HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 06, 2018 - Council THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Council Chambers
Thursday, September 6, 2018
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. — Public Meeting — Planning/Zoning
Applicant A— Baker
Applicant B — Dion Gale
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
3. REVIEW OF ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
5. DELEGATIONS
6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
A. Regular Meeting held August 16, 2018
7. MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTION
8. RECREATION, CULTURE, TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
8.1 Correspondence
8.1.1 Receive for Information
8.1.2 Requiring Action
8.2 Reports to Council
9. PHYSICAL SERVICES — EMERGENCY SERVICES
9.1 Correspondence
9.1.1 Receive for Information
9.1.2 Requiring Action
9.2 Reports to Council
10. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES — SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION
10.1 Correspondence
10.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Notice of Public Meeting concerning a proposed zoning by-law amendment— Baker
B. Notice of Public Meeting concerning a proposed zoning by-law amendment - Gale
2018 Council Agenda September 6, 2018
10.1.2 Requiring Action
10.2 Reports to Council
11. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
11.1 Correspondence
11.1.1 Receive for Information
A. North Frontenac resolution re NFPA Standards
B. Town of Oakville resolution re Regulating the Display and Distribution of Objectionable
Images
C. Township of Selwyn re Provincial Agricultural Systems Mapping
D. Municipal Elections 2018 Notice of the Voters' List
11.1.2 Requiring Action
11.2 Reports to Council
A. Report CAO-63/18 by Paul Shipway, CAO I Clerk re Otter Valley Chamber of Commerce
B. Report CAO-66/18 by Paul Shipway, CAO I Clerk re Winter Operations Plan — Level of
Service
C. Report CAO-67/18 by Paul Shipway, CAO I Clerk re Speed Limit Assessment Policy
12. BY-LAWS
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. OTHER BUSINESS
14.1 In Camera
14.2 Out of Camera
15. BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL
A. By-Law No. 2018-084 Being a by-law to confirm all actions of Council
16. ADJOURNMENT
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Council Chambers
Thursday, August 16, 2018
7:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
MAYOR PAUL ENS
DEPUTY MAYOR TOM SOUTHWICK
COUNCILLORS RANDY BREYER
WAYNE CASIER
ED KETCHABAW
STAFF PRESENT:
CAO I CLERK PAUL SHIPWAY
DEPUTY CLERK BRENDA GIBBONS
DEPUTY CLERK I PLANNING COORDINATOR MARGARET UNDERHILL
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ens called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
3. REVIEW OF ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Mayor Ens made the following announcement:
The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham is currently in the Lame Duck
period. Pursuant to section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (the `Act), certain actions of
Council are restricted from nomination date (July 27, 2018) until December 1, 2018 as less
than 4 of 5 current members of Bayham Council are returning for the 2018-2022 term of
Council.
The four restrictions contained within section 275(3) of the Act that apply:
a) The appointment or removal from office of any officer of the municipality;
b) The hiring or dismissal of any employee of the municipality;
c) The disposition of any real or personal property of the municipality which has a value
exceeding $50,000, at the time of disposal; and,
d) Making any expenditure or incurring any other liability that exceeds $50,000.
2018 Council Minutes August 16, 2018
5. DELEGATIONS
A. 7:05 p.m. — Kim Earls, SCOR EDC Partner Update
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Southwick
Seconded by: Councillor Casier
THAT the SCOR EDC Partner Update be received for information.
CARRIED
6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
A. Regular Meeting held July 19, 2018
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Breyer
THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 19, 2018 be adopted.
CARRIED
7. MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTION
8. RECREATION, CULTURE, TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
8.1 Correspondence
8.1.1 Receive for Information
8.1.2 Requiring Action
8.2 Reports to Council
9. PHYSICAL SERVICES — EMERGENCY SERVICES
9.1 Correspondence
9.1.1 Receive for Information
9.1.2 Requiring Action
9.2 Reports to Council
A. Report PS-04/18 by Steve Adams, Roads Operations Supervisor re Gravel Road Dust
Suppression
Moved by: Councillor Casier
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Southwick
THAT Report PS-04/18 re Gravel Road Dust Suppression be received for information;
AND THAT Gravel Road Dust Suppression Program funding be referred to the 2019
Operating Budget for Council consideration.
CARRIED
2018 Council Minutes August 16, 2018
10. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES — SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION
10.1 Correspondence
10.1.1 Receive for Information
10.1.2 Requiring Action
10.2 Reports to Council
A. Report DS-52/18 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk I Planning Coordinator re Consent
Application E63-66/18 Grewal
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Southwick
Seconded by: Councillor Breyer
THAT Report DS-52/18 regarding the Consent Applications E63-66/18 submitted by
Nariander Grewal be received;
AND THAT Council recommend to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that Consent
Applications E63-66/18 be granted subject to the following conditions for all applications:
1. Applicant enter in to a Subdivision Agreement to address items:
a. Extension of the sanitary sewer line to be approved by the Ministry of the
Environment, Conservation and Parks,
b. Engineer design storm water management, drainage and grading plans,
c. Mutual Drain Agreements with the retained lands for each lot,
d. Installation of private wells with water quantity report and water quality reports
for bacteria and nitrates content meeting the Provincial standards for residential
use, as a matter of public health and safety,
e. Road widening - applicant convey to the municipality a 3.9 metre portion of land
along Stewart Road for road widening purposes
f. Purchase of civic number signs
g. Digital copy of the registered plan of survey
2. Approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment to remove holding provision "h2' by entering
in to a subdivision agreement with the Municipality
3. Cash in Lieu of Parkland Dedication fee for each lot
4. Planning Report fee payable to the Municipality
CARRIED
11. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
11.1 Correspondence
11.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Township of Howick re Cemetery Board Resolution
B. Township of North Stormont Resolution re Ontario's Green Energy Act
C. City of Hamilton re Cannabis Grace Period Request Resolution
D. 2018 Capital Works Projects Update
2018 Council Minutes August 16, 2018
Moved by: Councillor Casier
Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw
THAT correspondence items 11.1.1-A— 11.1.1-D be received for information.
CARRIED
11.1.2 Requiring Action
A. Southwestern Public Health re Mobile Outreach Program
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Southwick
Seconded by: Couoncillor Breyer
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham support the launch of a
Mobile Outreach Service across Elgin County;
AND THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham support the
proposed route on the condition the Port Burwell Beach location is amended to be the Port
Burwell Firehall.
CARRIED
11.2 Reports to Council
A. Report CAO-63/18 by Paul Shipway, CAO I Clerk re Otter Valley Chamber of Commerce
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Southwick
THAT Report CAO-63/18 re Otter Valley Chamber of Commerce be deferred to September
6, 2018.
CARRIED
B. Report CAO-64/18 by Paul Shipway, CAO I Clerk re Agreement No. 0507— Civil Marriage
Officiant Services
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Breyer
THAT Report CAO-64/18 re Agreement No. 0507 — Civil Marriage Officiant Services be
received for information.
CARRIED
2018 Council Minutes August 16, 2018
C. Report CAO-65/18 by Paul Shipway, CAO I Clerk re Capital Item FA-1 Straffordville
Community Centre — Portable, Accessible Stage
Moved by: Councillor Casier
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Southwick
THAT Report CAO-65/18 re Straffordville Community Centre Portable, Accessible Stage be
received for information;
AND THAT Council direct staff to sole source a Portable, Accessible Stage from Staging
Canadell Ltd. in the amount of$15,384.81 + HST.
CARRIED
12. BY-LAWS
A. By-Law No. 2018-080 Being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 2018-045 a by-law to
establish a levy for the year 2018 to adopt tax rates, provide for penalty and interest in
default of payment and the collection thereof
B. By-Law No. 2018-081 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement
between the Municipality of Bayham and Farm Credit Canada regarding the AgriSpirit Fund
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Southwick
Seconded by: Councillor Casier
THAT By-Laws No. 2018-080 and 2018-081 be read a first, second and third time and
finally passed.
CARRIED
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
14. OTHER BUSINESS
None
15. BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL
A. By-Law No. 2018-082 Being a by-law to confirm all actions of Council
Moved by: Councllor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Breyer
THAT Confirming By-Law No. 2018-082 be read a first, second and third time and finally
passed
CARRIED
2018 Council Minutes August 16, 2018
16. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Casier
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Southwick
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
CARRIED
MAYOR CLERK
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CONCERNING A PROPOSED
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
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TAKE NOTICE that the Municipality of Bayham has received a complete application for a Zoning
By-law amendment.
AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham will hold a
public meeting on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers
in Straffordville to consider a proposed Zoning By-law amendment under Section 34 of the
PLANNING ACT.
THE PURPOSE of this By-law amendment is to change the zoning on a 222 m2 (2,389 ft2) parcel
of land from a Village Residential (R1) Zone to the Site-Specific Village Residential (R1-XX) in
Zoning By-law Z456-2003. The zone change is to permit the reconstruction and reorientation of
a single detached dwelling. The subject lands are located at 8 Robinson Street, east side, south
of Brock Street, in the Village of Port Burwell.
THE EFFECT of this By-law will be to allow for the replacement of a dwelling in disrepair and to
recognize the reduced lot area, no lot frontage and reduced lot setbacks.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make a written or verbal representation in
support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment.
IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make
written submissions to the Municipality of Bayham before the by-law is passed, the person or
public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Bayham to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make
written submissions to the Municipality of Bayham before the by-law is passed, the person or
public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning
Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
IF YOU WISH to be notified of the adoption of the proposed amendment, you must make a written
request to the undersigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed amendment may be obtained at the
Municipal Office.
Dated at the Municipality of Bayham this 17th day of August 2018.
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MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM Margaret Underhill
Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator
Municipality of Bayham
56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160
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TAKE NOTICE that the Municipality of Bayham has received a complete application for a Zoning
By-law amendment.
AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham will hold a
public meeting on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers
in Straffordville to consider a proposed Zoning By-law amendment under Section 34 of the
PLANNING ACT.
THE PURPOSE of this By-law is to change the zoning on a 2,266 m2 (0.5 acres) parcel of land
from a Village Residential (R2) Zone to the Village Residential (R1) to permit a single detached
dwelling use on the lands in Zoning By-law Z456-2003. The subject lands are located at 27 Ann
Street, south side, at the corner of Union Street, in the Village of Vienna.
THE EFFECT of this By-law will be to allow a single detached dwelling to be constructed in a
residential area currently intended for a higher density residential use.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make a written or verbal representation in
support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment.
IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make
written submissions to the Municipality of Bayham before the by-law is passed, the person or
public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Bayham to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make
written submissions to the Municipality of Bayham before the by-law is passed, the person or
public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning
Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
IF YOU WISH to be notified of the adoption of the proposed amendment, you must make a written
request to the undersigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed amendment may be obtained at the
Municipal Office.
Dated at the Municipality of Bayham this 17th day of August 2018.
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Date: August 3, 2018 ,A FP Resolution Number 5Lg `/ -18
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Director of Emergency Service/Fire
Chief's Administrative Report entitled, "Grandfathering of Volunteer Firefighters to NFPA
Standards - Update" for information purposes;
AND THAT Council continue to advocate that the New Provincial Government continue
to support rural fire services and provide sufficient funding to cover additional costs
associated with the certification initiative;
AND THAT Council defer this to the 2019 budget deliberations, as sufficient funding is
required for a training program which will adequately provide the legislated training to
meet the requirements of the Establishing and Regulating By-law and our Core
Services;
AND THAT the Clerk provide a copy of this Resolution to all Ontario Municipalities
requesting support; Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); Minister of
Community Safety and Correctional Services and Randy Hillier, MPP.
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OAKVI LLE
August 13, 2018
The Honourable Caroline Mulroney
Attorney General
720 Bay Street, 11th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 2S9
Subject: Regulating the Display and Distribution of Objectionable Images
At its meeting on August 7, 2018, Oakville Town Council approved the following motion:
WHEREAS Oakville wishes to be a safe and welcoming community for all those
who are residents or visitors to our town; and
WHEREAS messaging and graphic depictions felt by many to be upsetting and
objectionable appear in public places, on our streets and at our doorsteps yearly; and
WHEREAS the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards includes in its provisions,
outlined under Unacceptable Depictions and Portrayals -Advertisements shall not:
undermine human dignity; or display obvious indifference to, or encourage, gratuitously
and without merit, conduct or attitudes that offend the standards of public decency
prevailing among a significant segment of the population.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct the Director of Municipal
Enforcement, in consultation with the Town Solicitor, to assess options to:
a. regulate the display of banners/signs in public places as well as the
distribution of print materials to private residences that contain extremely
graphic images intended to shock, alarm, or cause dismay, including the
potential for the prohibiting of the public display and distribution of such
print materials for the purposes of addressing the potential of such
displays to cause harm to members of the public, especially children; and
b. report back to Council in 2019.
Be it further resolved that by way of a letter to the Hon. Caroline Mulroney, Attorney
General, Mayor Burton, on behalf of Council, urge the Province of Ontario to limit and
regulate the display and distribution of posters, signs and leaflets that contain
disturbing images; and
THAT Mayor Burton, on behalf of Council, write the Minister of Justice of Canada
urging the consideration of amendments to Section 163(8) of the Canadian Criminal
Code - Obscene Publication; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to all members of the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
Town of Oakville 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6H OH3 1905-845-6601 I www.oakville.ca
August 13, 2018
Subject: Regulating the Display and Distribution of Objectionable Images
Should you have any questions regarding this matter or should you require any additional
information, please contact me at 905-845-6601, extension 2003, or email
vicki.tytaneck@oakville.ca.
Yours truly,
Vicki Tytaneck
Town Clerk
c. Association of Municipalities of Ontario —All Members
Township of
SeIwin
www.s e lwy ntow ns h i p.ca
August 15, 2018
Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto ON M7A 1A1 via Email
Dear Premier Ford:
Re: Provincial Agricultural Systems Mapping
The Council of the Township of Selwyn passed the following Resolution at their August
7, 2018 Council meeting.
Resolution No. 2018 — 153 — Provincial Agricultural Systems Mapping
Councillor Donna Ballantyne — Councillor Gerry Herron —
Whereas the Provincial Liberals seem to have made rash, broad stroke decisions
by implementing Agricultural Systems mapping changes with little notice and no
transition period;
Be it resolved that the Provincial Conservatives review the rationale and research
that drove the decision to implement the new Agricultural Systems mapping that
expanded prime agricultural land designations; and that the new government be
urged to review and modify the severe restrictions resulting from the agricultural
systems mapping; and that this Resolution be circulated to M.P.P. Dave Smith,
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and all AMO municipalities
requesting their support.
Carried.
Should you have any questions regarding the above-noted matter, please do not
hesitate to contact the office directly.
Sincerely,
Carla .Mope
Carla Hope, Administrative Assistant
c.c. Dave Smith, MPP
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
All Municipalities in Ontario Mailing Address
PO Box 270
County of Peterborough, Land Division Bridgenorth
Ontario KOL 1H0
Tel: 705 292 9507
Fax: 705 292 8964
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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2018
NOTICE OF THE VOTERS' LIST
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, the list of all persons entitled to be electors for municipal
elections in the Municipality of Bayham has been prepared by the Clerk's office.
As of September 4, 2018 all electors should ensure that their names and relevant information
are correct on the Voters' List.
An elector can go on the municipality's website www.bayham.on.ca to see if you are on
the Voters' List.
A person may make an application to the Clerk requesting that the person's name be added to
or removed from the Voters' List or that information on the Voters' List relating to the person be
amended by completing and filing Form EL15 Application to Amend the Voters' List available
from the Municipal Office during regular office hours between September 4, 2018 to October 22,
2018 and to the close of voting on October 22, 2018. The application shall be in writing on the
appropriate form and shall be filed in person, by the applicant or his/her agent. Proof of identity
and residence as prescribed by O. Req. 304/13 will be required.
QUALIFICATIONS OF ELECTORS
A person is entitled to vote in a municipal election if he or she on Voting Day,
• resides in the local municipality, or is the owner or tenant of land in the municipality, or the
spouse of such owner or tenant; and
• is a Canadian citizen, and
• is at least 18 years old, and
• is not prohibited from voting by law.
DATED AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM THIS 22ND DAY OF AUGUST, 2018
Paul Shipway
CAOICIerk
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FROM: Paul Shipway, CAOICIerk
DATE: August 16, 2018
REPORT: CAO-63/18
SUBJECT: OTTER VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BACKGROUND:
On March 21, 2014 the Otter Valley Chamber of Commerce provided the Municipality of
Bayham the documentation attached hereto as Appendix 'A'. The Otter Valley Chamber of
Commerce provided the Municipality of Bayham $1,414.92 to be held in trust pending the
reinstatement of the Otter Valley Chamber of Commerce and/or to be donated to the Thames
Valley District School Board Foundation.
DISCUSSION
On July 23, 2018 Rainey Weisler, former signing official of the Otter Valley Chamber of
Commerce, requested that Council consider transferring the remaining Otter Valley Chamber of
Commerce Funds to the Thames Valley District School Board Award Trust Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
1. THAT Report CAO-63/18 re Otter Valley Chamber of Commerce be received for
information;
2. AND THAT staff be directed to transfer all remaining Otter Valley Chamber of
Commerce Funds to the Thames Valley District School Board Award Trust Fund.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Paul Shipway
CAOICIerk
Letter of Understanding with the Municipality of Bayham Re the Otter Valley
Chamber of Commerce
February 27, 2014
Since there was insufficient response to a call for Chamber members to fill positions of
responsibility for 2014 at the General Meeting held on September I 0 the Otter Valley Chamber
of Commerce became inactive as of December 31, 2013.
We appreciate the Municipality's assistance in helping us met the filing requirements of
Corporations Canada and for helping assure that the Charter will still be open for a group to
start up again in the future.
The current Executive has closed the OVCC bank account and a bank draft in the amount of
$1492.14 made out to The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham to be held in trust with
the Municipality until either the Chamber resumes or they are donated to The Thames Valley
District School Board Foundation to be used for funding awards to students from Bayham.
We will leave in your keeping Annual Summary for Corporations Canada for the next seven
years which are filled out and simply need to be submitted to Corporations Canada, 9th Floor,
Jean Edmonds Tower S., 365 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario KIA 008 in Duplicate
each year prior to June 1 with the last elected Executive listed until a new group starts up or
the Chamber is dissolved in 2020.
We will ask Corporations Canada to direct their annual filing request to the Municipality.
If a group of local business people decide to restart the Chamber prior to 2020 we would ask
the Municipality to ensure that they have a duly elected Executive and a mailing address.
Once the new OVCC Executive has:
• Established a mailing address for the OVCC
• Filled out the Annual Summary for Corporations Canada in triplicate signed by the new
Secretary. One copy will be submitted to the Municipality of Bayham The other two
copies of the Annual Summary will be in stamped and addressed envelope ready to be
submitted to Corporations Canada, 9th Floor,Jean Edmonds Tower S., 365 Laurier
Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario K IA 008
• Once you have the Corporations Summary and two members of the group have signed
a form stating they have received the OVCC funds we ask you to pass all remaining
funds to the new Executive.
Thank you for the support over the last 5 years and for assisting the Otter Valley Chamber
during a time of transition.
Sincerely,
Val Donnell.
OVCC President 2013
Receipt
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
PO BOX 160
9344 PLANK ROAD
STRAFFORDVILLE ON NOJ 1Y0
Receipt Number: 181413
Receipt Date: 21/03/2014
Receipt Amount: 1,414.92
OTTER VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Description Item Amount Qty Amount
General
Remainder of funds 1,414.92 1 1,414.92
Remainder of funds to be held in trust with the Municipality of
Bayham until possible return of OVCC
Scotiabank draft#711503
Receipt Amount: 1,414.92
Payment By Cheque 1,414.92 J
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Note: This receipt is not valid until the payment has cleared.
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Municipality of Bayham
Straffordville, ON
Re: OVCC Funds&OVCC Student Award
Attn: Paul Shipway, Lorne James, Brenda Gibbons&Council Members
To Whom It May Concern:
I was asked to follow up with past OVCC members to find documentation to support the transfer of
funds currently being held at the Municipality of Bayham to the OVCC Student Award with the Thalmes
Valley District School Board.
The conversation held at the committee meeting on November 26, 2013 supported the hiatus of the
OVCC and documentation was presented to council regarding this. Originally we discussed a five year
plan however,final documents show a seven year window for any member of the municipality who
wishes to reinstate the chamber would have access to the funds.
Given that all discussions were verbal and were not included in the minutes of the final meeting,we
support postponing the transfer of said funds to the OVCC student award until the documented 2020.
I trust you will find this in order. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Regards,
Rainey Weisler
Past OVCC President 2012
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REPORT: CAO-66/18
SUBJECT: WINTER OPERATIONS PLAN - LEVEL OF SERVICE
BACKGROUND
The Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, identifies a Municipality's obligation to maintain roads in a
reasonable state of repair, and also generally provides for three defenses for liability:
i. Minimum Maintenance Standards have been met;
ii. that the Municipality did not know or could not have reasonably been expected to have
known the issue existed;
iii. that the Municipality took reasonable steps to prevent the default from arising.
In Ontario, joint and several liability is allowed in the assignment of award/damages resultant from a
claim. Essentially, the outcome is that even if a defendant(s) is found to be only 1% liable for a
plaintiff's damages, the defendant(s) may have to pay the share of the other defendant who may not
have the resources to pay. Since Municipalities are generally well insured, and have the ability to
levy taxes, Municipalities are typically named in claims due to the greater ability to pay. This is
particularly true where a claimant has sustained a critical injury that has created an ongoing
impairment.
In November 2002, Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways
(MMS) came into effect. Essentially, if a Municipality met the standard and documented it, they
would not be negligent per Section 44(3)c of the Municipal Act. Regulation 239/02 provided for a
review five years after its original implementation. A process to revise Regulation 239/02, chaired
by the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA), culminated in a revised regulation, Regulation
23/10, coming into effect in February 2010.
In the late fall of 2011, a court decision (Giuliani)was rendered that effectively created case law that
negated the protection that the MMS afforded, and in particular, Tables 4 and 5 of the regulation
(Tables 4 and 5 address Snow Accumulation and Icy Roads). Essentially, the decision created a
new standard that went beyond the MMS. The effect on a Municipality is that a higher standard of
weather monitoring and documentation and response to monitoring is required.
OGRA re-called the MMS committee to further amend the regulation, to address the outcome of the
Giuliani decision. As a result of the committee meetings and discussions with the province,
Regulation 47/13 came into effect on January 25 2013, amending Regulations 239/02 and 23/10.
The latest five-year review period began in 2015 and concluded in 2018. Key amendments to
the MMS are as follows:
1) Revisions to the Highway Classification table;
a. Adjusted to include more categories above 15,000 for large volumes
2) The addition of section 2.1 regarding the Purpose and Extent of the regulation;
3) The addition of a subsection 2.1 to section (3) allowing a municipality to declare a significant
weather event;
4) The addition of a subsection 4.1 to section (4) Snow Accumulation - Separated and
Conventional Bicycle Lanes;
5) The addition of a subsection 1.1 to section (6) Potholes - setting out how the depth and
surface area can be determined and by whom;
6) The addition of a subsections to section (16.1) which identifies an area adjacent to the
sidewalk and method for addressing encroachments within the area adjacent to the
sidewalk;
7) The addition of a section (16.2) regarding snow accumulation on sidewalks;
8) The addition of a section (16.3) regarding Ice Control on sidewalks and icy sidewalks;
9) The addition of a section (16.4) regarding the Winter Patrol of Sidewalks; and
10)The addition of a section (16.5) which indicates that a highway is in a state of repair when a
municipality closes a highway.
The next five-year review period will commence in 2023.
The Minimum Maintenance Standards do not have to be adopted by a municipal council. The
regulation is provincial, applies to all Municipalities, and is available for Municipalities to use as a
defense if they have met the standard, and documented it. The more important issue is to ensure
that a Municipality has the appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) in place, and that
they are communicated, followed and documented.
In the fall of 2014, as an exercise in due diligence, the Municipality of Bayham, initiated a process to
review practices, procedures, and documentation, as they relate to delivery of road services and
compliance with the MMS regulation. The Municipality of Bayham manages its' own road system of
approximately 202km and also provides contracted services to the County for those County of Elgin
roads that are within the Bayham boundaries of approximately 113km of roads.
On December 17, 2015 the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham passed the
following resolution:
THAT Report CAO-93/15 re Winter Operations Plan — Level of Service be
received for information;
AND THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham approve
the Municipality of Bayham Winter Operations Plan — Level of Service Policy
attached hereto as Appendix 'A';
AND THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a by-law to repeal By-law No.
2009-047 in its entirety.
DISCUSSION
The Municipality of Bayham Winter Operations Plan – Level of Service Policy, attached hereto as
Appendix 'A', contains only mapping updates from the 2015 document.
The Municipality of Bayham Winter Operations Plan — Level of Service Policy sets out a policy and
procedural framework for ensuring that the Municipality of Bayham continuously improves on the
effective delivery of winter maintenance services and the management of road salt used in winter
maintenance operations, as outlined in Environment Canada's Code of Practice for the
Environmental Management of Road Salts.
The Municipality of Bayham Winter Operations Plan — Level of Service Policy is meant to be
dynamic, to allow the municipality to evaluate and phase-in any changes, new approaches and
technologies in winter maintenance activities in a fiscally sound manner. At the same time, any
modifications to municipal winter maintenance activities must ensure that roadway safety is not
compromised.
Lastly, the Municipality of Bayham Winter Operations Plan — Level of Service Policy also allows
the Municipality to clearly identify and communicate how winter maintenance activities will be
conducted within budget parameters. The Municipality of Bayham Winter Operations Plan —
Level of Service Policy is posted on the Municipal Website.
RECOMMENDATION
1. THAT Report CAO-66/18 re Winter Operations Plan - Level of Service be received for
information.
2. AND THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham approve the
Municipality of Bayham Winter Operations Plan — Level of Service Policy attached hereto as
Appendix `A';
Respectfully Submitted by:
Paul Shipway
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DISCLAIMER
This document is based on normal winter weather conditions, reliability and availability of resources both human and
physical. The Municipality does not guarantee a level of service under abnormal or extreme winter conditions nor in the
event of a work stoppage.
It is acknowledged that conditions may occur which temporarily prevent achieving levels assigned. In such cases,
efforts will be made to keep roads open, consistent with available resources.
This document is designed to utilize plain language to describe the Municipality of Bayham Winter Operations Plan. If
there is a conflict between a provision in this document and a provision of Ontario Regulation 239/02, the provisions of
Ontario Regulation 239/02 shall apply.
Section 1 — Purpose
The Municipality of Bayham Winter Operations Plan sets out a policy and procedural framework for
ensuring that the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham continuously improves on the effective
delivery of winter maintenance services and the management of road salt used in winter maintenance
operations, as outlined in Environment Canada's Code of Practice for the Environmental Management
of Road Salts.
The Municipality of Bayham Winter Operations Plan is meant to be dynamic, to allow the municipality to
evaluate and phase-in any changes, new approaches and technologies in winter maintenance activities
in a fiscally sound manner.At the same time, any modifications to municipal winter maintenance
activities must ensure that roadway safety is not compromised.
As specified in the Code of Practice for the Environmental Management of Road Salts, the Winter
Operations Plan for the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham was endorsed by Council on
September 6, 2018.
Section 2 - Definitions
2.1 Anti-icing means the application of liquid de-icers directly to the road surface in advance of a
winter event.
2.3 Highway includes a common and public highway, street, avenue, parkway, driveway, square,
place, bridge, viaduct or trestle, any part of which is intended for or used by the general public for
the passage of vehicles and includes the area between the lateral property lines thereof.
2.4 Paved Road means a road with an asphalt surface, concrete surface, composite pavement, or
Portland cement surface.
2.5 Pre-treat means the application of liquids (calcium chloride, sodium chloride, etc.) to dry sand or
salt prior to being loaded for storage or applied to the road surface.
2.6 Pre-wetting means the application of liquids (calcium chloride, sodium chloride, etc) at the
spinner of the truck just prior to application to the road surface.
2.7 Surface Treated Road means a road with bituminous surface treatment comprised of one or two
applications of asphalt emulsion and stone chips over a gravel road.
2.8 Unpaved Road means a road with a gravel or sand surface.
2.9 Winter Event means a weather condition affecting roads such as snowfall, wind-blown snow,
freezing rain, frost, black ice, etc. to which a winter event response is required.
2.10 Winter Event Response means a series of winter control activities performed in response to a
winter event.
2.11 Continuous Winter Event Response means a response to a winter event with full deployment of
manpower and equipment that plow/salt/sand the entire system.
2.12 Spot Winter Event Response means a response to a winter event with only a part deployment of
manpower and equipment or with full deployment to only part of the system
2.13 Winter Event Response Hours means the total number of person-hours per year (plowing,
salting/sanding, winging back, etc.) to respond to winter events.
Section 3 - Objective
The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham is committed to improving winter maintenance
operations while continuing to ensure public safety. The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham will
optimize the use of winter maintenance materials containing chlorides on all municipal roads while
striving to minimize negative impacts to the environment. The Corporation of the Municipality of
Bayham Staff will strive, insofar as reasonably practicable, to provide safe winter road conditions for
vehicular and pedestrian traffic as set out in the level of service policies and within the resources
established by the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham.
Section 4 - Policy Statement
The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham will provide efficient and cost effective winter
maintenance to ensure, insofar as reasonably practicable, the safety of users of the municipal road
network in keeping with applicable provincial legislation and accepted standards while striving to
minimize adverse impacts to the environment. These commitments will be met by:
i. adhering to the procedures contained within the Municipality of Bayham Winter Operations Plan;
ii. reviewing and upgrading the Municipality of Bayham Winter Operations Plan on an annual basis
to incorporate new technologies and new developments;
iii. committing to ongoing winter maintenance staff training and education; and
iv. monitoring on an annual basis, the present conditions of the winter maintenance program, as
well as the effectiveness of the Municipality of Bayham Winter Operations Plan.
Section 5 —Winter Maintenance Program
The major activities related to winter maintenance are:
• snow plowing
• salt/sand application
• salt/sand storage
• snow removal
• sidewalk plowing
• anti-icing
The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham is responsible for winter maintenance on:
Table 1
Road Type Distance
Paved Roads 264 Lane KM
Surface Treated Roads 210 Lane KM
Unpaved Roads 123 Lane KM
Sidewalks 18 KM
For the purposes of this winter operations plan, the highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation
of the Municipality of Bayham have been classified (Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) as per the following Table 2
which is based on the Classification of Highways table included in Ontario Regulation 239/02.
Table 2
Average Annual Daily Traffic Posted or Statutory Speed Limit
(number of motor vehicles) (kilometres per hour)
91-100 81-90 71-80 61-70 51-60 41-50 1-40
15,000 or more 1 1 1 2 2 2 2
12,000 - 14,999 1 1 1 2 2 3 3
10,000 - 11,999 1 1 2 2 3 3 3
8,000 - 9,999 1 1 2 3 3 3 3
6,000 - 7,999 1 2 2 3 3 3 3
5,000 - 5,999 1 2 2 3 3 3 3
4,000 - 4,999 1 2 3 3 3 3 4
3,000 - 3,999 1 2 3 3 3 4 4
2,000 - 2,999 1 2 3 3 4 4 4
1,000 - 1,999 1 3 3 3 4 4 5
500 - 999 1 3 4 4 5 5 5
200 -499 1 3 4 5 5 5 5
50 - 199 1 3 4 5 5 5 5
0 - 49 1 3 6 6 6 6 6
For the purposes of Table 2, the average annual daily traffic on a highway or part of a highway under
the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham shall be determined by:
i. counting and averaging the daily two-way traffic on the highway or part of the highway; or
ii. estimating the average daily two-way traffic on the highway or part of the highway.
Table 3 summarizes the road system in the Municipality of Bayham as follows:
Table 3
Paved Lane/KM Surface Treated/KM Unpaved Lane/KM
Rural Urban Rural Urban Rural Urban
Class 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Class 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Class 3 130.86 0 0 0 0 0
Class 4 64.648 0 0 0 0 0
Class 5 25.6 45 206 4 121 2.6
Class 6 0 0 0 0 0 0
Section 6— Level of Service
6.1 Weather Monitoring
From October 1 to April 30, the minimum standard is to monitor the weather, both current and forecast
to occur in the next 24 hours, once every shift or three times per calendar day, whichever is more
frequent, at intervals determined by the municipality.
From May 1 to September 30, the minimum standard is to monitor the weather, both current and
forecast to occur in the next 24 hours, once per calendar day.
In order to determine an effective winter event response and allocate the appropriate resources the
Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham supplements road patrol information with weather
information from various sources which includes:
i. observations from municipal staff;
ii. communication with staff of adjacent municipalities and MTO contractors;
iii. monitoring www.weathernetwork.com
iv. monitoring pavement temperatures by means of on-board infrared thermometers which are
mounted on the patrol and other trucks, and;
v. RWIS data and pavement temperature forecasts from municipally owned stations or via a data
sharing agreements with other municipalities and/or the Ministry of Transportation
6.2 Snow Accumulation
The minimum standard for addressing snow accumulation is, after becoming aware of the fact that the
snow accumulation on a roadway is greater than the depth set out in the Table 4, to deploy resources
as soon as practicable to address the snow accumulation, to provide a minimum lane width of the
lesser of three metres for each lane or the actual lane width, or on a Class 4 or Class 5 Highway with
two lanes, to provide a total width of at least five metres.
If the depth of snow accumulation on a roadway is less than or equal to the depth set out in the Table 4,
the roadway is deemed to be in a state of repair with respect to snow accumulation.
For the purposes of this section, the depth of snow accumulation on a roadway may be determined by
a municipal employee, agent or contractor, whose duties or responsibilities include one or more of the
following:
i. Patrolling highways;
ii. Performing highway maintenance activities.
The depth of snow accumulation on a roadway may be determined by:
i. performing an actual measurement;
ii. monitoring the weather; or
iii. performing a visual estimate.
SNOWACCUMULATION
Table 4
Class of Highway Depth Time
1 2.5 CM 4HRS
2 5 CM 6 HRS
3 8CM 12 HRS
4 8CM 16 HRS
5 10 CM 24HRS
6.3 Ice Formation
The minimum standard for the prevention of ice formation on roadways is doing the following in the 24-
hour period preceding an alleged formation of ice on a roadway:
i. Monitor the weather in accordance with Section 6.1;
ii. Patrol in accordance with Ontario Regulation 239/02.
If the municipality determines, as a result of its activities that there is a substantial probability of ice
forming on a roadway, the Municipality may treat the roadway to prevent ice formation within the time
set out in the Table 5, starting from the time that the municipality determines is the appropriate time to
deploy resources for that purpose.
If the municipality meets the minimum standard set out Section 6.3 and, despite such compliance, ice
forms on a roadway, the roadway is deemed to be in a state of repair until the earlier of, the time that
the municipality becomes aware of the fact that the roadway is icy; or the applicable time set out in the
Table 5 for treating the roadway to prevent ice formation expires.
The minimum standard for treating icy roadways after the municipality becomes aware of the fact that a
roadway is icy is to treat the icy roadway within the time set out in the Table 5, and an icy roadway is
deemed to be in a state of repair until the applicable time set out in the Table 5 for treating the icy
roadway expires.
For the purposes of this section, treating a roadway means applying material to the roadway, including
but not limited to, salt, sand or any combination of salt and sand.
ICY ROADWAYS
Table 5
Class of Highway Time
1 3 HRS
2 4 HRS
3 8 HRS
4 12 HRS
5 16 HRS
6.4 Public Information
Levels of Service
The Municipality of Bayham has developed carefully planned levels of winter road service to combat
the diverse winter weather conditions. A combination of Municipally-owned vehicles and contracted
units provide effective snow plowing services to Elgin County and Municipality of Bayham roads
through the highway priority route system.
This system assigns priority to all County Roads with the highest traffic in the Municipality. To ensure
the safety of drivers and pedestrians, these County Roads routes are serviced on a priority basis.
Bayham Roads are attended to regularly, but less often than Elgin County Roads.
Local Hamlet Roads and select sidewalks are maintained by Contractors under Agreements with the
Municipality of Bayham.
Winter Operations Priority Index
1) Elgin County Roads
a. See Appendix `A'
b. By-law No. 2013-088
2) Municipality of Bayham Rural Roads
a. See Appendix 'B'
3) Municipality of Bayham Local Hamlet Roads & Select Sidewalks
a. See Appendix 'C'
b. Completed by Contractor under Agreement with the Municipality
i. By-law No. 2015-104
c. Please note, only select sidewalks are maintained for winter operations. The
Municipality does not perform snow removal operations around community mailboxes;
please contact Canada Post for snow removal in this area.
6.5 Residents Information
Winter Parking Restrictions
As per the Municipality of Bayham Traffic By-law, parking is not permitted on any Municipal streets from
3:OOam-5:OOam. This ensures the Municipality can completely clear streets of snow and that
emergency vehicles can get down the street.
Children's Safety
Please ensure that children do not play where snow is piled at the side of the road or in the middle of
courts where municipal equipment operators may not see them.
Driveways
Piling snow to the right side of the driveway can help reduce the amount of snow pushed back into the
driveway. Standing in the driveway and looking at the street determines the right side.
Clearing Snow on Private Property
The Municipality devotes a great deal of resources to keep the streets and select sidewalks clear of
snow and ice. Residents often deposit snow and ice from their property onto the street or sidewalk not
realizing that this contravenes municipal regulations, contributes to unsafe driving and walking
conditions and increases the cost of providing winter road maintenance.
When property owners are clearing snow from private driveways, please keep this snow on your
property. Your efforts in helping the Municipality make winter driving and walking safe for everyone is
appreciated.
Fire Hydrants
The Municipality of Bayham has approximately 118 fire hydrants that need to be cleared of snow fall.
The Municipality works hard to keep hydrants clear and available for emergencies, however with heavy
snow falls, this can be challenging. Residents are asked to assist by keeping fire hydrants on their
properties clear of snow. Hydrants should have a clearing of one metre (3 ft.) all around and there
should be a clear path to the street to ensure firefighters can readily access them.A hydrant can help
save lives and property in your community, if you see a hydrant that's buried this winter, please do the
neighbourly thing and dig it out.
Damage to Sod
Ploughing presents many challenges. It is difficult to tell exactly where the edge of the road/sidewalk is and
when the ground is not frozen some sod damage may occur. Damage to Municipal sod, pavement and
municipally owned trees may be repaired in the spring, as determined by the Road Operations Supervisor.
Contact the Municipal Office when you notice damage and your address will be added to a list for
assessment when resources are available.
To facilitate the removal of snow from sidewalks and to prevent damage to private property, residents
are required not to place cars, fences, posts, hedges, shrubs, driveway curbs or other obstructions on
the road allowance. The Municipality will not be responsible for damage to items placed on Municipal
property by property owners.
Mailbox Replacement
The Municipality will re-install mailboxes damaged as a result of maintenance activities of an
appropriate standard in an appropriate location.
Installation Standards
i. The post shall be a 4"x4" wooden post.
ii. Posts will be installed at the rounding of the shoulder, in order that the opening of the mailbox is
at the edge of the shoulder with the bottom of the box being (3.5') above the edge of the edge of the
shoulder.
iii. Mailboxes on a cantilever arm must meet the same height and setback requirements.
iv. Mailboxes will be placed on the right hand side of road according to the courier's line of travel in
a position where the courier can reach and service it from his vehicle without being an impediment to
pedestrian or vehicular traffic, where possible.
v. Replacement boxes shall be a standard size weather resistant steel rural type mailbox as determined
by the Road Operations Supervisor.
Limitations & Exclusions
i. The Municipality is responsible for the replacement and reinstallation of a mailbox that has been
removed or damaged by being physically hit by snow plowing equipment. At the sole, absolute and
unfettered discretion of the Road Operations Supervisor, the Municipality will repair when possible or
replace a mailbox, if beyond repair, damaged by a snow plow that has physically hit the box.
ii. Mailboxes hit by snow coming off the plow will not be replaced by the Municipality. The
responsibility for maintaining mailboxes lies with the owner of the box. Mailbox owners are required to
repair their own mailboxes that have been damaged by snow impact.
iii. Where any mailbox has been damaged by operations activities, it will be replaced with a
standard mail box and post arrangement with a maximum value of$50.00.
Timing of Installation
i. The damaged mailbox will be replaced as soon as weather and manpower permit, at the sole,
absolute and unfettered discretion of the Road Operations Supervisor. Completion of Winter Control
Services on the roadway is a priority.
Roadside Snow Removal
Roadside snow removal operations are only completed within the defined urban communities in the
downtown cores of Straffordville, Vienna, and Port Burwell. Roadside snow removal operations are
undertaken when the available snow storage capacity on street will no longer accommodate further
snow accumulations. The purpose of snow removal operations is not necessarily for pedestrian
convenience but for road safety.
If sufficient storage is lacking along roadway corridors and sight lines are impeded, snow removal may
be scheduled at the earliest opportunity as per the following standards.
i. Roadside snow removal operations may be scheduled and undertaken when the snow banks
combined average height and width exceeds a value greater than 1.8 m (6').
ii. Whenever sightline and safety are compromised as determined by the Road Operations
Supervisor or designate.
iii. Measurements shall not be made until 72 hours following the cessation of a storm event
iv. Snow removal shall only commence when reasonably feasible within the confines of the
Municipal equipment and staff inventory.
Assistance to Private Property Owners
Under no circumstances will a municipal employee be permitted to use municipal equipment to push,
pull or tow a stranded private vehicle from a roadway or parking lot. The employee, if a hazard exists,
shall use the two way radio to notify dispatch of the impending danger.
Winter Operations - Frequently Asked Questions
1. What happens when it starts to snow?
The Municipality of Bayham subscribes to an advanced weather forecasting service. Depending upon
the timing and nature of the pending storm, staff are brought in to commence winter maintenance
activities. Once the storm starts, or is completed, municipal equipment is sent out on designated routes
to apply materials as necessary.
2. Why do I never see a municipal equipment when it snows?
It all depends upon where you live. The Municipality's main routes are Elgin County Roads. Depending
upon the time of day, traffic volumes and snowfall amounts, the average routes can take varying hours
to complete one pass. The municipal equipment will continue back over these routes until the storm has
stopped and these roads are clear of snow and ice.
3. Why does the plow not remove all of the snow from my road?
The plows are designed to ride on "guides" (shoes) that raise the blade approximately 13 millimetres
(0.5 inches) from the surface of the roadway. This is done to prevent damage to both the vehicle and
infrastructure from raised manholes, catch basins or water valves. Once the street has been plowed
and sanded, the interaction of the material and vehicular traffic is required to melt the remaining snow
cover. Streets with low traffic volumes will therefore remain snow covered longer.
4. Why do the plows always push snow into my driveway?
For a resident this can be quite annoying, but unfortunately it cannot be helped. The snow must be
removed from the travelled portion of the road. When the Municipality receives a heavy snowfall, if
possible, do not shovel your driveway until after the plow has gone by. If you must shovel do not throw
the snow out onto the roadway as you may create a hazard for another vehicle, and if an accident were
to occur you might be held liable.
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Section 7 - Winter Maintenance Season
The winter maintenance season within which the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham will perform
winter highway maintenance commences on November 15th, 2015 and is completed March 25th, 2016
Section 8 - Winter Preparations
In the months prior to the start of the winter maintenance season, as identified in Section 7, the
Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham undertakes the following tasks to prepare for the upcoming
winter season.
8.1 Prior to the Winter Season
Prior to the Winter Season the Municipality will:
i. If required, prepare and call tenders for the supply of materials (salt, sand, liquid), replacement
parts (for plows, solid and liquid application equipment), value added meteorological services
(VAMS) and contract equipment (plow trucks, spreader trucks, combination units).
ii. Conduct a mandatory training session for staff and contract operators where all policies,
procedures, schedules, reporting procedures for callout, route maps, equipment training and
safety precautions will be discussed. Any issues resulting from the meeting with regard to the
policies, procedures, schedules, reporting procedures for callout, route maps, equipment
training and safety precautions shall be resolved either at the meeting or prior to the winter
season.
iii. Train winter patrollers (or staff whose duties also include patrolling) on the route of
representative roads to be patrolled between winter events, their duties during a winter event,
recording keeping requirements and callout procedures and the anti-icing chemicals to be
applied for the forecast weather conditions.
iv. Inspect equipment to ensure proper working order. Schedule and complete any and all
equipment repairs.
8.2 One Month Prior to the Winter Season
One month prior to the winter season the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham will:
i. Post the winter shift schedule in accordance with the municipality's collective agreement, if any.
ii. Calibrate material application equipment.
iii. Allow operators (staff and contract) time to familiarize themselves with any new equipment,
material application rates, material application equipment and their route (driving the route and
noting obstacles along the route).
iv. Have a 50 % of the fleet ready to respond to a winter event.
v. Have sufficient staff available to operate the fleet if conditions warrant a winter event response.
8.3 At the Start of the Winter Season
At the start of the winter season the Municipality of Bayham will:
i. Implement the winter shift schedule.
ii. Begin patrolling representative roads in all maintenance classes.
iii. Respond to winter events as per the winter operations plan.
Section 9 - Winter Patrol
During the winter maintenance season, the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham carries out a
winter patrol on a route of representative roads, as per Appendix D' twice daily, seven days a week.
Between winter events a patrol of representative roads will occur during daylight hours and a second
night patrol will be also be scheduled. The purpose of the patrol is to monitor and record weather and
road conditions and mobilize winter maintenance operators and equipment should a winter event be
observed and a winter event response is required. On the approach of a winter event or during a winter
event the route of representative roads may be modified, insofar as reasonably practicable, depending
on the type and severity of winter event or the direction from which the storm approaches.
Section 10 —Operations
The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham adheres to the hours of service as set out in the
Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Regulation 555/06.
10.1 Winter Materials Used Annually
Table 6
Material 5 Year Average
Rock salt (NaCl) 1200 tonnes
Sand 3000 tonnes
Sand and salt mix* 3000 tonnes
Salt brine (NaCl) 60000 Liters
* Percentage of salt in sand/salt mix by weight 10%
10.2 Facilities
The municipality provides winter maintenance services from the patrol yard listed below. The patrol
yard has a front end loader capable of loading the winter maintenance fleet with sand or salt.
Municipality of Bayham Public Works Yard
8354 Plank Rd
Bayham, ON
Equipment Storage Details: Nine bay pre-engineered steel building with a partially paved lot
There is enough room in the bays to store 4 tandems, a loader, a grader, and the vac trailer. During
winter months most of the equipment is stored indoors and seasonal equipment such as road side
grass cutters are stored at a different facility.
Material Storage Details: All granular road construction material is stored outside. Salt and sand is
stored within the storage dome.
10.3 Communications
All winter maintenance vehicles are equipped with two way communications (radios, cell phone, etc.).
Municipal staff is responsible for reporting changing winter weather and/or road conditions as the
changes are observed.
Spectrum Communications provides a call centre which serves as the main hub for in/outgoing calls
from staff, emergency services and the general public.
The Call Center: Can be reached by calling 519-866-5521 and is manned by Spectrum Communications
outside normal business hours.
The Municipality of Bayham communicates important information to the public via the municipal website
www.bayham.on.ca
10.4 Authority
Operational decisions will be made by the Road Operations Supervisor or designate with the aid of
available forecasting, level of Service policy, patrolling etc. However, it should be emphasized that
decisions will be subjective and external input, whether in this plan or elsewhere, merely acts as an aid
in determining if a call out of staff and equipment by the Road Operations Supervisor.
Section 11 - Decommissioning Winter Operations
After the winter season expires the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham ceases all winter
highway maintenance operations and decommissions the remainder of the equipment providing
weather forecasts warrant the decommissioning.
Section 12 - Training
The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham provides winter operations training for all staff involved
in the delivery of winter services. It is compulsory for the municipal staff to attend the training sessions.
Current Winter Operations Trainings:
i. Equipment Circle Check
ii. Equipment Calibration Record Keeping
iii. Health & Safety
iv. Winter Operations
Section 13 - Record Keeping
Full and accurate completion of documentation, according to the applicable procedures, ensures that
the Municipality is protected from liability by providing solid due diligence that procedures have been
followed.
Staff, or the on-board data collection system, is responsible for keeping the following records:
i. CVOR Time Card
ii. Materials Used
iii. Route Plowed
iv. Winter Patrol Diary
v. Weather/RWIS Information
vi. Equipment Calibration Records
Section 14 - Monitoring and Updating
The purpose of monitoring and updating is to provide a basis for continuous improvement of the
Municipality of Bayham Winter Operations Plan and the winter maintenance policies, practices and
procedures of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham.
The current winter maintenance policies, practices and procedures form the baseline or benchmark
upon which improvements can be made to improve winter operations and/or the use and management
of road salt in the future.
The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham plans to undertake continual improvements to ensure
the most efficient and effective winter operations.
At the end of the winter season a meeting to review winter operations will be held with all winter
operations staff to itemize all issues that arose during the winter season and discuss how these issues
may be resolved.
Prior to the start of the next winter season and with sufficient lead time to implement any changes, the
Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham will train staff on the changes to equipment and/or winter
maintenance policies, practices, and procedures.
Year over year performance measures will be Winter
used to determine whether or not the objectives
of the Municipality of Bayham Winter Operations
Plan and/or winter maintenance policies, implement
practices, and procedures have been met and to change
identify areas for improvement.
i. Monitoring the salt used:
change (+/-) in the total tonnes of salt
purchased annually from the benchmark Tram staff on Continuous Review
year Fall revised mprovement previous Spring
practices,
% of applications where discharge rates policies and of Winter season
pp g procedures Operations operations
exceeded
% change (+/-) in the total tonnes of salt
applied annually per system km per y`
winter event
Revise
ii. Ensuring community satisfaction practices,
olicies and
% change (+/-) in the total number of pprocdures
winter event responses that meet or
exceed the level of service policy from the
benchmark year Summer
change (+/-) in the total number of
complaints received regarding winter
operations from the benchmark year
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TO: Mayor & Members of Council
FROM: Paul Shipway, CAOICIerk
DATE: September 6, 2018
REPORT: CAO-67/18
SUBJECT: SPEED LIMIT ASSESSMENT POLICY
BACKGROUND
The Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, Section 128 outlines Council authority pertaining to
speed limits as follows:
1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at a rate of speed greater than:
a. 50 kilometres per hour on a highway within a local municipality or within a built-up
area;
b. despite clause (a), 80 kilometres per hour on a highway, not within a built-up area,
that is within a local municipality that had the status of a township on December 31,
2002 and, but for the enactment of the Municipal Act, 2001, would have had the
status of a township on January 1, 2003, if the municipality is prescribed by
regulation;
c. 80 kilometres per hour on a highway designated by the Lieutenant Governor in
Council as a controlled-access highway under the Public Transportation and
Highway Improvement Act, whether or not the highway is within a local municipality
or built-up area;
d. the rate of speed prescribed for motor vehicles on a highway in accordance with
subsection (2), (5), (6), (6.1) or (7);
e. the maximum rate of speed set under subsection (10) and posted in a construction
zone designated under subsection (8) or (8.1); or
f. the maximum rate of speed posted on a highway or portion of a highway pursuant
to section 128.0.1. 2005, c. 26, Sched. A, s. 17 (1); 2006, c. 11, Sched. B, s. 6 (2);
2006, c. 32, Sched. D, s. 4 (1).
2) Further, the Council of a municipality may, for motor vehicles driven on a highway or
portion of a highway under its jurisdiction, by by-law prescribe a rate of speed different
from the rate set out in subsection (1) that is not greater than 100 kilometres per hour and
may prescribe different rates of speed for different times of day. 2006, c. 32, Sched. D,
s. 4 (3).
3) A by-law passed under subsection (2) may designate an area in the municipality and
prescribe a rate of speed, which must be less than 50 kilometres per hour, that applies to
all highways within the designated area that, absent a by-law passed under subsection (2),
would have a prescribed rate of speed of 50 kilometres per hour under clause (1) (a).
2017, c. 9, s. 4 (1).
The Municipality of Bayham road network is a dynamic system. The critical parameters of roadside
environment, road geometry, adjacent land use and access frequency are considered when
establishing a speed zone. Generally accepted justifications for speed limit revisions include:
1) Changing Land Use - Urbanization resulting from new development and infrastructure can
include changing land uses and traffic patterns along the road corridor. When communities
are built adjacent to roads, operating conditions of these roads may change to reflect
increases in volumes, intersections, driveway connections, turning movements,
pedestrians, cyclists and transit activities.
2) Promoting Consistent Speed Limits - Speed limits that change frequently within short
distances on the same road can result in driver confusion and low compliance of speed
limits. Limiting the number of speed zone changes encourages driver compliance.
3) Improving Traffic Operations - Credible speed limits that match driver expectations for a
given roadway and its surrounding area improve traffic operations, increase speed limit
compliance, provide a clear reminder to violators and reduce arbitrary enforcement and
conviction tolerances. With the appropriate posted speed limit, the amount of time drivers
have to react to potential hazards is also increased.
On November 22, 2016 the Council of the Corporation of Elgin County passed the following
resolution:
THAT a consistent roadway signing policy be implemented at each school zone
along an Elgin County road as follows: All school zones adjacent to a county road
are posted at 50km/h, unless otherwise directed by the municipality to lower the
limit to 40km/h, have oversized (80cm x 80cm)florescent yellow School Area
signs and are signed as Community Safety Zones from September 1st to June
30th annually; and,
THAT each municipality be requested to provide a list of schools along County
roads in their communities; and,
THAT each municipality indicate the need and desire to have a Community
Safety Zone established at schools in their communities adjacent to County
roads, and whether or not 50km/h or 40km/h speed zones are required.
On December 15, 2016 the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham passed the
following resolution:
THAT the Elgin County correspondence re School Zone Signage be received for
information;
AND THAT Council direct staff to provide the County with a list of schools
adjacent to County Roads;
AND THAT Council request the County to establish Community Safety Zones at
all schools adjacent to County Roads.
AND THAT Council requests speed limit be dropped to 40 km/hour in the
Community Safety Zones.
DISCUSSION
Since 2014 the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham has received
approximately 5 speed limit alteration requests for municipal highways. Council generally has
received the items for information and directed staff to request additional enforcement from the
Ontario Provincial Police.
On August 13, 2018 Mr. Kevin Rouse submitted the correspondence attached hereto as Appendix
'A'.
On August 14, 2018 Ms. Denise Suchard submitted the following request:
Could we please reduce the speed on Eden line between Culloden Rd. and
Springer Line. There are a lot of vehicles using this road, speeding at 80kms and
now there are a lot of kids living in this area. I have a 7 year old and beside me
there is 4 kids and on the other side is another 4 kids. There are many big trucks
and my daughter is constantly going over to her grandma's house, 3 houses
down. On the other side of Culloden on Eden Line it has been reduced to
40km/hr and this side needs to be reduced as well.
The Municipality of Bayham does not currently have a standardized policy to assess speed limit
alterations. Historically the Municipality has utilized the Ontario Traffic Manual to determine `within
a built-up area' and 'not within a built-up area' to establish speed limits of 50 kilometres per hour
and 80 kilometres per hour respectively. Additionally, staff monitors and reviews the municipal
highway network through road patrols and biennial traffic counts to determine Average Annual
Daily Traffic (AADT).
Through a modification to the equipment utilized by the Public Works Department for traffic counts
the Municipality could establish a Speed Limit Assessment Policy whereby the posted speed limit
is set at or near the 85th percentile speed based on actual measurements of the highway operating
speed or as indicated in the Highway Traffic Act. The 85th percentile speed is the speed at which
85% of the vehicles are travelling at or below.
This consideration is also supported by external traffic engineering studies regarding driver
behaviour, which have proven the following:
• Drivers tend to drive at a speed that they feel comfortable based on roadway geometrics
and roadside development;
• Setting the posted speed limit at the 85th percentile speed will generally result in a low
dispersion in the travel speeds in the traffic stream;
• Lowering the posted speed limit has little effect on the long term operating speed;
• A posted speed limit that is set too low will result in a significant number of reasonable
drivers operating illegally, place unnecessary burdens on law enforcement personnel and
lead to a lack of credibility of the posted speed limit and results in unsafe conditions due to
differential vehicle speeds and the creation of overtaking manoeuvres.
• Setting speed limits consistent with road characteristics and surrounding environments
encourages compliance and improves traffic operations
A sample Speed Limit Assessment Policy is attached hereto as Appendix 'B'.
RECOMMENDATION
1. THAT Report CAO-67/18 re Speed Limit Policy be received for information;
2. AND THAT staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to adopt a Speed Limit
Assessment Policy for Council consideration;
3. AND THAT the correspondence of Mr. Kevin Rouse be referred to the Elgin County
Director of Engineering Services;
Respectfully Submitted by:
Paul Shipway
CAOICIerk
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SPEED LIMIT ASSESSMENT POLICY
Section 1 — Overview
1.1 The Municipality of Bayham sets speed limits in accordance with the Highway
Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8 with default speed limits being:
i. 50 kilometres per hour on a highway within a built-up area;
ii. 80 kilometres per hour on a highway, not within a built-up area.
1.2 The Municipality of Bayham road network is a dynamic system. The critical
parameters of roadside environment, road geometry, adjacent land use and access
frequency are considered when establishing a speed zone. Generally accepted
justifications for speed limit revisions include:
i. Changing Land Use - Urbanization resulting from new development and
infrastructure can include changing land uses and traffic patterns along the
road corridor. When communities are built adjacent to roads, operating
conditions of these roads may change to reflect increases in volumes,
intersections, driveway connections, turning movements, pedestrians,
cyclists and transit activities.
ii. Promoting Consistent Speed Limits - Speed limits that change frequently
within short distances on the same road can result in driver confusion and
low compliance of speed limits. Limiting the number of speed zone changes
encourages driver compliance.
iii. Improving Traffic Operations - Credible speed limits that match driver
expectations for a given roadway and its surrounding area improve traffic
operations, increase speed limit compliance, provide a clear reminder to
violators and reduce arbitrary enforcement and conviction tolerances. With
the appropriate posted speed limit, the amount of time drivers have to react
to potential hazards is also increased.
1.3 The intent of the Municipality of Bayham Speed Limit Assessment Policy is to
maintain speed limits on Municipality of Bayham roads that promote public safety
and have a reasonable expectation of driver adherence.
Section 2 —Application
2.1 The Municipality of Bayham Speed Limit Assessment Policy shall be applicable to
all roads under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Bayham within the Municipality
of Bayham.
2.2 Elgin County shall be responsible for all speed limit alteration requests for all roads
under the jurisdiction of Elgin County within the Municipality of Bayham.
i. The Municipality of Bayham shall refer all speed limit alteration requests to
the Elgin County Director of Engineering Services for consideration.
Section 3 — Procedure
3.1 Upon receipt of a written request for a speed limit alteration, the Road Operations
Supervisor will:
i. Receive the request for information and take no action; or
ii. Conduct a Speed Limit Assessment pursuant to the Municipality of
Bayham Speed Limit Assessment Policy and:
a. Take no action and the speed limit remains unchanged; or
b. Extend or modify the limits of a `built-up area' or 'not within a built-
up area' and sign accordingly; or
c. Make recommendation to Council to modify the posted rate of speed
on a subject section of road by by-law.
3.2 All decisions of the Road Operations Supervisor may be appealed to and
considered by Council.
i. A person must submit a request in writing for Council to consider an
appeal. The written request must be submitted in accordance with the
Municipality of Bayham Procedural By-law.
Section 4— Speed Limit Assessment Policy
4.1 The Municipality of Bayham sets speed limits in accordance with the Highway
Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8 with default speed limits being:
i. 50 kilometres per hour on a highway within a built-up area;
ii. 80 kilometres per hour on a highway, not within a built-up area.
4.2 The Municipality of Bayham road network is monitored through road patrols
and biennial traffic counts to determine Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT).
4.3 Where speed limit alterations are requested the Road Operations Supervisor will
assess the speed limit based upon setting a posted speed limit at or near the 85th
percentile speed based on actual measurements of the highway operating speed or
as indicated in the Highway Traffic Act. The 85th percentile speed is the speed at
which 85% of the vehicles are travelling at or below.
4.4 The consideration of a speed limit at or near the 85th percentile speed is supported
by external traffic engineering studies regarding driver behaviour, which have
proven the following:
i. Drivers tend to drive at a speed that they feel comfortable based on
roadway geometrics and roadside development;
ii. Setting the posted speed limit at the 85th percentile speed will generally
result in a low dispersion in the travel speeds in the traffic stream;
iii. Lowering the posted speed limit has little effect on the long term operating
speed;
iv. A posted speed limit that is set too low will result in a significant number of
reasonable drivers operating illegally, place unnecessary burdens on law
enforcement personnel and lead to a lack of credibility of the posted speed
limit and results in unsafe conditions due to differential vehicle speeds and
the creation of overtaking manoeuvres.
v. Setting speed limits consistent with road characteristics and surrounding
environments encourages compliance and improves traffic operations.
Section 5— Hidden Driveway Signage
5.1 Hidden Driveway Signage requests will be assessed by the Road Operations
Supervisor.
5.2 Where the Road Operations Supervisor determines a Hidden Driveway Sign may
be applicable the Hidden Driveway Sign shall be installed by the Public Works
Department at the expense of the applicant.
5.3 Future maintenance and/or replacement of the subject Hidden Driveway Signage
will be the responsibility and expense of the Municipality of Bayham.
THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW NO. 2018-084
A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM ALL ACTIONS OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF
THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM FOR THE
REGULAR MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
WHEREAS under Section 5 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, the
powers of a municipal corporation are to be exercised by the Council of the municipality;
AND WHEREAS under Section 5 (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the powers of Council
are to be exercised by by-law;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham deems it
advisable that the proceedings of the meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law.
THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF
BAYHAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham
in respect of each recommendation and each motion and resolution passed and
other action by the Council at the regular meeting held September 6, 2018 is
hereby adopted and confirmed as if all proceedings were expressly embodied in
this by-law.
2. THAT the Mayor and Clerk of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham are
hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the
action of the Council including executing all documents and affixing the
Corporate Seal.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 6th DAY
OF SEPTEMBER, 2018.
MAYOR CLERK