- OTTAWA VALLEY of their attention to local issues sions. BUSINESS because when people feel more While the candidates have their involved in their communities, role to play in marketing local August 21, 2018 Deadline: August 15, 2018 they become ambassadors for government to the electorate, so ----- By: Jennifer Layman them. Whether you get elected or do we as business owners. First, September 4, 2018 [email protected] not, when candidates knock on we need to vote and encourage Deadline: August 29, 2018 doors, send promotional materi- others to do the same. Second, ----- With nominations having als and “campaign” for your we too can be community lead- September 18, 2018 come to a close for the upcom- vote, it helps the community ers and bring someone who Deadline: September 12, 2018 ing municipal election, there as a whole. And, as someone hasn’t voted before, or who is are approximately 11 weeks from each municipality also sits less encouraged to vote, with us 101 THINGS before our municipal officials on county-level government, to the polls. Hold an “I voted” TO DO IN THE VALLEY are determined for the next four it helps the entire county when lunch for employees or arrange September-October Issue years. For me, these next 11 people are engaged in their local transportation for them to vote. Publishing: August 16, 2018 weeks are filled with anticipation government. Use your place of business to Deadline: August 14, 2018 that someone will actually work Our municipal officials are the encourage customers to vote. ----- to recruit voters and prepare the closest form of government that Use your signage to encourage November-December Issue signs, brochures, pitches and we have as a society, and the one voting. Let’s help our munici- Publishing: October 25, 2018 more that show the commitment that is easiest to hold account- palities engage people - it’s only Deadline: October 23, 2018 to gaining the public’s confi- able for decisions. May people a benefit to all of us when we do dence to be their elected official. see their elected officials on a that. HEALTH MATTERS I realize I might be the only regular basis, but all of us have Election Day is October 22, person who gets excited about the opportunity to dial a local 2018 in Ontario. Many munici- Fall 2018 Edition Publishes: August 31, 2018 municipal elections, but for me, number to reach them personally. palities have advance polls that Deadline: August 10, 2018 the election campaign tells a When you are that accessible to are open 10 days or more prior to lot about a candidate, including the electorate, the expectation is that day. Let’s see if we can beat how much they want my vote. pretty high that you be that ac- the voter turnout percentages Election campaigning is much cessible when someone makes an from last year with an election like running a business with inquiry with you. Other levels of engagement commitment. After one major difference: election government can defer or transfer all, it can only help our commu- campaigns end but in business, you elsewhere, but local govern- nity and the businesses within it. you never stop campaigning to ment has a more difficult time Answers customers. with avoiding you, simply be- Jennifer is the owner of Forward Think- Answers to the News 10 Quiz: cause you’re in their community ing Marketing Agency. Her column When candidates work hard to appears every issue. get votes, it helps inspire some every single day. For that reason, 1) $3-$4 billion. That’s about interest in the election process, I applaud those who run for local two days of trade between Canada and the U.S. 2) There are 260 breweries in Every element of Ontario. 3) Flair Airlines and Air Transat your business has have joined Aeroplan. 4) EpiPens are the treatment cur- rently facing a shortage. it’s own value. 5) The presence of insects was found in the product. Marketing is 6) Chick-fil-A is looking to move into Canada. about how to 7) Airbnb customers in Ottawa will now be paying a hotel tax. bring it all 8) Private retailers will be able to sell weed in Ontario, not just LCBO stores. together. 9) 211 total candidates are run- ning in Renfrew County and 43 per cent are incumbents. www.fwdthink.net 10) 110 total candidates are run- Phone: 613-732-7774 forwardthinking ning in Lanark County and 38 [email protected] MARKETING AGENCY per cent are incumbents. Renfrew & Area Seniors’ Home Support
“...to preserve the independence of seniors and adults with disabilities by enabling these individuals to remain as active as possible for as long as possible in their own homes and communities.” August 2018 In Touch with our Supporters
Fundraising Volunteers Needed Horton Hoe-Down If you enjoy meeting new people and having August 10th and 11th we will be at the Horton Hoe- fun, why not consider joining our fundraising Down selling Ice cream treats, freezies, cupcakes, team. Volunteers are needed to assist with squares and tarts. This is the first time that Horton events, bake goodies, make sandwiches, is hosting the Hoe-Down and we are pleased to man our booths, sell raffle tickets or join the take part. It will take place at KOA Campground at committee. If you have some time available 2826 Johnston Rd. Friday night’s featured artist is to help us or would prefer to volunteer on an Jason Blaine and Saturday night features Kira occasional basis, this is the way to Isabella. Tickets are available on-line or at the volunteer. For more information, please call Horton Township office. . the office and ask to speak with Judy. FundScrip Summer BBQs Thank-you to everyone who has come in and Our summer BBQs have been a great bought gift cards through the FundScrip program success to date with over 100 people and to those who have signed up on-line with our attending each of our BBQ’s and enjoying account. Our next order date for cards is August 9th fresh hamburgers from Metro. If you have with delivery on August 14th. not had a chance to attend yet, you still have two more opportunities: August 31 and Farmers Market September 28. $5.00 will get you a st hamburger or sausage, pickles, dessert and In July we attended the Farmer’s Market on the 21 a drink. Don’t let the construction downtown selling sausage on a bun to raise funds for our scare you away as we are having the BBQs Home Support and highlight one of the products available at the market. We raised $115 and will be in our back parking lot. th back on August 18 selling sausage on a bun and vegetable samosas. The Farmer’s Market is “Tunes of Our Lives” located at the Armouries and is open from 9:00 to On September 22 the Buxton family is 12:00. If you haven’t been out to the market hosting the “Tunes of our Lives” Trivia at recently, you should stop by as they have a number Rocky Mountain House to benefit our Home of vendors and a wide variety of items for sale. Support. Rochelle Buxton is preparing the musical questions and Dr. Max Buxton and Lord Samuel Buxton are our Emcees for the Christmas Raffle evening. Rocky Mountain House is We are in the process of getting our “Shop Local” sponsoring this event and providing a Christmas Raffle ready to go. Letters have gone
Charcuterie Board at every table. The cost is out to the local merchants and gift certificates and gifts are starting to come in. We will be out and $10 per person. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the trivia starting at 7:00 p.m. sharp. about selling raffle tickets at various locations around town and in the surrounding areas. If you Teams of 4 to 6 are welcome and if you do not have a team, we would be happy to would like to help us man our booth, please give us create a team for you. To register, please a call. call the office at 613-432-7691. Taste of the Valley Renfrew – Sept. 22 Taste of the Valley Cobden – Oct. 13