Township of Carling COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE Regular Meeting of Council October 8, 2019 REQUESTS FOR SUPPORT GOVERNMENT [A] Township of Springwater Response to Letter – Joint and Several Liability Consultation [B] The Municipality of Hastings Highland Resolution- Mandatory Septic System Reports [C] Township of North Glengarry Resolution – Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines [D] The Ombudsman Correspondence – Closed Meeting Complaint [E] Township of Larder Lake Resolution – Electronic Delegation [F] Town of Parry Sound Resolution – Wellness Centre and Pool Facility [G] Town of Newmarket Notice – More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 Bill 108 Proposed Regulations [H] Town of Penetanguishene Resolution-Municipal Amalgamation AGENCIES/ASSOCIATIONS/OTHER [I] North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit Board of Health Meeting Agenda – September 25, 2019 [J] North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit Page - 1 Board of Health Finance & Property Committee Meeting Agenda – October 25, 2019 [K] North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit News Release – Harmful Blue Green Algae in Lake Nosbonsing [L] North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit News Release – Health Unit Launches Campaign to Support Breastfeeding Families in the Community PLANNING ENVIRONMENT PUBLIC WORKS [M] E. Outram-Verite Petition- Dillon Road MISCELLANEOUS [N] Hover Property Resolution – Sunday Gun Hunting Page - 2 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mayor Vic A. Bodnar The Municipality of Hastings Highlands Mayor P.O. Box 130, 33011 Hwy 62, Maynooth, ON K0L 2S0 613 338-2811 Phone Suzanne Huschilt 1-877-338-2818 Toll Free Municipal Clerk September 12, 2019 Hon. Christine Ellliot Minister of Health Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care 5th Floor 777 Bay St. Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 [email protected] Dear Minister Elliott, Re: Mandatory Septic System Reports ______________________________________________________________________________________ Please be advised that at its Regular Meeting of Council held on September 4, 2019 the Council of the Municipality of Hastings Highlands passed the following resolution: Resolution 559-2019 WHEREAS the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations has released their latest report “Septic Re-inspection Programs in Ontario: A Guide for Lake Associations;” AND WHEREAS this municipality has serious concerns over current available septic re- inspection information; AND WHEREAS numerous companies already perform a septic pumping service and could easily perform an additional service by simply filling out a three part one page report with one copy going to the homeowner, one to the municipality, and one for their own records. This would develop an ongoing database from which septic re-inspection programs could be generated. This report could include requirements such as a visual inspection by the operator on type of system, time, date, location, and noticeable system problems; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this council endorse such a mandatory reporting system and that letters be sent requesting support for this initiative to the following people; Anne Egan, President of the Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association, John FitzGibbon, Professor, University of Guelph, Liz Huff, Director Rural Ontario Municipal Associations, Terry Rees, Executive Director Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations, Rick Phillips, Warden, Hastings County Council and Christine Elliott, Minister, Ontario Ministry of Health, our Local MP and MPP and all Ontario Municipalities. CARRIED AS AMENDED Sincerely, Vic A. Bodnar Mayor cc: Anne Egan, Association President, Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association [email protected] John FitzGibbon, Professor, University of Guelph [email protected] ROMA [email protected] Terry Rees, Executive Director, FOCA [email protected] Rick Phillips, Warden, Hastings County [email protected] Mike Bossio, MP, Hastings-Lennox and Addington [email protected] Daryl Kramp, MPP, Hastings-Lennox and Addington [email protected] All Ontario Municipalities The Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound Moved by (7 9,J��-- own of Parry Sound is fully supportive of a Wellness Centre and Pool Whereas the CAOs were directed to undertake certain tasks by their respective ·+ kt� Councils and the Town is� supportive of the work they have done to advance.- � project; Whereas the Town is surprised by the Township of Carling's Resolution that was received earlier today and concerned that the information has not been shared with the other municipal partners in the project; Now therefore be it resolved that the Township of Carling be requested to share the documentation supporting the information contained in the Resolution; and That staff report back to a future Council meeting. Kiran Saini Deputy Town Clerk Town of Newmarket 395 Mulock Drive [email protected] P.O. Box 328 Station Main tel.: 905-953-5300, Ext. 2203 Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7 fax: 905-953-5100 September 17, 2019 Sent via email to: All Ontario Municipalities Attn: Municipal Clerk RE: More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 - Bill 108 Proposed Regulations I am writing to advise that Council, at its meeting held on September 9, 2019, adopted the following recommendations: 1. That the report entitled Bill 108 Proposed Regulations, dated August 26, 2019 be received; and, 2. That following the September 9, 2019 Council meeting, the final version of the report entitled Bill 108 Proposed Regulations, dated August 26, 2019 be formally submitted to the province; and, 3. That it be requested by the Town that the province release final drafts of the regulations associated with Bill 108 with a consultation period of no less than 3 months; and, 4. That a copy of this Motion be sent to all Ontario Municipalities requesting their support; and, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. Yours sincerely, Kiran Saini Deputy Town Clerk KS:aw Town of /Ville de Penetanguishene October 2, 2019 Hon Doug Ford Delivered by Email to: Premier of Ontario [email protected] Premier's Office - Room 281 Legislative Building - Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 BY EMAIL ONLY Dear Premier; RE: Resolution from the Town of Penetanguishene – Municipal Amalgamation As you are aware, the Town of Penetanguishene, Township of Tay and Township of Tiny provided a joint letter response on June 5, 2019 regarding the Regional Governance Review. Please also be advised that the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene, during their September 25, 2019 Council meeting and at the request of the Township of McKellar, adopted the following resolution: "WHEREAS there are 444 municipalities in Ontario that are very efficient and well governed, and who respond quickly to ratepayer's needs; AND WHEREAS in the 1990's the Conservative Government forced many municipalities to amalgamate on the guise they would become more efficient, effective, save money, lower taxes and ultimately reduce the provincial deficit; AND WHEREAS there has never been a valid evidence-based study that supported these outcomes; AND WHERAS forced amalgamation actually accomplished just the opposite: ill feelings, increased animosity and mistrust, job losses, rise in local taxes and an increase in the provincial deficit; AND WHEREAS there are many positive examples of· small rural and northern municipalities working together in a collaborate and cooperative manner via, shared agreements that responds to local needs without amalgamation and provincial interference; 10 rue Robert St. West/ouest, P.O./C.P. Box 5009 Tel: 705.549.7453 Fax: 705.549.3743 Penetanguishene, ON L9M 2G2 www.penetanguishene.ca AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government has a large deficit due to their own decision-making; AND WHEREAS recently the same Conservative Government recently reduced one large regional municipal government by 50%, without "consultation"; AND WHERAS this same Conservative Government is presently reviewing other provincial regional governments through a purported "consultative" approach with a view to reduce or eliminate them; AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government should investigate all other internal ways of reducing their deficit and becoming more fiscally responsible over time rather than downloading to the one level of government that is the most efficient, has the lowest cost and is closest to the electorate which will not put a dent in the provincial deficit; AND WHEREAS the Province could look at what other provinces have done to reduce the debt with one singular education system, organizing unorganized municipalities, controlling OPP costs, substantially increase fines, and find a way to collect millions and millions of dollars in unpaid fines and instead, invest in the north to create jobs and stimulate and enhance economic development; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT before the Provincial Government forces amalgamation in any of the 444 municipalities in Ontario, our AMO organization go beyond requesting "consultation" and "demand" that the Provincial Government do the following: 1. Hold a local referendum letting the citizens decide to amalgamate or not. 2. Conduct an evidence-based study to show that amalgamation actually saves costs, jobs, lowers taxes and reduce the provincial deficit. 3. Allow those municipalities to work out their own local collaborative agreement that best suit their local needs and to be permitted to do so on their own time line and volition. 4. To ensure that there is absolutely no conflict of interest