BRACEBRIDGE Town of Bracebridge Council Correspondence

To: Council Members Chief Administrative Officer, J. Sisson

Copy: Chief Librarian, C. Rodney Director of Culture & Recreation, L. Broere Assistant Director of Development Services, D. Rahkola Director of Economic Development, C. Kelley Director of Public Works, W. Schmid Fire Chief, M. Medley Treasurer, C. Maclellan

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From: Lori McDonald, Clerk

Date: February 13, 2013

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Item# Description - SECTION "A"- STAFF INFORMATION MEMOS: A1 Nil. SECTION "B" -GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Matt Commandant, dated February 2, 2013, regarding Bracebridge's participation in 81 the Pride flag raisings across Muskoka for Monday, July 22, 2013. Letter from Jennifer Reynolds, President of Parks and Recreation , dated February 5, 82 2013, regarding that the Town of Bracebridge has achieved the Accredited Organization status though our HIGH FIVE Standard. Letter from Kristen Green, Manager, Rural Program Branch at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, dated February 6, 2013, regarding an Expression of Interest on behalf of the 83 Town of Bracebridge for the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative (Mill) Capital Program. Communication from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated February 7, 84 2013- Watch File. f---- Communication from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated February 11, 85 2013, regarding Premier Wynne and new Ontario sworn in. Letter from Arthur Hall, Bracebridge resident, dated February 11, 2013, regarding extending the 86 maximum parking meter time an additional 30 minutes. Letter from Kathy Croucher, RPN, Clinical Lead; and Dr. V. Dechert, Medical Liaison, Cottage 87 Country Family Health Team (CCFHT), regarding collaboration with the Bracebridge Culture and Recreation Sportsplex staff. --- Communication from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Westwind Forest Stewardship Inc., and the Parry Sound Local Citizens Committee (LCC), regarding French- 88 Severn Forest Management Plan Review of Proposed Operations for Phase II -April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2019 Information Centre. - . & ' . s k. I P. 0. Box 97 BALA ON POC 1AO

2013.02.02

Mayor and Council Town of Bracebridge 1000 Taylor Court, BRACEBRIDGE ON PlL IR6

Muskoka Pride is an annual series of events for Muskoka's LGBTA (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender & Allies) Community. We had a great turnout for all our events and last year we featured a Competency Training in Huntsville for social service professionals.

Last year also marked our fourth Muskoka Pride and the Towns of Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, and Huntsville raised the pride flag as part of our celebrations.

The 2013 Muskoka Pride week starts Monday July 22 and culminates in the picnic on Sunday July 28.

In an effort to make this a Muskoka-wide event we are seeking your support to raise the Pride Flag in the Town ofBracebridge. We would like to coordinate these flag raisings across Muskoka for Monday July 22, 2013.

Raising the Pride Flag demonstrates your community's support of diversity and acknowledges a part of your community that is often not recognized. Raising the flag also means a great deal to LGBT Youth, both those out and those still struggling.

I would welcome discussing this matter if you have any questions.

Yours truly,

Matt Commandant www.muskokapride.com Box 97, BALA ON POC lAO 705-644-4227 February 5, 2013

Mayor Graydon Smith Town of Bracebridge Town Hall 1000 Taylor Crt Bracebridge, ON Pll 1R6 Pll 1V9

Dear Mayor Smith and Members of Council,

I am pleased to inform you that the Town of Brace bridge has achieved the Accredited Organization status through our HIGH FIVE ®Standard . HIGH FIVE ® is Canada's only recognized, comprehensive quality assurance standard for organizations providing recreation and sport programs for children aged 6 to 12 years.

The staff team, under the leadership of Leo Broere, has worked diligently over the past three years. They have ensured that the quality standards for the children's recreation programs delivered by the Town of Brace bridge have met or exceeded the criteria established for this coveted designation. The review process included a rigorous examination of policies, staff training, program quality and internal and external awareness of the Town's commitment to HIGH FIVE®.

The HIGH FIVE ® program, developed by Parks and Recreation Ontario, is a scientifically validated quality assessment process grounded in research on healthy child development. It focuses on the extent to which leadership behavior, training, program services and policies and procedures reflect and support the following HIGH FIVE ® Principles and Design Guidelines:

HIGH FIVE® Principles: A Caring Adult * Friends * Participation * Play * Mastery

HIGH FIVE® Design Guidelines: Safe * Developmentally Appropriate * Diverse and Unique

We extend our thanks to you, Council and all the staff involved for your continued commitment to supporting the well-being and healthy development of the children who participate in your programs.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Reynolds President Parks and Recreation Ontario

HIGH FIVE" A quality standard for children's sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Ministere de !'Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs de !'Alimentation et des Affaires rurales

4th Floor 4e etage 1 Stone Road West 1 Stone Road West Guelph, Ontario N1G 4Y2 Guelph (Ontario) N1G 4Y2 Tel: 1-888-588-4111 Tel. : 1-888-588-4111 Fax: 519 826-4336 Telec.: 519 826-4336

Rural Programs Branch

Town of Brace bridge Walter Schmid 1000 Taylor Court Brace bridge, ON P 1L 1R6

Dear Walter Schmid,

Thank you for the Expression of Interest (EOl) on behalf of the Town of Brace bridge for the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative (Mill) Capital Program

The province has reviewed the EOI submitted and we regret to inform you that the Town of Brace bridge is not eligible to move forward to the application phase of the Mill program.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the contact center at 1-888-588- 4111 or email [email protected].

Yours sincerely,

Kristen Green, Manager, Rural Program Branch

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February 7, 2013

In This Issue - Draft Recovery Strategies and Government Response Statements posted. - MTO's Motor Vehicle Inspection Station Program - posting of RFI. - Canada's Gas Tax Fund is here to help with your infrastructure needs. - AMO AGM and Annual Conference registration now open. - Managing Psychological Health in the Workplace workshop. - Career opportunities with LAS and the Ontario Public Service.

Provincial Matters The Ministry of Natural Resources has requested input on draft recovery strategies and government response statements for several listed species-at-risk under the Endangered Species Act.

The Ministry of Transportation advises a Request For Information (RFI), seeking input on innovative ways to improve the Ministry's Motor Vehicle Inspection Station Program, is now available for review. Further information may be found at MERX by entering "OSS_00373464" in the search function. All inquiries should be directed to Margaret Mahato, by email at [email protected].

Federal Matters Learn how you can do more with Canada's Gas Tax Fund, the only long-term predictable source of funding for municipal infrastructure. Plan to attend one of our no-cost regional seminars. Register today!

Eye on AMO and LAS Events Take advantage of the early bird registration rates for the AMO AGM and Annual Conference now. Registration forms can be downloaded from our website for the Conference to be held August 18-21, 2013 at the Ottawa Convention Centre.

Municipal Wire * The Managing Psychological Health in the Workplace workshop helps participants understand the new National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health & Safety, and provides practical skills for managing psychological health. Date: February 26 or 27th, 2013. Location: .

Career Opportunities Client Relations Specialist (2 year contract position) - LAS. Responsible for the promotion and marketing of LAS's programs to both current and potential municipal/public sector clients and administration of the various programs. Please email [email protected] or fax (416) 971-6191 your resume, in confidence, with a covering letter stating salary expectations, by February 19, 2013.

Account Manager- Ontario Public Service. Location: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Toronto. Please apply online by February 19, 2013, by visiting Ontario Careers and entering Job ID 49507 in the Job ID search field.

Policy Advisor- Ontario Public Service. Location: Regional Transit Policy Office, Toronto. Please apply online, by February 19, 2013, by visiting Ontario Careers and entering Job ID 48121 in the Job ID search field.

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Date: February 11, 2013

Premier Wynne and new Ontario Cabinet sworn in

This afternoon Premier and her Cabinet Ministers were sworn in. The Cabinet is somewhat larger, 27 Ministers of which 20 are new to their portfolios. The Cabinet is listed below and many have a relationship with municipal government. Of particular note are the creation of the Ministry of Rural Affairs and the expansion of the Ministry of Economic Development Trade to also include Employment.

Municipal governments want to pursue policy work that means we can deliver quality services while keeping an eye to costs. AMO looks forward to discussions with Premier Wynne and her Cabinet in pursuing shared goals. Fiscal capacity for municipal governments will be crucial for addressing current pressures and challenges, and evaluating new policies and programs to make certain that Ontario's municipal governments are able to continue delivering the services that our residents rely on every day and hour. AMO's congratulatory notes and highlights of our key policy interests are being sent to specific Ministers tomorrow as they begin getting briefed on their portfolios.

Kathleen Wynne Premier and Minister of Agriculture Deborah Matthews Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Chair of Cabinet Minister of Finance Minister of Environment Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Women's Issues Michael Chan Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Minister of Energy Minister ofTraining, Colleges and Universities Attorney General Minister of Northern Development and Mines Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment Minister of Rural Affairs Ted McMeekin Minister of Community and Social Services Tracy MacCharles Minister of Consumer Services Minister of Community Safety and Corrections and Francophone Affairs Government House Leader Rezi Moridi Minister of Research and Innovation Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation Minister of Labour Minister of Natural Resources Minister of Children and Youth Services Minister of Education Mario Sergio Minister Responsible for Seniors Minister of Government Services Minister of Aboriginal Affairs

All municipalities: urban and rural; northern and southern; large and small; have challenges in offering services to their residents that create strong local communities and economies which are the building blocks of our province and the foundations of a modern economy. To support these communities, effective tools are needed that support the diverse range of municipal circumstances. These include: the permanent and predictable funding of transit and roads and bridges by all three orders of government; increasing the accountability and transparency of arbitrators in emergency services settlements; job creation that supports all parts of Ontario; as well as shared objectives for human services, clean water, waste diversion and affordable housing among other matters. Fiscal sustainability for both the Province and municipal governments is part of a bigger conversation as we look to the future and how we grow, socially and economically and manage the future opportunities together.

The Throne Speech which will lay out the priorities of Premier Wynne and her government is expected on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. AMO will provide members with an analysis of the Throne Speech content and its implications for municipal government shortly after its release.

Contact: Monika Turner, AMO Director of Policy, "[email protected]" or 416-971-9856 ext. 318.

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DISCLAIMER These are final versions of AMO documents. AMO assumes no responsibility for any discrepancies that may have been transmitted with the electronic version. The printed versions of the documents stand as the official record. Mayor Graydon Smith and Town Council Town of Bracebridge 1000 Taylor Court Bracebridge, ON P1 L 1R6

February 11, 2013

Mayor Smith and Town Council,

I, Arthur Hall, received a ticket today for parking at the Senior's Centre. The Senior's club is a club that is run completely by volunteers and sometimes some of the games take longer to complete than others. In this case, I came out of the game late and found a ticket on my truck. I was only 8 minutes late. As it stands, the parking time is 3 hours. This does not work because some of the games are slow (and some of the seniors included. Our oldest is 95!) and require more time. Also, the person looking after the game has to be early to set up and stay afterwards to put away the supplies and make necessary arrangements such as recording winners.

I wonder if the Council could see fit to either give us a ticket to put on our windshield while we play games or to extend the parking an additional 30 minutes.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Arthur Hall

P.S. I am 85 years old and my granddaughter typed this letter and sent it for me. Cottage Country Family Health Team

Mayor, Graydon Smith Bracebridge, ON

Dear Mayor Smith:

We are pleased to inform you of our collaboration with the Bracebridge Culture and Recreation Sportsplex staff. The Cottage Country Family Health Team has developed a Healthy Active Living Program "HALP" to its' patients. The program is designed to support people in making lifestyle changes with a goal of maintaining a healthy weight and a physically active life. In order to support our patients to 'maintain and continue a healthy lifestyle we have collaborated with Bracebridge Culture and Recreation Sportsplex staff. ·

The program was developed to educate and motivate our patients towards becoming more physically active and eating healthier. Research shows a decrease in mortality and morbidity rates when people adapt a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis and dementia and many other chronic diseases, which puts a burden on our healthcare system. The additional benefits of physical activity and healthier eating are weight loss, increased energy and feeling better about ourselves phys'ically and mentally.

We wanted Bracebridge Town Council to be aware of the support our patients are receiving from the staff at the Sportsplex. We are excited about our new partnership with the Sportsplex staff to promote healthy active living and create a healthy social network for our community. The staff has been very friendly, professional and accommodating to our patients. The feedback from our patients has been very positive and we look forward to our new partnership with Sportsplex staff.

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Kathy ctiucher RPN. CCFHT Clinical Lead

Dr. V. Dechert Medical Liaison Westwind Forest Stewardship Inc. and the Parry Sound Local Citizen's Committee Urge You to Attend a Forest Management Plan Open House

Interested in forest management on Crown land in the French/Severn Forest (Parry Sound District)? Own property adjacent to Crown land? Interested in how forest managers protect and enhance habitat for fish and other wildlife?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, please consider attending a Forest Management Plan Open House on Saturday March 2, 2013 from 1pm to 4:30 pm at the Holiday Inn Express on Howland Drive in Huntsville (across from Walmart), or on Monday March 4, 2013 from 1-8 pm in Parry Sound, upstairs at the Bobby Orr Community Centre.

Come speak to the plan author, the MNR forester and biologists, other members of the planning team and Local Citizens Committee. View maps of planned forestry operations (harvesting, renewal and tending operations and access plans) for the French/Severn Forest for the period of April1, 2014 to March 31, 2019.

Can't Attend?, Make other arrangements to speak with the MNR Area Forester, Joe Johnson by calling (705) 773-4238 or the Plan Author and Forest Manager for Westwind Forest Stewardship, Barry Davidson at (705) 746-6832 ext 24.

After March 1, 2013, you can also visit Westwind's website to view Forest Management Plan draft harvesting allocation maps online at www.westwindforest.ca.

Westwind Forest Stewardship is a unique forest management company that provides forestry services to its 20 or so industry partners in the delivery of sustainable forest management of the French/Severn Forest, the first large public forest in Canada to receive certification under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Westwind is governed by an 8-member Board of Directors, including 3 from forest industry, 4 from the local communities and 1 from First Nation Communities. Westwind's main office is located in Parry Sound and also has staff stationed in Huntsville and Sundridge.

The Local Citizen's Committee is an advisory committee to the Parry Sound District Manager on forestry matters including the development of forest management plans. Members represent a variety of groups including trappers, anglers and hunters, tourism providers, cottagers, municipalities, the forest industry, snowmobile clubs, the general public and other groups. Questions and Answers:

What is the French/Severn Forest? The French/Severn Forest is one of 43 management units in the province of Ontario. It includes -357,741 ha of productive Crown land forest located generally between Algonquin Park to the east and Georgian Bay to the west, the French River to the north and the Severn River to the south. The dominant forest type is tolerant hardwoods including mainly sugar maple as well as beech, yellow birch, red oak, white ash, black cherry and eastern hemlock. Another main forest type is the white pine I red pine forest most commonly found in the western portion of the management unit.

What is a Forest Management Plan? In order for forestry activities to occur on Crown land a forest management plan or FMP is required by the Crown Forest Sustainability Act. , The plan is a document and series of maps as prescribed by Ontario's Forest Management Planning Manual Forestry activities include harvesting, regeneration (e.g. planting), site preparation, tending and road building and maintenance activities. This plan only pertains to forest management activities on Crown land.

The plan also includes what needs to be done to protect features or specific species of wildlife that are most vulnerable to forestry activities. Forest modelling takes place for many other species to ensure that there is an appropriate amount of suitable habitat for them today and in the long term. As well, other rules ensure forest diversity is retained including cavity trees, mast (e.g. acorns, fruit, beechnuts) producing trees, super canopy trees and a diversity of tree species. What is a Phase 1 vs. a Phase 2 FMP? Forest Management Plans are divided into two phases. Phase 1 involved substantial forest modelling and analysis to determine the total allowable cut for the ten-year period of 2009 to 2019. Phase 1 also included operational planning for the 5-year period of 2009 to 2014. This operational planning included the identification of specific areas where forestry activities will take place. Usually, the locations of planned forestry activities are of most interest to people.

In addition to the identification of locations for forestry activities, operational planning includes silvicultural ground rules (targets and strategies for renewing different types of forests) as well as Area of Concern prescriptions. The identification of likely locations for forestry activities for the 5-year period 2014-2019 was also included in Phase 1. Phase 2 planning happening now will confirm which areas are eligible for harvest activities for the 5-year period of 2014-2019 and revisits silvicultural ground rules and Area of Concern prescriptions.

How Do We Grow the Forest? Less thari 10% of the French Severn Forest types is suitable for clear cutting so the partial cutting systems of selection and shelterwood are the predominant silvicultural system. Ce1iified tree markers identify to ioggers which trees should be cut and which must be left according to prescriptions approved by professional foresters.

How are water and wildlife values being protected? An Area of Concern (AOC) is a location adjacent to a forest value that could be negatively impacted by forestry activities. An AOC prescription is a prescribed method to protect the forest value. AOC prescriptions can include reserves where no forest activity can occur or modified activity zones or both. For instance, a Great Blue Heron colony is a forest value that would receive a no cut reserve in an area closest to the nests, and then outside that reserve, an area where forest management activity can occur with certain timing restrictions. Not all forest values have AOC's, but many do. Lakes, streams, hawks, hibernation sites of many species of snakes and turtles, wolf dens, moose mineral licks, cultural heritage values, authorized hiking trails, recreation camps and a variety of other values have special protection afforded them through AOC prescriptions. Several changes to AOC prescriptions are being proposed for the 2014-2019 period as a result of new scientific direction provided to planning teams. REVIEW French-Severn Forest Management Plan Review of Proposed Operations for Phase II April1, 2014 to March 31, 2019 Information Centre

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Westwind Forest Stewardship Inc., and the Local Citizens Committee (LCC) invite you to an information centre to help us develop the second five-year term (2014-2019) of the 2009-2019 Forest Management Plan (FM P) for the French-Severn Forest. You will have the opportunity to review and comment on: • The proposed areas identified for harvest, renewal and tending operations; and, • The proposed road locations and conditions for the second five-year term. You will also have an opportunity to contribute to the background information to be used in planning. How to Get Involved To facilitate your review, information centres will be held at the following times and locations: Saturday, March 2, 2013 Monday, March 4, 2013 Holiday Inn Express Bobby Orr Community Centre 100 Howland Drive 7 Mary Street Huntsville, ON Parry Sound, ON tel: 705-788-9500 tel: 705-746-2701 time: 1 p.m.--4 p.m. time: 1 p.m.-8 p.m. A summary map showing proposed areas for harvest, renewal and tending operations as well as the proposed road corridors will be available at the information centre or upon request. The information and maps available at the information centre will also be available for review and comment at the Westwind Forest Stewardship Inc. office and at the MNR Parry Sound District Office (addresses below), by appointment during normal office hours for a period of 30 days (March 2-April 1, 2013). Comments must be received by Joe Johnson at the M N R Parry Sound District Office by April 1, 2013. Meetings with representatives of the planning team and the LCC can be requested at any time during the planning process. Reasonable opportunities to meet planning team members during non-business hours wdl be provided upon request. If you require more information or wish to discuss your interests and concerns with a planning team member, please contact one of the individuals listed below: Joe Johnson, RPF Barry Davidson, RPF Gordon Michener (Naturalists) Ministry of Natural Resources Westwind Forest Stewardship Inc. LCC Chair Parry Sound District 72 Church Street Box 44 7 Bay Street Parry Sound, ON P2A 1Y9 Longford Mills, ON LOK 1 LO Parry Sound, ON P2A 1S4 tel: 705-746-6832, ext. 24 tel: 705-326-5867 tel: 705-773-4238 http://www.westwindforest.ca/ During the planning process there is an opportunity to make a written request to seek resolution of issues with the plan author, the MNR District Manager or the Regional Director using a process described in the Forest Management Planning Manual (2009). The operations for the first five-year term (Phase I) of the 10-year FMP 2009-2019 are nearing completion and detailed planning for the second five-year term (Phase II) operations are commencing. This first stage (Stage 1) notice is to invite you to review and comment on proposed operations and to contribute to the background information to be used in planning. Stay Involved There will be two more formal opportunities for you to be involved. These stages are tentatively scheduled as follows: Stage 2 -Review of Draft Planned Operations June 14- July 16, 2013 Stage 3- Inspection of MNR-Approved Planned Operations September 29- October 29, 2013 The tentative scheduled date for submission of the draft planned operations is September 14, 2013. If you would like to be added to a mailing list to be notified of public involvement opportunities, please contact Joe Johnson at 705-773-4238. The Ministry of Natural Resources is collecting your personal information and comments under the authority of the Crown Forest Sustainability Act. Any personal information you provide (address, name, telephone, etc.) will be protected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; however, your comments will become part of the public consultation process and may be shared with the general public. Your personal information may be used by the Ministry of Natural Resources to send you further information related to this forest management planning exercise. If you have questions about the use of your personal information, please contact Anne Collins at 705-646-5553.

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