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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 Media From: Lori McDonald, Clerk Date: February 13, 2013 CIRCULATION: 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 Ontario, 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 Good Things Grow in Ontario bonne terTe, Food land produits ONTARIO AMO Watch File- February 7, 2013 Page 1 of2 AMO Watch File not displaying correctly? View the online version I Send to a friend Add [email protected] to your safe list Watch File 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: Toronto. 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. http://amo. informz.caladmin31 /templates/Template_Html.asp ?MFQID=734928&test=t 07/02/2013 AMO Watch File- February 7, 2013 Page 2 of2 Account Coordinators (three germanent) -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 I D 49508 in the Job ID search field. AboutAMO AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario's 444 municipal governments. AMO supports stron g and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal government a s a vital and essential component of Ontario's and Canada's political system. Follow @AMOPolicy on Twitter! AMO Contacts AMO Watch F ile Team Conferences/ Events Policy and Fu nding Programs LAS Local Authority Services Limited MEPCO Muni cipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario OMKN Ontari o Municipal Knowledge Network Media lnguirie s Tel: 416.729.5425 Municigal Wire. Career/Employment and Council Resolution Distributions *Disclaimer: The A ssociation of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is unable to provide any warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of third-party submi ssions.
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